NEWS RELEASE

 

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Fort Scott Middle School Commons on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, for a special board meeting.

President James Wood opened the meeting.  Mr. Wood opened the Budget Hearing.  Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk, presented information regarding the 2021-22 budget.  Mr. Wood closed the Budget Hearing

Board members approved the 2021-22 budget.

Board members heard a presentation by Dr. Doug Shane.

Several patrons spoke during the public forum.

Board members approved the following employment matters:

 

A.    Resignation of Allison Dey, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year

B.    Resignation of Jessica Johnson, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year

C.    Leave of absence for Haleigh Lowry, Winfield Scott cook

D.    Transfer of Megan Hull, Winfield Scott paraprofessional, to Eugene Ware paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year; transfer of Vangie Korinke, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, to Winfield Scott paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year

E.     Employment of Andon Prestley as a Eugene Ware paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year

F.     Employment of Mikiah Anderson as a preschool center paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year

G.    Employment of Laryn Thompson as a middle school 7.5-hour paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year

H.    Employment of Shytanna Reed as a middle school paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year

I.      Employment of teacher mentors for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years

J.      Resignation of DeLynn Abati as the high school play assistant, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year

K.    Employment of Josh Hudiburg as a middle school assistant boys’ basketball coach for the 2021-22 school year

 

The board adjourned.