Greene Township Voters Cast Ballots in November Election
Residents voted in South Bend school board races despite recent annexation into the John Glenn School Corporation.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Elections
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In November 2024, residents of Greene Township participated in South Bend school board elections. This occurred even though the township had been annexed into the John Glenn School Corporation in 2022.
Why it matters
The 3,000 votes cast by Greene Township residents did not ultimately affect the election results. The confusion arose because statutory steps to update the voting procedures were not finalized by the time of the election.
Official election data shows 3,000 ballots were cast by Greene Township residents during the November 2024 cycle. The outcome was unaffected by these votes, which were filed under an outdated governing plan.
The players
John Glenn School Corporation
This school district annexed Greene Township in 2022 and maintains the governing authority for the area.
Indiana State Board of Education
This state-level agency is responsible for overseeing and approving changes to school district governing bodies.
Kathy Jawarski
She was appointed in February 2025 to represent the interests of Greene Township on the school board.
The details
Although the Indiana State Board of Education approved a governing body change on August 14, 2024, the necessary procedural updates were not completed before the election. Consequently, the John Glenn School Corporation later appointed Kathy Jawarski on February 11, 2025, to serve as the representative for Greene Township.
Timeline
Greene Township was annexed into the John Glenn School Corporation in 2022.
The school board candidate filing deadline was June 20, 2024.
The Indiana State Board of Education approved the governing body change on August 14, 2024.
Greene Township voters cast ballots in South Bend school board races in November 2024.
Kathy Jawarski was appointed as the Greene Township representative on February 11, 2025.
Political Context
The administrative delay in finalizing the John Glenn School Corporation governing body change reflects common challenges in municipal redistricting. It highlights how statutory procedures often lag behind the physical integration of annexed territories.
Residents in the area should ensure they are registered for the correct school district to avoid future ballot confusion. Officials have since moved to appoint specific representation, clarifying how the annexed township will be handled in upcoming cycles.
The takeaway
Administrative timelines can significantly impact the logistics of school board elections when annexations are involved. Voters are encouraged to confirm their district information ahead of the next election cycle to ensure their ballots are cast in the correct contests.
What happens next
Greene Township voters are scheduled to see three John Glenn school board races on the ballot during the upcoming November midterm election.
Further reading
For more information on local races, visit the South Bend Elections page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by South Bend Tribune.
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