Fruitport Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes – 02/17/20

Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 17, 2020 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 20-013. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
Food Service Director, Zach Zost spoke about the success of the new high school cafeteria. He presented meal comparison information which showed a substantial increase in food sales when compared to December 2019. Zach expressed his interest in building his marketing plan, creating a similar menu for all grade levels, and increasing ala carte’ sales. Zach also brought fresh-baked taco and pepperoni pizza to share.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Kelly read aloud a note from Pastor, Todd Ballard of the Lakes Church indicating a donation was made to the Fruitport Food Service Angel fund.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20-014. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Organizational Minutes of January 20, 2020
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020
3. Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
4. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
5. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
6. Approval of Capital Projects Progress Report
7. Approval of the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
None.

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held February 10, 2020.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held February 10, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Kris Cole, Elroy Buckner, Bob Szymoniak, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed the Governor’s Budget and the Fruitport Hall of Fame.

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held February 10, 2020.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held February 10, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess, Bob Szymoniak, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed the Fruitport Hall of Fame, the Early Childhood Director’s Salary, and they received an update on personnel matters within the district.

2. Early Childhood Center Director’s Salary.
Item 20-015. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the recommendation of an Early Childhood Center Director’s salary increase for the successful implementation of additional programming as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held February 11, 2020.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held February 11, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Susan Franklin, Jill Brott, Lauren Chesney, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed the Fruitport Hall of Fame, and Closed Campus.

2. Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 20-016. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the following trip requests as presented:
• High School Robotics, March 6-9, 2020, Humber College, Toronto, ON.
• High School Robotics, March 26-28, 2020, Ferris State College, Big Rapids, MI.
• Middle School Washington DC trip, September 30 – October 4, 2020.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole let the Board know that High School Robotics is in full swing. He invited everyone to the Robotics competition at Orchard View High School on March 13 and March 14.

Tim Burgess spoke about the upcoming musical, Little Mermaid, which is March 20 and March 21.

Dave Hazekamp reported that high school basketball has been fun to watch. The team is doing well this year.

Jill Brott mentioned she is working with 1st – 5th grade students at Shettler school. They are studying Black History and African-American folklore.

XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet March 9, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet March 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet March 10, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
High school student, Rachel Cole addressed the Board regarding the Robotics Lab completion date. She also encouraged board members to ask for a one-on-one Robotics tour of the team pit during their competition at Orchard View High School.

High school student, Alexis Holmes-Goodwin addressed the Board regarding the high school band and choir room completion date. She also stated that the Little Mermaid practice was going great.

High school student, Nathan Petersen addressed the Board regarding facility issues in the band room.

High school student, Libby Zylstra addressed the Board regarding band uniforms. She asked questions regarding the financing of uniforms.

High school student, Sarah Zielinski addressed the Board regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day. She wondered why Fruitport had school and suggested more MLK learning opportunities.

High school student, Emily Fairfield addressed the Board regarding Robotics’ funding. She wanted to know why the district did not finance the program.

High school student, Dennis Hendricks addressed the Board regarding facility issues in the Robotics Lab.

High school student, Lisbeth Velasquez addressed the Board regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day. She suggested it be a day that students learn about multiple cultures.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-017. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Kelly, Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary