Category Archives: Fort Scott Community College
Chili Fee Feb. 12 To Benefit FSCC Dance Team
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Art Class Offered To Community By FSCC
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Black History Lunch Rescheduled To Feb. 18
DUE TO THE FORECASTED INCLEMENT WEATHER IN OUR SURROUNDING AREA.
THE “LUNCH & LEARN” WITH FRANK CLAY PRESENTATION (BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPEAKING PRESENTATION) HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO Tuesday, FEB 18 AT 11:00.AM. – 12:00 P.M.
Kirk Sharp, Executive Director
Gordon Parks Museum
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, Kansas 66701-3141
620-223-2700, ext 5850
Email: [email protected]
Black History Month Lunch and Learn Feb. 5
The Gordon Parks Museum will celebrate Black History Month on Wednesday, February 5th at 11:00 a.m. with a “Lunch and Learn” presentation.
Guest speaker will be Frank Clay, Jr., author and a member of The National Speaker’s Association. The presentation titled “Find the Right Weapons and Success is Yours” will be held in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and drinks with them. Some dessert will be provided.
“Find the Right Weapons and Success is Yours” is a presentation reflecting on lessons learned from Gordon Parks and how Gordon chose the right weapons to bring about change in his life and the world.
Clay will also speak on how Gordon’s book The Choice of Weapons, helped to inspire others such as Frank to find the right weapons in life.
Frank Clay, Jr. is also a U.S. Army Veteran, business coach, entrepreneur, and the founder and principal of 2020 Solutions Inc. He is also a speaker and executive coach who holds a bachelor’s in business administration and a master’s in business management.
For more information about “Find the Right Weapons and Success is Your” presentation at the Gordon Parks Museum call 223-2700, ext. 5850 or email [email protected].
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FSCC Men’s Basketball take down JCCC
left picture, FSCC men’s basketball gathered talking to coaches, right picture players and coaches cheering on other teammates.
Posted: Jan 27, 2020
It can honestly be said that everyone got their money’s worth on last Saturday’s game. It took a double overtime to decide the outcome of this conference game.
The Greyhounds were scheduled to take on the #5 Johnson County Cavaliers in Overland Park, Kansas. Greyhound, Kevin Shead, made the first basket of the game and the Hounds never looked back. The teams were both evenly matched the entire game. The end of regulation posted a score of 70-70. In the first overtime, the scoring was very back and forth and it ended with a score of 79-79. In the second overtime, the Greyhounds took off and scored 14 points resulting in a win over the Cavaliers 93-88.
Key Players: Kannon Jones – 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assist
Nick Lawrence – 14 points, 3rebounds
Peter Simon – 16 points, 4 rebounds
Craig Jordan – 18 points, 7 rebounds
Coach Cook Thoughts:
“I thought our effort and execution was the best that it has ever been tonight. Our focus on the game plan and defense was good and of course as a coach I will always want those two things better each night but tonight it help us pull out the victory. Of course it is always nice to win on the road but winning against a top five team in the nation and one of the most respected program in the nation is even sweeter. This win helps in conference standings since we lost the game at home earlier this week, we cannot get complacent and have to want to get better daily and grow from this. It would not have been possible to get the win without the focus and team effort from our guys and the coaching staff.”
Upcoming:
The Greyhounds (14-7, 1-1) take on Kansas City Kansas Community College (8-12, 1-1) Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM at Arnold Arena in Fort Scott, Kansas.
FSCC’s New Head Football Coach: Carson Hunter
Entering his first year as head coach, Carson Hunter is clear about the program’s purpose:
Recruit, Develop, and Lead Faithful, Honest and Fearless Leaders to best represent Fort Scott values.
In the always competitive Jayhawk conference, Hunter’s efforts aim to rebuild the program’s foundation and eventually further Fort Scott’s storied history. Hunter and his staff are attacking the challenge with a new school approach based on old school values With an adaptable blue-print, Hunter runs a value-based program built on things the Sunflower state has always stood – hard-work, humility, and toughness. Meanwhile, Hunter’s coaching staff and roster strive to lead in attitude and action as they maximize their influence.
Hunter’s model is based on assembling capable coaches and players who will strive to be of great character, serve the people and families of the Fort Scott community, and best represent Fort Scott and the region at large. In the classroom, program members will timely graduate, maintain great attendance to meet – and eventually exceed – campus’ academic standards. Finally, on the field, Hunter’s student-athletes will love practice, preparation and competition. With every opportunity, they will pridefully compete at their highest level to play a simple, fast, and hard-nosed football.
The program’s expectations are simple – Love your team, love Fort Scott, and love the game. Do your job, Be your best. And, most importantly, Believe. In time, meeting these expectations will result in a program the entire Fort Scott community can be proud of and a team that can consistently play great football.
Hunter’s unique experience has prepared him to lead the Greyhounds to do exactly that.
Murray State University
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Served four years at Murray State University as an Assistant Coach and Coordinator
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Coordinated Program Recruiting efforts to sign consecutive Top-40 Classes
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Coached Quarterbacks, Receivers, Runningbacks, and Outside Linebackers,
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Coordinated Conference Leading and Nationally Ranked Special Team units
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Assisted in Run-Game planning to set school rushing record of 449 YDS vers EIU (2018)
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Recruited, Coached, and Developed: NFL Draft/Signees Quincy Williams (OLB) and Jordon Gandy (WR); All-Americans Alec Long (SAF), Malik Honeycutt (WR/RET) and Steve Dawson (P); 2018 All OVC Newcomer Shuler Bentley (QB).
Highschool
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Served three years as a high school coach throughout West Tennessee
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Maintained an overall winning record, graduated every player he coached, and helped develop twenty one total college football players
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Selected annually as a Defensive Coordinator or Position coach in the West-Tennessee All-Star Game (2013, 2014) and the Auto-Zone Liberty Bowl Memphis-Metro All-Star Game (2015)
Personal
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Prior to beginning his coaching career, worked in Nashville as a corporate defense attorney
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Three-Year University of Memphis Lettermen as Linebacker and Special Teamer (2002-2006)
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Helped his team end a 30-year bowl drought, achieve rankings in the AP Top 25, and secure then program-defining wins over ranked Ole Miss, Louisville, and Cincinnati teams
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2007 graduate of Memphis with degrees in English Literature and Interpersonal Communications
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2010 graduate of The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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Husband to his best-friend Alex and Father to his four children; Liam, Izzy, Naomi, and Macy
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Admitted and outspoken imperfect-but-devout Believer
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Admitted and outspoken imperfect-but-devout Believer
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FSCC Trustees Meet Jan. 27
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, January 27, 2020. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA is below with page in agenda packet noted.
5:00 DINNER
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Migrant Grant Programs Update, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
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 December 16, 2019.
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) Carson Hunter, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 1
b) Michael Reynolds, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 1
c) Brant Newman, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 20
d) Lee “Harris” Bivin, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 20
e) Cam Robinson, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 22
f) Tasha Fox, Financial Aid/Scholarship Coordinator, effective February 10.
2) Separations
a) Debra Wood, Accounting Clerk, effective December 31, 2019
b) Valentino Coleman, Assistant Football Coach, effective December 31, 2019
c) Jared Walters, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective January 3
d) Kale Pick, Head Football Coach, effective January 15
e) Kaitlyn Doherty, Nursing Administrative Assistant, effective January 31
f) Matt Glades, Director of Admissions, effective January 31
g) Taylyn Barkley, Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective January 31
h) Lindsey Hill, Head Volleyball Coach, date pending
3) Transfers
a) Carson Hunter, from Assistant Football Coach to Head Football Coach, effective January 17
b) Larry Amer, from Adjunct Instructor to Design and Art Production
Specialist, effective January 27
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on December 16,
2019, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Consideration of 2020-2021 Calendar, 51
B. Approval of Disposal of Property – Semi Truck and Trailers, 53
C. Discussion of Board Technology Training, 54
D. Discussion of Board Graduation Attendance, 54
REPORTS, 55
A. Administrative Updates, 56
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 70
ADJOURNMENT, 71
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• January 27, 2020: Board Meeting
• February 17, 2020: Board Meeting
• March 16, 2020: Board Meeting
• March 23, – 27, 2020: Spring Break – Campus Closed
• April 3, 2020: Aggie Day
• April 10, 2020: Good Friday – Campus Closed
• April 20, 2020: Board Meeting
• May 11 – 14, 2020: Final Exams
• May 15, 2020: Graduation
• May 18, 2020: Board Meeting
• May 25, 2020: Memorial Day – Campus Closed
• June 15, 2020: Board Meeting
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.
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. MIGRANT GRANT PROGRAMS
FSCC Trustees Minutes of Dec. 16
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training
December 16, 2019
PRESENT: Jim Fewins, Bernita Hill (by phone), Dana McKenney, Robert Nelson,Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members.
Acting Chairman Robert Nelson called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
AUDIT REPORT: Terry Sercer of Diehl, Banwart, Bolton CPAs, PA reviewed the results of the audit of FSCC
and FSCC Endowment. He provided an unqualified and unmodified opinion of both sets of financials, which is the
highest level of audit opinion. He added that FSCC has had the same unqualified and unmodified opinion for many
years’ audits. He stated the audit revealed no areas of non-compliance with state statute or federal requirements.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Hill, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda and addendum provided.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKenney, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
purchase of the customized Tri-State HEP database from Apricot – Social Solutions.
B. A motion was made by McKenney, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
Emeritus Staff Policy as presented.
C. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKenney, and carried by unanimous vote to appoint Bill
Meyer to fulfill his late wife Liz Meyer’s term on the FSCC Board.
REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from Miami County Campus,
Student Services, Finance and Operations, and the President.
President Johnston recognized outgoing Board members Bernita Hill and Dana McKenney by presenting them with
a plaque. She added that she has appreciated their dedication, vision, and guidance over their term(s).
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:45 p.m. by Fewins, seconded by McKenney, and carried by unanimous vote.
Martin Luther King Jr. Lunch and Learn Today
The Martin Luther King Jr. celebration continues today with a noon Lunch and Learn at the Gordon Parks Museum on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.
This community discussion will be moderated by Rev. George Proctor of the United Missionary Baptist Church.
Lunch will be provided by Luther’s BBQ.
Films will also be shown throughout the day Monday at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 1:30 pm.
Takin Notes Will Perform Jan. 31
A band of friends from the Iola area will perform in Fort Scott at the Fort Scott Community College Round Room, Bailey Hall, on Friday, January 31 at 7 pm.
The public is welcome to come to listen to some old and newer country, rock, along with bluegrass and gospel music.
Special guests are the Matt Kloepfer family.
The band “Takin’ Notes” has played downtown several times and is looking forward to sharing their talents with you.
These bands have something enjoyable for everyone.
Admission is free so come on over and have a great evening with us!
FSCC Football Coach Pick Resigns: Nationwide Search Begins For Replacement
Fort Scott Community College has received a letter of resignation from head football coach Kale Pick as he will be seeking other opportunities within the coaching field, according to a press release from Kassie Fugate-Cate.
“FSCC thanks Coach Pick for his leadership that he brought to the institution during his four years on the coaching staff and wish him nothing but the best of luck as he moves forward with his career,” the release.
The institution will begin a nationwide search for a replacement in the coming days.