FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
June 17, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Sara Sutton – Interim President, Juley McDaniel – Board Clerk, faculty, staff, community members
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 5:30 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.
A motion was made by McKinnis, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to add Resolution 2024 – 23:
Consideration of Nursing Remodel Bids as Item G under Action Items.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by McKinnis, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda as amended.
ACTION ITEMS:
A. Resolution 2024 – 28: A motion was made by Fewins seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the quote from Lenovo Direct for $32,480 for the annual CAMP laptop purchase.
B. Resolution 2024 – 29: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve both the KASB Worker’s Compensation Fund Membership Participation Agreement as well as the Loyalty Credit Program.
C. Resolution 2024 – 30: A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to accept the 2024-25 regular monthly meeting dates as presented and move the regularly monthly meeting start time of 4:00 pm.
Holt suggested suspending the Zoom streaming for the time being to alleviate the workload of the IT staff.
D. Resolution 2024 – 31: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the property and liability insurance from Kansas Insurance Cooperative for Schools for $300,916.57.
E. Resolution 2024 – 32: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the license renewal quote for $7,956 with Educational Assessments Corporation.
F. Resolution 2024 – 33: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Kone elevator repair proposal for $39,889.
G. Resolution 2024 – 34: A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote
to approve the bid from Tri-State Building for all three sections of the nursing program remodel for
$191,394.

• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from the Gordon Parks Museum, Academic Affairs, Student Services, Finance and Operations, and the Interim President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:51 pm by Bailey, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.

FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Budget Hearing
June 27, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Sara Sutton-Interim President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, staff, public
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 2:30 pm in Ellis Fine Arts Center.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE REPUBLISHED 2023-24 BUDGET: A motion was made by Fewins,
seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the republished 2023-24 budget.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
2:34 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 2:30 pm in the Ellis Fine Art Center for a budget hearing to amend the 2023-24 budget.

As soon as the budget hearing is completed, the board will move into a brief regular meeting to approve personnel actions and address a few general business items.

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 2:30 pm in the Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Ag Building for a budget hearing to amend the 2023-24 budget.

As soon as the budget hearing is completed, the board will move into a brief regular meeting to approve personnel actions and address a few general business items.

June 17, 2024
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701

6.17.24 Consent Agenda
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, June
17, 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
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 20, 2024,
and Special Board Meetings conducted on May 23, 2024, and June 10, 2024, 6
C. Approval of Bills and Claims, 12
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 6
ACTION ITEMS, 40
A. Resolution 2024 – 28: Consideration of Annual Camp Grant Laptop Purchase, 41
B. Resolution 2024 – 29: Consideration of KASB Worker’s Compensation Member
Participation Premium Agreement, 49
C. Resolution 2024 – 30: Consideration of 2024-25 Meeting Dates and Time, 49
D. Resolution 2024 – 31: Consideration of Property and Liability Insurance Quotes, 56
E. Resolution 2024 – 32: Consideration of Educational Assessments Corporation License
Renewal, 60
F. Resolution 2024 – 33: Consideration of Kone Elevator Repair Proposal, 62
REPORTS, 68
A. Administration
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 70
ADJOURNMENT, 711

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 20, 2024, and
Special Board Meetings conducted on May 23, 2024, and June 10, 2024.
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Christopher Wheeler, Maintenance Technician, effective June 18, 2024
b) Jhawan Horton, Assistant Track and Field Coach, effective June 18, 2024
c) Toni Summers, Nursing Instructor, effective July 31, 2024
2) Separations
a) Kent Aikin, John Deere Technology Instructor, effective July 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.ailey
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Chad McKinnis
_____ Doug Ropp3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC4

FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
May 20, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, John Bartelsmeyer, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Sonia Gugnani-Acting Board Clerk, faculty, staff, community members
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 5:30 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 announced Dr. Kegler would not be attending the night’s
meeting. He also introduced Justin Villmer who is assisting with the budgeting process and congratulated the
softball team on their recent win.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – NURSING: Nursing Director Darcus Kottwitz highlighted recent events and
updates for FSCC’s nursing department. She said the department is excited by the interest in students returning to
the program, including 25 applicants for first semester. Students have spent more time in the simulation lab this
year. It allows them to experience situations in a safe zone. The program is preparing to move to the lower level of
the Hedges Administration Building for the fall semester. Nursing employees will attend the KSBN education
meeting on June 11, and ACEN will visit is in September, 2024.
STUDENT SURVEY UPDATE: Ashley Keylon provided an update of the recent student satisfaction survey. She
expressed gratitude to faculty for carving time out of their classes to administer the survey. The retention committee
will review the results and report more detailed results at a later date.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda
with the following revisions:
Table new hires to a later date with the exception of Missy Scott as VP of Finance and Operations, but
approve separations and transfers.
Omit Discussion Items A, B, and C
Omit Action Items C, D, E, and F.
ACTION ITEMS:
A. Resolution 2024 – 18: A motion was made by Ropp seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous
vote to approve republishing the 22-23 audit as indicated.
B. Resolution 2024 – 19: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous
vote to approve republishing the 23-24 budget for Funds 11: General and 13: Adult Education.
C. Resolution 2024 – 24: A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to
table consideration of the 2024 summer calendar until the special meeting being held on May 17.
D. Resolution 2024 – 25: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the audit engagement letter with Jarred, Gilmore, and Phillips for the year ending June 30, 2024.
E. Resolution 2024 – 26: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous
vote to approve the contract for Missy Scott as Vice President of Finance and Operations.6
REPORTS:
• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from the Gordon Parks Museum,
Academic Affairs, and Student Services.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by McKinnis, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for 20 minutes beginning at 6:17 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 Carolyn Sinn to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session at 6:39 pm.
Sonia provided the feedback from the Perkins audit for the Board’s review. She also provided the written report that
was provided to KSBN regarding the nursing program’s progress addressing KSBN’s concerns.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by McKinnis, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for 30 minutes beginning at 6:50 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personnel information of non-elected personnel with action
expected to follow. The Board invited Sara Sutton, Sonia Gugnani, and Gina Shelton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 7:21 pm by Bailey, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by McKinnis, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session for 20 minutes beginning at 7:22 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personnel information of non-elected personnel with action
expected to follow. The Board invited Sara Sutton, Sonia Gugnani, and Gina Shelton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 7:42 pm by Bailey, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session.
A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to place Dr. Kegler on
administrative leave with pay effective immediately.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
7:44 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk7

FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Special Board of Trustees Meeting
June 10, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, and Chad McKinnis
ALSO PRESENT: Sara Sutton-Interim President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, staff, public
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote
to adjourn to executive session for one hour beginning at 3:05 pm to discuss personnel matters of non-elected
personnel as it relates organizational structure with no action expected to follow. The board invited Sara Sutton,
Sonia Gugnani, Missy Scott, Liza Erwin, and Juley McDaniel to join.
OPEN SESSION: At 4:07 am a motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, 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
4:8 pm by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk11

FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Special Board of Trustees Meeting
May 23, 2024 #2
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Sara Sutton-Interim President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, staff, public
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 10:36 am in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session for fifteen minutes beginning at 10:40 am to discuss personnel matters of non-elected
personnel discussion of identifiable personal information of non-elected personnel with action expected to follow.
The board invited Sara Sutton, Sonia Gugnani, Gina Shelton, Liza Erwin, and Juley McDaniel to join.
OPEN SESSION: At 10:55 am a motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote
to return to open session.
ACTION ITEMS:
Resolution 2024 – 27: A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to
suspend men’s and women’s golf, Esports, and flag football programs and honor scholarships for those students for
the 2024-25 academic year.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
10:56 pm by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk10
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Special Board of Trustees Meeting
June 10, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, and Chad McKinnis
ALSO PRESENT: Sara Sutton-Interim President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, staff, public
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote
to adjourn to executive session for one hour beginning at 3:05 pm to discuss personnel matters of non-elected
personnel as it relates organizational structure with no action expected to follow. The board invited Sara Sutton,
Sonia Gugnani, Missy Scott, Liza Erwin, and Juley McDaniel to join.
OPEN SESSION: At 4:07 am a motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, 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
4:8 pm by Fewins, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk11