August 19, 2026
Notice of Flower Bed Product Application
In accordance with the Illinois Lawn Care Products Application and Notification Act, school districts are required to notify students, staff, and the community when lawn care chemicals are applied on or around school property.
Weather permitting, outsourced weed control and fertilization of the flower beds are scheduled to begin on August 22, 2026, at the following locations:
- Balmoral Elementary
- Crete Elementary
- Coretta Scott King Magnet School in University Park
- Crete-Monee Early Learning Center
- Monee Elementary
- Talala Elementary in Park Forest
- Crete-Monee Middle School
- Crete-Monee High School
- Maintenance and Receiving Facility
- Administration Center
- All Athletic Fields and Facilities
These applications will not affect any scheduled games, practices, or other activities taking place on grounds / athletic fields.
The Crete-Monee School District is committed to minimizing the use of chemicals for weed control and lawn care whenever possible. However, periodic applications are necessary to maintain safe and healthy athletic fields.
If you have any questions regarding the lawn care or fertilizer applications, please contact the Buildings and Grounds Office at 708-367-8210.
Greg Schneider
Director of Operations