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Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Sales Tax Holiday: Aug. 4-5 in Fort Scott

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Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, 321 E. Wall

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an opportunity for shoppers to save money August 4th through the 5th. Select retailers will be offering a Sales Tax Holiday by volunteering to pay the sales tax for shoppers.  Enjoy a 9.4% discount at these participating merchants: 110 South Main, Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Bids & Dibs, Hedgehog.INK, Laree + Co, Papa Don’s Pizza, Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring (up to $500 of sales),  Shirt Shack and Sunshine Boutique. These stores offer a variety of merchandise including apparel, home furnishings and décor – both new and repurposed, school supplies and much more. There is no need to cross the border during this No Sales Tax Holiday Weekend. Save money, shop local, shop Fort Scott.

This shop local promotion is organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. Please contact (620) 223-3566 with questions.

Lindsay Madison. Submitted photo.

 

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott July 20

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 20th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 10am & 1pm

Special activites all this weekend! See link below.

Visit your National Park!

Trolley Tours of Fort Scott

50-minute narrated historical tour

Every Friday & Saturday on the hour

Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 12 & under, leaves from the Chamber

Click this link: The Artificers

July pottery class/workshop

schedule, a creative space for all ages!

Click here for all the FUN activities at the

Museum of Creativity, something 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.

Fort Scott Public Library Summer Schedule has ALOT of fun things to do! Click here to see!

The Lavender Patch Farm will be open many days throughout the month of July, click here for specific hours/dates.

7/20 ~ Bourbon County Fair continues through Friday 7/21. Click here for the full schedule!

7/20 ~ 2023 Fried Chicken Dinner at Bourbon County Fair, pre-sale tkts were sold thru 7/18, they are $12 at the door while they last, click here for more info!

7/20 ~ Lightening Malcolm live in Fort Scott, free music-donation requested, BYOB/bring chairs, music starts at 6:30pm, 2006 Maple Road, click here for more info!

7/20 ~ Wind Chime Class hosted by the Artificers @ 5:30-6:30pm and 7-8:30pm, click here for more info!

7/21 ~ Bourbon County Fair Junior Livestock Sale, support our local youth as they wrap up the 2023 Fair, 7pm, Bourbon County Fairgrounds.

7/21 ~ Live Acoustic Show @ Casa Azteca in Nevada Mo, Dennis Jamison and Lori Hixon will be performing, great food and music! Click here for more info!

7/21 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park featuring Rick Hite, concert starts at 7pm at Heritage Park Pavilion, seating is limited bring lawn chair,

click here for more info!

7/21-22 ~ Wahzhazhe- The Osage Ballet, Danny and Willa Ellis Family Arts Center, Three different date/times: July 21st @ 7:30pm, July 22nd @ 3pm and 7:30pm, click here for more info and to order tickets!

7/21 ~ Chamber member Kansas Crossing Casino featuring Russell Dickerson, must be 21+ to attend, 8pm, click here for more info and tickets!

7/22 ~ Summer Off Road 101 Course at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, $65 per vehicle, 9am-5pm, bring your own lunch, click here for more info!

7/26 ~ Magician Jeff Quinn performs at Memorial Hall hosted by Fort Scott Public Library, 10am, click here for more info!

7/26 ~ Community Connection Event, Quarterly hosted by the Chamber @ Empress Event Center, 11:45am to 1pm, click here to RSVP, Marsha’s Deli Lunch avail. to pre-order for $10. Click here for info.

7/27 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 S. Horton St. 8am

7/28 ~ Otis Nixon Youth Baseball Camp, $20/per participant, ages 7-15, call Steve Anthony at 620.215.2392 for more info!

7/28 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park featuring First United Methodist Church, concert starts at 7pm, seating is limited bring your own lawn chair, click here for more info!

7/28 ~ Uniontown Live Music Event Featuring Country Singer Rick Hite, Ice Cream Social starting at 6:15pm, music @ 7pm, Uniontown Park, click here for more info!

7/28 ~ Book Signing Meet & Greet at Fort Scott Munitions featuring Jessica Lynch Former POW Iraq 2003, books will be available on site for purchase, starts at 3pm, click here for more info.

7/28 ~ Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel Faith’s Journey in Concert at First United Methodist Church, 6pm, click here for more info!

7/29 ~ BBCO Golf Scramble for Special Olympics Kansas, starting at 7am, awards/raffle prizes/ and silent auction will be later in the evening,

click here for more info!

8/3 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Laree + Co, 3 S. National Ave, 8am

8/4 ~ Backroom Art Gallery 1st Friday at Hare & Crow, 118 S. Main, 1-9pm

8/4 ~ First Friday at the Artificers, 8 N. National, 5-8pm

8/4-5 ~ Sales Tax Holiday Weekend, customers receive a discount equal to the sales tax of 9.4% on purchase, see flyer below for details.

SAVE THE DATE!

8/5 ~ End of Summer Craft Creations, River Room, 8am-5pm, click here for more info!

8/5 Keith Meech Benefit, Fort Scott Elks Lodge, 12pm Scottish Doubles Pool Tourn, 3-5pm Pulled Pork Sandwich Meal, 5-6pm Live Auction, click here for flyer.

8/6 ~ Champions Forever Event by Advance Bourbon County, Fort Scott High School, 7-10pm, click here for more info!

8/26 ~ Todd Royce Comedy at Memorial Hall, 7-10pm, click here for more info.

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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.

Friday Night Concert in the Park

Featuring Rick Hite!

Wahzazhe Osage Ballet at Ellis Fine Arts Center. Three different performances; Friday 21st at 7:30pm and July 22nd at 3pm and 7:30pm.

Click here for tickets!

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon

Quarterly in 2023 hosted by the Chamber

Click graphic below for more info. & to RSVP.

All are welcome!

Book Signing Meet and Greet with Jessica Lynch, Former POW Iraq 2003! Books will be available on site for purchases!

Bourbon County Special Olympics Annual Golf Scramble! Awards/Raffle Prizes/ and Silent Auction will be later in the evening!

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Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott

Hulberts Purchase Bartlesmeyer Jewelry

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Krysta and Wyatt Hulbert purchased  Bartelsmeyer Jewelry on June 30, 2023

The store is located in the historic downtown Fort Scott district at 22 N. Main St

Bartelsmeyer Jewelry is now owned by Wyatt and Krysta Hulbert. Submitted photo.

“I’ve been working at the jewelry store for 13 years, and I hated the idea of the store closing it’s doors when John Bartelsmeyer decided to retire,” Krysta said. “My husband and I have been working along side John and Cindy for almost a year now to plan for us to take over the business. We are so excited that we have finally been able to make all of those plans a reality.”

John Bartelsmeyer has been a jeweler for over 60 years. Submitted photo.

“The jewelry store has been in John’s family since 1963, when his father purchased the store from Mr. Newberry,” she said. “In 1991, John Bartelsmeyer purchased the store from his father M. H. Bartelsmeyer.”

“My husband Wyatt and I are keeping the name Bartelsmeyer Jewelry for the jewelry store,” she said. “We know that the store’s name carries with it a history of honesty and integrity, and we are excited to carry on that legacy.”

The inside of the jewelry store. Submitted photo.

Krysta has been learning the ropes for all those years as an employee.

” I do a little bit of everything at the store from sales and customer service to jewelry repair and office management,” she said. “My specialty, and one of my favorite things to do, is designing custom jewelry. I love to work with customers and help them create one-of-a-kind jewelry that you won’t find anywhere else! At the jewelry store we also specialize in engagement rings, jewelry repair and restoration, ring sizing and watch repair.”

Anything new on the horizon?

“We have lots of new ideas for the future of the store,” she said. “One of our biggest and most exciting plans is to update our website to offer our jewelry for sale online! John will continue to work at the store in the mornings during the week. We will also be adding a new team member to our crew. My husband, Wyatt Hulbert, will soon be working full time alongside John to learn jewelry repair and take over the bench jewelry work when John decides he is ready to fully retire.”

Cindy and John Bartelsmeyer have been working with Krysta and Wyatt Hulbert to transition to new owners of the jewelry store. Submitte photo.

To learn more about John and the jewelry store:

John Bartlesmeyer: 60 Years in the Craft

 

Area News, Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott

Evergy Will Move Substation Equipment and Poles

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The Fort Scott Substation fire in 2022. Submitted photo.

Following a fire at the Fort Scott Evergy Substation in August 2022 , Evergy is expanding its footprint.

Evergy is an electric utility company that serves eastern Kansas.

The company purchased property near Stanton Street and Old Fort Boulevard in March for the construction of a new substation, according to Kaley Bohlen, Evergy Communications Manager.

Evergy is currently located on Old Fort Blvd. on Skubitz Plaza and will expand their substation to the north and west of the current site.

Stanton Street is behind the current substation to the north and west.

Bohlen said Evergy doesn’t disclose real estate transactions, and are still reviewing options for access to National Avenue.

The existing Fort Scott Service Center utilized for personnel and offices will remain, according to Bohlen. Once the new Infantry Substation is built and operational, the existing Fort Scott Substation equipment and poles will be removed.

“The new Infantry Substation will be about 1.75 acres and will replace the former Fort Scott Substation that was damaged by fire last year,” she said. “The new substation will provide additional capacity to enhance electric reliability for the Fort Scott area, as well as strengthen the regional power grid. Automated switching capabilities and grid automation will help improve outage response times.”

“Construction has begun and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024,” she said. “Once the new substation is operational, we will decommission the current Fort Scott Substation and remove all structures and equipment that are no longer in use. The existing Fort Scott Service Center utilized for personnel and offices will remain. Once the new Infantry Substation is built and operational, the existing Fort Scott Substation equipment and poles will be removed.”

 

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board of Ed. Press Release of Meeting on July 17

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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, July 17, 2023

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.

 

President Danny Brown opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the official agenda with removal of 8.1 Roof Payment and 9.7 MOU with SEK Mental Health.

 

The board reorganized. David Stewart was elected as President of the Board and James Wood was elected as Vice-President of the Board.

 

The board approved the consent agenda as follows:

FSHS activity funds – City State Bank,

FSMS activity funds – Union State Bank

Eugene Ware Elementary activity funds – UMB Bank,

Winfield Scott Elementary activity funds – UMB Bank

USD 234 District – Landmark National Bank, UMB Bank, and KMIP

  • Designation of newspaper for official school publications – Fort Scott Tribune
  • Officers for the 2023-24 school year

KASB Governmental Relations Network Representative – Board President

Food Service Hearing Officer/Compliance Coordinator for Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws/Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act/Coordinator/Point of Contact for Child Welfare Agencies/District Foster Care Liaison/Freedom of Information Officer – Destry Brown

Food Service Program Representative – Robin Button

Clerk/KPERS Representative/KERMP Designated Representative of Member – Gina Shelton

Treasurer – Rhonda Dawson

LCP Coordinator/Coordinator for Homeless Children/504 Coordinator – Dalaina Smith

Fort Scott High School Attendance Officer – Alex Specht

Fort Scott Middle School Attendance Officer – Matt Harris

Eugene Ware Elementary School Attendance Officer – Brandon Boyd

Winfield Scott Elementary School Attendance Officer – Christopher Garzone

  • Recreation Commission Board Member Term

Tammy Hill 4 years June 30, 2026

Susan Marbery 4 years June 30, 2025

Stewart Gulager 3 years June 30, 2025

Mike Chipman 3 years June 30, 2024

Adam Lancaster 3 years June 30, 2024

10 cents per page for employees

10 cents per page for alumni

15 cents per page for non-employees

20 cents per page for color copies

  • Mileage reimbursement – current state mileage rate, for information only – As of 07/01/23 – 65.5 cents
  • 2023-24 School Fees

 

Superintendent Brown congratulated and thanked Connie Billionis for the work she had provided to USD 234 during her 42 years of service with the district. Mrs. Billionis retired this year.

 

Classified Tiger Team Member – Superintendent Destry Brown recognized Katie Chipman as the Classified Tiger Team Member of the Month.

  • Chipman is a Paraprofessional at Fort Scott Middle School. She worked at Summer School in June and was willing to do whatever was needed. Ms. Chipman has been with USD 234 for a total of 7 years including subbing and full-time work.

 

Licensed Tiger Team Member – Superintendent Destry Brown recognized Nichole Regan as the Licensed Tiger Team Member of the Month.

  • Regan is a Special Education Teacher at Fort Scott High School. Mrs. Regan coordinated Extended School Year this summer for all of our Special Education kids. She organized the teachers, paraprofessionals, and activities. Mrs. Regan has taught for USD 234 for 9 years.

Superintendent Destry Brown shared a video where Fort Scott High School was recognized at the June 15th Kansas Board of Regents meeting as an All-Star High School for their work with high school seniors.

Superintendent Destry Brown provided an update to the board on the Safe & Secure Grant awarded to USD 234. This grant will be used to purchase protective film for the high school, additional cameras, and walkie-talkies for communication purposes. Mr. Brown also reported on the award of the Mental Health Intervention Team Program Grant, which will be used to provide a social worker who will help coordinate services between families and providers. Mr. Brown shared the good news that all kids will eat free this school year at USD 234.

 

Dalaina Smith, Assistant Superintendent, updated the board on USD 234’s accreditation being fully approved by the state. Mrs. Smith shared information on two PLC professional development workshops that staff will attend in July, one focusing on educator wellness and the other on the PLC programming. Mrs. Smith shared an update on the internally developed mentoring program which is being put in place instead of using an outside provider and also discussed the new teacher orientation to be held the second week of August.

 

Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, updated the board on the USD 234 Job Fair that was held. Twenty-two people attended the event. Mrs. Barnes noted that several interviews have already taken place and it is anticipated that the district will be fully staffed at the start of the school year. Mrs. Barnes welcomed Candace Jobe as the Special Education Administrative Assistant and discussed the formation of a Special Education leadership team for 2023-24 that will rotate year to year to provide input.

 

Gina Shelton, Finance Director, updated the board on the 403(b) Match Plan, including participation numbers of 92%, final cash balances for 2022-23, remaining ESSER balance, and the Household Economic Survey. Mrs. Shelton explained how that survey is tied to the funding USD 234 receives in the areas of Title, At-Risk, and in the form of ERATE discounts. Mrs. Shelton encouraged all families to help the district by completing the survey so that there is not a loss in other funding for programs.

 

The board approved the following items:

  • Happy Kids Lease Agreement for the 2023-24 School Year
  • Timeline for Budget Adoption including dates for Special Board Meetings
    • Budget Presentation – 08/07/23 – 5:30 p.m.
    • Revenue Neutral Hearing – 08/28/23 – 5:30 p.m.
    • Budget Hearing – 08/28/23 – 5:45 p.m.
  • Certifying to the County Clerk intent to not be Revenue Neutral and related declarations
  • Purchase of FSHS Social Studies AP and Dual Credit Resources
  • Purchase of FSHS MAP Assessment and Professional Development
  • Contribution of $10,000 to Core Communities
  • Facility Use Permit for FLAG Church
  • Personnel Report following
  • Increase to the Substitute Pay Schedule

 

During the public forum section, Superintendent Brown thanked Dan Koppa, Brian Pool, and Stephen Mitchell for their help in moving food items due to the loss of power after the storm on Friday night.

The board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

President Stewart adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

July 17, 2023

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

  • Fields, Kelly – Resignation – Fort Scott High School English Teacher as of June 28, 2023
  • Hall, Laeci – Resignation – Fort Scott High School Paraprofessional as of June 30, 2023
  • Harris, Shelby – Resignation – Eugene Ware Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher as of June 29, 2023
  • Harney, Joel – Resignation – Fort Scott High School Assistant Boys Basketball

 

TRANSFERS/REASSIGNMENTS:

For the 2023-24 school year:

Classified:

  • Crank, Matt – Fort Scott Middle School Paraprofessional – increase from 7.50 hours per day to 8.00 hours per day
  • Hemphill-Witham, Cynthia – Fort Scott Preschool Center Paraprofessional – increase from 7.50 hours per day to 8.00 hours per day
  • Schnichels, Laryn – Fort Scott Middle School Paraprofessional – increase from 7.50 hours per day to 8.00 hours per day
  • Tally, Lisa – Fort Scott Middle School At-Risk Instructional Aide – increase from 7.50 hours per day to 8.00 hours per day

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Certified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Forkner, Julie – Fort Scott Preschool Center Intervention Teacher for part-time
  • Furry, Frances – Eugene Ware Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Barrows, James – Fort Scott Middle School Football Coach
  • Griffetts, Christopher – Fort Scott High School Art Show
  • Hall, Laeci – Fort Scott High School Assistant Volleyball Coach
  • Schnichels, Laryn – Fort Scott Middle School Gym Supervisor
  • Stepps, Abby – Fort Scott Middle School Summer Conditioning
Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Friday Night Free Concert: Rick Hite

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One of the Friday Night Concert series’ favorites, Rick Hite will return to the stage this week and will bring something for everyone.
The concert begins at 7p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets.
Hite always sings a variety of music — country, oldies, gospel and folk.
“Rick is a versatile singer and guitarist who has been singing in church since Soun he was 4 and playing the guitar since he was 9,” concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said.
Hite has also played in a wide variety of venues, from Mildred Store, VFW, Eagles, Elks and Old Settlers locally to The White Horse Saloon in Black Mountain, S.C., and Jekyll Island, Ga.
“We’re pleased to welcome Rick back to the stage,” Carlson said. “Come out and enjoy the evening.
Seating is limited, so bring a lawn chair. In the event of extreme heat or inclement weather, the concert will be moved to Common Ground Coffee, Co., 12 E. Wall St.
Sound support is provided by Dave’s Music and Jim Butler. The concert series is sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bourbon County, Fort Scott, K-State Extension

“Spa and Relaxation Program” Session in Fort Scott

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July 17, 2023

 

The Southwind Extension District is hosting a “Spa and Relaxation Program” in Fort Scott this summer. Youth from ages 7 to 18, along with their mom, grandma, or guardian, are invited to attend a one-day session where they will learn relaxation and stress relieving tips while with making body butter, a foot scrub, and a body scrub. The participants will also put together self-care baskets to take home during the session. This one-time session will be offered on July 27th from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds.

 

This series is free, but registration is required at bit.ly/southwindspa. Get your registration in soon!

 

For more information, contact Southwind Extension District Intern Gwenyth Fry at (620) 223-3720 or [email protected].

 

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

Bourbon County, Fair, Fort Scott, Health Care

Learn About Arthritis and Cancer Health Issues at the Bourbon County Fair

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You Are Invited !
The Starlite FCE (Family Consumer Education) Unit invites you to attend an informal meeting on enjoying life and staying healthy.

At the Meyers Building
Bourbon County Fairgrounds
Wednesday, July 19 at 2:00 pm.

Two important areas of health will be addressed.
Arthritis – Learn to establish routine health visits, to assess
symptoms and to defend against this disease.
Cancer – Learn the symptoms and risk factors, how to reduce risk,
and what tests are available for early detection which is the key to
treatment options.

Jackson RN, EMT will be our presenter
Please join us for this informative Health session.
A cold drink and a frozen treat will be available to all participants.
Come in out of the heat to the air conditioned building.

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board Agenda for July 17

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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

JULY 17, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

1.0       Call Meeting to Order         

Danny Brown, President

 

2.0       Flag Salute

 

3.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

 

4.0       Reorganization of New Board (Action Item)

            4.1 Election of President of the Board

            4.2 Election of Vice-President of the Board

 

5.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

            5.1       Board Minutes – 06/12/2023 Regular Meeting & 06/27/2023 Special Meeting

            5.2       Financials-Cash Flow Report 05/31/2023 & 06/30/2023

            5.3       Check Register

            5.4       Payroll – June 20, 2023 – $1,957,353.85

            5.5       Activity Fund accounts – 05/31/2023

            5.6       Designation of Banks for deposit of school funds

            5.7       Designation of newspaper for official school publications

5.8       Officers for the 2023-24 school year

            5.9       Recreation Commission Board Member Term

            5.10     Resolution 23-01: Resolution for Waiver of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

            5.11     Resolution 23-02: Resolution for Rescinding Policy Statements Found in Board Minutes

            5.12     Resolution 23-03: Resolution to set dates and times for board meetings

            5.13     Resolution 23-04: Resolution to Establish Home Rule by Board of Education

            5.14     Resolution 23-05: Resolution for Destruction of Records

            5.15     Set fees for copying of records

5.16     Mileage reimbursement – current state mileage rate

5.17     2023-24 School Fees

 

6.0       Recognitions (Information/Discussion Items)

6.1 Student Recognition

6.2 Employee Recognition

6.3 Board Member Acknowledgements

 

7.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            7.1       Superintendent’s Report

            7.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            7.3       Special Education Director’s Report

            7.4       Finance Director’s Report

                                               

8.0       Old Business

8.1       Roof Payment (Action Item)

           

9.0       New Business

9.1       Happy Kids Lease Agreement for the 2023-24 School Year (Action Item)

9.2       Set Dates for Budget Presentation, Revenue Neutral Hearing and Budget Hearing (Action                     Item)

9.3       Revenue Neutral Declaration to County Clerk (Action Item)

9.4       FSHS Social Studies AP and Dual Credit Resources (Action Item)

9.5       HS MAP Assessment (ELA, Math, and Science) & Professional Development (Action Item)

9.6       Contribution to Core Communities (Action Item)

9.7       MOU with SEK Mental Health (Action Item)

9.8       Facility Use Request – FLAG Church (Action Item)

9.9       Substitute Pay Schedule 2023-24 (Action Item)

 

10.0     Public Forum

11.0     Other Business – Personnel Matters

11.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

11.2     Exit Executive Session

11.3     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

 

12.0     Adjourn Meeting

                       

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Special Gathering of U234 Board of Ed

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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

 

From:   Gina Shelton, Board Clerk, USD 234

 

Re:        Notice of Gathering     Monday, July 17, 2023

4:30 p.m.

Retirement Celebration

Board of Education, 424 S. Main, Fort           Scott, KS 66701

 

There may be a majority of USD 234 Board Members present at the above event.  Even though a majority may be present, no school district business will be conducted.

 

Fort Scott, Jobs, Schools

Connie Billionis Retires From U234

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Connie Billionis. Submitted photo.
Connie Billionis is retiring from USD 234 School District after 42 years.
USD 234 Board of Education Building, 424 S. Main
“I worked as a secretary at Fort Scott Middle School for 13 years,” Billionis said. “I then transferred to the USD 234 Board of Education (office) as Deputy Clerk and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent for the remainder of my career for a total of 42 years.”
There have been many changes since she started over four decades ago.
“Changes in technology made a huge difference in how I performed my job,” she said.  “I started out typing student schedules on an electric typewriter. Attendance was recorded by collecting absentee slips every hour at the middle school and recording the information by marking boxes by hand in large leather books.  And now, everything is completed on laptops, using two or more screens.  All state reports, documents, board policy, board of education agendas, etc. are accomplished using the internet through multiple programs.”
The best aspect of her job has been co-workers, teachers, and students.
“I have made life-long friendships and memories with lots of laughter and a few tears along the way,” she said.  “I loved seeing students grow and change before they moved on to the high school. It was great when teachers would come into the office to share a student’s essay or a student’s success.  At the board office, I truly enjoyed keeping track of calendar events, preparing board agendas for monthly and special meetings, and assisting teachers with their professional learning opportunities.  It has been an honor to serve the students, faculty, and staff at USD 234.”
As with all of life, there have been challenges.
“One of the biggest challenges has been the changes with each administration,” Billionis said.  “I was fortunate to work with eight different superintendents, and each one made a change in the working environment.”
She does have plans for retirement.
“I’m looking forward to spending more time with my husband, Gary.  I love to be with my grandkids, and I have a great time outside in the garden,” she said.  “Just having an opportunity to relax and enjoy God’s beautiful world will be a blessing.  The hardest part of retirement will be missing the day-to-day interaction with my office friends.”
The retirement reception for Billionis is on Monday, July 17, at 4:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office.