Seaford School District public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 15, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Seaford Board approves change order for Seaford Middle School exterior renovations
The board approved a change order for Seaford Middle School exterior renovations and pre-approval for district fencing renovations. They also held first and second readings of several board policies, including drug-free workplace, meeting procedures, public participation, and negotiations. Additionally, they approved a change of the January meeting date to January 12, 2026 at Seaford High School Auditorium.
- Approved change order #003 for Seaford Middle School exterior renovations (SEA_25003-SMS-EXRN).
- Approved pre-approval to move forward with bids for district fencing renovations (SEA_25002A-EX-FENC).
- Approved first reading of GBEC Drug Free Workplace Policy.
- Approved second readings of BED Meeting Procedures, BEDH Public Participation, HA Negotiations Goals, and HG Superintendent's Role in Negotiations policies.
- Approved change of board meeting to January 12, 2026 at Seaford High School Auditorium.
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board approves various district policies and facility renovation bids
The Board of Education approved several policy readings, school choice applications, and field trip agendas. They also authorized a change to the January board meeting date and location, and moved forward with bidding for fencing renovations.
- Approved 11/17/25 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved school choice applications 2026-75 through 2026-78 (5-0)
- Approved field trip agenda (5-0)
- Changed January board meeting to Jan. 12, 2026 at Seaford High School Auditorium (5-0)
- Approved Seaford Middle School exterior renovation change order #003 (5-0)
- Approved pre-approval for Seaford School District fencing renovation bids (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Drug Free Workplace Policy (5-0)
- Approved second readings of meeting procedures, public participation, negotiations goals, and superintendent role policies (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
35 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.01 School Choice
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.04 Change of Board Meeting Date
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.05 Seaford Middle School – Exterior Renovations - SEA_25003-SMS-EXRN - Change Order Number-003
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.06 Seaford School District Fencing Renovations - SEA_25002A-EX-FENC pre-approval to move forward with bids
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.12 Financial Reports
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.13 Alternative Reduction Plan
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Dr. Rony Flechier, Administrator, effective 1 July 2026 through 30 June 2027 (assignment — 10.01 Personnel Agenda
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Mon Nov 17, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Board discusses policy updates on meeting procedures, parent complaints, and negotiations
The Seaford Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2025, with a full slate of policy readings and approvals. The board will consider first readings of policies on meeting procedures, public participation, and negotiations, as well as second readings on operational goals, staff health, and parent complaints. Routine items include approval of school choice applications, field trips, and facility requests.
- First reading of BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings Policy
- Second reading of KEAA Parent Complaints Policy
- Approval of school choice applications
- Discussion of revisions to KE-R Public Concerns and Complaints Regulation
- Friend of Seaford Education Award presentation
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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes, waivers, and key policies at November meeting
The Seaford Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 20 meeting. It also approved the field‑trip and facility‑request agendas, two state‑required waivers, and the district’s financial reports. Several policy documents received first or second reading approvals, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved agenda (2.01) – motion passes
- Approved minutes of 10/20/25 (4.01) – motion passes
- Approved field‑trip agenda (7.02) – motion passes
- Approved facility‑request agenda (7.03) – motion passes
- Approved waiver pursuant to 1704 (7.13) – motion passes
- Approved waiver pursuant to 1705a (7.14) – motion passes
- Approved financial reports (7.15) – motion passes
- Approved second reading of BA School Board Operational Goals Policy (7.08) – motion passes
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
55 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.03 Facility Requests
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.13 Waiver pursuant to 1704
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.14 Waiver pursuant to 1705a
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.15 Financial Reports
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Dr. Mary Shay Lynn Crowson, Assistant Principal, Seaford High School, effective 31 May 2026 for the purpose of retirement (Dr. Crowson has been employed with the Seaford School District since 21…
4 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Dara L Savage abstain
Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Mon Oct 20, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Seaford school board to decide on school choice, policy updates
The board will discuss and take action on school choice applications, including approving six and denying one. Multiple board policies will receive first readings, covering operational goals, meetings, staff health, grievances, and parent complaints. The FY26 salary schedule and financial reports are also up for approval. An accountability data presentation was removed from the agenda.
- Approve school choice application numbers 2026-68 through 2026-73; deny application 2026-74
- First readings of BA School Board Operational Goals, BE School Board Meetings, GBGA Staff Health, GBK Staff Concerns/Complaints/Grievances, KEAA Parent Complaints policies
- Approve FY26 Salary Schedule
- Approve Financial Reports as presented
- Approve field trip agenda and facility requests
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board approves school choice applications and various district policies
The Board of Education approved several policy first readings, the FY26 salary schedule for specific roles, and multiple school choice applications. The board also approved field trips and financial reports.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved 9/15/2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved school choice applications 2026-68 through 2026-73 and denied application 2026-74 (5-0)
- Approved field trip agenda (5-0)
- Approved first reading of BA School Board Operational Goals Policy (5-0)
- Approved first reading of BE School Board Meetings Policy (5-0)
- Approved first reading of GBGA Staff Health Policy (5-0)
- Approved first reading of GBK Staff Concerns/Complaints/Grievances Policy (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
34 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Kimberly Hopkins abstain · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.01 School Choice
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.09 FY26 Salary Schedule
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.10 Financial Reports
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Alec Meintzer, Special Education Teacher, Seaford High School, TEMPORARY for the 2025-2026 School Year, effective 5 January 2026 — 10.01 Personnel Agenda
4 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Dara L Savage abstain
Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Mon Sep 15, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Board approves FY26 salary schedules for paraeducators and custodians
The Seaford Board of Education took action on several items, including approving FY26 salary schedules for paraeducators and custodians, second readings of the Communicable/Infectious Diseases Policy and the Title IX Policy, and approving school choice applications. The board also approved a change order for a project, the school tax distribution, and financial reports.
- Approved school choice applications 2026-55 through 2026-62, denied 2026-63 through 2026-67
- Approved second reading of JLCC Communicable/Infectious Diseases Policy
- Approved second reading of JIIIA Seaford School District Title IX Policy
- Approved FY26 Paraeducator Salary Schedule
- Approved FY26 Custodians Salary Schedule (added 9/11/25)
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board of Education approves personnel, salary schedules, and school choice applications
The Board approved several administrative items including school choice applications, facility requests, and updated salary schedules for paraeducators and custodians. Personnel actions were also approved, covering various staff appointments, resignations, and transfers. The meeting included an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved 8/18/25 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved school choice applications 2026-55 through 2026-62 and denied 2026-63 through 2026-67 (4-0)
- Approved field trip agenda (4-0)
- Approved amended facility request agenda (4-0)
- Approved JLCC Communicable/Infectious Diseases Policy second reading (4-0)
- Approved JIIIA Seaford School District Title IX Policy second reading (4-0)
- Approved SEA_25001-DAO-EXRN - Change Order 001 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.01 School Choice
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.03 Facility Requests
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
BoardDocs motion
8 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.06 SEA_25001-DAO-EXRN - Change Order 001
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.07 FY26 Paraeducator Salary Schedule
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.08 FY26 Custodians Salary Schedule**
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.09 School Tax Distribution
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.10 Financial Reports
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Tyler Keeler, Social Studies Teacher, Seaford Middle School, effective 20 August 2025 for the 2025-2026 School Year — 10.01 Personnel Agenda
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Motion to adjourn
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Mon Aug 18, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Board approves MOU with Seaford Support Staff Association
The board voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Seaford Support Staff Association, set athletic ticket and meal prices for 2025-2026, and acted on school choice applications. They also advanced multiple policy readings on topics including Title IX, student interrogations, and support staff salary schedules.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Seaford Support Staff Association (SSSA) for FY26
- Set 2025-2026 athletic ticket prices
- Set 2025-2026 nutrition services meal prices
- Denied school choice applications 2026-49 through 2026-52; approved 2026-53 and 2026-54
- Approved first readings of JLCC Communicable/Infectious Diseases Policy and JIIIA Title IX Policy; second readings of JIH, JLD, and GDBA policies
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✓ Decided: Board approves school building assessments and 2025-26 fee schedules
The Board of Education approved building assessment reports for four elementary schools and set ticket and meal prices for the 2025-26 school year. Several district policies were approved on first or second readings, and a memorandum of understanding with the Seaford Support Staff Association was passed.
- Approved 2025-2026 Athletic Ticket Prices
- Approved 2025-2026 Nutrition Services Meal Prices
- Approved school choice applications 2026-53 and 2026-54; denied 2026-49 through 2026-52
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Seaford Support Staff Association (SSSA)
- Approved building assessment reports for Central, West Seaford, and Blades Elementary Schools
- Approved second reading of JIH Student Interrogations, Searches, & Arrests Policy
- Approved second reading of JLD Counseling Policy
- Approved first reading of JLCC Communicable/Infectious Diseases and JIIIA Title IX policies
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
60 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.02 2025-2026 Athletic Ticket Prices
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.03 2025-2026 Nutrition Services Meal Prices
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.04 School Choice
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.06 Facility Requests
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.14 SEA_25003-SMS-EXRN – Change Order Request #POC-1
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.15 SEA_25003-SMS-EXRN – Change Order Request #POC-2
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.16 Central Elementary School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.17 West Seaford Elementary School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.18 Blades Elementary School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.19 Frederick Douglass Elementary School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.20 Seaford Middle School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.21 Seaford High School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.26 Financial Reports
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.27 Financial Position Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
8.28 FY25 Final Budget
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
10.01 Executive Session
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Ariel McLeggon, Speech Language Pathologist, District Office, TEMPORARY for the 2025-2026 School Year effective date to be determined — 11.01 Personnel Agenda
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Thu Jul 24, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Retreat
Board tables team building, approves school choice and personnel
The Seaford Board of Education held a retreat covering team building, board priorities, and financial updates. Action items included approving specific school choice applications (2026-33, 2026-34, 2026-46 through 2026-48) and the personnel agenda. An executive session was held for personnel and legal matters. Item 5.01 on team building was tabled.
- Approval of school choice applications 2026-33, 2026-34, 2026-46 through 2026-48
- Approval of the personnel agenda (file attached)
- Discussion of financial updates (presentation)
- Executive session for personnel and legal issues
- Tabling of item 5.01 (Team Building Profile)
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board of Education approves personnel agenda and school choice applications
The Board approved a comprehensive personnel agenda including new hires, resignations, and position changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Members also approved specific school choice applications and received financial updates from the Chief Financial Officer.
- Approved school choice applications 2026-33, 2026-34, and 2026-46 through 2026-48 (3-0)
- Approved personnel agenda including professional and support staff appointments, resignations, and position changes (3-0)
- Approved intent to terminate SSDO1218 effective July 15, 2025 (3-0)
- Tabled Team Building Profile discussion
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal issues (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Approval of Agenda (Additions/Deletions)
3 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
6.01 School Choice
3 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.01 Executive Session
3 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Dr. Shantrell Huffman, School Psychologist – Remote, District Office, effective for the 2025-2026 School Year — 8.01 Personnel Agenda
3 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Motion to adjourn
3 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Tue Jul 1, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Board approves FY 2026 administrative salary schedule
The Seaford Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that includes installing a new member, reorganizing leadership (election of president and vice president), and acting on several items. The board approved school choice applications (2026-43 and 2026-44), denied one (2026-45), rescinded two others, approved the FY 2026 Administrative Salary Schedule, and set board meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year. Committee appointments to the DSBA Board of Directors and Legislative Committee were tabled until the next meeting.
- Installation of new board member with oath of office
- Election of board president and vice president (reorganization)
- Approval and denial of school choice applications (2026-43, 2026-44 approved; 2026-45 denied; 2025-26 and 2024-42 rescinded)
- Approval of FY 2026 Administrative Salary Schedule
- Approval of board meeting dates for 2025-2026 school year
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board of Education reorganizes leadership and approves FY 2026 salaries
The Board elected Kimberly Hopkins as President and Jeffrey T. Benson, Jr. as Vice President. Members approved the FY 2026 Administrative Salary Schedule and a comprehensive personnel agenda including new teacher and paraeducator appointments. Several school choice applications were processed, and meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year were set.
- Elected Kimberly Hopkins as President (Unanimous)
- Elected Jeffrey T. Benson, Jr. as Vice President (Unanimous)
- Designated Superintendent Dr. Sharon DiGirolamo as Executive Secretary
- Approved FY 2026 Administrative Salary Schedule (4-0)
- Approved school choice applications 2026-43 and 2026-44; denied 2026-45; rescinded 2025-26 and 2024-42 (4-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 board meeting dates and times (4-0)
- Approved personnel agenda including professional and support staff appointments and resignations (4-0)
- Tabled DSBA Board of Directors and Legislative Committee appointments (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.01 Approval of Agenda (Additions/Deletions)
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
BoardDocs motion
16 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
10.01 School Choice
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
10.03 FY 2026 Administrative Salary Schedule
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
11.01 Executive Session
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Penelope Michua-Brooks, Chorus Teacher, Seaford Middle School, effective for the 2025-2026 School Year — 12.01 Personnel Agenda
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Motion to adjourn
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Mon Jun 16, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Board approves exterior renovations for District Administration Office and Seaford Middle School
The Seaford Board of Education approved several actions, including school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, discipline improvement plans for Seaford Middle and High Schools, first readings of multiple policies, and two exterior renovation projects: the District Administration Office (SEA_25001-DAO-EXRN) and Seaford Middle School (SEA_25003-SMS-EXRN). The board also voted on second readings of policies regarding release time for students and student conduct, as well as deletions of recreational facility regulations.
- Approved school choice applications 2026-35 through 2026-41, denied 2026-42, and rescinded 2024-57
- Approved School Discipline Improvement Plans for Seaford Middle School and Seaford High School
- First reading of GDBA Support Staff Salary Schedules Policy, JIH Student Interrogations/Searches/Arrests Policy, JLD Counseling Policy, JQ Students Fees/Fines/Charges Policy, and deletion of ECBC Recreational Facility Maintenance Policy
- Second reading of JHC Release Time for Students Policy and JIC Student Conduct Policy
- Approved exterior renovation bids for the District Administration Office and Seaford Middle School
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board of Education approves FY26 preliminary budget and tax rate
The Board approved the FY26 preliminary budget, tax rate, and salary schedules. Members also approved exterior renovation projects for the District Administration Office and Seaford Middle School, along with school discipline improvement plans for both the middle and high schools.
- Approved FY26 Preliminary Budget (5-0)
- Approved FY26 Tax Rate (5-0)
- Approved FY26 Salary Schedules (5-0)
- Approved exterior renovations for District Administration Office and Seaford Middle School (5-0)
- Approved School Discipline Improvement Plans for Seaford Middle and High Schools (5-0)
- Approved school choice applications 2026-35 through 2026-41; denied 2026-42; rescinded 2024-57 (5-0)
- Approved first readings of policies for Support Staff Salary, Student Interrogations/Searches/Arrests, Counseling, and Student Fees (5-0)
- Approved second readings of policies for Release Time for Students and Student Conduct (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.01 School Choice
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.03 Facility Requests
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
BoardDocs motion
70 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.17 Opportunity Fund Waiver
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.19 FY26 Salary Schedules
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.20 FY26 Preliminary Budget
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.21 Financial Reports
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Heartli Holston, Math Teacher, Seaford High School, effective for the 2025-2026 School Year — 10.01 Personnel Agenda
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Mon May 12, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
FY26 tax rate and preliminary salary schedules to be discussed
The Seaford Board of Education will discuss the FY26 tax rate and preliminary salary schedules for various staff positions. The board is also taking action on several policy readings (first and second) and approving school choice applications and field trips. A discussion on staff involvement in decision-making regulations is also scheduled.
- Discussion of FY26 tax rate (item 6.04)
- Discussion of FY26 preliminary salary schedules for teachers, bus drivers, custodians, and others (item 6.05)
- Approval and denial of school choice applications (items 7.01)
- First reading of JIC Student Conduct Policy (item 7.07)
- Second reading of ADF Seaford School District Wellness Policy (item 7.09)
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board of Education approves multiple school policies and personnel changes
The Board approved several policy reviews and first/second readings regarding student conduct, wellness, and staff involvement. The Board also voted on school choice applications, field trips, and facility requests. Personnel appointments, resignations, and one termination were processed for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved school choice application 2025-95, denied 2026-33 through 2026-34, and rescinded 2025-49 (5-0)
- Approved field trip and facility request agendas (5-0)
- Approved first review of EC Buildings/Grounds/Property Management and GBD Communications with Staff policies (5-0)
- Approved first reading of JHC Release Time for Students and JIC Student Conduct policies (5-0)
- Approved second reading of ADF Wellness, GBB Staff Involvement, JIBA Student Government, and JI Student Rights policies (5-0)
- Approved second review of GBA Equal Opportunity Employment Policy (5-0)
- Approved financial reports (5-0)
- Approved professional staff appointments, resignations, and the termination of William Gomlick (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
55 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.01 School Choice
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.03 Facility Requests
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.13 Financial Reports
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Michelle McDowell, Reading Specialist, Frederick Douglass Elementary, effective for the 2025-2026 School Year — 10.01 Personnel Agenda
3 yea · 2 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Kimberly Hopkins abstain · Marcus D Wright abstain
Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Mon Apr 14, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Board approves school choice applications, denies two
The Seaford Board of Education voted on multiple action items including school choice applications, field trips, facility requests, and first readings of several policies. The board approved five school choice applications and denied two after initially tabling the vote. They also approved first readings of policies on equal opportunity employment, wellness, staff involvement in decision making, student government, and student rights.
- Approved school choice applications 2025-89, 2025-90, 2025-93, 2025-94, 2026-32; denied 2025-91 and 2025-92
- First reading of ADF Seaford School District Wellness Policy approved
- FY25 Assistant Chief Custodian Salary Schedule approved
- Financial Reports and Financial Position Report approved
- First review of GBA Equal Opportunity Employment Policy approved
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✓ Decided: Board approves school choice applications and multiple policy readings
The Board approved several school choice applications while denying two others. Members also approved the first readings of wellness, staff involvement, and student government policies. Additionally, the Board approved the FY 25 Assistant Chief Custodian Salary Schedule and various personnel appointments.
- Approved school choice applications 2025-89, 2025-90, 2025-93, 2025-94, and 2026-32 (4-0)
- Denied school choice applications 2025-91 and 2025-92 (4-0)
- Approved first reading of ADF Wellness Policy (4-0)
- Approved first reading of GBB Staff Involvement in Decision Making Policy (4-0)
- Approved first reading of JIBA Student Government Policy (4-0)
- Approved first reading of JI Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy (4-0)
- Approved FY 25 Assistant Chief Custodian Salary Schedule (4-0)
- Approved financial and financial position reports (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Approval of Agenda (Additions/Deletions)
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
BoardDocs motion
24 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.01 School Choice
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.03 Facility Requests
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.08 FY 25 Assistant Chief Custodian Salary Schedule
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.09 Financial Reports
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.10 Financial Position Report
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Sherry Borne, Special Education Teacher, Blades Elementary effective for the 2025-2026 School Year — 10.01 Personnel Agenda
6 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Dara L Savage abstain
Motion to adjourn
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Mon Mar 17, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Seaford Board of Education approves 2025-2026 school calendar and facility reports
The Board of Education decided on the 2025-2026 school calendar and approved building assessment reports for six district schools. The board also voted on several policy updates and denied three school choice applications.
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Approval of building assessment reports for Central, West Seaford, Blades, Frederick Douglass, Middle, and High Schools
- Approval of the Seaford School District Repair Plan
- Denial of school choice applications 2025-86 through 2025-88
- Second reading approval of Title IX and Sexual Discrimination and Harassment policies
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✓ Decided: Board approves school building assessment reports and district repair plan
The Board of Education approved building assessment reports for all district schools and the Seaford School District Repair Plan. Other actions included approving the 2025-2026 school calendar and several policy updates. The board also denied three school choice applications.
- Approved Seaford School District Repair Plan (5-0)
- Approved building assessment reports for all district schools (5-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar (5-0)
- Denied school choice applications 2025-86 through 2025-88 (5-0)
- Approved second reading of Title IX and Sexual Discrimination policies (5-0)
- Approved deletion of KLG Relations With Law Enforcement Authorities Policy (5-0)
- Approved monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
- Approved student discipline case 2025-2 for 180 school days (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Approval of Agenda (Additions/Deletions)
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
BoardDocs motion
24 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Kimberly Hopkins abstain · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.01 School Choice
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.04 2025-2026 School Calendar
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.09 Central Elementary School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.10 West Seaford Elementary School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.11 Blades Elementary School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.12 Frederick Douglass Elementary School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.13 Seaford Middle School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.14 Seaford High School Building Assessment Report
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.15 Seaford School District Repair Plan
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.16 Financial Reports
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
10.01 Student Discipline Case 2025-2
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Valentina Ramirez Vanegas, Dual Language Spanish Teacher, West Seaford Elementary, effective for the 2025-2026 School Year — 10.02 Personnel Agenda
4 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Marcus D Wright abstain
Motion to adjourn
5 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Thu Feb 20, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Board approves FY25 final budget and paraeducator salary schedule
The Seaford Board of Education approved the FY25 final budget and a new paraeducator salary schedule. The board also passed first readings of policies on Title IX, sexual discrimination and harassment, relations with governmental agencies, and deletion of a law enforcement relations policy. They approved school choice applications, a transportation contract transfer, and monthly financial reports.
- Approved FY25 final budget
- Approved FY25 paraeducator salary schedule
- Approved first reading of JIIIA Title IX policy
- Approved first reading of GBAA sexual discrimination and harassment policy
- Approved transfer of transportation contract
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board of Education approves FY25 final budget
The Board approved the final budget for fiscal year 2025 and the FY25 paraeducator salary schedule. Members also approved several first-reading policy changes and a transportation contract transfer. A comprehensive personnel agenda including new hires and athletic coaches was passed.
- Approved Final Budget FY25 (4-0)
- Approved FY25 Paraeducator Salary Schedule (4-0)
- Approved transfer of bus contract from Diane's Bus Service, Inc. to Seaford School District (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Title IX, Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, and Relations with Governmental Agencies policies (4-0 each)
- Approved first reading to delete KLG Relations With Law Enforcement Authorities Policy (4-0)
- Approved school choice applications 2026-30 through 2026-31; denied 2026-29 and 2025-82 through 2025-85 (4-0)
- Approved field trip agenda (4-0)
- Approved personnel agenda including professional and support staff appointments (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Approval of Agenda (Additions/Deletions)
3 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Marcus D Wright abstain
BoardDocs motion
19 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Marcus D Wright abstain · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.01 School Choice
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.08 Transfer of Transportation Contract
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.09 FY 25 Paraeducator Salary Schedule
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.10 Financial Reports
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.11 Final Budget FY25
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Emily Jones, Remote Speech Language Pathologist, Seaford School District, effective Date to be Determined, TEMPORARY for the Remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year — 10.01 Personnel Agenda
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Motion to adjourn
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Dara L Savage yea · Marcus D Wright yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Tue Jan 21, 2025
Seaford Board of Education Meeting
Board to consider new service animals policy, school choice, and facility use regulations
The Seaford Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports, and action items. They will vote on approving 28 school choice applications and denying 3, a new service animals policy (second reading), and facility requests. Discussions include proposed revisions to regulations on service animals, community use of school facilities, and rental and service charges.
- Approval of school choice applications: approve 2026-1 through 2026-28, deny 2025-79 through 2025-81
- Approval of new IMG Service Animals in Schools Policy (second reading)
- Discussion of IMG-R Service Animals in Schools Regulation revisions
- Discussion of KF-R Community Use of School Facilities Regulation and KF-E-2 exhibit
- Discussion of DFC-R Rental and Service Charges Regulation and DFC-E-2 exhibit
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✓ Decided: Seaford Board of Education approves school choice applications and personnel changes
The Board approved school choice applications 2026-1 through 2026-28 and denied applications 2025-79 through 2025-81. Members also approved a personnel agenda including new staff appointments and resignations, as well as the second reading of a new service animals policy.
- Approved school choice applications 2026-1 to 2026-28 and denied 2025-79 to 2025-81 (4-0)
- Approved the field trip agenda (4-0)
- Approved second reading of IMG Service Animals in Schools Policy (4-0)
- Approved Monthly Financial Reports (4-0)
- Approved Financial Position Report (4-0)
- Approved personnel agenda including staff appointments and resignations (4-0)
- Approved minutes of 12/16/2024 board meeting (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Approval of Agenda (Additions/Deletions)
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
BoardDocs motion
8 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea · Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.01 School Choice
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.02 Field Trips
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.05 Financial Reports
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
7.06 Financial Position Report
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
9.01 Executive Session
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
1. Makayla Rembold, Elementary Teacher/Special Education Teacher, to be determined, effective for — 10.01 Personnel Agenda
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea
Motion to adjourn
4 yea
Jeffrey T Benson yea · Kimberly Hopkins yea · Dara L Savage yea · W Armore Rice Jr yea