seaford school district, DE

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education discussed revisions to regulations on weapons in schools, student protests, and communicable diseases, and approved second readings of several policies including weapons, student protests, internet communications, professional staff, and tobacco-free workplace. The board also approved building assessment reports for all district schools and decided on school choice applications.

• Second reading of JICI Weapons In School Policy approved
• Second reading of JIJ Student Protests, Demonstrations, & Strikes Policy approved
• Building assessment reports approved for Blades, Central, Frederick Douglass, West Seaford elementary, middle, and high schools
• School choice applications 2027-36 through 2027-41 approved, application 2027-42 denied
• Second reading of GBEE Internet & Electronic Communications - Staff Policy approved

The Seaford Board of Education approved school choice applications for the 2027-2028 school year, denied one application, and approved the second reading of several staff policies and building assessment reports. The board also approved administrative staff resignations and professional staff appointments for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approved school choice applications 2027-36 through 2027-41
• Denied school choice application 2027-42
• Approved facility request agenda
• Approved second reading of AEC Accomplishment Reporting to the Public Policy
• Approved second reading of GC Professional Staff Policy
• Approved second reading of GBEE Internet & Electronic Communications - Staff Policy
• Approved second reading of GBED Tobacco-Free Workplace/Staff No Smoking/Smoking Policy
• Approved second reading of JICI Weapons In School Policy

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

At this meeting, the Seaford Board of Education approved routine actions including a school choice application, field trips, facility requests, and financial reports. The board also approved first readings of six district policies: AEC Accomplishment Reporting, Professional Staff, Internet & Electronic Communications (Staff), Tobacco-Free Workplace, Weapons in School, and Student Protests, Demonstrations & Strikes. Additionally, the board received the long-range agenda listing upcoming school events.

• Approval of school choice application 2027-35
• First reading of JICI Weapons In School Policy
• First reading of JIJ Student Protests, Demonstrations, & Strikes Policy
• First reading of GBEE Internet & Electronic Communications - Staff Policy
• First reading of GBED Tobacco-Free Workplace/Staff No Smoking/Smoking Policy

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved second readings of administrative and support staff fringe benefits policies, discussed revisions to the drug and alcohol-free workplace regulation, and considered part-time/substitute staff employment policies. The board also approved a field trip agenda, facility requests, financial reports, a personnel agenda, and 28 school choice applications while denying 8 others.

• Approved second reading of Administrative Staff Fringe Benefits Policy (GCBDA)
• Approved second reading of Support Staff Fringe Benefits Policy (GDBD)
• Discussed revised Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Regulation (GBEC-R) and Exhibit (GBEC-E)
• Discussed Part-Time and Substitute Professional Staff Employment Policy (GCG) and regulation (GCG-R)
• Approved 28 school choice applications and denied 8 (applications 2027-29 through 2027-34 and 2026-79 through 2026-80)

The Board approved several personnel actions including professional and support staff appointments, extra-duty athletic roles, and school choice applications. Additionally, the Board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, field trips, and financial reports.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved 1/12/26 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (3-0)
• Approved GCBDA Administrative Staff Fringe Benefits Policy second reading (3-0)
• Approved GDBD Support Staff Fringe Benefits Policy second reading (3-0)
• Approved financial reports (3-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2027-1 through 2027-28; denied 2027-29 through 2027-34 and 2026-79 through 2026-80 (3-0)
• Approved various professional, support, and extra-duty staff appointments (3-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, at Seaford High School. The board is scheduled to vote on first readings of two fringe benefit policies for administrative and support staff, as well as a second reading of the drug-free workplace policy. Other action items include approval of school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, and financial reports. The board will also recognize the high school football team for winning the DIAA Class 1A state championship.

• First reading of GCBDA Administrative Staff Fringe Benefits Policy approved
• First reading of GDBD Support Staff Fringe Benefits Policy approved
• Second reading of GBEC Drug Free Workplace Policy approved
• Seaford High School Football Team recognized as DIAA Class 1A state champions
• Financial reports for December 2025 and financial position report approved

The Seaford Board of Education approved first readings for administrative and support staff fringe benefits policies, along with a second reading for the drug-free workplace policy. The board also adopted financial reports and voted unanimously to approve the personnel agenda, which included temporary paraeducator hires, several resignations, one termination, and multiple retirements. These actions update district compensation rules and adjust staffing across local schools.

• Approved first reading of administrative staff fringe benefits policy (5-0)
• Approved first reading of support staff fringe benefits policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of drug-free workplace policy (5-0)
• Adopted financial reports and position report as presented (5-0 each)
• Approved personnel agenda covering hires, resignations, terminations, and retirements (5-0)