Campbell wins reelection to Marion County School Board

Allison B Campbell

Allison Campbell has been reelected to represent District 1 on the Marion County School Board after defeating challenger Beth McCall.

Campbell received 29,836 votes, while McCall received 26,770.

Campbell has served on the school board since she was first elected in 2020. Campbell has three children enrolled in Marion County Public Schools.

She earned her doctorate in strategic communication from Regent University.

Campbell’s time on the school board has been marked with navigating the pandemic, updating the interlocal agreement among the school board, county and its municipalities, and reinstating impact fees to fund construction after a 13-year hiatus.

“I read where someone posted a few weeks back that ‘Allison’s only special interest is doing what’s in the best interest of children.’ I read that and really kept that close to my heart down the stretch, because it’s the truth,” Campbell said. “As my motto has been, I’m a parent not a politician, and I’m just grateful the whole county really resonated with that message.”

“Just like any successful team, we’re only going to be better working together. I’m excited to continue working for the students and families of Marion County,” Campbell told the “Gazette.”

McCall served on the school board in the District 2 seat from 2016 until her resignation in June 2021. Since she has worked as the director of talent development at the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership and served on the board of a number of nonprofit organizations, including as executive director of the Marion County Children’s Alliance.

McCall earned a master’s degree in management and leadership from Webster University. She received a bachelor’s degree in education and music from Eastern New Mexico University.

McCall moved homes and now resides in District 1 where she ran for office.

“Congratulations to Allison. I want to think all that voted for me and supported my campaign. My work is not done! I will continue to fight and advocate for our children and youth,” McCall told the “Gazette.” “I will continue to lead initiatives to help keep Ocala/Marion County a place we can all be proud of to call home. My faith has always guided me and will continue to guide me in my next chapter.”

The school board election is a nonpartisan race. School board members earn a salary of $48,774 in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.