School board

School Board Member, Vigo County School Corporation

District 1-1

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 Vigo County School Corporation.

Candidates Compare by issue

Chase C. Nattkemper

Republican

Bank associate

The gist

Supports the Option 6.2 east-side high school plan
Proposes expanding free early college and career pathways
Pledges openness and accessibility as a board member
Supports an evacuation plan for the carbon sequestration project

More about Chase

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Supports the Option 6.2 east-side high school plan
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Option 6.2 is the bold, transformative vision our community needs.”
Proposes expanding free early college and career pathways
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Our biggest incentive is expanding free Early College and career-technical pathways.”
Pledges openness and accessibility as a board member
Facilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forum
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
“I’ll be an open book.”
Supports an evacuation plan for the carbon sequestration project
Facilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forum
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
“Nattkemper said “absolutely” an emergency response/evacuation plan should be a priority.”

Imer Damar Holman

No party listed

College student

The gist

Opposes consolidation that cuts student opportunities
Supports full public cost disclosure for any facilities plan
Pledges more administrative support for educators
Pledges to rebuild trust by meeting residents in person

More about Imer

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Opposes consolidation that cuts student opportunities
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am willing to consider consolidating buildings, but I will not consolidate opportunities.”
Supports full public cost disclosure for any facilities plan
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Any final plan must show taxpayers the long term cost, savings, transportation impact, attendance boundaries, and future use of existing facilities.”
Pledges more administrative support for educators
Facilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forum
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
“They have to know they have the support of their administration”
Pledges to rebuild trust by meeting residents in person
Facilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forum
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
“show up and meet people where they are”

Carey Labella

No party listedIncumbent

Librarian, Vigo County Public Library

The gist

Supports the VCSC Option 6.2 facilities plan
Proposes revisiting West Vigo's proposed 7th–12th grade setup
Supports promoting VCSC programs to raise enrollment
Supports emergency plans for the nearby carbon sequestration project

More about Carey

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Supports the VCSC Option 6.2 facilities plan
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support the VCSC Facilities plan.”
Proposes revisiting West Vigo's proposed 7th–12th grade setup
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“One area I would consider revisiting is West Vigo HS’s proposed 7th–12th grade configuration.”
Supports promoting VCSC programs to raise enrollment
Facilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forum
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
“The best way to increase our enrollment is to showcase all the wonderful things we do.”
Supports emergency plans for the nearby carbon sequestration project
Facilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forum
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
“I would want to see what are best practices and procedures to get kids and families to safety.”

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