April 20, 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 – absent at Roll Call, arrived at 5:35 p.m. Dr. Victoir Cahoon, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Christiansen Ms. Duggins Ms. Pendleton Ms. Geist In the absence of President Chanda Jackson, Vice President Christiansen called the meeting to order. 1.0 Open Session On a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board entered open session at 5:30 1.01 Roll Call – Establishment of a Quorum On a roll call vote of 4/0: Ms. Geist – present Ms. Pendleton – present; Ms. Duggins –present; Mr. Christiansen– present; Dr. Jackson – absent, quorum was established. [Executive session items are not shown.] 1.03 Reconvene Open Session President Jackson reconvened the meeting at 6:49 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Christiansen announced that Consent Items will be moved up on the agenda for approval ahead of Agenda 1.04 Recognitions. 2.02 Consent Items Note: All consent items may be adopted by a majority vote of the Board on a properly seconded motion. On a majority vote the Board may request that any item included in this section be moved to the action/discussion/information section during adoption of the agenda. If staff member presence or additional information be required on these items, the Superintendent should be notified prior to the meeting time. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board approved Consent Items as presented. Personnel (Resolution No. 26-104) 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 Administrator March 25, 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 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. Baker Lakenya LCSW April 13, 2026 FVECC - 2. Cantiello Jacqueline Instructional Coach April 13, 2026 MSE - 3. Darling Carrie Teacher – Grade 3 April 13, 2026 Central ES - 4. Wilson Hannah Immersion – English April 13, 2026 East ECC - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Bozeman Rose 21st Century Teacher March 30, 2026 DHS - 2. Farrell Austin 21st Century Teacher March 30, 2026 Central ES - 3. Henderson Barbara 21st Century Teacher March 30, 2026 Central ES - 4. Johnson Shameka 21st Century Teacher March 30, 2026 Hartly b. Non-District Employees - 1. NONE - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Gillespie Judith In-Take Coordinator April 15, 2026 East ECC From SEC at FV ECC

- 2. Morgan Rebecca Hybrid School Psych March 17, 2026 MSE From DO - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Banta Michelle Teacher April 20, 2026 KCCS - 2. Batty Brandon Teacher March 18, 2026 MSI - 3. Burke Courtney Teacher March 12, 2026 KCCS - 4. Christian Melissa Nurse April 15, 2026 MSI - 5. Garcia Collado Raul Teacher March 12, 2026 South - 6. Harris Aaron Teacher March 23, 2026 DHS - 7. Jensen Jennifer Reading Specialist March 17, 2026 Central ES - 8. Smith Alexis Teacher March 9, 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. Banta Michelle Teacher March 20, 2026 KCCS - 2. Berner MaKayla Teacher April 4, 2026 MSI - 3. Gillespie Judith Spec Ed Coord. April 13, 2026 FV - 4. Huttie Alexis Teacher April 9, 2026 South - 5. Hyland Lynelle Teacher March 23, 2026 DHS - 6. Jacobs Michelle Teacher March 18, 2026 North - 7. King Kris Teacher April 2, 2026 Central ES - 8. Lamadeu Natasha Parental Support March, 30, 2026 DO - 9. McGrellis Marie BCBA April 1, 2026 KCCS - 10. McIntyre Dewitt Teacher March 25, 2026 DHS - 11. Pennington Amber Teacher March 16, 2026 South - IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Conejo Boj Adriana Teacher June 30, 2026 South - B. Flaquer Garcia Alvaro Teacher June 30, 2026 South - C. Simmons Shantiyanna Support Liaison March 12, 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. Please see attached list - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. NONE

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL 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. Settle Brian Constable April 1, 2026 MSI - B. New – Temporary - 1. Ewell Earvin Paraprofessional January 20, 2026 DHS - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 5. Akers Heather Coach – Track Spring 2026 DMSC - 6. Correia Lananda Coach – Track Spring 2026 DMSC - 7. Hernandez Johana Coach – Soccer Spring 2026 DMSC - 8. Johnson Topaz 21st Century Para March 30, 2026 DHS - 9. Prince Jaylah 21st Century Para March 30, 2026 DHS - 10. Shade Judi 21st Century Para March 30, 2026 Central ES - 11. Vidrine Hayden Coach – Boys LAX Spring 2026 DMSC b. Non-District Employees

- 2. Gordon Amari Coach – Baseball Spring 2026 DMSC - 3. Rivera DeMarcus Field Technician April 1, 2026 DO/Tech - 4. Sain Allison Coach – Girls LAX Spring 2026 DMSC - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Benitez Stevens Michael Transportation April 5, 2026 DO 6 hours from 5.5 - 2. DeShields Belinda Cook from GW March 23, 2026 BTW - 3. Trackey Danielle Senior Secretary May 4, 2026 North From Secretary at DHS - 4. Tyndall Jordan Cook from GW March 23, 2026 TP - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Burgest Karen Paraprofessional March 20, 2026 FV - 2. Davis Danielle Paraprofessional March 16, 2026 East - 3. McGraw Ermenia Transportation March 31, 2026 DO - 4. Morris Connie Transportation April 13, 2026 DO - 5. Olt Ronald Transportation March 31, 2026 DO - 6. Proud Amanda Child Nutrition March 30, 2026 BTW - 7. Trott Charles Paraprofessional March 16, 2026 DHS - 8. Williams Keturah Paraprofessional March 31, 2026 KCCS - 9. Zirilli Mark Paraprofessional April 17, 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. Ashby June Paraprofessional April 2, 2026 DHS - 2. Burris Elvine Transportation March 23, 2026 DO - 3. Davis Hiram Paraprofessional March 23, 2026 KCCS - 4. Dittman Lorraine Child Nutrition April 1, 2026 TP

- 5. Emerson William Custodian March 18, 2026 DO - 6. Galloway Victoria Paraprofessional April 13, 2026 KCCS - 7. Stanley-Rickrode Annette Child Nutrition April 13, 2026 BTW - IV. RESIGNATIONS - - A. Aspinwall Cinthia Child Nutrition April 17, 2026 MSI - - B. Muse Beverly Transportation July 1, 2026 DO - - C. Shelton Justin Paraprofessional April 29, 2026 Central ES - 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. Please see attached list - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. NONE

2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 26-105) School Choice Accept Good Cause SY 2025-2026 School Choice Accept K SY 2026-2027 School Choice Deny K SY 2026-2027 2.03 Financial Reports – March 31, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-106) Financial Reports for March 31, 2026 were approved. 2.04 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting March 12, 2026 and special Board of Education Meeting March 25, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-107) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting March 12, 2026 and special Board of Education meeting on March 25, 2026 were approved. 2.05 Field Trips (Resolution No. 26-108) Central Elementary School 4th graders to Philadelphia, PA, May 28, 2026 Central Elementary School Chorus to Hershey, PA May 16, 2026 Dover Middle School Campus 21st Century 7th & 8th graders to Ames, Iowa, May26-31, 2026 Dover Middle School Campus 7th & 8th grade JDG students to Nottingham, PA, April 27, 2026 Dover High School 9-12th grade JDG students to Nottingham, PA, April 27, 2026 2.06 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 26-088) None 1.04 Recognitions Dover Middle School Campus Math League - o Placed 2nd at the regional level to qualify for state competition

Dover High School Math League - o 10th-12th Grade Team A placed 2nd at the regional level to qualify for the state invitational - - o Dominic Simmons 1st place individually at the regional level - o 9th Grade Team A placed 1st to qualify for the state invitational - - o Emily Paxton 1st place individually at the regional level - - o Rachel Zhuang 2nd place individually at the regional level - - o Jaheim Cole – 2nd place long jump – earned All American Honors - - o Jaheim Cole, Elijah Tackett, Alijah Baker, Xzavier Yarborough 4th place 4x400 relay team – earned All American Honors - - o Kaprice Pointer – National Elie Division Record in the Trip Jump 38'10.50" Dover High Student Eugene Watts – awarded 1st place in Prepared Public Speaking at the 96th FFA State Convention Adidas All American Invitational – Dover High School Boys and Girls Indoor Track and Field Individual Honors State Indoor Track and Field Championship – DIAA Championship 2nd Place Dover High School Boys Team Individual Honors - o Jaheim Cole – 3rd place triple jump - o Xzavier Yarborough – 3rd place 400 meter run; 2nd place 4x200 meter relay; 1st place 4x400 meter relay - o Elijah Tackett – 1st place 4x400 meter relay; 2nd place 4x200 meter relay - o Alijah Baker – 2nd place 4x200 meter relay; 1st place 4x100 meter relay - o Spencer Rodrigue – 1st place 4x400 meter relay; 2nd place 4x200 meter relay State Indoor Track and Field Girls DIAA Championship Individual Honors - o Devon Craig – 2nd place 200 meter run - o Kaprice Pointer – 2nd place triple jump; 3rd place long jump - o Favour Amadi – 3rd place triple jump DHS French Students – World Language Showcase at the University of Delaware - o Princess Jean Baptiste – 1st place French Advanced Photo Trivia Contest; 1st place French Advanced Culture Presentation; 1st place French Intermediate Escape Room; 2nd place French Advanced Storytelling - o Hyppolite Yourcena Louis – 1st place French Intermediate Escape Room; 2nd place French Advanced Storytelling - o Ethonyne Belizaire – 1st place French Heritage Culture Presentation; 2nd place French Heritage Storytelling; 3rd place French Advanced Escape Room - o Djulie Dalsy – 2nd place French Heritage Storytelling; 1st place French Advanced Escape Room - o Danishka Cheridor – 2nd place French Heritage Storytelling; 1st place French Advanced Escape Room - o Michael Nya – 3rd place French Advanced Escape Room - o Walckenley Barjon – 1st place French Advanced Escape Room; 2nd place French Intermediate Culture Presenation Dover High School CNA Program – 2026 Superstars in Education and Training – Received the Award of Excellence - o Shaneeda Shaw-Hicks Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor - o Maria Boris Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor 1.05 Presentations - • Kakuda Senior High School-Dover High School Sister School – Japanese Sister and Friendship City Schools – presented by Alison Lauber, DHS Japanese Club Advisor, Miki Smith, Trip Coordinator - - o Kakuda Senior High School Sister School , Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, visited Dover High School March 7-15, 2026. - - - - - - -

- - - - - - ▪ Ms. Lauber presented slides with pictures of visits in 2007, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2025 and 2026. Japanese students and teachers visited Dover Air Force Base, Legislative Hall, Dover City Hall, University of Delaware, and hosted a Japanese Culture Night while in Dover. - - o Mr. Damien Burke presented plans for summer programming which will include 21st Century, Extended School Year (ESY) and Freedom School. Locations for the programs include Central Elementary School, Hartly Elementary School, North Dover Elementary School, South Dover Elementary School, Middle Schools of Excellence and Innovation and Dover High School. Dates and times of each program were shared. - - o Mr. Ben Wells, Chief Information Officer, and Mrs. Jessalynn Kenton-Johnson, Public Relations Specialist, presented the proposal for integrating to a new website for the district. - • Summer Programming and Schedule - • Website Replacement Update Mr. Christiansen left the meeting at 7:26 p.m. 1.06 Superintendent Update Dr. Cahoon presented the Superintendent Update with slides as follows: - • Improvement and Supportive Efforts - • District Initiatives and Projects - • Observations and Reflections - • Upcoming Events and Acknowledgements 1.07 Board President – Member Updates Ms. Geist - • Happy to see everyone back after spring break. - • Over the past month, had the opportunity to engage and interact with a number of schools. - • Had the opportunity to speak with the Governor and the Secretary of Education in regards to the importance of Capital’s immersion program - • Attended the Unified State Basketball Game – these unified sports games show how our community is highly engaged and supportive of the program. The sportsmanship between the two teams was amazing. The unified games foster team spirit and leave memories and feelings of hope and joy, as well as enjoyment of the friendly competition. Ms. Pendleton - • Was accepted in to the Cohort of School Board Partners and attended a meeting in Colorado, was an incredible experience. - • The middle school coordinator for the Math League - • Served on a couple of district committees and attended meetings for these committees. - • As the liaison for the board at the Murphey School, I was selected to serve as a judge for the “Iron ChefCook-Off – meals that were prepared by the residents of the different cottages. - • Requested that everyone add to their calendars August 8, 2026, as the date of the Dover Village Back to School Festival held at Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Ms. Duggins - • Welcome back. Hope everyone had time to relax and refresh and come back to complete the school year. - • Attended Super Senator Day – quite a few students participated, lots of people attended. - • Plans to visit all of the schools within the next couple of weeks. - • Thank you for all you do. Dr. Jackson - • Visited the Dover Middle School Campus. - • Attended Super Senator Day. - • Was unable to attend the board approved trip to the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, CA April 12- 15, 2026, due to the illness of my mother.

- • Will try to visit schools in the coming month. - - 1.08 Public Comment 3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 3.01 Facilities Assessment Report; Maintenance and Repair Plan Required for SB270 (Resolution No. 26- 110) On a motion by Ms. Geist, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-110 approving the list of projects for immediate consideration FY27 and for future consideration FY 28 and FY 29 with the available flexibilities as discussed. 3.02 Proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 26-100) On a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, in accordance with Policy #100-25, the board suspended the rules to vote on proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar after the second reading. On a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-100 approving the proposed 2026-2027 school calendar. 3.03 Draft 2026-2027 Student Success Guide/Therapeutic Classrooms (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-111) Ms. Tania Alexander announced that Therapeutic Classrooms is presented for information only, not an action item. Ms. Alexander presented the first reading of the 2026-2027 Student Success Guide. Dr. Hazzard presented slides with information regarding Therapeutic and Emotional Support Classrooms. On a motion by Ms. Geist, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board tabled action on the Draft 2026-2027 Student Success Guide Resolution No. 26-111 until the second reading at the May 6, 2026 meeting. 3.04 Revisions Policy #100-03 School Board Term and Election (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-112) On a motion by Ms. Geist, 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 #100-03 School Board Term and Election after the first reading. On a motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-112 approving the Revisions Policy #100-03 School Board Term and Election. 3.05 Revisions Policy #700-18 Bus Safety Regulations (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-113) On a motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board tabled action on Revisions Policy #700-18 Bus Safety Regulations for the second reading at the May 6, 2026 board meeting. 3.06 Revisions Policy #100-11 Board Meetings (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-114) On a motion by Ms. Geist, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board tabled action on Revisions Policy #100-11 Board Meetings for a second reading at the May 6, 2026 board meeting. 3.07 School District Financial Position Report (Resolution No. 26-115) On a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-115 approving the School District Financial Position Report May 1, 2026 to be submitted to the Department of Education. Adjournment 4.01 Adjournment

On a motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.