Saline Area Schools selects interim leader as next superintendent Updated Apr 29, 2021; Posted Apr 29, 2021 Saline Area Schools has selected Steve Laatsch as its new superintendent. Laatsch has been serving as the district's interim superintendent since January.Photo provided | Saline Area Schools Facebook Share SALINE, MI - Saline Area Schools will stick with a familiar face for its next leader, selecting Steve Laatsch as its next superintendent. The board approved hiring Laatsch by a 7-0 vote after the conclusion of its interview process Thursday, April 29. Laatsch has been serving as the district’s interim superintendent since January, following the retirement of longtime superintendent Scot Graden.