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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. Approve Agenda
3.B. Approve Minutes, including Executive Session Minutes, from the February 12, 2018 regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
3.C. Approve Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment)
3.D. Confirm the following resignations:
3.D.1. Brad Jacobson, OMS Social Studies Teacher, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
3.D.2. Sandra Pitcher, OHS Head Boys' Swim Coach, effective March 5, 2018  (Attachment)
3.D.3. Jake Steve, OMS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective March 6, 2018  (Attachment)
3.D.4. Carrie Williams, OMS Girls' Basketball Coach, effective March 8, 2018  (Attachment)
3.D.5. Toni Troll, OMS Special Education Aide, effective March 23, 2018  (Attachment)
3.D.6. Kari Averbeck, 5th Grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
3.E. Approve the following Intents to Retire:
3.E.1. Larry Weaver, Bus Driver, effective April 20, 2018  (Attachment)
3.E.2. Susie Brun, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
3.F. Approve the transfer of Joe Neylon from OMS Special Education Teacher to OMS Student Services Coordinator effective for the 2018-2019 school year  (Attachment)
3.G. Approve the employment of the following Licensed Teachers effective for the 2018-2019 school year:
3.G.1. Jessica Clarke - 1st Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
3.G.2. Samantha Nelson - Special Education Teacher at Olympia South Elementary  (Attachment)
3.H. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors:
3.H.1. Jackie Litwiller - OHS Head Volleyball Coach effective for the 2018-2019 season  (Attachment)
3.H.2. Ivan Hernandez - OHS Girls' Assistant Soccer Coach effective for the 2017-2018 season  (Attachment)
3.I. Approve the following Extra-Curricular Volenteers:
3.I.1. Kent Seeman - OHS Girls' Softball Program effective for the 2017-2018 season  (Attachment)
3.I.2. Anthony Engleman - OHS Football Program effective for the 2018-2019 season  (Attachment)
3.I.3. Matt McElheny - OHS Football Program effective for the 2018-2019 season  (Attachment)
3.I.4. Josh Olsen - OHS Baseball Program effective for the 2017-2018 season  (Attachment)
3.J. Approve the following revised Job Descriptions:
3.J.1. OHS Dean of Students  (Attachment)
3.J.2. OMHS Assistant Activities Director  (Attachment)
3.J.3. OMS Student Services Coordinator  (Attachment)
3.K. Approve the annual IHSA membership effective for the 2018-2019 school year  (Attachment)
3.L. Approve the 2017-2018 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Attachment)
3.M. Approve an overnight trip for the OHS Track & Field teams to participate in a meet on March 31, 2018 in Greenville, IL  (Attachment)
3.N. Approve a building-level scholarship in memory of Susan Schuber (former OMS teacher), sponsored  by the Schuber family and friends, and to be awarded annually as long as funds are available  (Attachment)
3.O. Approve the 2017-2018 OMS Promotion date as Monday, May 21, 2018
 
4. Communications
4.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the table.
 
5. Committee Reports
 
5.A. IASB Corn Belt Division Spring Dinner/Meeting Update
5.B. Ed.-Tech. Administrative Sub-Committee Update
 
6. Administrative Reports
6.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Dr. Joshua R. Olsen (Attachment)
 
6.A.1. Solar Update
6.A.2. Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
6.A.3. Re-employment of Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.A.4. Summer Projects  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.A.5. Building Inspections
6.A.6. Safety & Crisis Plan Review
6.A.7. OHS Activities
6.A.8. Position Recruitment
 
6.B. Building Principals' Reports  (Attachment)
 
6.C. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Andrew S. Wise
 
6.C.1. District Dashboard  (On Table)
6.C.2. Employment of OHS Dean of Students  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.C.3. Employment of OMHS Assistant Activities Director  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.C.4. Re-employment of Non-Tenured Licensed Teachers  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.C.5. Safety Communications
6.C.6. Zero Hour PE
6.C.7. Workforce Development - BACC, Job Shadows, Internships, Apprenticeships
6.C.8. Facility Tax Legislation
6.C.9. Financial Workshop/Student Achievement Workshop - Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
 
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: March 13, 2018 at 8:00 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 8:00 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. 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. Approve Agenda
Subject:
3.B. Approve Minutes, including Executive Session Minutes, from the February 12, 2018 regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.C. Approve Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D. Confirm the following resignations:
Subject:
3.D.1. Brad Jacobson, OMS Social Studies Teacher, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D.2. Sandra Pitcher, OHS Head Boys' Swim Coach, effective March 5, 2018  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D.3. Jake Steve, OMS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective March 6, 2018  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D.4. Carrie Williams, OMS Girls' Basketball Coach, effective March 8, 2018  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D.5. Toni Troll, OMS Special Education Aide, effective March 23, 2018  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D.6. Kari Averbeck, 5th Grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E. Approve the following Intents to Retire:
Subject:
3.E.1. Larry Weaver, Bus Driver, effective April 20, 2018  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E.2. Susie Brun, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F. Approve the transfer of Joe Neylon from OMS Special Education Teacher to OMS Student Services Coordinator effective for the 2018-2019 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.G. Approve the employment of the following Licensed Teachers effective for the 2018-2019 school year:
Subject:
3.G.1. Jessica Clarke - 1st Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.G.2. Samantha Nelson - Special Education Teacher at Olympia South Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.H. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors:
Subject:
3.H.1. Jackie Litwiller - OHS Head Volleyball Coach effective for the 2018-2019 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.H.2. Ivan Hernandez - OHS Girls' Assistant Soccer Coach effective for the 2017-2018 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I. Approve the following Extra-Curricular Volenteers:
Subject:
3.I.1. Kent Seeman - OHS Girls' Softball Program effective for the 2017-2018 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I.2. Anthony Engleman - OHS Football Program effective for the 2018-2019 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I.3. Matt McElheny - OHS Football Program effective for the 2018-2019 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I.4. Josh Olsen - OHS Baseball Program effective for the 2017-2018 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.J. Approve the following revised Job Descriptions:
Subject:
3.J.1. OHS Dean of Students  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.J.2. OMHS Assistant Activities Director  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.J.3. OMS Student Services Coordinator  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.K. Approve the annual IHSA membership effective for the 2018-2019 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.L. Approve the 2017-2018 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.M. Approve an overnight trip for the OHS Track & Field teams to participate in a meet on March 31, 2018 in Greenville, IL  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.N. Approve a building-level scholarship in memory of Susan Schuber (former OMS teacher), sponsored  by the Schuber family and friends, and to be awarded annually as long as funds are available  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.O. Approve the 2017-2018 OMS Promotion date as Monday, May 21, 2018
 
Subject:
4. Communications
Subject:
4.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the table.
 
Subject:
5. Committee Reports
 
Subject:
5.A. IASB Corn Belt Division Spring Dinner/Meeting Update
Subject:
5.B. Ed.-Tech. Administrative Sub-Committee Update
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Reports
Subject:
6.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Dr. Joshua R. Olsen (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6.A.1. Solar Update
Subject:
6.A.2. Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
Subject:
6.A.3. Re-employment of Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.A.4. Summer Projects  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.A.5. Building Inspections
Subject:
6.A.6. Safety & Crisis Plan Review
Subject:
6.A.7. OHS Activities
Subject:
6.A.8. Position Recruitment
 
Subject:
6.B. Building Principals' Reports  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6.C. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Andrew S. Wise
 
Subject:
6.C.1. District Dashboard  (On Table)
Subject:
6.C.2. Employment of OHS Dean of Students  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.3. Employment of OMHS Assistant Activities Director  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.4. Re-employment of Non-Tenured Licensed Teachers  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.C.5. Safety Communications
Subject:
6.C.6. Zero Hour PE
Subject:
6.C.7. Workforce Development - BACC, Job Shadows, Internships, Apprenticeships
Subject:
6.C.8. Facility Tax Legislation
Subject:
6.C.9. Financial Workshop/Student Achievement Workshop - Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
 
Subject:
7. Other Business
 
Subject:
8. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by_______________, to approve the transfer of Mike Jones from OHS Social Studies Teacher to Olympia High School Dean of Students effective for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by Superintendent Dr. Andrew Wise.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the employment of Jackie Litwiller as Olympia Middle/High School Assistant Activities Director effective for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by Superintendent Dr. Andrew Wise.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the re-employment of Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors effective for the 2018-2019 seasons as listed and presented by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Josh Olsen.

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 approve the bid for the installation of new OHS bleachers from BR Bleachers in the amount of $226,366.

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 309-379-6011, 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 309-379-6011, 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, 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 _____.

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

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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