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Bradford Area School District Superintendent Erin Waugaman (second from left) speaks during Monday evening's Board of Education meeting in Fretz Middle School. Also in the photo (from left) are board president Fred Proper and board members Gretchen Humble and Bret Butler.

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October 7, 2026

UPDATED: Petition seeks more information before BASD consolidation vote

By SARA FURLONG and JIM ECKSTROM news@bradfordera.com

A petition asking the Bradford Area School Board to hold off on any school consolidation vote until ...

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