The Caesar Rodney School District is investigating a hybrid lesson taught at the McIlvaine Early Childhood Center related to Black History Month that the district considers unacceptable and not consistent with Caesar Rodney School District values. The situation is currently being investigated.
**SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, TUESDAY MARCH 2 AT 6:00PM VIA ZOOM**
Public Comment Will be Addressed on 2021 Middle School Realignment Proposal and
Leasing of the Former St. Thomas More Academy
A special School Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 2, at 6:00pm to discuss the impacts of the pending lease agreement for the former St. Thomas More Academy campus in Magnolia, and the resulting need for the realignment of middle school attendance patterns.
Once lease terms are finalized, the District plans to create a Middle School for grades 6-8 at the former St. Thomas More Academy. In order to equitably divide the student population the District has contracted with the University of Delaware to analyze the current boundaries and attendance patterns for Fred Fifer III and F. Neil Postlethwait Middle Schools. This review was designed to determine how to best realign the attendance boundaries to ease the student growth at Fifer and Postlethwait while creating a sustainable student population at the former St. Thomas More Academy. The UD study can be reviewed by viewing the PDF files found below.
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Public Comment on the proposal will be accepted and included in the March 2nd meeting. Please send your comments through this email link: Realignment Questions.
This realignment planning does not impact any students who currently, or in the future, would attend the Dover Air Force Base Middle School.
The attached draft proposal documents outline the realignment proposal.
Open the PDF version of the UD Middle School Realignment Presentation Here
Open the PDF version of the Developments Invovled in the Middle School Realignment Here
Elise Knable ~ Ceaser Rodney High School
Georginia Voss ~ John S. Charlton School
Karine Scott ~ W. B. Simpson Elementary School
Taylor Morris ~ McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
Russell Yeager ~ Dover Air Base Middle School
Ophelia Craig ~ Fred Fifer III Middle School
Emily Barth ~ F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Xiwen Li ~ Allen Frear Elementary School
Nicole Pennypacker ~ Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Cherie Bergold ~ W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Kimberly Weber ~ Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Anne Coleman ~ Star Hill Elementary School
The potential for a wintery-mix of snow and ice has become possible next week. As the possibility nears, I wanted to remind you of how the District will respond to the need for any closure or opening delays.
Our current procedures will be the following:
· Should weather necessitate a one- hour delay, we will use the delay schedule which is posted on the district website.
· Anything that would require more than a 1-hour delay, will result in a remote learning day.
· When closed for inclement weather on days scheduled for in-person hybrid learning, all students will utilize the remote learning option and ten month employees will be allowed to work from home.
· 12-month employees will be expected to report to their buildings unless notified.
Kevin R. Fitzgerald, Ed.D
Superintendent
Caesar Rodney School District
Message Regarding Return to Hybrid Learning
Last night, the Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education approved the return to hybrid instruction for all schools in the district as of Monday, January 11, 2021, for students and families that selected in-person hybrid instruction for the first semester. Families and students that selected remote instruction for the first semester will continue in the remote model.
Schedule
· On January 11 - All elementary schools will resume in-person hybrid instruction beginning with those students in Group “A”
· On January 11 - All secondary schools will resume in-person hybrid instruction beginning with those students in Group “C”
It was also agreed that if necessary, the district would limit possible future closures related to operational concerns or COVID-19 infection to the specific schools impacted, rather than imposing a district-wide closure.
All instructional schedules are posted on the District and school websites and your school principal will also be sharing further information with you about schedules for the rest of the month. Should you have any specific questions please contact your child’s school directly.
On Wednesday, January 6 there will be a free community COVID-19 testing event held in the parking lot of Caesar Rodney High School from 10am to 6pm. You can register in advance by visiting www.delaware.curativeinc.com.
It is hoped that the return to hybrid instruction will be welcomed by parents and students. The Caesar Rodney School District is operating with the goal to keep the spread of the COVID-19 virus to an absolute minimum. We are, and will remain, connected to the Division of Public Health, the Department of Education and the Governor’s Office for guidance on how to operate.
Thank you for doing all you can to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, Superintendent
SUBSTITUTE IN CAESAR RODNEY
The Caesar Rodney School District is partnered with Kelly Education, a leading provider of substitute teachers to school districts across the U.S. Kelly Education manages our sub pool and is a trusted partner to over 8,600 schools nationwide. Kelly substitutes provide learning continuity in the classroom when permanent teachers are absent.
Kelly Education prepares their substitute educators to succeed in every classroom by offering access to highly respected training and professional learning programs and encourages employees to further their teaching career in specialty areas including STEM, ELL, ECE and special education.
Please contact the local Kelly Education team for more information: 302-800-1101
If you are interested in becoming a Kelly substitute to work in Caesar Rodney Schools as a teacher, paraprofessional, or custodian, we invite you to apply at www.kellyeducation.com or email your resume to KellyEdDE@kellyservices.com
If you are an existing Kelly Education Sub, you are eligible for a referral bonus! Refer someone to Kelly that completes 10 assignments successfully and you will receive a $100 bonus!
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COVID COMMUNICATION
Information on COVID-19 Notification & Testing in Caesar Rodney School District
The Caesar Rodney School District realizes there are questions in the community about how testing and notification are processed for COVID-19 infections within our school system. We hope this explanation helps to clarify any questions you may have.
COVID-19 notifications for Delaware school districts occurs in accordance with the Division of Public Health (DPH) guidelines. Every district has been assigned a DPH epidemiology liaison who coordinates this information exchange. Identical steps are followed across the state, so every school district has the same information.
Community notification is based on the contact tracing data for each specific case. DPH directs each district on what is required for communication (if it’s required at all based on circumstances). Additionally, notification is based on where & when the person was prior to the manifestation of symptoms, the individual's direct contact with school personnel, and the case's relation to safety criteria (i.e. masks worn, social distancing, time duration, etc.). It is recommended that teachers/district staff get tested at a minimum of once per month using home test kits made available by the state. They also can use state testing sites more often as needed.
Caesar Rodney School District’s Child Nutrition Department
Change in Delivery Days for Meals during School Closing due to COVID-19
Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the site, date and times as follows:
Afternoon pickup will also be available, at a first come, first serve basis, at the site, date and times as follows:
I hope this issue of the CR report finds everyone safe and well. Although it seems like years ago, this issue includes pictures of our students celebrating “Black History Month,” the “100th day of school” and the musical “Cinderella”. Now we practice virtual fire drills and our lessons are taught through a variety of online platforms. Yes- It is amazing how in just the blink of an eye, everything that we have come to expect from school has changed. Yet, through these challenges, we have learned and have grown. We appreciate the goodness in those who leave the safety of their homes to prepare and serve food to those in need; those who have reached out and cared for those who are most vulnerable; those who continue to work and keep our buildings clean and safe; those who drive vans to drop off the needed materials and supplies; those who have prepared the computers and set up the schools as internet hot spots; those who have spent countless hours setting up our remote learning platforms and providing professional development for our teachers and administrators; our teachers, paras and administrators who continue to do all they can to help their students learn and grow; and all of our parents, who have accepted a greater role in the educational process. It is truly inspiring to see how everyone has stepped up to meet the needs of our children. Now, while these are certainly challenging times, I want every student to know that they are not alone on their educational journey. They have the entire community ready to provide support, guidance, and help in any way. To the graduating class of 2020- You are not forgotten! You have overcome adversity to earn your high school diploma and I promise you, that your graduation will be one of the most memorable in the history of the Caesar Rodney School District! Now, should anyone have any questions about our remote learning programs, please contact the District office or any of our schools. I look forward to the day when our schools reopen and I can once again visit classrooms to see our teachers and students doing what they do best – teaching and learning! Until then stay safe and stay well!
Delaware State Police asks schools to share school threat message (click here) PDF
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This letter can be used to guide age appropriate discussions with students in grades 5-12.
If you have any questions please contact your childs's principals.
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7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm @ Allen Frear Elementary School or Via ZOOM Webinar
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Vaping letter, resources available for families
The attached letter provides important information and resources to help families learn more about the risks of youth e-cigarette/vaping use. Find more information about the dangers of vaping here. DDOE and the Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Services for Children Youth & Their Families are teaming up to take action and protect our youth from the risks of e-cigarettes. Additionally, be on the lookout for Delaware's Online Vape Toolkit - VapeFreeDE.com. This Delaware designed toolkit will offer free information to facilitate education and awareness about this growing epidemic. The VapeFreeDE.com toolkit will include evidence-based curriculums, sample model policies, downloadable fact sheets and a social media messages calendar for educators, families and healthcare providers to help end this epidemic in Delaware.
The Caesar Rodney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran or marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or genetic information in accordance with State and Federal laws. Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Officers. The following have been appointed to serve as the District’s compliance coordinators and grievance officers. These coordinators can be contacted at the Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building at 7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934 or at (302) 698-4800.
TITLE IX: CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1972
(nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, educational programs)
Compliance Coordinator: Dr. Tamara Toles Torain, Executive Assistant to the
Superintendent
Grievance Officer: Amanda Mazzola, Supervisor of Human Resources
TITLE VII: CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1974
(nondiscrimination in employment practices)
Compliance Coordinator: Dr. Tamara Toles Torain, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Grievance Officer: Dr. Jessilene Corbett, Supervisor of Instruction
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
District Coordinator: Kevin Thompson, Director of Student Services
Compliance Officers: Building Principals
Building Access Issue Officer: TBA, Director of Business and Finance
Hearing Officer: Tara Faircloth, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1992
District Coordinator: Ken Starke, Supervisor of Facilities Management
Gender-Equity Coordinator: Tara Faircloth, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Meet or exceed the annual ESEA targets in all cells in the school accountability system. Maintain a safe environment in an atmosphere of caring discipline. Provide opportunities that encourage a partnership of families, district staff members, students and the community. Project revenue resources to maintain the strong financial position necessary to support the needs of the district. Coordinate the district’s resources and create a plan that aims to ensure all students enrolled in the Caesar Rodney School District for three or more consecutive years will perform at or above grade level by the end of the student’s third year of enrollment.
Recognizing the value of each individual, and building upon our commitment to excellence, the Caesar Rodney School District is dedicated to the mission of preparing students for a successful, productive and purposeful life in a diverse, global community by: • Providing quality educational opportunities for all students; and • Promoting caring attitudes through the school community.
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Contact (Ombudsperson) Bill McGillan Hotline: 1-800-220-5414