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School Board Member, North Harrison Community School Corporation

At large

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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 North Harrison Community School Corporation.

Ray Von Allmen

Republican

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No documented position found.

Ashley Black

No party listed

Certified public accountant

The gist

  • Supports reaching an agreed teachers' master contract
  • Supports new school revenue and cost savings
  • Supports explaining every board vote and major decision
More about Ashley
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  1. Supports reaching an agreed teachers' master contract

    Black and Bowen vie for North Harrison school board (candidate profile)

    Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 9, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “My immediate priority is ensuring our teachers and the board reach a collectively agreed-upon master contract.”
  2. Supports new school revenue and cost savings

    Black and Bowen vie for North Harrison school board (candidate profile)

    Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 9, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “identifying opportunities for the school to generate additional revenue while looking for effective cost-savings”
  3. Supports explaining every board vote and major decision

    Black and Bowen vie for North Harrison school board (candidate profile)

    Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 9, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “The board should clearly explain every vote and major decision.”

Joshua (Josh) Bowen

RepublicanIncumbent

North Harrison school board president

The gist

  • Supports competitive wages and benefits to retain staff
  • Supports growing the district's new virtual school program
  • Supports modernizing athletics and protecting women's sports
More about Joshua
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  1. Supports competitive wages and benefits to retain staff

    Black and Bowen vie for North Harrison school board (candidate profile)

    Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 9, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “We need to hire and retain the best candidates for positions in our schools. Wages and benefits must remain competitive.”
  2. Supports growing the district's new virtual school program

    Black and Bowen vie for North Harrison school board (candidate profile)

    Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 9, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “Maintain enrollment and grow our new virtual school program”
  3. Supports modernizing athletics and protecting women's sports

    Black and Bowen vie for North Harrison school board (candidate profile)

    Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 9, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “Work on modernizing our athletic department, facilities and processes and protect women's sports.”

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