Marathon Teachers Association Considers Vote of No Confidence Against Superintendent
MTA President Robin Visco and Vice President Becky Gillette highlighted four major issues with the current treatment of teachers during this crisis and how the administration has managed the situation at the BOE meeting June 3.
Sarena Eaton · 2026-06-05
The Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, June 3, was packed with teachers and community members who are concerned for the district’s future.
During the community time, MTA President Robin Visco and Vice President Becky Gillette spoke. They highlighted four major issues with the current treatment of teachers during this crisis and how the administration has managed the situation.
Communication
The first issue the MTA is concerned about is the complete lack of communication between the administration and the teachers. Information is not being shared in a situation where direction and guidance are essential.
Professional Respect
The lack of communication signals a lack of respect for a team that has invaluable day-to-day expertise, knowledge of students, engagement with the community, and relationships cultivated over years together. This team cannot feel respected if there is no communication, and they are unable to problem-solve with the administration.
Vision
The Superintendent has been quoted as saying this loss will “directly impact the educational program.” The MTA agrees and has reached out to the Superintendent repeatedly for clarification and communication on how the district will absorb, rebuild, and execute a plan for the future after the loss of 29 valuable educators.
Culture
Culture is instilled by leadership and struggles to exist otherwise. Without clear leadership, teachers cannot thrive in and out of the classroom, students cannot reach their full potential, and the community cannot be fully embraced in the district.
Members of the MTA feel strongly that if these issues are not addressed, they will have no alternative but to consider a vote of no confidence.
They requested a meeting with the Superintendent and the President and Vice President of the Board so they may address these issues more directly.
NNToday reached out to the School Board President for comment. Mr. Lilley said discussions are ongoing regarding the scheduling of the meeting. No meeting is set at this time. He also stated the board appreciates the willingness of the MTA leadership to work collaboratively toward solutions, and hopes the meeting can allow for concerns to be addressed and to identify ways to move forward together.
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