Indian River School District public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School (REVISED) - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). Face Coverings are required when students are present.
The board will discuss results of a mask protocol survey and consider an emergency mask regulation (items 5.02, 5.03). They will also vote on school choice applications, bus driver/aide pay scales, and several facility upgrades and contracts. The meeting begins with an executive session for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings.
- Discussion of mask protocol survey results and possible action on emergency mask regulation
- Approval of school choice applications for 2021-2022 (December 2021)
- Possible action on bus driver/bus aide pay scale
- Possible action on Howard T. Ennis change orders, pool, and manager pay rates
- Possible action on Town of Millsboro reclaimed water proposal at Sussex Central High School
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m.
This meeting of Indian River School District's committees includes the Policy Committee at 5:00 p.m., Buildings & Grounds Committee at 6:00 p.m., and Finance Committee at 7:00 p.m. The Curriculum Committee meeting is cancelled. The agenda text provides only meeting titles and PDF attachments; no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are described in the document.
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Curriculum Committee meeting cancelled
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
- Agenda details are only in attached PDF files; no items listed in agenda text
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). Face Coverings are required when students are present.
The Indian River School Board will discuss and possibly act on COVID-19 mitigation measures including the mask mandate and a parent survey, a test-to-stay program, and class size waivers for FY 2021. They will also consider school choice applications, a tax relief request, and the retention of the Howard T. Ennis pool. The meeting includes public comments and recognition of students and staff.
- Mask mandate/parent survey (discussion and possible action)
- Quidel & Test to Stay program (discussion and possible action)
- Class size waiver for FY'21 (possible action)
- School Choice Applications for 2021-2022 (November 2021) (possible action)
- Howard T. Ennis pool retention (discussion and possible action)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m. (Revised)
The Indian River School District agenda lists four scheduled committee meetings at the Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria on November 8, 2021. The Policy, Curriculum, and Buildings & Grounds committees will convene from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. is cancelled. This agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m.
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. (cancelled)
Board of Education Workshop at Indian River High School - 7:00 p.m.
The Board of Education holds a workshop with the primary item being a training session provided by legal counsel covering the Freedom of Information Act, board liability, and board member roles, responsibilities, and best practices. No substantive decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Training on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements
- Training on board member liability and best practices
- Review of code of ethics and parliamentary procedure
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School (Revised) - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). Face Coverings are required when students are present.
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, including an executive session for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings. In open session, the board will consider action on school choice applications, a cheer competition proposal, water filling stations, a utility task vehicle for Indian River High School, court lighting at John M. Clayton Elementary, homebound instructor pay, and appointments for Title IX, 504, and ADA coordinators. Discussions are scheduled on bus driver/aide salary scales, a vaccination or testing requirement, and capital planning for a new Sussex Central High School.
- Discussion on vaccination or testing requirement for staff (Item 6.13)
- Possible action on bus driver/bus aide proposed salary scale (Item 6.08)
- Discussion on new Sussex Central High School/major capital planning (Item 7.01)
- Possible action on Sussex Central High School cheer competition proposal (Item 6.04)
- Possible action on appointments for Title IX, 504, and ADA coordinators (Items 6.10-6.12)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m.
This agenda lists four committee meetings of the Indian River School District taking place consecutively on October 18, 2021: Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance. Each committee has an attached agenda PDF, but the specific discussion items are not detailed in this document.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m.
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). Face Coverings are required when students are present.
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with possible action on the architect schematic design for the new Sussex Central High School, a COVID leave extension, and in-school COVID testing. The board will also receive presentations on a DelDot traffic impact study and an enrollment update. Other items include school choice applications, tax relief requests, and policy readings.
- Possible action on architect schematic design for new Sussex Central High School
- Possible action on COVID leave extension
- Possible action on in-school COVID testing
- Presentation on DelDot traffic impact study for new Sussex Central High School
- Possible action on school choice applications for 2021-2022
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m.
This is a series of four back-to-back committee meetings for the Indian River School District. The Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees are scheduled. No specific agenda items are listed in the main agenda; detailed agendas are in attached PDFs for three of the four committees.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m. (no attached agenda)
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. with attached PDF
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. with attached PDF
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. with attached PDF
Revised Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School Athletic Stadium (Weather Permitting)- 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). Face Coverings are optional if outdoors.
The Indian River School District Board will vote on a certificate of necessity for new classrooms at Sussex Central High School and Ennis, approve school choice applications, and consider a mechanical engineering RFP. They will also discuss the 2021-2022 school year, major capital planning, and hear committee reports including a first reading of the athletic policy.
- Certificate of necessity for new Sussex Central High School/Ennis classrooms (action item)
- RFP for consulting mechanical engineering recommendation (action item)
- Indian River High School Artesian proposal involving an easement and bill of sale (action item)
- Phillip C. Showell Elementary playground renovation project and mulch funding (action items)
- Sussex Central High School boys soccer uniforms (action item)
Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 5:30 p.m.
The Indian River School District board is meeting on August 9, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes committee meetings for Policy, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance. The Curriculum Committee meeting is canceled.
- Curriculum Committee meeting canceled
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will consider multiple action items including School Resource Officer contracts, approval of school choice applications, and a tax relief request. They will also discuss major capital planning and receive updates on the G.W. Carver consent order and the new Sussex Central High School geotechnical firm selection. Policy second readings on board member oath, ethics, orientation, field trips, student supervision, and FOIA are scheduled for possible adoption.
- School Resource Officer contracts for 2021-2022 (Action)
- Geological technical firm qualifications for new Sussex Central High School (Action)
- Demolition of outside stands at John M. Clayton Elementary and Georgetown Middle School (Action)
- Second readings of seven policies including board member oath, ethics, field trips, and FOIA (Action)
- Tax relief request (Action)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m.
The Indian River School District committee meetings on July 12, 2021 include only the Policy Committee (5:00 p.m.) and the Buildings & Grounds Committee (6:00 p.m.). The Curriculum Committee and Finance Committee meetings were both canceled. No further details on agenda items are provided in the meeting notice.
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Curriculum Committee meeting canceled
- Finance Committee meeting canceled
REVISED Board of Education Organizational Special Meeting at Millsboro Middle School 8:00 a.m. - "New Business has been added on 06/30/2021 at 1:20 p.m. and cannot be deferred to a later date."
The Indian River School Board is holding a special organizational meeting to elect officers (President, Vice President), designate the Superintendent as Executive Secretary, and approve a resolution. A last-minute item, School Choice Policy JECC-A, added on June 30, 2021, will also be considered and cannot be deferred.
- Election of Board President
- Election of Board Vice President
- Designate Superintendent as Executive Secretary
- Resolution (item 3.01)
- School Choice Policy JECC-A (new business, added 06/30/2021)
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). State of Delaware COVID-19 Distancing Guidelines will be in effect. Face coverings required.
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including an executive session for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings. The public session will cover recognitions, public comments, and multiple new business items such as school choice applications, annual leave carryover, and a discussion on the 2021-2022 school year. Old business includes major capital planning and proposed construction change order procedures.
- School Choice Applications 2021-2022 (June 2021) – possible action
- 2021-2022 School Year – discussion and possible action
- Indian River High School Secure Entrance – possible action
- Selbyville Middle School: Three Room Subdivision – possible action
- Major Capital Planning – discussion
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m.
This agenda lists committee meetings for the Indian River School District on June 14, 2021. The Curriculum Committee meeting was canceled, while the Policy, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees are scheduled to meet at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. respectively. No specific agenda items or decisions are detailed in this summary.
- Curriculum Committee meeting canceled
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
REVISED Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). State of Delaware COVID-19 Distancing Guidelines will be in effect. Face coverings required.
The Indian River School District Board will approve the agenda, minutes, and several new business items. Key actions include approving school choice applications for 2021‑2022, changing the Sussex Central High School graduation time, adopting a new math curriculum for grades 6‑12, and authorizing a school bus GPS system. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comments, and discussion of the long‑term instructional technology plan.
- Approval of School Choice Applications 2021‑2022 (A)
- Change of Sussex Central High School graduation time to 7:00 p.m. (A)
- Adoption of new Math Curriculum for grades 6‑12 (A)
- Approval of School Bus GPS System (A)
- Approval of DSN Broadcast Rights Agreement (A)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m.
The Indian River School District is holding four committee meetings on May 10, 2021: Policy Committee at 4 p.m., Curriculum Committee at 5 p.m., Buildings & Grounds Committee at 6 p.m., and Finance Committee at 7 p.m. No specific agenda items are described in the meeting notice; only attached PDFs are referenced. This is a procedural schedule with no decisions or discussions detailed.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m.
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). State of Delaware COVID-19 Distancing Guidelines will be in effect. Face coverings required.
The Indian River School District Board of Education holds a regular meeting starting with an executive session at 6 p.m. for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings, followed by a public session at 7 p.m. The board will consider school choice applications, a board appointment, calendar changes, summer hours, and multiple funding requests for facilities and equipment. Recognitions include a Carson Scholar recipient and the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year.
- School Choice Applications for 2021-2022 (April 2021) (A)
- Appointment for Board of Education District #1 from four applicants (D)(A)
- New Sussex Central High School Educational Specifications (A)
- Long Neck Elementary Playground Funding Request (A)
- Grant for New Access Control System (D)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m.
The Indian River School District holds committee meetings on April 12, 2021, including the Policy Committee at 4:00 p.m., Buildings & Grounds at 5:00 p.m., and Finance at 6:00 p.m. The Curriculum Committee meeting has been cancelled. Attached agendas are available for some committees but not detailed in the agenda text.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m. with agenda attached
- Curriculum Committee meeting cancelled
- Buildings & Grounds Committee at 5:00 p.m. with revised agenda attached
- Finance Committee at 6:00 p.m. with agenda attached
REVISED Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). State of Delaware COVID-19 Distancing Guidelines will be in effect. Face coverings required.
The Indian River School Board will hold a regular meeting including an executive session for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings. The regular session will discuss opportunities to increase in-person learning days and vote on calendar changes, a construction management contract for the new Sussex Central High School, school choice applications, and tax relief requests. The board will also recognize Educational Support Professionals of the Year and receive committee reports.
- Discussion on Opportunities to Increase In Person Learning Days (Item 6.03)
- Possible action on 2020-2021 District Calendar Changes (Item 6.04)
- Possible action on New Sussex Central High School Construction Management Contract (Item 6.06)
- Possible action on School Choice Applications for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 (Items 6.01, 6.02)
- Possible action on two Tax Relief Requests (Items 6.11, 6.12)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m.
This is a procedural agenda for committee meetings of the Indian River School District. Four committees will meet sequentially: Policy at 4:00 p.m., Curriculum at 5:00 p.m., Buildings & Grounds at 6:00 p.m., and Finance at 7:00 p.m. No specific discussion items or actions are listed in the agenda; only supporting documents are attached.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m.
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). State of Delaware COVID-19 Distancing Guidelines will be in effect. Face coverings required.
The Indian River School District Board will consider several approvals, including the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and recognitions. New business items include school choice applications, a Howard T. Ennis change order, and selections for construction management, chiller replacement bids, and natural gas conversion for Indian River High School. The board will also discuss the district calendar, playground funding, and softball uniforms, and review old business and committee reports.
- Construction Management Selection for New Sussex Central High School (A)
- Howard T. Ennis Change Order (A)
- Indian River High School Chiller Replacement Bids (A)
- Indian River High School Natural Gas Conversion (A)
- School Choice Applications 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 (A)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m.
This agenda lists four back-to-back committee meetings of the Indian River School District Board of Education. No specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text; the attachments referenced are not included. The meetings are procedural in nature.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m.
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). State of Delaware COVID-19 Distancing Guidelines will be in effect. Face coverings required.
The board will consider several policy changes, including first readings on care of school property, foster care, disabilities in the workplace, and a first and second reading on school choice revisions. They will also vote on deleting the policy on school prayer at regular board meetings. Other action items include approving School Choice Applications for January 2021 and purchasing new uniforms for Indian River High School athletic teams.
- First reading of policies: JFCB Care of School Property by Students, JB Foster Care, GBA.1 Disabilities in the Workplace
- First and second reading of JECC-A School Choice revision
- Deletion of BDA.1 School Prayer at Regular Board Meetings
- Approval of School Choice Applications 2020-2021 for January 2021
- Approval of uniform purchases for Indian River High School football, basketball, wrestling, and swimming
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m.
This agenda lists four committee meetings of the Indian River School District scheduled for January 11, 2021, starting at 4:00 p.m. The committees are Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance. No specific agenda items are detailed in the text; only references to attached PDF files are provided. The meeting is procedural in nature.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m.
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.