Smyrna School District public meetings in 2022

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met at Sunnyside Elementary School to approve monthly financial reports, school choice applications for two academic years, and personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires. The board also approved a first reading of revised Board Policy 1313 regarding complaints about school personnel and discussed an HR position and district constables. These approvals govern district finances, student placement options, and staff employment, which directly affect daily school operations and community services.

• Approval of November 2022 monthly financial reports
• Approval of School Choice for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 school years
• First reading of revised Board Policy 1313 on complaints about school personnel
• Approval of personnel actions including retirements, resignations, leaves, new hires, and exempt employee contracts
• Approval of a Senior High School trip to Greensprings Resort (April 10–12, 2023)

The Board of Education approved the monthly financial reports and school choice applications for the 2022/2023 school year. The meeting included extensive administrative reports on district operations, curriculum, and human resources. Several parents provided public comment regarding school safety and student accountability.

• Approved Board Minutes from November 16, 2022 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 School Choice applications, including 2 denials (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will meet in a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including approval of minutes, monthly financial reports, school choice options, and new construction schematic design. They will also consider the constable program application process, FY 2023 salary schedules for bus drivers and aides, and revisions to Board Policy 2220 (Associate Principal). Additionally, they will discuss a class size waiver report and approve personnel actions such as resignations, leaves, and new hires.

• New construction schematic design and cost estimation
• FY 2023 proposed salary schedules for bus drivers and bus aides
• School choice options based on projected enrollment for 2023-2024
• Constable program application process
• Revision or deletion of Board Policy 2220 (Associate Principal)

The Board of Education approved schematic designs and cost estimations for new construction projects. Members also approved monthly financial reports, school choice requests, and the Constable Program application process.

• Approved new construction schematic design and cost estimation (4-0)
• Approved school choice options based on projected enrollment (4-0)
• Approved school choice requests: 3 inter-district, 3 intra-district, 2 terminations, 0 denials (4-0)
• Approved Constable Program application process (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (4-0)
• Approved Board minutes from October 19 and November 9, 2022 (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING - This meeting will be for Class Size Waiver Only.

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a meeting solely to consider a Class Size Waiver under Section 1705(A), Title 14, Delaware Code. The board heard formal public comment and then voted on the waiver; the motion failed 1–4.

• Formal public comment on the class size waiver
• Motion to approve Class Size Waiver made by Charlie Wilson, seconded by Christine Malec
• Motion failed: Yea – Kristi Lloyd; Nay – Christine Malec, Charlie Wilson, Christopher Scuse, Jonathan Snow

The Board of Education voted to reject a proposed Class Size Waiver. Public comment included concerns from teachers and the SEA President regarding the waiver's approval.

• Denied Class Size Waiver (1-4)

Board Of Education Meeting

The board approved the substitute compensation policy revision (second reading), monthly financial reports, school choice for 2022/2023, an assistant principal salary index, and a DECA ICDC conference trip. It also approved numerous personnel actions including resignations, new hires, leaves, and coaches. Earlier, a work session covered principal, superintendent, and department reports.

• Approval of Substitute Compensation Board Policy 4123 (second reading)
• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports for September 2022
• Approval of School Choice for 2022/2023 school year
• Approval of Administrative Salary Index for Assistant Principal - Middle Classification
• Approval of SHS DECA ICDC Conference (April 15-19, 2023)

Board Of Education Meeting

The board voted on several items including approving a contract for Smyrna High School's athletic field, track, and tennis court surface renovations, a bond anticipation note resolution, and land acquisition agreements. They also discussed the naming of a new school and school construction timeline. Personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires were approved.

• Approved contract for Smyrna High School athletic field, track, and tennis court surface renovations
• Approved Bond Anticipation Note Resolution for financing
• Approved Land Acquisition Agreements
• Approved School Choice for 2022/2023 school year
• Discussed naming of new school and school construction timeline

The Board approved monthly financial reports and school choice applications for the 2022/2023 school year. The meeting included extensive reports on district operations, including construction updates, staffing, and transportation challenges.

• Approved August 17, 2022 Board Minutes (4-1 abstain)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved School Choice for 27 inter-district and 14 intra-district students (5-0)
• Approved Bond Anticipation Note Resolution (outcome incomplete in text)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a work session and regular meeting on August 17, 2022, at Central Office. The board approved several action items including minutes, financial reports, school choice, a construction change order at North Smyrna Elementary, an HVAC contract for Smyrna High School, and multiple student trips. They also adopted second-reading revisions to the Student Code of Conduct (Policy 5100), Suspension & Expulsion policy (5113), and Procedure for Readmittance of Expelled Students (5114).

• Approved Construction Project Change Order 001 for North Smyrna Elementary
• Approved ESSER contract with Fearn and Clendaniel for SHS HVAC
• Approved Student Code of Conduct revision (Policy 5100, second reading)
• Approved Suspension & Expulsion policy revision (Policy 5113, second reading)
• Approved Procedure for Readmittance of Expelled Students (Policy 5114, second reading)

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring departmental reports on school readiness, construction, and curriculum. The meeting included the swearing-in of a student board member and a brief executive session regarding personnel and special education.

• Swore in Carl Rifino as student representative to the Board of Education
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel and special education matters (4-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The board approved the preliminary FY 2023 budget and adopted first-reading revisions to the Student Code of Conduct (Policy 5100), as well as policies on suspension/expulsion (5113) and readmittance of expelled students (5114). They also approved monthly financial reports, school choice for the 2022/2023 school year, and multiple personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires. An executive session was held for student discipline, personnel, and litigation matters.

• Approval of preliminary FY 2023 budget (no dollar amount specified)
• First reading revision of Student Code of Conduct, Board Policy 5100
• First reading revision of Suspension & Expulsion, Out of School Conduct, Board Policy 5113
• First reading revision of Procedure for Readmittance of Expelled Students, Board Policy 5114
• Approval of School Choice for the 2022/2023 school year

The Board of Education approved the preliminary FY 2023 recommended budget and several first-reading revisions to student conduct and expulsion policies. The board also approved monthly financial reports and school choice requests for the 2022/2023 school year.

• Approved FY 2023 Recommended Budget - Preliminary (5-0)
• Approved Student Code of Conduct, Board Policy 5100, First Reading Revision (5-0)
• Approved Suspension & Expulsion, Out of School Conduct, Scope of Code, Board Policy 5113, First Reading Revision (5-0)
• Approved Procedure for Readmittance of Expelled Students, Board Policy 5114, First Reading Revision (5-0)
• Approved School Choice for 2022/2023 school year: 10 inter-district, 13 intra-district, 9 terminations, 0 denials (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved Board Minutes from July 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Agreed to add Old Business, Board Policies, and Discussion categories to the Board Agenda

July Re-Organizational Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board held its July reorganizational meeting. The board elected officers for the 2022/2023 school year, appointed a superintendent and assistant superintendent as executive and assistant secretaries, and approved final FY2023 tax rates and a preliminary FY2023 budget. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and entered executive session for personnel and student discipline matters.

• Elected board president and vice president (motions carried)
• Appointed Dr. Susan P. Brown as executive secretary and Mrs. Deborah D. Judy as assistant secretary for 2022/2023
• Approved final FY2023 recommended tax rates (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved preliminary FY2023 recommended budget (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved minutes from three prior board meetings (June 15, 2022; June 15, 2022 AM; June 23, 2022)

The Board conducted its re-organizational meeting, electing Kristi Lloyd as President and Christine Malec as Vice President. The Board approved the final FY 2023 recommended tax rates and a two-year contract for Superintendent Dr. Susan Brown. The preliminary FY 2023 budget was tabled until July 20, 2022.

• Elected Kristi Lloyd as President (5-0)
• Elected Christine Malec as Vice President (3-1-1)
• Approved FY 2023 Recommended Tax Rates (5-0)
• Tabled FY 2023 Recommended Preliminary Budget until July 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved first reading revision of FOIA Board Policy 1130 (5-0)
• Approved 2-year Superintendent contract for Dr. Susan Brown (5-0)
• Approved new hires for teaching and administrative positions (5-0)
• Approved monthly meeting schedule using Option 1 (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education voted 3-2 to approve the Superintendent of the district as submitted. The meeting also included a motion to adjourn to executive session, which passed unanimously. The remaining agenda items were procedural.

• Board vote to approve Superintendent of Smyrna School District (passed 3-2)
• Motion to adjourn to executive session (passed unanimously)
• Legal disclaimer regarding executive session

The Board of Education voted to hire Mrs. Susan Brown as the new superintendent of the Smyrna School District. The board also held two executive sessions during the meeting.

• Approved hiring Mrs. Susan Brown as Superintendent (3-2)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING- AM

This is a procedural meeting of the Smyrna School District Board of Education. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and a possible motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss pending litigation or personnel matters. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Potential motion to adjourn to executive session for strategy on litigation or personnel/student matters
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board of Education met to interview five candidates for the Smyrna School District Superintendent position. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Interviewed 5 candidates for Superintendent position

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved several action items including land acquisition negotiations, a new construction architectural RFP, school choice for 2022/2023, bus schedule adjustments, and policy updates. The board also received information on the preliminary FY2023 budget and recommended tax rates. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved land acquisition negotiation (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved new construction architectural RFP (motion carried unanimously)
• Received preliminary FY2023 budget and recommended tax rates (information only)
• Approved school choice for 2022/2023 school year
• Approved proposed bus schedule adjustments

The Board of Education approved minutes from four previous meetings held between April and June 2022. The session included extensive reports on district operations, summer programming, and school safety, though no final votes on new construction or transportation changes were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved Board Minutes for June 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Board Minutes for May 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Amended Board Minutes for April 30, 2022 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Amended Board Minutes for April 28, 2022 (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

This was a largely procedural meeting. The board voted unanimously to adjourn to executive session to discuss pending litigation, personnel, and student matters. After executive session, the board adjourned the public meeting.

• Board approved motion (5-0) to adjourn to executive session for legal, personnel, and student matters.

The Board of Education met on June 6, 2022. The meeting consisted of procedural items and a move into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a work session on superintendent, human resources, operations, curriculum, and special services, then convene a regular meeting. Actions include approving minutes, monthly financial reports, school choice for 2022/2023, a second reading of Board Policy 1340 on public comment at meetings, and first readings of policies on educational support professionals and behavioral health professionals. The board will also recognize retiring staff, building teachers-of-the-year, and behavioral health professionals-of-the-year, and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Second reading and vote on Board Policy 1340 (Public Comment at Board Meetings)
• First reading of Board Policy 4132 (Educational Support Professional)
• First reading of Board Policy 4133 (Behavioral Health Professional)
• Approval of monthly financial reports (April 2022)
• Recognition of building teachers-of-the-year for 2022/2023

The Board conducted a work session featuring reports on district operations, curriculum, and special services. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded; the meeting primarily consisted of administrative updates and staff recognitions.

• Approved motion to enter first Executive Session for Special Services matters (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter second Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter third Executive Session and adjourn meeting (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a special meeting on less than seven days' notice to discuss a personnel matter. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss an individual citizen's qualifications for a job, then reconvened for possible action. The specific action taken is not detailed in the agenda.

• Special meeting called on less than seven days' notice under 29 Del. C. §10004(e)(4)
• Board entered executive session for personnel discussion on an individual's job qualifications
• Possible action on the personnel matter after executive session
• All motions carried unanimously (Vetra Evans, Kristi Lloyd, Christine Malec, Charlie Wilson, Christopher Scuse)

The Board of Education held a special meeting that included an executive session to discuss an individual citizen's qualifications for a job. Following the session, the Board voted to take action on the item discussed.

• Approved action upon item discussed in executive session regarding personnel qualifications (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

This meeting of the Smyrna School District Board of Education consists largely of procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. The board may vote to enter executive session to discuss an individual citizen's qualifications for employment. No votes on policies, contracts, or other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.

• Possible executive session for personnel discussion concerning an individual citizen's qualifications to hold a job (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(1))

The board met for a personnel discussion in executive session. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session for personnel discussion regarding an individual's job qualifications

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The board voted to approve the FY22 final budget, monthly financial reports, technology salary scale, school choice for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years, and the 2022/2023 school and 12-month employee calendars. They also conducted a first reading of a policy on public comment at board meetings. A work session and executive session were held prior to the regular meeting.

• Approval of FY22 Final Budget
• Approval of Technology Salary Scale
• Approval of School Choice for 2022/2023 school year
• Approval of School Calendar 2022/2023 (second reading)
• First reading of Board Policy 1340 on Public Comment at Board of Education Meetings

The Board of Education approved the FY 22 final budget, monthly financial reports, and a new technology salary scale. Members also approved school choice requests for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 school years and passed the 2022/23 school and 12-month employee calendars.

• Approved FY 22 Final Budget (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved Technology Salary Scale (5-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 14 inter-district, 3 intra-district, 3 terminations, 0 denials (5-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 School Choice: 6 inter-district, 10 intra-district, 2 terminations, 1 denial (5-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 School Calendar, Second Reading (5-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 12 Month Employee Calendar, Second Reading (5-0)
• Approved Board Minutes from March 16, 2022 (5-0)

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

This meeting is exclusively for conducting interviews to fill a board vacancy. All other agenda items have been deferred to the regular 6:00 p.m. meeting. No decisions or discussions on other topics will occur during this session.

• Board vacancy interviews for appointment to the Smyrna School District Board of Education

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 16, 2022, following a work session and an executive session. The board voted on multiple action items, including approving a construction project bid for North Smyrna Elementary, school choice for two school years, school calendars, and a board vacancy candidate. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved construction bid for North Smyrna Elementary security and boiler replacement project
• Approved School Choice for both 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years
• Approved School Calendar for 2022/2023 SY (first reading) and 12-month employee calendar
• Approved a school board vacancy candidate for April-June 2022
• Approved monthly financial reports and personnel items including retirements, resignations, leaves, transfers, and new hires

The Board approved the first reading of the 2022-23 school and 12-month employee calendars. Members also approved monthly financial reports and school choice requests for the current and upcoming school years.

• Approved February 16, 2022 Board Minutes (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (4-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 3 inter-district, 3 intra-district, 1 termination, 0 denials (4-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 School Choice: 15 inter-district, 16 intra-district, 0 terminations, 2 denials (4-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 School Calendar, First Reading (4-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 12 Month Employee Calendar, First Reading (4-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The board will hold a work session on principal, superintendent, HR, operations, curriculum, special services, and finance topics, then enter executive session for student discipline, personnel, and legal matters. In the regular meeting, they will vote on the final FY2022 budget, updated face covering guidance, school choice for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023, and multiple personnel items including retirements, resignations, new hires, and coaches.

• Final budget approval for FY2022
• Updated face covering guidance for schools
• School choice approvals for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years
• Recognition of Educational Support Professional of the Year
• Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, new hires, and paid spring coaches

The Board of Education approved the final budget for fiscal year 2022 and updated face covering guidance. The board also approved monthly financial reports and school choice requests for the 2021/2022 school year.

• Approved Final Budget, FY 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Updated Face Covering Guidance (5-0)
• Approved School Choice for 2021/2022 school year: 10 inter-district, 3 intra-district, 9 terminations, 0 denials (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved Board Minutes from January 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel and student matters (5-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 19, 2022. Key actions include a first reading revision of Board Policy 4157 on COVID leave, approval of school choice for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years, and multiple personnel items (retirements, resignations, new hires, etc.). The board also will enter executive session to discuss student discipline and personnel matters.

• First reading revision of COVID Leave Policy 4157
• Approval of School Choice for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years
• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
• Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, new hires, revised extra time
• Student matters (2022-03 and 2022-04) approved

The Board of Education approved school choice applications for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years. Members also approved a first reading revision of the COVID leave policy and accepted several personnel retirements and resignations.

• Approved December 15, 2021 Board Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Choice: 6 inter-district, 3 intra-district, 2 terminations, 0 denials (5-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 School Choice: 38 inter-district, 4 intra-district, 0 terminations, 5 denials (5-0)
• Approved first reading revision of Board Policy 4157 COVID Leave (5-0)
• Approved retirement of Frances Strosser effective July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 9 staff resignations (5-0)
• Approved Leaves of Absence as submitted (5-0)