(Corning) The Southwest Valley School Board announced today that Mr. Joe Erickson is the district’s next Superintendent.
“The Southwest Valley School Board has selected Mr. Joe Erickson as their next Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Erickson will come to Southwest Valley from North Iowa Community Schools, where he serves as Superintendent of Schools. Board President Staci Venteicher stated, “The Southwest Valley Board Members, along with our students, staff, parents, and community, are excited to welcome Mr. Joe Erickson as our new Superintendent. We believe Mr. Erickson is an excellent choice because of his passion for education and his knowledge of school finance.”
According to the press release, the School Board reviewed and discussed valuable feedback from 48 Focus Group members who interviewed each of our top three Candidates as they worked to reach this decision.
Board President Jason Poston commented, “The Board greatly appreciated the time, effort, and dedication of the 48 Focus Group members, who provided valuable insights into our selection process and interviews. We look forward to their continuing support of our students.”
Mr. Erickson will begin his Southwest Valley Community Schools duties on July 1, 2025.