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, April 08, 2024
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 08, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
Public was given the chance to comment on the utilization of the Construction Management At-Risk as the project delivery method on the renovations at the Preschool building. No patrons were present.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
03/04/24 Board Minutes
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – March 8, 2024 – $1,656,831.58
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Appoint Dalaina Smith – Deputy Board Clerk
LEA Assurances
Nick Johnson, Preschool Principal, recognized four Special Education Teachers for their dedication and hard work with our youngest learners. Candy Turner is in her first year. Andrea Heckman has been with the district for five years. Completing her sixth-year teaching is Theresa Hurd. And Emily Peterson is also in her first year.
Scott Kimble, High School Principal, recognized Brennen Feeback. Brennen is just completing his first year with the district as a Special Education Teacher. Mr. Kimble thanked Brennen for being willing to jump in and help and truly has compassion and heart for each student.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on the school audit. He also informed the board of an upcoming school wide clean-up day. Each building will be helping to clean up city wide on April 24.
Assistant Superintendent Dalaina Smith updated the board on State Assessments and end of year IReady. Summer school has open registration until the end of April. She also recognized the first-year teachers and how hard they have been working with their development.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, reported on CATAID payments and partnering with Kansas Renewal Institute for Special Education Services. She also gave a wonderful report on our district Special Olympics and is excited for the next event on April 23 in Pittsburg.
Amanda Lancaster was present to review the district audit and answer any questions.
The PDC presented their five-year professional development plan to the board and was present for any questions.
The board approved the following items:
- KASB Membership Renewal & Legal Assistance Fund Contract
- Contract for Occupational Therapy Services with Outreach OT, LLC for 2024-25
- IReady ELA Grade 2-5 Quote
- School Pictures 2024-25 – Kenny Felt
- Greenbush Contracts for Low-Incidence & Audiology for 2024-25
The board went into an executive session for personnel matters and Superintendent Evaluation.
President Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT
April 08, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Alford, Sierra – Resignation – ELA Teacher – High School
Almond, Steve – Retirement – Bus Driver
Arnold, Kaitlin – Resignation – 2nd Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware
Brown, Harmony – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Chidester, Frances – Resignation -3rd Grade – Eugene Ware
Claypool, Kaitlyn – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Dunn, Hannah – Resignation – Accounts Payable Clerk
Hampton, Breanna – Resignation – 6th Grade ELA – Middle School
Harper, Connie – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Heatherly, Julie – Resignation – Science Teacher – High School
Heidrick, David – Resignation – SPED Teacher – Middle School
Houston, Linda – Resignation – Science Teacher – High School
Kim, Jong – Resignation – Kitchen Manager – Winfield Scott
McKinsey, Rayanne – Resignation – 2nd Grade Teacher – Winfield Scott
Setina, Ashlee – Resignation – Family & Consumer Science Teacher – High School
Stanley, Billie – Resignation – 5th Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware
Stephan, Dennis – Retirement – Bus Driver
Stephens, Emily – Resignation – SPED Teacher – Eugene Ware
Woellhof, Beckie – Resignation – 4th Grade Math – Eugene Ware
Leave Of Absence
Hendricks, Sarah – 4th Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations
Eastwood, Kim – Summer School Elementary Principal
Gilmore, Nicole – Assistant Principal – Winfield Scott -2024-25
Holthaus, Danielle – Virtual Kansas Renewal Institute Teacher
Mayfield, Terry – Assistant Superintendent/Business Manager 2024-25
Motley, Aubri – SPED Teacher – Winfield Scott – 2024-25
Nickelson, Aaron – Secondary SPED Teacher – 2024-25
Page, Marcus – Science Teacher – High School – 2024-25
Ragan, Mackenzie – 3rd Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware – 2024-25
Sage, Morgan – Summer School Secondary Principal
Weddle, Codee – 4th Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware – 2024-25
Classified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:
Ballou, Jessica – Paraprofessional – High School
Leslie, Brandy – Accounts Payable
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:
Barnes, Jon – Head Girls Golf Coach – High School
Beth, Whitney – Track Coach – Middle School
Sprague, Sierra – Head Cheer Coach – High School
Certified & Special Services Personnel
Fort Scott Preschool
Eugene Ware Elementary
Winfield Scott Elementary
Fort Scott Middle School
Fort Scott High School
Brown, Chase – Science Teacher – High School – 2024-25
Stewart, Mya – Speech Paraprofessional – 2024-25