Moriak will replace Don Patton as President of the Christina School District Board of Education.

Monica Moriak to take over as Christina Board President

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The third largest school district in Delaware has a new board president. Monica Moriak was selected to replace Don Patton after a 4-3 vote secured her victory at the Christina School District board meeting Tuesday night. This follows almost two years of controversy in the board, which included the removal of former Delaware Superintendent of the Year Dan Shelton – …

The Christina School District Board of Education os expected to pick the district's new superintendent in its Thursday, April 17 meeting.

Christina School District announces 3 finalists for new superintendent

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Christina School District has unveiled the three finalists in its search for a new superintendent following a thorough selection process that incorporated community input, detailed interviews, and evaluations by Ray & Associates, the district’s superintendent search firm. The finalists are: 1. Dr. Kendra V. Johnson, Esq. – A seasoned educator with 28 years of experience, Dr. Johnson’s career began …

Christina's 5 public hearings to hone search for new superintendent begin Wednesday.

Weigh in on the hiring of Christina’s new superintendent with 5 public meetings

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Christina School District, one of the largest in Delaware, is having 5 community gatherings to gauge the public’s wants and needs as it searches for its new superintendent after months of drama. “The Christina School District invites students, families, staff, and community members to take part in our Stakeholder Feedback Meetings,” the district said in a statement. It added …

Christina School District has opened its search for a permanent superintendent.

Christina opens search for permanent superintendent, asking the public for priorities

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The search for a new head of the third largest school district in Delaware is underway. Christina School District has announced the search for its new superintendent has begun, after about a year of fights, firings, and frustration among the school board. RELATED: Christina school board puts Superintendent Shelton on leave Christina’s leadership changes Last July, the board voted after …

Dan Shelton's contract was not renewed by the board with a vote of 4-3 over the summer. Shelton pictured on the left, Thomas Neuberger on the right.

Ousted Christina Superintendent Dan Shelton sues district, 4 board members

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Ousted Christina School District Superintendent Dan Shelton is suing the district, Board President Don Patton, and the three other board members who voted in July to remove him from his position.  Shelton, represented by Thomas S. Neuberger of The Neuberger Firm, is suing for $2,768,994 for “destroying his good name, and violating his Due Process and contract rights.” RELATED: Christina …

The tension of Wednesday night's Christina board meeting came from a debate to remove Naveed Baqir from the board. (Photo by Tzido/iStock Getty Images)

Christina board fights over residency concerns of Baqir

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Another month, another chaotic meeting from Christina School District’s board of education.  Wednesday night’s September board meeting had Naveed Baqir in the middle of drama, with a hefty discussion on if he should be removed from his position on the board. Board member Doug Manley made three different motions: one to refer Baqir’s residency to the Department of Elections to …

Dan Shelton, left, has hired Thomas Neuberger, right, to represent him in the aftermath of his removal as the superintendent of Christina School District.

Lawyer for Christina’s Shelton says board violating rights

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Dan Shelton, the ousted superintendent of the Christina School District – which has a divided and chaotic board – has lawyered up.  Shelton has hired the Neuberger Firm to represent him after the board voted 4-3 in July to not renew his contract for the 2024-2025 school year, and then affirmed that in an August meeting. That July meeting lasted …