McLean County Times

Olympia Community Unit School District 16 Board of Education met July 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order and Roll Call

The Board of Education of the Olympia CUSD #16 was called to order by President Kevin Frazier at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in the Conference Room of the Olympia Administration Office for a special-called Facilities Planning Meeting with the following Board Members and Administrators present: Kevin Frazier, Carolyn Hansen, Trena Glenn, Doug Maris, Steve Matter, Shawn Hohulin, and Lynn Cross; Superintendent Dr. Andrew S. Wise, Assistant Superintendent Laura O’Donnell, Olympia High School Principal Dr. Ed Jodlowski, Olympia West Elementary Principal Lisa Castleman, Maintenance Director Scott Thornton, and OHMS Activities Director Mike Castleman.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Carolyn Hansen, seconded by Steve Matter, to approve the Consent Agenda that included:

A.Approval of Agenda

B.Approval of Minutes from the June 10, 2019 Facilities Planning Meeting

C.Approval of Minutes from the June 10, 2019 Public Budget Hearing

D.Approval of Minutes, including Executive Session Minutes, from the June 10, 2019 regular Board of Education Meeting

E.Approval of Bills & Financial Reports

F.Approval of the following resignations:

1.Dawn Brooks – Lead Operations Specialist effective July 12, 2019

2.Joe Neylon – OMS Boys’ Head Track Coach effective June 19, 2019

3.Christina Schulz – Cafeteria Manager at Olympia West Elementary effective July 2, 2019

4.Ginger Bowers – OMS Physical Education Teacher & OMS Girls’ Head Track Coach effective July 6, 2019

G.Approval of the employment of the following Education Support Personnel effective for the 2019-2020 school year:

1.Stephanie Welch – OMS Special Education Aide

2.Josh Wilson – Lead Operations Specialist

3.Mary Kay Horrer – Cafeteria Manager at Olympia West Elementary

H.Approval of the employment of the following Licensed Teachers effective for the 2019-2020 school year:

1.Tricia Gale – 5th Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary

2.Christine Stewart – RISE Teacher at Olympia North Elementary

I.Approval of the following New Teacher Mentors effective for the 2019-2020 school year:

1.Angie Swartzendruber for Tricia Gale – 5th Grade Teacher at Olympia West Elementary

2.Sara Stickling for Christine Stewart – RISE Teacher at Olympia North Elementary

3.Courtney Canzolino for Courtney Hannemann – Kindergarten at Olympia South Elementary

J.Approve Shelby Batterton, Payroll/HR Administrative Assistant, as an IMRF Authorized Agent

K.Approval of the purchase of a used 2014 Ford F250 extended cab truck with plow for $24,900 from Roland Rich Ford in Delavan

Superintendent Items

Superintendent Dr. Andrew Wise presented Board members with the latest IASB Board Policy revisions. There were no questions at this time.

Purpose of Meeting and Facilities Conversation

The Board and Administrators engaged in a discussion regarding the highest priority areas for future remodels, enhancements, or new construction. Some of the areas discussed at OHMS were Science, STEM, Fine Arts, and entrances. Some of the areas discussed at Elementary Schools were HVAC, new space needs, and space reconfiguration. Other areas were discussed, but without more specific costs, no action can be taken on any future remodel, enhancement, or new construction. More detailed costs for the topics above, as well as other areas of need, will be considered at the August and/or September Board meetings. It was noted that maintaining a quality educational program within our financial needs is paramount. With the past history of funding in Illinois, and the potential for a pension cost shift from the State onto the local school district, it would be prudent to save fund balances and not max out the District’s bonding capacity, as to be able to absorb any State or federal revenue decreases or mandated expenses. The Board reiterated that at this time, needs take priority over wants.

Opportunity for Public Input

There was no public input.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Carolyn Hansen, seconded by Shawn Hohulin, to meet in Executive Session at 7:58 p.m.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Carolyn Hansen, seconded by Steve Matter, to reconvene open session at 8:27 p.m.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Actions as a Result of Executive Session

There were no actions taken as a result of Executive Session.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Shawn Hohulin, seconded by Steve Matter, to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

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