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Spring Valley Board approves college-credit applications, reviews policy updates and finalizes hirings after closed session
Summary
The Board approved Fall 2026 Start College Now and Early College Credit program applications, conducted a first reading of several policy updates, completed a closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) and announced multiple hirings and resignations upon reconvening.
At its April 29 meeting the School District of Spring Valley Board approved applications for the Fall 2026 Start College Now program and the Early College Credit program by separate motions.
The Board conducted a first reading of policy updates including policy 0142.5 (Vacancies), policy 7250 (Commemoration of School Facilities) and updates labeled Neola 35.1 and Act 57. The minutes record that the policy updates were presented for first reading; no final adoption occurred at this meeting.
Superintendent John Groh presented his three-quarter year performance summary to the Board as part of the evaluation process. At 7:48 p.m. the Board adjourned to closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c); they reconvened at 8:49 p.m. and announced several personnel actions. The Board approved hirings including Alice Tiffany (4K teacher, 0.5 FTE added to create 1.0 FTE), Kylie Scholtz (elementary teacher), Ty Parker (elementary teacher), Amanda Vorwald (MS/HS art teacher), Jeff Thompson (assistant softball coach, 60%), Janelle Fenton (substitute aide) and summer school and pool staff. The Board accepted resignations from Aaron Borgerding (special education teacher), Katharine Pierzyna (4K Wrap Around Teacher, effective May 1, 2026), Kathryn Crogan (CKC Afterschool Lead Teacher) and Kylie Jensen (MS volleyball coach).
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The minutes name the personnel actions but do not include hiring contract details or payouts in the record.
