Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, October 14, 2024
The Board of Education of USD 234, Fort Scott, Kansas, met for a Board Training Session at their offices at 424 S. Main at 4:00 p.m.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
Michelle Hubbard, Leadership Field Specialist from KASB, was present to work with the Board Members to help in understanding the Board’s role in the district.
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 09, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
09/09/24 Minutes
09/25/24 Minutes
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – September 20, 2024 – $1,673,203.67
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Declare Surplus Property – Vehicles to be sold at auction
Mr. Garzone, Principal at Winfield Scott, recognized two employees that work in the Focus/Sensory Room at the elementary school. Wendy Budd, in her fifteenth year, and Jared McKay, in his seventh year, both were commended for their hard work and passion for the students. They explained how they are Safety Care Trained and work with the students in de-escalation techniques. Their presence is a huge help to not only the students but the staff as well.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on school enrollment from 2023 to September 2024. He also reviewed with the Board the District Values, Vision, and Goals.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a printed report that included updates from all departments such as the district serving 1700 meals a day and prepping the buildings for the colder months.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, updated the Board on the Special Education CAT Aid payment. She also reported on the upcoming training for the SPED Teachers that will be held in November.
The Board Approved the following items:
- Audit Contract with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, CPA
- Frary Field Turf Replacement with Mammoth Sports Constructions
- Doral Renewable Contribution Agreement
Superintendent Brown stated that Seat #6 would be open for applications. This opening will be posted in the newspaper for thirty days.
Superintendent Brown updated the Board on the Bus Accident that happened earlier this month and the steps that will be taken to prevent this from happening in the future. He also cleared up some rumors and explained the incident.
There were no comments during public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
October 14, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Hendricks, Caleb – Supplemental Resignation – Girls Basketball – Middle School
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Sprague, Sierra – Leave of Absence
Travis, Hayden – Leave of Absence
TRANSFER:
Hood, Dusty – High School Custodian to Middle School Custodian
Ogle, Anthony – Middle School Custodian to High School Custodian
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Fountain, Justin – Long Term Substitute for 6th Math – Middle School
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Ballou, Jessica – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Coffman, Donald – Cook – Middles School
Day, Jessica – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Henderson, Andrew – Groundskeeper/Fields Maintenance
Merriman, Virginia – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware – Part Time
Torres Francis – Van Driver
Trimble, Aidan – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Beth, Whitney – Head Track Coach – Middle School
Corbitt, Cheyenne – Sponsor for Second Intramurals
