Ben Orr filed his candidacy for the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board on the first day of the filing window July 27th.  He has now issued a news release on his run or the District 4 seat.

Orr cites the main reasons for running – to “restore academic focus, provide
administrative transparency, encourage parent involvement, and to maintain fiscal responsibility.”

The release goes on to say, “Ben believes that a return to an academic focus at every level will help best prepare students for their choice of either entry into the workforce, or to continue their education at the university level. He also believes that being transparent and involving parents in this process will benefit all members of the Fishers community.”

As a candidate. Orr says he plans to participate in town hall and neighborhood events.

He cites a resume of being a life-long resident of Indiana.  Orr  has worked in the insurance industry for over 10 years.  He is an active volunteer in his children’s classrooms and on field trips as well as a youth sports coach for over 15 years at Park Tudor and Mudsock Youth Athletics.

District 4 takes in the southeastern section of the HSE School district, encompassing much of Fall Creek Township.