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Kathy Bond
Prior offices:
Wichita Public Schools, District 5
Years in office: 2022 - 2026
Predecessor: Mia Turner
Successor: Amy Jensen (Nonpartisan)

Elections and appointments
Last election
November 4, 2025
Education
High school
Lutheran High School North
Bachelor's
Wichita State University, 2017
Personal
Birthplace
Chicago, IL
Religion
Christian
Profession
Retired
Contact

Kathy Bond was a member of the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education in Kansas, representing District 5. She assumed office on January 10, 2022. She left office on January 10, 2026.

Bond ran for re-election to the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education to represent District 5 in Kansas. She lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Bond completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kathy Bond was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree from Wichita State University in 2017.[1]

Bond has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Republican Women United
  • SCGOP
  • Robert Dole VA
  • Good Shepherd Hospice
  • Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita
  • United States Marine Corp.
  • McConnell Air Force Base
  • Air Force Wingmoms
  • American Association of Christian Counselors

Elections

2025

See also: Wichita Public Schools, Kansas, elections (2025)

General election

General election for Wichita Public Schools, District 5

Amy Jensen defeated incumbent Kathy Bond in the general election for Wichita Public Schools, District 5 on November 4, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Amy Jensen
Amy Jensen (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
54.2
 
2,418
Image of Kathy Bond
Kathy Bond (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
45.3
 
2,021
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.6
 
25

Total votes: 4,464
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Wichita Public Schools, District 5

Amy Jensen and incumbent Kathy Bond defeated Michelle Cunningham, Caleb Smith, and Phillip Samuels in the primary for Wichita Public Schools, District 5 on August 5, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Amy Jensen
Amy Jensen (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
36.9
 
629
Image of Kathy Bond
Kathy Bond (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
36.9
 
628
Michelle Cunningham (Nonpartisan)
 
14.8
 
252
Image of Caleb Smith
Caleb Smith (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
8.8
 
150
Phillip Samuels (Nonpartisan)
 
2.6
 
45

Total votes: 1,704
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bond in this election.

2021

See also: Wichita Public Schools, Kansas, elections (2021)

General election

General election for Wichita Public Schools, District 5

Kathy Bond defeated incumbent Mia Turner in the general election for Wichita Public Schools, District 5 on November 2, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kathy Bond
Kathy Bond (Nonpartisan)
 
53.1
 
14,405
Mia Turner (Nonpartisan)
 
46.6
 
12,622
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
86

Total votes: 27,113
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mia Turner and Kathy Bond advanced from the primary for Wichita Public Schools, District 5.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Kathy Bond completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bond's responses.

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I am a grateful wife of 33 years and a proud parent of three adult children — two Air Force and one educator. I am also a blessed grandmother to six beloved grandchildren. Born in Chicago and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, I pursued my education there and later worked as a flight attendant in New York for eight years. I was also a business owner and am now entering my eighth year as a substitute teacher. Holding on to the phrase, “never too old – never too late” I graduated Cum Laude from Wichita State University at the age of 60 earning a BA in Communications.
  • Academic Success. We MUST make change to raise these grades for our students. If we keep doing what we're doing, we'll keep getting the same results.
  • Fiscal stewardship of all of our resources, including the tax payer. Effective fiscal stewardship is critical for the successful operation and sustainability of our school system. It ensures that financial resources are allocated appropriately to maximize educational outcomes while maintaining transparency and accountability
  • By showcasing integrity, it’s important to establish a high benchmark for behavior and decision-making within the educational system. When actions are made with integrity, they prioritize the needs and interests of students above all else. This focus ensures that resources are used efficiently, policies are centered around the students, and the overall educational experience is enhanced. The significance of integrity for me is immense; it forms the basis of trust, transparency, ethical decision-making, and educational excellence. Upholding my integrity enables me to serve my community with honor and dedication, ultimately benefiting the students and shaping the future of education.
(FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records.
Integrity

Accountability
Vision
Empathy
Fiscal Responsibility
Adaptability
Communication Skills

Common Sense
Understanding and Addressing Constituents' Needs: Focus on the needs and concerns of students, parents, educators, and the community by listening empathetically and considering diverse perspectives to ensure beneficial policies.
The main responsibility of a school board member is to represent the community on the school board. School board members are responsible for setting up and upholding educational policies that govern the administration of the district, and oversee the financial well-being of the district. This includes the important duty of developing and approving the annual budget. It is the allocation of funds that should align with the district’s educational goals and priorities. One of the board’s most important roles is to hire the superintendent, who will manage the daily operations of the district.
District 5 in the Wichita Public Schools
A school board member supports the diverse needs of the district’s students, faculty, staff, and community by prioritizing empathy and active listening. By understanding and addressing the varied concerns of different groups, board members can implement policies that are beneficial and considerate of all perspectives. Additionally, they should foster open communication channels, encourage community involvement, and ensure that resources are allocated accurately to maximize the overall well-being and success of the educational environment.
Good teaching encompasses a variety of attributes and practices that collectively contribute to an effective and enriching learning experience for students. Strong content knowledge, effective pedagogy, clear communication, passion and enthusiasm, student-centered approach, continuous improvement. Measuring good teaching involves a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to capture a comprehensive picture of teaching effectiveness. Some methods include surveys and evaluations by students, student performance and self-assessments. To foster and support advanced teaching approaches, it is essential to create an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
To further expand the teaching of U.S. Government, Civics, and American History. While expanding content-specific curriculum, it is imperative to ensure that students possess strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Todd Starnes, Culture Shield, KFL (Kansas for Life)
Practice prudent financial management by ensuring resources are used efficiently and effectively to maximize public benefit and maintain long-term financial health.

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2021

Kathy Bond did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

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Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 16, 2025