Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
April 16, 2018 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting Room
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 18-043. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda with the addition of Dan Hazekamp, Varsity Soccer Coach on the Personnel Report (attachment IX-7)
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
None.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mr. Szymoniak reminded board members of the upcoming Community Bond Meeting on April 18th. He also mentioned Prom was fast approaching and our high school “official” groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 21st.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 18-044. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 26, 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
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
7. Personnel Report.
Item 18-045. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the Personnel Report with the addition of Dan Hazekamp, Varsity Soccer Coach.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 (Abstain – Hazekamp)
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies 5610 and 5611.
Item 18-046. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve the second and final reading of board policies 5610 and 5611 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held April 9, 2018.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held April 9, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: a Vehicle Replacement Schedule, the Bond Sale, and they received an update on the Budget/Enrollment.
2. Approval of Vehicle Purchases.
Item 18-047. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the purchase of two maintenance trucks (with plows) and two maintenance work vans as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held April 11, 2018.
Tim Burgess reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held April 11, 2018.
Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Retirements and Resignations along with the financial impact of the Spring Student Count on the 2018-19 Budget.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held April 11, 2018.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held April 11, 2018. Jill Brott, Dave Hazekamp, Allison Camp, Susan Franklin, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Updated Policies 5610 and 5611, Retirements and Resignations, Enrollment/Budget, Perception Data Review, and the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
2. Approval of the Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 18-048. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve Beach and Shettler’s 4th Grade Camp, June 11-13, 2018 at Camp Pendalouan, Shettler’s 5th grade trip to Chicago, June 12, 2018. MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott mentioned she attended the Fish-Fry fundraiser at the Eagles. She commented, “the High School Jazz band was fabulous!”
Kris Cole spoke about the Robotics competition in Alpena, Michigan. He was pleased with the teamwork and performance. Unfortunately they were 5 points short of qualifying for State competition. He also mentioned he heard many positive comments regarding Superintendent, Szymoniak’s attendance at the event.
Tim Burgess stated he really enjoyed the GREASE production and felt the students did a great job.
Steve Kelly expressed his appreciation for SLHS allowing our girls to use their tennis courts while ours is under construction.
Bob Szymoniak commended Board members for their involvement in the district. He stated their active visibility and support of district events were noticed and appreciated.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet May 14, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet May 15, 2018 at 7:00 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet May 17, 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.
5. MCSBA Spring Dinner, May 3, 2018 5:30pm – 8:00pm at the Lake House
6. Re-schedule June Board Meeting.
Item 18-049. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to re-schedule the June Board Meeting. The meeting will be moved from June 18 to June 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Board of Ed Meeting Room. Roll Call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Parent, Tracy Kemmerling and her middle school son were in the audience observing the board meeting as a Boy Scout Merit Badge requirement.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 18-050. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary