Pearl Taylor
Candidate for School Board Member, Indianapolis Public Schools, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Instructional assistant and interventionist, Tindley Academy
- Campaign website
- pearlforips.com
Democratic candidate for IPS District 5. A former IPS student, she is an instructional assistant and interventionist at Tindley Academy and has worked with children since 2013.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to review central office and contracts before cutting services.
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 would require a careful review of central office spending, outside contracts, administrative costs, underused buildings”
Education
Supports the four-year IPEC referendum and its rate.
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
“Yes, I support the four-year IPEC operating referendum and the rate of 37.2 cents per $100 of assessed property value.”
Health & human services
Proposes regular counselor check-ins for students.
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 would advocate for regular, age-appropriate counselor check-ins and review whether counselor staffing and workloads allow students to receive timely support.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to refuse donations tied to future board votes.
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 will not accept contributions that require a commitment on a future board decision”
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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