December 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM - December Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  President Stearns called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.

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

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Discussion:  Mr. Britten presented that he got to go to Hawaii and visited Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantations, Coffee Plantations, hiked Diamond Head Volcano, and went snorkeling on a sunset cruise.

Discussion:  Tine Golter gave her report on the grounds. All flowerbeds are complete and additional dirt has been added under the cafeteria windows. A bid has been put in to Heartland Sprinklers for new backflows. Completed snow removal on November 26th and working on leveling dirt on the North side of the building, so there is no ice around the fleet vehicles. 

Discussion:  Dan Robison gave his report. More fuel is being used, because vehicles are sitting idle to stay warm. A new battery got put in to the suburban. The 96 Ford Van was sold for $510 from Arizona. Darci Sanger has passed all written bus tests. Megan Thomsen passed her Level 2 courses so she can do the smaller routes. Sandy Larson is also in the process of passing Level 2. Once Sandy is able to pass her written tests, she will take over the Gothenburg route and Darci will be able to be a substitute bus driver. Maren McKim is also interested in getting her CDL license to become a bus driver. Dan would like to look toward upgrading the transportation calendar to electronically, so if there are any changes, a notification can be sent out immediately to let everyone know. Dan has enrolled into a membership with Nebraska Student Transportation Association. This membership will provide Dan with tools and resources to better understand the rules and regulations of pupil transportation. 

Discussion:  Ryan Sanger presented his report. The gate by the playground has been re-cemented so the gate can now lock. All fire extinguishers have been updated and marked on the map where they are located. The Giving Closet room has been completed with carpet and shelves. Lights have been updated in the JH and Varsity girls locker rooms. Wrestling room bathroom toilet was not flushing and should be a quick repair in the coming days. There is another light grant to get LED light reimbursements that the school can apply for. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster gave Mr. Seamann's report. Winter sports are currently in progress. He would like to congratulate Taryn Stearns, Keaton Fattig, and Payton Stienike who received All-State Honorable Mention from the Omaha World Harold. Andy mentioned in his report that new banners for cross country and wrestling are needing to be purchased for the new gym. It would be nice to purchase all new banners to make it look consistent and have them all look alike. The shot clock in basketball is starting to become implemented in Class, A, B and possibly C. The district needs to start getting prepared for it to get implemented for Class D. It will cost quite a bit to get the shot clock working on the scoreboards due to electrical work. 

Discussion:  Mr. Larson gave his report starting off on giving a summary on the four domains of Danielson Teacher Appraisal Model. He also gave a report about safety and security protocol for the district. Mr. Larson gave an update on the data that shows the incident behavior report for the month and past months.  

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster gave her report by stating she went to ADCO and talked about negotiations, legislative issues, and talked about JAG Nebraska program. Mrs. Foster attended a finance retreat at UNK and collaborated with other superintendents on budget items. Mrs. Foster met with Kris the Special Education Director from ESU 16 to discuss costs, for next year. There is a NASB Annual Board Member workshop in January 24th in North Platte. There are two new paras that have been hired. James Shank is working as a High School para and technology coordinator with Mr. Blecha. Lisa Hoff has been hired as an elementary para. The weather closing instructions have also been updated. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster & Mr. Larson would like to recognize Val Pohlman for her on going dedication to our music program. The K-6 Christmas Music Program and the 7-12 Christmas Music Program were huge successes! 

Discussion:  The Facilities Committee met on November 29 with Mrs. Foster, Mr. Larson, Ryan Sanger (Maintenance), Dan Robison (Transportation) Tina Golter (Grounds), and Andy Seamann (AD). Although Tina was in attendance as a school employee and not a board member, there was quorum, so the meeting was publicly published. No members from the community attended.
Mrs. Foster presented the Safety Audit and from there the committee reviewed items that need to be addressed short term and long term.
This committee recognizes that a 3-5 year Capital Improvement Plan (Facilities Plan) should be created and will be addressed through the Strategic Plan.

Discussion:  Marge Spencer mentioned that the policy committee met on December 6th with Mrs. Foster and reviewed Policies 3000 - 3013.  We will meet again in January to continue working through and reviewing policies within the 3000 series.

Discussion:  The Negotiations committee met on December 1st and reviewed proposals from the BEA. The Negotiations and the BEA will plan to continue negotiating in January.

Discussion:  The finance committee met just before the board meeting to review expenditures and receipts. All the statements balanced and the General Fund is under budget by 8.07% and Hot Lunch Fund is under budget by 4.61%.

Discussion:  Registration is now open for the 2024 Legislative Issues Conference, to be held January 21-22 at the Cornhusker Marriott - Lincoln.  The Sunday evening reception, dinner and program will feature Dr. Brian Maher, Commissioner of Education. Six months in, hear the new Commissioner’s plans and initiatives for NDE in his first year, and how school boards can work closely with the Department for future collaborations and continuity. Mrs. Foster, Ryan Stearns, and Marge Spencer would like to attend. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster, Ryan Stearns, Marge Spencer, Sara Gentry, and Necole Miller attended the State Education Conference in November.  
The NRCSA conference is in March.

Discussion:  The BEA would like to be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent  for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. 

Discussion:  This is an annual report that needs to be approved each year for federal funding. 

Discussion:  This is an annual report that must be reviewed and approved by the Board.

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster appreciated the time and effort invested by the board in assessing her performance as Superintendent. Overall it was a very good evaluation. Mrs. Foster would like to recommend the board to make sure to read her self-evaluation first before completing their evaluation. This would help explain maybe some questions that might come up completing the evaluation. 

Discussion:  Jen and Lisa from Teammates gave a presentation on what Teammates involves and how to start a chapter at Brady Public Schools.  
Keaton Fattig (Student of the Board)- gave an update on what is happening in the school. Pep Rally's and door decorating for Christmas has been really fun. Keaton is excited for FFA to start up at the district. 

Discussion: 

Brady Public Schools
General Fund
Check Number	Check Date	Entity Name	Amount
4539	11/15/2023	Flatwater Bank	22.40
6328	12/11/2023	All Star Auto Glass	949.95
6329	12/11/2023	Al's Lock & Safe	18.60
6330	12/11/2023	Amazon Capital Services	257.53
6331	12/11/2023	Amplify Education Inc	1,994.56
6332	12/11/2023	Black Hills Energy	2,742.52
6333	12/11/2023	Brady Get 'N Go	3,474.17
6334	12/11/2023	Capital Business Systems Inc	3,323.57
6335	12/11/2023	Consolidated Telecom, Inc.	429.13
6336	12/11/2023	Curriculum Associates	251.82
6337	12/11/2023	Dawson County Public Power District	5,306.95
6338	12/11/2023	Carl Dietz	450.00
6339	12/11/2023	Shelley Donner	75.00
6340	12/11/2023	Educational Service Unit #16	28,736.79
6341	12/11/2023	First National Bank	16,678.62
6342	12/11/2023	Follett's School Solutions	1,303.62
6343	12/11/2023	FP Mailing Solutions	59.98
6344	12/11/2023	Fresh Seasons Market	121.20
6345	12/11/2023	Heartland Sprinkler Systems	1,719.35
6346	12/11/2023	Hire Right Solutions Inc.	40.67
6347	12/11/2023	Inland Truck Parts and Service	1,662.31
6348	12/11/2023	KSB School Law	70.00
6349	12/11/2023	KSO CPAs	20,500.00
6350	12/11/2023	Matheson Tri-Gas Inc	300.77
6351	12/11/2023	Menards	1,078.79
6352	12/11/2023	Mentzer LLC	95.77
6353	12/11/2023	NASB	427.00
6354	12/11/2023	Nebraska Safety  Cntr	100.00
6355	12/11/2023	Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency	72.00
6356	12/11/2023	North Platte Telegraph	494.00
6357	12/11/2023	Otis Elevator Company	192.02
6358	12/11/2023	Reliable Pest Control Service	71.00
6359	12/11/2023	Rochester Midland	1,407.12
6360	12/11/2023	S & S Auto Parts, Inc.	5.79
6361	12/11/2023	Syndicate Publishing	272.89
6362	12/11/2023	Village Of Brady	968.62
6363	12/11/2023	Volt Athletics Inc	2,400.00
6364	12/11/2023	Macey Widick	37.16
6365	12/11/2023	Yandas Music & Pro Audio	145.00
	Total		98,256.67

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 January 15th, 2024 at 5:30 pm. The next meeting with the Brady Village board members will be January 10th at 5:30 pm.