Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, January 8, 2024
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
President Stewart welcomed the new board members to their first board meeting.
The board appointed Danny Brown as board member for the next two years.
Stewart Gulager was nominated and appointed as Vice-President of the USD 234 Board.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
12/11/23 Board Minutes
Financials-Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – December 18, 2023 – $1,689,996.80
Activity Fund accounts
USD 234 Gifts
CTE Math 2023-2024 Fundraising
Update Officers
Appoint KPERS Designated Agent
Resolution 23-11 KMIP Signers
Resolution 23-12 Bank Account Signers
Classified Tiger Team Members of the Month were Tim Button and Tim Coyan.
Mr. Coyan is a preschool driver and was recognized by Superintendent Brown for not missing one day of work this last semester. He was also thanked for his willingness to be available and helpful whenever needed.
Mr. Button is in his tenth year driving for USD 234. He also was recognized for not missing one day of work last semester. Superintendent Brown stated that he is thankful for safely transporting students to and from school.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on a Principal opening at Winfield Scott. USD 234 is taking applications until the end of January. He also shared results of building climate surveys and parent surveys that were taken last semester. Snow Day procedures were shared with the board in the event of inclement weather. Mr. Brown shared information about the events happening with the proposed new preschool building. Also, the new board members were invited to a New Board Member Training that would be held in Columbus, Kansas.
Assistant Superintendent Dalaina Smith gave an update to the board on the Essential Standards. She said we have “amazing teachers” that are working very diligently to use interventions that would increase the students’ education. This is an evolving document that will be shared on the district’s website sometime this week. USD 234 is seeing remarkable results.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, gave a report on the Speech Department within Special Education. The need is growing, and she was able to share how USD 234 is working to fulfill those needs. She acknowledged the demanding work the Speech Team is doing to meet the requirements for each student.
Superintendent Brown reported on end of year finance reports.
Cherri Walrod, Community Liaison for Core Community Bourbon County (CCBBCO), gave an update to the board Monday evening. This program began in November of 2023 and has fifteen adults in the 20-week Phase One Program, with most being within the USD 234 School District. She recognized Janice Lamb, Community Coach, for working each week as a leader for the participants. She has helped with filling out applications, groceries, and being a listening ear when needed. “Core Community has been nothing but an amazing program to be a part of…It has brought my family closer together” was a testimony from a current participant. Visiting Core Community Bourbon County on Facebook will give updates, testimonies, and more information for anyone interested.
The board approved the following items:
- To publish board seat #1&4 in the Fort Scott Tribune.
- Open Enrollment Policy.
- Regular Board Meeting dates for 2024.
- Move the election of Board Officers until the July board Meeting.
- Personnel Report following
The board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT
January 8, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Center, Ronette – Retirement
Charter, Shelly – Resignation
Lynch, Tabitha – Resignation
Satterfield, Cindy – Retirement
Smith, Dalaina – Resignation
Witt, Randi – Resignation
TRANSFERS/REASSIGNMENTS/LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
For the 2023-24 school year:
Certified:
Farrington, Jannah – Mentor for Anna Anderson for the remainder of school year
Underwood, Elizabeth – Paraprofessional to full time Speech Paraprofessional Winfield Scott
EMPLOYMENT:
Classified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:
Foulk, Joe – Help Desk Technician
McGehee, Sarah – Preschool Paraprofessional
Robinson, Angela – Payroll Clerk
Yarick, Gail – Business Manager