School board
School Board Member, Clay Community Schools
At large
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 7
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for Clay Community Schools.
Taxes & budget
Jennifer Karn ClodfelterRepublican
- Proposes reviewing duplication before making budget changes
Gerry CraftonRepublican
- Supports exploring replacing property taxes with other taxes
Gary RickertRepublican
- Proposes looking at cuts to administrator pay
Mike AmesIndependent
No documented position found.
Amy Burke AdamsRepublican
No documented position found.
Charley JacksonRepublican
No documented position found.
Cheryl SchopmeyerRepublican
- Supports gathering more information before budget decisions
Education
Jennifer Karn ClodfelterRepublican
- Supports prioritizing school culture and student mental health
Gerry CraftonRepublican
- Supports a technology emphasis and a goal-setting course
Gary RickertRepublican
- Pledges raises for bus drivers and teacher’s aides
- Supports smaller class sizes and vocational schooling
Mike AmesIndependent
- Proposes outreach to homeschooling families to boost enrollment
- Supports spring parent-teacher meetings and tailored teacher evaluations
Amy Burke AdamsRepublican
- Opposes staff cuts or school closures to balance budgets
- Supports the district’s one-to-one Chromebook program
Charley JacksonRepublican
No documented position found.
Cheryl SchopmeyerRepublican
- Supports the district’s 2026-2031 academic strategic plan
Roads & infrastructure
Jennifer Karn ClodfelterRepublican
No documented position found.
Gerry CraftonRepublican
No documented position found.
Gary RickertRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike AmesIndependent
No documented position found.
Amy Burke AdamsRepublican
- Supports the district’s school bus replacement plans
Charley JacksonRepublican
No documented position found.
Cheryl SchopmeyerRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Jennifer Karn ClodfelterRepublican
- Supports board members attending school events
Gerry CraftonRepublican
No documented position found.
Gary RickertRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike AmesIndependent
- Proposes board members stay after meetings to talk with residents
Amy Burke AdamsRepublican
No documented position found.
Charley JacksonRepublican
No documented position found.
Cheryl SchopmeyerRepublican
No documented position found.
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