USD 234 Board of Ed. Highlights from November 13 Meeting

Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760

DESTRY BROWN

Superintendent

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

NEWS RELEASE

Monday, November 13, 2023

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023, 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

10/9/2023 Regular Meeting
10/30/2023 Special Board Meeting

Financials-Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – October 20, 2023 – $1,669,587.26

Activity Fund accounts

USD 234 Gifts

FSHS Art Club Fundraising

FSHS Extended Trip Spring Break 2025

FSHS Swimming Fundraising

FSHS Wrestling Fundraising

FSHS Baseball Fundraising

USD 234 Licensed Tiger Team Members of the Month are as follows:

Rachelle Thomas is in her 21^st year of teaching but this is her first year with Special Education. Tonya thanked Rachelle for her willingness to step up and become a leader for the Eugene Ware Special Education department.
Stephanie Flanner has been the Behavior Consultant at Fort Scott School District for two- and one-half years. She has been recognized for her ability to help the students even if that is riding the bus to school with them in the mornings. Tonya stated that Stephanie is bringing innovative ideas to her that will help staff and students.
Tonya Barnes recognized Rick Scholes. He is in his 12^th year with USD 234 as the School Psychologist. Rick is always supportive of teachers and immensely helpful with paperwork and meetings. He is hard working and very ready to help the students

Classified Tiger Team Members of the Month was Bryce Daly. Superintendent Brown recognized Bryce for his behind-the-scenes work as District Technology Coordinator. He is willing to work nights and weekends to make sure that the school network is on track. Bryce was thanked for his hard work and being willing to step in wherever needed

Eugene Ware recognized four outstanding students:

Elsie Fields and Jace Marbery represented the Leadership Club Team from Eugene Ware. Elsie reported on the annual food drive going on this week and will be donated to our local Beacon. The winning class will receive ice cream bars. Jace explained about Wreaths Across America. The students decorate paper wreaths with a Veteran’s name and displayed in the school. Each wreath is $1, and all money is donated to Diane Tucker who then buys wreaths for the National Cemetery.

Leah Pommier and Audrey McNutt explained about enrichment projects that are being done at Eugene Ware. They reported about their shop where they are selling several school supplies. These students are learning to use Canva to help create parent newsletters.

Superintendent Destry Brown did not present at this time.

Assistant Superintendent Dalaina Smith updated the Board on first- and second-year teacher meetings. She reported that we are seeing great participation and leadership from these teachers. December will start winter testing and teachers are using the data from previous reports. Seeing the students using the latest programs has been encouraging.

Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, presented the Board with a printed report.

Superintendent Brown explained about early payroll as well as ESSER reports that are due for the State.

Superintendent Brown discussed the new requirements for the nonresident student policy. A public hearing was set for December.

Superintendent Brown and the Board looked at the district map and discussed a possible change in “at large” voting. This will be discussed further and would be brought to a public vote at a later date

The board went into an executive session for possible purchase of property.

The board approved the following items: