September 23, 2024
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
September 23, 2024. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT
Fort Scott Community College is an institution of higher learning with a long history of culture and
diversity that provides affordable academic, technical and occupational programs to meet student needs while
fostering a mutually supportive relationship between the college and its communities.
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on August 26, 2024, and
Special Board Meeting conducted on August 29, 2024, 6
C. Approval of Bills and Claims, 9
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 35
A. Reserve Unencumbered Fund Balance (Cash Reserves) Policy, 35
B. Sex Offender Notification and Policy, 37
C. Financial Responsibility Agreement, 42
D. Burke Street Property, 45
E. Campus Housing Recommendations for 2025-26, 45
ACTION ITEMS, 46
A. Resolution 2024 – 57: Consideration of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policy, 46
B. Resolution 2024 – 58: Consideration of Travel Policy, 53
C. Resolution 2024 – 59: Approval of Tentative Agreement with FSCAPE, 57
D. Resolution 2024 – 60: Approval of Purchase Order and Invoice Difference, 58
E. Resolution 2024 – 61: Consideration of EdSights Proposal, 59
F. Resolution 2024 – 62: Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute for
Development of Educational Advancement (IDEA), 65
REPORTS, 66
A. Administration1
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 78
ADJOURNMENT, 79
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• September 23, 2024 (to facilitate budget process) Board Meeting
• October 3 – 5, 2024 Gordon Parks Celebration
• October 18, 2024 Math Relays
• October 21, 2024 Board Meeting
• November 18, 2024 Board Meeting
• November 25 – 29, 2024 Campus Closed – Thanksgiving Break
• December 16, 2024 Board Meeting
• December 20, 2024 – January 3, 2025 Campus Closed – Winter Break
• January 20, 2025 Campus Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 21, 2025 Spring Semester Begins
• January 27, 2025 (Changed from January 20 due Board Meeting
to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
• February 17, 2025 Board Meeting
• March 24, 2025 (Changed from March 17 due Board Meeting
to spring break)
• March 17 – 21, 2025 Campus Closed – Spring Break
• March 28, 2025 Aggie Day
• April 18, 2025 Campus Closed – Good Friday
• April 21, 2025 Board Meeting
• May 19, 2025 Board Meeting
• May 26, 2025 Campus Closed -Memorial Day
• June 16, 2025 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
Bryan Holt, Chair
Sara Sutton, Interim President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2
ROLL CALL
_____ Ronda Bailey
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Chad McKinnis
_____ Doug Ropp3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC4
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on August 26, 2024, and
Special Board Meeting conducted on August 29, 2024
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Michael White, John Deere Technology Instructor, effective October 1, 2024
b) Cheyenne Kern, STARS Administrative Assistant, effective October 1, 2024
2) Transfers
a) Christopher Goddard, from Music Instructor to Director of Music, effective
October 1, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved