Fruitport Board of Education
Special Board Meeting
March 1, 2019
Board Room

I. The Special Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:01 a.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.

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

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 19-033. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Burgess to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0

Kris Cole and Jill Brott entered the meeting at 7:04 a.m.

IV. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2019.
Item 19-034. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2019 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

2. Submission of Security Grant.
Item 19-035. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Burgess to approve the recommendation to submit the Michigan State Police Competitive School Safety Grant as presented with the understanding that Fruitport Community Schools would match 25% of the grant amount ($500,000), which would be about $166,000 coming from bond proceeds for security upgrades to district buildings.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

V. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VI. OTHER
Discussion was held regarding the potential for a tribal casino, and where it may be located.

VII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-036. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:28 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary