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Category Archives: Fort Scott
USD234 Board of Education Agenda for December 9
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
December 09, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC AGENDA
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
- 11-11-24
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – October 18, 2024 – $1,693,896.64
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 MS Band Fundraising
4.8 December 2024 KASB Policy Updates
5.0 Employee 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
6.4 Eugene Ware Update & Report
7.0 Old Business
7.1 KESA Accreditation Plan (Information only)
7.2 Pre-Employment Drug Screening (Action)
7.3 Board Vacancy (Discussion)
8.0 New Business
8.1 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation, Inc Grant (Action)
8.2 Kingbird Solar Energy Contribution Agreement (Action)
8.3 TowerPoint Acquisitions Letter of Intent to Purchase Interest in Wireless Site (Action)
8.4 School Bus Purchase(s) (Action)
8.5 Maintenance Truck Purchase
8.6 10 Passenger Van Purchase
9.0 Public Forum
10.0 Other Business – Time ____
10.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item
11.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President
2024 Christmas Parade Winners
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all who attended or participated in the 2024 Parade held Thursday, December 5th in the Downtown Historic District.
The theme was “A Storybook Christmas” and many of the entries did an exceptional job of coordinating with the theme.
The parade was sponsored by Briggs of Fort Scott.
The panel of judges selected the following winners out of sixty entries:
1st place as USD234 Tiger Special Olympics
2 nd place as Tri-Valley Developmental Services, and
3rd place as Fort Scott FFA.
The contribution of many is what makes events like the Christmas parade successful.
The Chamber is sincerely appreciative of all who volunteered, announced, judged, and otherwise had a part in the parade.
Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.
Christmas on the Bricks Festival Schedule
Artificers Art Show Opens Tonight
The Artificers at 8 N National Ave. is hosting an artist show tonight
December 6th from 5-9 pm, December 7th from 10am-9pm, and December 8th from noon-5 pm.
“We are so blessed to have returning artists that are with us every year as well as new artists that we invite because we love their art and want to offer unique gifts for purchase,” said Kate Freeman, part owner of the Artificers.
The list of Artists:
Trent Freeman (local) | Mixed Media Sculpture
Kate Freeman (local) | Clay Sculpture
Erin Shevling (KC) | Functional Pottery
Darrell Williams (Nevada, MO)| Air Brush & Graphite
Tim Kienzle (KC) | Copper Jewelry
Andrea Latham (KC) | Ceramic Pottery
Sally Brandon (Philipsburg, KS)| Fiber Artist
Kadra Nevitt (local) | Chalk Pastels
Carleen Shatto (KC) | Glass Artist
Ned DuCharme (Hume, MO) | Neo-impressionist
WREATHS GOAL IS MET
| Diann Tucker, Wreaths Across Location Coordinator for Fort Scott National Cemetery has announced that this year’s goal has been met and a wreath will be provided for every site at the cemetery during the upcoming Wreaths Day ceremony.
Tucker extends her thanks to all who did fundraising and donations to make this possible. It is only through such generosity that we can accomplish this goal. She reminds us that if you did not get to support the 2024 fundraising campaign, they are already beginning to work on the 2025 goal. This is a year-long effort in to raise awareness and support to make this possible each year. Saturday, December 14, the CFI Wreaths Across America semi-hauling wreaths for our soldiers depart to Fort Scott National Cemetery at 7:30 AM from the FSCC Harley Davidson School on 69 Highway north of Pittsburg, to arrive at the Fort Scott Cemetery about 8 AM. The convoy from Pittsburg to Fort Scott will be led by the American Legion Riders Post 25. Motorcycles and personal vehicles are welcome to join the escort to Fort Scott. Boxes of wreaths will need to be off-loaded and distributed throughout the cemetery for laying after the ceremony. Volunteers will be needed to help unload the truck. The Wreaths Across America ceremony will begin at 10 AM December 14 at Fort Scott National Cemetery, with guest speaker Alan Drake, former U.S. Army. Immediately following the ceremony friends, family members and volunteers will be asked to present wreaths to each honored soldier resting at this cemetery site. Our mission emphasis continues to be Remember, Honor and Teach. Some limited golf cart transportation will be available to assist guests from parking areas to the ceremony location. |
Please join us for this important event. We have the freedom to celebrate holidays and each day of our lives because of what our military has done and continues to do on our behalf each day.
Free Pictures With The Grinch at the Lowell Milken Center This Weekend
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Agenda For the Fort Scott City Commission on Dec. 6
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR SPECIAL
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
December 6, 2024 – 11:00 A.M.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
Tim VanHoecke, Matthew Wells, Dyllon Olson, Kathryn Salsbury, Tracy Dancer
III. Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Approval of Agenda
- Public Comment – Sign up required before the beginning of the meeting on register at the entrance of the Commission Room. Public Comments are for any topic not on the agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.
VII. Unfinished Business
- Consideration of Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 5-REV – Heck & Wicker, Inc. – Project No. 24-414 (Concrete and Dirt Work) $140,130.12
VIII. Reports and Comments
- City Manager Comments
- Engineering Comments
- Commissioners’ Comments
- City Attorney Comments
- Adjourn
Skating Rink Is Nearly Completed for Christmas on the Bricks, Parade Is This Evening
The new synthetic ice skating rink will open on Friday, December 6, from 4 to 9 p.m. on North National Avenue at the Gathering Pavilion.
The rink is a new event offered for Christmas on the Bricks Festival, and the rink will be open five weekends through the first weekend of January, according to the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce website.
Hours on Saturday, December 7 will be from 12 pm-9 pm and on
Sunday, December 8 from 12 pm-4 pm
Starting next week, the rink will be open on Thursdays as well.
Admission is anticipated to be $5/skater.
People will sign waivers, skates will be for adults and children and also assistive devices will be available.
“Please be patient with us, this is all new,” Striler said about the skating rink procedures prior to skating.
Thanks to those in the community who came together to bring this project from dream to reality, according to the Chamber of Commerce website. The rink was totally paid for by donations.
The rink room will be the skate storage area for the skate rental and for paying for skating.
The rink project had delivery and setup help through help from the following: Matthew Wells and the Great Expectations Restoration crew, Kevin Allen, Craig Campbell, Robert Coon, Jeremy Dare, Frank Halsey, Jeff Allen Electric, Scott King, Rob Pfohl, Mitch Quick, Jared Weaver, The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office for surveillance, The Fort Scott Public Library for the mobile hot spot, Heidrick’s True Value for the squeegees, Shawn Pytlowany for lighting. The skating rink room was constructed by the Fort Scott High School Career and Technical Education whose instructor is Jason Johnson.
The Annual Christmas Parade Is This Evening, Dec. 5
To kick off the festival weekend is the annual Christmas Parade. The following is the list of almost 60 participants who are scheduled to be in the parade.
The lineup begins at Wall and National, in front of the radio station going north.
Park entries as close as possible to the west curb when lining up.
The entry number should be placed on the right/passenger side of your entry. Numbers can be picked up until 5 p.m. at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce at 231 E. Wall. If not picked up then, one can pick up at the radio station at Wall and National Avenue.
Entry participants are asked to pause briefly at the Heritage Pavilion at First and Main Street so the judges can announce your submitted remarks to tell of your business/organization/ entity.
Volunteers Still Needed
Diane Striler, the leader of the festival project, said volunteers are still needed for Saturday night for a few venues from 8 to 10 p.m.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce,620- 223-3566
Urgent Need For Volunteer Drivers For 60+Nutrition
Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
60+ Nutrition (Formerly “Meals-On-Wheels”)
URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Drivers will pick up prepared meals Buck Run Community Center and deliver to individuals on a designated route within Fort Scott City limits.
Please Contact Roz Scarborough for more information:
phone: 620-251-7313
All Volunteers must complete the background check application and return ASAP before being assigned a route. You can pick up an application at the K-STATE Research and Extension Office at 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.
Toy Drive Next Week For Area Children
Fort Scott Fire Department personnel wanted to get involved in their community at Christmas time.
Assistant Chief Mike Miles said the firefighters saw other departments in the region do a toy drive for the community and decided last year to organize one.
The toy drive will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 in front of the fire station.
“We wanted to get involved,” he said. “I’d seen it done elsewhere. We also do a boot drive in front of the department at 1604 S. National from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for monetary donations which will raise funds to buy gift cards for older children.”
“We will direct people with toys through the bay where they can leave their toys and go onto Judson Street then,” he said.
“We lower the bucket (on the fire truck) and people can drop toys in.”
Bicycle donations for ages 4-12 are needed.
The Beacon, a local helping agency and the local Elks Lodge will be the recipients of the toys that will be distributed to children.
About the Beacon
The Beacon Food Pantry in Fort Scott, KS, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity by offering essential food assistance to households in need. Our mission is to ensure that individuals and families have access to nutritious food, supporting their health and well-being during challenging times, according to its website.
About the Elks
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. is a
Fraternal Organization whose mission is to:
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share, according to its website.
Chamber Coffee Hosted by First Methodist Church
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