The public hearing that was scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 regarding the rate increase for Lake Fort Scott sewer customers has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled with the next City sewer rate increase.
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U234 BOE Special Meeting Minutes of July 30
Members of the USD 234 Board of education met on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, for a special noon meeting at the Fort Scott Middle School Community Room.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
Gina Shelton, Board Clerk, presented 2019-20 budget information.
Board members approved an Early Retirement and 4030) Employer Match Plan
Provisions and Groups for licensed employees and Match Plan
Provisions and Groups for classified employees for the 2019-20 school year.
In addition, the board approved a revised
2019-20 school calendar and ratified the 2019-20 negotiated agreement.
There were no sealed bids received for the sale of the property at 21 3 Scott Avenue.
The board went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel, returned to open meeting, and approved the following employment matters:
A. Resignation of Curt Toll, high school teacher aide, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year
B. Resignation of Debra Baimi, middle school paraprofessional, effective August 16,
2019
C. Resignation of Gary Floyd, high school paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year
D. Resignation of Alyssa Park, high school cook, effective July 24, 2019
E. Transfer of Brenda Hill, Eugene Ware instructional coach, to elementary instructional coach for the 20 1 9-20 school year
F. Contract extension for Josh Messer, high school counselor, for the 20 I 9-20 school year
G. Appointment of Robyn Kelso as the high school attendance officer for the 2019-20 school year
H. Employment of Emily Elliott for high school vocal presentations and musical music director/middle school vocal presentations for the 2019-20 school year
I. Employment ofDelynn Abati as high school play assistant for the 2019-20 school year
J. Employment of Taylor Qualls as high school play assistant for the 2019-20 school year
K. Resignation of Stewart Guss, Eugene Ware custodian/bus driver, from his bus driver duties only, for the 2019-20 school year
L. Employment of Amy Harper as high school sophomore sponsor for the 201 9-20 school year
M. Resignation of Stacey Dawson, high school custodian, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year
The board approved a 5% raise for administrative and classified employees for the 2019-20 school year.
The board adjourned.
Hemp Production Comes to Kansas AND Bourbon County
Hay bales, wheat, soybeans, and corn, those are the normal scenes in rural Kansas during the summertime.
But a new alternative crop is possible in the summer of 2019.
Hemp production has come to Kansas following Former Governor John Colyer’s enactment of the Alternative Crop Research Act in April 2018.
Bourbon County Counselor Justin Meeks, of the Bourbon County Commission, was asked to provide information to the commission on hemp.
“Hemp is not marijuana,” Meeks said. “The size is different, the hemp plant is much bigger. And you can’t get high from hemp.”
There are three people, called licensees, legally planting hemp in Bourbon County, according to Jason Walker, Public Relations Director for the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
Regulations and procedures for planting hemp in Kansas are quite rigorous, Meeks stated.
None the less, there are those who have started planting.
“As of July 22, 2019, the Kansas Department of Agriculture has received the notification, through required planting reports, that roughly 1170 acres of industrial hemp have been planted in Kansas,” Walker said. He noted that 65 acres are licensed (potential) acres in Bourbon County.
Joe Bisogno, Jr. started growing hemp on eight acres on a small acreage in Bourbon County this month, he said.
He prefers not to give the location of the area where he is growing the hemp “So people won’t try to come to look at it,” he said.
“When you license to grow hemp, you can’t have anybody in the designated area, they can’t come on the property,” Bisogno said.
“The application process involves each person that touches the field (where hemp is produced) has to get a background check,” Meeks said.
Bisogno said he traveled the country to see how to plant, process and harvest the plant first hand, before taking the plunge into growing hemp.
“Joe Bisogno Jr. and Joe Bisogno Sr. have done a lot of work at the legislative level for hemp production,” Meeks said. “They deserve credit for that.”
The recent planting on Joe Jr.’s small acreage is for research purposes, he said.
“I’m doing research on the hemp,” he said. “I plan to compare how hemp grows in two different soil types.”
“I’m planting it for CDB oil,” Bisogno said.
CDB is an abbreviation of cannabidiol, a compound found in marijuana plants, according to https://sciencetrends.com/what-does-cbd-stand-for/
Bisogno is planting the hemp for economic reasons.
“You can make money on a small acreage,” he said.
“It’s easily a billion-dollar industry,” Meeks, said. “There are thousands of articles that can be made from hemp, such as flooring and clothing.”
Here is the history of how Kansans came to grow hemp, provided by Kansas government links.
Then-Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. signed Senate Bill 263 ( K.S.A. 2-3901 et seq.) in April 2018, which enacted the Alternative Crop Research Act allowing the Kansas Department of Agriculture to oversee the cultivation of industrial hemp in a research program, according to the website https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/plant-protect-weed-control/industrial-hemp
“The KDA legal staff and plant protection and weed control program staff quickly began the process of developing regulations and other administrative documents and procedures to guide the Alternative Crop Research Act, according to the website.
“Since that time, KDA staff participated in more than 14 public outreach events across the state, which began with an open dialogue and information exchange at a public forum May 11 and included a public hearing prior to publishing the regulations.
“The regulations were approved by the Department of Administration and the Attorney General and reviewed by the Legislative Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations before final regulations were published in the Kansas Register on Jan. 24, 2019. They became effective on Feb. 8, 2019, 15 days following their publication.
“The Industrial Hemp Research Program became possible because the 2014 Farm Bill included a section to allow for universities and state departments of agriculture to begin cultivating industrial hemp for purposes of research, provided that the growing and cultivating of industrial hemp is allowed under state law.
“Industrial hemp is defined by SB 263 as all parts and varieties of the plant cannabis sativa L that contain a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of no more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
“The recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill removed federal restrictions on the establishment of commercial hemp programs and allows individual states to develop a plan to license the commercial production of hemp and further directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a plan for states that do not do so.
“In order to establish a program for the commercial production of industrial hemp, Kansas must develop a plan through KDA, in consultation with the Governor and Attorney General. Any such plan must be submitted to USDA for approval.
“The opportunity to grow a new specialty oilseed crop in Kansas offers potential for diversification for Kansas farmers looking for an alternative crop, or for new farming enterprises interested in cultivating industrial hemp.
“The Kansas agriculture industry has developed a statewide strategic growth plan in recent years, and is committed to pursuing new and innovative opportunities to grow agriculture.
“The research generated by participants of this new industrial hemp program will be valuable data in identifying the growth potential offered in this sector.”
FSCC Agenda July 25
The next meeting of the Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will be August 6.
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.
*** FSCC awarded 245 degrees and certificates after the spring semester. This is an increase from the prior year.
THE AGENDA
5:00 DINNER AND BUDGET QUESTION/ANSWER SESSION
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
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Comments from the Chair, 4
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2019/2020, 5
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS AND MEETING DATES/TIMES, 6
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
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Approval of Agenda, 5
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Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on June 24, 2019, 6
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Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9
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Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Review of Fall In-Service Agenda
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Review of Updated Organization Chart
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Approval of Disposal of Property – Miami County Sheds
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Consideration of Vehicle Purchase
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Consideration of Purchase of Scorer’s Table
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Consideration of Athletic Insurance and Catastrophic Injury Insurance
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Consideration of Bids for Arnold Arena South Pen Cover
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Consideration of Security/Surveillance System Bids
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Consideration of Hay Bids for Rodeo Program
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Consideration of Bleachers for Arnold Arena
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Approval of Revised Negotiated Agreement with FSCAPE
REPORTS, 63
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Administrative Updates, 64
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 70
ADJOURNMENT, 71
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
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July 25, 2019: Board Meeting
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August 6, 2019: Board Meeting
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August 13 – 16, 2019: In-service
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August 19, 2019: Fall semester begins
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September 2, 2019: Labor Day – Campus Closed
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November 25 – 29, 2019: Thanksgiving Break – Campus Closed
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December 23 – January 5, 2020: Winter Break – Campus Closed
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective processes; and developing the region’s workforce.
ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bernita Hill
_____ Dana McKenney
_____ Liz Meyer
_____ Robert Nelson
CALL TO ORDER
*** FSCC awarded 245 degrees and certificates after the spring semester. This is an increase from the prior year.
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COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2018/2019
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Chairman:
Vice-Chairman
BOARD ACTION:
Chairman
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
BOARD ACTION:
Vice-Chairman
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS/POSITIONS FOR 2018/2019
Information Officer
(Previously Julie Eichenberger)
Clerk of the Board
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
Treasurer
(Previously Mindy Russell)
KPERS Representative
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
KACCT Representative and
Council of Presidents Representative
(Previously Liz Meyer)
Greenbush Representative
(Previously John Bartelsmeyer)
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
APPOINT OFFICIALS and MEETING DATES/TIMES
Designated Bank for General Fund
(Previously Landmark National Bank)
Designated Attorney
(Previously Zackery Reynolds)
Official Newspaper
(Previously The Fort Scott Tribune)
Official Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 2019/2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Official Meeting Date is the third Monday of each month unless stated otherwise.
September 16, 2019
October 21, 2019
November 18, 2019
December 16, 2019
January 27, 2020 (Changed from January 20 due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
February 17, 2020
March 16, 2020
April 20, 2020
May 18, 2020
June 15, 2020
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the above officials and official Board of Trustees’ meeting dates be approved for the 2019/2020 school year.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
CONSENT AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on June 24, 2019.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
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Additions
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Rachel Judy, Nursing Instructor, effective July 30, 2019
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Tabitha Stults, Administrative Assistant, effective August 1, 2019
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Separations
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Clayton Whitson, Speech Instructor, effective July 22, 2019
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Mert Barrows, Developmental Education Instructor, effective July
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Transfers
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Holli Mason, from TRIO Advisor to Director of TRIO Student Support Services Grant, effective July 1, 2019
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
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REVIEW OF FALL IN-SERVICE AGENDA
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BACKGROUND: Following is the agenda for fall in-service for review.
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REVIEW OF UPDATED ORGANIZATION CHART
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BACKGROUND: Following is an updated FSCC organization chart for review.
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APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY – MIAMI COUNTY SHEDS
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BACKGROUND: Students in the Construction Trades classes at the Miami County Campus built sheds as part of their curriculum. The two following sheds are valued around $2,000 and can be disposed of through silent auction:
Gable Shed Gambrel Shed
Gable Shed – 8’ x 10’ with 8’ walls, treated 2” x 6” floor joist, ¾” treated plywood flooring. One 24” x 24” sliding window and a 4’ x 6’9” door. Walls are 2” x 4” that are 16” OC, and 2” x 6” ceiling joist and rafter with asphalt shingles.
Gambrel Shed – 8’ x 10’ with 8’ walls, treated 2” x 6” floor joist, ¾” treated plywood flooring. One 24” x 24” sliding window and a 4’ x 6’9” door. Walls are 2” x 4” that are 16” OC, and 2” x 4” truss roof with asphalt shingles.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the above sheds for disposal through silent auction.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
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CONSIDERATION OF VEHICLE PURCHASE
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BACKGROUND: Currently the college fleet is needing to update the car fleet with an additional vehicle for recruiting / travel needs and the president’s vehicle needs to be updated. To be most cost effective we propose the following.
1) The president’s current 2012 Chrysler 300 be moved to the college fleet.
2) Purchase a new vehicle for the president’s travel needs.
Attached are three quotes for the president’s car:
Briggs of Ft Scott New 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited $24,799
Max Motors-Nevada, MO New 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited $33,340
Jay Hatfield, Pittsburg, KS New 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited $30,811
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the purchase of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee from Briggs Motors for $24,799.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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BACKGROUND: CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF SCORER’S TABLE
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BACKGROUND: Fort Scott Community College is seeking permission to purchase a new scorer’s table for the gym. The table will be featured at all basketball and volleyball games and will be a great addition to Arnold Arena. The old tables were in very rough shape and were no longer usable. Another great feature of the new tables is that they have the ability to present sponsors during the game and halftime through the video screen. This will give the athletic department the ability to market local companies during the future seasons.
Included are three quotes:
Daktronics $19,950.00
Nevco $18,820.43
Athco $16,300.00
The scorer’s table will be purchased from gate receipts funds.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommendation of administration that the quote from Daktronics be accepted due to the capabilities of the Daktronics table.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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CONSIDERATION OF ATHLETIC INSURANCE AND CATASTROPHIC INJURY INSURANCE
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BACKGROUND: NJCAA requires affiliated programs to provide athletic insurance and catastrophic injury/accident coverage. During the last 4 months Tom Havron, Marci Meyers and Julie Eichenberger have worked with three different agents to receive the best quotes possible for the athletic department. The challenge has been that our athletic injury claims the past two years have increased.
We have asked for information regarding injury claims, visited the possibility of requiring all athletes to purchase insurance if they cannot provide proof of primary insurance, and how each agent can help us manage our claims expense going forward.
Each agent was given the same information regarding deductibles, claim experience, benefit period, and maximum claim payout, as well as checked references if the agent was unknown to us.
Attached is summarized information regarding quoted prices from each agent and their policy and experience.
RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of administration to accept the athletic insurance quote of $183,183 and catastrophic injury / accident coverage quote of $16,500 from Borden/Perlman
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR ARNOLD ARENA SOUTH PEN COVER
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BACKGROUND: In March FSCC received a grant from Timken Foundation for upgrades to Arnold Arena rodeo area. This grant covered several different items that needed to be addressed including ADA parking/unloading, ADA seating, ADA accessibility to bathroom facilities and a concession stand. Also included were monies for a cover over the south pens, additional lighting and updates to man doors and garage doors as monies allowed. Timken’s first concern was for ADA accessibility.
Taking Timken’s lead on ADA accessibility we have included on the north side a pad for ADA unloading on the exterior and then poured concrete in the interior at the North end of the seating that allows for ADA access to seating, bathroom facilities close by and currently we are working on a small concession stand area on the north end. The lighting has also been updated to LED. All of this was completed before the spring 2019 rodeo.
With the remaining grant monies we are ready to start work on the cover for the south pens. This will provide our contestants cover during bad weather. A request for proposal was published in the Fort Scott Tribune with a deadline of June 18th. Receiving no proposals from our notice we have asked for input and references from Coach Cross and others of someone who might be interested.
The following two quotes included in the following pages were received upon contacting them:
H & M Construction $39,800
Koehn Building Systems, LLC $49,672
Both individuals come highly recommended.
RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of administration to accept the quote from H&M Construction for $39,800
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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CONSIDERATION OF SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM BIDS
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BACKGROUND: FSCC currently has a security/surveillance system with approximately 48 cameras in operation in Greyhound and Boileau Halls to monitor the property and safety of the students. This surveillance system was installed sometime before 2010. Due to hardware and software limitations, changes in technology and the difficulties obtaining support its original contracted installer; it no longer meets the growing needs for maintaining a level of surveillance that is adequate for effective campus security.
As part of the ongoing push to upgrade technology around campus, IT worked with Tom Havron to work on updating the cameras on campus to improve overall campus safety and security. While the main focus of the project was the cameras, it was also intended to be part of a campus-wide security upgrade. Parts of this upgrade would include new cameras and updated access control for buildings. It also included new areas of campus that were previously not covered by cameras.
A Request for Proposal was created that listed out the areas that we wanted to be covered by cameras as well as requesting information from the vendors about related systems for access-control. We requested solutions for on-premise and cloud-hosted recording. Areas requested were Greyhound Lodge (Bids 1A and 1B), Greyhound and Boileau Hall (Bids 2A and 2B), and other parts of campus including Ellis Fine Arts and Bailey Hall (Bids 3A and 3B).
We published the notification of the request and sent it out by email for proposals to provide multiple solutions for this project on June 13, 2019, to ten vendors and closed the bidding after extending the deadline to June 24, 2019, at 3:00 PM (CST). We had a total of seven solution providers participate, as indicated in Table 1.
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Vendor |
Specific bid request: (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) |
Cloud-Based or Appliance-Based Solution |
Total Proposed Price |
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ADS |
1B, 2B, 3B |
Appliance-Based (On Prem.) |
$91,071.77& |
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ADS*** |
2B (American Dynamics) |
Alternate Proposal |
$13, 626.67 |
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ADS*** |
2B (BOSCH) |
Alternate Proposal |
$7,090.50 |
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CDL* |
1B, 2B, 3B |
Appliance-Based (On Prem.) |
$36,941.45& |
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CDWG** |
Cloud-Based (Off Prem.) |
$45,383.68 |
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CIS*** |
2B (Storage/Analog Rep.) |
Alternate Proposal |
$32,676.23 |
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CIS |
1B, 2B, 3B (3 year) |
Appliance-Based (On Prem.) |
$96,208.21 |
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CIS |
1B, 2B, 3B (5 year) |
Appliance-Based (On Prem.) |
$97,937.96 |
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CIS |
1A, 2A, 3A (3 year) |
Cloud-Based (Off Prem.) |
$181,499.50 |
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CIS |
1A, 2A, 3A (5 year) |
Cloud-Based (Off Prem.) |
$205,180.30 |
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CONVERGE ONE |
1B, 2B, 3B |
Appliance-Based (On Prem.) |
$97,627.84 |
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CRAWKAN |
1B, 2B, 3B |
Appliance-Based (On Prem.) |
$63,985.59& |
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TGS |
1A (The Lodge) (1 Year) |
Cloud-Based (Off Prem.) |
$20,459.22 |
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TGS |
2A, 3A |
Cloud-Based (Off Prem.) |
Priced Per Camera |
Table 1: Vendor Participation; (*) indicates recommended bid or proposal. (** )Indicates that the participant did not meet the minimum requirements of the request; (***) Indicates an “alternate” or optional proposal to meet a need above the requested scope of work; (&) Individual quote amounts combined.
RECOMMENDATION: A recommendation for purchase will be made during the meeting.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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CONSIDERATION OF HAY BIDS FOR RODEO PROGRAM
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BACKGROUND: Sealed bids have been requested for hay for livestock for the Rodeo Program. Specifications for bids are as follows:
270 round bales – 4 x 6 bales – 1300 pounds each
800 quality square bales
Delivery must be included
Must be able to repeat the year after.
Bids will be opened at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 24. Bid amounts and a recommendation will be provided the night of the meeting.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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CONSIDERATION OF BLEACHERS FOR ARNOLD ARENA
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BACKGROUND: Information and a recommendation about bleachers for Arnold Arena will be provided the night of the meeting.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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APPROVAL OF REVISED NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT WITH FSCAPE
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BACKGROUND: When the 2018-2020 Negotiated Agreement was approved, the 2019-2020 salary increase was to be one step and column movement. The agreement stated that contract negotiations would be re-opened if the state operating grant was increased $35,000 or more for the 2019-2020 academic year. FSCC is receiving just over $35,000 additional in state operating funds, so the negotiating team re-convened for the sole purpose of increasing base salary for the upcoming academic year. The negotiating team agreed to a $300 increase to the base, and FSCAPE has ratified the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation that the Board approve the revised Negotiated Agreement with FSCAPE.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
REPORTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board adjourn to executive session.
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
MOVE TO REGULAR SESSION:
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
ADJOURN
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
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CONSIDERATION OF HAY BIDS FOR RODEO PROGRAM
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BACKGROUND: Sealed bids have been requested for hay for livestock for the Rodeo Program. Specifications for bids are as follows:
270 round bales – 4 x 6 bales – 1300 pounds each
800 quality square bales
Delivery must be included
Must be able to repeat the year after.
Bids will be opened at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 24. Bid amounts and a recommendation will be provided the night of the meeting.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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CONSIDERATION OF BLEACHERS FOR ARNOLD ARENA
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BACKGROUND: Information and a recommendation about bleachers for Arnold Arena will be provided the night of the meeting.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
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APPROVAL OF REVISED NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT WITH FSCAPE
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BACKGROUND: When the 2018-2020 Negotiated Agreement was approved, the 2019-2020 salary increase was to be one step and column movement. The agreement stated that contract negotiations would be re-opened if the state operating grant was increased $35,000 or more for the 2019-2020 academic year. FSCC is receiving just over $35,000 additional in state operating funds, so the negotiating team re-convened for the sole purpose of increasing base salary for the upcoming academic year. The negotiating team agreed to a $300 increase to the base, and FSCAPE has ratified the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation that the Board approve the revised Negotiated Agreement with FSCAPE.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill
McKenney Meyer Nelson
REPORTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board adjourn to executive session.
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
MOVE TO REGULAR SESSION:
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
ADJOURN
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Fewins Hill McKenney Meyer Nelson
FSCC Minutes of June 24
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training
June 24, 2019
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bernita Hill, Liz Meyer, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members.
Chairman John Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer stated that FSCC features over 20 student organizations for students to experience growth and fulfillment outside of the classroom.
CTEC UPDATE: CTEC Executive Director shared an update about the Southeast Kansas Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County. He stated, “FSCC is more than just education; it impacts peoples’ lives. CTEC is a great example of that.” He added that CTEC is growing, and the funding assistance from Kansas Crossing Casino provides scholarships for students to attend. Mengarelli credited a portion of CTEC’s success to great industry partners and great instructors, and he also thanked the Board of Trustees for FSCC’s role in CTEC’s success.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Hill, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to set the Board meeting dates for July and August as July 25 and August 6 to facilitate the budget approval and publication process.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the agreement between FSCC and National PASS Center.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by McKenney, and carried by unanimous vote to participate in the Kansas Association of School boards Workers Compensation Fund, Inc., for the 2019-20 fiscal year with a premium of $29,671.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of the HEP Collaboration Station from CDW-G for $18,269.55.
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of replacement faculty computers from CDW-G for a revised quote of $19,599.63.
- A motion was made by Hill, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of CAMP laptop computers from CDW-G for a revised quote of $26,525.15.
- A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the disposal of equipment (two copiers).
- A motion was made by Hill, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the lease request for passenger vans from Merchant’s Fleet.
- A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the renewal lease for a 52 passenger shuttle from Master’s Transportation.
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the property/casualty/auto/excess liability insurance for an annual premium of $100,532 plus the buy-down insurance from $300,000 to $25,000 for an annual amount of $47,614.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of eSports computers and accessories from PCM-G for $33,460.74.
- A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the continuation of the proposed agreement between IA DOE and FSCC for July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The budget will not exceed $762,116 for the fiscal year.
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the renewal of FSCC memberships and dues for the 2019-2020 school year.
REPORTS:
- ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Gordon Parks Museum, Miami County Campus, Student Services, Instruction Office, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 7:56 p.m. by Hill, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk
Bourbon County Commission Agenda July 30
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: July 30th, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
AFTERNOON/EVENING MEETING STARTING AT 1:00
1:00-1:20-Executive Session-Attorney-Client Privilege-20 min.
1:20-4:00-Commissioners to work on 2020 Budgets
4:00-5:30-Commissioner gone for dinner
5:30-6:30-Jody Hoener-Community Input for Strategic Plan
6:30-7:30-Jim Harris
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
Fort Scott Commission Budget Work Session July 31
There will be a work session of the Fort Scott City Commission held on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the City Commission meeting room at 123 S. Main Street. This work session will be held to discuss the 2020 budget. No action will be taken at this work session. This meeting is open to the public.
Criminal Justice Reform Members Appointed
Governor appoints two members
to Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission
Governor Laura Kelly appointed Sylvia Penner and Adrion Roberson to the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission.
“Sylvia and Adrion have a proven track record of working hard in their communities,” Kelly said. “We have a lot of work to do. I know they are ready for the challenge and will become integral voices in the discussion and work of this commission.”
Penner, Wichita, currently serves as an attorney at the firm Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson and Kitch, LLC. Previously, she was an instructor for both Tabor College in Wichita, and Washburn University School of Law in Topeka. Penner received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Tabor College, and a juris doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law. Penner has held numerous leadership and membership positions including: American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Wichita Crime Commission, Wichita Women Attorneys Association, Kansas Admissions Review Board and Kansas Appleseed board of directors.
Penner will fill the position of the criminal defense attorney appointment.
Roberson, Kansas City, currently serves as co-pastor of the Berean Fellowship Church and as CEO/co-founder of KC United! Youth Sports and Education Initiative. Previously, Roberson served as a faculty member for the Kansas Leadership Center and created multiple development initiative programs to help Kansans mobilize and gain critical life skills. He served as chairman for Connect the DOTTES for a better KCK. Roberson received his bachelor’s degree in urban pastoral theology from Calvary Bible College.
Roberson will fill the position of the faith-based community appointment.
The Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission was created as part of HB 2290, which passed during the 2019 legislative session. The governor appoints one criminal defense attorney or public defender, one member of the faith-based community and one facilitator to provide administrative assistance to develop a project plan and assist the Commission in its duties.
Advance Voting Has Begun In Bourbon County
“In-person advance voting began on July 22nd, it will end at noon on August 5,” Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk said today. “As of right now we have had 107 voters.”
“The Courthouse is the only location to cast an in-person advance ballot,” she said. Courthouse hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Primary Election on August 6 will narrow the candidates down to two times the number of positions open.
Bourbon County will have a Primary Election for the following offices
CITY OF BRONSON-CITY COUNCIL (3 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
JAMES E. OLSON
DANIELLE MINOR
MICHAEL STEWART
CITY OF FORT SCOTT-CITY COMMISSION (3 COMMISSION POSITIONS)
CHERYL L. ADAMSON
HAROLD (PETE) ALLEN
KEVIN “SKITCH” ALLEN
CYNTHIA BARTELSMEYER
CASEY BOLDEN
TRACY DANCER
BOBBY DUNCAN
BOB FARMER
JOSH JONES
DEB MCCOY
DIANA MORRISS
JEANIE PARKER
LINDSEY WATTS
MATTHEW WELLS
CITY OF FULTON (1 MAYOR & 5 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
NO CANDIDATES FILED
CITY OF MAPLETON (3 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
NO CANDIDATES FILED
CITY OF REDFIELD-CITY COUNCIL (3 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
WILMA K. GRAHAM
JIMMIE JACKSON
L.D. MORRISON
ANGELA HIXON
CITY OF UNIONTOWN-CITY COUNCIL (3 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
DANEA D. ESSLINGER
DAVE WEHRY
USD 234
JAMES WOOD-POSITION 1
DANNY BROWN- POSITION 2
MICHELLE HUDIBURG- POSITION 2
KELLYE BARROWS- POSITION 3
JOE FOULK SR.- POSITION 3
MICHAEL J. HOYT- POSITION 3
JOSH JONES-POSITION 3
AARON JUDY-POSITION 3
SHAWN GOANS-POSITION AT LARGE
LYNETTE JACKSON-POSITION AT LARGE
BILL MICHAUD- POSITION AT LARGE
USD 235
TROY GOODRIDGE-POSITION 1
JASON SUTTERBY-POSITION 2
JOSHUA HARTMAN-POSITION 3
KOLBY STOCK- POSITION 3
SALLY JOHNSON- POSITION AT LARGE
FSCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES (3 POSITIONS)
DAVID ELLIOTT
KIRK HART
MICHAEL J. HOYT
CURTIS LEAR
ROBERT NELSON
SOUTHWIND EXTENSION DISTRICT (2 POSITIONS)
DIANE BRILLHART
PETE WILEY
Kansas Lakes With Health Advisories
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
Seven lakes with warnings; nine with watches
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued public health advisories for Kansas lakes.
Warnings:
Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County (unchanged)
Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County (unchanged)
Marion County Lake, Marion County (unchanged)
*Gathering Pond near Milford (Hatchery Supply Pond), Geary County (unchanged)
South Lake, Johnson County (unchanged)
Colby City Pond (Villa High Lake), Thomas County (unchanged)
Lebo Kids’ Pond, Coffee County (new 7/25)
When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
- Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.
- Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.
- Water contact should be avoided.
- Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.
- Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.
- If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.
- Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.
Watches:
Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County (unchanged)
Marion Reservoir, Marion County (unchanged)
Keith Sebelius Reservoir, Norton County (unchanged)
Rock Garden Pond (Gage Park), Shawnee County (unchanged)
Hiawatha City Lake, Brown County (downgraded 7/25 from warning)
Lovewell Reservoir, Jewell County (downgraded from 7/25 warning)
Westlake in Gage Park, Shawnee County (new 7/25)
Lake Afton, Sedgwick County (new 7/25)
Hodgeman County State Fishing Lake, Hodgemen County (new 7/25)
A watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.
During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
- Signage will be posted at all public access locations
- Water may be unsafe for humans/animals
- Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.
- Swimming, wading, skiing, and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms
- Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.
- Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.
KDHE samples publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.
Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.
For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm.
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Southeast Kansas: High Risk Warning For West Nile Virus
High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Three Kansas Regions
and Positive Mosquito Pools Identified
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for northwest, south central and southeast Kansas. North central, northeast, and southwest Kansas are at moderate risk for WNV infections. In addition, mosquitoes collected in Sedgwick County have tested positive for WNV and St. Louis Encephalitis virus (SLEV).
WNV can be spread to people through mosquito bites, but it is not spread from person to person. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. About 1 out of 150 infected people develop a severe illness leading to swelling of the brain or brain tissue that can result in death. There are no vaccines or medications to treat WNV. People who have had WNV before are considered immune.
SLEV is transmitted by the same type of mosquito that spreads WNV. While most people who are infected with SLEV have no symptoms or only mild non-specific flu-like illness, some individuals can experience serious neuroinvasive illness. Symptoms often include fever, headache, stiff neck, disorientation, and altered level of consciousness. Coma, convulsions, and paralysis may also occur. SLEV has a similar incubation period as WNV, 5-15 days.
KDHE recommends knowing your risk of WNV and take action to prevent mosquito bites and protect yourself against WNV and SLEV:
- Visit the KDHE WNV website weekly to learn about the current WNV risk levels; http://www.kdheks.gov/epi/arboviral_disease.htm
- When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient on skin and clothing, including DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Follow the directions on the package.
- Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours.
- The elderly or those with a weakened immune system should consider limiting their exposure outside during dusk and dawn when the Culex species mosquitos are most active.
- Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
- Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children’s wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren’t being used.
- Horses can also be infected with WNV. Talk with your veterinarian about vaccinating your horse to protect them against WNV.
Most WNV infections occur in the late summer and early fall. Although there have been no cases of WNV reported to KDHE in 2019, there have been over 300 cases of the most severe form of WNV and 30 deaths in Kansas from 1999-2018. The last known case of SLEV in Kansas occurred in 2004.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides this web page with additional information about West Nile virus and preventing mosquito bites: http://www.cdc.gov/features/StopMosquitoes/. More information on SLEV can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/sle/index.html .For questions about West Nile virus or other Arboviral diseases contact the KDHE Epidemiology hotline at 877-427-7317.
Governor Reappoints McMullen to State Board of Technical Professions
Governor Laura Kelly reappointed Carisa Lyn McMullen to the State Board of Technical Professions.
“We need qualified individuals overseeing engineering, architecture, geology, land surveying and other practices that have a far-reaching impact on our everyday lives,” Kelly said. “Carisa has been a real asset on this board with her extensive knowledge and experience.”
McMullen, Olathe, is a landscape architect and currently serves as the principal at Landworks Studio. She has worked in both municipal and private sectors. McMullen received a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Kansas State University. She has worked on numerous projects including: University of Kansas West Campus Master Plan in Lawrence, the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, The Labette Community College Pedestrian Corridor in Parsons, and the Vision Iola Community Master Plan in Iola.
The board registers and licenses engineers, architects, surveyors and landscape architects. The group works to provide maximum protection of the health, safety, and welfare of Kansans by assuring their practice of engineering, architecture, land surveying, landscape architecture and geology in the state is properly carried out.
Per K.S.A 74-7005, each member of the State Board of Technical Professions must be a resident of the state of Kansas. Each term is four years with a limit of three successive terms.
All 13 board members are appointed by the governor. Four members must be licensed engineers, two must be licensed surveyors, three must be licensed architects, one must be a licensed landscape architect, one must be a licensed geologist, and two must be from the general public.