Click on the following link to read the June 18, 2026 Corrected Edition of the MSMA Employee Relations News. https://us8.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=499021577a473d5f8c5a9a7ae&id=e6a769744a
Click on the following link to read the June 2026 edition of MSBA News: https://us8.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=499021577a473d5f8c5a9a7ae&id=4407be3b60
Click on the following link to read the June Edition of the Employee Relations News.
https://mailchi.mp/ee33161d4947/june-2026-employee-relations-news?e=bc9a550724
https://mailchi.mp/ee33161d4947/june-2026-employee-relations-news?e=bc9a550724
Survey on School Board Support & Development Meetings
The dates for the September ‘School Board Support & Development’ meetings are set: September 9, 14, & 17. Times are TBD based on a very recent MSBA survey to gauge interest in holding these professional development meetings mid-day or late afternoon. If you haven’t already, please weigh in on the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Z7Q6T8
The dates for the September ‘School Board Support & Development’ meetings are set: September 9, 14, & 17. Times are TBD based on a very recent MSBA survey to gauge interest in holding these professional development meetings mid-day or late afternoon. If you haven’t already, please weigh in on the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Z7Q6T8
Click the link below to read the 'Monday Message' from MSBA Executive Director Eric Waddell.
https://mailchi.mp/a6cec011da06/monday-message-5441082
https://mailchi.mp/a6cec011da06/monday-message-5441082
Property Casualty Trust Director Retiring
After twenty-five years with MSMA, including many years as Director of the Property Casualty Insurance Trust, Nita Folckemer has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026.
Nita’s dedication to our members and the Trust has been exceptional. From managing the bidding process and answering coverage questions to assisting with claims and everything in between, she has been a reliable, efficient, calming and trusted resource. Her expertise, professionalism, and commitment to service have made a lasting impact on our program and the members we serve. She will be greatly missed, and we have some very big shoes to fill.
As we begin the transition process, please know that our members will continue to be well supported. Stacey Leone, the Claims Manager for the Workers’ Compensation Trust, has been working alongside Nita for the past several years to provide back up in Nita’s absence as well as in preparation for this transition and will serve as your primary contact until a permanent replacement is hired.
Stacey Leone
Phone: (207) 626-5449
Email: sleone@msmaweb.com
Please join me in congratulating Nita on her well-earned retirement and thanking her for her many years of dedicated service to MSMA and our members.
Thank you for your continued confidence in the MSMA Property Casualty Trust program.
After twenty-five years with MSMA, including many years as Director of the Property Casualty Insurance Trust, Nita Folckemer has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026.
Nita’s dedication to our members and the Trust has been exceptional. From managing the bidding process and answering coverage questions to assisting with claims and everything in between, she has been a reliable, efficient, calming and trusted resource. Her expertise, professionalism, and commitment to service have made a lasting impact on our program and the members we serve. She will be greatly missed, and we have some very big shoes to fill.
As we begin the transition process, please know that our members will continue to be well supported. Stacey Leone, the Claims Manager for the Workers’ Compensation Trust, has been working alongside Nita for the past several years to provide back up in Nita’s absence as well as in preparation for this transition and will serve as your primary contact until a permanent replacement is hired.
Stacey Leone
Phone: (207) 626-5449
Email: sleone@msmaweb.com
Please join me in congratulating Nita on her well-earned retirement and thanking her for her many years of dedicated service to MSMA and our members.
Thank you for your continued confidence in the MSMA Property Casualty Trust program.
Click on the following link to read the Annual Update Edition of the Policy Development News.
https://mailchi.mp/c314d6a5708b/msma-2026-annual-policy-update-newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/c314d6a5708b/msma-2026-annual-policy-update-newsletter
Click the link below to view the April 2026 issue of the MSBA Update:
https://mailchi.mp/8c9a8c32c5c4/november-2025-msba-newsletter-5440791?e=bc9a550724
Click on the following link to view the December 2024 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/32942
Click on the following link to access the 2024 edition of the MSBA Handbook
https://5il.co/2vrdw
School is Back in Session! ✏️
https://mailchi.mp/mainelovespublicschools/whos-ready-to-go-back-to-school-12683787?e=f631e594b4
Click on the following link to view the August 2024 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/2v0us
What Makes a Great School in Maine? Join a Measure What Matters Community Conversation
https://mainedoenews.net/2024/07/16/what-makes-a-great-school-in-maine-join-a-measure-what-matters-community-conversation/
Click below to access the DOE "What Holds Us Together" podcast. Listen to Commissioner Makin and guests Steve Bailey, executive director of MSBA, and Miranda Engstrom, 2023 Hancock County Teacher of the Year, highlight efforts to elevate educators and schools. https://mainedoenews.net/2024/04/25/doe-podcast-what-holds-us-together-highlights-efforts-to-elevate-educators-and-schools/
During Teacher Appreciation Week, MSSA and MSBA celebrate all our teachers in all our districts! Our collective hats are taken off to you as we recognize and so appreciate all you do, daily, for each of your students, in all of Maine’s school districts. Congratulations and thank you for all you do.
Click on the following link to view the February 2024 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/2em3l
Meeting Postponed: Due to today's storm causing power/internet outages across the state, tonight's Region III (Washington), Region IV (Hancock), and Region V (Mid-Coast) regional school board meeting has been postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Click on the following link to view the November/December 2023 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/294i3
Maine delegation at the New England/New York Regional Conference on 9/30/2023.
MSBA Executive Director Steve Bailey presenting with Vermont and New Hampshire State Executives regarding Small and Rural District Concerns at New England/New York Regional Conference - 9/30/2023.
