March 5, 2021
Cooper Street from East National to 23rd Street will be closed starting Monday, March 8th, 2021 until further notice,
This is to begin waterline repairs and street improvements.
Thank you for your patience and consideration in this matter.
The Fort Scott City Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Meeting Room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas to hold a work session to discuss economic development. This meeting is open to the public, but no action will be taken.
Due to the frigid temperatures in late February, the Fort Scott High School Thespians will host their Third Annual Royal-Tea Party and Revue on March 6 at the high school auditorium.
“We began offering the Royal-Tea Party as a way for the community and especially children to interact with the princesses and princes they grew up loving from fairy tales,” Angela Bin, director, said. ” It offers an immersive theatre experience where the audience can actually talk with the characters and take pictures. Many audience members also dress in period attire and become part of the fairy tale realm.”
Performances begin at 5 and 7:30 p.m. with an immersive theatre experience to follow where audience members can interact with nearly 20 other characters and take home a goodie bag.
Tickets are $6 for children and $8 for adults.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance at fortscotthighschooltheatre.ludus.com.
Tickets may be available at the door but are not guaranteed.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, masks and social distancing are required.
All children must stay with and be accompanied by an adult as they enjoy the festivities and attendees are encouraged to join us in dressing as royalty.
Doors will open 15 minutes early.
Some of childhood’s favorite princesses and princes, queens, and kings will sing, dance, and perform for the audience.
Children may have their photos with their favorite characters and take home special crafts and treats as momentos.
The Revue includes performances by junior Jenna Stockstill; sophomores Israel Carreno, Jordyn McGhee, and Karen Primeaux; and freshmen Rex Wells, Silvia Moreno, and Cadence Tuck.
The musical is directed by FS Theatre Director Angie Bin, FS Music Director Mary Jo Harper, assistant music director Taylor Qualls, and choreographer Delynn Abati.
For more information, please see the Fort Scott High School Thespians Facebook page or contact Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622.
FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) officers Emma Scott and Carley Horton competed in the annual District H STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Event competitions on February 24th. Students from across southeast Kansas came together virtually to be recognized for their hard work and accomplishments this school year.
Carley Horton competed in the Nutrition and Wellness Event and received Silver! She researched healthy lifestyle choices and created a nutrition and wellness plan based on her personal needs. “I learned communication skills,” Horton says.
About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has more than 182,000 members and 5,253 chapters from 48 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
(Updated) The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to interview candidates for the City Attorney position. They will also meet to discuss accepting RFQ’s for City Engineering services.
This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.
The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to interview candidates for the City Attorney position.
This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.
Rosemary Harris, 52, is the owner of a new downtown business at 18 N. Main, Suite A, Barbed Wire, and Roses Vintage Market.
She began her business journey helping a friend that owned a store, then opened her own flea market on January 30, 2021, she said.
“We have unique furniture pieces, vintage items, and collectibles. We love to help you find items you are looking for in your collections. We also will be looking to buy estates soon.”
“I started this business because I love seeing vintage and antique items find new life and purpose,” she said. “I enjoy the stories and pictures people share of their collections and why they started collecting. I’m so glad to be a part of the downtown business district.”
Harris can be contacted at 620-224-7764 or find the business on Facebook.
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Vaccine has arrived! Please note the time, date and location of vaccine clinics.
COVID-19 vaccinations clinics open Wednesday, Saturday
A shipment of 4,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas clinics as part of a national effort to ensure underserved communities are equitably vaccinated.
Phase 2 includes people aged 65 and up, high-contact critical workers and congregate settings. High-contact critical workers include: higher education staff; first responders; judicial/court system participants; childcare workers; food processing including meat processing; grocery stores; food service to include restaurants; transportation organizations/suppliers; city/county public works; Dept. Motor Vehicles; U.S. Postal Service, home care providers, and supplier of critical infrastructure service/supplies.
Vaccines are already going into arms. On Wednesday, vaccines will be distributed from 1 to 4 PM at 924 N. Broadway, Pittsburg.
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, March 1, 2021
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Fort Scott Middle School Commons on Monday, March 1, 2021, for their regular monthly meeting.
President David Stewart opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda. The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:
A. Minutes
B. Bills and Claims
C. Payroll – February 19, 2021 – $1,478,744.66
D. Financial Report
E. Activity Fund accounts
Robin Webb, Winfield Scott first grade teacher, led students in a Ready! Set! Read!
presentation.
Reports were given by the following:
· Brenda Hill, KNEA President
· Dalaina Smith, Academic Director
· Ted Hessong, Superintendent
· Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk
Board members approved the following:
· Addition of high school courses for the 2021-22 school year
· Addition of a high school physical education teacher for the 2021-22 school year
· Addition of a middle school teacher/course for the 2021-22 school year
· Resolution 20-09 – Intent to nonrenew the contract of an administrator with two or more years employment as administrator in the district
· Purchase of two buses
Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting.
The board approved the following employment matters:
A. Resignation of Amanda Johnson, Winfield Scott music teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
B. Resignation of Dane Cummings, high school vocational agriculture teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
C. Resignation of Brad Cowen, Winfield Scott custodian, effective March 9, 2021
D. Resignation of Sara Schnichels, preschool paraprofessional, effective March 5, 2021
E. Transfer of Angie Kemmerer, high school/Eugene Ware gifted teacher, to middle school seventh grade social science teacher for the 2021-22 school year
F. Transfer of Kayla Pulliam, Eugene Ware fifth grade teacher, to Eugene Ware fourth grade teacher for the 2021-22 school year
G. Transfer of Elizabeth Rose, middle school paraprofessional, to preschool paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
H. Transfer of Susan Weddle, Eugene Ware teacher aide, to Winfield Scott teacher aide for the 2021-22 school year
I. Leave of absence for Jeff Armstrong, high school math teacher, for the 2021-22 school year
J. Leave of absence for Dixie Jackson, high school paraprofessional
K. Leave of absence for Joie Moore, high school ticket clerk
L. Adjustment in the work agreement for Angela Mix, Winfield Scott paraprofessional, from 4 hours per day to 7.5 hours per day for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
M. Employment of Sydney Cullison as a high school agriculture teacher for the 2021-22 school year
N. Employment of Jessica Steury as a middle school 8th grade math teacher for the 2021-22 school year
O. Employment of Laura Howard as a middle school 7th/8th grade English/Language Arts teacher for the 2021-22 school year
P. Employment of Tara Wilbert as a middle school 7th grade English/Language Arts teacher for the 2021-22 school year
Q. Employment of Stephanie Flanner as an elementary behavior specialist for the 2021-22 school year
R. Employment of Emily Giffin as a Winfield Scott special education teacher for the 2021-22 school year
S. Employment of Sydney Griffetts as a Eugene Ware third grade teacher for the 2021-22 school year
T. Employment of Annyssa Davenport as a high school paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
U. Employment of Dillon Duffy as a four-hour middle school paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
V. Employment of Sabrina Cady as a regular route van driver for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
W. Employment of Kennedy Meyer and Dane Cummings as high school assistant softball coaches for the 2020-21 school year
The board adjourned.
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
MARCH 2, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call:
K. Allen P. Allen R. Nichols L. Watts J. Jones
II. Flag Salute:
Invocation: Led by: (To be Announced)
Approval of Agenda:
Proclamations/Recognitions:
Consent Agenda:
Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of February 16th, 2021 and special meeting minutes of February 12th, 2021 and February 23rd, 2021.
Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1283-A totaling $335,76
Request to Pay – HDR Engineering, Inc – $6,455.27 – River Intake Project
Request to Pay – Bourbon County Clerk – $8,047.48 – Charter Ordinance No. 31 Election costs
Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
City Manager Reports and Comments
Director Reports
Old Business: None
Appearances: None
New Business:
Resolution No. 5-2021 – Resolution in reference to the levying of a 1% Countywide Sales Tax allocation
Consideration of Bids – Brush Blasting & Pool Repainting – Aquatic Center
Consideration of move of Dispatch Center to 207 S. Judson (old Correctional facility)
Consideration to Pay – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation, Inc – $616.00 – January invoice
Discussion of electric scooter company, Bird, establishing services in Fort Scott
Discussion of Potential Cost Sharing Joint Venture between the City and Bourbon County for the joint purchase of materials and equipment
XII. Reports and Comments:
A. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
B. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)
XIV. Adjournment:
Fort Scott residents have the opportunity to vote on a proposed .5% sales tax for the City of Fort Scott on Tuesday, March 2.
The tax would go towards streets, parks, and community facilities improvements, which has been a call from the citizens of Fort Scott.
A history of the tax proposal
In 2010, Fort Scott residents passed a .5% sales tax for improvements to Buck Run Community Center and the Fort Scott Aquatic Center. This sales tax was for 10 years and set to expire June 30, 2021, according to a press release from Susan Bancroft, Fort Scott’s Finance Director.
“In December of 2020, Fort Scott City Commission voted to petition for the continuation of the 0.5% sales tax for a different dedicated purpose for five years set to expire June 30, 2026,” she said. “The city commission voted unanimously that 90% of the proposed .5% sales tax would go to streets and 10% to parks and community facilities. Based on the past five-year average, the .5% sales tax has the potential to raise on average $698,000 per year.”
“The .5% sales tax is not an additional tax, it is the renewal of a prior .5% sale tax,” Bancroft said. “The difference of proposing a sales tax versus a property tax for the community is that those visiting from other communities are contributing to the improvements of our local infrastructure.”
“The 90% dedicated to street improvements includes sidewalks, bike lanes, and curb and gutter work,” she said. “The street advisory board and the public works director have been working to develop a five-year plan of potential street improvements and have preliminary plans in place.”
“The 10% dedicated to parks and community facilities include improvements such as ADA compliance, public bathroom facilities, playground equipment, trails, and memorial hall preservation,” Bancroft said.
“The parks advisory board has also met with the public works director to begin a five-year plan of potential projects and reported to the city commission at their work session on February 23, 2021, priorities they feel need to be addressed,” she said. “Year one they have proposed repairs to shelter houses and bathrooms in Gunn Park and repairs to the playground fall area at Nelson Park. Year two priority recommendations include an additional bathroom between shelter house 6 and 7 and further upgrades to the campground in Gunn Park.”
“During the election in November of 2020, the citizens passed a countywide 1% sales tax for Bourbon County,” Bancroft said. “The city commission committed to using 90% of the funds generated from this sales tax to be dedicated to the operations and maintenance of the street department. The remaining 10% would be used for the general purposes of the city. Collectively, the revenue generated from two sales tax initiatives would generate enough funding to put together a sustainable street program.”
