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School board approves three-year support-staff contract estimated at $1.1 million

Marion County School Board · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The board ratified a three-year agreement with Marion Education Support Professionals (MESP), with district staff estimating the total cost at about $1,100,000; the bargaining unit ratified the tentative agreement prior to the board vote.

The Marion County School Board voted Jan. 13 to approve a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Marion Education Support Professionals (MESP). Miss Morant of human resources said the unit ratified the tentative agreement and district staff estimate the total cost associated with the settlement at approximately $1,100,000.

Why it matters: The contract affects district support staff compensation and has a direct impact on the district’s personnel budget and operations.

Details: The changes are documented in a tentative agreement attached to board documents; Miss Morant thanked bargaining-unit representatives and district negotiators. The board voted unanimously to adopt the agreement.

What’s next: The district will implement the provisions according to the agreement’s timeline and budget processes and will report as needed to the board.