May 6, 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 5:31 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. [Executive session items are not shown.] 1.03 Reconvene Open Session President Jackson reconvened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1.04 Recognitions - • Dover Middle School Campus JDG Program - - o Student Awards - - - ▪ 1st Place DCA Chapter of the Year - - - ▪ 1st Place Chapter Pride - - - ▪ 2nd Place L.O.V.E. Project - - o Star Naranjo – named Jobs for Delaware Graduates State Middle School Teacher of the Year - • Dover High School Unified Basketball Team - - o Regular Season Record 9-2/Overall Season Record 9-3. Played in the DIAA State Championship Game March 14, 2026 - • Dover High School Technology Student Association State Competition - - o Andrew Russum and Samuel Shevock – 1st Place problem Solving - - o Grace Saintil – 2nd Place CAD Architecture - • National School Nurses Week May 6-12, 2026 - - o Proclamation read by Tania Alexander - • National Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8, 2026 - - o Proclamation read by Dr. Ryan Fuller 1.05 Superintendent Update Dr. Cahoon presented the following updates: - • Improvement and Supportive Efforts - • District Initiative and Projects - • Observations and Reflections

- • Acknowledgements and Upcoming Events 1.06 Board President – Member Update Ms. Geist - • Senator Nation exhibited true community pride by participating in Old Dover Days held on May 2nd in downtown Dover. Schools participated in Maypole Dancing, Dover Middle School Band and Dover High School Band marched in the parade. Huge shout out to the band directors for giving specific guidance to the members for proper procedure for marching in the parade. - • Thank you to all educators for everything you do. - • Two schools, Booker T. Washington and East Dover ECC had two new projects where donors matched the funds they needed for these projects. - • Visited South Dover Elementary School and was happy to see all of the great things happening at South. Ms. Pendleton: - • Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. - • Expressed thanks to Mrs. Schreppler and district office employees who signed the card that was delivered to Susan Young Browne to celebrate her 108th birthday on April 24. Ms. Browne is a retired teacher who worked for the Capital School District and leads a very active life for someone her age. - • Attended the Murphey School board meeting. - • Had an opportunity to participate as a volunteer in distributing food at a community food bank through the church she attends. Ms. Duggins - • Recognized the work of teachers, nurses, and principals in our schools. Thank you and keep going until the end of the school year. Mr. Christiansen - • Appreciate the Facebook posts for teacher appreciation week. - • It’s May, we’re almost there, keep doing what you’re doing. Lots of events coming up. Dr. Jackson - • Comments will be brief. Happy Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week, and we recognize all of the hard work of the Capital School District staff. 1.07 Public Comment None 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. Sean, Vickie as presented. On a motion, seconded by, and on a unanimous vote, the board approved Consent Items as presented. Personnel (Resolution No. 26-116) 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. 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. Seifert Krista Administrator May 1, 2026 FV 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. NONE - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Allen Danielle Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 North - 2. Baker Camethia Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 North - 3. Bordley Ebony Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 Central - 4. Brown Shaquan Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 North - 5. Dolce Victoria Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 North - 6. Farrell Austin Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 Central - 7. Flowers Glenda Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 Central - 8. Green Shannon Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 North - 9. Henderson Barbara Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 Central - 10. Junge Cindy Praxis Tutor May 4, 2026 DO - 11. Klecan Ryan Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 North - 12. Quin Gretchen Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 Central - 13. Thomas Kerdine Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 North - 14. Vidrine Dalton Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 North - 15. White Chantinney Summer 21st C Teacher June 29, 2026 Central - 16. Zajaczkowski Antonia Praxis Tutor May 4, 2026 DO b. Non-District Employees

- 1. NONE - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. England Autumn Spec Ed Coordinator April 27, 2026 South From DHS - 2. Frasier Lydia Spec Ed Coordinator April 27, 2026 DHS From South - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Anderson Tanya Teacher April 28, 2026 MSI - 2. Bashista Nancy Teacher April 28, 2026 South - 3. Gomer Shemiah Teacher April 23, 2026 South - 4. Green Doreen Teacher April 13, 2026 East - 5. Huttie Alexis Teacher March 26, 2026 South - 6. Mitchell Hayleigh Teacher April 13, 2026 East - 7. Olley Hayley Teacher April 24, 2026 South - 8. Woolley Andrea Teacher April 23, 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. Huttie Alexis Teacher April 9, 2026 South - 2. Jensen Jennifer Reading Specialist April 17, 2026 CES - IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Lyles Naija Teacher June 12, 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. Gillespie Judith Intake Coordinator June 30, 2026 East - 2. Lonski Donald Teacher June 30, 2026 DHS - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. FY-26-5-01 Teacher Non-Tenure/Novice June 30, 2026 North 2. FY-26-5-02 Teacher Non-Tenure/Novice June 30, 2026 East ECC 3. FY-26-5-03 Teacher Non-Tenure/Novice June 30, 2026 North 4. FY-26-5-07 Teacher Leave April 30, 2026 DHS 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. NONE - B. New – Temporary - 1. NONE - 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. NONE - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES

- A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Hodas Jennifer Paraprofessional April 24, 2026 KCCS - 2. Huaranca Nancy Child Nutrition May 1, 2026 Central - 3. Lindale Lorelei Paraprofessional April 22, 2206 KCCS - 4. Pierce John Paraprofessional April 23, 2026 South - 5. Proud Amanda Child Nutrition April 23, 2026 BTW - 6. Ridgway Shadeena Custodian April 20, 2026 Central - 7. Short Donald Paraprofessional April 24, 2026 KCCS - 8. Woolman John Custodian April 27, 2026 MSI - 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. Boris Joshua Custodian May 6, 2026 DO - 2. Lindale Lorelei Paraprofessional April 23, 2026 KCCS - 3. Sammons Mark Custodian May 6, 2026 DO - 4. Webb Stephanie Paraprofessional April 29, 2026 DHS - IV. RESIGNATIONS - - A. Bonner Reiniesha Custodian April 16, 2026 MSI - - B. Fenner Charlene Custodian May 1, 2026 MSE - - C. Hamilton Ayana Paraprofessional April 29, 2026 KCCS - - D. Insley Taylor Paraprofessional April 27 2026 KCCS - - E. Miller Michael Custodian May 6, 2026 MSE - V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. NONE - C. Vested Pension - 1. NONE - A. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT - 1. Barlow Cassidy Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 2. Bogdon Corrie Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS

- 3. Bozeman Rose Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 DHS - 4. Brown Latisha Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 5. Bryant Stephen Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 DHS - 6. Covington Katherine Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 MSI - 7. Demby-Williams Indya Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 SSU - 8. Emeigh Susan Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 9. Ewell Earvin Paraprofessional June 30, 2026 DHS - 10. Fenwick Latoya Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 11. Galloway Victoria Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 12. Gerrity-Hickman Jennifer Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 13. Granitto Maria Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 14. Hand-Solomon Amane Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCSILC - 15. Helm Alfred Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 DHS - 16. Hernandez Johana Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 MSI - 17. Heverin Jami Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 18. Jones Jocelyn Paraprofessional June 30, 2026 Hartly - 19. Kijewski Michell Paraprofessional June 30, 2026 DO - 20. Kramer Sandra Paraprofessional June 30, 2026 DO - 21. Lambert Candice Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 DHS - 22. Lewis Jaleel Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 South - 23. Merchant Serena Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 24. Monroe-Wayman April Paraprofessional June 30, 2026 TP - 25. Monsanto Allessio Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCSILC - 26. Murray Sharon Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 27. Poet Stephanie Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 28. Price Joanne Paraprofessional June 30, 2026 Central - 29. Roy Ashley Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 30. Sage Jessica Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 31. Santiago Christi Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 FV - 32. Scott Jayden Substitute Para June 30, 2026 SSU - 33. Scott Tyreek Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 MSI - 34. Seabrooks Michelle Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 35. Simek Wendy Paraprofessional June 30, 2026 East - 36. Simmons Jakai Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCSILC - 37. Simpson Henry Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCSILC - 38. Smith Stephanie Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - 39. Wiggins Darryl Paraprofessional June 30, 2026 MSE - 40. Williams Tameka Paraprofessional (T) June 30, 2026 KCCS - B. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. FY-26-5-04 Transportation Job Abandonment May 6, 2026 DO 2. FY-26-5-05 Paraprofessional Leave April 1, 2026 East 3. FY-26-5-06 Custodian Leave May 6, 2026 Central 2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 26-117) None submitted for approval. 2.03 Financial Reports – April 30, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-118) Financial Reports for April 30, 2026 were approved. 2.04 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting April 20, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-119) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting April 20, 2026 were approved.

2.05 Field Trips (Resolution No. 26-120) The following field trips were approved. Dover High School Technology Student Association to TSA Nationals, National Harbor and Washington, DC, June 22-26, 2026 Dover High School Students Dance/Theater/Chorus/Arts to New York City, New York, May 20, 2026 Dover High School Speech/Debate to Washington, DC, May 22-24, 2026 2.06 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 26-121) None 3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 3.01 Updates – Renovations Central Elementary & Hartly Elementary School Mr. Mark Johnson, Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc., presented updates as follows: - • Central Elementary School Interior Renovations - Canopy installed; replacement of existing lighting in remainder of school that was not in contract is 40% completed. - • Hartly Elementary School Roof Replacement - Windows installed, wood trim will be installed soon and painted. 3.02 Draft 2026-2027 Student Success Guide (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 26-111) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board deferred action on the Draft 2026-2027 Student Success Guide Resolution No. 26-111 for a third reading at the June 17, 2026 meeting. 3.03 Revisions Policy #700-18 Bus Safety Regulations (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 26-113) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, in accordance with Policy #100-25, the board suspended the rules to vote on Revisions Policy #700-18 us Safety Regulations after the second reading. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-113 approving Revisions Policy #700-18 Bus Safety Regulations. 3.04 Revisions Policy #100-11 Board Meetings (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 26-114) 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 #100-11 Board Meetings after the second reading. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-114 approving Revisions Policy #100-11 Board Meetings. 3.05 Policy #500-29 Employee Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-122) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote the board deferred the vote on Policy #500-29 Employee Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy for a second reading at the June 17, 2026 board meeting. 3.06 Proposed Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2026-2027 (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-123) On a motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board scheduled the July meeting for July 7, 2026. The FY27 tax rate for Capital School District needs to be submitted to Kent County by the second Thursday of July, 2026. Ms. Geist shared she had several dates when she would be unable to attend. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote the board deferred action on the Proposed Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2026-2027 for a second reading at the June 17, 2026 board meeting.

Adjournment 4.01 Adjournment On a motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.