Mission Statement

The Department of Personnel & Culture is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and developing a high-quality, diverse workforce that is committed to engaging and empowering our students to positively impact their community and future.

Our Objectives

• Attract Top Talent: Fill every position with highly qualified individuals who bring excellence and passion to their roles
• Build a Strong Applicant Pool: Maintain a dynamic pool of candidates to meet the District’s current and future staffing needs
• Foster a Destination Workplace: Cultivate an environment where people want to work and where they choose to stay and grow
• Promote Equity & Inclusion: Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees throughout the District

Department Overview
The Department of Personnel & Culture is committed to building a dynamic workforce that supports the mission of Crete-Monee School District 201-U: to engage and empower our students to positively impact their community and future.

Our office oversees the recruitment, screening, and hiring of all district employees. We manage a variety of key functions, including:

• New employee orientation
• Employee benefits (including health insurance)
• Employee recognition and retirement
• Teacher licensure and evaluation
• Fingerprinting and background checks

Crete-Monee School District 201-U employs approximately 700 individuals, including 400 licensed staff and 300 support staff.

In addition, the department is responsible for:

• Maintaining official personnel records
• Negotiating collective bargaining agreements
• Overseeing workers' compensation and unemployment claims
• Managing wage and salary structures
• Coordinating the employment of substitute staff
• Collaborating with other departments to provide professional development across all employee groups

Equal Opportunity Employer

Crete-Monee School District 201-U is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, height, weight, disability, or any other legally protected category.

Inquiries regarding compliance with state and federal non-discrimination requirements may be directed to:

Dr. Eric Melnyczenko
Assistant Superintendent of Personnel & Culture
Crete-Monee School District 201-U
690 W. Exchange Street
Crete, IL. 60417