Superintendent Announcement

March 18, 2025

The Southwest Valley School Board has selected Mr. Joe Erickson as their next Superintendent
of Schools. Mr. Erickson will be coming to Southwest Valley from North Iowa Community
Schools where he currently 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."
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 as they provided valuable insights into our selection
process and interviews. And we look forward to their continuing support of our students."
Mr. Erickson will begin his duties at Southwest Valley Community Schools on July 1, 2025.