Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
December 13, 2021 7:00 p.m.
High School Media Center
357 N. Third Street, Fruitport
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 – Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Steve Kelly and Dave Hazekamp.
Absent – Elroy Buckner and JB Meeuwenberg.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 21-192. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda with the addition of XIII-2 Overnight Robotics’ Trip.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Dave Hazekamp presented Bruce DeVries with an Above and Beyond award for his beautiful Trojan artwork displayed in Central Office.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Kelly read aloud a Christmas card from Senator Bumstead.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Jason Kennedy spoke about a recent District Crisis Team Meeting. He gave an update on the threats received by the district and the discipline of the students involved. Jason also made the Board aware of a district fiber project that will happen the week of December 20th.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 21-193. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
- Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of November 15, 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 2021 Bond Report
- Approval of the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
- First Reading of New and Updated Board Policies.
Item 21-194. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to approve the first reading of board policies: 2201, 2501, 2501A, 2505, 3102, 3107, 3118, 3119, 3208, 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 4101, 4102, 4106, 4108, 4112, 4205, 4225, 4226, 4302, 4403, 5101, 5104, 5201, 5202, 5206, 5206B, 5206D, 5309, 5402, 5403, 5405, 5406, 5409, 5411, 5416, 5704, 5708, and 5710 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Report of a committee meeting held December 6, 2021. Kris Cole reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on December 6, 2021. Dave Hazekamp, Kris Cole, Elroy Buckner, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed: a tentative agreement with the Fruitport Clerical Association, Bond Bids, Summer Tax Collection and a Retirement Payment Incentive.
- Bid Pack 1.
Item 21-195. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to adopt a resolution giving authorization to Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. to issue Letters of Intent, in the amount indicated, to contractors and suppliers, pending confirmation that all requirements of the Contract Documents have been met. Furthermore, that upon receipt by Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. of the appropriate documentation, contracts be awarded to these contractors and suppliers by Fruitport Community Schools. Roll Call Vote: Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes. Absent: Buckner and Meeuwenberg.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0. - Summer Tax Collection Resolution.
Item 21-196. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to adopt a resolution allowing Fruitport Community Schools to collect summer taxes. Roll Call Vote: Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; and Kelly, Yes. Absent: Buckner and Meeuwenberg.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Report of a committee meeting held December 6, 2021.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on December 6, 2021. Dave Hazekamp, JB Meeuwenberg, Maribeth Clarke, and Jason Kennedy were present. The committee discussed: a tentative agreement with the Fruitport Clerical Association, New and Updated Board Policies, and a Retirement Payment Incentive. - Tentative Agreement with the Fruitport Clerical Association.
Item 21-197. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Tentative Agreement for a three-year contract with the Fruitport Clerical Association as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0. - Early Retirement Payment.
Item 21-198. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Burgess to approve the recommendation to offer an early retirement payment as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Report of a committee meeting held December 8, 2021.
Susan Franklin reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on December 8, 2021. Dave Hazekamp, Susan Franklin, Tim Burgess, Maribeth Clarke, and Jason Kennedy were present. The committee discussed: Student Issues regarding threats made to the district, New and Updated Board Policies, and a Tentative Agreement with the Fruitport Clerical Association. - Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 21-199. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to approve the Michigan Youth in Government trip request February 17-20, 2022 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Item 21-200. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Robotics trip request to Battle Creek December 16-18, 2021 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole spoke about Fruitport’s Robotics Programs. He mentioned that Beach Elementary made it to State and both Middle School teams will be competing at State as well.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
- Business and Finance Committee will meet January 10, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
- Personnel Committee will meet January 10, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
- Student Affairs Committee will meet January 12, 2022 at noon.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Media Clerk, Pam Gustafson expressed her appreciation for the way Jason handled threats against the district.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 21-201. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary