FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
February 20, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall meeting rooms. The
meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Holt, and approved by unanimous vote to add
an item E under Action/Discussion as Consideration of CDL Program Tractor/Trailer Combination Purchases.
A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda
as amended.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2023-24
class and miscellaneous fees as presented.
B. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve Bowen
Construction for the restoration work at Garrison Apartments.
C. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal of
the salon chairs.
D. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal of
print shop equipment.
E. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the authority
to purchase two tractors and two trailers for the CDL program for an amount not to exceed $220,000 as
soon as possible after bids are opened.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Instruction, Student Services,
Finance and Operations, Student Services, Athletics, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:46 p.m. by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote.