Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 26, 2018 7:00 p.m.
Shettler 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, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 18-036. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda with the addition of Chelly Brown, Dispatcher on the Personnel Report (attachment IX-7)
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Principal, Janelle Duffey welcomed the Board, staff, and audience to Shettler School. She introduced School Counselor, Kelly Hoekenga.
Under the leadership and direction of Kelly Hoekenga, ten Shettler students presented information on Mindfulness. They took turns describing the brain, how it works, and calming strategies such as: take a short walk, positive self-talk, pressure points, and belly breathing. Mindful kids = happy kids!
Dr. John Severson and Randy Lindquist from the MAISD reviewed their strategic goals, key areas of collaborative focus, and programs specific to the MAISD. They spoke about Project Best, Math Recovery, Early Literacy and Muskegon Made among other things. Their presentation was very insightful highlighting multiple successes over the past few years.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
Board Secretary, Steve Kelly read aloud a thank you note from the family of Shelley Taylor, Ken Taylor’s mother.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mr. Szymoniak addressed the MAISD Budget Review date conflict. He suggested that Mark Mesbergen attend on the Board’s behalf.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 18-037. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of Chelly Brown, Dispatcher on the Personnel Report.
1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of March 1, 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 Capital Projects Progress Report
6. Approval of Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Approval of the First Reading of Board Policies 5610 and 5611.
Item 18-038. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the first reading of board policies 5610 and 5611 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
2. Approval of Rescinding Pool Repair Bidding.
Item 18-039. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Kelly to rescind the original directive to put the pool repair out to bid in October 2017 as presented. Roll Call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Kelly, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Ratification of Bond Resolution.
Item 18-040. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to adopt the resolution authorizing issuance of bonds, payment schedule, and other matters relating thereto 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 March 10, 2018.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held March 10, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: vehicles and a potential property exchange with Spring Lake. They received updates on: the bond, a lawsuit, and a grievance.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held March 14, 2018.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held March 14, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: staffing, rescinding the pool bid, virtual programming and a potential property exchange with Spring Lake. They received updates on: the bond, a lawsuit, and a grievance.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held March 14, 2018.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held March 14, 2018. Jill Brott, Dave Hazekamp, Allison Camp, Susan Franklin, Rob Rogers and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: transitional kindergarten, rescinding the pool bid, and a potential property exchange with Spring Lake. They received updates on: the bond, a lawsuit, virtual programming, and a grievance.
2. Approval of the Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 18-041. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to approve DECA’s National Conference, April 20 -25, 2018 in Atlanta, GA ~ BPA’s National Conference, May 9 -13, 2018 in Dallas, TX as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott spoke about Black History Month and Quiz Bowl at Shettler. Both were very successful programs that ended with a pizza party. Jill also mentioned a postcard she received from Prosecutor, DJ Hilson inviting the community to a panel discussion on the effects of marijuana.
Steve Kelly commended the Fruitport Competitive Cheer coaches and team who received their highest score at Districts recently. He highlighted many of their accomplishments this year including various sportsmanship acknowledgements. He also mentioned that Winterguard placed 2nd.
Kris Cole gave a ROBOTICS update and mentioned the Team Spirit award they recently won. He was also very proud of GREASE, the musical, performed by students on March 23rd and 24th .
Bob Szymoniak reminded board members of the upcoming MCSBA Spring Dinner on May 3rd.
Dave Hazekamp spoke about a recent Community Business Breakfast. He was pleased with the positive updates happening in our area. Dave complimented Ken Erny and the Fruitport Athletic Hall of Fame committee for another spectacular event!
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet April 9, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet April 11, 2018 at 7:00 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet April 11, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
4. 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 18-042. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary