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
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