Red Clay Consolidated School District public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Board of Education discussed updates regarding the Secondary Attendance Zones, Enrollment & Programming Committee. The board also approved several private donations for family meals and winter resources and awarded contracts for musical instruments.
- Presentation on Secondary Attendance Zones, Enrollment & Programming
- $2,000 donation from Theresa and Mark Forbes to Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School
- $750 donation from Goodchild Towing, LLC to the Office of Federal Programs
- $500 donation from Guy Campbell to the Office of Federal Programs
- Vendor contracts for musical instruments awarded to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, Music & Arts Center, and Sweetwater
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, a potential new bus yard contract, and personnel issues. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this closed session.
- Student disciplinary matters (closed session)
- New potential bus yard contract (legal discussion)
- Personnel issues (closed session)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Board of Education met to approve the five-year renewal of Delaware Military Academy Charter School. The board also approved various donations for schools and student programs, as well as legislative priorities.
- Five-year renewal of Delaware Military Academy (DMA) Charter School
- $7,000 donation from Just Mentoring to support several middle and high schools
- $500 donation from Peter Abessinio to Warner Elementary School
- Approval of DSBA Legislative Priorities
- Approval of the Enrollment & Programming Committee
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The school district is convening an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues.
- Student Disciplinary Matters
- Legal Matters
- Personnel Issues
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education is holding a workshop to review a presentation on financial resources allocation. Board members and administration will discuss the provided materials.
- Presentation on Financial Resources Allocation
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of closed-door discussion items.
- Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7)
- Potential litigation under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
- Personnel matters under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Board of Education approved a $1.5 million transfer from VSA funds held by the Delaware Department of Education to cover additional work related to Certificates of Necessities approved in FY24. The board also accepted a $3,500 donation of book bags and supplies from Westminster Presbyterian Church to three schools, and approved consent items including personnel actions and vendor contracts. Several recognitions were given to schools and students for counseling, positive behavior support, and bus safety poster contests.
- Approved $1,500,000 transfer from VSA funds for Certificate of Necessities work
- Accepted $3,500 donation of book bags and supplies from Westminster Presbyterian Church to A.I. DuPont Middle, Shortlidge Academy, and Warner Elementary
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (certificated and classified) and vendor contracts for architectural/engineering services and related services
- Recognized Anna P. Mote Elementary counselors with Delaware's Sapphire Award for Excellence in School Counseling
- Recognized four schools (Baltz, Cooke, Richardson Park, Richey) for Phase 2 School-wide PBS Recognition
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education is holding a workshop focused on student growth. The agenda includes a presentation on student growth followed by discussion among board members and administration. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Presentation on student growth
- Discussion among board members and administration
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education held its regular session on September 18, 2024, approving several action items including a lease agreement with the Charter School of Wilmington, revised board policies, and donations to Johnson Elementary School. The board also received presentations on school attendance zone analysis and the superintendent's report, and approved the financial position report and personnel consent items.
- Approved lease agreement between Charter School of Wilmington and Red Clay CSD (FY25)
- Approved $6,500 in donations to Johnson Elementary from Adopt-A-Classroom/Subaru, Phillips & Cohen, Westminster Presbyterian Church
- Approved revised policies: 4005.1 (Harassment), 9002 (Parental Involvement), 9003 (Gifts & Donations), 9011 (Civility), 8013 (School Choice)
- Approved Financial Position Report (required by Delaware Code Title 14, Section 1507)
- Presentation on School Attendance Zone Analysis by M. Pruitt
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School Board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. The agenda contains only these three closed-session items with no public action items.
- 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)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural.
- 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)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School Board approved the FY 2025 Preliminary Budget, revised policies on diversity, harassment, and equal opportunity, and set four board priorities for the year. The board also accepted a $500 donation from J&J Snack Foods for a block party and approved two administrative hires. Public comment was heard from three residents.
- Approved FY 25 Preliminary Budget
- Approved revised Board Policies 1002 (Diversity & Equity), 4005 (Harassment), and 8002 (Equal Educational Opportunities)
- Approved $500 donation from J&J Snack Foods Corp. for Red Clay Block Party on Sept. 7, 2024, at Stanton Middle School
- Approved Dr. Corey Heacock as Manager of Teaching, Learning & Assessment and Francis Gregor as Assistant Principal of Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Set board priorities: Student Growth, Family Engagement & Education, School Climate & Discipline, Financial Resource Allocation
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Board of Education held a retreat covering personnel appointments, governance review, and strategic goal setting. The board voted to approve Jacqueline Gallagher as Principal of Baltz Elementary School and Priceson Princilus as Assistant Principal of Warner Elementary School.
- Approved Jacqueline Gallagher as Principal of Baltz Elementary School, effective August 26, 2024
- Approved Priceson Princilus as Assistant Principal of Warner Elementary School, effective August 12, 2024
- Discussed Board of Education Handbook and Standard Operating Procedures
- Presentation on district data and strategic goal setting for the 2024-25 school year
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education held its organizational and regular meeting, approving the FY25 tax rate/tax warrant, a bond anticipation note for the capital project, a custodial contract for FY25-FY27, and several administrative appointments. The board also reorganized, heard public comments, and received reports on the budget and committees. A proposal to re-establish a Safety Committee failed.
- Approved FY25 Tax Rate/Tax Warrant
- Approved Bond Anticipation Note for Major Capital Improvement Project
- Approved Custodial Contract for FY25-FY27
- Approved $1,500 donation to North Star Elementary for library shelves
- Approved Cordie Greenlea as Principal of Richardson Park Elementary and Shavonne Carter as Assistant Principal of A.I. DuPont High School
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session only, with no public agenda items. The closed session covers student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues, all under Delaware law exemptions. No decisions or public actions are listed on this agenda.
- Executive session on student disciplinary matters (29 Del.C. § 10004(b)(7))
- Executive session on potential litigation (29 Del.C. § 10004(b)(4))
- Executive session on personnel issues (29 Del.C. § 10004(b)(9))
- Meeting held via Zoom and in person at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, 100 N. DuPont Road, Wilmington
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board held a special meeting via Zoom, beginning with an executive session followed by a regular session. The board voted unanimously to approve a new contract for Superintendent Dr. Dorrell Green covering 2024 through 2027. The meeting also included the pledge of allegiance, public comment, and adjournment.
- Approved Superintendent Contract for Dr. Dorrell Green, 2024-2027
- Motion by Catherine H Thompson, second by Martin A Wilson Sr
- Unanimous vote: 6 yes, 0 no
- Executive session held before regular session
- Public comment period included
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board is meeting in executive session on June 12, 2024. The agenda includes only closed-session items: student disciplinary matters (with none listed), potential litigation, and personnel matters. No public action items are listed on this agenda.
- Executive session on student disciplinary matters (none listed)
- Discussion of potential litigation
- Personnel matters discussion
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education met on June 12, 2024, in a hybrid session at Cab Calloway School of the Arts. The board approved several action items, including the FY2025 collective bargaining agreements and salary scales for various employee groups, the Opportunity Fund Waiver, and the revised Student & Family Handbook. It also approved a $3,000 donation to Marbrook Elementary and the appointment of Tyler Downes as principal of A.I. DuPont High School.
- Approved FY2025 collective bargaining agreements and salary scales for administrative, cafeteria, paraprofessional, secretarial, and teacher contracts
- Approved Opportunity Fund Waiver (motion carried with 4 yes, 3 abstentions)
- Approved $3,000 donation from Adopt-A-Classroom.org to Marbrook Elementary for classroom supplies
- Approved Tyler Downes as Principal of A.I. DuPont High School effective July 1, 2024
- Approved revised Student & Family Handbook (formerly Code of Conduct)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board is holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted under Delaware law. The session is closed to the public and no decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Special executive session on personnel matters
- Closed session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education met in regular session on May 8, 2024, to approve revised policies on student information and suicide awareness, a facility and repair plan, and several donations. The board also approved consent items including personnel reports and vendor contracts, and received reports from committees and the superintendent.
- Approved revised policies 8018 (Student Information) and 8027 (Suicide Awareness & Prevention)
- Approved Facility & Repair plan per Senate Bill 270
- Approved $2,800 donation to HB DuPont Middle School for baseball fence
- Approved $2,575 donation from First State Tattoo to Early Years Program
- Approved consent items including vendor contracts (e.g., Sam Tell & Sons $11,400 for smallwares)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session on May 8, 2024, at Cab Calloway School of the Arts. The agenda covers only closed-session items: student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues. No public action items or decisions are listed.
- Executive session at 6:15 pm at Cab Calloway School of the Arts Library, 100 N. DuPont Road, Wilmington
- Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(7)
- Legal matters under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(4)
- Personnel matters under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(9)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Board of Education is meeting in a hybrid session to approve revised board policies, allow custodial employees to carry over extra vacation days, and approve the financial position report. The board will also consider consent items including personnel reports and vendor contracts, and hear reports from committees and the superintendent.
- Approval of revised policies 1006, 8001, 8012, and 8013
- Custodial employees allowed to carry over 14 additional vacation days between FY24 and FY25
- Approval of Financial Position report with revisions from Community Financial Review Committee
- Consent items include Chromebook contract with CDW-G and prime vendor contract with US Foods Inc.
- First reading of policies 8018 (Student Information) and 8027 (Suicide Awareness and Prevention)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session on April 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in a hybrid format. The agenda includes only closed-session items: student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No public action items are listed.
- Executive session on student disciplinary matters
- Discussion of potential litigation
- Personnel issues discussion
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
This is the final session of a three-part workshop on student success. The board will hear updates on college and career readiness, instructional technology, and end-of-year data, followed by a presentation on mathematics in the district. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- College & Career Ready updates by Mark Pruitt and Brian Mattix
- Techtastic Conference and instructional technology discussion
- End of Year Data Review by Shawn Snyder
- Mathematics in Red Clay presentation by Jodi Albers
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2024-2025 school year calendar, revised board policies, and several donations, including funds for Conrad auditorium stage refinishing and gym equipment. The board will also hear public comment, recognitions, and committee reports. Most action items were approved by unanimous vote.
- Approved 2024-2025 school year calendar
- Approved donation of $10,500 from Patty Horn to refinish Conrad auditorium stage
- Approved donation of gym equipment valued at $12,000 from Johanna Liadis and JJ Gano to Conrad Schools of Science
- Approved revised board policies 1006, 7006, 7007, 7008, 7011, 7013, 7015
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports, vendor contracts (e.g., Heritage Elementary paving, supplies), and 12-month employee calendar
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on the year in review, a discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a discussion on equitable outcomes and the path forward. No formal votes or decisions are listed.
- Year in Review presentation
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion discussion
- Equitable Outcomes & Path Forward discussion
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is holding the second of a three-part workshop focused on student success. The agenda includes a presentation on curriculum and student achievement, followed by discussions on assessment information, early literacy, the district data profile, and key performance indicators. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and discussion-based.
- Presentation: Curriculum & Student Achievement (Board Workshop February 20th.pdf)
- Discussion: Assessment Information - cross departmental team (Dataset.pdf)
- Discussion: Our Focus on Early Literacy - Kelly Harkins, ELA Supervisor
- Discussion: District Data Profile - Dr. Tawanda Bond & Shawn Snyder
- Discussion: Key Performance Indicator Discussion - Shawn Snyder
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education held a regular session on February 7, 2024, at Richardson Park Elementary and via Zoom. The board approved the FY 2023-2024 final budget, school choice recommendations for 2024-2025, and directed the superintendent to conduct an attendance zone analysis for traditional secondary schools. It also approved donations, personnel reports, and minutes, but the Strategic Plan approval motion failed.
- Approved FY24 Final Budget
- Approved School Choice recommendations for 2024-2025
- Directed superintendent to conduct attendance zone analysis for traditional secondary schools
- Approved $1,000 donations to Conrad, Dickinson, H.B. DuPont, and $940 to Richey Elementary from Hertrich Auto Group
- Approved $5,000 anonymous donation to Richey Elementary
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. The agenda contains only these closed-session items, with no public action items listed.
- 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)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board will hold a workshop focused on the district's strategic plan. The meeting includes a presentation on the plan followed by a discussion involving administration and board members.
- Strategic Plan presentation
- Discussion regarding administration and school board members
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. All items are listed as discussion/information only, and no public action is scheduled.
- 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)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education held its regular session on January 17, 2024, at Richardson Park Elementary. The board approved the revised notice of election and sample ballot for the upcoming February referendum, a $10,000 donation to The John Dickinson School, the financial position report, and personnel consent items. The board also discussed a secondary feeder pattern analysis to address capacity disparities, with a final report scheduled for the June 12, 2024, board meeting.
- Approved revised Notice of Election and sample ballot for February 2024 referendum
- Approved $10,000 donation from Richard Gross to The John Dickinson School for instructional and extracurricular activities
- Approved Financial Position Report as required by Delaware Code Title 14, Section 1507
- Approved consent items for certificated and classified personnel reports
- Discussed secondary feeder pattern analysis for capacity disparities, with final report due June 12, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education is holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters. The session is closed to the public under Delaware law and is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the district's administrative offices.
- Closed executive session for personnel discussion under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (9)