Saco School Board approves hires and contracts, accepts John Goff's retirement
May 27, 2026 | Saco Public Schools, School Districts, Maine
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The Saco School Board voted on a series of personnel and policy actions during its meeting.
School board member Truman moved to approve nominations of Kelly Morin, Jessica Gypson and Shawn Mayo (all listed as CK Burns special education teachers) and Jenna Ranis (SMS school nurse) for 2026–27; Johnston seconded and the motion passed on a roll-call vote (6 yes). The motion text appeared in the board packet and was read into the record.
Truman moved to accept the retirement of John Goff, CK Burns teacher, effective at the end of the 2025–26 school year (the transcript reads "2526"). Trustees offered tributes to Goff's service. The roll-call vote recorded Waroff, Prebble, KD, Truman and Johnston voting yes and Roach voting no; the motion passed 5–1.
The board also approved probationary two‑year contracts for first‑year teachers and continuing contracts for second‑year teachers for the 2026–27 school year after motions from Truman and seconds by Johnston and Prebble; roll-call votes were unanimous among voting members present (6 yes for each motion).
On policy, Johnston moved and members approved the second reading of multiple policies including the superintendent evaluation form (GBI‑E1), organizational chart (CCA), CHD administration in absence of superintendents, accounting for non‑budgeted funds/student activity funds (EFF), federal procurement manual (DJ‑R), travel reimbursement (DKC), and school properties disposition (DN). The board also voted to strike DFF‑R (school activity funds administrative procedures). The motion passed on roll-call (6 yes).
Why it matters: The personnel votes fill positions for the next school year and the retirement acceptance triggers staffing and hiring implications. The policy approvals include procedures for property disposition that board members said will be important as the district prepares to transition multiple buildings.
What the record shows: Vote tallies were read aloud in roll-call format for each motion. Several board members shared personal remarks about John Goff; school board member Roach noted Goff's positive impact on students and families.
School board member Truman moved to approve nominations of Kelly Morin, Jessica Gypson and Shawn Mayo (all listed as CK Burns special education teachers) and Jenna Ranis (SMS school nurse) for 2026–27; Johnston seconded and the motion passed on a roll-call vote (6 yes). The motion text appeared in the board packet and was read into the record.
Truman moved to accept the retirement of John Goff, CK Burns teacher, effective at the end of the 2025–26 school year (the transcript reads "2526"). Trustees offered tributes to Goff's service. The roll-call vote recorded Waroff, Prebble, KD, Truman and Johnston voting yes and Roach voting no; the motion passed 5–1.
The board also approved probationary two‑year contracts for first‑year teachers and continuing contracts for second‑year teachers for the 2026–27 school year after motions from Truman and seconds by Johnston and Prebble; roll-call votes were unanimous among voting members present (6 yes for each motion).
On policy, Johnston moved and members approved the second reading of multiple policies including the superintendent evaluation form (GBI‑E1), organizational chart (CCA), CHD administration in absence of superintendents, accounting for non‑budgeted funds/student activity funds (EFF), federal procurement manual (DJ‑R), travel reimbursement (DKC), and school properties disposition (DN). The board also voted to strike DFF‑R (school activity funds administrative procedures). The motion passed on roll-call (6 yes).
Why it matters: The personnel votes fill positions for the next school year and the retirement acceptance triggers staffing and hiring implications. The policy approvals include procedures for property disposition that board members said will be important as the district prepares to transition multiple buildings.
What the record shows: Vote tallies were read aloud in roll-call format for each motion. Several board members shared personal remarks about John Goff; school board member Roach noted Goff's positive impact on students and families.
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