Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
May 18, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.
II. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 20-033. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the agenda as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
IV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
V. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak gave an update on distance learning and iReady. He stated the district has seen a student participation rate that has exceeded his expectations.
Business and Finance Director, Mark Mesbergen spoke about the State’s financial crisis. He explained how the State might balance the budget with significant cuts to school funding. More details will follow.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20-034. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess 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 April 20, 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
VII. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. MAISD 2020-21 General Fund Budget Resolution.
Item 20-035. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Buckner to adopt the Resolution to approve the MAISD 2020-21 budget as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
VIII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Nothing to Report.
IX. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Letter of Agreement, Fruitport Education Association.
Item 20-036. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Fruitport Education Association’s Letter of Agreement to adjust the mentor section of the contract as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Parent-Student Athletic Handbook.
Item 20-037. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Parent-Student Athletic Handbook with changes as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Steve Kelly spoke about distance learning.
Kris Cole stated that the Robotics Team won the FIRST Robotic’s Chairman’s Award.
XII. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet June 22, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet June 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet June 18, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
4. Board Workshop, June 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
5. Truth and Taxation Budget Hearing, June 29, 2020
Item 20-038. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to schedule a Truth and Taxation Budget Hearing on June 29, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
6. Regular June Board Meeting
Item 20-039. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to postpone the Regular June Board Meeting to June 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-040. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly, Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary