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Orono board approves notices of nonrenewal for six probationary teachers
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The Orono Public School District board voted to approve notices of nonrenewal for six probationary teachers after roll-call votes. The superintendent acknowledged the difficulty of continuing-contract decisions and thanked educators for their service.
The Orono Public School District Board of Education voted to approve notices of nonrenewal for six probationary teachers during its public meeting. The board acted on individual motions and carried each by roll call.
The actions approved were notices of nonrenewal for Mary Madsen; Joseph (Dokken/Doken); Lehi Heitke; Adara Cameronian; Robin Zgutowicz; and Amanda Morton. Each item was moved and seconded, followed by a roll-call vote on each notice. The motions carried.
Superintendent Dr. Flusher framed the agenda item as an annual, “somber” process and “on behalf of Hornell Schools … I thank each educator for their important contributions to the children of our community,” offering public appreciation for the staff affected.
The board used roll-call voting for each name. The minutes record a sequence of “aye” votes for each motion; individual roll-call tallies are recorded in the meeting transcript. The board chair called the section of business concluded after the final vote.
The board did not discuss personnel-specific details in open session beyond the formal votes. No appeals, challenges, or reversals were recorded in the public transcript. The superintendent and chair emphasized gratitude to departing staff and noted the difficulty of continuing-contract decisions.
The board moved on after completing the roll-call votes and proceeded with the agenda.
