Colonial School District August 2026 board of education meeting

The Colonial School District Board of Education held a meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved the removal of the RG Architect proposal for the William Penn Kitchen Cafeteria Renovation Planning. They also approved a tax refund request related to a classification and data error on a parcel's 2025 tax bill, authorizing Newcastle County to issue the refund and adjust future tax payments accordingly. Additionally, the board approved bond anticipation notes for FY 2026 and FY 2027 construction projects as part of the 2024 referendum. Other agenda items included approval of a student cell phone use policy and personnel matters. The meeting concluded with updates on school readiness for the 2026 school year and staffing status.