Caesar Rodney School District public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Meeting Addendum
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 16, 2025, at W.B. Simpson Elementary. The board approved the final FY26 operating budget, revised hourly pay rates, and multiple policy updates. Personnel matters, administrative contract renewals, and a Magnolia Middle School construction change order were also approved.
- Approved FY26 Final District Operating Budget
- Approved 2025-2026 Revised Hourly Pay Rates
- Ratified Notice of Special Election for February 2026 referendum
- Approved Magnolia Middle School change order
- Approved final readings for multiple board policies (ECC, ECD, ECBA) and first readings for policies AC, KE, JII, GBK
Board of Education Meeting Addendum
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education decided on a special election date and approved several policy updates. The board also reviewed budget reports and authorized student travel and personnel matters.
- Approval of Special Election for February 9, 2026 (alternate date February 18, 2026)
- Adoption of Policy JII regarding Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
- First readings of policies for Staff Health (GBGA), Safety Drills (EBCB), and Building and Grounds Inspections (EBA)
- Approval of a $500 gift to Magnolia Middle School from David Doucette
- Authorization of student travel to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and New York
Board of Education Meeting Addendum
The Caesar Rodney Board of Education will vote on second and final readings of several new and revised policies, including cash in school buildings, programs for at-risk students, summer school, class rankings, public comment, crisis management, and staff/student acceptable use. The board will also hear a presentation on future referenda for operating and capital needs, and approve personnel matters, travel requests, and student travel.
- Second and final readings of 10 board policies, including new public comment policy BEDH and revised cash-in-buildings policy DM
- Presentation on future referenda for the district's operating and capital needs
- Approval of 2025-2026 revised nutrition services meal prices
- Recognition of Eagle Scout Keith Woodland and Spirit of Caesar Rodney award recipients
- Approval of student travel for FFA, language classes, and wrestling teams
Board of Education Meeting Addendum
The Board of Education is deciding on school choice, nutrition services meal prices, and athletic ticket prices for 2025-2026. The body is also conducting first readings for several policy changes and reviewing summer facilities projects.
- Approval of five Certificates of Necessity submissions to the Department of Education
- First readings of policies regarding cash in school buildings, at-risk students, and summer school
- Approval of 2025-2026 Nutrition Services meal prices and athletic ticket prices
- Approval of 2025-2026 substitute pay rates
- Approval of student travel to locations including New York City, Washington DC, and Orlando
Board of Education Meeting Addendum
The Board of Education met in a work session on August 12, 2025. They voted to appoint an Assistant Principal for Caesar Rodney High School after conducting interviews in a closed executive session. The meeting also included public comment and procedural items.
- Appointment of an Assistant Principal for Caesar Rodney High School (approved).
- Executive session held to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Public comment period allocated for residents to address the Board.
Board of Education Meeting Addendum
The Caesar Rodney Board of Education approved discipline improvement plans for three schools and updated policies regarding honor rolls, drug-free workplaces, and cell phone use. The board also accepted 2025-2026 hourly pay rates and selected vendors for lawn and turf maintenance.
- Approved School Discipline Improvement Plans for Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center, Magnolia Middle School, and Postlewait Middle School
- Approved Board Policy JICJ regarding Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
- Approved selected vendors for RFP Contract Number SRS 2025-08 for Lawn and Turf Maintenance
- Approved 2025-2026 Hourly Pay Rates
- Approved the Opportunity Grant 98% Waiver
Board of Education Meeting Addendum
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting, electing a President and Vice-President, appointing an Executive Secretary, and setting regular monthly meeting dates for the upcoming year. The Board also appointed an Assistant Principal for Nellie Stokes Elementary School and adopted a resolution to continue existing policies and practices.
- Election of Board President and Vice-President
- Appointment of Assistant Principal for Nellie Stokes Elementary School
- Approval of regular monthly meeting dates through June 2026
- Adoption of resolution to continue policies, regulations, and practices of former boards
- Appointments to DE School Board Association and District Financial Review Committee
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney Board of Education approved Fiscal Year 2026 tax rates and the preliminary budget, along with several policy readings. The board also recognized student and staff achievements, awarded a school supply contract, and accepted personnel matters and gifts to schools.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rates and Preliminary Budget
- Approved second/final readings of policies on drug-free schools, safe schools, grading, report cards, and academic achievement
- Tabled first reading of policy IKC (Class Rankings/GPA) to a later meeting
- Approved first readings of policies on honor rolls, drug-free workplace, and cell phones/electronic devices
- Awarded a school supply contract and accepted personnel matters including travel requests
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School Board voted to award a contract for the Magnolia Middle School HVAC project and approved first readings of several policy updates, including new grading/assessment systems and drug-free schools. The board also accepted Fiscal Year 2026 salary schedules and a $2,500 Samsung equipment donation to Caesar Rodney High School. An executive session was held to complete the superintendent's evaluation and discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Awarded contract for Magnolia Middle School HVAC project
- Approved first readings of policies on grading/assessment, report cards, academic achievement, drug-free schools, and safe schools
- Accepted Fiscal Year 2026 salary schedules
- Approved $2,500 Samsung equipment donation to CRHS
- Approved travel request for Media & Branding coordinator to attend Finalsite University in Orlando
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney Board of Education met on April 15, 2025, and voted to appoint a new principal for Allen Frear Elementary, approve the Department of Education's facility assessment, and award contracts for support staff uniforms and school pictures. The board also approved student travel, gifts to schools, school choice, and budget reports.
- Appointment of a Principal of Allen Frear Elementary
- Approval of the Department of Education's Facility Assessment
- Award of contract for support staff uniforms
- Award of contract for school pictures
- Approval of student travel to national conferences
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education met to fill key leadership positions and approve several district policies. The board also authorized contracts for service providers and a new phone system request for proposals.
- Appointment of Director of Transportation and Principal of Fifer Middle School
- Approval of RFP for a Phone System Solution
- Award of contract for in-person related service providers (RFP 2025-06)
- Final reading and approval of Board Policy GBAA (Title IX) and Policy EGC (Notary Public)
- Approval of gifts to schools including $1,560.93 in T-shirts from Imagine Learning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney Board of Education voted to purchase property near Caesar Rodney High School. The board also approved the 2025-2026 school calendar, awarded contracts for auditorium lighting and maintenance materials, and appointed an assistant principal for countywide programs.
- Approved purchase of property near Caesar Rodney High School
- Approved 2025-2026 school calendar (Option 2, snow days removed from spring break)
- Awarded contract for High School Auditorium Lighting Replacement (SRS2502-HSAUDLIGHT)
- Appointed Assistant Principal(s) for Caesar Rodney Countywide Programs
- Approved first reading of Title IX policy (GBAA) and Notary Public policy (EGC)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney School Board met in a work session and voted to appoint a Supervisor of Human Resources and a Supervisor of Transportation. The board also convened into executive session to interview candidates for those positions and discuss personnel and legal matters. The meeting included public comment time and was adjourned after a second executive session.
- Appointment of a Supervisor of Human Resources
- Appointment of a Supervisor of Transportation
- Executive session to conduct interviews for both supervisor positions
- Public comment period for scheduled action items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Caesar Rodney Board of Education met on January 21, 2025, and took action on several items. The board appointed a Principal of Caesar Rodney Countywide Programs and approved second readings of policies on weapons in schools, expense reimbursement, and professional staff hiring. They also authorized requests for proposals for school pictures, uniforms, and in-person related service providers.
- Appointed a Principal of Caesar Rodney Countywide Programs at a date to be determined
- Approved second and final reading of Board Policy JICI (Weapons in School)
- Approved second and final reading of Board Policy DKC (Expense Authorization/Reimbursement)
- Approved second and final reading of Board Policy GCF (Professional Staff Hiring)
- Approved requests for proposals for school pictures, custodial/maintenance/child nutrition uniforms, and in-person related service providers