Board of Directors

Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) is governed by a board of trustees composed of five community leaders, some of whom are also IDVA parents.
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Bjorn Handeen | Director (May 2016)

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
bhandeen@idahova.org
Term expires July 2028

Melissa Krein | Vice Chair (July 2017)

American Falls, Idaho
mkrein@idahova.org
Term expires July 2029

Jeff Thompson | Chair (May 2016)

Idaho Falls, Idaho
jthompson@idahova.org
Term expires July 2030

Sesha Hammond | Director (March 2025)

Shelley, Idaho
shammond@idahova.org
Term expires July 2029

Irene Shaver | Treasurer (July 2018)

Fruitland, Idaho
irshaver@idahova.org
Term expires July 2030

Please send general comments, suggestions, and/or complaints to info@idahova.org.

Board Statement on School Finances

Board Policy Manual

Board Meeting and Public Hearing

Board meetings are normally held the third Thursday of each month. 

The July 2026 annual Board meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at the school’s office in Meridian.

Notice of Quorum

Board Meeting Agendas

For previous board meeting agendas see our archives.

Board Meeting Minutes

For previous board meeting minutes see our archives.

Board Documents

For previous documents see our archives.

Annual Budget

For previous annual budgets see our archives.

School Expenditures

For previous documents see our archives.