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.
 

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Consent Agenda that includes:

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.
 

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the OESP 2025-2028 contract. 

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____ ; Beavers _____.  

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve keeping Executive Session minutes closed from July 2024 - December 2024.  In the same motion, approve to destroy audio recordings of Executive Session minutes older than 12 months. 

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____; Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.  

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the final FY25 Amended Budget, as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andrew Walsh.  

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.  

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the FY26 Fee Schedule, as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andrew Walsh. 

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.  

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the FY26 Working Budget, as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andrew Walsh. 

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.  

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the FY26 Nickel Lease expenses in the amount of $203,000.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.  

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Designation of Accrued Interest earned to be spent on District operations.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.  

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Resolution authorizing payment of the July 2025 expenses. 

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.  

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve requesting bids for two propane buses for the Transportation Department.

Discussion.  Vote:  Frazier _____;  Hansen _____;  Springer _____;  Dietrich _____;  Parks _____; Beavers _____.  
 

After interviews, we would like to appoint ________________.

I need a motion and a second to approve this appointment.

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to accept the nomination/appointment of ______________ as Board of Education Member effective June 9, 2025 through April, 2027. 

Discussion.  Vote: ________ Ayes, ________ Nays

Motion Carried

Legislation requires newly appointed Board Members to take an Oath of Office.  ______________ will now take the Board Member's Oath of Office:

"I, ____________, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Olympia Community Unit School District No. 16, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability.
I further swear that:
I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the School District's assets;
I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow Board Members and others who seek a hearing before the Board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees;
I shall recognize that a Board Member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public Board meeting;
I shall abide by majority decisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels;
As part of the Board of Education, I shall accept the responsibility for my role in the equitable and quality education of every student in the school district;
I shall foster with the Board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for Olympia Community Unit School District #16;
I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunity to attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework;
I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children, in compliance with state law;
I shall serve as education's key advocate on behalf of students and our community's school to advance the vision for Olympia Community Unit School District #16;
I shall strive to work together with the District Superintendent to lead the school district toward fulfilling the vision the Board has created, fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development."
 

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 __________

A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

At __________ p.m., a motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.