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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
 
2. Recognition of Visitors
 
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
3.A. Approval of Agenda
3.B. Approval of Minutes, including Executive Session, from the October 15, 2013 regular Board of Education meeting  (Attachment)
3.C. Approval of Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment) (Treasurer's Report & Statement of Position to be attached later)
3.C.1. Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Olympia CUSD No. 16 and McLean County Highway Department for the installation of 2 solar-powered flashing lights above the School Zone signs in front of Olympia High School  (Attachment)
 
3.D. Confirm the following resignations:
3.D.1. Timothy Severt - Bus Aide effective October 18, 2013  (Attachment)
3.D.2. Gary Williams - Bus Driver effective October 18, 2013  (Attachment)
3.E. Employ the following Education Support Personnel:
3.E.1. Cathy Leonard - Bus Aide effective October 22, 2013  (Attachment)
3.E.2. Timothy Severt - Bus Driver effective October 21, 2013  (Attachment)
3.E.3. Andrew Severt - Bus Aide effective October 24, 2013  (Attachment)
3.E.4. Lenard Mueller - Bus Driver effective October 29, 2013  (Attachment)
3.F. Employ Keith Weaver as OMS Assistant Wrestling Coach (split stipend w/ Scott Cheeseman) effective for the 2013-2014 season  (Attachment)
3.G. Employ Natalie Cahill as OHS Senior Class Sponsor effective for the 2013-2014 school year  (Attachment)
3.H. Approve the following current certified teachers as OHS Dual Credit Instructors effective for the 2014-2015 school year:  (Attachment)
3.H.1. Kate Berry - Psychology 101
3.H.2. Jill Uhlman - English 101
3.I. Approve the following persons as Extra-Curricular Volunteers effective for the 2013-2014 season:
3.I.1. Donald Brown - OHS IHSA Individual Boys' Bowling Program  (Attachment)
3.I.2. Doug Springer - OHS Boys' Basketball Program  (Attachment)
4. Communications
4.A. A folder will circulate around the Board table.
4.B. OFFE Award Presentation - DJ Martin
4.C. FFA Annual Convention Presentation - Emma Meyer & FFA Members
 
5. Committee Reports
 
5.A. Olympia Advisory Council Update - Assistant Superintendent Josh Olsen & Superintendent Andrew Wise
5.B. Tri-County Update - Trena Glenn & Superintendent Andrew Wise
5.C. Education & Technology Sub-Committee Update - Carolyn Hansen, Trena Glenn, Assistant Superintendent Josh Olsen, & Superintendent Andrew Wise
 
6. Administrative Reports
6.A. Principals' Reports  (Attachment)
 
6.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Joshua R. Olsen (Attachment)
6.B.1. Bus Bid - Central States Bus Sales, Inc.  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.B.2. Health Exclusions
6.B.3. Roof Project
6.B.4. Intergovernmental Agreement w/ McLean County Highway Dept.
6.B.5. OAC Constitution  (Attachment)
 
6.C. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Andrew S. Wise
6.C.1. District Dashboard  (Attachment)
6.C.2. Fall 2013 Parent/Teacher Conferences Update  (Attachment)
6.C.3. New District & School Report Card  (Attachment)
6.C.4. IASB Board Policy Revisions/Updates - Final Reading  (Attachment)  (Motion)
6.C.5. Annual Triple I Joint Conference - November 21-24, 2013  (Packet on Table)
6.C.6. McLean County Facility Tax Resolution  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.C.7. DeWitt County Facility Tax Resolution  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.C.8. Strategic Plan Document Updates  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.C.9. O.U.R. Race  (Attachment)
6.C.10. School Improvement Plan Presentation - Dr. Lance Thurman, Principal Andy Walsh, & Principal Ben Lee
6.C.11. Veterans' Day Recognition - Principals  (Attachment)
6.C.12. Tenative Levy Information - Dr. Lance Thurman  (Attachment)
6.C.13. Board Members Recognition Day - November 15, 2013
 
7. Other Business

8. Action Items
 
9. Opportunity for Public Input
 
10. Executive Session
 
11. Actions As A Result Of Executive Session
 
12. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Subject:
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
 
Description:
The Board of Education of the Olympia CUSD #16 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Kevin Frazier with the following board members and administrators present: Kevin Frazier _____;  Carolyn Hansen _____;  Trena Glenn _____;  Laura Cremeens _____;  Steve Matter _____;  Doug Maris _____;  Shawn Hohulin_____;  Superintendent Andrew S. Wise_____;  Assistant Superintendent Joshua R. Olsen _____;  OHS Principal Lance Thurman_____;  OMS Principal Andy Walsh _____;  ONE Principal Ben Lee_____;  OSE Principal Stacey Rogers_____;  OWE Principal Matt Nordstrom_____.

Absent: ___________________________________________________________

Others Present: _____________________________________________________

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by _____________________________________.
 
Subject:
2. Recognition of Visitors
 
Subject:
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
Description:
A motion was made by _____________________, seconded by _________________ to approve the consent agenda that includes:

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;
Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____.
Subject:
3.A. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
3.B. Approval of Minutes, including Executive Session, from the October 15, 2013 regular Board of Education meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.C. Approval of Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment) (Treasurer's Report & Statement of Position to be attached later)
Subject:
3.C.1. Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Olympia CUSD No. 16 and McLean County Highway Department for the installation of 2 solar-powered flashing lights above the School Zone signs in front of Olympia High School  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
3.D. Confirm the following resignations:
Subject:
3.D.1. Timothy Severt - Bus Aide effective October 18, 2013  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D.2. Gary Williams - Bus Driver effective October 18, 2013  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E. Employ the following Education Support Personnel:
Subject:
3.E.1. Cathy Leonard - Bus Aide effective October 22, 2013  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.2. Timothy Severt - Bus Driver effective October 21, 2013  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.3. Andrew Severt - Bus Aide effective October 24, 2013  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.4. Lenard Mueller - Bus Driver effective October 29, 2013  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F. Employ Keith Weaver as OMS Assistant Wrestling Coach (split stipend w/ Scott Cheeseman) effective for the 2013-2014 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.G. Employ Natalie Cahill as OHS Senior Class Sponsor effective for the 2013-2014 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.H. Approve the following current certified teachers as OHS Dual Credit Instructors effective for the 2014-2015 school year:  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.H.1. Kate Berry - Psychology 101
Subject:
3.H.2. Jill Uhlman - English 101
Subject:
3.I. Approve the following persons as Extra-Curricular Volunteers effective for the 2013-2014 season:
Subject:
3.I.1. Donald Brown - OHS IHSA Individual Boys' Bowling Program  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I.2. Doug Springer - OHS Boys' Basketball Program  (Attachment)
Subject:
4. Communications
Subject:
4.A. A folder will circulate around the Board table.
Subject:
4.B. OFFE Award Presentation - DJ Martin
Subject:
4.C. FFA Annual Convention Presentation - Emma Meyer & FFA Members
 
Subject:
5. Committee Reports
 
Subject:
5.A. Olympia Advisory Council Update - Assistant Superintendent Josh Olsen & Superintendent Andrew Wise
Subject:
5.B. Tri-County Update - Trena Glenn & Superintendent Andrew Wise
Subject:
5.C. Education & Technology Sub-Committee Update - Carolyn Hansen, Trena Glenn, Assistant Superintendent Josh Olsen, & Superintendent Andrew Wise
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Reports
Subject:
6.A. Principals' Reports  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Joshua R. Olsen (Attachment)
Subject:
6.B.1. Bus Bid - Central States Bus Sales, Inc.  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.B.2. Health Exclusions
Subject:
6.B.3. Roof Project
Subject:
6.B.4. Intergovernmental Agreement w/ McLean County Highway Dept.
Subject:
6.B.5. OAC Constitution  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6.C. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Andrew S. Wise
Subject:
6.C.1. District Dashboard  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.2. Fall 2013 Parent/Teacher Conferences Update  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.3. New District & School Report Card  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.4. IASB Board Policy Revisions/Updates - Final Reading  (Attachment)  (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.5. Annual Triple I Joint Conference - November 21-24, 2013  (Packet on Table)
Subject:
6.C.6. McLean County Facility Tax Resolution  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.7. DeWitt County Facility Tax Resolution  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.8. Strategic Plan Document Updates  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.9. O.U.R. Race  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.10. School Improvement Plan Presentation - Dr. Lance Thurman, Principal Andy Walsh, & Principal Ben Lee
Subject:
6.C.11. Veterans' Day Recognition - Principals  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.12. Tenative Levy Information - Dr. Lance Thurman  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.13. Board Members Recognition Day - November 15, 2013
 
Subject:
7. Other Business

Subject:
8. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve Monday, December 9, 2013 at 6:50 p.m. as the date/time for the Public Property Tax Levy Hearing to be held in the Conference Room of the Olympia Administration Office.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to adopt the 2013 Tenative Levy.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____. 

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Resolution which will direct the Regional Superintendent of Schools to certify to the election authorities of McLean County the question of imposing a school facility sales tax for submission to the electors of the County at the general primary election to be held on March 18, 2014.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Resolution which will direct the Regional Superintendent of Schools to certify to the election authorities of DeWitt County the question of imposing a school facility sales tax for submission to the electors of the County at the general primary election to be held on March 18, 2014.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;
Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the purchase of two 71-passenger Conventional School Buses with liquid propane engines from Central States Bus Sales, Inc. in the amount of $175,828 after trade-in allowance.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;
Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the following IASB revised/updated Board Policies as presented by Superintendent Andrew S. Wise:  2:105, 2:120, 2:150, 5:20, 7:340.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the revised District Strategic Plan as presented by Superintendent Andrew S. Wise.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____. 

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____. 
 
Subject:
9. Opportunity for Public Input
 
Description:
Anyone who wishes to address the Board of Education must contact the Superintendent at 379-6011, ext. 1128, two business days prior to the meeting. Anyone addressing the Board of Education who requires special accommodations may contact the Superintendent's Secretary at 379-6011, ext. 1128, two days prior to the meeting.
 
Subject:
10. Executive Session
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to meet in Executive Session at __________ p.m. to discuss ____________________.
Ayes __________ Nays __________

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to reconvene open session at __________ p.m.

Ayes __________ Nays __________
 
Subject:
11. Actions As A Result Of Executive Session
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;
Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Glenn _____;
Cremeens _____; Matter _____; Maris _____; Hohulin _____.
 
Subject:
12. Adjournment
Description:
At ________ p.m. a motion was made by ______________________, seconded by _____________________ to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

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