2018 09 21 Board Memo Complete

Board of Education Drew Educational Support Center TEL: (302) 552-2653
600 N. Lombard Street FAX: (302) 429-3944

Wilmington, DE 19801 TDD Relay Service: (800) 232-5470
www.christinak12.org
September 21, 2018
MEMORANDUM
TO: Christina Board of Education
FROM: Richard L. Gregg, Superintendent
RE: Board Memo
1. Requests for Information

 Public Comment on Naming NHS Field Attachment A
 Middle School Honors Academy Traffic Attachment B
 Technology Enhancement Follow-Up Attachment C
2. Disaster Relief for Homeless Children and Youth Attachment D

Information is attached regarding a grant the district received from the DE Department of
Education – Disaster Relief for Homeless Children and Youth.
Thank you.
Dr. Meredith Griffin, President; Mrs. Elizabeth Paige, Vice President; Mr. George Evans, Esq.; Mrs. Angela Mitchell;
Mr. Fred Polaski; Dr. Keeley Powell; Mr. John Young; and Mr. Richard Gregg, Executive Secretary
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth
and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender
identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding
compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone:
(302) 552-2600.
Attachment A
Memo
To: Christina School District Board of Education

From: Edward Mayfield, Assistant to the Superintendent / Director of Operations
CC: Richard L. Gregg, Superintendent
Date: September 21, 2018
Re: Update on Public Comments on Naming of Newark High Field - #2
A member of the Board of Education requested additional information on all public comment
since September 4 regarding the naming of the football field at Newark High School. The
request was for the Board to receive an update on September 21, September 28 and October 5.
Forty-one comments have been submitted as of this communication, Friday, September 21.
The public is able to view the proposal for the Naming of the Newark High School Football Field
and submit comments regarding this matter by clicking on the link on the District’s web page.
Richard Gregg, Executive Secretary

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including
pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information,
sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal,
state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North
Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
Attachment A
Respondent ID Start Date Comments

10222303474 2018-09-17 16:08:50
10220026998 2018-09-16 8:46:42 Definitely agree with the proposal as a Newark grad of 1973
10218837291 2018-09-15 0:45:48 Simps was such a good coach and all around nice man to have
a chat with here and there. It never felt like talking to a
“legend” but now that I think about his impact on NHS
football I think it was!
10217363174 2018-09-14 8:22:38 Coach Simpson is a legend at NHS and is completely
deserving of this honor. Please allow the field to carry his
name
10217154441 2018-09-14 5:57:09 A beautiful way to honor both coaches
10216379227 2018-09-13 18:57:58 Yes
10215164603 2018-09-13 9:47:44 I support the proposal. I graduated from NHS in 1987.
10214790655 2018-09-13 6:56:04 In my opinion this proposal should be approved and it should
not take 1 minute to decide. Coach Simpson was not only a
great Football coach but the impact he had on his players lives
was far greater than State Championships. He is Newark
Football.
10214240412 2018-09-12 23:34:18 Simps was an incredible man who taught me to be an adult. It
was my fortune that he happened to coach my favorite sport,
football. I don’t think any past teacher & coach ever impacted
as many lives as he did. Please do right by him and name it
his field.
10214195854 2018-09-12 22:54:50 Yes....yes....yes! You have to approve the name change. This
is a no-brainer and the mere fact that I have to type this shows
just how little you know or care. Just say yes already and
focus on important stuff....like supplying teachers with
supplies and allowing teachers to teach and not teach to the
test!
10214133266 2018-09-12 22:08:07 Yes!
10214103343 2018-09-12 21:43:46 Absolutely 100% agree the field should be named after Coach
Simpson! He wasn't just an amazing coach, he was an
amazing mentor and role model to 1000's of student athletes
at Newark HS.
10214079589 2018-09-12 21:30:08 I think it is a great idea and a great way to honor Simpson.
10214034874 2018-09-12 20:58:08 Yes!!!! Name the field after coach Simpson!
10214025380 2018-09-12 20:41:28 Coach Simpson is arguably the best coach in the history
Delaware high school football. He is a Delaware hall of
famer and the second winningest coach in Delaware history.
The winningest coach is still coaching and that field bears his
name at Wilmington friends. Coach Simpsons years at
Newark touched students and adults well beyond the football
field. He was a willing role model, teacher and colleague and
an institution in the hallways of newark during his tenure. He
is a molder of young men and taught his players life lessons
on and off the football field. This is absolutely a fitting
tribute for a christina and Delaware legend.
10213833208 2018-09-12 18:47:55 all for it!
Attachment A
10213744483 2018-09-12 17:56:51 The field should named Butch Simpson Field. Anything less
is not complimentary of the person who meant so much to
NHS Football and to the community
10213677842 2018-09-12 17:19:22 The field at Bob Hoffman Stadium should absolutely be
named to honor Coach A.L. Butch Simpson. He molded
hundreds of boys into young men and was a very positive
influence at NHS.
10213639104 2018-09-12 16:47:13 I write in support of renaming the Newark High School
football stadium the Butch Simpson Field at Bob Hoffman
Stadium. I played for Coach Hoffman and graduated from
Newark High School in 1969. I later became involved with
the Newark football program and was a volunteer coach with
Butch for many years. This would be a wonderful way to
honor Butch's contributions and I fully support the change.
10213505353 2018-09-12 16:00:39 Butch Simpson Field at Bob Hoffman Stadium only makes
sense.
10213391144 2018-09-12 15:12:28 I totally support the name change. Lwta get this done.
10213210575 2018-09-12 13:58:10 I think this is a great idea!
10213202008 2018-09-12 13:54:34 Is this really a discussion? It should already have been done.
Get it done.
10213192284 2018-09-12 13:49:35 What a way to Honor
10213171230 2018-09-12 13:41:57 COACH SIMPSON DESERVES THIS FIELD TO BE
NAMED AFTER HIM, IF ONLY IT STILL HAD LIGHTS.
10213136070 2018-09-12 13:25:01 Having played football and graduated from the United States
Military Academy I have been fortunate to witness countless
examples of great leadership, and I can say without hesitation
that Butch Simpson is by far the greatest leader of character I
have ever been around.
10213098581 2018-09-12 13:11:24 Great idea! He deserves it.
10212977767 2018-09-12 12:23:00 I fully support the idea of renaming the field to honor Coach
Simpson. As a former player, I have no objection to the field
I played 4 years on being renamed.
10212866255 2018-09-12 11:42:37 That is the best idea ever!!
10212860864 2018-09-12 11:40:18 The NHS field should be named Butch Simpson Field at
Bob Hoffman Memorial Stadium
10212772564 2018-09-12 11:08:33 Quite frankly, it would be embarrassing to not name the field
after him. I fully support naming the field at Hoffman
Stadium after the most successful high school football coach
in state history.
10212752053 2018-09-12 11:00:59 I'm all for it
10210674175 2018-09-11 14:03:14
10210448031 2018-09-11 12:32:23 I went to Newark HS and think it's a great idea to name the
field after Coach Simpson.
10209459928 2018-09-11 3:52:41 I fully support renaming the field
10209208309 2018-09-10 23:33:39 NHS '87 Coach Simpson is deserving of this honor. His
service to NHS and his accomplishments on and off the
gridiron more than qualify him for this distinction. Look at
it this way....if you pass on this opportunity, you will have to
wait AT LEAST 30 years for anyone else to approach the
qualifications that Coach Simpson has amassed. Please do
the right thing and name the field after him!
Attachment A
10208968271 2018-09-10 20:23:40 Name it 'The Bobby' as a reference to his name, the little and
big Bob at UD and for the famous Bobby sandwich from the
plethora of wawa stores that make this during football season.
See if wawa will sponsor. Works on all levels. Probably will
draw a huge opening day crowd.
10208700956 2018-09-10 17:41:36 Yes I support this!! Great coach and person!!
10208695278 2018-09-10 17:38:45
10208682930 2018-09-10 17:31:33 Yes!!!!!!!
10208647343 2018-09-10 17:11:50 Absolutely!!! Coach Simpson was a fixture in the football
program for as long as I can remember! He coached my dad,
uncles and brother.
10208620819 2018-09-10 16:59:07 I am in favor. Coach Simpson worked under Coach Hoffman
and it seems fitting to rename the stadium and field in this
way.
10208604177 2018-09-10 16:49:30 I believe we “owe” Butch Simpson this honor. It is the least
we can do after he did so much for so many!!!
10202707139 2018-09-07 10:36:00 A resounding YES !
Attachment B
Memo
From: Edward Mayfield, Assistant to the Superintendent / Director of Operations
CC: Richard L. Gregg, Superintendent
Re: RFI - Middle School Honors Academy – Traffic Control
A member of the Board of Education requested information on traffic control to the entrances and exits
of the Christiana Middle School Honors Academy (CMSHA). Apparently, it was reported that staff might
have been stopping and directing traffic in and out of the side parking lot. Additional information was
requested due to the possible traffic concerns with the growth of the CMSHA.
The CMSHA is located on Salem Church Road, which is a two-lane roadway with unimproved shoulders
and has two traffic lights near the school. Currently, Christiana High School has six crossing guards and
every year the district, transportation and the Crossing Guard Unit reviews concerns to make the entire
area safe for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
On Monday, September 17, I responded to the CMSHA and met with an administrator regarding this
issue. The administrator advised me that they had tried on a few occasions to assist parents into the side
parking lot. As of this communication, that practice has stopped.
On Monday, September 17, I contacted and spoke with one of the New Castle County Crossing Guard Unit
Supervisors to request an additional crossing guard in this area to the CMSHA as well to review the area
for present and future requests. The request at this time is being evaluated and the NCC Crossing Guard
Unit Supervisor stated they would provide a response by Friday.
On Thursday, September 20, the NCC Crossing Guard Unit Supervisor advised the district that she did
respond to the CMSHA and spoke with an administrator, a staff person and her crossing guards. After a
request from the district and a review of this area, the NCC Crossing Guard Unit Supervisor reported that
an additional crossing guard will be placed at the furthest entrance to the CMSHA. The NCC Crossing
Guard Unit Supervisor also advised that it will take appropriately one week for the placement to occur
and the crossing guard should be in place by Monday, October 1.
As for the growth of the CMSHA , the district, transportation and the NCC Crossing Guard Unit will be in
discussions as far as the best deployment of resources to make pedestrian and vehicular traffic safe in this
area.
Also attached to this RFI are locations for our Christina Schools that fall under the NCC Crossing Guard
Unit. This information is reviewed every November and placed into the New Castle County Government
budget.
Richard Gregg, Superintendent

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related
medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of
domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed
to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
Attachment B
Building Location(s)
CHS 2 (Salem Church)/2 (Salem & Chapman Bay Door)/2 (Main Entrance)
GHS 2 (896 Entrance)
NHS 1 (Parking Lot)/ 2 (Main Entrance-Del. Ave)/2 (Library Ave)
BAYARD 1 (S. Clayton & Chestnut)/1 (S. Broom & Chestnut)/1 (S. Dupont & Chestnut)/1 (Linden & S. Clayton)/1 (S. Broom & Linden)/1 (Cedar & Maryland Ave.)
KIRK 2 (Brennen Dr & Rt. 4)/ 1 (Bus Lot)/1 (Brennen Dr)/1 ( @ crosswalk- on Brennan Dr.)/1 (Rt. 4 & Old Newark Rd.)/1 (Marrows Road & Brookside Blvd.)/1 (Kenmark Rd.)/1(Old Newark Road & Brookside Blvd.)
SHUE 1 (Medill & Brewster)/ 1(Red Mill Path)
BANCROFT 1(E. 7th Street)/1(E. 8th & Lombard)/1 (E. 7th &Pine)/1(E. 7th & Spruce)/1(E. 4th & Lombard)
BRADER 1 (4 Seasons Parkway & Summer Park)/ 1(4 Seasons & Autumn)/1(Summer Park-Bus Exit)/1 (Thornwood)
BROOKSIDE 1 (Kimberton Dr. & Durham)/1 (Kimberton Dr. & Keith St.)/ 1 (Old Newark Rd & Greenbridge)/1 (Chaucer & Marrows)/1 (Brookside & Marrows)/1 (Brookside & Martindale)/1(Old Newark & Marrows)
DOWNES 1 (Nottingham Rd & Delrem Dr)/1 (Church Rd & Casho Mill Rd)/1 (Lafayette Rd & Casho Mill Rd)/1 (Rahway Dr/Webb Rd.)/1 (Bent Ln & Casho Mill Rd)/1 (Barksdale Rd & Casho Mill Rd)
PALMER 1 (A & New Castle Ave)/1(B & Heald Street)
GALLAHER 1 (Harmony Road)/1 (School Crosswalk)
JONES 1 (Birchbrook & Main)
MACLARY 1 (School Entrance)/1 (St. Regis & Aronimink)/1 (Aronimink & Decker)
MARSHALL 1 (Barrett Run Drive & Newton)
MCVEY 4 (Intersections of Janice)
OBERLE 1(MacDonald Close &Cardiff)
PULASKI 1 (S. Franklin & Cedar)/1 (Cedar & Maryland Ave)/1 (S. Broom & Cedar)/1(6th & Maryland Avenue)
SMITH 2 (Brennen Dr/Crosswalk & Entrance)/1 (Old Newark & Bethel)/1 (Kenmark Rd.)
STUBBS 1 (E. 11th & N. Pine)/1(E. 12th & Clifford Brown Walk)
WEST PARK 1 (Willa Rd)/1 (Willa & Chrysler Rd.)/1(S. College & West Park Place)
WILSON 1 (School Entrance)
SARAH PYLE 1 (E. 5th & Lombard)

Attachment C
Christina School District 600 N. Lombard Street FAX: (302) 429-3499

Drew Educational Support Center Wilmington, DE 19801 TDD Relay Service: (800) 232-5470
Department of Teaching, Learning and (302) 552- 2625 e-mail:Noreen.LaSorsa@christina.k12.de.us
Instruction
To: CSD Board of Education

From: Noreen D. LaSorsa
RE: CSD Technology Enhancement Project
The below information is in response to the RFI – follow up on technology in secondary schools - email received,
Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Please understand that the actions outlined within this document are aligned
with expected expansion of the 1:1 iPad initiative launched by the district in 2015. The utilization of federal funding
allowed for expansion without the need to utilize local funds or await a referendum.
The request to not take liberties when referencing the Strategic Plan has been noted and documentation from this
date forth will be extracted exactly from the approved plan.
 What work transpired over the last 5 days to turn this endeavor from tentative in nature to a situation where
staff is communicating to families that this is definitely happening and soon?
o From the date in which the original information was requested to the time in which Mrs. Paige
attended the Kirk open house, the district received information that the request to repurpose
federal funding had been approved. This has not been formally announced to Middle School
principals. To date the district has only committed to the previously stated plan to provide each
middle school with technology for 6th and 7th grade students. With the notification of the approved
repurposed funds, the district in now in a position to provide devices to 6 th, 7th and 8th grade
students.
 What PD has staff been provided on the use of the Chromebook? What PD has staff been provided on how
to implement 1:1 technology in the classroom?
o As a proactive measure, the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment has allocated
two positions that will focus on educational technology enhancement and professional
development for instructors and building leaders. These two positions are supported through the
Consolidated Grant.
 What is the plan for ongoing PD in support on this effort?

o Dr. Moody will work closely with the Technology Specialist and Instructional Coach to cultivate a 2
year PD plan that will ensure that administrators, Specialists, Instructional Coaches as well as
School–based technology leaders are engaged in learning opportunities that align with specified
educational enhancement and enrichment opportunities that support the district’s approved
curriculum.
o Additionally, Dr. Moody will be working with the Technology Department, New Teacher Coach (es)
and building leaders to assure onboarding of new staff.
Richard L. Gregg Superintendent
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability,
marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual
offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the
above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
Attachment C CSD Technology Enhancement Update
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 What community input has been sought on this effort?

o The conversation to explore Chromebooks/laptops was initiated as a response to comments made
at Public Forums and Strategic Plan Development Committees. No formal parent forums were
held regarding this isolated action item.
 What is the communication plan for families surrounding this initiative?

o The Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment is working collaboratively with the
Department of Technology and the Department of Marketing to secure appropriate and accurate
information that outlines the alignment of the device with traditional curriculum materials, and a
family friendly guide outlining the safe guards to protect the device. We will utilize documentation
that was crafted by the district during the IPad mini distribution.
 Cost for initial implementation:

2016 1:1 iPad pilot for 5th.
 Winter of 2015: Phil Keefer requested a meeting with Technology, Instruction and
Building Principals to discuss the use of Title funds. Through various conversations,
several ideas emerged around 1:1 technology for CSD students. Upon reviewing the
funding allocation and parameters associated with implementation, it was decided by
these individuals that the district would pilot the concept of 1:1 technology through the
utilization of IPad with 5th grade students.
 The projected was initiated and rolled out in Fall 2016.
 Purchased: 1500 IPad mini’s along with cases, carts, and apple TV’s to support the
instruction in each class.
 50 Smart panels were also purchased with the program.
 Printers for each classroom were also ordered to facilitate the program.
 Funding was solely through Title I
 Total cost of the project was approximately $475,000
2017 Laptop initiative 6th grade.

 Fall of 2016: Phil Keefer indicated Title I funds were again going to be available to assist
with CSD student body devices, but the funds were limited and would not be enough to
continue the previous year’s iPad initiative. Through various conversations with Senior
Directors, a decision was made to provide our middle schools with technology for 6th
grade students. Funding allowed for the ability of each core content teacher to have a
laptop cart so that when student were in their classrooms, each student would have the
ability to access a laptop in order to enhance the educational setting as prescribed by the
instructor.
 The project was initiated in late 2016 with an early 2017 rollout
 Purchased: 1100 Dell Latitudes, with carts.
 Funding was solely through Tile I
 Total cost of the project was $355,000
2018 Chromebook Initiative 7th and 8th grade.

 June of 2018: It was determined that the available Title I funding for the coming year
would be significantly greater than normal. Conversations with Instructional leadership,
building principals, and technology began taking shape around building on the success
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of the 2015 IPad 1:1 initiative but aligning ourselves more with student needs and
industry and state standards. Having the funds to accomplish a more robust 1:1, all
parties were in agreement that Chromebooks would be the device of choice.
 The team solidified the concept to Purchase 2600 Chromebooks, and charging carts that
would align with 7th grade teaching and learning needs; while purchasing additional Dell
Latitudes laptops to support a comprehensive 1:1 plan at the 6 th grade level.
 HP G5 14 is the device being considered.
 All funding is through Title I
 Total cost of the project is estimated at this time at around $700,000
 September 2018: An internal audit of Title I funding was completed and additional
resources were located. Through conversations with Technology, Teaching and Learning
and building leaders, a decision was made to request a repurpose of Title I funds
(748,042.00) in order to accelerate the technology enhancement initiative by one year.
If funding was approved the district would be in a position to facilitate the following:
o Grade 5 = iPad mini
o Grade 6= Chromebook
o Grade 7 = Chromebook
o Grade 8 = Laptops
 What is the cost to maintain and sustain over the next 3 years? Five years?
o Chromebooks have few moving parts, and generate little heat. Life expectancy of five years is not
unrealistic; as long as they are treated appropriately. Once it is determined whether we will make
the units available for home use, families will be required to participate in a Chromebook
Protection Plan. The plan will likely have a non-refundable fee of $20 (similar to Red Clay). The
fee will cover accidental damages, theft or loss due to an act of nature. The plan will have
deductible (based on # of claims per student). The fees generated will be utilized to support the
program.
 What are the plans beyond chrome books for grades 6, 7 and laptops for grades 8?
o The Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment will continue to collaborate with
technology and school leaders to explore the districts capacity to expand the current technology
plan in order to provide technology enhancement opportunities for students at the high school
level as well as investigating the appropriate device and utilization for students in 3rd and 4th grade.
 The differentiation of devices between middle school grades

o The differentiation of the devices is being cultivated by the districts recent exploration of the
utilization of the Chromebook and the feasibility of its capability within the CSD infrastructure. To
date, the Department of Technology supports the utilization of the Chromebooks; therefore, from
this point forward Chromebooks will be the primary device for all middle school students. The
district, in its exploration to determine options for our high school students, will identify a device
that is in alignment with the instructional sophistication of the high school curriculum.
 What is the specific source of funds?

o Federal Funds: Title I
 Is this happening at all 4 middle schools or just Kirk?

o All five middle schools programs are a part of the initiative.
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 What plans or tentative plans are in place for the high schools?
o As previously noted, The Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment will continue to
collaborate with technology and school leaders to explore the districts capacity to expand the
current technology plan in order to provide technology enhancement opportunities for students
at the high school level.
 What analysis and input has been received from our technology department?
o The Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment has counseled with and relied on the
expertise of the CSD technology department in all technology matters.
 What technology infrastructure upgrades are required to ensure that device usage in the buildings will be
supported?
o No upgrades are required to support; however, technology is in the process of upgrading the entire
district Wi-Fi network with a projected completion date prior to the Chromebook initiatives launch.
 Who is responsible for any damage to devices? Parents? Students? Staff?

o The devices come with a 1 year factory warranty, along with the idea that we would implement an
insurance policy that would cover all other damages beyond the normal warranty coverage.
 What is the plan and budget for repair, replacement, and upgrades over the next 3-5 years?
o Repair and replacement will be covered by the insurance policy, along with spares the technology
department will provide when the device is out for repair or replacement.
 Are additional technology staff members required to sustain this initiative?

o Additional staff members are not required to support this project, but as the fastest growing
technology area in Education, the need for additional support will be necessary
 What is being done to ensure equal access to learning for students who will not have access to ebooks at
home?
o Students will have access in our schools. There are numerous wireless “Hot Spots” such as public
libraries, McDonalds, and other vendors. Locations can be found at http://openwifispots.com/.
o Students will be able to view Google documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and drawing
without an internet connection. (Edit capability as well).
 Given all day access to screens and screen time often being required to complete homework, what
consideration has been given to medical guidance for less time screen time and not more?
o As a part of the district professional development plan as well as communication with school
leaders, emphasis will be placed on the fundamental belief that technology is a supplemental
instructional tool and should never replace the critical value of the instructor therefore should
never encompass the entirety of an instructional setting. Guidance, similar to what is provided
now, will be provided in terms of the rationale and utilization of homework understanding that
access is a critical component when assigning external aspects to the lesson. This philosophy
should be in place regardless of this initiative. Several members of the department did question
the time in which students are accessing a technology platform and reviewed documentation from
the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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 What consideration has been given to evidence that reading retention is proven to be better when
consuming content from printed material vs. digital material?
o The introduction of the technology in the classroom is not to replace the approved printed
curriculum materials or the critical component of the interaction between adult and student,
student and student or student to printed material. This initiative is an opportunity to provide
avenues for students to interact, engage and view concepts, ideas, and locations in a more
diversified manner. The district does not advacate the abandonment of the traditional reader,
novel or the utilization of paper and pencil. We, as leaders in the district, understand that learning
is dimensional and that all domains must be present in the classroom for all to have equal access
and the opportunity to grow within the educational construct.
 What safe guards are being put in place to ensure that all content accessed is safe and appropriate?
o We will utilize the existing safe guard we use every day, and have been in place for the last 20
years; technology managed firewall, state content filtering along with safe search and the state
firewall. An agreement will be required, executed by Student and Parent/Guardian. This
agreement will contain language recognizing that the district makes reasonable attempts to
provide a safe computing environment for students within the district’s network at school, or
accessing the district’s network from outside of school. The agreement will further state that is
impossible to guarantee students will not gain access to information and communications that
they and/or parents/guardians may find inappropriate, offensive, objectionable or controversial.
Parents/ Guardian will acknowledge their responsibility to review materials provided by the school
to ensure they understand the responsibility of the school, the student, and the
Parent/Guardian. The Parent/Guardian agrees to discuss at home the acceptable and
unacceptable uses of the device in accordance with district policies.
 Are curricula for advanced programs (e.g. Cambridge) supported with the shift to 1:1 technology?
o Yes, all academic programming is valued; therefore, all programs within the district have been
considered.
 How will special education students and IEPs by this move?

o Please clarify this question.
Attachment D
Memo

From: Robert Silber, Chief Financial Officer
CC: Richard Gregg, Superintendent
Re: Disaster Relief for Homeless Children and Youth
The District received a grant (Disaster Relief for Homeless Children and Youth) from the Department of
Education in the amount of $58,500. The time available for use of the funding is limited (End date 12/31),
providing vendors and the State 60 days to process all outstanding invoices. The grant application
provides ~50% for Mentoring, Counseling and Tutoring.
To maximize the amount of time available to provide these services, we felt it necessary to authorize a
contract, with Duffy’s Hope, Inc., prior to the October Board meeting. The contract amount is $25,000.
We will bring the contract to the Board for confirmation in October.
Richard L. Gregg, Superintendent
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy,
childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local
law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street,

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Board of Education Drew Educational Support Center TEL: (302) 552-2653

600 N. Lombard Street FAX: (302) 429-3944

September 21, 2018

1. Requests for Information

2. Disaster Relief for Homeless Children and Youth Attachment D

To: Christina School District Board of Education

Richard Gregg, Executive Secretary

Respondent ID Start Date Comments

Richard Gregg, Superintendent

SARAH PYLE 1 (E. 5th & Lombard)

Christina School District 600 N. Lombard Street FAX: (302) 429-3499

To: CSD Board of Education

 What is the plan for ongoing PD in support on this effort?

Richard L. Gregg Superintendent

 What community input has been sought on this effort?

 What is the communication plan for families surrounding this initiative?

 Cost for initial implementation:

2017 Laptop initiative 6th grade.

2018 Chromebook Initiative 7th and 8th grade.

Richard L. Gregg Superintendent

 The differentiation of devices between middle school grades

 What is the specific source of funds?

 Is this happening at all 4 middle schools or just Kirk?

Richard L. Gregg Superintendent

 Who is responsible for any damage to devices? Parents? Students? Staff?

 Are additional technology staff members required to sustain this initiative?

Richard L. Gregg Superintendent

 How will special education students and IEPs by this move?

Richard L. Gregg Superintendent

To: Christina School District Board of Education

Richard L. Gregg, Superintendent

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