Brandywine

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Brandywine

Mission Statement:

Our mission at Brandywine School District is to embrace, inspire, and challenge every student every day. Our vision is to educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement, to enable them to reach and expand their potential, and to prepare them to become proud members of our strong community.

District:

Brandywine

County:

New Castle

Superintendent :

Dr. Lisa A. Lawson, Ed.D.

Size of Board:

7

Number of Schools:

17

Avg Board Tenure (Years):

6.1

Total Enrollment (2024):

10,070

Jason Heller

Board Role: Board President

Term End Year: 2028

Years on Board: 7

Professional Background: Non Profit

Nominating District: G

John Skrobot

Board Role: Board Vice President

Term End Year: 2030

Years on Board: 15

Professional Background: Businessman

Nominating District: D

Alexander Najemy

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Legal

Nominating District: A

Brian Jordan

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Legal

Nominating District: B

Frank Livoy

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Educator

Nominating District: E

Kristen Bruce

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Professional Background: Gun Violence Advocate

Nominating District: F

Ralph Ackerman

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2027

Years on Board: 23

Professional Background: Tech

Nominating District: C

Top Priority 1:

The proposal of the Redding Consortium/ Consolidation of all Northern NCC School Districts

Top Priority 2:

Facilities use and long term planning

Top Priority 3:

Teacher retention and salaries

Overall Accountability:

Academic Achievement – ELA:

45
45%

Academic Achievement – Mathematics:

35
35%

Graduation Rates:

89
89%

On Track Attendance:

14.26
14.26%

Capacity:

12,860

Projected Enrollment:

10,230

Projected Capacity (%):

80
80%

Current Year Revenue:

$228.9 million

Current Year Expenditure:

$267 million

Finance Page URL:

Budget Posted Online:

yes

Strategic Plan Completion Year:

2025

Strategic Plan Available:

yes

Strategic Plan URL:

Public Comment Time:

60 minutes

Virtual Meetings Available:

yes

Citizens Committee:

District Finance Committee, Maintence Oversight Committee, Parent and Citizen Advisory Committee, Parent Council for Students with Disabilities

Annual Meet-the-Board Event:

no

Seats Up for 2027:

1

Seats up For Election:

  • Nominating District C

Filed Candidates:

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