red clay composite school district, DE

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District Board will meet in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal issues, and personnel matters under Delaware law. No decisions will be made in the closed session; these are private discussions only.

• Student Disciplinary Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (7))
• Legal Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (4))
• Personnel Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (9))

The Board of Education convened in a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters with staff. No substantive public decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved the minutes of the May 13 session on 6/17/26

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education met in a hybrid session to approve minutes, recognize awardees, and act on several policy and facility items. The board voted to approve schematic designs for Skyline Middle School renovations and revised policies on administrative vacancies, school choice, and advisory committees. Personnel and vendor contracts were also approved via consent agenda.

• Approved Schematic Design Plans for Skyline Middle School renovations
• Approved revised board policies 4020 (Administrative Vacancies), 8013 (School Choice), and 9004 (Advisory Committees to the Board)
• Awarded 2026 G. Cuthbert Webber Award to Jodi Albers
• Approved vendor contracts including Stanton Middle School renovations ($2-26-38) and Dickinson School roof replacement ($2-26-42)
• Recognized Rashid Flonnory as Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware Youth of the Year

The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education approved renovation plans for Skyline Middle School and updated several board policies. The board also approved a confidential staffing report and various personnel and vendor contracts.

• Approved Schematic Design Plans for Skyline Middle School renovations (6-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy 4020 - Administrative Vacancies (6-0)
• Tabled Board Policy 8013 - School Choice for further committee review (6-0)
• Approved amended Board Policy 9004 - Advisory Committees to the Board and returned it to committee for revision (6-0)
• Approved review of Board Policy 1006 - Policy and Procedure Development (6-0)
• Approved Confidential Staffing Report (6-0)
• Approved consent items including Personnel Reports, Vendor Contracts, and Facilities Committee member Raymond Sander (6-0)
• Approved April 15, 2026 Executive and Regular Session minutes (6-0)

Executive Session - 6:30 pm

The board will meet in an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. The meeting is held in a hybrid format via Zoom and at Richardson Park Elementary School.

• Student disciplinary matters
• Potential litigation
• Personnel issues

The Board of Education met in a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters with staff. No substantive public decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved motion to convene in closed session (unanimous)

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education met in a hybrid session at Richardson Park Elementary School to approve minutes, recognize student achievements, and advance facilities and vendor contracts. The board also postponed the McKean Innovation Center implementation and approved a $600 donation for a student trip.

• $600 donation from Richard Jester to H.B. DuPont Middle School student for BPA National Leadership Conference trip expenses
• Postponement of McKean Innovation Center implementation per Implementation Postponement Resolution
• Approval of FY26 School Facilities Assessment plans for 29 schools
• Vendor contracts for renovations at AIMS, Brandywine Springs, and Stanton; roof replacements at AIMS, Brandywine Springs, and Stanton
• Approval of board minutes from March 18, 2026 Executive Session and Regular Session

The Board of Education approved the postponement of the Reimagining Schools plan for the McKean Innovation Campus. Other actions included approving the FY26 school facilities assessment and the March 31, 2026 financial position report.

• Postponed McKean Innovation Center implementation (6-1)
• Approved FY26 School Facilities Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Position report as of March 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $600 donation from Richard Jester to H.B. DuPont Middle School student (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Reports and Vendor Contract/Bid Awards (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved extension of public comment period (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2026 and April 1, 2026 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Education Workshop - "Governance" - 5:30 pm

The Board of Education will hold a workshop focused on governance. The session includes a presentation on roles and expectations and discussions regarding the board's mission, vision, and collaboration norms.

• Presentation on Governance Roles & Expectations by Angela Perry of 4th Dimension Leaders
• Discussion of Mission, Vision & Board Roles
• Discussion of Board Team Norms & Collaboration

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education met on March 18, 2026, to approve the FY26 final budget, the 2026-2027 school year calendar, and tax-exempt refunds for two property owners. The board also approved donations totaling $7,624 to three schools and recognized staff achievements.

• Approved FY26 Final Budget
• Approved 2026-2027 school year calendar
• Approved tax-exempt refund for Inter-Neighborhood Community Builders, LLC
• Approved tax-exempt refund for A2Z Property Management
• Approved donations: 84 winter coats ($5,124) to William C Lewis Dual Language Elementary, $500 to Cooke Elementary, and $2,000 to Johnson Elementary

Board of Education Workshop - "Student Achievement" - 5:30 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education holds a workshop to review mid-year academic performance data and updates. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion of student achievement metrics, with handouts provided to the board.

• Presentation of mid-year academic achievement data
• Discussion of student achievement updates with handouts provided

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Board of Education met to approve the FY 2026 Final Budget and school choice recommendations for the 2026-2027 school year. The body also accepted a donation for Richey Elementary School and approved several vendor contracts. Two tax refund requests were removed from the agenda and not voted upon.

• Approval of FY 2026 Final Budget
• Approval of 2026-2027 School Choice recommendations
• Acceptance of $2,000 anonymous donation to Richey Elem. School for basic needs 'Closet'
• Vendor contracts for filtration parts (FAIM Reps LLC), network drops (ARG Communications), and access points (ARG Communications and CDW Government Inc.)
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel reports

Executive Session - 6:30 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board will meet in executive session to discuss confidential student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on February 11, 2026, at Richardson Park Elementary in Wilmington, Delaware, with a Zoom option available.

• Student Disciplinary Matters (confidential)
• Potential Litigation (legal matters)
• Personnel Issues (confidential)

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board will meet in an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Richardson Park Elementary.

• Student disciplinary matters
• Potential litigation
• Personnel issues

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education met in person and via Zoom to approve routine minutes, revise board policies, and authorize capital improvement projects for three schools. Members also received reports on financial position and vendor contracts.

• Approved revised policies 2002, 2006, 2009, and 5003 (Board Powers & Duties, Communications, Superintendent Relationship, Transportation)
• Authorized transfer of Major Capital Improvements funds between appropriations
• Approved construction design plans for Brandywine Springs School, Thomas McKean HS, and Meadowood
• Approved Financial Position Report as required by Delaware Code §1507, Title 14
• Awarded $1,400 contract for Food Service Smallware to 5-24-30 Food Service

Special Executive Session - 5:30 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board will meet in a special executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel matters. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this closed meeting.