Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
April 20, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting

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 20-027. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
None.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Curriculum Director, Allison Camp explained the process of submitting the District’s Continuity of Learning Plan per the Governor’s Executive Order, EO 2020-35.

Technology Director, Jeff Grossenbacher gave an update on the district’s Chromebook Distribution plan. Families were contacted to determine who needed a device. Chromebook pick up will happen on April 21 and 22nd.

Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak spoke about Social/Emotional Support during the COVID-19 school closure. He mentioned a Google Form that teachers will use to identify students possibly needing support. Bob also mentioned that our Mental Health Counselor, Marissa Brandenburg is available for “telemed” help and our district’s website has been updated with Social/Emotional videos for those experiencing challenges.

Operations Director, John Winskas discussed the building calendar which allows teachers access to the buildings on a very limited basis. He also stated that he has staff to clean and sanitize when someone has been in the building.

Director of Business Services, Mark Mesbergen gave an update on the budget and how it may be impacted by COVID-19. He explained that there are many factors to consider when making projections for the following year but the truth is, there is a lot of uncertainty during this unpresented time.

Bob Szymoniak shared the district’s Meal Service program during the school closure. He mentioned that Fruitport has a strong system in place and almost 900 students are provided with 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20-028. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as listed. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2020
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. Resolution Granting Emergency Powers.
Item 20-029. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to adopt the Resolution to Grant Emergency Powers to the Superintendent necessary to comply with Executive Order 2020-21 and Executive Order 2020-35 as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, No; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 6-1

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Nothing to Report.

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Letter of Agreement, Calendar.
Item 20-030. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Fruitport Education Association’s Letter of Agreement for the 2020-21 School Calendar as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

2. Letter of Agreement, Continuity of Learning Plan.
Item 20-031. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Fruitport Education Association’s Letter of Agreement regarding the Continuity of Learning Plan as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Nothing to Report.

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
None.

XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet May 11, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet May 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet May 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-032. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly, Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary