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Claymont board approves several personnel moves, including administrative reduction in force
Summary
The Board approved multiple superintendent recommendations April 13, including transferring Ida Gorman to high school assistant principal, an administrative reduction in force for Intermediate Principal Michele Henry (effective end of 2025–26) and reassigning her as middle school assistant principal for 2026–27; other hires, rescissions, and substitute approvals also passed.
On April 13 the Claymont City School District Board of Education approved a slate of personnel recommendations from Superintendent Brian Rentsch covering transfers, reassignments, contract rescissions and new hires.
Actions approved included transferring Ida Gorman to the high school as assistant principal for 2026–27; approving an administrative reduction in force for Michele Henry as Intermediate Principal at the conclusion of the 2025–26 school year and subsequently employing her as middle school assistant principal for 2026–27; transferring Jodie Miles back to Assistant Superintendent; rescinding a one‑year limited contract for Elizabeth Garbrandt effective March 12, 2026; and approving a one‑year limited contract for Stephanie Lendon as Intermediate Cook effective April 20, 2026. The board also approved extended service days for Jasmine Russell and several classified substitutes pending credentialing.
Ms. Campbell moved the superintendent’s recommendations and Mrs. Wolf seconded; roll call recorded Campbell yes, Wolf yes, Host yes and Peters yes and the motion carried. Several items reference required credentialing or background checks before employment is final.
The board recorded these items under Superintendent’s recommendations on the April 13 agenda; the administration will complete standard hiring checks and notify affected staff of next steps.
