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 12, 2024

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

The board approved the official agenda and the consent agenda as follows:

Board Minutes

1. 07/08/24 Minutes
2.  07/29/24 Minutes

Financials – Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – July 20, 2024 – $1,718,427.40

Activity Funds Accounts

USD 234 Gifts

Resolution 24-06 Remove Bank Account Signers

Resolution 24-07 Add Bank Account Signers

Superintendent Destry Brown reported on the week’s schedule including Teachers returning and Welcome Back Assembly for all staff on Tuesday. Open house for all buildings will be this week and posted on the district website. He explained that the district was able to help twenty-eight staff members with tuition. Fifteen of those completed degrees.

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield updated the board on each district department. He has been working with each to receive updates on projects that have been completed during the summer. Transportation had inspections on all vehicles for safety, Food Service has completed menus and ordering, Tech has devices ready for the first day of school, and maintenance has all the buildings cleaned and ready for the students.

Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, updated the Board on hiring Paras for the buildings as well as Para training that will be taking place this week. SPED teachers were in training last week and will also have some time this week for training. She reported that the SPED Audit for the last year has been completed with a final report to come later.

Assistant Superintendent Mayfield reviewed the Needs Assessment for the district to align with the district values. He mentioned the importance of investing in the Teachers and the impact on the community. In the overview a few future projects were discussed. More details will be provided at the Budget Hearing in September.

The board approved the following items:

• Classified Handbook for 2024-25
• Supplemental Salary Schedule 2024-25
• Adult Meal Plan Pricing 2024-25
• No Limits Rehab Inc. contract for physical therapy

There was none present for public forum.

The board went into an executive session for personnel matters & premium pay.

President Stewart adjourned the meeting.

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

August 12, 2024

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

Alvarado, Selena – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Softball Coach

Ballou, Jessica – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School

Black, Carla – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School

Clark, Erica – Resignation – Bus Duty

Hutchison – Supplemental Resignation – Scholars Bowl Assistant Coach

Lord, McKenna – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Lynn, Shelby – Resignation – Teacher’s Aide – High School

Palmer, Lana – Resignation – Bus Driver

Purdy, Kayla – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Judson, Mary

Knopp, Mackenzie

Tate, Wanita

TRANSFER:

Endicott, Jencyn & Harper, Angel – 7.5 hour Para to 8 hour Para – Preschool

Beyer, Amy – From Eugene Ware Para to Middle School Cook

Glover, Carol – From Winfield Scott Cook to Middle School Cook

Hutchison, Patty – From Middle School Cook to Winfield Scott Cook

EMPLOYMENT:

Certified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Freeze, Micheal – Special Education Teacher – KRI

Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Chaplin, Mercedes – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Corbitt, Cheyenne – Paraprofessional – Middle School

Castillo, Kristal – Paraprofessional – Middle School

Hanson, Emily – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Hayden, Caleb – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Heckman, Whitney – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Houston, Cassandra – Van Driver

Houston, Cassandra – Paraprofessional – Preschool

Houston, Steven – Bus Diver

Lopp, Kylie – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

McDonald, Maggie – Paraprofessional – Middle School

Mishler, Kelsie – Paraprofessional – Middle School

Rodriguez, Joseph – Substitute Preschool Van Driver

Shaw, Michael – Custodian – Eugene Ware – August 5, 2024

Shaw, Michael – Substitute Preschool Van Driver

Mills, Lacy – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Brown, Chase – Ed Rising

Brown, Chase – Senior Class Sponsor

Brown, Chase – Scholars Bowl Assistant Coach

Gorman, Krista – Junior Class Sponsor (Split)

Hodges, Julius – Debate & Forensics Assistant

Knopp, McKenzie – Junior Class Sponsor (Split)

Martin, Madeline – Key Club

Mayberry, Polly – Scholars Bowl Head Coach

Motley, Aubri – Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach

Rogers, Jamie – Student Council

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

August 12, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY PUBLIC

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                                                         Stewart Gulager, Vice President

2.0       Flag Salute

3.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

4.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

            4.1       Board Minutes

1.    07/08/24 Minutes
2.    07/29/24 Minutes

            4.2       Financials – Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – July 20, 2024 – $1,718,427.40

4.5       Activity Funds Accounts

4.6       USD 234 Gifts

4.7       Resolution 24-06 Remove Bank Account Signers

4.8       Resolution 24-07 Add Bank Account Signers

5.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            5.1       Superintendent’s Report     

            5.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            5.3       Special Education Director’s Report                     

6.0       New Business Overview of budget

6.1       Handbook for 2024-25 school year

6.2       Supplemental Salary Schedule 2024-25

6.3       Adult Meal Plan Pricing 2024-25

6.4       Overview of Budget (Discussion)

            Needs Assessment 2024-25

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

7.0       Public Forum

8.0       Other Business –

8.1       Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters & Premium Pay (Action Item)

8.2       Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

8.3       Approval of Premium Pay –

8.4       Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

9.0       Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time)                                                     Stewart Gulager, Vice President