red clay composite school district public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Session
This is an executive session of the Red Clay Composite School District board, held in a hybrid format at Richardson Park Elementary School and via Zoom. The agenda lists three closed-session categories: student disciplinary matters (with no specific items listed), potential litigation, and personnel issues. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the session is for private deliberation on these exempt topics.
- Student disciplinary matters (none listed)
- Potential litigation discussion
- Personnel issues discussion
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on December 15, 2021, voting on several action items. The board approved renaming Highlands Elementary School to Joseph E Johnson Elementary School, accepted a $2,000 donation from Walmart Corp. to Highlands, and approved Erin McGinley as Assistant Principal of Richardson Park Elementary. The board also voted on draft policy 8005 regarding transgender and gender diverse students, with a split vote (4 yes, 3 no) to approve it. The meeting included public comment, recognitions, and reports from the superintendent and board committees.
- Renaming Highlands Elementary School to Joseph E Johnson Elementary School approved
- Donation of $2,000 from Walmart Corp. to Highlands Elementary School approved
- Erin McGinley approved as Assistant Principal of Richardson Park Elementary School effective Dec 16, 2021
- Board policy 8005 (Transgender and Gender Diverse Students) approved 4-3
- Consent agenda approved including personnel reports and a contract with Communities in Schools of Delaware
School Board Workshop
This is a school board workshop focused on board governance topics, including mission/vision, standards of governance, meetings, FOIA obligations, and board relations. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and discussion-based.
- Presentation on Board Governance
- Discussion of Mission/Vision
- Discussion of Standards of Governance
- Discussion of FOIA obligations (open meetings, etc.)
- Discussion of Board Relations
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No specific cases or decisions are listed on the agenda, and no action items are scheduled for public view.
- Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7) for student disciplinary matters (no items listed)
- Discussion of potential litigation under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
- Personnel issues discussion under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)
- Hybrid meeting at Richardson Park Elementary School, 16 Idella Avenue, Wilmington, and via Zoom
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on November 17, 2021, approving the agenda, minutes, and several action items. The board approved Natalie Ortega-Moran as principal of Wm. C. Lewis Dual Language Elem. School and Lauren Fleck as Director of Human Resources. It also approved consent items including personnel reports and vendor contracts. The board received a first reading of Policy 8005 on transgender and gender diverse students, and heard a presentation on Wilmington schools from Governor Carney's office.
- Approved Natalie Ortega-Moran as Principal of Wm. C. Lewis Dual Language Elem. School
- Approved Lauren Fleck as Director of Human Resources
- Approved vendor contracts: Ekon-O-Pac and Fastenal (plastic bag sealer), Domino's Pizza (fresh pizza), Aqua Fresca (filtered water refill stations)
- First reading of Policy 8005 - Transgender & Gender Diverse Students
- Presentation on Wilmington Schools by Governor Carney
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public. The agenda lists only general categories: student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues, with no specific details provided. This is a procedural meeting with no public action items.
- Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (7) for student disciplinary matters
- Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (4) for potential litigation
- Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (9) for personnel issues
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session, approving an assistant principal appointment, a $3,000 donation, and consent items for personnel. The board also recognized staff and a school, heard public comment, and received reports from committees and the superintendent.
- Approved Monica Malen as Assistant Principal of Conrad Schools of Science, effective Nov 1, 2021
- Approved $3,000 donation from Anytime Fitness to Brandywine Springs School for school supplies
- Approved consent items for certificated and classified personnel
- Recognized Christopher ChuJoy as 2022 Educational Support Professional of the Year
- Recognized North Star Elementary School as 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
Regular Session - 7:00 pm
The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session, approving the agenda, minutes, and several action items. Key decisions included authorizing a property tax credit for disabled veterans per House Bill 214, approving a $6,000 donation for a social-emotional curriculum, and appointing new administrators. The board also received presentations on a transgender policy update and a Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month resolution.
- Authorized disabled veteran school property tax credit per House Bill 214
- Approved $6,000 donation from Horace Mann Companies to Richey Elementary for Second Step Social Emotional Digital curriculum
- Approved Kirsten Belair as Assistant Principal of Anna P Mote Elementary effective Sept 16, 2021
- Approved Kendra Todd-Dixon as Acting Principal of Conrad Schools of Science effective Sept 16, 2021
- Approved consent items including janitorial supplies contract with Imperial Dade and ESSER construction project waiver
Executive Session - 6:00 pm
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are marked as information or discussion only.
- Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7)
- Legal matters under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
- Personnel issues under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)
Regular Session - 7:00 pm
The Red Clay Board of Education met to approve several administrative appointments and the FY 22 Preliminary Budget. The Board also authorized a submission to the Delaware Department of Education for major capital improvements totaling $200 million.
- Approved $200 million Certificate of Necessity for Major Capital Improvements
- Approved FY 22 Preliminary Budget
- Appointed Sam Golder as Sr. Director of Teaching & Learning
- Appointed Mark Pruitt as Director of Secondary Schools
- Approved $1,200 donation of office furniture to Highlands School Nurse's Office
Executive Session - 6:00 pm
The board will meet in a closed executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel issues. There are no student disciplinary matters listed for discussion.
- Discussion of potential litigation
- Discussion of personnel issues
Executive Session - 6:00 -7:00
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in a closed executive session, with no public action expected. The agenda lists only exempt discussions under Delaware law: student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No specific items, names, or dollar amounts are provided.
- Executive session held via Zoom and in person at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, 100 N. DuPont Road, Wilmington
- Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del.C. § 10004(b)(7)
- Potential litigation under 29 Del.C. § 10004(b)(4)
- Personnel issues under 29 Del.C. § 10004(b)(9)
Organizational Meeting and Regular Session - 7:00 p.m.
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board held its organizational meeting and regular session, swearing in a new member and reorganizing committees. The board approved the FY 2022 tax rate, renewed DSBA membership, and ratified multiple administrative appointments and salary scales. It also approved negotiated agreements with teacher and paraprofessional unions, with two abstentions on the teacher contract.
- Approved FY 2022 tax rate as submitted
- Renewed Delaware School Board Association (DSBA) membership for 2021-2022
- Approved acting principal/assistant principal appointments at Early Years Program, Forest Oak Elementary, Richardson Park Elementary, and Skyline Middle School
- Approved administrative and bus driver salary scales
- Approved negotiated agreements with Red Clay Education Association (RCEA) and Red Clay Paraprofessional Association (RCPA)
DRAFT Regular Session
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education is holding its organizational and regular monthly meeting, where it will swear in a new member, reorganize leadership, and vote on the FY'12 tax rate and the Student Code of Conduct. The board will also consider administrative appointments and a consent agenda covering personnel reports and vendor contracts.
- Oath of office for new Board of Education member Faith R. Newton
- Action item to approve the Tax Rate for FY'12
- Action item to approve the Student Code of Conduct
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports and vendor contracts/bid awards (e.g., Modular Classrooms, McKinney-Vento Transportation)
- Information items on Choice Terminations and approved vendor contracts for therapy services
Regular Session - 7:00 pm
The Red Clay Board of Education is holding its regular session, where it approved several action items including new teacher and paraprofessional contracts, a custodial scale increase, administrative appointments, and a $1,000 donation to Richey Elementary. The board also approved the 2021-2022 meeting calendar and acknowledged the Cab Fund Board's camps. The agenda includes recognitions, public comments, and consent items for personnel and vendor contracts.
- Approved Teacher Contract and Paraprofessional Contract, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023
- Approved custodial scale increase for FY 2021
- Approved administrative appointments: Shawn Snyder (Manager, Assessment & Instruction), Dr. Julie A. Giangiulio (Supervisor, Social, Emotional & Behavior Supports), Erin Necastro (Director, School Support)
- Approved $1,000 donation from Gardening Know How to Richey Elementary School
- Approved vendor contracts for pavement improvements at Richardson Park, Lewis, Baltz, and Brandywine Springs Elementary schools
Executive Session - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel matters. No specific items are listed under student disciplinary matters, and the agenda contains only the standard categories for the closed session.
- Executive session held via Zoom and in person at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, 100 N. DuPont Road, Wilmington
- Student Disciplinary Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(7)) — no items listed
- Legal Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(4))
- Personnel Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(9))
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education met to approve various administrative actions, including personnel reports and contract renewals. The board also approved multiple community donations and a resolution supporting the Tobacco Free Campaign.
- Approved Roberta Jacobs as Principal of William Cooke Elementary School
- $2,750 donation from Unique Image for school nurses' appreciation suites
- $500 donation from Imperial Dade to the maintenance department
- $500 donation from Frank Nobles to A.I. duPont High School senior class
- Resolution in support of the Tobacco Free Campaign in Delaware
Executive Session
This is an executive session agenda with no substantive public items. The board will discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues, all under Delaware code exemptions. No decisions or public actions are listed.
- Student disciplinary matters (closed session)
- Legal matters (discussion/information)
- Personnel issues (discussion/information)
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No specific items are listed under disciplinary matters, and the other agenda items are general categories for discussion and information.
- Student disciplinary matters (none listed)
- Potential litigation discussion
- Personnel issues discussion
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on April 21, 2021, approving several action items including donations to schools, a resolution supporting HB-198, and a refinance of the 2013 ESCO equipment lease. The board also approved consent items for personnel reports and vendor contracts, and received informational reports on choice terminations and vendor contracts.
- Approved donation of Rifton Gait Trainer valued at $1,000 to Meadowood School
- Approved donation of retail shelving valued at $2,500 to McKean High School Horticulture program
- Approved amendment of resolution in support of HB-198
- Approved resolution to refinance outstanding balance of 2013 ESCO Equipment lease
- Approved consent items including personnel reports and vendor contracts for athletic and custodial supplies
District Workshop Session -CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF MEMBER PARTICIPATION
This meeting was a scheduled workshop session of the Red Clay Board of Education, but it was cancelled because not enough board members participated. The agenda included a pledge of allegiance, a presentation on board actions and outcomes, and a discussion session, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of member participation
- Presentation on Board Actions, Outcomes, and Monitoring by Dr. Kristen Albert
- Discussion session for administration and school board members
District Workshop Session
This is a workshop session of the Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education, held via Zoom. The agenda includes a presentation on board commitments and coordination of action, followed by a discussion period. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.
- Presentation: Board Commitments and Coordination of Action by Dr. Kristen Albert, Turning Points
- Discussion session for administrators and school board members
- Meeting held via Zoom from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
District Workshop Session
The Red Clay Board of Education is holding a workshop session via Zoom. The agenda includes a presentation on board culture, norms, and dispositions from the board member handbook, followed by a discussion between administrators and board members. The meeting is largely procedural and developmental, with no specific policy or financial decisions listed.
- Presentation on Board Culture, Board Norms, and Dispositions by Dr. Kristen Albert
- Discussion between administrators and school board members
- Meeting held via Zoom from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
District Workshop Session
The Red Clay Board of Education is holding a workshop session via Zoom. The agenda includes a presentation on organizational communication and a discussion among administrators and board members. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Presentation by Dr. Kristen Albert on 'Generative Foundations of Action in Organizations'
- Discussion session for administrators and board members
- Meeting held via Zoom from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on February 10, 2021, approving the school choice recommendations for 2021-2022, adopting Board Policy 8003 on homeless children and youth, and approving a cell phone tower negotiation contract. The board also approved consent items including personnel reports, a financial position report, and a marketing agreement renewal. Presentations were given on the FY21 final budget, an equity journey, and a draft policy for foster care students.
- Approved School Choice recommendations for 2021-2022 school year
- Adopted Board Policy 8003 (Education for Homeless Children and Youth)
- Approved cell phone tower negotiation contract (discussed in Executive Session)
- Approved consent items including personnel reports, financial position report, and Milestone Communications marketing agreement renewal
- Presented FY21 final budget and draft Policy 8004 (Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care)
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education is meeting to approve a tax credit request for 702 Halstead Road, accept donations, and approve personnel and vendor contracts. The board will also hear public comment, review a draft policy on homeless students, and receive reports from the superintendent and committees.
- Tax abatement for 702 Halstead Road (parcel #0607700260) for July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2019
- Donation of $3,500 audio visual equipment to Thomas McKean High School
- Donation of $2,000 to Conrad Schools of Science for football and cheerleading
- Donation of 325-350 books valued at $3,000 to Early Years Program
- Vendor contracts for heat seal machine and deaf teaching/interpreting services
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, a legal matter involving a tax abatement for parcel #0607700260, and personnel issues. These are closed-session discussions, not public votes.
- Student disciplinary matters (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7))
- Tax abatement for parcel #0607700260 (legal matter)
- Personnel issues (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9))