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Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD234 Press Release for Dec. 13

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Fort Scott Middle School, 2019.

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Fort Scott Middle School Commons on Monday, December 13, 2021, for their regular monthly meeting.

President James Wood opened the meeting.  The board approved the official agenda.  The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:

 

A.    Minutes

B.    Bills and Claims

C.    Payroll – November 19, 2021 – $1,470,719.34

D.    Financial Report

E.     Activity fund accounts­­­­­­

F.     Donation of wrestling mats

G.    High School Swim Team fundraising applications

H.    Increase in adult meal prices for breakfast and lunch

 

Jamie Armstrong, outgoing board member, was recognized for her years of service.  There were no comments in the public forum section.  Brenda Hill, Fort Scott KNEA President, shared information with the board.  Principals from each building shared written reports.  Ted Hessong, Superintendent, gave a report.  In addition, Superintendent Hessong gave an ESSER III update.

Andrea Scott, Fort Scott Preschool Center Principal, gave a presentation on the Fort Scott Preschool Center.  Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting.   The board approved the following employment items:

A.    Resignation of Kaytelynd Keller, Winfield Scott paraprofessional, effective November 16, 2021

B.    Retirement of Alvin Metcalf, Sr., middle school teacher aide and middle school coach, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

C.    Resignation of Lacey Graham, bus driver, effective November 3, 2021

D.    Retirement of Pamela Milton, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

E.     Resignation of Alexandra VanSickle, Winfield Scott first grade teacher, effective December 16, 2021

F.     Resignation of Maggie Johnston, high school paraprofessional, effective November 23, 2021

G.    Resignation of Annyssa Davenport, high school paraprofessional, effective December 16, 2021

H.    Resignation of Gregg Sweet, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, effective December 10, 2021

I.      Leave of absence request from Caitlin Shrewsbury, Eugene Ware third grade teacher

J.      Change in work agreement for Wendy Budd, Winfield Scott paraprofessional, from a 7.5-hour day to an 8-hour day for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

K.    Employment of Judith Davis as a high school paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

L.     Employment of Adrianne Wisdom as a high school paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

M.   Employment of Charlie Hensley as a high school auto tech teacher aide for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

N.    Employment of Jennifer Herring as a Winfield Scott 6.5-hour cook for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year; Employment of Jennifer Herring as a 2-hour bus driver for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

O.    Employment of Shaunn Pytlowany as a four-hour bus driver for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

P.     Resignation of Tyler Bell, high school assistant wrestling coach, for the 2021-22 school year; resignation of Abigail Duffy, high school JV volleyball coach, effective November 8, 2021; resignation of Kelli Davis, high school freshman volleyball coach, effective November 8, 2021

Q.    Employment of Brendon Blackburn as a high school assistant wrestling coach for the 2021-22 school year

R.    Employment of Tyler Ericson as a Winfield Scott first grade teacher for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

 

The board adjourned.

 

Government, Schools

USD234 Agenda for Dec. 13 Board Meeting

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December 13, 2021 Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m.

 

Unified School District 234

Board Agenda

 

1.     Open the meeting

2.     Consider official agenda

3.     Consider consent agenda

4.     Recognition of Jamie Armstrong, outgoing board member

5.     Public Forum

6.     Fort Scott KNEA Report

7.     Principals’ Reports

8.     Director of Academics’ Report

9.     Superintendent’s Report

10.  Business Manager’s Report

11.  ESSER III Update

12.  Fort Scott Preschool Center presentation

13.  Board Member comments

14.  Executive session – to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel

15.  Consider employment

16.  Adjourn

Fort Scott, Schools

Fort Scott High School Debate Takes First at Invitational

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On Saturday, November 20, The Talking Tigers took a small contingency of six teams to compete at the Louisburg Wildcat Invitational.
In the open division, Joy Self and Lillian Collins placed sixth, Berkley Wood and Thade Yates placed fourth, while Anna Hall and Reagan Wells finished in first-place.
The Talking Tigers’ combined scores were enough for a first-place team finish in sweepstakes.
“Thanks for your hard work,” said teacher/coach Angella Curran. “Tigers. It certainly paid off this weekend.”
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Schools

Shopping Extravaganza On Nov. 22

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Monday, November 22nd is the VIP Fall Extravaganza that will be held at the Fort Scott Middle School in the Gymnasium & Commons Area from 5-8 p.m.

This is a one-stop shopping and dining experience.

Pick up baked goods for your Thanksgiving dinner, purchase holiday gifts, and hear holiday music – all in one great evening.

Donated items from vendors will be available as raffle prizes.

Participating Vendors:

*2 Southern Ladies / Jessica Cullen
Baked Goods / Hunter Parker
*Bids & Dibs / Angela Simon
*Color Street / Heather Geiger
*Cowboy Christmas Store & Murphy Boys / Jaymie Murphy
*Crystal’s Jewelry / Carolyn Crystal
*Custom Jewelry / Laura Howard
*Desert Bloom / Jimmie Hughes
Dixie’s Lilla Rose / Dixie Jackson
*Down Home Country Crafter / Cindy Hall
*Flying P Ranch / Abbie Powell & Jolynne Mitchell
FSHS After Prom 2022 / Amy Harper
FSMS Technology Products / Adam Feagins
*Funky Junktiques / Jennifer Cox
*Happy Little Candle Factory / Lori Craig
*Home Sewn Items / Micki Kraft
*Laree + Co. / Rachel French
*Locust Hill Lamanchas / Sue Reinecke
Mixed Media Mosaics / Cindi Lipe
*Paul L. Milks Photography / Paul L. Milks
*Plain Jane’s Soap / Heather Mace & Pamela Walters
*Redbud Farms & Nurseries / Tara Allen
*Shirt Shack / Billy Webster
*Sugar Bakery / Jessie Combs
*Sunshine Boutique / Georgia Brown
*The Purse Lady / Nancy Crawford
*The Spurred Mule Creations and Décor / Jessica Norwood
*Tiger Threads / Morgan Sage
*Tupperware / Shawn O’Brien
*Uppacreek Ranch / Doug Simpson
*Well Spring Acres / Penny Moore
*Wood Crafts & Art / Wilbur Fleming

*These vendors will be donating items to be raffled that evening.
Tickets may be purchased for $0.25 each. Winners need not be
present to win.

Monday, November 22nd
Fort Scott Middle School
Gymnasium & Commons Area
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Parking is available on the east, west, and south sides of the school.

Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Talking Tigers Place First in Debate Tourney

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Congratulations to the Fort Scott High School  Talking Tigers on their 1ST PLACE win at DeSoto on November 13!
In the Open Division, Neil and Shekhar Gugnani took 1st place with 5-0 record.
In the JV division, Cadence Tuck and Joy Self took 1st place with a 5-0 record.
Even though our other teams didn’t place, their wins helped to contribute to our first-place win as a team. Congratulations Tigers!!
Submitted by coach/teacher Angella Curran
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 News Release

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NEWS RELEASE

 

Monday, November 8, 2021

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Fort Scott Middle School Commons on Monday, November 8, 2021, for their regular monthly meeting.

President James Wood opened the meeting.  The board approved the official agenda.  The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:

 

A.    Minutes

B.    Bills and Claims

C.    Payroll – October 20, 2021 – $1,447,671.65

D.    Financial Report

E.     Activity fund accounts­­­­­­

F.     FFA Extended Trip Application

G.    Parent/Teacher Conference statistics

 

Board members watched a video of Winfield Scott students utilizing new technology as they learn to produce daily announcements.  Board members heard the following reports:

 

·       Audit Report from Terry Sercer

·       Fort Scott KNEA Report from Brenda Hill

·       Administrators’ Reports

·       Academic Director’s Report

·       Superintendent’s Report

·       Business Manager’s Report

 

Board members approved the ESSER II funds application.  In addition, the board approved a January 2022 retention bonus of $500 per employee.

The board members reviewed and updated the USD 234 Area of Focus.  In addition, board members approved the following:

 

·       Roof consulting proposal from Benchmark, Inc.

·       Resolution 21-09 for Withdrawal from Kansas Educational Risk Management Pool

·       RPS Broker Agreement

·       Benefits Committee recommendation for health insurance

·       Erate Application Funding Year 2022 Contract

·       Employee Safety Manual

·       Memorandum of Understanding with CHC for COVID-19 testing

·       Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Scott KNEA

The Fort Scott Middle School VIP Fall Extravaganza will be held on November 22, 2021, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the middle school commons and gymnasium.

Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting.   The board approved the following employment items:

 

A.    Retirement of Fredina Gonzales, bus driver, effective December 1, 2021

B.    Resignation of Robert Jackson, Eugene Ware/Fort Scott Preschool Center custodian, effective Novembe4 5, 2021

C.    Resignation of Mary Watson, middle school paraprofessional, effective October 29, 2021

D.    Leave of absence for Brent Cavin, middle school social studies teacher

E.     Employment of Kaytelynd Keller as a Winfield Scott paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

F.     Employment of Akasha Clements as a middle school paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

G.    Employment of Jonny Larsen as a 12-month, 8-hour Eugene Ware/Fort Scott Preschool Center custodian for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

H.    Resignation of Amy Keeton, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, effective Nov. 7, 2021

I.      Employment of Jade Johnson as a high school assistant softball coach for the 2021-22 school year; Employment of Tom Robertson as high school head boys’ golf coach for the 2021-22 school year

J.      Addition of a high school paraprofessional position for the 2021-22 school year.

 

The board adjourned.

Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Talking Tigers: All Teams Placed in Debate Tourney

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On Saturday, November 6, FSHS Talking Tigers competed at the Parsons debate tournament.  They placed 2nd overall and in the open division, all four of our teams placed!
Neil and Shekhar Gugnani placed 1st
Cadence Tuck and Regen Wells placed 3rd
Anna Hall and Caitlynn Tate placed 4th
Khris Patel and Lexi Hill placed 8th
GO TIGERS!!
Submitted by Angella Curran 

Fort Scott High School
Speech Communications
Debate/Forensics
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD234 Board Agenda for Nov. 8

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Unified School District 234 Board Agenda

November 8, 2021

5:30 p.m.

Fort Scott Middle School Commons

Live Stream on youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjaU97n6HwM9fYHltUChYXg

  1. Open the meeting
  2. Flag Salute
  3. Consider official agenda
  4. Consider consent agenda
  5. Winfield Scott presentation
  6. Audit Report from Terry Sercer
  7. Public Forum
  8. Fort Scott KNEA Report
  9. Administrators’ Reports
  10. Academic Director’s Report
  11. Superintendent’s Report
  12. Business Manager’s Report
  13. ESSER Update
  14. Review and update USD 234 Areas of Focus
  15. Consider roof consulting proposal from Benchmark, Inc.
  16. Consider Resolution 21-09 for Withdrawal from Kansas Educational Risk Management Pool
  17. Consider RPS Broker Agreement
  18. Consider Benefits Committee Recommendation – Health Insurance
  19. Consider Erate Application Funding Year 2022 Contract
  20. Consider Employee Safety Manual
  21. Consider Memorandum of Understanding with CHC for COVID-19 testing
  22. Consider Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Scott KNEA
  23. Fort Scott Middle School VIP Fall Extravaganza – November 22, 2021 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  24. Board member comments
  25. Executive session – to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel
  26. Consider Employment
  27. Adjourn
Entertainment, Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Presents the New Musical “Ranked”

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The Fort Scott High School Performing Arts Department presents the new musical “Ranked” by Kyle Holmes and David Taylor Gomes.

Performances are Nov. 9, and 11 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the FSHS Auditorium. Over fifty FSHS students are involved in the acting, singing, dancing, and technical aspects of the show.

“Ranked” presents a dystopian high school where the theme, “Buy your grades. Buy your future. But what happens when the rest of the world finds out?” comes to the surface.

Rankedmusical.com describes the plot this way: “Lily is Above the Average, barely. Soon the giant, and very public, academic leaderboards will update everyone’s class rank, and for another day, everyone will know their place. If you fall Below the Average – say goodbye to college, and pretty much everything else… In the face of an intense and perverse culture of performance, Lily must find her place in the status quo as she watches friends and enemies alike destroy themselves and each other to score their way to the top. When an impossible lie is discovered, the fate of these students’ futures hangs in the balance.”

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for those under 18. Reserved tickets are available at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Parental guidance is suggested.