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Bedford Board approves retirement and technology, but MOU on certificated staff deadlocks 2-2

Bedford Board of Education · April 2, 2026
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At its April 2 work session, the Bedford Board of Education approved the retirement of a longtime teacher and multiple technology and HR contracts tied to E-rate funding and an LPDC platform, but a memorandum of understanding for certificated personnel resulted in a 2-2 tie and remains unresolved.

Dr. Schneider, the district superintendent, told the board the superintendent’s report included four items and introduced each for consideration, starting with item 5.01, the retirement of Mr. Rakowski.

"I'd like to thank him for his service, many years in the district," Dr. Schneider said, noting Rakowski stepped in at the high school late in his career to fill an instructional need. The board approved the administrative personnel recommendation by…

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