Red Clay

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Red Clay

Mission Statement:

Mission: Red Clay Consolidated School District’s mission is to nurture a passion for learning by providing an inclusive and innovative educational environment. Vision: Red Clay will provide equitable experiences and meaningful opportunities for tomorrow’s leaders.

District:

Red Clay

County:

New Castle

Superintendent :

Dr. Dorrell Green Ed.D.

Size of Board:

7

Number of Schools:

28

Avg Board Tenure (Years):

7.3

Total Enrollment (2024):

15,870

Jenny Howard (Elected May 2026)

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2030

Nominating District: C

Devon Hynson

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2025

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Onbudsman,activist

Nominating District: B

Susan Sander

Board Role: Board Vice President

Term End Year: 2028

Years on Board: 2

Professional Background: Community activist

Nominating District: E

Jose Matthews

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2027

Years on Board: 8

Professional Background: Non Profit

Nominating District: D

Aje English-Wynn

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2027

Years on Board: 3

Professional Background: Government

Nominating District: A

Vic Leonard

Board Role: Board President

Term End Year: 2026

Years on Board: 4

Professional Background: Educator

Nominating District: C

Najma Landis

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2026

Years on Board: N/A

Professional Background: N/A

Nominating District: F

Beth Twardus

Board Role: Member

Term End Year: 2029

Years on Board: 1

Professional Background: Educator

Nominating District: G

Top Issue 1:

The Redding Consortium recommendations/ consolidation to one Northen NCC School District

Top Issue 2:

Facilities planning & capital projects

Top Issue 3:

Innovation Center/ school choice & programming/ teacher retention

Overall Accountability:

Well Below Expectations

Literacy Proficiency (%):

43
43%

Math Proficiency (%):

32
32%

Graduation Rate (%):

91
91%

Dropout Rate (%):

1
1%

Chronic absenteeism (%):

15.22
15.22%

Capacity:

17220

Projected Enrollment:

13793

Projected Capacity (%):

80
80%

Revenue:

$336.2 million

Expenditure:

$328 million

Finance Page URL:

Budget Posted Online:

yes

Strategic Plan Completion Year:

2029

Strategic Plan Available:

yes

Strategic Plan URL:

Public Comment Time:

3 min/person – no total time

Virtual Meetings Available:

yes

Citizens Committee:

Board Policy Review Committee, Citizens Budget Oversight Committee, Facilities Committee, Secondary Attendance-Zone & Programming Committee

Annual Meet-the-Board Event:

no

Seats Up for 2026:

2

Seats up For Election:

  • Pending May 2027

Filed Candidates:

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