March 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting Agenda

Rationale:  It is 6:____PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the ______(DATE)______ 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 into 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: 

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.

Rationale:  The first item on the agenda tonight is the Consent Agenda.  The Consent Agenda to be approved is as follows:  (read Consent Agenda sub-items)

Rationale:  There are no prepaids this month.

Rationale:  Speech Team Coach Tom Barnett is requesting an out of state trip to Houston, TX on May 8-10, 2020 for The National Individual Events Tournament of Champions, NIETOC. The request letter is attached.

Rationale:  Dr. Schroder and Mrs. Wendelin present information on a proposal for a new playground at the elementary.

Rationale:  Speech Team Coach Tom Barnett is requesting an out of state trip to Houston, TX on May 8-10, 2020 for The National Individual Events Tournament of Champions, NIETOC.

Rationale:  Executive session

Rationale:  The next BOE meeting will be on Monday, April 20, 2020. Committee meetings will be rescheduled accordingly.