Fort Scott Community College, Government, Uncategorized

FSCC Board of Trustees Agenda for Oct. 17

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October 17, 2022
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701


The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, October 17, 2022. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Regular board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.


THE AGENDA
5:00 DINNER
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
C. New Employee Introductions, 4
D. Assessment Update, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on September 19,
2022, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 61
A. Consideration of Esthetics Program, 61
B. Consideration of Arnold Arena HVAC Bids, 62
C. Consideration of Large-Scale Network Switch Purchase, 78
D. Appointment of Bourbon County REDI Representative, 90
ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 91
REPORTS, 93
A. Administrative Updates, 93
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 101
ADJOURNMENT, 1021

UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• October 17, 2022: Board Meeting
• October 29, 2022: President’s Cup Foundation Golf Tournament
• November 21, 2022: Board Meeting
• November 23-25, 2022: Thanksgiving Break, Campus Closed
• December 12, 2022: Board Meeting
• December 15, 2022 – January 4, 2023: Christmas Break, Campus Closed
• January 16, 2023: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Campus Closed
• January 23, 2023: Board Meeting
• February 20, 2023: Board Meeting
• March 13 – 17, 2023: Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 20, 2023: Board Meeting
• March 24, 2023: Aggie Day
• April 7, 2023: Good Friday, Campus Closed
• April 17, 2023: Board Meeting
• May 13, 2023: Graduation
• May 15, 2023: Board Meeting
• June 19, 2023: Board Meeting
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President

ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson3

CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
C. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
D. ASSESSMENT UPDATE4

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 September 19, 2022.
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) Transfers
a) Hollie Souza, from Nursing Administrative Assistant to HEP Database Manager, effective November 3, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Elliott Fewins
Hart Holt Nelson5

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Board of Trustees Minutes of Sept. 19

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
September 19, 2022
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was by made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the expenditure of up to $15,000 for the purchase of a three-quarter ton truck with less than 150,000 miles for immediate purchase when located.
B. A motion was by made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the bid
from Cat Simulators for heavy equipment simulators.
C. A motion was by made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve a purchase of a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 laptop computers for an amount not to exceed $15,000 due to the fluid nature of available technology at this time.
REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County Campus, Workforce Development, Instruction, Finance and Operations, Athletics, Student Affairs, Student Services, and the President.
Nelson reminded the Board of the upcoming Gordon Parks Celebration scheduled for the first weekend in October.
Kirk Sharp can provide a schedule of events.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:29 p.m. by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.

Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott?

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

October 14th Weekly Newsletter

Fall Fun in The Fort!

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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TROLLEY TOURS,

ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!

Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under

50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

9/30-10/31 ~ 5th Annual Scarefest Haunted House, Clark Street Lights Opens for the Halloween Season, 753 Clark St., Fridays & Saturdays 7-10pm, click here for their FB page.

10/14 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park, music by the First Southern Baptist Church Worship Team, Heritage Park Pavilion, 7-8pm

10/14-10/15 ~ Haunting of Belltown at the Riverfront south park on North National Ave. The event will include, haunted waking trail, hayride, Halloween movies will be played, hot dog, hot cocoa, and other beverages will be available for purchase, click here for more info.

10/15 ~ Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, 8am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front fo the Fort

10/15 ~ Writers Seminar & Multi-Author Book Signing hosted by Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, 9am, click here for more info.

10/15 ~ Kids Fair at FSCC, 9am-12pm. Face Painting, Costume Contest, Games, Teddy Bear Clinic, and More, click here for the flyer.

10/15 ~ The Fort Outdoors hosts from 10am-noon. Come join the fun. Everyone is welcome. This is a just for fun shoot with shooters of all skill levels. Come shoot, eat some chili for lunch and hang out. Signed liability waiver is required for all shooters. Minors must have a parent or guardian present to sign for them. 1607 195th St.

10/15 ~ FSHS Thespians Host 5th Annual Royal Tea Party, 10am-12pm, click here for more info.

10/16 ~ Breakaway Roping Jackpot at The Taylor Ranch, 2pm, click here for info.

10/17 ~ Fall Farm Tour Series, 9am to 4pm, Leafy Green Farms in Pittsburg, then E3 Ranch and Reprologix in Fort Scott, click here for info.

10/17 ~ Mountain Man Games Begin at M’Axe Throwing House, click here for more info.

10/20 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sleep Inn & Suites, Celebrating 8 years!, 8am

10/20 ~ Care to Share/The Sharing Bucket presents Mark “Muleman” Massey live on Crooner’s Patio. Get your tickets now! Click here for more info.

10/21 ~ Chili Feed hosted by Knights of Columbus, Kennedy Gym, 5-7pm, fundraising for rebuilding of Mary Queen of Angels Church.  Click here for info.

10/20-10/21 ~ FSCC Dracula, 7:30pm, click here for more info.

10/21 ~ Paint and Pizza Art Party, 11am, click here for more info.

10/21 ~ 3rd Annual BJ Cattle Battle, 6pm, click here for more info.

SAVE THE DATE:

10/25 ~ Election Candidate Forum, hosted by the Chamber, Ellis Fine Arts Center, doors open 5:30pm, forum begins 6pm.

10/26 ~ Chamber After-Hours ~ Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Grant Presentations, 5:15-6:30pm

10/29 ~ Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade on Main Street hosted by the Chamber, activities begin 10am, parade 11am.

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Scarefest Haunted House by Clark Street Lights

Haunting of Belltown @ Riverfront Park

FSCC Kids Fair

Election Candidate Forum, Tuesday, October 25th

FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND

We aren’t just a theater, we are a community!

Take home a bucket of popcorn anytime we are open! We love taking street business!

$2 Tuesdays are back!

$2 lineup for Tuesday October 18th:

6:35 Lyle Lyle Crocodile

6:40 Smile

Coming Soon:

Ticket to Paradise

Black Adam

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Strange World

Interested in a theater rental? Send us a message on Facebook for more information!
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Schedule of Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 17-18

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Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 55701-2697
www.usd234.org
620-223-800 Fax 620-223-2760


DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent


October 14,2022


Parent/Teacher conferences for the USD 234 School District will be held on Monday, October 17, and Tuesday, October 18. Conferences will be held at the following times:


Fort Scott Preschool Center – 4:00 to 7:50 p.m.
Winfield Scott and Eugene Ware – 4:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott High School – 4:30 to 8 p.m.


There will be no school for USD 234 students on Friday, October 21.

Government, Kansas

Kansas Buffalo Being Auctioned on Nov. 2

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Public Invited to Bison Auction at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on Nov. 2

Kansas City, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will conduct a public auction to sell surplus bison from Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and the Sandsage Bison Range on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. The auction will begin at 11 a.m. and take place at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge – 6 miles north of Canton in McPherson County. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Those interested in bidding should arrive early to receive a bidder number.

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge is managed specifically to preserve the area’s prairie heritage. As such, herds of bison and elk are maintained, both species that are native to Kansas grasslands. However, because the Refuge can support only a certain number of animals, surplus bison are occasionally sold at a public auction.

On Nov. 2, 2022, a combined total of 80 bison will be auctioned, including:

  • 15 – Cows
  • 2 – 2-yr-old Heifers
  • 7 – Yearling Heifers
  • 13 – Heifer Calves
  • 12 – 2-yr-old Bulls
  • 15 – Yearling Bulls
  • 16 – Bull Calves

Bison older than a year will be brucellosis and tuberculosis tested and accompanied by a health certificate. Heifer calves older than 6 months will be vaccinated for brucellosis and certificates issued.

Buyers must pick up bison on the day of the sale or make arrangements with the refuge manager prior to the sale. Animals become the buyer’s responsibility upon settlement on sale day.

Load-out assistance is available until dusk on the day of the sale. Stock racks and trailers should be covered or lined, as bison transport best in dark conditions.

Cash and personal checks (if accompanied by a notarized authorization letter from the issuing bank) will be accepted.

KDWP reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

For questions regarding the auction, contact Maxwell Wildlife Refuge manager Cliff Peterson at (620) 628-4592 or the KDWP Region 3 Office in Wichita at (316) 683-8069.

For more on Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, including tour information, click HERE.

For more on the Sandsage Bison Range, click HERE.

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Government, Kansas

KS Virtual Job Fair Oct. 19

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Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to Participate in Upcoming Virtual Job Fair
for State Employment

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansans currently searching for employment or looking to make a career change to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. The virtual fair will focus on all state agency job openings.

“KANSASWORKS is hard at work every day connecting Kansans with employers looking to hire, and I’m pleased they are focusing on opportunities with state agencies,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “This job fair provides Kansans the opportunity to work in meaningful and good-paying jobs with great benefits, allowing them to provide a prosperous future for their families.”

The state’s 98 government agencies have approximately 900 full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities available across the state. Kansas has conducted 17 virtual job fairs since the beginning of 2020, showcasing jobs from hundreds of employers across the state. More than 1,500 people have participated in the state’s job fair events this year.

“Recruiting top talent to state agencies is a high priority for the Kelly Administration,” said Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland. “We need dynamic and visionary individuals to join our team and help provide critical services to Kansans across the state.”

The online job fairs allow those looking for work to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating agencies. To participate in the virtual job fair, regardless of previous participation, registration is required. Register here.

Jobseekers also can find a training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Participants are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers might request to engage in a video interview.

Candidates will be able to participate via any digital device, including a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event.

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Entertainment, Fort Scott, Youth

The Haunting of Belltown Comes to Fort Scott

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Travis and Jennifer Sawyer and some of their friends came up with a Halloween event that will take place starting this evening at Riverfront Park on Fort Scott’s North National Avenue.

The two-evening event is called the Haunting of Belltown.

“Travis and I and our friends thought up this idea for the community,” Jennifer said. “We did a small hayride last year with our kids and they enjoyed it so we did a haunted hayride last year for the community and was a big hit. Unfortunately insurance for our dealership to host it was going to cost too much so we decided to do it in town.”

Left-right: John Willis, Jerica Roberts, Jennifer Sawyer, Travis Sawyer, Mary Binford, and Josh Binford (not pictured) are the creators of the Haunting of Belltown. Submitted photo.

A haunted walking trail, hayride and Halloween movies await those who come  to the Haunting of Belltown.

“The hayride I would say is for all ages and the haunted trail I would say 6th grade and up, but will be best based on parents preference,” Jennifer said.

The event is Oct. 14 and 15 from 7 to 11 p.m. , on the southside of the Marmaton River on North National Avenue.

“It will be the road where Stephen Toal did all the murals under the Hwy. 69 bypass,” Jennifer said. “There will be a hayride, haunted walking trail, Halloween movies will be playing, and we will be selling hot dogs, hot cocoa and other beverages.”

To enter is free but they  will be accepting donations.

More information can be found for Friday night:

Saturday night:

Sawyer Automotive is located at 1631 235th St. Fort Scott and can be reached at 620-215 5020.
The event is sponsored by:

-Sawyer Automotive sales & affiliates
-M & RC rentals
-Carhelp
-Washateria
-Durossettes tire shop
-Key Industries
-ONEstop
-Great Expectations
-Miller’s Feed
-Courtland Hotel
-Brigg’s Auto
-Pearson Towing
-Skitch’s Hauling and Excavation
-Marsha’s Deli
-Triple T construction
-Bourbon County Cars
-American Legion
-American Legion riders
-Uncle Hemp’s CBD health & wellness
-Labconco
Government, Kansas

KS Lifetime Hunting, Fishing License’s Available for Kids

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Applications Available for New Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting, Fishing License

Kansas City, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proud to announce the application period for the state’s all-new lifetime hunting and fishing license for kids will begin October 14, 2022. Any resident youth who is 7 years old or younger at the time of application will be eligible to have a Kansas lifetime hunting and fishing license purchased on their behalf at a reduced rate: $302.50 for those 5 and younger, and $502.50 for those 6 or 7 years old. Paper applications can be downloaded HERE; Electronic applications will be available beginning January 2023.

“Our children and grandchildren are absolutely the future of natural resource conservation in our state, so we’re proud to offer a special avenue for them to enjoy Kansas’ outdoors throughout their life,” said KDWP Secretary Brad Loveless.

Individuals wishing to purchase a Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License for a youth in their life can ensure seamless processing of their application by adhering to these four tips:

  1. An application must be completed for each child, including proof of Kansas Residency. Incomplete applications will be returned.
  2. This calendar year only, KDWP will honor all eligible applications that are completed, submitted and postmarked by December 31, 2022, even if the child has recently “aged out.” After December 31, 2022, only resident youth who are 7 years old or younger at the time of application and postmarked date will be eligible.
  3. Applications will be processed by Licensing staff in the order they are received. And applicants will be notified once their application is approved.
  4. Due to the already reduced rate (compared to that of Kansas’ existing lifetime licenses), payment plans will not be available for the Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License; Payment is due in full upon application.

It’s important to note that anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 must be certified by an approved course in hunter education before they can legally hunt in Kansas, except that anyone 15 years old or younger may hunt without hunter education certification provided they are under the direct supervision of an adult 18 years old or older; The purchase of a Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License does not eliminate this requirement.

For more information on the Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License, including a downloadable PDF of frequently-asked questions, click HERE.

For more information on Kansas Hunter Education, including a list of all available courses, visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Hunter-Education-Info.

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Ascension Via Christi, Fort Scott, Health Care

Ascension Via Christi to close Fort Scott clinic, Girard Medical Center steps in

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Dr. Katrina Burke. Submitted photo.


Ascension Via Christi will be closing its Family Medicine clinic in Fort Scott as of Nov. 11.

On the heels of that closing, Girard Medical Center is planning to reopen its practice in Ascension Via Christi clinic’s current location at 109 S. Main St, which will be staffed by Katrina Burke, MD, the clinic’s current physician provider.


“Our goal when we established the clinic was to ensure Fort Scott residents’ access to primary care services,” says Drew Talbott, president of Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. “This transition of the clinic to a new owner does that, which is in keeping with our overall goal of using our resources to ensure rural Kansans’ continued access to close-to-home care.”


To receive care at the Fort Scott clinic after Nov. 11, patients will need to call 620-232-0453 to request a transfer of their medical records.


“Our Fort Scott Ascension Via Christi Emergency Department, established almost four years ago when the Fort Scott hospital closed, will continue to provide 24/7 Emergency Care,” says Talbott.


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About Ascension Via Christi
In Kansas, Ascension Via Christi operates seven hospitals and 75 other sites of care and employs nearly 6,400
associates. Across the state, Ascension Via Christi provided nearly $89 million in community benefit and care of
persons living in poverty in fiscal year 2021. Serving Kansas for more than 135 years, Ascension is a faith-based
healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to
persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension is the leading non-profit and Catholic health system in
the U.S., operating more than 2,600 sites of care – including 145 hospitals and more than 40 senior living facilities –
in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Visit www.ascension.org.

Fort Scott, Schools

U234: Community Survey Starts Today

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USD 234 has set a goal of better communication.  Please help us succeed by filling out this quick survey to provide feedback:
Surveys may be found on our website under Superintendent’s Message.
A paper survey may be picked at the Board Office, located at 424 S Main or patrons may call 620-223-0800 to complete the survey over the phone.
It’s a great day to be a Tiger!
Submitted by Gina Shelton, USD 234 Board Clerk

Bourbon County Local News