Box Elder School District names Keith Meacham superintendent

The Box Elder School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Keith Meacham as superintendent effective July 1, 2026, after a board member moved to nominate him and another seconded. President Summers called for a voice vote; the board approved the motion and no opposition was recorded in the meeting transcript.

Meacham, who the board introduced as an assistant superintendent, spoke to the board and attendees about his background and priorities. "I am all in," he said, describing a 33-year career in the county and 18 years as a classroom teacher. He told the board the district serves "12,000 students" and has "almost 2,000 employees," and he pledged to work to raise achievement and rebuild trust with the community.

Meacham acknowledged recent controversies and said he would accept responsibility where appropriate. "I've been part of some of those problems... I'll take my blame for my part for maybe not being articulate enough, transparent enough, communicative enough," he said, adding that he intends to be accessible: "I'll talk to anybody. My cell phone number is on my email."

The board praised outgoing Superintendent Steve Carlson, who is retiring at the end of the school year after nine years in the role. The meeting also noted several board members were excused from the session. Board members said two internal candidates—assistant superintendents Heidi Jo West and Keith Meacham—stood out during the search process before Meacham was selected.

After Meacham's remarks the board and attendees applauded, posed for a photograph and adjourned.

Details recorded in the transcript: a board member moved to nominate Meacham for a July 1, 2026 start date and another seconded; the motion was approved by voice vote. The transcript does not identify the names of the mover or seconder and does not include a roll-call tally.