Commissions

Community Recreation & Education Commission (C.R.E.C.) Opening

The Lakewood Board of Education and Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Department is looking to fill the open seat on the Community Recreation & Education Commission (C.R.E.C.) due to the recent resignation of Mr. Tom Zigman.

Mr. Zigman was an educator and principal of the Lakewood City School District and even after his retirement has remained as an active substitute, volunteer and supporter of the schools and our department.  His leadership, commitment and service will be greatly missed as well as his insightful perspective on various topics that were brought forth to the C.R.E.C.  

Responsibilities of a C.R.E.C. member include, but are not limited to, promoting recreation department programming to improve the health, welfare and physical well-being of our residents, help with long-term and short-term planning, provide recommendations on financial strategy, participate on working sub-committees to improve aquatic, athletic and education programs, interact with sub-commissions, attend monthly meetings and regular interaction with the public.

Persons interested in being considered for the open seat on the Community Recreation & Education Commission will need to submit a letter of interest and a statement of qualifications to Ms. Leslie Favre Krogman (leslie.krogman@lakewoodcityschools.org), Coordinator of the Community Recreation & Education Department by June 13th, 2025.  Interviews will take place in the June 17^th C.R.E.C. monthly meeting.

The Community Recreation & Education Commission will evaluate all applicants and make a formal recommendation to the Board of Education by June 24^th for approval during its July meeting sessions.

Community Recreation and Education Commission

Board of Education policy 9601 declares that the Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Commission (CREC) shall be the governing body of all athletic programs sponsored by the Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Department. The Commission shall work to formulate rules, regulations, schedules, and such other matters as may be necessary to program operation.

The Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Commission shall act in a judicial manner regarding disputes, protests, and other matters which may be brought to its attention and may appoint sub-commissions to assist in the operation of the various athletic programs.

The Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Department may establish and collect such reasonable entrance and participation fees as may be necessary to help offset the costs of the various programs under its jurisdiction. The Commission may further help offset program costs through fund raising activities, securing of sponsorships, and by any other means which may meet the approval of the Board.

The Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Commission shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Board for terms of three years each.

Only residents of Lakewood shall be qualified to be members of the Commission. If any place on the Commission becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, non-residence, or otherwise, it shall be filled by the Board by appointment for the unexpired term.

All appointments shall be made by the Board upon nomination of its Community Services Committee after such committee has consulted with members of the Athletic Commission and the Director of Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Department.