The Haines Borough school board voted 5-2 Wednesday to accept the resignation of music teacher Jason Muccino, despite testimony of about 50 students and community members who asked the board to find another way to wring savings from its budget.
Members Lisa Schwartz and Brian Clay were opposed.
As a cost-saving measure, Muccino was not offered a contract for next year.
Petitions to “Save Mr. Muccino” circulated around town and were presented to the…