May 19, 2025
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, May
19, 2025. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Boileau-Burris Hall at Fort Scott Community
College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT
Fort Scott Community College is an institution of higher learning with a long history of culture and
diversity that provides affordable academic, technical and occupational programs to meet student needs while
fostering a mutually supportive relationship between the college and its communities.
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
C. Recruiting/Admissions Update, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 21, 2025 and
Special Meeting conducted on May 12, 2025, 6
C. Approval Treasurer’s Report, 10
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 42
A. Gramm Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Information Security Program and Policy, 43
B. Construction Trades and Heavy Equipment Plan, 42
ACTION ITEMS , 52
A. Scheduled Policy Review and Approval, 52
B. Consideration of Dress Code and Appearance Policy, 56
C. Consideration of Collection Agency RFPs, 58
D. Consideration of Elsevier Contract Termination, 61
E. Consideration of Canvas Learning Management System Contract, 62
F. Consideration of Sale of Greyhound Lodge, 69
G. Consideration of One Time Donation to Fort Scott Nazarene Church, 70
H. Approval of Revised Tuition and Fees for 2025-26 Academic Year, 71
I. Consideration of Vice President Contracts for the 2025-26 Academic Year, 75
J. Approval of Agreement between the Joplin Outlaws and Fort Scott Community College, 76
K. Approval of Respondus Lockdown Browser License Renewal, 801
CORRESPONDENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES, 81
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 96
ADJOURNMENT, 97
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• May 19, 2025 Board Meeting
• May 26, 2025 Campus Closed -Memorial Day
• June 16, 2025 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
Bryan Holt, Chair
Sara Sutton, Interim 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. RECRUITING/ADMISSIONS UPDATE4
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 21, 2025 and Special
Meeting conducted on May 12, 2025
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT AND CHECKS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report, Financial Report, and Checks Written, Cleared, or Voided
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Additions
1) Cecilia Kroen, Nursing Instructor, effective July 1, 2025
Separations
1) Ashton Nolan, Accounting Clerk, effective May 9, 2025
2) Ronnie Jackson, CDL Instructor, effective June 30, 2025
3) Sonia Gugnani, Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective June 30, 2025
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 Ropp5
