Indian River School District public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REVISED to add item 6.11 - 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 Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 16, 2024, at Sussex Central High School. Action items include setting the date and content of a referendum, approving substitute rates, and authorizing various school donations and alternate uniform dates. The board will also discuss major capital planning and receive a consent update on G.W. Carver.
- 6.05 – Date and Content of Referendum (possible action)
- 6.04 – Kindergarten through third grade ratios (possible action)
- 6.06 – Substitute rates for 2024-2025 (possible action)
- 6.15 – Sussex Central High School change order notifications for Blue Heron project (possible action)
- 7.01 – Major Capital Planning (discussion)
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding consecutive committee meetings starting at 4:00 PM. The Policy Committee meets at 4:00 PM, Buildings & Grounds at 4:30 PM, and Finance at 5:30 PM. The Curriculum Committee meeting has been cancelled.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting cancelled
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 Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on personnel, litigation, and negotiations, followed by a public session. Key actions include approving school choice applications, reviewing a unit count summary, and discussing the date and content for a potential referendum. The board will also consider uniform purchases, a Giant Foods donation, and change orders for Sussex Central High School.
- Discussion and possible action on date and content for referendum (6.03)
- Approval of school choice applications for 2024-2025 (6.01)
- Sussex Central High School change orders and change order notifications (6.08, 6.09)
- Giant Foods donation acceptance (6.07)
- Policy second readings on fiscal management, budget adoption, nondiscrimination, and bullying prevention (8.08)
Board of Education Meeting at IRHS 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 8:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education will discuss district finances and review personnel matters. The board is scheduled to take action on a hire recommendation for the Early Learning Center Principal and other personnel and contractual agendas.
- Discussion of District Finances
- Action on Early Learning Center Principal hire recommendation
- Action on Personnel Agenda and Personnel Addendum
- Action on Contractual Agenda
- Notification of retirements
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
This is a procedural agenda for four consecutive committee meetings of the Indian River School District on November 18, 2024. The meetings are the Policy Committee at 4:00 PM, Curriculum Committee at 4:30 PM, Buildings & Grounds Committee at 5:00 PM, and Finance Committee at 6:00 PM. No specific agenda items are listed in the text; detailed agendas are attached as PDF files.
- Policy Committee at 4:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee at 4:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee at 5:00 PM
- Finance Committee at 6:00 PM
REVISED to add Agenda Item 6.03 - Board of Education Regular Meeting at Indian River High School - 29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939 - 6:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will review historical and future budget constraints and a potential referendum. The board is also deciding on the name of a new middle school and processing school choice applications.
- Discussion on district finances, budget constraints, and referendum
- Action to name the new middle school
- Action on BASSE Charter School parent requests to re-enroll students
- Approval of school choice applications for October 2024
- Action on change orders and notifications for Sussex Central High School
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding consecutive committee meetings on October 14, 2024. Meetings include Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees. The agenda provides only meeting times and links to PDF attachments; no specific items are detailed.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 6:00 PM
REVISED on 09/23/24 to add overnight field trip - 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 Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations. The board will consider action items including school choice applications, resolutions for National School Lunch Week and Bus Safety Week, EPER schedules, uniform purchases, and multiple change orders for Sussex Central High School. Discussion items include major capital planning and updates on Howard T. Ennis and G.W. Carver consent. Committee reports will include first readings of policies on gang presence, school choice, and uniforms.
- School Choice Applications for 2024-2025 (September)
- Sussex Central High School change orders and change order notifications
- New Sussex Central High School Market Pressure Local Match
- Indian River High School Girls Lacrosse Uniforms and Field Hockey Table
- First readings of policies on gang presence (JG.2), school choice (JECC-A), and uniforms (IGDJ)
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding consecutive committee meetings for Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance on September 9, 2024. The agenda lists only meeting times and attached file references; no specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 6:00 PM
REVISED to remove item 6.10 - 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 of Education will meet to discuss several new business items including school choice applications and administrative plans. The meeting also includes discussions on nutrition services, school resource officer contracts, and a culinary program expansion.
- 2024-2025 School Choice Applications
- 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Contracts
- 2024-2025 Nutrition Services Meal Prices
- Nutrition Services Fresh Pizza Delivery RFP
- Indian River High School Culinary Program Certificate of Necessity
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District holds consecutive committee meetings for policy (4:00 PM), buildings and grounds (4:30 PM), and finance (5:30 PM). The curriculum committee meeting has been canceled. No specific agenda items are listed in the public notice beyond committee names and times.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting canceled
REVISED on August 1, 2024 to amend executive session time - Board of Education Retreat - Indian River High School 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 8:00 a.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education holds a retreat covering training on FOIA and board member roles, updates on the strategic plan, referendum, and school choice policy. The board will also vote on the personnel agenda and hold an executive session for personnel matters. No specific dollar amounts or project names are included in the agenda items.
- Presentation and discussion on FOIA, school board liability, roles, responsibilities, and best practices (Item 3.01)
- Discussion of strategic plan, referendum update, futures committee update, finances, and school choice policy (Item 3.02)
- Executive session for personnel matters (Item 4.01)
- Action on Personnel Agenda for August 5, 2024 (Item 6.01)
- Public comments at two separate periods (Items 2.01 and 7.01)
REVISED Board of Education Meeting at Indian River High School located at 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 6:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a revised meeting including public comments, discussion and possible action on IREA Grievance Level III involving applicant names and competencies, and an executive session for personnel matters. The board will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and a personnel agenda.
- Discussion and action upon IREA Grievance Level III regarding applicant names and competencies
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Personnel Agenda for July 29, 2024 (action item)
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Public comments periods
REVISED 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 Indian River School District Board of Education will hold an executive session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations before reconvening for regular business. The board is set to vote on new business items including school choice applications, FY '25 salary scales, and uniform requests, as well as discuss capital planning and a consent update.
- Executive session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations
- Approval of FY '25 salary scales for administrators, constables, investigators, student advisors, and bus drivers
- School choice applications for 2024-2025 (July 2024)
- Sussex Central High School change orders
- Millsboro Middle School basketball and volleyball uniform requests
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School Board holds consecutive committee meetings: Policy at 4:00 PM, Buildings & Grounds at 4:30 PM, and Finance at 5:30 PM. The Curriculum Committee meeting is canceled. Agenda details are available in attached PDF documents.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting canceled
Board of Education Organizational Meeting at Indian River High School - 29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 6:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D= Discussion, A= Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education holds an organizational meeting to administer oaths of office for six board members, elect officers (president and vice president), and take action on a personnel agenda that includes hiring a principal for Sussex Central High School. The board will also enter executive session to discuss principal interviews, personnel, and litigation.
- Oath of office for new board members Lisa H. Briggs, Kelly Kline (District 1, one-year terms), Mark L. Steele (District 3, four-year term), Anita W. Werner (District 4, four-year term), Derek Cathell and Kim Taylor (District 5, four-year terms)
- Election of Board President and Vice President, and designation of Superintendent as Executive Secretary
- Action on a resolution (file attached)
- Executive session for interviews for Sussex Central High School principal and general personnel/litigation matters
- Approval of personnel agenda, contractual agenda, and principal position for Sussex Central High School
Revised to add agenda items 5.12, 5.13, 12.01, 13.01 on June 20, 2024 - 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 of Education will meet to take possible action on 2024-2025 school choice applications and various facility projects. The agenda includes discussions on major capital planning and updates regarding the G.W. Carver consent order.
- School Choice Applications 2024-2025 (June 2024)
- Sussex Central High School/Artesian Water Asset Transfer Agreement Amendment
- John M Clayton Elementary Walking Track
- Nutrition Services - Community Eligibility Provision
- Sussex Central High School oil canning and change order notifications
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The district is holding consecutive committee meetings on June 10, 2024. Scheduled sessions include the Policy, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees. The Curriculum Committee meeting is cancelled.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting cancelled
REVISED 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 first hold an executive session to interview candidates for Director of Special Education and Principal of Georgetown Elementary. In the regular session, the board will consider action on school choice applications for 2024-2025, DSBA annual dues, summer work hours, a nutrition services prime food vendor contract, dishwasher replacements at three schools, unified flag football at Indian River High School, a pavilion at Lord Baltimore Elementary, change order notifications for the new Sussex Central High School, and tax relief requests. The board will also discuss major capital planning and receive updates on Howard T. Ennis and G.W. Carver.
- School Choice Applications 2024-2025 (May 2024) – possible action
- Nutrition Services Prime Food Vendor RFP – possible action
- Dishwasher replacements at Indian River High School, Long Neck Elementary, North Georgetown Elementary – possible action
- Lord Baltimore Elementary Pavilion – possible action
- New Sussex Central High School Change Order Notifications – possible action
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District will hold four consecutive committee meetings on May 13, 2024, starting at 4:00 PM. The meetings are Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees. Agenda details are not provided in the text; only file attachments are listed. The meetings are procedural in nature.
- Policy Committee at 4:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee at 4:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee at 5:00 PM
- Finance Committee at 6:00 PM
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 Indian River School Board will vote on several action items including a revised district calendar that moves the last student day to June 5, 2024, and a second reading of the student discipline policy. Also up for approval are school choice applications for 2024-2025, a donation for Sussex Central High School football, and a facility assessment tool for repair and maintenance plans.
- School Choice Applications 2024-2025 (April 2024)
- Sussex Central High School Football Donation
- Facility Assessment Tool - Repair and Maintenance Plan
- Sussex Central High School Change Orders
- Second Reading of Student Discipline Policy (JG)
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
Four Indian River School District committees—Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance—will hold consecutive meetings starting at 4:00 PM on April 15, 2024, at the G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria. The agenda lists only committee names and times; specific items are contained in linked PDF attachments not provided in the text.
- Policy Committee at 4:00 PM (agenda attached)
- Curriculum Committee at 4:30 PM (agenda attached)
- Buildings & Grounds Committee at 5:00 PM (agenda attached)
- Finance Committee at 6:00 PM (agenda attached)
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 Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including an executive session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations. The public session includes recognitions, public comments, and votes on school choice applications, constable uniforms, shade sails at two elementary schools, a wall mural, a sign installation, and change orders for the New Sussex Central High School project. Discussions will cover a community festival, facility repair plan, and major capital planning.
- School Choice Applications for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (March 2024) – possible action
- Constable Uniforms – possible action
- North Georgetown Elementary Shade Sail for SNAC Garden – possible action
- Long Neck Elementary Shade Sail for SNAC Garden – possible action
- New Sussex Central High School Change Orders – possible action
Board of Education Meeting at Indian River High School located at 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 7:30 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School Board will discuss and take action on notices of intent to terminate two unnamed administrators (2024-1 and 2024-2) during its regular session. The board will first hold an executive session to consider personnel and hearing officer evidence. Public comments will be heard before and after the personnel items.
- Discussion and action on termination of administrator 2024-1
- Discussion and action on termination of administrator 2024-2
- Executive session for personnel and hearing officer reports
- Two public comment periods
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding four consecutive committee meetings on March 11, 2024. The agenda lists only the meeting times and attachments (PDFs) for the Policy, Curriculum, Finance, and Buildings & Grounds committees. No specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text, so the meeting is procedural.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 PM
REVISED to add agenda item 6.09 on 02/26/2024 - 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 Indian River School Board will consider filling a vacant board seat for District #1 from three applicants, approve a school resource officer contract with the Town of Ocean View, and review change orders for the new Sussex Central High School construction. They will also vote on school choice applications for both the current and upcoming school years and discuss the 2024-2025 district calendar. The agenda was revised to add item 6.09, but its content is not listed in the provided text.
- Appointment for School Board District #1: three applicants (Son-Djerry Cameus, Lisa Hudson Briggs, Kelly Kline) (A)
- Town of Ocean View SRO Contract for 2023-2024 (A)
- New Sussex Central High School Change Order (A) and Change Order Notifications (D)
- School Choice Applications for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (A)
- 2024-2025 District Calendar (D) (A)
REVISED Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding four consecutive committee meetings (Policy, Curriculum, Finance, and Buildings & Grounds) at the G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center. The agenda includes only the scheduled meeting times and linked PDFs with further details; no specific proposals or votes are listed in the text provided.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM with attached agenda PDF
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 4:30 PM with attached agenda PDF
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:00 PM with attached agenda PDF
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:00 PM with revised agenda PDF
AMENDED on January 23, 2024 to add item #3 on Agenda 9.02 - 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 Indian River School Board will hold executive session to interview for Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and discuss personnel, litigation, and negotiations. In regular session, the board will consider school choice applications for January 2024, a resolution for National School Counseling Week, and a donation to the Millville Boardwalk Festival of Trees. The meeting also includes recognition of student achievements and approvals of previous meeting minutes.
- School Choice Applications 2023-2024 (January 2024) - possible action on enrollment requests
- Millville Boardwalk - Festival of Trees Donation - possible action on a donation
- National School Counseling Week Resolution - February 5-9, 2024 - possible adoption
- Executive session: Board interview for Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
- Recognition: Lord Baltimore Elementary as 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
Committee Meetings - G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria - 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
This agenda schedules four consecutive committee meetings of the Indian River School District, all held at the G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center cafeteria on January 8, 2024, starting at 4:30 PM. The agenda lists only the committee names, start times, and attached PDFs; no specific proposals, votes, or discussion items are included, making this purely procedural.
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:30 PM