Laura Alerding was elected to the school board in November 2020 and began serving in January 2021. She is the owner of a promotional products business, Creative Promotions at Work. Laura holds a degree from Ivy Tech and has volunteered with several local organizations including Nickel Plate Arts, Hamilton County 4-H, Riverview Hospital Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. She is an active election poll worker, precinct committeeman and treasurer of the Hamilton County Republican Women’s Club.