Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
January 18, 2021 7:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
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I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:08 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 21-006. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
IV. PRESENTATIONS
An Above and Beyond award was presented to Network Tech, Jim Laus for his willingness to continue working throughout the night when our network crashed.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak read aloud a thank you letter from Kay Bowen on behalf of the Fruitport Gives Back group.
VI. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak gave a COVID-19 report. He shared information on the vaccine schedule, the positivity rate in our area, and the district’s virtual learning attendance.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 21-007. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes of December 14, 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
IX. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Shared Services Agreement with North Muskegon Public Schools.
Item 21-008. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Shared Business Services Agreement with North Muskegon Public Schools as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-1
2. Reconfirmation of Instructional Plan.
Item 21-009. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to reconfirm the Instructional Plan as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Facilities Master Plan.
Item 21-010. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to approve the Facilities Master Plan as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
4. May 4, 2021 Bond Election Resolution.
Item 21-011. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Kelly to adopt the May 4, 2021 bond issue election resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held January 11, 2021.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held in the board room and virtually January 11, 2021. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, Jessica Wiseman and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed Budget Amendments, the Shared Services Agreement with North Muskegon, Sewer to Shettler, the Facilities Master Plan, the School Resource Officer Contract, the Instructional Plan, Second Semester Calendar and Truck Purchases.
2. 2020-21 General Fund Budget Amendment Resolution.
Item 21-012. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the General Fund Budget Amendment as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. 2020-21 School Service Fund Budget Amendment Resolution.
Item 21-013. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the School Service Fund Budget Amendment as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
4. Purchase of Maintenance Trucks.
Item 21-014. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the purchase of two maintenance trucks per the vehicle replacement schedule as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held January 11, 2021.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held virtually January 11, 2021. Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, Dave Hazekamp, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed the Shared Services Agreement with North Muskegon, the School Resource Officer Contract, the Facilities Master Plan, the Instructional Plan, Adjustments to the Second Semester Calendar, and the Continuation of FFCRA.
2. Calendar Letter of Agreement.
Item 21-015. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Letter of Agreement with the FEA pertaining to the 2020/21 Second Semester Calendar as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. FFCRA Letter of Agreement.
Item 21-016. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Letter of Agreement with the FEA concerning the extension of the FFCRA as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held January 13, 2021.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held virtually on January 13, 2021. Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, Allison Camp, Jill Brott, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed the Shared Services Agreement with North Muskegon, the School Resource Officer Contract, the Instructional Plan, Adjustments to the Second Semester Calendar, Live Streaming Direct Instruction, and changes to a STEM program at the High School.
2. Live Camera Instruction Letter of Agreement.
Item 21-017. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Letter of Agreement with the FEA for Live Camera Instruction as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Curriculum Changes to High School Industrial Arts Programming.
Item 21-018. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve changes to the High School Industrial Arts Programming as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole reported that the high school Robotics team kicked off their season two weeks ago and is working on the new area in the high school. He is hopeful to do “in person” competition later this spring.
Kris Cole reported that the middle school Robotics program is in full swing and will start remote competitions the second week in February. The middle and high school World Robotic Championships has been moved to August 2021.
XIV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet February 8, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet February 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet February 10, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
XV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Item 21-019. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary