Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2026
- Welcome: Seventeen members from fourteen agencies attended the meeting in the Scottview Apartments Conference Room.
Coalition Board News: There is an open seat on the Coalition Board. Reach out to Nick if you are interested.
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Kathy Romero – Angels Care Home Health – Angels Care has several specialty programs that other companies don’t offer. The focus this month is on traumatic brain injury. Kathy has emergency blankets available for anyone working with the unhoused. Reach out to her if you could use some.
- Shelby Moore- Families Together – Shelby works to support students and families as they navigate the special education process.
- Patty Simpson – Fort Scott Housing Authority – The housing authority has a few vacancies that will be filled with applicants on the waitlist as soon as they are ready. The waitlist is short right now.
- Rachel Carpenter – City of Fort Scott
- Janelle – Early Childhood Block Grant
- Megan Smith – Parents as Teachers – Megan has five openings in Bourbon County.
- Star Culp – Parents as Teachers – Star has one opening in Bourbon County.
- Dee Dee – Greenbush Community Liaison
- Lora Wilson – SEK/CHC
- Theresa Amershek – Child Exchange & Visitation Center
- Henry Coronado – SER Corporation – The SER Corporation helps students going into the tech field with financial assistance.
- Ashlee Reader – SEK Mental Health Center
- Cherie Walrod – Credo Senior Living – Credo has both assisted living and memory care units. On March 11th from 7:30-8:30, Credo will host a senior care coalition to network and learn more about senior care. They will also have a virtual dementia tour available that day. Credo has several rooms/suites available.
- Kelly Stammer – DCF – DCF is hosting a Together Family Event in Pittsburg on April 9th from 4-7pm. People of all ages are welcome to attend.
- Nick Johnson – Early Childhood Spring Fling – April 23 from 5:00-6:30 in the FSPC Gym 409 S. Judson. All children ages birth to six and their families are invited.
- Program:
FSCC Cosmetology Program- Talley McCullough & Harley Watson-
Talley and Harley, current FSCC cosmetology students, explained basic components of the cosmetology program and highlighted reasons they have enjoyed the program. The cosmetology school is a full-time program with classes Monday through Thursday from 7:30-5:00. There is also a nail class in the evenings. Cosmetology students learn and provide services in the areas of hair, nails, waxing, facials, massage basics, and pedicures. Students can also pursue additional certifications in the field. The cosmetology program offers flexible enrollment opportunities. Students complete 1500 hours throughout the program, which usually takes 10-12 months. Since the program is through the community college, grants and financial assistance are available. Students also noted that the program is very affordable compared to other private cosmetology schools in the region. Several area community colleges have closed their cosmetology programs, which has led to an increase in enrollment. Upon completion of the program, the school helps students find apprenticeships and employment and helps students obtain licensure in their preferred state. Anyone interested in cosmetology services can make an appointment by calling FSCC. For more information about the cosmetology program, see the cosmetology school’s Facebook page.
- Open Forum: Nothing further came before the coalition.
Adjournment: The next G