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Monthly Archives: March 2023
FSCC Trustees Agenda for March 20
March 20, 2023
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,
March 20, 2023. 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, followed by regular board meeting at
approximately 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
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on February 20,
2023, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 59
A. Approval of Property Disposal – Copiers, 59
B. Approval of Property Disposal – E-Waste, 60
C. Consideration of KanREN Access Circuit Renewal (Multi-Year Renewal), 65
D. Consideration of Public Notice Publication for 902 S. Horton Property, 69
E. Consideration of Agreement Between FSCC and Institute for the Development of
Educational Advancement (IDEA), 74
F. Consideration of Arnold Arena Gym Floor Bids78
G. Discussion of Graduation Ceremony Attendance, 79
H. Consideration of 2023-24 Tuition and Fees, 80
REPORTS, 82
A. Administrative Updates, 82
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 97
ADJOURNMENT, 981
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,
March 20, 2023. 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, followed by regular board meeting at
approximately 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
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on February 20,
2023, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 59
A. Approval of Property Disposal – Copiers, 59
B. Approval of Property Disposal – E-Waste, 60
C. Consideration of KanREN Access Circuit Renewal (Multi-Year Renewal), 65
D. Consideration of Public Notice Publication for 902 S. Horton Property, 69
E. Consideration of Agreement Between FSCC and Institute for the Development of
Educational Advancement (IDEA), 74
F. Consideration of Arnold Arena Gym Floor Bids78
G. Discussion of Graduation Ceremony Attendance, 79
H. Consideration of 2023-24 Tuition and Fees, 80
REPORTS, 82
A. Administrative Updates, 82
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 97
ADJOURNMENT, 981
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• March 20, 2023: Board Meeting
• March 24, 2023: Aggie Day
• April 7, 2023: Good Friday, Campus Closed
• April 17, 2023: Board Meeting
• May 13, 2023: Graduation
• May 15, 2023: Board Meeting
• June 19, 2023: Board Meeting
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, 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
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson3
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 February 20, 2023.
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) Additions
a) Lawrence Alford, Technical Director/Theater Manager, effective March 21,
2023
b) Jessie Carr, TRIO Database/Social Media Manager, effective April 10, 2023
c) Amy Young, CTEC Administrative Assistant, effective April 3, 2023
2) Separations
a) Kaylena Andersen, Women’s Head Basketball Coach, effective March 7,
2023
E. APPROVAL OF GRADUATION HONOREES
1) Greg King, Outstanding Alumni
2) Bill Rhoads, Honorary Associate Degree
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Elliott Fewins
Hart Holt Nelson5
FSCC Minutes of Feb. 20
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
February 20, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall meeting rooms. The
meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Holt, and approved by unanimous vote to add
an item E under Action/Discussion as Consideration of CDL Program Tractor/Trailer Combination Purchases.
A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda
as amended.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2023-24
class and miscellaneous fees as presented.
B. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve Bowen
Construction for the restoration work at Garrison Apartments.
C. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal of
the salon chairs.
D. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal of
print shop equipment.
E. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the authority
to purchase two tractors and two trailers for the CDL program for an amount not to exceed $220,000 as
soon as possible after bids are opened.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Instruction, Student Services,
Finance and Operations, Student Services, Athletics, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:46 p.m. by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote.
Elevate Fort Scott: Bringing Entertainment Events To Town
Elevate Fort Scott is one of several community “movers and shakers” groups that have have organized recently to improve the quality of life in the community.
“Besides our Elevate Fort Scott group there are several other groups that are making things happen and bringing great events to Fort Scott,” said Brad Matkin, one of the organizers of Elevate Fort Scott. “Advance Bourbon County, Fort Scott Forward, and others have been working very hard to bring in events and activities for our citizens and visitors to enjoy.”
“We are not only looking for a strong 2023 but are already planning some events for 2024 we feel everyone will enjoy and be excited about,” he said.
“While talking to one of the current members, I told them I felt I wanted to get a group together that wanted to make Fort Scott a place to be and to put on events that would make us a destination place plus add more things for our citizens to do,” Brad Matkin, group member said. “Even though I am the one that thought of getting this group together it is the six other members that make Elevate Fort Scott successful, they do the leg work and put in the time to make these events a reality.”
The group is comprised of Cory Bryars, Kirk Sharp, Jackson Tough, Josh Jones, Diane Striler, Lindsay Madison, and Matkin.
They first met last year around November, he said.
“The purpose of this group is to come up with positive ways and events to help Fort Scott grow, to show visitors what Fort Scott has to offer, and to get citizens involved in the many great things Fort Scott has to offer,” he said. “We are not trying to reinvent the wheel with the events we are working on, just trying to build off the already great events Fort Scott has to offer”
“Our goal is to think of an idea, work to get it started, then hand it off to a charity organization to put it on and raise money for their cause,” Matkin said. “Our group is not generating any funding for the events and are not involved in that part of the event; we just want to help get more things going in our great town and help the charities raise money.”
Events in The Works
“This group has been working on a lot of different ideas that are still in the early stages, but I can tell you we have added a BBQ cook-off that will share Riverfront Park with the second annual Care to Share/Sharing Bucket Fall Festival and Blues Festival,” he said.
“We are also working on a newly named Christmas on the Bricks that will take place of Christmas in the Park that has been a yearly tradition for Fort Scott,” Matkin said. “Christmas on the Bricks will offer the opportunity for the uptown shops to bring out their holiday flare and stay open late for holiday shopping. We are looking at this event to flow along right with the Christmas Parade, Artificers Christmas Shoppe, and the Annual National Historic Site Candlelight Tour. Some of the things we have already planned is a movie night, a Christmas concert, carolers, chili, and much more.”
“Some of the newest things this group has brought to life is a ‘Rock-N-Roll Karaoke’ which will allow people to sing with a real band,” he said. “This will be held at Memorial Hall on June 9th. ‘Almost Kiss’ will be at Memorial Hall on November 18th. They are a cover band for the Legendary Rock band Kiss and is one of only six Kiss tribute bands that former Kiss star Gene Simmons endorses.”
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 17
Obituary of Charles Cable
Charles Louis Cable, age 88, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, just four days after his precious wife, Willa.
Charles was born February 18, 1935, in Liberal, Missouri to Louis M. Cable and Edna McKay Cable.He spent his youth on a farm near Lamar, Mo and graduated from Lamar High School with the Class of 1954. He continued his education at what is now known as Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. In 1959, he received a bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry.
He took his first pastorate at First Christian Church in Savonburg, KS. There, he met the love of his life, Willa Ann Woody. They married on March 3, 1962, in Humboldt, KS. They were married for 61 years.
In 1966, the young couple purchased a farm in Redfield, KS.
Charles worked as a social worker for the State of Kansas until his retirement in 1999. Throughout the years, Charles worked as a
bi-vocational pastor in churches in Allen, Bourbon, and Crawford Counties in Kansas.
Charles appreciated life on his farm including fishing and swimming in the farm ponds.
In addition, he enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, fishing, and teaching the Word of God.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marge Cable Myers; a grandson, Luke Matthew Cable; and his beloved wife, Willa Woody Cable.
He is survived by two children, Bob (Lori) Cable of Fort Scott; Cherri (Paul) Walrod of Eudora, KS; eleven grandchildren: Loryn (Andrew) Woodworth of Bloomington, IN; Seth (Rachel) Cable of Overland Park, KS, Landon Walrod of Almagordo, NM; Samuel Cable of Kansas City, MO; Jamison (Cierra) Walrod of Shawnee, KS; Natalie Cable of Kansas City, MO; Jintry (Will) Phillips of Emporia, KS; and
Simon, Sami, Karly, and Kolson Walrod of Eudora, KS; as well as five great-grandchildren.
Charles will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and loving church family at Marmaton Community Church in Redfield, KS.
A joint Celebration of Life Ceremony for Willa and Charles will be held on Tuesday, March 21 at 2:00 pm at Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given in their honor to Marmaton
Community Church.
A Pierogi Predicament by Patty LaRoche
For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish. Jeremiah 31:25
Jesus needed solitude. We are no different. And if we’re not going to find that rest, God might need to find it for us.
I have been blessed with good health. For that, I am immensely grateful. So, when I recently ended up in the hospital in Mazatlán, Mexico, with a severe allergic reaction, I was shocked at how quickly I lost my energy and found the simplest tasks (like getting out of bed) challenging. Just two days before, I had played tennis, attended social events and run errands. No longer. My get-up-and-go, got-up-and-went when a pierogi (apparently) sent me to the E.R.…a delicious pierogi given me by a friend. A sweet gesture that poisoned my body.
I have already written about the encouragement I received from loved ones. Juliette, my long-time friend from Florida, understood my discouragement, as daily I thought I would be released but then would relapse. On day five, I had a melt-down when I was told I needed more time in the hospital. Juliette’s words were timely: “…You are safe. Warm. Cared for. It could be so much worse. You got this. It’s just a matter of another day or two. Relax. Surrender. Be the light someone there needs you to be.”
Read that last sentence again. And again. Staring at those words, I realized that no matter what I was going through (and yes, it could have been much, much worse), God had a plan for me to stop being consumed with myself and to be a blessing to someone else. Physically, I was exhausted, but that didn’t mean I was to let that affect me spiritually. Juliette reminded me of a higher purpose.
With limited Spanish, I took her words to heart, looked beyond my lethargy and sought ways to be grateful to the staff: for the nurses’ ability to administer painless IV’s, for how they rapidly answered my call button; for the team of doctors that met daily to modify my medications; for cleaning ladies who came in twice a day, smiling while they worked; and for the dozens of employees who had learned English to better serve us gringos. When I said, “Dios te bendiga” (God bless you), they beamed.
Once I began following Jesus’ advice (“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”), I was able to take the focus off of myself and put it on others. The longer I had remained frustrated over my condition, I was not ministering to others or myself. I was not honoring God. Here He had given me days to have quiet fellowship with Him, and I had squandered much of it, fretting over things that drew me away from His provision.
I am home now, doing great, taking meds, and visiting with friends. One of them asked me what I’ve learned from this. I told her I have learned to trust in the Lord…but not in a pierogi.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
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Sami Rogers Starts Handmade Baby Clothing Business
Sami Rogers, 21, started her business, The Baby Stitch, at the encouragement of her best friend, Chloe Mohn.
“I started with hairbows for my friend, Chloe, who had a baby,” Rogers said. “She suggested I start making bummies, a baby diaper cover. She said I had an eye for design.”
The only sewing she had been taught was in Fort Scott Middle School, “And it was a pillow,” she said.
She began looking on the internet.
“I got on Etsy and purchased patterns, and started on YouTube to learn the techniques of sewing,” she said.
For her business, she makes baby clothes, which include bummies, hairbows, bell bottom pants, leggings, shirts and joggers.
“I only make baby and toddler clothing, up to size 3-4 Toddler,” she said. “Everything is handmade.”
Go to her website to order: http://the-baby-stitch.myshopify.com
The Baby Stitch is also on Facebook and Instagram.
About Rogers
Rogers is a 2020 graduate of Fort Scott High School and attended Fort Scott Community College.
At age 19, while a freshman at FSCC, she started her business.
She is a recent recipient of the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (HBCAT) grant for women, minorities or low income to start up a business, in the amount of $5,000.
“Dacia Clark was amazing to help you,” Rogers said.
Clark is Assistant Director of the Small Business Development Center at Pittsburg State University, with an office in the HBCAT office at 104 N National Ave, Fort Scott.
The HBCAT Phone is (620) 215-2892
“They help with a business plan, expense projection,” she said.
Rogers had applied for a grant previously, but wasn’t accepted.
“I felt defeated,” she said. “I do run a business and the grant would help me, so I reached out again. They gave pointers to improve the application.”
She applied again, and received the grant, which she plans to use on a serger sewing machine, fabric and specialty scissors to “help get the product out the door.”
Catholic Fish Fry Continues Until March 31 to Benefit Rebuild of Mary Queen of Angels Church
The Knights of Columbus organization at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church will offer three more Friday Fish Dinners in support of the rebuilding of the church.
The church was struck by lightening in August, 2022 and and a fire ensued which destroyed the building.
March 17, March 24, and March 31 are the last three dates and will end the annual fish dinners for the year.
The dinners always precede Good Friday, which is April 7 this year.
The community is invited to the dinner, which is from 5 to 7 p.m. and is a free-will donation event.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 16
Free Trees From Kiwanis
April 22, 2023 is Earth Day.
It is also the day that the Fort Scott Kiwanis have set aside to plant 90 trees.
The trees were purchased through a grant from the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.
This year we have flowering Redbud trees and two types of shade trees, Swamp Chestnut Oak, and Water Oak.
The Kiwanis will supply and plant the tree on 4/22/23. To request a tree, call or text Craig Campbell at 620-224-0167.
Your only obligation is to water and nurture the tree.