The FSCC Cheer Team: Front row: Seth Thomas, Angie Martinez, Allie Brewer, Karlie Knechtel, Emily Noll. Second row: Addey Froggatte, Madison Warner, Haven Conner, Mackenzie Heuszel, Lamyjah Lewis- Kent, Denise Barnard, Brooke Snell, Lillie Easterby. Boys: Brayden Moore, Xavier Kasper,Josh Martin, Gage Pugh, Malachi Kucza, Ethan Bittle, Donovan Law and Javonte Garrett Top row of girls: Julia Lopez, Hannah Merando, Savanna Fisher, Haily Sheat, Stephanie Matul, Macy Michalski, Claire Holt Not pictured: Andrea Matul and Ally Gomez Gonzales. Submitted photo.
The Fort Scott Community College Cheer Team is heading a second time to Florida for the National Cheer Association contest. There are over 400 teams competing in the contest on April 5-9 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
“We compete small coed advanced against other junior colleges all over the nation,” FSCC Head Cheer Coach Chelsea Yount, said.
The cheer teams cheer all FSCC men’s and women’s basketball games, home flag football games, and “We are super fans home volleyball games,” Yount said.
“We also compete in four competitions this year,” she said. “National virtual college championship-we are reigning national champions,
Innovative choreography College open competition, and NCA nationals Region 6 regional games.”
The team practices Monday – Friday from 8-10 a.m. plus three hours a week of weights, and has a two-hour study hall in addition to the FSCC games.
Head coach Yount, from Shawnee, is assisted by coach Allee Morillo, Olathe.
From left Allee Morillo, FSCC Assistant Cheer Coach and Head Coach Chelsea Yount. Submitted photo.
The team is comprised of the following athletes and where they are from:
Addey Froggatte – Princeton, KS
Allie Brewer – Ottawa, KS
Ally Gonzales Gomez- Carthage, Mo
Andrea Matul- Carthage, Mo
Angie Martinez- Houston, TX
Brayden Moore- Fort Scott, KS
Brooke Snell- Wichita, KS
Claire Holt- Fort Scott, KS
Denise Barnard- Nevada, MO
Donovan Law- La Cynge, KS
Emily Noll- Spring Hill, KS
Ethan Bittle- Prattville, AL
Gage Pugh La Cynge, KS
Haily Sheat- Lamar, MO
Hannah Merando- Walnut, KS
Haven Conner- Mound City, KS
Javontte Garrett Memphis, TN
Josh Martin La Cynge, KS
Julia Lopez- Arma, KS
Karlie Knechtel- Boulder, CO
Lamyjah Lewis-Kent- Omaha, NE
Lillian Easterby- Wichita, KS
Mackenzie Heuszel
Macy Michalski- La Cynge, KS
Madison Warner
Malachi Kucza- Lawrence, KS
Mason O’Brien- Uniontown, KS
Savanna Fisher- Carthage, Mo
Seth Thomas- Lawrence, KS
Stephanie Matul- Carthage, Mo
Xavier Kasper La Cynge, KS
The FSCC Cheer Team. Submitted photo.
To help get the team to nationals, they have several fundraisers.
“We currently have a raffle for a Visa 500$ gift card,” Yount said. “You can reach out to us on social media or email me at [email protected] .”
“We will have several other fundraisers coming up, and are always looking for business sponsors to help fund the trip,” she said. “All funds raised will go to competition fees, hotel stay, food, flight/travel expenses, team gear and more.”
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting December 12, 2022 PRESENT:John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson ALSO PRESENT:Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall meeting rooms. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR:Chairman Bartelsmeyer shared wishes for a safe break, and thanked all employees. He said he is proud of them and what they do for the college. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:None. CONSENT AGENDA:A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and approved by unanimous vote to add two items for Action/Discussion:
1) Consideration of Sublease Agreement between SEK-CTEC and FSCC and 2) Consideration of Donation of Items to the Legacy Group.
A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: A.A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to appoint Tom Havron as the Title IX Coordinator. B.A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Sublease Agreement between SEK-CTEC and FSCC. C.A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the donation to the Legacy Group of items that will be identified by John Bartelsmeyer and Luke Demko. Any other Board member who wishes to participate shall contact Bartelsmeyer. No more than 3 members can participate in order to maintain compliance with KOMA statutes.
REPORTS: ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES:The Board reviewed and heard updates from Workforce Development, Instruction, Student Services, Finance and Operations, Student Affairs, Athletics, and the President. Brian saw a graphic on facebook about FSCC’s economic impact on the community. The graphic came from last year’s annual report, and more info like that will continue to be shared. Alysia addressed ERP challenges. FSCC is one of 12 schools in the nation that uses our current system. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:28 p.m. by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote.
January 23, 2023 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 onMonday, January 23, 2023. The meeting will be heldin Cleaver-Burris-Boileau HallatFort Scott Community College. 5:00 p.m.Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall, followed by regular board meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m. THE AGENDA 5:00DINNER 5:30ROLL 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 December 12, 2022, 6 C.Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims,7 D.Approval of Personnel Actions, 5 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 52 A.Approval of 2023-24 Academic Calendars, 52 B.Consideration of Heavy Equipment Simulators Purchase, 55 ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 58 A. Correspondence for Review, 58 REPORTS,60 A.Administrative Updates, 60 EXECUTIVE SESSION,73 ADJOURNMENT,741
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES: •January 23, 2023:Board Meeting •February 20, 2023:Board Meeting •March 13 – 17, 2023:Spring Break, Campus Closed •March 20, 2023:Board Meeting •March 24, 2023:Aggie Day •April 7, 2023:Good Friday, Campus Closed •April 17, 2023:Board Meeting •May 13, 2023:Graduation •May 15, 2023:Board Meeting •June 19, 2023: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.2
CALL TO ORDER A.COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR B.COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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 12, 2022. 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) Separations a)Abbey Schwab, Admissions Representative, effective January 13, 2023 b) Chelsea Goff, Assistant Cheer/Dance Coach, effective January 15, 2023 c)Tommy Myers, CTEC Director, effective January 20, 2023
E.APPROVAL OF GORDON PARKS BOARD MEMBER ACTIONS 1) Additions a)Destry Brown, effective January 9, 2023 2) Separations a)Elouise Young, effective December 31, 2022
F.APPROVAL OF INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT (IDEA) BOARD MEMBERS 1) Additions a)Alysia Johnston b) Dave Elliott c)Juley McDaniel d) Cindy Bartelsmeyer e)John Farrell
RECOMMENDATION:It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented.
Gordon Parks Museum is located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held, withseveral events planned in Fort Scott.
The events will start on Thursday, January 12that the Gordon Parks Museum.
The day willbeginwith a hosting of the Fort Scott Area Chamber Coffee at 8:00a.m.and a filmshowing at 10:00a.m., “Martin”, atribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Gordon Parks.
This is a ballet tribute to Dr. King, written and directed by Gordon Parks.
On Friday, January 13th, the community is invited to the Ellis Fine Arts Center for a free Lunch and Learn event that willbe held at 12:00p.m.featuring a music and speaking presentation by multicultural artist, community organizer, researcher, and educator,Alex Kimball Williams. A reception will follow with birthday cake. Lunch and dessert will be provided by Great WesternDining.
The day will also include three film showings at 9:00am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm.
The celebration will wrap up on Monday, January16th, with a(Lunchand Learn)event and Canned Food Drive.Canned and non–perishable (non–expired) food items for the Beacon Food Pantry in Fort Scott, Kansas, will be collected at the museumfrom 9:00am–till 2:00p.m.
The Lunch and Learn speaker presentation event “Good Trouble” by John Edgar Tidwell will be held at 12:00pm. Lunch will be provided by Dunk’s BBQ.Drinks and desserts will be provided by Great Western Dinning.
Films will also be shown throughout the day on Monday at 9:00a.m., 10:30a.m., and 1:30p.m. All events will take place at both the Gordon Parks Museum and Ellis Fine Arts center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.
A full list offilm showings and events can be found athttps://www.gordonparkscenter.org/events.For more information call the Gordon Parks Museum at 620–223–2700 ext. 5850. For more information call (620) 223–2700, ext. 5850, or email[email protected].
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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting November 21, 2022 PRESENT:John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson ALSO PRESENT:Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:39 pm in Ellis Fine Arts Center meeting rooms. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR:None. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:None. AUDIT UPDATE:Terry Sercer provided the report of the 2022 audit. The audit letter cites an unqualified, unmodified, clean opinion. There were no violations of Kansas statutes nor federal regulations. A large economic impact passes through the community because of the federal aid that runs through the college. He highlighted $2.7 million in CARES money that came to the college as well. He added clean audits are not to be taken for granted, and is a credit to the college. CONSENT AGENDA:A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda. ITEMS FOR REVIEW:The Board reviewed items of correspondence. REPORTS: ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES:The Board reviewed and heard updates from Workforce Development, Instruction, Finance and Operations, Athletics, Student Affairs, Student Services, and the President. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:38 p.m. by Elliott, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote.
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 onMonday, December 12, 2022. The meeting will be heldin Cleaver-Burris-Boileau HallatFort Scott Community College.
5:00 p.m.Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall, followed by regular board meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m. THE AGENDA 5:00DINNER 5:30ROLL 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 November 21,2022, 6 C.Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims,7 D.Approval of Personnel Actions, 5 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A.Appointment of Title IX Coordinator, 52 REPORTS,53 A.Administrative Updates,53 EXECUTIVE SESSION,61 ADJOURNMENT,621
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES: •December 12, 2022:Board Meeting •December 15, 2022 – January 4, 2023:Christmas Break, Campus Closed •January 16, 2023:Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Campus Closed •January 23, 2023:Board Meeting •February 20, 2023:Board Meeting •March 13 – 17, 2023:Spring Break, Campus Closed •March 20, 2023:Board Meeting •March 24, 2023:Aggie Day •April 7, 2023:Good Friday, Campus Closed •April 17, 2023:Board Meeting •May 13, 2023:Graduation •May 15, 2023:Board Meeting •June 19, 2023: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.2
CALL TO ORDER A.COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR B.COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC4
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 November 21, 2022. 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)Geraldin Alaniz, IA DOE MEP Regional Recruiter, effective January 2, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented. BOARD ACTION:MOTION _____SECOND _____VOTE _____ DISCUSSION: VOTE:BartelsmeyerElliottFewins HartHoltNelson5
October 17, 2022 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 onMonday, October 17, 2022. The meeting will be heldin Cleaver-Burris-Boileau HallatFort Scott Community College. 5:00 p.m.Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Regular board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA 5:00DINNER 5:30ROLL CALL,3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER, 4 A.Comments from the Chair, 4 B.Comments from the Public, 4 C.New Employee Introductions, 4 D.Assessment Update, 4 CONSENT AGENDA, 5 A.Approval of Agenda, 5 B.Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on September 19, 2022, 6 C.Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims,7 D.Approval of Personnel Actions, 5 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 61 A.Consideration of Esthetics Program, 61 B.Consideration of Arnold Arena HVAC Bids, 62 C.Consideration of Large-Scale Network Switch Purchase, 78 D.Appointment of Bourbon County REDI Representative, 90 ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 91 REPORTS,93 A.Administrative Updates,93 EXECUTIVE SESSION,101 ADJOURNMENT,1021
CALL TO ORDER A.COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR B.COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC C.NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS D.ASSESSMENT UPDATE4
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 September 19, 2022. 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)Transfers a)Hollie Souza, from Nursing Administrative Assistant to HEP Database Manager, effective November 3, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented. BOARD ACTION:MOTION _____SECOND _____VOTE _____ DISCUSSION: VOTE:BartelsmeyerElliottFewins HartHoltNelson5
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting September 19, 2022 PRESENT:John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson (via Zoom) ALSO PRESENT:Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m 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 Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: A.A motion was by made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the expenditure of up to $15,000 for the purchase of a three-quarter ton truck with less than 150,000 miles for immediate purchase when located. B.A motion was by made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the bid from Cat Simulators for heavy equipment simulators. C.A motion was by made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve a purchase of a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 laptop computers for an amount not to exceed $15,000 due to the fluid nature of available technology at this time. REPORTS: ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES:The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County Campus, Workforce Development, Instruction, Finance and Operations, Athletics, Student Affairs, Student Services, and the President. Nelson reminded the Board of the upcoming Gordon Parks Celebration scheduled for the first weekend in October. Kirk Sharp can provide a schedule of events. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:29 p.m. by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
