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Board to recognize G.J. Mann staffer Katie Edwards for lifesaving action

Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education · December 12, 2025

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Summary

The board announced it will recognize Katie Edwards, nominated by G.J. Mann principal John Briglio, after Edwards acted quickly during an after‑school crisis and likely saved a colleague's life; the recognition will occur at the board meeting.

The board heard a nomination to recognize Katie Edwards for a quick, potentially lifesaving response during an after‑school incident at G.J. Mann.

Chair (S1) said principal John Briglio requested the recognition and described the action as "legitimately saving a life of a colleague" that occurred a few weeks earlier. The board scheduled the recognition for the meeting and praised Edwards' fast thinking and service.

What happens next: the recognition will be made at the meeting and the board publicly thanked Edwards and the school principal for bringing the matter to the board's attention.