February 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Description:  The Board of Education of the Olympia CUSD #16 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Kevin Frazier with the following board members and administrators present: Kevin Frazier _____;  Carolyn Hansen _____;  Steve Matter ______;  Doug Maris _____;  Shawn Hohulin _____;  Lynn Cross _____;  Mary Springer _____;  Superintendent Dr. Andrew S. Wise _____;  Assistant Superintendent Laura O'Donnell _____;  OHS Principal Dr. Ed Jodlowski _____;  OMS Principal Ben Lee _____;  ONE Principal Matt Hurley _____;  OSE Principal Stacey Rogers _____;  OWE Principal Lisa Castleman _____.

Absent: ___________________________________________________________

Others Present: _____________________________________________________

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by _____________________________________.
 

Description:  A motion was made by _____________________, seconded by _________________ to approve the consent agenda that includes:

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

Description:  A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the re-employment of the following District Administrators & Directors effective for the 2020-2021 school year:  Dr. Ed Jodlowski - Olympia High School Principal; Mr. Ben Lee - Olympia Middle School Principal; Mr. Matt Hurley - Olympia North Elementary Principal; Mrs. Stacey Rogers - Olympia South Elementary Principal; Mrs. Lisa Castleman - Olympia West Elementary Principal; Mr. Mike Jones - Olympia High School Dean of Students; Mr. Mike Castleman - OHMS Activities Director; Mrs. Jackie Litwiller - OMHS Assistant Activities Director; Mr. Andy Walsh - Student Services Director; Mr. Scott Thornton - Maintenance Director; Mr. Joe Salzer - Network Technology Director; and Mr. Sean Mullins - Instructional Technology Director. 

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. as the date/time for a Student Achievement Meeting to be held in the Conference Room of the Olympia Administration Office.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the consideration and action on a resolution providing for the issue of $5,171,200 Taxable General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2020A, for the purpose of paying claims against the District and increasing the District's working cash fund, providing for the levy of taxes to pay said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve consideration and action on a resolution providing for the issue of $9,999,900 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2020B, for the purpose of paying claims against the District, providing for the levy of taxes to pay said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Illinois Empower School Improvement Grant.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve consideration and action on a resolution abating taxes levied for year 2019 and 2020 to pay debt service on certain of the District's outstanding bonds.

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

A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Bid Process for boiler replacement at Olympia West Elementary School.

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

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.  Please state at that time if any special accommodations would be needed should your request be granted.
 

Description:  A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to meet in Executive Session at __________ p.m. to discuss student discipline, 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; to discuss purchase of property; and to discuss litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of 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 __________
 

Description:  A motion was made by ________________,seconded by ________________, to _____________________________________.
 

Description:  At ________ p.m. a motion was made by ______________________, seconded by _____________________ to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote.