School board
School Board Member, Indianapolis Public Schools
District 5
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for Indianapolis Public Schools.
Taxes & budget
Yuri Smith, Sr.Democratic
- Proposes avoiding layoffs and using partners to cut overhead.
Pearl TaylorDemocratic
- Pledges to review central office and contracts before cutting services.
Nicole CareyDemocratic
- Pledges to cut administration before classrooms.
- Proposes cost-sharing by innovation schools for IPS services.
Education
Yuri Smith, Sr.Democratic
- Supports the referendum, citing IPS's financial need.
- Supports prioritizing early childhood reading, math and critical thinking.
- Proposes a family and community support network for each student.
Pearl TaylorDemocratic
- Supports the four-year IPEC referendum and its rate.
Nicole CareyDemocratic
- Supports the referendum as a necessary floor despite rate concerns.
- Supports making third-grade reading proficiency a measurable commitment.
Health & human services
Yuri Smith, Sr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Pearl TaylorDemocratic
- Proposes regular counselor check-ins for students.
Nicole CareyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Yuri Smith, Sr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Pearl TaylorDemocratic
- Pledges to refuse donations tied to future board votes.
Nicole CareyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.