Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 19, 2018 7:00 p.m.
Board 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 18-022. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Buckner to approve the agenda with the elimination V-2 “Science Projects – Kathy Six.”
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Christ McGuigan and Janelle Mair presented information on “Kickstart to Career.” This financial incentive program is being offered to all Muskegon County incoming kindergarteners. Muskegon’s Community Foundation will deposit $50 into a savings account to be used toward future education. It is their hope that this amount will grow over time and help cultivate a culture of career education.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
Board Secretary, Steve Kelly read aloud a thank you note from the family of Gene Young.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 18-023. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of February 16, 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
Bob welcomed John Winskas back and thanked Fred Wilks and Darrick Brown for their efforts during the interim.
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Approval of the High School Bond Project Bids.
Item 18-024. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to authorize Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. to issue Letters of Intent, in the amount indicated, to contractors and suppliers listed per attached, noting the amendment for bid category 2 as presented, pending confirmation that all requirements of the Contract Documents have been met. Furthermore, that upon receipt by Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. of the appropriate documentation, contracts be awarded to these contractors and suppliers by Fruitport Community Schools.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
2. Approval of the 2018-19 School of Choice Resolution.
Item 18-025. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2018-19 School of Choice Resolution as presented. Roll Call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Kelly, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held February 12, 2018.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held February 12, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: the Bond Budget, the Building and Site Budget, and Vehicles.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held February 13, 2018.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held February 13, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: hiring an Operations Director, a Personnel Matter, the Superintendent Evaluation, and a Bond Update was given.
2. Approval of the 2016-17 Superintendent’s Evaluation.
Item 18-026. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Buckner to approve the 2016-17 Superintendent Evaluation of Bob Szymoniak with a rating of highly effective as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held February 14, 2018.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held February 14, 2018. Jill Brott, Dave Hazekamp, Allison Camp, Susan Franklin, Lauren Chesney, Rob Rogers and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: New Art Classes at the high School level. Two reinstatement hearings were scheduled but families were a no-show.
2. Approval of New High School Art Course Offerings.
Item 18-027. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the additions of Introduction of Art and Ceramics II to the high school curriculum as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Approval of the Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 18-028. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve DECA’s State Conference, March 9-11, 2018 in Detroit, MI ~ Techno Trojans District Competition March 9-11, 2018 in Mishawaka, IN, ~ Techno Trojans District Competition April 5-7, 2018 in Alpena, MI as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott spoke about the magnificent PBIS assembly at Shettler.
Kris Cole mentioned GREASE, the musical, on March 23rd and 24th, a welding opportunity for students in Mr. Stahl’s classroom, a LOWE’s grant awarded to Mr. Stahl, and the beginning of a Robotics league at Shettler. He also commented on the Chalkboard Project at the high school and believes it is making a positive difference.
Bob Szymoniak thanked Busche Aluminum Technologies for their financial donation to the Fruitport food service angel fund.
Steve Kelly commended the Fruitport Competitive Cheer coaches and team who received their highest score at Districts recently. He indicated they were just shy of making it to the Regional competition.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet March 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet March 14, 2018 at 7:00 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet March 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
4. Reschedule March Board Meeting.
Item 18-029. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to reschedule the March Board Meeting to March 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. due to a scheduling conflict. Roll Call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Kelly, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
5. A Board Workshop has been scheduled on April 25, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 18-030. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary