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Category Archives: Fort Scott
News Release from the U234 Board of Education from October 13
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
October 13, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA PUBLIC
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
09-11-25
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – September 20, 2025 – $1,796,795.06
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Resolution 25-12 – Add/Correct Bank Signers Middle School
4.8 Declare Surplus Property – Vehicles to be sold at auction
5.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
5.1 Superintendent’s Report (Destry)
5.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report (Zach)
5.3 Assistant Superintendent’s Report (Terry)
5.4 Special Education Director’s Report
6.0 Winfield Scott Presentation
7.0 New Business
7.1 Donation to Fort Scott Community College – Bus #14 (Action Item)
7.2 2026 Health Insurance Renewal (Action Item)
7.3 Wrestling Mats and Wall Pads Purchase (Action Item)
7.4 Wrestling Locker Room Lockers and Benches Bids (Action Item)
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters – Time __________
10.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President
USD234 Board Agenda For Oct. 13
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
October 13, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA PUBLIC
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
09-11-25
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – September 20, 2025 – $1,796,795.06
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Resolution 25-12 – Add/Correct Bank Signers Middle School
4.8 Declare Surplus Property – Vehicles to be sold at auction
5.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
5.1 Superintendent’s Report (Destry)
5.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report (Zach)
5.3 Assistant Superintendent’s Report (Terry)
5.4 Special Education Director’s Report
6.0 Winfield Scott Presentation
7.0 New Business
7.1 Donation to Fort Scott Community College – Bus #14 (Action Item)
7.2 2026 Health Insurance Renewal (Action Item)
7.3 Wrestling Mats and Wall Pads Purchase (Action Item)
7.4 Wrestling Locker Room Lockers and Benches Bids (Action Item)
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters – Time __________
10.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President
Halloween Parade is October 25
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Christian Artists Brandon Heath, Jeff Ginnings In Concert In Fort Scott Nov.15
Downtown Meet and Greet is Oct. 17
Greetings from the Chamber!
We invite you to our next Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet to be held FRIDAY, October 17th from 8:30 to 9:30am in the back room of Common Ground Coffee Co., where owners Wayne & Stacy Racy, are excited to host!
Please note that the Quarterly Meet & Greets are normally held the first Tuesday of each quarter, but we are trying a Friday this quarter to accommodate business owners not able to join us on Tuesdays.
We hope to see you there where we will go over details for upcoming Downtown events and other information related to our Downtown Historic District!
Saturday, 10/25 – Downtown Halloween Parade, activities 10am, actual parade 11am
>>> The City is hosting Almost Kiss for a concert at Gathering Square the night of 10/25 from 9-10:30pm, weather permitting, if not then Memorial Hall, costumes encouraged, bring your own chair.
Thursday, 11/6 – Holiday Open House Shopping Main Event, 5-8pm (open house continues Fri/Sat)
Saturday, 11/29 – Small Business Saturday
Thursday, 12/4 – Christmas Parade, 6pm
Thursday, 12/4 to Sunday 12/7 – Christmas on the Bricks, stores open late until at least 8pm (Candlelight Tours of the Fort Fri/Sat nights)
The Glide Synthetic Ice Skating Rink will be open at Gathering Square from Friday 12/5 thru at least the first weekend of January.
Let me know if you have anything particular you would like included on the agenda!
There will be coffee, water, and light refreshments available for the meeting, but feel free to arrive early or call in ahead to order anything you would like to support Common Ground at 620-223-2499.
Thank you!
Lindsay Madison
President & CEO
Leslie Godden
Events & Communications Coordinator
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Early Childhood Trunk Or Treat Is October 30
FSN Teens Launch “Rent-a-Teen” Fundraiser This October to Support Students’ Trip to Nazarene Youth Conference 2026
FSN Teens at Fort Scott Nazarene is excited to announce its “Rent-a-Teen” fundraiser, running throughout the entire month of October. Community members can support local youth while receiving help with projects such as yard work, cleaning, and other odd jobs.
All proceeds will directly benefit FSN Teens’ upcoming trip to the Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC) 2026, scheduled for July 1–5, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. NYC is a life-changing gathering where high school students from across the U.S. and Canada come together for worship, service projects, concerts, and spiritual growth. This year’s theme, “Wonder,” will inspire students to deepen their faith and live it out boldly.
“Rent-a-Teen is more than a fundraiser—it’s an opportunity for our students to serve their community while preparing for an event that can shape their lives and faith for years to come,” said Pastor Nick.
FSN Teens (grades 7–12) is a ministry of Fort Scott Nazarene that exists to help students encounter God, pursue Jesus, and make an impact. Weekly activities include Wednesday night youth group with dinner, worship, and small groups (6:30–8 PM), as well as Friday morning Donuts & Devos for high school students. Teens also engage in Sunday worship, leadership opportunities like the Impact Summer Internship, and special trips and events throughout the year.
Community members can request a teen worker anytime during October by emailing [email protected] with project details. Teens will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and donations are gladly accepted for their time and work.
For more information or to schedule a teen, please contact [email protected]
Fremar Foundation Annual Concert Event: Nov. 2 in Leawood
This concert will feature former Fort Scott musicians, composers, and the Fort Scott Chamber Ensemble conducted by Carson Felt and featuring Mayson Lane, as soloist.
The concert will feature the popular group Vivant! a swing/pop/tango mixed ensemble that includes former Fort Scott residents, Julie Gettler Silfverberg, Mayson Lane, and Karen Fremar, as well as five additional KC musicians.
Also featured will be music composed and/or arranged by Fort Scott composers, Ben Clinesmith (son of former Fort Scott Orchestra Director Carl Clinesmith ), organist Gordon Young (son of former Presbyterian minister B. W. Young), and Karen Fremar (daughter of Margie and Fred Fremar, directors of the former Fremar Music Studio in Fort Scott).
The concert is free.
Donations are welcome for our scholarship program, which recognizes and offers scholarship support to outstanding musicians and artists who are graduating from Fort Scott area high schools.
October 9 Chamber Coffee Hosted by Rogers RGW
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Dance Party Tonight at the Gordon Parks Museum
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Sending on behalf of Chamber member The Gordon Parks Museum |
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| The Gordon Parks Museum
invites you to take part in the 22nd Annual Celebration This weekend ~ October 2nd-4th! |
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Friday highlight this year The Celebration Dance Party featuring “The Full Flava Kings” The Full Flava Kings, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, are one of the best party bands in the region. Celebrate and dance the night away at The River Room, 3 W. Oak St. Doors open at 7:00 pm Band starts at 8:00 pm Tickets: $25/each or $30/each at the door Click HERE to order tickets! See the flyer below for additional details! |
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Click HERE for a full schedule of The Gordon Parks Celebration events! |
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Wall Street Closed until 5:30 P.M. Today
Due to the unveiling of the new Gordon Parks mural on the Sunshine Boutique Building at 4:15pm this afternoon, Wall street from Scott Avenue to Main Street and National Avenue to Main Street will be closed to traffic.
Alleys in this vicinity will also be closed.
Closures will be from 3:30pm to 5:30pm to allow for set-up, ceremony, and tear down.
All citizens are invited to this ceremony and unveiling.
Thank you for understanding and your cooperation.
Brad Matkin
City Manager
City of Fort Scott