District news
School short a special education teacher and two bus drivers as a special education audit nears
What happened
At the September 10, 2026 board meeting, the head of school said the campus was down one special education teacher and two bus drivers. One ed tech was on leave, and only one regular substitute was available. Leaders said transportation jobs were the hardest to fill. The board began reviewing special education policies because a special education audit is coming.
Why it matters to families
About a quarter of MeANS students receive special education services. Missing staff can affect services and getting students to school.
The evidence
September 10, 2026 minutes (Head of School report; first reading of the special education policy 'heading into a Special Ed. Audit'). The October 8 agenda lists final votes on special education policies IHBAA, IHBAC and JKAA.
The source
September 10, 2026 board meeting minutesSee the full record for Maine Academy of Natural Sciences.
Get alerts like this for Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
We read every agenda, packet, and set of minutes, and write up the decisions that affect families — each one linked to the document it came from, the moment it's public.
Get personalized alerts