Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
November 20, 2017 7:00 p.m.
High School Media Center
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, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly. Absent – Kris Cole.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 17-133. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda with the following amendment: XV-5 Reschedule December Board Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
Kris Cole entered the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
V. PRESENTATIONS
Assistant High School Principal, Rob Rogers presented information on Ride with Pride, a positive behavior initiative. Over 200 high school students signed the Safe Driving and Behavior Pledge and will be eligible to win many prizes including a newer vehicle.
High School students, Katie Dirkse and Aleanna Allen gave a presentation on Calling All Colors. They shared their upcoming events including: a Trivia contest, Awareness of Differences month, and a sponsored Food Truck. They are also encouraging their peers to make a positive difference on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The program advisor is high school teacher, Mr. Gautraud.
National Honor Society students, Kayla Griffin and Aurora Wilks, along with Spring Lake art students gave a presentation on a service project they are working on. Led by teacher, Danielle Hershey, students plan to implement the Chalkboard Project at Fruitport High School. The hope is that this initiative will help fight negative perceptions and labels by replacing them with positive truths.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
Secretary, Steve Kelly read aloud thank you notes from the Herb Stout family, the Don Wood family, Jeff Grossenbacher and family, and the Fruitport Education Foundation.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Fruitport parent, Justin Glydewell expressed his concerns regarding the football program. He would like to see the program restructured and new staff brought on.
Fruitport parent, Matthew Kotecki spoke about his frustrations with the football program. He would like to see the program get back to the fundamentals.
Community member, Dick Vanderwest would like the new varsity football coach to have a teaching degree. He believes a teacher could help bridge the student/coach gap and would be more involved with the students.
High school student, David Cadena addressed the Board regarding the football program. He is a student athlete and believes the coaches do care. His football coach was the first to call him when his mother passed away over the summer to offer comfort and support.
Teacher, Terrie Lahring asked the Board to keep the pool issue on their list of priorities.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Bob Szymoniak reminded the Board their stipends were at their seats.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 17-134. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 16, 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 the First Reading of New/Updated Board Policies.
Item 17-135. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the first reading of new and updated board policies: 1421, 1439, 2410, 2414, 2418, 3121, 3139, 4121, 4139, 7540.03, 7540.04, 7540.05, 7540.06, 8142, 8321.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held November 9, 2017.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held November 9, 2017. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed the budget, food service bad debt, and the bond.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held November 14, 2017.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held November 14, 2017. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed the budget, tentative agreements, and the Operations Director vacancy.
2. Approval of the Instructional Assistant Association’s Letter of Agreement.
Item 17-136. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Instructional Assistant Association’s Letter of Agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 (Abstain – Cole)
3. Approval of the Maintenance Association’s Tentative Agreement.
Item 17-137. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Maintenance Association’s Tentative Agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
4. Approval of the Clerical Association’s Letter of Agreement.
Item 17-138. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Clerical Association’s Letter of Agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
5. Approval of the Bus Drivers/Food Service Association’s Letter of Agreement.
Item 17-139. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Bus Drivers/Food Service Association’s Letter of Agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
6. Approval of the Administrator Association’s Tentative Agreement.
Item 17-140. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Administrator Association’s Tentative Agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
No report.
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott spoke about her recent trip to the MASB conference with Bob Szymoniak, Steve Kelly, and Susan Franklin. She also presented a copy of the MAISD flyer she received outlining the support Fruitport receives from the MAISD. Jill also mentioned the successful Taco Night fundraiser at Shettler.
Steve Kelly congratulated the Volleyball team for making it to the State semi-finals.
Tim Burgess mentioned the tremendous send off the volleyball team received. His daughter was impressed with the cool departure. Tim also commented on the tremendous crowd cheering on the team at the Kellogg Arena.
Kris Cole mentioned the band competed at Ford Field, the Middle School Robotic team will be competing December 2nd at GVSU and he congratulated the 3 cross country athletes for making it to State. He was also very happy to share that he received 3 community sponsorships to help offset costs on his indoor soccer teams.
Dave Hazekamp mentioned the successful Fruitport Education Foundation “Fun”draiser and commented on how pleased he was with this year’s volleyball success.
Bob Szymoniak stated the FEF made between $14,000 and $15,000 during the “Fun”draiser. He mentioned a Fruitport Alumni donated a check for $5,000 and the Doug Yonker memorial golf outing raised $2,000 which was donated to the Education Foundation. The Foundation in turn gave the $2,000 to our STEM program.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet December 4, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet December 6, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet December 6, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
4. A Board Workshop has been scheduled for December 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
5. Change December Board Meeting Date.
Item 17-141. MOTION by Hazekamp, SECOND by Brott to change the December board meeting from December 18 to December 11. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the board room.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Teacher, Terrie Lahring thanked the Board for continuing to work on the pool issue.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 17-142. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary