Caesar Rodney

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Caesar Rodney

Mission Statement:

The Caesar Rodney School District is made up of proud and passionate individuals dedicated to serving a diverse community while preparing students to achieve their academic, social and emotional potential.The Caesar Rodney School District is committed to creating a safe, equitable, and engaging learning community where each student feels valued, supported, challenged and respected.

District:

Caesar Rodney

County:

Kent

Superintendent :

Dr. Corey Miklus

Size of Board:

5

Number of Schools:

15

Avg Board Tenure (Years):

7

Total Enrollment (2024):

8,345

Jessica Marelli

Board Role: Board President

Term End Year: 2028

Years on Board: 12

Professional Background: Physiological Sciences

Nominating District: At Large

David Failing

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Professional Background: Businessman

Nominating District: At Large

Joyce Denman

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Educator

Nominating District: At Large

Michael Marasco

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Professional Background: Businessman

Nominating District: At Large

Nicole Hill

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2027

Years on Board: 3

Professional Background: Non profit-literacy

Nominating District: At Large

Top Priority 1:

School safety procedures

Top Priority 2:

Class size & unit waivers

Top Priority 3:

Facilities maintenance

Overall Accountability:

Academic Achievement – ELA:

48
48%

Academic Achievement – Mathematics:

38
38%

Graduation Rates:

88
88%

On Track Attendance:

17.12
17.12%

Capacity:

7,967

Projected Enrollment:

8,414

Projected Capacity (%):

106
106%

Current Year Revenue:

$189.3 million

Current Year Expenditure:

$189.1 million

Finance Page URL:

Budget Posted Online:

yes

Strategic Plan Completion Year:

2027

Strategic Plan Available:

yes

Strategic Plan URL:

Public Comment Time:

3 min/person – no total time listed

Virtual Meetings Available:

no

Citizens Committee:

Citizen Budget Oversight Committee

Annual Meet-the-Board Event:

no

Seats Up for 2027:

1

Seats up For Election:

  • At Large

Filed Candidates:

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