January 21, 2026

![Linda's blue logo]() BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. Chanda Jackson, President Sean P. M. Christiansen, Vice President Felecia R. Duggins Vickie L. Pendleton Donna J. Geist Board Members Present: Also Present: Dr. Jackson Dr. Victoir Cahoon, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Christiansen Ms. Duggins Ms. Pendleton Ms. Geist 1.0 Open Session On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board entered open session at 6:09 p.m. 1.01 Roll Call – Establishment of a Quorum On a roll call vote of 5/0: Ms. Geist – present Ms. Pendleton – present; Ms. Duggins –present; Mr. Christiansen– present; Dr. Jackson – present, quorum was established. On a motion by Ms. Geist, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, and on a unanimous vote, the agenda was amended in the following order: 1.05 Presentations - • Dover High School Student Christopher Sweet – Eagle Scout Project-ADA Accessible Walkway, Booker T. Washington Elementary Courtyard 1.04 Recognitions - • Dover High School AP Update and AP Scholars Recognition [Executive session items are not shown.] 1.03 Reconvene Open Session President Jackson reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance 1.05 Presentations - • SSG and Supportive Classrooms – Ms. Tania Alexander and Dr. Brittany Hazzard presented the following updates regarding the Student Success Guide and Supportive Classrooms. - - o SSG Committee meeting dates - - o SSG Possible revisions for School Year 2026-2027 - - o Data Overview - - o Potential Future Supports – In-School Alternative Placements - - o Therapeutic Classrooms via High-five - - o Options for Student Support - • Dover Middle School Updates – Achievements, Operations and Efficiency - - o New Year, New Goals - - o Survey Data Summary - - - ▪ Extended Response Trends - - o Architect and Building Model Review - - o Impact on Merging Schools - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ▪ Options for Merging the Schools - - o Questions and Next Steps 1.05 Superintendent Update Dr. Cahoon presented the Superintendent Update: - • Attendance at meetings and events - • Updates on Grade Reconfiguration - • Upcoming Events - • Visitations to: - - o Dover High School Boys Basketball Game 1/8/26 - - o Dover High School Swim Meet 1/16/26 1.06 Board President – Member Updates Ms. Geist - • Happy New Year and hope everyone had a break to recharge your battery. Let’s think of our students as our north star. - • Attended meetings representing the board regarding policies and advocacy areas. - • Attended the Literacy event during which the Delaware Secretary of Education Cindy Marten visited South Dover Elementary School. - • Shared that with the Classroom Challenge matching funds are coming forward to give teachers what they need to support their classrooms. - • As part of the district’s literacy initiatives, has a book to share with the schools, “The Very Long Walk”,written by local author, Kristie Smith, which includes lesson plan materials and the offer to visit schools. - • Attended the Dr. Martin Luther King prayer breakfast where Larry Friend, Associate Principal at Dover Middle School Campus, served as emcee. Ms. Pendleton - • Happy New Year! - • Kudos to Dr. Brittany Hazzard, keynote speaker at Delaware State University, - • Attended the wonderful Murphey School Christmas gathering. - • Volunteered in the community, as a member of the Union Baptist Church, at the Whatcoat UMC where 500 bags of free fruits and vegetables were packed and ready to share with the community. - • Goal is to get in schools more, lend support. Ms. Duggins - • Noted that the board members are appreciative of all the staff members of Capital School District. - • Attended the following events: - - o Excellence in Education event at Maple Dale Country Club - - o Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast - - o Policy Committee meeting - • Have a great year. Mr. Christiansen - • Shared that the school attendance zone committee has met again. Purpose of this committee is to reconfigure the attendance areas of the district for elementary schools to ensure the reconfiguration is as equitable as possible. Mr. Damien Burke is leading this committee. - • It is a new year, and the same school year. Keep doing what you’re doing, taking care of your students. Dr. Jackson - • Happy New Year. - • Hope you had time to relax and enjoy the holiday break. - • Let’s keep the momentum going with our students. - - 1.06 Public Comment

2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 26-067) Approval for Administrative Personnel, Certified Personnel, and Classified Personnel as listed, pending criminal reference checks and verification of certification as needed. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION. III. LEAVES A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp 1. Mitchell Donna Administrator January 26, 2026 DO B. Leaves – Personal 1. NONE C. Leaves - Military 1. NONE D. Leaves - Educational 1. NONE E. Leaves - Sabbatical 1. NONE F. Leaves - Extension of Leave 1. NONE G. Return from Leave 1. NONE CERTIFIED PERSONNEL BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION. - I. APPOINTMENTS - A. New – Regular - 1. NONE - B. New – Temporary - 1. Smith Sarah Math Intervention January 26, 2026 South

- C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. NONE b. Non-District Employees - 1. NONE - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Colon Erlinda Math Specialist January 5, 2026 DO From DMSC - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Moultry-Zayd, Farrah Teacher December 17, 2025 Central ES - 2. Pizza-Sampogna, Louise Teacher December 17, 2025 FV ECC - B. Leaves – Personal - 1. NONE - C. Leaves - Military - 1. NONE - D. Leaves - Educational - 1. NONE - E. Leaves - Sabbatical - 1. NONE - F. Leaves - Extension of Leave - 1. NONE - G. Return from Leave - 1. Flowers Carlos Dean January 12, 2026 DHS - 2. Nicholas Dara Teacher December 19, 2025 DHS - 3. Pickett Ryan Teacher January 12, 2026 DMSC - 4. Stewart Tammy Teacher January 7, 2026 DMSC - 5. Whitebread-Kennedy, Laura Teacher January 5, 2026 Hartly

- IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Castille-Hall Debra ELA Specialist January 16 2026 DMSC - B. Covert Meredith Teacher January 16, 2026 DMSC - C. Hasan Denine Guidance January 9, 2026 Central - D. Mickle Katherine Teacher January 30, 2026 DHS - E. Thompson Beramiesha Teacher February 6, 2026 South - V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. NONE - C. Vested Pension - 1. NONE - VI. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT - 1. NONE - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE - 1. NONE

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR CLASSIFIEDPERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION. - I. APPOINTMENTS - A. New – Regular - 1. Cichowicz Kimberly Senior Secretary January 7, 2026 TP - 2. Harris Ashley Bus Driver December 15, 2025 DO - 3. King Sarah Financial Secretary – CN January 26, 2026 DO - 4. Massie Sandra Financial Secretary - BO February 2, 2026 DO - B. New – Temporary - 1. DeJesus Emily Extra Support Para January 12, 2026 North - 2. Donzo Yulia Extra Support Para January 12, 2026 KCC - 3. Kulhanek Alexis Extra Support Para January 12, 2026 KCCS - 4. Maria Naomi Title I Para – PT January 26, 2026 FV ECC - 5. Sills Sara Paraprofessional January 26, 2026 South - 6. Sockriter Briana Extra Support Para January 12, 2026 KCCS - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Bigesby Kennadi 21st Century Para 2025-2026 SY Hartly - 2. Giddens Yashica Advisor – Class of 2028 2025-2026 SY DHS b. Non-District Employees - 1. NONE - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Ashley Donya Instructional Para January 5, 2026 South From KCSILC - 2. Assad Hergine Instructional Para January 5, 2026 East From KCSILC - 3. Butler Anthony Custodian – Mid Day January 5, 2026 South From Night Shift - 4. Daniels Maurice Custodian – Night Shift January 5, 2026 East From DMSC - 5. Griffin LaWanda Instructional Para January 5, 2026 South From KCSILC - 6. Huaranca Nelson Custodian – Night Shift January 5, 2026 DHS From FV - 7. Jefferson Aiecia Instructional Para January 5, 2026 East From KCSILC - 8. Johnson Kyle Chief Custodian January 12, 2026 BTW From Bldg./Grounds

- 9. Payne Gary Instructional Para January 5, 2026 East From KCSILC - 10. Price DaeQuan Instructional Para January 12, 2026 South From Extra Support Para - 11. Simmons Jamir Instructional Para January 5, 2026 East From KCSILC - 12. Ventura Angel Instructional Para January 5, 2026 South From KCSILC - 13. Walker Shakima Instructional Para January 5, 2026 South From KCSILC - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Ashby June Paraprofessional December 15, 2025 DHS - 2. Ayer Martha Paraprofessional December 17, 2025 Hartly - 3. Fenner Charlene Custodian January 7, 2026 DMSC - 4. Heath Dominique Paraprofessional December 16, 2025 South - 5. Hill Janice Transportation December 16, 2025 DO - 6. Holliman LaTonya Transportation December 16, 2025 DO - 7. Kersey Robert Constable December 15, 2025 DO/Float - 8. Martinez Carmen Child Nutrition January 5, 2026 BTW - 9. Mobley Aaron Paraprofessional November 30, 2025 South - 10. Stanley-Rickrode, Annette Child Nutrition January 15, 2026 BTW - 11. Webb Stephanie Paraprofessional January 6, 2026 DHS - B. Leaves – Personal - 1. NONE - C. Leaves - Military - 1. NONE - D. Leaves - Educational - 1. NONE - E. Leaves - Sabbatical - 1. NONE - F. Leaves - Extension of Leave - 1. NONE - G. Return from Leave - 1. Benson Coraja Paraprofessional January 5, 2026 South - 2. Monsanto Allannio Paraprofessional December 11, 1025 KCSILC - 3. Newman Shaqueena Custodian December 8, 2025 South - 4. Woolman John Custodian January 12, 2026 DMSC

- IV. RESIGNATIONS - - A. Allen Jordan Paraprofessional January 24, 2026 DHS - - B. DeVasquez Karen Child Nutrition November 21, 2025 DO - - C. Iacone Bianca Child Nutrition January 4, 2026 DO - V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. NONE - C. Vested Pension - 1. NONE - VI. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT - 1. NONE - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. NONE 2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 26-068) School Choice Accept Good Cause 2025-2026 School Year School Choice Deny Good Cause 2025-2026 School Year 2.03 Financial Reports – December 31, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-069) Financial Reports for December 31, 2025 were approved. 2.04 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting December 10, 2025 and special Board of Education meeting December 3, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-070) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting December 10, 2025 and special Board of Education meeting December 3, 2025 were approved. 2.05 Field Trips (Resolution No. 26-071) The following field trips were approved: Dover High School Music Department to Charlotte, NC, April 23-26, 2026 Booker T. Washington Elementary School 4th Graders & Alpha Students to Washington, DC, June 2, 2026 Dover High School Culinary students grades 10-12 to Wilmington, DE, overnight February 17-18, 2026 for Delaware ProStart Student Invitational Dover Middle School Campus Music Department- Band, Choir, Orchestra, to Hershey, PA, May 29, 2026 Dover High School JDG students to Howard University, Washington, DC, February 20, 2026 Dover High School 21st Century students to Bowie State University and Howard University, Washington, DC, on the following dates: 2/12/26, 2/26/26, 3/19/26 and 3/26/26 Dover High School Dance Academy students to Norfolk, VA, March 4-March 8, 2026 2.06 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 26-072) None

3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 3.01 Change Orders Central Elementary School (Resolution No. 26-074) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-074 approving the change order for Central Elementary School Continental Electric E10-06 in the amount of $252,750.00. 3.02 William Henry Bid (Resolution No. 26-075) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-075 approving the bid submitted by County Environmental Company for asbestos abatement in the amount of $420,000. 3.03 Financial Position Report (Resolution No. 26-076) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-076 approving the school district financial position report as required under Section 1507, Title 14 Delaware Code, for submission to the Department of Education, January 31, 2026. 3.04 New Delaware Financial Literacy Requirement Dover High School proposal - Social Studies course sequence with new Geography Course and Financial Literacy integrating with Economics (Resolution No. 26-077) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board deferred action until the February 18, 2026 meeting on the New Delaware Financial Literacy Requirement Dover High School proposal - Social Studies course sequence with new Geography Course and Financial Literacy integrating with Economics (Resolution No. 26-077). 3.05 Dover High School Theatre Arts Pathway Proposal (Resolution No. 26-078) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a roll call vote of 5/0: Ms. Geist – yes; Ms. Pendleton – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Dr. Jackson – yes, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-078 approving the Dover High School Theatre Arts Pathway Proposal – a Comprehensive Three-Level Drama Program. 3.06 Revisions Policy #200-22 School Organization (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-079) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, in accordance with Policy #100-25, the board suspended the rules to vote on Revisions Policy #200-22 School Organization after the first reading. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-079 approving the Revisions Policy #200-22 School Organization. 3.07 Revisions Policy #500-28 Title IX Policy (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-080) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board deferred action on Revisions Policy #500-28 Title IX Policy (Resolution No. 26-080) for the second reading at the February 18, 2026 meeting. 3.08 Policy #700-36 Crisis Response Policy (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-081) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board postponed any action on Policy #700-36 Crisis Response Policy (Resolution No. 26-081) for the second reading at the February 18, 2026 board meeting. 3.09 Attendance of Board Members at Conferences (Resolution No. 26-082) A brief conversation occurred in which board members discussed their individual preferences for attending conferences: - • Ms. Geist - attendance at the NSBA Advocacy Institute, Washington, DC, February 1-3, 2026.

On a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-082 approving Ms. Geist’s attendance at the NSBA Advocacy Institute in Washington, DC,February 1-3, 2026. Attendance for board members at upcoming conferences will be discussed and voted on at upcoming meetings. 4.0 Adjournment 4.01 Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.