Smyrna School District public meetings in 2021

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The board will hold a work session on principals', superintendent's, and departmental reports followed by a regular meeting. Actions include approval of minutes, monthly financial reports, school choice for two school years, revisions to vacation and summer schedule policies, and a contract for EPER stipends 2022-2024. Personnel items such as retirements, resignations, leaves, and new hires are also on the agenda.

• Approval of School Choice for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years
• Approval of EPER Stipends 2022-2024 Contract
• Second reading revisions to Board Policies 4147 (Vacations) and 4148 (Summer Schedule)
• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
• Multiple personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, and new hires

The Board of Education approved school choice applications for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 school years. Members also approved revisions to board policies regarding vacations and summer schedules, as well as EPER stipends for the 2022-2024 contract. Personnel changes including retirements and resignations were also finalized.

• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 7 inter-district, 4 intra-district students (4-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 School Choice: 43 inter-district, 8 intra-district students (4-0)
• Approved Board Policy 4147 Vacations second reading revision (4-0)
• Approved Board Policy 4148 Summer Schedule second reading revision (4-0)
• Approved EPER Stipends 2022-2024 Contract (4-0)
• Approved retirements for Lynne Newlin and Catherine Wilson (4-0)
• Approved resignations for Shawn Cushman, Halie Moyer, Jennifer Dermott, and Corinne Hood (4-0)
• Approved November 17, 2021 meeting minutes and monthly financial reports (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a work session and regular meeting, voting to approve school choice options for the 2022/2023 school year, monthly financial reports, and earlier board minutes. The board also passed first-reading revisions to policies on vacations (4147) and summer schedules (4148), and approved numerous personnel actions including retirements, resignations, new hires, and coaching assignments. An executive session was authorized for student discipline, personnel, and legal matters.

• Approved school choice options for 2022/2023 school year
• Approved monthly financial reports for October 2021
• First reading revision of Board Policy 4147 on vacations
• First reading revision of Board Policy 4148 on summer schedule
• Approved personnel actions: retirements, resignations, new hires, and winter coaches

The Board approved school choice requests for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years. Members also approved first-reading revisions to policies regarding vacations and summer schedules. Personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and leaves of absence were approved.

• Approved October 20, 2021 Board Minutes (3-1 abstain)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (4-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 12 inter-district, 11 intra-district, 7 terminations (4-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 School Choice Options (4-0)
• Approved first reading revision of Board Policy 4147 Vacations (4-0)
• Approved first reading revision of Board Policy 4148 Summer Schedule (4-0)
• Approved retirements for Shawn Cook and Scott Holmes (4-0)
• Approved seven resignations and seven leaves of absence (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING - This meeting will be for Class Size Waiver Only. The remainder of the agenda items will be discussed at the regular 6:00 p.m. meeting.

This special meeting of the Smyrna School District Board of Education was convened solely to consider a class size waiver. The board voted 4-1 to approve the waiver as submitted. All other agenda items will be discussed at the regular 6:00 p.m. meeting.

• Approval of Class Size Waiver (4-1 vote)

The Board of Education met specifically to consider a waiver to the requirements of Section 1705(A), Title 14, Delaware Code. The Board voted to approve the Class Size Waiver as submitted.

• Approved Class Size Waiver (4-1)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a work session and regular meeting on October 20, 2021. They approved the construction document package for North Smyrna Elementary, adopted COVID Leave Board Policy 4157 on first reading, and approved monthly financial reports. The board also approved school choice for the 2021/2022 school year and various personnel actions including retirements, resignations, new hires, and coaching assignments.

• Approved construction document package for North Smyrna Elementary School
• Adopted COVID Leave Policy 4157 (first reading)
• Approved School Choice for 2021/2022 school year
• Approved monthly financial reports for September 2021
• Approved personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, re-appointments, new hires, extra time/coaches

The Board of Education approved a new COVID leave policy (Board Policy 4157) and the construction document package for North Smyrna Elementary. Other actions included approving September financial reports and school choice requests for the 2021/2022 school year.

• Approved COVID Leave Board Policy 4157 (4-0)
• Approved North Smyrna Elementary construction document package (4-0)
• Approved September 2021 monthly financial reports (4-0)
• Approved school choice for 10 inter-district and 12 intra-district students (4-0)
• Approved September 15, 2021 board minutes (4-0)
• Approved one retirement, 11 resignations, and 6 leaves of absence (4-0)
• Approved 6 staff re-appointments, re-assignments, or transfers (4-0)
• Approved new hires for Kristin Schreckengost and Wendy Johnson (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board held a work session and regular meeting on September 15, 2021. During the meeting the board approved the August 11, 2021 board minutes, the monthly financial reports, the 2021‑2022 school‑choice plan, and a bond anticipation note resolution. The board also approved design development drawings and specifications for North Elementary and adopted a veteran’s tax‑credit resolution. In addition, the board approved a series of personnel actions including retirements, new hires, and various staff assignments for the 2021‑2022 school year.

• Approval of August 11, 2021 Board Minutes
• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports (August 2021)
• Approval of North Elementary Design Development Drawings and Specifications
• Approval of Veteran’s Tax Credit Resolution
• Approval of Bond Anticipation Note Resolution

The Board of Education approved design development drawings for North Elementary and processed school choice requests for the 2021/2022 year. Other approved actions included financial reports, a bond anticipation note, and a veteran's tax credit resolution.

• Approved North Elementary Design Development Drawings and Specifications (5-0)
• Approved School Choice for 2021/2022: 38 inter-district, 16 intra-district, 14 terminations, 6 denials (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports for August 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Bond Anticipation Note Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Veteran's Tax Credit Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Retirements as submitted (5-0)
• Approved Board Minutes from August 11, 2021 (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved a three-year contract with the Smyrna Educators Association, revised grading and promotion policies, adopted additional COVID-19 guidance, and approved the North Elementary schematic design. The board also acted on personnel items and monthly financial reports.

• Ratified three-year contract with Smyrna Educators Association (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 6110 (Grading Policy) and 6115 (Promotion/Retention/Acceleration/Graduation)
• Approved North Elementary Schematic Design Narrative
• Approved additional COVID guidance as submitted
• Approved monthly financial reports for June and July 2021

The Board of Education swore in Elise Sampson as the student board member. The meeting included extensive reports on COVID-19 mask mandates, staffing shortages, and facility updates, though no formal votes on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Swore in student board member Elise Sampson
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION/RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a reorganization meeting on July 7, 2021, electing officers for the 2021/2022 school year. Following the reorganization, the board approved regular monthly meeting dates and places, FY 2022 tax rates (final recommendation), a preliminary FY 2022 budget, and revisions to several board policies including computing/internet, grading, and promotion/retention. The board also approved school choice for the upcoming school year and recognized three retiring employees.

• Election of Christine Malec as Board President and Scot McClymont as Vice President for 2021/2022
• Approval of FY 2022 recommended tax rates (final) and preliminary FY 2022 budget
• Approval of revisions to Board Policy 6150 (Computing and Internet), Policy 6110 (Grading), and Policy 6115 (Promotion/Retention/Acceleration/Graduation)
• Approval of School Choice for the 2021/2022 school year
• Recognition of retirements: Jerry Gallagher (32 years), Susan Gilmore (35 years), Kathy Kowalick (19 years)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met on June 16, 2021 and approved several items. Key actions included adopting the FY 2022 preliminary budget and recommended tax rates, approving the revised 2020/21 school calendar, and confirming the school‑choice plan for the 2021‑2022 year. The board also adopted a first‑reading revision to Board Policy 6150 on Computing and Internet.

• Approval of FY 2022 Preliminary Budget (motion by Kristi Lloyd, second by Scot McClymont)
• Approval of FY 2022 Recommended Tax Rates – Preliminary (motion by Scot McClymont, second by Vetra Evans)
• Approval of Revised 2020/21 School Calendar (motion by Kristi Lloyd, second by Scot McClymont)
• Approval of School Choice for 2021/2022 School Year (motion by Vetra Evans, second by Scot McClymont)
• Approval of Computing and Internet Board Policy 6150 First Reading Revision (motion by Kristi Lloyd, second by Vetra Evans)

The Board approved school choice applications for the 2021/2022 school year and a first reading revision of the Computing and Internet policy. Preliminary FY 2022 tax rates and the recommended budget were tabled until July 7, 2021. The Board also approved the revised 2020/21 school calendar.

• Approved School Choice for 2021/2022: 16 inter-district, 22 intra-district, 7 terminations, 6 denials (4-0)
• Approved first reading revision of Board Policy 6150 Computing and Internet (4-0)
• Approved revised 2020/21 School Calendar (4-0)
• Tabled FY 2022 Preliminary Recommended Tax Rates until July 7, 2021 (4-0)
• Tabled FY 2022 Preliminary Recommended Budget until July 7, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved May 12, 2021 Board Minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 2021 Monthly Financial Reports (4-0)
• Set July Re-Organization meeting date for July 7, 2021 (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board will vote on several actions, including authorizing bond sales, approving monthly financial reports, and adopting the 2021/2022 school choice plan. It will also approve scholarship awards and a series of personnel actions such as retirements and new hires. The meeting includes a work session, an executive session for confidential matters, and standard ceremonial items.

• Authorization to Sell Bonds (as submitted)
• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports (April 2021)
• Approval of School Choice for 2021/2022 school year
• Approval of Scholarship Awards
• Approval of Personnel actions (Retirements, New Hires, etc.)

The Board approved the authorization to sell bonds and processed school choice requests for the 2021/2022 school year. The meeting also included approvals for monthly financial reports, scholarship awards, and various personnel actions. Board members received reports on district operations, curriculum, and summer school planning.

• Approved authorization to sell bonds (5-0)
• Approved school choice for 9 inter-district and 10 intra-district students (5-0)
• Approved April 2021 monthly financial reports (5-0)
• Approved scholarship awards (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2021 board minutes (5-0)
• Approved retirements for Diane Severson and Sharon Scalia (5-0)
• Approved resignations for Maria Allen, Wanda Coker, Tiffany Credle, Cody Leager, and Robert Phipps (5-0)
• Approved new hires including Christina Hudson as Finance Director (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education is meeting to act on several policy and operational items. They will consider approving school choice for the 2021/2022 school year, the 12-month employee calendar, and second readings of the Teacher of the Year policy and foster student policy. The board will also approve routine personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires.

• Approve school choice for 2021/2022 school year
• Approve 12-month employee calendar for 2021/2022 SY (second reading)
• Approve Teacher of the Year Policy 4131 revision (second reading)
• Approve Foster Student Policy 5118 (second reading)
• Recognize SHS DIAA state champions in wrestling, track, and basketball

The Board approved school choice applications for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 school years. Members also approved the 12-month employee calendar, updated policies regarding the Teacher of the Year and foster students, and accepted several retirements and resignations.

• Approved March 17, 2021 Board Minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 2021 Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved 2020/2021 School Choice: 12 inter-district, 1 intra-district, 4 terminations (5-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 10 inter-district, 5 intra-district (5-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 12 Month Employee Calendar, Second Reading (5-0)
• Approved Teacher of the Year Policy 4131 Revision, Second Reading (5-0)
• Approved Foster Student Policy 5118, Second Reading (5-0)
• Approved retirements for Curtis Heath, Gerald Gallagher, Tracey Jones, and Robert Walls (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a work session and regular meeting, approving routine items including financial reports, school choice applications, and personnel actions. The board also approved the final ballot language for a referendum, a standards-based report card for grades K-5, and the 2021/2022 school calendar. Several policies had first or second readings, including Teacher of the Year and Foster Student policies.

• Approved Referendum Final Ballot for upcoming vote
• Approved Standards Based Report Card for grades K-5, second reading
• Approved School Choice for 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 school years
• Approved 12-month Employee Calendar for 2021/2022, first reading
• Approved Teacher of the Year Policy 4131 revision, first reading

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 school calendar and the final referendum ballot. Other approved items included a new K-5 standards-based report card and school choice requests for the current and upcoming school years.

• Approved 2021/2022 School Calendar second reading revision (4-0)
• Approved Referendum Final Ballot (4-0)
• Approved Standards Based Report Card for Grades K-5 second reading (4-0)
• Approved 2020/2021 School Choice: 8 inter-district, 8 intra-district students (4-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 16 inter-district, 16 intra-district students (4-0)
• Approved Teacher of the Year Policy 4131 first reading revision (4-0)
• Approved Foster Student Policy 5118 first reading (4-0)
• Approved retirements for Sharon Almondo and Donna Boyko (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met for a work session and regular meeting, addressing personnel actions and new business. The board approved a revised notice and sample ballot for a March 23, 2021 referendum, and gave first reading approval to a standards-based report card for grades K-5 and the 2021/2022 school calendar. An executive session was held for student discipline, personnel, and legal matters.

• Revision of notice and sample ballot for March 23, 2021 referendum approved
• Standards-based report card for grades K-5 first reading approved
• School calendar for 2021/2022 school year first reading approved
• School choice for 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 school years approved
• Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, new hires, and paid/volunteer coaches approved

The Board approved school choice requests for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 school years. Members also approved the monthly financial reports and the revised special election notice and sample ballot for the March 23, 2021 referendum.

• Approved January 20, 2021 Board Minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 2021 Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved 2020/2021 School Choice: 6 inter-district, 4 intra-district, 1 termination (5-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 18 inter-district, 8 intra-district, 1 denial (5-0)
• Approved revised Notice of Special Election and Sample Ballot for March 23, 2021 Referendum (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education is meeting solely to consider a motion to adjourn into executive session for a personnel matter that arose suddenly and cannot be deferred. The board does not expect to return to open session after the closed discussion. No other agenda items are scheduled for public deliberation.

• Motion to adjourn to executive session for a personnel issue

The Board of Education held a special meeting on February 2, 2021. The primary action was a motion to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Board of Education held a work session and regular meeting to address district business. Key actions included approving the 2021 fiscal year final budget and the notice for a March 23, 2021 referendum.

• Approval of the Final Budget for 2021 FY
• Approval of the Notice of Special Election and Sample Ballot for the March 23, 2021 Referendum
• Approval of monthly financial reports for December 2020
• Approval of School Choice for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 school years
• Approval of various personnel actions including retirements, leaves of absence, and new hires

The Board of Education approved the final budget for the 2021 fiscal year and the notice and sample ballot for a March 23, 2021 referendum. The board also approved school choice applications for the current and upcoming school years. Personnel actions including retirements, leaves of absence, and new hires were authorized.

• Approved Final Budget for 2021 FY (4-0)
• Approved Notice of Special Election and Sample Ballot for March 23, 2021 Referendum (4-0)
• Approved 2020/2021 School Choice: 6 inter-district, 3 intra-district students (4-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 46 inter-district, 10 intra-district students (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports for December 2020 (4-0)
• Approved retirements for Karen Parker, Steve Kulhanek, and Helen Lewis (4-0)
• Approved 8 leaves of absence (4-0)
• Approved 3 new hires (4-0)