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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
3.A. Sarah Hughes
3.B. Lola Finfrock
 
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
4.A. Approve Agenda
4.B. Approve Minutes from the February 13, 2023 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
4.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
4.D. Approve the following resignations:
4.D.1. Amanda Atchison - Paraprofessional at Olympia South Elementary, effective February 13, 2023  (Attachment)
4.D.2. Brooke McDaniel - OHS Paraprofessional, effective March 3, 2023  (Attachment)
4.D.3. Nicole Messenger - Bus Aide, effective February 17, 2023  (Attachment)
4.D.4. Jessica Williamson - OMS Dance Coach, effective February 24, 2023  (Attachment)
4.D.5. Emilie Ruppert - OMS Dance Coach, effective February 24, 2023  (Attachment)
4.D.6. Brendan Hoskins - OMS Boys' 7th Grade Basketball Coach, effective March 9, 2023  (Attachment)
4.E. Approve Trevor Oldham as an OHMS permanent Substitute Teacher, effective for the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
4.F. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel:
4.F.1. Tascha Sutter - Student Supervisor at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
4.F.2. Marissa Aycock - Student Supervisor at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
4.F.3. Megan Lowman - Special Education Aide at Olympia South Elementary, effective March 13, 2023  (Attachment)
4.F.4. Frances Ross - Bus Aide, effective March 6, 2023  (Attachment)
4.F.5. Catherine Sandschafer - Bus Aide, effective March 6, 2023  (Attachment)
4.G. Approve the request from Sean Brand, OHS Boys' Assistant Track Coach, to go from the full stipend to a split stipend, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
4.H. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular Coaches / Sponsors:
4.H.1. Alex Castillo - OMS Boys' Head Cross Country Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
4.H.2. Andrew Litwiller - OHS Boys' Assistant Track Coach (split stipend), effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
4.H.3. Beatrice Harbaugh - OHS Assistant Group Interp Director, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
4.H.4. Tricia Gale - OMS Head Softball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 season  (Attachment)
4.H.5. Hannah Casey - OHS Football & Basketball Cheerleading Coach (split stipend), effective for the 2023-2024 seasons  (Attachment)
4.I. Approve the following Increase in Hours:
4.I.1. Vanessa Tibbs - Paraprofessional at Olympia South Elementary, from 7.25 to 7.50 hours per day, effective January 23, 2023  (Attachment)
4.J. Approve the 2022-2023 SB7 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal
4.K. Approve the 2023-2024 IHSA Membership Renewal  (Attachment)
4.L. Approve an overnight trip on March 31, 2023 to Greenville, IL for the OHS Cross Country team to participate in an early morning meet on April 1, 2023  (Attachment) 
4.M. Approve a 2-night overnight trip to Lombard, IL for the OHS Student Council members to attend the State Convention, May 4-6, 2023  (Attachment)
4.N. Approve a day trip on April 17, 2023 for the dual-credit 101 Humanities class to visit the Chicago Art Institute as part of their final research project  (Attachment)
4.O. Approve the 2023-2024 Contract for Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell as presented by Board President Kevin Frazier
 
5. Communications
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
5.B. Student Recognition - OHS & OMS State Participants
5.C. FOIA Requests:
5.C.1. Dale & Mary Ann Nannen - Dewberry Architects Facilities Review reports, 2018-2023, and written summary of most recent ROE Life Safety Review
5.D. SOPPA Report  (Attachment)
 
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
7. Administrative Reports
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
 
7.A.1. Building Threat Assessment Teams Update
7.A.2. Propane Vehicles Update
7.A.3. 50th Anniversary License Plates
 
7.B. Superintendent's Report
 
7.B.1. OMS FFA  (Motion)
7.B.2. Staffing Update
7.B.3. Institute Day - March 13, 2023
7.B.4. Cybersecurity Update
7.B.5. Dewberry Architects / Pool
 
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: March 13, 2023 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:
3.A. Sarah Hughes
Subject:
3.B. Lola Finfrock
 
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 February 13, 2023 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. Amanda Atchison - Paraprofessional at Olympia South Elementary, effective February 13, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.2. Brooke McDaniel - OHS Paraprofessional, effective March 3, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.3. Nicole Messenger - Bus Aide, effective February 17, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.4. Jessica Williamson - OMS Dance Coach, effective February 24, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.5. Emilie Ruppert - OMS Dance Coach, effective February 24, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D.6. Brendan Hoskins - OMS Boys' 7th Grade Basketball Coach, effective March 9, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E. Approve Trevor Oldham as an OHMS permanent Substitute Teacher, effective for the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel:
Subject:
4.F.1. Tascha Sutter - Student Supervisor at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.2. Marissa Aycock - Student Supervisor at Olympia North Elementary, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.3. Megan Lowman - Special Education Aide at Olympia South Elementary, effective March 13, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.4. Frances Ross - Bus Aide, effective March 6, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.5. Catherine Sandschafer - Bus Aide, effective March 6, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.G. Approve the request from Sean Brand, OHS Boys' Assistant Track Coach, to go from the full stipend to a split stipend, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular Coaches / Sponsors:
Subject:
4.H.1. Alex Castillo - OMS Boys' Head Cross Country Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.2. Andrew Litwiller - OHS Boys' Assistant Track Coach (split stipend), effective for the 2022-2023 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.3. Beatrice Harbaugh - OHS Assistant Group Interp Director, effective for the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.4. Tricia Gale - OMS Head Softball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.5. Hannah Casey - OHS Football & Basketball Cheerleading Coach (split stipend), effective for the 2023-2024 seasons  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I. Approve the following Increase in Hours:
Subject:
4.I.1. Vanessa Tibbs - Paraprofessional at Olympia South Elementary, from 7.25 to 7.50 hours per day, effective January 23, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J. Approve the 2022-2023 SB7 Sequence of Honorable Dismissal
Subject:
4.K. Approve the 2023-2024 IHSA Membership Renewal  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.L. Approve an overnight trip on March 31, 2023 to Greenville, IL for the OHS Cross Country team to participate in an early morning meet on April 1, 2023  (Attachment) 
Subject:
4.M. Approve a 2-night overnight trip to Lombard, IL for the OHS Student Council members to attend the State Convention, May 4-6, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.N. Approve a day trip on April 17, 2023 for the dual-credit 101 Humanities class to visit the Chicago Art Institute as part of their final research project  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.O. Approve the 2023-2024 Contract for Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell as presented by Board President Kevin Frazier
 
Subject:
5. Communications
Subject:
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
Subject:
5.B. Student Recognition - OHS & OMS State Participants
Subject:
5.C. FOIA Requests:
Subject:
5.C.1. Dale & Mary Ann Nannen - Dewberry Architects Facilities Review reports, 2018-2023, and written summary of most recent ROE Life Safety Review
Subject:
5.D. SOPPA Report  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
7.A.1. Building Threat Assessment Teams Update
Subject:
7.A.2. Propane Vehicles Update
Subject:
7.A.3. 50th Anniversary License Plates
 
Subject:
7.B. Superintendent's Report
 
Subject:
7.B.1. OMS FFA  (Motion)
Subject:
7.B.2. Staffing Update
Subject:
7.B.3. Institute Day - March 13, 2023
Subject:
7.B.4. Cybersecurity Update
Subject:
7.B.5. Dewberry Architects / Pool
 
Subject:
8. Other Business
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the addition of the OMS FFA stipend to the Contract through the MOU that was negotiated with OEA.

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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