November 11, 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 November 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.

Please call the roll.

Rationale:  Crete Public Schools embrace challenges with high expectations. By prioritizing engagement, collaboration, and effective communication, we empower students, staff, and families with opportunities to learn and grow, enriching their lives and our community.

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?

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

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:  Dr. Frans will share the safety rating Crete Public Schools recently received from the Nebraska Department of Education.

Rationale:  Mr. Fahrlander is requesting two out-of-state trips for Crete High School Band students to Kansas State University. The letter of request is attached.

Rationale:  Is there a need for Executive Session?

Rationale:  Is there any Old Business to be discussed?

Rationale:  The next BOE working meeting will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Cardinal Welcome Center Zoom Room.

The next BOE regular meeting is on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Cardinal Welcome Center Board Room.