Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
October 21, 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 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 19-133. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
MACAE Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Patrick Brown presented Fruitport Adult Ed Director, Brenda Baker with the 2019 Program Advocate Award. He expressed his appreciation for Brenda’s hard work and dedication to the education and programming of adult learners.
Rehmann Robson, LLC representative, Paul Matz presented the 2018-19 audit report. He stated the audit was performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Fruitport Community Schools received a clean audit with no difficulties or findings. Bob Szymoniak thanked Mark Mesbergen and his staff for a job well done!
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Parent, Amy Knapp spoke about a transportation incident that took place on September 10th. She would like follow up communication from the Board.
Assistant Football Coach, Mario Flores addressed the Board regarding recent developments in the football incident. He expressed his frustration with the unfortunate situation and thanked Bob Szymoniak and Fruitport administrators for handling everything to the best of their ability.
Parent, Eli Cooper also expressed his frustration with the football allegations. He stated, “He would like those outside of our community to know the truth about what happened.”
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19-134. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Board Workshop Minutes of September 25, 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
None.
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held October 14, 2019.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held October 14, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Bob Szymoniak, Paul Matz, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee received a 2018-19 audit review and an enrollment update.
2. 2018-19 Annual Financial Report.
Item 19-135. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to accept the 2018-19 annual financial audit report as presented by Rehmann Robson.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held October 16, 2019.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held October 16, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Susan Franklin, Jill Brott, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed a recent incident concerning one of our athletic teams.
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole invited everyone to a Middle School Robotics fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on October 30th. He also mentioned a Texas Holdem Tournament where proceeds will benefit the MS Robotics team.
Tim Burgess announced that the Girls Volleyball team won the city tournament on Saturday, October 19th and then quickly got ready for the homecoming dance immediately following.
Dave Hazekamp mentioned the band received 3rd at the Jenison competition on October 19th.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet November 11, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet November 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet November 12, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
4. A Board Workshop is scheduled for November 11, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Operations director, John Winskas publically thanked the Edgewood PTO for being such a great group to work with. Together, the PTO and Fruitport maintenance crew helped refurbish the Edgewood playground. John also thanked them for hosting a pizza lunch in honor of the maintenance group.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-136. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary