Board of Education Public Budget Hearing
Southeast Valley Community School District
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Southeast Valley Central Office
6:20 PM
The Public Budget Hearing began at 6:20 PM. President Hefley opened up the hearing for public comment and questions. There were no questions or comments regarding the Southeast Valley FY 2027 proposed budget.
Board of Education Regular School Board Meeting
Southeast Valley Community School District
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Southeast Valley Central Office
6:30 PM
The Board of Education of Southeast Valley Community School District met in a regular session. President Hefley called the meeting to order at 6:30PM.
Roll Call:
Joni Hefley, Allan Wicklein, Sean Stewart, Katie VanSickle, Jeff Ackerson, Heidi McGuire and Lindsey Eslick
Absent: None
Additional attendees were, Brian Johnson, Superintendent and Lisa Willardson, Business Manager, Shayden Hefley, Student Body Representative, Kerry Ketcham High School Principal,
Motion by AW, seconded by LE to approve the consent items. Consent items included agenda, minutes from prior meeting, payment of bills presented, personnel changes as presented and any open enrollment requests.
There were no open enrollment requests
Personnel items included:
Jordana for Middle School Volleyball, Samantha Stauber and Hannah Marburger for HS Asst Volleyball, Alex Yaudas for MS girls’ basketball, and Chelsey Danielson for MS girls’ basketball practice coach. The resignations of Ashley Gonzales – MS Teacher and Ciera McGaughey as EL teacher.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Committee reports:
School Improvement –None at this time.
Public Relations – Update on the reduction in numbers for Preschool, and that each building will only have 1 section next year.
Facilities & Grounds – Working on parking lots at this time. Also looking into digital trophy cases for the HS and MS. Lots of other
projects happening at this time.
Negotiations/Finance – An agreement has been reached. Will be approved later in the meeting.
Transportation – Bus Leases have been sent for approval. Will be approved later in the meeting.
Motion by AW, seconded by LE to approve the financials as presented.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
The reports from the buildings were presented. Copies are available in the Central Office for anyone that would like them.
Mr. Johnson gave an update on the legislative status. Still frustrated with the state of things, and the feeling that the state is not looking out for public schools’ best interest.
Motion by JA, seconded by KV to approve the 2026 Graduates as presented.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by SS, seconded by KV to approve the FY2026 school calendar modification as presented. Due to missed days due to weather. Students will return on Tuesday after Easter, instead of it being a PD day.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by SS, seconded by LE to approve the FY 2027 Budget as presented and published.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
The District DCAP Presentation was presented for Board review.
Motion by HM, seconded by SS to approve the DCAP - District Career and Academic Plan- as presented.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by AW, seconded by KV to approve the MS Math Curriculum. Mrs. Slinker recommended i-Ready from Curriculum Associates. The board approved the 6 year subscription as presented.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Abstain: Stewart
Motion carries 6-0
Motion by LE, seconded by SS to approve the updated policies as presented.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by JA, seconded by HM to approve the trial of the new accounts payable system through Software Unlimiteds 3rd party partner – Repay. We have been invited to be a pilot for the program.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
A conversation was held regarding a potential land lease for the Harcourt lot that will be coming up. It is being offered to the school on a lease basis if the school is interested. Will discuss further at a future meeting.
Motion by AW, seconded by JA to approve the school fees as presented with the exception of changing the cost of milk to .75 cents.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
The next meeting will be May 20th, at 6:30 PM.
Motion by SS, seconded by LE to adjourn.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle, Ackerson
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0