July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - July 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:  We, at Brady Public Schools, strive to create a positive culture in which all learners reach their fullest potential as EAGLES!

Discussion:  NA

Discussion:  Tina gave her report and has been busy mowing, picking up trash and debris, cleaning up sidewalk weeds, watering plants, and dealing with sprinklers. Heartland Sprinklers have repaired two leaks on the football field. They will be back to repair the malfunctioning sprinkler in front of the science room. Kevin Earll has been contacted to install edgers for the new preschool playground. Supplies have been purchased for Nate Sitorius to build the preschool shed. Green Acres came and sprayed the grass on July 9th. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster gave Dan's report. Three drivers went through Driver's Ed this year. All busses and fleet vehicles are scheduled for 80 DOT Inspection. Bus #19 is still in the shop. Currently waiting for ABS to be fixed on bus #15. Window catch was ordered to fix on Bus 09 and Bus 04 had a window chip repaired. Molly Most has passed the CDL written test and now has her CDL Learners Permit. She is currently working on her bus theory classes. Dan has created a new mileage log to reflect NDE"s new rule, along with a new pre-trip inspection sheet. Summer School Transportation was a success with 14 students from North Platte. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster gave Ryan's report. All filters have been replaced on the HVAC units. Platte Valley came to quote new lights in the locker room as well as move wires behind the wall in the gym for the new Hudl camera. Platte Valley will come in July to install. Waldingers will come this month to service the roof units and exhaust fans in the shop. The heat exchanger was removed from the basement and is ready to get fixed. Lights have started to be replaced in classroom. Trim and door jams were removed for gym cleaning and will get re-installed back in this month. New flooring has been completed in Elementary hallway, 3rd grade room, FCS, and Ag room.   

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster gave Mr. Seamann's report. The gym is 95% complete with flooring and painting done. Trim and duct work are the last items to complete. Football Bleachers and Press Box are in the final stages of being completed.  There will be another hudl camera added to the old gym for wrestling, concerts, JH games, Vball tournament and any other activities in the old gym. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Pavelka came for her first meeting. She is very excited to be here in Brady. She mentioned the Meet and Greet will be August 12th from 5-7 and First Day of School will be August 14th with a 1:00 dismissal. She will also start doing 1 to 1's with staff members and start building those relationships. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Foster gave her report. The district will be applying for the Rubber Mulch Grant and CTE Grant. The district was approved for another $50,000 preschool grant. The annual required training for staff is as followed: Bullying, Concussion Awareness, Dating Violence, Seizures, Suicide Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen, Child Abuse, and new trainings include Behavorial Intervention, and Driver Qualifications and Operational Procedures. All staff that transport students will have to take the new two hour transportation training. Three new requirements for the district include: Behavorial Intervention and Management Policy,  Cell Phone Policy, and Student Dress Code. The Policy Committee will continue to work through policy guidance from KSB for several new legislative updates that will require many policies to update. Our valuations are anticipated to rise 9.3%. 

Discussion:  The board would like to recognize the Summer Maintenance Crew who have been working hard with updating the paint and flooring. Great work!

Discussion:  The General Fund is under budget by 22.51%. The Lunch Fund is under budget by 20.44%.

Discussion:  The policy committee met at the beginning of July. There are numerous policy updates to be current with new laws and regulations.  We will be reviewing several this evening and will have more to review in August.

Discussion:  NASB provided the district with a legislative update on bills passed and how they affect schools. It was attached for the board to review. With the passing of LB 303, a School Finance Reform Commission must be created. We are excited to share that Superintendent Foster has been appointed to that commission. 

Discussion:  Current School Board Workshops include: Leadership Workshop, Area Membership Meeting, Thriving Children, Families, and Community Conference, and State Education Conference. 

Discussion:  Review policy updates for the following policies:
Policy 1002: Creation, Amendment and Distribution of Policies
Policy 2006: Compliant Procedure
Policy 3003: Bidding for Construction
Policy 3004.1: Fiscal Management using Federal Funds
Policy 3036: Purchasing Credit Card Program
Policy 4057: Superintendent Evaluation
Policy 4059: Behavioral and Mental Health Training
Policy 5015: Pupil Rights
Policy 5031: Student Appearance
Policy 6031: Emergency Exclusion
Policy 6034: Concussion Awareness

Discussion:  This requires an annual review by the Board.

Discussion:  New state statute requires that each school has a cell phone policy prohibiting use in the classrooms.

Discussion:  This policy requires an annual review by the Board.

Discussion:  It is required that the Board review this policy annually.

Discussion:  This policy is to be reviewed by the board every 3 years.

Discussion:  It was proposed to have the following activity passes: K-12 Student Pass $30, Individual Adult Pass $50, Family Pass $125 (includes online streaming pass to HUDL for all Home games), Hudl Online Streaming Yearly Pass $60. Additionally, patrons can purchase streaming per game at $5 (same cost as gate). Another HUDL camera will be added to the Old Gym for concert performances as well as Wrestling. (Cost $3,000).

Discussion:  Attached are the handbooks that are used by Brady Public Schools for school employees, teaching staff, and students/parents (academic and activities). The Brady Board of Education authorizes the Administration to make changes as needed to stay current with rules, regulations, and laws.

Discussion:  A proposal was attached for the Brady Spirit Squad for the 25-26 school year. If it gets approved, Mr. Seamann will send out an email to see if any staff members are interested in coaching the spirit squad. The spirit squad will not travel to away games unless it is a district final or state game. Marge Spencer asked about uniforms. Mrs. Foster and Mr. Seamann are hoping to start with t-shirts and jeans. Would like to start small and see where it goes. If there was a large amount of interest, the students would be on a rotation for games. Ryan Stearns wants to double-check that this is not replacing the spirit that Macey Widick has built up in Student Council and with pep rally's. Mrs. Foster confirmed that Macey will still be in charge of all the Pep Rally's. Mrs. Pavelka mentioned if the uniforms are t-shirts, it would encourage all boys and girls and not limit the group to only girls. 

Discussion:  The NRCSA dues cost $850 this year.

Discussion:  The Negotiated Agreement needs to be amended to include the High Deductible Insurance plan of $3,800 and the Minimum Savings Premium amounts that will go into a Flatwater Bank HSA account. If the Spirit Squad is approved, the coaching amount needs to be added to the $1,451 column on the extra duty template. 

Discussion:  The district has a surplus collection of items. The following are items that will be up for sale with the starting bid amount. Each item is to sell as is and no returns are allowed. The highest bidder will win the item, and it must be picked up at the school within two weeks. The auction will be open through August 3rd. Items with the starting bid include: Lockers $5, Snow plow $50, popcorn machine $50, Fridge $5, Freezer $25, Desk $25, Dishwasher $10, Single Stall Garage $100, Carpet Tiles $15, and Kiln $5. The district also has a 1949 Coronet Car that will be set out during the Brady Day's Car Show with a sign saying to bid on the online auction. 

Discussion:  Each year the board has an annual planning session/retreat to review goals and plans for the school. The Budget Workshop will also be included in the retreat. This planning session follows the Open Meetings Act.  It was decided to meet on July 30th at 6:00. 

Discussion:  NA

Discussion: 

GENERAL
Check Number	Check Date	Entity Name	Amount
4622	06/13/2025	Flatwater Bank	22.20
7499	06/11/2025	Sun Theater	150.00
7500	06/12/2025	Practice Sports	1,300.82
7501	06/20/2025	Fun Jumpz	635.00
7502	06/19/2025	Cambridge Public School	400.00
7577	07/14/2025	Accelerate Learning	124.80
7578	07/14/2025	Ace Hardware	30.97
7579	07/14/2025	Activate Learning	1,671.60
7580	07/14/2025	Agile Sports Technologies	2,000.00
7581	07/14/2025	All Star Auto Glass	39.95
7582	07/14/2025	AllTeam Sportswear	634.00
7583	07/14/2025	Amplify Education Inc	1,798.30
7584	07/14/2025	Apptegy	6,090.00
7585	07/14/2025	Black Hills Energy	261.13
7586	07/14/2025	Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Ne	166.90
7587	07/14/2025	Brady Get 'N Go	1,095.18
7588	07/14/2025	Capital Business Systems, Inc - Wyoming	992.96
7589	07/14/2025	Charlies's North PLatte Plumbing LLC	253.00
7590	07/14/2025	Clearfly	466.42
7591	07/14/2025	Colonial Life	6.00
7592	07/14/2025	Consolidated Telecom, Inc.	116.92
7593	07/14/2025	Dawson County Public Power District	4,786.58
7594	07/14/2025	Educational Service Unit #10	125.00
7595	07/14/2025	Educational Service Unit #16	499.00
7596	07/14/2025	First National Bank	7,098.82
7597	07/14/2025	Gothenburg Tire & Service	1,095.32
7598	07/14/2025	HD Supply- Formerly Home Depot Pro	52.40
7599	07/14/2025	Heartland Sprinkler Systems	360.96
7600	07/14/2025	Hire Right Solutions Inc.	83.92
7601	07/14/2025	Ideal/Bluffs Facility Solutions	1,467.61
7602	07/14/2025	IXL Learning	12,150.00
7603	07/14/2025	Jazmat Enterprises, LLC	912.00
7604	07/14/2025	Matheson Tri-Gas Inc	360.50
7605	07/14/2025	Medco Supply Company	475.06
7606	07/14/2025	Menards	3,157.78
7607	07/14/2025	Mid-American Research Chemical	2,399.60
7608	07/14/2025	Mills Lawn	1,202.00
7609	07/14/2025	NE Association for Curriculum, Instruction,	80.00
		Assessment
7610	07/14/2025	Nebraska ASCD	50.00
7611	07/14/2025	Nebraska Council of School Administrators	300.00
7612	07/14/2025	NextPath, LLC	3,500.00
7613	07/14/2025	Open Up Resources	2,490.00
7614	07/14/2025	Otis Elevator Company	207.55
7615	07/14/2025	Paper Tiger Shredding	45.00
7616	07/14/2025	Platte Valley Electric	2,515.00
7617	07/14/2025	PowerSchool	3,285.60
7618	07/14/2025	Really Good Stuff, Inc.	338.64
7619	07/14/2025	Reliable Pest Control Service	71.00
7620	07/14/2025	Renassiace Learning Inc	2,346.67
7621	07/14/2025	S & S Auto Parts, Inc.	74.99
7622	07/14/2025	Savvas Learning Company	3,343.68
7634	07/14/2025	Schaben Sanitation	542.85
7635	07/14/2025	School Specialty	350.52
7636	07/14/2025	Sherwin Williams	1,659.85
7637	07/14/2025	Denise Shoults	55.01
7638	07/14/2025	Software Unlimited	6,200.00
7639	07/14/2025	Staples	9.48
7640	07/14/2025	Student Assurance Services	520.50
7641	07/14/2025	Super Suds Car Wash	8.37
7642	07/14/2025	Syndicate Publishing	195.02
7643	07/14/2025	Teachers' Curriculum Institute	2,576.00
7644	07/14/2025	Village Of Brady	1,937.24
7645	07/14/2025	Amazon Capital Services	3,192.01
	TOTAL		$90,377.68

____________________________________ 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 August 11th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.