May 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Rationale:  It is 5:00 PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the May 9, 2022 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 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:  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)

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

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, Bid Proposals as Submitted, Staff Adjustments as Submitted, and Treasurer's Report as Submitted.

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

Rationale: 

1. All of our existing access points are out of support right now - no more code fixes, updates
2. All of our existing access points are at least 5 years old - 5-6 years is the expected life span
3. Will be purchased with ERATE money (we are 80-90% reimbursement from USAC).
4. These access points and future switch purchases will get us on a unified network platform providing greater visibility into performance, and the ability to troubleshoot issues before they happen
5. The purchase will happen on July 1, hopefully with delivery this summer yet before school starts.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present an overview of the CPS Improvement Loop.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will give his report.

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

Rationale:  Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Fye have previously presented a request and proposal for adding fencing to the Intermediate playground.

Rationale:  As part of regular maintenance, it is time to seal the high school parking lot. Parking lot sealing will need to be done every 5-10 years. The total amount for CHS parking lot sealing is $30,108

Rationale:  Is there a need for Executive Session?

Rationale:  Is there any Old Business to be discussed?

Rationale:  The next BOE meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2022, but will need to be rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts. 

Rationale:  I would entertain a motion to adjourn.