The USD 234 Fort Scott Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the Board Office, 424 South Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Agenda Summary – Public

1. Call Meeting to Order — David Stewart, President
2. Flag Salute
3. Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)
   • 4.1 Board Minutes – 07-13-26
   • 4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
   • 4.3 Check Register
   • 4.4 Payroll – July 17, 2026 – $1,824,919.22
   • 4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
   • 4.6 USD 234 Gifts
   • 4.7 Extended Trip Applications
   • 4.8 Fundraising Applications
   • 4.9 Resolution 26-07 – Bank Signers – High School
   • 4.10 Resolution 26-08 – Bank Signers – UMB
5. Skills USA Students
6. Administration Overview
7. Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Items)
8. New Business
   • 8.1 Preschool Building Project Bid Updates – Bidding Proposal
   • 8.2 2026-27 District Handbooks (Action)
   • 8.3 2026-27 Preliminary Budget Presentation (Information)
   • 8.4 2025-26 Audit Services Agreement (Action)
   • 8.5 2026-27 Adult Meal Prices (Action)
   • 8.6 2026-27 Emergency Operations Procedures (Action)
9. Public Forum
10. Other Business – Personnel Matters
    • 10.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
    • 10.2 Exit Executive Session (Time TBD)
    • 10.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
11. Adjourn Meeting — David Stewart, Vice President

Documents:

• 3.0_08-10-25_Board_Agenda_PUBLIC_.pdf

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main St.

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

The board approved the official agenda.

Honor Flight Students

Twenty-four students plus staff and medical accompanied veterans to Washington D.C. Cohen, senior, partnered with his Great Grandpa and said “it was an amazing honor” to be part of this trip. Isabella, sophomore, said “it was an honor to give recognition where there hasn’t been.” And Tyranny, graduated, commented “the bond has lasted even after the trip.” Over $60,000 was raised from July 2025 – March 2026 by so many in the community. Many were thanked for the help and support, and they are looking forward to the next trip.

Transportation Recognition

Joe Allen, Transportation Director, recognized Brenda Wunderly & Jennifer Herring. During Summer School this year he has received numerous compliments about how well the bus routes had gone during that time. He thanked both for their hard work and organization of all that goes into transporting the students to and from school even with more than usual numbers during the summer.

Board Officers

The board approved David Stewart as Board President and Nick Barrows as Board Vice President.

Consent Agenda

The board approved the consent agenda, which included:

• Board Minutes – 06-08-26
• Financials – Cash Flow Report
• Check Register
• Payroll – June 19, 2026 – $2,122,023.06
• Activity Funds Accounts
• USD 234 Gifts
• Resolution 26-01 – Destructions of Records
• Resolution 26-02 – Waiver of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Resolution 26-03 – Rescinding Policy Statements found in Board Minutes
• Resolution 25-04 – Establish Home Rule by Board of Education
• Designation of Banks for deposit of school funds:
  • FSHS activity funds – City State Bank
  • FSM activity funds – Union State Bank
  • Eugene Ware activity funds – UMB Bank
  • Winfield Scott activity funds – UMB Bank
  • USD 234 District – Landmark National Bank, UMB Bank, KMIP, Citizens Bank
• Set fees for copying records:
  • 10 cents per page for employees
  • 10 cents per page for alumni
  • 15 cents per page for non-employees
  • 20 cents per page for color copies
• Mileage reimbursement – current state mileage rate (as of 01/01/26 – 72.5 cents)
• 2026-27 School Fees
• Recreation Commission Board Member Terms:
  • Megan McDermed – June 30, 2028
  • Abby Stepps – June 30, 2028
  • Dillon Duffy – June 30, 2028
  • Vincent Ratcliff – June 30, 2027
  • Dave Fly – June 30, 2027
• Designation of newspaper for official school publications – Fort Scott Tribune
• Offices for the 2026-27 School Year:
  • KASB Government Relations Network Representative – Board President
  • Food Service Hearing Officer/Compliance Coordinator for Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws – Terry Mayfield
  • Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX / ADA / Section 504 Coordinator/Point of Contact for Child Welfare Agencies – Zach Johnson
  • District Foster Care Liaison – Zach Johnson
  • Freedom of Information Officer – Zach Johnson
  • Food Service Program Representative – Robin Button
  • Clerk – Candace Jobe
  • Deputy Clerk – Terry Mayfield
  • KPERS Representative/KiCS Designated Representative Member – Angela Robinson
  • Treasurer – Rhonda Dawson
  • LCP Coordinator/Coordinator for Homeless Children/504 Coordinator – Zach Johnson
  • Fort Scott High School Attendance Officer – Josh Regan
  • Fort Scott Middle School Attendance Officer – Matt Harris
  • Eugene Ware Attendance Officer – Brandon Boyd
  • Winfield Scott Attendance Officer – Caleb Hendricks

There were none present for Public Forum.

Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Zach Johnson reported that enrollment is now open and the various events leading up to school starting August 14th. There will be a new Tiger Pride Magazine that will be coming out monthly and will be available to the public as well as staff and students. HB 2299, which includes cell phones not being allowed from the start of school until the end of the day, was discussed with policies and procedures to be adopted later in the meeting.

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document and updated about the end of the fiscal year budget and starting the new year. Facility updates were given, and all the projects are on track during the summer. Buildings are gearing up for staff to return and the start of the new school year. Bus and car inspections will take place this week and the Preschool drawings have been submitted.

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update on local training that will take place July 28th and is excited for staff to attend and start the new year.

Board Approvals

The Board approved the following:

• 2024-25 Financial Audit
• SchoolsPLP Learning Platform Agreement – FS Tiger Virtual School
• School Vehicle Purchase – 2018 Dodge Caravan
• IT Services agreement renewal – USD 234 and City of Fort Scott
• HB 2299 KASB Policy and USD 234 Procedure Recommendations
• KASB Policy Updates
• Apptegy Communication Platform Subscription
• Resolution 26-05 – Revenue Neutral Declaration to Bourbon County Clerk
• Resolution 26-06 – Supplemental General Budget Percentage

The Board went into executive session for personnel matters.

The Board approved Special Service Contracts, Supplemental Salary Schedule, and Substitute Pay Schedule.

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

Personnel Report – Approved, July 13, 2026

Resignations/Terminations/Retirements

• Estes, Thomas – Resignation – Custodian – High School
• Kegler, Terra – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School
• Krebs, Dawna – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
• Larsen, Danny – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Basketball Coach – High School
• Pitts, Jaxon – Resignation – Groundskeeper/Athletic Fields Manager

Transfers

• Doherty, Andrew – Teacher – KRI to Tiger Academy
• Miller, Martha – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware to Winfield Scott

Employment

Certified Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year:

• Demko, Kimberly – .6 FTE Speech/Language
• Esslinger, Danea – Special Education Teacher – KRI
• Keylon, Ashley – Counselor – High School

Classified Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year:

• Floyd, Gary – ISS Supervisor – High School
• Goans, Shawn – Bus Driver
• LaFarge-Dehner, Dani – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
• Shepard, Melissa – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
• Tew, Layne – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
• Tiger Academy Paraprofessionals
• Uhler, Laurie – Paraprofessional – Middle School

Supplemental Recommendations

• Bowman, Brock – Assistant Football Coach – Middle School
• Barner, Alex – Assistant Basketball Coach – High School
• Collins, Alexis – Assistant Volleyball Coach – High School
• Hill, Sage – Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach – High School
• Larsen, Danny – Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach – Middle School
• Workman, Darcy – Assistant Cheer Coach – High School

Documents:

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• 2026-27_News_Release_071326_.pdf

The Uniontown Unified School District No. 235 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, in the UJHS/UHS Commons Area, Uniontown, Kansas.

Agenda

I. Call to Order

• A. Flag Salute
• B. District Mission Statement
• C. Approve the Agenda
• D. Review and approve the June 8th, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes
• E. Elect President and Vice President

II. Consent Agenda

• A. Approve and pay bills on the computer printout $545,673.45
• B. Approve the June 2026 Treasurer Report
• C. Approve the following appointments for 2026-2027:
  • Clerk of the Board: Pam Kimrey
  • Deputy Clerk of the Board: Shanna Eck
  • Treasurer: Chad Holt
  • Attorney: KASB
  • Ex-officio member of Vocational Agriculture Advisory Council: Brian Stewart
  • Elementary Attendance Officer and Truancy Reporter (KSA 72-1113): Dustin Miller
  • Secondary Attendance Officer, Truancy Reporter (KSA 72-1113) and Special Project Director and Title IX Coordinator: Robert Onelio
  • KPERS Representative and Freedom of Information Officer: Pam Kimrey
  • School Lunch Hearing Officer: Vance Eden
  • Homeless/Migrant Liaison: Vance Eden
  • Foster Care Liaison: Robert Onelio and Vance Eden
  • Title IV, Title I and Title II Administrator: Dustin Miller
  • Bank Depository: Union State Bank
  • District Newspaper: The Fort Scott Tribune
  • Governmental Relations Contact: Mike Mason
• D. Adopt the waiver of generally accepted accounting principles including fixed asset accounting for 2026-2027 (KSA 9-1401)(Resolution 071326a)
• E. Adopt 1,116 hours as the minimum school-in-session criteria for 2026-2027 (KSA 72-1106)
• F. Adopt an early payment request policy (KSA 72-12-105b)(Resolution 071326b)
• G. Adopt Home Rule Resolution (Resolution 071326c)
• H. Adopt the resolution giving permission to destroy school records through year 2020 (federally supported program records only)(Resolution 071326d)
• I. Approve no charge for textbook rental for 2026-2027 (KSA 72-4141)
• J. Establish mileage reimbursement rate at .72 cents per mile. No mileage will be paid if a district vehicle is available (KSA 72-8208a)(Resolution 071326e)
• K. Adopt the resolution to establish activity funds (Resolution 071326f)
• L. Approve resolution to establish the following petty cash limits for 2026-2027 (Resolution 071326g):
  • Uniontown High School: $1,000.00
  • BOE: $500.00
• M. Adopt the resolution for rescinding policy statements found in board minutes in 2025-2026 (Resolution 071326h)
• N. Set Board of Education meeting dates: 08/10/2026, 09/14/2026, 10/12/2026, 11/09/2026, 12/14/2026, 01/11/27, 02/08/27, 03/08/27, 04/12/27, 05/10/27, 06/14/27 and 07/12/27 (KSA 72-8205)
• O. Approve Surplus Equipment List dated July 13, 2026

III. Informational Items

• A. Audience with patrons
• B. Greenbush Superintendent Search Process – Rich Proffitt
• C. KASB June Policy Updates
• D. Unpaid Meal Charge Policy
• E. Milk Bids
• F. Blue Cross Blue Shield 2026-2027 Renewal
• G. Building and District Needs Assessment/Strategic Plan
• H. Preliminary Budget Review
• I. Capital Projects/Vehicle Purchase
• J. Strategic Plan/Direction Survey
• K. Administrative Reports – Mr. Eden

IV. Action Items

• A. Approve Superintendent Search Agency
• B. Approve KASB June Policy Updates
• C. Approve Unpaid Meal Charge Policy
• D. Approve Hiland Dairy Milk Bid
• E. Approve Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal for 2026-2027
• F. Approve Vehicle Purchase

V. Executive Session – Personnel

VI. Executive Session – Negotiations

VII. Adjournment

Next regular board meeting date is Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Documents:

• BOE_July_2026.pdf

Unified School District 234

424 South Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697 | www.usd234.org | 620-223-0800

Superintendent: Zach Johnson    Assistant Superintendent: Terry Mayfield

Board of Education Regular Meeting

July 13, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
Board Office, Fort Scott, KS

Public Agenda

1.0 Call Meeting to Order — David Stewart, President
2.0 Flag Salute
3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
4.0 Recognitions
5.0 Matt Teeter – Strategic Planning Overview
6.0 Financial Audit Review
7.0 Reorganization of New Board (Action)

• 7.1 Election of President of the Board
• 7.2 Election of Vice-President of the Board

8.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

• 8.1 Board Minutes – 06-08-26
• 8.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
• 8.3 Check Register
• 8.4 Payroll – June 19, 2026
• 8.5 Activity Funds Accounts
• 8.6 USD 234 Gifts
• 8.7 Resolution 26-01 Destructions of Records
• 8.8 Resolution 26-02 Waiver of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• 8.9 Resolution 26-03 Rescinding Policy Statements found in Board Minutes
• 8.10 Resolution 25-04 Establish Home Rule by Board of Education
• 8.11 Designation of Banks for deposit of school funds
• 8.12 Set fees for copying records
• 8.13 Mileage reimbursement – current state mileage rate
• 8.14 2026-27 School Fees
• 8.15 Recreation Commission Board Member Term
• 8.16 Designation of newspaper for official school publications
• 8.17 Offices for the 2026-27 School Year
• 8.18 Policy Updates
• 8.19 Extended Trip Applications
• 8.20 Fundraising Applications

9.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

10.0 New Business

• 10.1 SchoolsPLP Virtual Learning Platform Agreement – FS Tiger Virtual School (Action)
• 10.2 School Vehicle Purchases (Action)
• 10.3 IT Services Agreement Renewal – USD 234 and City of Fort Scott (Action)
• 10.4 2026-27 District Handbooks (Action)
• 10.5 2026-27 Emergency Operations Procedures (Action)
• 10.6 HB 2299 KASB Policy and USD 234 Procedure Recommendations (Action)
• 10.7 Apptegy Communication Platform Subscription (Action)
• 10.8 Revenue Neutral Declaration to the Bourbon County Clerk Resolution 26-05 (Action)
• 10.9 Resolution #26-06 Supplemental General Budget Percentage (Action)

11.0 Public Forum

12.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters

• 12.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
• 12.2 Exit Executive Session

13.0 Adjourn Meeting — David Stewart, President

Documents:

• 3.0_07-13-25_Board_Agenda_PUBLIC_.pdf

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