Fruitport Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes – 05/16/22

Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
May 16, 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, Steve Kelly, and JB Meeuwenberg.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 22-063. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
Dave Hazekamp presented Fruitport employees, Stasia Fielstra and Mark Fialek Above and Beyond awards. Stasia was recognized for her quick thinking in saving a choking student and Mark was recognized for his ability to problem-solve in the maintenance department, saving the district thousands of dollars.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Kendrah Robinson introduced himself as a 14th Circuit Court Judge candidate for Muskegon County. Kendrah and her husband are parents of an Edgewood student.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Jason Kennedy spoke about Public Act 48 of 2021. He shared that a Goal Progress Report would be presented at the June board meeting. He also briefly reported on the progress of M-Step testing.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 22-064. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Burgess to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:

  1. Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes of May 9, 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 7-0

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS

  1. MAISD 2022-23 General Fund Budget Resolution.
    Item 22-065. MOTION by Meeuwenberg, SECOND by Franklin to approve the MAISD 2022-23 General Fund Budget Resolution as presented. Roll call: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; Meeuwenberg, Yes.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  2. MHSAA 2022-23 Membership Resolution.
    Item 22-066. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to approve the MHSAA 2022-23 Membership Resolution as presented. Roll call: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; Meeuwenberg, Yes.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held May 9, 2022.
    Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on May 9, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Kris Cole, Elroy Buckner, Jason Kennedy, John Winskas, Jessica Wiseman, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed: the North Point Drainage Agreement, Bulletin 01-Change Order Request, Turf, Track, and Parking Civil Engineering, Athletic Passes, School of Choice Data, and a Fruitport Education Association Letter of Agreement.
  2. North Point Drainage District Agreement.
    Item 22-067. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to authorize Jason Kennedy, the Superintendent, or his designee, to sign the North Point Drain Drainage District Agreement, the related easement and quit claim deed, and execute any other necessary documents to effectuate the conveyance, subject to review and approval of the District’s legal counsel as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 6-0, Abstain -Meeuwenberg

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held May 9, 2022.
    Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on May 9, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, JB Meeuwenberg and Jason Kennedy were present. The committee discussed: a Letter of Agreement with Fruitport Education Association, Teaching Hiring Recommendations, and Bulletin 01-Change Order Request. They received a general overview of topics discussed in other committee meetings.

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held May 9, 2022.
    Susan Franklin reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held in the Superintendent’s Office on May 9, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess, Susan Franklin, Jonny Morehouse and Jason Kennedy were present. The committee discussed: Updates to the Adult Ed Handbook, Board Policy 5407, and Athletic Ticket Pricing. They received a general overview of topics discussed in other committee meetings.
  2. Updated Adult Education Handbook.
    Item 22-068. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the updates to the Adult Education Handbook as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  3. Updated Board Policy #5407.
    Item 22-069. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the updates to Board Policy 5407 as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  4. Home Athletic Event Ticket Pricing Plan.
    Item 22-070. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the athletic ticket pricing plan for the 2022-23 school year as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  5. Overnight Trip Request.
    Item 22-071. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the overnight trip request as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole spoke about Robotics’ fundraisers happening during Old Fashioned Days.

John Winskas mentioned a dance competition held over the weekend in the Performing Arts Center. Everything went well and the district earned a substantial profit from the event.

Tim Burgess shared his wonderful experience with middle school students at the LMCU ballpark.

Dave Hazekamp commended Tom Hamilton, Emily Basse, and Kelly Chase on a recent K-5 Choir Concert. The concert was well attended and the kids did a great job!

Jason Kennedy stated that the district has been awarded various MHSAA tournaments for the upcoming school year mostly due to the new high school.

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

  1. Business and Finance Committee will meet June 20, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
  2. Personnel Committee will meet June 20, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
  3. Student Affairs Committee will meet June 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
  4. Truth and Taxation Hearing, June 27, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 22-072. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Kelly
Board Secretary

Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary