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The Milford School District recognizes that, from time to time, families have questions and concerns they wish to bring to the attention of appropriate school officials. To assist in this regard, the following guidelines have been developed:

  • Any concern regarding a school-related matter should be discussed first with the staff member closest to the issue.
  • If, after discussion, the matter is not resolved, families may wish to speak to the building principal or assistant principal. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the office of the principal involved.
  • If the matter is still not resolved to your satisfaction, a family may wish to speak with the Superintendent. For an appointment, simply call the Superintendent's Office at 422-1607.

District Office

Superintendent's Office

Dr. Robert D. Smith, Superintendent
302.422.1607 phone
rdsmith@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Achievement and Accountability
  • Administration
  • Board of Education
  • Business/Academic Partnerships
  • District Policies
  • Legal Matters
  • Referendum
  • Research
  • State and Federal Laws
  • Strategic Planning
  • Unresolved Parent Concerns

Business Office

Dr. Mark Dufendach, Chief Financial Officer
302.422.1609 phone
mdufenda@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Audit
  • Billing and Collection
  • Budget
  • Disbursements
  • Payroll
  • Purchasing
  • Risk Management

Instructional Division - Elementary and Special Education Programs

Dr. Mary Herrera, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
302.422.1639 phone
mherrera@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
  • Title I and Special Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Extended Time Programs
  • Homebound Instruction
  • Psychological Services for Students
  • Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Elementary Field Trips
  • Grants (federal, state, private)
  • Summer School
  • Supervision of Elementary Schools
  • Teacher Training and Development

Instructional Division - Secondary Education and Vocational Programs

Dr. Robert Sutcliffe, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
302.422.1604 phone
bsutclif@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Delaware State Assessment Program
  • Extended Time Programs
  • Grants (federal, state, private)
  • Instructional Technology
  • School Nurses
  • Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
  • Secondary Field Trips
  • Summer School
  • Supervision of Middle and High School
  • Staff Development
  • Teacher Training and Development
  • Teacher Requests for Professional Leave
  • Vocational Education Programs

Instructional Division - Assessment

Bobbie Kilgore, Supervisor of Assessment
302.424.6480
bkilgore@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • District Assessments and Data Analysis
  • Accelerated Reading and Math Programs
  • Renaissance Place Database
  • Staff Development
  • National Board Certification
  • Classroom Performance

Instructional Division - Special Education

Dr. Tiffany Derrickson, Special Education Facilitator
302.422-1600 phone
Tderrick@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • All Special Education Services - Identification, Assessment, Placement, Support
  • Assistive Technology
  • Child Find Testing (Preschool Development Assessment)
  • Homebound Instruction
  • Individual Education Plans (IEP)
  • Special School Placements (Outside of the District)
  • Summer School and Extended School Year Programs for Children with Disabilities

Human Resources Office

Dr. Gary Annett, Human Resources Director
302.424.6393 phone
gannett@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Applications for Employment
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Employee Benefits
  • Faculty and Staff Assistance
  • Human Resources
  • Labor Relations
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • United Way Enrollment
  • Media Contact
  • Publications
  • Public Relations
  • Teacher Requests for Professional Leave

Operations

Heinz Retzlaff, Director of Operations
302.422.1638 phone
hretzlaf@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Facilities and Grounds Management -  including Custodial and Maintenance Services
  • Facilities Planning and Construction
  • Facilities Rental/Usage
  • Minor Capital Improvement Projects
  • Major Capital Improvement Projects
  • Transportation
  • Enrollment
  • Technology

Child Nutrition Services Office

Bev Harp, School Nutrition Supervisor
302.424.6478 phone
BHarp@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Free and Reduced Meals
  • School Nutrition Services

Technology Office

Mr. Timothy Atwood, Technology Supervisor
302.424.5464 phone
tatwood@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Technology Department
  • Network Services

Transportation Office

Mr. Harold Walters, Transportation Supervisor
302.424.6476 phone   

   hwalters@mail.milford.k12.de.us

  • Student Transportation
  • District Feeder Patterns