red clay composite school district public meetings in 2024

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The board received a presentation on secondary attendance zones, enrollment, and programming. Members also approved several private donations for family meals and winter resources, as well as personnel reports and musical instrument contracts.

• Presentation on Secondary Attendance Zones, Enrollment & Programming Committee
• $2,000 donation from Theresa and Mark Forbes to Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School
• $750 donation from Goodchild Towing, LLC to the Office of Federal Programs
• $500 donation from Guy Campbell to the Office of Federal Programs
• Vendor contracts for musical instruments with Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, Music & Arts Center, and Sweetwater

Executive Session - 6:15 pm

The board is meeting in executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and student disciplinary matters. The session includes a discussion on a potential new bus yard contract.

• Potential new bus yard contract
• Personnel issues
• Student disciplinary matters

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board will hold an executive session to discuss confidential student disciplinary issues, legal matters, and personnel issues. No decisions are listed on the public agenda; the meeting will be held in hybrid format at Richardson Park Elementary School.

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session meeting on November 20, 2024, approving minutes from prior meetings, recognizing staff and students, and acting on several items including a $7,000 donation to the Just Mentoring Program and a five-year renewal of the Delaware Military Academy (DMA) Charter School. The board also approved legislative priorities and donations to individual schools.

• Renewed Delaware Military Academy (DMA) Charter School for five years
• $7,000 donation from Just Mentoring to support mentoring programs at A.I. Middle, Skyline Middle, Stanton Middle, Cab Calloway School of the Arts, John Dickinson School, and Thomas McKean High School
• $500 donation from Peter Abessinio to Warner Elementary School to thank staff
• Approved DSBA Legislative Priorities for 2024-2026
• Recognized Marbrook Elementary School as a 2024 Department of Education Recognition School for Excellence in Serving Special Populations

Board of Education Workshop - "Financial Resources Allocation" - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss financial resource allocation. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Red Clay Administrative Offices Boardroom, 1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE, with a Zoom option available. The workshop includes a presentation and discussion on financial resources.

Regular Session -7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session via Zoom and in person at Cab Calloway School of the Arts. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a $3,500 donation from Westminster Presbyterian Church to three schools. It also authorized a $1.5 million transfer from state funds to cover additional work related to approved projects. Several recognitions for staff and students were presented.

• Approved $3,500 donation from Westminster Presbyterian Church to A.I. DuPont Middle, Shortlidge Academy, and Warner Elementary
• $1.5 million transfer from VSA funds to cover additional work not included in FY24 Certificate of Necessities
• Recognized Anna P. Mote Elementary counselors for early intervention program addressing chronic absences
• Awarded Delaware School Bus Safety Poster Contest winners for grades K-2 and 3-5
• Approved architectural/engineering contracts with firms including Becker Morgan Group and BSA+A

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board will meet in an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. These items are listed for discussion, information, and reporting.

• Student Disciplinary Matters
• Potential Litigation
• Personnel Matters

Board of Education Workshop - "Student Growth" - 6:00 pm

The Board of Education is meeting for a workshop focused on student growth. The session includes a presentation and a discussion between board members and administration.

• Presentation on Student Growth

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session on September 18, 2024, via hybrid Zoom and in-person at Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from prior sessions, a financial position report, a lease agreement with Charter School of Wilmington, and five revised board policies. They also approved $6,500 in donations to Johnson Elementary School from three organizations.

• Approved $6,500 in donations to Johnson Elementary School from Adopt-A-Classroom/Subaru of America ($3,000), Phillips & Cohen Associates/Tools for School ($1,500), and Westminster Presbyterian Church ($2,000)
• Approved revised board policies: 4005.1 (Harassment), 9002 (Parental Involvement), 9003 (Gifts & Donations from the Public), 9011 (Civility), and 8013 (School Choice)
• Approved Charter School of Wilmington lease agreement
• Approved Financial Position Report as required by Delaware Code
• Approved Standard Operating Procedures

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues. These items are categorized as information or discussion.

• Student Disciplinary Matters
• Potential Litigation
• Personnel Issues

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Consolidated School District board will hold an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session on August 21, 2024, approving the FY 2025 preliminary budget, revised board policies, and administrative appointments. The board also adopted new board priorities and accepted a $500 donation for a community event.

• FY 2025 Preliminary Budget approved
• Revised policies 1002 (Diversity & Equity), 4005 (Harassment), and 8002 (Equal Educational Opportunities) approved
• Dr. Corey Heacock appointed Manager of Teaching, Learning & Assessment
• Francis Gregor named Assistant Principal of Cab Calloway School of the Arts
• $500 donation from J & J Snack Foods Corp. for Red Clay Block Party on September 7, 2024 at Stanton Middle School

Board of Education Retreat - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Board of Education held a retreat to appoint school administrators and conduct governance and team-building exercises. The session included discussions on district data, strategic goal setting, and priorities for the 2024-25 school year.

• Approved Jacqueline Gallagher as Principal of Baltz Elementary School, effective August 26, 2024
• Approved Priceson Princilus as Assistant Principal of Warner Elementary School, effective August 12, 2024
• Discussion of Board of Education Handbook and Standard Operating Procedures
• Presentation on District Data and Strategic Goal Setting
• Team building session featuring CliftonStrengths Assessment