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State Center Community College District Chancellor Paul Parnell announced Tuesday he will retire next year, closing out a 34-year education career that includes five years in the district’s top job.
His last day of work will be July 6, 2021, Parnell said in a written announcement. He said the search for his replacement will begin in January.
“I want to thank all of you for partnering with me and entrusting me with the leadership of this district,” Parnell said in a letter to district trustees and leadership. “We have exceeded the lofty goals we set for our students, district, and communities during my tenure. So, it is with the knowledge that I am leaving the district in a better place than it was when I started and after more than 34 years in education, I have decided it is time to retire.”