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School Board Member, South Bend Community School Corporation
District 1
- 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 South Bend Community School Corporation.
Taxes & budget
Kevin Jerome HawkinsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Emily McClementsIndependent
No documented position found.
Cheryl H MoodyNo party listed
- Supports paying down district debt to free up money
Education
Kevin Jerome HawkinsDemocratic
- Proposes citywide listening sessions to rebuild public trust
- Supports lobbying to reconsider Senate Enrolled Act 1
- Supports business investment and community partnerships for schools
Emily McClementsIndependent
- Pledges to make South Bend schools families' first choice
- Supports greater financial transparency as referendum expiration nears
- Supports prioritizing competitive pay for teachers and staff
Cheryl H MoodyNo party listed
- Supports a new operating referendum for South Bend schools
- Supports extra resources for historically neglected schools
Government & transparency
Kevin Jerome HawkinsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Emily McClementsIndependent
- Opposes party labels in school board elections
Cheryl H MoodyNo party listed
- Proposes a permanent online survey on upcoming board votes
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