February 8, Paul Ridley, President; Shane Oschman, Vice-President; Timothy Bean, Treasurer; Carla Manion, Asst. Secretary; and Dave Feely

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Exhibit 1

February 8, 2016

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bradford Area School District was held in the Floyd C. Fretz Large Group Instruction Room, 140 Lorana Avenue, Bradford, Pennsylvania Present

Directors: Paul Ridley, President; Shane Oschman, Vice-President; Timothy Bean, Treasurer;

Carla Manion, Asst. Secretary; and Dave Feely

Absent: Helen Cummiskey Schuster, Secretary; Frances Forbes, Joseph Troutman, and Pat

Vigliotta

Administrators: Katharine Pude, Superintendent; Judy Bodamer, David Ray, Ken Coffman, Jennifer Morgan, Dara Signor, Sarah Tingley, Erin Waugaman, Kim Swanson, Gene Woodmansee, Barry Bryan, and John Petruzzi

News Media: Kate Sager - The Bradford Era

Visitors: Chuck Kohler, Chris Pistner, Justin Beimel, David Niegowski, Christian Peterson, Ashton Alexis, Mitchell Barker, Chase Alexis, Noah Blake, Ronald Barker, Laurie

Alexis, Nathan Koss, Duane Gunn, Nina Lau, Greg Pistner, Dennis Morrisroe, Gavin Rounsville, Paul Berg, and Lisa Esch

Paul Ridley- President called the meeting to order.

Recognition of Visitors None.

Approval of Board Agenda

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Shane Oschman, to approve the board agenda as presented.

Unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Regular Meeting – January 11, 2016

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Dave Feely, to approve the minutes as presented.

Business Office and Financial Affairs

A. Treasurer’s Report for the period ending December 31, 2015 and the Second Quarter Reports for secondary schools as presented.

Motion by Shane Oschman, seconded by Timothy Bean, to approve the reports as presented.

B. Payment of Bills – General, Capital Reserve, and School Lunch

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Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Carla Manion, to approve the payment of bills as presented.

C. Tax Exonerations/Additions/Refunds

Motion by Dave Feely, seconded by Shane Oschman, to approve the Tax Exonerations / Additions / Refunds as presented.

D. Contract for Network and Internet Consortium Services with Seneca Highlands IU 9 This is a two year extension of current agreement.

Motion by Shane Oschman, seconded by Timothy Bean, to approve the contract as presented.

5 Yeas 0 Nays

E. City of Bradford LERTA Program

City of Bradford passed a LERTA Ordinance on January 26, 2016 for a five year period. The program provides for partial abatement of city, county, and school real estate taxes in order to encourage the rehabilitation, expansion, and construction of buildings used for industrial and commercial purposes. The exemption rate shall be: 100% in year one, 80% in year two, 60% in year three, 40% in year four, and 20% in year five.

Motion by Carla Manion, seconded by Dave Feely, to approve the LERTA Ordinance in accordance with the rules and regulations put forth by the City of Bradford.

F. School Bus Bids

Two bids were received for two, 72-passenger school buses:

1. Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh - $196,934 2. Myers Equipment Corp. (Thomas) - $190,210 Blue Bird buses qualify for $5,000 rebate per bus.

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Dave Feely, to award the bid to Blue Bird Sales of Pittsburgh.

5 Yeas 0 Nays

G. Leader in Me Agreement

This is a three year agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc.. The yearly cost of the program will be offset by the monies received for the Rural Low Income Schools Grant.

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Carla Manion, to approve the agreement as presented.

5 Yeas 0 Nays

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H. Bids for High School Parking Lot Lights Three bids were received:

1. Pure Tech - $10,967

2. Premier Communications - $11,874 3. Kel-Kur Electric - $12,125

The cost of the project will be paid with Capital Reserve Funds.

Motion by Carla Manion, seconded by Shane Oschman, to award the bid to Pure Tech.

5 Yeas 0 Nays

I. Resolution – Contract for Bridge Construction Project at GGB Elementary School

BE IT RESOLVED, the Bradford Area Board of School Directors hereby awards the contract for Bridge Construction for the George G. Blaisdell Elementary School Project to Mar-Allen Concrete Products, Inc. in the amount of $167,280.

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Dave Feely, to approve the resolution as presented.

5 Yeas 0 Nays J. Settlement

Settlement of matter concerning student compensatory education and reimbursement of attorney’s fees as presented.

Motion by Shane Oschman, seconded by Timothy Bean, to approve the Settlement as presented.

5 Yeas 0 Nays

Students and Curriculum

A. High School Registration Guide – Mr. David Ray

Motion by Shane Oschman, seconded by Dave Feely, to approve the registration guide as presented.

B. Band Trip

Permission is requested for 21 Bradford Area High School band students to travel to Honolulu, Hawaii from December 4, 2016 through December 11, 2016 to perform in the regional honors band that has been created to represent the state of Pennsylvania at ceremonies to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day.

Motion by Shane Oschman, seconded by Carla Manion, to approve the trip as presented.

C. Student Representative – Rachel Martin, Student Council President spoke about Winter Carnival, Volleyball tournament to benefit the American Heart Association, bringing back the Powder-puff Bowl, and Student Body Elections which are to be held March 18, 2016.

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Personnel A. Policy:

Policy #213: Assessment of Student Progress, revised.

This policy is being placed on the table for the requisite period of time. No action is required at this time.

This policy will be placed on the March agenda for your consideration.

B. Resolutions

1. That the Board accept the resignation of professional employee, Stephanie Farrell, to be effective June 30, 2016, consistent with a memorandum of agreement between Ms. Farrell /Bradford Area Education Association and the Bradford Area School District Board of Education.

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Shane Oschman, to approve the resolution and memorandum of agreement as presented.

2. As per Article X: Leaves of Absence, Section F: Unpaid Leave, the administration is recommending that the employee referred to in executive session be granted an unpaid leave of absence until such time the employee is able to return to work or resigns their position. In addition, the Board is authorizing 10 additional days of paid leave for this employee.

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Dave Feely, to approve the resolution as presented.

C. Agreement - School Resource Officer

School Resource Officer Program Agreement between the Bradford City Police Department and Bradford Area School District for the 2016-2017 school year.

Motion by Dave Feely, seconded by Shane Oschman, to approve the Agreement, as presented, effective July 1, 2016.

D. Resignations

1. Deborah A. Hayden, Secretary at GGB Elementary School, effective end of the day June 16, 2016.

Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Ms. Hayden, for the purpose of retirement, with regrets and appreciation for her 20 years of service to the students and staff of the district.

2. Laurel Meier, General Aide at GGB Elementary School, effective the end of the day on June 2, 2016.

Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Ms. Meier, for the purpose of retirement, with regrets and appreciation for her 10 years of service to the students and staff of the district.

Motion by Carla Manion, seconded by Paul Ridley, to approve item D1 and D2 as presented above.

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E. Tenure

1. Saree Frederick 2. Susan Zimbardi

Motion by Shane Oschman, seconded by Dave Feely, to award tenure to the above-listed staff members in accordance with the Pennsylvania School code of 1949 as amended.

F. Hiring

1. Mentor Teacher 2016

Christina Downey for Amanda Perkins (Long-Term Substitute) at School Street Elementary School.

(Pro-Rated for ½ Year)

Recommendation: To approve Ms. Downey as a mentor teacher as presented.

2. Coaches 2015-2016:

a. Middle School Girls’ Head Track Coach: Lindsay Sherman b. Middle School Girls’ Assistant Track Coach: Erin Hannon c. Middle School Boys’ Head Track Coach: Charles Bell d. Middle School Boys’ Assistant Track Coach: David Emerson e. Varsity Softball Head Coach: Geraldine Lacney

f. Varsity Softball JV Coach: Randy E. Ruffner

Recommendation: To approve the employment of the above-listed individuals for the coaching positions for the 2015-2016 school year, as shown above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork, pre- employment drug test (where applicable) and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA. Approval and payment for services is contingent upon adequate enrollment in each program as determined by the Board.

3. Advisor 2015-2016

Fretz Middle School Assistant Play Director: Emily Frederick

Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Frederick for the position for the 2015-2016 school year as shown above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork, pre-employment drug test (where applicable) and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA.

Approval and payment for services is contingent upon adequate enrollment in the program as determined by the Board.

Motion Timothy Bean, seconded by Shane Oschman, to approve Item F, 1 through 3 as presented above.

G. Leave of Absence

Amy Boults has requested a childbearing/childrearing leave of absence from March 14, 2016 through approximately May 23, 2016 as outlined in the CBA between the Board and BAEA and under FMLA guidelines.

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Motion by Shane Oschman, seconded by Timothy Bean, to approve the leave as presented.

H. Transfer

Robert O’Rourke, Custodian from 2^nd Shift at GGB Elementary School to 2^nd Shift at Bradford Area High School, effective February 9, 2016.

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Dave Feely, to approve the transfer as presented.

I. Substitutes

1. Shasta Wagner, Substitute Teacher, effective January 12, 2016.

2. Lynzy Wheaton, Substitute Teacher, Certified Early Childhood Education, effective February 9, 2016.

3. Kendra Parisella, Substitute Teacher, Emergency Certified, effective February 9, 2016.

4. John Perry, Substitute Bus Driver, effective February 9, 2016.

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Shane Oschman, to add the above-named individuals to the District’s approved substitute listing, in accordance with Board Policy and pending the completion of all necessary paperwork.

Superintendent’s Report Other Business

None.

Recognition of Visitors

Mr. Chuck Kohler approached the Board to inquire about an alleged lice issue at GGB and wanted to know if it would be possible to have a fund established for parents who might not be able to afford lice removal kits. Mrs.

Pude explained kits are purchased to be distributed as well as instruction given to parents as to how to use the kits and other preventative measures to control lice. Mr. Kohler then asked Mrs. Pude if the school district has considered alerting the public in the future if student assaults or other incidents should occur. Mrs. Pude stated that if it is a safety issue to other students, then the district would absolutely notify parents and guardians, but are restricted by federal privacy laws regarding students and issues.

Mr. Paul Berg then approached the board and had questions regarding the ownership of the bridge on Bigley Ave.

and about the Settlement of matter concerning student compensatory education and reimbursement of attorney’s fees. Mrs. Pude explained the settlement was a result of a lawsuit involving a special education student. He then asked if there had been any action by the school district regarding the alleged incident at the high school. Mrs.

Pude responded that there have been so many rumors, and so much inaccurate information spread across social media, and other media that these students have been hurt- not only these students, but our entire student body.

She further explained that the matter had been thoroughly investigated by the district and Bradford City Police and appropriate discipline was issued and that the district will not speak to this incident in the future and would hope the adults in our community will respect the privacy of the young people involved so we can move forward.

Adjournment

Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Dave Feely, that the meeting be adjourned.

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Helen Cummiskey Schuster

Secretary

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Carla Manion Assistant Secretary