Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
May 17, 2021 7:00 p.m.
Board Room and Virtual

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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 21-062. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
None.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 21-063. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of May 3, 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 21-064. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to approve the recommended Continuation of Learning Plan as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

2. Nominate and Approve an Acting Secretary of the Board.
Item 21-065. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to nominate and approve Susan Franklin as Acting Secretary of the Fruitport Board of Education in the absence of Steve Kelly.
Roll Call: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes. Absent: Brott
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

3. MAISD 2021-22 General Fund Budget Resolution.
Item 21-066. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to adopt the MAISD 2021-22 General Fund Budget Resolution as presented. Roll Call: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes. Absent: Brott.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

4. MAISD Biennial Election Resolution.
Item 21-067. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to adopt the MAISD Biennial Election Resolution naming Dave Hazekamp as the Fruitport Community Schools’ election representative and Tim Burgess as the alternate to support candidate: Lisa Tyler for a six year term expiring June 30, 2027 at the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District’s Biennial Election to be held June 7, 2021. Roll Call: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes. Absent: Brott.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

5. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Delegating the Sale of Bonds.
Item 21-068. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Bonds, Payment Schedule, and Other Matters Relating Thereto as presented. Roll Call: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes. Absent: Brott.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

6. MHSAA 2021-22 Membership.
Item 21-069. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2021-22 Membership Resolution as prepared by MHSAA for participation as presented. Roll Call: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes. Absent: Brott.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held May 12, 2021.
Susan Franklin reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held May 12, 2021. Dave Hazekamp, Allison Camp, Susan Franklin, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: The Virtual Program for 2021-22, the Read by Third Grade law, and the School Resource Officer position.

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole spoke about the success of both middle school Robotics’ teams.

Dave Hazekamp expressed his positive thoughts on the Senior Awards Banquet. He also commented on the impressive new high school commons area.

Steve Kelly complimented the Color Guard performance. He thought the team did well.

XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet June 21, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet June 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet June 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
4. Special Meeting, Monday, May 24th @ 6:00 p.m.
5. Retirement Celebration, June 1st – High School Cafeteria @ 4:30 p.m.
6. High School Graduation, June 4 – Doc Pierce Field @ 6:30 p.m.
7. Special Meeting, Monday, June 21st @ 6:00 p.m.
8. Special Meeting, Wednesday, June 23rd @ 6:00 p.m.
9. Special Meeting, Thursday, June 24th @ 6:00 p.m.
10. Truth and Taxation Special Board Meeting, Monday, June 28th @ 6:30 p.m.
11. June Regular Board Meeting, Monday, June 28th @ 7:00 p.m.
12. Special Meeting, Tuesday, June 29th @ 6:00 p.m.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 21-070. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Franklin
Acting Board Secretary

Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary