Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
January 21, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Shettler Elementary Library
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.
II. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 19-006. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
IV. PRESENTATIONS
Art Teachers, Macy Austin, Robin Latsch, and Dawn Jacobson along with their students presented School Board members with student artwork in honor of Board Appreciation Month. Thank you cards and a candy-themed thank you poster were also presented to the Board.
Dave Hazekamp presented High School Principal, Lauren Chesney with an Above and Beyond award for her dedication to the Merry Miracle program. Mrs. Chesney spent many hours guiding Student Council and coordinating the purchasing and packing of an incredible amount of holiday gifts. Her giving spirit is heartwarming and admirable.
Shettler Principal, Janelle Duffey and teacher, Donna Burns welcomed the Board, staff, and community members to the board meeting. Mrs. Duffey gave a PowerPoint presentation on the PBIS program in her building and explained the differences between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions. The program is a success and the results are astounding! They will begin to implement a new “family-style” program in the coming months.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak introduced Stacey Becker, the new Central Office administrative support staff person. He also briefly mentioned the upcoming Board Workshop.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19-007. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2018
2. Approval of Bills
3. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report and ACH Transactions
4. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
5. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
6. Approval of the Capital Projects Progress Report
7. Approval of Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
IX. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Elevator Bid.
Item 19-008. MOTION by Hazekamp, SECOND by Cole to approve the middle school elevator renovation bid as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 14, 2019.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held January 14, 2019. Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Dave Hazekamp, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Buses, the Elevator Bid, Budget Amendments, and they reviewed policy.
2. 2018-19 General Fund Budget Amendments.
Item 19-009. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the General Fund Amended Budget resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. 2018-19 School Service Fund Budget Amendments.
Item 19-010. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the School Service Fund Amended Budget resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 16, 2019.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held January 16, 2019. Steve Kelly, Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Instructional Assistant Sub Pay, an Affiliated Administrator Group Letter of Agreement, Budget Amendments, the Elevator Bid, a Social Worker Position, the Superintendent’s Contract and the committee reviewed policy.
2. Instructional Assistant Substitute Hourly Rate Increase.
Item 19-011. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the sub instructional hourly rate increase to $10.25 per hour.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Fruitport Affiliated Administrative Association Letter of Agreement.
Item 19-012. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Fruitport Affiliated Administrator Association’s Letter of Agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 16, 2019.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held January 16, 2019. Jill Brott, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Two New High School Courses, the Elevator Bid, Budget Amendments, the Superintendent’s Contract, Policy changes, and a Reproductive Health Committee letter to parents was reviewed.
2. New High School Courses.
Item 19-013. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Meteorology and LINKS courses as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Second and Final Reading of Board Policy 5460.
Item 19-014. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the second and final reading of Policy 5460 – Graduation Requirements as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole mentioned that High School Robotics has officially entered their build season.
Dave Hazekamp spoke about a recent high school tour he participated in with our TK students. He was impressed with how much progress has been made on the high school and also commented how much fun it was to be with some of our youngest students.
XIV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet February 11, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet February 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet February 13, 2019 at 5:45 p.m.
4. A Board Workshop is scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room to discuss District Reading Strategies and Goals.
XV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
High School Principal, Lauren Chesney mentioned the upcoming “Cause Week” where proceeds will be collected to benefit Fruitport families dealing with major health concerns.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-015. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly, Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary