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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 August 8, 2022 special-called Public e-Learning Hearing  (Attachment)
4.C. Approve Minutes from the August 8, 2022 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
4.D. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
4.E. Approve the following resignations:
4.E.1. Cortney Schmidgall - 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective August 11, 2022  (Attachment)
4.E.2. Christine Delahunt - OHMS Cafeteria Staff, effective August 16, 2022  (Attachment)
4.E.3. Shari Brammeier - OHMS Cafeteria Staff, effective September 6, 2022  (Attachment)
4.E.4. Lyndi Mallers - OHS Flag Sponsor & OHS Assistant Group Interp. Coach, effective September 12, 2022  (Attachment)
4.F. Approve the employment of Jacklyn Prats as 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
4.G. Approve Becky Westerfield to be a Mentor for Jacklyn Prats, 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
4.H. Approve the employment of Eric Lyons for the OHS Overload Early Bird PE Class, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
4.I. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel:
4.I.1. RaeAnn Block - Student Supervisor at Olympia North Elementary, effective August 17, 2022  (Attachment)
4.I.2. Erika Erbe - Student Supervisor at Olympia North Elementary, effective August 30, 2022  (Attachment)
4.I.3. Amanda Koonce - Bus Aide, effective August 30, 2022  (Attachment)
4.I.4. Tonya Pettenger - Bus Aide, effective September 12, 2022  (Attachment)
4.I.5. Amanda Aldus - Paraprofessional at Olympia High School, effective August 15, 2022  (Attachment)
4.J. Approve an increase in hours for the following staff members, effective for the 2022-2023 school year:
4.J.1. Katie Gordon - Bus Aide, from 5.0 to 5.75 hours per day.  Also approve an additional 1.5 hours per day for a midday bus route  (Attachment) 
4.J.2. Cynthia Scott & Cindy Melick - Paraprofessionals at Olympia North Elementary, from 6.0 to 6.5 hours per day  (Attachment)
4.J.3. Vanessa Tibbs - Paraprofessional at Olympia South Elementary, from 7.0 to 7.25 hours per day  (Attachment)
4.J.4. Colleen Lang - Paraprofessional at Olympia High School, from 6.5 to 7.0 hours per day  (Attachment)
4.J.5. Loretta Bachman - Paraprofessional at Olympia West Elementary, from 6.25 to 6.5 hours per day  (Attachment)
4.K. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular positions, effective for the 2022-2023 school year:
4.K.1. Courtney Canzolino - PBIS Tier 1 Coach and Mary Garcia - PBIS Tier 2 Coach, both at Olympia South Elementary  (Attachment)
4.K.2. Melissa Brander - PBIS Tier 1 Coach at Olympia Middle School  (Attachment)
4.K.3. Jessica Williamson - Problem Solving Team Case Manager at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
4.K.4. Aubrey Gill - OHS Contest Play Director  (Attachment)
4.K.5. Laura Johnson - OHS Contest Play Assistant Director  (Attachment)
4.K.6. Laura Johnson - OMS Head Cheerleading Coach  (Attachment)
4.L. Approve the attendance exception for Presley Palmgren (PreK) to attend Olympia South Elementary instead of Olympia West Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
  
5. Communications
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
5.B. FOIA Request:  Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #1 - all Bid documents, contracts, invoices, receipts, and certified payroll documents for maintenance, service or installation people on all HVAC/R work and/or kitchen equipment performed by Johnson Mechanical from September 8, 2019 thru September 8, 2022.
 
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
7. Administrative Reports
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
7.A.1. FY23 Budget Report  (Hearing Attachment) (Motion)
7.A.2. Evidenced Based Funding Update
7.A.3. Transportation Update
7.A.4. Waiver of Limitation on Administrative Costs  (Hearing Attachment)  (Motion)
7.A.5. School Maintenance Grant
 
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.B.1. Enrollment Report  (Attachment)
7.B.2. School Board Election
7.B.3. December BOE Meeting
7.B.4. Sex Education (Grades 8 & 9)  (Attachment) (Motion)
7.B.5. Learning Environment Updates
7.B.6. Alumni Events
 
8. Other Business
 
9. Action Items
10. Executive Session
11. Action as a Result of Executive Session
12. Adjournment
13. Lyndi Mallers - OHS Flag Sponsor & OHS Group Interp. Assistant Coach, effective September 12, 2022  (Attachment)
14. Lyndi Mallers - OHS Flag Sponsor & OHS Group Interp. Assistant Coach, effective September 12, 2022  (Attachment)
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 12, 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 Kristina Peifer _____;  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 August 8, 2022 special-called Public e-Learning Hearing  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.C. Approve Minutes from the August 8, 2022 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E. Approve the following resignations:
Subject:
4.E.1. Cortney Schmidgall - 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective August 11, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.2. Christine Delahunt - OHMS Cafeteria Staff, effective August 16, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.3. Shari Brammeier - OHMS Cafeteria Staff, effective September 6, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.4. Lyndi Mallers - OHS Flag Sponsor & OHS Assistant Group Interp. Coach, effective September 12, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F. Approve the employment of Jacklyn Prats as 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.G. Approve Becky Westerfield to be a Mentor for Jacklyn Prats, 3rd Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H. Approve the employment of Eric Lyons for the OHS Overload Early Bird PE Class, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel:
Subject:
4.I.1. RaeAnn Block - Student Supervisor at Olympia North Elementary, effective August 17, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I.2. Erika Erbe - Student Supervisor at Olympia North Elementary, effective August 30, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I.3. Amanda Koonce - Bus Aide, effective August 30, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I.4. Tonya Pettenger - Bus Aide, effective September 12, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I.5. Amanda Aldus - Paraprofessional at Olympia High School, effective August 15, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J. Approve an increase in hours for the following staff members, effective for the 2022-2023 school year:
Subject:
4.J.1. Katie Gordon - Bus Aide, from 5.0 to 5.75 hours per day.  Also approve an additional 1.5 hours per day for a midday bus route  (Attachment) 
Subject:
4.J.2. Cynthia Scott & Cindy Melick - Paraprofessionals at Olympia North Elementary, from 6.0 to 6.5 hours per day  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J.3. Vanessa Tibbs - Paraprofessional at Olympia South Elementary, from 7.0 to 7.25 hours per day  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J.4. Colleen Lang - Paraprofessional at Olympia High School, from 6.5 to 7.0 hours per day  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J.5. Loretta Bachman - Paraprofessional at Olympia West Elementary, from 6.25 to 6.5 hours per day  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular positions, effective for the 2022-2023 school year:
Subject:
4.K.1. Courtney Canzolino - PBIS Tier 1 Coach and Mary Garcia - PBIS Tier 2 Coach, both at Olympia South Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.2. Melissa Brander - PBIS Tier 1 Coach at Olympia Middle School  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.3. Jessica Williamson - Problem Solving Team Case Manager at Olympia West Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.4. Aubrey Gill - OHS Contest Play Director  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.5. Laura Johnson - OHS Contest Play Assistant Director  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K.6. Laura Johnson - OMS Head Cheerleading Coach  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.L. Approve the attendance exception for Presley Palmgren (PreK) to attend Olympia South Elementary instead of Olympia West Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
  
Subject:
5. Communications
Subject:
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
Subject:
5.B. FOIA Request:  Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #1 - all Bid documents, contracts, invoices, receipts, and certified payroll documents for maintenance, service or installation people on all HVAC/R work and/or kitchen equipment performed by Johnson Mechanical from September 8, 2019 thru September 8, 2022.
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.1. FY23 Budget Report  (Hearing Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.A.2. Evidenced Based Funding Update
Subject:
7.A.3. Transportation Update
Subject:
7.A.4. Waiver of Limitation on Administrative Costs  (Hearing Attachment)  (Motion)
Subject:
7.A.5. School Maintenance Grant
 
Subject:
7.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.B.1. Enrollment Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.B.2. School Board Election
Subject:
7.B.3. December BOE Meeting
Subject:
7.B.4. Sex Education (Grades 8 & 9)  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.5. Learning Environment Updates
Subject:
7.B.6. Alumni Events
 
Subject:
8. Other Business
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the FY23 Working Budget as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Waiver for Limitation of Administrative Costs Resolution as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve allowing the Olympia School District to pursue the ISBE School Maintenance Grant.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve requesting bids for 3 propane buses and 1 shop truck for the Transportation department.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the updated Board Policy 6:60 as presented by Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell.

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. Lyndi Mallers - OHS Flag Sponsor & OHS Group Interp. Assistant Coach, effective September 12, 2022  (Attachment)
Subject:
14. Lyndi Mallers - OHS Flag Sponsor & OHS Group Interp. Assistant Coach, effective September 12, 2022  (Attachment)

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