FSCC Fall Honor Roll Announced

Submitted by Kassie Fugate-Cate

 

Fort Scott Community College announces the honor roll for fall 2021! We had about 244 Hounds on the honor roll list! Congratulations Greyhounds!!

To view the students:

Honor-Roll-fall-21

The honor roll system is based on three main levels:

  • President’s Honor Roll (4.0+) – 125 students
  • Vice President’s Honor Roll (3.75-3.99) – 61 students
  • Honor Roll (3.5-3.74) – 68 students

 

Great job Hounds!! We have very proud of your hard work and dedication to your education!!

 

Keep up the fantastic work!!

 

 

 

 

Agenda for Bourbon County Commission, Jan. 25

Agenda for Bourbon County Commission,1stFloor, County Courthouse210 S. National AvenueFort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00 Date: January 25, 2022

1stDistrict-Lynne Oharah _______________

2ndDistrict-JimHarris: _______________________

3rdDistrict-Clifton Beth

County Clerk-Ashley Shelton

MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM

Call to Order

•Flag Salute

•Approval of Minutes from previous meeting

•Eric Bailey –Road and Bridge Report

•Approval of Township & Cemetery Board’s Annual Report

•Discussion of Meeting @ Medical Building on 1/31/22

•Discussion of Kansas Association of Counties Meeting in the Fall

•County Counselor Comment

•Susan Bancroft, Finance DirectorComment

Executive Session –KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy

•Public Comment

•Elected Officials Comment

•CommissionComment

Swing your Partner, Do Si Do! by Carolyn Tucker

Carolyn Tucker. Submitted photo.

Keys to the Kingdom

 

Although I’ve not had the benefit of blood sisters, I’ve been blessed through the years with several fun-loving gals to make my life a rip-roaring joy. Two of them stood up with me at my wedding and I can refer to them as “partners in crime.” During the 55-mph speed-limit law in the 1970s, Jennifer and I were playing our kazoos on the way home from Tulsa and having a grand old time. She happened to glance at her speedometer and discovered she was running 80 mph. Oops! And ever since third grade, when Mrs. Oldham gave Jonita and I our well-deserved nicknames as “Giggle Boxes,“ we‘ve been laughing together for over 50 years.

Here’s the definition of partner: (1) either of two persons dancing together, (2) one who joins in an activity with another, (3) a player on the same team, (4) an ally. The Bible clearly states that believers have an unseen but very-real partner. “But when the Father sends the Advocate as My representative — that is, the Holy Spirit — He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you” (John 14:26 NLT). It’s comforting to know that the Holy Spirit is our helper, teacher, and reminder. We’re never alone or without direction.

He’s an around-the-clock continuous partner in the lives of all Christ followers. “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?” (1 Corinthians 6:19 NKJV). The Holy Spirit comes from God as the wonderful gift promised to every believer.

Jesus said, “I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, My Father in heaven will do it for you” (Matthew 18:19 NLT). It’s good to have a flesh-and-blood partner to agree with you in prayer, but if your request is so deeply personal that you can’t share it, rest assured that the Holy Spirit will serve as your “two.” He is the third person of the Godhead and He intercedes for you.

When we are a partner with someone, both parties have specific responsibilities. Agreeing and working together is of utmost importance for success. “Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?” (Amos 3:3 NLT). If you’re part of a band, you have to play the same song as the other musicians. If your dance partner is doing the Twist while you’re Square Dancing, your team is absolutely not going to win the competition! The Word of God instructs us on how to live godly lives; we agree with God and then the Holy Spirit helps us stay on track. This is a sure-fire partnership any way you slice it.

However, should we mess up, we don’t give up! We can repent, ask for forgiveness, and start dancing with our Partner again. You’re never too old, too young, or too dumb to make a difference in the Kingdom of God. And don’t live in the past, stewing about what happened or didn’t happen. God’s a big-enough Partner to obliterate your baggage — but you have to be willing to hit the delete button. You can be restored to the authentic person God created you to be. Believers get a fresh new start every morning according to Lamentations 3:23. And that’s a splendid way to begin the new year.

The Key: You can happily promenade through life with the Holy Spirit as your Partner.

More Local Heroines and Heroes by Gregg Motley

Gregg Motley. President of the Regional Economic Development, Inc. Submitted photo.

 

I mentioned in last week’s column that the list of local men and women who have made a heroic commitment of time, talent and treasure in Fort Scott could go on, and this week it will. This list, combined with the first, will certainly not be exhaustive, but here are some more recent investments by Bourbon County residents that have made us a better place to live and work:

State Farm Insurance/law firm. This significant investment at the intersection of South National and South Main dramatically improved a building that is highly visible by people traveling through Bourbon County on 69 Highway.

Bourbon County Cars. Another building at that same intersection was recently repurposed by local families, and has become a thriving business that creates significant tax revenue for Bourbon County.

Crooners/Liberty Theatre. An important Fort Scott historical district building was renovated and put to great use. Great restaurant and nice event venue.

Bartelsmeyer Jewelry. This family purchased a building on North Main near the National Historic Site and created a great place for locals and tourists to shop. Additionally, as was intended by these structures when built, they live above their store.

Edward Jones/Armstrong. This strip center on South National houses some popular tenants, and represents a significant financial risk to the local residents who took it on a few years ago.

Sunshine Boutique. This family business at Wall Street and Main Street has been popular for a long time, and they recently expanded their investment at that location, adding to their store, along with space for another tenant.

Smallville. This couple bought the lumber yard on 19th Street and expanded the fitness options for locals, assuming a significant financial and construction risk. They put in much sweat equity (pun intended) as well.

What kind of investments in Bourbon County are good opportunities going forward? Besides pursuing your own business passion, rental housing represents a high need with relatively low risk. We have a dearth of good quality rental homes in Bourbon County, and demand is strong. Rent usually covers all monthly costs with a reasonable return on investment. We need local heroines and heroes to step up on housing; not as slumlords, but as men and women who understand that they have a responsibility to our community as well. Investors must turn a profit, but we have to think beyond ourselves as well if rural communities are to survive and thrive.

I am so glad I live and work in a community where so many people think beyond raw profit and want to make local investments that will create a legacy. Bourbon County REDI is committed to uncovering and supporting future local heroines and heroes.

USD 234 COVID Attendance Dashboard Update – 1/21/2022

Taken from the Fort Scott School District’s Facebook page
USD 234 COVID Attendance Dashboard Update – 1/21/2022

 by Ted Hessong
Friday, January 21, 2022

Based on building COVID positive rates, the high school, middle school, and Eugene Ware will need to continue to wear masks on Monday, January 24.  Winfield Scott and the preschool do not need to wear masks starting Monday, January 24.  Also shown below is the student absenteeism % for this week.

Building Student Absenteeism %

1/18/2022

Student Absenteeism %

1/19/2022

Student Absenteeism %

1/20/2022

Student Absenteeism %

1/21/2022

COVID Positive %

1/21/2022

FSHS 20% 25% 22% 23% 3.63%
FSMS 22% 24% 22% 24% 2.25%
Eugene Ware 22% 25% 24% 21% 4.26%
Winfield Scott 15% 19% 21% 20% 1.09%
Preschool 17% 14% 14% 14% 0.0%

Today, January 21,  the district had a total of 4 staff out because they are COVID positive and 3 staff in quarantine.

FSCC Board Agenda For Jan. 24

January 24, 2022
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,
January 24, 2022. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at 5:00 followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
5:00 DINNER
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
C. Audit Report, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on December 13,
2021, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 52
A. Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, USD 234, and FSCC, 52
B. Consideration of Public Records Request Policy, 56
REPORTS, 58
A. Administrative Updates, 58
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 76
ADJOURNMENT, 77
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• January 24, 2022: Board Meeting
• February 21, 2022: Board Meeting
• March 14 – 18, 2022: Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 21, 2022: Board Meeting
• March 25, 2022: Aggie Day
• April 12, 2022: Foundation Scholarship Dinner
• April 15, 2022: Good Friday, Campus Closed
• April 18, 2022: Board Meeting
• May 6, 2022: Athletic Award Show
• May 7, 2022: Hall of Fame Golf Tournament and Banquet
• May 10 – 13, 2022: Finals
• May 14, 2022: Graduation
• May 16, 2022: Board Meeting
• May 30, 2022: Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 20, 2022: Board Meeting
• July 16, 2022: Foundation Gala

CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
C. AUDIT REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on December
13, 2021.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Separations
a) Sean Davidson, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 31, 2022
b) Kelly Davis, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 31, 2022
c) Jeff George, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 31, 2022
d) Carson Hunter, Head Football Coach, effective January 31, 2022
e) Brant Newman, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 31, 2022
f) Jeremiah Taylor, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 31, 2022

 

To view the full multi-page agenda:
1.24.22 Consent Agenda

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting December 13, 2021

FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
December 13, 2021
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bill Meyer, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Bartelsmeyer presented Bill Meyer with a plaque of recognition in honor of his
service to FSCC.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Matt Glades and Jack Milligan expressed concerns over the termination of the football program. Jim Chapman was also
signed up to speak about the football program but yielded his time.
KACCT Quarterly Update: Alysia provided update of quarterly meeting. Board training was discussed.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. President Johnston requested input from board members regarding potential board training. The board agreed to
have her identify a date to have a training prior to a regularly scheduled board meeting.
B. A motion was made by Elliott seconded by Hart and carried by unanimous vote to appoint Juley McDaniel as the
Information Officer.
C. Juley McDaniel provided a summary of community college and community KORA request policies and fees for a
pending update to FSCC’s open records policy. Board will provide feedback and suggestions to Juley before the
next meeting.
D. A motion was made by Fewins seconded by Nelson and carried by unanimous vote to approve Janet Fancher as
the Title IX Coordinator.
E. A motion was made by Elliott seconded by Hart and carried by unanimous vote to approve the bid from MSI
Constructors for the Bailey Hall renovation.
F. Beth Warren and John Haas with Ranson Financial Group reviewed financing options for the softball and baseball
turf projects. A motion was made by Meyer seconded by Fewins and carried by unanimous vote to approve
financing COP by Countryside bank as presented.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed letters of correspondence.
REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from Student Services, Student
Affairs, Athletics, Instruction, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:45
p.m. by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk

Kansas Travel Quarantine List Update

KDHE Amends Travel Related Quarantine List

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to remove the states of New York and Washington D.C. and the countries of Andorra, Isle of Man and San Marino. The country of Aruba has been added to the travel quarantine list. An unvaccinated individual who has not had COVID-19 within the last 90 days or those that have not received all the recommended vaccine doses, including boosters and additional primary shots, should quarantine if they meet the following criteria:

  • Traveled between Dec. 16 and Jan. 21 to Andorra.
  • Traveled between Jan. 10 and Jan. 21 to New York and Washington D.C.
  • Traveled between Jan. 10 and Jan. 21 to Isle of Man and San Marino.
  • Traveled on or after Jan. 21 to Aruba.
  • Attendance at any out-of-state or in-state mass gatherings of 500 or more where individuals do not socially distance (6 feet) and wear a mask.
  • Been on a cruise ship or river cruise on or after March 15, 2020.

The length of a travel-related at home quarantine is 5 days after your last exposure with an additional requirement to wear a well-fitting mask indoors and outdoors when around others for an additional 5 days. If you cannot mask, at-home quarantine is recommended for 10 days. Quarantine would start the day after you return to Kansas or from the mass gathering. If yo­­u do not develop symptoms of COVID-19 during your quarantine period, then you are released from quarantine. Regularly check this list to stay up to date on travel-related guidance. Please refer to the KDHE Isolation and Quarantine FAQ for additional information.

For those traveling internationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is requiring testing within three days of flights into the U.S. For further information on this and other requirements, visit their website.

For those who meet the following criteria do NOT need to quarantine:

  • You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. This means that you are ages 5 or older and have received all recommended vaccine doses, including boosters and additional primary shots for some immunocompromised people when eligible.
  • You had confirmed COVID-19 within the last 90 days (meaning you tested positive using a viral test).

Persons who do not meet the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance for travel or mass gatherings.

The travel quarantine list is determined using a formula to evaluate new cases over a two-week period, then adjusted for population size to provide a case rate per 100,000 population. This provides a number that can then be compared to the rate in Kansas. Locations with significantly higher rates — approximately 3x higher — are added to the list.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit the KDHE website at www.kdhe.ks.gov/coronavirus.

Chamber Networking Workshop: How to Build Professional Relationships by Tammy Wellbrock


Wednesday, January 26, 2022 @ 9am to Noon the
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Presents the Chamber Networking Workshop: How to Build Professional Relationships by Tammy Wellbrock.

Join us at Empress Event Center located at 7 N. Main St., Fort Scott, KS on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9 am until 12 pm. to take advantage of this workshop.

From her days of selling advertising for the newspaper industry, increasing alumni memberships at her alma mater, creating customer networks in the telecommunications industry, or teaching for FHSU, Tammy Wellbrock is passionate about connecting, enlightening, and empowering others. Tammy served 8 years as the President/CEO for the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce. Under her direction, the Chamber was a 2013 ACCE Finalist for Chamber of the Year.

In 2019, Tammy launched her professional training and coaching business, Girl Twin Solutions, LLC, which focuses on Women and Leadership. Another aspect of her business includes serving as Interim President/CEO’s for several different positions over the years, including Fort Hays State University Alumni Association, Colby/Thomas County Chamber of Commerce and Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys the challenge of leading organizations through transformational change.

This workshop begins with the philosophy that all people have unique value to offer others as well as a foundation of skills and successes. Being able to present yourself in an authentic, genuine, and engaging manner is the most effective tool for professional networking and building relationships.

The objectives of this workshop are Networking with Purpose and Intentionality, Develop Stronger Communication, and Strategically Build & Maintain a Personal Network.

This workshop is for anyone wanting to increase their social impact and reach.

Contact the Chamber for more information about this event at 620-223-3566

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