Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Agenda for June 15

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The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
June 15, 2020. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community
College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by regular board meeting at
5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 18, 2020,
6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Consideration of 2020-21 Meeting Dates, 38
B. Consideration of Revised 2020-21 Calendar, 39
C. Consideration of Kansas State Department of Education Migrant Education Project State
Level Activities Application, 41
D. Consideration of Proposed Continuation Agreement Between Iowa Dept. of Education
(IA DOE) And Fort Scott Community College, 52
E. Consideration of KASB Worker’s Compensation Member Participation Premium
Agreement, 53
F. Approval of Consortium Memberships and Dues, 57
G. Consideration for Disposal of Property, 59
H. Consideration of Tech Grant Purchase, 60
I. Approval of Panopto Video Platform Renewal, 67
J. Approval of CAMP Laptop Purchase, 70
ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 94
REPORTS, 95
A. Administrative Updates, 95
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 105
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ADJOURNMENT, 106
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• June 15, 2020: Board Meeting
• August 7, 2020: In-service
• August 10, 2020: Fall semester begins
• September 2, 2020: Labor Day – Campus Closed
• November 19-24, 2020: Finals
• November 21, 2020: Graduation
• November 25 – 27, 2020: Thanksgiving Break – Campus Closed
• December 16, 2020 – January 4, 2021: Winter Break – Campus Closed
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President

CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 18,
2020.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Chris Riley, Assistant Football Coach, effective June 1, 2020
b) Jesse Herd, Assistant Football Coach, effective June 15, 2020
c) Elizabeth Cazares, MEP Advocate, effective July 1, 2020
d) Paulin Conde, MEP Advocate, effective July 1, 2020
e) Mayte Fuentes, MEP Advocate, effective July 1, 2020
f) Melanie Stuart Campbell, MEP Advocate and Instructional Specialist, effective July 1, 2020
g) Janet Reynolds, National PASS Coordinator and MEP Advocate Supervisor,, effective July 1, 2020
h) Yazmin Batch, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective July 1, 2020

2) Separations
a) Tabitha Stults, Endowment Assistant, effective May 20, 2020
b) Michael Reynolds, Assistant Football Coach, effective May 31, 2020
c) Makaihlah Gibbs, Spirit Squad Coach, effective May 31, 2020

 

To view the full package:

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Minutes of May 18

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training, May 18, 2020

PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins (via Zoom), Dave Elliott (via Zoom), Kirk Hart (via Zoom), Bill
Meyer (via Zoom), Robert Nelson (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community
members.
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer said he was glad the Board could continue to meet
through Zoom, and is looking forward to having a regular in-person meeting in June if possible.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda and addendum provided.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the core
values, mission, vision, and updated strategic plan.
B. A motion was made by Elliot, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Collection
Exhibit Loan Agreement Policy for the Gordon Parks Museum.
C. A motion as made by Hart, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to remove the item of
Greyhound Dorm replacement windows from the agenda.
REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Student Services,
Athletics, Academic Affairs, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:24 p.m. by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote.

Fort Scott

Town Wide Garage Sale This Weekend

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TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
THIS WEEKEND
JUNE 12TH-13TH, 2020
IN FORT SCOTT!
NEW this sale & included on link above is a Google Maps mobile friendly map!
THATHANK YOU TO ALL SALES WHO REGISTERED
WITH THE CHAMBER & TO ALL OF OUR BUSINESS
ADVERTISERS FOR MAKING THIS SALE POSSIBLE!N
LOOK FOR THE BLUE BALLOONS AT EACH SALE!
Obituary

Obituary of Ellis Lee Beth

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Ellis Lee Beth, age 95, resident of rural Ft. Scott, KS, died June 10, 2020, at his home. He was born February 21, 1925, in Ft. Scott, the son of Clifton and Edna White Beth. He graduated from Fulton Kansas High School in 1943. He lived his entire life as a farmer in the West Liberty community. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age. He loved fishing, golfing, bowling, square dancing, sports, and spending time with family. He was always willing to offer a helping hand. He married his high school sweetheart, Catherine Costin, on November 12, 1944. They celebrated their 75th Anniversary in 2019.

Survivors include his wife Catherine of the home; two daughters, Marilyn Sipe and husband John, and Marsha Bell and husband Doug; a sister, Carol Jean Smith; a brother, Albert Beth and wife Jan; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Beth; grandchildren, Shana and Mike Emerson, Clifton and Whitney Beth, Beth Ann and Casey Alexander, Catherine Bell and Nick Sterner, and Elizabeth and Ray Berrens; and great grandchildren, Cali, Nick and Austin Emerson, Ella and Carter Beth, Isaac and Eli Alexander, Bryn and Claire Sterner, and Kiya Berrens. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cathy Lee, a son, Darrel Beth; and a brother Merle Dean Beth.

There was cremation. Private family burial with take place at a later date in the West Liberty Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Bourbon County, Business, Health Care, Mercy Hospital

Health Care Mall Being Formed by Bourbon County

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Jody Hoener, Bourbon County Economic Development Director. Submitted photo.

Bourbon County Economic Director Jody Hoener is working on securing leases in the former Mercy Hospital building on Fort Scott’s south end, in hopes of providing the county with a medical mall.

 

A medical mall is a facility offering comprehensive ambulatory medical services such as primary and secondary care, diagnostic procedures, outpatient surgery, and rehabilitation, except the overnight beds, according to merriam-webster.com.

 

“Bourbon County demographics show proportionately more elderly, more children living in poverty, lower incomes, and more chronic health conditions,” Hoener said.  ” In addition, our community recently felt the impact of fewer health services (with the closing of Mercy Hospital in 2018).  Rural health systems can overcome these challenges by creating linkages and efficiencies.”

 

“Access to robust and diverse health services is much more than a quality of life issue,” she said.  “A vigorous and thriving health care system is essential not only for public health and welfare, but to enhance economic opportunity as well.”

 

Health organizations that currently have a part in Bourbon County health care have shown interest.

 

“We are currently working on leases with Community Health Centers of Southeast Kansas and Ascension Via Christi,” she said.  “These leases will be ten-year long-term contracts,” she said. “Fort Scott Community College Nursing program will also be leasing space through an inter-local agreement.”

 

Other entities have  “paused” conversations.

 

“Although we have been in talks with additional healthcare providers to occupy space, the COVID-19 pandemic has paused much of these conversations.,” Hoener said.  “Recruitment activities will be a high priority with a goal of one additional anchor tenant in the next 3-5 years.”

 

The combined operation of many entities under one roof provides financial benefits to each involved, Hoener believes.

 

“The healthcare mall addresses many challenges local providers face in an innovative approach, creating synergy within the four walls, that will help each organization’s bottom line,” she said. ” In general, there are fewer healthcare providers in rural areas, and they operate on very thin profit margins.  When compared to urban communities, our local health providers face unique challenges.”

 

Bourbon County’s vision for the community:

“Our vision is a healthy, safe, and thriving Bourbon County.,” she said. “A strong health care system is a critical piece of any community’s vitality and sustainability.”

 

The healthcare industry impacts the local economy.

 

“The healthcare industry is rapidly changing and has the potential to greatly impact access to these services in the future, ” Hoener said.

 

“Through the healthcare mall, we are becoming proactive in maintaining high-quality local health care services. In addition to health outcomes, healthcare services have shown to have an impact on:

  • Attracting and maintaining business and industry growth
  • Attracting and retaining retirees
  • Creating higher-paying jobs in a growing sector
  • Contributing to public finances, supporting essential public services”

 

” Americans are spending more dollars on healthcare,” Hoener said. “In 1970 healthcare costs accounted for 7.0 percent of the GDP.  In 2017, Americans spent $3.5 trillion on healthcare, or 18.0 percent of the GDP.  The projected GDP is 19.4 percent by 2027 (Kansas Health Association, 2019).  Capturing a share of this economic growth will only help our community.”

 

“When residents spend health care dollars elsewhere, rather than purchasing the service locally, it can have a negative economic impact and result in loss of dollars within our local community,” she said. “Out of town trips to obtain healthcare services naturally offer opportunities to spend dollars outside of town that may have been spent locally.”

 

“Nationwide, employment in healthcare services increased 92 percent from 1990 to 2015.  For Bourbon County, in 2017, health services ranked number 3 in terms of employment,” she said. ” Also, in 2017, the health care sector’s impact on retail sales was $19,308,000, county sales tax impact of $270,000, and a total impact of $65,378,000. (Kansas Health Association, 2017).”

 

“Industry and business leaders look for good health and education services when making location decisions,” Hoener said. “They also want to ensure the local labor force will meet their needs.”

 

” Attracting and maintaining retirees is also important as this is a special group of residents whose spending can provide a significant source of income for the local economy.”

The west end of the former Mercy Hospital is vacant. The county government is working to create a medical mall in the vacant section.
Bourbon County, Exercise, Sports

FS Hurricanes Swim Team Accepting New Members

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Fort Scott Hurricanes Swim Team is currently accepting new members ages 5-18.
Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted with any stroke.
Practices will be June 22-July 31st.  T
The registration fee is $55 per swimmer.
Scholarships are available to families in need.  Applications for the scholarship can be picked up and turned in to Buck Run Community Center.
Registration for families in Bourbon County currently open.
Registration for families outside of Bourbon County will open on June 14th.
 Like  on Facebook at Fort Scott Hurricanes Swim Team for the latest information and to reach a board member with any questions.
Bourbon County, COVID-19

Second COVID 19 Recovery Drive June 17

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SEK Multi-County Health Department would like to announce we will be having a COVID-19 Recovery Drive, where we will be handing out care packages, which include a variety of basic necessities and food items, to Bourbon County residents that are in need. Donations will be handed out to the first 100 cars to come through.

Location: Bourbon County Health Department 524 S. Lowman St. Ft. Scott (Corner of 6th and Horton)

Date: June 17th

Time: 9am-until gone

Residents will remain in their car during pickup. We ask that you enter through our east drive and exit through the west drive to keep things moving smoothly.

We would like to thank the Kansas Health Foundation, Trinity Lutheran Church, Walmart, and community members for their assistance in making all of this drive possible.

The Kansas Health Foundation is a philanthropy dedicated to improving the health of all Kansans. For more information about the Kansas Health Foundation, visit, www. kansashealth.org

Obituary

Obituary of Dale James

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Dale C. James, age 87, resident of Kemah, TX, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Afton Oaks Nursing Home in Houston, TX, from chronic respiratory failure.

He was born June 16, 1932, in Crawford County, KS, the son of Kenneth and Jessie Coonrod James. After graduation from Arcadia High School, he served two years in the U. S. Army. Dale worked for the Western Insurance Company until retirement in 1990, then moved to Texas. Dale was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion for over 65 years.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sue Herrill James; one daughter, Kelly Singer; one granddaughter, Autumn Singer; and four great-grandchildren, Davin, Hailey and Daniel Sanford, and Payton Broach.

He was preceded in death by a brother, and his parents.

There was cremation.

Private graveside services will take place Tuesday, June 16th, in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott.

Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Fort Scott

Golf Where You Are For Communities in Schools

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Chamber Member
Communities in Schools of Mid-America
Presents Golf-Where-You-Are!
CIS of Mid-America Golf-Where-You-Are 2020
Event Rules
1.       Golf-Where-You-Are: Play 18 holes of golf on your home course or anywhere and submit your score to CIS of Mid-America to participate.
2.      The tournament will still consist of four-person teams. You can register as a team or as an individual. Individuals will be randomly placed with other individual golfers to make up a team. The registration fees are $25 per person/$100 per team.
3.      When registering, please indicate your Golf Course and your selected tees. Generally, men will play from the WHITE tees and women/seniors* will play from the FORWARD tees.
4.      Play one round of golf June 13-27, 2020, and submit your score. It’s that easy!
5.      Team members do not have to play the same course (e.g., your team can be comprised of players golfing in Pittsburg and Salina, KS, Tulsa, OK, and the fourth in Waterloo, IA).
6.      Team members do not have to play the round of golf on the same day.
7.      Once your round is completed, submit your score via email to [email protected]:
a.      take a photo of the score card and email
b.      scan a copy of your scorecard and email
c.      download scorecard from golf app you are using and email
8.      Once scores are received from all of your team members, scores will be adjusted as an over-par score for comparison of Par 70, 71 and 72 courses. The top 3 of 4 scores will be counted for your total team score. Your final single team score will be determined by strokes over par.
9.      Teams will be divided into three flights with prizes awarded to the top three places per flight.
10.  Feel free to tag @cismidamerica on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram when you are playing your round and let us know where you’re playing and with whom. Extra credit goes to those participants who add why they are All in For Kids! The names of the people who tag @cismidamerica will be placed in a hat for a prize drawing.
*If your chronological age qualifies you to play from the forward tees and those are the tees played.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION & SUPPORT!
ANY QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Lashawn Taylor, Directory of Community Engagement
Cell: 620-875-4466

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