Putnam County
School Boards

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Important Note:
Due to changes in Indiana law,
Senate Bill 287 now allows school board candidates to declare their political party affiliation on the ballot. While we do not believe politics belongs in school board service, we feel it’s important to share this update so that potential candidates are fully informed and not discouraged by a lack of accessible information.

Why Run for School Board?


School board members play a vital role in shaping the education, safety, and success of our community’s children. Responsibilities include:

Approving school budgets and policies

Hiring and evaluating the superintendent

Setting goals and vision for academic excellence and student well-being

Listening to parents, teachers, and students and making decisions in the best interest of all

Who Can Run?


To run, you must be:

A resident of the school district

A registered voter in Indiana

Eligible to hold public office under state law

School board members typically serve four-year terms, with non-partisan responsibilities, regardless of party declaration.

Cloverdale School Board Members


Compensation around $2000/year in 2024

Cloverdale Township — Next Election: 2026

Cloverdale Township — Next Election: 2028

Cloverdale Township — Next Election: 2028

Cloverdale Township — Next Election: 2028

Jackson Township (Owen County) — Next Election: 2028

Jennings Township (Owen County) — Next Election: 2028

Taylor Township (Owen County) — Next Election: 2026

North Putnam School Board Members


Compensation around $2000/year in 2024

At-Large — Next Election: 2028

Clinton Township — Next Election: 2026

Floyd Township — Next Election: 2026

Franklin Township — Next Election: 2028

Jackson Township — Next Election: 2026

Monroe Township — Next Election: 2028

Russell Township — Next Election: 2028

South Putnam School Board Members


Compensation around $2250/year in 2024

At-Large — Next Election: 2028

Jefferson Township — Next Election: 2026

Marion Township — Next Election: 2028

Warren Township — Next Election: 2026

Washington Township — Next Election: 2028

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