(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

The New Brighton Area School Board held their first meeting of the month tonight.  Like last month, a group of local citizens showed up to voice their opinions. While the group was smaller than last month, their voices were louder.  The main issue they voiced their opinions on was the push to fully reopen the school.  One citizen in attendance began to interrupt the discussion by shouting his opinions and used profanity toward Board President John Ludwig. Ludwig asked the man to leave and when he refused the police were called to remove him. Following public comments, the committee meeting began where they touched on a few different topics. They first announced that all New Brighton Area School District teachers should have their Covid-19 vaccination by Saturday, which will help in keeping the school open. They went on to approve the reading of revisions on a few district policies including extracurricular participation by home schooled students and school bus and vehicle drivers. They also approved the list of graduates for the 2020-2021 school year pending completion of academic and financial obligations. The acceptance of a high school teachers retirement was also on the agenda.  Audio from the meeting can be heard below.

Arguments leading up to police being called: