Joe Schwartz Jr.
Democratic
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School Board Member, Crawford County Community School Corporation
District 4
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for Crawford County Community School Corporation.
Clifford Kerce
DemocraticIncumbent
Crawford County Community School Corp. trustee
The gist
- Voted against hiring a new elementary principal over budget concerns
- Proposed widening the superintendent search beyond the district
- Voted against hiring Superintendent Carmichael
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Voted against hiring a new elementary principal over budget concerns
CC board narrowly votes to hire ECES principalNews 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.”
Proposed widening the superintendent search beyond the district
CCCS expands search for superintendentNews 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”
Voted against hiring Superintendent Carmichael
Carmichael hired as new Crawford superintendentNews coverage · The Clarion News (Corydon Democrat) · May 6, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“The lone dissenting vote was cast by Cliff Kerce”
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