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Board recognized for service; former member Gary Hakes memorialized

Swan Valley School District Board of Education · January 15, 2026
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Summary

In recognition of Board of Education Appreciation Month, the board presented service certificates to each member and recognized the recent passing of former member Gary Hakes.

During miscellaneous business, Principal Matt McLaren and board members noted January is Board of Education Appreciation Month. The board presented certificates to each member listing years of service (President Robert Aldrich—9 years; Vice President Kevin Shanks—8.5 years; Secretary Heather Farr—3 years; Treasurer Dana Raymond—3 years; Trustee JoAnn Schneider—6.5 years; Trustee Michael Wenzel—1 year; Trustee Jeffrey Whelton—7 years).

The board also recognized former board member Gary Hakes, who passed away earlier in the week. The minutes record the recognition; no additional memorial details or future actions were listed in the meeting record.