Patrice Johnson
Candidate for School Board Member, Decatur Township Metropolitan School District, At large
Background
- Occupation
- Community service provider
Nonpartisan candidate for the Decatur Township school board; a community service provider with a bachelor of science in public health education whose daughter graduated from Decatur Central High School.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes reviewing contracts and vendor agreements for savings.
ReportMetropolitan School District of Decatur Township: School board election voter guideCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“Evaluating contracts and vendor agreements to ensure the district is receiving the best value.”
Education
Supports giving voters full information before the referendum vote.
ReportMetropolitan School District of Decatur Township: School board election voter guideCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“I believe the referendum deserves thoughtful consideration rather than a simple yes or no answer.”
Supports strengthening foundational reading and math skills.
ReportMetropolitan School District of Decatur Township: School board election voter guideCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“I believe we need to continue strengthening foundational academic skills, particularly reading and math”
Government & transparency
Pledges transparency to rebuild community trust in the district.
ReportMetropolitan School District of Decatur Township: School board election voter guideCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“One of the biggest challenges facing our district is rebuilding trust while balancing increasing financial pressures.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Patrice Johnson on them.
- Public safetyNo 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
- Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township: School board election voter guide
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
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