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Fort Scott, Government

FS City Commission Agenda for May 20

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR

MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION

City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

May 20, 2025  –  6:00 P.M.

                                               

  1.     Call to Order/Roll Call
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

III.       Invocation

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Consent Agenda
  3. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1384-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of April 30 – May 14, 2025 – $2,623,676.63
  4. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of May 6, 2025, Special Meetings of May 8, 2025, and Special Meeting of May 13, 2025.
  5. April Financials
  6. Approval of Beer Sales at LaRoche Stadium – July 11, 12 & 13, 2025 – Mid America Baseball & Joplin Outlaws Event

                                                                

  1. Public Comment

VII.      Appearances

  1. Ronette Center – Resolution No. 12-2025 Kansas Community Empowerment Program
  2. Kathy Dancer/Bourbon County Handcrafted Spirits LLC dba Cohn’s Cafe – Request to Operate a Beer Garden on Skubitz Plaza during Good Ol’ Days

           

VIII.   Unfinished Business

  1. Consideration to Approve Resolution No. 13-2025 – A RESOLUTION FOR EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRACTICES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A. (GAAP Waiver) – Tabled from May 6, 2025
  2. Consideration of Sales Tax Ballot Question – B. Matkin – Tabled from May 6, 2025
  3. Status of 118 E. Wall

 

  1. New Business

            Public Hearings:

  1. Planning Commission Case No. 1049 – Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless   

Communication Facility – Curtis Holland/Polsinelli (Legal Representative /Verizon)

  1. Planning Commission Case No. 1050 – Rezone R1 to C3 – 922 E. Wall for the   

Purpose of a Mechanic Shop – Garrett Knight

 

            Action Items:

  1. Consideration of Recommendation of Award for FSK Runway Safety Area Grading & Lighting Project (AIP 3-20-0022-024/025) and Olsson Engineering Contract Approval – Brian Coomes/Lead Engineer/Aviation for Olsson
  2. Consideration to Increase Design Review Advisory Board from (5) to (7) members – Dillon
  3. Consideration to Formally Adopt the Guidance Provided by the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for the installation guidelines of murals in both the Local and Federal Historic Districts of Fort Scott – Dillon
  4. Follow Up Discussion – Land Bank Restructuring – L. Dillon
  5. Consideration of Small Business Grant Incentive Program – B. Matkin
  6. Consideration of Vendor Application for City Sponsored Events – B. Matkin
  7. IT Discussion – B. Matkin
  8. Adoption of Ordinance No. 3781 Amending Fireworks Sales Dates With Discussion to Further Amend Regarding Discharge of Fireworks Dates – K. Salsbury
  9. Consideration for Final Acceptance of Corrective Action with Heck & Wicker – Horton St. & 6th Project – J. Dickman
  10. Consideration Proposal for E. National Project Design – J. Dickman – Tabled from May 6, 2025

 

  1. Reports and Comments
  2. Adjourn
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott May 16

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 16th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are currently open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

Par Tee Girl Ladies’ Golf League –

Every Wednesday thru July!

League Fee: $40

Contact:

Diane Striler at [email protected] or 248-568-7790

Click HERE for the Facebook Group Page!

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

Daily Admission:

2& under Free

3-14yrs $2

15-62yrs $3

63yrs+ $2

Questions: 620-223-8142

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Fort Scott High School

All Class Reunion Yard Signs!

Signs $20/each

*Several personalized designs available

*Additional Tiger swag including apparel, drinkware, license plates, banners also available

Deadline to order: Monday, June 16th

Pick up: Wednesday, June 25th @ the Chamber

231 E. Wall St.

Click HERE for order form .pdf file

Show off your Tiger Pride in style!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

GOLF CART RAFFLE – donated by

Bourbon County Cars

Proceeds benefit:

Kiwanis Youth Scholarships & Care to Share

2011 Yamaha 48V Electric Golf Cart

Tickets: $20 each or 10 for $100

Tickets can be purchased at Bourbon County Cars

via Venmo by texting Josh Jones 620-215-3680

or by clicking HERE!

Drawing will be held July 12th at the

Care to Share Golf Tournament!

5/7-17th | Order your Peaches & Strawberries thru Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store

Georgia Peaches: $58 per case (approx 25 lbs)

NC Strawberries: $35 per flat (approx 12 lbs)

Order Deadline: May 17th by 7pm

Expected Arrival May 22nd.

Click HERE to order or call Perry’s 620-939-4300

5/16 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night Concerts in the Park

feat. Saint Martin’s Academy

Heritage Park Pavilion

1st & Main St. Downtown Fort Scott

5/16 ~ 6-9pm | Dallas Stump

LIVE at Sharky’s Pub & Grub

5/16 ~ 6-8pm | Supper Club with Rancher Jake at The Kitchen Collaborative + Collective

**Currently SOLD OUT**

5/17 ~ Splash Pad opens for the Season!

5/17 ~ Kansas Rocks Pros

An introduction to the Park

5/17 ~ 10am-12pm | Free Genealogy Workshop

Sponsored by Molly Foster Berry chapter Daughter of the American Revolution

FSCC Library, Bailey Hall

Pre-Register:

Barbara Ritter 913-636-4892 | [email protected]

Jean Strade 620-778-0266 | [email protected]

RSVP by 5/14

5/17 ~ 10am-5pm | Shead Farm Festival

A Fun whole-Family Outing!

2468 Cavalry Rd., Garland, KS

$5 single ticket

$25 family ticket of 5+

Contact for questions:

620-224-4149 or 620-215-2396

5/17 ~ 12pm | Fort Scott Elks Lodge Veterans Pool Tournament

Jack & Jill tourney – 16 team limit

Calcutta 12pm Play begins 12:30pm

$20/person

*Veterans eat and play for FREE!

*Kitchen open for all other players

Contact Cathy 620-224-8289 or [email protected]

5/17 ~ 6:30-10pm | Aloha Summer Luau 2025 hosted by City of Fort Scott

Kick off summer with a Splash Bash at the Splashpad

Feat. “Bob Jovi” tribute band of Bon Jovi. Opening Act is an REO Speedwagon Tribute Band.

5/17 ~ 8-10pm | Bourbon County Art Council presents Barnaby Bright in concert!

*Special Guest & Fort Scott Native, Singer & Songwriter Chip Albright.

Crooner’s Liberty Theatre

Doors open 5pm | 5:30-7:30pm Hearty Appetizer Buffet | 8pm Performance

RSVP REQUIRED:

$50 BCAC Member | $60 Non-Member

Terri Floyd 620-224-721

Deb anderson 620-224-8650

5/18-19th ~ 6pm | YOGA with Melissa Underwood

$15/class or 2 classes for $25

SkinnyDrip

710 W. 8th St.

Contact: 620-687-6721

5/20-21~ 6pm | Zoning Advisory Meetings

5/20 at Fulton Community Ctr.

5/21 Memorial Hall Fort Scott

5/22 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee

hosted by Heidrick’s True Value

1508 S. National Ave.

5/22 ~ 9am-4pm | Kansas Small Business

Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

5/23-26 | Symbols of Sacrifice

at FS National Historic Site

5/23 ~ 1-4pm | Aging Forward hosted by First United Methodist Church

5/23 ~ 5-8pm Art + Business 101

with The Artificers

$25

Click HERE to sign-up!

5/24 ~ 10am-3pm | Glaze Day at The Artificers

5/24 ~ 9-1pm | Kiwanis 4-person

Scramble Golf Tournament

Woodland Hills Golf Course

5/24-25 ~ 12pm | Battline Tactical Level II Teamwork Developmental 2 Day Course

hosted by Fort Scott Munitions Training

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here 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

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
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Fort Scott, Schools, Youth

Students Work To Beautify the School Campus

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Front: Ella Walker back: Mason Stice, TJ Schaub, Holden Farrell, Boston Thorpe, Gage Madison, Jace Cowan, Romey Rogers, Kalley Swank, Tesla Tinsley, Ginny Cavin. Submitted photo,

 

Submitted by Martha Jane Gentry, St. Mary’s Catholic School writing teacher.

 

St. Mary’s Catholic School sixth-grade students worked to continue the tradition of beautifying the school grounds.

 

Sixth-grade students added plants and mulch to the front entrance during their last week of school.

 

 

Art, Business, Fort Scott

The Artificers June Newsletter

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The Artificers

in June!

Check out the calendar below for all events happening the rest of the year!

Join us for an Artist Opening Reception!

June 6th, at 6:00pm!

Wet Cyanotype Workshop

by Roxi Hardegree

Available June 7th! 11:00am-3:00pm

Moody Blues: Wet Cyanotype Workshop by Roxi Hardegree

Saturday, June 7th 11:00am-3:00pm

Discover the magic of botanical printmaking in this hands-on cyanotype workshop—no experience necessary! In this 4-hour class, we’ll explore the wet cyanotype process using natural materials to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints.

You’ll learn the basics and some intermediate techniques of this alternative photographic method, including how to work with various liquids, texture-enhancing additives, and UV light. Each student will receive a materials kit and have access to a wide selection of botanicals, both fresh and pressed, to experiment with.

We will take a lunch break while our art processes, so bring a sack lunch or visit a local restaurant.

By the end of class, you’ll leave with at least one finished 5×7 cyanotype print—and plenty of inspiration and extra papers to keep creating. All supplies provided—just bring your curiosity and love of botanicals!

Provided supplies include a variety of botanicals (pressed and fresh) and texturing materials.

Your Kit includes:

9×12 Backing board, Felt, Plexiglass and Clips, 6 assorted pre-coated papers, 3 Spray bottles of different liquids.
Sign Up Here!

Join Trent on a Raku Firing Experience!

Friday, June 13th, 6-8pm!

Perfect opportunity to hang out with your dad for Father’s Day Weekend!!
Sign up Here!

Create a Peony Flower

with Katie Hueston!

Available June 19th, 6-8pm!
Sign up Here!

Glaze Day!!

Bring in your creative pieces on June 21st from 10am-3pm!

$10/creative piece

Get a head start on Father’s Day Gifts!
Shop for you Dad!

Pre-order your Hand Crafted History Mugs Today!!!

Pre-sale available until May 31st!!
Pre-Order Here:

Pickup available during

All School Reunion, June 26th-28th at The Artificers!
8 N National Ave, Fort Scott, KS

Kid’s Camp for

ART-RAGEOUS TIME TRAVELERS!
Early-Bird Signup!

CALL FOR TEACHERS!

Teach your specialty medium at our Teaching Studio in The Artificers!

Apply Online under the guest artist application!

▪️Apply Online

▪️Specify for Teaching

▪️70/30 Split, we keep 30%

▪️Take over the Teaching Studio and teach your specialty!

▪️We’ll help Advertise!

▪️ 5-15 Spots available in the Teaching Studio!

Apply Today! Call for questions! @913.574.7741

Share if you know of anyone wanting to Teach their Art Classes! We have the opportunity to make their dreams come true!! ❤️
Apply Here:

Make your Party Creative, with us!!

How to schedule a private workshop?

  1. 5 people or more!

  2. Pick party option!

  3. Pick time & date!

  4. $150 deposit to reserve your spot!

  5. Have fun in the clay!!
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Art, Business, Fort Scott

Streeter Turned Fascination With Animals Into A Business

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Tanner Streeter in front of some of his work. Submitted photo.

Tanner Streeter, 25, is an artist whose specialty is animals.

“I’ve been an artist my whole life, with a primary focus on animals,” he said. “I  grew up hunting and fishing, so I’ve always been surrounded by nature. I spent much of my time studying animals I saw in life, in books, or on TV so that I may understand their anatomy well enough to draw them accurately.”

“My parents would take me on trips to zoos to satisfy my fascination with animals, as well as places like Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shops. In those places, the taxidermy on display captivated me at a very young age. I would think of taxidermy as almost magical, since I could not comprehend how it was accomplished.”

“When I was 18 and about to graduate my senior year of high school from Christian Learning Center, I began practicing taxidermy on small animals that I could acquire.”

He was inspired by a taxidermy how-to book that his parents, Bernard and Torrie Streeter,  had given him for Christmas.

“Much to my surprise, after making a Facebook post about my endeavors in taxidermy, a mutual online friend, Dale Robertson of Wild Heritage Taxidermy in Young, Arizona, reached out to me and offered me an apprenticeship with him. He had followed me for my artwork that I would post, and I followed his taxidermy work, so that’s how we were connected. Dale is a renowned taxidermist with multiple prestigious awards.”

“I packed everything I owned into my little Chevy Blazer and drove to Arizona, where I lived for a year and a half in a trailer at the Robertson’s home and learned everything a beginner needed to know about taxidermy and then some. I competed at the last Arizona state show (their association is no longer active) in 2019 and won the title Best New Competitor and a 2nd and 3rd place with a coyote and a deer I had brought.”

Streeter learned much in that time.

“When I came back, I got a job at Outdoors Indoors in Pittsburg, KS. I got to do some taxidermy from all over the world…Africa, Greenland, and New Zealand, along with locals. My ultimate goal was to have my own business, and my first year on my own, I got an LLC (limited liability company business structure).”

He has competed at state, national, and the World Taxidermy Show, earning an assortment of first, second, and third-place ribbons.

He’s earned the titles of Best Professional Gamehead of Kansas 2023, Best Professional Small Lifesize Mammal of Kansas 2025, and Best Professional Open Mouth Whitetail of Kansas 2025.

Submitted photo.

“Competing is vital for me since it sharpens my craft and allows me to learn from the best of the best in seminars and from my judges during critiques.”

His business model prioritizes quality over quantity.

“I take a limited number of animals each year… I take extra effort to make each animal as accurate as possible, and I try to capture the unique qualities of each specimen.  I’m recreating that particular animal down to the smallest anatomical detail. From muscles and hair patterns to glands and membranes in the corner of the eye. Nothing is too small to overlook.”

“Taxidermy is an art, and I treat it just as another medium. Just like if I choose to draw with a pencil or paint with a brush. I am trying to recreate God’s creation to the best of the ability He gave me.”

He started his business, Tanners Wildlife Artistry LLC, in 2022 and shares a business building with Whitetail Properties Real Estate at 306 E. 23rd, next to Riggs Chiropractic.

“I do roughly 70-80 animals annually. This keeps turnaround times and my workload reasonable.”

One of Streeter’s deer. Submitted photo.

“I am a mammal specialist, so I currently do not do taxidermy work on birds or fish. I have been blessed to work on a wide variety of animals from around the world, including baboons, warthogs, and antelopes from Africa; red stags, fallow deer, and wallabies from New Zealand; and black bears, elk, and deer from both the U.S. and Canada.”

A Philippine porcupine piece that won him a prize recently. Submitted photo.
An African baboon piece. Submitted photo.

The Process

With large animals, the animal is skinned, then salted and dried.

“Once I get it, I rehydrate the skin, and then tan it in a chemical bath with a tanning formula. Then the leather must be thinned to put on a foam mannequin. I do a great deal of clay sculpting on the form. I then apply a glue to the form, put the hide on, and put everything into place and sew up any incisions.”

Streeter looks over a foam mannequin of a deer. Submitted photo.

“If an animal has antlers or horns, that part of the skull is cleaned, getting the meat broken down and cleaned off. This is to prevent Chronic Wasting Disease from spreading.”

He charges customers by the time factor plus materials.

“I go the extra mile on every piece,” he said.

 

Other Artwork Around Fort Scott

The bison mural on National Avenue, facing south. Streeter was one of the artists on this piece of art. From fortscott.com website.

One can view some of Streeter’s artistic work on the wall of Structure Hair Salon on National Avenue.

In 2023, he was part of a group of people creating wall murals in Fort Scott. “The Bison” was created by artists Cally Bailey, Emily Bailey, and Tanner Streeter.

Tanner is married to Johnnie, and they have a three-month-old daughter, Annabella.

 

Find out more on his Facebook and Instagram under the business name or  tannerswildlifeartistry.com.

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD234 BOARD MEETING NEWS RELEASE for May 12

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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, May 12, 2025

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main.

 

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

 

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

Board Minutes

04-14-25

04-22-25

Financials – Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – April 18, 2025 – $1,686,779.39

            Activity Funds Accounts

USD 234 Gifts

Middle School Student Council Fundraising

Washington Workshop Extended Trip

 

 

Alex VanBecelaere was recognized by Special Education Director Tonya Barnes via ZOOM. Alex works with the Occupational Therapy in the district. She has been a huge asset to the team and the students really enjoy collaborating with her.

 

Superintendent Destry Brown provided the Board with an update on enrollment for the end of the year.

 

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared update. He updated on each of the departments and plans for the summer months.

 

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes reported that our district reached the high status for district IDEA Level of Determination.

 

The Board Approved the following items:

  • Contract for Occupational Therapy Services with Outreach Therapy, LLC
  • KASB Membership Renewal
  • Set Capacity for Nonresident Student Enrollment
  • Greenbush Contract for Low-Incidence & Audiology
  • CHC School Based Health Care Service Contract
  • Satchel Pulse Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
  • Curriculum Resources & Materials for ELA & Foreign Language

 

 

There were none present for public forum.

 

The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

 

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

May 12, 2025

 

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

Bailey, Ronda – Retirement – Accompanist – Music – High School/Middle School

Baublitz, Christina – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Dunivan, Sarah – Resignation – Music Teacher – Winfield Scott

Eichenberger, Justin – Resignation – Part Time Paraprofessional – High School

Hastings, Nicolette – Retirement – SPED Teacher – High School

Nelson, Andrew – Resignation – 6th Grade Science Teacher – Middle School

 

Certified Recommendations

Brown, DJ – Middle School Principal

Christy, Angela – 3rd Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware

Johnson, Kyenne – Occupational Therapist

Nelson, Andrew – Instructional Coach – Winfield Scott/Eugene Ware

 

Classified Recommendations for 2025-26 School year

Classified Staff

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2025-26 school year:

Hendricks, Caleb – Secondary Summer School Administrator

High School Supplemental Assignments

Middle School Supplemental Assignments

Summer School Staff

 

 

Fort Scott, Government

FS City Design Review Board Meets May 27

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The Fort Scott City Design Review Advisory Board Meeting with Work Session to follow.
When: May 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: City Hall
Topic for discussion:
  1. Certificate of Appropriateness for 24 N. Main St. in Fort Scott submitted for consideration.
Following the regular meeting, the board will convene a work session to continue reviewing and updating local design guidelines.
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
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Veteran’s Pool Tournament May 17

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Sending on behalf of Chamber member
Fort Scott Elks Lodge #579
Veterans Pool Tournament

Saturday, May 17th

Jack & Jill

Limited to 16 teams

$20 per person

Veterans play & eat FREE

*need not be a Veteran to play

*kitchen open for all other players

Calcutta at Noon

Play begins at 12:30

Contact:

Cathy 620-224-8289

[email protected]

Come out and

Honorour local Veterans!

Click HERE to visit

FS Elks Lodge #579 Facebook Page!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Board of Ed. Agenda for May 12 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
May 12, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY
1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, 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
04-14-25
04-22-25
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – April 18, 2025 – $1,686,779.39
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Middle School Student Council Fundraising
4.8 Washington Workshop Extended Trip
5.0 Recognitions
6.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
6.1 Superintendent’s Report
6.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
6.3 Special Education Director’s Report
7.0 New Business
7.1 Contract for Occupational Therapy Services with Outreach Occupational Therapy, LLC
for the 2025-26 School Year (Action Item)
7.2 KASB Membership Renewal (Action Item)
7.3 Set Capacity for Nonresident Student Enrollment Capacity
7.4 Greenbush Contracts for Low-Incidence and Audiology for 2025-26 school year (Action)
7.5 Community Health Center School Based Health Care Service Contract
7.6 Satchel Pulse Social Emotional Learning proposal
7.7 Adoption of Curriculum Resources and Materials for English Language Arts and Foreign
Language
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters – Time __________
9.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
9.2 Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)
9.3 Approve Resignations/Employment of Licensed/Supplemental
9.4 Approval of Classified Personnel Report #1 (Action Item)
9.5 Approval of Classified Personnel Report #2 (Action Item)
10.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President

Business, Fort Scott, Housing

Redevelopment Project Slated For Completion This Year

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Fort Scott Manor on Heylman Street, May 2018.

Twenty-two new standard market apartments will be available this year in Fort Scott, if all goes as planned.

Shane Lamb is president of Rural Asset Management and  Rural ReDevelopment Group, De Soto, KS., and decided to take on the former Fort Scott Manor Nursing Home, 736 Heylman Street as  a redevelopment project.

Shane Lamb, owner of Rural Asset Management and Rural ReDevelopement Group LLC, from his LinkedIn profile.

He purchased the property in January 2022, which had been closed for approximately three years, intending to create 24 standard market apartments.

In a prior interview, Lamb said they didn’t receive any state or federal grants or funds. They did apply for them but did not receive any.

Work began last year on the project.

“We went drastically over budget and over time,” he said. “All our contractors were slow, winter was slow.”

“We jumped off that project to finish phase 1 of a project in Iola,” Lamb said.

Lamb said the Fort Scott project will be restarting this week.

The former Fort Scott Manor is being developed into 1 bedroom apartments. May 3, 2025 photo.

Phase 1 of the Fort Scott project will take approximately 60 days once started. It will take six months for the whole project to be completed.

The building is approximately 20,000 square feet and has been completely gutted, and all new materials have been used.

The Fort Scott property will not be low-income apartment rentals but instead will be for the standard market, with prices for the large one-bedroom apartments at $675 to 695 per month, Lamb said.

“We focus on rural towns and rural housing,” he said in a prior interview. “Typically, we purchase nursing homes, schools, hospitals…single-use vacant properties we convert to housing.”

Lamb said he always tries to use qualified local contractors and buy materials locally.

“I always try to keep the money local,” he said. “It doesn’t work 100 percent of the time. Sometimes you can’t find local partners to meet those deadlines…because they are so busy. We do have a couple from Fort Scott, Chanute, and Iola.”

Photos submitted by Shane Lamb of the Iola project, which is similar.