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, March 9, 2026
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2026, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main St.
Vice President Stewart Gulager opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
02-09-2026
02-11-2026
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – February 20, 2026 – $1,842,624.59
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Food Service Fundraiser
Archery Club Fundraiser
Boys Golf Fundraiser
Students, Junie Fisher, Clark Uttinger, and Levi Fairchild, from Fort Scott High School along with teacher, Angie Bin presented to the Board about their performances, events, and services. They went through each of their performances and events that have happened over the last year. Also, the students have helped with the Food Bank and help lead the Middle School Drama Club. Angie Bin brought a few items that need updated and thanked the Board for their continued support.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document. Mr. Mayfield reviewed budget projections and summer projects. There was discussion with the Board about the Preschool building and construction that is happening.
Assistant Superintendent Zach Johnson updated the Board on State Assessment preparations that are underway. He also discussed a couple bills and propositions that are being brought up by the state, he will keep the board updated as his is given information.
Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update on Special Olympics on March 25. Everyone was invited. She also updated on reports and payments that are happening soon.
The Board approved the following:
- Health Insurance Refund
- 10 Passenger Van Purchase
- 2026-27 School Calendar (Pending Negotiations)
- Approval of Graduation Requirements
- High School Activity/Athletic Director Mentor Contract
- KASB Membership Renewal 26-27
- KASB Legal Assistance Fund Renewal 26-27
- Sparkwheel MOU 26-28
The Board received an informational overview of Fort Scott USD 234’s Cost Containment planning. No board action was requested.
There were none present for the public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
Vice President Stewart Gulager adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
March 9, 2026
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Campbell, Marjorie – Resignation – SPED Teacher – High School
Dare, Jeremy – Resignation – Bus Driver
Lemcke, Hailey – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School
Stewart, Mya – Resignation – Speech Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Coen, Jessica – Resignation – Teacher – PreSchool
Howard, Paulette – Retirement – Gifted/ESOL Teacher – MS/HS
Ables, Andrew – Resignation – Science – Middle School
Rainey, Taylor – Resignation – Special Education Teacher – Eugene Ware
Feeback, Brennen – Resignation – Social Studies – High School
Judy, Mercedes – Resignation – Teacher – Winfield Scott
SUPPLEMENTAL RESIGNATIONS:
Horton, Curtis – Assistant Football, Summer Conditioning – High School
Glades, Matt – Assistant Football, Summer Conditioning – High School
Feeback, Brennen – Head Boys Basketball, Assistant Football, Assistant Track, Summer Conditioning – High School
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year:
Hughes, Madison – Physical Education Teacher – Winfield Scott
Classified Recommendations for 2025-26 School year:
Karleskint, Josh – Bus Driver
SUPPLEMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Eastwood, Kim – K-5 Summer School Administrator
Farrington, Jannah – ESY Coordinator – grades 6-12
Hendricks, Caleb – 6-12 Summer School Administrator
Jones, Mesa – Assistant Play – Spring
Shoemaker, Billi Jo – ESY Coordinator – grades K-5
Administrator Contracts – Extended 27-28
Terry Mayfield – Assistant Superintendent
Tonya Barnes – Director of Special Education
Jeff Johnson – High School Principal
Josh Regan – High School Assistant Principal
Daniel (DJ) Brown – Middle School Principal
Matt Harris – Middle School Assistant Principal
Yasmina Query – Eugene Ware Elementary Principal
Brandon Boyd – Eugene Ware Elementary Assistant Principal
Chris Garzone – Winfield Scott Elementary Principal
Nick Johnson – Preschool Principal