Smyrna School District public meetings in 2024

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved a referendum (details not specified), school choice for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, and several student trips. They also adopted first readings of multiple policy revisions including student code of conduct and employee leave policies. An executive session was held for personnel and student discipline matters.

• Approval of Referendum (as submitted)
• School Choice approvals for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years
• Approval of student trips: BPA National Leadership Conference, DIAA State Wrestling Tournament, Boys Basketball Governors Challenge
• Approval of monthly financial reports for November 2024
• First reading revisions of policies: Political Activity, Volunteer Emergency Service Leave, Privacy Rights of Employees, Course Tuition Reimbursement, FMLA, and Student Code of Conduct (Elementary)

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved the beginning of the construction bid process, school choice options for the 2025-26 school year based on projected enrollment, monthly financial reports, and several board policy revisions. The board also approved two wrestling tournaments and a meeting date change from December 11 to December 16, 2024. A discussion on a referendum was held.

• Approval of the beginning of the construction bid process
• Approval of school choice options based on projected enrollment for 2025-26
• Approval of policy revisions: Policy 4113 (fingerprint records), Policy 4146 (fringe benefit deletion), Policy 5138 (trips), Policy 6116 (credits toward graduation)
• Approval of monthly financial reports for July–October 2024
• Approval of Governor Mifflin Holiday Wrestling Tournament and Raymond Oliver Invitational Wrestling Tournament

The Board of Education met to receive administrative reports on school operations, human resources, and technology. The only formal action taken was the approval of changes to the meeting agenda.

• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met on October 16, 2024, to discuss administrative reports, hear public comment, and consider new business including approval of minutes, financial reports, school choice, a bond anticipation resolution, and student trip requests. The board also voted on several policy revisions including naming of district property, donated leave, electronic device use, financial obligations, crisis response (Nolan's Law), grading, and promotion/retention/graduation. All action items were approved as recommended.

• Approval of Bond Anticipation Resolution (B.A.N. Resolution) for financing
• Second reading approval of Policy 1250 on naming or renaming district property in honor of deserving individuals
• First & final reading of Policy 4150 on donated leave
• First reading of Policy 5148 Crisis Response Policy (Nolan's Law)
• Approval of School Choice for the 2024/2025 school year

The Board of Education met to receive administrative reports on district operations, human resources, and curriculum. The only formal action taken was the approval of changes to the meeting agenda.

• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved a second-reading revision of Policy 5113, governing suspension, expulsion, and out-of-school conduct. The board also approved school choice requests for the 2024/2025 school year, administrator reassignments, and new hires. Discussions included construction updates, district instructional plans, a potential referendum, and band uniforms.

• Approval of Policy 5113 (Suspension & Expulsion, Out of School Conduct) second reading revision
• Approval of School Choice for the 2024/2025 school year
• Approval of administrator reassignments and organizational changes
• Approval of SHS Ripken Baseball Experience and SHS DECA Power Trip
• Discussion of construction update and referendum

The Board approved changes to the meeting agenda and held two executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and student choice requests. Administrative reports provided updates on the new cell phone policy, the transition to the Infinite Campus student information system, and ongoing capital construction projects.

• Approved changes to the agenda, including moving item 10.4 and deleting item 8.3 (5-0)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss personnel matters (5-0)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss student choice requests (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board held a special meeting on less than 7 days' notice to address a sudden, non-deferrable matter. The only substantive action was a vote to adjourn to executive session to discuss a personnel issue, which carried unanimously.

• Motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion carried 5-0
• Meeting posted on less than 7 days' notice for an urgent issue

The Board of Education held a special meeting and voted to enter an executive session to discuss a personnel issue. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met on August 28, 2024, and approved several action items including the revised administrative pay scale, a change order for electrical work at North Smyrna Elementary, and first-reading revisions to multiple board policies. The board also approved monthly financial reports, school choice for the 2024/2025 school year, and student trips to the National FFA Convention and OrlandoFest. The meeting began with the swearing-in of a student board member and included public comment and an executive session for personnel and student discipline matters.

• Approved Revised Administrative Pay Scale
• Approved Change Order for North Smyrna Elementary Electrical
• Approved Policy 1100 (Civility) first-reading revision
• Approved Policy 1250 (Naming/Renaming of District Property) first-reading revision
• Approved Policy 1330 (Use, Control and Management of District Facilities) first-reading revision and deletion of Policy 1332

The Board of Education swore in Patrick Watts as the student representative. Administrative reports provided updates on school construction projects, staffing vacancies, and the transition to the Infinite Campus student information system.

• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting and Re-Organization Meeting COMBINED AS ONE

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a combined regular and reorganization meeting. They elected a President and Vice President for the 2024-2025 school year. The board approved FY 2025 final tax rates and a preliminary budget, as well as monthly financial reports. Other actions included approving a dietitian pay scale and accepting a donated athletic building.

• Election of Jonathan Snow as President and Christopher T Scuse as Vice President for 2024-2025
• Approval of FY 2025 final tax rates
• Approval of FY 2025 preliminary budget
• Approval of monthly financial reports for May 2024
• Approval of dietitian pay scale and acceptance of a donated athletic building

The Board of Education held a combined regular and re-organization meeting to elect leadership for the 2024/2025 school year. The board appointed a President, Vice President, and various committee representatives.

• Elected Christine Malec as Board President (5-0)
• Elected Jonathan Snow as Board Vice President (5-0)
• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Christopher T. Scuse as Representative to DSBA Board of Directors
• Appointed Jonathan Snow as Representative to Legislative Committee and Chair of Financial Advisory Committee
• Appointed Charlie Wilson as Chair of Teacher-of-the-Year and Agriscience Advisory Committees
• Appointed Christine Malec as Chair of Educational Support Professional (ESP) Committee
• Appointed Bobbi Jo Webber as Chair of Behavioral Health Professional-of-the-Year Committee

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved the FY 2025 preliminary budget, school choice for the 2024/2025 school year, monthly financial reports, and numerous personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires. The board also discussed a potential referendum and recognized seven retiring employees with 10 to 27 years of service.

• Approved FY 2025 Recommended Preliminary Budget (action item 9.4)
• Approved School Choice for 2024/2025 school year (action item 9.3)
• Discussion on Referendum (item 10.1)
• Recognized retirements of Marcella Hall (10 yrs), Lori Scott (20 yrs), Diane Marthaler (23 yrs), Staci Lewis (19 yrs), Shelley Tracey (20 yrs), Trudy Hastings (19 yrs), and John Embert (27 yrs)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (action item 9.2)

The Board of Education met to receive administrative reports on district operations, construction, and personnel. The only formal action recorded was the approval of changes to the meeting agenda.

• Approved changes to the agenda (4-0)

Board Of Education Meeting - Town Hall

The Smyrna School District Board of Education is holding a town hall meeting that features a referendum presentation for discussion. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Town Hall Referendum Presentation

*Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met on May 8, 2024, to discuss a potential referendum and impact fees. The board approved several routine items including the 2024/2025 12-month employee calendar, School Choice for the upcoming year, a notice of special election, and strategic planning. Personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, and new hires were also approved.

• Discussion of a possible referendum (item 11.1)
• Discussion of impact fees (item 9.5)
• Approval of 2024/2025 12-month employee calendar (item 8.3)
• Approval of School Choice for 2024/2025 (item 9.2)
• Approval of Notice of Special Election (item 9.4)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve the FY 2024 budget, a referendum, and a facility assessment. The board also voted on school choice for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years and revised the school attendance policy.

• Approval of FY 2024 Budget
• Approval of Referendum
• Approval of Facility Assessment
• First reading revision of Policy 5112, School Attendance
• Approval of 12 Month Employee Calendar for 2024/2025 SY

The Board of Education approved a referendum as submitted and authorized the release of a community statement addressing tax misconceptions. The board also approved the March 20, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved referendum as submitted (5-0)
• Approved release of community statement regarding referendum myths and taxes (5-0)
• Approved March 20, 2024 Board Minutes (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will vote on multiple action items including a referendum, major construction bids, and a bus aide pay scale. The board will also approve school choice for two academic years, the 2024/2025 school calendar, and a revised grading policy. Administrative reports, student recognition, and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Approve a referendum (action item 9.12)
• Approve major construction bids (action item 9.13)
• Approve bus aide pay scale (action item 9.11)
• Approve Policy 6110 Grading, second reading revision (action item 10.2)
• Approve school calendar for 2024/2025 school year (action item 9.6)

The Board of Education met to receive administrative reports on district operations, construction, and safety. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education is meeting with a single substantive item: a discussion of a Town Hall Referendum Presentation. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, adjournment). No votes on resolutions or contracts are scheduled.

• Discussion of Town Hall Referendum Presentation (item 3.1)

The meeting consisted of a presentation regarding a Town Hall Referendum. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved a notice of special election for a referendum scheduled for March 9, 2024, and also approved the 2024/2025 school calendar on first reading, school choice applications for two academic years, monthly financial reports, policy revisions including the Freedom of Information Act and grading policy, and personnel retirements and resignations. The board discussed plans for 'I Love Smyrna School District Day' and the upcoming referendum.

• Approval of Notice of Special Election for referendum on March 9
• Approval of School Calendar 2024/2025 SY (first reading)
• Approval of School Choice for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years
• Approval of Policy 6110 Grading revision (first reading) and Policy 1130 FOIA format revision
• Recognition of six retiring employees and 2024/2025 Building Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year

The Board of Education met to receive administrative reports on district operations, construction, and curriculum. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved changes to the agenda (4-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 7, 2024. The main agenda item is a discussion of a Town Hall Referendum presentation. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Town Hall Referendum presentation

The Board of Education met to hear a Town Hall Referendum presentation from Superintendent Susan P. Brown. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss the Town Hall Referendum Presentation. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. The board may enter executive session during the meeting.

• Town Hall Referendum Presentation (Discussion)

The meeting consisted of a presentation regarding a Town Hall Referendum led by Superintendent Susan P. Brown. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School Board will vote on several items including awarding a roof bid for North Smyrna Elementary, approving school choice for two years, and personnel actions. They will also discuss a March 2024 referendum and communications to stakeholders. The meeting includes recognitions and executive session for confidential matters.

• North Smyrna Elementary roof bid award
• School Choice approval for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years
• Deletion of Policy 1110 (Publications, Radio, Television) and Policy 4147 (Vacations)
• Discussion of March 2024 referendum
• Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves of absence

The Board of Education approved changes to the meeting agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of administrative reports regarding school construction, human resources, and curriculum updates.

• Approved Changes To The Agenda (5-0)