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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 January 10, 2022 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
4.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
4.D. Approve the following resignations:
4.D.1. Maddie Dietrich - OMS Girls' Cross Country Coach, effective January 12, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.2. Cody Hendricks - OHS Scholastic Bowl Coach, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.3. Ashton Beachy - OHS Boys' Head Golf Coach, effective January 31, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.4. Brock Weigelmann - OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective February 10, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.5. Andrea Cartright - Special Olympics Coach, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 season  (Attachment)
4.D.6. Erin Birky - Health Clerk at Olympia West Elementary, effective January 28, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.7. Logan Hornecker - Technology Systems Specialist, effective January 28, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.8. Tyler DeVault - OHMS Band Teacher, effective March 21, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.9. Angela Sebok - OHS Special Education Aide, effective February 7, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.10. Lindsey Marshall - Custodian at Olympia West Elementary, effective February 7, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.11. Fred Martin - Bus Driver, effective February 21, 2022  (Attachment)
4.D.12. Holly Gottschalk - Reading Interventionist at Olympia West Elementary, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.13. Frank Arnolts - OHS Assistant Principal, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.14. Olivia Rosen - OMS PE / Health Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.E. Approve the re-employment of Cortney Schmidgall as 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
4.F. Approve the transfer of Addie Patton from Special Education Teacher at Olympia West Elementary / Olympia Middle School to K-2 Instructional Special Education Teacher at Olympia West Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
4.G. Approve the transfer of Arthur Dakuras from Support Specialist to Lead Support Specialist, effective February 7, 2022  (Attachment)
4.H. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel:
4.H.1. Chuck Long - Bus Driver, effective January 21, 2022  (Attachment)
4.H.2. Linda Keener - Health Clerk at Olympia West Elementary, effective February 8, 2022  (Attachment)
4.H.3. Tessica Oehler - Bus Aide, effective January 31, 2022  (Attachment)
4.H.4. Josh Jewell - Support Specialist, effective February 21, 2022  (Attachment) 
4.I. Approve the Job Description for Technology Lead Support Specialist  (Attachment)
4.J. Approve the Job Description for Technology Support Specialist  (Attachment)
4.K. Approve the 2021-2022 ESP Seniority List  (Attachment)
 
5. Communications
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
5.B. FOIA Requests:
5.B.1. SmartProcure - Purchase Order information from 10-12-21 through 1-11-22
5.C. State Scholars Recognition
5.D. All-State Choir - Neil Alford
 
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
6.A. Finance Sub-committee Meeting - Kevin Frazier, Mary Springer, Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell, and Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh
 
7. Administrative Reports
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
7.A.1. Annual Disclosure Report  (Attachment)
7.A.2. Insurance Committee Update
7.A.3. FEMA Grant Award Update
 
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.B.1. Enrollment Update  (Attachment)
7.B.2. Final Board Policy Revisions  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.3. Olympia North Elementary Principal Recommendation  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.4. Re-Employment of District Administrators / Directors / Manager  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.5. Teachers' Institute - February 18, 2022  (Attachment)
7.B.6. Parent / Teacher Spring Conferences - February 22-24, 2022
7.B.7. COVID Plan Discussion  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.8. 2022-2023 School Calendar  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.9. OMS Graduation Date  (Motion)
 
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: February 14, 2022 at 6:00 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 6:00 p.m. by President Kevin Frazier with the following Board Members and Administrators present:  Kevin Frazier _____;  Carolyn Hansen _____;  Steve Matter _____;  Doug Maris _____;  Shawn Hohulin _____;  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 January 10, 2022 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. Maddie Dietrich - OMS Girls' Cross Country Coach, effective January 12, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.2. Cody Hendricks - OHS Scholastic Bowl Coach, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.3. Ashton Beachy - OHS Boys' Head Golf Coach, effective January 31, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.4. Brock Weigelmann - OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective February 10, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.5. Andrea Cartright - Special Olympics Coach, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.6. Erin Birky - Health Clerk at Olympia West Elementary, effective January 28, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.7. Logan Hornecker - Technology Systems Specialist, effective January 28, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.8. Tyler DeVault - OHMS Band Teacher, effective March 21, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.9. Angela Sebok - OHS Special Education Aide, effective February 7, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.10. Lindsey Marshall - Custodian at Olympia West Elementary, effective February 7, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.11. Fred Martin - Bus Driver, effective February 21, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.12. Holly Gottschalk - Reading Interventionist at Olympia West Elementary, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.13. Frank Arnolts - OHS Assistant Principal, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.14. Olivia Rosen - OMS PE / Health Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E. Approve the re-employment of Cortney Schmidgall as 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F. Approve the transfer of Addie Patton from Special Education Teacher at Olympia West Elementary / Olympia Middle School to K-2 Instructional Special Education Teacher at Olympia West Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.G. Approve the transfer of Arthur Dakuras from Support Specialist to Lead Support Specialist, effective February 7, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel:
Subject:
4.H.1. Chuck Long - Bus Driver, effective January 21, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.2. Linda Keener - Health Clerk at Olympia West Elementary, effective February 8, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.3. Tessica Oehler - Bus Aide, effective January 31, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.4. Josh Jewell - Support Specialist, effective February 21, 2022  (Attachment) 
Subject:
4.I. Approve the Job Description for Technology Lead Support Specialist  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J. Approve the Job Description for Technology Support Specialist  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K. Approve the 2021-2022 ESP Seniority List  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
5. Communications
Subject:
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
Subject:
5.B. FOIA Requests:
Subject:
5.B.1. SmartProcure - Purchase Order information from 10-12-21 through 1-11-22
Subject:
5.C. State Scholars Recognition
Subject:
5.D. All-State Choir - Neil Alford
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
6.A. Finance Sub-committee Meeting - Kevin Frazier, Mary Springer, Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell, and Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.1. Annual Disclosure Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.2. Insurance Committee Update
Subject:
7.A.3. FEMA Grant Award Update
 
Subject:
7.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.B.1. Enrollment Update  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.B.2. Final Board Policy Revisions  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.3. Olympia North Elementary Principal Recommendation  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.4. Re-Employment of District Administrators / Directors / Manager  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.5. Teachers' Institute - February 18, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.B.6. Parent / Teacher Spring Conferences - February 22-24, 2022
Subject:
7.B.7. COVID Plan Discussion  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.8. 2022-2023 School Calendar  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.9. OMS Graduation Date  (Motion)
 
Subject:
8. Other Business
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the employment of Kristina Peifer as Principal of Olympia North Elementary, 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 re-employment of the following Administrators / Directors / Manager, effective for the 2022-2023 school year:  Mr. Andy Walsh, Assistant Superintendent;  Dr. Ed Jodlowski, Olympia High School Principal;  Mr. Mike Jones, Olympia Middle School Principal;  Mr. Rod Dale, Olympia Middle School Assistant Principal / OMS Activities Director;  Mrs. Stacey Rogers, Olympia South Elementary Principal;  Mrs. Lisa Castleman, Olympia West Elementary Principal;  Mr. Mike Castleman, OHMS Activities Director;  Mr. Scott Thornton, Maintenance Director;  Mr. Jesse Wheeler, Transportation Director, Mr, Joe Salzer, Network Technology Director;  Mr. Sean Mullins, Instructional Technology Director, and Mrs. Donna Waters, Food Services Manager.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Board Policy Revisions from PRESS 108 as presented by Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell.  Approval of these revisions keeps the Olympia School District in compliance per IASB.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the 2022-2023 School Calendar as presented by Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. as the date/time for the OMS Promotion.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell's recommendation to operate under the mask recommended COVID plan until the Board  reconvenes at the March 14, 2022 Board of Education meeting. 

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 _____.

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.

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