Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
July 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 7:15 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.

II. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Steve Kelly, and Dave Hazekamp. Absent – Susan Franklin.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 18-099. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Buckner to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

IV. PRESENTATIONS
Above and Beyond awards were presented to 24 individuals who have volunteered over 450 hours collectively to the Fruitport Robotics program. They contributed their knowledge, expertise, and time in industrial CAD design, engineering, material specs, electronics, advanced machining, grant writing, costume development, boosting spirit and material acquisitions. These individuals also traveled and chaperoned the team’s 24 students during multi-day competitions in and out of the state. Without their contributions, our high school robotics team couldn’t achieve its goals or be a successful program.

Robotics Coach, Joey Hebert presented Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak with a Certificate of Recognition received from Governor Rick Snyder for participating in the full FIRST Progression of K-12 Programs during the 2017-18 season.

V. COMMUNICATIONS
Secretary, Steve Kelly read aloud a thank you note from teacher, Melissa Schouman.

VI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak mentioned that cement was being poured on the second story of the high school bond project. Bob also spoke about School-based Community Resource Navigator interviews that were held recently. He plans to have a recommendation to hire for board approval at the August board meeting.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 18-100. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Truth and Taxation Hearing Minutes of June 25, 2018
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2018
3. Approval of Ad Hoc Construction Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2018
4. Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
5. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
6. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
7. Approval of Capital Projects Progress Report
8. Approval of the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

IX. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. First Reading of Policy 151 and 165.1.
Item 18-101. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to approve the first reading of updated policy #151 and 165.1.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

2. First Reading of Special Technology Policy Updates.
Item 18-102. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the first reading of updated technology policies: 0100, 7540, 7540.04, 7544.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

3. Transportation Code of Conduct for Student Handbooks.
Item 18-103. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to approve the Transportation Code of Conduct as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

4. Middle School Handbook.
Item 18-104. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the updated 2018-19 Middle School Student Handbook as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

5. FEA Letter of Agreement and Tentative Agreement.
Item 18-105. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve a Tentative Agreement reached for the 2018-19 school calendar and to approve the Letter of Agreement which adjusts some schedule b payments for extracurricular activities as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

X. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.

XI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.

XII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.

XIII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole commented on the football program. He has been hearing many positive comments about the coaching staff and students.

Dave Hazekamp spoke about the Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Outing Fundraiser. He said it was very well attended with 32 teams of 4. He also mentioned the Athletic Hall of Fame committee and the Fruitport Education Foundation committee would be collaborating in the future.

XIV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet August 15, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet August 15, 2018 at 7:00 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet August 15, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
4. Ad Hoc Construction Committee will meet July 24, 2018 at 10:15 a.m.

XV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC

XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Item 18-106. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Kelly
Board Secretary

Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary