Lindsey Cornett
Candidate for School Board Member, Indianapolis Public Schools, District 4
Background
- Occupation
- Writer and editor, Englewood Community Development Corporation
- Campaign website
- lindseycornett.com
Candidate for IPS District 4 with no party affiliation. A former public school teacher and the parent of three IPS students, she works as a writer and editor for the Englewood Community Development Corporation.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to weigh equity in IPS budget cuts.
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
“as a board member, I will work hard to ensure decisions are made with equity in mind.”
Education
Supports the referendum as essential.
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“Nevertheless, I believe its successful passage is essential.”
Pledges to hold charter schools accountable for referendum dollars.
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
“including holding charter schools accountable for how those dollars are spent”
Government & transparency
Pledges regular listening sessions and constituent updates.
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
“If elected, I intend to hold regular listening sessions with constituents and also publish regular updates via email, website, and social media.”
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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