Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
October 16, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting Room
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:01 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 17-124. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Rehmann Robson, LLC representative, Will Love presented the 2016-17 audit report. He stated the audit was performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Fruitport Community Schools received a clean audit with no difficulties or disagreements. Bob Szymoniak commended Mark Mesbergen and Jessica Colbert for a job well done.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Fruitport staff member, Pam Gustafson thanked Jessica Colbert and Mark Mesbergen for always going above and beyond to help her. She stated she appreciates their willingness to answer all of her questions.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Bob Szymoniak mentioned middle school teacher, Rachel Kent having a photo and article in the GVSU year-end report. He reminded everyone of the Fruitport Education Foundation’s 5th Quarter Party Fundraiser on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Bob indicated he will be working a band fundraiser at BooYahs on November 9, 2017. He also advised the Board there is not a need for a “Board Bond Committee” at this time.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 17-125. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Approval of Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 10, 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. Acceptance of the 2016-17 Annual Financial Audit.
Item 17-126. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to officially accept the 2016-17 annual financial audit as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
2. Approval of Fruitport’s FOCUS on EXCELLENCE.
Item 17-127. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Buckner to approve the FOCUS on EXCELLENCE as the guiding force to bring about improved student achievement for the next three years.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held October 9, 2017.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held October 9, 2017. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, Paul Matz, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed the 2016-17 financial audit.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Approval of a TA with the FEA for Volleyball Coaching Salaries.
Item 17-128. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Tentative Agreement with the Fruitport Education Association with regard to adjustments to the JV and Freshman coaching salaries as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held September 25, 2017.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held September 25, 2017. Susan Franklin, Jill Brott, Dave Hazekamp, JB Meeuwenberg, Lauren Chesney, Rob Rogers, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee held a reinstatement hearing and unanimously agreed to reinstate the student.
2. Approval of Lacrosse Co-op Agreement. Item 17-129. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Kelly to approve the Lacrosse co-op agreement with Mona Shores to begin Spring 2018 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Steve Kelly spoke highly of the band. He said they are doing fantastic and the Color Guard recently received a “best overall” award.
Kris Cole believes the band has a new energy and has bonded well with the new high school teacher, Mr. Priest. He also mentioned the girl’s robotics team performed well during a recent competition.
Jill Brott shared the FHS Volleyball team were City Champs, the Boys’ Soccer team is OK Black Conference Champs and the Boys’ Cross Country team are City Champs breaking many records!
Dave Hazekamp commented on a recent business meeting he attended regarding a medical marijuana facility possibly coming to Muskegon. He asked that Board and audience members voice their position if they have an opportunity.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet November 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet November 14, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet November 13, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
XVII. CLOSED SESSION
Item 17-130. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to move in to Closed Session to discuss negotiations. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The Board moved into closed session at 7:31 p.m
The Board returned from closed session at 8:54 p.m.
XVIII. RATIFICATION OF FEA CONTRACT
1. Ratify 2017-18 Tentative Agreement with the Fruitport Education Association. Item 17-131. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to ratify the Fruitport Educational Association tentative agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
Item 17-132. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary