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Dr. Nick Baker, introduced the presentation and said teachers now \"start with a phenomenon of some sort, something puzzling that the students are seeing in the real world\" rather than beginning with definitions. He was joined by Kim Molpena, the district's science instructional coach, and Tahira (\"Ty\") Rogers, a McCullough Middle School science teacher, who led a brief hands-on classroom activity for the board.
Molpena said the district assembled lead science teachers from every building to create a shared science vision and distributed a Colonial model of instruction that guides K–12 science learning. Staff described the elementary program using Amplify Science and middle/high school implementation with Open SciEd. The presenters said units typically span several weeks; during the meeting teachers demonstrated a short classroom phenomenon involving an inverted cup and index card that prompted student questions, tests and further investigation.
Teachers described benefits they see in students: increased curiosity, hands-on engagement and discourse that lets students \"do the work of a scientist\" rather than recalling definitions. The presenters said teachers act as facilitators while students design experiments, analyze data and build explanations. The district noted it began using this approach during the COVID period and has hosted other districts to observe Colonial classrooms.
Board members asked a few clarifying questions about materials and alignment; the presentation included an offer to let board members visit classrooms to see units in action. No formal board action was requested or taken on curriculum during the meeting.
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At the start of the meeting a speaker identified a correction: the agenda item listed as \"terminate employee number 26-02\" would be changed to \"intent to terminate.\" The presenter clarified that the item was not an immediate or final termination but rather a formal intent to terminate as the recommended action.
During the action-item portion, Dr. Munster presented the item and asked for a motion. Board member Dr. Dorsey moved to approve the intent to terminate employee 26-102; Ron Handy seconded. The board voted by voice; the chair called for \"ayes\" and the motion carried.
The record in the meeting shows the board approved the motion but provides no further public details about the basis for the recommended intent, any investigatory steps taken, or next procedural steps such as appeal rights or timelines. The transcript does not include statutory references or specific policies governing personnel actions; those were not cited during the public motion and vote.
Because the action was recorded as an \"intent to terminate,\" the item appears to be an administrative personnel action rather than an immediate final dismissal, and the district will follow its internal procedures for personnel matters and any applicable labor or state rules.","The board voted to approve the administration's recommendation of an \"intent to terminate\" for employee number 26-102 after the agenda was corrected at the start of the meeting to specify 'intent to terminate' rather than a strict termination.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5986463,"Colonial board approves final Leach School construction drawings to send to DOE",56,1232000,1288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5760300-8bd7709dafd08bca5d07e2ddda508f22&start=1232&end=1288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5760300-8bd7709dafd08bca5d07e2ddda508f22/thumbnail_1232000.jpg","/articles/5986463/Delaware/Colonial-board-approves-final-Leach-School-construction-drawings-to-send-to-DOE","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986463-487531f0e49ef3716b38b3b26eef5d64/orig.mp4?Expires=1770481992&Signature=amR3kdNosL7eSzHtS8CYJz8dcK8b-wbYOxIR0BnxZN-48ljcNMMKTbJtgVmqxUv9Frj1smBScB5Gx8m1FlU0Chspn-Wy8YUgzxL3eFGhzM~TnV5hwFNlvf5bLKmhkMR1RqR6jVdLEKM6LbLi6ZahzF8rPUtJ6lrJo1Oomr4LcM1v5OqAXa07NHYeR0AiS70PWGybZQ~d~6t1~eJuJlZdZHgNDdVVIOW3BUhshDivaxCnppovo3iwz88W9cfk8SW0bEyyLkC1cXNrvF1~gGEuIxTKDmcbKV9G4kfNeOicpj8e9VXIgeQwJ9U5k7~w44wk8YZfzKAw3ts~TVepuGUltA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colonial School District Board of Education on Sept. 9 approved final construction drawings for the new Leach School and authorized district staff to submit the drawings to the Delaware Department of Education and proceed toward bidding.
Dr. Munster presented the final construction drawings and told the board the approval is needed \"so we can get out to bidding and move forward.\" Board member Christine Smith moved to approve the drawings as presented; Dr. Dorsey seconded the motion. The board voted in favor by voice vote and the motion carried.
Board members discussed timeline and next steps only briefly during the meeting; no amendments to the plans or changes to funding were proposed during the vote. The district said the approval will allow the district to advance toward groundbreaking and the bidding process.
The board did not attach conditions or cite specific state statutes at the time of approval; staff will handle the submission to DOE and subsequent procurement steps according to district and state rules.
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Board President PQ called the meeting to consider two applicants who had filed for the vacancy and explained the interview format before the candidates answered questions from board members. Candidates introduced themselves on the record: Carlos DePries, who during his turn said \"my full name is Carlos Andres Ramirez,\" and Tanya Kearns, a parent and long-time district volunteer.
The candidates each answered a series of questions from board members on topics including district strengths and weaknesses, community engagement and potential conflicts of interest. DePries described his community-organizing and outreach background and said he works as \"the senior community relation for WM.\" Kearns said she has volunteered in the district for about 30 years, has two William Penn graduates, and previously worked in preschool and Head Start programs.
After the interview, Board member Christine Smith moved to appoint Carlos DePries; Philip Breeding seconded the motion. President PQ conducted a roll-call vote. Members Ron Handy, Philip Breeding, Christine Smith, Dr. Dorsey and President PQ voted yes; Mister Lawls cast the lone no vote. The motion passed, 5-1.
The board noted the appointment covers the remainder of the current term through the next board election in May, when the appointee would have to run to fill the remainder of the term. The board said it would arrange a swearing-in before the October meeting and that district staff would provide a mentoring and onboarding plan.
No legal authorities or additional conditions were cited at the time of the vote. The board president also thanked both candidates for their service and encouraged continued community engagement by the unsuccessful candidate.
","The Colonial School District Board of Education voted 5-1 on Sept. 9 to appoint Carlos DePries to fill a District G vacancy; the appointee and his opponent answered board questions during a public interview before the vote.","actionData","errors"]

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