Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 20, 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 18-107. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Athletic Director, Ken Erny presented Athletic Highlights from the 2017-18 school year.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak mentioned Opening Day activities planned for August 27th and the first day of school on September 4th. He also addressed parking concerns at the high school.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 18-108. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Organizational Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2018
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2018
3. Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
4. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
5. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
6. Approval of Capital Projects Progress Report
7. Approval of the Personnel Report
8. Approval of Bond Stipends
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies.
Item 18-109. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the second and final reading of updated board policies: 0100, 151, 165.1, 7540, 7540.04, 7544 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
2. First Reading of Board Policy.
Item 18-110. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to approve the first reading of updated board policy 5421 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. High School Planner.
Item 18-111. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the Fruitport High School Student Handbook as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held August 15, 2018.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held August 15, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, John Winskas, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: the TA/LOA FEA Contract, Maintenance Position, Bond Stipends, Resource Officer, School-based Resource Navigator, Personnel Matters, and a Policy Review.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held August 15, 2018.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held August 15, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, John Winskas, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: the TA/LOA FEA Contract, Maintenance Position, Bond Stipends, Resource Officer, School-based Resource Navigator, Personnel Matters, and a Policy Review.
2. Ratify FEA Contract.
Item 18-112. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to ratify the Tentative Agreement for a three year contract with the Fruitport Education Association as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. FEA Letter of Agreement.
Item 18-113. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Letter of Agreement regarding the coaching salary adjustment in Schedule B as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
4. School Resource Officer.
Item 18-114. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Cole to approve entering into a three year agreement with Fruitport Township to place a School Resource Officer on school grounds when school is in session as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-1
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held August 15, 2018.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held August 15, 2018. Jill Brott, Dave Hazekamp, Susan Franklin, Allison Camp, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: the TA/LOA FEA Contract, Bond Stipends, the Grading Policy, Personnel Matters, Resource Officer, School-based Resource Navigator, a Policy Review, Bond Stipends, and a change to the Trojan Travelers trip.
2. Field Trips.
Item 18-115. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Trojan Travelers trip to Costa Rica March 23-29, 2019 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott mentioned the MASB Annual Leadership Conference.
Kris Cole presented a Robotics plaque to the Board of Education.
Bob Szymoniak spoke about a donation from the Doug Younkers Memorial Golf Outing. They received a financial match from the Fruitport Education Association donating a total of $5,000 to the Fruitport STEM program.
Dave Hazekamp mentioned the successful Blue and White Community night.
Tim Burgess gave board members information on the upcoming Battle on the Boardwalk; a volleyball tournament on Thursday, August 23, 2018.
Kris Cole acknowledged Herman Miller for their donation of 3 machines to the Fruitport Robotics program.
Steve Kelly said he has been receiving positive feedback on the new football coaches.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet September 10, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet September 12, 2018 at 7:00 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet September 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
4. Board Workshop has been scheduled for September 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
5. Ad Hoc Construction Meeting, September 25, 2018, 10:15 a.m.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Derek Woycehoski mentioned the Edgewood PTO fundraiser at Burger Crest. Many customers were supporting this event.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 18-116. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary