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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
 
2. Recognition of Visitors
 
3. Opportunity for Public Input
 
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
4.A. Approve Agenda
4.B. Approve Minutes from the February 8, 2021 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
4.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
4.D. Approve the following resignations:
4.D.1. Jenny Bennet - OMS Girls' Assistant Track Coach, effective February 9, 2021  (Attachment)
4.D.2. Brian Hyland - OHS School Counselor, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.3. Rebecca Meissner - OMS Speech Coach (split stipend), effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.4. Abigail Malaga - OHS Spanish Teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
4.E. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel:
4.E.1. Melissa Mahoney - Classroom Aide at Olympia Middle School, effective March 8, 2021  (Attachment)
4.F. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular personnel:
4.F.1. Rebekka Schwartz and Brianna Tresemer - OMS Girls' Assistant Track Coach and OMS Girls' Head Track Coach (split stipend for both), effective for the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
4.F.2. Sean Brand and Alexander Bruno - OHS Boys' Assistant Track Coach (split stipend), effective for the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
4.G. Approve Alex Nordstrom as Volunteer for the OHS Football program, effective for the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
4.H. Approve a revised Job Description for Bus Aide  (Attachment)
4.I. Approve a revised Job Description for Bus Driver  (Attachment)
4.J. Approve the 2020-2021 SB7 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Attachment on Table)
 
4.K. Approve the 2021-2022 Student & Staff Acceptable Use Policies  (Attachment)
 
4.L. Approve a Resolution between Olympia CUSD #16 and Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois to adopt the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois Supplemental Savings Plan, effective March 8, 2021  (Attachment)
 
5. Communications
 
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
5.B. FOIA Request:  Chicago Tribune/ProPublica re: Student Referral to Law Enforcement
 
 
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
6.A. Finance Administrative Sub-Committee Report - Kevin Frazier, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell
 
7. Administrative Reports
 
7.A. Building Principals' Reports
 
7.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report
7.B.1. Transportation Department Update  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.2. Student Online Personal Protection Update
7.B.3. Olympia COVID Vaccine Clinic
7.B.4. OMS Health Clerk Position
7.B.5. Handbook Updates  (Attachment)
 
7.C. Superintendent's Report
7.C.1. SB7 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Attachment on Table)
7.C.2. Re-employment of non-tenured Certified Personnel  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.C.3. Institute Day Recap
7.C.4. Employment of OMS Principal  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.C.5. Accreditation Update
7.C.6. Finance Workshop
7.C.7. TRS Supplemental Savings Plan  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
 
8. Other Business
 
9. Action Items
 
10. Executive Session
 
11. Action as a Result of Executive Session
 
12. Adjournment
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 8, 2021 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 Andy Walsh _____;  OHS Principal Dr. Ed Jodlowski _____;  OMS Principal Dr. 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. 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.  At that time, please state if any special accommodations would be needed should your request be granted.
 
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 _____;  Matter _____;  Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Cross _____;  Springer _____.
 
Subject:
4.A. Approve Agenda
Subject:
4.B. Approve Minutes from the February 8, 2021 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D. Approve the following resignations:
Subject:
4.D.1. Jenny Bennet - OMS Girls' Assistant Track Coach, effective February 9, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.2. Brian Hyland - OHS School Counselor, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.3. Rebecca Meissner - OMS Speech Coach (split stipend), effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.4. Abigail Malaga - OHS Spanish Teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel:
Subject:
4.E.1. Melissa Mahoney - Classroom Aide at Olympia Middle School, effective March 8, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular personnel:
Subject:
4.F.1. Rebekka Schwartz and Brianna Tresemer - OMS Girls' Assistant Track Coach and OMS Girls' Head Track Coach (split stipend for both), effective for the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.2. Sean Brand and Alexander Bruno - OHS Boys' Assistant Track Coach (split stipend), effective for the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.G. Approve Alex Nordstrom as Volunteer for the OHS Football program, effective for the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H. Approve a revised Job Description for Bus Aide  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I. Approve a revised Job Description for Bus Driver  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J. Approve the 2020-2021 SB7 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Attachment on Table)
 
Subject:
4.K. Approve the 2021-2022 Student & Staff Acceptable Use Policies  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
4.L. Approve a Resolution between Olympia CUSD #16 and Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois to adopt the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois Supplemental Savings Plan, effective March 8, 2021  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
5. Communications
 
Subject:
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
Subject:
5.B. FOIA Request:  Chicago Tribune/ProPublica re: Student Referral to Law Enforcement
 
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
6.A. Finance Administrative Sub-Committee Report - Kevin Frazier, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
 
Subject:
7.A. Building Principals' Reports
 
Subject:
7.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.B.1. Transportation Department Update  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.2. Student Online Personal Protection Update
Subject:
7.B.3. Olympia COVID Vaccine Clinic
Subject:
7.B.4. OMS Health Clerk Position
Subject:
7.B.5. Handbook Updates  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
7.C. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.C.1. SB7 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal  (Attachment on Table)
Subject:
7.C.2. Re-employment of non-tenured Certified Personnel  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.C.3. Institute Day Recap
Subject:
7.C.4. Employment of OMS Principal  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.C.5. Accreditation Update
Subject:
7.C.6. Finance Workshop
Subject:
7.C.7. TRS Supplemental Savings Plan  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
 
Subject:
8. Other Business
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the re-employment of non-tenured Certified Personnel as listed, effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the employment of Mike Jones as Principal of Olympia Middle School, effective July 1, 2021.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the employment of Jackie Litwiller as Director of Transportation/Assistant Athletic Director, effective July 28, 2021.

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:
10. Executive Session
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to meet in Executive Session at __________ p.m. to discuss one or all of the following:  (1) student discipline;  (2) 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 from this action;  (3) purchase of property;  (4) litigation due to action against 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 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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