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Category Archives: Fort Scott
Brita Bolton Presented Woodman Hometown Hero Award
Brita Bolton, owner of Papa Don’s Pizza, was presented the Modern Woodmen Hometown Hero award in front of friends and relatives gathered at the Fort Scott Elks Lodge for the event. The award was presented by Jolynne Mitchell representing Modern Woodmen Chapter 514.
Modern Woodmen is a member-focused financial services organization that provides opportunities for members to learn, socialize and volunteer in their local community.
Every year Modern Woodmen’s 2,500 chapters have an opportunity to honor a person who has provided outstanding community service. This year’s honoree, Brita Bolton, is dedicated to our community by supporting the Chamber, providing after hours directions and support to visitors. She lends a hand up to many high school students by offering employment to meet the needs of their schedules.
Brita is a tireless worker for other community activities including delivering Christmas Baskets, providing meals for local schools and various sporting activities.
Each Hometown Hero receives a special certificate and a $100 donation to a charity of their choice.
SEK Youth Football Superbowl on Oct. 23
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Outpost 13 West Today at 5:15 p.m.
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Ernie Couch and Revival at 1st Methodist Church on Oct. 26
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Outpost 13 Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 17
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Tea Club Meets Oct. 16 at Papa Don’s
Mmm Flavor Shop’s Fall Tea Club will be Wednesday, October 16 at 6 pm. It will be held at Papa Don’s Pizza in Downtown Fort Scott.
The topic will be Herbal Teas.
Free Samples will include Chai Water, Homesteader’s Coffee (Dandelion Root and Chicory blend), Elderberry Water, and Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea.
Come enjoy a cup and learn how herbal teas can help keep you healthier this coming winter season.
Foundation Hosts Chamber Coffee on Oct. 17
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USD234 Board of Education Meeting on October 14 News Release
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
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, October 14, 2024
The Board of Education of USD 234, Fort Scott, Kansas, met for a Board Training Session at their offices at 424 S. Main at 4:00 p.m.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
Michelle Hubbard, Leadership Field Specialist from KASB, was present to work with the Board Members to help in understanding the Board’s role in the district.
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 09, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
09/09/24 Minutes
09/25/24 Minutes
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – September 20, 2024 – $1,673,203.67
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Declare Surplus Property – Vehicles to be sold at auction
Mr. Garzone, Principal at Winfield Scott, recognized two employees that work in the Focus/Sensory Room at the elementary school. Wendy Budd, in her fifteenth year, and Jared McKay, in his seventh year, both were commended for their hard work and passion for the students. They explained how they are Safety Care Trained and work with the students in de-escalation techniques. Their presence is a huge help to not only the students but the staff as well.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on school enrollment from 2023 to September 2024. He also reviewed with the Board the District Values, Vision, and Goals.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a printed report that included updates from all departments such as the district serving 1700 meals a day and prepping the buildings for the colder months.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, updated the Board on the Special Education CAT Aid payment. She also reported on the upcoming training for the SPED Teachers that will be held in November.
The Board Approved the following items:
- Audit Contract with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, CPA
- Frary Field Turf Replacement with Mammoth Sports Constructions
- Doral Renewable Contribution Agreement
Superintendent Brown stated that Seat #6 would be open for applications. This opening will be posted in the newspaper for thirty days.
Superintendent Brown updated the Board on the Bus Accident that happened earlier this month and the steps that will be taken to prevent this from happening in the future. He also cleared up some rumors and explained the incident.
There were no comments during public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
October 14, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Hendricks, Caleb – Supplemental Resignation – Girls Basketball – Middle School
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Sprague, Sierra – Leave of Absence
Travis, Hayden – Leave of Absence
TRANSFER:
Hood, Dusty – High School Custodian to Middle School Custodian
Ogle, Anthony – Middle School Custodian to High School Custodian
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Fountain, Justin – Long Term Substitute for 6th Math – Middle School
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Ballou, Jessica – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Coffman, Donald – Cook – Middles School
Day, Jessica – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Henderson, Andrew – Groundskeeper/Fields Maintenance
Merriman, Virginia – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware – Part Time
Torres Francis – Van Driver
Trimble, Aidan – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Beth, Whitney – Head Track Coach – Middle School
Corbitt, Cheyenne – Sponsor for Second Intramurals
Fun Events on the Horizon For Fort Scott
The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce sponsored a quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet on Oct. 2, during which attendees shared information about upcoming community events.
Frank Adamson, owner of the Courtland Hotel and Spa, hosted the event and said that he and his wife, Cheryl, have owned the building for 20 years this year. He commended all the owners of the downtown historic district for the revitalization that is going on.
“Look around, it’s amazing,” he said.
Comments from other attendees:
- Fort Scott Tourism Director Jackson Tough listed all the avenues he is taking to get Fort Scott’s many assets to the public in surrounding areas. In addition, The Kansas Museum Association Conference will be coming in a few weeks, The Military Preservation Convoy toured the town on Oct. 13-14. His office is once again in the Chamber office, 231 E. Wall St.
- Diane Striler, the event organizer, spoke of the 2nd Annual Christmas on the Bricks, the first weekend in December. Fundraising for the new skating rink has started in the community and another addition will be costumed Christmas characters walking around the festivities. This year there will be a big Christmas tree near the First Colored Infantry mural on Skubitz Plaza. Volunteers of all kinds are needed for the event. She is looking for a business to provide free gift wrapping for the festival shoppers.
- Fort Scott National Historic Site Supervisor Jill Jaworski said that two new employees have been hired and the fort will be open full-time within two weeks. She thanked the community for supporting the recent Naturalization Ceremony conducted at the fort, with over 1,000 visitors that day. The Dragoon Barracks is being renovated and the fort is preparing for the annual Candlelight Tour, the first weekend in December. Tickets will go on sale for this event in the 1st part of November.
- Mary Wyatt, Fort Scott Community Development, said the city is “putting together a housing committee to do a housing needs study.” She is also working on a mini-golf project for the community, looking at updating the city’s comprehensive plan and introduced the new Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Lisa Dillon. Dillon told the group of some ideas she has for the position.
- Kari West, spokesperson for Evergy, the electric company, said there is a Kansas Business Energy Program available.
- Bailey Lyons, a spokesperson for the splash pad that was opened this summer, told the group that in this off-season they are putting up shade structures, building an ADA bathroom and installing a new sprinkler system for the landscape around the facility.
- Kathy Dancer, whose building at 110 S. Main, houses a cafe, retail store, and bar is undergoing facade renovation. The bar, called The Green Lantern, added a murder mystery dinner and was sold out for that, but will offer another in the spring, she said. The bar, which they call a speakeasy, is open on Friday and Saturday nights and can also be booked for special events. The distilling of bourbon should be operational by the end of this year, with bourbon tastings in the future.
- The building at 23 S. Main, Main Street Vintage and Co. is for sale, FS Chamber Executive Director Lindsay Madison said.
- Upcoming Chamber events:
- The Community Connection Panel luncheon is Oct. 19 at the Empress Event Center.
- Outpost 13 West Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 17, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
- Bourbon County Clay After-Hours is Oct. 24, 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Artificers.
- Manufacturing Day is Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with tours of local manufacturers.
- Christmas Light Trolley Tours are Dec. 12-23 nightly.
- Christmas Light Contest is in December with cash prizes, contact the Chamber for more information.
New Playground Equipment Scheduled For Installation at Ellis Park
Because of a need for parents with children playing ball, new playground equipment will be installed next month at Ellis Park, 1105 E. 12th Street on Fort Scott’s east side.
“We decided to install play equipment at this area to help encapsulate a full-family entertainment experience at Ellis Park,” Lucas Kelley, Buck Run Community Center Manager said.
“Parents/older siblings are often entertained by watching or playing a game on one of these two fields,” he said. “However, many times siblings/other children are not too excited to sit in the bleachers and watch a game. This allows them to have a fun experience while they are there.”
The playground area will be by the basketball/volleyball court at Ellis Park, near the ballfields.
“We felt as if the play structure would get more use right next to the main attraction,” he said. “As a parent, I would not feel comfortable with my kids being on the opposite end of the park, where I would not be able to see them. This location allows for both easier access and parent comfortability of being able to watch all of their kids at once.”
The Fort Scott Recreation Department will fund the equipment through the renewal of Fisher Park Advertising Signs, 5Ks races, sports photos, and the Steele Foundation Money that is received yearly, said Kelley.
“The play structure is called Sunset Harbor from Recreation Installations out of Kansas City,” he said. “This play structure will include three slides total, one wave slide on one side and a double wave slide on the other. It also includes a pod climber, rain wheel, single drum, and a set of monkey bars.”
“The play structure is on pace to start installation the week of November 14th, and should be completed by the end of the month.” he said.
“We have tentative plans to find either a shade structure or cover for this play area, to help protect children from foul balls. However, we have not decided which option we would like to add yet,” Kelley said.
The Recreation Department has completed two projects this year.
“Our two main projects for this year were to resurface the outdoor basketball court at BRCC, and to add a play structure at Ellis. I am happy to say we were able to get both of those projects done before the new year!”
“Looking ahead we will try to improve/add an aspect of our reach each year,” he said. “In the spring, the hope is to resurface the outdoor basketball courts at Ellis and 3rd Street Park. These projects will depend on where we sit budgetary-wise at that point. If anyone has any project ideas/suggestions please feel free to email [email protected] or call (620)-223-0386
Agenda for the USD234 Board of Education on October 14
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 14, 2024 – 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
- 09/09/24 Minutes
- 09/25/24 Minutes
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – September 20 2024 – $1,673,203.67
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Declare Surplus Property – Vehicles to be sold at auction
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
7.0 Old Business
7.1 Audit Contract for the year ending June 30, 2025 (Action Item)
7.2 Frary Field Turf Replacement
7.3 Doral Renewables Contribution Agreement
8.0 New Business
8.2 Board Vacancy (Discussion)
8.3 Bus Accident & Prevention (Discussion)
9.0 Public Forum
10.0 Other Business –
10.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
10.2 Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)
10.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
11.0 KASB Board Training – Michelle Hubbard
12.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, PresidentAgenda