Lansing School Board Member, 6 Year Term
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Lansing school board trustee who works in economic and workforce development and is an Everett High School alum. Priorities: elevating student voice and building trust between schools and the community, with a focus on equity and accountability.
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Nonpartisan
Caitlin Cornell is a Lansing schools alumna, district parent, and researcher focused on disability inclusion in education. She volunteers with the Lansing Empowerment Network's Cradle2Career initiative.
Nonpartisan
Heidi Frei serves on Lansing's Westside Neighborhood Association board and chairs its Lansing School District Connections Committee. She is also a Lansing district parent.
Nonpartisan
Policy and public-service professional who grew up in Lansing schools and is a Lansing Promise alum. Priorities: safe schools with mental-health support, and post-secondary pathways into college, trades, the military or work.
Nonpartisan
Ryan Smith is a nonpartisan candidate for a six-year term on the Lansing School District board in the 2026 election.
Sources: clerk.ingham.org · dropbox.com