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School Board Member, Crawford County Community School Corporation · District 4

Clifford Kerce

Candidate for School Board Member, Crawford County Community School Corporation, District 4

DemocraticIncumbent

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Crawford County Community School Corp. trustee

A trustee of the Crawford County Community School Corp. board, seeking re-election in District 4.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Voted against hiring a new elementary principal over budget concerns

    August 2025; the board approved the hire 4-3.

    CC board narrowly votes to hire ECES principal

    News coverage · The Clarion News (Corydon Democrat) · Aug 6, 2025 · madisoncourier.com

    “Kerce expressed concern about hiring someone due to potential budget issues, noting the board might have to reduce administrative staff in the future.”
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  • Proposed widening the superintendent search beyond the district

    CCCS expands search for superintendent

    News coverage · The Clarion News (Corydon Democrat) · Jan 28, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “Trustee Cliff Kerce’s motion to broaden the search also included hiring Dr. James Halik”
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  • Voted against hiring Superintendent Carmichael

    May 2026; the board voted 6-1 to hire him.

    Carmichael hired as new Crawford superintendent

    News coverage · The Clarion News (Corydon Democrat) · May 6, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “The lone dissenting vote was cast by Cliff Kerce”
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