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C-M School Board June 17 Meeting Briefs

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FFA Program Expansion: Board member Alex Gallegos proposed expanding the Future Farmers of America program to the middle school level and offered use of his personal land for agricultural classes. The high school program returned two years ago after a 65-year hiatus and currently uses district land behind the cafeteria for crop growing.

University Park Parade: The district will participate in the August 16 University Park parade with a van display starting at 9 a.m. near Crete-Monee Middle School on Pauling Road.

Facility Naming Committee: A committee is being formed to review facility naming applications, with results expected at the July board meeting.

Strategic Plan Progress: The district is in phase two of its four-year strategic plan, developing operational timelines and success metrics for nine goals and 73 strategies. Progress reports will be provided twice yearly.

Construction Timeline: The new athletic complex remains on target for August 1 completion of football facilities, while baseball and softball fields are scheduled for December 1 completion.

Personnel Changes: Multiple teacher resignations were approved for personal reasons, with new hires filling positions across elementary, middle and high school levels in subjects including Spanish, special education, and mathematics.

Monee Events

10 Dec

Village Board Meeting

December 10, 2025
6:30 pm - 11:59 pm
https://villageofmonee.org/calendar.aspx?EID=1537

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