Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 18, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Board Room
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board Vice President, Kris Cole.
II. The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
III. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, and Steve Kelly.
Absent – Dave Hazekamp.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 19-022. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve the agenda with the additions of Technology Bid (X-1) and Overnight Trip Requests (XIII-1)
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Kris Cole presented Fruitport Maintenance Worker and Artist, Bruce DeVries with an Above and Beyond award for his beautifully created artwork at Beach Elementary. We are honored to have many of his masterpieces throughout the district.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Bob Szymoniak reminded board members to sign contracts.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19-023. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Board Workshop Minutes of February 4, 2019
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
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Technology Bid.
Item 19-024. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to further discuss the technology bid and possibly take action at a Special Board Meeting scheduled for February 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 19-025. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the High School Robotics trips as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott spoke about Shettler’s Leadership meeting.
Kris Cole commented on the Father-Daughter Dance at Shettler and the progress of our High School Robotic program.
Steve Kelly read aloud a letter from State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet March 11, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet March 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet March 13, 2019 at 5:45 p.m.
4. A Special Board Meeting has been scheduled for February 25, 2019 to discuss and possibly take action on the technology bid.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Principal, Courtney Stahl provided information on the Beach STEM and Math night along with their Father-Daughter Dance.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-026. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary