Smyrna School District public meetings in 2025

Board of Education

The Board of Education reviewed administrative reports and approved several facility updates and student trips. The board also voted on a revised school choice program policy and monthly financial reports.

• Approval of a change order for front sign replacement at Clayton Middle School
• Approval of a change order for underground meter cabinet work at Sunnyside Intermediate School
• Approval of the Smyrna Elementary School Mural Installation Project proposal
• Approval of Policy 5109, School Choice Program, Second Reading Revision
• Approval of monthly financial reports for October 2025

The Board of Education met on December 10, 2025. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Goal Setting Workshop

The Smyrna School District Board of Education is meeting for a goal-setting workshop, focused on discussing future priorities. A period for formal public comment is scheduled, with sign-up required beforehand. The meeting is procedural in nature with no binding votes or specific proposals listed.

• Goal Setting Discussion as the main agenda item
• Formal public comment period with five-minute speaker limit and sign-up requirement

The Board of Education conducted a workshop to discuss goals for the School Board. The discussion focused on framing district and school improvement for the short and long term.

• Discussed goals for the School Board and district improvement

Board of Education

The Smyrna School District Board of Education voted on several items including grade configurations for the next two school years, a revision to the school choice policy, and a change order for Clayton Middle School. The board also approved a mural proposal for the high school choir room and various personnel actions. Administrative reports were presented by the principal, superintendent, and other staff.

• Approval of Grade Configurations for 2026-27 and 2027-28
• First reading revision of Policy 5109, School Choice Program
• Approval of Clayton Middle School Change Order
• Approval of Smyrna High School Choir Room Mural Proposal
• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports for September 2025

The Board approved the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CNP) for fiscal year 2026. The meeting otherwise consisted of administrative, superintendent, human resources, operations, safety, and nutrition reports. No other motions or votes were recorded.

• Approved Child and Adult Care Food Program for FY 2026 (no vote tally provided)

Board of Education

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved the renaming of Clayton Intermediate School, a change order for the new intermediate school, and a discipline improvement plan for Smyrna Middle School. The board also approved revisions to policies on wellness and public comment, and personnel actions including retirements, hires, and transfers. Discussion items included construction, a referendum, and board goals.

• Approved renaming Clayton Intermediate School
• Approved Change Order #1 for New Intermediate School
• Approved School Discipline Improvement Plan for Smyrna Middle School
• Approved Policy 5147 Wellness and Policy 1340 Public Comment revisions
• Approved personnel actions: retirements, new hires, promotions/transfers, resignations, substitutes, extra duty

The Board of Education approved changes to the meeting agenda, specifically moving Item 11.4 to be discussed before Item 8.1. The remainder of the meeting consisted of administrative reports regarding school safety, nutrition, human resources, and technology.

• Approved changes to the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Education

The Smyrna School District Board of Education voted on several items, including approving a bond sale for market pressure funding, monthly financial reports, school choice for the 2025-2026 school year, adult meal prices, and numerous field trips and competitions for Smyrna High School students. The board also swore in a new student board member and went into executive session to discuss personnel and student matters.

• Bond sale for market pressure funding approved
• Adult meal prices for SY 2025-2026 approved
• School choice for 2025/2026 approved
• Multiple SHS student trips approved (FFA, DECA, Ed Rising, field hockey, wrestling)
• Monthly financial reports approved

The meeting consisted of procedural actions and administrative reports. The primary action taken was the swearing-in of the new student board member.

• Sworn in Keely Coleman as Student Board Member

Board of Education

The board approved a solar project, a contract with the University of Delaware/CADSR, a change order for North Smyrna Elementary, and school choice for 2025/2026. Several board policies were revised, including student codes of conduct. The board also went into executive session for personnel and student discipline matters.

• Approval of Solar Project
• Contract with University of Delaware/CADSR
• Change order for North Smyrna Elementary
• School Choice for 2025/2026
• Policy revisions including Student Code of Conduct

The Board of Education approved the regular monthly meeting places and dates for the 2025-26 school year. The remainder of the meeting consisted of administrative reports and an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Approved Regular Monthly Meeting Places & Dates (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters (5-0)

July Re-Organizational Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held its re-organizational meeting, electing Jonathan Snow as President and Dr. Charlie Wilson as Vice President for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved the final FY2026 tax rates, the preliminary FY2026 budget, a revision to athletic ticket pricing, and an administrative salary scale revision. Several routine appointments and committee assignments were made.

• Approved FY2026 final tax rates
• Approved FY2026 preliminary budget
• Approved revision to athletic ticket pricing for SY2025-26
• Approved administrative salary scale revision
• Approved administrative consultant contract

The Board held its July re-organizational meeting to elect leadership for the 2025-2026 school year. Members approved the election of the President and Vice President, appointed secretaries, and approved the August meeting date and revised athletic ticket pricing.

• Elected Jonathan Snow as President (5-0)
• Elected Dr. Charlie Wilson as Vice President (5-0)
• Appointed Deborah Judy as Executive Secretary (5-0)
• Appointed Stacy Cook as Assistant Secretary (5-0)
• Approved August 12, 2025, as the next regular meeting date (5-0)
• Approved revised athletic ticket pricing for SY2025-26 (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will meet to vote on a major construction bid for a new intermediate school, along with approving school choice for 2025/2026, athletic event ticket pricing, and first readings of several policies including student codes of conduct. The board will also act on numerous personnel items, student matters, and alternative placements.

• Major construction bid for new intermediate school
• School choice for 2025/2026 school year
• 2025/2026 athletic event ticket pricing
• First reading revisions of elementary, intermediate, and secondary student codes of conduct
• Approval of monthly financial reports for May 2025

The Board of Education approved the May 2025 monthly financial reports and the meeting minutes from May 7, 2025. The session included administrative updates on district construction, staffing, and curriculum, as well as two executive sessions regarding personnel and litigation.

• Approved Board of Education Meeting Minutes from May 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved May 2025 Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel and litigation (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter second Executive Session for personnel matters (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2025, at John Bassett Moore Intermediate School. The board will discuss a potential referendum, receive a construction update, and consider new Board member packets. They are also expected to approve School Choice for the 2025/2026 school year, monthly financial reports, and numerous personnel actions including retirements, new hires, and summer employment. The meeting will include recognition of the 2025/2026 Building and District Teachers of the Year and a possible executive session.

• Discussion of a referendum (item 11.1)
• Approval of School Choice for 2025/2026 school year (item 9.3)
• Recognition of Building Teachers-of-the-Year and District Teacher-of-the-Year for 2025/2026 (items 5.1, 5.2)
• Approval of personnel actions including retirements, new hires, and summer employment (items 12.1-12.11)
• Possible executive session for student discipline, personnel, and legal matters (item 6.1)

The Board approved school choice requests for the 2025/2026 school year and authorized several temporary-to-permanent staff appointments. Monthly financial reports and the April 16 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (5-0)
• Approved school choice for 4 inter-district and 3 intra-district students; 1 denial (5-0)
• Approved retirement of Courtney Maiden effective July 1, 2025 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 13 temporary-to-permanent staff appointments effective August 21, 2025 (4-0, 1 abstain)

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met on April 16, 2025, and took action on several items including approving the 2025/2026 school calendar, the FY 2025 revised budget, school choice for two years, personnel changes, and a facility assessment. The board also discussed a construction update, a potential referendum, and received a thank-you letter from the Town of Smyrna regarding impact fees. An executive session was held for student discipline and personnel matters.

• Approval of 2025/2026 school calendar (second reading)
• Approval of FY 2025 revised budget
• School Choice approved for both 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school years
• Approval of facility assessment
• Discussion of referendum and construction update

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will vote on personnel actions including the appointment of an Assistant Superintendent, approval of resignations, and a transfer. The board may also enter executive session to discuss student discipline, personnel matters, and litigation.

• Appointment of Assistant Superintendent (Item 6.3)
• Approval of resignations (Item 6.1)
• Approval of a transfer (Item 6.2)
• Anticipated executive session for student discipline, personnel, and litigation (Item 4)

The Board of Education approved the appointment of a new Assistant Superintendent and a principal transfer. The Board also accepted the resignation of the Transportation Supervisor.

• Approved appointment of Stacy Cook as Assistant Superintendent (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Whitney Irwin to Principal of SMS (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Transportation Supervisor William Webb (5-0)
• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met on March 19, 2025, and voted on multiple items including policy revisions, the 2025/2026 school calendar, school choice applications, and a change order for North Smyrna Elementary. The board also discussed the upcoming referendum, construction updates, impact fees, and contracts for i3 Education and Health-e Pro. Personnel actions such as retirements, reassignments, and new hires were approved.

• Approved Policy 4235 (Title IX Nondiscrimination) second reading under 2024 federal amendments
• Approved 2025/2026 school calendar on first reading (5-1 vote, Snow nay)
• Approved change order for North Smyrna Elementary construction
• Discussed referendum, impact fees, and construction update
• Approved school choice for both 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school years

The Board of Education approved the first reading of the 2025-2026 school calendar and the monthly financial reports. Other approved actions included school choice requests for the current and upcoming school years and participation in the OrlandoFest Music Festival.

• Approved SHS OrlandoFest Music Festival (5-0)
• Approved first reading of 2025/2026 School Calendar (4-1)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved 2024/2025 School Choice: 4 inter-district and 1 intra-district students (5-0)

*Board of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 19, 2025, at Smyrna Middle School. They recognized student achievements, heard administrative reports, and approved several items including a revised Title IX policy, change orders for two schools, the 2025/2026 school calendar on first reading, and a final notice of special election. The board also approved school choice for the upcoming school year and other routine matters.

• Approved Policy 4235, Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy replacement under 2024 amendments
• Approved change order for New Intermediate School
• Approved change order for Clayton Intermediate School
• Approved School Calendar 2025/2026 SY on first reading (passed 4-1)
• Approved Final Notice of Special Election

The Board of Education meeting consisted primarily of administrative reports regarding district operations, staffing, and student achievements. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Education Meeting

The board approved an operating expense referendum and ratified a three-year contract with the Smyrna Educators Association. It also authorized a superintendent search, revised policies on constables' use of force and political activity, and approved school choice for the 2025/2026 school year. Several student field trips and an administrative consultant were approved, and the board recognized Educational Support Professionals of the Year.

• Operating Expense Referendum approved
• Contract ratification with Smyrna Educators Association, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027
• Superintendent Search approved
• Policy 2201 Constables Use of Force first reading revision approved
• School Choice for 2025/2026 school year approved

The Board of Education meeting consisted of administrative reports regarding school operations, human resources, and curriculum. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

Board of Education Workshop Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting, during which no action will be taken. Topics include an executive session on hiring and collective bargaining, and discussions on the upcoming referendum, potential organizational chart revisions, and conducting a superintendent search.

• Executive session to discuss hiring for administrative positions and collective bargaining strategy
• Discussion regarding the upcoming referendum
• Discussion regarding potential revisions to the organizational chart and administrative reporting structure
• Discussion regarding conducting a superintendent search

The Board of Education conducted a workshop meeting featuring discussions on an upcoming referendum, administrative reporting structures, and a superintendent search. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded outside of procedural motions.

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