February 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:00 PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the February 2024 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:  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?

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, Treasurer's Report as Submitted, and Policy First Read.

Rationale:  Next on the Agenda we have Information Items.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present the proposal to purchase 8 2025 Blue Bird Vision Gasoline School Buses with cameras for a purchase price of $1,002,544.00.

Rationale:  The Board of Education will allow Dr. McDowell, on behalf of the Board of Education, to enter into a municipal lease purchase agreement for the purchase of school buses.

Muni "$1.00 out" Lease Purchase Pricing:
Term:   5-years   (5 payments over 48 months)
Balloon:   $1.00
Annual Advance Payment:   $229,392
Customer Rate:   5.50%
 
Term:   6-years   (6 payments over 60 months)
Balloon:   $1.00
Annual Advance Payment:   $196,089
Customer Rate:   5.50%
 
Term:   7-years   (7 payments over 72 months)
Balloon:   $1.00
Annual Advance Payment:   $172,370
Customer Rate:   5.50%
 

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present on the purchase of up to two Ford Transit Passenger Vans. The purchase is not to exceed $90,000.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will give his report.

Rationale:  Next on the agenda we have Action Items.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present the proposal to purchase 8 2025 Blue Bird Vision Gasoline School Buses with cameras for a purchase price of $1,002,544.00.

Rationale:  The Board of Education will allow Dr. McDowell, on behalf of the Board of Education, to enter into a municipal lease purchase agreement for the purchase of school buses.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present on the purchase of up to two Ford Transit Passenger Vans. The purchase is not to exceed $90,000.

Rationale:  Is there a need for Executive Session?

Rationale:  Is there any Old Business to be discussed?

Rationale:  The next Board of Education Working Session will be on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in the Zoom Room at the Cardinal Welcome Center.

The next regular Board of Education meeting will be on Monday, March 11, 202 in the Board Room at the Cardinal Welcome Center.

Rationale:  I would entertain a motion to adjourn.