The final Saline Area Schools board meeting of the school year opened with gratitude for the people who keep schools running. At its May 26 meeting, the Board of Education honored 21 retirees whose combined service totaled more than 419 years. Their roles stretched across the district, from food service and custodial work to paraprofessionals, teachers, speech and language pathologists, specialists, finance and community education. Many Jobs, One Purpose Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Carol Baaki Diglio said school district …
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