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School board amends FY25–26 central office staffing plan, removes proposed contract manager position
Summary
Board members approved the central office staffing plan for fiscal year 2025–26 with an amendment removing a proposed contract manager position at the superintendent's recommendation, voting 4-0 at the June 16 special meeting.
The Marion County School Board approved the proposed central office staffing plan for fiscal year 2025–26 on June 16, 2025, after amending the plan to remove a proposed contract manager position. The amended motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer recommended removing the contract manager position from the 25–26 staffing plan, saying the position "would have been a new position for 25–26 school year and as much as we know we need that position for efficient processes we believe at this time when we're looking at other cuts that we do not need to add this position to the staffing plan." The board discussed budget uncertainty and agreed to delay adding the role until district finances are clearer.
Board discussion referenced ongoing state budget negotiations. Board member Thorpe noted the district is growing and that conference committee work in the Florida Legislature could change the district’s financial outlook. Board members stressed prioritizing classroom funding and school safety while examining duplicate services across central office departments.
The board first moved to approve the staffing plan and then a board member offered an amended motion removing the contract manager role; the amendment was seconded and approved 4-0. The record does not provide salary, job description detail for the contract manager position, or a timeline for reconsideration.
