Indian River School District public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REVISED for agenda items 2.01 and 12.03, 12.04, 12.05 - Board of Education Regular Meeting at Millsboro Middle School - 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will first meet in executive session at 6:00 PM to discuss personnel matters, including renewals, non-renewals, and extensions of administrative contracts. The regular session starting at 7:00 PM will include approval of school choice applications, acceptance of donations totaling $24,448.19, action on Sussex Central High School projects (exterior signage, furniture, change orders), and discussion of the IRSD staff survey. Committee reports will present policy first and second readings on topics such as board officers, new board member orientation, internal controls, support staff probation, athletics, and social media monitoring.
- 2.01 Personnel – consideration of renewals, non-renewals, and extensions of administrative contracts
- 6.01 School Choice Applications 2025-2026 (December 2025)
- 6.02 Donations: GIANT Foods $9,448.19, Selbyville Middle School Athletics $7,000, Selbyville Middle School PBIS $8,000
- 6.05 Sussex Central High School Exterior Signage Package Bid Results
- 8.08 Policy first readings: BCB, BHA, DI, GDG, J, KBG; second readings: GCBD, GCJ, IGBG, JG
Committee Meetings - Millsboro Middle School located at 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District school board will hold four committee meetings consecutively on December 8, 2025, at Millsboro Middle School. The agenda lists only the committee names and times with file attachments but no specific items described. The meetings are procedural in nature.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 6:30 PM
REVISED to add agenda item 5.06 - Board of Education Regular Meeting at Millsboro Middle School - 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will vote on several action items, including school choice applications for 2025-2026, an architect's contract amendment for Sussex Central High School, cooling tower bid results for George Washington Carver and Selbyville Middle Schools, change order notifications for Sussex Central High School, and a pre-K tuition rate change. They will also discuss a staff survey update, major capital planning, and receive committee reports including first and second readings of multiple policies. The meeting begins with an executive session covering personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings.
- School Choice Applications 2025-2026 (November 2025) (A)
- Sussex Central High School - Architect's Contract Amendment (A)
- George Washington Carver and Selbyville Middle School Cooling Towers Bid Results (A)
- Sussex Central High School Change Order Notifications (A)
- Pre-K Tuition Rate Change (A)
Committee Meetings - Millsboro Middle School located at 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding consecutive committee meetings on November 10, 2025, starting at 4:00 p.m. at Millsboro Middle School. The agenda lists four committees: Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance, but provides no specific discussion items or decisions in the text, only meeting schedules and attached PDFs.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Curriculum Committee meeting at 4:30 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
- Finance Committee meeting at 6:30 PM
REVISED 0n 11/3/2025 to change start time to 8:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting at Millsboro Middle School located at 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 at 8:30 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education will meet to address personnel matters in executive session and discuss two IREA Grievance Level III items. The board will consider the names, competencies, and abilities of applicants for positions.
- Discussion and action on IREA Grievance Level III regarding applicant competencies and abilities (Item 5.01)
- Discussion and action on IREA Grievance Level III regarding applicant competencies and abilities (Item 5.02)
- Executive session regarding personnel
REVISED to add item 6.02 - Board of Education Regular Meeting at Millsboro Middle School - 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at Millsboro Middle School. The board will consider and possibly vote on several action items including school choice applications, salary scales, and construction change orders. Discussion items include major capital planning and an indoor air quality complaint. The meeting begins at 6:00 PM with an executive session, followed by a public session at 7:00 PM.
- School Choice Applications 2025-2026 (October 2025) (A)
- FY 2026 Salary Scales: Investigators, Constables, Student Advisors (A)
- Sussex Central High School Change Order Notifications (A)
- Ingram Pond - Sussex Land Trust (A)
- Indoor Air Quality Complaint (D)
Committee Meetings - Millsboro Middle School located at 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The district will hold a series of consecutive committee meetings at Millsboro Middle School. The sessions include the Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees.
- 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 6.08 - Board of Education Regular Meeting at Millsboro Middle School - 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The board will hold an executive session on personnel, litigation, and negotiations, then reconvene for public comments and new business. Action items include approving school choice applications, the administrative organizational plan, a district survey, and FY 2026 salary scales for investigators, constables, and student advisors. Also up for vote are a sign replacement at G.W. Carver Elementary and a wall logo and change order notifications at Sussex Central High School. Discussion items include major capital planning and first readings of policies on paid leave, student attendance, and student rights.
- School Choice Applications 2025-2026 (September 2025) – possible action
- FY 2026 Salary Scales: Investigators, Constables, Student Advisors – possible action
- GW Carver Front Sign Replacement – possible action
- Sussex Central High School Change Order Notifications – possible action
- Major Capital Planning – discussion
Committee Meetings - Millsboro Middle School located at 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
This is a series of four consecutive committee meetings (Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, Finance) held by the Indian River School District board. The agenda lists only the meeting schedule and attached documents; no specific agenda items or decisions 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
Board of Education Regular Meeting at Millsboro Middle School - 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - 7:00 p.m. (P=Presentation, D=Discussion, A=Possible Action).
The Indian River School Board will meet to approve the 2025-2026 school meal prices and salary scales for investigators and constables. The agenda includes approvals for capital projects at Indian River High School and Sussex Central High School, as well as policy readings.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Nutrition Services Meal Prices
- Approval of FY 2026 Salary Scales: Investigators, Constables, Student Advisors
- Approval of Indian River High School CTE/Classroom Expansion Certificate of Necessity
- Approval of Sussex Central High School Exterior Signage
- Approval of Sussex Central High School Change Orders
REVISED to add items 3.03 and 6.02 - Board of Education Retreat - Millsboro Middle School - 302 East Street Street Millsboro, DE 19966 at 8:00 a.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School Board is holding a retreat at Millsboro Middle School. They will discuss the strategic plan, finances, and receive legal training on FOIA and board responsibilities. An action item on an out-of-state school choice request will be voted on, and personnel and contractual agendas will be approved.
- 3.01: Legal review of FOIA, board liability, roles, and best practices (presentation/discussion)
- 3.02: Review of strategic plan, finances, staffing, and stakeholder surveys (discussion)
- 3.03: Action on an out-of-state school choice request
- 6.01: Approval of personnel agenda for August 13, 2025
- 6.02: Approval of contractual agenda for August 13, 2025
Committee Meetings - Millsboro Middle School located at 302 East State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District is holding consecutive committee meetings on August 11, 2025, at Millsboro Middle School. The Policy Committee meets at 4:00 PM, the Buildings & Grounds Committee at 4:30 PM, and the Finance Committee at 5:30 PM. The Curriculum Committee has no meeting. Agendas are attached as PDF files, but no specific items for discussion or decisions are listed in the provided text.
- Policy Committee meeting at 4:00 PM
- Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting at 4:30 PM (revised agenda attached)
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 PM (agenda attached)
- Curriculum Committee – no meeting
REVISED to remove item 5.05 - Board of Education Regular Meeting at Early Learning Center - 30207 Frankford School Road, Frankford, DE 19945 - 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 July 28, 2025, starting with an executive session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations, followed by a public session. Action items include approving school choice applications for 2025-2026, adopting FY '26 salary scales for administrators and hourly staff, approving a State Board of Education order for property at 22647 WM Farm Lane in Georgetown, and voting on change orders for Sussex Central High School. The board will also hold first readings of several policies and discuss capital planning.
- School Choice Applications for 2025-2026 (July 2025) for possible approval
- FY '26 Salary Scales for Administrators, Constables, Investigators, Student Advisors, and Bus Drivers/Bus Driver Aides for approval
- Adoption of State Board of Education order regarding property at 22647 WM Farm Lane, Georgetown, DE
- Sussex Central High School Change Orders and Change Order Notifications for discussion and possible action
- Policy committee first readings of KLA Complaint Procedures, JE Student Attendance, JG Discipline Policy; second readings of EA, EA.1, IKE Promotion and Retention
Board of Education Meeting at Indian River High School located at 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 7:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Board will meet in executive session at 5:00 PM to interview candidates for Deputy Superintendent and Director of Business and Finance, and discuss personnel. At the regular session starting around 7:00 PM, they will hear public comments, then take action on the Deputy Superintendent candidate, the Director of Business and Finance candidate, and the personnel agenda for July 17, 2025.
- Executive session for Deputy Superintendent interviews
- Executive session for Director of Business and Finance interviews
- Action on Deputy Superintendent candidate
- Action on Director of Business and Finance candidate
- Approval of personnel agenda for July 17, 2025
Committee Meetings - Early Learning Center School Cafeteria located at 30207 Frankford School Road, Frankford, DE 19945 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School District has scheduled four consecutive committee meetings on July 14, 2025, at the Early Learning Center School Cafeteria in Frankford. The agenda confirms the Policy, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees will meet, while the Curriculum Committee is cancelled. This notice contains only scheduling details and does not list specific discussion topics or decisions.
- 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 at 4:30 PM (cancelled)
- Location: Early Learning Center School Cafeteria, 30207 Frankford School Road, Frankford, DE 19945
REVISED to remove items 7.01 and 11.05 - Board of Education Organizational Meeting at Indian River High School - 29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 7:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D= Discussion, A= Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education holds an organizational meeting on July 1, 2025, at Indian River High School. The board will administer oaths of office to four newly elected members, elect officers, and vote on FY2026 local tax rates and a school resource officer (SRO) program. The agenda was revised to remove items 7.01 (personnel executive session) and 11.05 (nutrition services managers contract).
- Oath of office for new board members Lisa H. Briggs (District 1), Kelly Kline (District 1), Gerald T. Peden (District 2), and Michelle Parsons (District 4) - four-year terms.
- Election of board president, vice president, and designation of superintendent as executive secretary.
- Discussion and action on School Resource Officers for the 2025-26 school year, including funding requests from local police departments.
- Action on FY2026 local tax rates with calculation document attached.
- Personnel actions including approval of staff appointments, contractual changes, administrative positions, and nutrition services workers contract.
REVISED to add item 12.03 and 12.08 to 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 holds a regular meeting with executive session, routine approvals, recognitions, and public comments. New business includes a secondary ELA curriculum proposal (discussion and possible action), school choice applications for 2025-2026, uniform purchases for multiple schools, change orders for Sussex Central High School, interior signage bid notification, and a sanitary sewage replacement project at George Washington Carver/Early Learning Center. Old business covers major capital planning and an update on the G.W. Carver consent order. The agenda was revised to add action items 12.03 and 12.08, whose details are not provided in the source.
- Secondary ELA Curriculum Proposal (Discussion and Possible Action)
- School Choice Applications 2025-2026 (June 2025) (Possible Action)
- Major Capital Planning (Discussion)
- Sussex Central High School Change Orders (Possible Action)
- George Washington Carver/Early Learning Center Sanitary Sewage Replacement (Discussion)
Committee Meetings - Indian River High School Cafeteria located at 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, De 19939 - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will run consecutively
The Indian River School Board's committees will meet consecutively starting at 4:00 PM on June 9, 2025, at Indian River High School. The four committees—Policy (4:00 PM), Curriculum (4:30 PM), Buildings & Grounds (5:00 PM), and Finance (6:00 PM)—will each hold separate meetings. No specific agenda items are listed in this document; the attached PDFs may contain details.
- 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
Board of Education Meeting at Indian River High School located at 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 8:30 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The board will meet at Indian River High School, opening at 7:00 p.m. with an executive session for personnel matters. The regular session at approximately 8:30 p.m. includes approval of the meeting agenda and a personnel agenda, followed by public comments and adjournment. The meeting is primarily procedural with no substantive policy or financial items listed.
- Executive session for personnel at 7:00 p.m.
- Approval of the agenda for June 9, 2025 (Action)
- Personnel agenda for June 9, 2025 (Action)
- Two public comment periods (at 7:00 p.m. and during regular session)
Board of Education Meeting at Indian River High School located at 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 7:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss an IREA grievance (level III) and personnel matters. In regular session, the board will take action on that grievance and approve the personnel agenda for June 2, 2025. Public comment periods are also scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss IREA Grievance Level III and personnel
- Discussion and action upon IREA Grievance Level III in regular session
- Approval of Personnel Agenda for June 2, 2025
REVISED on 5/19/25 - 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 the regular session. Action items include approval of school choice applications, proposed 2026-2027 boundary changes, summer work hours, discipline disproportionality plans, SRO contracts, and change orders. Old business includes discussion on major capital planning and possible action on the June 5, 2025 referendum.
- Proposed 2026-2027 Boundary Changes (A)
- School Resource Officers (SRO) Contracts and Financial Projections (A)
- June 5, 2025 Referendum (D) (A)
- Sussex Central High School Change Order Notifications (A)
- Discipline Disproportionality Improvement Plans (D) (A)
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 12, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM at the G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center. The agenda lists Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees, each with file attachments but no specific discussion items. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no concrete decisions or proposals listed.
- No specific agenda items listed; only file attachments referenced for each committee.
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 April 28, 2025, at Sussex Central High School. Key discussions and possible actions include proposed boundary changes for the 2026-2027 school year, facility assessments and a maintenance plan, and an HVAC engineering proposal. The board will also consider school choice applications for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, multiple athletic uniform requests, and a grant award.
- Proposed 2026-2027 boundary changes to notify impacted parents (discussion and possible action)
- Indian River High School District facility assessments and maintenance plan (action)
- District-wide HVAC engineering proposal from an unnamed vendor (action)
- School Choice Applications for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (action, with attached good-cause documentation)
- Athletic and non-athletic Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility (EPER) approvals (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 board is holding four consecutive committee meetings on April 14, 2025: Policy (4:00 PM), Curriculum (4:30 PM), Buildings & Grounds (5:00 PM), and Finance (6:00 PM). The provided agenda text lists only the meeting schedule and linked PDFs, with no specific agenda items or decisions 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 to add agenda item 6.04 - Board of Education Meeting at IRHS 29772 Armory Road Dagsboro, DE 19939 at 7:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education will consider the 2025-2026 district programming and a referendum on an operating-only authorizing resolution. The board will also act on personnel items, including a recommendation to hire a principal for the Southern DE School of the Arts and a revised personnel addendum. Public comments are scheduled before and during the regular session.
- 2025-2026 District Programming Considerations (Discussion/Action)
- Referendum — discussion and action on an authorizing resolution (attachment: Indian River 2025 Referendum - Authorizing Resolution - Operating only)
- Personnel Agenda and Addendum for March 31, 2025 (Action)
- Southern DE School of the Arts Principal Hire Recommendation (Action)
- Personnel Addendum #2 added via revision (Action)
REVISION to add agenda item 12.05 - 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 at Indian River High School on March 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (with an executive session at 5:00 p.m.). New business items include decisions on school choice applications for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, approval of the 2025-2026 district calendar, and a discussion and possible action on county impact fees. The meeting also includes numerous student and staff recognitions and public comments.
- School choice applications for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (action)
- 2025-2026 district calendar approval (action)
- County impact fees discussion and possible action
- Selbyville Middle School unified basketball program (action)
- Sussex Central High School uniforms for cross country, cheer, and volleyball (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 a series of consecutive committee meetings at the G.W. Carver Complex. These meetings include sessions for Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees.
- 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 add agenda item 4.01 and 8.03 Uniforms- 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 meet to discuss and potentially act on the 2025-2026 district calendar and school timing. The board will also review school choice applications and various facility engineering and planning proposals.
- Approval of 2025-2026 District Calendar and school start and end times
- School Choice Applications for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
- Cooling towers engineering proposal for Selbyville Middle School and George Washington Carver
- Sussex Central High School change order notifications
- Discussion of the March 20, 2025 Referendum
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 February 10, 2025, at the G.W. Carver Complex/IRSD Early Learning Center Cafeteria. The agenda lists meetings for the Policy, Curriculum, Buildings & Grounds, and Finance committees, but no specific discussion items or decisions are detailed in the provided text.
- 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 item 6.09 - 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 starting with executive session at 6:00 PM for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings, then reconvene at 7:00 PM. New business includes a continuation of discussion on a potential referendum (item 6.09) and a notice of special election (item 6.10). The board will also consider school choice applications, change orders for Howard T. Ennis and Sussex Central High School, and inclement weather days.
- Continuation of discussion and potential action on the referendum (item 6.09)
- Notice of Special Election for the district (item 6.10)
- School Choice Applications for 2024-2025 (item 6.01)
- Howard T. Ennis change order (item 6.05)
- Sussex Central High School change order notifications (item 6.06)
REVISED Board of Education Meeting at Early Learning Center located at 30207 Frankford School Road Frankford, DE 19945 at 7:00 p.m. (P = Presentation, D = Discussion, A = Action)
The Indian River School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and take action regarding a referendum. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Discussion and action regarding a 2025 referendum (operating only)
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: Policy at 4:00 PM, Curriculum at 4:30 PM, Buildings & Grounds at 5:00 PM, and Finance at 6:00 PM. The agenda lists only the meeting times and attached PDFs; no specific discussion items are detailed in the provided agenda 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