Seaford School District public meetings in 2022

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will vote on multiple action items, including the approval of school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, and second readings of five policies (JJE, KCD, KGF, KJA, DJG). Key facility decisions involve naming the high school gymnasium court, authorizing a request for proposals for West Elementary parking lot improvements, and approving eight change orders for Central Elementary renovations. Public participation will be accepted.

• Naming of high school gymnasium court (discussion item)
• Approval of school choice applications 2022-23-38 and 2023-24-01 through 2023-24-15
• Approval of RFP for West Elementary parking lot improvements
• Approval of eight change orders for Central Elementary renovations (Bid Packs A and B)
• Second readings of policies: JJE Student Fundraising, KCD Public Gifts/Donations, KGF Commercial Activities, KJA Booster Organizations, DJG Vendor Relations

The Board approved several change orders for Central Elementary renovations and a request for proposals for West Elementary parking lot improvements. Multiple district policies regarding fundraising, donations, and vendor relations were approved on second reading. The Board also approved various administrative contract renewals effective July 1, 2023.

• Approved RFP for West Elementary Parking Lot Improvements (4-0)
• Approved Central Elem Renovations Change Orders #1 through #8 (4-0)
• Tabled Central Elem Renovations Change Order #9
• Approved second reading of policies JJE, KCD, KGF, KJA, and DJG (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2022-23-38 and 2023-24-01 through 2023-24-15 (4-0)
• Approved amended sports ticket prices for credit card processing (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (4-0)
• Approved renewal of 24 administrative contracts effective July 1, 2023

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved waivers for state funding and class size ratios, school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, and requests for proposals for a school-based health center and an athletic complex. The board also held first readings of policies on student fundraising, public gifts, commercial activities, booster organizations, and vendor relations, and a second reading of the technology acceptable use policy.

• Approved waiver for Section 1704 funding guarantee (98% of Division I units)
• Approved waiver for kindergarten to grade 3 class size ratios
• Approved school choice application 2022-23-37
• Approved RFP for Frederick Douglass School Based Health Center
• Approved RFP for Athletic Complex

The Board approved several first and second readings of district policies and authorized requests for proposals for an athletic complex and a school-based health center. The Board also approved a personnel agenda including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence.

• Approved request for proposals for Frederick Douglass' School Based Health Center (4-0)
• Approved request for proposals for the Athletic Complex (4-0)
• Approved first reading of policies JJE, KCD, KGF, KJA, and DJG (4-0)
• Approved second reading of policy IJNDC Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including staff resignations and appointments (4-0)
• Approved waivers pursuant to 1704 and 1705a (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2022-23-37 (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will review and take action on several items, including a first reading of a Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety policy, approval of school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, and signage for Central Elementary. The board will also hear a presentation on instructional planning for HB 198 Black History Education and discuss policies AEB and KDDA-R. Items already voted on in the record show all motions passed unanimously.

• First reading of Policy IJNDC on technology acceptable use and internet safety
• Approval of signage for Central Elementary (option 4)
• School choice application 2022-23-36
• District instructional planning for HB 198 Black History Education
• Monthly financial reports approved as presented

The Board approved a new sign for Central Elementary and the first reading of the Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety policy. Members also approved school choice applications, field trips, and monthly financial reports. A presentation was given regarding the implementation of HB 198 Black History Education.

• Approved signage for Central Elementary using option 4 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy IJNDC Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2022-23-36 (5-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (5-0)
• Approved facility request agenda (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including staff resignations and appointments (5-0)
• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Public Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will hear a presentation on ESSER (federal COVID relief) spending and reports from Seaford High School and Middle School. The board may also enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Presentation on ESSER spending (federal COVID relief funds)
• Reports from Seaford High School and Seaford Middle School
• Possible executive session for personnel and legal matters

The Board approved the meeting agenda and received reports on ESSER fund expenditures and school-level goals. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The board voted on multiple action items including school choice applications, athletic ticket prices, hiring school constables, and renovation contracts. They approved mechanical renovation contracts for six elementary and secondary schools, as well as change orders for Central Elementary. The meeting also included reports on safety, the G.R.E.A.T. program, and policy discussions.

• Approval of school choice applications 2022-23-32 through 2022-23-35
• Updated athletic ticket prices for 2022-2023
• Hiring of school constables
• Central Elementary renovation change orders (RFP SEA21002-CES RENO)
• Mechanical renovation contracts for six schools (Frederick Douglass, Blades, West Seaford, Central, Seaford High, Seaford Middle)

The Board of Education approved mechanical renovation projects for Seaford High School, Seaford Middle School, and four elementary schools. The board also approved the hiring of school constables and updated district key priorities for 2022-2023.

• Approved mechanical renovations for Seaford High, Middle, and Central, West Seaford, Blades, and Frederick Douglass elementary schools
• Approved hiring of school constables
• Approved 2022-2023 key priorities
• Approved updated athletic ticket prices
• Approved school choice applications 2022-23-32 through 2022-23-35
• Approved Central Elementary School renovation change orders
• Approved monthly financial reports
• Tabled AEB Policy vote regarding Central three signage

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education is meeting to approve several action items including meal prices for 2022-2023, school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, signage for Central Elementary, a certificate of necessity, an opportunity fund waiver, monthly financial reports, and a change to the 2022-2023 school calendar. The board will also hear reports on parking patterns, a school-based health center, and policies on community use of facilities and student fees.

• Approval of Nutrition Services Meal Prices for 2022-2023
• Approval of school choice applications 2022-23-26 through 2022-23-31
• Approval of signage for Central Elementary
• Approval of a change to the 2022-2023 school calendar (item added 8/15/22)
• Approval of the Opportunity Fund Waiver

The Board of Education approved several administrative items, including the 2022-2023 school calendar changes, nutrition services meal prices, and monthly financial reports. The board also approved school choice applications and signage for Central Elementary. Discussions were held regarding new traffic and parking patterns for district schools.

• Approved Nutrition Services Meal Prices (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2022-23-26 through 2022-23-31 (4-0)
• Approved Central Elementary signage pending photo adjustments (4-0)
• Approved request for Certificate of Necessity (4-0)
• Approved Opportunity Fund Waiver (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (4-0)
• Approved Financial Position Report (4-0)
• Approved changes to the 2022-2023 school calendar (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting Special Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a main action item to approve the personnel agenda for August 2022. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal updates. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda, pledge, and public participation.

• Executive session for personnel matters and legal updates
• Action to approve the personnel agenda (August 2022) – no details provided in agenda
• Public participation form deadline: July 25, 2022 at 4 p.m.

The Board approved a personnel agenda including administrative, professional, and support staff appointments and resignations. The Board also held an executive session regarding personnel matters and legal updates.

• Approved administrative appointments for Dr. Susan Harrison (Principal, Seaford High School) and Gary Zoll (Director of Student Services) (5-0)
• Approved professional staff resignations for Sheridan Brodhead, Wendy Reed-Ridgeway, William Tyler, and Megan Castrejon (5-0)
• Approved professional staff appointments for Patricia Jacobs, Sara Blaine, and Shari Hemesath (5-0)
• Approved support staff appointments for Homer Michael Justice, Nicole Quinones-Rodriguez, Amaya Hudson, and Donald Loeb (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting Special Meeting

At this special meeting, the Seaford Board of Education will vote to approve school choice applications 2022-23-19 through 2022-23-25 and the personnel agenda. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal updates, and will hear public comments.

• Approval of school choice applications 2022-23-19 through 2022-23-25
• Approval of the personnel agenda as presented
• Entry into executive session for personnel matters and legal updates
• Public participation opportunity with forms due by July 18, 2022

The Board of Education approved school choice applications for the 2022-23 period. The board also voted to approve a personnel agenda including resignations, appointments, and administrative assignments.

• Approved school choice applications 2022-23-19 through 2022-23-25 (3-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including two Spanish teacher resignations (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Danielle Schofer as Associate Principal, Central Elementary School (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Pattie Barnes as Middle Level Science Teacher (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Travis Quillin as Instructional Paraeducator (3-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

This meeting includes installation of a new board member, reorganization (election of president and vice president), and approval of several action items. The board will vote on 2022-2023 meeting dates, athletic ticket prices, school choice applications, and funding the local portion of 27th pay for 10, 11, and 12-month employees. An executive session for personnel and legal matters is also scheduled.

• Installation of new board member and election of president/vice president
• Approval of 2022-2023 board meeting dates
• Athletic ticket prices for upcoming school year
• School choice applications 2022-23-17 through 2022-23-18
• Funding local portion of 27th pay for 10/11/12-month employees

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education voted to approve the FY 2023 tax rates and preliminary budget, along with amendments to custodian and bus driver contracts. The board also approved a second reading of policy DFD on gate receipts and admissions, and action items on school choice, field trips, and facility requests. An executive session was held for personnel, legal, and student matters.

• Approval of FY 2023 tax rates as presented
• Approval of FY 2023 preliminary budget ($226 KB file)
• Approval of amendment to custodian CBA
• Approval of amendment to bus driver CBA
• Approval of second reading of DFD policy on gate receipts and admissions

The Board approved the preliminary budget and tax rates for Fiscal Year 2023. Members also approved contract amendments for custodians and bus drivers, as well as several personnel appointments and resignations.

• Approved FY 2023 Preliminary Budget (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Tax Rates (5-0)
• Approved custodian contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved bus driver contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved second reading of DFD - Gate receipts and admissions (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2022-23-14 through 2022-23-14-16 (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including staff appointments and resignations (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education voted on several actions including approving preschool tuition, setting fees for community use of school facilities, and adopting a policy for out-of-state athletic travel. The board also approved school choice applications and other routine items.

• Approved preschool tuition (no amount specified in agenda)
• Approved fees for community use of school facilities
• First reading of policy DFD on gate receipts and admissions
• Second reading of policy JIHA on out-of-state athletic travel
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-63 and 2022-23-13

The Board approved new preschool tuition rates and updated fees for the community use of school facilities. Other actions included approving the first reading of a gate receipts policy and the second reading of a policy on out-of-state athletic travel.

• Approved preschool tuition (4-0)
• Approved Fees for Community Use of School Facilities (4-0)
• Approved first reading of DFD - Gate receipts and admissions (4-0)
• Approved second reading of policy JIHA - Out of State Athletic Travel (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-63 and 2022-23-13 (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (4-0)
• Approved facility request agenda (4-0)
• Appointed Chandra Phillips as Principal of Central Elementary School

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved multiple actions including awarding construction contracts for Central Elementary School renovations to D.A. Nolt Inc. and Delmarva Veterans Builders, approving a school choice application, and adopting first reading of out-of-state athletic travel policy and second reading of wellness policy. The board also approved personnel actions, field trips, facility requests, and financial reports after hearing presentations on these topics.

• Awarded construction contracts for Central Elementary School Renovations to D.A. Nolt Inc. and Delmarva Veterans Builders.
• Approved second reading of ADF Wellness Policy.
• Approved first reading of JIHA Out of State Athletic Travel policy.
• Approved school choice application 2021-22-62 for remainder of 2021-2022 school year.
• Approved monthly financial reports and financial position report.

The Board of Education awarded renovation contracts for Central Elementary School to D.A. Nolt Inc. and Delmarva Veterans Builders. The board also approved several policy readings, financial reports, and a comprehensive personnel agenda including staff terminations and resignations.

• Awarded Central Elementary School renovation contracts to D.A. Nolt Inc. and Delmarva Veterans Builders (4-0)
• Approved second reading of ADF-Wellness policy (4-0)
• Approved first reading of policy JIHA - Out of State Athletic Travel (4-0)
• Approved school choice application 2021-22-62 (4-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial and Financial Position reports (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including staff terminations, resignations, and appointments (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 3/21/22 board meeting (3-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 21, 2022, taking several routine and notable actions. The board approved the first reading of the ADF-Wellness policy and the second reading of policy IJNDB on technology resources. It also approved four school choice applications for the 2022-2023 school year, the 2022-2023 school calendar, and signage option #2 for Hurley Field.

• First reading of ADF-Wellness policy approved
• Second reading of policy IJNDB (Use of Technology Resources in Instruction) approved
• School choice applications 2022-23-9 through 2022-23-12 approved
• 2022-2023 school calendar approved
• Signage option #2 for Hurley Field approved

The Board approved the 2022-2023 school calendar, monthly financial reports, and a series of personnel appointments and resignations. Other approved actions included a wellness policy first reading, technology resource policy second reading, and specific school choice applications.

• Approved 2022-2023 school calendar (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ADF-Wellness policy (4-0)
• Approved second reading of policy IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2022-23-9 through 2022-23-12 (4-0)
• Approved signage option #2 for Hurley field (4-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including appointments, resignations, and terminations (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Public Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will hold a public meeting at Seaford High School. The agenda includes several reports and presentations regarding district operations and potential executive session discussions.

• Marketing, Recruiting and Retention presentation
• College and Career Readiness presentation
• Student Walk Zones presentation
• Facilities & District Finances presentation
• Technology Infrastructure & Connectivity presentation

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and adjourned. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the minutes.

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

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education voted to expel a student for 180 school days with educational services. They also approved second readings of policies on food services and student activities funds, and a first reading on technology resource use. The board approved school choice applications and monthly financial reports.

• Vote to expel student in discipline case 2022-1 for 180 school days with educational services
• Approved second reading of Policy EF - Food Services
• Approved second reading of Policy JJF - Student Activities Funds
• Approved first reading of Policy IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-62 through 2021-22-64 and 2022-23-7 through 2022-23-8

The Board approved second readings for food services and student activities funds policies, and a first reading for technology resource use. Members also approved school choice applications, monthly financial reports, and a comprehensive personnel agenda.

• Approved second reading of Policy EF - Food Services (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy JJF - Student Activities Fund (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction (4-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2021-22-62 through 64 and 2022-23-7 through 8 (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including resignations, appointments, and athletic coaching roles (4-0)
• Expelled student in case 2022-1 for 180 school days with educational services (4-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will meet on Jan 18, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Seaford High School Presentation Room and via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion of updated COVID-19 guidance from the CDC and DDOE, instructional models for weather days and winter surge, first readings of policies on food services and student activities funds, approval of school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, financial reports, and personnel items. Public participation forms were due by Jan 14. The board will also enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Discussion of updated COVID-19 guidance and instructional models for winter surge and weather days
• First reading of Policy EF - Food Services
• First reading of Policy JJF - Student Activities Funds
• Approval of school choice applications
• Approval of monthly financial reports

The Board approved the first readings of policies regarding food services and student activities funds. Members also approved monthly financial reports, facility requests, and a personnel agenda including new appointments and resignations.

• Approved first reading of Policy EF - Food Services (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy JJF - Student Activities Fund (4-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (4-0)
• Approved facility requests pending proof of insurance (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (4-0)
• Approved financial position report (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including appointments and resignations (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/20/21 board meeting (4-0)