Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-23-17-4

Sec. 4. (a) The term of each individual chosen to serve on the governing body is four (4) years.

(b) The term of each individual chosen to serve on the governing body begins on the date set in the school corporation's organization plan.  The date set in the organization plan for an elected member of the governing body to take office may not be more than fourteen (14) months after the date of the member's election.  If the school corporation's organization plan does not set a date for a member of the governing body to take office, the member takes office January 1 immediately following the individual's election or appointment.