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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. Shellie Reed - Atlanta Fall Festival Committee Check Presentation
3.B. Ashley Bender - Olympia South Elementary Parent
 
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
4.A. Approve Agenda
4.B. Approve Minutes from the September 9, 2024 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
4.C. Approve Minutes from the September 9, 2024 Special-Called Budget Hearing Meeting (Attachment)
4.D. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachments)
4.E. Approve the following resignations:
4.E.1. Jessica Guiliano - Olympia North Elementary Student Supervisor, effective September 25, 2024 (Attachment)
4.E.2. Nichole Mannon - Olympia West Elementary Cafeteria Staff, effective November 2, 2024 (Attachment)
4.E.3. Stacy Conrad - Olympia Middle School Paraprofessional, effective October 19, 2024 (Attachment)
4.E.4. Alex Castillo - Olympia Middle School Assistant Track Coach, effective September 22, 2024 (Attachment)
4.E.5. Alexis Finchum - Olympia High School Assistant Softball Coach, Split-Stipend, effective October 8, 2024 (Attachment)
4.F. Approve the employment of the following Educational Support Personnel / Coaches:
4.F.1. Amanda Harper - Olympia District Bus Aide, effective October 15, 2024 (Attachment)
4.F.2. Jodi Yarcho - Olympia High School Custodian, 2nd shift, effective October 7, 2024 (Attachment)
4.F.3. Andrew Litwiller - Olympia High School Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach, effective for the 2024-2025 season (Attachment)
4.F.4. Katelyn Kilby - Olympia High School Flag Sponsor, Split-Stipend, effective for the 2024-2025 season (Attachment)
4.F.5. Todd Kielion - Olympia Middle School 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, effective for the 2024-2025 season (Attachment)
4.G. Approve the additional Olympia High School Extra-Curricular Volunteers for the 2024-2025 season (Attachment)
4.H. Approve the employment of the following after-school Interventionists, effective October 1, 2024 through December 5, 2024:
4.H.1. Erin Barnard, Lisa Althoff, Cindy Melick, & Cynthia Scott - Olympia North Elementary (Attachment)
4.H.2. Jean Carlson, Sarah Warman, Patti Emmert & Kylie Christensen - Olympia West Elementary (Attachment)
4.I. Approve the transfer of the following support staff employees:
4.I.1. Jimmy Evans - Olympia District Maintenance, transfer to Lead Maintenance Technician, effective October 2, 2024 (Attachment)
4.J. Approve a 5-month leave of absence for Nathan Schulz, Olympia District Maintenance Technician, effective October 4, 2024 (Attachment)
4.K. Approve the Intent to Retire for Rebecca Meissner, Olympia High School German Teacher, effective at the end of the 2028-2029 school year (Attachment)
4.L. Approve an overnight trip for the Olympia Business Club to attend Disney's Imagination Campus in Orlando, Florida on March 1-5, 2025 (Attachment)
4.M. Approve the Olympia North Elementary 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan (Attachment)
4.N. Approve the Olympia West Elementary 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan (Attachment)
4.O. Approve the Olympia Middle School 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan (Attachment)
4.P. Approve the Olympia High School 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan (Attachment)
4.Q. Approve the monthly SOPPA report (Attachment)
 
5. Communications
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
 
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
7. Administrative Reports
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
7.A.1. First Responder / Annual Safety Meeting Update (Attachment)
7.A.2. Pool Project Update (Motion)
7.A.3. Waiver of Limitation on Administrative Costs (Attachment) (Motion)
7.A.4. School Maintenance Grant (Motion)
7.A.5. Levy Process (Motion)
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.B.1. OMS & OHS School Improvement Report / Student Achievement Report
7.B.2. BACC Enrollment Updates and Facility Upgrades
7.B.3. Parent-Teacher Conferences
7.B.4. Those Who Excel District Nominees
 
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: October 15, 2024 at 6:05 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 6:05 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. 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. Shellie Reed - Atlanta Fall Festival Committee Check Presentation
Subject:
3.B. Ashley Bender - Olympia South Elementary Parent
 
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 _____;  Maris _____;  Hohulin _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____.
 
Subject:
4.A. Approve Agenda
Subject:
4.B. Approve Minutes from the September 9, 2024 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting  (Attachment)
Subject:
4.C. Approve Minutes from the September 9, 2024 Special-Called Budget Hearing Meeting (Attachment)
Subject:
4.D. Approve Bills & Financial Reports  (Attachments)
Subject:
4.E. Approve the following resignations:
Subject:
4.E.1. Jessica Guiliano - Olympia North Elementary Student Supervisor, effective September 25, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.2. Nichole Mannon - Olympia West Elementary Cafeteria Staff, effective November 2, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.3. Stacy Conrad - Olympia Middle School Paraprofessional, effective October 19, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.4. Alex Castillo - Olympia Middle School Assistant Track Coach, effective September 22, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.E.5. Alexis Finchum - Olympia High School Assistant Softball Coach, Split-Stipend, effective October 8, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F. Approve the employment of the following Educational Support Personnel / Coaches:
Subject:
4.F.1. Amanda Harper - Olympia District Bus Aide, effective October 15, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.2. Jodi Yarcho - Olympia High School Custodian, 2nd shift, effective October 7, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.3. Andrew Litwiller - Olympia High School Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach, effective for the 2024-2025 season (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.4. Katelyn Kilby - Olympia High School Flag Sponsor, Split-Stipend, effective for the 2024-2025 season (Attachment)
Subject:
4.F.5. Todd Kielion - Olympia Middle School 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, effective for the 2024-2025 season (Attachment)
Subject:
4.G. Approve the additional Olympia High School Extra-Curricular Volunteers for the 2024-2025 season (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H. Approve the employment of the following after-school Interventionists, effective October 1, 2024 through December 5, 2024:
Subject:
4.H.1. Erin Barnard, Lisa Althoff, Cindy Melick, & Cynthia Scott - Olympia North Elementary (Attachment)
Subject:
4.H.2. Jean Carlson, Sarah Warman, Patti Emmert & Kylie Christensen - Olympia West Elementary (Attachment)
Subject:
4.I. Approve the transfer of the following support staff employees:
Subject:
4.I.1. Jimmy Evans - Olympia District Maintenance, transfer to Lead Maintenance Technician, effective October 2, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.J. Approve a 5-month leave of absence for Nathan Schulz, Olympia District Maintenance Technician, effective October 4, 2024 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.K. Approve the Intent to Retire for Rebecca Meissner, Olympia High School German Teacher, effective at the end of the 2028-2029 school year (Attachment)
Subject:
4.L. Approve an overnight trip for the Olympia Business Club to attend Disney's Imagination Campus in Orlando, Florida on March 1-5, 2025 (Attachment)
Subject:
4.M. Approve the Olympia North Elementary 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan (Attachment)
Subject:
4.N. Approve the Olympia West Elementary 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan (Attachment)
Subject:
4.O. Approve the Olympia Middle School 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan (Attachment)
Subject:
4.P. Approve the Olympia High School 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan (Attachment)
Subject:
4.Q. Approve the monthly SOPPA report (Attachment)
 
Subject:
5. Communications
Subject:
5.A. A Communications Folder will circulate around the Board Table.
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Committee Reports
 
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report  (Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.1. First Responder / Annual Safety Meeting Update (Attachment)
Subject:
7.A.2. Pool Project Update (Motion)
Subject:
7.A.3. Waiver of Limitation on Administrative Costs (Attachment) (Motion)
Subject:
7.A.4. School Maintenance Grant (Motion)
Subject:
7.A.5. Levy Process (Motion)
Subject:
7.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.B.1. OMS & OHS School Improvement Report / Student Achievement Report
Subject:
7.B.2. BACC Enrollment Updates and Facility Upgrades
Subject:
7.B.3. Parent-Teacher Conferences
Subject:
7.B.4. Those Who Excel District Nominees
 
Subject:
8. Other Business
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve placing the FY24 Levy on Public Display for 30 days, beginning November 2, 2024.

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Waiver of Limitation on Administrative Costs 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 allowing the Olympia School district to pursue the ISBE School Maintenance Grant. 

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

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve moving forward with Phase 1 of the Pool Project, as described by Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh. 

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