Board meeting, November 19, 2025

• Dr. JacksonPresent
• Mr. ChristiansenPresent
• Ms. DugginsAbsent
• Ms. GeistPresent
• Ms. PendletonPresent

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As recorded in the public minutes. 2 procedural motions (opening, closing, or entering a session) are not listed.

• Reconvene Open Session (item 1.03)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton.

  Agenda 3.06 was added

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• Revised School Calendar for Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center (Resolution No. 26- 054) (item 3.02)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Geist.

  the board approved the revised school calendar for Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center only for the 2025-2026 School Year to reflect March 5, 2026 asynchronous day for students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12, while students in grades 10 and 11 will be participating in SAT/PSAT testing.

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• Unit Count/K-3 Class Size Analysis – 14 Del. C. 1705A (Resolution No. 26-055) (item 3.03)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton.

  the board adopted Resolution No. 26-055 approving the waiver of 14 Del. C. 1705A for Hartly Elementary School, South Dover Elementary School and Towne Point Elementary School and their established maximum student-to- instructor of ratio of 22-1 in Kindergarten through third grade classes as of the last Day of October, 2025. 3.04 98% Waiver Request – Del. C. §1704(4) (Resolution No. 26-056)

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• Unit Count/K-3 Class Size Analysis – 14 Del. C. 1705A (Resolution No. 26-055) (item 3.03)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist.

  the board adopted Resolution No. 26-056 approving waiver for 98% Factor – 14 Del. C. 1704(4) for East Dover ECC, Fairview ECC, Hartly Elementary School, South Dover Elementary School, and Middle School of Excellence with the caveat if there are available units, then these units are to be made available to the schools that show interest in utilizing their units.

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