Christina

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Christina

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Christina School District is to improve student outcomes and give every student opportunities to learn in an academically challenging, safe, equitable, and nurturing school environment. We pledge to value parents, caregivers, and families as partners in educating all students to learn, live, and lead in the 21st century and beyond.

District:

Christina

County:

New Castle

Superintendent :

Dr. Deirdra Joyner

Size of Board:

7

Number of Schools:

29

Avg Board Tenure (Years):

3.6

Total Enrollment (2024):

12,799

Monica Moriak

Board Role: Board President

Term End Year: 2026

Years on Board: 6

Professional Background: Finance

Nominating District: B

Y. F. Lou

Board Role: Board Vice President

Term End Year: 2027

Years on Board: 3

Professional Background: Non Profit

Nominating District: E

Amy Trauth

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2028

Years on Board: 2

Professional Background: Professor

Nominating District: D

Celita Cherry

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Consultant

Nominating District: A

Douglas Manley

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2027

Years on Board: 3

Professional Background: Fire Fighter

Nominating District: C

Lauren Sawin

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Professional Background: Nonprofit Leader

Nominating District: G

Stephanie Ingram

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Educator

Nominating District: F

Top Priority 1:

The Redding Consortium recommendations and consolidation of the Northern NCC into one school district

Top Priority 2:

Student achievement data/instructional focus

Top Priority 3:

Safety protocols/emergency preparedness

Overall Accountability:

Academic Achievement – ELA:

35
35%

Academic Achievement – Mathematics:

28
28%

Graduation Rates:

78
78%

On Track Attendance:

15.96
15.96%

Capacity:

14,390

Projected Enrollment:

11,677

Projected Capacity (%):

81
81%

Current Year Revenue:

$464.3 million

Current Year Expenditure:

$446.9 million

Finance Page URL:

Budget Posted Online:

Yes

Strategic Plan Completion Year:

2025

Strategic Plan Available:

no

Strategic Plan URL:

Public Comment Time:

N/A

Virtual Meetings Available:

yes

Citizens Committee:

Wellness Policy Committee, District Strategic Planning Committee, District Review Committee for Naming of School Facilities, District Parent Advisory Committee, District Calendar Committee, Citizen Budget Oversight Committee

Annual Meet-the-Board Event:

no

Seats Up for 2027:

2

Seats up For Election:

  • Nominating District C, Nominating District E

Filed Candidates:

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