October 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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Call to Order
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It is 6:00 PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. This is the October 2023 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. |
Roll Call
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Seeing there is a Quorum present, we will move on to the reading of the Mission statement.
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Mission Statement
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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.
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Public Forum
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This brings us to the Public Forum part of our meeting. During the Public Forum:
If none, we will move on to the approval of the agenda as posted. |
Approval of Agenda as Published
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This is the Agenda as published. Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Agenda?
Seeing none, I would entertain a motion to approve the agenda as published. |
Consent Agenda
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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 Meetings, Claims as Submitted, Staff Adjustments as Submitted, and Treasurer's Report as Submitted.
This is the Consent Agenda as published. Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Consent Agenda? Does anyone have a potential conflict of interest?
I would entertain a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as published. |
Minutes from the Previous Month’s Meeting(s)
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Claims as Submitted
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Staff Adjustments as Submitted
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Treasure’s Report as Submitted
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Committee Reports
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This brings us to Committee Reports.
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Finance, Facilities, and Transportation
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American Civics (Teaching & Learning)
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Personnel
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Information (Discussion) Items
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This brings us to Information Items.
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Out-of-State Request: Close Up
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The Close-Up Group is requesting an out-of-state trip to Washington, DC. The letter of request is attached.
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Update - Chief Academic Officer - Dr. Hajek
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Update - Chief Financial Officer - Mrs. Kershner
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Apptegy
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Our current mass communication contract is expiring. Apptegy will be our school app, phone, email, text, and push notification provider.
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Superintendent's Report
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Dr. McDowell will give his report.
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Action Items
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This brings us Action Items.
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Out-of-State Request: World Language Club
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The World Language Club is requesting approval for out-of-state travel to Costa Rica in the summer of 2024 as presented in the attached letter.
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Out-of-State Request: FBLA Conferences
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FBLA is requesting approval for two out-of-state conferences as presented in the attached letter.
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Out-of-state Request: Crete FFA
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Crete FFA is requesting an out-of-state trip to the National Convention as presented in the attached letter.
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EcSell - Thrive at Crete Surveys
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Dr. McDowell previously presented a proposal from the EcSell Institute for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Micro Bird School Bus Proposal
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Mrs. Beck previously presented a proposal for a 14 passenger Micro Bird School Bus as an alternative to van replacement.
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Apptegy
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Our current mass communication contract is expiring. Apptegy will be our school app, phone, email, text, and push notification provider.
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Option Enrollment Resolution
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The School Board is required by law to adopt by resolution policies and specific standards for acceptance or rejection of option enrollment applications by October 15th for the following school year.
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Executive Session
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Is there a need for Executive Session?
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Reconvene from Executive Session
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Approval of Any Action Deemed Necessary as a Result of Executive Session
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Old Business
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Is there any Old Business to be discussed?
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Notification of Upcoming BOE Meetings
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The next BOE meeting will be on Monday, November 20, at 6:00 PM.
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Adjournment
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I would entertain a motion to adjourn.
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