January 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting Agenda

Rationale:  It is 6:00PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the January 11, 2021 regular meeting.  Notice of this meeting has been advertised in the Lincoln Journal Star and posted publicly in the community.

We want those in attendance to know that copies of the Open Meetings Act are available at the entrance to the Board Room.  If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it into us now so that you may be recognized during the Public Forum part of our meeting.  These forms are also located by the entry doors of this room.

Ms. Banos will you please call the roll.

Rationale:  The mission of Crete Public Schools, a diverse community of engaged individuals committed to the success of all, is to ensure learners have the character, knowledge, and skills to be respectful and productive members of a global society.  Crete Public Schools will cultivate a culture where all are challenged, empowered, and supported to reach their maximum potential.

Rationale: 

1. Each individual addressing the Board will be allowed 5 minutes. The Board of Education has the prerogative to limit speaking to 3 minutes when there are three or more patrons to allow all speakers an opportunity to address the Board in a timely manner.
2. We will not engage in dialogue with patrons presenting to the Board.
3. The Board president and superintendent will identify staff to follow-up on the information requested from patrons.
4. The Board president may share a statement on behalf of the Board when addressing a major issue in the district.

Rationale:  I move the Board adjourns sine die (Sign-a Die-Ee) and the Crete Public Schools Board of Education turns the chairmanship to the Superintendent.  The Superintendent’s chairmanship is limited to roll call and conducting the election of a new Board president.

Rationale:  The superintendent will preside over the opening of the new board meeting. After roll call, board members, Justin Kuntz, Julie Kozisek, and Scott Piening, will take the oath of office.

Rationale:  The Superintendent of Schools will entertain a motion for nominations for President of the Board of Education, conduct a written ballot, if necessary, and announce the results.  The newly elected President will then chair the remainder of the meeting.

Rationale:  The Board President will convene and call to order the 2021 Crete Public Schools Board of Education.

Rationale:  The President of the Board of Education will entertain a motion for nominations for Vice President of the Board of Education, conduct a ballot, if necessary, and announce the results of the election.

Rationale:  An oath of office is taken in order to perform their respective duties.

Rationale:  The President of the Board of Education will entertain a motion for nominations for Secretary of the Board of Education, conduct a ballot, if necessary, and announce the results of the election.

Rationale:  The Board President will lead Board members in signing the Board Member Code of Ethics.

Rationale:  The President will inform Board members of the Standing Committees information.

Rationale:  The Board will entertain a motion to appoint Cathy Hollman as the District Treasurer.

Rationale:  This is an appointed office. KSO CPA's P.C. completed the CPS Audit for 2019-2020. It is recommended they serve as our auditor for 2020-2021.

Rationale:  This designation is made each year at the Annual Meeting. Currently, The Crete
News is identified as the primary publication used to provide public notice.
Additional sources are also used for public notice.

Rationale:  This designation is made each year at the Annual Meeting. Currently Board
meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. If an emergency rises, a special meeting can be called on a date designated by the president. On occasion, starting times have been changed to accommodate scheduling conflicts.

Rationale:  The Board of Education each year appoints the ADA Compliance Officer for the
proceeding year.

Rationale:  The Board of Education each year appoints the Title IX and Title VII Officer for the proceeding year.

Rationale:  This is an appointed office. Perry Law Firm has served in this capacity previously and is willing to continue to serve.

Rationale:  The first item on the agenda tonight is the Consent Agenda.  The Consent Agenda to be approved is as follows:  (read Consent Agenda sub-items)

Rationale:  Executive session

Rationale:  The next BOE meeting will be on Monday, February 8, 2021