Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 17, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Board Room
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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 – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 20-098. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
None.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak read aloud a letter recognizing the leadership of Allison Camp in the development of Fruitport Community School’s COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan and all of the related documents and actions pertaining to reopening of school for the 2020-21 school year. He congratulated her on a job well done!
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20-099. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2020
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 the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
None.
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held August 10, 2020.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held August 10, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak, were present. The committee discussed Bus Bids, the updates to Food Service policy #8500, and the financial implications of the COVID Preparedness Plan.
2. Bus Purchase.
Item 20-100. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the bid from Midwest Transit Equipment to purchase a bus and warranty not to exceed $73,339 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. First Reading of Updated Food Service Policy #8500.
Item 20-101. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Kelly to approve the first reading of updated Food Service policy #8500 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held August 10, 2020.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held August 10, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, and Bob Szymoniak, were present. The committee discussed human resource implications regarding the pandemic.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held August 12, 2020.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held August 12, 2020. Susan Franklin, Jill Brott, Allison Camp, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed education options and changes to handbooks with regard to COVID-19.
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott spoke about the change to the football season and asked about the interim athletic director.
Dave Hazekamp reminded everyone to review the Superintendent Evaluation tool.
Kris Cole announced the Middle School Robotics kick-off that is scheduled to take place on September 12th. He was excited to share that FMS will be a hub for other schools if needed.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet September 14, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet September 14, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet September 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-102. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary