September 22, 2025
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,
September 22, 2025. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Boileau-Burris Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
BOARD PRAYER
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. Recognitions and Retirements, 4
PROGRAM REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 6
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on August 25, 2025 and Special
Meetings conducted August 7, 2025, August 22, 2025, September 4, 2025, September 8, 2025, and
September 16, 2025, 7
C. Approval Treasurer’s Report, 16
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 19
A. Retirement 403B Plan Policy, 19
ACTION ITEMS, 20
A. Consideration of Financial Aid Policies, 20
B. Consideration of Shuttle Lease, 54
C. Approval of Bank Signer Resolution, 67
D. Approval of Sale of Property – Greyhound Lodge, 69
E. Consideration of Maintenance Building Expansion Bid, 70
CORRESPONDENCE AND TRUSTEE COMMENTS, 73
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 741
Board Meeting
Board Workshop
Board Meeting
Board Workshop
Board Meeting
ADJOURNMENT, 75
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
August 25, 2025 (to facilitate budget process)
September 19, 2025
September 22, 2025 (to facilitate budget process)
October 17, 2025
October 20, 2025
November 14, 2025 Board Workshop
November 17, 2025 Board Meeting
December 12, 2025 Board Workshop
December 15, 2025 Board Meeting
January 23, 2026 Board Workshop
January 26, 2026 (Changed from January 19 due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Board Meeting
February 13, 2026 Board Workshop
February 16, 2026 Board Meeting
March 13, 2026* adjusted for spring break Board Workshop
March 23, 2026 (Changed from March 16 due to spring break) Board Meeting
April 17, 2026 Board Workshop
April 20, 2026 Board Meeting
May 14, 2026* adjusted for graduation Board Workshop
May 18, 2026 Board Meeting
June 11, 2026* adjusted for summer schedule Board Workshop
June 15, 2026 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
Bryan Holt, Chair
Dr. Jack Welch, 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. RECOGNITIONS AND RETIREMENTS
Nursing and CNA
PROGRAM REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
A. GORDON PARKS CENTER4
Miami County Campus & Environmental Water Technology Program
August 2025
• Barrett and Willis loaded and delivered 12 – Fifty-pound cans of Lincoln Excalibur 7018
5/32 rods, with an estimated value of $3,000. Also included miscellaneous stainless steel
rods (valued at minimum $400).
• Barrett and Willis put the “Enroll Now” banner on the lawn to help encourage enrollment
this week (08/07).
• Barrett and Willis received a steel donation from WEBCO. They loaded it on their trailer
and brought it back to the college before the start of classes.
• Meeting with Dr. Guerrero (8/5) to discuss MCC programs and EWT programs.
• Cabinet meeting (8/6).
• Attended a concurrent meeting with Louisburg High School (8/8).
• Fire Marshall visit (8/11).
• Osawatomie, Louisburg and Paola High School starts (8/13), Prairie View High School
starts (8/14). Paola changed their procedures for concurrent enrollment to FSCC and the
students appropriately identify the section code used for each individual student. It
should help with parent awareness.
• Met with EWT students from the local area to help them apply, enroll and find their
books to start class. Also, talked with out-of-town students over the phone and email as
they were having difficulty with Bb, Email and MYFSCC due to J1 issues.
• ZOOM meeting with EWT faculty and Dr. Guerrero (8/19).
• Toured Sutherlands building (08/26) with Lindsay, Dr. Welch, Dr. Guerrero, and Ralph
(08/25).
• Attended HLC ZOOM meeting regarding the higher Learning Commission (8/28).
• Met with 2 students at the Paola Adult Education Center (08/29).
• Revised/Edited a new Application/Enrollment Checklist based on the new MYFSCC
program. Working with Joe and the Jarred on a flyer for the fall EWT workshops.
• Seven students are attending the Criminal Justice courses (9 credit hours).
• Attended Fall Inservice (8/13)
• Held an Adjunct Inservice at the Miami County Campus (8/13).
• Barrett and Willis (WLD instructors) installed the new Entrance Gates at the Miami
County Fairgrounds.
• Nolanda proctored 7 C.N.A. state exams (interstate students)
• Nolanda proctored 13 ACCUPLACER tests
• Joint Conference in Topeka – August 25-28th.
• Cody Isbell and joe Cribbs presented on Basic and Advanced Water Math (8/28) at the
Joint Conference.5
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on August 25, 2025 and Special
Meetings conducted August 7, 2025, August 22, 2025, September 4, 2025, September 8, 2025, and
September 16, 2025
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT AND CHECKS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report, Financial Report, and Checks Written, Cleared, or Voided
D. PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Separations
1) Tracy Dougherty, Nursing Instructor, effective September 18, 2025