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, September 09, 2024
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 09, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The Revenue Neutral Hearing was held at 5:30 PM, none were present during public forum.
The Budget Hearing was held at 5:45 PM, none were present during public forum.
The Board approved –
Resolution 24-08- Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate
Resolution 24-09- Make a local option percentage in an among of 33% for the 24-25 school year.
The Board approved the 2024-25 Budget with consideration of the Needs Assessment.
The board approved the official agenda and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
- 08/12/24 Minutes
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – August 20, 2024 – $1,872,640.99
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
KASB August Update
KASB Voting Delegate 2024-25 – David Stewart
MOU with SEK Mental Health for Mental Health Intervention Program
MOU with Community Health Center of SEK for random drug screening of students
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
Tiger of Members of the month were Jannah Farrington and Billi Jo Shoemaker. Jannah is in her 14th year of teaching and Billi Jo is in her second with SPED and 23rd year with the district. Both were recognized for their hard work during the ESY summer program. Jannah was the coordinator and Billi Jo helped with the elementary students. Both were a key part in the success of this summer program in which the children had a wonderful experience.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on an upcoming Board Member training to be held later this month.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared sheet.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, updated the Board on several training opportunities that will be coming soon. She also commended the SPED staff for their accomplishment with Indicator 11 and informed about the evaluations last year and number of IEP placements.
Danny Brown, Board Member, adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
September 09, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Craig, Alicia – Van Driver Resignation
Hensley, Charlie – Resignation – Transportation Director
Lopp, Kylie – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Mishler, Kelsei – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Stepps, Abby – Supplemental Resignation – Leadership Club
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Mills, Lacy
EMPLOYMENT:
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Heenan, Kristen – Paraprofessional – High School
Newman, Ronna – Substitute Paraprofessional – High School
Skaggs, Gwen – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Corbitt, Cheyenne – Intramural Supplemental
Dennigan, Dennis – Morning Gym Supervision
Jones, Taylor – Musical Music Director
Nelson, Andrew – Guided Coalition
Oxholm, Chris – Assistant Wrestling
Spears, Tiffinie – Leadership Club