School board

School Board Member, Warren Township Metropolitan School District

At large

Vote for: 3
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 6
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for Warren Township Metropolitan School District.

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Steve (Coach) Tutsie

Independent

Assistant head football coach, Marian University

The gist

Supports moving fifth graders back to elementary schools.
Supports focusing high schools on new graduation requirements.
Pledges accountable stewardship of tax dollars.

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Supports moving fifth graders back to elementary schools.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“Sending fifth graders back to the elementaries in 2027 is one vital strategy.”
Supports focusing high schools on new graduation requirements.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“The high school focus must be the successful navigation of the new state graduation requirements.”
Pledges accountable stewardship of tax dollars.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“We must be responsible stewards of taxpayers’ dollars with accountability.”

Jerry Crites

No party listed

Retired facilities director, Warren Township schools

The gist

Proposes targeted tutoring and progress monitoring.
Pledges to protect school meal programs from federal cuts.
Supports prioritizing technology and digital literacy instruction.
Proposes a thorough review of school facilities.

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Proposes targeted tutoring and progress monitoring.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“Raise test scores and strengthen the curriculum through targeted instruction, tutoring/intervention, and clear progress monitoring.”
Pledges to protect school meal programs from federal cuts.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“my approach would be to safeguard these programs in our own budget priorities, build stronger partnerships with local food banks and nonprofits”
Supports prioritizing technology and digital literacy instruction.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“I believe the district needs to prioritize technology and digital literacy”
Proposes a thorough review of school facilities.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“Conduct a thorough facility review and prioritize repairs, safety upgrades, and learning-space improvements based on need.”

Samantha Douglas

No party listed

President, Far Eastside Community Council

The gist

Proposes making schools community hubs.
Supports STEM, arts and career programs alongside literacy and math.
Pledges transparent, long-term budgeting without cutting to excellence.
Supports moving fifth graders back to elementary schools.

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Proposes making schools community hubs.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“They should be community hubs where students, families and neighbors can find not only a quality education”
Supports STEM, arts and career programs alongside literacy and math.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“maintaining strong literacy and math instruction, while also investing in STEM, the arts, career and technical education”
Pledges transparent, long-term budgeting without cutting to excellence.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“My approach would be grounded in transparency, fiscal responsibility, and long-term planning”
Supports moving fifth graders back to elementary schools.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“I support this transition because I believe decisions like this should always be guided by what’s best for students.”

Terri Amos

No party listedIncumbent

Teacher

The gist

Supports lobbying for a more equitable state funding formula.
Supports the district's push to raise ILEARN math scores.
Supports referendums only with a demonstrated need and a plan.
Supports moving fifth graders back to elementary schools.

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Supports lobbying for a more equitable state funding formula.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“advocate for increased state funding by working with state legislators and collaborating with other school districts to push for a more equitable funding formula”
Supports the district's push to raise ILEARN math scores.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“the district is now focused on improving ILEARN math scores.”
Supports referendums only with a demonstrated need and a plan.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“ensuring that any requests for additional funding, such as referendums, are supported by a demonstrated need and a clear plan”
Supports moving fifth graders back to elementary schools.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“I would support a thoughtful and well-planned transition as Warren Township moves fifth-grade students back to the elementary schools.”

Rachel M Burke

No party listedIncumbent

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No documented position found.

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Kevin S. Humphrey, Sr.

No party listedIncumbent

Retired postal worker

The gist

Supports academic growth, higher teacher pay and enrollment gains.
Pledges to work with legislators on budget cuts.
Pledges fiscal discipline.

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Supports academic growth, higher teacher pay and enrollment gains.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“Continue academic growth, increasing teachers’ salary, and increasing ADM.”
Pledges to work with legislators on budget cuts.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“The new budget cuts. Must work with legislators to reevaluate things.”
Pledges fiscal discipline.
Voter guide 2026: Warren Township school board race (6 candidates for 3 seats)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“To stay fiscally disciplined.”

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