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Voters across Marion County are selecting their school district’s leaders this election. There are 40 candidates on ballots throughout the county for 33 seats on 10 district boards.
Overall, roughly half the school board candidates in Marion County are incumbents, and a majority face at least one opponent. The number of board members in total and up for election, as well as whether members are at-large or represent a specific district varies, by school district.
The role of the school board is not day-to-day operations, but rather district oversight, creating and enforcing policy such as the student handbook, making sure bills are paid, approving the budget, and hiring a superintendent. School board elections are non-partisan.
Winning candidates will start four-year terms in January.
Polls close at 6 p.m. Nov. 5. Unofficial election results will be updated throughout the night. Check back for updates.
Speedway Schools is not included because the school board is appointed by the town board, not elected.
MJ Slaby oversees Chalkbeat Indiana’s coverage as bureau chief. Contact MJ at mslaby@chalkbeat.org.
