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West Bath fourth‑grade teacher Lori Sawyer to retire at end of 2024–25 school year
Summary
The superintendent announced that fourth‑grade teacher Lori Sawyer will retire effective June 30, 2025; Emily read an excerpt from Sawyer’s letter and the board said it will honor her service later in the spring.
Superintendent Emily announced Dec. 18 that fourth‑grade teacher Lori Sawyer plans to retire at the end of the 2024–25 school year, effective June 30, 2025. Emily said Sawyer requested the district handle the announcement administratively while she focuses on students for the remainder of the year.
Emily read a passage from Sawyer’s letter describing her gratitude for many years of teaching and said Sawyer has taught 35 years at West Bath School and 40 years overall. Board members offered thanks and said the district will celebrate Sawyer in the spring when she is ready.
No hiring or replacement steps were announced at the meeting; Emily said the district has completed required retirement notification procedures and will follow its normal scheduling and staffing processes.
