The Uniontown USD 235 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2026, in the UJHS/UHS Commons Area in Uniontown. The full agenda packet, including September 2026 financial reports, is attached below.
Agenda
I. Call to Order
District Mission Statement
Approve the Agenda
Review and approve the September 14, 2026 Regular meeting minutes, Revenue Neutral Rate meeting minutes and Budget meeting minutes — see minutes, page 4
Approve September 2026 Treasurer’s Report — page 9
III. Informational Items
Audience with patrons
KASB Convention
At-Risk Accountability Plans
Wellness Policy
Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
Bond/Capital Projects
Vehicle Purchases
Strategic Plan
Third-party Accountant/Audit
Administrative Reports — Mr. Eden, Mr. Onelio, Mr. Miller & Mrs. Mason
IV. Action Items
Approve Wellness Policy
Approve Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
Approve Transit Van Purchase
Approve Special Education Van Purchase
Approve 3rd Party Audit Accountant
V. Executive Session — Personnel
VI. Adjournment
The next regular board meeting is set for Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
September 14, 2026 minutes recap
The board approved the August 10, 2026 minutes and the Consent Agenda, including payment of bills totaling $710,340.74, July and August 2026 treasurer’s reports, and a surplus equipment list. Rich Proffitt of Greenbush presented a possible timeline for the superintendent search, and Superintendent Vance Eden gave updates on the Strategic Plan, Bond Projects, and KASB Annual Convention registration. Principals Robert Onelio and Dustin Miller gave administrative reports.
The board adopted the 2026-2027 budget and Local Option Budget rate of 32.4% under Resolution 2026.9-2, and went into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance under the non-elected personnel exception of the Kansas Open Meetings Act. A motion to amend the WBE water bottle policy failed for lack of a second. The board approved Randy Rathbun as a vehicle driver and Rob Hodgkinson as a bus driver for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, accepted the resignations of custodian Dustin Willard (effective September 25) and assistant wrestling coach Kane Shepard, and approved Dallas Masoner as junior high head track coach for the upcoming season. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
At a separate Revenue Neutral Rate hearing the same evening, the board adopted Resolution 2026.9 to exceed the 2026-2027 revenue neutral rate; no patrons addressed the board at either that hearing or the subsequent budget hearing.
Full financial detail — the September 2026 check register, cash receipt listing, cash flow report and monthly expenditure report by function — is included in the attached packet.
The USD 234 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Board Office, 424 S. Main, Fort Scott.
On November 3, 2026, an election for city, school and federal and state candidates will be held.
The ballot will also include the following constitutional amendment question about who is eligible to vote in Kansas. And for Uniontown’s School District citizens, a question on voting for at-large positions on the U.S.D. 235 School Board.
The following was submitted by Bourbon County Clerk Ann Clark, with information that tells who the candidates are, where you can vote, when advance voting starts and ends, when early voting begins and ends, and a special notice that some voting places have changed.
Please read the information and be prepared to let your vote count.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT QUESTION
Explanatory statement. This amendment would clarify that only a person who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote in this state. “A vote for this proposition would clarify that only a person who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote in this state. “A vote against this proposition would make no change to the constitution of the state of Kansas, and the language concerning voter qualifications would remain the same. “Shall the following be adopted?“§ 1. Qualifications of electors.Every(a) No person shall be deemed a qualified elector unless such person:
(1) Is a citizen of the United States who;
(2) has attained the age of eighteen years; and who
(3) except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), resides in the voting area in which he or she such person seeks to vote shall be deemed a qualified elector.
(b) Laws of this state relating to voting for presidential electors and candidates for the office of president and vice-president of the United States shall comply with the laws of the United States relating thereto. A citizen of the United States, who is otherwise qualified to vote in Kansas for presidential electors and candidates for the offices of president and vice-president of the United States may vote for such officers either in person or by absentee ballot notwithstanding the fact that such person may have become a nonresident of this state if his or her such person’s removal from this state occurs during a period in accordance with federal law next preceding such election.
(c) A person who is otherwise a qualified elector may vote in the voting area of his or her such person’s former residence either in person or by absentee ballot notwithstanding the fact that such person may have become a nonresident of such voting area during a period prescribed by law next preceding the election at which he or she such person seeks to vote, if his such person’s new residence is in another voting area in the state of Kansas.”
The full list of candidates on the ballot is as follows:
UNITED STATES SENATE
Adam Hamilton, Democratic. Box 6, Stillwell, KS 66085
Roger Marshall, Republican,
David C Graham, Libertarian, Overland Park, KS
UNITED STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Don Cover, Democratic, 9305 70th Road, Galesburg, KS 66740
Juan C. Luengo, Democratic,14904 S Summit St, Olathe, KS 66062
Steven Johnson, Republican,10197 S Hopkins Road, Asaria, KS 67416
Eric Lund, Libertarian, Paola, KS
COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Dinah Sykes, Democratic
Daniel Hawkins, Republican, 9406 W Harvest Lane, Wichita, KS 67212
Rick Koehn, Libertarian, Cimarron, KS
KANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENATIVES
Rick James, Republican, LaCygne, KS 66040
Robb Hodgkinson, Libertarian, Fort Scott, KS
MEMBER STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Heather Guernsey, Democratic, 18725 Ford Road, Chanute, KS 66720
Destry Brown, Republican, 2108 Jayhawk Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
Eric S. Rosen,
Larkin E. Walsh
COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE
Lesley Ann Isherwood
Amy Fellows Cline
Kim R. Schroeder
Lori Ann Bolten Fleming
Jacy Hurst
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
Amy L Harth
COUNTYCOMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
Clint L. Walker (Democratic) 1999 105th St. Mapleton, KS 66754
Mike Hueston (Republican) 351 N Bourbon, Mapleton, KS 66754
COUNTYCOMMISSIONERDISTRICT 3
Joe Allen (Republican) 1025 260th Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
COUNTYCOMMISSSIONER DISTRICT4
Gregg Motley, Republican 1904 Jayhawk Road, Fort Scott 66701, 66701
DRYWOOD TOWNSHIP CLERK
Laura Krom Republican, 2361 Fern Road, Fort Scott, KS 66701
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CLERK
No Candidate Filing
MARION TOWNSHIP CLERK
Brent M. Smit, Republican 763 95th Street, Redfield, Ks 66769
Michael Ramsey, Republican, 1270 Highway 3, Uniontown, Ks 66779
MARMATON TOWNSHIP CLERK]
No Candidate Filing
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP CLERK
No Candidate Filing
OSAGE TOWNSHIP CLERK
No Candidate Filing
PAWNEE TOWNSHIP CLERK
No Candidate Filing
SCOTT TOWNSHIP CLERK
Donald Banwart, Republican, 982 Highway 69, Fort Scott, KS 66701
TIMBERHILL TOWNSHIP CLERK
Jennifer Epting Williams, Republican, 530 N Washington, Mapleton, KS 66754
WALNUT TOWNSHIP CLERK
No Candidate Filing
USD 235 QUESTION
CHANGE IN METHOD OF ELECTION TO ELECT AT-LARGE FOR MEMBER POSITIONS The Uniontown School District;
Unified School District No.235
Bourbon County, Kansas
Shall the following change in the Method of Election be adopted?
“Shall Unified School District No. 235, Bourbon County, Kansas change the method of election from the current three member district method under which the school district is divided into two member districts, in which three board members are elected from each member district is divided into two member districts, in which three members are elected from each member district and one board member is elected at-large, to the election at large for member positions method of electing school bord members under which:
The school district is not divided into any member districts, and all board members are elected at large.
“Shall a change in the method of election as described in the ballot title above, be approved?”
To vote in favor of the method of election change, make a cross or check mark in the square to the left of the word
Yes; to vote against it, make a cross or check mark in the square to the left of the word no.
VOTING PRECINCTS IN BOURBON COUNTY– PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POLLING PLACES HAVE CHANGED!!
It is hereby noted that the polls are open between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at the following location:
1st,4th, 5th.and 6th Wards and Scott D1, D2 and D4 Townships at Community Christian Church, 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott
Freedom, Fulton, and Osage Townships at Fulton Community Building, 408 W. Osage, Fulton
2nd, 3rd, and 7th wards, Drywood Township, and Scott D3, and D5 Townships at Grace Baptist Church, 502 S. Margrave, Fort Scott
Franklin, Mapleton, Millcreek and Timberhill Townships and Mapleton City at Mapleton Community Building, 565 Eldora, Mapleton
East Marion, Marmaton, Pawnee, West Marion, and Walnut Townships and Bronson, Redfield, and Uniontown Cities at Uniontown City Hall, 206 Sherman, Uniontown
Voter Registration And Voting
You may register to vote at the office of the County Clerk during their regular business hours, or online
Deadline to Change Party: K.S.A. 25-3304(b) The deadline for party affiliation changes is October 14, 2026 at the end of the business day. Party affiliation changes will be accepted and processed after December 1, 2026. If you still desire to update or change your party affiliation, you may do so December 1, 2026, by filling out a new voter registration.
Closing of Registration Books: Pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2310 & K.A.R. 7-23-4 Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of October 2026, registration books for the City/School General Election will close at the end of the business day. The books will remain closed until the day following the General Election.
Advance Voting by Mail; K.S.A. 25-1123 Any registered voter is eligible to vote by Advance Ballot, beginning Thursday, October 15, 2026. The last day to request an advance ballot by mail is Wednesday, October 28,2026
Apply for Advance Ballot: K.S.A. 25-1122 € (4). Applications for advance Ballots are available at the Bourbon County Clerk, Election Office or by calling 620-223-3800 Ext:100. A printable application for an Advance Ballot is available on the county website www.bourboncountyis.org or Kansas Secretary of State website www.kssos.org.
Returning Advance Ballots: K.S.A. 25-1132
In Person: ballots must be returned by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day to any polling location within the County or to the County Election Office, Courthouse, 210 S National Ave. Fort Scott, KS 66701.
By Mail: Ballot must be postmarked on or before Tuesday November 3, 2026 (Election Day) and received in the County Election office by Friday, November 6th, 2026.
Early Voting: Voters can vote in advance in the Commission Room at Bourbon County Courthouse beginning Monday, October 19th, 2026, through Monday, November 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Important Note: Per K.S.A. 25-2908 All Voters must provide Valid Photo Identification (Drivers License, Military ID, Kansas College ID, Kansas ID or other qualifying ID card) to Vote. For a list of accepted identification and additional information go to www.gotvoterid.com or call 1-800. 262.vote (8683).
Public Demonstration: K.S.A. 25-4411(b) & 25-4610(b) A Public Demonstration of the Clear Ballot Election Software will be held Friday October 30th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Bourbon County Courthouse.
CANVASS: KSA 25-3101, 3104, 3107 Monday November 9th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Room of the Bourbon County Courthouse.
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, for a special meeting at 424 S. Main St.
President David Stewart opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda, then went into executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, the board approved the Personnel Report, and President Stewart adjourned the meeting.
Personnel Report – Approved
September 25, 2026
Employment
Classified Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year:
The Fort Scott High School Thespians will host their 9th Annual Royal-Tea & Friends Party from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, in the FSHS Commons and Courtyard.
Children can join their favorite princesses and princes, superheroes and villains, and other characters. Attendees are invited to take photos with favorite characters as they make crafts, have treats, and play games. Fort Scott High School Thespians will be dressed in character and leading the event. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume as well.
Tickets for the Royal-Tea & Friends Party are $6 per child, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door.
For more information, see the Fort Scott High School Thespians Facebook page or contact Angie Bin at angela.bin@usd234.org or 620-719-9622.
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main St.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda with the following change: Middle School, Winfield Scott, and Virtual School update to be moved to after the Budget Hearings.
Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing was opened. No Patrons present. Hearing was closed.
Budget Hearing was opened. No Patrons present. Hearing was closed.
Board Approved:
Resolution 26-10 – Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for the Financing the Annual Budget for 2026-27
Resolution 26-11 – Make a Local Option Percentage in the Amount of 33% for the 2026-27 school year
Approval of the 2026-27 Budget with Consideration of the Needs Assessment
Principal Brown and Vice Principal Harris were present to highlight the start of the year at Fort Scott Middle School. Mr. Brown spoke about Careers in Action classes which exposes students to different careers. Don VanBuskirk has been an amazing addition to this class and has helped bring in speakers for the students. An exciting program that the school has is SOS or Save One Student. It is designed for each student to have an adult in the school that they can depend on or go to for questions. They are having remarkable success with this so far.
Principal Garzone and Vice Principal Hendricks said they have had a great start to the school year. They reported that behavior reports have been down so far and thanked the staff and time they have spent in collaboration on this topic. They are also taking small steps to implement dyslexia supports starting this year. Tiger Families has been a huge success which pairs two staff members and around twelve students. They meet for thirty minutes and do activities and build bonds that help the students feel supported.
Marci Travis and Eliya Deckinger both have had a huge part in the start of the Tiger Virtual School. There are thirty-three enrolled from Kindergarten to Seniors. It has been a rollercoaster start but things are starting to even out and work great. They are both extremely excited with the start and continuation of the virtual school.
The board approved the consent agenda.
Board Minutes: 08-10-26, 08-27-26
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – August 20, 2026 – $1,713,565.26
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
HS Handbook Edit
Fundraising Application
Superintendent Zach Johnson gave a thank you to everyone that has attended the Strategic Planning meetings so far. The next will be September 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. iReady fall results will be shared with parents soon.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document and shared the two passenger vans have arrived and are being used. He also went over a few upcoming dates: Financial Audit will begin next week, Count Day is September 21st, and the KSDE audit is coming soon.
Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update and reported the SPED Audit is finished and the district did an excellent job. She has also implemented a Friday Notes email that will help the staff receive more information and training. Feedback has been great with this added information.
The Board approved the following:
School Vehicle Purchase
One Year Lease Agreement Renewal with Head Start
Concession Stand Coordinator Supplemental Position
New Supplemental Duty Compensation
Construction Management Services Agreement with Builtwell Consulting, LLC
There was one present for Public Forum.
The Board went into executive session for personnel matters.
The Board approved the Personnel Report.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
Personnel Report – Approved
September 14, 2026
Resignations / Terminations / Retirements
Beth, Whitney – Supplemental Resignation – Head Track Coach – Middle School
Button, Shayla – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Uniontown Unified School District No. 235
Board of Education Meetings — Monday, September 14, 2026
All meetings will be held in the UHS/UJHS Commons Area, Uniontown, Kansas.
Special Board of Education Meeting — Revenue Neutral Hearing
Monday, September 14, 2026 — 6:45 p.m.
Agenda
Call to order for Revenue Neutral Hearing
A. Flag salute
B. Approve the Agenda
C. Open Hearing
D. Questions or Comments
E. Close Hearing
Adopt Resolution to exceed the 2026-2027 Revenue Neutral Rate.
Adjourn.
Special Board of Education Meeting — Budget Hearing
Monday, September 14, 2026 — 6:50 p.m.
Agenda
Call to order for Budget Hearing
A. Approve the Agenda
B. Open Hearing
C. Needs Assessment
D. Questions or comments
E. Close Hearing
Adjourn.
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 — 7:00 p.m.
Agenda
Call to Order
A. District Mission Statement.
B. Approve the Agenda.
C. Review and approve the August 10, 2026 Regular meeting minutes.
Consent Agenda
A. Approve and pay bills on the computer printout — $710,340.74
B. Approve the July and August 2026 Treasurer’s Report.
C. Approve surplus equipment list dated 9-14-26.
Informational Items
A. Audience with patrons.
B. Superintendent Search — Greenbush
C. Strategic Plan Update.
D. Bond Projects
E. KASB Annual Convention Registration.
F. Administrative Reports — Mr. Onelio, Mr. Miller, and Mrs. Mason.
Action Items
A. Approve 2026-2027 Budget and LOB Rate.
Executive Session — Personnel
Adjournment.
Next regular board meeting date is Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes — August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting
The Board of Education of Uniontown Unified School District 235, State of Kansas, met in a Regular session on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the UJH/UHS Commons room in Uniontown, Kansas.
Board members present: Rhonda Hoener, Matt Kelly, Brian Stewart, Seth Martin, Troy Couchman, and Kolby Stock.
Board members absent: Mike Mason.
Others present for all or portions of the meeting: Vance Eden, Pam Kimrey, Megan Mason, Robert Onelio, and Susan Harris.
Hoener called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Hoener then led the group in the flag salute. Superintendent Eden read the District Mission Statement. Couchman entered the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Kelly, seconded by Martin, made a motion to approve the agenda with the amendments: add item A. Flag Salute, change Action Item VI to V and Executive Session — replace Superintendent with Personnel. Motion passed 5-0.
Kelly, seconded by Stock, made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2026 Regular meeting. Motion passed 5-0.
Martin, seconded by Kelly, made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed 5-0.
A. Approve paying bills in the amount of $742,419.53.
No patron asked to speak to the board.
Superintendent Eden gave a preliminary update on the Budget Review, Revenue Neutral and Budget Hearings, and oral reports regarding 2026-2027 Negotiated Agreement, KASB Annual Convention, Strategic Plan, Bond/Capital Projects, and Food Service Procurement Plan.
Megan Mason, Robert Onelio, and Superintendent Eden gave oral Administrative Reports to the board.
Kelly, seconded by Martin, made a motion to approve the Food Service Procurement Plan. Motion passed 5-0.
Stock, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Strategic Plan. Motion passed 5-0.
Kelly, seconded by Martin, made a motion to approve publication of the Budget and the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearings being set for September 14, 2026. Motion passed 5-0.
Kelly, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 USD 235 Negotiated Agreement. Motion passed 5-0.
Kelly, seconded by Martin, made a motion to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume at 8:50 p.m. Motion passed 5-0.
Into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. Superintendent Eden was invited into session. Out of Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.
Kelly, seconded by Stock, made a motion to accept the resignation of Edmundo Rodriguez. Motion passed 5-0.
Kelly, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing is Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Budget Hearing is Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:50 p.m. The next regular board meeting is Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
The Unified School District 234 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. at the Board Office, 424 South Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
Agenda Summary – Public
1.0 Call Meeting to Order – David Stewart, President 2.0 Flag Salute 3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
4.0 Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing – Budget Hearing with Charts
4.1 Open Hearing (Action Item)
4.2 Hear from Patrons
4.3 Close Hearing (Action Item)
5.0 Budget Hearing (5:35 PM) – Review Code 99
5.1 Open Hearing (Action Item)
5.2 Hear from Patrons
5.3 Close Hearing (Action Item)
6.0 Resolution 25-10: Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for financing the annual budget for 2025-26 (Action Item)
7.0 Resolution 25-11: Make a Local Option Percentage in an amount of 33 percent for the 2025-26 school year (Action Item)
8.0 Approval of the 2026-27 Budget with Consideration of the Needs Assessment (Action Item)
USD 234 will provide preschool screenings for children up to the age of 5 years on October 2, 2026. Children may have vision, hearing, speech/communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general development screened.
The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identify children with possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool and/or related services.
Appointments may be scheduled by calling Tammy Catron, Fort Scott Preschool Center Secretary, at (620) 223-8965, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What: USD 234 Preschool Screenings
When: October 2, 2026
Where: Fort Scott Preschool Center
Contact: Tammy Catron, Fort Scott Preschool Center Secretary — (620) 223-8965
The new USD 235 Preschool building, at the southeast corner of the West Bourbon Elementary School in Uniontown, is 99 percent complete, said Superintendent Vance Eden.
The school held an open house on Labor Day, alongside the Dale Jackson Memorial Car Show, in the small town of almost 300 people. The town celebrated its annual Old Settlers Picnic.
The new preschool serves 32 three-year-old and four-year-old students and is free, regardless of income. Up to 20 students are allowed in each age group.
A view of the new USD 235 preschool classroom.
The preschool is funded through the Kansas Preschool-Aged At-Risk Program.
The new building includes a large classroom, a child-sized bathroom, and a food preparation area, along with two offices.
The oversized preschool classroom for 3 and 4-year-old students.
The school Psychologist Shelby Reichard, and Speech Therapist Kayla Collins also have dedicated office space in the new building.
The preschool building also houses the school psychologist’s office, Mrs. Reichard.The preschool also houses an office for the speech therapist, Mrs. Collins.
The building was made possible through a successful bond election in March 2025 in the school district, and it replaces an old modular unit.
The Tennyson Creek Solar project by Doral Renewables is continuing its ongoing investment in Bourbon County by partnering with Uniontown USD 235 to establish a new annual scholarship program supporting local students.
Tennyson Creek Solar will fund this scholarship annually for four Uniontown High School seniors who participate in the school’s SunPowered Challenge program. The scholarship will help students pursue post-secondary education while recognizing their commitment to science-related fields, teamwork, and hands-on learning.
The SunPowered Challenge gives students the opportunity to design, build, and compete in solar-powered engineering projects, helping prepare them for future careers in STEM and skilled trades. Uniontown High School students interested in participating are encouraged to sign up for the SunPowered Challenge for the opportunity to compete and be considered for this annual scholarship; this year’s competition will be taking place in Spring 2027, with dates to be announced.
“This partnership is about investing in students and creating opportunities that will benefit them long after graduation,” said Cliff Williams, Vice President of Development at Doral Renewables. “We’re honored to support Uniontown students as they develop valuable skills through the SunPowered Challenge and pursue their educational goals.”
Vance Eden, Superintendent of Uniontown Schools, said the scholarship provides meaningful support for students as they take the next step in their education.
“This scholarship rewards students for their hard work and participation in an innovative, hands-on program while helping remove financial barriers to higher education,” Eden said. “We appreciate Doral Renewables’ commitment to investing in our students and our district.”
This is the first official scholarship program Doral has established with the district. However, Doral has supported the district and Bourbon County through various donations and community investments in the past few years, according to a press release from Williams.
As part of its broader community investment, Tennyson Creek Solar has contribution agreements with Uniontown USD 235, Fort Scott USD 234, Fort Scott Community College, and CORE. At the beginning of construction and continuing through 2039, Doral will contribute $1.44 million to each of the school districts and Fort Scott Community College. Tennyson Creek Solar will also contribute $480,000 to CORE Community of Bourbon County during that same period, according to the press release.
Construction is expected to begin in mid-2027, with the project anticipated to be operational in 2029.
Doral Renewables as a company is a farmer-friendly energy company focused on responsible renewable energy development and incorporating agrivoltaic practices into its projects. The company has dozens of large-scale projects across the U.S. and is headquartered in Philadelphia.
The Tennyson Creek project also has a local office in Fort Scott, located at 109 S. Main, and is staffed by Marlon Merida.
The Tennyson Creek Solar Project, currently under development in Bourbon County, reflects Doral Renewables’ commitment to supporting local communities while advancing responsible renewable energy development.
