Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
June 28, 2021 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:27 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.
II. ROLL CALL: Present – Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly (virtual).
Absent – Jill Brott.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 21-103. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
IV. PRESENTATIONS
None.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
Susan Franklin read aloud a thank you note from Heidi Sunderhaft-Christiansen.
Bob Szymoniak read aloud a thank you note from Manistee Area Public Schools.
VI. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Curriculum Director, Allison Camp gave a learning goal report. She spoke about district assessment scores, how the scores compared to other districts and the state, and how COVID-19 affected outcomes. A discussion regarding the school year followed.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 21-104. MOTION by Burgess, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as listed.
- Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2021
- Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
- Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
- Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
- Approval of Capital Projects Progress Report
- Approval of the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
IX. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
- Fruitport 2021-22 Parent/Student Athletic Handbook.
Item 21-105. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the 2021-22 Parent/Student Athletic Handbook as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - Bond Resolution.
Item 21-106. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to adopt the bond resolution as presented. Roll Call Vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - Superintendent Discussion.
Item 21-107. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to repost the superintendent position immediately with a salary cap of $170,000 to commensurate with experience.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
X. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Report of a committee meeting held June 21, 2021.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held June 21, 2021. Dave Hazekamp, Kris Cole, Elroy Buckner, Bob Szymoniak, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed Budget, Cashflow, Food Service Prices, L-4029, ECC Playground equipment and mulch, and Chromebooks. - 2020-21 General Fund Budget Amendments.
Item 21-108. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2020-21 General Fund Amended Budget resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - 2020-21 School Service Fund Amendment.
Item 21-109. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2020-21 School Service Fund Amended Budget resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - Budget Appropriations Act for 2021-22 General Fund.
Item 21-110. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the General Fund Budget Appropriations Act for 2021-22 as presented Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - Budget Appropriations Act of 2021-22 School Service Fund.
Item 21-111. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the Budget Appropriations Act for the 2021-22 School Service Fund as presented. Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - Early Childhood Center Playground Equipment.
Item 21-112. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the purchase of playground equipment for the Early Childhood Center with funds coming from the ECC fund as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - Early Childhood Center Playground Mulch.
Item 21-113. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the purchase of mulch for the ECC playground with funds coming from the ECC fund as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - L-4029 Property Tax Levy.
Item 21-114. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the L-4029 for the fiscal year 2022 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - Chromebook Purchase.
Item 21-115. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the purchase of 600 Chromebooks from Michigan Office Solutions as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Nothing to report.
XII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Report of a committee meeting held June 23, 2021.
Susan Franklin reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held June 23, 2021. Dave Hazekamp, Susan Franklin, and Allison Camp were present. The committee discussed new science materials for K-12, a field trip previously approved by the board, and the process to approve new Thrun policies. - K-12 Science Curriculum.
Item 21-116. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the K-12 Science curriculum as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0 - Overnight Trip Request.
Item 21-117. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Trojan Traveler trip to London, Paris, and Madrid in June of 2022, as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
XIII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Dave Hazekamp spoke about the Muskegon Community Foundation and its support of the new Diversity and Inclusion program at MCC.
XIV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
- Business and Finance Committee will meet July 12, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
- Personnel Committee will meet July 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
- Student Affairs Committee will meet July 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
XV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Parent, Susie Halter spoke about a recent COVID-19 conference she attended. She provided information received at the meeting to board members.
State Senator, Jon Bumstead presented Bob Szymoniak with special recognition for Bob’s years in education. The award was signed by Jon Bumstead, State Senator, Greg VanWoerkom, State Representative, Gretchen Whitmer, Governor, and Garlin Gilchrist II, Assistant Governor.
Parent, Laura Packard read aloud a letter regarding COVID-19 mitigation strategies this fall. The letter was signed by parent, Kendra Hansen.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Item 21-118. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Franklin, Acting Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary