FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
March 20, 2023
PRESENT: Dave Elliott, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson (Acting Chairman)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Acting Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Acting Chairman Robert Nelson welcomed attendees and expressed
gratitude for the successful the great things happening at FSCC.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Marquece Hayes spoke on behalf of Thade Yates who had submitted a request to give a public comment. He asked the Board to consider bringing the football program back to FSCC.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Holt, and approved by unanimous vote to
amend the consent agenda by adding Consideration of Bourbon County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan as the first item under Action/Discussion.
A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda as amended.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Rob Harrington presented information regarding the Bourbon County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Bourbon County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
B. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal of three copiers as specified.
C. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal of
identified broken, damaged, non-functional and/or obsolete equipment with an R2 certified E-waste disposal company.
D. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the KanREN renewal contracts for all sites listed for their respective time periods.
E. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the public notice publication for the property at 902 S. Horton.
F. A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the agreement between Fort Scott Community College and Institute for the Development of Educational Advancement (IDEA).
G. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the bid from Lankford Enterprises for the Arnold Arena gym floors.
H. The Board discussed attendance at graduation ceremonies. Robert Nelson, Dave Elliott, Bryan Holt, and
Kirk Hart are planning to attend both ceremonies.
I. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve 2023-24
tuition and fees as presented.6