📰SACO | TA Claps Back

Jun 9
1 min read

"Menard just upped the anti... and it's getting kind of intense."

June 9, 2026, For those following the contract negotiations between Thornton Academy and the Saco School Department, Menard just upped the anti... and it's getting kind of intense.

Basically (and in the words of a millennial) in one single action, TA Headmaster Rene Menard said, "ok, you want to see gangsta? Enjoy tomorrow's school board meeting Superintendent Jeremy Ray".

Say what you want about him, Menard is clearly not playing right now - bringing it straight to the public like this, is no joke.

Menard is not new to leadership or public relations - this was calulated.

Releasing the letter he released today, directly to the parents/the public, resulted in ensuring tomorrow's already scheduled school board committee, will not only be heavily attended, but will take place under the microscope of all major media outles and residents alike.

Menard has "turned up the heat".

Since the release of Menard's letter, Superintendent Ray has released a response letter issued to the public, disputing several claims made by Thornton Academy leadership and asking those with questions, to reach out to him directly for answers.