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MSAD 15 approves new hires and teacher contracts, recognizes top students and updates routine policies
Summary
Board approved several personnel motions (new hires and probationary/continuing contracts), recognized the top 10% of the class of 2026 and approved a slate of policy updates including changes to family/medical leave and medication administration procedures.
The MSAD 15 school board approved multiple personnel actions, recognized top students and adopted several routine policy updates during its May meeting.
Personnel: The board approved nominations for first probationary contracts for Martin Graff (school counselor at the high school), Rachel Haskell (teacher at Dunn School) and Gretchen Haines (teacher at Dunn School). The sponsoring administrator introduced the candidates and reviewed credentials; the board then voted to confirm each nomination.
“When we put someone forward, it means that we have put them through the paces, and we think they're worth your vote,” the superintendent said while describing the probationary process used by the district. Steve Gralish introduced Martin Graff and outlined his counseling background and local experience.
The board also voted to move blocks of teachers to second‑year probationary contracts and approved a set of continuing‑contract nominations for teachers who have completed the probationary period.
Recognitions: The meeting featured recognition of the top 10% of the class of 2026; students introduced themselves and shared plans including college destinations and majors. The board invited members to attend graduation and applauded student achievements.
Policy updates: The board considered and approved several policies that had been vetted by the policy and personnel committees: changes to family/medical leave (GBN), earned paid leave (GBP), elimination of the GBPR administrative procedure for earned paid leave, replacement of ACA workplace bullying with GB workplace bullying, and updates to JLCD (administration of medicine to students). Committee chairs noted these were largely technical updates or changes required by law.
Why it matters: Approving hires and continuing contracts fills classroom and support roles for the coming school year; policy changes align district procedures with legal requirements and committee review. Board members emphasized the seriousness of offering continuing contracts and the district’s deliberate evaluation process.
Action taken: The board approved all personnel nominations and the policy updates as presented.
