Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
September 18, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Edgewood Elementary, Room #30
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.
II. The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
III. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 17-110. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
STEM teacher, Jessica Lewakowski spoke to the Board about the new STEM curriculum at the elementary level.
Principal, Amy Upham welcomed the Board and staff to Edgewood. She presented PBIS information in the form of a brochure and discussed its contents. She also commented that the ASD classroom has been a great addition to Edgewood.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Bob Szymoniak complimented Tim Tiefenbach and the middle school staff for a very successful start to the school year. He spoke about current enrollment numbers, the progress of bond and the fantastic start to the school year.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 17-111. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2017
2. Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
3. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
4. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
5. Approval of Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Approval of Special Education parent Advisory Committee Representative.
Item 17-112. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to approve the recommendation of Amber Reilly by Fruitport Community Schools Board of Education to fill the 2017-19 term on the MAISD Special Education Parent Advisory Committee.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
2. Adoption of the Bonding Resolution.
Item 17-113. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the Second Series Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Bonds, Delegation of the Sale and Other Matters Relating Thereto as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Report of committee meeting held September 11, 2017.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held September 11, 2017. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: the Financial Plan for the Future, Preliminary Enrollment Figures, the Second Series Bon Sale, a Transformer and the Pitney Bowes Lease.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Report of committee meeting held September 12, 2017.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held September 12, 2017. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: the Operations Director Vacancy, Human Resources Position, Merit Pay and Transportation.
2. Approval of Merit Pay.
Item 17-114. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Burgess to approve merit pay for members under the Fruitport Education Association contract and the Principals and Assistant Principals.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held September 11, 2017.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held September 11, 2017. Susan Franklin, Jill Brott, Dave Hazekamp, JB Meeuwenberg, Lauren Chesney, Rob Rogers, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee held 3 reinstatement hearings.
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott expressed her appreciation of Danielle Hershey’s NHS student invitation to teachers who needed help setting up their classroom. Jill also commented that she visited Shettler and all seemed to be going well.
Kris Cole spoke about the Middle School Orientation. He was pleased to see the excitement and enthusiasm of staff and students this year. Kris also mentioned his attendance at the Elementary Tail-gate party and commented that it gets better every year.
Dave Hazekamp shared the success of Fruitport Athletic Foundation’s first annual golf outing at Terre Verde on September 16th. He said it went very well and everyone had a lot of fun. He thanked Steve Wilson for helping organize the event and looks forward to next year’s golf outing fundraiser on July 14th.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. A Board Workshop has been scheduled for September 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
2. Business and Finance Committee will meet October 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.
3. Personnel Committee will meet October 10, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.
4. Student Affairs Committee will meet October 12, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
5. 5th Quarter Party to benefit the Fruitport Education Foundation will be October 21, 2017.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Derek Woycehoski clarified a question he had on Merit Pay.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 17-115. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary