School board

School Board Member, Vincennes Community School Corporation

At large

Vote for: 2
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 Vincennes Community School Corporation.

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Breanne Clark

No party listed

The gist

Supports a strong reading and literacy foundation for students
Pledges support for teachers and staff
Supports board oversight rather than managing daily school operations
Pledges responsible use of school resources

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Supports a strong reading and literacy foundation for students
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“one of her biggest priorities would be making sure to continue to provide students with a strong academic foundation, particularly in reading and literacy”
Pledges support for teachers and staff
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“I know firsthand how important they are to the success of our students.”
Supports board oversight rather than managing daily school operations
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“a school board's role is to provide governance and oversight rather than manage the day-to-day operations of our schools”
Pledges responsible use of school resources
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“making sure resources are used responsibly”

Patrick Hutchison

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

Supported creating the district's in-house school police department
Supports continued curriculum investment from preschool to graduation
Pledges to manage budget adjustments under Senate Bill 1

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Supported creating the district's in-house school police department
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“the school board made the decision to create its own in-house police department with six full-time officers”
Supports continued curriculum investment from preschool to graduation
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“We have continued to invest in the curriculum from pre-school to high school graduates.”
Pledges to manage budget adjustments under Senate Bill 1
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“but there will have to be adjustments going forward, but I am up to that challenge”

Lynne Rupple Bobe

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Pledges to work against bullying in schools
Supports more programs fostering inclusivity and mental well-being
Proposes more opportunities for parent and community input
Pledges financial responsibility as school funding tightens

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Pledges to work against bullying in schools
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“Bobe also emphasized her strong desire to work against the bullying epidemic”
Supports more programs fostering inclusivity and mental well-being
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“increase programming and resources that foster inclusivity, empowerment, respect and mental well-being”
Proposes more opportunities for parent and community input
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“creating enhanced opportunities for parent and community input and involvement in the future of the corporation”
Pledges financial responsibility as school funding tightens
VCSC at-large candidates share why they are running
Candidate questionnaire · Vincennes Sun-Commercial · Oct 1, 2026 · suncommercial.com
“As funding tightens, we will ensure to remain financially responsible and maximize our resources”

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