SAS Superintendent Receives High Marks During Evaluation
Saline Area Schools Superintendent, Dr. Rachel Kowalski, earned the highest rating during her annual evaluation from the Saline Area Schools Board of Education at the Tuesday, December 9 meeting.
After reviewing the evidence provided by Dr. Kowalski and using the detailed rubric, the board assigned “effective,” the highest possible rating, in each performance category. Performance categories determined in the rubric include: government and board relations, community relations, staff relations, business and finance, and instructional leadership.
Board President, Dr. Michael McVey stated, "The board was pleased with the superintendent’s prompt and transparent communication with the public, and there was considerable praise for her active listening and overall communication. The board received significant positive input from staff and noted that Dr. Kowalski has alleviated much of the uncertainty that typically accompanies a new superintendent. In addition, the board noted that the superintendent is clearly engaged with curriculum issues both within the district and beyond.”
The Michigan Association of School Boards superintendent evaluation instrument includes three levels in the rubric: needing support, developing, and effective. The “highly effective” category was eliminated from the rubric in 2024.
Dr. Kowalski began her tenure as the Superintendent of Saline Area Schools July 1, 2025, following the retirement of Dr. Stephen D. Laatsch.
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Constituents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) have approved the countywide Career Technical Education (CTE) millage in the November 4, 2025, election.
On November 4, voters residing within the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s service area - including Saline Area Schools- will be asked to consider a 1 mill tax that would support CTE learning experiences from preschool through high school graduation. CTE helps students understand why they learn what they learn from PreK-12. CTE programs open doors to college, careers, and beyond. If a CTE millage is approved by voters, regional hubs for CTE programs, like Saline’s South and West Washtenaw Consortium, will continue to operate, and CTE programs at those sites and across the county would be expanded.
The South and West Washtenaw Consortium is pleased to invite the community to a public open house showcasing current Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The event will be held Tuesday, October 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at these three Saline Area Schools Locations:
Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway, Saline, MI
Building Trades, 202 W. Bennett St., Saline, MI
Huron Valley Beauty Academy, 7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI
Members of the community are invited to tour the labs, meet instructors and students, and learn more about the proposed CTE millage.
On November 4, 2025, voters residing within the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s service area - including Saline Area Schools - will be asked to consider a 1 mill tax that would support the expansion of Career Technical Education (CTE) learning experiences from preschool through high school graduation.
Friendly reminder for our Hornet families! There is no school Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1. See you on Tuesday for a great start to week 2! 
