May 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting Agenda

Rationale:  It is 6:00 PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the May 10, 2021, regular meeting.  Notice of this meeting has been advertised in the Crete Newspaper, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings.

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:  Quorum present: we will move on to the reading of the Mission statement.

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:  This brings us to the Public Forum part of our meeting. During the Public Forum:

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.

Is there anyone here that would like to address the Board during the Public Forum? (pause)

If none, we will move on to the approval of the agenda as posted.

Rationale:  This is the Agenda as published.  Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Agenda? (pause)

Seeing none, I would entertain a motion to approve the agenda as published.

Rationale:  The first item on the agenda tonight is the Consent Agenda.  The Consent Agenda to be approved is as follows: Minutes from the Previous Month's Meeting, Claims as Submitted, Staff Adjustments as Submitted, and Treasures's Report as Submitted.

Rationale:  This brings us to Item 7 - Information Items. Up first, we have Campus Highlights.

Rationale:  Mrs. Beck will present information about the Crete Elementary School Fire Alarm System project.

Rationale:  The district has received information on a 2020 Ford Transit with wheelchair accessibility. Mrs. Beck will present more details.

Rationale:  Most people have a hard time visualizing rows and
columns of data and identifying trends. The CIC
Analysis Portal Content tools allow non-technical
end users to quickly and easily create and share
pictures from underlying databases.
Data (expressed in pictures) can then easily be

explored interactively to analyze the data on-
screen; visualizations are quickly and easily posted

to the web for sharing with others.
Users view an image, formulate the next logical
question(s), and then answer question(s) by
clicking on the screen. The system provides
unlimited levels of "undo" to back up step by step
as well. Users also may bookmark a particular
visualization to use as a later starting point or
display in a presentation.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present possible dates for a Board retreat this summer.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will give his report.

Rationale:  This brings us to Item 8 - Action Items.

Rationale:  Mrs. Kershner presented information on this business management software last month. The Board will vote on purchasing the software tonight.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell proposes a 2.99% total package increase for the classified salary schedule for the 2021-2022 school year.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell proposes a 3.18% total package increase for the administrative group for the 2021-2022 school year.

Rationale:  Mid States School Bus, Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of its assets to First Student, Inc. therefore, they are requesting CPS consent to the assignment of the transportation agreement by and between Mid States School Bus, Inc. and Crete Public Schools. The agreement has been updated and will be voted on this month.

Rationale:  The Finance, Facilities, and Transportation Committee recommends entering into a contract with Holiday Express for our student transportation needs. Details were presented in the April meeting, the Board will vote on it this month.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present the proposed support plan to continue Thrive at Crete High for the 2021-2022 school year.

Rationale:  Mrs. Beck will present information about the Crete Elementary School Fire Alarm System project.

Rationale:  This brings us to Item 9 - Committee Reports.

Rationale:  Is there a need for Executive Session?

Rationale:  Is there any Old Business to be discussed?

Rationale:  In order to improve the indoor air quality in all CPS facilities, The Facilities, Finance, and Transportation Committee is recommending the installation of the GPS-iMod system in all CPS facilities.  This item was previously tabled, a final bid is now ready to be voted on.

Rationale:  The next BOE meeting will be on Monday, June 14, 2021.

Rationale:  I would entertain a motion to adjourn.