November 19, 2025

![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 Mr. Christiansen Ms. Duggins – Absent at Roll Call Ms. Pendleton Ms. Geist 1.0 Open Session On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, the board entered open session at 5:31 p.m. 1.01 Roll Call – Establishment of a Quorum On a roll call vote of 4/0: Ms. Geist – present Ms. Pendleton – present; Ms. Duggins –absent ; Mr. Christiansen– present; Dr. Jackson – present, quorum was established. [Executive session items are not shown.] 1.03 Reconvene Open Session On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, Agenda 3.06 was added [Executive session items are not shown.]

- • Visited Central Elementary School, Fairview Early Childhood Center, and Dover Middle School Campus. - • Hope to visit more schools soon. - • Attended the Drama Production at Dover High School, students did a really good job, was a lot of fun.- - • Board members hear your concerns, we’ve been out in the schools, and see what is happening, and aretrying to address the issues. - • Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break, try to do something every day to give you joy. Appreciate the work you do every day. - - 1.06 Public Comment 2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 26-048) 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. Gedney Gabrielle Principal November 6, 2025 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. Pippin Nicola Supervisor October 20, 2025 DO 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. Bolles Autumn Teacher – Ag. Science October 19, 2025 DHS - 2. Lord Cami Speech Language Path. December 1, 2025 DO - 3. Lord-Keaton Jessica Teacher – ELA October 19, 2025 MSE - 4. Miller Jennifer Teacher – Kdg. November 17, 2025 East ECC - 5. Palmore Elizabeth Teacher – Dance November 2, 2025 MSI - 6. Quick Candie Teacher – PreK December 1, 2025 East - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Clayville Dakota 21st Century Teacher 2025-2026 SY South b. Non-District Employees - 1. McCain Linda 21st Century Teacher 2025-2026 SY Hartly - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. McClelland Connor Teacher December 1, 2025 East ECC From South - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Shaw-Hicks Shaneeda Teacher October 30, 2025 DHS - 2. Tinger Rebecca Teacher November 10, 2025 KCCS

- 3. Todd Sean Specialist November 3, 2025 MSE - 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. Butler Amanda Teacher November 12, 2025 Hartly - 2. Freeman Danielle Occupational Ther. November 12, 2025 KCCS - 3. Irving Tyrah Teacher November 12, 2025 MSE - 4. Turner Sirjana Specialist November 12, 2025 DO - IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Hudson Laura Teacher November 28, 2025 MSE - B. Molina-Brown Zaryana Teacher December 12, 2025 South - V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. Winkleblech Andrea Specialist – Math December 1, 2025 DO - 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 CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION. - I. APPOINTMENTS - A. New – Regular - 1. Dunton Pam Bus Aide November 1, 2025 DO - 2. Griffin John Bus Aide November 2, 2025 DO - 3. Pennypacker Barbara HR Specialist/Fin Secretary Nov. 24, 2025 DO/HR

- 4. Tate Marcel Custodian – Night Shift November 1, 2025 South - B. New – Temporary - 1. Durant-May Valerie CN – General Worker November 17, 2025 TBD - 2. Harris Michael Extra Support Para – FT November 1, 2025 North - 3. Iacone Bianca CN – General Worker November 3, 2025 BTW - 4. Jordan Tiffany Office Para – PT November 17, 2025 North - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Allen Jordan 21st Century Para 2025-2026 SY DHS - 2. Allen Jordan Asst Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 3. Bozeman Rose Asst Coach – Girls BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 4. Bryant Amber Asst Coach – Girls BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 5. Day Benjamin Asst Coach – Swimming Winter 2025 DHS - 6. Dorsey Charles Asst Coach – Girls BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 7. Fisher Anthony Head Coach – Wrestling Winter 2025 DMSC - 8. Fogan Randall JV Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 9. Foreman Roland Asst Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 10. Fortunate Estavian Asst Coach – Girls BBall Winter 2025 DMSC - 11. French Karlee 21st Century Secretary 2025-2026 SY North - 12. Hammond Dametra Head Coach – Girls BBall Winter 2025 DMSC - 13. Harris Aaron Head Coach – Wrestling Winter 2025 DHS - 14. Huttie Alexis Head Coach – Swimming Winter 2025 DHS - 15. Jones Denzel Asst Coach – Track Winter 2025 DHS - 16. Robinson Darien Asst Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 17. Shields Trenita Head Coach – Girls BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 18. Simmons Jakai Fresh Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 19. Truitt Ivy Asst Coach – Girls BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 20. Wilson Stephen Head Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DHS b. Non-District Employees - 1. Hargett Matthew 21st Century Para 2025-2026 SY North - 2. Hastings Eric Asst Coach – Wrestling Winter 2025 DMSC - 3. Heath Dominique 21st Century Para 2025-2026 SY South - 4. Hill Brionna JV Coach – Girls BBall Winter 2025 DHS - 5. Holloway Catherine 21st Century Para 2025-2026 SY Hartly - 6. Kaba Fanta 21st Century Para 2025-2026 SY Hartly - 7. Long Briana 21st Century Para 2025-2026 SY Hartly - 8. Mosley Anthony Head Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DMSC - 9. Mosley James Asst Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DMSC - 10. Ridgeway Connor Asst Coach – Wrestling Winter 2025 DMSC - 11. Solomon Amani Asst Coach – Track Winter 2025 DHS - 12. Solomon James Head Coach – Track Winter 2025 DHS - 13. Williams Taqui JV Coach – Wrestling Winter 2025 DHS

- 14. Woolford Jason Asst Coach – Boys BBall Winter 2025 DHS - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Mabasa Maryann CN – Utility Worker FT November 17, 2025 DMSC From General Worker PT - 2. Masanque Josie Custodian – Day Shift October 20, 2025 DMSC From Night Shift - 3. Montanez Pablo Grounds Crew December 1, 2025 DO From custodian at DHS - 4. Smith Patricia Custodian – night shift November 10, 2025 North From FV - 5. Stevens Barry Custodian – night shift November 10, 2025 FV From North - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Devitt Tammy Paraprofessional November 14, 2025 KCCS - 2. Maria Alysha Paraprofessional October 14, 2025 KCCS - 3. Melvin Perry Custodian November 6, 2025 DO - 4. Newman Shaqueena Custodian November 4, 2025 South - 5. Woolman John Custodian November 8, 2025 DMSC - 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. Cole Olivia Paraprofessional October 22, 2025 KCCS - 2. Dallas Eleni Paraprofessional November 13, 2025 KCCS - 3. Hampton Devon Paraprofessional November 12, 2025 East - 4. Harden Starlet Secretary October 20, 2025 DO - 5. Stephens Crista Paraprofessional November 4, 2025 KCSILC - IV. RESIGNATIONS

- A. Stevens Barry Custodian November 21, 2025 North - 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. FY26-11-01 Child Nutrition Job Abandonment October 23, 2025 DO 2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 26-049) School Choice Accept Good Cause 2025-2026 School Year School Choice Deny Good Cause 2025-2026 School Year 2.03 Financial Report – October 31, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-050) Financial Reports for October 31, 2025 were approved. 2.04 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting October 20, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-051) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting October 20, 2025 were approved. 2.06 Field Trips (Resolution No. 26-052) The following field trips were approved: North Dover Elementary Choir to Hershey, PA, May 15, 2026. 2.07 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 26-053) None 3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 3.01 Change Orders Central Campus Renovations Mr. Mark Johnson presented change orders for Central Campus Renovations and noted he would not have anything to report for the December, 2025 meeting. - • No change orders over $50,000 were presented for board approval. 3.02 Revised School Calendar for Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center (Resolution No. 26- 054)

On a motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote 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. 3.03 Unit Count/K-3 Class Size Analysis – 14 Del. C. 1705A (Resolution No. 26-055) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, 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) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, 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. 3.05 County Impact Fees Mr. Kuforiji shared that when there is new construction, as parr of the building permit, funding is set aside for school districts for the capital improvement fund. Capital School District receives a check from Kent County fromconstruction projects within the district’s boundaries. [Executive session items are not shown.] Dr. Jackson reconvened the meeting into open session at 11:23 p.m. 4.0 Adjournment 4.01 Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 11:23 p.m.