Kelly Foulk

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Kelly Foulk

Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Franklin Township School Board SW Quadrant

Successor: Ryan Donovan

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Illinois

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Profession

Strategic account director for Valvoline, LLC.

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Kelly Foulk was a member of the Franklin Township School Board in Indiana, representing SW Quadrant. She left office on December 31, 2024.

Foulk ran for re-election to the Franklin Township School Board to represent SW Quadrant in Indiana. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Foulk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kelly Foulk obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois. Her professional experience includes working as a strategic account director for Valvoline, LLC.

Elections

2020

See also: Franklin Township Community School Corporation, Indiana, elections (2020)

General election

General election for Franklin Township School Board SW Quadrant

Incumbent Kelly Foulk defeated Derek Sutton and Karen Schuldt in the general election for Franklin Township School Board SW Quadrant on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Foulk (Nonpartisan)	44.9	9,415
	Submit photo	Derek Sutton (Nonpartisan)	28.5	5,988
	Submit photo	Karen Schuldt (Nonpartisan)	26.6	5,572

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,975
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kelly Foulk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Foulk's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

While I am very proud of the accomplishments the board has been able to implement over the past four years, I want to continue serving because there is more work to be done. It is not enough to be satisfied with past successes; we must continue to strive for greatness. Leading the board and administration through the complexities of a global pandemic has been challenging. Difficult decisions had to be made for the safety of our school family while following the guidelines and restrictions given to us by county and state health officials. Reflecting on these past months and my contributions during the pandemic is a big part of why I want to run again. The kids of our district must be at the forefront of all decisions as we consider policies and improvements to provide opportunities for their academic achievement, extracurricular experiences and social emotional well being. Our mission remains: "to instill in all students a passion for lifelong learning and to inspire each one to contribute as a responsible citizen to the future of our interconnected world." I have more to give to the Franklin Township community, it's students and families, and our teachers, staff and administrators.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• My top priority is the kids of our district. Although the board's primary responsibilities are to set policy and hire the superintendent, the decisions we make every day impact our students and their opportunity for academic success. I will ensure that the board remains student focused.
• My second priority is collaboration among our district's teachers, administrators and the board. Our greatest asset is our people - the ones who have the responsibility to work with our children each and every day. Their creativity and ideas for what works in the classroom are invaluable to the programs we implement.
• Finally, our district continues to grow at a rapid pace (over 500 students in 2019 - 2020). I want to be a part of developing the long-term plan that is necessary to accommodate our growth, utilize our existing buildings to the fullest capacity and do all of this in the most fiscally responsible manner.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

School Board Policy

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My qualifications for the job are threefold: community involvement, leadership style and problem-solving mindset. My community involvement demonstrates my knowledge of and long-term commitment to helping Franklin Township residents. Serving as the Mayor's Neighborhood Liaison and leading both the Franklin Township Civic League and Lion's Club are examples of my community engagement. Secondly, I am a good listener with an inclusive leadership style. My work in the neighborhoods of Perry and Franklin Townships, along with my volunteer work in Franklin Township, developed my ability to really listen to concerns and to communicate truthfully with people. Finally, I am a tireless worker when it comes to improving my community and the school system, because our schools are the foundation for a healthy and thriving Franklin Township. My record shows my willingness to work hard with others to resolve community issues and be proactive in other areas.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

After receiving her bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Kelly went to work in paper manufacturing in Asheville, NC.

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