Abby Buckerfield, Member, Delaware City Schools Board of Education

05/08/2026

Thank you to Delaware City Schools for continuing to provide meeting highlights and updates for the community following Board of Education meetings.

One of the responsibilities of effective governance is helping ensure our community has access to information about district decisions, celebrations, planning efforts, and ongoing work across the schools. I appreciate the opportunity to continue learning alongside our community and engaging in these important conversations.

Some important topics from this meeting included:
• Recognition of student, staff, and district achievements
• Facilities planning and upcoming community engagement opportunities
• Adoption of a new K–5 math curriculum
• Discussion surrounding HB420 and the potential impact on school funding and continuing levies

I encourage community members to review the highlights, stay informed, and participate in upcoming engagement opportunities.

This page reflects my individual perspectives and experiences as a board member, not official board positions or district statements.

Delaware City Schools Board Meeting Highlights | May 4, 2026
Here’s a quick look at key updates from this week’s Board of Education meeting. Find the full agenda and Audio recording here: https://dcsk12ohus.finalsite.com/our-district/board-of-education/board-members

Celebrations
➡️A representative from the State Auditor’s Office presented the district with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
➡️Celebrated music, athletic and academic achievements.
➡️Highlighted staff appreciation days - bus drivers, food service, teacher appreciation, National principal day.
➡️Celebrated staff who reached milestones in their careers and district retirees.
➡️Approved the graduating class of 2026.

Reports & Action Items
➡️Architectural Partner SHP shared the process for conducting building assessments and gathering stakeholder feedback as the district moves through the facilities planning process. A community information forum will be held on May 14 from 6-7pm at Hayes High School. A website has been launched to keep the community informed: Delaware2040.com
➡️Heard an overview of the math curriculum process and adopted a K-5 math curriculum based on the committee’s recommendation.
➡️Reviewed HB420 which would eliminate continuing levies. It is currently in committee hearings. District leadership will continue to closely watch this bill.

05/08/2026

Looking forward to spending the next two days at the Ohio School Boards Association Board Leadership Institute as part of my continued commitment to learning and effective school board governance.

This year’s conference focuses on leadership, communication, collaboration, and navigating the challenges facing public education today.

Some of the sessions I’ll be attending include:

✔️ Democracy in Action: Legislative updates and advocacy for Ohio schools
✔️ Painting the District’s Financial Picture: Helping communities better understand school funding and finances
✔️ Partners in Progress: Building strong and sustainable community partnerships
✔️ Leading Together: Effective board relationships and governance
✔️ Bridging the Divide: Building relationships beyond party lines
✔️ Preparing for the Next 250: Buckeye Boys & Girls State and student civic leadership

I’m also looking forward to the opening keynote focused on bringing positivity, communication, and human connection into leadership roles.

I firmly believe that strong boards continue learning, listening, and growing. I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with education leaders from across Ohio and bring back ideas that can support Delaware City Schools students, staff, families, and our community.

Views shared here are my own and do not represent the official position of the Delaware City Schools Board of Education.

05/05/2026

The spaces where students learn matter, and thoughtful planning takes time, data, and community input.

This is an opportunity for families, staff, and residents to learn more and be part of shaping that work. See original post for the details, including information about the Delaware2040 website.

We invite our families, staff, and community members to join us for an upcoming Community Forum focused on our Facilities Planning process.

This is an opportunity to learn more about how we are assessing the current and future needs of our schools, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Your voice is an important part of shaping the spaces where our students learn, grow, and thrive.

📅 Date: May 14, 2026
🕒 Time: 6-7pm
📍 Location: Hayes High School Homestretch Cafe
Learn more at https://delaware2040.com/

Whether you're a parent, staff member, resident, or community partner, we hope you’ll take part in this important conversation. Together, we can ensure our facilities continue to support high-quality learning experiences for all students.

04/26/2026

Please consider supporting Schultz Elementary PTO tomorrow (Monday, April 27).

🍦 Don’t forget to join Schultz ‘celebrity’ scoopers from 5 to 7 pm tomorrow at Whitt’s on Sandusky! Can’t make it between 5-7? Stop in anytime on Monday and PTO will receive 20% of the sales all day long.

04/15/2026

Monday’s Board meeting was filled with celebrations, updates, and donations. See the original, shared post for more details, including the link for the agenda and recording of the meeting.

Here’s a quick look at key updates from this week’s Board of Education meeting. Find the full agenda and audio recording at https://dcsk12ohus.finalsite.com/our-district/board-of-education/board-members

🌟Celebrations🌟
➡️Hayes High School & Carlisle Elementary earned Ohio Momentum Awards
➡️Winter Athlete Recognition
➡️Carlisle Kind School Designation
➡️Spelling Bee Regional Qualifier
➡️Trista Todt - Outstanding Educator Award
➡️Upcoming retirements of dedicated staff members

Looking Ahead
➡️Continued planning for district facilities, including potential improvements through the OFCC partnership.
➡️Facilities Master Planning is underway with community engagement opportunities coming soon. More information to be presented at the May 4th board meeting.
➡️Reviewed an energy and utilities report from the Facilities Director on how the district is actively working to manage increasing utility and energy costs.
➡️Strategic Planning teams will meet this week to continue vital planning for our district's future.
➡️Reviewed the impacts recent legislation is having on the financial stability of Delaware City Schools. HB129 and HB186 both have a negative impact on DCS, resulting in a loss of funding to our schools.

Community Support
➡️Thank you to our generous community donors for supporting our students and staff through academic programs, drama and athletics.

04/11/2026

This is something to be proud of. The Momentum Award recognizes schools where students exceeded expected growth, meaning students made more progress than predicted over time. Congratulations to Hayes HS and Carlisle ES. Looking forward to recognizing this accomplishment at Monday’s board meeting.

This is my personal perspective as an individual board member, not an official statement on behalf of the full Board of Education.

👏 Congratulations to Hayes High School and Carlisle Elementary for receiving the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce 2025 Momentum Award. This award recognizes buildings that demonstrated exceptional achievement and exceeded expected growth for students.

Thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, students, and families for the hard work, focus, and support that made this achievement possible.

04/11/2026

Based on personal experiences, I know so much of what makes a school run smoothly happens because of strong assistant principals. Thank you for the care, leadership, and consistency you bring each day.

This is my personal perspective as an individual board member, not an official statement on behalf of the full Board of Education.

This week, we’re celebrating our amazing Assistant Principals who make a difference every single day! 🧡🖤

Join us in thanking them for their leadership and the positive impact they make for our students and staff.

04/01/2026

🚀 A historic launch, and a powerful reminder of what students are capable of.

Today, NASA is preparing to launch Artemis II, the first crewed mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years. This 10-day mission marks a major step forward in deep space exploration and future plans to return humans to the lunar surface.

But what makes today even more meaningful is this…

These students from Delaware Hayes High School were finalists in NASA’s Artemis II App Challenge 👏

They didn’t just learn about space exploration, they contributed to it.

As part of the challenge, they designed an app to address real-world needs connected to the Artemis II mission, demonstrating creativity, problem-solving, and authentic application of STEM skills.

A huge shoutout to their teacher, Mrs Meyer, who led them through this process, guiding their teamwork, challenging their thinking, and stretching them to reach this level of excellence.

🎥 You can see their work here:
https://youtu.be/TbIX-mqsSBs?feature=shared

Moments like this matter.

Because while Artemis II is about pushing the boundaries of space, it is also about inspiring the next generation to imagine themselves as part of that future.

And clearly, that future is already taking shape right here in Delaware.

So proud of these students, their teacher, and the opportunities being created for students to do meaningful, authentic work.


This is my personal view and not the official position of the Delaware City Schools Board of Education.

03/29/2026

Sharing a recap of the March Board of Education meeting for those who like to stay informed about what’s happening across Delaware City Schools.

From celebrating student and staff accomplishments to updates on professional learning, handbook revisions, and district operations, this meeting covered a range of important topics that support the schools and students.

You can find a summary in the original post, along with a link to the full agenda with exhibits and the recording if you’d like to take a deeper look.

This post reflects my personal perspective, not the official view of the full Board of Education.

Delaware City Schools held a regular board meeting on Monday, March 16. Below are the highlights of the meeting. You can find the full agenda/recording on our website: https://dcsk12ohus.finalsite.com/our-district/board-of-education/board-members

➡️ District Accolades: Highlighted the recent achievements of our music programs, athletic programs and a Regional Spelling Bee qualifier. Approved several early graduates.

➡️ District PD day on March 13: Our staff had the opportunity to select from a wide range of sessions to collaborate with colleagues and strengthen classroom instructional practices. The day was well received by our teaching staff and great learning occurred.

➡️ Handbooks: 2026-2027 handbooks were approved with changes to reflect current laws surrounding attendance procedures, chronic absenteeism and cellphone policies.

➡️ Human Resources: Acknowledged several staff members who indicated their intent to retire. We thank them for their service and wish them well.

➡️ Donations: Accepted several generous donations to support PacerSpace, Dempsey Drama Dept., lunch debt and Business Professionals of America.

➡️ Our student board member shared several recent projects and upcoming events at Hayes High School including a blood drive, AED donation, music competitions and the upcoming Musical, The Descendants.

03/27/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Spring Break. Enjoy the time to rest and recharge!

It's Spring Break time!😎 There is no school from March 30-April 6 for students.