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
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 on the following link to view the November 2024 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/31s1w
Click on the following link to view the September 2024 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/2wrz1
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
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 November 2023 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/29bxk
Tuesday 9/19 – SCHOOL STAFF SHORTAGES – Listen to Maine Calling tonight at 7 p.m. Schools in Maine and across the nation are grappling with staff shortages, from teachers to bus drivers to people with special ed training. We talk with Eileen King, MSSA Executive Director, Commissioner Pender Makin, and other education leaders about the causes and effects of these shortages, as well as proposed solutions. https://www.mainepublic.org/listen-live
Click on the following link to view the August 2023 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/23rs6
Don't forget to register for the upcoming AI four-part Webinar!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AIWebinarSeries
Click on the following link to view the January 2023 issue of the MSSA Newsletter:https://5il.co/1n3qy
Click on the following link to view the November/December 2022 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/1l2wh
We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our phone lines - our 1-800 number is currently down. We are working with our service provider to get this resolved as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can contact MSMA staff at (207) 622-3473.
Click on the following link to view the Fall 2022 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/1ht20
Click on the following link to view the Spring 2022 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/1c25f
Congratulations Chris Howell, RSU #14 - MSSA 2022 Superintendent of the Year!
