NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the School District of Spring Valley of a current
vacancy on the School Board in the office formerly held by Joan Ford. The School Board
intends to appoint a qualified elector of the District to fill the vacancy through the remainder of the last year of a three-year term that shall expire on April 26, 2026.
School Board Policy Code: 142.5 VACANCIES states: Appointment by the Board to fill a
vacancy shall be by the members of the remaining Board. The appointee shall hold office until a successor is elected and takes office.
To be eligible, a candidate must:
● Be at least 18 years of age and
● Reside within the School District of Spring Valley
Application Requirements:
● Individuals interested in filling the vacancy can do so by writing a letter of interest to the
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD in care of the Superintendent or their designee at the
District office, S1450 CTH CC, Spring Valley, WI 54767
● The letter of interest should contain:
○ The candidate’s name
○ The candidate’s address
○ The candidate's telephone number
○ A statement as to what qualities the candidate will bring to the Board of
Education that will enhance the Board’s decision making
○ A statement that includes any other information the candidate deems appropriate
and/or relevant.
To ensure consideration, the letter of interest must be received in the Office of Superintendent prior to 4:00 p.m. on November 13, 2025.
A subcommittee of the school board members will review all applications and make a recommendation based on merit to the full School Board for approval by November 19, 2025.
Inquiries regarding this Notice and summary of anticipated roles and responsibilities required of a board member may be directed to John Groh, Superintendent, by telephone at
(715) 778-3184 or by email at [email protected]
School Board Election Notices
Notice of School Board Election - Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Notice of Incumbent Non-Candidacy
School Board Candidate Information and Forms:
Campaign Registration Statement (Required)
Declaration of Candidacy (Required)
Ballot Access Checklist (Note: Nomination Papers are not required)
2026 Wisconsin Association of School Boards Guide for Candidates
2026 School Board Election Dates:
December 1, 2025 through January 6, 2026 - Candidates may file Declaration of Candidacy and Campaign Registration Statement (Must be filed by the candidate no later than 5:00 p.m. on 1/6/2026 in the District Office located at S1450 County Road CC, Spring Valley, WI 54767)
April 3, 2026 - Write-in Candidate Registration Deadline for Spring Election
(Must
be filed by the Write-in candidate no later than 12:00 p.m. in the
District Office located at S1450 County Road CC, Spring Valley, WI
54767)
April 7, 2026 - Spring Election
April 8-14, 2026 - Board of Canvassers (Will be noticed as an Open Meeting)
April 27, 2026 - Elected School Board Members Take Office