Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
April 19, 2021 7:00 p.m.
Board Room and Virtual via Zoom
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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 –Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess (virtual), Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly (virtual). Absent –Jill Brott.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 21-051. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Board President, Dave Hazekamp presented School Social Worker, Emily MacArthur with an Above and Beyond Award for her exceptional work with Shettler students and families.
Dave Hazekamp presented Robotics’ Leaders with an Above and Beyond Award for their work moving the Robotics’ Lab multiple times throughout the duration of the high school construction project.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
VIII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 21-052. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval Special Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2021
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 6-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Continuation of the Instructional Plan.
Item 21-053. MOTION by Burgess, SECOND by Cole to continue with the current learning plan with all K-12 students not in the 100% virtual program attend school under a normal full-day, 5-day per week schedule.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
2. MAISD Biennial Election Resolution for Consideration.
Item 21-054. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to consider and discuss the upcoming MAISD biennial election.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
3. Selection of a Superintendent Search Firm.
Item 21-055. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Kelly to select MASB to conduct the Superintendent search for Fruitport Community Schools. Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes. Absent – Brott.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Chartwells’ Contract Renewal.
Item 21-056. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the 2021-22 Chartwells’ contract for management services, including the summer school addendum, as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Nothing to report.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Secondary Special Education Programming Proposal.
Item 21-057. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve the workshop model proposed for secondary special education, as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Dave Hazekamp spoke about School Improvement Plan changes which includes moving the process from “school-based” to “district-based” among other important features.
Kris Cole spoke about the high school and middle school Robotics’ teams. The high school team earned the Chairman’s Award for the second year in a row. The middle school team has started participating in virtual competitions and will be hosting a virtual competition in the weeks to come.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet May 10, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet May 10, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet May 12, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Retired Principal, Amy Upham thanked the Board for doing what is best for the district. She appreciates the unity of the Board and believes they are doing a fantastic job!
Robotics’ Coach, Joe Hebert thanked the board for their support of the Robotics’ program. He expressed his appreciation for the support of the principals, parents, and alumni as well.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 21-058. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary