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Marion school board approves central-office staffing plan but pauses position upgrades amid budget concerns
Summary
After heated debate over pay increases and timing, the Marion County School Board approved the district’s central office staffing plan for 2026–27 but removed proposed position upgrades; the amended motion passed unanimously 4–0.
The Marion County School Board on March 24 approved the district’s central office staffing plan for the 2026–27 fiscal year but voted to remove proposed position upgrades after members raised concerns about timing and pay increases.
Dr. Allison Campbell, board member, said she opposed upgrades that would increase salaries without commensurate additional duties and announced she would vote against the plan as presented. "I will be voting against this item," Campbell said during the discussion, citing optics and fiscal uncertainty.
Wantanisha Morant, the district’s executive director of human resources, told…
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