Mike Ames
Candidate for School Board Member, Clay Community Schools, At large
Background
The only independent among the seven candidates for three at-large seats on the Clay Community Schools board; the others are running as Republicans.
Documented positions
Education
Proposes outreach to homeschooling families to boost enrollment
ReportSchool Board candidates take on funding, plans and tech at forumNews coverage · The Brazil Times · Sep 28, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“suggesting that the school corporation explore ways to engage residents who currently homeschool their children”
Supports spring parent-teacher meetings and tailored teacher evaluations
ReportSchool Board candidates take on funding, plans and tech at forumNews coverage · The Brazil Times · Sep 28, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“adding Spring parent-teacher meetings as well as tailoring teacher evaluations to class size, grade level, etc.”
Government & transparency
Proposes board members stay after meetings to talk with residents
ReportSchool Board candidates take on funding, plans and tech at forumNews coverage · The Brazil Times · Sep 28, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“Ames suggested that a few Board members stay behind after meetings to talk with attendees”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mike Ames on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Clay 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 (Parke 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
- Seven candidates file for school board election by deadline
News coverage · The Brazil Times · Jun 19, 2026 · suncommercial.com
- School Board candidates take on funding, plans and tech at forum
News coverage · The Brazil Times · Sep 28, 2026 · suncommercial.com
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