December 10, 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 Mr. Toriano A. Giddens, Assistant Superintendent 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 6:03 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 6:58 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance 1.04 Presentation – Dover Middle School Campus Intents and Achievements – Part II Dr. Ryan Fuller, Director of Secondary Instruction, Dr. Sherrie Sudler, Principal of Middle School of Excellence, and Dr. Joseph Evans, Principal of Middle School of Innovation, presented the following topics: - • Achievement, Operations and Efficiency - • Survey Breakdown - • Staff, Student, and Community Surveys - • Configuration of the building - • Shared space model - • Unit Count Model Analysis – one school or two schools - • CSI Plan, Data and Updates - • DSSF Accountability Summary – School of Excellence and School of Innovation Values - • STAR Alignment to SBAC Study 2024 1.05 Assistant Superintendent Update Mr. Giddens presented the Assistant Superintendent Update: - • Attendance at meetings and events - • Updates on Grade Reconfiguration - • Visitations to: - - o KCCS Strive Program - - o Senator Step-Up Program - - o KCCS Classroom - - o Central Elementary School Spanish Immersion Program

1.06 Board President – Member Updates Ms. Geist - • Happy Holidays to all. - • Attended the district Holiday Gala, it was wonderful see many people having a fun evening. - • Attended the State Educational Support Professionals Banquet. - • Commended teachers that participated in a state partnership in Delaware for teacher-developed programs in literacy. Capital teachers submitted 46 projects for funding as of the middle of October and funds have been received. - • Encouraged those attending to go to DonorsChoose.org and look at the projects submitted by Capital teachers that are not yet funded and share with colleagues and business that would be willing to donate and encourage them to fund a Capital School District project to bring materials needed to the classroom. Ms. Pendleton - • Attended the following district and school events: - - o Little Senators Reading Night on November 20 - - o Hartly Thanksgiving play - - o State Educational Support Professionals Banquet - - o Calendar Committee meeting - - o District Holiday Gala - • Volunteered to assist with the North Dover holiday shop. - • Have a great holiday and see you in January. Ms. Duggins - • Thank you for all you do and for choosing Capital; we are aware of the challenges that you have and we are working with administrators. - • Attended the following district and school events: - - o State Educational Support Professionals Banquet - - o Policy Committee meeting - - o District Holiday Gala - • Visited the following schools: Dover Middle School Campus, Central Elementary School, Fairview ECC, Hartly Elementary School and South Dover Elementary School - • Want to encourage parents and community members to volunteer and we need males as role models in our schools. - • Enjoy your break and thank you for all you do. Mr. Christiansen - • Attended the Holiday Gala, had a good time; Transportation had the most attendees. - • Reminded everyone of the City of Dover event on Saturday, December 13, at 6 p.m. “Dashing through Dover Downtown Parade” with toys being distributed from 3:30-5:30 p.m. - • In remembrance of Mr. Martin, take this time to vacate, enjoy your family, come back refreshed and ready to go for the remainder of the school year. - • Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy Holidays. Dr. Jackson - • Attended Policy Committee meeting, hearing 3 policies tonight. - • Attended district Holiday Gala. - • Visited South Dover Elementary School. - • Goal is to visit more schools. - • Please do something amazing during your time off. Take care of yourself and enjoy the holidays. - - 1.06 Public Comment

2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 26-058) Approval for Administrative Personnel, Certified Personnel, and Classified Personnel as listed, pending criminal reference checks and verification of certification as needed. 2.01 Personnel was moved to A/D/I Agenda Item 3.05 and is recorded as such in these minutes. 2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 26-059) None 2.03 Financial Reports – November 30, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-060) Financial Reports for November 30, 2025 were approved. 2.04 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting November 19, 2025 and special Board of Education meeting November 5, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-061) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting October 20, 2025 were approved. 2.05 Field Trips (Resolution No. 26-062) The following field trips were approved: Dover High School Academy of Finance students to Philadelphia, PA, February 12, 2026 Dover High School Speech and Debate students to Wyndmoor, PA, December 13, 2025 2.06 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 26-063) None 3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I)

3.01 New Delaware Financial Literacy graduation requirements for grades 9-12 – Effective for 9th graders in the 2026-2027 school year. Agenda Item 3.01 was removed from the agenda. 3.02 Revisions Policy #600-10 Grading and Reporting of Student Progress (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-064) 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 #600-10 Grading and reporting of Student Progress as presented. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-064 approving Revisions Policy #600-10 Grading and Reporting of Student Progress. 3.03 Revisions Policy #500-10 Absences and Leaves Policy (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-065) 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 #500-10 Absences and Leaves policy as presented. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-065 approving Revisions Policy #500-10 Absences and Leaves Policy. 3.04 Revisions Policy #500-26 Donated Leave Policy (First Reading) (Resolution No. 26-066) 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 #500-26 Donated Leave Policy with the correction made by the Human Resources staff. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-066 approving Revisions Policy #500-26 Donated Leave Policy with corrections. [Executive session items are not shown.] [Executive session items are not shown.] Dr. Jackson reconvened the meeting into open session at 12:05 a.m. on December 11, 2025. 2.0 Consent items On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a roll call vote of 5/0: Ms. Geist – yes; Ms. Pendleton – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Dr. Jackson – yes, 2.01 Consent Item – Personnel Resolution No. 26-058 was approved as presented. 2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 26-058) 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. V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested A. Disability 1. NONE B. Service Pension 1. Berry Ronald Principal January 1, 2026 KCSILC C. Vested Pension 1. NONE

- VI. Extension of Administrative Contracts 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. Heinicke Sara Support Liaison January 5, 2026 KCCS - 2. MacDonald Jennifer School Nurse December 8, 2025 FV ECC - 3. Watson Charlena Reading Specialist December 8, 2025 North - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Crawford Tere Teacher 21st Century 25-26 SY Central b. Non-District Employees - 1. NONE - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Crews-Seams Dawn LCSW January 5, 2026 SSU From FV - 2. D’Antonio Lauren Teacher – Imm. Eng. January 5, 2026 South From Teacher – Spec Ed - 3. O’Keefe-Wilson Jennifer ELA Specialist December 3, 2025 DO From Reading Specialist - 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. Watson Peggi Psychologist Jan. 5 – May 12, 2026 DHS - 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. Bergin Molly Math Interventionist December 5, 2025 South - B. Mast Paula School Nurse December 31, 2025 South - C. Truitt Ivy Grad Specialist January 9, 2026 DHS - 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. FY26-12-01 Teacher Insubordination/Misconduct in Office Dec. 10, 2025 FV/H 2. FY 26-12-02 Teacher Misconduct in Office Dec. 10, 2025 Central Elementary CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL December 10, 2025 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. Kenton Jessalynn PR/Community January 5, 2026 DO Specialist - 2. Speaks Nathaniel Custodian – Night Shift Dec. 15, 2025 FV ECC - B. New – Temporary - 1. Webb Stephanie Paraprofessional December 14, 2025 DHS - 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. Elmore-Lodvil Zalarie Para – 21st Century 25-26 SY Hartly - 2. Reed Natalee Classroom Support 25-26 SY KCCS - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Conard Mary Title I Para – full time January 5, 2026 Central From part time at FV - 2. Murray Andrew Custodian – Day Shift December 1, 2025 DHS From night shift - 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. Fortunate Estavian Paraprofessional December 5, 2025 MSI - - B. Gibson Veronica Transportation December 1, 2025 DO - - C. Harris Selinda Senior Secretary December 2, 2025 TP - - D. Logullo Leslie Transportation December 2, 2025 DO - - E. McLamb Jesstine Custodian December 5, 2025 East - - F. Newman Shaqueena Custodian December 5, 2025 South - - G. Sanders Rocio Transportation December 12, 2025 DO - - H. Yellowdy Kamal Paraprofessional December 5, 2025 SSU - V. PENSIONS

Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. Bloom Gina Paraprofessional February 1, 2026 DHS - C. Vested Pension - 1. NONE - VI. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT - 1. NONE - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. NONE 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 12:10 a.m. December 11, 2025.