BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, June 08, 2026
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 08, 2026, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main St.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda.
The board approved the consent agenda.
Board Minutes
05-11-26
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – May 20, 2026 – $1,847,447.95
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
KASB Policy Updates
Extended Trip Application – Brent Cavin
High School Lunch Increase
There was one present for Public Forum.
Coach Jon Barnes, Assistant Coach Karlie Chipman, and Caleb Hall were present to discuss the Boys’ golf season. As a team they were able to attend the second day of state with many of them scoring the best they had all season. Coach Barnes said he was immensely proud of the team and how they represented Fort Scott High School.
Coach Kent Aikin was present with a few of the girls from the 4A State Champion Softball team. They finished the season 28-3. He also said he was proud of the team and how they managed this season.
Coach Tracy Bogina and Coach Myers along with two seniors, Claire McElroy and Daymeion Anderson, praised the team for their accomplishments this season. They had thirteen qualify in seven events for state. Coach Bogina said they were a young team but proud of the way they finished.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document and updated on several grants that the district is applying for to help offset some costs of projects. This month will start the budget closeout and start up for next school year’s budget. There are many summer projects underway, and things are busy around the district.
Assistant Superintendent Zach Johnson updated the Board on the HB2299 that will include cell phones not being allowed from start of the school until the end of the school day. This also include two-way
communication between staff and students. There was discussion on where the phones that are in the building will be stored during the day, but no action was taken. During the July board meeting there will be policies that will be discussed and adopted regarding this bill. More information will be available soon.
Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update on the 6B grant. The district has 112 ESY students with forty staff, the summer is going well.
The Board approved the following:
• Demolition & Parking Lot Construction Bids – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation
• KASB Policy Plus Agreement
• 2026-27 KASB Worker’s Compensation Renewal
• KICS Property & Casualty Insurance Renewal 2026-27
• Iready Subscription Renewal 2026-27
• Winfield Scott Technology Purchase
• Middle School Staff Laptop Purchase
• Student Chromebook Purchase
The Board went into executive session for negotiations.
The Board went into executive session for personnel matters.
The Board went into executive session for contracts.
The Board approved Certified, Classified, Administrative, and Director Salary Schedule.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.