Fruitport Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes – 06/27/22

Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
June 27, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room

I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.

II. ROLL CALL: Present – Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, and JB Meeuwenberg.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 22-086. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

IV. PRESENTATIONS
Troop 1127 Boy Scout, Brady Kemmerling presented information on his Eagle Scout project. He has proposed installing a stainless steel 3D letter F surrounded by a retaining wall near the football field ticket booth. This project will recognize all past, present, and future Trojan athletes. Brady will work with Operations Director, John Winskas to finalize plans. His project will be on the July Board agenda for official approval.

V. COMMUNICATIONS
Superintendent, Jason Kennedy recognized Transportation Director, Kathy Randall for receiving Certified Transportation Director certification from MSBO.

Board Secretary, Steve Kelly read aloud a note from Cindy Briggs and a note from Sandy Sorensen, both thanking the Board for hosting the Retirement Celebration and for the keepsake clock.

Steve Kelly also read a thank you card from Edgewood second graders thanking the Board for allowing them to attend a learning trip to the Lakeshore Museum Center.

VI. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Curriculum Director, Allison Camp gave an End of Year Goal Reporting and Data Review Update. She spoke about 2021-22 district assessment scores, how the scores compared to the state, and explained future goals of the district. Allison presented results demographically as well. She compared results in the following categories: male students, female students, economically disadvantaged, and special education students.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Michelle Linz asked an assessment question.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 22-087. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:

  1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 16, 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

IX. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS

  1. Fruitport 2022-23 Parent/Student Athletic Handbook.
    Item 22-088. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to approve the 2022-23 Parent/Student Athletic Handbook as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  2. Withdrawal from the Adair Lawsuit against the State of Michigan.
    Item 22-089. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Meeuwenberg to withdraw as a plaintiff in the Adair Lawsuit, effective immediately, and authorize the superintendent to take all appropriate actions to effect the withdrawal.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0

X. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held June 20, 2022.
    Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held June 20, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Kris Cole, Elroy Buckner, Jason Kennedy, Jessica Wiseman, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed Budget, North Muskegon Business Services, Section 31o Allocation, Estimated State and Federal Grant Allocations, L-4029, PLE Report, the purchase of an Engraver, and the Adair Lawsuit.
  2. 2021-22 General Fund Budget Amendments.
    Item 22-090. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2021-22 General Fund Amended Budget resolution as presented.
    Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; and Meeuwenberg, Yes.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  3. 2021-22 School Service Fund Amendment.
    Item 22-091. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2021-22 School Service Fund Amended Budget resolution as presented.
    Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; and Meeuwenberg, Yes.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  4. Budget Appropriations Act for 2022-23 General Fund.
    Item 22-092. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the General Fund Budget Appropriations Act for 2022-23 as presented
    Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; and Meeuwenberg, Yes.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  5. Budget Appropriations Act of 2022-23 School Service Fund.
    Item 22-093. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the Budget Appropriations Act for the 2022-23 School Service Fund as presented.
    Roll call vote: Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes; and Meeuwenberg, Yes.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  6. L-4029 Property Tax Levy.
    Item 22-094. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the L-4029 for the fiscal year 2023 as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  7. Purchase of Engraver.
    Item 22-095. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the purchase of an engraver from Midwest via Quote 2115 as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held June 20, 2022.
    Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held June 20, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, and Jason Kennedy were present. The committee discussed the Director of Technology position, the Beach Principal position, the Central Office Administrative Assistant position, Teacher Hiring Recommendations and the Agreement for Business Services with North Muskegon. They also reviewed items from each of the other Board Committee meetings.
  2. Agreement with North Muskegon for Business Services.
    Item 22-096. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Meeuwenberg to approve the Shared Business Services Agreement with North Muskegon Public Schools as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 6-1
  3. Non-Affiliated Staff Salary Increase.
    Item 22-097. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Meeuwenberg to approve the non-affiliated salary increases as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Report of a committee meeting held June 20, 2022.
    Susan Franklin reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held June 20, 2022. Dave Hazekamp, Susan Franklin, Tim Burgess, Jason Kennedy, and Allison Camp were present. The committee discussed End of Year Goal Reporting, Virtual Programming for 2022-23, Curricular Resource Recommendations, Student Discipline Updates to Student Handbooks, and Athletic Parent-Student Handbook updates. They also reviewed items from each of the other Board Committee meetings.
  2. Curricular Resource Purchases.
    Item 22-098. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the purchase of the HMH product – Into Math for K-5 Math; the HMH product for 6-8 Social Studies; and the McGraw Hill product for 9-12 Social Studies as presented.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0
  3. Virtual Programming for 2022-23: EdOptions Academy Course Catalog.
    Item 22-099. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Burgess to approve the use of Muskegon County Virtual Academy as the District’s grade 3-5 virtual programming provider for the 2022-2023 academic year and the use of EdOptions Academy as the District’s grade 6-12 virtual programming provider for the 2022-2023 academic year and approve the EdOptions Academy Course Catalog, as presented and discussed.
    MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jason Kennedy presented Maribeth Clarke with gifts and a celebratory cake in honor of her retirement.

Dave Hazekamp commended Brenda Baker and the Adult Ed staff on their graduation ceremony held June 14, 2022.

JB Meeuwenberg mentioned that the Edgewood Trojan Trek raised over $35,000!

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

  1. Business and Finance Committee will meet July 11, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
  2. Personnel Committee will meet July 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
  3. Student Affairs Committee will meet July 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

XV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Item 22-100. MOTION by Bukcner, SECOND by Franklin to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly, Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary