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All posts by Loretta George
Fort Scott Community College Board Agenda May 20
On May 20, 2019, the Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College met for their monthly meeting.
The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees regularly meets every third Monday of the month in the Heritage Room (unless otherwise posted), located at the west end of the FSCC Dick Hedges Administration Building in Fort Scott, KS.
The next meeting is June 24, 5:30 p.m.
The following is the board agenda for May 20.
To view the more comprehensive packet sent to the Board of Trustees each month, you can view online or click below:
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College. 5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.
*** FSCC offers over 40 fields of study, with over 70 courses guaranteed to transfer to any Kansas college or university.
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL,
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER,
4 A.Comments from the Chair,
4 B.Music Program Update,
4CONSENT AGENDA,
5 A. Approval of Agenda,
5B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 15, 2019,
6C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims,
9D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS,
56 A.Approval of Disposal of Property – Books,
56 B.Consideration of Resolution in Regard to Non-Renewal of a Non-Tenured Teacher’s Contract,
68C. Consideration of Smart Podium Purchase,
69D. Consideration of Dorm Cleaning Contract,
79E. Consideration of Gym Floor Removal Recommendation,
81 ITEMS FOR REVIEW,
89A. Letters of Appreciation/Correspondence,
90REPORTS ,
94 A.Administrative Updates,
95EXECUTIVE SESS ION,
111 ADJOURNMENT,
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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES: • May 17, 2019: Graduation • May 20, 2019: Board Meeting • May 27, 2019: Memorial Day – campus closed
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 April 15, 2019.
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) Amber Patrick, Cashier, effective April 25, 2019
b) Ben Souza, ESports Coach, effective April 30, 2019
c) Philip Redrick, Head Track/Cross Country Coach, effective May 6, 2019
d) Marianne Culbertson, Director of Business Operations, effective May 8, 2019
e) Tanner Forrest, Head Athletic Trainer, effective May 21, 2019
f) Christobal Tamayo, Assistant Athletic Trainer, effective June 15, 2019
2) Separations
a) Zion Nawl, Iowa MEP Project, effective April 23, 2019
b) Jamal Robinson, Athletic Trainer, effective May 31, 2019
c) Ryan Pulsifer, Head Track/Cross Country Coach, effective May 31, 2019
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bernita Hill, Dana McKenney, Liz Meyer, and Robert Nelson.
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members. Chairman John Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
D-Day Commemoration at Lowell Milken Center June 6
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American Legion Baseball Meeting Tonight June 4
Due to the herculean efforts of Vice Commander Earl Adams, Post 25 will be able to host an American Legion Baseball team this year.
There is a Legion baseball team meeting for players and one parent on Tuesday, June 4. @ 6:30 pm. All interested players must bring a copy of their driver’s license or learner’s permit OR a copy of their birth certificate with the official state seal on it or a notarized copy. Our team will consist of Fort Scott students who are between the ages of 15 – 19.
It has been several years since the Fort Scott American Legion hosted a Legion baseball team.
Please consider a financial donation to your Fort Scott American Legion Baseball team. The team needs uniforms and equipment, plus money is needed to cover operating expenses such as insurance, umpires and food and lodging expenses when these boys go to other communities to represent Fort Scott in American Legion Baseball.
Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 is registered as a nonprofit entity with the IRS and donations to Post 25 are tax exempt. A tax exempt receipt will be provided upon request.
Donations can be mailed to:
Post 25 Finance Officer Darrell Spencer
PO Box 25
Fort Scott, Ks. 66701
Please indicate that the donation is for American Legion Baseball and let Darrell know if you need a tax exempt receipt.
I will also stop by and pick up your donation if you prefer. Just call me at 620-215-1688 to make arrangements to meet you.
Submitted by:
Carl Jowers. Commander.
Fort Scott American Legion Post 25
Bob Campbell Honored as Grand Marshall in Good Ol’ Days Parade
Bob Campbell, 52, has been Fort Scott High School’s head football coach two different segments of time, from 1992 – 2005 and again 2010 – 2019.
In addition Campbell has been the head boys track coach from 1992 to 2005 and was high school math teacher from 1990 to 2005.
This year, he has retired from coaching.
The community is honoring Campbell by making him the grand marshall of the 2019 Good Ol’ Days Parade, this evening, Friday May 31 at 6 p.m. There are over 70 entries in the parade according to the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce.
The following is an interview with Campbell:
How did you become a coach? And when?
“As I was growing up, sports was always a big part of my life and something I really enjoyed. My friends and I were always playing football, baseball, basketball, or competing in some game. After high school, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play football at Pittsburg State University and be a member of the track team as a javelin thrower. About my junior year in college, I chose to become a math teacher and I knew I wanted to coach as well. During my time at Pittsburg State, I was fortunate to spend time and learn from two outstanding coaches – Dennis Franchione and Jerry Kill. I student taught and coached football at Webb City High School in the fall of 1989 and upon graduating from PSU, I accepted a job as math teacher, assistant football coach, and assistant track coach in Fort Scott.”
What motivated you to coach for 25 years at FSHS?
“One of the factors that led me to Fort Scott in 1990 was my dad’s illness. He had been recently diagnosed with cancer and I thought it would be best if I were closer to home. As I became the head football and track coach in 1992 at age 25, I wanted to stay and build quality programs. I enjoyed the classroom and I always wanted my students to see me as a teacher first. The school district, students, and community were very supportive of me and I loved my job.”
What is the best thing about coaching?
“It’s hard to explain the best thing about coaching, but it would be the relationship and experiences you share with your athletes and coaches. Our success over the years would not have been possible without the outstanding, hard-working athletes we’ve coached and the amazing help I’ve had from assistant coaches over the years. They have been more than assistants. They have been some of my best lifelong friends and I will always cherish the memories we have shared! My goal was always to give our community a program they could be proud of. I grew up in a small town and I realize the impact a program can have on the community. I also need to thank the community and all of the wonderful parents who allowed us to coach their kids. ”
What challenges are there?
“There are challenges at times. Coaching is very time consuming! Most folks see practice and games, but they don’t see the planning of practice schedules, working at the stadium, watching film, coaches meetings on weekends and many other duties that come with the position. I was only able to make it work because of the help from my amazing wife and family. At times, Tami, Mallory and Matt were three more assistants. Every job has challenges, but coaching provided me with countless wonderful memories!”
What are your feelings for being the grand marshall of the Good Ol’ Days Parade on May 31?
“It is humbling! I was shocked when I was asked. It’s an honor that I share with all of our former players and the outstanding assistants who have helped me over the years. As I have said on many occasions, I haven’t made a tackle, thrown a pass, or scored a touchdown ever at Fort Scott. Our success belongs to all of the kids who have worn the Tiger uniform. I want to say ‘Thanks You’ to all of them.
“We’ve also been associated with the Good Ol Days for a long time. One of the duties our football team has helped with over the years is the set up, trash duty and clean up of the Good Ol Days celebration. We started in the early 90’s and have been helping every year since. It was a good way for us to earn money for our program and it provided a service to our community.”
He and his wife, Tami Campbell have a daughter, Mallory Martinez and son-in -law Ryan Martinez, and a son Matt Campbell.
The Uniontown High School graduate of 1985 furthered his education by earning a bachelors of science degree in mathematics from Pittsburg State University in 1990.
Following his retirement in 2005 from teaching, he attained the position of financial advisor and business partner with SEK Financial in 2006 and is still employed there.
Good Ol’ Days Begins Tonight!
This evening begins the 39th Annual Good Ol’ Days Festival in downtown Fort Scott.
The Fort Scott Talent Show begins at 6 p.m. at Memorial Hall, Third and National Street, with admission $5, kids five and under are free.
There are 13 contestants that have entered the show, Rhonda Dunn, president of the Good Ol’ Days Committee said at today’s Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Weekly Coffee at Skubitz Plaza.
The carnival is located at the corner of Third and Main Street and offers nine rides. The cost of an armband that covers all rides for that session is $25.
Hours for the carnival are 7 to 11 p.m., tonight, Thursday, May 30. Fridays and Saturday hours are 6 to 11 p.m.
The Good Ol’ Days Festival is put together by a committee of volunteers: Rhonda Dunn, Melissa Wise, Kayla Hall, Ally Turvey, Shawn O’Brien, Carl Brenner, Charlotte Thompson, Leah Bowman, Tim Van Hoeke, and Janet Braun.
The committee takes a month off following the festival, then meets together to plan for the next year’s festival in the following months.
Holmtown Pub Events: Live Music and Motorcyles
Submitted by James Wood
Holmtown Pub has many exciting things happening in June. We will be unveiling our new menu, which will feature the favorites of old and some new healthier choices for kids and adults alike.
Holmtown Pub is located at 206 N National Ave and can be reached at 620-223-1477.
We have your traditional bar menu; burgers, steaks, salads, wraps and the best porkchop in town.
We will continue our community friendly hours of operation throughout the summer.
Our kitchen hours are Monday – Saturday, 11 am-10 pm and Sunday 4 pm-10 pm. We welcome everyone during our kitchen hours. Our bar hours extend later into the evening and could be as late as 2 am, and patrons must be over the age of 21 after 10 pm.
Exciting upcoming events:
Friday May 31st – We welcome a local favorite “Shades of Blue” from 9pm-1am, they play of mix of Blues and Classic rock favorites.
Saturday June 1st – We welcome another local favorite “The Barnstormers, featuring BJ Pruitt”, from 9pm-1am. They are a Red Dirt band with a mix of classic country and rock hits.
Saturday June 8th – We will be the final stop for our local Fort Scott Fire Department annual Ride. All riders are welcome and Registration is noon at Fire Station 1, with kickstands up at 1pm. They will go on a 100 mile ride and finish at Holmtown Pub. There will be live music at 5pm from “Royce Hyer”, with the “Dirty Bourbon Band” playing at 6pm. They are supporting a local family, Jack and Stephanie Lockwood, with Stephanie’s fight with cancer. There will be a gun raffle between bands.
Saturday June 15th – The 5th Annual TATA Ride will finish at Holmtown Pub. Registration will be at 5 Corners gas station from 9am-10:30am, with kickstands up at 11am. They will ride throughout Southeast Kansas and finish at the Pub around 5pm. There will be a large number of silent and live auction items as well as some amazing raffle items. The auctions will begin when they arrive at Holmtown Pub. They will have some live entertainment from 7pm-11pm “Pickleback” a local group from Girard, will be playing some great music. The TATA ride supports Care to Share, the Sharing Bucket, a local organization that helps all families fight cancer with a variety of services.
Ol’ Boys Welcomed by Uniontown Ruritan
Uniontown has an auto shop called Ol’Boys Tire and Auto, which opened last year.
Uniontown’s Ruritan recently welcomed the business to the community with a ribbon cutting.
“We do auto repair,” Jody Chaplin, the owner said. “Welding, tires, brakes, exhaust, oil changes, tires, windshield wipers, pretty much anything auto product related.”
The shop is located just off Hwy. 3 on the west side of Uniontown, population approximately 300, not counting the dogs.
The hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
For more information: 620-756-4415.
Uniontown Summer Free Kids Food Program Starts June 3
Summer Food Program Feeds Kids For Free
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children eating healthy while school is out, according to a press release from USD 235.
USD 235 at Uniontown will once again provide free meals to children during the summer.
“In the two years before this we also had sites in Bronson and Redfield, but sadly we just do not have the staff to operate all three sites so this year it will only be at the WBE school (in Uniontown),” said Michelle DeMott, USD 235 Food Service Director.
“This is a USDA funded program to help provide meals for children 0-18 years of age who may not have access to meals while school is not in session,” DeMott said. “The program is free to any child 0-18 years of age regardless of financial status.”
This summer, meals will be served at West Bourbon Elementary Monday through Friday, June 3 through June 28, 2019.
Breakfast will be served from 8:30 am – 9:00 am.
Lunch will be served from noon – 12:30 pm.
There are no income requirements or registration.
Any child 18 years of age and under may come to eat.
For more information, contact USD 235 UNIONTOWN (Michelle DeMott, (620) 756-4302, [email protected], uniontown235.org).
Each year, the United States Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like USD 235 UNIONTOWN to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer.
For more information about the Summer Food Service Program in Kansas, visit www.kn-eat.org, Summer Food Service Program.
The June menu is as follows:
June 3 – WG CEREAL STRING CHEESE PEACHES PORK CHOP MASHED POTATOES BISCUIT PINEAPPLE
4- PANCAKE PEARS CHICKEN NUGGETS WG CHIPS CORN BANANA
5 BISCUITS AND GRAVY ORANGE RIBLET ON BUN BAKED BEANS PEARS
6 EGG TACO FRUIT COCKTAIL MEATBALL SUB CARROTS GRAPES
7 BREAKFAST PIZZA APPLE BURRITO SALAD CHIPS & CHEESE MANDARIN ORANGES
10 PANCAKE ON A STICK BANANA HAMBURGER LETTUCE & TOMATO COLE SLAW APPLE
11 GLAZED DOUGHNUT YOGURT PEACHES PIZZA SALAD PINEAPPLE
12 BISCUITS AND GRAVY PEARS SPAGHETTI W/ MEAT SAUCE BREAD STICK CORN GRAPES
13 WAFFLES SAUSAGE LINK FRUIT COCKTAIL MACARONI AND CHEESE LITTLE SMOKIE BROCCOLI ORANGES
14 BREAKFAST PIZZA APRICOTS PB&J SANDWICH WG CHIPS FRUIT CUP CARROT STICKS
17 CEREAL STRING CHEESE BANANA CORN DOGS FRIES SALAD GRAPES
18 MUFFINS COTTAGE CHEESE PEACHES CHICKEN WRAP RICE BROCCOLI PEARS
19 BISCUITS AND GRAVY APPLESAUCE HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH GOLDFISH CRACKERS CELERY STICKS APPLE
20 FRENCH TOAST SAUSAGE PEACHES WALKING TACO PINEAPPLE
21 BREAKFAST PIZZA ORANGE SALISBURY STEAK MASHED POTATOES GREEN BEANS BISCUIT ROSY APPLESAUCE
24 MINI DOUGHNUTS YOGURT PINEAPPLE HOT DOG FRIES CHERRY TOMATOES PEARS
25 DUTCH WAFFLES SAUSAGE PATTY ORANGE CHEESE RAVIOLI W/ MEAT SAUCE SALAD APPLE
26 BISCUITS AND GRAVY APRICOTS CRISPY CHICKEN STUFFING GREEN BEANS STRAWBERRIES & BANANAS
27 COFFEE CAKE APPLE SALAD STEAK FINGERS BISCUIT ZUCCHINI MIXED FRUIT
28 BREAKFAST PIZZA PINEAPPLE PB&J WG CHIPS CARROT STICKS BANANA
MILK SERVED WITH ALL MEALS, JUICE SERVED WITH BREAKFAST
Community Retirement Reception for Alan Shinn
Members of the Uniontown community came to West Bourbon Elementary School on a Sunday afternoon to honor Alan Shinn for 50 years teaching math in the school district.
Uniontown Ruritan facilitated the afternoon events which included awards and speakers from the 50-year tenure of Shinn. There was also a reception prior to the ceremony.
Front row from left: Diana Shinn, Lauren Shinn, Thora Shinn, Alan Shinn, Becky Shinn, back row from left: Kevin Shinn, Brock Gage, Emily Shinn, Holly Shinn, Dylan Richwine, Melissa Shinn Gage, Brayden Gage, Bryce Gage, Jason Gage.
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Kids Eat Free Lunch at Keyhole This Summer: New Food Options
Meals funded by the United State Dept. of Agriculture will be served from noon to 1 p.m. starting May 28 at the Keyhole Youth Activity Center, 1002 S. Main. The program runs Mondays through Fridays and ends July 26.
“Congress controls money through the program for child nutrition,” Debbie Kreutzman, Kansas Food Bank Community Relations Manager, said. Kansas Food Bank provides the meals.
The meals are sack lunches are provided for those under 18 years of age.
“Kids will come in, check in, no need to give names, and then pick up a lunch of shelf-stable meals,” Kreutzman said.
“It is open to all kids, regardless of income and regardless of whether they live in Fort Scott,” Kreutzman said. “For example, if visiting a grandparent from New Mexico, say, they can come and eat.”
Nutritional Requirements
“This provides an alternative where kids have an option to get a meal,” she said.
All meals served will have the following nutritional requirements met:
2 ounces of meat or meat alternative
A whole grain -bread, crackers, etc.
2 serves of fruit and/or vegetable
8 ounces of milk
Options Added To Give Children What They Like Best
“We have set meals served throughout the summer,” Kreutzman said. “In the past, we have had 30 sites across the state.”
After reviewing the past four years of serving the shelf-stable meals, Kreutzman said it was noted that children liked being offered an extra grain to their meal and preferred chocolate milk.
So those are being added to the meal options.
Community Organizations Asked To Provide Fresh Fruit
“I talked to Judy Hood (the Keyhole Site Manager) about community organizations providing fresh fruit or granola bars or fruit juice,” Kreutzman said. “There is a possibility of having fresh fruit: bananas, Cutie oranges, apples. We have to think in terms of what kids can pick up and eat. Cutting fruits or vegetables requires cutting and sanitation which requires a commercial kitchen.”
To donate contact Hood or call the Keyhole Youth Activity Center at 620-223-4700.
“Some sites across the state, Farmers Markets donate fresh fruits and vegetables to send home with kids,” Kreutzman said.
Next week chicken salad in a can, cheddar cheese sticks, applesauce, Gold Fish crackers, pretzels, fruit and grain bar, a box of juice and chocolate milk will be offered on Tuesday, the first day, Kreutzman said.
USD 235, Uniontown, will also be offering a children’s summer food program. That school district will utilize its’ facility and offer cafeteria style food. That program starts June 3 and will be featured next week in fortscott.biz.