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Rodney described a rubric that evaluates practices across categories such as focus/mindset, clarifying priorities, monitoring progress, aligning resources and communicating results. He said individual board members would complete the instrument and that the coach would consolidate responses into a board-level score. Rodney told the board that three of seven members had submitted their self-evaluations so far.

“Student outcomes don't change until adult behaviors change,” Rodney said as he described the rationale for the instrument and the intended continuous-improvement approach. He recommended quarterly evaluation and an annual self-evaluation scheduled before the superintendent evaluation.

The instrument uses a four-point progression from ineffective to highly effective, with the goal of measuring quarterly progress and identifying actions to move forward. Rodney offered to compile results and provide a write-up if the remaining members submit their responses soon; he planned to highlight actions the board could take to progress to the next level.

Board members and the superintendent supported the approach and noted that governance training and clearer priorities can help the district set goals that cascade to classroom practice. The transcript shows no formal vote to adopt the instrument; the coach framed the work as ongoing professional development and invited additional participation and time to complete the self-assessment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CSD Board of Education Meeting - September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Christina School District Board received an implementation guide for quarterly self-evaluations from Effective School Boards coach Rodney to measure governance practices and focus on student outcomes.","taxTitle","Christina School District, School Districts, Delaware","taxId",13110,"location","Delaware","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6024548,"Board member asks for forensic financial audit and performance assessment amid community concerns over tax increase",201,3892000,4093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5760247-f23c814853dd8db15eae24a284f74cc1&start=3892&end=4093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5760247-f23c814853dd8db15eae24a284f74cc1/thumbnail_3892000.jpg","/articles/6024548/Delaware/Board-member-asks-for-forensic-financial-audit-and-performance-assessment-amid-community-concerns-over-tax-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6024548-53410c853709545ce9fc71387f737682/orig.mp4?Expires=1770859019&Signature=D3dA3S63R4D6woPpbW5Lts6-pKeE~tnmsU8siFElGJABnPoOyVsvnTMJEFbNOs3Kr~BMi19RISnWm79-yIS~17ZIX8Lj-wb17nzM9Cs9s3P2KhrDYk4bQ3SruKG1UxjAN1nUmYhogAogNM3OJFEGLJYC-N3SH4olb6Fdbz33dB6k~huQS0ADGFqiGZ~J3-aLjgBX1xrWUZOXndUf-116vEsbzyPiS~JaJlsekEU~KAhJwx01UVCoUmeIU8ojMuQfMppiz5VimeVsBt~LX82kPLTM0xSgqXpNflY2QeqnV8fyZSiUZTDh~EvPmQDRpkrq0qNB8rbFJ57MbD74KIVTQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Sept. 9 Christina School District Board meeting, board member Shannon Troncoso asked the board to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a forensic financial audit and a performance assessment of the district, citing community concern over a recent tax increase and a desire for greater transparency.

Troncoso said the request is “not because I have any doubt that this is a great district,” but because taxpayers “do not understand the 10% increase” and she wants a “clean slate” that documents how district funds are spent. She said a recent expense “cost the taxpayer $6,000 this month” and that a related contract is “$90,000 a year.”

Superintendent Dr. Joiner responded that the district is audited annually and that the auditor’s office (Auditor York) was conducting an audit at the time of the meeting. Dr. Joiner said she had not seen audits with “multiple recommendations” and offered to work on providing audit materials more accessibly to the public. She also invited Troncoso to review financials with Chief Budget Officer (Mr. Baca) in greater detail.

Board members and staff noted the district is undertaking an “academic return on investment” study led by Mr. Baca to better link spending to student outcomes. Several board members encouraged public outreach and noted that existing audits and the ROI work could help explain how funds are used.

The consent agenda, which included several finance-related items, was approved unanimously earlier in the meeting; the transcript does not show a separate vote on issuing a forensic audit RFP. There was no recorded motion or vote to commission a forensic audit during the meeting.

Troncoso and other board members said the goal of the request was to earn “community buy-in” and to demonstrate proactive transparency. The transcript does not include a final board decision to issue the RFP or a timeline for next steps.","Board member Shannon Troncoso asked the Christina School District to issue an RFP for a forensic financial audit and a performance assessment to increase transparency after recent tax-related controversy; the superintendent noted the district already undergoes annual audits.",{"_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},6024552,"Parents and advocates press district for answers after alleged weapon threat at Christiana High School",772,727000,1499000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5760247-f23c814853dd8db15eae24a284f74cc1&start=727&end=1499","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5760247-f23c814853dd8db15eae24a284f74cc1/thumbnail_727000.jpg","/articles/6024552/Delaware/Parents-and-advocates-press-district-for-answers-after-alleged-weapon-threat-at-Christiana-High-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6024552-f094fe46994a4be2896eee388256ddd0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770859019&Signature=m53UiyvVb3j~jzrnO76J9F8IKW8GWFpvsSub0s2wqVbCTHFBqkFhodRoRJLdv~rKWVw3~ubU4hYRN6mZGHqqhWyULKuQHWfRsCz203udRedWHf5Hk0L94iQ6WhxL-ChiD9WQamSOrrlKZh6151xiqEG3xPRbG1RC6djXUMyHFKrH3gcU6Hwjsqa5U~d5zA9j77dNx3S6zDIa7qj86V8ZjSmMemh2oB2JJoiDjo1ffTj5pHWQxe1tr6W9kPeGeFat1NEl3kbKIXUABFNO1omcLxUKLlrT5zfAyggF0S48tUvOuJ2Vx-hKlc2mXOOH617U5JXxYXJ4khH4GwjDpKrOBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Sept. 9 Christina School District Board meeting, three public commenters described an incident they said occurred at Christiana High School in which one student allegedly “threatened him with a gun,” and parents and advocates said the district’s response and communication were inconsistent with what they observed.

Local business owner Bernetta Bright told the board she had been at Christiana High School after her nephew reported a student threatened him and that she had not been allowed to see full surveillance footage that she said showed the alleged threat. Bright said an initial email to parents claimed the school was locked down; when she arrived about 25 minutes after the incident she said she “walked straight into that school” and that doors were not secured. She said police vehicles were present but that she was able to enter the building.

Child advocate Tiffany Smith said she called the school at 12:22 p.m. and arrived at about 12:49 p.m., and that she was able to “gain access to the school out of a door that was open” and move through hallways to find the student’s mother “without anybody noticing us.” Smith said footage shown to police stopped before the student “went in the hallway with his friend” and that the student was able to move around the building “for a total of 27 plus minutes before he was apprehended by a teacher.” Smith said the district’s parent email calling the situation a quick apprehension and a lockdown was incorrect.

Parent Michelle Harmon said her ninth-grade son was moved to a different school after the incident and asked the board, “Where are the metal detectors? Where’s the funding…? Where are the clear backpacks?” She said her son felt unsafe and did not understand why he had to change schools.

All three commenters framed their remarks as public comment; no formal board action or motion addressing the incident appears in the meeting transcript. The transcript shows the district’s superintendent (Dr. Joiner) and other board members later discussing general safety and audits but does not record a specific response, investigation timeline, or disciplinary action provided in the meeting record.

The meeting record contains several specific claims of timing and access: a caller to the school at 12:22 p.m.; arrival of community members about 12:49 p.m.; police vehicles observed on site; and a commenter’s estimate that a student moved unobserved in the building for roughly 27 minutes before being stopped by staff. The transcript does not include district confirmation of those timelines, a statement from Christiana High School administrators during the meeting, nor a recorded vote or direction to staff to release footage or to open a separate policy review during the session.

Commenters requested clearer communication, better on-campus security measures and transparency about decision-making during incidents. The transcript shows these requests were made during public comment and during subsequent discussion of audits, community engagement and budget concerns, but does not record an immediate board motion to change security policy, require metal detectors, or mandate an independent review.

Parents or members of the public who want follow-up should request the district’s official incident report, any available investigative records, the specific surveillance footage referenced, or a formal response from district leadership.","Multiple public commenters described a Sept. incident at Christiana High School in which a student allegedly threatened another with a weapon on camera; speakers said school communication and safety procedures were inconsistent with what they witnessed.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6024558,"Parent and employee commenters say district has not resolved documented abuse allegations in special education programs",124,604000,728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5760247-f23c814853dd8db15eae24a284f74cc1&start=604&end=728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5760247-f23c814853dd8db15eae24a284f74cc1/thumbnail_604000.jpg","/articles/6024558/Delaware/Parent-and-employee-commenters-say-district-has-not-resolved-documented-abuse-allegations-in-special-education-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6024558-e1066451b6c46ce45975d632a5dd0af1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770859019&Signature=Hw4eNiAYeTgvyElenxhpi2czb67BIQ8VkgkECU1Wctd04x6digwK15zZM-AMfaGHth47UbcJed5Z7sUs34xyTEOBQ3ybpbXAr9~izZguCquYXwiJzlEoH9jsHpM~eJF-gmOv33v3dkOmhGqCXvecZ4CdUBxcj1WfNI98~lnbRuvm-7qbZ~6guRMVGauHz0tFy8c7btT4cRA5hVFAlpgs8rtISQiHa3gUUGB6hW559GgfntDsosB3gNaUQ~MPF3ecs1wmqOEwAsUNIXlZVnwNFtZWbJHpEAV10eyK7AtA0XjFmXR2elQZ8XPfhTFjx9PwJJFk8zwXvR85iRJlbmrGUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Sept. 9 Christina School District Board meeting, commenter Betty Millar told the board she and others continue to see “documented allegations” of abuse in the district’s special education programs and said the district’s processes have not protected vulnerable students. Millar said the allegations have been reported in good faith but that “staff are told to report, but in practice, there are no real channels” and that “the process stalls at the building level because the district does not act.”

Millar said mandatory reporters are “unsupported” and that “investigations [are] unfinished, and accountability lost in process.” She told the board, “Policies exist on paper, but they collapse the moment they are tested.”

The allegation was made during the meeting’s public-comment period; there was no formal board response recorded in the meeting transcript and no motion or vote on the subject. The transcript does not show a superintendent or staff update addressing the specific allegations during the meeting.

The comment urged the board to act, saying families “expecting we will keep [students] safe” and concluding that the “choice to act or not to act rests with you.” The transcript does not identify any follow-up direction from the board to staff or a commitment to a specific investigation timeline during the meeting.

The board’s public-comment rules were read at the start of the meeting, including that comments are limited to three minutes per speaker and the proceedings are recorded for minutes. The transcript shows Millar’s remarks were part of the publicly recorded comment block but does not indicate any immediate procedural step by the board to open an inquiry or set a hearing.

The record available in the meeting transcript does not state whether the district’s existing written policies were consulted or updated outside the meeting. The transcript also does not identify whether reporters’ concerns were forwarded to law-enforcement or child-protection authorities during or before the meeting.

The meeting moved on to additional public commenters and later agenda items. The transcript does show the board discussing other topics later in the agenda but does not include a recorded vote, motion, or formal direction specifically tied to Millar’s allegations.","At the Sept. 9 Christina School District board meeting, a commenter said documented abuse allegations in special education programs remain unresolved and criticized the district's handling of reports and investigations.","actionData","errors"]

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Board begins quarterly self-evaluation process and coaching with Effective School Boards coach

Board member asks for forensic financial audit and performance assessment amid community concerns over tax increase

Parents and advocates press district for answers after alleged weapon threat at Christiana High School

Parent and employee commenters say district has not resolved documented abuse allegations in special education programs