October 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular October Board Meeting

Discussion:  President Stearns called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. and acknowledged the Open Meeting laws in the board room. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

President Stearns announced that there was no quorum. The board entered a 10 minute recess. 

President Stearns called the meeting to order at 5:37 P.M. Roll call was taken. 

Discussion:  President Stearns read the Mission Statement: We, at Brady Public Schools, strive to create a positive culture in which all learners reach their fullest potential as EAGLES!

Discussion:  Thank you note from Leonard Franzen Family

Discussion:  Tina Golter gave her report. Over the past month, Tina has continued pulling weeds and mowing the lawn. She has removed extra dirt around the football field and little trees, picked up the playground area, planted fall flowers, worked on syncing the sprinklers, and put in tree surrounds. Tina plans to put mulch in tree rings, put in four more tree rings, and assist in winterizing sprinklers. 
 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster read Dan Robison's transportation report. All the buses have had repairs and will be passing the certified inspections in the coming week. All fleet vehicles have been identified with a number for easy communication. Fleet vehicles will now be parked next to the north side of the building for a better camera view, and to stay safe through the winter. Dan is working on finding an efficient way to streamline the care and maintenance of the fleet vehicles. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster gave Ryan Sanger's report. Platte Valley Electric came to work on the Kiln and started a plan for wiring light switches in the shop. The new LED lights have been installed in the hallways around the gym. Some classrooms have a blue covering over the light for students that need assistance with visual processing. These new LED lights have a blue light sensor in them, which would allow the need for no more covers and the light to turn blue. Ryan would like to get more LED lights to install in these specific classrooms. Mrs. Foster said we could use SPED reimbursement for the purchase of the LED lights that will be used for the visual processing students. Weathercraft came and looked at the roof. Still waiting to find out what needs to happen to fix the leak in the Elementary hallway. The water supply pipe to the cooling tower is reinsulated. Still waiting for insulation on the cooling tower. 

Discussion:  Andy Seamann gave an Activities Report. Fall sports are winding down. There are two games left for football. For volleyball they have a conference game on Thursday, a weekend triangular and then their final game next week. JH Football has one more game and JH volleyball has a few more tournaments.

Andy mentioned that the September Gate was $2,197 with $1,405 of that from the weekend volleyball tournament. The officials cost for September was $4,600. This does not include paying for volleyball  lines, or people running the clock. Currently, the district is in the hole after the officials cost and gate revenue. The district is losing people coming to the games because of the free streaming service on YouTube. There were 229 views of the last football game. The cost of officials has also gone way up, and there are many people that come to the games with passes. Concession revenue of $5,456.24.
The district doesn't put on sports for making money, but if there was a solution, the district could start charging for streaming. We don't have to use YouTube, we can switch to Hudl streaming to charge people to watch our games. We can also add sponsors to our streaming. The district could also offer a streaming activity pass. 

Andy also mentioned that the MNAC Conference decided that all the MNAC tournaments would not accept passes this year for any MNAC sports tournament. 

Discussion:  First round of Fall NSCAS/MAP testing has happened. Mr. Larson has learned a lot about the testing system. He really appreciated Mrs. Assels and Mr. Blecha in helping get testing completed. Pre-ACT is scheduled for October 19th. This is a hard material test with 19 Sophomores testing. Mr. Larson went to a Med Aid Training on September 22nd and went to Stapleton for the CPI Training-- Defense Training. State MTSS training is Thursday and Friday and will be attending with Mrs. Simants and Ms. Shaw. The district had a great parent teacher conference attendance with an average percentage of 89. This doesn't include the percentage of parents that made other arrangements prior to the PT conference. Communication letters for Compulsory Attendance/Excessive Absenteeism are being sent out this week. Communication to students that need to attend Access Time/ Detention is completed by mailing out letters, phone calls sent to parents, and face to face communication with students during Eagle Time. If a student continues to miss Access Time, they will be scheduled for detention time. Students are now needing lunch passes in order to leave the cafeteria during lunch time. This eliminates students roaming the halls during lunch time. Mr. Larson gave an update on student behavior numbers for this past month. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster started off her report by saying an input survey has gone out for strategic planning. The first meeting will be October 25th at 6:00 P.M at the community building. 

The safety and security of the building is very important. Al's Locksmith has been contacted about the front door locking system and the phone system is in need of an update. Currently, the paging system only goes into classrooms and not the hallways or gyms. It would be great to look into an intercom system. The district has purchased walkie-talkies to enhance communication throughout the building. Both fire drills completed this year have been a minute less than previous years. The completion of required training by our ALICAP Insurance for all staff members is also being done. Safety Plans will be approved at the November board meeting. Several grants are in process. Currently waiting on the USDA grant of $25,000 for the kitchen equipment. Also working on an ARTS Now Grant for new equipment for Band and Art, along with completing an Applegate Grant to get a new laminator and new wiring for the FCS oven. 

Board Goal #1 - Student Centered Culture
A spreadsheet of novels that are being read in the school has been completed for the board to review.
Mr. Larson and Mrs. Foster are currently working on implementing a curriculum review process. The curriculum has a 7 year review cycle.
Student work will be showcased in the board room and staff lounge to emphasize the importance of keeping students at the forefront of every decision the district makes. 

Board Goal #2 Stakeholder Engagement
This goal is getting accomplished through strategic planning, meet and greet events, newsletter communications, enhanced communication via the school messenger app, and social media outreach.

Board Goal #3 District Culture
The district is addressing the development and growth of our staff to better serve students through the Danielson Instructional Model. We want to invest time and resources in training our educators to create a culture of consistency and predictability for all students. 

Current attendance is K-6: 82 students and 7-12: 92 students. There is one new option-enrollment student starting next week. Also, there is a request for three students to option enroll. Just waiting on their files and reports from their current school. 

Discussion:  Violet Gentry was selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York. Violet came to speak about what her experience at Carnegie Hall would all include. Violet was nominated by Mrs. Pohlman. This event will take place from February 7-11th. The songs that will be performed will be sent out in the next couple of weeks to start practicing. Violet will be needing to raise funds for the trip. The board recommended looking into the Booster Club and the Brady School Foundation for support. 

Discussion:  Flatwater Bank is partnering with Brady students to help youth learn the power of saving! Students are offered an Eagle branch student account to which they can deposit money regularly. Students are encouraged to begin this saving experience now in grades K-6. At the end of each students' 6th grade year, he or she will be given the total sum of money deposited throughout their participating years.

Miss. Epp came to report on the Flatwater Bank- Eagle Branch. Students can deposit every Thursday from 7:45 to 8:05. The amount that gets deposited doesn't matter, as it's the amount of times they deposit to help them to continue to save. 71% of students have submitted their permission slips to participate. The kids are very excited about this opportunity. 

Discussion:  Miss Epp went to STEM in the Rockies. A huge conference that is very interactive. She completed lots of experiments, with one including a potato launcher. She went hiking in the Rockies and visited the Arches, Canyonlands, and Dead Horse. 

Mrs. Most went to San Antonio. She visited Sea World, San Antonio Zoo, and the Alamo. Animals are a big deal for preschool and she learned many new facts about animals to share with her students. Mrs. Most also learned how to ride a segway on a tour of San Antonio. 

Discussion:  Sara Gentry gave a report to recognize some positive things that are happening throughout the school. 
**Tina Golter - Hard work on the exterior of the school
**Sara had a parent approach her recently whose student had been out of school and upon returning was greeted by both administrators and told that she had been missed. It meant a lot to the student and the parents that her absence was noticed and she came back with a positive greeting.
**Sara has heard lots of positive feedback about the cell phone policy being initiated. 
**Sara has heard lots of positive feedback from staff on the communication from administration
**Maren McKim is exploring the option of bringing TeamMates to Brady Public Schools
**Girls Cross Country got 2nd at MNAC. 

Molly Most reported that Deb Chrisp gave a generous gift to the Giving Closet. The Giving Closet will provide clothes, toiletries, and other items for those students in need. 

Discussion:  Collective Bargaining must occur before November 1.

Discussion:  The policy committee has met twice and have had really good discussions about KSB Policies. 

Discussion:  For the month of October, the General Fund is under budget by 3.52% and the Lunch Fund is under budget by 3.94%.

Discussion:  Haylie Donner came to speak at the Americanism Committee to showcase what has happened this past month. The last couple of years, the Pledge of Allegiance has not been shared in the High School. There were seven classrooms that did not have an American Flag. Haylie went around and figured out what classrooms needed an American Flag. There is now an attendance committee that shares announcements every morning. Every morning, a group of students talk on the phone intercom. They recite the Pledge of Allegiance, along with share sporting events for the day, lunch menu, and a fun fact or joke. Currently there are four people on the committee, but they are hoping to spread the word and get more high schoolers involved. 

Discussion:  NA

Discussion:  The State Conference is November 15th, 16th, and 17th. Ryan Stearns, Sara Gentry, and Ann Foster plan to attend. 

Discussion:  The board agreed to have Sara Gentry.

Discussion:  The Board of Education hereby sets the maximum number of option enrollment students for the school year in any program, class, grade level or school building or in any special education programs operated by this school district, based upon available staff, facilities, and projected enrollment of resident students. The board can at anytime increase these numbers if need be. 
14 students- Kindergarten
21 students -1st - 6th 
24 students- 7-12th graders

Special Education Capacity- 15 students
 

Discussion: 

Mrs. Foster recommends doing a silent auction. The following items are just taking up space: large 14 passenger van, 09 School bus, 3+ rolls of chain link fence w/ poles, bricks, Landscape - stackable, bricks from school construction, snow removal blade, extra bagging system, and old light troffers. 

Ryan Stearns says the district can set up an online silent auction with a timer. Ryan Stearns also recommends not auctioning off the bricks has those can be used in the shop as a project. 

 

Discussion:  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy to allow students to be emergency excluded by administration when deemed necessary. The Policy Committee recommends the approval of this policy as written.

Discussion:  The athletic department is needing a new ice machine. Our current one is old and not reliable.  Andy Seamann would like a nugget ice machine as it is better for injuries. Would also like to keep the other ice machine for ice baths and interlocal use.

Options:
1. Scotsman 455 lb Prodigy Plus Nugget Ice Machine with Bin - 536 lb storage, Water Cooled, 115 v for $5,931- Mr. Seamann's top pick 

2. Sctosman 420 lb Prodigy Plus Nugget Ice Macnine with Bin - 536 lb, Air Cooled, 115 V for $5,755.

3. Scotsman Prodigy Plus Series 22" Nugget Ice Machine with Bin- 643 lb, Air Cooled, for $6,917.

4. Manitowoc 30" Undercounter Nugget Ice Machine - 302 lbs Daily. Capacity to store 50 lbs of ice. 120v, Air cooled for $5,296.86

Discussion:  After careful review, consideration, and numerous meetings, the Policy Committee recommends moving forward with adopting all of KSB policies, but not publishing any policies until they have been fully reviewed and edited by the Policy Committee. The Policy Committee is asking for support from the board to review and make decisions on behalf of the board.

Discussion:  To hire Brett Smith for Head Wrestling Coach 2023-2024. 

Discussion:  Review the interlocal.

The Village is requesting to remove the statement about the use of the dump truck which is no longer in operation. 

Discussion:  All accredited school systems are required to complete a Rule 10 Annual Assurance Statement. The Assurance Statement reflects compliance with Rule 10 regulations and allows for the self-reporting of unmet regulations for the 2023-24 School Year. 

Discussion:  NA

Discussion: 

General Fund
Check Number	Check Date	Entity Name	Amount
6199	09/13/2023	Cannon Sports	37.60
6200	09/18/2023	Hitchin' Post	42.00
6201	09/21/2023	NASSP/NHS	385.00
6202	09/27/2023	Brady Get 'N Go	2,392.91
6216	10/05/2023	University of Nebraska-Kearney	23.00
6217	10/09/2023	Al's Lock & Safe	167.99
6218	10/09/2023	Amazon Capital Services	844.37
6219	10/09/2023	Black Hills Energy	621.43
6220	10/09/2023	Blick Art Materials	52.95
6221	10/09/2023	Brady Get 'N Go	3,328.39
6222	10/09/2023	Capital Business Systems Inc	1,348.25
6223	10/09/2023	Cengage Learning	140.00
6224	10/09/2023	Charlies's North PLatte Plumbing LLC	859.85
6225	10/09/2023	Consolidated Telecom, Inc.	440.71
6226	10/09/2023	Dawson County Public Power District	6,206.27
6227	10/09/2023	Educational Service Unit #16	33,154.08
6228	10/09/2023	Family Skill Building Services	165.00
6229	10/09/2023	First National Bank	6,632.08
6230	10/09/2023	Fresh Seasons Market	26.02
6231	10/09/2023	Gator Road Repair	656.66
6232	10/09/2023	Hershey Public School	2,267.83
6233	10/09/2023	Inland Truck Parts and Service	7,560.89
6234	10/09/2023	Intrado Interactive Services Corporation	1,312.49
6235	10/09/2023	KSB School Law	280.00
6236	10/09/2023	Daniel Larson	305.23
6237	10/09/2023	Learning Without Tears	136.95
6238	10/09/2023	Samantha Mann	99.56
6239	10/09/2023	Matheson Tri-Gas Inc	274.70
6240	10/09/2023	Menards	1,409.00
6241	10/09/2023	Nebraska Council of School Administrators	140.00
6242	10/09/2023	NSG Logistics, LLC	2,261.11
6243	10/09/2023	Otis Elevator Company	187.00
6244	10/09/2023	Platinum Awards and Gifts	168.85
6245	10/09/2023	Pony Express Chevrolet	102.09
6246	10/09/2023	Reliable Pest Control Service	56.00
6247	10/09/2023	S & S Auto Parts, Inc.	769.72
6248	10/09/2023	Sage Publications Inc	7,500.00
6249	10/09/2023	Syndicate Publishing	448.52
6250	10/09/2023	United Cultures Inc	288.00
6251	10/09/2023	Village Of Brady	968.62
6252	10/09/2023	Macey Widick	14.75
6253	10/09/2023	Yandas Music & Pro Audio	1,046.80
Check Type Total:			85,122.67
Depreciation Fund
Check Number	Check Date	Entity Name
1516	10/09/2023	Culligan of Cozad	2,798.75
Check Type Total:			2,798.75

Ryan Stearns______________________________ President, Board of Education
Tina Golter________________________________ Secretary, Board of Education

The time and date of the Brady Public School’s regular meeting was advertised in the
Gothenburg Leader and posted at the Brady Get-N-Go, Post Office, and Flatwater Bank.
The next regular meeting date will be November 13th, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.