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RSU 18 board accepts retirement, appoints new math teacher

RSU 18 School Board · May 19, 2026
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Summary

The board accepted the retirement of Lisa Wrigley (special services administrative assistant) and unanimously appointed Chris Alves to a math teaching position at Meselonsky High School; board members praised his special‑education coursework and rapport with students.

The board acknowledged the retirement of Lisa Wrigley, who serves as a special services administrative assistant, and approved a motion to appoint Chris Alves as a math teacher at Meselonsky High School.

Superintendent Zipporah introduced the nomination, noting Wrigley’s long service and thanking her for her contributions to the district. Zipporah also introduced Alves (present in the audience), outlining his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine at Farmington, his student teaching experience at Mount Blue Middle School and at Meselonsky High School where he has worked as a long‑term substitute, and his involvement running a student club.

Trustees praised Alves’s coursework in special education and his connection to students; after brief remarks the board voted unanimously to approve the nomination and welcomed the new hire.

Next steps: the district will complete hiring paperwork and add Alves to next year’s staffing roster.