Licking Valley Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 6:00PM
Licking Valley High School Media Center


Board of Education

Licking Valley Board of Education

Drake

Mr. Drake McArtor, President ([email protected])

  • Resides at 12554 Marne Rd
  • 2012 Licking Valley Graduate
  • Employed by the Boeing Company as a Project Manager
  • Serves as an advisor for local 4-H Club and as a member of the Madison Township Zoning Commission, Comprehensive Planning Committee, and LV FFA Alumni
  • Former Middle School and High School Soccer Coach
Jo

Ms. Jo Lynn Torbert, Vice President ([email protected])

  • Resides at 2741 Licking Valley Rd
  • Has two sons, Todd (LV Class of 1985) and Rodd (LV Class of 1988)
  • Two of five grandchildren are LV Graduates (Callie 2014, Cade 2017)
  • Graduate of Maysville, attended Ohio State University
  • Retired from Licking Valley Schools, serving as Treasurer for 39 years (1981-2020)
  • Treasurer of Cade & Katelyn SMA Fund, member of Wyatt Atkins Heart Organization; LV Athletic Boosters, has volunteered in many other areas over the years. Established ongoing Finance Task Force in 2005, comprised of Community/Administrators/Staff to create a transparent view of the district
Casey

Mr. Casey Williams, Board Member ([email protected])

  • Resides at 5910 Reform Rd NE
  • Sr Vice President of Patient Engagement and Payment Applications for a Healthcare tech company
  • Co-Owner of Restoration Farms LLC non-gmo sustainable farming
  • Former two term board member with Newark Church of the Nazarene
  • Former board member, coach, advisor for many LV youth athletic programs
  • Three children currently attending Licking Valley Schools
Julie

Mrs. Julie Stedman, Board Member ([email protected])

  • Resides at 3869 Francis Rd SE
  • LV Resident since 2004, raising 4 children with her husband on their small farm
  • Active in her church since 1994 when she moved to Licking County to attend Denison University
  • Started the Licking Valley Moms in Prayer group in 2016 whose purpose is to pray for the LV District
  • Began her School Board term in January 2022
Craig

Mr. Craig Nethers, Board Member ([email protected])

  • Resides at 990 Toboso Rd
  • Retired  LVHS teacher, former coach (football, wrestling, and softball), and served in the U.S. Navy for six years
  • Currently operates Nethers Outback Farm and Flowers with his wife Diana
  • LV Class of 1980 and resident of the district for 56 years
  • Three children Kasey (LV Class of 2003), Brooke ( LV Class of 2009), Caleb (LV Class 2013), and four grandchildren

Board Meeting Schedule

1/13/25 - Organizational/Regular Meeting
2/10/25 - Regular Meeting
3/17/25 - Regular Meeting
4/14/25 - Regular Meeting
5/12/25 - Regular Meeting
6/9/25 - Regular Meeting
7/14/25 - Regular Meeting
8/11/25 - Regular Meeting
9/8/25 - Regular Meeting
10/13/25 - Regular Meeting
11/10/25 - Regular Meeting
12/8/25 - Regular Meeting

Licking Valley Regular Board meetings are scheduled for 6:00PM in the Licking Valley High School Media Center located at 100 Hainsview Drive NE, Newark, Ohio 43055.
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