Jessica Dunn
Candidate for School Board Member, Lawrence Township Metropolitan School District, At large
Background
- Occupation
- Director of English as a new language, Indianapolis Public Schools
- Campaign website
- jessicadunn4msdlt.com
At-large member of the Lawrence Township school board since 2023, seeking re-election as a nonpartisan. She directs IPS's English as a new language program and holds degrees from Indiana University and Butler University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes an operating referendum before maximizing state dollars.
ReportMetropolitan School District of Lawrence Township: School board election voter guideCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“ensure we maximize every state dollar before ever considering turning to our local taxpayers for additional funds.”
Public safety
Pledges safe schools and measured mental health supports.
ReportMetropolitan School District of Lawrence Township: School board election voter guideCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“We will continue prioritizing safe physical environments, actively measuring the impact of our mental health support systems”
Education
Supports focusing on early literacy and ninth-grade pathways.
ReportMetropolitan School District of Lawrence Township: School board election voter guideCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“building strong early literacy foundations and ensuring 9th-grade pathway completion.”
Government & transparency
Supports competitive pay for district administrators.
ReportMetropolitan School District of Lawrence Township: School board election voter guideCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“through my experience on the board, my perspective has evolved because I’ve seen the reality: you get what you pay for.”
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
- Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township: School board election voter guide
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
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