Seaford School District public meetings in 2024

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education met to decide on school choice applications, personnel matters, and financial reports. The board also conducted a first reading of a new policy regarding service animals in schools.

• Approved first reading of the IMG Service Animals in Schools Policy
• Denied school choice applications 2025-77 and 2025-78
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports and the SB325 Alternative Reduction Plan 24-25 memo
• Approved the personnel agenda
• Discussed revisions to GCC-R Professional Staff and GDC-R Support Staff Leaves and Absences Regulations

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will discuss and vote on several policies and reports. Key actions include approving the second reading of the IKFB Graduation Exercises Policy, two waivers from Delaware state requirements (one for minimum unit funding, one for class size ratios in K-3), and routine items like school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, and financial reports. The board also enters executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve second reading of IKFB Graduation Exercises Policy
• Approve waiver for 98% unit requirement under Title 14 §1704
• Approve waiver for class size ratios in K-3 under Title 14 §1705A
• Approve school choice application 2025-75 and deny 2025-76
• Approve personnel agenda

The Board approved a comprehensive personnel agenda including staff appointments and resignations. It also passed two legal waivers regarding school unit funding and student-to-instructor ratios, and approved the second reading of the Graduation Exercises Policy.

• Approved personnel agenda including appointments and resignations (4-0)
• Approved second reading of IKFB Graduation Exercises Policy (4-0)
• Approved waiver for section 1704 regarding Division l units (4-0)
• Approved waiver for section 1705A regarding student-to-instructor ratios (4-0)
• Approved school choice application 2025-75 and denied 2025-76 (4-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 10/21/2024 board meeting (3-0, 1 abstain)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 21, 2024. The board took action on several items including school choice applications, graduation policy revisions, and the FY 2025 constable salary schedule. Public participation was accepted, and various reports and presentations were made.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-71 and 2025-72, denied 2025-73 and 2025-74
• Approved first reading of IKFB Graduation Exercises Policy and second reading of IKF Graduation Policy
• Approved FY 2025 Constable Salary Schedule
• Approved field trip agenda and facility request agenda
• Approved personnel agenda and monthly financial reports

The Board approved several administrative items, including the FY 2025 Constable Salary Schedule and monthly financial reports. They also voted on school choice applications and personnel appointments, resignations, and terminations.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-71 and 2025-72; denied 2025-73 and 2025-74 (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Constable Salary Schedule (3-0)
• Approved first reading of IKFB Graduation Exercises Policy (3-0)
• Approved second reading of IKF Graduation Policy (3-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including staff appointments and resignations (3-0)
• Approved field trip and facility request agendas (3-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (3-0)
• Approved termination of Veronica, Nutrition Services Assistant, effective 22 October 2024 (3-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 16, 2024, at Frederick Douglass Elementary School. The board is scheduled to take action on several policy readings, including second readings of Title IX policies and first reading of the graduation policy. Also on the agenda are school choice applications, facility requests, and financial reports. The board will enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of school choice applications 2025-65 through 2025-66, denial of 2025-67, and readmission of charter students 2025-68 through 2025-70
• First reading of IKF Graduation Policy
• Second readings of JIIIA and GBAA Title IX Policies
• Second reading of IHBB Gifted and Talented Education Policy
• Approval of monthly financial reports

The Board approved second readings for policies regarding Title IX, Gifted and Talented Education, and Textbook Selection, while deleting the Class Interruptions policy. The Board also approved school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, and several staff appointments.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-65 through 2025-66 and readmission of charter students 2025-68 through 2025-70; denied application 2025-67 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of IKF Graduation Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of JIIIA Title IX Policy and GBAA Title IX Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of IHBB Gifted and Talented Education Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of IJI Textbook Selection and Adoption Policy (5-0)
• Approved deletion of IMH Class Interruptions Policy (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda items A-E, including professional and support staff appointments (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting Special Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education held a special meeting on September 3, 2024, where they voted to approve school choice applications 2025-59 through 2025-64, expel a student (case 2025-1) without educational services for 180 days, and approve a personnel agenda. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters and legal updates.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-59 through 2025-64
• Expelled student 2025-1 without educational services for 180 days
• Approved a personnel agenda (attached document)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters and legal updates

The Board approved a comprehensive personnel agenda including new hires, resignations, and transfers. Additionally, the Board approved several school choice applications and rendered a decision on a student discipline case.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-59 through 2025-64
• Expelled student 2025-1 without educational services for 180 days
• Approved personnel agenda including administrator, professional, and support staff appointments
• Approved professional staff resignations for Vanessa Silva, Lindsay Barton, Sidney Sessoms, and Kira Ramirez
• Approved support staff resignations for Jeri Alexander and Stanley Simon
• Approved rescinding the resignation of Jedidiah Roach
• Approved athletic coaching appointments for fall 2024-2025
• Approved voluntary transfers for four staff members

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education met to approve teacher and administrative assistant salary schedules for FY 2025. The board also voted on several policy updates and construction change orders.

• Approved FY 2025 Teacher and Administrative Assistant Salary Schedules
• Approved Nutrition Services meal prices and 2024-2025 athletic ticket prices
• Approved first readings of Title IX, Gifted and Talented Education, and Textbook Selection policies
• Approved change orders for Frederick Douglass Access Road and project SEA_23001_BL-RFRN
• Approved school choice applications 2025-53 through 2025-57 and denied application 2025-58

The Board of Education approved updated salary schedules for teachers and administrative assistants. Members also passed first readings for several policy updates, including Title IX and Gifted and Talented Education, and approved various facility and construction change orders.

• Approved revised FY 2025 Teacher and Administrative Assistant salary schedules (5-0)
• Approved first reading of JIIIA and GBAA Title IX policies (5-0)
• Approved first reading of IHBB Gifted and Talented Education policy (5-0)
• Approved first reading of IJI Textbook Selection and Adoption policy (5-0)
• Approved deletion of IMH Class Interruptions Policy (first reading) (5-0)
• Approved Nutrition Services Meal Prices with three adult price increases (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Athletic Ticket Prices with no increases (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2025-53 through 2025-57 and denied 2025-58 (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Retreat

The Seaford Board of Education held a retreat on August 1, 2024, discussing board commitments and priorities. The board approved eight school choice applications (2025-44 through 2025-51) and denied one (2025-52) for the 2024-2025 school year, and approved the personnel agenda. An executive session was held for personnel and legal issues.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-44 through 2025-51, denied application 2025-52 for 2024-2025 school year
• Approved personnel agenda (details not listed in agenda text)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues
• Discussed board commitments and priorities during the retreat
• Public participation limited to emailed requests submitted by July 25

The Board approved a comprehensive personnel agenda including new appointments, resignations, and transfers. It also voted on school choice applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Members discussed implementing House Bill 198 and revising the Board's self-evaluation process.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-44 through 2025-51 (5-0)
• Denied school choice application 2025-52 (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including professional and support staff appointments, resignations, and transfers (5-0)
• Approved entry into and exit from Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal issues (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved FY2025 salary schedules for custodians, cafe workers, and bus drivers, as well as a memorandum of understanding with the support staff association. The board also approved the second reading of the EBC emergencies policy, school choice applications, and board meeting dates for 2024-2025. Reorganization of the board (election of president and vice president) and installation of a new member were also on the agenda.

• Approval of FY 2025 Custodian Salary Schedule
• Approval of FY 2025 Cafe Worker Salary Schedule
• Approval of FY 2025 Bus Driver and Bus Aide Salary Schedule
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Seaford Support Staff Association
• Second reading and approval of EBC Emergencies Policy

The Board installed a new member, elected Kimberly Hopkins as President and Jeffrey T. Benson, Jr. as Vice President, and approved salary schedules for bus drivers, aides, custodians, and cafe workers. The Board also approved the 2024-2025 meeting calendar and a memorandum of understanding with the Seaford Support Staff Association.

• Installed Dr. Dara Laws-Savage as new board member
• Elected Kimberly Hopkins as Board President
• Elected Dr. Jeffrey T. Benson, Jr. as Board Vice President
• Approved 2024-2025 Board Meeting Dates (5-0)
• Approved second reading of EBC Emergencies Policy (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Seaford Support Staff Association (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Bus Driver and Bus Aide Salary Schedule (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Custodian and Cafe Worker Salary Schedules (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved 2024-2025 facility assessments and Certificates of Necessity for multiple elementary schools. The board also voted on school choice applications and updated safety and emergency policies.

• Approved 2024-2025 facility assessments for Frederick Douglass, Central, Blades, West Seaford, Seaford Middle, and Seaford High schools
• Approved Certificates of Necessity for Frederick Douglass, Central, and Blades Elementary Schools
• Approved the first reading of EBC Emergencies Policy and second reading of EBCB Safety Drills Policy
• Approved school choice applications 2025-41 through 2025-43 and denied application 2025-40
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seaford Custodians Association (SCA)

The Board of Education approved the FY 2025 preliminary budget, tax rates, and salary schedules. Members also approved facility assessments and certificates of necessity for all district schools.

• Approved FY 2025 preliminary budget (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025 tax rates (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025 salary schedules (5-0)
• Approved facility assessments for Frederick Douglass, Central, Blades, West Seaford, Middle, and High Schools (5-0)
• Approved certificates of necessity for all district schools (5-0)
• Approved first reading of EBC Emergencies Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of EBCB Safety Drills Policy (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2025-41 through 2025-43; denied 2025-40 (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The board approved multiple action items including two ESSER-funded building projects (Buildings and Grounds ESSER Project SEA_23003-EXT-RENS and an HVAC planned services agreement), the first reading of the EBCB Safety Drills Policy, and second readings of the KI Visitors to Schools and JLGA Foster Care policies. They also approved school choice applications, field trips, facility requests with corrected dates, financial reports, and a personnel agenda (with separate votes on two items). Discussions covered environmental and safety program policies and board self-evaluation.

• Approved Buildings and Grounds ESSER Project SEA_23003-EXT-RENS
• Approved HVAC Planned Services Agreement under ESSER
• Approved first reading of EBCB Safety Drills Policy
• Approved second readings of KI Visitors to Schools Policy and JLGA Foster Care Policy
• Approved personnel agenda with separate votes on items M3 and N39

The Board approved a Modern Controls HVAC planned services agreement and a new foster care policy. Members also approved the first reading of a safety drills policy and the second reading of a visitors to schools policy. Several personnel appointments and resignations were processed.

• Approved Modern Controls HVAC Planned Services Agreement (5-0)
• Approved first reading of EBCB Safety Drills Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of KI Visitors to Schools Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of new JLGA Foster Care Policy (5-0)
• Approved Buildings and Grounds ESSER Project SEA_23003-EXT-RENS (5-0)
• Approved financial reports (5-0)
• Denied tax penalty requests (5-0)
• Approved facility request agenda with corrected dates (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved the naming of the Frederick Douglass Elementary School playground as the Palmer Playground, the Frederick Douglass Access Road contract, and the FY25 Repair & Maintenance Plan. The board also approved first readings of policies on visitors to schools (KI) and foster care (JLGA), and second readings of several board policies including officers, meetings, communications, student assignment, and admission. Financial reports and a financial position report were also approved.

• Approved naming of Frederick Douglass Elementary playground as Palmer Playground
• Approved Frederick Douglass Access Road contract
• Approved FY25 Repair & Maintenance Plan (per Senate Substitute 1 for SB 270)
• Approved first readings of KI Visitors to Schools Policy and JLGA Foster Care Policy
• Approved second readings of BDB Board Officers, BE School Board Meetings, BHC Board Communications, JCA Assignment of Students, JFAA Admission of Resident Students, and JFAB Admission of Nonresident Students policies

The Board approved the naming of the Frederick Douglass Elementary School playground in memory of Ruby Palmer. Members also approved a road contract, the FY25 Repair & Maintenance Plan, and several policy readings. Various personnel appointments, resignations, and non-renewals were processed.

• Approved naming Frederick Douglass Elementary playground as Palmer Playground (4-0)
• Approved Frederick Douglass Access Road contract (4-0)
• Approved FY25 Repair & Maintenance Plan (4-0)
• Approved first reading of KI Visitors to Schools and JLGA Foster Care policies (4-0)
• Approved second reading of BDB, BE, BHC, JCA, JFAA, and JFAB policies (4-0)
• Approved Financial Reports and Financial Position Report (4-0)
• Approved field trip agenda (4-0)
• Appointed Becky Neubert as Principal of West Seaford Elementary School effective July 1, 2024

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The board approved the agenda, minutes, school choice applications 2025-39, field trips, facility requests, and the 2024-2025 school calendar. They also approved first readings of several policies: BDB Board Officers, BE School Board Meetings, BHC Communications with Staff, JCA Assignment of Students, and JFAA/JFAB Admission policies. Discussions were held on numerous other policies, a facilities presentation, and naming of Frederick Douglass Elementary School playground.

• Approved 2024-2025 school calendar
• Approved first reading of BDB Board Officers Policy
• Approved first reading of BE School Board Meetings Policy
• Approved school choice applications 2025-39
• Discussed naming of Frederick Douglass Elementary School playground

The Board approved the 2024-2025 school calendar, school choice applications, and several building assessment reports. Members also approved first readings for multiple district policies and the second reading for the FA Facilities Development Goals policy.

• Approved 2024-2025 School Calendar (5-0)
• Approved school choice applications 2025-39 (5-0)
• Approved field trip and facility request agendas (5-0)
• Approved first reading of BDB, BE, BHC, JCA, JFAA, and JFAB policies (5-0)
• Approved second reading of FA Facilities Development Goals/Priority Objectives Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of the deletion of FB Facilities Planning Policy (5-0)
• Approved Central Elementary School Building Assessment Report (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 2/20/24 board meeting (4-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved second readings of policies on student discipline (JK), teen dating violence/sexual assault (JLDBG), school day (ID), and superintendent evaluation (CBI). It also approved a first reading for the facilities development goals policy (FA) and deletion of the facilities planning policy (FB). Additionally, the board approved six school choice applications (2025-33 to 2025-38), field trips, facility requests, change orders for the school-based health center project (SEA_22001_FDE-SBHC), FY2025 substitute custodian and nutrition services salary schedules, and financial reports.

• Approved six school choice applications (2025-33 to 2025-38)
• Second reading of JK Student Discipline Policy
• Second reading of JLDBG Responding to Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Policy
• Approved change orders SEA_22001_FDE-SBHC #001 and #008 for the school-based health center
• Approved FY2025 Substitute Custodian and Substitute Nutrition Services salary schedules

The Board approved second readings for policies regarding student discipline, the school day, and superintendent evaluations. They also increased the hourly pay for substitute custodians and nutrition services staff. Additionally, the Board approved several school choice applications and facility change orders.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-33 to 2025-38 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of FA Facilities Development Goals/Priority Objectives Policy (5-0)
• Approved first reading to delete FB Facilities Planning Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of ID School Day Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of CBI Evaluation of the Superintendent Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of JK Student Discipline Policy (5-0)
• Approved second reading of JLDBG Responding to Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Policy (5-0)
• Approved $15.25 hourly pay for substitute custodians and nutrition services effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)

Seaford Board of Education Meeting

The Seaford Board of Education approved 32 school choice applications, first readings of several policies (School Day, Superintendent Evaluation, Student Discipline, Teen Dating Violence), a second reading of the Homework Policy, two change orders for the SMS_MEP1 project, a transfer of a transportation contract, and financial reports. The meeting also discussed revisions to multiple policies and regulations.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-1 to 2025-32
• First readings of ID School Day Policy, CBI Evaluation of Superintendent Policy, JK Student Discipline Policy, and JLDBG Responding to Teen Dating Violence Policy
• Second reading and approval of IKB Homework Policy
• Approved change orders #5 and #6 for SEA_21005_SMS_MEP1 project
• Approved transfer of a transportation contract

The Board approved school choice applications 2025-1 through 2025-32 and transferred a bus transportation contract from Lambden Bus Service to K & J Bus Company. Several policy first and second readings were approved, including updates to homework and student discipline. The Board also approved two change orders for project SEA_21005_SMS_MEP1.

• Approved school choice applications 2025-1 to 2025-32 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of transportation contract from Lambden Bus Service to K & J Bus Company (4-0)
• Approved second reading of IKB Homework Policy (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ID School Day Policy (4-0)
• Approved first reading of CBI Evaluation of the Superintendent Policy (4-0)
• Approved first reading of JK Student Discipline Policy (4-0)
• Approved first reading of JLDBG Responding to Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Policy (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #5 and Change Order #6 for SEA_21005_SMS_MEP1 (4-0)