Monday, November 20, 2023 Following the Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

Rationale:  It is (TIME) and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education November 20, 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.

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?

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, and Treasurer's Report as Submitted.

Rationale:  Mrs. Thiem will provide an update on the CPS Foundation.

Rationale:  Mrs. Beck will provide a transportation update for the 2023-2024 school year.

Rationale:  Mrs. Beck will present the recommended snow removal contract for the 2023-2024 school year.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will give his report.

Rationale:  Approve the 2023-2024 Snow Removal Contract as presented by Mrs. Beck earlier this evening.

Rationale:  Approve the Resignation of Certified Staff Incentive as presented.

Rationale:  Approve the Close-Up Group out-of-state trip to Washington, DC as previously presented.

Rationale:  Is there a need for Executive Session?

Rationale:  Is there any Old Business to be discussed?

Rationale:  The next BOE meeting will be on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

Rationale:  I would entertain a motion to adjourn.