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Board debates CEP membership funding, Marion Technical College clarifies who pays

Marion County School Board · December 18, 2025
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Summary

The board heard a CEP overview from new CEO Matt McCormick and questioned the $10,000 membership figure; Marion Technical College's Smallridge clarified that MTC pays the fee from workforce funds and suggested splitting costs if the district wants continued access to CEP services and events.

Matt McCormick, newly on staff at the CEP, presented an overview of CEP activities — from voter engagement and support for the district sales-tax referendum to workforce partnerships and CTE collaborations — and handed the board a one-page summary of priorities.

Board members expressed appreciation for CEP work and then raised practical questions about the membership fee and who is funding…

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