Board of Education Regular School Board Meeting
Southeast Valley Community School District
Wednesday, May 20, 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, Heidi McGuire and Lindsey Eslick
Absent: Jeff Ackerson
Additional attendees were, Brian Johnson, Superintendent and Lisa Willardson, Business Manager, Shayden Hefley, Student Body
Representative, Kerry Ketcham High School Principal, Allie Slinker Curriculum Coordinator.
Motion by HM, seconded by HM to approve the consent items. Consent items included agenda, minutes from prior meeting,
payment of bills and any open enrollment requests.
There were no open enrollment requests
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, McGuire
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
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 KV, seconded by HM to approve the financials as presented.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
Motion by AW, seconded by LE to approve the personnel changes as presented.
Personnel changes were:
The resignation of Whitney Anderson HS Associate
The resignation of Mary Amandus, Jayden Jensen, Jill Bintz and Jacquie Glasspie as Dayton Elementary Associates.
The resignation of Aleah Sherman and Teighan Osborne as Middle School Associates.
The change of Volleyball coaches. Tara Ely rescinded her acceptance and is being replaced by Jordana Fowler. Approval of Jordana
Fowler as HS Volleyball Coach.
The hiring of Mandi Kelly as individual speech coach
The hiring of Megan Davis for HS Student Council Advisor.
Approval to allow Johanna Peterson to leave early from her position and pay her 18 of the 30 extra days on her contract.
Approve the extension of Georgie Millers extra days to 30 days.
The hiring of Mary Amandus for Elementary Teacher.
The hiring of Teighan Osborne, Aleah Sherman and Eva Haub as MS Teachers.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Eslick
Nays: None
Abstain: VanSickle
Motion carries 5-0
The reports from the buildings were presented. Copies are available in the Central Office for anyone that would like them.
Motion by HM, seconded by KV to approve an agreement with Heartland AEA to partner with them to share Technology positions.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
A conversation about the student handbook took place. Due to legislative changes it is not ready for review at this time. Changes
regarding college classes that are offered online are waiting for guidance. Handbook will be reviewed at a future meeting.
Motion by SS, seconded by KV to approve the quote for a Technology Security Assessment from IP Pathwasy and Tenax. This is an
approved expense from the management fund per code.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
A conversation regarding the Superintendent Evaluation was held. The board did not go into closed session.
Motion by SS, seconded by AW to adjourn.
Ayes: Hefley, Wicklein, Stewart, McGuire, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0