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Board approves hire of Benedict Behrens as new business manager

River Valley School District Board of Education · August 14, 2026
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Summary

The board voted to hire Benedict Behrens as the district's new business manager; administrators said he will start the following Monday and be mentored by an experienced business manager.

Administrators recommended hiring Benedict Behrens as the district's new business manager, saying he lacked experience but showed the aptitude and vision needed for the role. The superintendent (or lead administrator speaking to the board) said Behrens has already spent several days in the business office shadowing staff and will officially begin next Monday.

"He will officially start next Monday, though he's been in his office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week for about 5 hours each day," the administrator said. The board moved, seconded and approved the hire by voice vote. The administrator added that Behrens will be paired with a seasoned business manager as a mentor to support the transition.