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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 November 8, 2021 Public Bond Hearing  (Attachment)
4.C. Approve Minutes from the November 8, 2021 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
4.D. There are no Bills & Financial Reports this month.
4.E. Approve the following resignations:
4.E.1. Samantha Meridith, Bus Aide, effective November 23, 2021  (Attachment)
4.E.2. Cammi Hartman - OHS Spanish Teacher, effective December 22, 2021  (Attachment)
4.E.3. Jori Thacker - OHS Classroom Aide, effective January 6, 2022  (Attachment)
4.E.4. Cynthia Cotner - Bus Aide, effective December 6, 2021  (Attachment)
4.F. Approve the Intent to Retire of Kathy Thomas, Custodian, effective November 9, 2022  (Attachment)
4.G. Approve Seleny Montoya as OHS Spanish Teacher, effective January 5, 2022  (Attachment)
4.H. Approve the employment of Kendra Peifer as 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2021-2022 second semester only  (Attachment)
4.I. Approve the employment of Catherine Sandschafer, Bus Aide, for Olympia West AM & PM routes, effective November 23, 2021  (Attachment)
4.J. Approve an Increase in Hours for the following Education Support Personnel:
4.J.1. Nicole Littlefield, OHMS Cafeteria, from 5.5 hours per day to 7.0 hours per day, effective November 12, 2021  (Attachment)
4.J.2. Logan Suntken, Bus Aide, from 5.5 hours per day to 7.0 hours per day, effective November 23, 2021  (Attachment)
4.K. Approve Levi Neuleib as volunteer for the OHMS Wrestling program, effective for the 2021-2022 seasons  (Attachment)
 
5. Communications
5.A. There is no Communication Folder this month.
5.B. FOIA Requests
5.B.1. SmartProcure
  • Name, position/dept., business address/phone, & email address of all current employees
5.C. Recognition of OMS Boys' Cross Country Team and OHS Boys' & Girls' Cross Country Teams
5.D. Audit Presentation - Adam Pulley, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP  (Attachment)
 
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
7. Administrative Reports
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
7.A.1. FY21 Levy Summary  (Motion)
7.A.2. Working Cash Bond Update  (Motion)
7.A.3. Handbook Update
7.A.4. Embedded Counselor Program
 
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.B.1. 2021-2022 Final Seniority Lists for Certified Staff  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.2. Construction Update
7.B.3. Staffing Recommendations
7.B.4. Spartan Promise Council Update
7.B.5. COVID Updates
 
8. Other Business
 
9. Action Items
10. Executive Session
11. Action as a Result of Executive Session
12. Adjournment
13. Cynthia Cotner - Bus Aide, effective December 6, 2021  (Attachment)
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 6, 2021 at 5:05 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 5:05 p.m. by President Kevin Frazier with the following Board Members and Administrators present:  Kevin Frazier _____;  Carolyn Hansen _____;  Steve Matter _____;  Doug Maris _____;  Shawn Hohulin _____;  Mary Springer _____;  Justin Dietrich _____;  Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell _____;  Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh _____;  OHS Principal Dr. Ed Jodlowski _____;  OMS Principal Mike Jones _____;  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 _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____.
Subject:
4.A. Approve Agenda
Subject:
4.B. Approve Minutes from the November 8, 2021 Public Bond Hearing  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.C. Approve Minutes from the November 8, 2021 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D. There are no Bills & Financial Reports this month.
Subject:
4.E. Approve the following resignations:
Subject:
4.E.1. Samantha Meridith, Bus Aide, effective November 23, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.2. Cammi Hartman - OHS Spanish Teacher, effective December 22, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.3. Jori Thacker - OHS Classroom Aide, effective January 6, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.4. Cynthia Cotner - Bus Aide, effective December 6, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F. Approve the Intent to Retire of Kathy Thomas, Custodian, effective November 9, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.G. Approve Seleny Montoya as OHS Spanish Teacher, effective January 5, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H. Approve the employment of Kendra Peifer as 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2021-2022 second semester only  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I. Approve the employment of Catherine Sandschafer, Bus Aide, for Olympia West AM & PM routes, effective November 23, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J. Approve an Increase in Hours for the following Education Support Personnel:
Subject:
4.J.1. Nicole Littlefield, OHMS Cafeteria, from 5.5 hours per day to 7.0 hours per day, effective November 12, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J.2. Logan Suntken, Bus Aide, from 5.5 hours per day to 7.0 hours per day, effective November 23, 2021  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K. Approve Levi Neuleib as volunteer for the OHMS Wrestling program, effective for the 2021-2022 seasons  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
5. Communications
Subject:
5.A. There is no Communication Folder this month.
Subject:
5.B. FOIA Requests
Subject:
5.B.1. SmartProcure
  • Name, position/dept., business address/phone, & email address of all current employees
Subject:
5.C. Recognition of OMS Boys' Cross Country Team and OHS Boys' & Girls' Cross Country Teams
Subject:
5.D. Audit Presentation - Adam Pulley, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.1. FY21 Levy Summary  (Motion)
Subject:
7.A.2. Working Cash Bond Update  (Motion)
Subject:
7.A.3. Handbook Update
Subject:
7.A.4. Embedded Counselor Program
 
Subject:
7.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.B.1. 2021-2022 Final Seniority Lists for Certified Staff  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.2. Construction Update
Subject:
7.B.3. Staffing Recommendations
Subject:
7.B.4. Spartan Promise Council Update
Subject:
7.B.5. COVID Updates
 
Subject:
8. Other Business
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the FY21 Property Tax Levy to be collected in 2022 as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh and as listed by the following funds:  $9,424,234 Education;  $1,624,868 Operations & Maintenance;  $649,947 Transportation;  $162,486 Working Cash;  $552,455 Municipal Retirement;  $211,232 Social Security;  $162,486 Fire Prevention & Safety;  $1,202,402 Tort Immunity:  $129,989 Special Education;  $162,486 Leasing.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the FY21 Audit & Financial Report as presented by _____________ of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve 2021-2022 Certified Seniority Lists as presented.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve 
the consideration and action on a resolution providing for the issue of $5,105,300 Taxable General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021, of the District, for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of said School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Elementary Administrative Intern job description as presented, effective for the 2022-2023 school year.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the rental of a portable classroom unit for Olympia South Elementary (minimum of 6 months) to be used during construction.

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

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Matter _____;  Maris _____;
Hohulin _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____
 
Subject:
12. Adjournment
Description:
At __________ p.m., a motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Subject:
13. Cynthia Cotner - Bus Aide, effective December 6, 2021  (Attachment)

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