Bourbon County, Government

Amended Agenda For the October 15 Meeting

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

 

Bourbon County, Kansas

Brandon Whisenhunt

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

 

 

Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

October 15, 2024 9:00 a.m.

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 10/7/2024
  1. County Clerk
  2. KCAMP Meeting Delegate
  3. Kansas Gas Agreement
  4. New Year’s Holiday
  5. Election Information
  6. Insurance
  7. Discussion of Equipment Inspections
  8. Discussion of Burn Ban
  • Commission Comments
  • Adjourn Meeting

 

 

Executive Session Justifications:

 

KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the

attorney-client relationship.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the

representative(s) of               the body or agency.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual     proprietorships

KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting

would jeopardize such security measures.

 

Bourbon County

Updates From Community Leaders on Oct. 16: Luncheon At The Empress

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Join us!

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon

Wednesday, October 16th, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.

Chamber members and the community are invited to hear 7-minute updates by the following entities: City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Fort Scott Community College, and the USD-234 and USD-235 School Districts.

The event is free to attend but registration is requested. Box lunches are available by pre-order for $10.

Those planning to attend may RSVP here. (lunch orders being accepted online thru 12pm, Tuesday the 15th.)

Moderator for the event will be Chamber Board Member Colleen Quick of Labconco.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.
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Fun Events on the Horizon For Fort Scott

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Attendees introduce themselves at the Downtown Meet and Greet at the Courtland Hotel and Spa on Oct. 2.

The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce sponsored a quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet on Oct. 2, during which attendees shared information about upcoming community events.

Frank Adamson, owner of the Courtland Hotel and Spa, hosted the event and said that he and his wife, Cheryl, have owned the building for 20 years this year.  He commended all the owners of the downtown historic district for the revitalization that is going on.

“Look around, it’s amazing,” he said.

Comments from other attendees:

  • Fort Scott Tourism Director Jackson Tough listed all the avenues he is taking to get Fort Scott’s many assets to the public in surrounding areas. In addition,  The Kansas Museum Association Conference will be coming in a few weeks, The Military Preservation Convoy toured the town on Oct. 13-14. His office is once again in the Chamber office, 231 E. Wall St.
  • Diane Striler, the event organizer, spoke of the 2nd Annual Christmas on the Bricks, the first weekend in December. Fundraising for the new skating rink has started in the community and another addition will be costumed Christmas characters walking around the festivities. This year there will be a big Christmas tree near the First Colored Infantry mural on Skubitz Plaza. Volunteers of all kinds are needed for the event. She is looking for a business to provide free gift wrapping for the festival shoppers.
  • Fort Scott National Historic Site Supervisor Jill Jaworski said that two new employees have been hired and the fort will be open full-time within two weeks. She thanked the community for supporting the recent Naturalization Ceremony conducted at the fort, with over 1,000 visitors that day. The Dragoon Barracks is being renovated and the fort is preparing for the annual Candlelight Tour, the first weekend in December. Tickets will go on sale for this event in the 1st part of November.
  • Mary Wyatt, Fort Scott Community Development, said the  city is “putting together a housing committee to do a housing needs study.” She is also working on a mini-golf project for the community, looking at updating the city’s comprehensive plan and introduced the new Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Lisa Dillon. Dillon told the group of some ideas she has for the position.
  • Kari West, spokesperson for Evergy, the electric company, said there is a Kansas Business Energy Program available.
  • Bailey Lyons, a spokesperson for the splash pad that was opened this summer, told the group that in this off-season they are putting up shade structures, building an ADA bathroom and installing a new sprinkler system for the landscape around the facility.
  • Kathy Dancer, whose building at 110 S. Main, houses a cafe, retail store, and bar is undergoing facade renovation. The bar, called The Green Lantern, added a murder mystery dinner and was sold out for that, but will offer another in the spring, she said. The bar, which they call a speakeasy, is open on Friday and Saturday nights and can also be booked for special events. The distilling of bourbon should be operational by the end of this year, with bourbon tastings in the future.
  • The building at 23 S. Main, Main Street Vintage and Co. is for sale, FS Chamber Executive Director Lindsay Madison said.
  • Upcoming Chamber events:
  • The Community Connection Panel luncheon is Oct. 19 at the Empress Event Center.
  • Outpost 13 West Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 17, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Bourbon County Clay After-Hours is Oct. 24, 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Artificers.
  • Manufacturing Day is Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with tours of local manufacturers.
  • Christmas Light Trolley Tours are Dec. 12-23 nightly.
  • Christmas Light Contest is in December with cash prizes, contact the Chamber for more information.

 

 

 

 

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Youth

New Playground Equipment Scheduled For Installation at Ellis Park

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Overhead view of the playground equipment. Submitted.
Because of a need for parents with children playing ball, new playground equipment will be installed next month at Ellis Park, 1105 E. 12th Street on Fort Scott’s east side.
“We decided to install play equipment at this area to help encapsulate a full-family entertainment experience at Ellis Park,” Lucas Kelley, Buck Run Community Center Manager said.
Lucas Kelley. Submitted photo.
“Parents/older siblings are often entertained by watching or playing a game on one of these two fields,” he said. “However, many times siblings/other children are not too excited to sit in the bleachers and watch a game. This allows them to have a fun experience while they are there.”
The playground area will be by the basketball/volleyball court at Ellis Park, near the ballfields.
Ellis Park.
“We felt as if the play structure would get more use right next to the main attraction,” he said. “As a parent, I would not feel comfortable with my kids being on the opposite end of the park, where I would not be able to see them. This location allows for both easier access and parent comfortability of being able to watch all of their kids at once.”
The Fort Scott Recreation Department will fund the equipment through the renewal of Fisher Park Advertising Signs, 5Ks races, sports photos, and the Steele Foundation Money that is received yearly, said Kelley.
“The play structure is called Sunset Harbor from Recreation Installations out of Kansas City,” he said. “This play structure will include three slides total, one wave slide on one side and a double wave slide on the other. It also includes a pod climber, rain wheel, single drum, and a set of monkey bars.”
“The play structure is on pace to start installation the week of November 14th, and should be completed by the end of the month.” he said.
The Ellis Park Playground equipment. Submitted photo.
“We have tentative plans to find either a shade structure or cover for this play area, to help protect children from foul balls. However, we have not decided which option we would like to add yet,” Kelley said.
The Recreation Department has completed two projects this year.
“Our two main projects for this year were to resurface the outdoor basketball court at BRCC, and to add a play structure at Ellis. I am happy to say we were able to get both of those projects done before the new year!”
“Looking ahead we will try to improve/add an aspect of our reach each year,” he said. “In the spring, the hope is to resurface the outdoor basketball courts at Ellis and 3rd Street Park. These projects will depend on where we sit budgetary-wise at that point.  If anyone has any project ideas/suggestions please feel free to email [email protected] or call (620)-223-0386
Graphic of the playground equipment at Ellis Park.
Obituary

Obituary of Allen Schellack

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It is with great sadness that we announce that Ralph Allen Schellack Jr. passed on to his Heavenly reward on October 8, 2024, at the age of 69. Allen, as he was known, was born on December 12, 1954, in Joplin, Missouri, to Ralph Sr. and Clova (Foster) Schellack.

Allen met the love of his life and beloved wife, Karen Vanderpool, and they were married on October 18, 1980, in Kansas City, Kansas. They shared almost 44 years of a loving, Godly marriage together. Allen was known for his love of God, family, friends, and community. He was an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and served God faithfully for many years. He served as lead pastor at several churches throughout Kansas in his many years of ministry. He was also a devoted member of Ft. Scott Church of the Nazarene.

Allen worked as a police dispatcher for the Ft. Scott Police Department & Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office for 14 years until he retired from his position. After retirement, he never stopped serving his community when he founded and directed Ft. Scott Compassionate Ministries. He also served as the chaplain for the Ft. Scott Police and Fire Department. He faithfully served in Ft. Scott Compassionate Ministries, where he helped the less fortunate of Ft. Scott through a partnership with the Salvation Army.

Survivors include his wife Karen Schellack (Ft. Scott, KS); son and daughter-in-law Dustin & Sara Schellack (Little Rock, AR); son Joshua Schellack (Warner Robins, GA); 3 granddaughters Ember Schellack, Emma Schellack, and Marley Schellack; 1 sister and 2 brothers: Gill (John) Barnett, Emil (Anna) Schellack, and Doug (Shannon) Schellack. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Allen was preceded in death by his father and mother Ralph and Clova.

Rev. Virgil Peck III will conduct a celebration of life service at 10:00am on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Ft. Scott Nazarene, 1728 Horton St, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.

Memorials are suggested to Ft. Scott Compassionate Ministries and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Opinion

The Original Sunscreen by Carolyn Tucker

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Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Tucker

The Original Sunscreen

I have several vintage commercials from my teenage years still floating around in my head: “I’d walk a mile for a Camel.“ Wendy’s: “Where’s the beef?” Virginia Slims: “You’ve come a long way, Baby!” “How about a nice Hawaiian Punch?” And one of my favorites was the Coppertone suntan commercial with the dog tugging on the little girl’s  swimsuit bottom. The selling point was to show what a great tan she had in comparison to her pale bare derriere. Times have certainly changed over the years; now there’s more focus on sunscreen rather than suntan lotion.

 

In the Old Testament, the Israelites wandered in the desert wilderness for 40 years. That’s a long time to be in the sun. “The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud…” (Exodus 13:21 NLT). The desert had no roads, tracks, or signs. And the Israelites had no maps, landmarks, or guides. But God’s cloud went before them to lead the way at just the right pace and stopped to rest at just the right place. God continues to know the future and will always guide us safely through its trackless ways.

 

For 40 years, the pillar of cloud was much more than a GPS for Jews. God loved them,  had mercy on them, and provided His own unique brand of sunscreen. “He spread a cloud for a covering…” (Psalm 105:39 MEV). This cloud sheltered them from the blazing sun and extreme heat. The Bible contains the historical record of the first supernatural sunscreen. “God’s your Guardian, right at your side to protect you — shielding you from sunstroke, sheltering you from moonstroke” (Psalm 121:5-6 MSG). Without God’s miraculous intervention, wandering around in the desert sun would have turned all of the nearly 3 million Israelites into fried strips of bacon.

 

Paul wrote to the Church at Corinth, “My dear fellow believers, you need to understand that all of our Jewish ancestors who walked through a wilderness long ago were under the glory cloud…” (1 Corinthians 10:1 TPT). The Israelites witnessed a variety of constant-standing miracles. After 40 years, their clothes didn’t wear out and neither did their sandals. Even when they complained about pitching their tents, whined and disobeyed for 40 years, the cloud didn’t depart but continued to guide and protect them. God was with the Israelites every day and every night, and He continues to be with all believers today. Paul said, “Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!” (2 Corinthians 12:9 AMP).

 

It was God, not Moses, who actually brought the Israelites out of Egypt. “When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory…” (Exodus 13:17 NLT). The day the mobile Tabernacle was pitched,  the pillar of cloud covered it. But from evening until morning the cloud looked like a pillar of fire. This was the usual supernatural pattern for 40 years — a glory cloud by day and a fiery cloud by night. The glory/fiery cloud was the visible divine presence and protection of God. “Whether the cloud stayed above the Tabernacle for two days, a month, or a year, the people of Israel stayed in camp and did not move on. But as soon as it lifted, they broke camp and moved on. So they camped or traveled at the Lord’s command, and they did whatever the Lord told them through Moses” (Numbers 9:22-23 NLT). God never calls believers to do something that He won’t help us accomplish.

The Key: God is awesome! Day or night, He supplies all of our needs.

K-State Extension

Tips to Keep Unwanted Pests Out

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As the weather cools, it is inevitable that certain outdoor pests are going to try to find their way inside homes. One of the best ways to limit unwanted intrusions of insects or rodents is to deny them entry. It is often easier to prevent entry into a home or building than trying to control them once they are inside.

 

Here are seven useful tips for pest proofing.

 

  1. At the base of all exterior doors, install door sweeps or thresholds. Gaps of 1/16 inch will permit entry of insects and spiders; ¼ inch wide gaps are large enough for entry of mice. The bottom corner of doors is often where rodents and insects enter.

 

Applying calk along the bottom outside edge and sides of door thresholds will exclude ant and small insect entry. Garage doors should also be checked for bottom seals. A rubber seal is best as vinyl seals poorly in cold weather.

 

  1. Utility openings should also be sealed. This includes areas where pipes and wires enter the foundation and siding, around outdoor faucets, receptacles, gas meters, clothes dryer vents and telephone/cable TV wires. Plug holes with caulk, cement, expandable foam, steel wool or other suitable sealant.

 

  1. Use a good quality silicone or acrylic latex caulk to caulk around windows, doors and fascia boards. Use a high quality caulking gun. A gun that has a back-off trigger to halt the flow of caulk is best.

 

  1. Repair gaps and tears in window and door screens. Doing so will help reduce entry of flies, gnats, lady beetles and other overwintering pests in the fall. However, there are some insects such as hackberry psyllids that are small enough to fit through mesh window screens. The only way to prevent entry of these tiny insects is to keep windows closed.

 

  1. Attic, roof and crawl space vents should be covered with ¼ inch wire mesh to prevent entry of birds, bats, squirrels, rodents and other wildlife.

 

  1. An exterior (barrier) insecticide treatment can also be applied. Sealing is by far the most permanent way to exclude pests. However, it can be labor intensive and sometimes impractical.  For situations like that, an exterior insecticide treatment may be best. You will get the most for your efforts by applying a longer lasting liquid formulation containing synthetic pyrethroids. Read and follow label directions before using any pesticide.

 

Barrier insecticide treatments should be applied to the base of all exterior doors, garage and crawl space entrances, around foundation vents and utility openings and up underneath siding.

  1. Pests such as lady beetles are often best controlled with a little manual labor by using a vacuum cleaner or broom to sweep them up.

 

Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent assigned to Southwind District.  She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

 

Bourbon County, Government, Schools

USD235 Unapproved Minutes of Sept. 9 and Agenda for Board Meeting on Oct. 14

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UNIONTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 235

Uniontown, Kansas 66779

9 September, 2024

Revenue Neutral Hearing

 

The Board of Education of Uniontown Unified School District 235, State of Kansas, met in Special Session (Revenue Neutral Hearing) on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:15 p.m.

 

Board members present:  Mike Mason, Tyler Martin, Matt Kelly, Rhonda Hoener, Troy Couchman, Seth Martin, and Brian Stewart

 

Others present for all or portions of the meeting: Vance Eden, Pam Kimrey, Robert Onelio, Dustin Miller, Scott Sutton, Tim Endicott, Jackie Shadden UTA Representative, Shelly Kiblinger DCS Services.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by President Mason. Mason then led the group in the flag salute.

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Kelly, made a motion to approve the agenda.

Motion passed 7-0.

 

President Mason opened the hearing.

Superintendent Eden reviewed the budget.

No patron addressed the board.

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Hoener, made a motion to close the hearing.

Motion passed 7-0

 

President Mason closed the hearing at 7:18 p.m.

 

  1. Martin, seconded by S. Martin, made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Revenue Neutral rate.

Motion passed 7-0. (Roll call form attached to minutes)

 

  1. Martin, seconded by S. Martin, moved to adjourn.

Motion passed 7-0.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

 

Uniontown USD 235 – Budget Hearing – September 9, 2024 page 2

 

UNIONTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 235

 

Budget Hearing

 

The Board of Education of Uniontown Unified School District 235, State of Kansas, met in Special Session (Budget Hearing) on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:20 p.m.

 

Board members present:  Mike Mason, Tyler Martin, Matt Kelly, Rhonda Hoener, Troy Couchman, Brian Stewart, and Seth Martin.

 

Others present for all or portions of the meeting:  Vance Eden, Pam Kimrey, Robert Onelio, Dustin Miller, Scott Sutton, Tim Endicott, Jackie Shadden UTA Representative, Shelly Kiblinger DCS Services.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by President Mason.

 

Hoener, seconded by Kelly, made a motion to approve the agenda.

Motion passed 7-0.

 

The Budget Hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m.

Superintendent Eden reviewed and explained the budget.

No patron addressed the board.

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Hoener, made a motion to close the hearing.

Motion passed 7-0

 

President Mason closed the Budget Hearing at 7:27 p.m.

 

  1. Martin, seconded by S. Martin, made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 budget.

Motion passed 7-0.

 

Hoener, seconded by T. Martin, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motion passed.7-0.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:28.

 

Uniontown USD 235 – Regular Meeting – September 9, 2024 page 3

 

REGULAR MEETING                                                     9 SEPTEMBER 2024

 

The Board of Education of Uniontown Unified School District 235, State of Kansas, met in regular session on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the UHS Commons Area, Uniontown, Kansas.

 

Board members present:  Mike Mason, Tyler Martin, Matt Kelly, Rhonda Hoener, Troy Couchman, Brian Stewart,

and Seth Martin.

 

Others present for all or portions of the meeting:  Vance Eden, Pam Kimrey, Robert Onelio, Dustin Miller, Scott Sutton, Tim Endicott, Jackie Shadden UTA Representative, Shelly Kiblinger DCS Services.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Mason.

Superintendent Eden read the mission statement.

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Hoener, made a motion to approve the agenda.

Motion passed 7-0.

 

Kelly, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to approve the August 12, 2024 Regular meeting minutes.

Motion passed 7-0.

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Hoener, seconded by S. Martin, made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion passed 7-0.

 

  1. Approve payment of bills in the amount of $478,657.50.

 

No patron addressed the board.

 

Shelly Kiblinger, DCS, gave a presentation regarding the Bond Survey Results

 

Superintendent Eden gave brief oral reports over sale of excess vehicles, Energy Performance Contract financing, Strategic Plan Update, Safety and Security Director/ job description.

 

Superintendent Eden and Principals Onelio and Miller gave brief oral administrative reports to the board.

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to approve the the sale of a 2013 Toyota Camry and 2017 Chevy Equinox

Motion passed 7-0.

 

Hoener, seconded by T. Martin, made a motion to approve Financing (Flagstar) Resolution 2025.12

Motion passed 7-0

Uniontown USD 235 – Regular Meeting – September 9, 2024 page 4

 

Hoener, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to approve increasing substitute teacher pay to $120.00 per day and long-term substitute teacher pay to $170.00 per day.

Motion passed 6-1 S. Martin Abstaining

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to increase activity drivers pay to $18.00 per hour with no change to sit time rate.

Motion passed 7-0

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Kelly, made a motion to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume at 8:50 p.m.

Motion passed 7-0.

 

Into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.

Eden was invited into session.

Out of Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to return to executive session for the above stated reason and the open meeting will resume at 9:00 p.m.

Motion passed 7-0

 

Return to Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.

Eden was invited into session.

Out of Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.

 

President Mason called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:01 p.m

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to accept the resignation of Derek Jackson effective 9/4/2024

Motion passed 7-0

 

  1. Martin, seconded by Couchman, made a motion to approve Matthew Morgan as full time custodian for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

Motion passed 7-0

 

Kelly, seconded by S. Martin, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motion passed 7-0

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Uniontown USD 235 – Regular Meeting – September 9, 2024 page 5

 

 

Date minutes approved ______________________

______________________________

President, Board of Education

__________________________________

Attested:  Clerk, Board of Education

 

The next regular board meeting is October 14, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 235

UNIONTOWN, KANSAS

 BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Monday, October 14, 2024 7:30 p.m.

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. District Mission Statement
  3. Approve the Agenda
  4. Review and approve the September 9, 2024 Regular meeting minutes,

Revenue Neutral Rate meeting minutes and Budget meeting minutes.

 

  1. Consent Agenda
  2. Approve and pay bills on the computer printout $ 463,728.73

 

III.  Informational Items.

  1. Audience with patrons
  2. Amanda Stagg – Shooting Team
  3. Kyle & Sheena Parks – Impacts of Industrial Solar
  4. KASB Convention- Nov. 15-17 (kasb.org/convention)
  5. Bond Issue
  6. Wellness Policy
  7. Solar Contribution Agreement(s)
  8. EMC/SRO
  9. Strategic Plan
  10. Administrative Reports- Mr. Onelio, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Eden

 

 

  1. Action Items.
  2. Approve paying $1,076.35 insurance for Fitness Center. BHH Ins.
  3. Approve Wellness Policy
  4. Approve Contribution Agreement(s)
  5. Executive Session – Personnel
  6. Executive Session- Superintendent Evaluation

VII. Adjournment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 11, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

TO:  USD 235 Board of Education Members

 

FROM:  Pam Kimrey, Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

 

 

This letter is to serve as your official notice of the Regular Board Meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024.

 

Next regular board meeting date is Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:30.

Government, Kansas

Kansas Drought Update

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For Immediate Release:

October 11, 2024

 

Contact:

Kansas Water Office

Kristin Kaipust

(785) 296-3185, [email protected]

 

 

Governor Kelly Updates Declaration of Drought Emergency, Warnings, and Watches for Kansas Counties

 

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated drought declarations for Kansas counties.

“Drought conditions have persisted across the state through the summer season, and Kansans are continuing to see the effects,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “With conditions expected to remain dry throughout the fall, Kansans should consider their water usage and take extra care to prevent wildfires.”

The drought declaration placed three counties into emergency status, 55 into warning status, and 47 into watch status. This action was recommended by Connie Owen, Director of the Kansas Water Office and Chair of the Governor’s Drought Response Team. Although recent rainfall provided widespread drought relief, this relief was short-term, with many areas experiencing below-average rainfall for several months. Forecasts indicate that drought will persist and expand across most of the state through October and into the winter.

“Many of our state’s large river basins are currently being supported by federal reservoirs, utilizing storage in those reservoirs to maintain streamflow,” said Owen. “If conditions persist, as predicted, the demand and stress on water resources may increase quickly. The Governor’s Drought Response Team will continue to monitor the drought conditions across Kansas and make recommendations to Governor Kelly as conditions change.”

Through an interagency agreement between the Kansas Water Office, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, counties in the emergency stage are eligible for emergency water use from certain state fishing lakes and some federal reservoirs.

 

Individuals and communities must contact the Kansas Water Office for a water supply request before withdrawing water from lakes. These requests will, in turn, be referred to the appropriate office to obtain the necessary permits to withdraw the requested water.

 

This proclamation shall remain in effect for those counties identified until rescinded by a proclamation ending the declaration or revising the drought stage status of the affected counties.

 

Effective immediately, the proclamation:

 

  • Declares a Drought Emergency, Warning, or Watch for the counties as identified below;
  • Authorizes and directs all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to implement the appropriate watch, warning, or emergency-level drought response actions assigned in the Operations Plan of the Governor’s Drought Response Team.

 

The Governor’s Drought Response Team will continue to watch the situation closely and work to minimize the negative drought-induced effects on Kansans. Kansans are encouraged to report drought-related conditions and impacts in their region through the Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) system.

For more detailed information about current conditions, visit the Climate and Drought webpage on the Kansas Water Office website at kwo.ks.gov.

County Drought Stage Declarations:

Drought Emergency: Harvey, Reno, Sedgwick.

 

Drought Warning: Barton, Bourbon, Brown, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Clay, Cloud, Cowley, Crawford, Decatur, Elk, Ellis, Ellsworth, Graham, Hamilton, Harper, Jewell, Johnson, Kingman, Labette, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marshall, Miami, Mitchell, Montgomery, Morton, Nemaha, Neosho, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Pottawatomie, Rawlins, Republic, Riley, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Scott, Shawnee, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Stafford, Stanton, Sumner, Thomas, Wabaunsee, Wallace, Washington, Wyandotte.

Drought Watch: Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Barber, Butler, Chase, Clark, Coffey, Comanche, Dickinson, Doniphan, Douglas, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Franklin, Geary, Gove, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Greenwood, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jackson, Jefferson, Kearny, Kiowa, Leavenworth, Logan, Lyon, Marion, McPherson, Meade, Morris, Ness, Osage, Pawnee, Pratt, Rice, Saline, Seward, Stevens, Trego, Wichita, Wilson, Woodson.

 

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Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Oct. 15

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bourbon County, Kansas

Brandon Whisenhunt

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

 

 

Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

October 15, 2024 9:00 a.m.

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 10/7/2024
  1. County Clerk
  2. KCAMP Meeting Delegate
  3. Kansas Gas Agreement
  4. New Year’s Holiday
  5. Election Information
  6. Insurance
  7. Commission Comments
  8. Adjourn Meeting

 

 

Executive Session Justifications:

 

KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the

attorney-client relationship.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the

representative(s) of               the body or agency.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual     proprietorships

KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting

would jeopardize such security measures.

 

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Agenda for the USD234 Board of Education on October 14

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

October 14, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                                                      David Stewart, President

2.0       Flag Salute

3.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

4.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

            4.1       Board Minutes

  1. 09/09/24 Minutes
  2. 09/25/24 Minutes

            4.2       Financials – Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – September 20 2024 – $1,673,203.67

4.5       Activity Funds Accounts

4.6       USD 234 Gifts

4.7       Declare Surplus Property – Vehicles to be sold at auction

5.0       Employee Recognitions

6.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            6.1       Superintendent’s Report     

            6.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            6.3       Special Education Director’s Report                                 

 

7.0       Old Business

7.1        Audit Contract for the year ending June 30, 2025 (Action Item)

7.2       Frary Field Turf Replacement

7.3       Doral Renewables Contribution Agreement

8.0       New Business

8.2       Board Vacancy (Discussion)

8.3       Bus Accident & Prevention (Discussion)

 

9.0       Public Forum

10.0     Other Business –

 

10.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

10.2     Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

10.3     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

11.0     KASB Board Training – Michelle Hubbard

 

12.0     Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time)            David Stewart, PresidentAgenda

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