red clay composite school district public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. All items are listed as discussion and information only, with no action items on the agenda.
- 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)
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on December 21, 2022, voting on several action items. The board approved a $2,000 anonymous donation to Thomas McKean High School, split between the cross country/track team and drama department, and approved Alva Mobley as the district's Public Information Officer. A revised Board Policy 9004 on advisory committees failed to pass, while a motion to have board committees develop purpose statements by April 2023 carried. The board also approved consent items for classified and certificated personnel.
- Approved $2,000 anonymous donation to Thomas McKean High School (cross country/track and drama)
- Approved Alva Mobley as Public Information Officer (PIO)
- Revised Board Policy 9004 (Advisory Committee) failed (3 yes, 4 no)
- Motion to require board committees to develop purpose statements by April 2023 carried
- Approved consent agenda for classified and certificated personnel
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. All items are listed as discussion and information only, with no action items on the agenda.
- 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)
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session on November 16, 2022, voting on revised board policies and receiving committee reports. The board rejected the revised Policy 2004 on Board Operations but approved revised Policy 9004 on Advisory Committees and a related measure on committee purpose statements. Consent items included personnel actions and a beverage contract with Canada Dry.
- Revised Board Policy 2004 (Board Operations) failed on a 3-4 vote
- Revised Board Policy 9004 (Advisory Committees) approved unanimously
- Committee purpose statement development approved
- Consent agenda included personnel reports and a Canada Dry beverage contract
- Public comments heard from 11 residents
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters (case DPC 23-06), potential litigation, and personnel issues. All items are for discussion only, and no votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Student disciplinary matter DPC 23-06
- Potential litigation discussion
- Personnel issues discussion
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on October 19, 2022, approving several action items including a Pre-K funding resolution, a $1,000 donation from Diver Chevrolet to Joseph E. Johnson Elementary, and the appointment of Alyce Rouse as Assistant Principal at Warner Elementary. The board also approved a Wilmington Learning Collaborative MOU and created a School Safety Committee, while a motion to publicly notice planning meetings failed. The meeting included recognitions, public comments, and reports from committees.
- Approved Pre-K Funding Resolution
- Approved Alyce Rouse as Assistant Principal at Warner Elementary
- Approved $1,000 donation from Diver Chevrolet to Joseph E. Johnson Elementary
- Approved Wilmington Learning Collaborative MOU
- Approved creation of School Safety Committee
Regular Session - 7:00 pm
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on September 21, 2022, approving the agenda, minutes, financial position report, an administrative assignment, a donation, and consent items. The board also heard public comments, recognitions, and reports from committees and the superintendent.
- Approved Financial Position Report as required by Delaware Code
- Approved Alexis Gearheart as Assistant Principal of Cooke Elementary
- Accepted $3,000 donation from Adopt-A-Classroom.org/Delaware Subaru to Baltz Elementary
- Approved consent items including personnel reports and vendor contracts (Lewis RTU Replacement, Refrigeration Rite Air)
- Discussed board policies, strategic planning, and Wilmington Learning Collaborative MOU
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, potential litigation (case DPC-23-06), and personnel issues. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and information only.
- Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7)
- Potential litigation DPC-23-06 under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
- Personnel issues under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)
School Board Workshop
This is a workshop meeting of the Red Clay Composite School District school board, held on September 7, 2022, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Administrative Offices Boardroom, with a Zoom option. The board will discuss board priorities, meeting norms and protocols, the agenda setting process, items submitted by the board, handbook revisions, and the board calendar. All items are listed as discussions, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Discussion of board priorities
- Discussion of meeting norms and protocols (with a presentation PDF attached)
- Discussion of agenda setting process
- Discussion of handbook revisions
- Discussion of board calendar
Regular Session - 7:00 pm
The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session on August 17, 2022, approving several administrative appointments, a $265 million Certificate of Necessity for major capital improvements, the FY23 preliminary budget, and other policy and personnel items. The meeting also included recognitions, public comments, and a moment of silence for a former student.
- Approved submission of Certificate of Necessity for Major Capital Improvements totaling $265,000,000 to Delaware Department of Education
- Approved FY 23 Preliminary Budget
- Approved revised Student Code of Conduct (now Student Handbook/Code of Conduct)
- Approved revised Board Policy 8013 - School Choice and Policy 8025 - Physical Restraint
- Approved bus driver salary scale for FY2023
Executive Session - 6:00 pm
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in a closed executive session on August 17, 2022, at 6:00 pm via hybrid format. The agenda includes only exempt matters: student disciplinary cases, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No public decisions or action items are listed.
- Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (7)
- Potential litigation discussion under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (4)
- Personnel issues discussion under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (9)
Executive Session - 6:00 -7:00
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. These discussions are permitted under Delaware law and are not open to the public. No decisions are expected to be made in this session.
- 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 of Education will hold an organizational meeting and regular session, including the oath of office for a new member and board reorganization. The board will vote on the FY 2023 tax rate, approve several administrative appointments, and consider donations. Presentations will cover the FY23 preliminary budget, student code of conduct, and a school choice policy.
- Approve FY 2023 Tax Rate as submitted
- Approve Reginald Worlds as Principal of Thomas McKean High School, effective July 14, 2022
- Approve Kelly McCormick as Assistant Principal of Brandywine Springs School, effective August 1, 2022
- Approve $1,000 donation from Dash In to AI. DuPont High School
- Approve $1,000 donation from United Way DE to Joseph E Johnson Elementary School
School Board Workshop Session - 6:00 pm
The Red Clay Composite School District School Board is holding a workshop session to discuss goal setting with administrators and board members. The meeting includes a presentation on collective partnership and a discussion on goal setting. An executive session is scheduled before the public workshop.
- Goal setting discussion with administration and board members
- Presentation on collective partnership with school board members
- Executive session from 5:00-6:00 pm
Executive Session - 5:00 p.m.
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss potential litigation, a legal matter exempt from public disclosure under Delaware law. The session is scheduled from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the district's administrative offices. No public action or decision is expected, as the agenda is limited to this legal discussion.
- Executive session for potential litigation under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
- Meeting held at Red Clay Administrative offices, 1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Regular Session - 7:00 pm
The Red Clay Board of Education met to approve the Highlands School Discipline Improvement Plan and various administrative appointments. The Board also approved salary increases for administrators and accepted donations for Richey Elementary School.
- Approved Highlands School Discipline Improvement Plan
- Approved $4,828.79 donation from Wilmington Church of the Brethren to Richey Elementary
- Approved $500 donation from Exxon/TWGI Corp. to Richey Elementary
- Appointed Nathan Palkovitz as Principal of Heritage Elementary School
- Appointed Emily Warren as Principal of Autism Services
Executive Session - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
The Red Clay Consolidated School District board is meeting in executive session, a closed portion of the meeting, to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel matters. No specific items are listed under student disciplinary matters, and the other two categories are general. The meeting is held via Zoom and in person at Cab Calloway School of the Arts.
- Executive session for student disciplinary matters (no specific items listed)
- Executive session for legal matters
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Meeting held at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, 100 N. DuPont Road, Wilmington
Executive Session
The board will meet in executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No student disciplinary subjects were listed for this meeting.
- Discussion of legal matters
- Discussion of personnel issues
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on May 11, 2022, approving several action items including a cell tower contract, a confidential staffing report, the district financial position report, an administrative hire, and a donation. The board also approved consent items covering personnel reports, vendor contracts, and an ESSER construction waiver. The meeting included recognitions, public comments, and reports from the superintendent and board committees.
- Approved cell phone tower contract with Milestone Communications for John Dickinson High School
- Approved Brian Mattix as Science Supervisor effective July 1, 2022
- Approved $1,000 donation from Diver Chevrolet to Highlands Elementary School
- Approved pavement rehabilitation contracts for Cab Calloway, Brandywine Springs, Forest Oak, and Highlands schools
- Approved parking lot expansion contract at EYP
Executive Session
The board will meet in executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No student disciplinary matters are scheduled for discussion.
- Discussion of potential litigation
- Discussion of personnel issues
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education met to approve various action items, including school donations and an easement with St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. The board also reviewed personnel reports and vendor contract awards for supplies.
- Approved cross access and maintenance easement agreement with St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
- $1,494.00 donation for Conrad Schools of Science soccer jerseys from Judy & Joe Setting
- $3,000.00 donation to six Marbrook Elementary School teachers from Matt Slap Subaru
- $3,000.00 donation to Richardson Park Elementary School libraries from Bimbo Bakeries USA
- Approval of vendor contract awards for food, health, athletic, art, and custodial supplies
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on March 16, 2022, approving the FY 22 Final Budget, the 2022-2023 school year calendar, and several administrative and personnel actions. The board also approved a consent agenda that included vendor contracts for boiler and chiller replacements, network upgrades, and child nutrition software. Public comment was heard from multiple community members.
- Approved FY 22 Final Budget
- Approved 2022-2023 school year calendar (5-2 vote, Casper and Wilson opposed)
- Approved Dr. Dawn Downes as Assistant Dean at Cab Calloway School of the Arts effective April 4, 2022
- Approved consent items including vendor contracts: boiler/chiller replacements (I.D. Griffith, Merit Mechanical, Gaudelli Brothers), network upgrades (Gator Networking, ARG Communications), and child nutrition software (EMS Linq)
- Approved seven DSBA legislative priorities
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. These are closed-door discussions, and no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Student Discipline Case #22-01E
- Potential Litigation
- Personnel Issues
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on January 19, 2022, at Richardson Park Elementary and via Zoom. The board approved the food service worker's contract, a $500 donation from Norcini Holding, LLC to Brandywine Springs School, and personnel consent items. The agenda also included public comments, approval of minutes, and reports from the superintendent and various committees.
- Approved Food Service Worker's Contract
- Approved $500 donation from Norcini Holding, LLC to Brandywine Springs School
- Approved personnel consent items (certificated and classified)
- Approved minutes from December 15, 2021 executive and regular sessions
- Information item: extension of trash and recycling services contract with Waste Management