Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
November 18, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Beach Elementary Library
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 19-141. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Beach principal, Courtney Stahl welcomed everyone to the board meeting. She spoke briefly about the “Beach Families” and introduced the Techno Trojans 2.0.
Under the leadership of teacher, Amy Carlson, Techno Trojans 2.0 students gave a presentation from their recent competition. The students were tasked with finding a problem and then creating a solution. The students spoke about the history of Fruitport and the potential of bringing back tourism making it a Fabulous tourist destination once again.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Kelly read aloud a thank you note from Brenda Baker.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19-142. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Board Workshop Minutes of November 11, 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
None.
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held November 11, 2019.
Kris Cole reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held November 11, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Bob Szymoniak, Allison Camp, John Winskas, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed letters of agreement from the Fruitport Education Association and the Fruitport Clerical Association, the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool, the Operating Millage, Salary Formula Results, Payroll Services, a new Curriculum Resource Cycle, the purchase of a Kubota, Access Controls, and the purchase of a large lift.
2. Access Control Bid.
Item 19-143. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to accept the Soulard Technology bid for an access control system as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
3. Purchase of a Kubota Utility Vehicle.
Item 19-144. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to purchase a Kubota Utility Vehicle and attachments as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held November 11, 2019.
Tim Burgess reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held November 11, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess, Bob Szymoniak, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed letters of agreement from the Fruitport Education Association and the Fruitport Clerical Association, Possible Incentives for Bus Drivers and Instructional Assistants, Payroll Services, the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool, and Salary Formula Results.
2. Fruitport Clerical Association’s Letter of Agreement.
Item 19-145. MOTION by Burgess, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Letter of Agreement with the Fruitport Clerical Association allowing Tammy Juusola to fill the ESU administrative assistant vacancy at 1/3 time as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
3. Fruitport Education Association’s Letter of Agreement.
Item 19-146. MOTION by Burgess, SECOND by Brott to approve the Letter of Agreement with the Fruitport Education Association allowing a change to HSA funding and removing language regarding the number of steps that can be awarded by the district.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
4. West Michigan Health Insurance Pool Resolution.
Item 19-147. MOTION by Burgess, SECOND by Franklin to adopt the WMHIP Resolution naming the Director of Business Services as the Trustee and the Central Office Administrative Assistant as the Alternate as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Burgess Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes. Absent – Buckner
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held November 12, 2019.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held November 12, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Susan Franklin, Jill Brott, Allison Camp, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed a Textbook/instructional Resource Cycle, District Branding, Closed Campus at the High School, FEF Fundraising and Communication of the Bus Loop.
2. Textbook and Instructional Resources Cycle.
Item 19-148. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Textbook and Instructional Resource Cycle process as run through Instructional Council as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole spoke about the elementary Robotics competition.
Steve Kelly mentioned his experience at the MASB fall conference and agreed to present on ACEs at the December board meeting.
Dave Hazekamp said the Fruitport Education Foundation 5th Quarter Party was very well done. He commended those who worked on the event and he spoke highly of the evening.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet December 2, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet December 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet December 3, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-149. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary