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May 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting

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Source
YouTube / Laurel School District
Date
2026-05-14
Location
Sussex County, DE
Material
Transcript
Extent
1,289 words · about 8 min
Collected
2026-09-28

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001We have a moment of silence, please. I pledge allegiance >> to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Please be seated. >> Okay. They recommend approving tonight's agenda as submitted. So >> first, Mrs. Isler, second, Mrs. Pew. Roll call vote. Mrs. Isler, >> approve. >> Mrs. Pew, >> approved. >> Mr. Nichols, >> approved. >> And Miss Rash, >> approve. >> So approved. Recommend the approval of the minutes of the board of education regular meeting of March 18, 2026. >> First, Mrs. Pew. Second, Mr. Nichols. Roll call vote. Mrs. Pew, >> approve. >> Mr. Nichols, >> approve. >> Mrs. Mrs. Sler, >> approve. And Miss Brown, >> approve. >> So approved. Recommend the approval of

002the minutes of the board of education regular meeting of April 15, 2026. >> So move. >> First, Mrs. Ller. >> Second, Mr. Nichols. Roll call vote. Mrs. Ller, >> approved. >> Mr. Nichols, >> Miss Mrs. Peel, >> approved. >> And Miss Rattle, >> approved. >> So approved. Recognition of guests. Dr. Lamore. Good evening everybody. >> How's everybody doing? >> Amazing. We are blessed to have a lot of things to celebrate tonight. I'm gonna start my largest group class. But right now, please join me in welcoming middle school principal Brandon. Good evening everyone. Um sometimes principles we ask our teachers staff members to break out of their regular teaching routine and social that's aligned with the curriculum. But in addition to the curriculum this year, I did ask Mrs. Brock to do that very big subject

003classes and that was to take part in the third circuit court community and rule of law essay contest in the state of Delaware for seventh grade students. During that time to write an essay answering the United States Constitution addressed the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and if so explain how they had to do so in five words or less they were judged on focus, content development, organization and style. Very pleased to announce that in the state of Delaware we had student was awarded awarded first of the state tier west. two students who share third in the state and saf all three of those students are extremely busy students and throughout the course of the last week I've been trying really hard to make it through their schedule here tonight I don't think they

004were able to make it but I do want to celebrate recognize and honor Mrs. taking the time, joining her class schedule to do this and to do it in a way where rural produced three students that placed in the state of Delaware for the essay contest. One of them earned in first place celebrate and recognize Robert Wow. Good. Round of applause. Ladies and gentlemen, five five times five times championship. Hi everyone, I'm Zach Co. I've been coaching here since I got out of high school 2011. It's been a journey that comes through here pretty amazing the military going to college that's the reason I do that. I talk to the guys today. The reason I do this is not to win state championships, not to make you guys state champion. Of course, that's ultimate goal

005of the math, but what you do after school after you graduate with your life trying to make young men and stilling that in that translates to the last five years, you've been really competitive five times other than just champions. And this year, finally getting over the hump of big state finals. We fell a little short, but I could not be more proud of this team, this community, school, my coaching staff. I don't know what else to say last years. Um, but yeah, I love this school. I love this community. >> Go ahead and follow them up. that were allowed that could make it tonight a lot of other sports. Uh first of all uh my coach Zach Whathan Moore Good evening. There you go. landed message. Hernandez and Alexander. David Oh, for a bunch of

006students did show up and I do want to acknowledge them and thank them for the recognition that they not only brought to themselves but to our school to our community and to their families. So we could have a round of applause. We'll start off with our short place winners and wonder. Would you like to question? In our last honor of the night, ladies and gentlemen, Nuclear legal right. >> Um, thank you for having us here tonight. We really appreciate it. I just want to take a moment um to sincerely thank our district for the incredible support that they allowed us to have to make this happen. Um, after seven years musical. Bringing this production back to the stage has meant so much to our students, our staff, our families, and our community. A production like

007this takes far more than what happens out of the spotlight. It takes encouragement, um, funding, trust, and people who believe in the heart. Because of the district support, our students are given the opportunity to grow not only as performers, but leaders, teammates, and young people to our administrators, school board members, teachers, staff, volunteers, and everyone who helps. Thank you, Mr. D. We appreciate everything you and your crew did. And without you taking the vision that we, you know, had and couldn't bring to life, I don't know how this game is. for believing in this program and helping us rebuild something truly special. Your four gave students a chance to create memories and they will carry them for years to come and I do think they were right with me and say we really did become

008a family through this process. So I thank each and every one of them. Um, and I just know that everybody who helps, we appreciate all the support, all the donations, everything. So, without further ado, I'm going to bring up that here. So, Mr. Kos, Mr. Ken, Mr. Z West, >> Mr. Antoine Ross, I like the color. Miss Raymond Mr. Nick Sylvestro We call her Max McBride. Ein Chow needs attention, but we love her tremendously. She was the everything from the music, the timing. She knew every song, every queue, liked up everybody. Wonderful. Elizabeth Quinn Miss Petino there. Mr. Jeremiah, >> Miss Rachel, are we in Missina, they're entirely And last but not least, CHARLOTTE All right. She's action. She is these things. >> She is right. All right. >> Jeremiah. Thank you. There you go.

009They're going to feel Round of applause. Okay. I have no one signed up for public participation. Uh, superintendent remarks. >> None participation. We're going to skip over. reports uh monthly financial report, monthly revenue expenditures and reserves report. >> Thanks for coming everybody. >> Thank you. Right. >> Good evening everyone. >> Good evening. >> The department of education Title one, two, three, and four. We have a score of Next, I'll have Any questions? >> No. All right. Thank you so much, Laura. >> Thank you, Laura. >> Okay. Uh, unfinished business. We have none. New business. School choice. Recommend approval of school choice as a group board of education meeting schedule. Uh, do I have a first? >> Yeah. >> First, Mr. Nichols >> second. Mrs. Pew Roll call vote. Mrs. Mr. Nichols >> approved. >> Mrs.

010Pew >> approved. >> Mrs. Esler >> approved. >> Miss approved. >> So approved. >> No uh policies or resolutions. Executive session items. Personnel A. Professional staff recommend to approve the personnel report with recommendations as discussed in executive session as listed in attachment A. >> We're going to move. >> First, Mrs. Pew. Second, Mr. Nichols. Roll call vote. Mrs. Pew >> approved. >> Mr. Nichols >> approved. >> Mrs. Isler >> approved. >> Miss Rout >> approved. >> So approved. Attachment B. Teacher temporary contract non-renewals. Recommend to approve the personnel report with recommendations as discussed in executive session as listed. Attachment B. >> First, Mrs. Isler. >> Second, Mrs. Pew. Roll call vote. Mrs. Isler, >> approved. >> Mrs. Pew, >> approved. >> Mr. Nichols, >> approved. >> Miss Rout, >> approved. >> So approved. Personnel attachment

011C support staff recommend to approve the personnel report with recommendations as discussed in executive session as listed in attachment C. >> First, Mr. Nichols. >> Second, Mrs. Pew. Roll call vote. Mr. Nichols, >> approved. >> Mrs. Pew, >> approved. >> Mrs. Sler, >> approved. >> M >> approved. >> So approved. Personnel attachment D. I recommend to approve the personnel report with recommendations as discussed in executive session as list in attachment D. Support staff move. >> First, Mrs. Isler. >> Second. Mrs. Pew. Roll call. Vote. Mrs. Nler. >> Approved. >> Mrs. Pew. >> Mr. Nicholas. >> M. Rout. >> Approved. >> So approved. Personnel attachment E. Cafeteria. I recommend to approve the personnel report >> with recommendations as discussed in executive session as listed. Attachment E. First by Mrs. >> Second by Mrs. Pew. Roll call

012vote. Mrs. Sizzler. >> Approved. >> Mrs. Pew. >> Approved. >> Mr. Nichols. >> M. approved. >> So approved. Personnel attachment F. Professional staff recommend to approve the personnel report with recommendations as discussed in executive session as listed. Attachment F. >> First, Mrs. Isler. Second, Mr. Nichols. Roll call vote. Mrs. Isler, >> approved. >> Mr. Nichols, >> Mrs. Pew, >> approved. >> And Miss Ralph, >> approved. >> So approved. Personnel attachment G. The support staff recommend to approve the personnel report with recommendations as discussed in executive session as listed in attachment G. >> First, Mr. Nichols. >> Second, Mrs. Pew. Roll call vote. Mr. Nichols, >> approve. >> Mrs. Pew, >> approve. >> Mrs. Isler, >> approve. >> And Miss Ralph, >> approved. >> So approved. Personnel A, professional staff recommend to approve the personnel report

013with recommendations as discussed in executive session as listed attachment H. >> First, Mr. Nichols. Second, uh, Mrs. Isler. Roll call vote. Mr. Nichols approved. >> Mrs. Isler, >> approved. >> Mrs. Pew, >> approved. >> Miss Ralph, >> approved. >> Okay. Uh, agenda item is regular board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, 7 p.m. Right here. Do I have a motion we adjourn? So move. >> First, Mrs. Isler, second. >> Second, Mrs. Pew. Roll call vote. Mrs. Isler, approve. >> Mrs. Pew, >> Mr. Nichols approved Miss Ralph >> approved.

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