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

NEWS RELEASE

Monday, May 12, 2025

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main.

 

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

 

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

Board Minutes

04-14-25

04-22-25

Financials – Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – April 18, 2025 – $1,686,779.39

            Activity Funds Accounts

USD 234 Gifts

Middle School Student Council Fundraising

Washington Workshop Extended Trip

 

 

Alex VanBecelaere was recognized by Special Education Director Tonya Barnes via ZOOM. Alex works with the Occupational Therapy in the district. She has been a huge asset to the team and the students really enjoy collaborating with her.

 

Superintendent Destry Brown provided the Board with an update on enrollment for the end of the year.

 

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared update. He updated on each of the departments and plans for the summer months.

 

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes reported that our district reached the high status for district IDEA Level of Determination.

 

The Board Approved the following items:

• Contract for Occupational Therapy Services with Outreach Therapy, LLC
• KASB Membership Renewal
• Set Capacity for Nonresident Student Enrollment
• Greenbush Contract for Low-Incidence & Audiology
• CHC School Based Health Care Service Contract
• Satchel Pulse Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
• Curriculum Resources & Materials for ELA & Foreign Language

 

 

There were none present for public forum.

 

The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

 

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

May 12, 2025

 

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

Bailey, Ronda – Retirement – Accompanist – Music – High School/Middle School

Baublitz, Christina – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Dunivan, Sarah – Resignation – Music Teacher – Winfield Scott

Eichenberger, Justin – Resignation – Part Time Paraprofessional – High School

Hastings, Nicolette – Retirement – SPED Teacher – High School

Nelson, Andrew – Resignation – 6th Grade Science Teacher – Middle School

 

Certified Recommendations

Brown, DJ – Middle School Principal

Christy, Angela – 3rd Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware

Johnson, Kyenne – Occupational Therapist

Nelson, Andrew – Instructional Coach – Winfield Scott/Eugene Ware

 

Classified Recommendations for 2025-26 School year

Classified Staff

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2025-26 school year:

Hendricks, Caleb – Secondary Summer School Administrator

High School Supplemental Assignments

Middle School Supplemental Assignments

Summer School Staff

 

 

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
May 12, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY
1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, 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 Board Minutes
04-14-25
04-22-25
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – April 18, 2025 – $1,686,779.39
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Middle School Student Council Fundraising
4.8 Washington Workshop Extended Trip
5.0 Recognitions
6.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
6.1 Superintendent’s Report
6.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
6.3 Special Education Director’s Report
7.0 New Business
7.1 Contract for Occupational Therapy Services with Outreach Occupational Therapy, LLC
for the 2025-26 School Year (Action Item)
7.2 KASB Membership Renewal (Action Item)
7.3 Set Capacity for Nonresident Student Enrollment Capacity
7.4 Greenbush Contracts for Low-Incidence and Audiology for 2025-26 school year (Action)
7.5 Community Health Center School Based Health Care Service Contract
7.6 Satchel Pulse Social Emotional Learning proposal
7.7 Adoption of Curriculum Resources and Materials for English Language Arts and Foreign
Language
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters – Time __________
9.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
9.2 Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)
9.3 Approve Resignations/Employment of Licensed/Supplemental
9.4 Approval of Classified Personnel Report #1 (Action Item)
9.5 Approval of Classified Personnel Report #2 (Action Item)
10.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President

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

NEWS RELEASE

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 7:30 A.M. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a special meeting at 424 S Main.

 

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the official agenda

 

The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

 

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

April 22, 2025

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

 

Sage, Morgan – Resignation – Business Teacher

 

EMPLOYMENT:

 

Certified Recommendations 2025-26 school year:

 

Durossette, Jake – Business Teacher – High School

Whitt, Chloe – Personal Finance & Drivers’ Education Teacher – High School

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2025-26 school year:

 

Durossette, Jake – Head Wrestling Coach – High School

Hay, Marilyn – Assistant Volleyball Coach – High School

Hendrickson, Ella – Assistant Volleyball Coach – High School

Whitt, Chloe – Head Volleyball Coach – High School

 

 

 

 

Submitted by Haley Houdeshelt, Administrative Assistant/Communications Coordinator with the USD 234 Board of Education.

“Zach Johnson is the new Assistant Superintendent for USD 234. He will begin his new position in the 2025-2026 school year.

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

NEWS RELEASE

Monday, April 14, 2025

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 1005 S Main.

 

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

 

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

Board Minutes

03-10-25

03-31-25

Financials – Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – March 13, 2025 – $1,700,506.75

Activity Funds Accounts

USD 234 Gifts

Food Service Fundraiser

LEA Assurances

Superintendent Destry Brown provided the Board with a Legislative update. Also, the Board was given an overview of a possible project at Fisher Park with the City and Buck Run.

 

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared update. The building on Horton Street has completed demo. Mr. Mayfield updated on the school budget and several projects that the Board will have to prioritize in the coming years.

 

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes recognized the related services team for their work with Medicaid. Also, invited all to attend Special Olympics at Pittsburg State on April 29^th.

Scott Kimble & Michelle Laubenstein introduced the Career & Tech Education Team. Kevin Flanner, Ryan Miller, Morgan Sage, Chris Griffetts, Matt Glades, and Michael Casner were all able to present to the Board their classes. (Mark Spore, Sydney Cullison, & Deb Russell are also a part of the team) Each were able to express the amazing accomplishments of their students. They have a huge heart for their classes and are excited about the future and opportunities these courses are providing for the students.

 

Superintendent Brown reviewed the district’s goals and values that the Board has put in place.

 

The Board Approved the following items:

• Cell Tower Purchase with American Tower
• KASB Legal assistance fund contract

 

The Buck Run Hill property will be left as is.

 

There were none present for public forum.

 

The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

 

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

April 14, 2025

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

 

Altic, Xoe – Resignation – 3rd Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware

Floyd, Gary – Supplemental Resignation – Head Soccer Coach – High School

Foulk, Joe – Resignation – Help Desk Technician

Johnson, Zach – Resignation – Principal – Middle School

Madison, Kendall – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Metcalf, Alvin – Supplemental Resignation – Head Wrestling Coach (Boys & Girls) – High School

Newman, Ronna – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School

Staton, Shanna – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Preschool

Yoakam, Bobbie – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Preschool

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Reed, Bob – LOA

 

TRANSFER:

Harper, Angel – Preschool Paraprofessional to Preschool Speech Paraprofessional

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Certified Recommendations

 

Johnson, Zach – Assistant Superintendent

 

Preschool Certified Staff

Winfield Scott Certified Staff

Eugene Ware Certified Staff

Middle School Certified Staff

High School Certified Staff

 

Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Avery, Mike – Maintenance Grounds Position

 

Supplemental Recommendation: 

 

Blackburn, Brendan – Assistant Track Coach – Middle School

Eastwood, Kim – Elementary Summer School Administrator – Summer 2025

Farrington, Jannah – ESY Coordinator – Summer 2025

Regan, Nicole – ESY Coordinator – Summer 2025

Simas, Kiel – Summer Weights & Conditioning – Middle School

Smias, Kiel – Head Football Coach – Middle School

 

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
April 14, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
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 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)
4.1 Board Minutes
03-10-25
03-31-25
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – March 13, 2025 – $1,700,506.75
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Food Service Fundraiser
5.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
5.1 Superintendent’s Report
5.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
5.3 Special Education Director’s Report
5.4 Career & Tech Ed
6.0 Old Business
6.1 Review of Strategic Plan – Goals & Values (Information Only)
6.2 Cell Tower Purchase Update
6.3 Buck Run Hill Property (Information Only)
7.0 New Business
7.1 KASB Membership Renewal & Legal Assistance Fund Contract (Action Item)
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters – Time ________
9.1 Enter Executive Session
9.2 Exit Executive Session
10.0 Board Members will tour High School Facilities
11.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President