Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
September 16, 2019 7:00 p.m.
High School Media Center

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, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
Absent – Elroy Buckner.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 19-124. MOTION by Hazekamp, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda with the addition of General Board Business, Transfer of Funds (Item X -1 ).
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
High School Principal, Lauren Chesney welcomed board members, the community, and staff to the board meeting. She spoke about hiring a Graduate Advocate and the Big Move which will be happening when students move into the new academic structure in January of 2020.

Secretary of the Fruitport Planning Commission and Member of the Village Council, Jay Bolt addressed the board regarding a zoning issue. He stated that there is an error indicating parcel #41-150-007-0001-00 belonging to Fruitport Community Schools is incorrectly zoned as “institutional” when in fact, the Village Land Use ordinance Chapter 6 does not have an approved zone entitled “institutional”. There will be a public hearing in October with more information on this subject.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19-125. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of August 26, 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. Other – Transfer of Funds.
Item 19-126. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to approve the transfer of $126,439.68 from the Bond Fund to the General Fund for Art and Stem furniture as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held September 9, 2019.
Kris Cole reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held September 9, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Bob Szymoniak, John Winskas, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed merit pay, an audit update, a fence issue at Shettler, and a Cash Flow Resolution.

2. Authority to Borrow Funds.
Item 19-127. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to adopt the Cash Flow resolution as presented. Roll Call: Burgess, Yes; Brott, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes. Absent – Buckner.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held September 9, 2019.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held September 9, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess, Steve Kelly, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed a faith community liaison, a graduation advocate, merit pay, and a local scholarship opportunity.

2. Principal/Assistant Principal Merit Pay.
Item 19-128. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Burgess to approve the 2019/20 Merit Pay/Incentive for the principals and assistant principals as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

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

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Steve Kelly commented on how well the band performed at the Sparta event on September 14th.

Kris Cole invited everyone to attend “ROBOCON” at the Lakes Mall on September 28th. This event will showcase local robotics teams.

XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. A Board Workshop is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
2. Business and Finance Committee will meet Oct. 14, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
3. Personnel Committee will meet Oct. 14, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
4. Student Affairs Committee will meet Oct. 16, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-129. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Kelly
Board Secretary

Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary