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Local Author Publishes Daily Prayer Journals

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Tanya Glessner ecently published several different Daily Prayer Journals for 365 Days. Three of  them are live for purchase. now-the The other will be live for purchase soon, according to Glessner.
Each book is $12.99.
” Prayer journaling can help people strengthen their faith, focus, and gain a deeper understanding of their faith,” she said. “It can also help people recognize patterns in their lives, which can reveal areas for growth or passions, and can be a witness to future generations of your walk with the Lord.”
Tanya Glessner. Submitted photo.
Fort Scott, Government

Agenda For City of Fort Scott Commission on May 21

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR

MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION

City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

May 21, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.

 

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call

Matthew Wells,    Tim VanHoecke,     Melissa Guns,     Dyllon Olson,     Tracy Dancer

III.    Pledge of Allegiance – T. Dancer/Mayor

  1. Invocation – M. Wells/Commissioner
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Consent Agenda
  4. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1360-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates – May 1, 2024 – May 14, 2024 – $488,204.78

 

  1. Approval of Minutes for May 7, 2024

 

  1. April Financials

 

VII.   Public Comment – Sign up required before the beginning of the meeting on register at the          entrance of the Commission Room. Public Comments are for any topic not on the agenda and                      limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.

VIII.    Appearances – Must be scheduled with the City Clerk at least (1) week prior to the meeting           you wish to address the Commission. You will be scheduled on the agenda to speak on your topic.

  1. Shawn O’Brien – Temporary Street Closures for Good Ol’ Days
  2. Emily Clayton – Parade Permit for Good Ol’ Days
  3. Patrick Wood – RHID presentation for development
  4. Robert Harrington – REDI update
  5. Scott Flater – WWTP update

 

 

  1. New Business

 

Public Hearings:

  1. Open Public Hearing: 314 S. Eddy – Consideration to Repair or Remove

RESOLUTION NO. 16-2024 – RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE(S) AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE(S) PARCEL #006-119-30-0-30-25-010-00-0 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FORT SCOTT, LOT 8 BLK 132 IN BOURBON COUNTY, IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS,  OTHERWISE KNOWN AS  [314 S. EDDY],  FORT SCOTT, KS 66701

 

  1. Open Public Hearing: 306 S. Lowman – Consideration to Repair or Remove

RESOLUTION NO. 17-2024 – RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE(S) AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE(S) PARCEL #006-119-30-0-30-27-002-00-0 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FORT SCOTT, S 25’ LOT 4 BLK 130 IN BOURBON COUNTY, IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS,  OTHERWISE KNOWN AS [306 S. LOWMAN], FORT SCOTT, KS 66701

 

Action Items:

  1. Consideration of Letters of Interest for Fort Scott Public Library Board
  2.    Consideration of Letters of Interest for the Land Bank Board
  3. Acceptance of Letter of Resignation from Commissioner/President M. Guns

 

  1. Reports and Comments
  2. City Manager Comments
  3.  Engineering Comments
  4.   Commissioners Comments
  5.  City Attorney Comments

 

XII.      Executive Session

XIII.     Adjourn

 

Opinion

Be A Cheerleader by Carolyn Tucker

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Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Tucker

 

I recently completed ten weeks of successful occupational therapy for a frozen shoulder. The OT sessions involved targeted stretches while at the facility, plus every day at home. One day, Hugo, my therapist, was patiently instructing me on where to stand, how to grab the resistance bands with both hands and do a three-point stretch. After a few uncoordinated sets of looking really silly, I laughed and told him, “I’ve never been a cheerleader.” (I’m sure he already figured that out.) Although I can sing, play the piano blindfolded, and pat my foot all at the same time, this exercise really showcased my lack of cheerleading talents.

 

Even though I don’t have what it takes to physically be a cheerleader, I do have the desire to cheer people on. In fact, every believer can do this because the only requirement is to speak encouraging words at the right time. While reading the Old Testament, I was impressed with Joshua‘s communication skills. With Moses dead and gone, Joshua was leading the Israelites into the promised land. After this bunch of complainers got spanked for 40 years in the wilderness, it was finally time to divide and possess the land.

 

Joshua 17:14-18 MEV: The descendants of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you assigned us a single allotment, a single portion? We are a numerous people, as the Lord has blessed us.” Joshua said to them, “If you are a numerous people, go up to the forests and clear out a place there for yourselves in the land of the Perizzites and the giants, since the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you.” The descendants of Joseph said, “The hill country is not enough for us, and all the Canaanites living in the plains have iron chariots, both those in Beth Shan and the Jezreel Valley.” Joshua said to the descendants of Joseph, “You are a numerous people who have great strength. There will not be only one allotment for you. The hill country shall be yours. Although it is a forest you shall clear it and own it to its borders. You shall drive out the Canaanites, even though they have iron chariots and are strong.“ Ra-Ra, Ra-Ra-Ra! Don’t be a jerk and get to work! There’s no doubt about it! You can do it!

 

Joshua was a great cheerleader who listened and then had an encouraging comeback for every question or complaint. “The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl” (Proverbs 25:11 NCV). Joshua’s leadership is a prime example of this wisdom scripture. It’s true that a timely and appropriate word contains a healing balm that’s valuable like a silver bowl full of golden fruit. And the opposite of that is a discouraging word at the worst-possible time. Often individuals do not lack strength, they lack will. Encouraging words can give them the will to go on and not give up. Right and calming words can also abate anger: “A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger. But an unkind answer will cause more anger” (Proverbs 15:1 NCV).

 

We could all be further up the highway to heaven if we’d take the gravel road where Jesus walked. “But God, Who comforts and encourages and refreshes and cheers the depressed and the sinking, comforted and encouraged and refreshed and cheered us by the arrival of Titus” (2 Corinthians 7:6 AMP). When we arrive on the scene, do we encourage or discourage others? Are we a ray of sunshine? Or does the wallpaper fall off  from the verbal fallout? Do we brighten the corner where we are?

 

The Key: I want to be a cheerleader like God, Joshua, and Titus and kick the devil in the knee. Ra-Ra-Ree!

K-State Extension

Celebrating Older Americans Month:  Powered by Connection

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Tara Soloman-Smith, Family and Wellness Agent, Sunflower District of Kansas State University’s Extension Office. Submitted photo.

 

It’s time to celebrate all with Older Americans Month (OAM) this May. This is an opportunity to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.

 

This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” focuses on the profound impact that meaningful connections have on the well-being and health of older adults.  It’s not just about having someone to chat with.  It’s about the transformative potential of community engagement in enhancing mental, physical, and emotional well-being.  By recognizing and nurturing the role that connectedness plays, we can mitigate issues like loneliness, ultimately promoting healthy aging for more Americans.

How can community groups, businesses, and organizations mark OAM?

  • Spread the word about the mental, physical, and emotional health benefits of social connection through professional and personal networks.
  • Encourage social media followers to share their thoughts and stories of connection using hashtag #PoweredByConnection to inspire and uplift.
  • Promote opportunities to engage, like cultural activities, recreational programs, and interactive virtual events.
  • Connect older adults with local services, such as counseling, that can help them overcome obstacles to meaningful relationships and access to support systems.
  • Host connection-centric events or programs where older adults can serve as mentors to peers, younger adults, or youths.

What can individuals do to connect?

  • Invite more connection into your life by finding a new passion, joining a social club, taking a class, or trying new activities in your community.
  • Stay engaged in your community by giving back through volunteering, working, teaching, or mentoring.
  • Invest time with people to build new relationships and discover deeper connections with your family, friends, colleagues, or neighbors.

 

For more information, visit https://acl.gov/oam/2024/older-americans-month-2024 or contact Tara Solomon-Smith, [email protected], or call 620-244-3826.

 

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Bourbon County, Government

Bo Co Commission Agenda for May 20

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

 

Attachments:

Payroll 5-17-2024

Accounts Payable 5-17-2024

 

 

 

 

 

Bourbon County, Kansas

Brandon Whisenhunt

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

 

 

Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

May 20, 2024 5:30 p.m.

 

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 5/13/2024
    2. Approval of Payroll Totaling $298,201.43
    3. Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $408,894.66
  1. Matt Quick/Susan Walker/Patty Love-NRP Update
  2. Emily Franks-Jarred, Gilmore, Phillips, PA-2023 Audit
  3. Public Comments
  • Department Updates
    1. Public Works
  • Jennifer Hawkins, County Clerk
    1. Memorial Day Meeting
    2. Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(2)
  1. Commission Comments
  2. Adjourn Meeting

 

 

 

Executive Session Justifications:

 

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

KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the

attorney-client relationship.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the

representative(s) of               the body or agency.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual     proprietorships

KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting

would jeopardize such security measures.

Payroll 5-17-2024 Accounts Payable 5-17-2024

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 17th Weekly Newsletter

Splash Pad Opening Day in 2023!

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall.

5/17 ~ Waypoint Coins Hide & Seek Adventure, Skubitz Plaza, registration starts at 5pm/adventure begins at 5:30pm, see flyer below for more info!

5/17 ~ Patio Concert hosted by Bourbon County Arts Council, Liberty Theatre, tickets: BCAC members/$15, non-members/$20, 8-10pm, see flyer below for more info.

5/17 ~ Dustin Treiber LIVE at Brickstreet BBQ, live acoustic country & rock, 7pm-10pm, click here for more information.

5/18 ~ Flood cleanup at Gunn Park Trails, meet at the park entrance, details include removal of flood debris/downed trees/repair or bridges, click here for more information.

5/18 ~ Shead Farm Homestead Festival, music/children’s activities/farm tour/farm store and vendor booths/food court, single ticket: $5 or family pass $25 (5+ members), click here for more info.

5/18 ~ Hello Summer Luau 2024, join City of Fort Scott for a summer kick off with a Splash Bash at the Splashpad, Vinyl Revival will start at 6:30pm with Beach Boys tunes to follow under the new pavilion, see flyer below for more info!

5/23 ~ Children’s Business Fair Workshop #1 hosted by HBCAT, ages 5-14, this workshop is to prepare the kids for the Children’s Business Fair on June 22nd at the Farmer’s Market, click here for more info.

5/23 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Edward Jones – Angela VanDeBerghe, 222 S. State St. , 8am

5/24-27 ~ Memorial Day Weekend at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, 1pm-5pm

5/24 ~ May Adventures in Learning/Shepherd’s Center at First United Methodist Church, 1-4pm, click here for more info.

5/24 ~ Girard Medical Center’s Narcan Training Event at Girard Medical Center, 1pm-2pm, click here for more information and to register.

5/25 ~ Kiwanis Golf Tournament, 4-person scramble, flighted, 18-hole scramble, $80 per player/$320 per team, prizes/contest/raffle, to sign up contact 620.223.1435 or 620.224.9067

5/28 ~ Tiger Drama Camp – Sleeping Beauty, $40 per person which includes a t-shirt, 12:30-4:30 with performance on June 10&11th, register at Buck Run Community Center, click here for more info.

5/30 ~ Children’s Business Fair Workshop #2 hosted by HBCAT, ages 5-14, this workshop is to prepare the kids for the Children’s Business Fair on June 22nd at the Farmer’s Market, click here for more info.

5/30 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Good Ol’ Days at Skubtiz Plaza, 8am

5/31~ Good Ol’ Days Parade in Downtown Fort Scott, 6pm, grab your friends and coworkers and join the fun, click here to register a float/golf cart/foot unit/horse unit/classic car/antique car/tractor/or anything else, click here to register!

5/31-6/1 ~ Good Ol’ Days Festival, food vendors/craft vendors, Red Garter, pony rides, live music, baby contest, and so MUCH MORE! Click here for a full schedule!

Lavender Saturdays in June on Locust Road, join the Lavender Patch Farm every Saturday at 9am!

6/6 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store, 8am

6/8 ~ Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, click here for more info.

6/8 ~ EKTEC Rodeo at Bourbon County Fairgrounds, click here for more information.

6/8 ~ Rod-Tiques of Kansas City Car Club visiting Fort Scott, approximately 50 people, click here for more information.

SAVE THE DATE!

6/14-15th ~ Dare to Dream Statewide Conference- Women Supporting Women Entrepreneurs, click here for more information!

6/15 ~ 3rd Annual Dragoon Charge for Wreaths Across America, more information to come!

6/29 ~ NBHA Rodeo at Bourbon County Fairgrounds

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Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

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specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
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Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

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Chamber Highlights
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We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
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Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
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Many opportunities available!
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings Mark your calendars & join us for these celebrations!

5/23, Thursday, 5:15-6:30pm, Blissful Aesthetics

Patio Concert hosted by the Bourbon County Arts Council on the Liberty Theatre Patio!

Fort Scott’s Inaugural Hide & Seek Adventure ~ Waypoint Coins

Hello Summer Luau 2024 ~ Splash Bash at the Splashpad!

Get your co-workers, family, or friends together and enter a float/foot unit/golf cart/tractor/antique or classic car/horse entry to make this the BIGGEST Good Ol’ Days parade EVER!

Good Ol’ Days Festival ~

Visit fortscottgoodoldays.com

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Board Minutes of April 29

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
April 29, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, Seth Carter, staff
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 9:01 am in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session for one hour beginning at 9:01 am to discuss personnel matters of non-elected
personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personal information of non-elected personnel. The board invited
Dr. Kegler and Dr. Seth Carter to join.
OPEN SESSION: At 10:02 am a motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Bailey, and carried by
unanimous vote to return to open session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session at 10:02 am for 45 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel as it
relates to discussion of identifiable personal information of non-elected personnel. The board invited Dr. Kegler and
Dr. Seth Carter to join.
OPEN SESSION: At 10:47 am a motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by
unanimous vote to return to open session. Ropp left the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session at 10:48 am for 20 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel as it
relates to discussion of identifiable personal information of non-elected personnel. The board invited Dr. Kegler and
Dr. Seth Carter to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by McKinnis, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to return
to open session at 11:10 am.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
11:11 am by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk9
Fort Scott Community College

FSCC Minutes of April 22

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
April 22, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff, community members
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm in the meeting rooms of the Ellis Fine Arts Center.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Holt stated that votes moving forward will be taken as “All in
favor say aye, all opposed say nay” in an effort to speed up the meeting.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
2022 – 23 AUDIT REPORT: Neil Phillips of Jarred, Gilmore, and Phillips, PA provided a thorough explanation of
the outcome of the 2022-23 audit and explained the audit report book. He reviewed violations and highlighted the
schedule of federal awards, which included a total of $8.1 million coming to the local area.
A corrective action plan was created to address areas of violation. Items within the plan have been reviewed with
each of the staff involved with any part of the corrective action plan so appropriate structure is in place for the next
audit period ending June 30, 2024.
Chairman Holt thanked Neil Phillips and his firm for their efforts on the audit process.
REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Alyssa Martin, acting Director of Student Life,
summarized student life at FSCC. She reviewed the capacity and cost of each housing option, as well as the
application process for the 2024-25 year.
She also discussed activities that took place this year to enrich student life such as Dueling Pianos, a magician,
kickball, a neon dance, the men’s basketball playoff tailgate, volleyball and basketball intramurals, and a field day
partnered with TRIO. She said the dance was a huge hit, and students are begging for another. Intramurals had 5
teams, one of which included a completely online student who had never been to campus.
She closed by sharing her vision for student life for next year, including a goal of at least 1 activity a week.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda,
which included an amendment to the minutes of the special meeting on April 12, 2024 to reflect Dr. Kegler not
being present, reconciled treasurer’s reports through February, 2024, and an updated list of personnel actions.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Representative for Negotiations with FSCAPE – John Bartelsmeyer explained the duties of the Board
member during the negotiations process. Chad McKinnis agreed to serve as the board’s representative for negotiations with FSCAPE.
Bartelsmeyer recommended reading through the personnel changes in the consent agenda, and Chairman Holt
read all personnel changes represented in the consent agenda as well as the additions approved with the consent
agenda.
ACTION ITEMS:
A. Resolution 2024 – 11: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous
vote to approve the Purchasing Policy.6

B. Resolution 2024 – 12: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Travel Expenses Policy.
C. Resolution 2024 – 13: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the College Vehicle Use Policy.
D. Resolution 2024 – 14: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Guidelines for Use of FSCC Facilities Policy.
E. Resolution 2024 – 15: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of 4 semi tractors from TLG Peterbilt for a total of $192,085.
F. Resolution 2024 – 16: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Great Western Dining contract.
G. Resolution 2024 – 17: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2024-25 Vice President contracts for Sonia Gugnani and Sara Sutton.
REPORTS:
• HLC – Last week Dr. Kegler, Sonia Gugnani, and Sara Sutton traveled to the annual HLC Conference. Dr. Kegler reported the group will meet to debrief the conference soon. Dr. Kegler reported he attended great sessions and had great conversations with colleagues. This process will take the next fifteen months to get
it completed. He says he’s less concerned about the process than Sara and Sonia because he’s been through it as a peer reviewer. He said he plans to engage the board in the preparation process, as the peer reviewers will want to talk to the board when they come to campus. He added he will also be engaging the community in the process. Dr. Kegler summarized the HLC multi-location visit last week. Sonia and Sara met with the site visitor in Pleasanton and Crawford County campuses. He added Sonia and Sara did an
excellent job being the conduit for the college with the site visitor. FSCC will receive another report highlighting the visit, but no major concerns were brought forward.
• FOUNDATION – Dr. Kegler stated an offer was extended for the director position, but that individual has declined the offer. He said he will reconvene with the foundation to determine next steps moving forward.
• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from Academic Affairs, Finance and Operations, Student Services, and President.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote
to adjourn to executive session for 45 minutes beginning at 7:45 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personal information of non-elected personnel with no action expected to follow. At 8:05 pm the Board invited Dr. Kegler to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to return to open session at 8:32 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for 10 minutes beginning at 8:34 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personal information of non-elected personnel with no action
expected to follow. The Board invited Dr. Kegler to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 8:46 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous
vote to return to open session.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
8:46 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.7
Government

FSCC Agenda for May 20

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May 20, 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, May 20, 2024. The meeting will be held in the meeting rooms of the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott
Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
To view the entire packet:
5.20.24 Consent Agenda
THE AGENDA
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. Student Survey Update, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 22, 2024, and Special Board Meeting conducted on April 29, 2024, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Reports and Bills and Claims, 10
D. Ratification of Contracts, 49
E. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 50
A. Revenue Neutral Rate
B. Recovery Plan
C. Nursing Move
ACTION ITEMS, 51
A. Resolution 2024 – 18: Consideration of 2022-23 Audit Amendment, 51
B. Resolution 2024 – 19: Consideration of 2023-24 Budget Republication, 52
C. Resolution 2024 – 20: Approval of Bank Signee Resolution, 53
D. Resolution 2024 – 21: Consideration of Disposition of Surplus Property Policy, 55
E. Resolution 2024 – 22: Consideration of Scholarships (Performance-Based) Policy, 56
F. Resolution 2024 – 23: Consideration of Indirect Rates Policy, 57
G. Resolution 2024 – 24: Consideration of Summer Schedule Revision, 58
H. Resolution 2024 – 25: Approval of Audit Engagement Letter, 59
REPORTS, 69
A. Administration1
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 22, 2024 and Special Board Meeting conducted on April 29, 2024.
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Bills and Claims Report.
D. RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS
1) Learning Tree Institute
E. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS

1) Additions
a) Ryan Pippins, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective April 24,
2024
b) Mikalle Lowry, Athletic Training Technician, effective May 3, 2024
c) Ashton Nolan, Accounting Clerk, effective May 20, 2024
d) Liza Erwin, Athletic Director, effective May 20, 2024
e) Missy Scott, VP of Finance and Operations, effective May 28, 2024

2) Separations
a) Ezequeil Tenorio, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, effective May 9, 2024
b) Caleb Tipton, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective May 13, 2024
c) Vinny Barron, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, effective May 16, 2024
d) Evelyn Arevalo, IDRC Project Specialist, effective May 31, 2024
e) Tom Havron, VP of Students, effective May 31, 2024
f) Cali Griffin, Assistant Rodeo Coach, effective June 30, 2024
g) Cortney Madison, Cosmetology Instructor, effective June 30, 2024
h) Jessie Carr, TRIO Database Manager, effective July 31, 2024

3) Transfers
a) Alyssa Martin, from Athletic Training Technician to Director of Student Life, effective May 1, 2024
b) Sarah Smith, from Foundation Assistant to Instruction Office Assistant, effective May 20, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bailey Bartelsmeyer Fewins
Holt McKinnis Ropp5
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The Fort Scott Community College Softball Team is leaving for Nationals at 11:00 a.m.

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Fort Scott Community College…

SPREAD THE WORD!

The Fort Scott Community College Softball Team is leaving for South Carolina for Nationals!

11:00am – load up at Arnold Arena on the campus of Fort Scott Community College

11:15am – head downtown on National

The girls will be dropped off at Memorial Hall (bus following) walk downtown, take a right on Wall Street and walk to the new Historic Fort Scott Sign to take a picture before leaving town!

Good luck at Nationals!

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US