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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 minutes, from the April 11, 2016 regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
3.C. Approval of Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment)
3.D. Approve the Intent to Retire of Mary Karns, Special Education Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year pending all qualifications have been met  (Attachment)
3.E. Confirm the following retirements/resignations:
3.E.1. Thelma Knobeloch, Bus Aide, retirement effective May 23, 2016  (Attachment)
3.E.2. Patricia Peifer, OHS Cook, retirement effective June 1, 2016  (Attachment)
3.E.3. Marvin Tucker, OHMS Custodian, retirement effective June 22, 2016  (Attachment)
3.E.4. Chris Embry Mohr, OHS Science Department Chair, resignation effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year  (Attachment)
3.E.5. Alex Hembra, OMS Speech Coach, resignation effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year  (Attachment)
3.E.6. Matt Nordstrom, Olympia West Elementary Principal, resignation effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year  (Attachment)
3.F. Approve the employment of the following persons:
3.F.1. Kaitlin Reid, 2nd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
3.F.2. Lisa Byrd, Pre-K/ECE Teacher at Olympia West Elementary effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
3.F.3. Catherine Jennings, 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
3.F.4. Mary Copeland, 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
3.F.5. Brittany Read, Pre-K/ECE Teacher at Olympia South Elementary effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
3.F.6. Mark Frederick, Physical Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
3.F.7. Kelly Cummings, Business Teacher at Olympia High School effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
3.F.8. Erin Birky, Health Clerk at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2016-2017 school year  (Attachment)
3.F.9. Taylor Payne, OHS Varsity Head Volleyball Coach, effective for the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
3.F.10. Mark Frederick, OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
3.G. Approve the transfer of Ashleigh Neitzel, Pre-K/ECE Teacher at Olympia West Elementary to 2nd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary effective for the 2016-2017 school year  (Attachment)
3.H. Approve the following textbook for OHS Agriscience students effective for the 2016-2017 school year:  Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources  (Attachment)
3.I. Approve the annual Sports Medicine Services Agreement with Hopedale Medical Complex effective August, 2016 - June, 2017  (Attachment)
3.J. Approve an overnight trip for OHS Cross Country participants to attend Running Camp at Meramec State Park in Sullivan, MO July 26-28, 2016  (Attachment)
3.K. Approve an overnight trip for OHS FFA Chapter to attend the Illinois State FFA Convention at Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield June 14-16, 2016  (Attachment)
 
4. Communications
4.A. Communications Folder will circulate around the table.
4.B. Bloomington Area Career Center Presentation - Katie White, SkillsUSA Advisor/Digital Media Instructor and Olympia students Jon McCain & Chantelle Clemmons
4.C. OHS Group Intrep Team - OHS Principal Ed Jodlowski, OHS Asst. Speech Coach Kenyon Jodlowski, and the following team members:  David Bell, Brian Henderson, Lauren Horner, Lauren Hostetter, Delia Kerr-Denhardt, Dylan Maris, Evie Roberts, Mason Rousey, Collin Schopp, Ethan Schopp, Walter Spaulding, Bailey Stockhecke, and Macy Walczer
 
5. Committee Reports
 
6. Administrative Reports
6.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Dr. Joshua R. Olsen (Attachment)
 
6.A.1. Summer Projects
6.A.2. Nickel Lease Information
6.A.3. Baseball & Softball Concession/Bathrooms  (Attachment)
6.A.4. 2016-2017 Handbook Changes  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.A.5. Elementary Teacher Candidates
6.A.6. Administrative Assistants Celebration
 
6.B. Principal Reports
 
6.C. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Andrew S. Wise
 
6.C.1. District Dashboard  (Attachment)
6.C.2. Leaders of Their Own Learning by Ron Berger Review - Chapters 1 & 2
6.C.3. Update on Assessment
6.C.4. Update on Contract Negotiations
6.C.5. Special-Called Board of Education Meeting - Thursday, May 19, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m.
6.C.6. FY16 Amended Budget  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.C.7. FY16 Amended Budget Hearing
6.C.8. Designation of Accrued Interest
6.C.9. IASB Board Policy Revisions - Final Reading  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.C.10. Corn Belt Division Governing Meeting - May 17, 2016  (Attachment)
6.C.11. IASB Resolution Submission Deadline - June 22, 2016
6.C.12. Recap & Reminder of End-of-Year Activities  (Attachment)
6.C.13. 2016 Annual Joint Conference:  November 18-20, 2016
6.C.14. All Staff Celebration - Tuesday, May 24, 2016  (Attachment)
 
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: May 9, 2016 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 _____;  Steve Matter ______;  Doug Maris _____;  Shawn Hohulin _____;  Lynn Cross _____;  Superintendent Dr. Andrew S. Wise _____;  Assistant Superintendent Dr. Joshua R. Olsen _____;  OHS Principal Ed Jodlowski _____;  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 _____;
Matter _____;  Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Cross _____.
 
Subject:
3.A. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
3.B. Approval of Minutes, including Executive Session minutes, from the April 11, 2016 regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.C. Approval of Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D. Approve the Intent to Retire of Mary Karns, Special Education Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year pending all qualifications have been met  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E. Confirm the following retirements/resignations:
Subject:
3.E.1. Thelma Knobeloch, Bus Aide, retirement effective May 23, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.2. Patricia Peifer, OHS Cook, retirement effective June 1, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.3. Marvin Tucker, OHMS Custodian, retirement effective June 22, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.4. Chris Embry Mohr, OHS Science Department Chair, resignation effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.5. Alex Hembra, OMS Speech Coach, resignation effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.6. Matt Nordstrom, Olympia West Elementary Principal, resignation effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F. Approve the employment of the following persons:
Subject:
3.F.1. Kaitlin Reid, 2nd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.2. Lisa Byrd, Pre-K/ECE Teacher at Olympia West Elementary effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.3. Catherine Jennings, 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.4. Mary Copeland, 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.5. Brittany Read, Pre-K/ECE Teacher at Olympia South Elementary effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.6. Mark Frederick, Physical Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.7. Kelly Cummings, Business Teacher at Olympia High School effective August 15, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.8. Erin Birky, Health Clerk at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2016-2017 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.9. Taylor Payne, OHS Varsity Head Volleyball Coach, effective for the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F.10. Mark Frederick, OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.G. Approve the transfer of Ashleigh Neitzel, Pre-K/ECE Teacher at Olympia West Elementary to 2nd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary effective for the 2016-2017 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.H. Approve the following textbook for OHS Agriscience students effective for the 2016-2017 school year:  Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I. Approve the annual Sports Medicine Services Agreement with Hopedale Medical Complex effective August, 2016 - June, 2017  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.J. Approve an overnight trip for OHS Cross Country participants to attend Running Camp at Meramec State Park in Sullivan, MO July 26-28, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.K. Approve an overnight trip for OHS FFA Chapter to attend the Illinois State FFA Convention at Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield June 14-16, 2016  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
4. Communications
Subject:
4.A. Communications Folder will circulate around the table.
Subject:
4.B. Bloomington Area Career Center Presentation - Katie White, SkillsUSA Advisor/Digital Media Instructor and Olympia students Jon McCain & Chantelle Clemmons
Subject:
4.C. OHS Group Intrep Team - OHS Principal Ed Jodlowski, OHS Asst. Speech Coach Kenyon Jodlowski, and the following team members:  David Bell, Brian Henderson, Lauren Horner, Lauren Hostetter, Delia Kerr-Denhardt, Dylan Maris, Evie Roberts, Mason Rousey, Collin Schopp, Ethan Schopp, Walter Spaulding, Bailey Stockhecke, and Macy Walczer
 
Subject:
5. Committee Reports
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Reports
Subject:
6.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Dr. Joshua R. Olsen (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6.A.1. Summer Projects
Subject:
6.A.2. Nickel Lease Information
Subject:
6.A.3. Baseball & Softball Concession/Bathrooms  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.A.4. 2016-2017 Handbook Changes  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.A.5. Elementary Teacher Candidates
Subject:
6.A.6. Administrative Assistants Celebration
 
Subject:
6.B. Principal Reports
 
Subject:
6.C. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Andrew S. Wise
 
Subject:
6.C.1. District Dashboard  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.2. Leaders of Their Own Learning by Ron Berger Review - Chapters 1 & 2
Subject:
6.C.3. Update on Assessment
Subject:
6.C.4. Update on Contract Negotiations
Subject:
6.C.5. Special-Called Board of Education Meeting - Thursday, May 19, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m.
Subject:
6.C.6. FY16 Amended Budget  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.7. FY16 Amended Budget Hearing
Subject:
6.C.8. Designation of Accrued Interest
Subject:
6.C.9. IASB Board Policy Revisions - Final Reading  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.10. Corn Belt Division Governing Meeting - May 17, 2016  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.11. IASB Resolution Submission Deadline - June 22, 2016
Subject:
6.C.12. Recap & Reminder of End-of-Year Activities  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.C.13. 2016 Annual Joint Conference:  November 18-20, 2016
Subject:
6.C.14. All Staff Celebration - Tuesday, May 24, 2016  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
7. Other Business

Subject:
8. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve placing the FY16 Amended Budget on Public Display for 30 days beginning May 10, 2016.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to set the date/time of a Public Budget Hearing for the purpose of reviewing the Final FY16 Amended Budget as Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6:50 p.m. to be held in the Conference Room of the Olympia Administration Office.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the following Final IASB Board Policy Revisions as presented:  6:130, 6:300, 7:150, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:220, 7:230, 7:240, and 7:305.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the 2016-2017 Elementary & OHMS Handbook changes.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. as the date/time for a Special-Called Board of Education Meeting to be held in the Conference Room of the Olympia Administration Office.

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

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

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

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 approve

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

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

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

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

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