Board Members
The Board of School Trustees
The 2025 Marion Community Schools Board of Trustees is composed of:
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Serafina Salamo, President
Joined board in 2018Term expires Dec. 31, 2028
Serving District III
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Education:
Marion High School Class of 1994
Bachelor of Science in Biology from Hampton University
Occupation:
Forensic Scientist with Indiana State Police
My personal goal, as a board member is to...
My goal as a board member is to establish stronger ties between our school system, city offices, and local businesses. I would like to develop and grow current partnerships with other agencies in order to attract families and encourage them to make Marion home. I want to ensure that we put our students’ needs first by making sound financial decisions that allow us to do the most good for the most students.
Why should children attend Marion Community Schools?
Marion Community Schools offers the most comprehensive student care available in Grant County. We have outstanding programs from Pre K to College Prep. Our teachers are striving to meet each student at his or her instructional level, and our corporation has established partnerships with both private industry and social services in order to meet the needs of all our students. MCS Pre K initiative gives children the solid foundation needed to begin their academic careers, and MCS Duel Credit courses save families money by allowing students to receive college credits while still in high school. Marion Community Schools truly educates the whole person.
Contact:
17 S. Colonial Park Drive
Marion, IN 46953
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Alan Beck, 1st Vice President
Joined board in 2019 Term expires Dec. 31, 2026
Serving District I
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Education:
Bachelor's Degree, Ball State University
Marion High School graduate
Occupation:
Landscape designer, business owner of Comfort Landscapes
612 N Lenfesty Ave.
Marion, IN 46952
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Chuck Griffin, 2nd Vice President
Joined board in 2022Term expires Dec. 31, 2026
Serving District IV at-large
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Education:
1988 Marion High School graduate
2001 Associates in Electrical Studies, Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo
2001 Inside Journeyman Wireman, IBEW 873, Kokomo
2001 Associates in Electrical Studies, Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo
2001 Inside Journeyman Wireman, IBEW 873, Kokomo
Occupation:
Journeyman Electrician IBEW Local 873
My personal goal, as a board member is to...
My personal goal as a board member is to work with administration and staff to provide the best quality of education while ensuring safety in our buildings.
Why should children attend Marion Community Schools?
Marion Community Schools provides the best opportunities to earn college credits in many subjects. We offer competitive music programs, JROTC, a variety of after school clubs aimed at students' interests, many sports teams and a Career Center offering an Aviation Academy.
Contact:
2715 E. Monroe Pike
Marion, IN 46953
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Richard Hart, Secretary
Joined board in 2023 Term expires Dec. 31, 2026
Serving District I
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Shanna Bento
Joined board in 2025
Term expires December 31, 2028
Serving District II
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Term expires December 31, 2028
Serving District II
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Education:
Bachelor of Scienc in Marketing from Butler University
Occupation:
Senior Training Coordinator, Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Community Involvement:
PAL Club board member, past PTO president at Kendall Elementary School and Justice Intermediate School, member of The River Church.
Contact:
4110 Wildoner Drive
Marion, IN 46953
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Gabe Delgado
Joined board in 2024 Term expires Dec. 31, 2028
Serving District IV (at-large)
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Education:
Associate of Science in Respiratory Care, 2012
Marion High School 1998 graduate
Occupation:
Senior Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones
Community Involvement:
Previous Vice President of Marion High School Alumni Association
Soccer and baseball coach at PAL Club
Basketball coach for Marion Youth Basketball Program
Project Leadership mentor
Former eighth-grade boys basketball coach at McCulloch Junior High School
Previous board member of Grant County Boys and Girls Club
My personal goal, as a board member is to...
As a member of this board, I’d like to be a conduit for staff, families, and students to ensure that we are offering the highest quality education possible. I want our school system to produce the most well-rounded individuals as they enter the next stage of their lives.
Why should children attend Marion Community Schools?
MCS offers the opportunity of what I call real-world training. From our arts programs, dual credit classes, Grant Regional Career Center, JROTC and athletics and everywhere in between, you can find it at MCS!
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Dana Gault
Joined board in 2018
Term expires December 31, 2026
Serving District I
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Term expires December 31, 2026
Serving District I
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Education:
Masters of Social Work, Indiana University; Bachelor's Degree, Indiana University; Marion High School graduate
Occupation:
Controller, City of Marion
Community Involvement:
I am involved with Prevent Child Abuse, Juvenile Delinquent Alternative Initiative (JDAI), Thriving Families Thriving Grant County Basic Needs Working Group, Early Childhood Coalition Working Group, Maternal Substance Abuse Task Force, Substance Abuse Task Force.
My personal goal, as a board member is to...
Support educators as they continue to develop skills necessary to work with all children, to make sure children and families have the resources they need made available to them. A goal as a board member is to contribute in making those financial, and supportive decisions that would benefit our Marion Community Schools.
Why should children attend Marion Community Schools?
Marion Community Schools is known for its great pride. There have always been great teachers who empower children to become who they want to be. I am a graduate, my children are graduates, and my grandchildren attend Marion schools. My family is very proud to be Marion Giants. It is a safe environment to learn. Marion Community Schools is what makes the City of Marion a good city to live in. Children should attend to a part of an educational movement to prepare them for what ever their future holds. Marion schools have produced very successful people. Marion schools are forward thinking and highly driven to be the best in education.
Contact:
217 N. Vickery Lane