School board
School Board Member, Franklin Township Community School Corporation
At large
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for Franklin Township Community School Corporation.
Taxes & budget
Antonio Dewayne Key, Sr.Democratic
- Pledges budgeting with the classroom as the priority.
Tim McVeyRepublican
- Opposes a referendum; seeks state and local funding instead.
Komal (Komal Kaur) ChohanIndependent
- Proposes resource audits to protect classrooms and teacher pay.
Dawn DownerNo party listed
- Pledges a balanced budget with competitive staff pay.
Public safety
Antonio Dewayne Key, Sr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Tim McVeyRepublican
- Pledges to make student safety his first priority.
Komal (Komal Kaur) ChohanIndependent
No documented position found.
Dawn DownerNo party listed
- Supports addressing safety threats and behavior that disrupts learning.
Education
Antonio Dewayne Key, Sr.Democratic
- Supports expanding college, trade and dual-credit pathways.
- Supports a multi-year funding plan for the health academy.
Tim McVeyRepublican
- Supports state and city help to ease staffing shortages.
- Supports teaching practical life skills for after high school.
Komal (Komal Kaur) ChohanIndependent
- Proposes shifting from test prep to problem-solving.
- Proposes healthcare partnerships to sustain the Health Sciences Academy.
Dawn DownerNo party listed
- Supports expanding career, health sciences and dual-credit pathways.
- Supports continued emphasis on elementary reading literacy.
Health & human services
Antonio Dewayne Key, Sr.Democratic
- Proposes investing in early intervention and mental health resources.
Tim McVeyRepublican
No documented position found.
Komal (Komal Kaur) ChohanIndependent
- Proposes expanding on-site student mental health supports.
Dawn DownerNo party listed
No documented position found.
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