January 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Annual Reorganizational Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:00 PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the January 10, 2022 Annual Reorganizational meeting.  Notice of this meeting has been advertised in the Crete Newspaper & Lincoln Journal Star, which are 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 in to 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:  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 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 2022 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:  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 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 2020-2021. It is recommended they serve as our auditors for the 2021-2022 financial year.

Rationale:  RESOLVED, that the official depositories of school funds for this School District are hereby designated to be Pinnacle Bank, City Bank, and Union Bank, and that the designation of any other institution as a depository of school funds is hereby withdrawn.

Rationale:  The Crete News is identified as the primary weekly publication used to provide public notice.  The Lincoln Journal Star is designated as the daily 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: Minutes from the Previous Month's Meeting, Claims as Submitted, Staff Adjustments as Submitted, and Treasurer's Report as Submitted.

Rationale:  This brings us to Committee Reports.

Rationale:  This brings us to Item 7 - Information Items.

Rationale:  Nutrition Services is in need of a new steamer. Mrs. Erickson has gone through a bidding process and is recommending the quote from Buller Fixture Co./Cash-Wa Distributing.

Rationale:  Mr. Stecher and team have drafted a school calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will give his report.

Rationale:  This brings us to Action Items.

Rationale:  Mr. Fahrlander is requesting approval for an Out-of-State trip to the University of Kansas State Concert Band Clinic, January 21-23, 2022. 10 Crete band students were selected to participate.

Rationale:  Is there a need for Executive Session?

Rationale:  The next BOE meeting will be on Monday, February 14, 6:00 PM.

Rationale:  I would entertain a motion to adjourn.