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, May 13, 2024
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda with the change to District Cell Phone policy to be discussion only, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
04/08/24 Board Minutes
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – April 19, 2024 – $2,108,758.88
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Resolution 23-17 KMIP Signers
Resolution 23-18 – Account Signers
Tiger Club Fundraising
EW Book Fair Fundraising
Leadership Club Fundraising
EW Box Top Fundraising
FSHS Dance Team Fundraising
Zach Johnson & Matt Harris recognized Jannah Farrington and Danielle Cavin, both Special Education Teachers at Fort Scott Middle School. They were both thanked for countless hours that they put into their positions not only with paperwork and legal information but how much they care for the students. Both Administrators spoke very highly of each teacher and how each meets the needs of their students and collaborates seamlessly with staff and Admin.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on an increase in enrollment for the end of the year. Also, explained about a Federal EPA Grant that the district will be applying for with various community partners. The Board will meet with Administration for a work evening.
The Board welcomed Terry Mayfield who will be Assistant Superintendent/Business Manager starting July 1, 2024.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, reported the final revenue payment coming in June. She updated the board on ESY with sixty-six students attending this summer. Testing tools are being reviewed and hopefully will be updated soon.
The Board moved the district cell phone policy to discussion only and Tyler Slinkard, FSHS Speech and Debate Forensics Teacher, was present to discuss this policy.
The board approved the following items:
- Five Year Professional Development Plan
- Approval for Crossland as CMAR for Preschool building
- FSHS Lunch Price Recommendation for 2024-25
- 10 Passenger Van Purchase
- New student devices for incoming 6th & 9th graders
- Content Filter & Classroom Management Bid
- Middle School Science Text & Resources
- Instrument Lockers & Storage Bids – Melhart
The board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT
May 13, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Anderson, Anna – Resignation – SPED Teacher – Eugene Ware
Bergmann, Mark – Supplemental Resignation -Assistant Debate & Forensics Coach – High School
Casey, Hunter – 2nd Grade Teacher – Winfield Scott
Durnell, Suzan – Resignation – Instructional Coach – Winfield Scott
Forkner, Julie – Resignation – Preschool Intervention Teacher
Hall, Kathi – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Summer Weights & Conditioning
Hall, Laeci – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Volleyball Coach – High School
Hutchison, Brian – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Football Coach – Middle School
Kegler, Terra – Supplemental Resignation – Head Volleyball Coach – High School
Killion, Chelsea – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Kim, Anna – Resignation – 5th Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware
Ludeman, Sara – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School
Martin, Jared – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Football Coach
Metcalf, Alvin – Resignation – Full Time Substitute
McGehee, Sarah – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Preschool
Michaud, Jennifer – Resignation – Spanish Teacher – High School
Motley, Aubrionna – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Owenby, Bo – Retirement – Custodian – Eugene Ware
Regan, Nikki – Resignation – Special Education Teacher – High School
Specht, Alex – Resignation – Assistant Principal – High School
Weddle, Codee – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
TRANSFERS/REASSIGNMENTS/LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
For the 2024-25 school year:
Certified:
Deatsch, Erin – Kindergarten to 2nd Grade – Winfield Scott – 2024-25
Classified:
Allen, Joe – Substitute Bus Driver to Full Time Bus Driver – 2024-25
Brown, Stacy – Food Service to Paraprofessional – Middle School – 2024-25
Supplemental:
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Hay, Marilyn – 9th Grade English Teacher – High School
Hardesty, Tabitha – SPED Teacher – Eugene Ware – 2024-25
Howell, Carolien – 2nd Grade Teacher – Winfield Scott
Johnson, Jeff – Assistant Principal – High School – 2024-25
Knopp, Mackenzie – FACS Teacher – High School
Prine, Amanda – 2nd Grade Teacher – Winfield Scott
Wilcoxen, Travis – Special Education Teacher – Middle School
Williams, Courtney – 5th Grade Teacher – Eugene Ware
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Baublitz, Christina – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Coffman, Quita – Food Service – Middle School
Elton, Martin – Kitchen Manager – Winfield Scott
Guss, Stewart – Substitute Bus Driver
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Martin, Dave – Assistant Girl’s Swim Coach
Schnichels, Laryn – Assistant Cheer Coach – High School
Summer School Recommendations
High School
Clark, Erica – Teacher
Felt, Carson – Teacher
Harper, Amy – Teacher
Mayberry, Polly – Teacher
Robinson, Justin – Teacher
Rogers, Jaimie – Teacher
Tally, Jenna – Teacher
Middle School
Ables, Andrew – Teacher
Claypool, Tammy – Teacher
Hall, Dakota
Homan, Tracy (1st two weeks)
Messer, Kari – Teacher
Short, Samantha (last two weeks)
Middle/Elementary Shared
Bin, Angela – Teacher
Chaplin, Lisa – Teacher
Nelsen, Lori – Teacher
ESY Summer School Recommendations
SPED Teachers
Kassie Cate, Sierra Sprague, Danielle Cavin, Billi Jo Shoemaker, Jannah Farrington, Aubri Motley, Ashley Taylor
Paraprofessionals
Nissa Dinneen, Matt Crank, Michael Freeze, Tabitha Hardesty, Joan Page, Jordan Guss, Becky Lee, Erin Campbell, Jenny Pryor, MeKenna Lord, Kayla Purdy, Susanne Cosens, Lena Phelan, Sara Schnichels, Rhonda Perkinson, Heather Metcalf, Julius Hodges, Kathryn Ogle, Mckayla Vincent, Laryn Schnichels, Dennis Denigan, Alicia Craig, Corinna Johnson
Classified Renewals: Preschool, Winfield Scott, Eugene Ware, Middle School, High School, Tech Team, Kitchen Staff, District Office, Transportation Staff, Transportation Subs