School board

School Board Member, Indianapolis Public Schools

District 2

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for Indianapolis Public Schools.

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Bryan Duarte

Democratic

Assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies

The gist

Supports the referendum and its rate.
Proposes ending IPS subsidies to Innovation Network schools.
Proposes protecting social studies, science and arts funding.
Pledges to press IPEC for transparency on school buildings.

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Supports the referendum and its rate.
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
“I support the referendum and the rate- both are absolutely necessary for the students and families of IPS.”
Proposes ending IPS subsidies to Innovation Network schools.
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
“We can no longer afford to subsidize Innovation Network Schools.”
Proposes protecting social studies, science and arts funding.
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
“On the board, I would push to protect these subjects in the budget and the school day.”
Pledges to press IPEC for transparency on school buildings.
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
“I would push for transparency around all school decisions that IPEC makes, especially as it relates to the management of school buildings.”

Hasaan Rashid

DemocraticIncumbent

Outside sales, utility pipe

The gist

Supports prioritizing early literacy and proven school practices.
Supports the referendum while wishing the rate were higher.
Supports clearly defined roles for IPS and IPEC.
Supports accepting donations from groups aligned with student outcomes.

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Supports prioritizing early literacy and proven school practices.
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
“I would prioritize early literacy, give teachers the support they need, partner with families”
Supports the referendum while wishing the rate were higher.
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
“I would have loved to see the rate be higher but that can’t be changed.”
Supports clearly defined roles for IPS and IPEC.
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
“Roles must be defined clearly to provide the best outcomes for kids at the end of the day.”
Supports accepting donations from groups aligned with student outcomes.
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
“If those interest groups align with my goal of creating better outcomes for students”

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