Colonial

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Colonial

Mission Statement:

Colonial School District is innovative, collaborative, and committed to providing equitable opportunities and access to high-quality educational experiences for each student. Colonial graduates are prepared for postsecondary opportunities, equipped to contribute to their community, and ready to revolutionize their world.

District:

Colonial

County:

New Castle

Superintendent :

Dr. Jeffrey Menzer

Size of Board:

7

Number of Schools:

15

Avg Board Tenure (Years):

9.1

Total Enrollment (2024):

8,273

Christopher Piecuch

Board Role: Board President

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 6

Professional Background: Businessman

Nominating District: D

Christine L. Smith

Board Role: Board Vice President

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 4

Professional Background: Educator, HR

Nominating District: B

Carlos Dipres

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2028

Professional Background: Businessman

Nominating District: G

Dawn L Green (Elected May 2026)

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Professional Background: Finance

Nominating District: F

Dr. Keenan D. Dorsey

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2026

Years on Board: 4

Professional Background: HR

Nominating District: E

Phila M Breeding

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Finance

Nominating District: C

Ronald D. Handy, Sr.

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2027

Years on Board: 8

Professional Background: Laborer

Nominating District: A

Top Priority 1:

Literacy/instructional improvement updates

Top Priority 2:

Policy updates focused on student outcomes & teacher instruction

Top Priority 3:

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

Overall Accountability:

Academic Achievement – ELA:

25
25%

Academic Achievement – Mathematics:

18
18%

Graduation Rates:

80
80%

On Track Attendance:

25.82
25.82%

Capacity:

11,408

Projected Enrollment:

8,294

Projected Capacity (%):

73
73%

Current Year Revenue:

$162 million

Current Year Expenditure:

$163 million

Finance Page URL:

Budget Posted Online:

No

Strategic Plan Completion Year:

2026

Strategic Plan Available:

yes

Strategic Plan URL:

Public Comment Time:

N/A

Virtual Meetings Available:

yes

Citizens Committee:

Citizen Financial Oversight Committee

Annual Meet-the-Board Event:

no

Seats Up for 2027:

1

Seats up For Election:

  • Nominating District A

Filed Candidates:

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