Seaford School District public meetings in 2021

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will consider approving the second reading of Policy KCD on public gifts to schools, a slate of school choice applications, a nutrition price list, and naming the high school gym after Ben Sirman. The board also plans to authorize a marker for Hurley Field and approve routine items like minutes, field trips, and facility requests.

• Second reading of Policy KCD – Public Gifts to the School
• Approval of school choice applications (2021-22-60 through 2022-23-6)
• Naming Seaford High School Gym as the Ben Sirman Gymnasium
• Approval of Nutrition Price List for 2021-22
• Placement of a marker for Hurley Field

The Board of Education approved the naming of the Seaford High School Gym and the placement of a marker for Hurley Field. Members also approved a policy on public gifts, school choice applications, and the monthly financial reports.

• Named Seaford High School Gym the Ben Sirman Gymnasium (5-0)
• Approved placement of a marker for Hurley Field (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy KCD - Public Gifts to the School (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-60 through 2021-22-61 and 2022-23-1 through 2022-23-6 (5-0)
• Approved Nutrition Price List (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education voted unanimously to approve waivers from state requirements on school funding (Title 14 §1704) and student-to-instructor ratios in K-3 classes (Title 14 §1705A). The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the School Construction Authority, new policies on recognition of accomplishments and public gifts to schools, school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, monthly financial reports, a 2021-2022 calendar revision, and a personnel agenda. The meeting included an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved waiver for schools to receive less than 98% of Division I units generated
• Approved waiver for K-3 class size ratio requirement under §1705A
• Approved SCA MOU (School Construction Authority)
• Approved first reading of Policy KCD – Public Gifts to the School
• Approved 2021-2022 calendar revision

The Board approved a 2021-2022 calendar revision making December 22 an asynchronous school day. Members also approved several administrative contract renewals, staff appointments, and two legal waivers regarding school units and class size ratios.

• Approved 2021-2022 calendar revision for Dec 22 asynchronous day (5-0)
• Approved waiver for section 1704 regarding Division I units (5-0)
• Approved waiver for section 1705A regarding K-3 student-instructor ratios (5-0)
• Approved SCA MOU (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy AEB - Recognition for Accomplishments (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy KCD - Public Gifts to the School (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including 11 administrative contract renewals

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education met on October 18, 2021, and approved multiple action items including the next phase of the CES Renovations Project, a RFP for HVAC system design services, school choice applications, facility and field trip requests, first reading of policy AEB on board recognition, second reading of policy GBGA on staff health, monthly financial reports, and the personnel agenda. The board also discussed naming the high school gymnasium and Hurley Field and entered executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved next phase of CES Renovations Project (Bid No. SEA1002)
• Approved RFP SEA21005 for A/E design services for ESSER HVAC renovations
• Approved school choice applications as presented
• Approved first reading of Policy AEB – Board Recognition; second reading of Policy GBGA – Staff Health
• Approved personnel agenda (October 2021)

The Board of Education approved architectural and engineering design services for ESSER HVAC projects and the next phase of the CES Renovations Project. Members also approved two policy readings regarding board recognition and staff health. A comprehensive personnel agenda including resignations, appointments, and transfers was passed.

• Approved RFP SEA21005 for HVAC system renovation design services (5-0)
• Approved next phase of CES Renovations Project (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy AEB Board Recognition (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy GBGA Staff Health (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including staff resignations and appointments (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (5-0)
• Approved facility and field trip request agendas (5-0)
• Voted to support technology funding and teacher shortage legislation via DSBA

Seaford Board of Education Public Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will receive a district update on COVID protocols and presentations on secondary schools. The board will also consider approving a field trip and may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• District Update on Covid Protocols presentation
• Secondary Schools Updates from Seaford High and Middle Schools
• Field trip agenda approval

The Board approved the field trip agenda as presented. Members also received updates on district COVID-19 protocols and academic initiatives at Seaford High School and Seaford Middle School.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved several action items including the next phase of CES Renovations Design, a first reading of policy GBGA on staff health, and support for HB214 regarding disabled veterans property tax. The board also approved school choice applications, facility and field trip requests, key priorities for 2021-22, a Covid leave days proposal, monthly financial reports, and the personnel agenda.

• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-49 through 2021-22-58
• Approved CES Renovations Design next phase
• Approved first reading of policy GBGA – Staff Health
• Approved support of HB214 – Disabled Veterans Property Tax
• Approved proposal for Covid Leave Days

The Board approved the next phase of the Central Elementary School (CES) renovations design and the 2021-22 Key Priorities. Members also approved a proposal for Covid leave days and support for HB 214 regarding disabled veterans' property tax. A comprehensive personnel agenda including several appointments and resignations was passed.

• Approved CES Renovations Design next phase (4-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Key Priorities (4-0)
• Approved proposal for Covid Leave Days (4-0)
• Approved support of HB 214 - Disabled Veterans Property Tax (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy GBGA - Staff Health (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-49 through 2021-22-58 (4-0)
• Approved field trip request agenda (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved the reopening plan for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as schematic design plans for Central Elementary. The board also approved a policy allowing eighth-grade students to participate in high school athletics, and approved school choice applications 2021-22-42 through 2021-22-48. Other action items included facility requests and monthly financial reports.

• Approved reopening plan for 2021-2022 school year
• Approved schematic design plans for Central Elementary
• Approved second reading of policy GEB: eighth graders participating in high school sports
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-42 through 2021-22-48
• Approved monthly financial reports and financial position report

The Board of Education approved the district's reopening plan and schematic design plans for Central Elementary. The board also approved several personnel changes, school choice applications, and a policy regarding eighth graders in high school athletics.

• Approved reopening plan (4-0)
• Approved schematic design plans for Central Elementary (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy GEB regarding 8th grade students in High School Athletics (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-42 through 2021-22-48 (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports and Financial Position Report (4-0)
• Approved facility request agenda (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda excluding item J-1 (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda item J-1 (3-0, 1 abstain)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting Special Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education held a special meeting on August 11, 2021, voting to approve the personnel agenda as presented and to enter executive session for personnel matters and legal updates. The meeting included standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge, public participation, and adjournment.

• Approval of the personnel agenda (details not specified in the agenda)
• Board entered executive session for personnel matters/legal updates
• Public participation form deadline set for August 9, 2021, 4 p.m.

The Board of Education approved the personnel agenda, which included one administrative appointment. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal updates.

• Approved appointment of Mary Shay-Lynn Crowson as Associate Principal at Seaford High School (effective 16 August 2021 to 30 June 2022)
• Approved the personnel agenda
• Entered and exited Executive Session for personnel matters and legal updates

Seaford Board of Education Meeting Special Meeting for required approval of Facilities Request

The Seaford Board of Education held a special meeting to consider two facility requests. The board voted to approve a request for Top Shelf Entertainment and a request for Vaccination and Community Event.

• Approval of facility request for Top Shelf Entertainment (passed 4-1)
• Approval of facility request for Vaccination and Community Event (passed 5-0)

The Seaford Board of Education approved two requests for the use of district facilities. One request was for a vaccination and community event, and the other was for Top Shelf Entertainment.

• Approved facility request for Vaccination and Community Event (5-0)
• Approved facility request for Top Shelf Entertainment (4-1)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The board approved the FY22 preliminary budget, tax rates, meal prices, athletic ticket prices, and school choice applications. It also reorganized with election of officers and approved annual leave carryover policy. The meeting included installation of a new member and public participation.

• Approved FY22 preliminary budget (file attached)
• Approved FY22 tax rates
• Approved nutrition services meal prices for 2021-2022
• Approved athletic ticket prices for 2021-2022
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-29 through 41

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education met on June 21, 2021, and voted on several items. Key actions included approving a School Building Bond, a first reading of a policy allowing eighth graders to participate in high school athletics, and a negotiated contract with SSSA. The board also approved school choice applications, facility requests, monthly financial reports, and a personnel agenda. They entered executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved School Building Bond as presented
• First reading of Policy GEB for eighth-grade students participating in high school athletics
• Approved negotiated SSSA contract
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-23 through 2021-22-28
• Approved personnel agenda with one abstention on item G-2

The Board approved a school building bond, a negotiated contract with the SSSA, and the first reading of a policy allowing eighth graders to participate in high school athletics. The Board also approved monthly financial reports and various personnel appointments and resignations.

• Approved School Building Bond (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy GEB regarding 8th grade high school athletics (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-23 through 2021-22-28 (5-0)
• Approved negotiated SSSA contract (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda items A-V excluding G-2 (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda item G-2 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved facility request agenda (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved several action items at its May 18, 2021 meeting, including the second reading of Policy GA on personnel goals, school choice applications, facility requests, a memorandum of understanding for Delaware's redesigned classroom teacher observation tool pilot, monthly financial reports, and the personnel agenda. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters and legal updates.

• Approved second reading of Policy GA – Personnel Goals
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-19 through 2021-22-22
• Approved MOU between SSD and SEA for Delaware's Redesigned Classroom Teacher Observation Tool Pilot
• Approved monthly financial reports as presented
• Approved personnel agenda as presented

The Board approved a series of personnel appointments, resignations, and transfers. It also authorized participation in a state teacher observation tool pilot and approved several school choice applications.

• Approved second reading of Policy GA - Personnel Goals (3-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-19 through 2021-22-22 (3-0)
• Approved MOU for Delaware's Redesigned Classroom Teacher Observation Tool Pilot (3-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (3-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including 14 professional staff appointments and 2 associate principal appointments (3-0)
• Approved facility request agenda (3-0)
• Approved retirement of Director of Administrative Services Eulinda Gallagher (3-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education met on April 19, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda, minutes from March 15, and a first read of Policy GA on personnel goals. The board also approved 2021-22 school choice applications (item 10-18), facility requests, monthly financial reports, and the financial position report. Presentations covered preschool growth, stimulus funds, a data equity cohort, and homeless student policy.

• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-18
• Approved first read of Policy GA - Personnel Goals
• Approved monthly financial reports and financial position report
• Heard presentation on stimulus funds overview
• Heard presentation on preschool growth

The Board of Education approved a revised personnel goals policy and processed a comprehensive personnel agenda including terminations, resignations, and new appointments. Other approved items included school choice applications, facility requests, and financial reports.

• Approved first reading of Policy GA - Personnel Goals (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-18 (5-0)
• Approved facility request agenda (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved Financial Position Report (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda omitting H-16 (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda item H-16 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved various professional and support staff appointments and terminations (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education voted to approve the 2021-2022 school calendar, three school choice applications (2021-22-15 through 2021-22-17), monthly financial reports, and the personnel agenda. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters and legal updates. The meeting included public participation via email and a presentation on the UVA Secondary Schools Partnership.

• Approved 2021-2022 school calendar as presented
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-15 through 2021-22-17
• Approved monthly financial reports and personnel agenda
• Held executive session for personnel matters and legal update
• Overview of UVA Secondary Schools Partnership presented

The Board approved the 2021-2022 school calendar, monthly financial reports, and specific school choice applications. The board also approved a personnel agenda including new hires and resignations. Additionally, the board received a presentation on a three-year partnership with UVA Secondary Schools to improve instructional outcomes.

• Approved 2021-2022 school calendar (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-15 through 2021-22-17 (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including staff appointments and resignations (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 02/16/21 board meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 3/1/21 board public meeting (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Public Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education is meeting for a routine public meeting. Items include reports on federal funding and progress on key priorities, as well as an executive session for personnel and legal matters. The board will approve the agenda and take public comment.

• Review of Federal Funding (presentation only)
• Progress update on Key Priorities (presentation only)
• Executive session for personnel and legal matters

The Board of Education met to receive reports on federal funding, behavioral health models, and staff recruitment. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education met on February 16, 2021, to approve routine items and review school choice applications, which determine enrollment options for families outside their assigned zones. The board approved second readings of policies AB, AC, and ACH-Harrassment, which update district rules and student conduct guidelines. Monthly financial reports were also approved, and the board entered executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. All motions passed.

• Approval of school choice applications 2021-22-6 through 2021-22-14
• Second reading and approval of policies AB, AC, and ACH-Harrassment
• Approval of monthly financial reports
• Executive session for personnel matters and legal updates
• Approval of the personnel agenda as presented

The Board of Education approved several school choice applications and the second reading of policies regarding nondiscrimination, harassment, and district governance. The board also approved the monthly financial reports and a personnel agenda including various appointments and resignations.

• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-6 through 2021-22-14 (5-0)
• Approved second reading of policy AB - The People and Their School District (5-0)
• Approved second reading of policy AC - Nondiscrimination (5-0)
• Approved second reading of policy ACH - Harassment (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including appointments and resignations (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 01/19/21 board meeting (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education met to review several district policies and financial reports. The board also acted on school choice applications and personnel matters.

• Approval of policy AB (The People and Their School District)
• Approval of policy AC (Nondiscrimination)
• Approval of policy ACH (Harassment)
• Approval of school choice applications 2021-22-1 through 2021-22-5
• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports and Financial Position Report

The Board of Education approved a series of policy reviews, financial reports, and school choice applications. They also approved a personnel agenda including new appointments, resignations, and a multi-year salary increase for non-union employees.

• Approved 2% salary raise for non-union pension-covered employees for FY 21 and FY 22, and 1% for FY 23 (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-1 through 2021-22-5 (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports and Financial Position Report (4-0)
• Accepted policies AB (The People and Their School District), AC (Nondiscrimination), and ACH (Harassment) without changes (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including appointment of Virginia Hastings as Associate Principal at Seaford High School (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Rylee Justis as Elementary Teacher at Central Elementary School (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Shana Bredbenner as Secretary at Seaford High School (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Marianella Dayana Villavicencio as Instructional Paraeducator at Seaford Middle School (4-0)