Caesar Rodney School District public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney Board of Education approved the FY25 Final District Operating Budget and a Fiscal Year 2025 Alternative Reduction Plan. The board also accepted personnel matters, approved administrative contract renewals, and authorized requests for proposals for school supplies and maintenance materials. Several school policies received final approval, including those on school choice, instructional staff sick leave, and special education programs.
- Approved FY25 Final District Operating Budget and Alternative Reduction Plan
- Approved second/final readings of policies on School Choice, Instructional Staff Sick Leave, and Special Education Programs
- Approved first readings of policies on Weapons in School, Expense Reimbursement, and Professional Staff Hiring
- Accepted $750 in gift cards from US Foods for Child Nutrition staff appreciation
- Approved student travel for AFJROTC, wrestling, drumline, and world language trips
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education approved the purchase of property near Caesar Rodney High School, appointed assistant principals for the high school and countywide programs, and closed all schools at 85% capacity to school choice for 2025-2026. The board also approved class size and Division I unit waivers for K-3 elementary schools, accepted gifts including a $10,000 grant, and adopted several policy updates.
- Approved purchase of property near Caesar Rodney High School
- Closed all schools at 85% capacity to school choice for 2025-2026
- Approved class size waiver for K-3 elementary schools (14 Del. C §1705)
- Approved Division I unit waiver (14 Del. C §1704)
- Accepted $10,000 Advancing Healthy Lifestyle Grant from American Lung Association for WBS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School Board approved a large slate of personnel appointments, resignations, and transfers, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff. The board also approved first readings of four board policies (Food Services, School Volunteers, Promotion and Retention of Students, and Instructional Approach), student travel requests, gifts to schools, and budget/fiscal reports. Presentations included the Spirit of Caesar Rodney awards, a cell phone policy update, and a 2023-2024 data review.
- Approved personnel actions including appointments of 4 agriculture teachers at CRHS, a Coordinator of Media and Branding, and a School Constable at MMS
- Approved first readings of Board Policy EF (Food Services), IJOC (School Volunteers), IKE (Promotion and Retention of Students), and IF (Instructional Approach)
- Approved student travel for CRHS wrestling, winter track & field, and other groups to events in Maryland and Pennsylvania
- Approved gifts including $250 for Physical Education at FMS and backpacks with school supplies from Matt Basile State Farm Insurance
- Presented Spirit of Caesar Rodney Awards to two employees, one student, and the Star Hill Civic Association
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School Board approved a weapons detection system and the district's key priorities and goals. The board also accepted a lengthy list of personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements. The meeting included an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of a Weapons Detection System
- Approval of Caesar Rodney School District's key priorities and goals
- Appointment of Roger Holt as Director of Human Resources
- Approval of staff travel requests for conferences in Boston and National Harbor
- Personnel actions including 40 teacher appointments/resignations/retirements and 71 paraprofessional actions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School Board held a regular meeting on August 21, 2024, at the District Office. They conducted executive session interviews, appointed a Director of Human Resources and a Community Liaison Coordinator, approved a Certificate of Necessity request for John S. Charlton, and adopted several personnel actions and policy updates.
- Appointment of Director of Human Resources and Community Liaison Coordinator for the district
- Approval of John S. Charlton Certificate of Necessity Request (site acquisition)
- Approval of second/final reading of Board Policy JICJ (Student Use of Electronic Communications Equipment) and GCDB (Administrative Staff Vacations and Holidays)
- Approval of personnel matters including appointments, resignations, retirements, and transfers for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff
- Award of preventative maintenance and repair contract for Nutrition Services Equipment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School Board held a work session on August 5, 2024, at David R. Robinson Elementary School. They received an update on a Certificate of Necessity for replacing John S. Charlton School, approved a final policy on student absences, and held first readings of policies on student cell phone use and Title IX. The board also accepted the retirement of Assistant Superintendent Sherry Kijowski.
- Update on ABHA Architects presentation regarding Certificate of Necessity for replacement of John S. Charlton School
- Approval of second/final reading of Board Policy JH: Student Absences and Excuses
- First reading of Board Policy JICJ: Student Use of Electronic Communications Equipment (cell phone policy)
- First reading of Board Policy GBAA: Caesar Rodney School District Title IX
- Acceptance of retirement of Assistant Superintendent Sherry Kijowski, effective 08/01/2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School Board is appointing assistant principals for F. Neil Postlethwait Middle School and Star Hill Elementary School, and approving a lengthy list of personnel actions including teacher appointments, transfers, resignations, and retirements. The board will also hear a presentation on a draft certificate of necessity for replacing John S. Charlton School and discuss cell phone policy and usage.
- Appointment of Assistant Principal for F. Neil Postlethwait Middle School
- Appointment of Assistant Principal for Star Hill Elementary School
- Presentation on draft Certificate of Necessity for replacing John S. Charlton School
- Cell phone policy and usage discussion
- Approval of personnel matters including dozens of appointments, transfers, and resignations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers and appointing members to committees. The board also approved the schedule for regular monthly meetings through July 2025 and voted to continue existing policies. In closed session, the board conducted interviews and subsequently appointed a new Middle School Athletic Director, Coordinator of Technology, Supervisor of Student Services, and Principal for W. Reily Brown Elementary School.
- Appointed a new Principal for W. Reily Brown Elementary School
- Appointed a Middle School Athletic Director, Coordinator of Technology, and Supervisor of Student Services
- Approved regular monthly board meeting dates through July 2025, with July 8, 2025 set for the next reorganization meeting
- Adopted resolution to continue policies, regulations, and practices of former boards
- Elected board President and Vice-President, and appointed Executive Secretary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on June 18, 2024, to conduct interviews for safety and assistant principal positions, hear an Opportunity Grant presentation, and take action on personnel matters, an Opportunity Fund Waiver, and collective bargaining agreements. The board approved all action items, including a new three-year contract with the teachers' association and a maintenance team agreement.
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Caesar Rodney Education Association for 07/01/2024-06/30/2027
- Approved Meet and Confer Agreement with Skilled Maintenance Team for 07/01/2024-06/30/2027
- Approved Opportunity Fund Waiver
- Approved personnel matters including 25 teacher appointments, 28 transfers, and 20 resignations
- Executive session for interviews for Coordinator of Safety and Security and Assistant Principal at David E. Robinson and Star Hill Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is meeting to consider three personnel appointments: a Coordinator of Safety and Security, an Assistant Principal for David E. Robinson Elementary School, and an Assistant Principal for Star Hill Elementary School. The agenda includes an executive session at 4:00 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. The board has already voted to approve the appointment for David E. Robinson Elementary School, with the motion carried.
- Appointment of Coordinator of Safety and Security
- Appointment of Assistant Principal for David E. Robinson Elementary School (approved, motion carried)
- Appointment of Assistant Principal for Star Hill Elementary School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on May 20, 2024, at WR Brown Elementary. The board approved a large personnel package including teacher appointments, resignations, and transfers, and clarified that Option 2 was selected for middle school reconfiguration. They also approved requests for proposals for the Magnolia Middle School HVAC project and CRHS auditorium light improvements, and approved participation in the Community Eligibility Provision for free meals.
- Approved personnel matters including 19 teacher appointments, 4 resignations, and 5 transfers
- Approved Request for Proposals for Magnolia Middle School HVAC project
- Approved Request for Proposals for CRHS auditorium light improvements/replacement
- Approved intent to participate in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for SY 2024-2025
- Approved student travel for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, TSA Nationals, and a zoo field trip
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is holding a work session with an action item to approve the district's Reconfiguration Plan. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters, public comment, and standard procedural items like agenda adoption and minutes approval.
- Vote on Caesar Rodney School District Reconfiguration Plan
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Approval of May 6, 2024 work session minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held a work session on May 6, 2024, at Caesar Rodney High School. The board discussed a district reconfiguration and then moved into executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. The agenda also included public comment and standard procedural items.
- Discussion of Caesar Rodney School District Reconfiguration
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Executive session for personnel and legal matters
- Adoption of agenda (motion carried)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on April 23, 2024, at Allen Frear Elementary School. The board approved a large list of personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and transfers, as well as a request for proposals for Chromebooks and related services. They also accepted a facilities assessment, approved student travel and gifts, and passed several board policy readings. The meeting included an executive session for personnel matters and public comment.
- Approved personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and transfers for teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and other staff.
- Approved Request for Proposals for Chromebooks, Accessories, and Related Services.
- Accepted Facilities Assessment Submission.
- Approved student travel to destinations like Washington D.C., Chicago, and Baltimore.
- Approved gifts to schools including a $100 donation from Horizon Farm Credit Union and supplies from anonymous donors.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is meeting in addendum session to consider two action items: appointing a Supervisor of Child Nutrition and a Supervisor of Transportation. Both are listed as revised agenda items with recommended motions to appoint.
- Appointment of Supervisor of Child Nutrition
- Appointment of Supervisor of Transportation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on March 18, 2024, and approved several action items, including a Certificate of Necessity application for Magnolia Middle School HVAC renovations, requests for proposals for therapy services and athletic facility maintenance, and numerous personnel matters. The board also approved student travel, gifts, and policy readings.
- Approved Certificate of Necessity application to Delaware DOE for Magnolia Middle School HVAC renovations
- Approved Request for Proposals for Combined Therapy Services and Athletic Facility Maintenance and Construction
- Approved personnel actions including appointments, resignations, retirements, and transfers
- Approved student travel to locations including Anaheim, CA, Dallas, TX, and Philadelphia, PA
- Approved second/final readings of policies AFC (Also GCN), ID, KCD, and first reading of JKE
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, minutes, and a large list of personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements, transfers) and spring sports coaching recommendations. The board will also recognize students and staff, hear public comment, and receive presentations from two elementary schools.
- Personnel actions include resignations of Ashley Adlam-Hernandez (Supervisor of Transportation) and Paul Rodgers (Supervisor of Child Nutrition), and appointments of Rayshaun Ward (Dean of Student Achievement) and Amy Steele (Financial Specialist).
- Travel requests for staff to conferences in Atlantic City, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Albuquerque, NM.
- Spring activities coaching recommendations for Caesar Rodney High School and multiple middle schools.
- Recognitions: Mert Kayabas (U.S. Senate Youth Delegate), Sinead Ronan (DE Educational Support Professional of the Year), CRHS indoor track relay team, and Spirit of Caesar Rodney Awards to Rick Phillips and Katelyn Daniels.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, at the District Office. The board approved a large slate of personnel appointments, resignations, and transfers, as well as the addition of Middle School Girls' Lacrosse for spring 2024. It also approved several policy readings, including a new Title IX policy, and accepted routine items like student travel and a $500 gift to David E. Robinson Elementary School. The meeting included an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved Middle School Girls' Lacrosse effective spring 2024
- Approved personnel matters including appointments, resignations, and transfers for teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and others
- Approved 2nd reading of Board Policy AC-E and GCDB (adopted retroactive to start of 2023-2024 school year)
- Approved 1st reading of new Title IX policy (GBAA) and deletion of old policies GBAA-E and GBAA-R
- Approved student travel to Washington D.C., North Carolina, and Florida, and a $500 gift from Kathyrn Bennett to David E. Robinson Elementary School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met on January 2, 2024, and took action on several items. The board appointed an Assistant Principal at Magnolia Middle School, approved the third reading of Board Policy BGC, and approved first readings of policies AC-E and GCDB. The meeting also included public comment, executive sessions for personnel matters, and adjournment.
- Appointed an Assistant Principal at Magnolia Middle School
- Approved 3rd reading of Board Policy BGC
- Approved 1st reading of Board Policy AC-E, moving to 2nd reading
- Approved 1st reading of Board Policy GCDB, moving to 2nd reading
- Held executive sessions for interviews and personnel matters