Board votes to non-renew three probationary teachers
Summary
At a special March 25, 2026 work session, the Albany Area Schools board voted to non-renew the probationary contracts of Tj Frericks, Livi Zenzen and Melissa Rothstein in a roll-call motion that passed with four yes votes, one no and one abstention.
At its special work session March 25, 2026, the Albany Area Schools board voted to not renew the probationary teacher contracts for Tj Frericks, Livi Zenzen and Melissa Rothstein. The motion, made by board member Dirkes and seconded by board member Sands, passed on a roll-call vote: Dirkes Yes; Hansen Yes; Sands Yes; Ronning Abstained; Rueter No; Sand Yes; Henkelman absent.
The action was recorded during the meeting's personnel business and appears in the board's official minutes for the special session. The transcript records the motion text: "Motion made by Dirkes for the non-renewal of probationary teachers positions of Tj Frericks, Livi Zenzen and Melissa Rothstein and seconded by Sands." The board did not provide additional explanation or statements in the available transcript about the reasons for non-renewal or any next steps for affected staff.
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