Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 16, 2021 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 –Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, and Dave Hazekamp.
Absent – Jill Brott, Steve Kelly.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 21-139. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
None.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Parent, Sonia Sellinger addressed board members regarding mandating wearing masks. She asked board members to be pro-active and do their research before implementing a mandatory mask policy.

Parent, Kendra Hansen asked the Board to give parents the choice to mask their children. She suggested they do their homework on what is best for kids.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Interim-Superintendent, Ron Veldman introduced new middle school principal, Monte Kelly and new middle school assistant principal, Trista Stingle. He also thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve in the interim capacity at Fruitport Community Schools. He expressed his positive thoughts toward the welcoming “community” in the district.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 21-140. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:

1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of August 11, 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 5-0

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS

1. Superintendent Contract.
   Item 21-141. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve a three-year contract with Jason Kennedy effective September 13, 2021 and extending through June 30, 2024 as presented. Roll Call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes. Absent: Brott and Kelly.
   MOTION CARRIED 5-0
2. 2021-22 School Calendar.
   Item 21-142. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the Fruitport Education Association’s Letter of Agreement for the 2021-22 School Calendar as presented.
   MOTION CARRIED 5-0

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
None.

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
None.

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
None.

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Tim Burgess reminded board members, staff, and community members that Blue and White night will be August 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Dave Hazekamp encouraged board members to attend the All Staff Orientation on August 23, 2021.

Kris Cole shared that the Fruitport Middle School will be hosting the Robotics Kickoff on September 18, 2021 in the new Performing Arts Center.

XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS

1. Business and Finance Committee will meet September 13, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet September 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet September 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Beach Principal, Courtney Stahl spoke about the Summer Learning program. She stated that 1/3 of the Beach student population participated in the fun and worked hard over the summer. She looks forward to seeing the data on how impactful it was.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 21-143. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Franklin
Acting Board Secretary

Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary