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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
 
2. Recognition of Visitors
 
3. Special Recognition
 
3.A. State FFA Degrees - Logan Demling, Tarah Hilt, & Brooke Rogers
3.B. ACES Academic State Competition (English) - Amy Dederich
3.C. ICTM State Competition (Math) - Cameron Dickhut & Elijah Bishop
 
4. Opportunity for Public Input
 
4.A. Dale Nannen
4.B. Meagan Lindsey
4.C. Nora Collins
4.D. Jayson Michael
4.E. Beth Ann Polley
4.F. Amy Behrens - by letter
 
5. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.A. Approve Agenda
5.B. Approve Minutes from the April 10, 2023 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
5.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
5.D. Approve the following resignations:
5.D.1. Mary Garcia - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.2. Laura Fleri - OMS 6th Grade Science Teacher and OMS Girls' Head Track Coach, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.3. Patrick Hewitt - OMS Physical Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.4. Justin Slager - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.5. Tim Weaver - Physical Education teacher at Olympia West Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.6. Amanda Richards - Pre-K / ECE Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.7. Cierra Alarcon - Paraprofessional at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school yesar  (Attachment)
5.D.8. Mary Avila - Paraprofessional at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.9. Ali Stroud - Paraprofessional at Olympia West Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.10. Jon Rask - OHS Head Volleyball Coach, effective April 20, 2023  (Attachment)
5.D.11. Haley Boswell - OHS Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective April 18, 2023  (Attachment)
5.D.12. Alex Nordstrom - OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective May 1, 2023  (Attachment)
5.D.13. Jody Rycyzyn - OHS JV Girls' Basketball Coach, effective May 3, 2023  (Attachment)
5.D.14. Curt Morr - OHS Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach, effective May 1, 2023  (Attachment)
5.E. Approve the following Intents to Retire:
5.E.1. Ann Williams - Paraprofessional at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
5.E.2. Velma Runyard - Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, effective June 30, 2024  (Attachment)
5.F. Approve the employment of the following certified Teachers, effective for the 2023-2024 school year:
5.F.1. Justin Slager - Physical Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School  (Attachment)
5.F.2. Ashley Sholl - Kindergarten Teacher at Olympia North Elementary (1-year leave replacement)  (Attachment)
5.F.3. Andrew Guardiola-Mathena - OHS Physical Education / Drivers Education Teacher  (Attachment)
5.F.4. Kendra Peifer - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary  (Attachment)
5.F.5. Ali Stroud - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
5.G. Approve the 2023-2024 OMS New Teacher Mentors as presented by OMS Principal Mr. Mike Jones  (Attachment)
5.H. Approve the 2023-2024 Olympia North Elementary New Teacher Mentors as presented by Principal Mrs. Kristina Peifer  (Attachment)
5.I. Approve Susan Springer as the OMS 8th Grade Team Leader, effective for the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
5.J. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel, effective for the 2023-2024 school year:
5.J.1. Elizabeth Donaldson - Paraprofessional at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
5.K. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curicular staff, effective for the 2023-2024 seasons:
5.K.1. Faith Ramsey - PBIS Tier 2 Coach at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
5.K.2. Lyndon Jason - OHS Boys' Head Basketball Coach  (Attachment)
5.K.3. Justin Slager - OHS Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach  (Attachment)
5.K.4. Meg Baer - OMS FFA Advisor  (Attachment)
5.L. Approve the following Attendance Exception Requests, effective for the 2023-2024 school year:  (Attachment)
5.L.1. McKane Royal-Hodges (4th) - from Olympia West Elementary to Olympia North Elementary
5.L.2. Presley Palmgren (PreK) - from Olympia West Elementary to Olympia South Elementary
5.M. Approve the 2023-2024 IESA Membership renewal  (Attachment)
 
6. Communications
 
6.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
 
6.B. FOIA Requests:
    1. SmartProcure - All current staff information   
    2. SmartProcure - All purchasing records from 1-6-23 to 4-6-23
    3. Bloomington Normal News - Original documents stating cost & manufacturer
    of installed solar panels
    4. Dale & Mary Ann Nannen - Dewberry Architect report & slides from April 10,
    2023 Board meeting and O & M itemized expenditures for OHMS, September
    2022 through December 2022
    5. Catrina Petersen with Cities 92.9 - All documents & correspondence
    regarding the purchase & purchase amendments of the District's solar panels
    6. Steven Henkes - (1) Full periodic inspection reports for District's property
    solar arrays from 2018 to present day including photos, wiring diagrams, etc.,
    as well as information related to party responsible for completing inspections;
    (2) Serial numbers of full panel array at time of installation; (3) Maintenance
    reports from preventative repairs & unplanned repairs of solar panels    
 
6.C. SOPPA Report - Sean Mullins, Instructional Technology Director
 
6.D. Pool Status Summary & Data - Dr. Laura O'Donnell & Dewberry Architects
 
7. Administrative Committee Reports
 
7.A. Administrative Finance Committee - Kevin Frazier, Mary Springer, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell
7.B. Administrative Building & Grounds Committee - Steve Matter, Shawn Hohulin, Scott Thornton, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell
 
8. Administrative Reports
 
8.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
8.A.1. FY23 Amended Budget Report  (Attachment) (Motion)
8.A.2. FY24 Working Budget Report  (Attachment)
8.A.3. ESP Salary Schedule  (Attachment)
8.A.4. 2023-2024 Fee Schedule  (Attachment) (Motion)
8.A.5. Handbook Updates & Vaping Policy  (Attachment) (Motion)
8.A.6. OMS Secure Entry Bid Opening  (Motion)
 
8.B. Superintendent's Report
8.B.1. Fire Updates / Solar Recommendations
8.B.2. Staffing Updates
8.B.3. 2023-2024 Consolidated District Plan  (Attachment) (Motion)
8.B.4. Board Policy Revisions  (Attachment)
8.B.5. Year End Events
8.B.6. 5th Grade Band Pilot
8.B.7. Joint Annual Conference:  November 17-19, 2023
 
9. Other Business
 
10. Action Items
 
11. Executive Session
 
12. Action as a Result of Executive Session
 
13. Adjournment
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 8, 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. Special Recognition
 
Subject:
3.A. State FFA Degrees - Logan Demling, Tarah Hilt, & Brooke Rogers
Subject:
3.B. ACES Academic State Competition (English) - Amy Dederich
Subject:
3.C. ICTM State Competition (Math) - Cameron Dickhut & Elijah Bishop
 
Subject:
4. 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.A. Dale Nannen
Subject:
4.B. Meagan Lindsey
Subject:
4.C. Nora Collins
Subject:
4.D. Jayson Michael
Subject:
4.E. Beth Ann Polley
Subject:
4.F. Amy Behrens - by letter
 
Subject:
5. 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:
5.A. Approve Agenda
Subject:
5.B. Approve Minutes from the April 10, 2023 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D. Approve the following resignations:
Subject:
5.D.1. Mary Garcia - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.2. Laura Fleri - OMS 6th Grade Science Teacher and OMS Girls' Head Track Coach, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.3. Patrick Hewitt - OMS Physical Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.4. Justin Slager - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.5. Tim Weaver - Physical Education teacher at Olympia West Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.6. Amanda Richards - Pre-K / ECE Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.7. Cierra Alarcon - Paraprofessional at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school yesar  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.8. Mary Avila - Paraprofessional at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.9. Ali Stroud - Paraprofessional at Olympia West Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.10. Jon Rask - OHS Head Volleyball Coach, effective April 20, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.11. Haley Boswell - OHS Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective April 18, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.12. Alex Nordstrom - OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective May 1, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.13. Jody Rycyzyn - OHS JV Girls' Basketball Coach, effective May 3, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.14. Curt Morr - OHS Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach, effective May 1, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.E. Approve the following Intents to Retire:
Subject:
5.E.1. Ann Williams - Paraprofessional at Olympia North Elementary, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.E.2. Velma Runyard - Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, effective June 30, 2024  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.F. Approve the employment of the following certified Teachers, effective for the 2023-2024 school year:
Subject:
5.F.1. Justin Slager - Physical Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.F.2. Ashley Sholl - Kindergarten Teacher at Olympia North Elementary (1-year leave replacement)  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.F.3. Andrew Guardiola-Mathena - OHS Physical Education / Drivers Education Teacher  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.F.4. Kendra Peifer - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.F.5. Ali Stroud - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.G. Approve the 2023-2024 OMS New Teacher Mentors as presented by OMS Principal Mr. Mike Jones  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.H. Approve the 2023-2024 Olympia North Elementary New Teacher Mentors as presented by Principal Mrs. Kristina Peifer  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.I. Approve Susan Springer as the OMS 8th Grade Team Leader, effective for the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.J. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel, effective for the 2023-2024 school year:
Subject:
5.J.1. Elizabeth Donaldson - Paraprofessional at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.K. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curicular staff, effective for the 2023-2024 seasons:
Subject:
5.K.1. Faith Ramsey - PBIS Tier 2 Coach at Olympia North Elementary  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.K.2. Lyndon Jason - OHS Boys' Head Basketball Coach  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.K.3. Justin Slager - OHS Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.K.4. Meg Baer - OMS FFA Advisor  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.L. Approve the following Attendance Exception Requests, effective for the 2023-2024 school year:  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.L.1. McKane Royal-Hodges (4th) - from Olympia West Elementary to Olympia North Elementary
Subject:
5.L.2. Presley Palmgren (PreK) - from Olympia West Elementary to Olympia South Elementary
Subject:
5.M. Approve the 2023-2024 IESA Membership renewal  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6. Communications
 
Subject:
6.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
 
Subject:
6.B. FOIA Requests:
    1. SmartProcure - All current staff information   
    2. SmartProcure - All purchasing records from 1-6-23 to 4-6-23
    3. Bloomington Normal News - Original documents stating cost & manufacturer
    of installed solar panels
    4. Dale & Mary Ann Nannen - Dewberry Architect report & slides from April 10,
    2023 Board meeting and O & M itemized expenditures for OHMS, September
    2022 through December 2022
    5. Catrina Petersen with Cities 92.9 - All documents & correspondence
    regarding the purchase & purchase amendments of the District's solar panels
    6. Steven Henkes - (1) Full periodic inspection reports for District's property
    solar arrays from 2018 to present day including photos, wiring diagrams, etc.,
    as well as information related to party responsible for completing inspections;
    (2) Serial numbers of full panel array at time of installation; (3) Maintenance
    reports from preventative repairs & unplanned repairs of solar panels    
 
Subject:
6.C. SOPPA Report - Sean Mullins, Instructional Technology Director
 
Subject:
6.D. Pool Status Summary & Data - Dr. Laura O'Donnell & Dewberry Architects
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
7.A. Administrative Finance Committee - Kevin Frazier, Mary Springer, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell
Subject:
7.B. Administrative Building & Grounds Committee - Steve Matter, Shawn Hohulin, Scott Thornton, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell
 
Subject:
8. Administrative Reports
 
Subject:
8.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
8.A.1. FY23 Amended Budget Report  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
8.A.2. FY24 Working Budget Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
8.A.3. ESP Salary Schedule  (Attachment)
Subject:
8.A.4. 2023-2024 Fee Schedule  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
8.A.5. Handbook Updates & Vaping Policy  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
8.A.6. OMS Secure Entry Bid Opening  (Motion)
 
Subject:
8.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
8.B.1. Fire Updates / Solar Recommendations
Subject:
8.B.2. Staffing Updates
Subject:
8.B.3. 2023-2024 Consolidated District Plan  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
8.B.4. Board Policy Revisions  (Attachment)
Subject:
8.B.5. Year End Events
Subject:
8.B.6. 5th Grade Band Pilot
Subject:
8.B.7. Joint Annual Conference:  November 17-19, 2023
 
Subject:
9. Other Business
 
Subject:
10. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve placing the FY23 Amended Budget on Public Display from May 8, 2023 through June 8, 2023, and to hold a Public Budget Hearing on June 12, 2023 at 5:50 p.m., prior to the regular scheduled Board of Education meeting.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the 2023-2024 Fee Schedule 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 2023-2024 updated Consolidated District Plan 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 the bid from D. Joseph Construction in the amount of $1,038,000 for the OMS Secure Entry project.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Handbook Changes as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh for inclusion in the 2023-2024 Handbooks.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Matter _____;  Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____.
 
   
Subject:
11. 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:
12. 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:
13. 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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