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USD 234 Board of Ed. Highlights from November 13 Meeting

USD 234 Board of Education Building, 424 S. Main

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

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:

 

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:

 

The board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

 

The board went into an executive session for Superintendent Evaluation.

 

President Stewart adjourned the meeting.

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

November 13, 2023

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

 

Whitney Heckman – Middle School Secretary 

 

Rosemary Harris – Middle School Science/Social Studies Teacher

 

Langdon Giddons – Helpdesk Technician

 

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Certified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

 

Sierra Alford – High School English Teacher – 2024 Spring Semester 

 

Classified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

 

Lynette Emmerson – Middle School Secretary

 

Rhonda Perkinson – Middle School Paraprofessional 

 

Brenda Holt – High School Paraprofessional 

 

Gavin Davis – Eugene Ware Paraprofessional

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