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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 March 14, 2022 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
4.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
4.D. Approve the following resignations:
4.D.1. Sandra Butler - OHS Art Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.2. Lyndi Mallers - OHS Special Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.3. Britta Langley - OHS Career Coordinator, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.4. Lisa Steve - National Honor Society Advisor, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.5. Angela Davis - OHS Junior Class Sponsor & OHS Junior Class Prom Sponsor, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.D.6. Will Trew - OHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective March 17, 2022  (Attachment)
4.E. Approve the retirement of Jen Hardesty - OHS Attendance Administrative Assistant / Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.F. Approve the retirement of Sharlyn Patten - MTSS Aide at Olympia South Elementary, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
4.G. Approve the retirement of Stan Robb - Bus Driver, effective April 7, 2022  (Attachment)
4.H. Approve the employment of the following Licensed Teachers, effective for the 2022-2023 school year:
4.H.1. Laura Johnson - OMS Art Teacher  (Attachment)
4.H.2. Chloe Hilt - 2nd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
4.H.3. Rachel Clark - 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
4.H.4. Natalie Bready - OHS Art Teacher  (Attachment)
4.H.5. Katie Turner - OHMS College / Career Counselor  (Attachment)
4.H.6. Britta Langley - OHS Business  (Attachment)
4.I. Approve the following 2022-2023 OHS New Teacher Mentors:  (Attachment)
4.I.1. Natalie Cahill for Jody Rycyzyn, Spanish;  Amanda Hapgood for Katie Turner, College/Career Counselor;  Matt Modrusic for Matt Leng, Driver's Education;  Liz Kirby for Natalie Bready, Art;  Cody Hendricks for Jimmy Spencer, Instrumental Band
4.J. Approve the following 2022-2023 OHS Dual Courses Teachers:  (Attachment)
4.J.1. Rebecca Meissner - English 101 (1 section);  Sara Huff - English 101 (1 section);  Sara Huff - English 102 (1 section);  Rebecca Meissner - Humanities (1 section);  Kate Berry - Psychology 101 (2 sections);  Amanda Hapgood - Communication (3 sections);  Matt Modrusic - History (2 sections);  Bryce Hoffman - Ag Economics (1 section);  Elizabeth Kirby - Intro to Education (1 section)
4.K. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular personnel:
4.K.1. Jody Rycyzyn - OHS Yearbook Sponsor and OHS JV Girls' Basketball Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 school year/season  (Attachment)
4.K.2. Trevor Oldham - OHS Boys' Head Golf Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
4.K.3. Loren Fosdick - OMS 7th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
4.K.4. Ryan Schulz - OHS Assistant Baseball Coach, effective for the 2021-2022 season  (Attachment)
4.K.5. Ali Haesele - OHS Assistant Softball Coach, effective for the 2021-2022 season  (Attachment)
4.K.6. Hunter Lang - OHS Football Cheerleading Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
4.K.7. Matt Leng - OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
4.L. Approve the 2022-2023 Olympia Handbook Changes  (Attachment)
4.M. Approve an overnight trip for members of the OHS Student Council to attend the State Convention in Springfield, IL, Thursday, May 5, 2022 - Saturday, May 7, 2022  (Attachment)
4.N. Approve the 2022-2023 Board Meeting Dates / Times  (Attachment)
5. Communications
 
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
5.B. OMS State Wrestlers Recognition - Lane Litwiller
5.C. OHS Group Interpretation Recognition - Holly Jones
 
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
6.A. Finance Administrative Committee - Kevin Frazier, Mary Springer & Andy Walsh
 
7. Administrative Reports
 
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
7.A.1. Financial Update
7.A.2. Building Safety Walkthroughs
7.A.3. Handbook Approvals  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
7.A.4. OESP Contract Update
 
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.B.1. Community Partnership Grant
7.B.2. Staffing Updates
7.B.3. HB 1167
7.B.4. OMS School to Watch
7.B.5. Tenure List  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.6. Board Policy Revision 7:60  (Attachment) (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: April 11, 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 March 14, 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. Sandra Butler - OHS Art Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.2. Lyndi Mallers - OHS Special Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.3. Britta Langley - OHS Career Coordinator, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.4. Lisa Steve - National Honor Society Advisor, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.5. Angela Davis - OHS Junior Class Sponsor & OHS Junior Class Prom Sponsor, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.6. Will Trew - OHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective March 17, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E. Approve the retirement of Jen Hardesty - OHS Attendance Administrative Assistant / Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F. Approve the retirement of Sharlyn Patten - MTSS Aide at Olympia South Elementary, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.G. Approve the retirement of Stan Robb - Bus Driver, effective April 7, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H. Approve the employment of the following Licensed Teachers, effective for the 2022-2023 school year:
Subject:
4.H.1. Laura Johnson - OMS Art Teacher  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.2. Chloe Hilt - 2nd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.3. Rachel Clark - 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.4. Natalie Bready - OHS Art Teacher  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.5. Katie Turner - OHMS College / Career Counselor  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.6. Britta Langley - OHS Business  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I. Approve the following 2022-2023 OHS New Teacher Mentors:  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I.1. Natalie Cahill for Jody Rycyzyn, Spanish;  Amanda Hapgood for Katie Turner, College/Career Counselor;  Matt Modrusic for Matt Leng, Driver's Education;  Liz Kirby for Natalie Bready, Art;  Cody Hendricks for Jimmy Spencer, Instrumental Band
Subject:
4.J. Approve the following 2022-2023 OHS Dual Courses Teachers:  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J.1. Rebecca Meissner - English 101 (1 section);  Sara Huff - English 101 (1 section);  Sara Huff - English 102 (1 section);  Rebecca Meissner - Humanities (1 section);  Kate Berry - Psychology 101 (2 sections);  Amanda Hapgood - Communication (3 sections);  Matt Modrusic - History (2 sections);  Bryce Hoffman - Ag Economics (1 section);  Elizabeth Kirby - Intro to Education (1 section)
Subject:
4.K. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular personnel:
Subject:
4.K.1. Jody Rycyzyn - OHS Yearbook Sponsor and OHS JV Girls' Basketball Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 school year/season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.2. Trevor Oldham - OHS Boys' Head Golf Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.3. Loren Fosdick - OMS 7th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.4. Ryan Schulz - OHS Assistant Baseball Coach, effective for the 2021-2022 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.5. Ali Haesele - OHS Assistant Softball Coach, effective for the 2021-2022 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.6. Hunter Lang - OHS Football Cheerleading Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.7. Matt Leng - OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.L. Approve the 2022-2023 Olympia Handbook Changes  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.M. Approve an overnight trip for members of the OHS Student Council to attend the State Convention in Springfield, IL, Thursday, May 5, 2022 - Saturday, May 7, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.N. Approve the 2022-2023 Board Meeting Dates / Times  (Attachment)
Subject:
5. Communications
 
Subject:
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
Subject:
5.B. OMS State Wrestlers Recognition - Lane Litwiller
Subject:
5.C. OHS Group Interpretation Recognition - Holly Jones
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
6.A. Finance Administrative Committee - Kevin Frazier, Mary Springer & Andy Walsh
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
 
Subject:
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.1. Financial Update
Subject:
7.A.2. Building Safety Walkthroughs
Subject:
7.A.3. Handbook Approvals  (Consent Agenda Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.4. OESP Contract Update
 
Subject:
7.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.B.1. Community Partnership Grant
Subject:
7.B.2. Staffing Updates
Subject:
7.B.3. HB 1167
Subject:
7.B.4. OMS School to Watch
Subject:
7.B.5. Tenure List  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.6. Board Policy Revision 7:60  (Attachment) (Motion)
 
Subject:
8. Other Business
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the 2022-2023 Tenure List 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 updated Board Policy 7:60 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 __________________________________________________________

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:
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.

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