Fruitport Board of Education Meeting Minutes – 06/25/18

Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
June 25, 2018 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting Room

I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:01 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, and Dave Hazekamp. Absent – Steve Kelly.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 18-074. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
High School teacher, Dale Grimm was presented with an Above and Beyond Award for his work transforming the old auditorium into a temporary wood shop classroom.

Edgewood Principal, Amy Upham gave an overview of the Trojan Trek fundraiser. Enough money was raised to purchase new playground equipment. On behalf of the Edgewood PTO, Amy gifted the NRG Builder Playground Structure to Fruitport Community Schools.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Parent, Sonia Sellinger spoke to the Board about concerns she has regarding a teacher placement at Beach Elementary.

Parent, Stacey Norkus expressed her concerns about a teacher placement at Beach Elementary. She mentioned she would like to meet with the superintendent to learn more about the situation.

Parent, Cheri Helmann also mentioned her shared concerns with a Beach Elementary teacher placement.
**A meeting with the superintendent and concerned parents will be arranged.**

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak mentioned that he had a meeting with Public Safety Officer, Brian Michelli to discuss the possibility of bringing a Resource Officer to the district. He also acknowledged a grant received to hire a School-based Community Resource Navigator.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 18-075. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Workshop Minutes of June 11, 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 the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
Bob Szymoniak recognized and officially welcomed the new Edgewood Principal, Tom Hamilton.

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Adoption of the MHSAA Membership Resolution.
Item 18-076. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to adopt the 2018-19 Membership Resolution as Prepared by MHSAA for Participation. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes. Absent – Kelly.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

2. Second and Final Reading of NEOLA Volume 32, Number 2.
Item 18-077. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the second and final reading of updated board policies: 0143.1, 1421, 3121, 4121, 4162, 5111, 7540.02, 8321 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held June 11, 2018.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held June 11, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Brian Michelli, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed a potential School Safety Officer, received a Negotiations Update, received an L-4029 update, and reviewed the 2018 and 2019 general fund and school service fund budgets.

2. Approval of the 2017-18 General Fund Budget Amendment.
Item 18-078. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2017-18 General Fund Budget Amendment as presented. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes. Absent – Kelly.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

3. Approval of the 2017-18 School Service Fund Budget Amendments.
Item 18-079. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2017-18 School Service Fund Budget Amendments as presented. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes. Absent – Kelly.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

4. Approval of the Budget Appropriations Act for 2018-19 General Fund.
Item 18-080. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the Budget Appropriations Act for the 2018-19 General Fund as presented. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes. Absent – Kelly.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

5. Approval of the Budget Appropriations Act for 2018-19 School Service Fund.
Item 18-081. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the Budget Appropriations Act for the 2018-19 School Service Fund as presented. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes. Absent – Kelly.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held June 12, 2018.
Dave Hazekamp reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held June 12, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed new and updated board policies, and the hire of Tom Hamilton. They also received a negotiations update.

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held June 11, 2018.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held June 11, 2018. Jill Brott, Dave Hazekamp, Susan Franklin, Allison Camp, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed implementing the Superkids Reading Program, paying a stipend to teachers who attend after school work, and new/ updated board policies. They also received a negotiations update.

2. Second and Final Reading of Policy 2340 (Field Trips).
Item 18-082. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Second and Final Reading of Revised Field Trip Policy #2340 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

3. Purchase of Superkids Reading Program.
Item 18-083. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the purchase of Superkids Reading Program for K-2 reading instruction as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole commented on the Middle School Awards Ceremony. He said many parents were in attendance and he mentioned two students who received an award from the Fruitport Safety Officer for saving a 7 year-old at Michigan Adventures during a recent school trip.

Jill Brott spoke about graduation. She was happy to see former students getting their diploma and GED. She was proud of the commencement speakers and said they did a fantastic job!

XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
4. A Regular Meeting of the Board has been scheduled on July 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 18-084. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary