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Category Archives: Fort Scott Community College
Adult Basic Education Orientation Class Starts Tomorrow
Fish Kill at FSCC Campus Lake Due to Fluctuating Weather
Walkers around Fort Scott Community College campus lake have noticed many dead fish.
A call with photos of the fish to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks gave the answer.
“The fish that are in the picture are gizzard shad,” said Lucas Kowalewski, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Fisheries-Region 2 Supervisor. “Gizzard shad are very sensitive to cold water conditions and it is very common in waterbodies where they are present to see winter-time kills. Especially in extended periods of extreme cold and periods where water temperatures fluctuate rapidly up and down (which we have experienced both this winter). ”
“That species is very common to see in the wintertime,” he said. “We are on the northern edge of their species distribution. They are very sensitive to cold.”
“This process can be important for other species, such as blue catfish, which will feed heavily on these winter die-offs of gizzard shad on our larger reservoirs, and I have seen migrating bald eagles key in on waterbodies where this is occurring,” he said. Leaving them for the birds and raccoons will clean them up, in time. If the smell gets bad, you might clean them up, but leaving them is OK, too.”
When there are fish kills, biologists look at two things.
Is it one species or multiple?
“If it’s one, is it something specific about that species at this time of year?” he said. “Or is it illness or disease?”
“If multiple species, is it something going on in the environment?” he said. “For example in summer there are low dissolved oxygen fish kills, due to weather patterns and dying plant materials.”
Agenda for the FSCC Trustees on February 19
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
February 19, 2024. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort
Scott Community College.
To view the entire packet:
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 – Volleyball, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on January 29,
2023, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 10
D. Ratification of Contracts, 45
E. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
F. Approval of Gordon Parks Center Policy Revisions, 48
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 50
A. First Reading of Policies, 50
1. Board Member Conflicts of Interest, 50
2. Board Meeting Rules of Order, 50
3. Employee Tuition Scholarship, 51
4. Campus Closings Due to Weather, 51
B. Five Year Financial Plan, 52
C. 2024-25 Academic Year Fees, 59
D. FSCC Hall of Fame Guidelines, 60
ACTION ITEMS, 61
A. Resolution 2024 – 1: Approval of Petty Cash Increase, 61
B. Resolution 2024 – 2: Consideration of Sycamore Grove Apartments Lease Agreement, 62
C. Resolution 2024 – 3: Approval of Bank Signee Resolution, 63
REPORTS, 65
A. Higher Learning Commission, 65
B. Gordon Parks Museum, 661
C. Foundation, 65
D. Administration, 68
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT, 71
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• February 19, 2024 Board Meeting
• March 11 – 15, 2024 Spring Break, Campus Closed
• 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 – VOLLEYBALL
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on January 29, 2024.
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report, 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) Karl Hubig, Harley-Davidson Custodian, effective February 15, 2024
2) Separations
a) Luke Demko, Associate Dean of Students/Athletic Director, effective January 31, 2024
3) Transfers
a) Allie Birket, from Instruction Office Assistant to Kansas Migrant Office Assistant, effective February 19, 2024
F. APPROVAL OF GORDON PARKS CENTER POLICY REVISIONS
Attached are policy changes presented by the Gordon Parks Center.
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
Minutes of the Fort Scott Community College Trustees on January 19
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
January 29, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff, community members
Board Clerk McDaniel called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm in the meeting rooms of the Ellis Fine Arts Center.
A motion was made by Fewins seconded by Bailey and carried by unanimous vote to appoint Bryan Holt as chair pro tem.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chair pro tem Holt stated Chair Bartelsmeyer was sick and unable to attend.
He then led the room in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Steve Anthony spoke to the Board about his desire to be able to get former FSCC players who are now playing in the NFL inducted into the FSCC Hall of Fame. He volunteered to lead whatever work is required to allow the induction of those 4 former students who are now playing professional football. If a policy is preventing the induction, he advocated for a change of policy.
REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – JOHN DEERE: John Deere Technology instructors Kent Aikin and Dale Griffiths presented an update about FSCC’s John Deere program. They provided a history of the program and offerings, adding that twenty-one other institutions offer the program. John Deere Corporate makes annual contributions to
FSCC’s program with training aids, new machines, instructor education, and budgetary assistance for classroom learning, banquets, and recruiting assistance. Last year this amount was near $19,000. Ninety-five percent of graduates are hired full time at their sponsoring dealership, and their salaries can range from $50,000 – $100,000 annually. FSCC’s program provides required certifications for these students to work in the industry, as well as an
Associate of Applied Science Degree, which can be used to obtain a bachelor’s degree at Pittsburg State University
or Kansas State in Salina by way of a 2+2 agreement. The proposed changes to FSCC’s program will easily double the number of students graduating every year, and FSCC is serving as the pilot school for this change in every other school in the country. Currently there are 21 freshmen, 17 sophomores, and a waiting list for the beginning of next semester. FSCC will increase enrollment from 22 new students to 48 new students per year, and up to 68 new
students per year in five years. The increased enrollment would require a third or even a fourth instructor. Students in John Deere are eligible for FAFSA and Kansas Promise Act.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE: Dr. Kegler reviewed a Conflict of Interest Disclosure form with the Board requesting the Board to identify their conflicts of interest. A blank form will be posted to the website. Signed documents should be returned to Juley McDaniel. Should the board approve an upcoming policy in next month’s meeting, all employees will be asked to complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure in the future.
AFFIRMATION OF SERVICE: Dr. Kegler reviewed an Affirmation of Service form. One form will be signed by all Board members. Signed documents should be returned to Juley McDaniel, and the signed document will be posted to the website.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to executive session for 5 minutes beginning at 12:40 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to appointment of officers, positions, and officials with action expected to follow in the
appointment of officers, positions, and officials. The Board invited Dr. Kegler to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 12:46 pm by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous
vote to return to open session.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to appoint Bryan Holt as Board Chair.
A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to appoint Doug Ropp as Board Vice-Chair.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, POSITIONS, AND OFFICIALS FOR 2024:
A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve appointments below for 2024.
INFORMATION OFFICER Juley McDaniel
CLERK OF THE BOARD Juley McDaniel
TREASURER Gina Shelton
KPERS REPRESENTATIVE Juley McDaniel
KACCT REP AND COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS REPRESENTATIVE Chad McKinnis, Ronda Bailey
GREENBUSH REP John Bartelsmeyer
DESIGNATED BANK FOR GENERAL FUND Landmark National Bank
DESIGNATED ATTORNEY Zackery Reynolds
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Fort Scott Tribune
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Foundation Donation – Dr. Kegler reported the Foundation Board has given FSCC a very generous donation. The gifted funds are to be used at the discretion of administration who will meet with Sarah
Smith in the Foundation Office to determine how the funds will be distributed. Dr. Kegler said the funds are being considered for use toward operational expenses, and some will go to payments of COPs and lease payments. Dr. Kegler stated the donation takes some of the stress and pressure of trying to make some of
the decisions currently being made. An upcoming meeting with the Foundation will be held on February 1.
There was additional conversation about the ongoing audit process and recently receiving state aid and property tax. Fewins requested the board receive an outline of when the college receives funding from various resources.
B. Institutional Workstudy – Dr. Kegler informed the Board a determination has been made that institutional workstudy being received by baseball and softball students could be eliminated. He acknowledged the decision impacts seventeen students receiving $3,200 per academic year, but it is an opportunity for
expenses to be reduced. Students employed as an institutional workstudy on the academic or student services departments would not be impacted. He cited the need to look at other cuts such as personnel or deeper budget cuts if institutional workstudy is not cut. Board members asked questions about how many
students currently on institutional workstudy qualify for federal workstudy, and Dr. Kegler reported the Financial Aid office indicated a handful of those students would qualify for federal workstudy funds. Dr. Kegler also addressed having those students report to the athletic director as opposed to their coaches so it
appears cleaner. The baseball and softball institutional workstudies are reportedly for field maintenance, and Dr. Kegler said he has offered to reassign an employee from maintenance to take care of those facilities.
Board members Bailey, Fewins, and McKinnis expressed concern about impacting students this semester by eliminating funds students were under the impression they would receive. Dr. Kegler said alternative action can certainly be considered, but FSCC needs to reduce its payroll, as the monthly payroll is too much. The Board reiterated their hope is that workstudy students be a last resort to be cut, and agreed that set guidelines need to be defined for institutional workstudy in the future.
C. Five Year Financial Plan – Dr. Kegler informed the Board that Carolyn Sinn is working on a 5-year plan of the last 5 years. He says it will give administration the ability to see increases to salaries and benefits.
D. Administrative Restructure – Dr. Kegler explained the revised organization chart proposed to be effective 7/1/24, saying the revised structure is a model many institutions already have or are putting in place. He noted many institutions are faulted in the accreditation process for having too many vice presidents. FSCC
has had three to four vice presidents in recent years, and Dr. Kegler reported reducing the amount of vice presidents will make FSCC’s structure more in line to other institutions who have gone to a provost-type model. The proposed organization chart would create a Vice President of Student Development. This
position would oversee all functional areas that impact students at FSCC. Dr. Kegler stated the current vice presidents would become Deans or Associate Deans in the proposed organization chart, and salaries will be aligned with responsibilities. Dr. Kegler cited a need for consistency in how things are being done and how the student experience is flowing. He stated the restructure will also bring some salaries into line with responsibilities. Dr. Kegler added it is important to minimize some of our administrators and
administrative titles, stating the same work is going to be done, just not at the level it is currently. He stated an internal search would be conducted to fill the new Vice President of Student Development, saying he didn’t think it would be necessary to do an external search.
ACTION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by McKinnis seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the John Deere Certificate as described.
B. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the revision to the Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture Technology for John Deere as described.
C. A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Heavy Equipment Operation Program.
There was consensus of the board to take a five-minute recess at 2:06 pm. The meeting resumed at 2:13 pm.
D. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Mission, Core Values, and Vision Statements as presented.
E. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2024-25 academic calendar as presented.
F. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the bank signer resolution, listing John Bartelsmeyer as the board appointed signature.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed items of appreciation and correspondence.
REPORTS:
• HLC – Dr. Kegler described the process the HLC preparation committee is going through in preparation for HLC’s upcoming visit October 13 – 14, 2025. The group is meeting weekly to review each criterion and will be spending the next year and a half writing the document. Sara Sutton is co-chairing the committee.
• GORDON PARKS MUSEUM – The Board reviewed a report provided by the Gordon Parks Museum.
• FOUNDATION – Dr. Kegler said he has asked the Foundation Board to come to a Board of Trustees meeting quarterly. He stated the Foundation has committed to being more of a supporter and partner of the college, including agreeing to help FSCC with the funding for the Foundation Director position.
• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Academic Affairs, Finance and Operations, Student Services, and President.
The Board requested an opportunity to evaluate Hall of Fame requirements for the next meeting.
Chairman Holt suggested sending the employee satisfaction survey now, as it would send the message that the board cares what employees are thinking. He recommended the executive team discuss and determine if it should be sent now.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to executive session for 10 minutes beginning at 4:15 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to performance evaluations and discussion of identifiable personnel information of non- elected personnel with no action expected to follow. The Board invited Dr. Kegler and Gina Shelton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 4:27 pm by Fewins, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to return to open session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to executive session for 10 minutes beginning at 4:30 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to performance evaluations and discussion of identifiable personnel information of non-
elected personnel with no action expected to follow. The Board invited Dr. Kegler and Gina Shelton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 4:45 pm by Fewins, 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
4:46 pm by Ropp, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk
Rescheduled FSCC Trustees Meeting Agenda for January 29
January 29, 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, January 29, 2024. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort
Scott Community College at noon, 12 p.m.
1.22.24 Consent Agenda-actually for 1.29-final
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 – John Deere, 4
D. Conflict of Interest Disclosure, 4
E. Affirmation of Service, 4
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 5
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2024, 6
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS FOR 2024, 7
CONSENT AGENDA, 8
A. Approval of Agenda, 8
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on December 18, 2023, 9
C. Approval of Bills and Claims, 10
D. Approval of deposit of proceeds ($623,971.50) from the sale of 902 S. Horton into fund 12, 8
E. Approval of Personnel Actions, 8
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 30
A. Foundation Donation, 30
B. Institutional Workstudy, 30
C. Five Year Financial Plan, 30
D. Administrative Restructure, 30
ACTION ITEMS, 32
A. Consideration of John Deere Certificate, 32
B. Approval of Revision to the Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture – John Deere, 33
C. Consideration of Heavy Equipment Operation Program, 341
D. Review and Approval of FSCC Mission, Core Values, and Vision Statement, 35
E. Approval of 2024-25 Academic Calendar, 36
F. Approval of Bank Signer Resolution, 38
ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 40
REPORTS, 42
A. Higher Learning Commission
B. Gordon Parks Museum,
C. Foundation
D. Administration
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 52
ADJOURNMENT, 53
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• January 29, 2024 (Changed due to MLK, Jr. Day) Board Meeting
• February 19, 2024 Board Meeting
• March 11 – 15, 2024 Spring Break, Campus Closed
• 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,
John Bartelsmeyer, 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
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, POSITIONS, AND OFFICIALS FOR 2024
Information Officer
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
Clerk of the Board
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
Treasurer
(Previously Marianne Culbertson)
KPERS Representative
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
KACCT Representative and
Council of Presidents Representative
(Previously Kirk Hart and Robert Nelson)
Greenbush Representative
(Previously John Bartelsmeyer)
Designated Bank for General Fund
(Previously Landmark National Bank)
Designated Attorney
(Previously Zackery Reynolds)
Official Newspaper
(Previously The Fort Scott Tribune)7
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on December 18, 2023.
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS ($623,971.50) FROM THE SALE OF 902 S.
HORTON INTO FUND 12
E. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Vickie Laderer, Associate Dean of Health Programs, effective December 15, 2023
b) Ively Pride, Louisiana MEP Regional Recruiter , effective January 1, 2024
c) Yasmine Lennon, Educational Specialist, effective January 1, 2024
2) Separations
a) Emily Hoffman, MEP, effective December 31, 2023
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 Ropp8
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
December 11, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer personally thanked Board members Dave Elliott,
Kirk Hart, and Robert Nelson for their time on the Board, noting that each has been so helpful. Board member Jim
Fewins agreed.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda, including the additional purchase order list provided.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
academic scholarships as presented, with further discussion regarding D1 flat scholarships to come.
B. A motion was made by Elliott seconded by Fewins and carried by unanimous vote to approve the contract
for the sale of the property at 902 S. Horton to USD 234 for $625,000.
C. A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Elliott and carried by unanimous vote to authorize President
Kegler to complete appropriate transfers of funds and related paperwork to fulfill the debt obligation to
CHCSEK for this property.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed items of appreciation and correspondence.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Instruction,
Finance and Operations, Athletics, and Student Services, and President.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Elliott and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session for 10 minutes beginning at 7:25 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to organizational structure with action expected to follow. The board invited Dr. Kegler, Juley
McDaniel, Sonia Gugnani, and Gina Shelton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 7:36 pm by Hart, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session.
A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to add an item to the agenda for
Consideration of Health Programs Division.
A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hart and carried by unanimous vote to approve the addition of a Health
Programs Division within Academic Affairs which will have primary oversight for nursing, allied health, and EMT.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
7:38 pm by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk9
FSCC Community Conversation: Cuts Will Need To Be Made
Fort Scott Community College’s Dr. Jason Kegler led a conversation with approximately 85 interested community members about the state of the college on January 24 in the Ellis Fine Art Center on the campus.
He began by explaining that last year they saw that FSCC would have depleted all but $300,000 of its savings by November of 2023. They made drastic cuts to spending to prevent needing to lay anyone off in 2023. FSCC’s payroll is approximately $800,000 per month.
Kegler said that the primary driver of the spending was the scholarship program that gives around $1,000,000 per year in academic scholarships. Toward the end of the year, the college made a change to limit academic scholarships to in-state students because those students would result in payments from the state. The administration is also going to make some changes to limit the number of scholarships to a budgeted amount to make planning easier.
Audience member Larry Shead asked if the college has significant debt it is making payments on. Dr. Kegler answered that the college has bond payments that total $1.4 to $1.5 million per year and they have been making payments. He said that the school is carrying too much debt and that they should be at about half of that. The current market isn’t a good time to refinance, and recent events have probably impacted the college’s credit standing.
Audience member Anne Dare asked how the college is navigating the salaries for faculty and staff. Dr. Kegler said there is a study every year that shows the salaries for other community colleges and FSCC has salaries at the lower end of the range. He said they need to get the salaries up, but the way to do that is to bring in more students. The college has lost 27% of the student population since 2018. The current numbers for this spring are 5.9% lower than it was a year ago, but with late start classes, he hoped they could get that to 3%.
The FSCC Nursing Program was previously one of the top ones in this area, but it is now on conditional approval which means that no new nursing students can be accepted. Dr. Kegler said that nursing is one of the top five career paths in the world.
He went on to talk about how the college is trying to make sure they are funding activities that will keep students engaged and enjoying their time here so other students will want to come.
Audience member Chad Cosens asked what the impact of the current situation was on athletics and if the college is looking at adding any new athletics programs. Dr. Kegler said 76% of the current athletes are from out of state and on scholarships. Therefore the majority of athletes are not students who are bringing in state funds. He said he wants strong athletics teams, but FSCC can’t keep the doors open through sports. He pointed out that when a coach leaves, the athletes that are from out of state don’t have ties to the local area and leave.
Cosens said he doesn’t see how a community college can get students without sports because the local draw of higher education isn’t very strong without it.
Dr. Kegler said that while he recognizes the role of athletics and doesn’t want to cut sports, he does want to be sustainable. He said that the school is doing things in the name of sports that don’t have a return on investment and the college can’t continue doing that.
He pointed out that the college has an athletic facility across town (that students can only get to if they have a car), but the school can’t find a building for technical education. He said that the return on investment in athletics is flat at a minimum.
An audience member suggested adding some current professional football players to the FSCC Hall of Fame to generate some good positive attention.
Attendee Katy Casper said that as a community member, she’d like to see an analysis of what programs bring people from out of state, to stay here in town and pay over $100,000 in property taxes a year. She pointed out that there are celebrities who have come here in the past, but we have people who came for rodeo and have stayed here in the community.
Dr. Kegler said it would appear that FSCC is a very athletic college based on past budgets. He said athletic programs have been the primary place where the college has spent money over the years.
Audience member Steve Williams said the community colleges cut their own throat by focusing on bringing in athletes from out of state.
The decision to move the conference that FSCC participates in, into Division 2, hurt programs like FSCC according to Dr. Kegler. With Division 2, they were only competing against other schools that could scholarship tuition and books whereas Division 1 could also pay for room and board and other expenses. He said more schools are recognizing that Division 1 isn’t sustainable for Kansas community colleges.
Audience member Jerry Witt said that the FSCC football alumni are looking for ways to get the college back on its feet, but that was the focus before looking for ways to bring football back.
Attendee Lindsey Madison said this afternoon a future student was looking for housing this summer and wondered what the occupancy was like on the FSCC housing. Kegler said the college has vacancies in the on-campus housing, but the on-campus students don’t have a way for students to cook for themselves other than the off-campus housing options. He said they are not planning to add any new housing at this time.
An audience member asked if the county and state money is going to give the college what it needs through 2024. Kegler said no it is not. The college is anticipating a deficit in April where they will not be able to make payroll. The college did receive a gift from the foundation to help, but even with the money that is coming in, FSCC will need to make cuts.
FSCC Community Conversation This Evening at 5:30 p.m.
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FSCC Board of Trustees Board Meeting Canceled for This Evening
Tonight’s Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees board meeting is being canceled due to a lack of quorum.
MInutes of the FSCC Trustees on December 11
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
December 11, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer personally thanked Board members Dave Elliott,
Kirk Hart, and Robert Nelson for their time on the Board, noting that each has been so helpful. Board member Jim
Fewins agreed.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda, including the additional purchase order list provided.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
academic scholarships as presented, with further discussion regarding D1 flat scholarships to come.
B. A motion was made by Elliott seconded by Fewins and carried by unanimous vote to approve the contract
for the sale of the property at 902 S. Horton to USD 234 for $625,000.
C. A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Elliott and carried by unanimous vote to authorize President
Kegler to complete appropriate transfers of funds and related paperwork to fulfill the debt obligation to
CHCSEK for this property.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed items of appreciation and correspondence.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Instruction,
Finance and Operations, Athletics, and Student Services, and President.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Elliott and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session for 10 minutes beginning at 7:25 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to organizational structure with action expected to follow. The board invited Dr. Kegler, Juley
McDaniel, Sonia Gugnani, and Gina Shelton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 7:36 pm by Hart, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session.
A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to add an item to the agenda for
Consideration of Health Programs Division.
A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hart and carried by unanimous vote to approve the addition of a Health
Programs Division within Academic Affairs which will have primary oversight for nursing, allied health, and EMT.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
7:38 pm by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
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Fort Scott Community College
The Fort Scott Community College Trustees Agenda for January 22
January 22, 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,
January 22, 2024. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of 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. Review of Programs – John Deere, 4
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 5
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2024, 6
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS FOR 2024, 7
CONSENT AGENDA, 8
A. Approval of Agenda, 8
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on December 18,
2023, 9
C. Approval of Bills, and Claims, 10
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 8
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 30
A. Consideration of John Deere Certificate, 30
B. Approval of Revision to the Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture – John Deere, 31
C. Consideration of Heavy Equipment Operation Program, 32
D. Review and Approval of FSCC Mission, Core Values, and Vision Statement, 33
REPORTS, 34
A. Administrative Updates, 34
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 44
ADJOURNMENT, 451
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• January 22, 2024 (Changed due to MLK, Jr. Day) Board Meeting
• February 19, 2024 Board Meeting
• March 11 – 15, 2024 Spring Break, Campus Closed
• 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,
John Bartelsmeyer, 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 – JOHN DEERE4
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board adjourn to executive session.
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer FewinsBailey
Holt McKinnis Ropp
MOVE TO REGULAR SESSION:
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer FewinsBailey
Holt McKinnis Ropp5
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Chairman:
BOARD ACTION:
Chairman
MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bailey Bartelsmeyer Fewins
Holt McKinnis Ropp
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Vice-Chairman
BOARD ACTION:
Vice-Chairman
MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bailey Bartelsmeyer Fewins
Holt McKinnis Ropp6
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, POSITIONS, AND OFFICIALS FOR 2024
Information Officer
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
Clerk of the Board
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
Treasurer
(Previously Marianne Culbertson)
KPERS Representative
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
KACCT Representative and
Council of Presidents Representative
(Previously Kirk Hart and Robert Nelson)
Greenbush Representative
(Previously John Bartelsmeyer)
Designated Bank for General Fund
(Previously Landmark National Bank)
Designated Attorney
(Previously Zackery Reynolds)
Official Newspaper
(Previously The Fort Scott Tribune)7
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on December 18, 2023.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Vickie Laderer, Associate Dean of Health Programs, effective December 15,
2023
b) Ively Pride, Louisiana MEP Regional Recruiter , effective January 1, 2024
c) Yasmine Lennon, Educational Specialist, effective January 1, 2024
2) Separations
a) Emily Hoffman, MEP, effective December 31, 2023
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
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FSCC Initiates Community Conversations on January 24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2024
The Office of the President
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott Community College President, Dr. C. Jason Kegler, would like to invite members of Bourbon County, the surrounding communities, and alumni to a series of conversations regarding the college and its impact on our community.
The first conversation will be held at 5:30 pm in the Ellis Fine Arts Center on January 24, 2024.
The purpose of the conversation series is to engage the community on matters related to the college.
We will be examining the college’s mission and vision, image, identity, economic impact, and other topics involving the community.
These conversations will occur monthly beginning in January and concluding in April, with the potential for future conversations.
The idea of the conversations is for this to be an opportunity for two-way conversations designed to gain information on this
community’s college for the people we serve.
The college and Dr. Kegler are looking forward to this opportunity to engage with the community and our constituents.
For more information, please call 620-223-2700 ext. 5202.