Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
July 20, 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 20-085. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Curriculum Director, Allison Camp gave the Board an update on the District’s Safe to School Road Map. She explained the process of writing a preparedness plan. A Special Meeting of the Board will be scheduled in August to approve the Back to School Road Map prior to submitting it on August 17, 2020.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20-086. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Truth and Taxation Hearing Minutes of June 29, 2020
2. Approval of Organizational Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2020
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2020
4. Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
5. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
6. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
7. Approval of the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Fruitport High School Class of 2020 Resolution.
Item 20-087. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to adopt the resolution recognizing the High School Class of 2020 as presented. Roll Call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held July 13, 2020.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held July 13, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, and Bob Szymoniak, were present. The committee discussed a personnel matter and discussion was held on the potential May 2020 bond issue.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Elroy Buckner brought forth a liability question for discussion.
Dave Hazekamp gave a brief update on the Facilities Committee.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet August 10, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet August 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet August 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
4. A Special Board Meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to approve the district’s Back to School Road Map.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Media Clerk, Pam Gustafson spoke about a recent conversation with her daughter who works for a public school in North Carolina. She feels we have a great community who will support our back to school initiatives.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-088. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly, Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary