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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. Election Results - (Attachment)
 
5. Seating of New Board Members
 
6. Election of Officers
 
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
7.A. Approve Agenda
7.B. Approve Minutes from the April 12, 2021 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
7.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
7.D. Approve the following resignations:
7.D.1. James Welton - newly hired OHS PE/Health Teacher, effective April 15, 2021  (Attachment)
7.D.2. Tyler Deal - OHS Boys' Assistant Basketball Coach, effective April 16, 2021  (Attachment)
7.D.3. Lisa Steve - OHS Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
7.D.4. Frances Anita Ross - Cafeteria Personnel at Olympia West Elementary, effective April 27, 2021  (Attachment)
7.D.5. Katie Ringer - Special Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
7.D.6. Jason Smith - OHMS Business Teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
7.E. Approve the employment of the following Licensed Teachers, effective for the 2021-2022 school year:
7.E.1. Maddie Morrison - 5th Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
7.E.2. Kendra Morton - Special Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School  (Attachment)
7.E.3. Oren Baran - Physical Education/Health at Olympia High School  (Attachment)
7.F. Approve Allison Brutlag, 1st Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, to be the District Grade Level Chair, effective for the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
7.G. Approve the 2021-2022 New Teacher Mentors as listed  (Attachment)
7.H. Approve the listed OHS Teachers for the 2021-2022 Dual Credit Courses  (Attachment)
7.I. Approve the following Extra-Curricular positions:
7.I.1. Corban Williams - OHS Assistant Baseball Coach, effective for the 2020-2021 season, for one year only  (Attachment)
7.J. Approve the updated Job Description for Elementary Cafeteria Manager  (Attachment)
7.K. Approve the updated Job Description for OHMS Cafeteria Manager  (Attachment)
7.L. Approve the updated Job Descriptions for Paraprofessionals  (Attachment)
7.M. Approve the 2021-2022 Board of Education Meeting Dates/Times  (Attachment)
7.N. Approve the 2021-2022 IESA Membership Renewal  (Attachment)
7.O. Approve the 2021-2022 IHSA Membership Renewal  (Attachment)
 
7.P. Approve the annual Consolidated District Plan  (Attachment)
 
8. Communications
 
8.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
 
8.B. Recognition of Illinois State Scholars
 
9. Administrative Committee Reports
 
9.A. Finance Administrative Committee Report - Kevin Frazier, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell
 
10. Administrative Reports
 
10.A. Building Principals' Reports
10.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
10.B.1. USDA Extends Free Meals for Students
10.B.2. ESP Pay Scale  (Attachment) (Motion)
10.B.3. Budget Update  (Attachment)
10.C. Superintendent's Report
 
10.C.1. Central Illinois Orthopedic Surgery Sports Trainer
10.C.2. Spring State Testing/Assessments
10.C.3. End-of-Year Celebrations
10.C.4. Waiver of School Code for Out-of-District Students  (Motion)
10.C.5. Joint Annual Conference, November 19-21, 2021
10.C.6. Staff Appreciation Week
10.C.7. Free/State-provided Rapid Antigen Testing
10.C.8. IDEA Funding for Special Education Needs  (Motion)
10.C.9. Annual Consolidated District Plan  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
10.C.10. Updated Paraprofessional Job Descriptions  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
 
11. Other Business
 
12. Action Items
 
13. Executive Session
 
14. Action as a Result of Executive Session
 
15. Adjournment
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 3, 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. Election Results - (Attachment)
 
Description:
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to accept the canvassed Board Candidate election results as provided by McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael.

Ayes _____;  Nays _____  
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

The Board President or designee now welcomes the newly elected/re-elected Board of Education members.
 
 
Subject:
5. Seating of New Board Members
 
Description:
Legislation requires newly elected Board Members to take an Oath of Office.  The Superintendent may also require those Board Members who are re-elected to take an Oath of Office as well.  Those Board Members should now recite the following Oath of Office in unison:

"I, _______________, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Member of the Board of Education of Olympia Community Unit School District No. 16, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability.
I further swear that:
I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the School District's assets; I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow Board Members and others who seek a hearing before the Board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees;
I shall recognize that a Board Member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public Board meeting, and I shall abide by majority decisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels."
 
Subject:
6. Election of Officers
 
Description:
A Board President, retiring Board President, Board Member, or Superintendent may act as President Pro-Tem for the newly elected Board.  Any Board Member or Recording Secretary may serve as a temporary Board Secretary.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to appoint _______________ as President Pro-Tem.

Ayes _____;  Nays _____. 
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Roll Call of the newly-formed Board of Education:

Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Matter _____;  Maris _____;
Hohulin _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____.

The Board President, Board Vice-President, and Board Secretary will be elected for a term of two (2) years.

NOTE:  NOMINATIONS DO NOT NEED A "SECOND".


President Pro-Tem _______________ called for nominations for President of the Olympia Board or Education for a term of two (2) years.  Nominations were as follows:

_______________ nominated _______________.
_______________ nominated _______________.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to cease the nominations.

Ayes _____;  Nays _____.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

NOTE:  IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON IS NOMINATED, A SEPARATE VOTE MUST BE TAKEN.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to elect _______________ as President of the Olympia Community Unit School District No. 16 Board of Education for a term of two (2) years.

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

President _______________ called for nominations for Vice-President of the Board of Education for a term of two (2) years.  Nominations were as follows:

_______________ nominated _______________.
_______________ nominated _______________.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to cease the nominations.

Ayes _____;  Nays _____.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

NOTE:  IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON IS NOMINATED, A SEPARATE VOTE MUST BE TAKEN.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to elect _______________ as Vice-President of the Olympia Board of Education for a term of two (2) years.

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

President _______________ called for nominations for Secretary of the Board of Education for a term of two (2) years.  Nominations were as follows:

_______________ nominated _______________.
_______________ nominated _______________.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to cease the nominations.

Ayes _____;  Nays _____.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

NOTE:  IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON IS NOMINATED, A SEPARATE VOTE MUST BE TAKEN.
 

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to elect _______________ as Secretary of the Olympia Board of Education for a term of two (2) years.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Matter _____;  Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____.
 
Subject:
7. 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 _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____.  
 
Subject:
7.A. Approve Agenda
Subject:
7.B. Approve Minutes from the April 12, 2021 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.D. Approve the following resignations:
Subject:
7.D.1. James Welton - newly hired OHS PE/Health Teacher, effective April 15, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.D.2. Tyler Deal - OHS Boys' Assistant Basketball Coach, effective April 16, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.D.3. Lisa Steve - OHS Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.D.4. Frances Anita Ross - Cafeteria Personnel at Olympia West Elementary, effective April 27, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.D.5. Katie Ringer - Special Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.D.6. Jason Smith - OHMS Business Teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.E. Approve the employment of the following Licensed Teachers, effective for the 2021-2022 school year:
Subject:
7.E.1. Maddie Morrison - 5th Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.E.2. Kendra Morton - Special Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.E.3. Oren Baran - Physical Education/Health at Olympia High School  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.F. Approve Allison Brutlag, 1st Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, to be the District Grade Level Chair, effective for the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.G. Approve the 2021-2022 New Teacher Mentors as listed  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.H. Approve the listed OHS Teachers for the 2021-2022 Dual Credit Courses  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.I. Approve the following Extra-Curricular positions:
Subject:
7.I.1. Corban Williams - OHS Assistant Baseball Coach, effective for the 2020-2021 season, for one year only  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.J. Approve the updated Job Description for Elementary Cafeteria Manager  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.K. Approve the updated Job Description for OHMS Cafeteria Manager  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.L. Approve the updated Job Descriptions for Paraprofessionals  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.M. Approve the 2021-2022 Board of Education Meeting Dates/Times  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.N. Approve the 2021-2022 IESA Membership Renewal  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.O. Approve the 2021-2022 IHSA Membership Renewal  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
7.P. Approve the annual Consolidated District Plan  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
8. Communications
 
Subject:
8.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
 
Subject:
8.B. Recognition of Illinois State Scholars
 
Subject:
9. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
9.A. Finance Administrative Committee Report - Kevin Frazier, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell
 
Subject:
10. Administrative Reports
 
Subject:
10.A. Building Principals' Reports
Subject:
10.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
10.B.1. USDA Extends Free Meals for Students
Subject:
10.B.2. ESP Pay Scale  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
10.B.3. Budget Update  (Attachment)
Subject:
10.C. Superintendent's Report
 
Subject:
10.C.1. Central Illinois Orthopedic Surgery Sports Trainer
Subject:
10.C.2. Spring State Testing/Assessments
Subject:
10.C.3. End-of-Year Celebrations
Subject:
10.C.4. Waiver of School Code for Out-of-District Students  (Motion)
Subject:
10.C.5. Joint Annual Conference, November 19-21, 2021
Subject:
10.C.6. Staff Appreciation Week
Subject:
10.C.7. Free/State-provided Rapid Antigen Testing
Subject:
10.C.8. IDEA Funding for Special Education Needs  (Motion)
Subject:
10.C.9. Annual Consolidated District Plan  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
Subject:
10.C.10. Updated Paraprofessional Job Descriptions  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
 
Subject:
11. Other Business
 
Subject:
12. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the modification of School Code 105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a which will allow the Board of Education to charge less than 100% of the per capita cost for students of full-time employees who live out-of-District.  These students will be charged double the amount of regular in-District student registration fees.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to authorize Olympia to request all IDEA funding available the School District to meet Special Education needs.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, & 2024-2025 ESP Pay Scale.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the sale of a 1998 Chevy Truck to Michael Neal for $200.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Matter _____;
Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____.  
 
Subject:
13. 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:
14. Action as a Result of Executive Session
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the 2021-2022 Administrative Salaries as presented.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Matter _____;
Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____  
 
Subject:
15. 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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