River Valley board accepts business manager resignation and outlines accelerated hiring timeline

The River Valley Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of its business manager and discussed an accelerated hiring process to fill the vacancy.

Staff member told the board that three candidates were interviewed — two in person and one virtually — and said the screening prioritized candidates with a business administrator license and relevant experience. "We had a team of 10 take a look at 3 candidates today," the staff member said, adding that references are being checked and that "both of the ones that we were interested in" are being pursued.

Brian, who briefed the board on operational matters, described practical interim arrangements for the office. He said he would monitor audit-related email and assist with day-to-day accounting during the vacancy, but he declined to take on the job full time. "He's totally comfortable doing that. Doesn't want to do anything more than that," Brian said of the interim role.

Board members discussed whether a half-time or shared business manager position could be sustainable long term and noted that an upcoming operational referendum could change administrative staffing. The staff member said the district aimed to have a hired candidate begin around Aug. 1 if an offer is accepted, and that an incoming candidate would receive onboarding and reference checks first.

The board did not name a final hire during the meeting but approved procedural steps to continue the search and to provide interim coverage. The chair said the district will finalize timeline details and continue communicating with the board as the process moves forward.