Board of Trustees

Mission Statement

Fort Scott Community College is an institution of higher learning with a long history of culture and diversity that provides affordable academic, technical, and occupational programs to meet student needs while fostering a mutually supportive relationship between the college and its communities.

Core Values  

  • Personal success and growth: Empower students, community, and employees to attain their goals by providing opportunities in a supportive, safe environment. 
  • Integrity and Respect: A focus on communication, relationships and experiences that value students, community, and employees; fostering a safe environment for all. 
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Operate as one college in purpose, plans, priorities, and processes. 
  • Stewardship: The careful, transparent, and responsible management of all resources under our care, including monetary, physical, and human resources

Vision

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. 

Board of Trustees Meeting Livestream

Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

  • November 17, 2025 – Board Meeting
  • December 12, 2025 – Board Workshop
  • December 15, 2025 – Board Meeting
  • January 23, 2026 – Board Workshop
  • January 26, 2025 – Board Meeting (changed from Jan. 19 due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
  • February 13, 2026 – Board Workshop
  • February 16, 2026 – Board Meeting
  • March 13, 2026* – Board Workshop (adjusted for Spring Break)
  • March 23, 2026 – Board Meeting (changed from March 16 due to Spring Break)
  • April 17, 2026 – Board Workshop
  • April 20, 2026 – Board Meeting
  • May 14, 2026 – Board Workshop (adjusted for graduation)
  • May 18, 2026 – Board Meeting
  • June 11, 2026 – Board Workshop (adjusted for summer schedule)
  • June 15, 2026 – Board Meeting

Board Agenda

Board Minutes

Bryan Holt, Board Chair
Doug Ropp, Vice-Chair
John Bartelsmeyer
Jim Fewins
Ronda Bailey
Chad McKinnis
Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk
Board Clerk