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FSCC Gets Grant To Grow Women’s Flag Football Program

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Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) has received a $10,000 grant from the NJCAA Foundation, NFL FLAG, and RCX Sports to grow a women’s flag football program, starting in spring 2023.

 

“The NJCAA Foundation is passionate about the value women’s flag football brings to institutions’ overall growth, the student-athlete experience, and equality across playing fields,” stated Brian Luckett, NJCAA Foundation Executive Director. “This is an opportunity for women of the association to compete at the highest level and we are fortunate to work hand in hand with NFL FLAG and RCX Sports during this exciting time.”

 

In March, the NJCAA announced the $150,000 grant, provided by the NFL, to support the initiative of expanding women’s flag football. Since then, 11 grants have been awarded to NJCAA member colleges to grow the sport and encourage other two-year colleges to consider adding the program.

 

“RCX is dedicated to creating opportunities for all athletes to play and so that every child can gain important life skills only learned through sports,” said RCX Sports CEO and NFL FLAG Executive Director Izell Reese. “Through NJCAA women’s flag football, young women will not only be able to compete, they’ll earn a valuable education that will set them up for success after college.”

 

Women’s Flag Football has been a growing commodity across the nation and FSCC intends to provide an opportunity for these student-athletes to continue their passion for the sport while pursuing their education at the collegiate level.

 

“Fort Scott Community College strives to be a leader in the emerging sport world. Bringing women’s flag football to campus will provide a stellar opportunity for student-athletes to pursue their education.  We are excited to pave the path for the future of flag football within the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference,” says Tom Havron, Vice President of Student Affairs. “Within the next five years, we hope to see numerous Jayhawk schools add this emerging sport”.

 

Recruiting is underway for the inaugural class lead by head coach Aprell Williams. Students who have interest in being a part of the first flag football class at FSCC are encouraged to contact Coach Williams at [email protected].

 

“The NJCAA expanding NFL Flag opportunities for female student athletes at member institutions demonstrates clearly that football is for all,” said Executive Vice President of NFL Football Operations Troy Vincent, Sr. “The values, fun and competitive environment of football can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone who wishes to participate. It is exciting to see junior colleges offer NFL FLAG as a varsity sport to female athletes.”

 

For more information regarding the FSCC Women’s Flag Football program, please contact Tom Havron at [email protected]. Stay up-to-date by following us on all social media platforms.

 

 

ABOUT NJCAA FOUNDATION

The mission of the NJCAA Foundation is to enhance the NJCAA national organization, student-athletes, member colleges and local communities through financial support, scholarships, program initiatives and community service. 

 

ABOUT RCX SPORTS

RCX Sports is the premier youth-sports experiences business, running and operating leagues, camps, combines, tournaments and events.

 

RCX works with professional leagues, national governing bodies, sports-centric businesses and brands to reimagine youth sports experiences. RCX produces events with world-class partners including the NFL, Jr. NBA, NAIA, Rivals.com and the 2022 World Games.

 

RCX is committed to improving the accessibility and inclusivity of sports by enhancing the youth sports experience and creating opportunities for all athletes to play. We believe sports have the power to transform lives and that every athlete should have the opportunity to experience the value of sports. For more information, visit www.rcxsports.com.

 

ABOUT NFL FLAG

NFL FLAG is an NFL-licensed property of more than 1,600 locally operated leagues and over 500,000 youth athletes across all 50 states. NFL FLAG is a fun and accessible non-contact program available for girls and boys ages 5-17. Players benefit by being physically active through non-contact, continuous action while learning the fundamentals of football as well as lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. RCX Sports is the official operator of NFL FLAG.

 

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FSCC Trustees Minutes of June 21

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
June 21, 2021
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Dave Elliott, Kirk Hart, Bill Meyer, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, and staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the bid from
Philadelphia for property/casualty/auto/and excess liability insurance for $186,829.
B. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2021-22
meeting dates as provided and specifying July 19, 2021 for the July meeting date.
C. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Memorandum
of Agreement with FSCAPE.
D. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the KASB Worker’s
Compensation Member Participation Premium Agreement and Loyalty Credit Program Agreement.
E. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the amended lease
with Mercy for student housing
F. A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the continuation of
the proposed agreement between IA DOE and FSCC for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The budget will not
exceed $848,237 for the fiscal year, and FSCC will retain 8% administrative allowanced as fiscal agent.
G. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to table the discussion of the
Fort Lincoln School rock fossils so the origin of the rocks could be determined prior to taking any action on
allowing recovery of the fossils within the rocks.
H. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the apartment
flooring quote from SEK Floors for $38,357.20.
I. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the apartment
painting quote from H2 Painting for $24,000.00.
J. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the bid from Lenovo
to purchase laptops for the CAMP students.
K. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the list of
memberships and dues for 2021-22 as presented.
L. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to appoint Alysia Johnston as
FSCC’s delegate to the CTEC Board of Directors.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed letters of correspondence.
REPORTS:
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A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Miami County Campus,
Gordon Parks Museum, Student Services, Athletics, Instruction, Finance and Operations, and the President.
Chairman Bartelsmeyer thanked Board members for their contributions to the functions of FSCC’s Board of
Trustees. Jim Fewins noted that the presentation at Liberty Theater sponsored by the Gordon Parks Center was
great.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 7:37
p.m. by Meyer, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk

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Human Resource Roundtable July 7

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HR Roundtable
Hosted by the Chamber
TOMORROW!
Wednesday, July 7th
8:15 to 9:30am
Fort Scott Community College
Ag Hall (just north of Arnold Arena)
2108 S. Horton St.
Click here to RSVP if you
haven’t already.
Light refreshments will be served.
The Chamber is hosting an HR Roundtable for those in a human resources role at our local businesses on Wed., July 7th from 8:15 to 9:30am in Ag Hall on the campus of FSCC.
We hope you can join us or send another appropriate contact from your business.
We will have a loose agenda, but would like to hear feedback on workforce needs, challenges, or good stories. And, hear back anything you may need from the Chamber or ideas on recruiting qualified workforce to the community. We also want to allow time for those in HR to just connect with each other.
We will have light refreshments ~ please click here to RSVP if you can attend on Wed., July 7th from 8:15 to 9:30am at FSCC Ag Hall, just north of Arnold Arena.
Hosted by the Chamber’s Workforce Development Division:
Alysia Johnston, FSCC
Cathy Bishop, Niece Products
Payton Coyan, SEK-CAP
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FSCC tution stays the same

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Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) will NOT be increasing tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year. In fact, FSCC recently announced that general fees will be covered for fall 2021 through summer 2022.

Tuition at FSCC averages $62.00 a credit hour, making it one of most affordable options in the four-state area.

To make costs more affordable for future Greyhounds, FSCC will also be offering the Kansas Promise Scholarship starting fall 2021.

As stated earlier this month, the Kansas Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship and assists with costs that institutional or grant scholarships are unable to cover.

Recipients must meet all qualifications and complete the application process to be eligible for this opportunity. More information pertaining to this opportunity can be found at fortscott.edu/KansasPromise.

For more information on how to obtain a high quality education at a low cost, contact the Admissions Department at 620.223.2700 ext. 3520 or go to fortscott.edu/admissions.

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FSCC Board Agenda for June 21

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June 21, 2021
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,
June 21, 2021.

The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community College.

5:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:00 followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.

THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 17, 2021,
6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 54
A. Approval of Property/Casualty/Auto/Excess Liability Insurance, 54
B. Consideration of 2021-22 Meeting Dates, 57
C. Approval of Tentative Memorandum of Agreement with FSCAPE, 58
D. Consideration of KASB Worker’s Compensation Member Participation Premium
Agreement and Loyalty Credit Program Agreement, 60
E. Consideration of Mercy Amended Lease for Student Housing, 66
F. Consideration of Proposed Continuation Agreement Between Iowa Department of Education and Fort Scott Community College, 69
G. Discussion of Fort Lincoln School Rock Fossils, 70
H. Consideration of Apartment Flooring Bids, 71
I. Consideration of Apartment Painting Bids, 76
J. Approval of CAMP Laptop Purchase, 81
K. Approval of Consortium Memberships and Dues, 82

ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 84

REPORTS, 85A. Administrative Updates,

86
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 94
ADJOURNMENT, 95
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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• June 21, 2021: Board Meeting
• August 9-11, 2021: In-Service
• August 12, 2021: Fall Semester Begins
• September 6, 2021: Labor Day, Campus Closed
• October 18, 2021: Math Relays
• November 22 – 26, 2021: Thanksgiving Break, Campus Closed
• November 30, 2021: Graduate Assessment Exam
• December 7 – 10, 2021: Finals
• December 17, 2021 – January 4, 2022 Christmas Break, Campus Closed
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
_____ Bill Meyer
_____ Robert Nelson
3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
4
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA

B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 17,
2021.

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) Jason Middleton, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective May 26, 2021
b) Sean Moore, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective June 1, 2021
c) Richard Embry, Resident Assistant, effective June 1, 2021
d) Keith Willis-Auger, Resident Assistant, effective June 1, 2021
e) Dalton Brown, Resident Assistant, effective June 1, 2021
f) Kyle Pugh, Resident Assistant, effective June 2, 2021
g) John Horton, Assistant Track Coach, effective June 15, 2021
h) Gunnard Twyner, Assistant Football Coach, effective June 1, 2021
i) Chris Larsen, Lead IT Technician, effective June 7, 2021
j) Kelly Davis, Assistant Football Coach, effective July 1, 2021
k) Marivel Chavez, MEP OSY/K12 Advocate, effective July 1, 2021
l) Adriana Holguin, MEP OSY/K12 Advocate, effective July 1, 2021
m) Magdalena Rosales, MEP OSY/K12 Advocate, effective July 1, 2021
n) Tino Rosales, MEP OSY/K12 Recruiter/Advocate, effective July 1, 2021

2) Transfers
a) Jake Harvey, from Assistant Baseball Coach to Financial Aid Coordinator, effective July 1, 2021

3) Separations
a) Mark Emerson, Assistant Track Coach, effective May 15, 2021
b) Caitlyn Wiswell, Assistant Rodeo Coach, effective May 15, 2021
c) Gonzalo Gonzalez, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective May 31, 2021
d) Sean Davidson, Assistant Football Coach, effective June 4, 2021
e) Michael Page, Custodian, effective June 4, 2021

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved
as presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Elliott Fewins
Hart Meyer Nelson
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FSCC Board Minutes of May 17

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
May 17, 2021
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Dave Elliott, Kirk Hart, Bill Meyer, and Robert Nelson (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, and staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer praised the maintenance and custodial crews at FSCC,
noting they are often behind the scenes but big contributors to the success of FSCC. “They’re not mentioned enough.
Thank you.”

CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
the consent agenda.

ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the COVID\ mitigation recommendation of FSCC’s COVID committee with the intent to amend for a provision for students and/or employees in settings that require a mask.
B. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of Zoom Room equipment from SKC for $114,391.46.
C. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of a mini excavator from OT Truck & Tractor Sales for $30,900.

ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed letters of correspondence.

REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Miami County Campus,
Student Services, Athletics, Instruction, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:28
p.m. by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.

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FSCC announces the Kansas Promise Scholarship

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Fort Scott Community College is offering the Kansas Promise Scholarship (HB 2064), part of a $10 million program passed by the Kansas Legislature and signed by Governor Kelly in April 2021. The Kansas Promise Service Scholarship was created during the 2021 Kansas Legislative Session to assist students attending Kansas community colleges, technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology and certain private postsecondary educational institutions and enrolled in specified programs of study, generally in the fields of (1) information technology and security, (2) mental and physical health care, (3) advanced manufacturing and building trades, or (4) early childhood education and development. This scholarship may be used toward tuition, required fees, books and required program materials (KBOR, 2021).

“The Kansas Promise Act is an incredible opportunity for students seeking certificates or degrees in technical training, nursing, allied health, and other fields. The scholarship will pay for the skilled training needed for Kansas jobs with good wages. We are excited to participate in the Kansas Promise Act program at FSCC and our admissions office can assist you with the application process,” says Alysia Johnston, FSCC President.

The Kansas Promise Scholarship is a last dollar scholarship and assists with costs that institutional or grant scholarships are unable to cover. Recipients must meet all qualifications listed below and complete the application process to be eligible for this opportunity.

  • Be a Kansas resident, AND
  • Have graduated from a Kansas high school within the preceding 12 months or have received a GED or other high school equivalency credential within the preceding 12 months, OR
  • Be 21 years of age or older and a Kansas resident for the preceding three consecutive years, OR
  • Be a dependent child of a military service member who is stationed in another state and who, within the preceding 12 months, graduated from an out-of-state high school or obtained a GED or other high school equivalency credential.

FSCC programs that qualify for this opportunity are as follows:

  • Associate in Arts or Science
    • Computer Science
    • Elementary Education
  • Associate in Applied Science
    • Nursing
  • Construction Trades
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVAC)
  • Home Health Aid
  • Agriculture Technology
    • John Deere Technician
  • Masonry
  • Medication Aid (CMA)
  • Nursing Aid (CNA)
  • Welding

For more information, please visit the FSCC website at fortscott.edu/KansasPromise or contact the Admissions Office at 620.223.2700 ext. 3510 or [email protected].

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FSCC Minutes of April 19

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
April 19, 2021

PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Kirk Hart, Bill Meyer, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, and staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance.

CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
consent agenda.

ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve Design Mechanical
as the HVAC and boiler system provider.
B. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the intent to transfer
land on the Burke Street Campus to Mary Queen of Angels Church.
C. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the proposal from
AVI for the Fine Arts Center Theater audio/visual refresh.

ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed letters of correspondence.

REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Gordon Parks Museum,
Student Services, Athletics, Instruction, Finance and Operations, and the President.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to
executive session for 15 minutes beginning at 6:11 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel in regards to
administrative contracts, emeritus status, and hazard pay with action expected to follow.

OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 6:26 by Nelson, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to return to
open session.
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the administrative contracts
for Alysia Johnston, Adam Borth, Julie Eichenberger, Janet Fancher, and Tom Havron.
A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve emeritus staff status to
Harold Hicks.

Chairman Bartelsmeyer stated that hazard pay will be provided to current employees who were not remote during the fall
2020 and/or spring 2021 semesters for playing a critical role in allowing the college to remain face to face during the
COVID-19 pandemic.

More information about the payment will come from college administration via email.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:30
p.m. by Meyer, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk
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FSCC Trustees Meeting Agenda for May 17

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The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
May 17, 2021. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.
5:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:00 followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 19, 2021, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 56
A. Open Discussion Regarding COVID Mitigation, 56
B. Consideration of Zoom Room Equipment Purchase, 57
C. Approval of Mini Excavator Purchase, 63
ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 69
REPORTS, 71
A. Administrative Updates, 71
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 83
ADJOURNMENT, 84
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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• May 17, 2021: Board Meeting
• June 21, 2021: 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.

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 19,
2021.
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) Brandon Fisher, Welding Instructor, effective July 26, 2021

2) Separations
a) Jared Wheeler, Communications Instructor, effective May 3, 2021
b) Tawny Pool, Web Developer, May 5, 2021
c) Jacob Biller, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective May 15, 2021
d) Heather Davis, Biology Instructor, effective May 17, 2021
e) Aaron Watts, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective May 31, 2021

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.

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Two local FSCC Rodeo athletes head to Nationals

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Fort Scott, KS – Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) Rodeo will be sending two local individuals to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming on June 11th – 19th. Trey Holston of Fort Scott, KS and Karson Harris of Hepler, KS qualified for nationals last year, but due to COVID, they were unable to attend.

Trey will be competing in bull riding, while Karson will be competing in bare back riding. Both are in the top 3 in each event of all the colleges in Kansas and Oklahoma.

“I am very proud of both these young men for their achievements, but even more pleased with what fine young men they are. The team, school and community should be very proud”, says Head Rodeo Coach, Chad Cross.

You can follow all the action in real-time by going to www.cnfr.com or follow the FSCC Rodeo Team on social media.

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FSCC Men’s Track and Field Wins Conference Championship; Qualify 14 for National Meet

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The Fort Scott Community College men’s track and field team traveled to Arkansas City for the regional meet this past weekend. With outstanding performance from many, the Hounds were able to bring home the first KJCCC East Conference Championship in school history. In only the third year of having the program back on campus, the Greyhounds took down the perennial power Cowley College by the score of 224-222. The meet came down to the 4×400 meter relay (Tre Buchanan, Marcus Freeman, Jarvis Miles, Jordan Collins) where the Hounds cruised to a time of 3:10.19, defeating second place Butler Community College by more than 7 seconds. Cowley finished the race in fourth place, giving the Hounds the conference crown.

Coach Philip Redrick on the men’s performance: “This was a complete team victory and came down to the last event. I told the team before the race that we needed to win the 4×400 if we wanted to take home the conference championship. It was an amazing performance and I couldn’t be more proud of the group. It takes everyone on the team competing at a high level to win a conference meet, and they didn’t disappoint.”

While there were many performances which contributed to the win, the Greyhounds were paced by the following conference champions:

Javris Miles – 400 meters – 47.57

Tre Buchanan – 400 hurdles – 52.63

Demarion Smith – High Jump – 1.95m

4×400 Meter Relay (Buchanan, Freeman, Miles, Collins – 3:10.19

4×800 Meter Relay (Lecorian Deboest, Lonnell Johnson, Alex Jaje, Marcus Freeman) – 7:41.41

Full results from the conference meet can be found at: https://kjccc.org/sports/track/2020-21/2021_Jayhawk_East_Final_Outdoor_Results.pdf

Next up will be the national meet which will be held in Levelland, Texas starting 5/11/2021. The men’s team has 14 student-athletes who have qualified for the meet. Go Hounds!

FSCC Women’s Track and Field Sweeps Season Conference Championships; Qualify 10 for National Meet

Back in March the Fort Scott Community College women’s track and field team brought home the first conference championship in school history when they took the indoor title. This past weekend, the Hounds again ran through the conference, winning the outdoor title and completing the conference sweep. The meet was again a close competition which came down to the wire, but the Hounds prevailed over rival Cowley College by the score of 190-180.

Coach Redrick on the women’s performance: “This is a special group of women. They knew what they were going to have to do to compete and bring home another title, and they did just that. We had a huge number of special performances over the weekend. I’m so proud of them.”

Leading the way for the Hounds were the following conference champions:

Trinity Sinegal – Long Jump – 5.59m

Damazvia Dames – Long Jump – 5.59m, Triple jump – 12.19m

Rachel Booker – Heptathalon – 3356 points

Full Results for the conference meet can be found at: https://kjccc.org/sports/track/2020-21/2021_Jayhawk_East_Final_Outdoor_Results.pdf

Next up the Hounds will travel to Levelland, Texas for the NJCAA National Meet. 10 Greyhound student-athletes have met the national qualifying standards for the meet. Go Hounds!

 

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FSCC Graduates 250 Students On May 1

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Fort Scott Community College is proud to announce over 250 students will graduate on May 1, 2021. This year has been rough on the students, but they were able to persevere through the trials and tribulations. FSCC will have 170 associate degree graduates and 82 students graduating with a certificate.

 

“The students this year have shown a tremendous amount of grit and determination in completing their degrees or certificates. We are so proud of all our FSCC graduates,” said Adam Borth, Vice President of Academic Affairs.

 

This year is the 100th anniversary of the first graduating class at FSCC in 1921.

Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 1st in the Ellis Fine Arts building at 9:00 a.m. for students receiving an Associate in Applied Science degree or a Certificate.

Students graduating with an Associate in Arts, Science, or General Studies will participate in the 12:00 p.m. commencement ceremony.

A reception for Richard Mayhew, the 2021 Outstanding Alumnus, will be held between the two graduation ceremonies.

 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, limited seating will be available for the event, and each graduate will receive two guest tickets. A livestream of commencement will be available 10 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony on the FSCC website, fortscott.edu.