Milan Area Schools board votes 5-2 to non‑renew probationary teacher Sierra Moran after public outcry

The Milan Area Schools Board of Education voted 5‑2 on June 4 to non‑renew the probationary teaching contract of Sierra Moran, ending her employment with the district on June 30, 2025.

Superintendent Brian Gearbaugh presented the administration’s recommendation for non‑renewal, saying Moran had failed to make expected, sustained growth under the district’s teacher evaluation rubric. Gearbaugh cited concerns summarized by Moran’s evaluator, Vice Principal Baden, including punctuality, lesson planning, instructional delivery, timely grading and professional judgment.

The recommendation prompted extended public comment. Dozens of parents, students and community members spoke during the public‑comment period in support of Moran, citing her accessibility to students, coaching and mentoring roles, and a petition that the presenters said had…