Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School Board authorized payments totaling over $4.4 million for significant construction and renovation work at Crete-Monee High School and Crete Elementary School. The payments cover ongoing progress on the high school’s new athletic facilities and roofing work at the elementary building.

Construction Payments Key Points:

• A payment of $2,374,610.50 was approved for Byrne & Jones Construction for work on the high school athletics facility.

• BEAR Construction will receive $1,073,575.40 for its work on the new concession stand at the high school.

• A payment of $999,360 was approved for Riddiford Roofing Company for work at Crete Elementary.

CRETE — Progress continues on major facility upgrades across Crete-Monee School District 201-U, as the Board of Education approved more than $4.4 million in payments for ongoing projects during its meeting Tuesday.

The bulk of the payments are directed toward the extensive athletic complex preconstruction at Crete-Monee High School. The board approved a payment of $2,374,610.50 to Byrne & Jones Construction. This payment, Application #9, covers work completed through the end of July 2025 on the new facilities.

A separate payment of $1,073,575.40 was approved for BEAR Construction for work on the high school’s new concession stand. This payment represents the fifth draw for the project, covering work such as masonry, structural steel, roofing, and electrical systems.

The board also authorized a payment of $999,360 to Riddiford Roofing Company. This payment is for work completed at Crete Elementary School, where the company is undertaking a major roofing project. According to the payment application, the project is now over 71% complete.

These projects are part of the district’s broader efforts to update and improve its facilities, funded through bonds sold in previous years.