Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, April 14, 2025
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 1005 S Main.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
03-10-25
03-31-25
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – March 13, 2025 – $1,700,506.75
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Food Service Fundraiser
LEA Assurances
Superintendent Destry Brown provided the Board with a Legislative update. Also, the Board was given an overview of a possible project at Fisher Park with the City and Buck Run.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared update. The building on Horton Street has completed demo. Mr. Mayfield updated on the school budget and several projects that the Board will have to prioritize in the coming years.
Special Education Director Tonya Barnes recognized the related services team for their work with Medicaid. Also, invited all to attend Special Olympics at Pittsburg State on April 29th.
Scott Kimble & Michelle Laubenstein introduced the Career & Tech Education Team. Kevin Flanner, Ryan Miller, Morgan Sage, Chris Griffetts, Matt Glades, and Michael Casner were all able to present to the Board their classes. (Mark Spore, Sydney Cullison, & Deb Russell are also a part of the team) Each were able to express the amazing accomplishments of their students. They have a huge heart for their classes and are excited about the future and opportunities these courses are providing for the students.
Superintendent Brown reviewed the district’s goals and values that the Board has put in place.
The Board Approved the following items:
- Cell Tower Purchase with American Tower
- KASB Legal assistance fund contract
The Buck Run Hill property will be left as is.
There were none present for public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
April 14, 2025
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Altic, Xoe – Resignation – 3rd Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware
Floyd, Gary – Supplemental Resignation – Head Soccer Coach – High School
Foulk, Joe – Resignation – Help Desk Technician
Johnson, Zach – Resignation – Principal – Middle School
Madison, Kendall – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Metcalf, Alvin – Supplemental Resignation – Head Wrestling Coach (Boys & Girls) – High School
Newman, Ronna – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School
Staton, Shanna – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Preschool
Yoakam, Bobbie – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Preschool
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Reed, Bob – LOA
TRANSFER:
Harper, Angel – Preschool Paraprofessional to Preschool Speech Paraprofessional
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations
Johnson, Zach – Assistant Superintendent
Preschool Certified Staff
Winfield Scott Certified Staff
Eugene Ware Certified Staff
Middle School Certified Staff
High School Certified Staff
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Avery, Mike – Maintenance Grounds Position
Supplemental Recommendation:
Blackburn, Brendan – Assistant Track Coach – Middle School
Eastwood, Kim – Elementary Summer School Administrator – Summer 2025
Farrington, Jannah – ESY Coordinator – Summer 2025
Regan, Nicole – ESY Coordinator – Summer 2025
Simas, Kiel – Summer Weights & Conditioning – Middle School
Smias, Kiel – Head Football Coach – Middle School