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, August 12, 2024
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
- 07/08/24 Minutes
- 07/29/24 Minutes
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – July 20, 2024 – $1,718,427.40
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Resolution 24-06 Remove Bank Account Signers
Resolution 24-07 Add Bank Account Signers
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on the week’s schedule including Teachers returning and Welcome Back Assembly for all staff on Tuesday. Open house for all buildings will be this week and posted on the district website. He explained that the district was able to help twenty-eight staff members with tuition. Fifteen of those completed degrees.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield updated the board on each district department. He has been working with each to receive updates on projects that have been completed during the summer. Transportation had inspections on all vehicles for safety, Food Service has completed menus and ordering, Tech has devices ready for the first day of school, and maintenance has all the buildings cleaned and ready for the students.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, updated the Board on hiring Paras for the buildings as well as Para training that will be taking place this week. SPED teachers were in training last week and will also have some time this week for training. She reported that the SPED Audit for the last year has been completed with a final report to come later.
Assistant Superintendent Mayfield reviewed the Needs Assessment for the district to align with the district values. He mentioned the importance of investing in the Teachers and the impact on the community. In the overview a few future projects were discussed. More details will be provided at the Budget Hearing in September.
The board approved the following items:
- Classified Handbook for 2024-25
- Supplemental Salary Schedule 2024-25
- Adult Meal Plan Pricing 2024-25
- No Limits Rehab Inc. contract for physical therapy
There was none present for public forum.
The board went into an executive session for personnel matters & premium pay.
President Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
August 12, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Alvarado, Selena – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Softball Coach
Ballou, Jessica – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School
Black, Carla – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School
Clark, Erica – Resignation – Bus Duty
Hutchison – Supplemental Resignation – Scholars Bowl Assistant Coach
Lord, McKenna – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Lynn, Shelby – Resignation – Teacher’s Aide – High School
Palmer, Lana – Resignation – Bus Driver
Purdy, Kayla – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Judson, Mary
Knopp, Mackenzie
Tate, Wanita
TRANSFER:
Endicott, Jencyn & Harper, Angel – 7.5 hour Para to 8 hour Para – Preschool
Beyer, Amy – From Eugene Ware Para to Middle School Cook
Glover, Carol – From Winfield Scott Cook to Middle School Cook
Hutchison, Patty – From Middle School Cook to Winfield Scott Cook
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Freeze, Micheal – Special Education Teacher – KRI
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Chaplin, Mercedes – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Corbitt, Cheyenne – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Castillo, Kristal – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Hanson, Emily – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Hayden, Caleb – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Heckman, Whitney – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Houston, Cassandra – Van Driver
Houston, Cassandra – Paraprofessional – Preschool
Houston, Steven – Bus Diver
Lopp, Kylie – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
McDonald, Maggie – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Mishler, Kelsie – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Rodriguez, Joseph – Substitute Preschool Van Driver
Shaw, Michael – Custodian – Eugene Ware – August 5, 2024
Shaw, Michael – Substitute Preschool Van Driver
Mills, Lacy – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Brown, Chase – Ed Rising
Brown, Chase – Senior Class Sponsor
Brown, Chase – Scholars Bowl Assistant Coach
Gorman, Krista – Junior Class Sponsor (Split)
Hodges, Julius – Debate & Forensics Assistant
Knopp, McKenzie – Junior Class Sponsor (Split)
Martin, Madeline – Key Club
Mayberry, Polly – Scholars Bowl Head Coach
Motley, Aubri – Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach
Rogers, Jamie – Student Council