Frank Whelan has officially announced his candidacy for the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board in District Two, currently represented by John DeLucia.  District Two covers the southwest part of the HSE School boundaries.  John DeLucia has said he will not be a candidate for re-election.

Whelan was a candidate in the 2016 at-large school board election and lost his bid to be Delaware Township’s board member to current board member Amanda Shera.

“I am running for the School Board because I deeply care about the students, the parents, the teachers and the Fishers community,” said Whelan in a campaign news release. “Our students’ safety is our priority, and as a banker, I have had to deal with security issues. I will also use my expertise to strengthen the school district’s fiscal policies and budget—while making sure we put students first in all of our decisions.”

Whelan points to his long-time involvement in local school activities and his three children enrolled in the HSE School Corporation as reasons he is once again a board candidate.  He touts his 18 years of private sector experience.

Official filing for school board begins at the Hamilton County Election Office in Noblesville July 25th, and ends at noon August 24th.