Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 21, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Board Room
3255 E. Pontaluna Rd, 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 – Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Steve Kelly, Dave Hazekamp, and JB Meeuwenberg.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 22-026. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Dave Hazekamp presented Greg Kobylak with an Above and Beyond award for his Share Chair Podcast and his willingness to showcase the new high school. Greg is someone who is passionate and dedicated.
Teacher, Chris Strom and Beach 3rd grade students presented information on their Techno Trojans Jr. program. The students explained the coding process they used to build a cargo boat and truck out of Legos to move packages.
Teacher, Amy Carlson and Beach 5th grade Robotic students performed a skit which identified a problem and a solution. Students addressed the need for packages to be received in a way that the elderly and/or disabled could easily move them indoors. A scissors lift was created so that packages could be raised to a higher level helping people at risk better receive their items.
Tom Hamilton presented the Board of Education with an appreciation gift from Edgewood Elementary.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Director of Business Services, Mark Mesbergen shared a MAISD Special Education Millage PowerPoint. He explained the need for the millage and how the extra funds would directly help Fruitport Community Schools.
Superintendent, Jason Kennedy spoke about a partnership between the district and Arbor Circle. Arbor Circle will be providing an advocate to work directly with Fruitport families on topics such as mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and family services.
Jason Kennedy gave a COVID update which included information on the latest MDHHS mitigation measures and Public Health Muskegon County recommendations. He stated that Fruitport will continue with current protocols and continue to monitor COVID numbers.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 22-027. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
- Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2022
- 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 7-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
- School of Choice Resolution.
Item 22-028. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to adopt a resolution to participate in the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District Collaborative Schools of Choice Plan for the 2022-23 school year. Roll Call Vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; and Meeuwenberg, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Report of a committee meeting held February 14, 2022.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on February 14, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Kris Cole, Elroy Buckner, Jason Kennedy, Jessica Wiseman, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed: Retirement Notices, a Coaching Update, the Administrator Evaluation System, MAISD Special Education Millage, Budget Amendments, the Athletic Entry System, Technology Recommendations, Affiliated Administrator’s TA, Student Count, Student Gate Fees, and the Business Manager Agreement with NMPS. - 2021-22 General Fund Budget Amendment Resolution.
Item 22-029. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the General Fund Budget Amendment as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; and Meeuwenberg, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0 - 2021-22 School Service Fund Budget Amendment Resolution.
Item 22-030. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the School Service Fund Budget Amendment as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; and Meeuwenberg, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0 - Chromebook Purchase.
Item 22-031. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Burgess to approve the purchase of 771 Chromebooks using the REMC Bid consortium.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0. - Computer Purchase.
Item 22-032. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the purchase of 200 PCs to replace Chromebooks using the REMC Bid consortium.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Report of a committee meeting held February 14, 2022.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on February 14, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, and Jason Kennedy were present. The committee discussed: Retirement Notices, a Coaching Update, the Administrator Evaluation System, MAISD Special Education Millage, Affiliated Administrator’s TA and the district’s Hiring practice. - Tentative Agreement with the Fruitport Affiliated Administration Association.
Item 22-033. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Meeuwenberg to approve the Tentative Agreement for a three-year contract with the Fruitport Affiliated Administration Association as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Sex Education Advisory Board Mission Statement and Parent Communication.
Item 22-034. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve the SEAB Mission Statement and Parent Communication recommendations as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0 - Overnight Trip Request.
Item 22-035. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the High School Drum Line trip request as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
JB Meeuwenberg was selected to represent the Fruitport Board of Education at the Annual MAISD Budget Review on April 26, 2022. Dave Hazekamp will serve as back-up.
Kris Cole spoke about the upcoming High School Robotics’ competitions. The team will be competing at Orchard View on March 18-19. They will be competing at Kentwood April 1-2.
Kris also mentioned the Youth in Government event at the State Capitol. Mrs. Skov along with nine students attended the event on February 17-18. Kris thanked Senator Bumstead for spending time with our students and providing lunch.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETING
- Business and Finance Committee will meet March 14, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
- Personnel Committee will meet March 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
- Student Affairs Committee will meet March 14, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Technology Director, Jeff Grossenbacher mentioned the upcoming Musical. Students will be performing the Wizard of Oz March 17-19th.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 22-036. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary