Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Agenda For Feb. 21

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The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will start at 4 pm with a training provided by Dr. Doug Moeckel of KASB.  This will be open session, but no official business will be conducted during this training session.

The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
February 21, 2022. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.
4:00 p.m. Board training provided by KASB in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at 4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at 5:00 followed by regular board meeting at
5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
4:00 KASB BOARD TRAINING
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
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on January 24,
2022, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 61
A. Approval of Beverage Sales and Vending Provider on Campus, 61
B. Approval of 2022-23 Academic Calendars, 79
REPORTS, 82
A. Administrative Updates, 82
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 100
ADJOURNMENT, 101
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• February 21, 2022: Board Meeting
• March 14 – 18, 2022: Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 21, 2022: Board Meeting
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• March 25, 2022: Aggie Day
• April 12, 2022: Foundation Scholarship Dinner
• April 15, 2022: Good Friday, Campus Closed
• April 18, 2022: Board Meeting
• May 6, 2022: Athletic Award Show
• May 7, 2022: Hall of Fame Golf Tournament and Banquet
• May 10 – 13, 2022: Finals
• May 14, 2022: Graduation
• May 16, 2022: Board Meeting
• May 30, 2022: Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 20, 2022: Board Meeting
• July 16, 2022: Foundation Gala
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.
2
ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson
3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
4
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 January
24, 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) Additions
a) Melissa Schelah, IDRC Project Specialist, effective February 1, 2022
b) Madison Dehlinger, Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective February 18, 2022

2) Separations
a) Bethanne Elliott, Admissions Representative/Graphic Design Specialist,
effective February 15, 2022
b) Aliya Higginbotham, Head Volleyball Coach, effective February 18, 2022
c) Brian Lancaster, Director of Admissions, effective February 28, 2022

To view the entire packet:

2.21.22 Consent Agenda

Government, Kansas

Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formula Alert

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OOS - JSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 18, 2022

Contact: [email protected]

KDHE and the FDA warn consumers not to use select Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formula 

TOPEKA – Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is investigating complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott’s Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility. Three brands of powdered infant formula were recalled for possible Cronobacter contamination. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the FDA is alerting consumers to avoid purchasing or using certain powdered infant formula products produced at this facility.

The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if:

  • the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and
  • the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and
  • the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.

Abbott has initiated a voluntary recall of certain powdered infant formulas. Products made at the Sturgis facility can be found across the United States. Individuals can find more information about returning the product directly to Abbott by using the Product Recall tool.

Cronobacter infections are rare, but they can be deadly in newborns. Infections in infants usually occur in the first days or weeks of life. About two to four cases are reported to CDC every year, but this figure may not reflect the true number of illnesses because most hospitals and laboratories are not required to report Cronobacter infections to health departments.

The first symptom of Cronobacter infection in infants is usually a fever, accompanied by poor feeding, crying, or very low energy. Infants with these symptoms should be immediately evaluated by a health care provider.

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Bourbon County, Government

Agenda For Bourbon County Commission Feb. 22

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Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: February 22, 2022
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Ashley Shelton
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM
Call to Order
• Flag Salute
• Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
• Eric Bailey – Road and Bridge Report
• Cereal Malt Beverage Permit Approval
• Removal of Special Assessment Process
• County Counselor Comment
• Susan Bancroft, Finance Director Comment
o Inclement Weather
o Control Room Request
o Finance Report Update
• Public Comment
• Elected Officials Comment
• Commission Comment

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
February 18th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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2/18 ~ National Drink Wine Day, Crooner’s Lounge featuring 1/2 price bottles all evening, and new wine menu Click here for more info. on their FB page.
2/19 ~ ESSER III FUNDING COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Hosted by USD 234
8am at FS Middle School, 8am, 1105 E. 12th St. Give your input to identify needs for our schools. See flyer below for more info.
2/19 ~ Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest: Hosted by Fort Scott National Historic Site
Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest in cooperation with the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge. All art supplies provided. More info on the
2/19 ~ Legislative Update Coffee hosted by the Chamber at Empress Event Center, 10-11:30am, Breakfast Refreshments served. Public welcome for an update by Kansas Senators Richard Hilderbrand and Caryn Tyson and Representatives Ken Collins and Trevor Jacobs.
2/20 ~ Open Mic Afternoon: Hosted by Gordon Parks Museum. 2pm at The Ellis Fine Arts Center – Fort Scott Community College
The Gordon Parks Museum will host an open mic for any poets, rappers, musicians, or artists of all ages to read their work. Bring your friends, your poetry, your instruments, your beats, your inspirations, your creativity, and your talent! No sign-up necessary, just hop on the mic when you’re ready!
2/20 ~ Film Screening at the Gordon Parks Museum of “Many Fires This Time: We the 100 Million” an award-winning documentary film that received the Gordon Parks Black Film Excellence Honorable Mention Award at the Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita, KS, 3:30pm.
2/25 ~ Friendship Soup Lunch hosted by First United Methodist Church 11:30am – 1pm
First United Methodist Church will host a
drive-through soup lunch. A variety of soups including potato, vegetable beef, and chili will be served along with a dessert for a free-will offering. The soup lunch will be sponsored by the Mission Committee at FUMC
301 S. National
2/26 ~ Kansas Rocks – 26th AnnualFrostbite This is a great way to open up your season’s wheeling. Great food, great fun, and great friends make this event warm all over.
Click here for more details.
Kansas Rocks – 2051 130th St. Mapleton, KS
3/1 ~ Annual Pancake Feed hosted by the Fort Scott Kiwanis Club. Two times 11am-1:30pm and 4-6:30pm at First United Methodist Church. DRIVE-THRU ONLY!
SAVE THE DATE:
3/5 ~ 1st Annual Marsha Fest featuring Disco Dick & the Mirror Balls at Liberty Theater, 8-11pm, $35/ticket, purchase here!
Click here for the FB event.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere 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
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.
Esser III Funding Community Conversation
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE COFFEE
OPEN MIC AFTERNOON
A Film Screening of
Many Fires This Time: We The 100 Million
Pancake Feed
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR
FUTURE NOW FINANCE AT FSHS
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
CELEBRATING 16 YEARS IN FORT SCOTT!
THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!
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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Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Government

Legislative Update Coffee Tomorrow at the Empress Event Center

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
is hosting a Legislative Update Coffee
Tomorrow ~ Saturday, February 19, 2022
10:00-11:30am
PLEASE JOIN US ~ ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Empress Event Center
7 N. Main St.
(Coffee, juice, and light breakfast refreshments will be served)
Kansas Senators Caryn Tyson and Richard Hilderbrand and Representatives Trevor Jacobs and Ken Collins have been invited to give an update on the current session as well as address any issues or questions presented by the audience.
Thank you to our Chamber Champions members for all of their support
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Schools

High School Career Exploration Program Needs More Mentors

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Lewis Dunkeson, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator, speaks to the group on Feb. 8. Submitted photo.
The Fort Scott High School Career Exploration Mentoring Program needs a few more volunteers.
The program is a partnership of the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, the City of Fort Scott and the school district, USD234, according to the Chamber website.
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lindsay Madison told the weekly Chamber Coffee attendees on Thursday that two more female mentors are needed for the students.

“The Chamber’s motivation for organizing the program is related to Workforce Development,” Madison told fortscott.biz. “Our goal is to help the students be on a path to success, but also develop a funnel of employees for our manufacturers and other businesses by exposing students to local career opportunities available.”

“Students may be ready to start working directly after high school or college, or may move away for several years and return to Bourbon County in the future,” she said. “By being part of the mentor program they will be more aware that Fort Scott truly is a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

“Working at a local manufacturer does not exclusively involve assembly line work as students may perceive, there are many great positions to be held in accounting, sales, engineering, welding and other areas that we try to expose them to,” she said.

“Some students are more interested in health care, law enforcement or other fields and mentors will work to set up job shadows or question/answer sessions with people in those careers” Madison said. “Each student’s needs are differently related to their educational goals or career exploration and while we bring the mentors and students together monthly as a group, the mentors work individually with the students they are paired with to build connections and make a positive impact towards their success.”

Currently, there are 14 students enrolled in the program, Madison said.
Once per month a group activity, speaker or tour is organized by the Chamber.
On February 8 at Fort Scott High School, Assistant Principal Alex Specht was the keynote speaker. Submitted photo.
At least one other time per month the student meets with their mentor one-on-one to talk about personal goals, pertinent topics or other issues that the student might have.
Attendees at the Feb. 8 mentoring program at Fort Scott High School. Submitted photo.

The program is funded in part by the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, she said.

Bill Michaud, the owner of Sleep Inn Hotel and Chamber member,  helps with the program, working with the mentors. Lewis Dunkeson, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator, helps recruit high school students and keeps them informed of meetings, Madison said.

It is an extra-curricular activity, and the high school staff are “very supportive” by allowing extra time at lunch for the meetings, Madison said.

Community members interested in being mentors, and students interested in the program, may contact the Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

If you are interested in being a mentor to a high school student please complete the following, which is found on the Chamber website:

Background check authorization.

Mentor Profile Form.

Email: [email protected]; or fax 620-223-3574.

Here are several of the education modules used by mentors for discussion topic ideas for one-on-one visits with the students: basic vehicle maintenance, cooking, driver’s license information, household financing, jobs, and personal health.

The modules listed above were developed by the 2017-18 LEAD Bourbon County class, a leadership program organized by the Chamber.

 

Obituary

Obituary of Rose Rivet

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Rose Marie “Billie” Rivet née Corbin, age 88, died Thursday February 3, 2022, peacefully at her home in Fort Scott, KS. She was a former resident of Troy & Averill Park, New York. 

Billie was born July 29, 1933, in Berlin, New York, daughter of Maurice H. and Maria S. (Church) Corbin. 

Billie was an eccentric creature of beauty who loved garage sales, crafting, and collecting things for the people she cared for. She was an avid photographer; her favorite subjects were family and friends; once the photos were developed, she would proudly display them for all to see.  Billie had a love for animals, especially her cats.                     

She was known by her grandchildren for her tea parties, which we now know was an excuse to clean out the fridge. She was best known for her love of turquoise (the color and the stone). Quotes made famous by Billie included ‘in one ear and out the other’ and ‘tough titty said the kitty.’

As a member of the Sand Lake and Stephentown Seniors she and her sister Katherine took many adventures together including traveling on a cruise ship to explore Alaska and Hawaii. 

She is survived by two sons, Rodney Baisley (Teresa Weidman, former spouse) and Ronald (Sarah) Baisley, 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 1/2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 plus years, Thomas J. Rivet, her daughter Ruth A. (Baisley) Seror, her sister Katherine S. & (Lewis) Hoffman, her parents Maurice H. and Maria S. (Church) Corbin, and Robert G. Baisley (former spouse; father of their children Rodney, Ruth and Ronald). 

Per her request no services will be held. A celebration of life has been scheduled for Saturday February 26, 2022, for family and friends to gather, share memories, tears and laughter. 

Her remains will be cremated and sent to rest in Memory Gardens (Albany, New York) with her loved ones. 

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider donating to their local animal shelter to honor Billie’s love for animals.

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

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Third USD234 School Funding Community Conversation Tomorrow

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Sent on behalf of Chamber member USD 234
Join the ESSER III FUNDING CONVERSATION
Saturday (Tomorrow), February 19th, 8am at
Fort Scott Middle School Community Room
1105 E. 12th St.
(Community Room entrance is on the south side of building)
Please fill out the community survey below.
If you would prefer a hard copy paper survey,
please contact Ted Hessong or Gina Shelton at
USD 234 Board Office
424 S. Main St.
Fort Scott, KS. 66701
620-223-0800
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members for all of their support

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