JOSH PERRY
FOR HSE SCHOOL BOARD
Paid for by Friends of Josh Perry
Meet Josh, a dad & HSE Schools grad.
I’m a father of two, a longtime Fishers resident of more than 30 years, and a proud graduate of HSE Schools. I believe that our district deserves steady, balanced leadership focused on practical problem solving without political agendas. As a nonpartisan District 2 candidate, I will listen to all perspectives and support solutions that best serve the needs of our students, families, educators, and taxpayers. I understand the importance of thoughtful decision-making that balances the needs of these distinct groups while ensuring excellence for HSE Schools.
I’m running for school board because I want to bring a collaborative, purposeful approach to give back to the schools and community that shaped who I am today. From my elementary years at New Britton Elementary to graduating from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 2007, our schools showed me the value of a strong public education. Over the past three decades, I have watched our community and district grow and evolve, giving me a deep understanding of both the strengths and challenges we face. Today, my children Parker and Caroline are students at Harrison Parkway Elementary, and I’m enjoying experiencing HSE Schools again through the eyes of a parent.
At my position as Commercial Underwriting Manager at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, I lead a team of 15 and oversee commercial property and causality underwriting for the state of Indiana. In this role I regularly navigate complex, high stake situations that require balancing competing priorities and strong emotions to efficiently solve problems in the company’s best interest. I carefully weigh financial decisions and I am committed to serving as a responsible steward of our company dollars. As your school board representative, I will bring that same commitment to thoughtful decision-making and fiscal responsibility. I will work to ensure district resources are invested where they have the greatest impact while maintaining a careful focus on long-term financial sustainability and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
What I Stand For
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Steady, Balanced Leadership
Good decisions start with listening. The political division within our schools is a serious problem that often distracts from the work that matters most. I will cultivate balanced, solutions-focused dialogue instead of division and assumptions. I will listen first, decide carefully, and act in the best interest of our students, families, educators, and taxpayers.
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Focus on Solutions, Not Politics
It’s time to get back to basics to keep HSE moving forward. As an HSE Schools graduate and father of two Harrison Parkway students, I’ve experienced our schools as both a student and parent. Over the past three decades I’ve watched our community grow and evolve, and I understand the strengths and challenges facing our schools. One of my top priorities will be ensuring that our students and educators are set up to succeed. This involves investing in the right programs and resources and balanced decision making that considers the needs of each audience.
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Purposeful & Thoughtful Spending
I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility and take the stewardship of taxpayer dollars very seriously. In my role as Commercial Underwriting Manager at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, I regularly have to weigh competing priorities and the associated risks on a daily basis. I believe in responsible budgeting, thoughtful spending, and investing in the right resources and programs to keep HSE moving forward.