smyrna school district, DE

Board of Education

The Smyrna School District Board of Education meets to approve monthly financial reports and the 2025/2026 School Choice program. The board will take a second reading on revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and the policy regarding possession of firearms or other weapons. Additionally, the board will approve personnel actions for the 2026/2027 school year, including hires, promotions, and coaching assignments.

• Second reading revision of Policy 5100.1, 5100.2, and 5100.3 (Student Code of Conduct)
• Second reading revision of Policy 5115 (Possession of Firearms or Other Weapons)
• Approval of School Choice for the 2025/2026 School Year
• Approval of monthly financial reports
• Approval of personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and fall coaches for 2026/2027

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education holds a special meeting with action items including a change order for North Smyrna Elementary School, personnel actions (retirements, promotions, resignations, new hires), and a vote to enter executive session to discuss student discipline, personnel matters, and litigation. Public comment is allowed per the board's procedure.

• Action on change order for North Smyrna Elementary School
• Executive session for student discipline, personnel, and litigation discussions
• Personnel actions: retirements, promotions and transfers, resignations, new hires
• Leave of absence item
• Alternative placement matter (case 2026-32)

July Re-Organizational Meeting

This is the board's re-organizational meeting where they will elect a president and vice president, appoint committee members, and set meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year. They will also vote on the FY27 recommended tax rate and preliminary budget, several revised salary scales, and policy revisions including student code of conduct and weapons possession. Administrative reports and a discussion on construction and ribbon cutting ceremonies are also scheduled.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• FY27 Recommended Tax Rate and Preliminary Budget (action items 15.2, 15.3)
• Revised salary scales for Constable, IT, Non-Instructional Specialist, and Administrative positions
• Second reading of Policy 1390 (Diploma Presentation) and Policy 6110 (Grading); first reading of Policy 3010 (Annual Reports)
• Policy 5100.1-3 (Student Code of Conduct) and Policy 5115 (Possession of Firearms or Other Weapons)

The Board of Education held its re-organizational meeting to elect leadership for the 2026-27 school year. Christopher T. Scuse was elected President and Bobbi Jo Webber was elected Vice President.

• Elected Christopher T. Scuse as President (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Bobbi Jo Webber as Vice President (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Verified the Certificate of Election for Robert Sebastiano

Board of Education

The board approved a bond sale resolution for $4.1 million and FY 2025 projects, a change order for electrical work at Sunnyside Intermediate School, and a student transportation contractor for 2026-2027. They also passed first-reading revisions to the grading policy and diploma presentation policy, and approved personnel actions including retirements, promotions, and new hires.

• Authorization of Bond Sale Resolution ($4.1M market pressure and FY2025 projects)
• Change Order for electrical work at Sunnyside Intermediate School
• Approval of Student Transportation Contractor for 2026-2027
• First Reading Revision of Policy 6100 Grading Policy
• Child Nutrition Program Local Salary for 2026-2027

The June 10, 2026, Smyrna School District Board of Education meeting focused on procedural items, special recognitions, and administrative reports. Superintendent Deborah Judy and Assistant Superintendent Stacy Cook provided updates on school safety operations, transportation routing, summer nutrition programs, and special education planning. No substantive decisions, motions, or votes were recorded in this session.

Board of Education

The Smyrna Board of Education will recognize building- and district-level teachers of the year, hear administrative reports, and enter executive session for personnel and legal matters. Action items include approval of minutes, monthly financial reports, School Choice for 2026/2027, an administrative consultant contract, and two change orders for undercutting work at Sunnyside Intermediate School (both passed 4-1). The board will also approve a series of personnel actions including retirements, new hires, and transfers.

• Recognition of Building Teachers-of-the-Year for 2026/2027 from eight schools
• Approval of School Choice for the 2026/2027 school year
• Approval of Administrative Consultant Contract (motion carried unanimously)
• Change Order for Undercutting January 2026 at Sunnyside Intermediate School (passed 4-1; one nay)
• Change Order for Undercutting November 2025 at Sunnyside Intermediate School (passed 4-1; one nay)

The meeting consisted of administrative reports regarding district operations, safety, and special services. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes provided.

Board of Education

The board approved the 2026/2027 school calendar (second reading) and adopted a new K-5 English Language Arts curriculum, authorizing the superintendent to negotiate with the Emerge Curriculum provider. It also approved a facilities assessment report for submission to the Delaware Department of Education, a change order for North Smyrna Elementary School flooring, and various other operational items including financial reports and employee calendars. The meeting included recognition of winter track state champions and employee retirements.

• Approval of 2026/2027 school calendar with two models; homecoming removed from Calendar B
• Adoption of K-5 ELA curriculum and authorization to negotiate with Emerge Curriculum provider
• Approval of facilities assessment report to be submitted to Delaware Department of Education
• Approval of North Smyrna Elementary School change order for flooring
• Approval of Sunnyside Intermediate School allowance request

The meeting consisted of various administrative reports from the Principal, Superintendent, Student Board Member, and Assistant Superintendent. No substantive votes or legislative decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Board of Education

The Board of Education decided on the 2026/2027 school calendar and revised policies regarding student conduct and personal electronic devices. The board also approved a sidewalk change order for Clayton Middle School and various personnel actions. Administrative reports were provided on curriculum, operations, and student safety.

• Approval of a change order for a sidewalk in front of Clayton Middle School
• First reading revision of Policy 5100.3 (Student Code of Conduct: Secondary)
• First reading revision of Policy 5105 (Personal Electronic Device)
• Approval of the 2026/2027 School Year calendar
• Approval of School Choice for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years

The Board of Education added a Memorandum of Agreement and moved the School Calendar 2026/2027 to the agenda. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Added Memorandum of Agreement - SEA & SSD to agenda (5-0)
• Moved School Calendar 2026/2027 to agenda (5-0)

Board of Education

The Smyrna School Board will discuss and vote on naming the new school on Rabbit Chase Lane, approve the FY2026 revised budget, and consider the first reading of the 2026/2027 school calendar (tabled to March). They will also approve personnel actions including retirements, new hires, and coaches, and recognize building behavioral health professionals of the year.

• Naming the new school on Rabbit Chase Lane
• FY 2026 Revised Budget approval
• School Calendar 2026/2027 First Reading (tabled to March)
• Change order for sidewalk replacement at Clayton Middle School
• Recognition of Building Behavioral Health Professionals-of-the-Year for 2026/2027

Board of Education Goal Setting Workshop

The Smyrna School District Board of Education holds a goal-setting workshop. The agenda includes routine procedural items and an executive session to discuss hiring or appointing administrative positions and strategy for collective bargaining. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session to discuss hiring or appointing administrative positions
• Executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining

The Board of Education conducted a goal setting workshop on January 29, 2026. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes provided.

Board of Education

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved the naming of a new school on Rabbit Chase Road by a 4-1 vote. The board also approved multiple change orders for Sunnyside Intermediate School construction, monthly financial reports, and a board goal setting workshop. Personnel actions including retirements, new hires, and resignations were approved unanimously.

• Approved naming of school on Rabbit Chase Road (4-1 vote, Wilson nay)
• Approved Change Order #03 (Revised) and #06 for Sunnyside Intermediate School site construction
• Approved monthly financial reports for November 2025
• Approved board goal setting workshop
• Approved personnel actions: retirements, promotions, new hires, resignations, substitutes, and revised winter volunteer coaches