Indian River School District public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REVISED Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947 - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Board of Education will meet to discuss various new business items including school choice applications and donations. The agenda includes discussions on JUUL litigation, the new Sussex Central High School project, and several student recognitions.
- JUUL Litigation Directive and Retainer
- Georgetown Middle School Greenhouse Request
- New Sussex Central High School Market Pressure Funds Local Match ($13.5M)
- New Sussex Central High School Bid Pack "B"
- New Howard T. Ennis Change Order Notifications and Allowances
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - 5:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District will hold four consecutive committee meetings on December 12, 2022: Curriculum at 5:00 PM, Policy at 5:30 PM, Buildings & Grounds at 6:00 PM, and Finance at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes only meeting notices and attached PDFs; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive agenda details provided.
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 PM
- All meetings at G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939 - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The board will hold an executive session on personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings before reconvening for regular session. They will consider school choice applications, a class size waiver, discuss House Bill 198, and take possible action on a School Resource Officer contract with Ocean View PD. Also up for votes: a greenhouse and a mural at Long Neck Elementary, and purchases for Howard T. Ennis school.
- School Choice Applications 2022-2023 (November 2022) (A)
- Class Size Waiver FY '22 (A)
- Ocean View PD SRO contract (D)(A)
- Long Neck Elementary Greenhouse request (A)
- Long Neck Elementary Mural request for SNAC Garden (A)
Board of Education Workshop at G.W. Carver Complex - 7:00 p.m.
The Indian River School District Board of Education holds a workshop meeting with items including updates from the Community Advisory Board, a discussion of House Bill 293, and a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) item. The meeting features school board training provided by counsel on board liability, member roles, responsibilities, powers and duties, and best practices, followed by Q&A with counsel from Morris James LLP and the Delaware State Board Association Executive Director. Two public comment periods are scheduled.
- Community Advisory Board updates and Q&A
- Discussion of House Bill 293
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) item
- School board training on liability, roles, and responsibilities by counsel
- Q&A with counsel from Morris James LLP and Delaware State Board Association
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District Board of Education has scheduled four committee meetings for November 14, 2022: Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance. The meetings will run consecutively starting at 5:00 p.m. at the G.W. Carver Complex Cafeteria. Agenda details are provided in attached PDF documents but no specific decisions or proposals are listed in the meeting notice.
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board will discuss and possibly approve new construction bid package (Bid Pac "B") for Sussex Central High School. Other action items include a reclaimed water agreement with the Town of Millsboro for Ingram Pond, equipment purchases, and fencing proposals. The board will also conduct first readings of policy revisions on public complaints and promotion/retention, and recognize Special Education Ambassadors.
- Sussex Central High School Bid Pac "B" (discussion/possible action)
- Town of Millsboro Reclaimed Water Agreement for Ingram Pond (action)
- New Howard T. Ennis Equipment Purchase (action)
- Millsboro Middle School and Sussex Central High School baseball/softball fencing proposal (action)
- First readings of policy KL (Public Complaints) and IKE (Promotion and Retention)
Board of Education Meeting at Sussex Central High School 7:00 p.m. (P= Presentation, D= Discussion, A= Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education will discuss an incident at the Sussex Central v. Hodgson football game. The board is also scheduled to discuss and potentially act on a change in leadership regarding a Board of Education officer.
- Discussion of incident at Sussex Central v. Hodgson football game
- Discussion and possible action on confidence in Board of Education officer and leadership change
- Discussion and possible action under 14 Del.C. §1045
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding four consecutive committee meetings: Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance. Each committee's detailed agenda is attached as a PDF. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the main agenda.
- Policy Committee - 5:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee - 5:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee - 6:00 PM
- Finance Committee - 7:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School (REVISED) - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will act on new Sussex Central High School construction bids (Bid Pac A) and design for Bid Pac B, as well as a School Resource Officer contract. Other action items include school choice applications, kitchen equipment repair bids, and resolutions for National School Lunch Week and School Bus Safety Week. The board will also receive a presentation on assessment data and discuss major capital planning and land acquisition.
- New Sussex Central High School consideration of bids for Bid Pac 'A' (A)
- New Sussex Central High School construction design for Bid Pac 'B' (A)
- School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract (A)
- Kitchen Services Equipment Repair Bid (A)
- Policy first readings: Written Code of Standard Conduct and School Board Election; second reading: Constables Use of Deadly Force (A)
Committe Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding consecutive committee meetings on September 12, 2022, starting at 5:00 PM at the G.W. Carver Complex Cafeteria. The agenda lists only the meeting times and names of the four committees—Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance—with attached PDFs for each. No specific discussion items or decisions are provided in the main agenda text.
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee at 6:00 PM
- Finance Committee at 7:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School (REVISED)- 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings, followed by a public session. Action items include approval of school choice applications for 2022-2023, 2022-2023 nutrition services meal prices, a contract amendment for commissioning of the new Sussex Central High School, a reclaimed water agreement with the Town of Millsboro, three pickleball-related requests for John M Clayton Elementary, and school resource officer contracts. The board will also discuss major capital planning and policy readings, including a first reading on constables' use of deadly force and second readings on grading systems, student attendance, dock pay, and outside business interests.
- Vote on contract amendment for New Sussex Central High School commissioning
- Approval of 2022-2023 School Choice Applications
- Approval of 2022-2023 Nutrition Services Meal Prices
- Vote on Town of Millsboro Reclaimed Water Agreement
- Approval of School Resource Officers (SRO) contracts
Committe Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District Board of Education is holding four consecutive committee meetings on August 8, 2022, starting at 5:00 PM. The committees are Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance. The agenda is procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the text.
- Policy Committee at 5:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee at 5:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee at 6:00 PM
- Finance Committee at 7:00 PM
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 Board will consider multiple action items including school resource officer contracts, approval of new athletic teams (freshman boys soccer and esports at Sussex Central High), and various facility projects. Policy changes on grading, attendance, and staff outside business interests will have first readings. Financial summaries for June 2022 also require approval.
- School Resource Officer (SRO) contracts for possible approval
- New athletic team requests: Sussex Central High freshman boys soccer and esports team
- Nutrition Services refrigerator repair vendor selection (bid recommendation)
- Howard T. Ennis Transportation pole shed and medical furniture purchases
- First readings of policies IKA Grading Systems, JE Student Attendance, GCBE.1 Dock Pay, GCQA Outside Business Interests; second reading JHFA.1 supervision responsibilities
Committe Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m.
The Indian River School District will hold four committee meetings on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the G.W. Carver Complex Cafeteria. The meetings are for the Policy Committee at 5:00 p.m., the Curriculum Committee at 5:30 p.m., the Buildings & Grounds Committee at 6:00 p.m., and the Finance Committee at 7:00 p.m. No specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text.
Board of Education Organizational Meeting at Sussex Central High School 6:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D= Discussion, A= Action)
This is an organizational meeting where the Board of Education will elect a president and vice president, designate the superintendent as executive secretary, and administer the oath of office to newly elected board members James E. Fritz, Jr. and Madeline R. Moses for four-year terms. The board will also vote on a resolution and consider personnel matters, including a potential executive session.
- Oath of office for James E. Fritz, Jr. - District No. 1 (four-year term)
- Oath of office for Madeline R. Moses - District No. 1 (four-year term)
- Election of Board President
- Election of Board Vice President
- Vote on a resolution (attached PDFs)
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings. In open session, the board will act on several capital projects including a land acquisition, Georgetown Elementary roof replacement, Lord Baltimore track, and HVAC cooling tower bids for three schools. They will also discuss the Howard T. Ennis project market pressure costs and change orders, and consider policy readings on social media monitoring and coach supervision.
- Land Acquisition #2022/2023-01 (discussion/possible action)
- Georgetown Elementary Roof Request (action)
- Lord Baltimore Elementary Track (action)
- HVAC Cooling Tower Bids - East Millsboro, Long Neck, North Georgetown (action)
- Howard T. Ennis Market Pressure Costs/Change Orders (action)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m.
The Indian River School District holds committee meetings on June 13, 2022. The Policy Committee meets at 5:00 PM, the Buildings & Grounds Committee at 5:30 PM, and the Finance Committee at 6:30 PM. The Curriculum Committee meeting is cancelled. No specific agenda items are detailed in the posted agenda.
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 6:30 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting cancelled
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School (REVISED) - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold an executive session for principal interviews, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings. In regular session, they will vote on school choice applications for 2022-2023, approve DSBA dues, purchase a world language curriculum, replace speakers at Indian River High School, and approve several uniform purchases. They will also discuss major capital planning and receive committee reports.
- School Choice Applications 2022-2023 (possible action)
- World Language Curriculum Purchase (possible action)
- Indian River High School Replacement Speakers (possible action)
- 2022-2023 DSBA Dues (possible action)
- G.W. Carver Consent Update (presentation)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m.
The Indian River School District is holding committee meetings for Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance. The agenda includes only the committee names and times, with attached PDFs for each. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the agenda text.
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will open with standard procedures, then hold an executive session to discuss a citizen's qualifications for a job under 29 Del. C. § 10004(b)(1). After reconvening, the board will approve the agenda, hear public comments, and consider action on the personnel discussion. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Executive Session – personnel discussion on a citizen's job qualifications (29 Del. C. § 10004(b)(1))
- Action upon item discussed under 2.01 (possible action on personnel matter)
- Approval of agenda for April 27, 2022
- Public comments period
- Adjournment of the meeting
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including executive session for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings. The board will consider approvals for school choice applications for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, as well as several facility projects: drainage improvement at Long Neck Elementary, roof replacement at East Millsboro, and an audio/video systems upgrade. Old business includes a discussion on major capital planning and an update on the G.W. Carver consent order.
- Approve school choice applications for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (April batches)
- Approve 2022-2023 inclement weather days
- Consider IREA/DTGSS Memorandum of Understanding
- Review Long Neck Elementary drainage improvement proposal and East Millsboro roof proposal
- Consider Artesian Water Agreement and School Audio/Video Systems Upgrade
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m.
The Indian River School District is convening its Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees on April 11, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m. Each committee will discuss agenda items detailed in attached documents. No specific proposals or votes are listed in the agenda text itself.
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School (Revised) - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, public comments, and several action items. The board will vote on school choice applications for two school years, accept donations, and decide on technology purchases for Howard T. Ennis, a playground change order, a middle school fields construction proposal, and a fence request at Early Learning Center/GW Carver. A Geo Tech contract will be discussed.
- School Choice Applications 2021-2022 (March 2022) (A)
- School Choice Applications 2022-2023 (March 2022) (A)
- New Howard T. Ennis Technology Purchases (A)
- New Howard T. Ennis Playground Change Order (A)
- Middle School Fields Construction Proposal (A)
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 5:00 p.m.
The agenda lists four sequential committee meetings: Policy at 5:00 PM, Curriculum at 5:30 PM, Buildings & Grounds at 6:00 PM, and Finance at 7:00 PM. Each committee's agenda is provided in attached PDF files. No specific items are detailed in this agenda document.
- Policy Committee meeting (5:00 PM)
- Curriculum Committee meeting (5:30 PM)
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting (6:00 PM)
- Finance Committee meeting (7:00 PM)
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Sussex Central 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 meet at Sussex Central High School on February 28, 2022, starting with an executive session at 6:00 p.m. followed by a regular session. The board will discuss and take possible action on school choice applications, the 2022-2023 transportation plan, technology purchases for Howard T. Ennis, design development drawings for the new Sussex Central High School, pool retention at Howard T. Ennis, a proposed cell tower at Lord Baltimore Elementary, and the 2022-2023 district calendar draft. The meeting also includes student recognitions and public comments.
- School Choice Applications for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (A)
- 2022-2023 Transportation Plan (A)
- Howard T. Ennis Technology Purchases (A)
- New Sussex Central High School Design Development Drawings (A)
- Proposed Cell Tower at Lord Baltimore Elementary (D) (A)
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 board: 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. The specific items each committee will discuss are not detailed in the main agenda; the attached PDFs contain the individual agendas. This meeting is primarily procedural, convening committees to review and discuss matters before full board action.
- 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 Special Meeting at Sussex Central High School - 4:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). Face Coverings are required when students are present. Agenda has been amended on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. to add a virtual option. The virtual option can be accessed at the following link: https://zoom.us/j/98819528257. Members of the public viewing the meeting via the virtual option will have the opportunity to participate in the public comments session. Instructions for remote participation will be provided at the beginning of the meeting. The notice of special meeting was posted on February 9, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. As referenced in 2.01, recently filed litigation is pending, and potential litigation arose recently. Discussion cannot be deferred due to reasons of litigation strategy. The issue in 6.01 arose recently - administration only recently received reasonable assurance that the action item referenced in 6.01 was feasible. The issue in 6.01 cannot be deferred because delays would have an adverse educational impact on students. The issue in 6.02 arose recently when on February 7, 2022 a State of Emergency Order extended face coverings in schools, which will have an interplay with contact tracing. The issue in 6.02 cannot be deferred because delays would have an adverse educational impact on students and operations.
The Indian River School Board holds a special meeting with an executive session on pending litigation. In regular session, the board will hear public comments, discuss test-to-stay options, and consider action on a face covering extension tied to a Feb 7 state emergency order and related contact tracing issues.
- Executive session on pending and potential litigation (2.01)
- Test to stay options with opportunities to address hardships (5.01)
- Action on face covering extension due to February 7 State of Emergency Order (6.02)
- Action on item 6.01 with recently assured feasibility
- Public comments (4.01)
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 7:00 p.m. REVISED (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action). Face Coverings are required.
The Indian River School District Board of Education will meet to vote on several action items including building projects, teacher pay, and tax relief. They will also discuss the proposed 2022-2023 transportation plan and hear committee reports. The meeting includes recognition of student musicians and public comments.
- Howard T. Ennis Phase B building bid packages (possible action)
- Sussex Central High School two modular units request (possible action)
- Proposed 2022-2023 transportation plan (presentation and discussion)
- School choice applications for January 2022 (possible action)
- Policy first and second readings on administrator extra pay, inclement weather activities, student records, and bus scheduling
Committe Meetings - Southern DE School of the Arts Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m.
The agenda lists four committee meetings (Policy at 4:00 PM, Curriculum at 5:00 PM, Buildings & Grounds at 6:00 PM, Finance at 7:00 PM) scheduled for January 10, 2022. Each committee has an attached PDF agenda, but no specific discussion items are provided in the main agenda text.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 7:00 PM