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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 the Minutes from the June 8, 2020 Public Budget Hearing  (Attachment)
3.C. Approve Minutes, including Executive Session Minutes, from the June 8, 2020 regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
3.D. Approve Minutes, including Executive Session Minutes, from the June 22, 2020 special-called Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
3.E. Approve Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment)
3.F. Approve the following resignations:
3.F.1. Alex Castillo - OHS Girls' Head Soccer Coach & OHS Boys' Assistant JV Soccer Coach, effective June 23, 2020  (Attachment)
3.G. Approve the employment of the following Licensed Teachers, effective for the 2020-2021 school year:
3.G.1. Faith Ramsey - 2nd Grade at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
3.H. Approve the employment of Cheri Crebo as OMS Speech Coach (split stipend w/ Becky Meissner)  (Attachment)
3.I. Approve the following Transportation Transfers, effective for the 2020-2021 school year:
3.I.1. Christine Vogel - from an AM OHMS route to an AM & PM OHMS route  (Attachment)
3.I.2. Jesse Wheeler - from an AM OHMS route to an AM & PM North route  (Attachment)
3.I.3. Fred Martin - from a Spin Lake route to a regular North route  (Attachment)
3.I.4. Mark Fishburn - from an Out-of-District Special Education route to a West route  (Attachment)
3.J. Approve a Reduction in Hours for the following Paraprofessionals, effective for the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
3.K. Approve Alexander Tarter as Volunteer for the OHS Soccer Program  (Attachment)
3.L. Approve an Agreement between Olympia High School & Hartsburg-Emden High School for a cooperative Boys' Soccer Team, effective for the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
4. Communications
 
4.A.  A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board table.
4.B. FOIA Request - SmartProcure
4.C. FOIA Request - Bloomington Normal News
5. Administrative Committee Reports
 
5.A. Buildings & Grounds - Steve Matter, Shawn Hohulin, & Andy Walsh
 
6. Administrative Reports

6.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Andy Walsh  (Attachment)
 
6.A.1. Insurance Updates
6.A.2. CIRBN Project / Fiber Project
6.A.3. United Way - Rural Internet Project
6.A.4. FY20 Budget Update
6.A.5. FEMA & CARES Grants
6.A.6. Olympia South Anticipated Budget  (Attachment)
6.A.7. OHS Boys' Soccer Coop  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
6.A.8. After-School Program for Elementary Schools  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.B. Superintendent's Report - Laura O'Donnell
 
6.B.1. 2020-2021 Calendar Update  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.B.2. Early Release Days
6.B.3. COVID Plan  (Attachment) (Motion)
6.B.4. Future / Adjusted Remote Learning Plans
6.B.5. Principal Evaluation Plan  (Attachment)
6.B.6. Revised Board Policy - First Reading  (Attachment)
6.B.7. Joint Annual Conference:  November 20-22, 2020
7. Other Business 
 
8. Action Items
 
9. Opportunity for Public Input
 
10. Executive Session
 
11. Action as a result of Executive Session
 
12. Adjournment
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 13, 2020 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 _____;  Steve Matter ______;  Doug Maris _____;  Shawn Hohulin _____;  Lynn Cross _____;  Mary Springer _____;  Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell _____;  Assistant Superintendent Mr. Andy Walsh _____;  OHS Principal Dr. Ed Jodlowski _____;  OMS Principal Ben Lee _____;  ONE Principal Matt Hurley _____;  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 _____;  Matter _____;
Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Cross _____;  Springer _____.
 
Subject:
3.A. Approve Agenda
Subject:
3.B. Approve the Minutes from the June 8, 2020 Public Budget Hearing  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.C. Approve Minutes, including Executive Session Minutes, from the June 8, 2020 regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.D. Approve Minutes, including Executive Session Minutes, from the June 22, 2020 special-called Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.E. Approve Bills and Financial Reports  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.F. Approve the following resignations:
Subject:
3.F.1. Alex Castillo - OHS Girls' Head Soccer Coach & OHS Boys' Assistant JV Soccer Coach, effective June 23, 2020  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.G. Approve the employment of the following Licensed Teachers, effective for the 2020-2021 school year:
Subject:
3.G.1. Faith Ramsey - 2nd Grade at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.H. Approve the employment of Cheri Crebo as OMS Speech Coach (split stipend w/ Becky Meissner)  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I. Approve the following Transportation Transfers, effective for the 2020-2021 school year:
Subject:
3.I.1. Christine Vogel - from an AM OHMS route to an AM & PM OHMS route  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I.2. Jesse Wheeler - from an AM OHMS route to an AM & PM North route  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I.3. Fred Martin - from a Spin Lake route to a regular North route  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.I.4. Mark Fishburn - from an Out-of-District Special Education route to a West route  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.J. Approve a Reduction in Hours for the following Paraprofessionals, effective for the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.K. Approve Alexander Tarter as Volunteer for the OHS Soccer Program  (Attachment)
Subject:
3.L. Approve an Agreement between Olympia High School & Hartsburg-Emden High School for a cooperative Boys' Soccer Team, effective for the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4. Communications
 
Subject:
4.A.  A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board table.
Subject:
4.B. FOIA Request - SmartProcure
Subject:
4.C. FOIA Request - Bloomington Normal News
Subject:
5. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
5.A. Buildings & Grounds - Steve Matter, Shawn Hohulin, & Andy Walsh
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Reports

Subject:
6.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Andy Walsh  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6.A.1. Insurance Updates
Subject:
6.A.2. CIRBN Project / Fiber Project
Subject:
6.A.3. United Way - Rural Internet Project
Subject:
6.A.4. FY20 Budget Update
Subject:
6.A.5. FEMA & CARES Grants
Subject:
6.A.6. Olympia South Anticipated Budget  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.A.7. OHS Boys' Soccer Coop  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
Subject:
6.A.8. After-School Program for Elementary Schools  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.B. Superintendent's Report - Laura O'Donnell
 
Subject:
6.B.1. 2020-2021 Calendar Update  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.B.2. Early Release Days
Subject:
6.B.3. COVID Plan  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
6.B.4. Future / Adjusted Remote Learning Plans
Subject:
6.B.5. Principal Evaluation Plan  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.B.6. Revised Board Policy - First Reading  (Attachment)
Subject:
6.B.7. Joint Annual Conference:  November 20-22, 2020
Subject:
7. Other Business 
 
Subject:
8. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the amended 2020-2021 School Calendar as presented by Superintendent Laura O'Donnell.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve a shortened school day for the 2020-2021 school year until ISBE/IDPH guidance changes or substantial changes are made in ridership to bring each bus route below the 50 student limit. 

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve an after-school program with YPals for all Olympia Elementary Schools effective for the 2020-2021 school year.

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

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

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Matter _____;  Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Cross _____;  Springer _____.
 
Subject:
9. Opportunity for Public Input
 
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.  Please state at that time if any special accommodations would be needed should your request be granted.
 
Subject:
10. Executive Session
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to meet in Executive Session at __________ p.m. to discuss student discipline, 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; to discuss purchase of property; 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. Action as a result of Executive Session
 
Description:
A motion was made by ________________,seconded by ________________, to approve

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

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

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