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Crete Monee CUSD 201U board approves consent agenda, moves to closed session; hears construction and meal updates
Summary
At its July 14 meeting the Crete Monee CUSD 201U Board of Education approved the consent agenda, voted to go into a closed session on personnel matters and received updates that the middle school project is on track for July 29 completion and that district food services have distributed over 15,000 summer meals.
At its July 14, 2026 regular meeting, the Crete Monee CUSD 201U Board of Education approved the consent agenda and moved into a closed session to discuss personnel matters, Board Chair said.
The vote to approve the consent agenda was moved by board member Bill Swalish and seconded by Vice President Jamie; the chair called the roll and announced the motion carried. No detailed vote tally was recorded in the public portion of the transcript.
The board then heard several administrative updates. Vice President Jamie said, “Everything for the middle school is exactly on target. They are expected to have completion done by 07/29,” and outlined plans for a possible preview tour and a ribbon-cutting once work is finished. Board members noted the first day of school is set for Aug. 17.
Bill Swalish reported on the district’s summer meal service, saying staff have “handed out over 15,000 meals for during summer school so far,” and that meals are provided free and reimbursed; he described a staging area in the gym where families pick up meals.
The board discussed a request from University Park officials to consider local solar farms. The chair said the district likely has no decision-making authority unless a project is on district property and said, “I don't think we should take that position,” indicating a preference for neutrality so the board is not perceived as endorsing a particular outcome. Board members described several proposed solar sites near Monee and noted the village’s outreach to public entities.
On governance items, the chair outlined plans to finalize a new early-learning board policy (Pre-K–5) with the superintendent and secretary and said the board aims to present a draft for review ahead of an August meeting with the goal of formal approval in August. The chair also asked Swalish to consult with Principal Hollyfill about beginning a student representative program in the fall.
Before adjourning the public session, the chair asked for and received a motion to enter closed session “for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.” The chair said the closed session would last about two to three hours and that no action would be taken afterward.
The board adjourned the public portion of the meeting and moved into closed session; no further public actions were recorded in the transcript.
