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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Recognition of Visitors
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3. Student Recognition
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3.A. Olympia Middle School Wrestling State Qualifiers
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3.B. FFA State Qualifier
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3.C. Student Council Award Winner
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3.D. Group Interpretation State Qualifiers
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4. Opportunity for Public Input
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5. Approval of Consent Agenda
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5.A. Approve Agenda
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5.B. Approve Minutes from the March 9, 2026, Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting (Attachment)
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5.C. Approve the Minutes from the March 6, 2026, Ed Tech Committee Meeting (Attachment)
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5.D. Approve Bills & Financial Reports (Attachment)
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5.E. Approve the following resignations:
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5.E.1. Melissa Swanson - Olympia Middle School English Teacher, and ELA OMS Chair, effective March 25, 2026 (Attachment)
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5.E.2. Emily Weyl - Tier 1 PBIS Coach, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year (Attachment)
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5.E.3. Andrew Litwiller - Olympia High School Boys Freshman Basketball Coach, effective April 5, 2026 (Attachment)
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5.E.4. Luke Litwiller - Olympia High School Boys JV Basketball Coach, effective April 10, 2026 (Attachment)
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5.F. Approve the employment of the following certified staff:
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5.F.1. Christina Wilen - Olympia South Special Education Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.2. Jennifer Jacobs - Olympia High School Special Education Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.3. Aubrey Zega - Olympia High School & Olympia Middle School Music Department Chair, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.4. Lisa Knuffman - Problem-Solving Case Manager, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.5. Madelyn Hubble - Problem-Solving Case Manager, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.6. Alex Hembra - Olympia Middle School ELA Department Chair, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.G. Approve the following volunteers:
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5.G.1. Alyssa Lemons - Olympia Middle School Track Program (Attachment)
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5.H. Approve the overnight trip for the OHS Band and Choir students to attend a four-day experience in Nashville, TN, on April 14-17, 2027 (Attachment)
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5.I. Approve the 2026-2027 Curriculum Recommendations (Attachment)
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5.J. Approve the 2026-2027 Board of Education Meeting Dates / Times Schedule (Attachment)
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5.K. Approve the 2026-2027 Consolidated Plan (Attachment)
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5.L. Approve the monthly SOPPA Report (Attachment)
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6. Communications
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6.A. Student Board Report
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6.B. FOIA Requests:
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6.B.1. Abbas Khan, Civic IQ - Purchasing records from 5/1/2025 to date for all schools in the Olympia School District.
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6.B.2. Sheri Reid, SmartProcure - Purchasing records from 11/20/2025 to 3/12/2026 for the Olympia School District.
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6.B.3. Justin Wenig, Starbridge - All executed contracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders with Professional Learning/Development services, including any exhibits, addenda, or amendments that are in effect or have been in effect in the last 3 years.
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6.B.4. Justin Wenig, Starbridge - Purchase Orders and/or payment records for non-person/vendor entities from January 1, 2025, to present.
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6.B.5. CT Mills, Public Info Access LLC - Existing records that identify the employee(s) responsible for or overseeing Curriculum & Instruction / Teaching & Learning, Career & Technical Education (CTE) and STEM, English Language Learner (ELL), Technology / Information Technology / Computer Science, Library / Media Services, and Core Academic Subjects including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
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7. Administrative Committee Reports
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7.A. Finance Committee
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8. Administrative Reports
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8.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report (Attachment)
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8.A.1. Amended Budget Process
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8.B. Superintendent's Report
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8.B.1. Staffing Recommendations / Additions (Motion)
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8.B.2. SpEd Scholarship Application and Agreement (Attachment) (Motion)
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8.B.3. Playground Discussion (Motion)
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8.B.4. Tazewell County Facility Sales Tax Resolution (Attachment) (Motion)
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9. Other Business
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10. Action Items
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11. Executive Session
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12. Action as a Result of Executive Session
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13. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING | |
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1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
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Description:
The Board of Education of the Olympia CUSD #16 was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kevin Frazier with the following Board Members and Administrators present: Kevin Frazier _____; Carolyn Hansen _____; Mary Springer _____; Justin Dietrich _____; Allie Parks _____; Laura Beavers _____; Dr. Andy Rummel _____; Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell _____; Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh _____; OHS Principal Jon Cox _____; OMS Principal Mike Jones _____; ONE Principal Kristina Peifer _____; OSE Principal Stacey Rogers _____; OWE Principal Lisa Castleman _____.
Absent: _______________________________________________________ Others Present: ________________________________________________ The Pledge of Allegiance was led by ________________________________ |
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2. Recognition of Visitors
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3. Student Recognition
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3.A. Olympia Middle School Wrestling State Qualifiers
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3.B. FFA State Qualifier
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3.C. Student Council Award Winner
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3.D. Group Interpretation State Qualifiers
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4. Opportunity for Public Input
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Description:
Anyone who wishes to address the Board of Education must contact the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at 309-379-6011, ext. 1128, two (2) business days prior to the meeting. At that time, please state if any special accommodations would be needed should your request be granted.
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5. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Consent Agenda that includes:
Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____; Beavers _____; Rummel _____. |
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5.A. Approve Agenda
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5.B. Approve Minutes from the March 9, 2026, Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting (Attachment)
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5.C. Approve the Minutes from the March 6, 2026, Ed Tech Committee Meeting (Attachment)
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5.D. Approve Bills & Financial Reports (Attachment)
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5.E. Approve the following resignations:
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5.E.1. Melissa Swanson - Olympia Middle School English Teacher, and ELA OMS Chair, effective March 25, 2026 (Attachment)
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5.E.2. Emily Weyl - Tier 1 PBIS Coach, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year (Attachment)
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5.E.3. Andrew Litwiller - Olympia High School Boys Freshman Basketball Coach, effective April 5, 2026 (Attachment)
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5.E.4. Luke Litwiller - Olympia High School Boys JV Basketball Coach, effective April 10, 2026 (Attachment)
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5.F. Approve the employment of the following certified staff:
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5.F.1. Christina Wilen - Olympia South Special Education Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.2. Jennifer Jacobs - Olympia High School Special Education Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.3. Aubrey Zega - Olympia High School & Olympia Middle School Music Department Chair, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.4. Lisa Knuffman - Problem-Solving Case Manager, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.5. Madelyn Hubble - Problem-Solving Case Manager, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.F.6. Alex Hembra - Olympia Middle School ELA Department Chair, effective for the 2026-2027 school year (Attachment)
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5.G. Approve the following volunteers:
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5.G.1. Alyssa Lemons - Olympia Middle School Track Program (Attachment)
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5.H. Approve the overnight trip for the OHS Band and Choir students to attend a four-day experience in Nashville, TN, on April 14-17, 2027 (Attachment)
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5.I. Approve the 2026-2027 Curriculum Recommendations (Attachment)
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5.J. Approve the 2026-2027 Board of Education Meeting Dates / Times Schedule (Attachment)
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5.K. Approve the 2026-2027 Consolidated Plan (Attachment)
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5.L. Approve the monthly SOPPA Report (Attachment)
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6. Communications
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6.A. Student Board Report
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6.B. FOIA Requests:
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6.B.1. Abbas Khan, Civic IQ - Purchasing records from 5/1/2025 to date for all schools in the Olympia School District.
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6.B.2. Sheri Reid, SmartProcure - Purchasing records from 11/20/2025 to 3/12/2026 for the Olympia School District.
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6.B.3. Justin Wenig, Starbridge - All executed contracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders with Professional Learning/Development services, including any exhibits, addenda, or amendments that are in effect or have been in effect in the last 3 years.
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6.B.4. Justin Wenig, Starbridge - Purchase Orders and/or payment records for non-person/vendor entities from January 1, 2025, to present.
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6.B.5. CT Mills, Public Info Access LLC - Existing records that identify the employee(s) responsible for or overseeing Curriculum & Instruction / Teaching & Learning, Career & Technical Education (CTE) and STEM, English Language Learner (ELL), Technology / Information Technology / Computer Science, Library / Media Services, and Core Academic Subjects including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
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7. Administrative Committee Reports
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7.A. Finance Committee
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8. Administrative Reports
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8.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report (Attachment)
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8.A.1. Amended Budget Process
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8.B. Superintendent's Report
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8.B.1. Staffing Recommendations / Additions (Motion)
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8.B.2. SpEd Scholarship Application and Agreement (Attachment) (Motion)
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8.B.3. Playground Discussion (Motion)
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8.B.4. Tazewell County Facility Sales Tax Resolution (Attachment) (Motion)
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9. Other Business
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10. Action Items
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Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve to post and hire the following new positions: OMS School Counselor, Elementary Full-Time Substitute, and Olympia South Elementary MTSS Teacher.
Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____ ; Beavers _____; Rummel _____. A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Memorandum Agreement & Special Education Scholarship Application process. Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____; Beavers _____; Rummel _____. A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve to proceed with the Olympia North and Olympia South playground projects that will include wheelchair-accessible surfacing and inclusive equipment. Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____; Beavers _____ ; Rummel _____. A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Resolution for the Tazewell County School Facility Occupation Tax. Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____; Beavers _____ ; Rummel _____. |
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11. Executive Session
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Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to meet in Executive Session at __________ p.m. to discuss one or all of the following: (1) student discipline; (2) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity and/or litigation from this action; (3) purchase of property; (4) litigation due to action against the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probably or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding must be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
Ayes __________ Nays __________ A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to reconvene open session at __________ p.m. Ayes __________ Nays __________ |
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12. Action as a Result of Executive Session
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Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____; Beavers _____; Rummel _____. |
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13. Adjournment
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Description:
At __________ p.m., a motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried by unanimous vote. |
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