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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
 
2. Opportunity for Public Input
 
2.A. Amber Kashner
 
3. Recognition of Visitors
 
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
4.A. Approval of Agenda
4.B. Approval of Minutes, including Executive Session minutes, from the February 13, 2017 regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
4.C. Approval of Minutes from the February 15, 2017 special-called Strategic Plan Group Meeting  (Attachment)
4.D. Approval of Minutes from the February 22, 2017 Annual Financial Workshop  (Attachment)
4.E. Approval of Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment)
4.F. Confirm the following resignations:
4.F.1. Anna Petsas - OMS Language Arts Teacher effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year  (Attachment)
4.F.2. Scott Thornton - OHS Assistant Baseball Coach effective March 13, 2017  (Attachment)
4.F.3. Shelby Maurer - OHS Pom-Pon Coach effective at the end of the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
4.G. Approve Scott Thornton as a volunteer for the OHMS Baseball program effective through the 2017-2018 season
4.H. Employ the following Licensed Teachers effective for the 2017-2018 school year:
4.H.1. Jodi Hospelhorn - Special Education at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
4.H.2. Andrew Gallegos - OHMS Vocal Music Teacher  (Attachment)
4.I. Approve OHS Special Education Teacher Abby Lies as the Special Education Department Chair effective for the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
4.J. Employ the following Extra-Curricular personnel:
4.J.1. Naomi Springer - OMS Assistant Track Coach (split stipend) effective for the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
4.J.2. Mark Finchum - OHS Head Baseball Coach effective for the 2017-2018 season  (Attachment)
4.J.3. Ivan Hernandez - OHS Girls' Assistant Soccer Coach effective for the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
4.K. Approve an overnight trip to Greenville, IL on March 31, 2017 for Boys' & Girls' Track & Field competition to be held on April 1, 2017  (Attachment)
4.L. Approve the annual IHSA membership effective for the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
4.M. Approve the 2016-2017 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Attachment)
4.N. Approve the 2016-2017 OMS Promotion date as Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
4.O. Approve the 2016-2017 Amended School Calendar  (Attachment)
4.P. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Rivian Automotive for the purpose of supporting the STEM educational growth  (Attachment)
4.Q. Approve the donation of a sign, purchased by the OHMS Booster Club, to be placed over the front doors of Olympia Middle School  (Attachment)
 
5. Communications
5.A. Communications Folder will circulate around the table.
5.B. OHS State Scholars:  Matthew Althoff, Reagan Brown, Jared Cline, Hannah Deuel, Cara Geurts, Alyssa Halliday, Samantha Mitchell, Maci Pfeffer, Sierra Priebe, Shelby Siltman, Emma Spracklen, Dawson Swindle, Alyssa Tripod, Jenna Wood, and Jessica Wyse
 
6. Committee Reports
 
6.A. Buildings & Grounds Administrative Sub-Committee Update - Steve Matter, Shawn Hohulin, & Dr. Josh Olsen
6.B. IASB Corn Belt Division Dinner/Meeting Update
 
7. Administrative Reports
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Dr. Joshua R. Olsen (Attachment)
 
7.A.1. Re-employment of Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.A.2. Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
7.A.3. CO Detector Plan  (Attachment)
7.A.4. Buildings and Grounds Committee
7.A.5. CIRBN Fiber Connections
7.A.6. Connected Buses
7.A.7. OMS Entry Sign  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
7.A.8. Aspiring Superintendent Cohort
 
7.B. Principal Reports  (Attachment)
 
7.C. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Andrew S. Wise
 
7.C.1. District Dashboard  (Attachment)
7.C.2. Re-employment of Non-Tenured Licensed Teachers  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.C.3. Enrollment
7.C.4. 2016-2017 Amended Calendar  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
7.C.5. Strategic Plan Update
7.C.6. National Themes at National Conference for Education
7.C.7. Memorandum of Understanding with Rivian Automotive  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
7.C.8. OESPA Bargaining Dates  (Motion)
 
8. Other Business
 
9. Action Items
 
10. Executive Session
 
11. Actions As A Result Of Executive Session
 
12. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 13, 2017 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 Dr. Ed Jodlowski _____;  OMS Principal Andy Walsh _____;  ONE Principal Ben Lee _____;  OSE Principal Stacey Rogers _____;  OWE Principal Lisa Castleman _____.

Absent: ___________________________________________________________

Others Present: _____________________________________________________

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by _____________________________________.
 
Subject:
2. 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:
2.A. Amber Kashner
 
Subject:
3. Recognition of Visitors
 
Subject:
4. 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:
4.A. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
4.B. Approval of Minutes, including Executive Session minutes, from the February 13, 2017 regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.C. Approval of Minutes from the February 15, 2017 special-called Strategic Plan Group Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D. Approval of Minutes from the February 22, 2017 Annual Financial Workshop  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E. Approval of Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F. Confirm the following resignations:
Subject:
4.F.1. Anna Petsas - OMS Language Arts Teacher effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.2. Scott Thornton - OHS Assistant Baseball Coach effective March 13, 2017  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.3. Shelby Maurer - OHS Pom-Pon Coach effective at the end of the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.G. Approve Scott Thornton as a volunteer for the OHMS Baseball program effective through the 2017-2018 season
Subject:
4.H. Employ the following Licensed Teachers effective for the 2017-2018 school year:
Subject:
4.H.1. Jodi Hospelhorn - Special Education at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.2. Andrew Gallegos - OHMS Vocal Music Teacher  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I. Approve OHS Special Education Teacher Abby Lies as the Special Education Department Chair effective for the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J. Employ the following Extra-Curricular personnel:
Subject:
4.J.1. Naomi Springer - OMS Assistant Track Coach (split stipend) effective for the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J.2. Mark Finchum - OHS Head Baseball Coach effective for the 2017-2018 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J.3. Ivan Hernandez - OHS Girls' Assistant Soccer Coach effective for the 2016-2017 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K. Approve an overnight trip to Greenville, IL on March 31, 2017 for Boys' & Girls' Track & Field competition to be held on April 1, 2017  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.L. Approve the annual IHSA membership effective for the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.M. Approve the 2016-2017 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.N. Approve the 2016-2017 OMS Promotion date as Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
4.O. Approve the 2016-2017 Amended School Calendar  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.P. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Rivian Automotive for the purpose of supporting the STEM educational growth  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.Q. Approve the donation of a sign, purchased by the OHMS Booster Club, to be placed over the front doors of Olympia Middle School  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
5. Communications
Subject:
5.A. Communications Folder will circulate around the table.
Subject:
5.B. OHS State Scholars:  Matthew Althoff, Reagan Brown, Jared Cline, Hannah Deuel, Cara Geurts, Alyssa Halliday, Samantha Mitchell, Maci Pfeffer, Sierra Priebe, Shelby Siltman, Emma Spracklen, Dawson Swindle, Alyssa Tripod, Jenna Wood, and Jessica Wyse
 
Subject:
6. Committee Reports
 
Subject:
6.A. Buildings & Grounds Administrative Sub-Committee Update - Steve Matter, Shawn Hohulin, & Dr. Josh Olsen
Subject:
6.B. IASB Corn Belt Division Dinner/Meeting Update
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Dr. Joshua R. Olsen (Attachment)
 
Subject:
7.A.1. Re-employment of Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.A.2. Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.3. CO Detector Plan  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.4. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Subject:
7.A.5. CIRBN Fiber Connections
Subject:
7.A.6. Connected Buses
Subject:
7.A.7. OMS Entry Sign  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.8. Aspiring Superintendent Cohort
 
Subject:
7.B. Principal Reports  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
7.C. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Andrew S. Wise
 
Subject:
7.C.1. District Dashboard  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.C.2. Re-employment of Non-Tenured Licensed Teachers  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.C.3. Enrollment
Subject:
7.C.4. 2016-2017 Amended Calendar  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
Subject:
7.C.5. Strategic Plan Update
Subject:
7.C.6. National Themes at National Conference for Education
Subject:
7.C.7. Memorandum of Understanding with Rivian Automotive  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
Subject:
7.C.8. OESPA Bargaining Dates  (Motion)
 
Subject:
8. Other Business
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the re-employment of the following Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors:  Lon Abrams, Mick Alvis, Shelby Batterton, Janet Boitos, Ginger Bowers, Wendy Bowers, Sean Brand, Joel Brigham, Kyle Brubaker, Natalie Cahill, Pete Cleary, Brandi Cooper, Rod Dale, Angie Davis, Jennifer Defebaugh, Darrel Dubree, Mark Finchum, Mark Frederick, Tami Geurts, Jason Grant, Holly Haines, Amanda Hapgood, Alex Hembra, Todd Hensley, Ivan Hernandez, Kent Hieronymus, Bryce Hoffman, Courtney Hoffman, Jackie Holmes, Kenyon Jodlowski, Mike Jones, Liz Kirby, Matt Koeppel, Justin Lacefield, Amber Lessen, Becky Meissner, Terry Melick, Curt Morr, Mike Neisler, Joseph Neylon, Josh Padilla, Taylor Payne, Sandra Pitcher, Michael Rathbun, Lydia Schmidgall, Cynthia Scott, Doug Springer, Naomi Springer, Jake Steve, Lisa Steve, David Stine, Dee Dee Stine, Tim Thomas, Brigette VanHook, Wendy Wade, Brittany Weldy, Carrie Williams, and Doug Yoder. 

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the re-employment of Non-Tenured Licensed Teachers as listed and presented by Superintendent Dr. Andrew Wise.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to set April 25-27, 2017 as the dates for the Olympia Education Support Personnel Association bargaining sessions.

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:
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, and/or litigation; and to discuss litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of 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 __________
 
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 _____.

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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