Public Meeting Agenda: September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE - President

2. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Comments are limited to 3 minutes and related to agenda items only).

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - President

Description:
1. Regular Meeting - August 10, 2026
2. Special Meeting - August 24, 2026

4. RESOLUTION FOR EXPULSION - Ms. Erin Waugaman

Description:
"It is hereby RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Bradford Area School District that the student who violated Policy #218.1: "Weapons"on August 31, 2026, referred to as 2026–2027 #1, is expelled for the period of time set forth in the Agreement dated, September 10, 2026, as recommended by the Superintendent, a copy of which is on file in the student’s file located in the Superintendent’s office and which provisions are approved by the Resolution as if fully set forth herein."

5. BUSINESS OFFICE AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS - Mrs. Amy Yohe

5.A. Treasurer's Reports

Description:
1. Adjusted Treasurer's Report for the month ending June 30, 2026.
2. Treasurer's Report for the month ending July 31, 2026.

5.B. Payment of Bills from August 6–September 8, 2026

Description:
1. General Fund
2. Capital Reserve
3. Food Service

5.C. Adjusted - Quarterly Reports for Secondary Schools for the quarter ending June 30, 2026

5.D. Tax Exonerations, Additions, Homestead Adjustments, and Refunds Report

5.E. Bradford Motel Tax Appeal

5.F. Pitney Bowes Postage Machine Lease Agreement

6. STUDENTS AND CURRICULUM - Mrs. Erin Waugaman

6.A. Revised 2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar

6.B. 2026 - 2027 Virtual Academy Services Agreement with Warren County School District

6.C. 2026 - 2027 BAHS Career Tech Occupational and Local Advisory Committee Members

6.D. 2026 -2027 Contracted Services Agreement - College and Career Readiness Coach

Description:
This is a contracted service agreement with Janice Russell for the 2026-2027 school year to provide student support and promote college and/or career readiness activities in the school and community and to work with students to complete individual life plans that involve personal and professional goals. The total cost of services shall not exceed $20,000.00. This is a grant-funded position. Contract will be reviewed annually and is contingent upon grant funding.

6.E. 2026 - 2027 Contracted Services Agreement with The Guidance Center - Focus Room

Description:
This is a contracted service with The Guidance Center of Bradford to provide therapeutic services to the students at Bradford Area High School. This is a grant funded program. Contract will be reviewed annually and is contingent upon grant funding.

6.F. Student Council Representative - Ms. Maddison Kagarise, President

7. PERSONNEL - Mr. Sam Johnson

7.A. Resignations

7.A.1. David Ray, Career and Technical Education Director/Testing Coordinator at the Administrative Office and Bradford Area High School, effective the end of the day on December 31, 2026.

7.A.2. Danielle Gallagher, Bus Driver at the Transportation Department, effective the end of the day on August 15, 2026.

7.A.3. William Reinert, Custodian at School Street Elementary School, effective the end of the day on September 4, 2026.

7.A.4. Diane Rea, Custodial Supervisor at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School, effective the end of the day on October 9, 2026.

7.B. Hirings

7.B.1. Kierstin Fischer, English Teacher at Floyd C. Fretz Middle School, Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Pennsylvania certified PK-4, Emergency Certification English 7-12. Salary will be Bachelor Step 1, $50,499, effective September 15, 2026 or another date mutually agreeable to both parties.

7.B.2. Edward Skinner, Bus Driver with the Transportation Department for Run16 at 5 hours and 45 minutes per day at a rate of $22.95 per hour, effective September 15, 2026 or another date mutually agreeable to both parties.

7.B.3. Cody Jordan, Bus Driver with the Transportation Department for Run #13 at 6 hours per day at a rate of $22.95 per hour, effective September 25, 2026 or another date mutually agreeable to both parties.

7.C. Transfers

Description:
1. Wesley Lohrman, from Assistant Principal at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School to Principal at Bradford Area High School, at a salary of $101,665, effective November 2, 2026.

7.D. Tenure

Description:
1. Taylar Eberly
2. Kristina Fitzgerald
3. Mariah Gow
4. Jaclyn Nelson
5. Taylor Sutryk

7.E. Paid Supplemental Positions 2026 - 2027

Description:
1. Carrie Grice: Elementary Play Director
2. Richille Denora: Assistant Elementary Play Director
3. Rebecca Cramer: Yearbook (split position with Abigail Koebley)

7.F. Coaches 2026 - 2027

Description:
1. Matt Gilligan: Head Middle School Girls' Soccer Coach

7.G. Substitutes

Description:
1. Todd Coatsworth, Substitute Van Driver and Substitute Support Staff, effective September 3, 2026.
2. Elizabeth Esch, Substitute Teacher, effective August 26, 2026.
3. Elizabeth Flores, Substitute Teacher, effective September 9, 2026.
4. Micheal Gow Sr., Substitute Teacher, effective August 26, 2026.
5. Michael Grady, Substitute Teacher, effective August 26, 2026.
6. Jill Howard, Substitute Van Driver and Substitute Support Staff, effective August 26, 2026.
7. Jennifer Keltz, Substitute Teacher, effective August 26, 2026.
8. Nichole Magee, Substitute Van Driver, effective August 10, 2026.
9. Kaitlyn Milne, Substitute Support Staff, effective August 28, 2026.
10. Lisa Roulo, Substitute Support Staff, effective August 27, 2026.
11. Edward Skinner, Substitute Van Driver and Substitute Support Staff, effective August 26, 2026.
12. Jennifer VanSickle, Substitute Teacher, effective August 26, 2026.
13. Alexis Wendel, Substitute Support Staff, effective September 2, 2026.
14. Norine Bernheisel, Substitute Support Staff, effective August 26, 2026.

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

9. OTHER BUSINESS

10. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Description:
A. An executive session was held at 5:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and matters relating to service agreement contracts.

B. An executive session may be conducted for the reasons stated in Section 8 of the Sunshine Law between now and the next regularly scheduled meeting.

11. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS - Comments limited to 3 minutes.

12. ADJOURNMENT

September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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