Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
December 16, 2024. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT
Fort Scott Community College is an institution of higher learning with a long history of culture and
diversity that provides affordable academic, technical and occupational programs to meet student needs while
fostering a mutually supportive relationship between the college and its communities.
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
C. Housing Update, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on November 18, 2024, 6
C. Approval of Bills and Claims, 8
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
E. Approval of Gordon Parks Board Member Actions, 5
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 30
A. Board Retreat Dates, 30
B. Meeting Streaming, 30
ACTION ITEMS, 31
A. Resolution 2024 – 74: Consideration of Peaceful Assembly Policy, 31
B. Resolution 2024 – 75: Consideration of Progressive Discipline Policy, 34
C. Resolution 2024 – 76: Consideration of Faculty Qualifications Policy, 38
D. Resolution 2024 – 77: Consideration of Conflict of Interest Policy, 45
E. Resolution 2024 – 78: Consideration of Credit Hour Policy, 50
F. Resolution 2024 – 79: Consideration of Purchasing Policy, 52
G. Resolution 2024 – 80: Consideration of Employee Handbook Updates, Part 2, 58
H. Resolution 2024 – 81: Consideration of Construction Technology Program Revisions, 110
I. Resolution 2024 – 82: Consideration of Security Awareness Training Solution Purchase, 115
J. Resolution 2024 – 83: Approval of Hot Water Tank Replacement Expenses, 138
K. Resolution 2024 – 84: Consideration of Digital Marketing Service Contract, 140
REPORTS, 1621
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 172
ADJOURNMENT, 173
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• December 16, 2024 Board Meeting
• December 20, 2024 – January 3, 2025 Campus Closed – Winter Break
• January 20, 2025 Campus Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 21, 2025 Spring Semester Begins
• January 27, 2025 (Changed from January 20 due Board Meeting
to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
• February 17, 2025 Board Meeting
• March 24, 2025 (Changed from March 17 due Board Meeting
to spring break)
• March 17 – 21, 2025 Campus Closed – Spring Break
• March 28, 2025 Aggie Day
• April 18, 2025 Campus Closed – Good Friday
• April 21, 2025 Board Meeting
• May 19, 2025 Board Meeting
• May 26, 2025 Campus Closed -Memorial Day
• June 16, 2025 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
Bryan Holt, Chair
Sara Sutton, Interim President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2
ROLL CALL
_____ Ronda Bailey
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Chad McKinnis
_____ Doug Ropp3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
C. HOUSING UPDATE4
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on November 18,
2024
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s and Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Additions
1) Sandy Tucker, CAMP Tutor/Mentor, effective January 6, 2025
2) Heidi Martinez, Allied Health Instructor, effective January 6, 2025
3) Lillie Grubb, Accounting Clerk – Part Time, effective January 6, 2025
4) Carolyn Smith, Foundation Assistant, effective Janauay 6, 2025
Separations with IDEA Transition, effective December 31, 2024
Matthew Campbell
Marivel Chavez
Paulin Conde
Mayte Fuentes
Sierra Higginbotham
Adriana Holguin
Janet Reynolds
Faustino Rosales
Magdalena Rosales
Melanie Stuart-Campbell
Yasmine Lennon
Allie Birket
Steve Britt
John Fink
Mikel Fire
CJ Heaton
Pam Hightower
Jennifer Quick
Leticia Suastegui
Tracie Kalic
Jessica Castaneda
Melissa Schelah
E. APPROVAL OF GORDON PARKS BOARD MEMBER PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Additions
1) Angel Wilson, effective January 1, 2025
Separations
1) Debra Wood, effective January 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bailey Bartelsmeyer Fewins
Holt McKinnis Ropp5
Separations
1)Philip Redrick, Head Track and Field Coach, effective December 31, 2024