Caesar Rodney School District public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on December 12, 2023, at W. B. Simpson Elementary School. The board approved administrative contract renewals/non-renewals, a large list of personnel matters (appointments, resignations, transfers), student travel, gifts to schools, and policy items including School Choice and the second reading of Board Policy BGC. The meeting also included presentations from W.B. Simpson Elementary School, communications, and an immersion update, plus a public comment period.
- Approved administrative contract renewals/non-renewals
- Approved personnel matters including appointments, resignations, and transfers for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff
- Approved student travel for Caesar Rodney High School and Fifer Middle School
- Approved gifts: 19 coats and 15 hats from Wyoming Methodist Church, and a grant from DRSPA
- Approved School Choice policy and 2nd reading of Board Policy BGC
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney Board of Education met to approve several key administrative appointments and personnel changes. The Board also voted to table a decision regarding school choice capacity for the 2024-2025 school year until December.
- Appointed Kim Cole as Assistant Principal of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
- Appointed Kristin Brown-Massey as Supervisor of Human Resources
- Approved various teacher, paraprofessional, and staff appointments and resignations
- Approved a $1,900 gift from Kent County Levy Court for Fred Fifer III Middle School FFA travel
- Tabled the motion to close all schools at 85% capacity for 2024-2025 school choice
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on October 17, 2023, and approved several personnel actions, including appointing an assistant superintendent, a supervisor of transportation, and a principal, all with effective dates to be determined. The board also accepted resignations from the Director of Human Resources and the Transportation Supervisor.
- Appointed Candidate #2-2023 as Assistant Superintendent (effective date TBD)
- Appointed Candidate #3-2023 as Supervisor of Transportation (effective date TBD)
- Appointed Candidate #4-2023 as Principal (location and effective date TBD)
- Accepted resignation of Amy Bonner, Director of Human Resources, effective 11/03/2023
- Accepted resignation of Jason Bonner, Transportation Supervisor, effective 10/13/2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including appointing a new Director of Business and Finance, approving personnel matters, student travel, gifts to schools, and a school choice policy. The board will also hold executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and may adjourn without returning to open session.
- Appointment of Candidate #1-2023 as Director of Business and Finance
- Personnel matters including appointments, resignations, and retirements for staff across multiple schools
- Approval of student travel for Caesar Rodney High School and W.B. Simpson Elementary School
- Gift of $500 gift card to Allen Frear Elementary School from Mark Faulkner, T&M Distributors, LLC
- Approval of School Choice policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on personnel matters. The board will hear presentations on school security from Advantech, 2023 assessment results, and a presentation from David E. Robinson Elementary School. Action items include approval of personnel matters, including appointments, resignations, and transfers.
- Presentation on school security by Advantech (OpenGate)
- Presentation of 2023 assessment results
- Personnel actions: appointment of Corey Miklus as Superintendent, Michelle Bundek as Assistant Principal, and numerous teacher/paraprofessional appointments and resignations
- Approval of minutes from 8/15/23, 8/16/23, and 8/30/23 meetings
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is holding an addendum meeting to modify its agenda and take action on personnel matters. The board will move into executive session to interview candidates for assistant principal positions at McIlvaine and Postlethwait Middle Schools and discuss personnel, including appointing an individual as Assistant Superintendent. Following the executive session, the board will vote on the appointment.
- Executive session to interview assistant principal candidates for McIlvaine and Postlethwait Middle Schools
- Discussion of personnel matters, including appointing an Assistant Superintendent
- Action item: motion to appoint an Assistant Superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held a work session on August 30, 2023, where it approved an addendum to the agenda, conducted interviews in executive session, and then took action on personnel appointments. The board voted to appoint an assistant principal at McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, an assistant principal at F. Nield Postlethwait Middle School, and Scott Kessel as Assistant Superintendent. The meeting concluded with a second executive session and adjournment.
- Appointed an Assistant Principal at McIlvaine Early Childhood Center (candidate 23111)
- Appointed an Assistant Principal at F. Nield Postlethwait Middle School
- Appointed Scott Kessel as Assistant Superintendent
- Held executive session to interview candidates for assistant principal positions and discuss personnel matters
- Approved addendum modifying item 4A and adding item 5C
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held a work session on August 23, 2023, at the Paul L. Dunbar Administrative Building. The board adopted the agenda, received a transportation update from Supervisor Dr. Jason Bonner, and moved into executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Transportation update presented by Dr. Jason Bonner, Transportation Supervisor
- Motion to adopt agenda as presented, carried unanimously
- Motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, carried unanimously
- Public comment period allocated, limited to three minutes per speaker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held a work session on August 16, 2023, at the Paul L. Dunbar Administrative Building. The agenda included a presentation on School Constables/SRO Update, public comment procedures, and a motion to enter executive session to discuss finances and personnel matters. The board adopted the agenda and later adjourned.
- School Constables/SRO Update presentation
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Executive session to discuss finances and personnel matters
- Agenda adopted by unanimous vote
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on August 15, 2023, at Allen Frear Elementary School. The board approved a large list of personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and transfers for administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff. They also approved gifts, student travel, a school choice policy, and received a presentation on the 1st grade standards-based report card.
- Approved personnel matters including new principals at multiple schools (e.g., Matthew Keen at MMS, Tonya Baker at PMS, Brook Fuchs at WBS, Kathleen Fitzgerald at WRB) and numerous teacher appointments effective 08/24/2023.
- Approved a gift of $8,264.99 from Delaware State University to John S. Charlton School.
- Approved student travel for Caesar Rodney High School FFA to The Big E (9/14/23) and National FFA Convention (10/31/23).
- Approved School Choice policy as presented.
- Heard presentation on 1st Grade Standards-Based Report Card by Director of Instruction Tara Faircloth.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board held a work session and approved the Administrator Hiring Procedures with a modification to add a Board member to the screening process. The Board also appointed principals for F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School and Magnolia Middle School, following an executive session for interviews and personnel matters. The meeting included public comment and routine procedural actions.
- Approved Administrator Hiring Procedures with modification to add a Board member to screening
- Appointed candidate #23972 as Principal of F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
- Appointed candidate #23099 as Principal of Magnolia Middle School
- Held executive session to interview for principals and discuss personnel matters
- Adopted agenda and adjourned
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on July 18, 2023, and approved an investment grade audit with Energize Delaware, a step toward potential energy savings projects. The board also approved a large list of personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and retirements, and discussed the district's strategic plan and key priorities.
- Approved next steps with Energize Delaware to conduct an investment grade audit
- Approved personnel matters including resignations of Director of Business and Finance Kim Judy and principals Kristina Failing and Ashley Holmes
- Approved numerous teacher, paraprofessional, and other staff appointments effective 08/24/2023
- Approved student travel for Caesar Rodney High School to locations including Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia
- Discussed strategic plan and district key priorities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board held a work session on July 12, 2023, where they approved several action items, including a service contract with Mr. Scott Kessel to assist with leadership transition and the appointment of a Supervisor of Instruction. They also approved a waiver for Opportunity Grant Funds and discussed district strategic priorities, though those discussions were tabled to a later meeting. The board also met in executive session for interviews and personnel matters.
- Approved contract with Mr. Scott Kessel for contractual services up to one year
- Appointed a Supervisor of Instruction (motion 23-117)
- Approved waiver for use of Opportunity Grant Funds
- Heard presentation on Energize Delaware ESCO projects
- Tabled District Strategic Plan discussion to next meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is holding a work session addendum. They will enter executive session to interview candidates for Supervisor of Instruction, then vote on an appointment. They will also consider authorizing a contract with Mr. Scott Kessel for up to one year to assist with leadership transition, and discuss district key priorities.
- Executive session for Supervisor of Instruction interviews
- Action: appoint a Supervisor of Instruction
- Action: authorize contract with Mr. Scott Kessel for up to one year
- Discussion: District Key Priorities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers and approving routine items. The board approved the proposed FY24 tax rates and updates to the 2023-2024 school calendar. It also set the schedule for regular monthly meetings and work sessions for the coming year.
- Approved FY24 tax rates as presented
- Approved 2023-2024 school calendar updates
- Elected Jessica Marelli as Board President and Dave Failing as Vice President
- Set regular monthly meetings for 2023-2024, mostly 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm
- Approved committee appointments including DE School Board Association representatives
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is holding a work session on June 19, 2023. The board will move into executive session to interview for the principal position at W.B. Simpson Elementary School and discuss personnel matters, then reconvene to vote on the appointment. They will also continue discussing the 2023-2024 District Key Priorities if needed.
- Appointment of Principal at W.B. Simpson Elementary School
- Executive session to interview principal candidates and discuss personnel
- Discussion of 2023-2024 District Key Priorities
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 16, 2023, at W. Reily Brown Elementary School. The board approved the Immersion Program option #3 with literacy only, administrative contract renewals, and a large list of personnel appointments, resignations, and retirements. They also approved student travel, gifts to schools, School Choice policy, and budget/fiscal reports. The board discussed next steps for an updated referendum.
- Approved Immersion Program option #3 with literacy only
- Approved administrative contract renewals/non-renewals
- Accepted personnel matters including appointments, resignations, and retirements
- Approved student travel to TSA National Conference in Louisville, KY
- Approved gifts to schools including $500 and $1,000 donations for OM Worlds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is holding a special session addendum on May 2, 2023, at CR High School. The only action item is a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and a pending litigation matter. No other business is listed on this addendum.
- Motion to enter Executive Session I to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the final notice for the April 22, 2023 referendum and to purchase the Star Hill property. The board will also act on personnel matters, student travel, gifts to schools, school choice policy, and fiscal reports. Presentations include recognition of the CRHS AFROTC drill team and Spirit of Caesar Rodney Awards.
- Motion to approve final notice of April 22, 2023 referendum
- Motion to purchase Star Hill property
- Personnel matters: appointments, resignations, retirements, transfers (e.g., Megan Acosta, Mitch Berger, Jennifer Truitt)
- Student travel approvals for trips to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., East Lansing, and more
- Gifts to schools: $1,000 from Walmart, $500 from Beyond Speech Therapy, $2,045.67 from Jersey Mike's
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on March 21, 2023, and approved a routine agenda including personnel matters, student travel, gifts, school choice policy, and budget reports. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel matters and recognized staff and volunteers with Spirit of CR awards.
- Approved personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff
- Approved student travel to events in Philadelphia, Orlando, Anaheim, and New York
- Approved gifts to schools including $200 from TIMSS and HP ink cartridges valued at $1,500
- Approved School Choice policy as presented
- Accepted February 2023 budget and fiscal reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held a special session to approve a special election on April 22, 2023, and to move forward with land acquisition procedures. The board also approved a litigation settlement after discussing it in executive session. The meeting included procedural items like agenda adoption and public comment.
- Approved Notice of Special Election for April 22, 2023 (backup date April 29, 2023)
- Approved motion to move forward with land acquisition procedures
- Approved JULL Litigation Settlement
- Held executive sessions for personnel matters, land acquisition, and litigation settlement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held a work session on January 20, 2023, at the Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building. The board adopted the agenda and then convened into executive session to meet with ABHA Architects regarding land acquisition, after which they adjourned without returning to open session. No other substantive business was discussed.
- Adoption of the agenda as presented
- Executive session with ABHA Architects for land acquisition purposes
- Motion to adjourn without returning to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held a special session on January 3, 2023, to conduct interviews and make appointments. The board voted to appoint a candidate as Supervisor of Special Education (candidate #40528) with a start date to be determined. The board also considered appointing a principal for David E. Robinson Elementary School, but no final action is recorded for that item.
- Appointed candidate #40528 as Supervisor of Special Education (start date TBD)
- Interviewed candidates for Supervisor of Special Education and Principal of David E. Robinson Elementary School in executive session
- Considered appointment of Principal for David E. Robinson Elementary School (no recorded vote)