December 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM - December Regular Board Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 12/9/2024 at 6:00 PM | |
| Bryan Franzen | Present |
| Marge Spencer | Present |
| Necole Miller | Absent |
| Ryan Stearns | Present |
| Sara Gentry | Present |
| Tina Golter | Present |
| Present: 5, Absent: 1 | |
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Comments:
Also in attendance was Superintendent Foster, Principal Larson, and Business Manager Molly Most.
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1. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
President Stearns called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.
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1.1. Approve Excusing Absent Board Members
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Mission Statement
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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3. Approval of the agenda as presented or with the following modifications.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting Held November 11th, 2024 .
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Financial Report and Approval of Claims for December including Payroll
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Communications
Discussion:
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7. Reports
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7.1. Grounds Report- T.G.
Discussion:
Tina Golter gave her report. Sprinklers have been winterized. Solar lights have been installed in the flowerbeds, evergreen bushes were ordered, and continuing to look for a window box for the office front window. During the winter, Tina will be helping set up and clean for basketball games. Tina thanked the administration for allowing her to take professional leave to attend the State School Board Conference.
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7.2. Transportation Report - D.R.
Discussion:
Dan Robison gave his report. BUs #19 and #18 have gone into service. Vehicle #10 had a rock to the windshield so that will get replaced this week. The new pay schedule for bus routes has started in December. The stop arm on #09 bus will be getting replaced as the motor has gone bad. A new snow plow has been bought and installed.
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7.3. Building Maintenance Report - R.S.
Discussion:
Mrs. Foster gave Ryan Sanger's report. Platte Valley Electric came to look at lights on the stage to get a plan about updating them. Currently waiting on the price. Writing has been removed from the playground and a torch has taken scratches out of the equipment. Waldinger's came and looked at a fan on a unit in Mrs. Wolf's room that needed replaced. A seal came loose on the heat pump in the boiler room. Ryan helped install the snow plow with Dan and the city. The Boiler certificates are in their slots on the heat exchangers. Mrs. Foster also mentioned that Ryan has been doing a great job on keeping the maintenance room clean.
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7.4. Activities Report - A.S.
Discussion:
Mrs. Foster gave Mr. Seamann's report. Andy would like to recognize the following students-athletes for earning 2024 MNAC All-Conference volleyball honors: Payton Stienike, Taryn Stearns & Olivia Viter earned 1st team all-conference, Kenlee Fattig earned 2nd team and Keaton Fattig earned honorable mention. Also, wanted to recognize the following boys for earning D2-9 all-district honors: Aiden Mitchum & Payton Miller earned 2nd team, Cinch Sanger and Dallas Hobbs earned honorable mention. Final recognition for Play Production this season, they placed 3rd at MNAC contest and finished 5th at districts. The following students received acting recognition at districts; Marlee Seamann, Ava Foster, Rihanna Davis, Samual Winter, Aiden Mitchum, and Benji Robison. That was no gate in November. The only event was a Jamboree and the gate for that event goes to the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.
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7.5. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Larson gave his report. Restorative Practices Professional Development training was on December 5th over zoom. The focus: Theories Behind the Work - Foundational Restorative Practices. Time was spent reviewing, reflecting, learning, and collaborating on the following Restorative Practice components; Implementation Science, Systems Considerations, Expectations of Facilitators, Where Does it Fit (time in schedule), and establishing a sustainable plan. The Food Drive is going on from December 9th to December 20th. The theme is the Grinch and the goal is 150 pounds. If 150 pounds of food is received, then there will be a 1:00 dismissal on Friday December 20th. With two quarters of implementation of PBIS, Mr. Larson truly feels the staff have now defined support for behavioral expectations. Our students have a better appreciation for following well-defined behavioral practices and know what is expected of them at all times and places within our school. Our incidents have decreased, and our incidents submitted have led to the decisions we make day to day on behavior. With all the things above, we are able to have positive school-wide social and academic success.
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7.6. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Foster gave her report. Two new students will option in from Gothenburg starting in January. Enrollment for January will be the following: Pre K: 13, Elementary: 71, High School: 102, Homeschool/Part Time: 4 for a total of 190. The school will have a Christmas Open House on December 18th from 2:00-4:00. We invite the community to come and enjoy Christmas cheer and treats! Mrs. Foster is hoping to reach out to Student Council to do tours of the new development of the school. There will be a MTSS Leadership meeting on Wednesday. There will be a community engagement Strategic Planning meeting in January.
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7.7. Special Recognition
Discussion:
The Brady Board of Education would like to recognize the Brady School administration, faculty, and staff for their exceptional work over the course of last year. Both the elementary and the high school earned classifications of GREAT from the Nebraska Department of Education and this speaks volumes of the outstanding collaborative work that is being done!
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7.8. Committee Reports
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7.8.1. Student Member of the Board
Discussion:
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7.8.2. Finance Committee
Discussion:
The General Fund is under budget by 7.5% and the Lunch Fund is under budget by 6.5%. The 2023-2024 audit was paid this month. The Bond Principal and Interest will be paid on December 13. Two checks not included on the register that will be paid this month include: Black Hills Energy-$1,975.33 and Chris Blecha Continuing Education- $2,700. Three new custodial carts were ordered so they meet state standards and can lock the chemicals up. The district buys air freshners are bought for the bathrooms. The LED lighting in the building is working because our electricity bill keeps lowering! Last December was $5,300 and this December is $4,500.
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7.8.3. Policy Committee
Discussion:
The policy committee did not meet this month.
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7.8.4. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
Negotiations met with the BEA on December 4, 2024 at 7:15 am. The negotiations committee was able to come to an agreement with the BEA fairly quickly.The full negotiated agreement will go on the January agenda. The following is what they agreed on.
Increasing the base $1,500 Increasing in-house sub pay (covering during plan period) to $25 Increasing Bereavement leave from 3 days per year to 3 days per death Increase science olympiad pay from 1.6% to 3.6% of base Teachers may transfer one sick day to one Activity Leave day during each calendar year. |
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7.9. Legislative Update
Discussion:
No update at this time.
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7.10. School Board Workshops, Conference Reports, and additional Information
Discussion:
The entire Brady Board of Education attended the State Education Conference in Omaha at the end of November with Superintendent Foster. This was the first time the full board attended.
Upcoming workshops: LEGISLATIVE ISSUES CONFERENCE - marge and Ryan and Mrs. foster January 26-27, 2025 - Lincoln PRESIDENT'S RETREAT February 16-17, 2025 - Kearney NAEP STATE CONVENTION March 19-20, 2025 - Kearney 2025 NASB Federal Advocacy Trip to Washington DC March 16-19 |
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7.11. Financial Literacy Report
Discussion:
Mr. Larson read the annual report that is required by state statute.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. KSB Engagement
Discussion:
KSB is our school lawyers. Attached was an update from KSB on their prices and services that they offer. No action is required.
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8.2. Amended ESU 16 Special Education Contract
Discussion:
We have been receiving Special Education Teacher Consult services all semester, but were not charged for them. This amended contract reflects the charge for the consult services for the entire school year at the rate of: $6,344.
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8.3. 2024 AQuESTT Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Foster gave the AQuESTT report. The NEP data is designed to rate schools across the state. On the surface all schools and districts will receive one of four classification ratings. This is such an exciting report to share because there was such an increase in our ratings. The district is above the state average in our ELA and Math ratings.
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8.4. Chromebook Purchase Agreement
Discussion:
This would place our chromebooks on a 3 year purchase cycle. Right now, students are getting new chromebooks as 7th graders and unfortunately, by 10th or 11th grade year they are needing replaced.
We are proposing that students would get new chrombooks as 9th graders and as 12th graders. The chromebooks that the seniors have would then be recycled and given to the 7th graders for their 7th and 8th grade year. They would then get a new chromebook in 9th grade to be used for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade year. A quote of $11,000 would pay for 40 Chromebooks to start the new process. The amount would be paid with REAP grant funds. |
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8.5. New Gym Painting
Discussion:
The new gym is in need of being painted. SETH DENNEY PAINTING proposes pre-catalyzed water based semi gloss epoxy for the material used and the School administration would choose the color applied.
The scope would be to prep off all non-painted areas (bleachers, floor, hoops), paint two coats on all white, and red striping on walls, and paint two coats on black door frames. The total cost would be $28,750 which is labor and materials. SETH DENNEY PAINTING is licensed and insured and has painted gymnasiums throughout central and western Nebraska. |
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8.6. Purchase of Micro Bird 14 passenger Bus
Discussion:
Recent legislative changes have emphasized the need to phase out 12 passenger vans in schools and favoring short buses, minivans or SUVs instead. We currently use our van for the Gothenburg route and it is full. At State Education Conference, the facilities committee visited multiple bus vendors and decided that the MicroBird is the best fit for our needs. A quote was attached for the board to view. The total price would be $100,696.00. Delivery is expected to be in May or June.
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8.7. Set the date for January Board Retreat
Discussion:
The board decided on January 19th from 4:00-6:00. Board goals and superintendent evaluation will be discussed.
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9. Public Comments
Discussion:
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Amended ESU 16 Special Education Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Chromebook Purchase Agreement
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10.3. New Gym Painting
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10.4. Purchase of Micro Bird 14 passenger Bus
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10.5. Set the date for January Board Retreat
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11. Adjournment
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12. General Fund Check Register
Discussion:
____________________________________ 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 January 13th, at 6:00 PM. |