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Category Archives: Fort Scott
Fort Scott’s Design Advisory Board Meets July 31
The City of Fort Scott Design Review Advisory Board Meeting
When: July 31, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: City Hall
The meeting is open to the public and the recording is available to watch on YouTube after the meeting is held.
Submitted by Lisa Dillon
Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village on July 24
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August 1-3 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend in Fort Scott
SALES TAX HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN FORT SCOTT
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an opportunity for shoppers to save money while supporting local businesses. From Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd, select retailers will be participating in a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend by voluntarily paying the sales tax for customers by offering shoppers a 9.65% discount at checkout.
Participating merchants include: 110 South Main Mercantile, Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, Be the Light Boutique, Bids & Dibs, Care to Share Gift Shop, Laree + Co., Long Creek Outfitters, Main St. Vintage & Co., Papa Don’s Pizza, Ruddick’s Furniture (on the first $500), Shirt Shack, and Sunshine Boutique.
These local stores offer a wide variety of merchandise including apparel, home décor, new and repurposed furniture, school supplies, and much more. Save money, shop local, shop Fort Scott.
This Sales Tax Holiday is organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.
Fort Scott Mud Turtles 16U Softball Team Wins World Championship in KC
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“The Fort Scott 16b Mud Turtles have finished their summer season,” said Chrystal Cowan, coach. “One of the many highlights of the season was the KC Metro World Series Championship, in which the crew battled through rain, lightning, and extreme heat. The team has fought adversity this summer, but has managed to put it all together and continue to fight for each other. Southeast Kansas is loaded with softball talent, and continues to dish out incredibly skilled kids!”
The girls are coached by Cowan, Zack Marsh, and Eric Loercher.
“The 16U Mud Turtles participated in a softball tournament on the weekend of July 11-13th,”. The team competed against 24 other regional teams and went undefeated to win the tournament. The girls on the team have been playing together for almost eight years and display remarkable sportsmanship and teamwork,” said Marnie Zimmerman, an aunt to Lexie Forester, a member of the team.
This group of young athletes is a 16-year-old and under traveling softball team from Fort Scott.
Miniature Golf Project Organizers Are Surveying Options
Justin Miles and Josh Jones have been working on a miniature golf course project for the community to enjoy.
“It’s an idea that has been lingering for a little over a year, and we have been hard at work for about the last eight months ironing out the logistics of everything,” Miles said.
Recent Facebook debates over the location are prompting a rethink of several options that will work.
“Since Facebook has a way of muddying the water and stirring up confusion, we wanted to take a moment to clear the air about the mini golf project,” he said.
“First and foremost: this is a privately owned business, not a city project. We’ve been working behind the scenes on something we believe could bring fresh foot traffic, tourism, and life downtown. Because of the positive economic impact we hoped to create, we felt it was fair to ask the city for a little support, not ownership, just support.”
“This is not a get-rich scheme. This is a passion project. One we’ve poured time and heart into because we love this town and wanted to bring something new and fun to it,” Miles said.
The parking lot that was looked at was across from Sharky’s Pub and Grub on North National Avenue.
“It was presented to us—we didn’t go after it blindly. It’s a public city-owned lot, not owned by any one private business. After getting some initial thumbs-up from a handful of downtown business owners and neighbors, we decided to bring it to the Fort Scott City Commission to test the waters and get their input.”
“That (recent) commission meeting was the public communication step. It was the beginning of the conversation, and we hoped a public hearing would allow everyone to share thoughts and be part of the process. But instead of discussion, we got a Facebook frenzy.”
“To be clear, we never intended to take over the entire lot. In fact, plans included Wall Street adjustments to add new parking, and we hoped to use only about 50% of the lot, leaving 15–20 public spots.”
“But at this point, if it even needs to be said: We will not be moving forward with that location. We’re disappointed, sure—this wasn’t the welcome we hoped for. But we hear you.”
“We’re now going back to the drawing board, exploring new options, and reevaluating the overall feasibility of the project.”
“We truly appreciate everyone who has supported this idea and shared constructive feedback. Thank you for being part of the conversation—even if it came a little louder and messier than expected,” Miles said.
“We are surveying possible options and what will work best for us moving forward.”
What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 17th Weekly Newsletter
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July 27 Is the Parent Empowerment Circle
Waypoint Coins Hide and Seek Event Is August 2
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A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members.. |
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USD234 Minutes from July 14
Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, July 14, 2025
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main.
Vice President Stewart Gulager opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
06-09-2025
06-13-2025
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – June 20, 2025 – $2,017,520.07
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
June KASB Policy Updates
Extended Trips 2025-26
Fundraising Applications 2025-26
Resolution 25-01 Destructions of Records
Resolution 25-02 Waiver of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Resolution 25-03 Rescinding Policy Statements found in Board Minutes
Resolution 25-04 Establish Home Rule by Board of Education
Designation of Banks for deposit of school funds
FSHS activity funds – City State Bank
FSM activity funds – Union State Bank
Eugene Ware activity funds – UMB Bank
Winfield Scott activity funds – UMB Bank
USD 234 District-Landmark National Bank, UMB Bank, KMIP, Citizens Bank
Set fees for copying records.
10 cents per page for employees
10 cents per page for alumni
15 cents per page for non-employees
20 cents per page for color copies
Mileage reimbursement – current state mileage rate
For information only – as of 01/01/25 – 70 cents
2025-26 School Fees
Recreation Commission Board Member Term
Tammy Hill – June 30, 2026
Vincent Ratcliff – June 30, 2027
Dave Fly – June 30, 2027
Adam Lancaster – June 30, 2026
Dillon Duffy – June 30, 2026
Designation of newspaper for official school publications – Fort Scott Tribune
Offices for the 2025-26 School Year
KASB Government Relations Network Representative – Board President
Food Service Hearing Officer/Compliance Coordinator for Federal
Anti-Discrimination Laws – Terry Mayfield
Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act/Coordinator/Point of Contact for Child Welfare Agencies – Destry Brown & Zach Johnson
District Foster Care Liaison – Zach Johnson
Freedom of Information Officer – Haley Houdashelt
Food Service Program Representative – Robin Button
Clerk – Candace Jobe
Deputy Clerk – Terry Mayfield
KPERS Representative/KiCS Designated Representative Member – Angela Robinson
Treasurer – Rhonda Dawson
LCP Coordinator/Coordinator for Homeless Children/ 504 Coordinator – Zach Johnson
Fort Scott High School Attendance Officer – Assistant Principal
Fort Scott Middle School Attendance Officer – Matt Harris
Eugene Ware Attendance Officer – Brandon Boyd
Winfield Scott Attendance Officer – Nicole Gilmore
Resolution 25-05 KMIP Signers
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on the Patterson Grant that the district as applied for. He also gave a shared report about JAG and the great work Kevin Flanner has done with the class this last school year.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with an update on the Preschool building and the progress being made in the facility. He updated on summer projects in each department and how each is gearing up for the new school year. Last school year’s budget has been closed and they are beginning to work on this year.
Assistant Superintendent Zach Johnson updated the Board on being a part of interviewing potential employees. He also will be bringing reports in the upcoming Board Meeting with the iReady scores.
The Board Approved the following items:
- 2025-26 District Handbooks
- 2025-26 Emergency Operations
- Resolution 25-06 Revenue Neutral Declaration to the Bourbon County Clerk
- Resolution 25-07 Supplemental General Budget Percentage
- iReady Subscription Renewal
- Edgenuity License Renewal
- KASB 2025-26 Workers’ Compensation Renewal
- Preschool Gym Heater Bid with CDL Electric
- Eugene Ware/Winfield Scott Rooftop Unit Replacement bid with KtK Electric, LLC
- Classified Staff Salary Schedule
- Administrator’s Salary Schedule
- Special Services Salary Schedule
- Director’s Salary Schedule
- Supplemental Salary Schedule
- DATES SET FOR:
Revenue Neutral Declaration to County Clerk – July 14, 2025
Budget Presentation – August 11, 2025
Publication in Paper – August 12, 2025
Revenue Neutral Hearing – September 8, 2025
Budget Hearing – September 8, 2025
Budget Certified to State – Before September 20, 2025
Budget Certified to County Clerk – Before October 1, 2025
There were none present for public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
Vice President Stewart Gulager adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
July 14, 2025
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations:
Johnson, Jeff – Principal – High School
Regan, Josh – Assistant Principal – High School
Classified Recommendations for 2025-26 School year:
Coen, Serenity – Paraprofessional – Preschool
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2025-26 school year:
High School Supplemental
Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser by Fort Scott FFA
Be part of the 31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic!
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