Uniontown USD 2235 will hold a special negotiations meeting on Wednesday, June 17 at 6 PM in the UHS/UJH Commons Area.

USD 234 is having a come and go retirement reception for Superintendent, Destry Brown. We will be celebrating him on Monday, June 22nd at 5:00 pm. Anyone in the community is invited to stop by and join.

Reception Flyer

The Special Board of Education Meeting – Board Retreat for Uniontown USD 235 will be held June 10 from 10AM to 5PM at Greenbush, Girard, KS.

Agenda

I. Call to Order

• Approve the Agenda

II. Superintendent Search

III. Strategic Plan – Identify 2026-2027 Goals

IV. Capital Outlay Plan

V. Board Survey

• Superintendent Related Questions
• Strategic Plan – Related Questions
• Evaluation – Related Questions

VI. Adjournment

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, June 08, 2026

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 08, 2026, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main St.

President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda.
The board approved the consent agenda.

Board Minutes
05-11-26
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – May 20, 2026 – $1,847,447.95
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
KASB Policy Updates
Extended Trip Application – Brent Cavin
High School Lunch Increase

There was one present for Public Forum.

Coach Jon Barnes, Assistant Coach Karlie Chipman, and Caleb Hall were present to discuss the Boys’ golf season. As a team they were able to attend the second day of state with many of them scoring the best they had all season. Coach Barnes said he was immensely proud of the team and how they represented Fort Scott High School.

Coach Kent Aikin was present with a few of the girls from the 4A State Champion Softball team. They finished the season 28-3. He also said he was proud of the team and how they managed this season.

Coach Tracy Bogina and Coach Myers along with two seniors, Claire McElroy and Daymeion Anderson, praised the team for their accomplishments this season. They had thirteen qualify in seven events for state. Coach Bogina said they were a young team but proud of the way they finished.

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document and updated on several grants that the district is applying for to help offset some costs of projects. This month will start the budget closeout and start up for next school year’s budget. There are many summer projects underway, and things are busy around the district.

Assistant Superintendent Zach Johnson updated the Board on the HB2299 that will include cell phones not being allowed from start of the school until the end of the school day. This also include two-way
communication between staff and students. There was discussion on where the phones that are in the building will be stored during the day, but no action was taken. During the July board meeting there will be policies that will be discussed and adopted regarding this bill. More information will be available soon.

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update on the 6B grant. The district has 112 ESY students with forty staff, the summer is going well.

The Board approved the following:
• Demolition & Parking Lot Construction Bids – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation
• KASB Policy Plus Agreement
• 2026-27 KASB Worker’s Compensation Renewal
• KICS Property & Casualty Insurance Renewal 2026-27
• Iready Subscription Renewal 2026-27
• Winfield Scott Technology Purchase
• Middle School Staff Laptop Purchase
• Student Chromebook Purchase

The Board went into executive session for negotiations.
The Board went into executive session for personnel matters.
The Board went into executive session for contracts.
The Board approved Certified, Classified, Administrative, and Director Salary Schedule.

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

Uniontown USD 235 Board of Education Meeting Packet Summary

BOE June 2026

Board Meeting Agenda – June 8, 2026

I. Call to Order (Page 1, 3)

• Time: 7:30 PM (Page 1, 3)

• Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 (Page 1, 3)

• Location: UJHS/UHS Commons Area, Uniontown, Kansas (Page 1, 3)

• A. Flag salute (Page 3)

• B. District Mission Statement (Page 3)

• C. Approve the agenda (Page 3)

• D. Review and approve the May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (Page 3)

II. Consent Agenda (Page 3)

• A. Approve and pay bills on the computer printout: $176,392.40 (Page 3)

• B. Approve the May 2026 Treasurer’s Report (Page 3)

• C. Appoint Vance Eden as school lunch representative and hearing officer for free and reduced lunch appeals for 2026-27 (Page 3)

• D. Approve final expenditures and transfers from the general fund and local option budget as deemed necessary (Page 3)

• E. Authorize the board clerk to destroy the following 2020-2021 records pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5369 and 72-5370:

  1. WBE-Activity & Petty Cash funds for the school year 2020-2021 (Page 3)

  2. WBE Activity & Petty Cash requests for the school year 2020-2021 (Page 3)

  3. WBE bank statements, canceled checks, and bank deposit slips for 2020-2021 (Page 3)

  4. UHS bank statements, canceled checks, and bank deposit slips for 2020-2021 (Page 3)

  5. Accu-Scan Meal Tracker Daily Records from 2020-2021 (Page 3)

  6. Lunch Financial Records for the 2020-2021 school year and prior (Page 3)

  7. PowerSchool Breakfast/Lunch records for school year 2020-2021 (Page 3)

  8. BOE Purchase Orders and invoices for 2020-2021 (Page 3)

  9. Attendance Records for Schools 2014-2015 (Page 3)

• F. Approve Surplus Equipment list dated 6-8-2026 (Page 3)

III. Informational Items (Page 3-4)

• A. Audience with Patrons (Page 3)

• B. Request to Speak – Hunter Hueston (Page 3)

• C. 3rd Party Audit Findings (Page 3)

• D. KASB Policy updates (Page 3)

• E. Work Comp Insurance AmTrust Insurance ($24,529) for 2026-2027 (Page 3)

• F. Breakfast/Lunch Student meal price increase for 2026-2027 (Page 3)

• G. Spring Coaches (Page 4)

• H. District and Building Needs Assessment (Page 4)

• I. Approve the Child Nutrition Procurement Plan for 2026-2027 (Page 4)

• J. Lunch Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) (Page 4)

• K. Board Retreat (Page 4)

• L. Out-of-District Students (Page 4)

• M. Administrative Reports – Superintendent Eden (Page 4)

IV. Action Items (Page 4)

• A. Approve KASB Policy Updates (Page 4)

• B. Approve Student Meal Price Increase for 2026-27: WBE Lunch $3.45, UHS/UJHS Lunch $3.55, Breakfast $1.95, Adult Breakfast $3.10, and Adult Lunch $5.15 (Page 4)

• C. Approve Spring Coaches (Page 4)

• D. Approve Hazard Mitigation Resolution (Page 4)

• E. Approve Workman Comp Insurance with AmTrust Financial Services ($24,529) (Page 4)

• F. Approve Out-of-District Student List (Page 4)

V. Executive Session (Page 4)

• Personnel (Page 4)

VI. Executive Session – Negotiations (Page 4)

VII. Adjournment (Page 4)

• Next Meeting Date: July 13th, 2026 (Page 4)

Detailed Summary of Information Packet

Official Meeting Notice & Board Roster (Page 2)

An official notice was sent out on June 5, 2026, by Pam Kimrey, Clerk of the Board, to inform members of the upcoming regular session. The notice lists the Board of Education leadership and membership as follows:

• President: Mike Mason

• Vice President: Brian Stewart

• Board Members: Troy Couchman, Rhonda Hoener, Matt Kelly, Seth Martin, Kolby Stock

• Superintendent: Mr. Vance Eden

• Deputy Clerk: Shanna Eck

Review of May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (Pages 5-8)

The board reviewed the minutes from the previous month’s meeting. Significant events and approvals from May 11 included:

• Attendance: All board members were present. Guests included district administrators, community members, and Scott Sutton alongside FFA members who presented their state championship traveling trophy in Livestock Judging.

• Resignations: Timothy Endicott announced his resignation (effective August 31, 2026), and the board accepted the resignation of Ginger Ervin (effective May 11, 2026).

• New Hires: Bralynn Sutterby was approved as a Pre-K teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, and Camryn Davis was approved as assistant Cheer coach.

• Handbook Revisions: Revisions and a new cell phone policy were approved for the 2026-2027 WBE Handbook, UHS/JH Handbook, and the Classified Handbook.

• Financials & Insurance: Approved the April 2026 Treasurer’s report, paid bills totaling $500,811.79, and approved an EMC insurance renewal of $138,909.00.

• Elections: Approved the at-large board election seat ballot language in a 5-2 vote (Stewart and Couchman voting against).

• Contract Nonrenewal: Rhonda Hoener read a resolution regarding the nonrenewal of teacher Hunter Hueston’s contract, which was approved unanimously by a 7-0 vote.

Teacher Contract Nonrenewal Documentation (Pages 9-10)

• Resolution Detail (Page 9): A formal resolution adopted on May 11, 2026, specifies the intent to non-renew the teaching employment contract of Hunter Hueston (initially hired August 12, 2024) for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. It authorized the superintendent to deliver written notice on or before May 13, 2026.

• Official Notice (Page 10): A formal copy of the “Notice of Intent to Nonrenew Contract of Employment of Teacher” signed by Superintendent Vance Eden, dated May 12, 2026.

Financial and Expenditure Documents (Pages 12-19)

The packet includes full accounting check registers and balance summaries for transparency and verification:

• Bill Printout / Check Registers (Pages 12-13): A computerized breakdown of recent district payments, including utility charges, supplier invoices, technology maintenance, and educational resources.

• Financial Position & Monthly Status Reports (Pages 14-19): Summaries detailing cash balances across various district funds (General Fund, Supplemental General, Capital Outlay, Special Education, etc.), cash receipts journals, and a comprehensive monthly expenditure ledger indicating current spending rates versus budgeted parameters.

Records Destruction Resolutions (Pages 20-21)

Official resolutions are presented to authorize the destruction of past administrative and financial records from West Bourbon Elementary (WBE) and Uniontown High School (UHS) for the 2020-2021 school year. These clear out outdated petty cash receipts, daily meal tracker logs, bank statements, and invoices in compliance with statutory retention limits under K.S.A. 72-5369 and 72-5370.

Surplus Equipment List (Page 22)

A dedicated itemization sheet listing outdated equipment slated to be cleared from district facilities, which includes:

• Two 2016 Dodge Caravan vans (VIN endings 231464 and 231500)

• A 2021 Dodge Pacifica van (VIN ending 2C4RC1BGMRR124803)

• A Generac generator (Wifi only, 22 kW)

• A Generac generator (Wifi only, 24 kW)

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Invoice (Page 23)

A payment coupon and ledger documentation from AmTrust Financial Services outlines the workers’ compensation insurance policy premium for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The minimum payment due to maintain coverage in full is $24,529.00.

Proposed Meal Price Adjustments (Page 24)

A detailed overview of price adjustments for the 2026-2027 school year designed to balance nutritional service expenses:

• WBE Lunch: $3.45

• UJHS/UHS Lunch: $3.55

• Student Breakfast: $1.95

• Adult Breakfast: $3.10

• Adult Lunch: $5.15

USD 234 Board of Education Meeting News Release – May 11, 2026

FORT SCOTT, KS — The Unified School District 234 Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.. The meeting was presided over by President David Stewart.

Meeting Overview

The board approved both the official and consent agendas, which included financial reports, check registers, and activity fund accounts. Key approvals included extended trip applications for the FSHS Band, Art Club, Cheer Camp, and Dance Camp.

District Leadership Reports

Superintendent’s Update: Destry Brown reported on upcoming graduation ceremonies and noted that staff and students are actively preparing for the conclusion of the school year.

• Operations & Construction: Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided updates on current and summer projects, including a revised schedule and drawings for the new Preschool building.

• Academic Performance: Assistant Superintendent Zach Johnson shared iReady Math and Reading scores. State assessment results have been received and will be sent home with students this week.

• Special Education: Director Tonya Barnes provided updates on Cat Aid and commended the staff for their diligence regarding Medicaid billing.

Board Actions and Approvals

The Board approved several contracts and initiatives for the 2026-27 school year, including:

• Occupational Therapy Services with Outreach Occupations Therapy, LLC.

• Greenbush Contracts for Low-Incidence and Audiology services.

• Capacity settings for nonresident student enrollment.

• Implementation of the Fort Scott Tigers Virtual School for the 2026-27 year.

• Service bids for parking lot maintenance (crack filling, seal coating, and striping).

Note: Bids for demolition and parking lot construction were tabled for future consideration.

Personnel Report

The following personnel recommendations and changes were approved during the session:

Resignations and Retirements

• Ginny Cotter – Retirement, Ticket Clerk (Eugene Ware)

• Stacy Laver – Retirement, Teacher Aide (Eugene Ware)

• Chloe Whitt – Resignation, Personal Finance Teacher and Head Volleyball Coach (High School)

• Derrick Whitt – Resignation, Teacher (Tiger Academy) and Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach (High School)

• Drew Carney – Supplemental Resignation, Assistant Summer Weights Coach (Middle School)

• Sabrina Keating – Gifted Teacher (K-12)

• Joshua Karleskint – Cook (Eugene Ware)

• Jayce Stewart – Groundskeeper (Central Office)

• Denise Needham – Paraprofessional (KRI)
• Margorie Campbell – Paraprofessional (Middle School)

Supplemental Recommendations

• Paul Martin – Head Girls Basketball Coach (Middle School)

• Aaron Nickelson – Head Girls Tennis Coach (High School)

• Laryn Schnichels – Head Cheer Coach (High School)

• Jennifer Tourtillott – Head Spirit Squad Sponsor (Middle School)

• Sabrina Keating – Gifted Facilitator (K-12)

• Jon Barnes – Guiding Coalition/Department Chair Social Studies (High School)