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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
 
2. Recognition of Visitors
 
3. Student Recognition
 
3.A. OHS Football State Awards
 
4. Opportunity for Public Input
 
5. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.A. Approve Agenda
5.B. Approve Minutes from the November 13, 2023 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
5.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachment)
5.D. Approve the following resignations:
5.D.1. Rachel Clark - 2nd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
5.D.2. John McDannald - OHS Custodian, effective December 8, 2023  (Attachment)
5.D.3. Madie Sims - OHS Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective November 15, 2023  (Attachment)
5.D.4. Randi Krehbiel - OHS Assistant Track Coach, effective November 30, 2023  (Attachment)
5.E. Approve the following Increases / Decreases in Hours for the following staff members:
5.E.1. Carrie Driver - OHMS Cafeteria staff, from 6.5 to 6.25 hours per day, effective December 5, 2023  (Attachment)
5.E.2. Samantha Fox - OHMS Cafeteria staff, from 6.5 to 7.0 hours per day, effective December 5, 2023  (Attachment)
5.F. Approve Vanessa Tibbs, Amanda Grey, Connie Carroll, & Nicole Apel as after-school Interventionists at Olympia South Elementary, effective for Spring 2024  (Attachment)
5.G. Approve the following Intents to Retire:
5.G.1. Wayne Boatman - Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
5.G.2. Lisa Barnes - Paraprofessional at Olympia South Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
5.H. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel / Coaches:
5.H.1. Lynette Fox - OHMS Cafeteria staff, effective December 4, 2023  (Attachment)
5.H.2. Randi Krehbiel - OHS Girls' Head Track Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 season  (Attachment)
5.H.3. Chris Phillips - OHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 season  (Attachment)
5.H.4. Todd Kielion - OHS JV Baseball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 season  (Attachment)
5.H.5. Ed Jodlowski - OHS Assistant Group Interp Director, effective for the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
5.I. Approve Melissa Baker as a full-time Substitute Teacher for the 2023-2024 second semester  (Attachment)
5.J. Approve Brenda Johnson as a volunteer for the upcoming OMS Play  (Attachment)
5.K. Approve the monthly SOPPA Report  (Attachment)
 
6. Communications
 
6.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
6.B. FOIA Requests
6.B.1. Science of Reading Illinois - Name of curricula currently used to teach Reading in K-3; dates curricula were purchased; plans to purchase same or different curricula in the future
6.B.2. Sheet Metal Workers Local #1 - List of all contractors used in last 4 years including plumbing, HVAC, roofing, & general contractors
6.B.3. IL Change the Air Foundation - mold spore sampling data
 
7. Administrative Committee Reports
 
8. Administrative Reports
 
8.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
8.A.1. FY23 Levy Summary  (Attachment) (Motion)
8.A.2. 2024-2025 School Calendar  (Attachment) (Motion)
8.A.3. OHMS Intercom Bids  (Motion)
 
8.B. Superintendent's Report
8.B.1. 2023-2024 DRAFT Certified Seniority Lists  (Attachments)
8.B.2. Board Policy Updates - First Reading  (Attachment)
8.B.3. Referendum / Facilities Discussion
8.B.4. Elementary Title I Reading Teacher  (Attachment) (Motion)
8.B.5. Student Board Members
 
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: December 11, 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 _____;  Doug Maris _____;  Shawn Hohulin _____;  Mary Springer _____;  Justin Dietrich _____;  Allie Parks _____;  Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell _____;  Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh _____;  OHS Principal Jon Cox _____;  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. Student Recognition
 
Subject:
3.A. OHS Football State Awards
 
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:
5. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Consent Agenda that includes:

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____.
Subject:
5.A. Approve Agenda
Subject:
5.B. Approve Minutes from the November 13, 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. Rachel Clark - 2nd Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.2. John McDannald - OHS Custodian, effective December 8, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.3. Madie Sims - OHS Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective November 15, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.D.4. Randi Krehbiel - OHS Assistant Track Coach, effective November 30, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.E. Approve the following Increases / Decreases in Hours for the following staff members:
Subject:
5.E.1. Carrie Driver - OHMS Cafeteria staff, from 6.5 to 6.25 hours per day, effective December 5, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.E.2. Samantha Fox - OHMS Cafeteria staff, from 6.5 to 7.0 hours per day, effective December 5, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.F. Approve Vanessa Tibbs, Amanda Grey, Connie Carroll, & Nicole Apel as after-school Interventionists at Olympia South Elementary, effective for Spring 2024  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.G. Approve the following Intents to Retire:
Subject:
5.G.1. Wayne Boatman - Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.G.2. Lisa Barnes - Paraprofessional at Olympia South Elementary, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.H. Approve the employment of the following Education Support Personnel / Coaches:
Subject:
5.H.1. Lynette Fox - OHMS Cafeteria staff, effective December 4, 2023  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.H.2. Randi Krehbiel - OHS Girls' Head Track Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.H.3. Chris Phillips - OHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.H.4. Todd Kielion - OHS JV Baseball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 season  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.H.5. Ed Jodlowski - OHS Assistant Group Interp Director, effective for the 2023-2024 school year  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.I. Approve Melissa Baker as a full-time Substitute Teacher for the 2023-2024 second semester  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.J. Approve Brenda Johnson as a volunteer for the upcoming OMS Play  (Attachment)
Subject:
5.K. Approve the monthly SOPPA Report  (Attachment)
 
Subject:
6. Communications
 
Subject:
6.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
Subject:
6.B. FOIA Requests
Subject:
6.B.1. Science of Reading Illinois - Name of curricula currently used to teach Reading in K-3; dates curricula were purchased; plans to purchase same or different curricula in the future
Subject:
6.B.2. Sheet Metal Workers Local #1 - List of all contractors used in last 4 years including plumbing, HVAC, roofing, & general contractors
Subject:
6.B.3. IL Change the Air Foundation - mold spore sampling data
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
8. Administrative Reports
 
Subject:
8.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
8.A.1. FY23 Levy Summary  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
8.A.2. 2024-2025 School Calendar  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
8.A.3. OHMS Intercom Bids  (Motion)
 
Subject:
8.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
8.B.1. 2023-2024 DRAFT Certified Seniority Lists  (Attachments)
Subject:
8.B.2. Board Policy Updates - First Reading  (Attachment)
Subject:
8.B.3. Referendum / Facilities Discussion
Subject:
8.B.4. Elementary Title I Reading Teacher  (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
8.B.5. Student Board Members
 
Subject:
9. Other Business
 
Subject:
10. Action Items
 
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the FY23 Property Tax Levy to be collected in 2024 as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh and as listed by the following funds:  $10,760,869 Education;  $1,855,323 Operations & Maintenance;  $742,129 Transportation;  $185,533 Working Cash;  $667,907 Municipal Retirement;  $333,953 Social Security;  $185,533 Fire Prevention & Safety;  $1,558,451 Tort Immunity;  $148,426 Special Education;  $185,533 Leasing.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the 2024-2025 School Calendar as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the bid from Heart Technologies in the amount of $170,003.94 to install a new intercom system on the OHMS campus.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Job Description for Elementary Title I Reading Teacher.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve posting a Vacancy for an Elementary Title I Reading Teacher, effective for the 2023-2024 second semester..

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