FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING – BOARD WORKSHOP
ELLIS FINE ARTS BUILDING
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 – 12:00 P.M.
PUBLIC AGENDA
1.0 CALL MEETING TO ORDER – CHAIR DOUG ROPP
1.1 Roll Call of Trustees by the Clerk
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2.0 FLAG SALUTE & INVOCATION
3.0 LEADERSHIP REPORTS & UPDATES (INFORMATION)
3.1 Academics
- Vice President of Academic Affairs – Dr. Larry Guerrero
3.2 Advancement
- Dean of Advancement – Lindsay Hill
- Gordon Parks Museum Update
3.3 Athletics
- Athletic Director – Dave Wiemers
- Athletic Update
3.4 Finance
- CFO – Vice President of Finance & Operations – Gina Shelton
3.5 Student Services
- Vice President of Student Affairs – Vanessa Poyner
3.6 Administrative Committees
3.7 Presidential Update
- President Dr. Jack Welch
4.0 REVIEW FEBRUARY 16, 2026, AGENDA ITEMS (INFORMATION)
4.1 CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes
- Financials – Cash Flow Report
- Check Register – $483,321.50
- Payroll – January 15, 2026 – $660,869.98
- Contract Ratification
4.2 COMMUNITY, EMPLOYEE, AND STUDENT RECOGNITION REVIEW
- CDL Program Review
- Recognition of New Coaches
4.3 OLD BUSINESS
- Scholarship Proposals 2026-2027
- State of the College address will be:
- May 21st at 12 pm in the Ellis Fine Arts building
- Board Selection of Honorary Associate Degree
4.4 NEW BUSINESS
- Acceptance of Deed of Land for FRAME Grant
- FRAME Grant – Contractor RFP Approval
4.5 PUBLIC FORUM
4.6 OTHER BUSINESS – EMPLOYMENT OF NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL MATTERS
4.7 BOARD COMMENTS
5.0 ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL MATTERS (ACTION)
6.0 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION – RETURN TO OPEN SESSION (INFORMATION)
7.0 BOARD MEMBER TRAINING – GOAL SETTING (INFORMATION)
8.0 ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE (INFORMATION)
9.0 ADJOURN (INFORMATION