Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 18, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Fruitport Middle School
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 19-037. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Middle School Principal, Tim Tiefenbach welcomed the Board and staff to the middle school. Tim described what middle school delayed starts look like. He mentioned that middle school delayed starts are broken down into three primary categories: PLCs, department meetings, and committee meetings. Assistant Principal, Derek Dillon presented information on vaping and PBIS. He spoke about various incentives the middle school currently has in place to encourage good behavior. These initiatives have helped decrease the suspension rate by 83% over the past two years!
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Bob Szymoniak gave an update on the food service director.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19-038. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes of March 1, 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 7-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. School of Choice Resolution.
Item 19-039. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adopt the resolution to participate in the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District Collaborative Schools of Choice Plan for the 2019-20 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held March 11, 2019.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held March 11, 2019. Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed adding a 457 plan to Fruitport employee’s retirement investment choices and the MAISD special education transportation consortium.
2. 457 Plan.
Item 19-040. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the resolution allowing Fruitport Community Schools to offer 457 plans to their employees as presented. Roll Call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Special Education Transportation Consortium with MAISD.
Item 19-041. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve opting out of the MAISD Special Education Transportation Consortium effective for the 2019 fiscal year as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Overnight Trip Request.
Item 19-042. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the High School DECA trip to Orlando, Florida April 26-May 1, 2019 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Tim Burgess was selected to represent the Fruitport Board of Education at the Annual MAISD Budget Review on April 24, 2019.
Jill Brott spoke about Shettler’s PBIS program, 4th grade book report event, Instructional Council outcomes and the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Kris Cole commented on recent High School Robotics competitions in Toronto and at Orchard View. He mentioned the successful pancake breakfast hosted by the High School Musical students and the upcoming musical.
Steve Kelly mentioned 7th and 8th grade band competition successes, winterguard and winter drumline; all are doing a great job under good leadership.
Dave Hazekamp spoke about the Hall of Fame, the Athletic Foundation’s Main Event and he shared a therapy dog incident.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet April 8, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet April 10, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet April 10, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
4. A Board Workshop has been scheduled for April 22, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m. to discuss district data.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-043. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary