Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
January 22, 2018 7:00 p.m.
Beach Elementary Gym
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak.
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. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
President
Item 18-004. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to nominate Dave Hazekamp for President. No other nominations were brought forth.
MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Dave Hazekamp for President. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Superintendent Szymoniak passed the gavel to President Hazekamp.
Vice President
Item 18-005. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to nominate Kris Cole for Vice-President. No other nominations were brought forth.
MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Kris Cole for Vice-President. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Treasurer
Item 18-006. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to nominate Elroy Buckner for Treasurer. No other nominations were brought forth.
MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Elroy Buckner for Treasurer. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Secretary
Item 18-007. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to nominate Steve Kelly for Secretary. No other nominations were brought forth.
MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Steve Kelly for Secretary. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 18-008. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda with the addition of XI-1 Moving Fiber Due to High School Bond Project and adding “for the Superintendent’s Evaluation” to XVIII Closed Session.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
VI. PRESENTATIONS
Beach teacher, Brian Meagher was presented with an Above and Beyond Award for his help with the Wild For Books bus this summer.
Beach teacher, Amy Carlson and students of the Beach Lego League presented information on their program. They demonstrated how they could problem solve using STEM technology and research. The students shared their “Most Innovative” trophy which they received during their November competition.
High school student, Sydney Bleich presented information on her independent study exploring Cyber Security. Her PowerPoint presentation included a newly designed website, information on Cyber Security and resources to help her followers.
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak spoke about Board Appreciation Month. He thanked board members for their commitment to Fruitport Community Schools. Art teachers, Dawn Jacobson, Robin Latsch, and Macy King, along with their students presented each board member with a beautifully framed piece of student artwork in honor of Board Appreciation Month.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Board Secretary, Steve Kelly read aloud a thank you note from Maribeth Clarke.
VIII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
IX. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak gave a bond update explaining the need to add the Fiber Move to the agenda. He stated that ground breaking of the high school project will happen in late March or early April depending on the weather. He also made the Board aware that bids will be awarded at the February Regular board meeting.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 18-009. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Approval of Workshop Minutes of January 10, 2018
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
XI. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Approval of the Fiber Move.
Item 18-010. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve the expenditure of $31,015 of bond funds to move fiber due to the High School Bond Project as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 15, 2018.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held January 15, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed the budget.
2. Approval of the 2017-18 General Fund Budget Amendment.
Item 18-011. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the General Fund budget amendment as presented. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Approval of the 2017-18 School Service Fund Budget Amendment.
Item 18-012. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the School Service Fund budget amendment as presented. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 17, 2018.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held January 17, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed going into closed session for the superintendent evaluation and the operation director position.
XIV. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 16, 2018.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held January 16, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Allison Camp, Jill Brott, Susan Franklin, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Work-Based Learning, Developmental Kindergarten, Virtual School for Non-Traditional Students, PBIS Surveys, MHSAA Class Determination and Student Behavior.
2. Approval of Developmental Kindergarten.
Item 18-013. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve a Developmental Kindergarten program beginning with the 2018/19 school year as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Approval of the MHSAA Student Count for Class Purposes.
Item 18-014. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Kelly to approve eliminating Alternative High School students in the overall Fruitport High School student count as reported to the MHSAA for class determination purposes as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
4. Approval of Fruitport High School Work-Based Learning Curricular Program.
Item 18-015. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the implementation of a Work-Based Learning curricular program as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
5. Approval of Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 18-016. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the following overnight trip requests: Business Professionals of America, March 15-18, 2018, Grand Rapids, MI; Fruitport Bands and Choirs, May 5-6, 2018, Chicago, IL; Fruitport High School Cross Country State Meet, November 2-3, 2018, Brooklyn, MI.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
None.
XVI. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet February 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet February 13, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet February 14, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
4. Board Workshops will be held in April, June, September, and October but no official dates were set.
XVII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Community Member, Dave Rutz addressed the board regarding apprenticeship training through the Sheet Metals Worker Union 7 and schools. He suggested that the Board consider companies who offer an apprenticeship training program when awarding bids. Mr. Rutz invited the superintendent and board members to tour his training facility.
Edgewood Principal, Amy Upham spoke about Spellmasters. She explained that after the January 22nd competition, six students would advance to the Regional Spelling Bee held at our middle school on February 27th.
XVIII. CLOSED SESSION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION
Item 18-017. MOTION by Hazekamp, SECOND by Cole to move into Closed Session. 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 8:42 p.m.
The Board returned to Regular Session at 9:19 p.m.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
Item 18-018. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary