Appoquinimink School District

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Appoquinimink School District

Mission Statement:

The mission of Appoquinimink School District is to provide a world-class education where each of our students gains the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes needed to contribute and flourish in a global society.

District:

Appoquinimink School District

County:

New Castle

Superintendent :

Matthew Burrows, Ed.D.

Size of Board:

5

Number of Schools:

21

Avg Board Tenure (Years):

8

Total Enrollment (2024):

12,958

Tashiba Graham

Board Role: Board President

Term End Year: 2028

Years on Board: 3

Professional Background: Educator, Non Profit

Nominating District: At Large

Tim Higgins

Board Role: Vice President

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Businessman

Nominating District: At Large

Britney Mumford (Elected May 2026)

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Professional Background: Executive Director of a Nonprofit

Nominating District: At Large

Elena Brenner (Elected May 2026)

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Professional Background: Education

Nominating District: At Large

Norm Abrams

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2028

Years on Board: 17

Professional Background: Finance

Nominating District: At Large

Top Priority 1:

Financial transparency and fiscal oversight – District cannot finish renovations due to a shortage of funds

Top Priority 2:

Staffing allocations & enrollment driven adjustments

Top Priority 3:

A growning population and the capacity to build new schools

Overall Accountability:

Academic Achievement – ELA:

54
54%

Academic Achievement – Mathematics:

44
44%

Graduation Rates:

94
94%

On Track Attendance:

14.14
14.14%

Capacity:

14,217

Projected Enrollment:

13,055

Projected Capacity (%):

93
93%

Current Year Revenue:

not public

Current Year Expenditure:

$213.7 million

Finance Page URL:

Budget Posted Online:

yes

Strategic Plan Completion Year:

2031

Strategic Plan Available:

yes

Strategic Plan URL:

Public Comment Time:

30 minutes

Virtual Meetings Available:

yes

Citizens Committee:

Building Utilization Comittee, Calendar Committee, Code of Conduct Committee, Feeder Pattern Committee, Financial Advisory Committee, Parent Council, Porfile of Graduate Committee, Referendum Committee, Safety and Security Committee, Transportation Committee

Annual Meet-the-Board Event:

no

Seats Up for 2027:

Seats up For Election:

  • Pending May 2027

Filed Candidates:

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