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, February 10, 2025
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board interviewed a potential board member.
The board appointed Phil Jackson and Rory Chaplin to the Board.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
01-13-25
01-20-25
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – January 20, 2025 – $1,682,710.56
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
UMB Credit Card Agreement
Zero Reasons Why Fundraising
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on a Special Olympics Basketball at Pitt State to be held Wednesday. He also presented the board with Math & Reading reports from Eugene Ware. There has been great growth in the students.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with an update that the Football Field turf is officially completed. There will be more discussion with Wrestling in the coming months as different options have been looked at. He also provided updates on all the facilities as well as food service.
Chris Garzone, principal at Winfield Scott was present with many from his team to update the board on some amazing things happening in their school. Linda Minor along with Luca Morter, Hadlee Simonds, Dayne Downing, and Danny Hall-Jenkins informed the Board about Community Based Interactive Instruction and their favorite parts about this program. Each grade level took a moment to speak about the positive events happening in their classes. Jenny Tourtilott, counselor, explained about the time she spends with each of the classes and the life lessons she can teach them. Each teacher reported amazing growth within their classrooms. Mr. Garzone and Nicole Gilmore, assistant principal, both spoke highly of the staff and students this year.
The Board Approved the following items:
- Towerpoint Acquisitions Letter of Intent to Purchase Interest in Wireless Site
- Two 10 passenger van purchases from Hillsboro Ford
- Eugene Ware event date changes
There were none present for public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
February 10, 2025
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Glades, Matt – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Football Coach – High School
Hendricks, Sarah – Resignation – Teacher – Eugene Ware
Howell, Carolien – Resignation – 2nd Grade Teacher – Winfield Scott
Jones, Taylor – Resignation – Spanish Teacher – High School
Martin, Jara – Retirement – Orchestra aide/Choir accompanist
Martin, Jared – Resignation – PE Teacher – High School
Messer, Josh – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Football Coach – High School
Metcalf, John – Resignation – Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Metcalf, John – Resignation – Middle School Head Wrestling Coach
Metcalf, John – Resignation – High School Assistant Wrestling Coach
Motley, Aubrionna – Resignation – SPED Teacher – Winfield Scott
Oxholm, Chris – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Wrestling Coach – High School
Oxholm, Chris – Resignation – SPED Teacher – High School
Thurston, Erin – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations
Stark, Jonathan – PE Teacher – High School – 2025-26
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Dare, Jeremy – Full Time Bus Driver
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Davis, Heather – Assistant Softball Coach – High School
Hall, Dakota – Assistant Wresting Coach – High School
Nickelson, Aaron – Assistant Softball Coach – High School
Stark, Jonathan – Head Football Coach – High School – 2025-26