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Fort Scott, Schools

New U234 Teachers: Krone, Rivera, Davenport

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This part of a series of features on 20 new teachers at Fort Scott School District 234.

School starts August 18.

 

Jane Krone. Submitted photo.
Jane Krone, 54, is a new school counselor at Eugene Ware Elementary School.
She worked five years as a school counselor at an Emporia K-5 elementary school and   three years as a para educator prior to that.
Krone also worked in child welfare for 20 years and had a private practice for a time. 
“I worked in child welfare for two decades and, sadly, saw things that cannot be unseen,” she said. “I wanted to reach the children earlier, before they entered foster care to see if I could help them and their families with resources and skills.”
“I love, love, love working with students” Krone said. “I enjoy teaching coping and resiliency skills. I love to watch them learn and grow as individuals.”
Krone received a  bachelor’s degree in psychology with a sociology minor in 1994, a master’s degree in counseling in 1997and a school counseling endorsement in 2018.
She is originally from Emporia and graduated high school from Hartford.
She is married and has two adult sons.
Outside of school, she enjoy remodeling her house and coloring.
Additionally, “I like creating things out of pallet wood,” she said.
Jacqui Rivera. Submitted photo.

Jacqui Rivera, 25, is a new second grade teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.

Rivera spent three years working in early childhood,the past two years as a first grade teacher.

“I can remember wanting to be a teacher since elementary school,” she said. “I loved getting to help others.  I had several experiences throughout high school where I was able to… work with elementary students, I thought it was the best thing ever! I had several teachers throughout my schooling who inspired me, and I wanted to be a great educator just like them.”

“My students learn and grow so much throughout the year that I get to be their teacher,” she said. “The best part is watching them finally have that ‘ah ha’ moment when something that they struggled with clicks for them, like learning how to solve that tricky math problem, or read that difficult sentence.”

She  received a bachelors of science in elementary education from Emporia State University.

She and her fiance, Zach,  live in La Cygne with their  two dogs, and two cats.

Gardner is her hometown.

“I come from a big family, I am the youngest of six,” she said.  “I have four sisters and one brother…I have 13 nieces/nephews.”

“My hobbies include spending lots of time outside,” she said. “I love photography and spending time at the lake, we also do a lot of fishing! I enjoy reading and spending time with family and friends in my free time.”

Annyssa Davenport. Submitted photo.

Annyssa Davenport is a new special education teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School.

She earned her bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Services from Kansas State University and a masters in Elementary Education Unified at Ottawa University.

“I started out as a para for our district, after I decided to go back and get my Masters, then I started subbing,” she said. “I was very thankful to get a job teaching kindergarten in December in Archie, MO after I completed student teaching.This is my first year as a special education teacher.”

Her favorite thing about teaching is ” watching kids succeed,” she said.

“I was born and raised in Fort Scott and have lived here for a majority of my life,” she said. “I’m engaged to Brandon West and we are expecting our first child this fall.”

 

 

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Fort Scott Rides on Aug. 10

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

Fort Scott Rides

Thursday, August 10th

8am

702 E. Wall Street

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new and expanded location of Fort Scott Rides, 702 E. Wall Street. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Fort Scott Rides LLC is a family-owned dealership that opened its doors in September 2022. Matt Harvey, Owner, and son Tyler Harvey, Manager, sell pre-owned cars, trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, and more. If they don’t have what a customer is looking for in stock, they will help find it. They also started offering tire sales and repair services as of this week and hope to add auto detailing in the future. Hours of operation are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday and 9am-1pm on Saturday. Visit their website fortscottrides.com for current inventory or follow their Facebook page.

Chamber Coffees are held each Thursday at 8am for members to network, make announcements, and learn about the host business or organization. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information or to inquire about available dates for hosting a Coffee.

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Business, Fort Scott

Courtland Hotel: Working to Become Destination

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The Courtland Hotel, 121 E. First.

The owners of the Courtland Hotel and Spa have worked to make the place a destination.

Frank and Cheryl Adamson own the 117 year old hotel at 121 E. First in Fort Scott’s Historic Downtown District.

Frank and Cheryl Adamson from her Facebook page.

“We are a destination for couples because we have the ability to provide multiple services at a given time, that sets us apart,” said Cheryl, who is a massage therapist at the hotel/spa.

Since the COVID-19 Pandemic ended, she has hired another massage therapist and two nail designers to make this service accessibility possible.

“We offer massages, manicures, pedicures for married couples, mother/daughters, girlfriends, etc.” she said. “It’s a destination to come and relax and enjoy the charm and history of Fort Scott.”

“We are the place to be and the place to stay because we are in the middle of everything,” she said. “Fort Scott restaurants and shopping are all within walking distance.”

The Courtland Spa door is west of the main door of the hotel at 121 E. First.

Adamson has been a massage therapist for 26 years.

Bobbie Brown tells about the Cryoskin Therapy in her massage therapy space at the Courtland Hotel. Pictured is the Cryoskin machine.
This is the pricing sheet for Cryoskin Therapy.

The Adamson’s added massage therapist Bobbie Brown in 2020. Brown offers Cryoskin, a therapy with massage that reduces fat and tightens skin.

Brown said she offers pain management, sports injuries, facials, and deep tissue massage as part of her therapies menu.

She received her education from Colorado University through U.S. Careers in 2019, and also training from the National Laser Institute in Dallas.

Her hours are Monday-Saturday by appointment. Text for an appointment to 620-704-4256.

Joy Kuns gives a client a pedicure on July 26. Submitted photo.

Joy Kuns, 23, started at the Courtland Spa in June 2023 as a nail artist.

One of Joy Kuns nail design. Submitted photo.

She graduated from Fort Scott School of Cosmetology School and has four years experience as a nail artist.

Kuns hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Wednesdays off.

To schedule an appointment with Kuns, call 620.215.6831.

The following graphic is the list of services and their costs, that both Kuns and Townsend offer.

Pricing for nail design services at the Courtland Spa.
Sandy Townsend works on a pedicure for a customer on July 26.

Sandy Townsend, 43, is a nail artist at the Courtland Spa, since May 2023.

She has 14 years cosmetology experience, and four years as a nail artist. She graduated from the B Street Design School of Cosmetology, Manhattan, KS.

Townsend is available for nail services Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 on Saturdays.

Contact her at 620.215.1433.

 

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD 234 Board of Education Press Release From the August 7 Meeting

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                            

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

NEWS RELEASE

Monday, August 7, 2023

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, for a special board meeting at the board office.

 

Vice-President James Wood opened the meeting.

 

Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, presented an updated contract with No Limits Rehabilitation Inc., for physical therapy services.  The board heard from building administrators regarding school handbooks.

 

Superintendent Destry Brown and Gina Shelton, Finance Director, presented the 2023-24 budget.  Dalaina Smith, Assistant Superintendent, presented the Building Needs Assessment as part of the budget process.

 

The board approved the following items:

  • Contract with No Limits Rehabilitation Inc. for the 2023-24 school year
  • School and Activity Handbooks for the 2023-24 school year
  • Personnel Report as follows
  • The board did not accept the resignation of Caitlin Shrewsbury – Eugene Ware Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher

 

The board went into two executive sessions for personnel matters.

 

Vice-President Wood adjourned the meeting.

 

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

August 7, 2023

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

  • Abati, Sarah – Resignation – Fort Scott High School Assistant Cheer Coach
  • Reinbolt, Katren – Fort Scott High School Assistant Track Coach and Assistant Cross Country Coach

 

TRANSFERS/REASSIGNMENTS:

For the 2023-24 school year:

Certified:

  • Anderson, Anna – Transfer from Eugene Ware Focus Room Teacher to Eugene Ware Special Education Teacher

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Certified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Garzone, Laura – Fort Scott Middle School English Teacher – through first semester
  • Self, Karen – Fort Scott High School English Teacher

 

Classified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Estes, Thomas – Fort Scott Middle School Custodian – starting 08/07/23
  • Guss, Jordan – Eugene Ware Elementary Paraprofessional
  • Hardwick, Lauren – Fort Scott High School Paraprofessional
  • Haynes, Tonya – Eugene Ware Elementary Paraprofessional
  • Large, Lahanna – Winfield Scott Elementary Paraprofessional
  • Michael, Dariane – Eugene Ware Elementary Paraprofessional
  • O’Bryan, Carolina – Fort Scott Middle School Paraprofessional
  • Palmer, Lana – Preschool Van Driver – 5.5 hours
  • Thurston, Erin – Eugene Ware Elementary Paraprofessional

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Farrington, Jannah – DLM Coordinator
  • Feagins, Adam – Fort Scott Middle School Detention
  • Feeback, Brennen – Fort Scott High School Assistant Track Coach
  • Gorman, Krista – Fort Scott Middle School Testing Coordinator
  • Gorman, Krista – Fort Scott High School Testing Coordinator
  • Gulager, Lindsey – Winfield Scott PDC
  • Harney, Joel – Fort Scott Middle School Assistant Boys and Girls Basketball Coach
  • Laubenstein, Michelle – CTE Coordinator
  • Martin, Paul – Fort Scott Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
  • Mayberry, Polly – District ESOL Coordinator
  • Mix, Marci – Eugene Ware Testing Coordinator
  • Rogers, Jamie – Fort Scott High School PDC
  • Travis, Hayden – Eugene Ware Elementary Art Show
  • FSHS Guiding Coalition Members
  • FSMS Guiding Coalition Members

 

Bourbon County, Fort Scott

  Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Opens Annual Grant Process

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The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSACF) is now accepting applications for the 2023 General Funds Grant program.  Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2023.

The mission of FSACF is to serve the region by encouraging charitable giving benefiting the common good and improving the quality of life. The Foundation is committed to making a making a meaningful contribution in the areas of civic improvements, arts and humanities, health, education, human and social services, and the conservation and preservation of cultural and environmental resources.

Grant funds are available to local 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, government agencies, and religious institutions.  The Foundation considers proposals based on how they improve the quality of life for residents, and is particularly interested in projects that are sustainable in the future. Collaborative projects are strongly encouraged.

In 2022, the Foundation awarded $53,536 to 26 non-profit recipients through its General Funds Grant cycle. Projects in Fort Scott, Mapleton and Uniontown received funding.  A history of funded projects can be viewed at https://fsacf.com.

Interested organizations should submit their grant application through the online portal.  The link to the portal can be found on the FSACF website, or at this link: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=southeastkansas .

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Fort Scott, Schools

U234 Special Meeting Agenda for August 7

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                     Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

AUGUST 7, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY PUBLIC

 

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                  James Wood, Vice-President

 

2.0       Flag Salute

 

3.0       No Limits Rehabilitation Inc. Contract for Physical Therapy Services (Action Item)

 

4.0       Handbooks for the 2023-24 school year (Action Item)

 

5.0       Presentation of 2023-24 Budget and Needs Assessment (Discussion Item)

 

6.0       Other Business – Personnel Matters

6.1       Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

6.2       Exit Executive Session

6.3       Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

6.4       Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

 

7.0       Adjourn Meeting

                       

Bourbon County, Fort Scott

Understanding Poverty: Poverty Paradigm, August 12

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 CORE Community Bourbon County is sponsoring a poverty simulation event  on August 12 at 4 p.m. at the Fort Scott Middle School.
The Poverty Paradigm’s purpose: helping the community understand poverty.

“The mission of CORE Community Bourbon County is to overcome poverty in Bourbon County,” Jennifer Michaud, one of the advisory board members said. “Decreasing poverty will result in a better quality of life for our citizens and a healthier and more vibrant community.”

Jennifer Michaud. Submitted photo.

“We are bringing the Poverty Paradigm to town because we can’t begin to help our citizens overcome poverty if we do not understand it,” Michaud said.  “The Poverty Paradigm is a simulation that will allow the participants to understand what it is like to live in poverty.  By understanding poverty, we can then work with those who live it to empower them to overcome it as a community.”

“The target audience is ANYONE who would like to learn more about poverty in Bourbon County and how to overcome it,” Michaud said.  “This includes business leaders, educators, social workers, civic-minded individuals, faith communities, health care workers. In addition, this is for anyone who currently lives in poverty who is interested in overcoming it.”
Michaud is an educator herself, who teaches Spanish at  Fort Scott High School.
  ALL are invited and welcome.

The cost is $10 to participate.

“However, if individuals want to participate, but cannot afford the $10, then they can contact me directly.  We do NOT want cost to be prohibitive!” she said.

To contact Michaud: phone:  785-230-7010 or email
[email protected]
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