red clay composite school district public meetings in 2025

Executive Session - 5:30 pm

The board will meet in a hybrid session to discuss student disciplinary, legal, and personnel matters. The agenda lists these items for discussion and information.

• Student Disciplinary Matters
• Legal Matters
• Personnel Issues

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education met in a hybrid session to approve routine minutes, recognize student achievements, and act on several policy and construction items. The board also approved holiday-season donations totaling $1,500 from two local businesses to support families in need.

• Approved $750 donation from The Skills Connextion, LLC (Valerie Brown) to Federal Programs for holiday assistance
• Approved $750 donation from Goodchild Towing, LLC to Federal Programs for holiday assistance
• Approved revised Board Policy 5003 - Transportation
• Approved Major Capital Improvement Construction Design Plans for Joseph Johnson Elem, Lewis Dual Language Elem, and Anna P Mote Elem
• Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel actions and vendor contracts

Board of Education Workshop - "Redding Consortium" - 6:00 pm

The Board of Education will hold a workshop featuring a presentation by Senator Tizzy Lockman and Mr. Matt Denn. The meeting includes Q&A sessions for board members and the public regarding the Redding Consortium Redistricting Plan.

• Presentation on the Redding Consortium by Senator Tizzy Lockman and Mr. Matt Denn
• Board member Q&A session on the Redding Consortium Redistricting Plan
• Public Q&A session on the Redding Consortium Redistricting Plan

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education is reviewing school construction plans and board policies. The body is also approving several donations and a modification to a lease agreement with Bank of America.

• Approval of Major Capital Improvement Construction Documents Plans for AIMS, Dickinson, Heritage Elem, and Stanton Middle
• Modification of Bank of America ESCO Lease to delay a lump sum payment from December 2025 to December 2026
• $1,000 donation from Rock Roof to assist families in need
• $600 donation of coats, hats, and gloves from St. Mary of the Assumption to Joseph Johnson Elementary School
• Review of Board Policy 5003 regarding Transportation

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board will meet in a hybrid session to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal issues, and personnel matters. These items are listed for discussion and information.

• Student Disciplinary Matters
• Potential Litigation
• Personnel Issues

Board of Education Workshop - "Student Achievement" - 5:30 pm

The Board of Education and administration will hold a workshop to review academic achievement and strategic plan data updates. The session includes a discussion regarding assessments for 2025-26. No official actions or motions will be taken during this meeting.

• Presentation on Academic Achievement
• Strategic Plan data updates
• Discussion on 2025-26 assessments

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss student disciplinary, legal, and personnel matters. These items are categorized as discussions, information, or reports.

• Student disciplinary matters
• Potential litigation
• Personnel matters

Regular Session -7:00 pm

The Board of Education is deciding on financial instruments including a Bond Anticipation Note for FY26 and a conversion to a bond for FY25. The body is also appointing committee members and establishing a new work group for the Thomas McKean Innovation Center.

• Approval of updated Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) FY26
• Conversion of Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) to BOND for FY25
• Approval of $900 donation from Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church to Richey Elementary School
• Establishment of the Thomas McKean Innovation Center Work Group
• Vendor contracts for enrichment programs including Delaware Nature Society and Wilmington Children’s Choir

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda includes student disciplinary issues, potential litigation, and personnel matters.

• Student Disciplinary Matters
• Potential Litigation
• Personnel Issues

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education met to approve the 2025-26 school year priorities and the implementation of an Attendance Zone & Restructuring Review Committee. The board also approved several school donations and a bus yard agreement with NCCVT.

• Approval of the Attendance Zone & Restructuring Review Committee proposal
• Bus Yard Agreement between Red Clay and NCCVT
• Donation of $7,000 from Elaine Leonard for the Just Mentoring Program
• Donation of 150 book bags valued at $3,000 to Johnson Elementary School
• Donation of $3,000 from AdoptAClassroom.org to Marbrook Elementary School

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board will hold an executive session to discuss student disciplinary issues, potential litigation, and personnel matters. No decisions are listed on the public agenda; the meeting is closed to the public under Delaware law.

• Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7)
• Potential litigation under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
• Personnel issues under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Board of Education decided on the FY26 preliminary budget and updated tax rates. The body also approved administrative appointments and schematic design plans for capital improvements at two schools.

• Approval of FY26 Preliminary Budget and updated tax rates
• Schematic design plans for Lewis Dual Language Elementary and Anna P. Motel Elementary
• Donation of $7,997.67 from Home Depot to Stanton Middle School for a shed and gardening equipment
• Appointments of Assistant Principals for Stanton Middle, Brandywine Springs, and The John Dickinson School
• Approval of a Bond Anticipation Note and Opportunity Fund Waiver

Board of Education Retreat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Board of Education is meeting for an all-day retreat to discuss governance and priorities for the 2025-26 school year. The agenda includes team-building activities and a presentation by David Kubacki.

• Discussion of priorities for the 25-26 school year
• Governance discussion
• Team building presentation by David Kubacki using Lego Serious Play

Organizational Meeting and Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Board conducted an organizational meeting to swear in members and assign committees. The body decided on the FY 2026 tax rate, salary scales for various staff, and recommendations for secondary attendance zones.

• Approval of FY 2026 Tax Rate and Tax Warrant
• Approval of FY 2026 salary scales for nutrition, administration, operations, bus drivers, casual seasonal, and constables
• Approval of $2,000 water bottle donation from BruMate, Inc. to H.B. DuPont Middle School
• Appointment of Alexandra Ellison as Assistant Principal at Meadowood
• Approval of Secondary Attendance-Zone, Enrollment, & Programming Committee recommendations

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board will hold an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting will be held in person and via Zoom at Cab Calloway School of the Arts.

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education is deciding on administrative appointments, school discipline plans, and capital improvement designs. The board is also reviewing personnel reports and vendor contracts.

• Approval of Major Capital Improvement Schematic Design Plans for Brandywine Springs, Dickinson, Lewis Dual Language, Thomas McKean High, Meadowood, and Anna P Mote schools
• Appointment of principals for Heritage Elementary, Brandywine Springs, The John Dickinson School, and Joseph E Johnson Elementary
• Approval of School Discipline Improvement Plans for all schools
• Acceptance of a $1,000 donation from Dilwyne Badminton Club to Baltz Elementary School
• Approval of a $132.73 tax refund for Inter Neighborhood Community Builders

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board will meet in an executive session to discuss student disciplinary, legal, and personnel matters. These items are categorized as discussion, information, or procedural.

• Student Disciplinary Matter DP #25-33
• Potential litigation
• Personnel matters

Special Executive Session - 5:30 p.m. - meeting canceled - NO quorum

The Special Executive Session scheduled for June 11, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not established. No actions were taken.

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board is meeting in executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No student disciplinary matters are listed for discussion.

• Legal matters discussion
• Personnel issues discussion

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education met to approve a facility and repair plan and schematic design plans for major capital improvements at six schools. The board also approved a confidential staffing report and various personnel and vendor contracts.

• Approval of Major Capital Improvement Schematic Design Plans for Heritage, Johnson, Lewis Roof, Mote Roof, Stanton, and AIMS schools
• Approval of the Facility and Repair plan
• Vendor contract awards to Community Staffing Agency (CSA) for substitute teaching and BSN Sports and Feury for uniforms
• Approval of a Confidential Staffing Report
• Recognition of 68 students receiving Certificates of Multiliteracy from five different high schools

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Consolidated School District board will hold an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. These topics are exempt from public discussion under Delaware law and will not be voted on during this meeting.

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Board of Education is reviewing district policies and financial reports. The body is deciding on vendor contracts for school pavement rehabilitation and supplies, as well as a grant for a cheerleading program.

• Approval of revised Board Policy 9004 regarding Advisory Committees to the Board
• Approval of a $1,000 Bank of America grant for the Conrad Schools of Science cheerleading program
• Pavement rehabilitation contracts for Mote, McKean, and Shortlidge schools
• Approval of the Financial Position report as of March 31, 2025
• Vendor awards for Chromebooks (CDW-G) and various health, athletic, and custodial supplies

Board of Education Workshop - "Family Engagement & Education" - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District Board of Education will hold a workshop on family engagement and education. The meeting will include a presentation on family engagement, followed by a discussion with board members and administration.

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education met to approve the 2025-2026 school year and 12-month employee calendars. The board also voted to rescind a policy regarding sexual harassment and grievance processes and approved a sole source contract for the Lincoln Center.

• Approval of the 2025-2026 school year calendar
• Approval of a sole source contract for the Lincoln Center
• Rescission of Board Policy 4005.1 – Sexual Harassment and Grievance Process
• Approval of a contract for Access Point purchase from CDW-G
• Recognition of Dean Anthony Gray-Bolden as 2025 Delaware Principal of the Year

Board of Education Workshop - "School Climate & Discipline" - 5:30 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District Board of Education holds a workshop on school climate and discipline, featuring discussions on physical and psychological safety, a presentation by Dr. Celestin, and talks on social-emotional supports. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Board of Education is meeting to approve the FY25 Final Budget and school choice recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year. The body is also considering revisions to the Safe & Inclusive School Resolution and several school donations.

• Approval of FY25 Final Budget
• Approval of 2025-2026 School Choice recommendations
• $25,000 donation from Eagles Autism Foundation to Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School
• $5,000 in gift cards donation from Albertson's Companies
• $500 donation from Edward Janvier to Red Clay Girls Wrestling

Executive Session - 6:30 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District Board will meet in an executive session at 6:30 p.m. on February 12, 2025, at Richardson Park Elementary School and via Zoom. The closed session will discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues under Delaware law.

Executive Session - 6:30 pm

The school district will meet in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues. These items are listed for discussion and information.

• Student disciplinary matters
• Potential litigation
• Personnel issues

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Board of Education is meeting to approve financial reports, personnel changes, and a donation for needy families. The session includes reports from the Superintendent and various school board committees.

• Approval of a $5,000 anonymous donation to Richey Elementary School for needy families
• Approval of the School District Financial Position Report
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel reports
• Recognition of North Star Elementary students for the 2024 GACEC Disability History and Awareness Poster Contest
• Review of the FY2025 Final Budget

Special Executive Session - 5:30 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District Board will hold a special executive session to discuss legal matters, specifically potential litigation, and personnel matters. No decisions will be made during this closed meeting.