July 1, 2026

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 Mr. Christiansen Ms. Duggins Ms. Pendleton Ms. Geist 1.0 Open Session On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board entered open session at 5:30 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, Mr. Christiansen – present; Dr. Jackson – present, quorum was established. [Executive session items are not shown.] 1.03 Reconvene Open Session Dr. Jackson reconvened the meeting at 7:12 p.m. 1.04 Reorganization of the Board of Education (Resolution No. 27-001) Mr. Christiansen nominated Dr. Chanda Jackson as President, motion was seconded by Ms. Duggins and approved by roll call vote of 4/1: Ms. Geist – yes; Ms. Pendleton – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Dr. Jackson – recuse. Ms. Geist nominated Mr. Christiansen for Vice President, motion was seconded by Ms. Duggins and approved by roll call vote of 4/1: Ms. Geist – yes; Ms. Pendleton – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes; Mr. Christiansen – recuse; Dr. Jackson– yes. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the following board members will serve on committees as listed below:

1.05 Superintendent Update Dr. Cahoon presented the Superintendent’s Update as follows: - • District Transformation Team meeting - • School Improvement Plan meeting with school teams - • Meeting to explore potential partnerships - • Refining and reflecting on the past school year - • Soliciting from administration 25-26 celebrations which will be shared with all staff 1.06 Board President – Member Updates Ms. Geist - • Welcome to FY27. - • Want to share some highlights from the state legislative session which just concluded regarding investments in education: - - o Change in funding formula which will begin in FY18 - - o Task Force created to look at assessment and accountability in education - - o Social emotional and mental health supports - • Passed along to Dr. Cahoon the Certificate of Appreciation for the Capital School District Office from Towne Point Elementary School. - • Presented update on the status of the Financial Literacy graduation requirement. Ms. Pendleton - • Reminded everyone the importance of hydration, especially during the extreme heat. - • Enjoy the 4th of July holiday and be careful with fireworks. This holiday is special because her mother was born on July 4. Ms. Duggins - • Enjoy your holiday and be safe. Looking forward to the new fiscal year. Mr. Christiansen - • Expressed thanks for the many well wishes extended to him after his surgery, everything is going well after the surgery. Wanted all to know that his wife is an angel for her support. - • Be careful with fireworks. - • Board and district want to reassure the community and members of the William Henry Alumni Association in regard to the William Henry Campus. Shared a timeline of the status of the William Henry Campus which will house the Kent County Intensive Learning Center with funds provided by the State of Delaware. Currently abatement of asbestos is taking place in the building. This is a slow process. The board wants to ensure transparency in the process of construction on the William Henry Campus.

Dr. Jackson - • Presented the board’s priorities that were discussed at the retreat in June. Requesting that the priorities be added to the agenda for the August Board of Education meeting so they may be approved by the board members. - - o Student Outcomes and Achievement - - o Governance and Accountability - - o Communication, Transparency and Community Trust - - o School Environment and Workforce Stability - • Enjoy your summer. 1.07 Public Comment Alfreda Fisher Dean, representing the William Henry Alumni Association, spoke regarding the status of the building on the William Henry Campus. Mr. Christiansen replied to Mrs. Dean’s comment and suggested a luncheon/meeting be scheduled with the William Henry Alumni Association and community to discuss any concerns. Mr. Christiansen will plan and coordinate this meeting with Mrs. Dean. Board members who are available will attend, district office administrators and WH Alumni members and community will be invited. 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, consent items were approved as amended: Consent Item 2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 27-002) will be moved to Action/Discussion/Information Item No. 3.10 with Resolution No. 27-013. 2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 27-003) None 2.03 Financial Reports – June 30, 2026 (Resolution No. 27-004) Financial Reports for June 30, 2026 were unavailable due to the State of Delaware financial system shutdown. 2.04 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting June 17, 2026 and minutes of Board of Education Retreat June 15 and 16, 2026) (Resolution No. 27-005) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting June 17, 2026 were approved. 2.05 Field Trips (Resolution No. 27-006) None 2.06 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 27-007) None Mr. Christiansen noted that the regular meeting will be adjourned and the board will go back into [Executive session items are not shown.]

On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, A/D/I Item 3.03 Policy #500-29 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy (Third Reading) (Resolution No. 26-122) was pulled from the agenda to be considered at a future date. 3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 3.01 Draft 2026-2027 Student Success Guide (Third Reading) (Resolution No. 26-111) On a motion by Ms. Geist, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board tabled Draft 2026-2027 Student Success Guide (Third Reading) (Resolution No. 26-111) until revisions and changes are presented at the August 19, 2026 Board of Education meeting. 3.02 FY27 Tax Rate ((Resolution No. 27-008) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 27-008 approving the FY 27 Tax Rate total with Enhanced MCI as presented. 3.04 Revisions Policy #700-20 Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones) (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 26-133) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, in accordance with Policy #100-25, the board suspended the rules to vote on Revisions Policy #700-20 Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones) after the second reading. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-133 approving the Revisions Policy #700-20 Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones) with an amendment that the language in the revised policy be aligned in the Student Success Guide for the 2026-2027 school year. 3.05 Collective Bargaining Agreements between Board of Education and Capital Educators Association, Capital Educational Secretaries Association and Capital Constable Association (Resolution No. 27-009) On a motion by Ms. Geist, 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 of Education adopted Resolution No. 27-009 approving the Collective Bargaining Agreements between the Board of Education and the Capital Educators Association, the Capital Educational Secretaries Association and the Capital Constable Association.

3.06 Proposed District Closure on July 2, 2026 (Resolution No. 27-010) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a roll call vote of 0/5: Ms. Geist –no; Ms. Pendleton – no; Ms. Duggins – no; Mr. Christiansen – no; Dr. Jackson – no, Resolution No. 27-010 Proposed District Closure on July 2, 2026 was not adopted or approved. 3.07 Proposed 12 Month Leave During Winter and Spring Break (Resolution No. 27-011) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board tabled Resolution No. 27-011 Proposed 12 Month Leave during Winter and Spring Break until a future meeting. 3.08 FY27 District Preliminary Budget (Resolution No. 26-132) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-132 approving the FY27 District Preliminary Budget. 3.09 Opportunity Fund Waiver (Resolution No. 27-012) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board deferred action on Resolution No. 27-012 until the August, 2026 meeting. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, the board went [Executive session items are not shown.] Dr. Jackson reconvened the meeting into open session at 11:01 p.m. 3.10 Personnel (Resolution No. 27-013) On a motion by Ms. Geist, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 27-013 approving Personnel as presented. 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. McIntyre Lenita Principal June 15, 2026 South 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 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. Bomhardt Julia Teacher – Spec Ed 26-27 SY KCCS - 2. Dunham Teresa School Psychologist 26-27 SY KCCS - 3. Figueroa-Mendez, Monica Teacher – Spanish 26-27 SY DHS - 4. Heimbaugh Denise Teacher – Grade 5 26-27 SY North - 5. Hurlock Shakia School Psychologist 26-27 SY DHS - 6. Kakkar Ruchika Teacher – Imm English Side 26-27 SY South - 7. Montano Marissa Speech Language Path 26-27 SY CECC - 8. Schwamberger, Kerstin Teacher – K Spec Ed 26-27 SY FV (Pending Certification) - B. New – Temporary - 1. NONE - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. Benson Jennifer Support Liaison 26-27 SY Central - 2. Burger Kristine Reading Specialist 26-27 SY FV ECC - 3. Carr Megan Assist. Tech Specialist 26-27 SY Central - 4. Frasier Lydia Spec Ed Coordinator 26-27 SY DHS - 5. MacDonald Jennifer School Nurse 26-27 SY FV ECC - 6. Todd Sean VILS Coach 26-27 SY MSI - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. Sida-Amor Tatiana Teacher 26-27 SY MSE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Elementary 10 Month Hours – See attached Summer 2026 District - 2. Boyd-James, Lavonne Summer Teacher Summer 2026 TP - 3. Christiansen, Madison Summer Teacher Summer 2026 KCCS - 4. Clayville Dakota Summer Teacher Summer 2026 South - 5. Parson Titania Summer Teacher Summer 2026 KCSILC - 6. Parker Adrienne Summer Teacher Summer 2026 KCSILC b. Non-District Employees - 1. NONE - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Cordeiro Nancy Teacher – Kindergarten26-27 SY FV ECC From PreK - 2. Gillis Andrew Teacher – Sci/Spec Ed26-27 SY MSE From North - 3. Yuksel Ahmet Teacher – Business 26-27 SY DHS

From KCSILC - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. NONE - B. Leaves – Personal - Unpaid - 1. Berner Makayla Teacher 26-27 SY MSE - 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 - IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Baker Lakenya LCSW June 30, 2026 FV ECC - B. Daddio Tara Teacher June 30, 2026 MSI - C. Hudson Tamika Library June 18, 2026 TP - D. McGrellis Maria BCBA June 30, 2026 Central - E. Moultry-Zayd Farrah Teacher June 18 2026 Central - V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. Healy Sheri Teacher July 1, 2026 South - C. Vested Pension - 1. NONE - VI. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT - 1. NONE

- VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. NONE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR CLASSIFED PERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION - I. APPOINTMENTS - A. New – Regular - 1. NONE - B. New – Temporary - 1. Carlson Christine Instructional Para 26-27 SY DO - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. Hoopes Tracey Office Para – PT 26-27 SY FV ECC - 2. Leonard Amber Instructional Para 26-27 SY Hartly - 3. Simmons Jamir Para – PreK 26-27 SY East ECC - 4. Solomon-McKoy Ashley Para – PreK 26-27 SY FV ECC - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. Anis Mirna AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 2. Bradley Miranda AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 3. Brown Savayah AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 4. Cannon Vanessa AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 5. Coverdale Miyesha AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY DHS - 6. Davis Hiram AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 7. Devitt Tammy AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 8. Evans Augustus AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 9. Fisher Autumn Title I Para – PT 26-27 SY TP - 10. Freeman Jaden AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 11. Germano Carter AAS Para – FT2 6-27 SY KCCS - 12. Guinn Marie AAS Para – FT2 6-27 SY KCCS - 13. Gummerson Alaura AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 14. Hammond Dametra Restorative Amb 26-27 SY MSE - 15. Hebert Andrea Title I Para – FT 26-27 SY East ECC - 16. Hodas Jennifer AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 17. Hreha Scott AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 18. Johnson Jaszmin AAS Para – FT2 6-27 SY KCCS - 19. Kulhanek Alexis AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 20. Lane Alexander AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 21. Lindale Lorelei AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 22. Lindsay Destiny AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 23. Lopez Marguerite AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 24. Mansour Amany AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 25. McIntyre Brandon AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 26. Morgan Justin AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 27. Murry Tylaya AAS Para – FT2 6-27 SY KCCS - 28. Obidike Brandin Instructional Para 26-27 SY North

- 29. Ogden Lori Instructional Para 26-27 SY North - 30. Petrella Natalie AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 31. Rainey Deja Title I Para – FT 26-27 SY BTW - 32. Raynor Elizabeth AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 33. Robbins Samantha AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 34. Roberts Dana AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 35. Roberts Deion AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 36. Salazar La’Kesha Office Para – PT 26-27 SY BTW - 37. Seeney Tanisha AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 38. Sockriter Brianna AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY KCCS - 39. Waddington Ann AAS Para – FT 26-27 SY DHS - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Ashley Donya Instructional Para Summer 2026 KCSILC - 2. Brooks Gareth Constable Summer 2026 South - 3. Dickens Ashley AAS Para Summer 2026 TP - 4. Foreman Roland Paraprofessional Summer 2026 DHS - 5. Green Vincent Constable Summer 2026 North - 6. Kozak Tatiyana Paraprofessional Summer 2026 South - 7. Miles Bonnie District Investigator 26-27 SY DO b. Non-District Employees - 1. Collin Craig Instructional Para Summer 2026 Central - 2. Daye LaShanda AAS Para – FTSummer 2026 North - 3. Williams Andre Instructional Para Summer 2026 KCSILC - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Morgan Lauren CN – Manager 26-27 SY BTW Was cook - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. NONE - 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 - IV. RESIGNATIONS - - A. Martinez Carmen Child Nutrition July 8, 2026 BTW - 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. FY27-7-1 Custodian For Cause July 1, 2026 MSE 2. FY27-7-2 Constable For Cause July 1, 2026 MSE 4.0 Adjournment 4.01 Adjournment On a motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 11:03 p.m.