September 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting Agenda

Rationale:  It is 6:__ PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the September 2021 regular meeting.  Notice of this meeting has been advertised in the Crete Newspaper, which is a 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:  Seeing there is a 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.

Rationale:  The Board of Education and Dr. McDowell will review the current COVID-19 protocols and practices in operation at CPS.

Rationale:  Members are requesting permission to attend the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 18-20, 2021.

Rationale:  The Close-Up group is requesting an out-of-state trip to Washington D.C., April 10-15, 2022.

Rationale:  Mrs. Beck will provide information about the Crete Elementary Roof project.

Rationale:  Mrs. Beck will present information on the Batting Cage Project.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will provide an update on the Cardinal Welcome Center and other construction-related topics.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will give his report.

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

Rationale:  The Crete Public Schools FFA Chapter is requesting an out of state trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on October 26-October 20, 2021.

Rationale:  Mrs. Wagoner is requesting an out of state trip to Costa Rica for the Spanish and World Language Clubs from May 26 - June 6, 2022.

Rationale:  Mrs. Beck presented information on this project earlier this evening.

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:  The next BOE meeting will be on Monday, October 11, 2021.

Rationale:  I would entertain a motion to adjourn.