Fruitport Board of Education Monthly Meeting Minutes – 03/21/22

Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 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, Dave Hazekamp, and JB Meeuwenberg.
Absent – Steve Kelly.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 22-037. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
Middle School ELA Teacher, Jacquelyn Ball introduced one of her students to the Board. This student received an award from the Michigan Reading Association for a poem he had written. His poem titled, “the JubJub Bird Fights Back” was published in the most recent edition of Kaleidoscope magazine.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Jason Kennedy shared information on the upcoming Special Ed Millage.

Jason review the 2021 Construction Timeline. The timeline includes dates for the track and field renovation, the installation of air conditioning throughout the buildings, the middle school pool room renovation and the purchase of band equipment. Jason mentioned a time-lapse camera that has been installed to capture the work being done on the field and track this year.

Jason spoke about the North Point Drain Project. He mentioned the proposed storm water detention basin that will address water issues. An agreement with the Drain Commissioner will be on the April agenda.

Jason gave an update on the FHS Hockey Cooperative. Currently the district has 10 students who play on the Kenowa Hills hockey team. Logistically, it has been difficult for students to travel back and forth for games and practice. The district is considering joining the Reeths-Puffer Co-op or the Grand Haven Co-op. More on this topic in April.

Jason talked about the Michigan State Police School Safety Grant that will be submitted soon. It is not certain how much funding will be received. The grant is very competitive and the distribution of funding will be determined by district need and the amount of applicants.

Jason spoke briefly about the revised Adult Education Handbook. The Student Affairs Committee received a copy for review. It will be on the April agenda for consideration.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 22-038. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:

  1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2022
  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 2021 Bond Report
  7. Approval of the Personnel Report
    MOTION CARRIED 6-0

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
None.

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held March 14, 2022.
    Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on March 14, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Kris Cole, Elroy Buckner, Jason Kennedy, Jessica Wiseman, John Winskas and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed: the proposed North Point Drain Agreement and the Instructional Assistant Tentative Agreement.
  2. Food Service Equipment Purchase.
    Item 22-039. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the Food Service equipment purchases as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 6-0

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held March 14, 2022.
    JB Meeuwenberg reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on March 14, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, JB Meeuwenberg and Jason Kennedy were present. The committee discussed: a Personal Protection Order, a Personnel Issue, the Instructional Assistants’ Tentative Agreement, a Letter of Agreement between the district and the FEA, a recent parent complaint and administrative disciplinary investigation and outcome. They received a general overview of topics discussed in other committee meetings.
  2. Ratify Fruitport Instructional Assistants Association’s Tentative Agreement.
    Item 22-040. MOTION by Meeuwenberg, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Tentative Agreement for a three-year contract with the Fruitport Instructional Assistants Association as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 5-0, Abstain – Cole
  3. Letter of Agreement with the Fruitport Education Association.
    Item 22-041. MOTION by Meeuwenberg, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Letter of Agreement with the Fruitport Education Association as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held March 14, 2022.
    Susan Franklin reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on March 14, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess, Susan Franklin and Jason Kennedy were present. The committee discussed: Board Policy 5407, the District’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, a Paws with a Cause Facility Therapy Dog, Lodging Assistance for Drumline, a Career Fair, Hand 2 Hand Weekend Food Program, a new Hockey Cooperative Program, and the revised Adult Ed Handbook. They received a general overview of topics discussed in other committee meetings.
  2. COVID-19 Mitigation Plan.
    Item 22-042. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the District’s Updated COVID-19 Mitigation Plan as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 6-0
  3. Overnight Trip Requests.
    Item 22-043. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the overnight trip requests as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 6-0

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole spoke about the March 18-19 High School Robotics’ competition at Orchard View. He was pleasantly surprised to have Senator Bumstead and Jason Kennedy in the audience. The team received the Gracious Professionalism Award and will be competing again April 1st and 2nd at Kentwood.

Dave Hazekamp stated that he was stunned by the performance of the Wizard of Oz over the weekend! It was a great kick off to the new Performing Arts Center. He commended Jeff Grossenbacher for knocking it out of the park with the sound and Cindy Curtis for her ability to put together such an amazing top-notch show!

Susan Franklin and JB Meeuwenberg both commented on the Wizard of Oz performance. They thought the musical was fantastic and very enjoyable for all. Susan hopes the district continues to support and build Fruitport’s Fine Arts programs.

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

  1. Business and Finance Committee will meet April 11, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
  2. Personnel Committee will meet April 11, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
  3. Student Affairs Committee will meet April 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
  4. A Board Workshop has been scheduled for April 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 22-044. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Kelly
Board Secretary

Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary