March 11 is Drive to Zero Day at the Capital
USD234 Board of Education Agenda for March 9
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
March 9, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
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
02-09-2026
02-11-2026
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – February 20, 2026 – $1,842,624.59
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Food Service Fundraiser
4.8 Archery Club Fundraiser
4.9 Boys Golf Fundraiser
5.0 FSHS Theatre Students presentation – March – Theatre in Our Schools Month
6.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
7.0 New Business
7.1 Health Insurance Refund
7.2 Cost Containment Planning
7.3 10 Passenger Van Purchase
7.4 Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar (Pending negotiations)
7.5 Approval of Graduation Requirements
7.6 High School Activity/Athletic Director Mentor Contract
7.7 KASB Membership Renewal 2026-2027
7.8 KASB Legal Assistance Fund Renewal 2026-2027
7.9 Sparkwheel Memorandum of Understanding
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters
9.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters
9.2 Exit Executive Session
9.3 Approval of Personnel Report
10.0 Adjourn Meeting David Stewart, President
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 6
March is Woman’s History Month.
March is Women’s History Month. It behooves us to recognize how women have played an important role in our nation’s 250-year history.
Women have worked hard for 152 of those years in the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Founded on November 18, 1874 in Cleveland, Ohio, it’s objectives are the following:
To protect the home
To instill Christian virtues in our children
To promote good citizenship
To inform society about the values of total abstinence by providing scientific facts concerning the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs
To build public sentiment for total abstinence
Beginning with women on their knees against the scourge of alcohol on their homes, the WCTU work expanded greatly under the leadership of Frances E. Willard, who became National WCTU Second President in 1879. She served as NWCTU President (and of the World WCTU from 1891) until her death in 1898.
The WCTU women proposed, supported and helped to establish: stiffer penalties for sexual crimes against girls and women, laws
that raised the age of consent from as low as seven years, higher education for women, uniform marriage and divorce laws, dress reform, travelers’ aid (originally protection for women and children traveling alone), matrons in jails, the Pure Food and Drug Act, legal aid, labor’s right to organize, equal pay for equal work and an 8-hour work day, legislation in every state mandating scientific instruction in public schools as to the dangers of smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages, and use of other drugs.
World peace was
proposed and supported.
WWCTU was a charter member of the United Nations.
Susan B. Anthony in the 1890’s introduced Willard to a United States Senate Committee as a “general with an army of 250,000.” At the time of her death she was , next to Queen Victoria, the best known woman in the world. On February 17, 1905 her statue
(sculpted by a woman) was placed in Statuary Hall of the US Capitol in Washington D.C.
She was the first woman so honored.
If you get the opportunity to visit Statuary Hall, you might enjoy seeing the statue of Frances B. Willard, as I did a few years ago.
Submitted by Loreta Jent, NWCTU Education Director
The Importance of Grants in Your Community by Amanda Clasen
Have you ever wondered how the new playground equipment at your neighborhood park was funded? Or who paid for the welcoming sign that guides visitors to a local landmark? Maybe you’ve attended a festival that relied on seed money to get started. In many cases, these community projects are made possible because someone took the initiative to write a grant proposal.
Grants play a vital role in helping communities fund ideas, expand services, and strengthen local economies. While many grants come from federal or state government programs, others are offered by local foundations, corporations, and municipal agencies. Because grants provide such an important source of sustainable funding, K‑State Research and Extension’s Community Vitality Team supports communities by offering grant-writing education.
Residents and community groups can learn how to craft effective grant proposals at an upcoming in‑person Grant Writing Workshop hosted by K‑State Research and Extension in the Southwind District.
Southwind Grant Writing April 2026
The workshop will take place on April 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Southwind Extension District office in Iola, KS. To register, call 620‑244‑3826 or email [email protected]. The cost to attend is $60, which includes workshop materials and lunch.
The workshop will be led by Nancy Daniels, a community vitality specialist with K‑State Extension and an experienced grant writer. “This workshop is for everyone, from those who have never written a proposal and don’t know where to begin, to those with experience who want to sharpen their skills,” Daniels said. “It’s incredible to see what happens in a community when people realize they don’t have to wait for change. They can create it themselves.”
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from one another. Daniels noted that even seasoned grant writers often leave the workshop with new ideas, renewed motivation, and valuable insights from peers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their current grant projects or proposal ideas to the sessions.
Workshop topics include:
- Conquering your grant writing fears and start writing
- Identifying sources of data for community needs (where do you find the numbers to back up your request?) ·
- Where to find grants ·
- Practicing the grant writing elements: Problem, Outcomes, Activities, Evaluation and Budget.
For more information, please contact Community Vitality Agent Amanda Clasen at any Southwind District office or at [email protected].
USDA Approval of SNAP Soda and Candy Waiver Announced
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Uniontown City Council Meets on March 10
The Uniontown City Council will meet on March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. at city hall.
Attachments:
ORDINANCE No. 209-Sewer Rates 26
ORDINANCE NO. 208-Water Rates eff 03262026
ORDINANCE No. 209-Sewer Rates 26
CAll TO ORDER AT ________ by _____________________________
ROLL CALL: ___ Kyle Knight ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Savannah Pritchett
___ Bradley Stewart
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
CITIZENS REQUESTS
FINANCIAL REPORT
Sally Johnson – Financial reports
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of February 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
Clerk Report: Haley Arnold
Upcoming Days City Hall Closed
Spring and Fall Citywide Cleanup
Town Wide Garage Sales?
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Knight –
Councilman Kelly –
Councilwoman Pemberton –
Councilwoman Pritchett –
Councilman Stewart–
Mayor Jurgensen –
OLD BUSINESS
FEMA Flooding–
Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 5
Be The One Who Shows Up: CASA
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A Very Special Night to Remember
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Rinehart Christian Church and Community Christian Church from Nevada recently hosted an event that gave special love and attention to the area’s special needs people. It was a night where sweet memories were made.
The “Night to Remember” is an event very like Tim Tebow’s “Night to Shine” that has been going on for a number of years around the country. This was the 2nd such event that Rinehart has offered, and this time around CCC jumped in to help.
It’s a prom-like event for the special needs people, and not only is there fun dancing and good clean music, there was Bingo played and lots of fun prizes given out, and there was a wonderful meal served. About 130 special guests were in attendance, and they went away feeling loved and very special.
There were some special services offered too for the guests to enjoy. Jeanette Hawkins (I heart art with Jeannette) was painting faces. Kortney Post with Healing Kneads LLC, was giving chair massages. And Kaylie Leftwich with Fire Esthetics was giving hand massages and scalp massages.
Also, the following businesses in Nevada gave donations to help the night to happen and be extra special: Conners Auto Repair, DBA Coonrod Construction, Flip Side Salon, Cash’s Quality Electric,, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers, Color Confident Boutique, Sonic, Mil-Nevada (Jason Hedges), 54 Veterinary Clinic, 54 Feed and Seed, Buzz’s BBQ and Steakhouse, and Community Outreach. Thank you to all of these businesses for their very generous donations.
Extension Given to Wild Horse/Burro Program at Hutchinson Correctional Facility
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