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News Release from USD 234

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NEWS RELEASE

 

Monday, June 13, 2022

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at their offices on Monday, June 13, 2022, for their regular monthly meeting.

President James Wood opened the meeting.  The board approved the official agenda.  The board also approved the consent agenda:

 

A.    Minutes

B.    Bills and Claims

C.    Payroll – May 20, 2022 – $1,554,551.40

D.    Financial Report

E.     Activity fund accounts­­­­­­

F.     Fundraiser applications

G.    Extended trip applications

H.    Site Council reports

I.      2022-23 Site Council members; dates and times of meetings

J.      2021-22 Gifts

K.    Point of Information – Special Board Meeting – June 21 – 5:30 p.m – Budget hearing

 

Mike Trim, SRO Officer, spoke in the public forum section of the meeting.  Dalaina Smith, Academic Director; and Gina Shelton, Board Clerk/Finance Director, shared reports with board members.

 

The board approved the following

·       Renewal of property, general liability, employment, cyber, and automobile insurance with KERMP

·       Computer pre-bid purchase

·       2022-23 MAP renewal for math, reading, and science

·       Eureka math proposal

·       PLC Professional Development proposal for 2022-23

·       1,116-hour calendar for the 2022-23 school year

·       KASB Board Policy updates

 

The board tabled approval of handbooks.  The board reviewed the Last Day Enrollment Count report.  Board members shared comments and then went into an executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations.  The board returned to open session and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel.  The board returned to open meeting and approved ratification of the 2022-23 negotiated agreement, Resolution 21-14 – final action on the nonrenewal of a teacher’s contract, and the following employment matters:

 

a.      Retirement of Sue Ann Fredericksen, high school special education teacher, effective July 1, 2022

b.     Resignation of Lora Jett as a high school English teacher for the 2022-23 school year

c.      Resignation of Angelica Gonzales, middle school paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

d.     Resignation of Sarah Long as a high school paraprofessional for the 2022-23 school year

e.      Fort Scott Middle School content positions for 2022-23

f.      Resignation of Andon Prestley, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

g.     Transfer of Moriah Dillow, Winfield Scott focus room teacher, to Winfield Scott kindergarten teacher for the 2022-23 school year

h.     Transfer of John Metcalf, middle school Student Success Center teacher, to middle school elective teacher for the 2022-23 school year

i.       Transfer of Brendon Blackburn, middle school elective teacher, to middle school Student Success Center teacher for the 2022-23 school year

j.       Leave of absence request from Peyton Guiles, Eugene Ware special education teacher

k.     Clarification for Assistant Superintendent position

l.       Change in work agreement for Rhonda Dawson, high school activities secretary/district treasurer, and Angie DeLaTorre, high school secretary/registrar for the 2022-23 school year

m.   Addition of a district ESOL Coordinator for the 2022-23 school year

n.     Employment of Sarah Hendricks as a Eugene Ware fourth grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

o.     Employment of Samantha Short as a middle school teacher for the 2022-23 school year

p.     Employment of Michael Krull as a high school physical education teacher and head boys’ basketball coach for the 2022-23 school year

q.     Employment of Chad Ruddick as a high school English teacher for the 2022-23 school year

r.      Employment of Sarah Shaw as a preschool paraprofessional for the 2022-23 school year

s.      Employment of central office classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

t.       Employment of technology classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

u.     Employment of food service classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

v.     Employment of transportation classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

w.    Employment of maintenance classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

x.     Employment of Fort Scott High School classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

y.     Employment of Fort Scott Middle School classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

z.      Employment of Eugene Ware classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

aa.   Employment of Winfield Scott classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

bb.  Employment of Fort Scott Preschool Center classified personnel for the 2022-23 school year

cc.   Employment of district supplemental personnel for the 2022-23 school year

dd.  Employment of Fort Scott High School supplemental personnel for the 2022-23 school year

ee.   Employment of Fort Scott Middle School supplemental personnel for the 2022-23 school year

ff.    Employment of Eugene Ware supplemental personnel for the 2022-23 school year

gg.  Employment of Fort Scott Preschool Center supplemental personnel for the 2022-23 schoolyear

hh.  Resignation of Whitley Chesney as the director of the high school musical, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

ii.     Rescinded resignation from Elizabeth Rose, preschool paraprofessional

jj.     Transfer of Elizabeth Rose, preschool paraprofessional, to high school paraprofessional for the 2022-23 school year

kk.  Transfer of Dixie Jackson, high school paraprofessional, to a 12-month custodian position for the 2022-23 school year

ll.     Employment of Anthony Ogle as a 12-month custodian for the 2022-23 school year

mm.        Transfer of Nick Johnson, middle school teacher, to Fort Scott Preschool Principal for the 2022-23 school year, and the resignation of Nick Johnson as a middle school assistant football and middle school assistant basketball coach for the 2022-23 school year

 

The board adjourned

 

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Offers Health Plan to Local Businesses and Organizations

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Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce announces
Chamber Blue
Health Insurance Offering
We are excited to announce we are
joining forces with CCEKS (Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas),
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, and
37 other Chambers across the state to offer
an association health plan to our members for your business or organization.
Join us for an informational session about
the plan on Wednesday, June 22nd at the
Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Room:
3 time options of 8:30am, 12pm, 3pm
Click here to register to attend one of the sessions so we will know how many to expect.
See brochure below or click here to view more info. on Chamber Blue on our website.
*Businesses or organizations do not have to be a
Chamber member to attend the informational sessions to learn more and get rate quotes, but will need to become a member to enroll in the insurance when the time comes.
Click here for a printable copy of the brochure shown above.
Cristy Mitchell of BCBS of KS and Chamber member
Don Doherty of Northwestern Mutual Life,
RPS Benefits, Inc. will be in attendance at the informational sessions to provide all the details and answer questions.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below!
Entertainment, Fort Scott

40th  ANNUAL BURKE STREET PARADE

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Burke Street Parade, 2018

JULY 4TH, 2022 10:00 AM.

STARTS  AT 10 TH  AND BURKE.

REFRESHMENTS  at John and Carol Hills at 924 Burke.

AFTER THE PARADE ..  EVERYONE WELCOME

. PLEASE DONATE COOKIES preferably on the 3rd.

PLEASE NO BIG VEHICLES AND WATCH FOR THE CHILDREN WHO ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE.

DRESS IN PATRIOTIC ATTIRE OR JUST SIT ANYWHERE ON THE STREET TO WATCH AND CHEER THE PARADE

WE WILL START WITH PATRIOTIC SONGS  by the Kids on Burke., Jill Gorman and Susan Foster.

Traffic Control- Frank Halsey

Sound system Lewis Dunkeson.

If any questions call Margaret Humphrey 2230388 620 224 7388  or Theresa Bahr 620 215 2889  Barbara Albright, 620  2247762  official distributor of information.

Severe storms or lightening cancels the parade…but we have conquered the rain

Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night Free Concert: Carlson, Moses and Tucker

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This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by musician friends Ralph Carlson, Stephan Moses, and Carolyn Tucker. The program will feature a vocal/instrumental mixed bag of the gospel, spiritual, blues, roots music, and Latin-American light classical. Carlson on acoustic guitar, Moses on electric lead guitar, and Tucker on the keyboard have 191 combined years of playing music.

“All three of us began studying music in early grade school and have had a heart for sharing the gift of music in different venues for a long time,“ concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We‘re happy to perform for the loyal folks who attend this seasonal weekly event. Bring a neighbor and come out and join your friends for a fun evening.”

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion on First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to The Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott June 10 Weekly Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
June 10th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TROLLEY TOURS,
ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!
Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!
6/9-6/12 ~ John Hill Summer Showcase Baseball Tournament, click here for schedule.
6/10-6/11 ~ Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series, Bourbon County Fairgrounds
6/10-6/11 ~ St. Mary’s Mega Garage Sale, Kennedy Gym, Friday 6:30am-6pm, Saturday 7-11am
6/10 ~ Friday Night Concerts in the Park, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main, 7pm, featuring Matt Harper of Nevada, MO
6/11 ~ Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, Skubitz Plaza, 8am-12pm
6/11 ~ Fundraiser for Delbert & Jenni Elder, Fort Scott Elks Lodge, 12pm, click here for info.
6/11 ~ Cruise-In, everyone welcome, 5:30-?, W/K parking lot just south of O’Reilly’s. Click here for more info.
6/12 ~ Fort Scott Nazarene Service at LaRoche Baseball Complex, 8-9am
6/14 ~ Musician Alan Cunningham Performs at Memorial Hall, Put on by the Fort Scott Public Library in place of their virtual story hour, 10am
6/15 ~ Women’s Golf League, Woodland Hills Golf Course, contact Diane Striler if interested, tee off any time after 4pm.
6/16 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by The Lavender Patch Farm, 8am, 2376 Locust Rd.
6/17 ~ BCAC Patio Concert – Sold Out, Liberty Theatre, 8pm, Wednesdays at the Hermans featuring FS native Summer Buerge!
6/18 ~ Kids Fishing Derby, Gunn Park Shelter House 1, 11am-2pm, click here.
6/18 ~ Botox, Brows, & Blowouts, 4 S. Main St, 10am-6pm, click here for tickets and pricing.
6/18 ~ 5th Annual Lavender Fest! Click here for details, 9am to 3pm.
6/18 ~ First Annual Summer Soul Fest, 1447 Maple Rd, 6pm-12am, click here for info.
6/19 ~ Community Christian Church, Father’s Day Worship Service at LaRoche Complex
6/23 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8am
6/23 ~ BINGO hosted by Fort Scott American Legion Post 25, Memorial Hall, 7pm
SAVE THE DATE:
6/24-6/26 ~ FSHS All School Reunion,
click here for info.
7/2-7/4 ~ Independence Weekend Celebration, Fort Scott National Historic Site
7/8 ~ Gordon Parks Fundraiser Event featuring Charlie Redd & Luna Voo Doo Music Performance, The Liberty Theatre, doors open at 7pm, click here for more info.
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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
ST. MARY’S MEGA GARAGE SALE
LAVENDER FEST 5
FIRST ANNUAL SOUL FEST
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION PARADE
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Business, Fort Scott

New Auto Detail Business Owner Follows His Passion

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Submitted photo of Chance Gosewisch.
Chance Gosewisch (pronounced Go-switch), 25, started his auto detailing business in May 2022, called Prestige Auto Spa & Ceramic Coatings.
He offers professional auto detailing, specializing in paint correction, ceramic coatings, interior detailing, waxing, paint sealants, headlight restoration, LED installment according to his Facebook page. And he is willing to tackle marine, RV, SXS’s, quads and motorcycle coatings/corrections
“I started this business because God had placed it on my heart to follow my passion and what fuels my soul,” Gosewisch said. “I love cars and have always had a passion for them. I especially love taking care of them and preserving their beauty and sharing my passion with others.”
 “I am professionally licensed, trained and certified as well, through a prestigious school with elite leaders in this industry,” he said.
The business is offering a Father’s Day special on Facebook for the days up to Father’s Day, June 19.
Gosewisch said he can make a dad or husband’s day special by getting rid of scratches, stained seats or carpet or renewing worn out leather seat.
Contact Goswisch at
 or 620-215-3287
or Facebook: Prestige Auto Spa & Ceramic Coatings
Fort Scott, Jobs

Job Openings Sought For Help Wanted Flyer

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Help Wanted Flyer
Does your company have job openings?
Send open job positions to [email protected] to be featured in our monthly Help Wanted flyer. This flyer will be distributed to local businesses, posted on fortscott.com, and is available at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for pick-up. Please send job openings and how people can apply by Tuesday, June 14th.
Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
Fort Scott, Schools

New School Admin Series: Zach Johnson

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This is part of a series helping the public get to know the new school administrators in Bourbon County.
Zach Johnson is the new Fort Scott Middle School Principal. Submitted photo.
Zach Johnson, 34, is the new Fort Scott Middle School Head Principal.
Fort Scott Middle School.
Johnson received his bachelors and masters degree from Evangel University in Springfield MO and also has a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Lindenwood University in St. Charles MO.
“The past four years I have served as the Activities Director/Assistant Principal at Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville,” he said. “Before that I taught technology courses, physical education, construction and manufacturing, in Neosho MO. I also served as the head baseball coach for three years in Pleasant Hope, Mo just north of Springfield.”
He is married to Bethany and have three kids Cole, Greyson, and Sadie.
“Cole will begin kindergarten in the fall,” he said. “My wife is from Liberal MO. She has worked for a non for profit counseling clinic out of Springfield. However, she has been a stay at home mom for the past six years.”
His  interests include spending as much time with family as possible. “We enjoy just about anything outdoors such as hunting, fishing, sports, and hiking,” he said. “We also enjoy having our kids in sports and attending their events throughout the year.”
Johnson’s hometown is Willard MO.
Why did you become an educator?
“I became an educator to make a positive difference in the lives of the people around me. I believe education provides a platform to impact people in a way that can be transformational.”
Did someone inspire you?
“I had a baseball coach in high school that was influential in my life during that time and is still influential to this day.”
What is the best thing about being an educator?
“The best thing about being an educator is the lifelong relationships that are built with kids and staff.”
What is a challenge?
I believe a challenge is the impact that COVID has had on education.”
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Alan Cunningham to Perform for Summer Reading on June 14

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Musician Alan Cunningham has long been a staple performer for the Fort Scott Public Library’s summer reading program. He will perform on June 14 at 10 a.m. in the main auditorium at Memorial Hall.

Alan is an educator who writes and performs his original music with the help of young volunteers from his audience. Learn more about Alan’s work at his website: https://alancunninghamkidsongs.com

Library performances are free and open to the public. This event is part of the library’s summer reading program. Learn more about and register for the program at: https://fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org/summer-reading/youth-summer-reading-2022

This performance is made possible in part by a grant from the Southeast Kansas Library System and by partnerships with Garnett Public Library and Iola Public Library.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Greyhound Football Legacy Center Ribbon Cutting at Chamber Coffee June 9

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CHAMBER COFFEE AND RIBBON CUTTING TO CELEBRATE GREYHOUND FOOTBALL LEGACY CENTER

Thursday, June 9th, 2022
8am

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting for Greyhound Football Legacy Center this Thursday, June 9th at 8am located at 11 N. Main St. Everyone is invited to come and see the Legacy Center, enter the drawings, and enjoy light refreshments.  The Chamber Coffee will conclude with the cutting of the ribbon to celebrate the Greyhound Football Legacy Center’s mission in our community.

 

Following the recent closing of the FSCC football program, former FSCC Football players and supporters have created the Greyhound Football Legacy Center and have high hopes to bring back FSCC Football for the 2023 Season. It is their mission to provide sustained support to improve the FSCC athletic program, connect with teammates and meet new fellow Hounds. They will be providing updates and news about the Save Football Initiative. The Legacy Center is a gathering place for the group and will house football memorabilia, including uniforms and trophies. Milligan, Doug Ropp, Jerry Witt, and the directors of the Greyhound Legacy Center welcome members of the community to view the center located at 11 N. Main and join their mission.

 

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].

 

 

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Bingo on June 9

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The local American Legion will be having bingo this Thursday 06/09/2022 at Memorial Hall.
Doors Open at  6:00 PM and the Game will begin at 7:00 PM.
Concessions will be provided by The American Legion Auxillary.
**No outside drinks or food allowed**
Submitted by:
Jessica Allison
Commander
American Legion Post #25
Fort Scott, KS