The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9 am in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
They will adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel.
No action is expected to follow.
To view the entire packet: 4.22.24 Consent Agenda
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, April 22, 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
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. 2022-23 Audit Report, 4
D. Review of Programs – Student Life, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on March 18, 2024,
and Special Board Meeting conducted on April 12, 2024, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report and Bills and Claims, 10
D. Ratification of Contracts, 48
1. Education Affiliation Agreement with Heartland Behavioral Health Services, 48
2. Memorandum of Understanding with Kansas Section American Water Works Association, 59
E. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
F. Approval of Gordon Parks Museum Board Personnel Actions, 5
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 60
A. Representative for Negotiations with FSCAPE, 60
ACTION ITEMS, 61
A. Resolution 2024 – 11: Consideration of Purchasing Policy, 61
B. Resolution 2024 – 12: Consideration of Travel Expenses Policy, 63
C. Resolution 2024 – 13: Consideration of College Vehicle Use Policy, 64
D. Resolution 2024 – 14: Consideration of Guidelines for Use of FSCC Facilities Policy, 66
E. Resolution 2024 – 15: Consideration of CDL Bids, 71
F. Resolution 2024 – 16: Consideration of Great Western Dining Contract, 72
G. Resolution 2024 – 17: Consideration of Vice President Contracts, 78
REPORTS, 79
A. Higher Learning Commission1
B. Foundation
C. Administration
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 86
ADJOURNMENT, 87
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• April 15, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 11, 2024 Graduation
• May 20, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 27, 2024 Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
Bryan Holt, Chair
Jason Kegler, 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
_____ Ronda Bailey
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Chad McKinnis
_____ Doug Ropp3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
C. 2022-23 AUDIT REPORT
D. REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – STUDENT LIFE4
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on March 18, 2024 and Special Board Meeting conducted on April 12, 2024.
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the reconciled Treasurer’s Report through 11/30/23 and Bills and Claims Report.
D. RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS
Attached are contracts for amounts less than the threshold required for Board approval.
E. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Michael Page, Custodian (part time), effective April 11, 2024
b) Hannah Dunn, Director of Business Operations, effective April 16, 2024
2) Separations
a) William Pitts, General Maintenance Technician, effective March 29, 2024
b) Brenda Pettit, Facilities and Operations Secretary, effective April 5, 2024
c) Sandy Tirri, Accounting Clerk, effective April 5, 2024
d) Blanca Campos, Iowa MEP, effective April 18, 2024
e) Lindsey Torrens, Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective April 29, 2024
f) Marlene Braker, Accounting Clerk, effective May 3, 2024
g) Sara Holder, Nursing Instructor, effective May 28, 2024
h) Gina Shelton, Director of Business Operations, effective June 14, 2024
i) Marcus Page, Director of Admissions, effective July 31, 2024
F. APPROVAL OF GORDON PARKS MUSEUM BOARD PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Kim Young, effective April 3, 2024
2) Separations
a) Angel Wilson, effective April 3, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented.
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
March 18, 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 5:32 pm in the meeting rooms of the Ellis Fine Arts Center.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – AGRICULTURE: Agriculture instructor and meats judging team coach Sara Sutton presented a review of FSCC’s Agriculture Program. She highlighted funding structure, including receipt of Perkins funding. Agriculture Instructor and livestock judging coach Conner Vernon discussed course offerings and degrees and certificates available in the department. Rodeo coaches Chad Cross and Cali Griffin highlighted opportunities available through the rodeo program. Agriculture Advisory Board members Katie Casper and Scott Sutton also spoke in support of the agriculture programs.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to add Item J for Consideration of the April Board Meeting Date.
A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. First Reading of Policies – As part of a plan to consistently work towards updating Board Policy, the following policy revisions were reviewed for feedback. They will be presented for final approval at the next board meeting.
a. Purchasing Policy – Note the change of Vice President to CFO title in the new structure in the
policy revision.
b. Travel Expenses Policy
c. College Vehicle Use
d. Guidelines for Use of FSCC Facilities – Need to clarify the fee for usage is for an event. Great Western Dining has first right of refusal for all catering on campus. Language will be adjusted to
reflect the changes as required to be compliant with state law. Page 43 references Ag facilities for profit and non profit rental amounts.
B. Honorary Degree Recipient – Dr. Kegler will share honorary degree policy with the Board.
C. Graduation Attendance – Graduation is May 11 at 9 am and 12 pm with a reception in the middle.
Outstanding Alumni is being decided this week, and there will be an outstanding sophomore. Board members are to let Juley know if they are attending the ceremonies by the end of March.
ACTION ITEMS:
A. Resolution 2024 – 2: A motion was made by Fewins seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to terminate the current lease with Sycamore Grove Apartments upon completion of the current agreement
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B. Resolution 2024 – 3: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy.
C. Resolution 2024 – 4: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Rules of Order policy.
D. Resolution 2024 – 5: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Employee Tuition Scholarship policy.
E. Resolution 2024 – 6: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Campus Closings Due to Weather policy.
F. Resolution 2024 – 7: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the tuition and fees for the 2024-25 academic year as presented in the updated list.
G. Resolution 2024 – 8: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the FSCC President and College Counsel to meet with IDEA for the purpose of amending the agreement from March 20, 2023, with the understanding that the proposal is brought back to the BOT
before anything is finalized. The Board requested details of information from the meeting before final decisions are made.
H. Resolution 2024 – 9: A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Culinary Arts Memorandum of Understanding between FSCC and Southeast Kansas Education Service Center as presented.
I. Resolution 2024 – 10: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the amended lease agreement between FSCC and the City of Frontenac.
J. Resolution 2024 – 11: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to change the April Board meeting date to Monday, April 22, 2024 due to a conflict with the HLC Conference.
REPORTS:
• HLC – None.
• GORDON PARKS MUSEUM – The Board reviewed a report provided by the Gordon Parks Museum.
• FOUNDATION – Foundation will be meeting this Wednesday.
• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Academic Affairs, Finance and Operations, Student Services, and President.
Holt commended the work on the financials and encouraged continued progress.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to executive session for 20 minutes beginning at 8:20 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personnel information of non-elected personnel with no action expected to follow.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to return to
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for 15 minutes beginning at 8:43 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personnel 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 8:16 pm by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, 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 8:16 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will be holding a special board meeting Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00 am in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. After calling the meeting to order, the Board will adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personal information of non-elected personnel.
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Fort Scott Community College President Dr. Jason Kegler held another Community Conversation on March 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the college.
These public discourses are to allow the public to have some knowledge of the challenges facing the college.
He referred to a recent FSCC Trustees board meeting where it was announced that the college is in much better shape and no longer at risk of not making payroll through June 30th.
At a recent employee meeting, he used the analogy of “just bobbing with our heads above the water,” Kegler said.
There are still definite challenges, but they can see the surface better than they could in the past, he said.
A recent update was given to the Kansas Board of Nursing after FSCC voluntarily ceased admitting new nursing students.
Vickie Laderer, Sonia Gugnani, and Darcus Kottwitz requested to the Kansas Board of Nursing that FSCC begin readmitting students for the fall 2024 semester, and was approved.
“This means one of our long-standing programs is no longer on hiatus,” Kegler said. .He said this represents a huge positive direction from being on ‘life support’ and ‘in trouble’ in December.
Dr. Kegler pointed out that FSCC’s nursing program used to be better than Pitt State University, but FSCC has lost the overall standard of excellence. He said there are still pockets of excellence, but the college needs to get back to having excellence across the board.
An audience member asked if the nursing program would be in a new location. Dr. Kegler said they hope to have them back in the lower level of the Hedges administration building. He said if anyone wants to help paint, there will be some opportunity to help.
Anne Dare asked if students had said they wanted to come to nursing but have been put on hold. Dr. Kegler said he wasn’t aware that had happened. He said they are working on a plan to make sure it is communicated to students that they will be accepting nursing students again.
FSCC Is Here To Stay
Dr. Kegler said he doesn’t want the local community wondering if the college is going to be here in the future. “We are going to be here,” he said.
An audience member asked if current students needed to enroll in another college as a backup. The president said he has no reason to believe a student would need to have a backup enrollment. He pointed out that FSCC has gone through one of the toughest times and has done so without laying people off.
“We have a long way to go before we truly need to be concerned about whether our doors are going to be open for students the following semester,” he said.
Dr. Kegler suggested that if people didn’t get a chance to attend the last board meeting, they should go to the YouTube channel and watch the agricultural presentation that highlighted the programs associated with the agricultural department.
The college is switching to a four-day school week because students are asking for it. Several high schools are also going to four-day school weeks, and students from those schools are very interested in the flexibility that type of schedule allows. The college will still be open on Fridays, but the majority of courses will be Monday through Thursday.
An audience member said that the 4-day week was important for students because it allows them to take on more work responsibilities to help pay for college.
Softball Question
An audience member asked if softball would still be running this fall and accepting scholarships. He said it should continue to be fully functional in the fall.
Dr. Kegler asked what the community thinks of when they think of the image of FSCC.
Some of the things that were mentioned:
Audience members mentioned that they would be very interested in taking some adult education classes and suggestions were made to gather survey information to see what people were interested in.
Jerry Witt mentioned that the community doesn’t know the faculty like they used to and there might be opportunities to “sell the faculty” so the community knows more about them.
Rodeo Team Member in Top Third In the Nation
Dr. Kegler said FSCC has a bronc or bull rider in the top third of the nation. “He was recently injured but his time is good enough that he should qualify for the national finals,” he said.
Future Students and Community Involvement
Aggie Day had 1,250 potential students visiting the college, he said.
Dr. Kegler said that in August the school is hosting a move-in day and asked if the community would come in to help greet the students, hand out water, and make people welcome.
He asked what it would take to get the community involved in the college.
Someone asked about a public relations person to let the alumni know what is happening at the college. Dr. Kegler said there were some other priorities first but that it was a good idea.
Dr. Kegler said the college would need help mowing, cleaning the residence halls, and painting and suggested that people interested in helping should contact the college.
He asked alumni why they attended here. Some of the answers:
There was some discussion about how the community could be more informed about what was happening at the college. An audience member suggested that the community could be more active in seeking information about the college. Dr. Kegler said it was a two-way street. The college should try to do a better job of putting information out there, and the community can do a better job of seeking out information about what is happening.
Dr. Kegler said Dick Hedges used to come to work at the college, then run home and put on overalls and go drink coffee with members of the community at the sale barn. Dr. Kegler said he doesn’t drink coffee, but that type of relationship is what the college needs to be building with the community.
He asked if people would like to continue these conversations after the one planned for April. One person suggested continuing and another suggested taking a break.
Gordon Parks: Self Potrait “Live Jazz Event”
Fort Scott, Kan. Friday. March 14, 2024 – Beach Museum of Art Specialist and Musician Nate McClendon will be at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center Theater on Thursday, March 21, 2024, to present his Gordon Parks: Self Portrait in music and narration with a live jazz band. The performance starts at 7:30p.m. and doors open at 7:00p.m. This is a free community event.
This performance was inspired by the exhibition Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Photographs by Gordon Parks from the Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University organized by the Beach Museum with support from Art Bridges, a philanthropic organization dedicated to expanding access to American art. This music and narration event is free and open to the public of all ages courtesy of Art Bridges. It is part of the Gordon Parks Convening at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, March 20 – 22, a collaboration with the Beach Museum of Art and the Gordon Parks Museum funded by Art Bridges. The convening will have over twelve museum professionals from across the nation at Fort Scott learning more about Gordon Parks and his works.
For information on the Gordon Parks: Self Portrait Live Jazz event, contact Kirk Sharp, executive director, (620) 223-2700, ext. 5850, or at [email protected].
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March 18, 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,
March 18, 2024. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of Cleaver-Burris Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
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. Review of Programs – Agriculture, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on February 19,
2024, and Special Board Meeting conducted on February 29, 2024,
C. Approval of Bills and Claims, 9
D. Ratification of Contracts, 30
1. Tri-Valley Shredding Agreement, 30
2. Osawatomie State Hospital Agreement for Clinical Training, 32
E. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 40
A. First Reading of Policies, 40
1. Purchasing
2. Travel Expenses
3. College Vehicle Use
4. Guidelines for Use of FSCC
Facilities
B. Honorary Degree, 45
C. Graduation Ceremony Attendance, 46
ACTION ITEMS, 47
A. Resolution 2024 – 2: Consideration of Sycamore Grove Apartments Lease Agreement, 47
B. Resolution 2024 – 3: Consideration of Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy, 48
C. Resolution 2024 – 4: Consideration of Board Meeting Rules of Order Policy, 49
D. Resolution 2024 – 5: Consideration of Employee Tuition Scholarship Policy, 50
E. Resolution 2024 – 6: Consideration of Campus Closings Due to Weather Policy, 51
F. Resolution 2024 – 7: Consideration of Tuition and Fees for 2024-25 Academic Year, 52
G. Resolution 2024 – 8: Consideration of Agreement Between FSCC and IDEA, 571
H. Resolution 2024 – 9: Consideration of Culinary Arts Memorandum of Understanding
Between FSCC and Southeast Kansas Education Service Center, 58
I. Resolution 2024 – 10: Consideration of Amended Lease Agreement between FSCC and the City of Frontenac, 60
REPORTS, 66
A. Higher Learning Commission
B. Gordon Parks Museum
C. Foundation
D. Administration
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 74
ADJOURNMENT, 75
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• March 18, 2024 Board Meeting
• April 15, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 20, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 27, 2024 Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
Bryan Holt, Chair
Jason Kegler, 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
_____ Ronda Bailey
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Chad McKinnis
_____ Doug Ropp3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
C. REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – AGRICULTURE4
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 19, 2024
and Special Board Meeting conducted on February 29, 2024.
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Bills and Claims Report.
D. RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS
Attached are contracts for amounts less than the threshold required for Board approval.
E. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Separations
a) Cale Griffiths, Custodian, effective February 29, 2024
b) Lance Coulter, Custodian, effective February 29, 2024
c) Geraldin Alaniz, Iowa MEP, effective February 29, 2024
d) McKinley Ward-LaSalle, Assistant Track/XC Coach, effective February 29, 2024
e) Mary Speyrer, Louisiana MEP, effective February 29, 2024
f) Jolee Carswell, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, effective March 7, 2024
g) Kristen Havron, Cosmetology Instructor, effective March 8, 2024
h) Celina Moses, Assistant Director to Financial Aid, effective March 20, 2024
i) Jared Keylon, Director of Facilities and Operations, effective March 22,
2024
j) DeeDee Cheney, Athletics Secretary, effective March 31, 2024
2) Transfers
a) Sara Sutton, from Agriculture Instructor/Meats Coach to Vice President of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development, effective July 1, 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 Ropp
To view the entire packet:
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
February 19, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, 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 recognized the men’s and women’s track team who took first
and second in the conference respectively, as well as Coach Redrick who was voted men’s coach of the year. The men’s 4×4 team broke the region’s record and will go to Nationals.
Jim Fewins reported past FSCC president Jim Meisner passed away unexpectedly, and his funeral will be at the National Cemetery. More details will be shared when they become available.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Anne Dare asked about migrant education and IDEA at FSCC. Although she said she’s not sure what it is and what it does for FSCC, she is concerned about the balances in those funds as shown on the treasurer’s report. She said she found where IDEA was approved by the Board of Trustees in the
March, 2023. She asked the Board to consider if IDEA is a partnership they want to continue.
REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – VOLLEYBALL: Coach Trisha Hamm and seven volleyball team members introduced themselves. Trisha started as head volleyball coach in the 2022-23 season, improving from 6-22 the first year to 13-16 the second year. The team made it to the playoffs for the first time in three years, hosted their first
tournament in five years, and had a nationally ranked team GPA. The team participated in the welcome back to school at a local elementary school, has served as line judges at high school games, had a Greenbush day, and volunteered at trunk or treat, the spring kids fair, and worked the baseball admissions gate. Coach Hamm said they are always looking for community service opportunities. The team has four returning as sophomores, five committed, two offers are out, and two still to visit and offer, and all but 1 are from Kansas. The group agreed they have created a positive culture in the program. Board members were encouraged to attend games, help with the pancake feed, and help spread the word about their camps.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote
to approve the consent agenda.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. First Reading of Policies – As part of a plan to consistently work towards updating Board Policy, the following policy revisions were reviewed for feedback. They will be presented for final approval at the next board meeting.
a. Board Member Conflicts of Interest
b. Board Meeting Rules of Order
c. Employee Tuition Scholarship
d. Campus Closings Due to Weather
B. Five Year Financial Plan – Dr. Kegler reported many have asked what FSCC’s plan is to recover from financial concerns. He said many other presidents in the state have shared their financial plan. The financial plan pages are a framework for moving forward. Amounts will remain blank until the Board goes
through a budget workshop to complete it.
C. 2024 – 25 Academic Year Fees – Dr. Kegler said he hoped to have numbers for fee increases, but is still waiting on a couple of outside entities to get back with FSCC on what things will cost. Dr. Kegler
explained student fees will likely increase $5 and most institutions across the state are increasing tuition and fees $2 and $3 respectively, so across the state institutions are seeing a fee increase of $3 – $5. Dr. Kegler said FSCC is anticipating a $5 fee increase this year and potentially tuition increase next year, as6
well as a housing increase of $100 – $200 depending on what rates Great Western Dining provides. The executive team will continue talking about rates.
D. FSCC Athletic Hall of Fame Guidelines – The Board reviewed the current requirements for admission to FSCC Athletic Hall of Fame. Based on the guidelines currently in place, it appears at least one of the students mentioned in a previous meeting is eligible to be nominated. Steve Anthony reiterated his desire
to help with any part of the process.
ACTION ITEMS:
A. Resolution 2024 – 1: A motion was made by Fewins seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to mapprove an increase in the allowed petty cash amounts from $3,300 to $5,300.
B. Resolution 2024 – 2: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous
vote to table the consideration to terminate the current lease with Sycamore Grove Apartments upon completion of the current agreement’s term. Fewins requested additional figures on students, capacity, and fees, in order to make a decision. Ropp requested new board members be given a tour of the housing
options so the board knows what they’re being asked to consider.
C. Resolution 2024 – 3: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the Bank Signee Resolution.
REPORTS:
• HLC – The HLC Committee has continued meeting every other Tuesday, reviewing what has been done for each criterion since 2020. Dr. Kegler reported a digital copy of the progress will be provided to the Board.
Dr. Kegler added the number of employees going to the HLC Conference has been reduced based on feedback. Dr. Kegler, Sonia Gugnani, and Sara Sutton will attend the conference in April in Chicago.
• GORDON PARKS MUSEUM – The Board reviewed a report provided by the Gordon Parks Museum.
Dr. Kegler added he’s received several compliments on the work that Kirk Sharp is doing.
• FOUNDATION – None
• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Academic Affairs, Finance and Operations, Student Services, and President.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to executive session for 5 minutes beginning at 8:10 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personnel 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 8:16 pm by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, 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
8:16 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
The FSCC Board of Trustees will be holding a special board meeting on Thursday, February 29 at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Burris Hall. The recently updated technology is not yet ready to carry a livestream, so the meeting will not be streamed. After calling the meeting to order, the board will adjourn to executive session for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship. A majority of board members may be present at noon to tour student housing, but no business will be conducted during the tour.
The Bourbon County Arts Council will present its 32nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibit from February 29th through March 9th, at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, on the Campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.
The Arts Council will host the Chamber Coffee at 8:00 am on Thursday, February 29th, at the Ellis Center.
The Exhibit will be open to the public beginning Thursday, February 29th through Saturday, March 9th, on weekdays from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on Saturdays, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. A reception to honor this year’s Juror and artists will be held on Thursday the 29th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; the public is invited to attend and enjoy the opportunity to meet and visit with them about the art.
Artists will have their work on display and for sale in this multi-media exhibit, in categories including Ceramics, Drawing & Graphics, Fiber Arts, Glasswork, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor.
A “themed” category was added to the Exhibit, with this year’s theme being “Art of Everyday Life”.
An artist may create a piece in any of the above categories, in relation to the theme.
This year, artists from Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma will participate in the Fine Art Exhibit.
Local artists entered include Kathryn Allen, Maggie Brenner, Rylee Coulter, Jewel Endicott, Steve Floyd, Kate Freeman, Lucy Gladbach, Bobbi Kemna, Millie Karleskint, Julie Kibble, Steve Kibble, Terry Koester, Connie Neil, Kadra Nevitt, Eri Popp, Susan Porter, Elisabeth Ross, Kaitlynn Sampson, and Addison Smith.
Cash prizes awarded for category winners are given by the Bourbon County Arts Council in memory of E.C. Gordon, and by the generous sponsorship from these local businesses: the Artificers, Buerge Art Studio, Citizens Bank, City State Bank, Edward Jones-Jamie Armstrong , H&H Realty, Landmark Bank, Lyons Realty, Mid-Continental Restoration, Osage Timber LLC, State Farm Insurance, Union State Bank, and Ward Kraft.
Bill Wilson will serve as this year’s Juror. He is a retired art educator with more than forty years of experience encompassing early elementary through college-level instruction. Most recently having taught visual art for Marmaton Valley, he also spent some time teaching at Allen County Community College. Mr. Wilson states “as an artist, I choose to work in a wide range of media that will allow me to best express my thoughts and ideas”. He is currently exploring metal forging techniques and creating primitive-fired ceramic jewelry.
There is no admission charge for this event, and all are encouraged to come and enjoy an exciting collection of original artwork.
The FSCC Board of Trustees will be holding a special board meeting on Thursday, Feburary 29 at 1:00 pm in the meeting rooms of the Ellis Fine Arts Center. After calling the meeting to order, the board will adjourn to executive session for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship. A majority of board members may be present at noon to tour student housing, but no business will be conducted during the tour.
