Dear Neighbor,
As fast as it arrived, summer is already on its way out! I hope everyone is making the most of these last days of summer.
Just a reminder, my office is here to help constituents year-round. If there’s ever anything I can do, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] or contact my Legislative Aide, Lisa, at [email protected].
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This month’s newsletter includes information on First Friday Conversations; Investing in Delaware data; updates from the Christiana School District; Route 72 construction status; and transportation news.
Best,
Ed Osienski
Constituent Conversations
I hope you’ll join me for the next First Friday Constituent Conversations on Friday, September 4th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Newark Senior Center.
Investing in Delaware
Before becoming House Majority Whip, I served on the Joint Committee on Capital Improvement (Bond Committee) from 2019 to 2024. A lot of work goes into crafting the State Budget, the Bond Bill, and Grants-In-Aid, especially when in difficult economic times, but I am very proud of the investments we are making, and I am confident that they will help to improve the lives of Delawareans across the state.
Christina SChool District News
Mark your calendars! The first day of school for many Christina School District students is August 31, and all students (except Preschool and Pre-K) return September 1.
New Fax Number for the Christina School District REACH Program
The Christina School District REACH Program is dedicated to delivering a high-quality education for students aged 2½ to 21 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
If your student is in this program, please save their new number: 302-295-8973. This number will be used for all future communications with the school. For more information, visit https://csdreach.christinak12.
New Cell Phone Use Policy for 2026-2027
To help protect instructional time, reduce distractions, and support student learning, the Christina School Board approved CSD Policy 02.39 – Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices in May 2026.
Aligned with Senate Bill 106, which I was happy to co-sponsor, the policy establishes clear expectations for the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices (PEDs) during the school day.
Beginning this school year:
- PEDs must be turned off/silenced and stored out of sight unless approved for educational purposes.
- Cell phone use is not permitted during instructional time unless authorized by an educator or approved exception.
- District-issued 1:1 devices remain the primary technology tools for classroom learning.
To learn more about CSD Policy 02.39 visit: https://trst.in/jWo0xM
Transportation News
Students will be returning to school soon!
DelDOT Bridge Rehabilitation Project Update: Route 72 (Library Avenue, City of Newark)
We’re back in business!
The Route 72 Bridge Rehabilitation Project is complete, and the bridge opened on August 19th. Thank you, everyone, for your patience while we completed this much-needed project.
Learn more here.
DART Connect
DART Connect is an on-demand, microtransit service available in Newark, Georgetown and Millsboro. For the same price as a DART bus fare, customers can travel to more destinations easily by booking a ride through the DART Transit app.
Too learn more, visit https://www.dartfirststate.
E-Z Pass Scam Alert
Stay on alert! There has been a spike in E-ZPass text message scams designed to trick receivers into paying a fake toll debt.
E-ZPass will NEVER request payment via text message. Do not click on any links or share any personal information.
If you have questions about your E-ZPass account, you can get help by visiting the official website https://ezpassde.com, calling the EZ Pass Call Center at 888-397-2773, or by visiting one of their four service center locations.
Anyone who receives a suspicious text can file a complaint to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov. When filing, please include the phone number from where the text originated and the website listed within the text. It’s advised that receivers delete the scam text immediately after reporting.
