Public Meeting Agenda: February 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

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 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. Laura O'Donnell _____; Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh _____; OHS Principal Dr. Ed Jodlowski _____; OMS Principal Dr. Ben Lee _____; ONE Principal Matt Hurley _____; OSE Principal Stacey Rogers _____; OWE Principal Lisa Castleman _____.

Absent: _______________________________________________________

Others Present: ________________________________________________

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by ________________________________

2. Recognition of Visitors

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.

4. 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 _____; Cross _____; Springer _____.

4.A. Approve Agenda

4.B. Approve Minutes from the January 11, 2021 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting (Attachment)

4.C. Approve Bills & Financial Reports (Attachment)

4.D. Approve the following resignations:

4.D.1. Joe Gaither - Transportation Director, effective June 30, 2021 (Attachment)

4.D.2. Dr. Ben Lee - Olympia Middle School Principal, effective June 30, 2021 (Attachment)

4.D.3. Mick Alvis - OMS Head Wrestling Coach, effective January 25, 2021 (Attachment)

4.D.4. Lane Litwiller - OHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective January 26, 2021 (Attachment)

4.D.5. Christine Stewart - RISE Special Education Teacher at Olympia North Elementary, effective May 27, 2021 (Attachment)

4.D.6. Robin Spaid - Special Education Aide at Olympia Middle School, effective February 12, 2021 (Attachment)

4.D.7. Jackie Holmes - OMS Chess Coach, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year (Attachment)

4.E. Approve the employment of the following certified Teachers, effective for the 2021-2022 school year:

4.E.1. Alex Nordstrom - Physical Education Teacher at Olympia North Elementary (Attachment)

4.E.2. Justin Slager - 4th Grade Teacher at Olympia North Elementary (Attachment)

4.E.3. Olivia Rosen - Physical Education Teacher at Olympia Middle School (Attachment)

4.E.4. Bethany Trummel - 2nd grade Teacher at Olympia South Elementary (Attachment)

4.E.5. James Welton - Physical Education/Health Teacher at Olympia High School (Attachment)

4.E.6. Laura Fleri-Somers - Science Teacher at Olympia Middle School (Attachment)

4.F. Approve Courtney Hoffman as the OHS Physical Education Department Chair, effective for the 2021-2022 school year (Attachment)

4.G. Approve the employment of the following Extra-Curricular Coaches/Sponsors:

4.G.1. Jennifer Collins - OMS Basketball Cheer Coach, effective for the 2020-2021 season (Attachment)

4.G.2. Derek Johnson - OHS Boys' Assistant Soccer Coach, effective for the 2020-2021 season (Attachment)

4.G.3. Walker Spaulding - OHS Contest Play Assistant Director, effective for the 2020-2021 school year (Attachment)

4.G.4. Lane Litwiller - OMS Head Wrestling Coach, effective for the 2020-2021 season (Attachment)

4.G.5. Corban Williams - OHS Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2020-2021 season (split stipend) (Attachment)

4.G.6. Pete Cleary - OHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective for the 2020-2021 season (Attachment)

4.H. Approve the 2020-2021 Education Support Personnel Seniority List (Attachment)

4.I. Approve the 2020-2021 Certified Teachers Seniority Lists (Attachment)

4.J. Approve Monday, May 24, 2021 as the date for the Olympia Middle School Promotion

4.K. Approve a SOPPA (Student Online Personal Protection Act) contract which is aligned with Board Policy 7:345 (Attachment)

5. Communications

5.A. There is no Communication Folder this month.

6. Administrative Committee Reports

6.A. Education/Technology Administrative Committee Report - Carolyn Hansen, Mary Springer, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell

6.B. Building & Grounds Administrative Committee Report - Steve Matter, Shawn Hohulin, Andy Walsh, & Dr. Laura O'Donnell

7. Administrative Reports

7.A. Building Principals' Reports

7.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report

7.B.1. COVID Vaccine Clinics

7.B.2. Annual Disclosure Report (Attachment)

7.B.3. Health Insurance Plan Update

7.C. Superintendent's Report

7.C.1. Re-Employment of District Administrators/Directors (Attachment) (Motion)

7.C.2. Spring PT Conference Format & Details

7.C.3. Open Positions - Updates & Timelines

7.C.4. Coaches/Sponsors MOU Amended

7.C.5. March 5 Teachers' Institute

7.C.6. Strategic Planning Update

7.C.7. Student Achievement Presentation

8. Other Business

9. Action Items

Description: A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the re-employment of the following Administrators/Directors effective for the 2021-2022 school year: Dr. Ed Jodlowski, OHS Principal; Mr. Matt Hurley, Olympia North Principal; Mrs. Stacey Rogers, Olympia South Principal; Mrs. Lisa Castleman, Olympia West Principal; Mr. Mike Jones, OHS Dean of Students; Mr. Mike Castleman, OHMS Activities Director; Mrs. Jackie Litwiller, OMHS Assistant Activities Director; Mr. Andy Walsh, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Scott Thornton, Maintenance Director; Mr. Joe Salzer, Network Technology Director; Mr. Sean Mullins, Instructional Technology Director; and Mrs. Donna Waters, Food Service Manager.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 __________

11. Action as a Result of Executive Session

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

12. Adjournment

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

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

February 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

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