September 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Meeting with the Village Board and School Foundation regarding the Learning Center
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 9/25/2024 at 6:00 PM | |
| Bryan Franzen | Absent |
| Marge Spencer | Present |
| Necole Miller | Present |
| Ryan Stearns | Present |
| Sara Gentry | Absent |
| Tina Golter | Present |
| Present: 4, Absent: 2 | |
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1. 1. Discuss Brady Learning Center
Discussion:
It is the mission of the Village of Brady Board of Trustees and the Brady Public Schools Board of Education to sustain value in Brady through a collaborative effort to build a learning center for a brighter future for our thriving community. The Brady Learning Center strives to sustain value in our community by providing a nurturing environment for lifelong learners.
President Ryan Stearns opened the meeting at 6:00 pm with discussion on the Brady Learning Center. We are currently under contract for 6% for design fees. After January 1st, design fees will go up to 12-13% of $600,000. So we need to decide if we are able to move forward. Village Board President Todd Roe shared that he accepted a position on the board of the West Central Development District and hopes to find partnerships with the board for potential grants. Bryan Franzen arrived at 6:05 pm. Superintendent Foster shared the following: Commitment from Brady Public Schools $300,000 Foundation: $7,771 (grant + donations) Silent Auction: $3,000 Delores Gengenbach: $138,000 Total funds raised: $448,771 Funds Needed: $151,229 Both boards agreed we need to raise $100,000 before we can look at breaking ground. The Brady School Foundation shared that they have $150,000 in their account and would be willing to loan the money so we could move forward. Places to ask for donations: Mid-Plains (adult learning classes), Consolidated, Flatwater, Pepsi, Cocoa-Cola, Task Force: Ryan, Roberta, Ann, Necole, Marge, Arlee/Todd, Susan & Bob Golter, Jerri Ann. The task force will meet twice a month for the next few months. The first meeting will be Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:00 pm at Brady Public Schools. Motion by Miller, 2nd Franzen to close the meeting at 6:50. Franzen -yea Golter - yea Miller - yea Spencer - yea Stearns -yea |
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2. Public Comment
Discussion:
Carolyn of Families First through the Nebaska Children and Families Foundation spoke about the resources available to include the Buffet Foundation
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