USD 234 Board of Education Regular Meeting – News Release
Monday, August 10, 2026
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main St.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda with the following change: Preschool Building Project Bid Updates and Proposal – Crossland Construction – was moved to after consent agenda.
The board approved the consent agenda, which included:
- Board Minutes – 07-13-26
- Financials – Cash Flow Report
- Check Register
- Payroll – July 17, 2026 – $1,824,919.22
- Activity Funds Accounts
- USD 234 Gifts
- Extended Trip Applications
- Fundraising Applications
- Resolution 26-07 – Bank Signers – High School
- Resolution 26-08 – Bank Signers – UMB
Nick Humble from Crossland Construction was present to answer questions and present the bid for the Preschool Building. The Board decided to table the vote on the bid with further discussion to come.
Jeff Johnson, High School Principal, Josh Regan, Assistant Principal, and Jared Martin, Athletic Director presented an overview of testing and discipline data from the last year. Mr. Martin reported that the extracurriculars are seeing an increase this year.
Mina Query, Eugene Ware Principal, was excited to share that Eugene Ware has all the same teachers and how that made for great collaboration this week.
Nick Johnson, Preschool Principal, also reported low turnover in staff for this coming year. The Preschool is looking at 120 enrollments to start the year.
Superintendent Zach Johnson reported that the school website is being updated and the Tiger Pride letter went out last week. Everyone is working hard toward the first day of school on Friday.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document and started to review the upcoming budget. The Board asked for Mr. Mayfield to start a new bid process for the Preschool Building. More discussion will come in the weeks to come.
Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update and how the staff is gearing up for the start of the new school year.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a preliminary overview of the proposed 2026-2027 district budget. The presentation will include projected revenues, expenditures, and other key budget assumptions in preparation for final budget adoption.
The Board approved the following:
- 2026-27 District Handbooks
- 2025-26 Audit Services Agreement with DBB, Inc., Certified Public Accountants
- 2026-27 Adult Meal Prices
- 2026-27 Emergency Operations Procedures
There was one present for Public Forum.
The Board went into executive session for personnel matters.
The Board approved the Personnel Report.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
Personnel Report – Approved
August 10, 2026
Resignations/Terminations/Retirements
- Brown, Khya – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
- Coon, Osha – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
- Ellis, Morgin – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Preschool
- Esslinger, Danea – Resignation – Paraprofessional – KRI
- Ingraham, Elizabeth – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
- Koppa, Mackenzie – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
- Phelan, Lena – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
- Prock, Matt – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
- Schnichels, Laryn – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Middle School
- Stumfoll, Karri – Resignation – Bus Driver
- Weber, Shelia – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
- Yocham, Shelly – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
- Yocham, Shelly – Resignation – Van Driver
Transfer
- Matheny, Dianne – Paraprofessional – Preschool to Winfield Scott
Employment
Classified Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year:
- Button, Shayla – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
- DeMott, Jackie – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
- Eads, Brightin – Speech Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
- Floyd-Ozmeral, Alexandria – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
- Hall Jenkins, Betty – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
- Harrison, Ellen – Speech Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
- Helm, Tammy – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
- Isaac, Britney – Paraprofessional – Preschool
- Martin, Rosa – Paraprofessional – High School
- Matheny, Dianne – KSD Route Rider
- Orta, Eric – Paraprofessional – High School
- Peters, Julia – KSD Route Driver
- Peters, Julia – Paraprofessional – High School
- Reed, Bobbie Jo – Bus Driver
- Rood, Sara – Long-term Substitute – Eugene Ware
- Silvera, Brooke – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
- Tinsley, Mike – Groundskeeper
- Wieblehaus, Robert – Custodian – High School
Supplemental Recommendations
- Barnes, Jon – Scholars Bowl Coach – High School
- Clark, Erica – Virtual Support Teacher
- Daly, Bryce – Technology Support Services for City of Fort Scott
- Davenport, Sam – Assistant Girls’ Golf Coach – High School
- Dent, Sydney – Assistant Volleyball Coach – High School
- Holder, Jet – Assistant Football Coach – Middle School
- Keylon, Ashley – Key Club Sponsor – High School
- Keylon, Ashley – Zero Reasons Why Sponsor – High School
- Mitchell, Stephen – Technology Support Services for City of Fort Scott
- Rogers, Jamie – Virtual Support Teacher
- Schaaf, Hunter – Assistant Football Coach – High School
- Stepps, Abby – Assistant Volleyball Coach – Middle School
- Travis, Marci – Tiger Virtual School Coordinator
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