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Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Schedule of Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 17-18

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Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 55701-2697
www.usd234.org
620-223-800 Fax 620-223-2760


DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent


October 14,2022


Parent/Teacher conferences for the USD 234 School District will be held on Monday, October 17, and Tuesday, October 18. Conferences will be held at the following times:


Fort Scott Preschool Center – 4:00 to 7:50 p.m.
Winfield Scott and Eugene Ware – 4:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott High School – 4:30 to 8 p.m.


There will be no school for USD 234 students on Friday, October 21.

Fort Scott, Schools

U234: Community Survey Starts Today

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USD 234 has set a goal of better communication.  Please help us succeed by filling out this quick survey to provide feedback:
Surveys may be found on our website under Superintendent’s Message.
A paper survey may be picked at the Board Office, located at 424 S Main or patrons may call 620-223-0800 to complete the survey over the phone.
It’s a great day to be a Tiger!
Submitted by Gina Shelton, USD 234 Board Clerk
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board of Education Minutes of Oct. 10

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Monday, October 10, 2022

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.

 

President Danny Brown opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:

 

  • Minutes from September 12, 2022, Board of Education meeting
  • Corrected minutes to reflect an August 1st date versus August 15th date
  • Financials – Cash Flow Report
  • Check Register
  • Payroll – September 20, 2022 – $1,517,827.10
  • Activity Fund accounts
  • FSHS Choir Fundraiser, FSHS Orchestra Fundraiser
  • FSHS Orchestra Extended Trip

 

Assistant Superintendent Dalaina Smith updated the board on building consistency among processes in the district, thanked the community and parents for their support of PLCs, and provided an update on curriculum.

 

Finance Director Gina Shelton reported on the September 20th count day, the ESSER III application to include expansion of the preschool, health insurance renewal, and sanitation devices received.

 

The board approved the following items:

  • Approval of quote for student computer cases
  • Personnel Report – following

 

The board went into an executive session for personnel matters and the superintendent evaluation process.

 

President Danny Brown adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

  • Gordon Harris – Resignation as Eugene Ware/FSPC Custodian, effective Sept. 19, 2022
  • Stuart Troutman – Resignation as district technology help desk, effective Oct. 14, 2022
  • Lyle Brittain – Termination as FSMS paraprofessional, effective Sept. 10, 2022
  • Megan Webb, FSPC teacher, leave of absence

EMPLOYMENT/REASSIGNMENTS – FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

  • Michelle Laubenstein – FSHS CTE Coordinator
  • Leah Carter – FSMS After-School Coordinator
  • Brent Cavin FSMS assistant basketball coach
  • Paul Martin – FSMS assistant girls basketball coach
  • Abby Stepps – Eugene Ware Leadership Club
  • Trisha Whitehead – Eugene Ware After-School Coordinator
  • Rachel Patton – Eugene Ware paraprofessional
  • Andrew Ables – FSHS assistant debate/forensics coach
  • Jon Barnes – FSHS assistant Scholars Bowl

Adam Clements – FSMS assistant boys basketball

Fort Scott, Schools

U234 Board of Education Meets This Evening

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Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701–2697
www.usd234.org
620–223–0800 Fax 620–223–2760


DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent


BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2022 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA SUMMARY
1.0 Call Meeting to Order Danny Brown, President
2.0 Flag Salute
3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
4.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)
4.1 Minutes from September 12, 2022, Board of Education Meeting
4.2 Correction to date of August 1, 2022 Minutes
4.3 Financials–Cash Flow Report
4.4 Check Register
4.5 Payroll – September 20, 2022 – $1,517,827.10
4.6 Activity Fund accounts
4.7 FSHS Choir Fundraiser
5.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion)
5.1 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
5.2 Finance Director’s Report
6.0 Old Business
6.1 No items
7.0 New Business
7.1 Approval of quote for student computer cases
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters
9.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

9.2 Exit Executive Session
9.3 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
9.4 Exit executive session
9.5 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
9.6 Exit Executive Session
10.0 Adjourn Meeting
President Brown

Fort Scott, Schools

Pre-School Trunk or Treat Oct. 28

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Submitted by

Nick Johnson, Fort Scott Preschool Principal

[email protected]

(620) 223-8965

On behalf of the USD 234 School District, we would like to invite you to the 2022 Early Childhood Trunk-or-Treat.  This year’s event will be held on Friday, October 28 from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Fort Scott Preschool Center gym.  All children ages birth-six years old and their families are invited to attend. A grant through the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is helping support this year’s Early Childhood Trunk-or-Treat.

 

If you are a family resource provider or a community partner, we invite you to attend and set up a table from which children can trick-or-treat.  During this time, you may also provide brochures, resources, and/or helpful information related to your program.  Our goal is to inform families about the resources available in our community.  If you are a preschool or childcare provider, please share the attached flyer with your families.  We also welcome you to set up a table for your program.

If you plan to attend our event, please complete the form below by Friday, October 21st so we can have a table reserved for your organization.

 

Early Childhood Trunk-or-Treat Reservation

 

Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Thespians Host 5th Annual Royal-Tea Party

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The Fort Scott High School Thespians host their 5th Annual Royal Tea Party from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 15 in the FSHS Commons.

Join your favorite princesses and princes, queens and kings and other members of the royal court. Take photos with your favorite characters while you make crafts, have treats, and do activities. Over thirty Fort Scott High School Thespians will be dressed in character and leading the event.  Attendees are encouraged to join us in dressing as royalty.

Tickets are $10 per child and all must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door. The event is a fundraiser for students attending the KS State Thespian Festival in January.

 

For more information, please see the Fort Scott High School Thespians Facebook page or contact Angie Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622.

 

Abbie Tomasi visits with Jasmine (Christina King). Submitted photo.

 

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Bourbon County, Schools

Christian Heights Helps Clear Gunn Park Trails as A Fundraiser

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Left to Right: FSCH Seniors: Kole Chance, Dominick Budy, Josiah Banwart, led by Sponsor Jeremy Budy (not pictured). Submitted photos.

On September 16, the Fort Scott Christian Heights students worked on clearing the Gunn Park Trails.

“They  spent the day clearing overgrowth, debris, etc. as a class fundraiser,” said Bethany Blubaugh, school secretary said. “They got sponsors from local businesses and individuals. The timing was great because it was right before the Marmaton Massacre (Mountain Bike)Race. The money they raised will go toward their Senior Trip in the spring.”

The Fort Scott Christian Heights School is located at 1101 S. Barbee in Fort Scott, KS and offers Preschool-12th grade classes, and can be reached by phone at 620.223.4330.

Bourbon County, Schools

Uniontown High School Homecoming This Saturday

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UHS Homecoming Candidates are , ront row, left to right:  Bareigh Farrell, Skyler Coulter, Emiley Greenway
Back row, left to right: Treden Bastian, Jett Harvey, Caleb Davis
Uniontown High School Fall Homecoming is this coming Friday, Sept 30th.
The UHS Homecoming Coronation will begin at 6:30 pm on the football field, and the homecoming football game against Erie High School will begin at 7:00 pm.
Submitted by
Rebecca Sutterby
West Bourbon Elementary Secretary
and UHS Student Council Advisor
Entertainment, Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Homecoming Candidates 2022

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Front Row Left to right; Ranse Keating, Embry Metcalf
2nd Row Left to right: Jescie Comstock, Lanie Krokroskia, Tobyn Schubert, Ellie Smith, Lillian Westhoff
3rd Row Left to right: Nathaniel Adams, Kaleb Bailey, Sam Deloney, Hayden Harris, Eli Kellogg

The Fort Scott High School Homecoming festivities will be as follows:

A Pep Assembly will be held on September 30 at 10:00 AM at the High School Gym.

The Coronation Ceremony will be at 6:30 PM before the Football game with the Labette County Grizzles that evening.

Game time is 7:00 PM.

Submitted by

Bert Lewis

Student Council Sponsor, Senior & Junior Class Sponsor, Key Club Sponsor, Ed Rising Sponsor,  and Scholars’ Bowl Coach
Fort Scott High School
1005 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-0600
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Preschool Screening on October 7

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DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
September 23, 2022

USD 234 Preschool Screenings

USD 234 will provide preschool screenings for children up to the age of 5 years on October 7 ,2022. Children may have vision, hearing, speech./communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general development screened.


Appointnents may be scheduled by calling Tammy Catron, Fort Scott
Preschool Center,223-8965, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The deadline for scheduling an appointment is September 30, 2022.

The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identifr children with
possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool and/or related services.

Business, Fort Scott, Jobs, Schools, Youth

FSHS Organization to Sponsor Job Fair

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Photo by Kaleb Bailey.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working to ensure America has a skilled workforce. The Fort Scott High School Chapter of SkillsUSA is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, April 25, 2023 from 8 a.m. to noon in the high school auxiliary gym.

The purpose is to acquaint students with career opportunities available in the region. Michelle Laubenstein is the advisor for the group and can be reached at [email protected] or call 620.223.0600.

 

The FSHS SkillsUSA club is one of 23 Fort Scott High School  student organizations, here is a list of the rest.