Johnstown-Monroe Local board moves to approve Dr. Louis Kramer as superintendent

The Johnstown-Monroe Local Board of Education introduced Dr. Louis Kramer as its superintendent candidate and moved to approve a three-year contract for him to serve as superintendent effective Aug. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029.

Dr. Wagner, who opened the introduction, described the search process: “We had 17 applicants apply for the position,” he said, and the field was narrowed to three finalists who met with community members, staff and the board before a finalist was chosen.

Dr. Louis Kramer, the candidate, thanked the board and introduced family members. “I’m very humbled and very proud to be here,” he said, and named his wife, Janet, and children Elena, Ethan and Miles.

The board described the contract terms on the record: a three-year agreement beginning Aug. 1, 2026, with performance provisions that could extend the appointment into a fourth year and possibly a fifth year based on evaluation. A motion to approve the contract was made and seconded; the transcript does not clearly identify which board members made those procedural moves.

During roll call, the board recorded Mister Benton — yes; Missus Davis — yes; and Mister Coppell — yes. Mister Frasier’s response was unclear in the transcript and therefore not recorded here.

Dr. Wagner also summarized Kramer’s professional background for the record, saying Kramer has served 11 years as superintendent of London City Schools and earlier worked as a superintendent at Northeastern-level schools, director of teaching and learning at Mad River, principal at Mechanicsburg and as an elementary teacher at Cedar Cliff and Bridal schools.

The contract’s effective date and the board’s recorded yes votes indicate the board moved forward with the appointment; the transcript does not include a clearly recorded final tally for one member, and the board’s formal minutes or the district office should be consulted for the official vote certification and final contract document.