1. Opening Items

• 1.01 Welcome and Call to Order (Mr. Angel, 0:28): Mr. Angel begins the meeting.
• 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence (Mr. Babjak, 1:34)

2. Resolution of Commendation Awards

• 2.01 Crossroads Chamber Inspiring Educator Awards (Mr. Angel, 2:17): Recognition of 10 educators, with Kristin Campbell (CPHS) named overall winner. Finalists from each school were honored for their excellence. Finalists/School Winners: Jennifer Nally, Col. John Wheeler; Joyce Zembillas, Taft; Fiona Suttle, Eisenhower; Amy Hochbaum, Lake Street; Christine Santaguida, MacArthur; Katie Brown, Solon; Haritine Kostouros-Saenz, Timothy Ball; Pamela Recther, Winfield; Kristina Buikema, Jerry Ross

3. Patrons' Comments

• 3.01 Comments on Educational Issues (8:17): No patrons registered to speak.

4. Consent Agenda (Dr. Terrill, 8:23):

• Approval of meeting minutes, library board appointments, personnel agenda, and voucher register checks. Kyle Jeffries and Lauren Zurbriggen appointed/reappointed to the Crown Point Library Board.

5. Action Items

• 5.01 TechPoint Robotics Grant (Mr. Hardman, 10:24): Approval to apply for $11,186 for robotics equipment in elementary schools, enhancing STEM curriculum.
• 5.02 Peru Field Trip (Mrs. Ramirez, 13:33): Approval of a 2026 trip to Peru for CPHS students to expand cultural and linguistic learning.
• 5.03 Policy Updates (Mr. Equihua, 14:54): Second reading and approval of updates to educational records and welfare policies.
• 5.04 Solon Robinson Library Donation (Mr. Ruess, 16:14): Approval of $5,159 donation from the Solon Robinson PTO.
• 5.05 Best Buddies Donation (Mr. Ruess, 17:10): $9,000 donation from the Mangan family for CPHS Best Buddies Club.
• 5.06 Sale of Administration Building (Mr. Ruess, 17:59): Approval to sell 200 E. North Street for $650,000 to Broadfield LLC.
• 5.07 Lake Street Chiller Repair (Mr. Ruess, 19:31): Approval of $91,474 for compressor replacement at Lake Street Elementary.
• 5.08 Wheeler Dishwasher Bid Correction (Mr. Ruess, 20:57): Corrected approval for $220,500 for the Wheeler dishwasher.

6. Discussion and Report Items

• 6.01 Policy Updates - First Reading (Mr. Equihua, 21:57): Proposed updates to policies on animals on school property, reference checks, and federal grants.

7. Information/Recognition Items

• 7.01 Superintendent’s Discussion Groups (24:03): Community meetings updates.
• 7.02 Director of Grants and Assessments (Mr. Hardman, 24:55): Reflecting on Crown Point's educational successes and community support.
• 7.03 Director of Elementary Education (Dr. Ciochina, 26:26): Recognition of elementary spelling bee participants and holiday event planning.
• 7.04 Director of Secondary Education (Mrs. Ramirez, 28:19): CPHS recognized for AP program excellence; celebration of 50 years of orchestra with a special concert.
• 7.05 Director of Exceptional Education (Mrs. Paskis, 30:16): Announcement of communication boards for playgrounds to support non-verbal students.
• 7.06 Assistant Superintendent (Mr. Gianfermi, 32:32): Updates on safety meetings and teacher professional development sessions.
• 7.07 Chief Human Resources Officer (Mr. Equihua, 34:13): New application software training for leadership teams.
• 7.08 Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Ruess, 35:40): Special education count increases generate $100,000 in funding; successful $5M bond bid.
• 7.09 Director of Communications (Mrs. Allen, 36:46): Launch of a chatbot on the district website to improve customer service. Customer service parent survey results.
• 7.10 Superintendent of Schools (Dr. Terrill, 38:37): Observations of STEM classrooms and student performances in Peter Pan and Matilda musicals; recognition of CPTV's third consecutive national award.

8. Other Business of the Board of School Trustees (none)

9. Board Statements of Appreciation and Recognition

• 9.01 Appreciation Statements (42:07): Board members expressed gratitude for teachers, community support, and school improvements, with wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.

10. Adjournment (46:32): Meeting adjourned by Mr. Angel.