Daqavise D. Winston
Candidate for School Board Member, Indianapolis Public Schools, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Teacher, MSD of Warren Township
- Campaign website
- winstonforips.com
Democratic candidate for IPS District 3. He teaches in the MSD of Warren Township and holds a bachelor's degree in education studies and a master's degree in secondary education.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges budget savings with the least effect on classrooms.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
“identify savings that have the least effect on classrooms, students, and families”
Education
Supports the IPEC referendum.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
“I support the IPEC referendum because the consequences of it not passing are too serious for students, families, and educators.”
Supports earlier reading interventions to raise proficiency.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
“Reading proficiency needs to remain a major academic priority.”
Supports lobbying lawmakers for special education funding.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
“I also believe IPS should continue working with state lawmakers to address funding gaps, particularly around special education.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Daqavise D. Winston on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Voter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
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