After controversy and speculation, a decision has been made regarding State Center Community College District Chancellor Deborah Blue’s future. In a 4-2 vote with one abstention, the SCCCD Board of Trustees amended Blue’s contract, ending her duties as chancellor effective June 30, 2014.

Blue, according to a district statement released shortly after the meeting, will continue as Chancellor Emeritus until June 30, 2015. This allows the district to conduct a nationwide replacement to “hopefully” be in place by July 1, 2015.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as chancellor of the State Center Community College District for the benefit of our students,” Blue said. “I have greatly enjoyed working with the board and with district administrators, faculty, staff and students.”

Board President Patrick Patterson commented on behalf of the entire board of trustees.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire [SCCCD] I want to express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Blue  for her outstanding service to the district,” Patterson said.