April 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM - April Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  President Stearns called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. 

Discussion:  Two thank you notes from Brady Foundation 

Discussion:  Tina gave her report. Tumbleweeds have been getting cleared, playground rubber has been removed from sidewalk, trimmed grass, hose has been put in flowerbeds, Heartland Sprinklers came to fix pressure valves, and added organization and cleaned the garage. 

Discussion:  Dan Robison gave his report. Driver's Education dates have been set to be June 3-14 and July 29 - August 9th at a cost of $150. There will be ten spots available per session. Students of staff members have been able to sign up now, and it will be open to the public at the end of the month. The short bus had a minor accident into a parked semi truck. Only broke the taillight. A 2019 15-year-passenger van has been found to update the 11 passenger van. Dan would also like to be a board-appointed mechanic. Dan would like the board to think about this option and to add it to the agenda for a decision. 


Tina wondered about needing a CDL license since it is over a 14 passenger van. Dan said since it isn't on a route, anybody on staff can drive it.  
Marge asked about having the students get credit for going through the Driver's Education course down the line. 

Discussion:  Ann Foster gave Ryan Sangers report. All the vape detectors have been installed. Currently there are nine different carpet patterns throughout the school. Over the coming years, all the carpet will get replaced to be the same pattern throughout the building. Rochester Midland came to do the quarterly assessment on the water loop. Sandy Larson had a custodial room at the end of the Elementary hallway. She has moved upstairs so the room is able to be used by the Elementary students. 

Discussion:  Andy Seamann gave his report. Track season is in full swing. Andy wanted to recognize Trina Pearson, Carlee Tillman and Ava Foster for qualifying for state Speech. Would also like to recognize Deklan Viter, Jayvin Gentry, Nattellia Boyer, Brooke Lydic, Maddisun Dyas, Baylee Seamann, Mackenzie Dyas, A.J. Collins for qualifying for state Science Olympiad. Both gym floors have been scheduled to be refinished this summer starting June 5th. Shot clocks and backboard lights have been installed on the hoops. Just waiting for the electrical work to be completed, which is scheduled for after graduation. New banners have been ordered and will arrive in 3-4 weeks. We are timing up the electrical work for the shot clocks with the expected arrival of the banners to hopefully knock out both jobs while we have a lift tall enough to complete the job. Awards Night is May 2nd.

Discussion:  Principal Larson gave his report. Mr. Larson handed out the master draft class schedule. Mr. Larson recognized Mrs. Stearns for all her help in building the schedule. The schedule was a group effort for all the classes to align. Retake for Juniors that missed the ACT testing will be next week on Wednesday or Thursday. Currently, elementary students don't have math and reading five days a week because of "specials" time, which includes PE, Music, Art, and Library. Next year it is being proposed to change the specials rotation so math and reading will happen every day during the week. Summer School will be 8:30-11:30 for the whole month of June. Ms. Shaw will be the coordinator for summer school. A survey has been sent out to teachers and para's to see who would be interested in helping with summer school. Nineteen teachers and three para's have responded to be involved. A letter is being built to be sent out to students. A survey will be sent out to the teachers on who they think would benefit from attending summer school. The state will reimburse the school for summer school, $1 for $1. 

Discussion:  Superintedent Foster gave her report. The option enrollment deadline has closed, but it can always be waived. Four kindergartners, one second grader, 7th and 10th grade classes have reached capacity for enrollment. A portable stage has been bought to be used in the new gym for activities banquet and graduation. Currently, the district has not found the right candidate for the technology position. It has now been decided to divide the responsibilities internally. The district is still looking for a para that will fill the role of providing additional support for the day-to-day management of devices and tech support to staff and students. Molly Miller and Mrs. Foster completed a nutrition grant for fruits and vegetables, a summer lunch program grant for tables/equipment, Lots of Compassion Grant to build a green house, and a Mobile Meal Cart grant. ESSER funds are down to $19,991 left to use for professional development. All funds must be paid by September 30th, 2024. Any staff member that submits to receive reimbursement is locked into a three-year agreement. 
The district applied to be apart of Restorative Practices and was accepted. Restorative Practices focus on strengthening relationships and connections between individuals, both youth and adults, in a school community, Mrs. Foster was accepted into NAESP PK-3 Leadership Academy. This prestigious opportunity will provide Mrs. Foster with invaluable insights and resources as we continue to develop and strengthen our early childhood education program.

Ryan Stearns mentioned the if tables are being bought for the cafeteria, the district should think about getting round tables. Round tables are easier to move and fold up. Round tables would also be able to be used in other places in the school, instead of just the cafeteria. The admin really like that idea, along with improving interaction between students. 

Discussion:  The board would like to recognize Flatwater Bank, local sponsors, and community members for their support in the start up of our new FFA Chapter. The BBQ raised $4,782 on Tuesday, April 9th in addition to the generous donations of other local sponsors including Flatwater Bank for $5,000.

Discussion:  Claims include $337,842.70. General Fund is under budget by 17.91%. Lunch Fund is under budget by 11.81%. Some expenses that were talked about include: Preschool Furniture has started to get bought, KSB -- Lawyers -- Telephone conference about option enrollment, renewed with the North Platte Chamber, foundation check includes the bleacher chairs, payroll deductions from staff, and Rickertsen Gala tickets. Property tax credit was received this past month and interest is really good right now. 
 

Discussion:  Facilities Committee met on April 9th and looked over the fleet vehicles and buses owned by Brady Public schools. Superintendent Foster is beginning to develop a 5 year facilities plan and is working with the facilities committee to review it. A list of the current vehicles was attached for the board members. 

Discussion:  Policy Committee met on April 10th and completed the 3000 series. The committee will strive to meet twice a month to review all policies before the start of the school year.  We have reviewed all of the 1000, 2000, and 3000 series. We will move to the 4000 next and hope to have it done by the end of May so that we can focus on the 5000 series over the summer.

Discussion:  The legislature has a ton of education bills. Currently, it is a mess. 

Discussion:  Next conference will be the Law Conference in June. 

Discussion:  Ms. Shaw and Mrs. Simants are our two MTSS Facilitators and serve on our PBIS committee. They shared an overview of the work of the PBIS Leadership team. PBIS stands for Positive behavioral interventions and supports. It is aimed at creating positive student culture. 

Discussion:  Numerous stakeholders have requested to make payments using a debit or credit card. We currently have no availability to accept any payment other than cash or check.  We have reviewed three companies.  The recommendation from Molly Most and Superintendent Foster is to move forward with EduTrak. The following companies that were looked into include: Heartland, EduTrak, and E-Funds. 
 

Discussion:  Our dishwasher in the kitchen was leased in 1994. We have over 270,000 washes, and it is in need of replacement. We received $2,000 from Mid Nebraska to purchase a new dishwasher. We are also in the process of applying for a $15,000 kitchen equipment grant which would pay for the remaining balance of the dishwasher. We were hoping to explore leasing options, but as of today, leasing is only available for low heat dishwashers. Mrs. Foster showed four different quotes for high-heat dishwashers. Ryan Stearns recommends the Hobart brand for $10,411.00. 

Discussion:  A draft of the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan was presented to the board members. It needs to be adopted by the board to proceed to the finish project. 

Discussion:  AGC has prepared a bid for Brady Public Schools. The bid has been broken up because of the competitive bidding and to fast track it. The new office addition and reconfiguration will cost $106,000 and the interior work will cost $60,141.00. The total bid is $166,141. The district is still waiting for the announcement if approved of the Security Grant. 

Discussion:  The Darrell Johnson Scholarship has $5,400 available. There are 11 total applicants. A minimum of $400 must be awarded. The board decided to give $400 to seven alumni applicants and four graduating seniors will receive $650.  

Discussion:  The policy committee reviewed this policy on April 10th and recommends to approve the policy as written.

Discussion:  The policy committee reviewed this policy on April 10th and recommends to approve the policy as written.

Discussion:  The policy committee reviewed this policy on April 10th and recommends to approve the policy as written.

Discussion:  The policy committee reviewed this policy on April 10th and recommends to approve the policy as written.

Discussion:  The policy committee reviewed this policy on April 10th and recommends to approve the policy as written.

Discussion:  Our current passenger van was purchased in 2011 and has 155,000 miles. It seats 11 people. It is currently being used for a route vehicle to and from Gothenburg each day.  Facilities committee recommendation is to trade current passenger van for a larger and newer 15 passenger van with 73,000 miles. Cost without trade $30,000.

We tried to negotiate trade of our current van. We have been offered $2,995 due to the decals and hail damage.

Discussion:  Keaton Fattig mentioned on Friday that there is a speaker about anti-vaping and then in the afternoon will be community service projects. 

Discussion: 

General Fund
Check Number	Check Date	Entity Name	Amount
4558	03/15/2024	Flatwater Bank	22.00
6569	04/15/2024	All Star Auto Glass	174.80
6570	04/15/2024	Al's Lock & Safe	21.00
6571	04/15/2024	Amazon Capital Services	1,958.73
6572	04/15/2024	Awards Unlimited	278.84
6573	04/15/2024	Black Hills Energy	2,057.39
6574	04/15/2024	Brady Get 'N Go	2,633.11
6575	04/15/2024	Capital Business Systems Inc	1,295.31
6576	04/15/2024	Capital One	41.87
6577	04/15/2024	Cash-Wa Distributing	115.90
6578	04/15/2024	Consolidated Telecom, Inc.	417.91
6579	04/15/2024	Dawson County Public Power District	5,047.32
6580	04/15/2024	Educational Service Unit #10	90.00
6581	04/15/2024	Educational Service Unit #16	28,951.16
6582	04/15/2024	Family Skill Building Services	462.00
6583	04/15/2024	First National Bank	11,504.75
6584	04/15/2024	Ann Foster	67.49
6585	04/15/2024	Gothenburg Memorial Hospital	155.00
6586	04/15/2024	Hardwood Specialists and Craftsman	4,500.00
6587	04/15/2024	Hershey Public School	2,267.83
6588	04/15/2024	Holiday Inn Kearney	134.95
6589	04/15/2024	Ideal/Bluffs Facility Solutions	1,573.68
6590	04/15/2024	The Instrumentalist Co	43.50
6591	04/15/2024	J. W. Pepper	66.99
6592	04/15/2024	KSB School Law	36.00
6593	04/15/2024	Lakeshore	35.12
6594	04/15/2024	Lincoln County Sheriff	118.26
6595	04/15/2024	Kate Lovitt	3,526.25
6596	04/15/2024	Madison National Life Insurance Company	69.36
6597	04/15/2024	Matheson Tri-Gas Inc	310.34
6598	04/15/2024	Menards	417.83
6599	04/15/2024	NASB	280.00
6600	04/15/2024	NASSP/NHS	385.00
6601	04/15/2024	Nebr. Rural Ccommunity Schools Assn.	220.00
6602	04/15/2024	North Platte Chamber of Commerce &	250.00
		Developmen
6603	04/15/2024	Otis Elevator Company	192.02
6604	04/15/2024	Reliable Pest Control Service	71.00
6605	04/15/2024	Robb Holla	2,500.00
6606	04/15/2024	S & S Auto Parts, Inc.	10.49
6607	04/15/2024	Ryan Sanger	27.26
6608	04/15/2024	Skills USA Nebraska- SLC	16.00
6609	04/15/2024	SkillsUSA Nebraska: Grafton & Associates	340.00
6610	04/15/2024	Staples	43.76
6611	04/15/2024	Syndicate Publishing	435.97
6612	04/15/2024	Village Of Brady	968.62
6613	04/15/2024	The Waldinger Corporation	3,533.60
6614	04/15/2024	Yandas Music & Pro Audio	284.75
	TOTAL:		$      77,931.16

____________________________________ Ryan Stearns President, Board of Education
____________________________________ Marge Spencer Secretary, Board of Education
The time and date of the Brady Public School’s regular meeting was advertised in Gothenburg
Leader and posted at the Brady Get-N-Go, Post Office, and Flatwater Bank. The next regular meeting
will be May 13th, 2024 at 6:00 pm.