Valley View School Board president Tim Rudd resigned from the board during the May meeting.

On a community Facebook group he posted, “Tonight, I tendered my resignation from Valley View’s Board of Education effective 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026.”

“That will give the remaining board members plenty of time to prepare to comply with governing law and board policy in selecting a replacement to serve for the remainder of this year and there will be a special election in November to fill the last three years of my term.”

“I have developed great affection for this community and I will serve the remaining two months with the same focus and intentionality as I have put into the last four-plus years. I’m truly grateful for the support and encouragement and even the opposition I have faced.”

Rudd said in an earlier Facebook post that he plans to move out of town.

Community Accolades

Several community members voiced their appreciation for Rudd’s tenure on the board and service to the community.

Jimmy Wallace - I personally believe it’s a tremendous loss for the board however family first! You’re definitely a person who has a positive impact in our community in a variety of ways!

Kelsey Stratton - Thank you for standing up and fighting for our youth athletes. We are so appreciative of what you’ve done for us!

Kim McLaughlin - I said this before I’m sad to see this but totally understand. Thank you for always supporting the kids between serving on the board or showing up to various sporting events and attending the many theatre shows.

Ryan Callahan - I may not agree with your politics. I may disagree with your opinions at times. But I do have respect for you. I would be remiss if I did not say you express your views well and you are well written. Good luck on your next chapter of life.

Board Make-up

Rudd was elected to the school board in November 2021, running unopposed on a ticket with Bob Skidmore and Stephanie Smith. After Skidmore retired, Rudd, Smith, and former superintendent Joe Scholler ran unopposed in November and were elected to terms that expire in December 2029.

Board members Tyson Dillon and Chevella Griffith are in the middle of terms that expire in December 2027. Rudd ran their successful 2023 election campaign against incumbent Spencer Izor and educator Lisa Batten.

In a November 2023 Facebook post, Tyson Dillon stated, “Timothy Rudd. My goodness, what an effective campaign you helped run. I can't thank you enough for everything you have done and will do for our schools. I completely understand why this election was so important to you, as well.”

New Board Member Process

In response to Rudd’s resignation, the District has announced that it will be filling the seat with a community member who will serve until December 31, 2026. To apply, community members should submit a letter of interest and a brief resume by June 8 to Valley View treasurer Valorie Hill, [email protected].

The Board will review all applications and contact selected candidates for interviews shortly thereafter. According to the school, all interested applicants must be residents of the district, be advocates for public education, and pass a background check.

Rudd’s last meeting will be July 13. There will be a special election in November to elect a Board member to serve the remainder of Rudd’s term, which is set to expire December 31, 2029.

Recent Statements on the School Land

Rudd is known for his outspoken views and his Facebook comments that often begin with, “[DISCLAIMER - when I comment publicly on district matters, I speak only for myself and not for the district or for the board of education].”

Most recently, he made statements during the February Board of Education meeting about the sale of school land to Farmersville. His comments, made during an agenda item for board discussion where he alone spoke, appeared to be aimed at the Village of Farmersville and Mayor Nick Lamb.

"So my thoughts are that we have an obligation to the people of all of the community, all of the Valley View community, to maximize the value to the district for that piece of property,” Rudd said in the February Board of Education meeting. “I don't think that it would be right to have the rest of the Valley View community subsidize taking a haircut on a deal for the people of Farmersville."

History of Controversy

During Rudd’s tenure, the Board dealt with a number of contentious issues, including the departure of Superintendent Ben Richards in 2022 and the firing of head football coach, former Bengal Ken Moyer after one season.

In April 2023 Rudd organized a school safety special meeting where he advocated that Valley View take advantage of a recent state law that allowed teachers to be armed. The quickly organized community event included statements from more than a dozen students, teachers and community members, nearly all opposed to the idea.

A large and somewhat raucous crowd of community members, both for and against the idea, attended the event in the high school gym. Multiple media outlets also attended. Here is a clip from WDTN Channel 2:

In October 2023 community member Sarah Markus wrote to the Board and superintendent asking for an explanation for Rudd’s comments about fellow Board Member Spencer Izor’s trip with the Ohio School Boards Association to advocate for public education.

Rudd’s post, which he later deleted, compared Izor, whom he was actively campaigning against on behalf of Board candidates Tyson Dillon and Chevella Griffith, to a dog that had been serving elementary students.

In July, 2024, Rudd posted that he was not planning to run for reelection in November 2025. “I am geared to thrive in conflict and my goal has always been to get the district to a point where someone like me is not needed. We have a unified board, we do not have anyone on the board or in the superintendent's office who will be applying leftward pressure behind the scenes, and we have Valley View pointed in the right direction. At the moment, I am not inclined to run again in the November 2025 election. I do not foresee any change in circumstances that could change my mind, and I look forward to supporting the right person to take my place once it becomes clear who that person will be.”

In November 2025, after he did decide to run for reelection, unopposed, he said, “The biggest overarching issue that I see remains building and maintaining the community's trust and confidence. I believe that had been lost in recent decades and it takes time to rebuild. I think we are making great strides in that area as our district turns its attention wholeheartedly towards academic instruction and away from some of the social engineering that schools have leaned into in recent years.”

Depending on the timeline, the new Board Member may be part of the decision to sell the school land in Farmersville and may be in place as statewide issues like voucher funding and property taxes affect Valley View.

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