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The INDEPENDENT, November 21, 2002 Schlegel family lauded for mural; good audit report for A presentation to three gen erations of the Schlegel family, by Superintendent Marilyn Mc- Glasson, made a pleasant start for the November 18 meeting of the Banks School Board. Members of the family were recognized for their outstanding work on a mural that depicts Banks’ history through commu nity activity. Illustrations include farming, logging and other as pects of life in Banks. Recognized for their contri butions were Bob Schlegel, Sr. and Dorothy Schlegel (Banks High School Class of 1940), Bob Schlegel, Jr. (’65), Bill Schlegel (‘69), Dave Schlegel (73) and Sheridan ‘Annie’ Schlegel (‘06), whose names were on a plaque presented to the family. In a second recognition, Mc- Glasson told the board that Tasha Nicholls, along with the LDS Church Youth Group in stalled window screens in the community gym. It is hoped that birds will now find nesting places outside of the gym and avoid nesting inside. A u d it R e p o rt Roger Noah McKay, of Jones district’s auditors, the annual audit and Gloria & Roth, the reported that was signifi cantly different this year. In past years, the district has been re quired to audit conformance only to state accounting stan dards. In 2001-2002, the year just audited, the district re ceived federal funds in excess of $300,000, requiring an audit of compliance to Federal stan dards. The district met all feder al and state standards, with one exception. The exception was for fixed assets such as property, build ings and equipment, for which the district must develop a cost basis. This is a common excep tion, Noah explained, as school districts and municipalities have not historically recorded fixed assets on a cost basis. Records of original costs of many buildings and/or proper ties are difficult to find and eval uate. Noah told the board that district business manager Nan cy Hall has started compiling the needed material. Accurate evaluation of assets will be re quired as Banks, along with all school districts, adjusts its fi nancial reports to conform to the new accounting standards. The new standards will be implemented over the next few years, Noah explained. He also complimented the board and the administrative team on their CORNELIUS AUTO SALES CALL ANYTIME: 503-693-7031 Early Winter Specials! ■ efforts to reduce the district’s debt to the state by holding down expenditures. Noah told the board that the beginning cash balance of the district has increased over the last two years and that the $700,000 loan from the state should be repaid this school year. The audit report recom mended that student activity funds at Banks Elementary School (BES) be recorded or reconciled on a monthly basis. Hall and BES Principal Marty Vogel confirmed that the rec ommended computerized ac counting system would be im plemented this year. More students = more funds McGlasson told the board that the district has been fortu nate to have rising enrollment for the last few years. Because school districts receive money from the state on a per-student basis, this has led to increased revenues which, along with the sale of the Buxton School prop erty and rigid control of expen ditures, has allowed the district to recover from the disastrous financial condition of a few years ago. Because enrollment and the budget are so inter twined, McGlasson told the board, the administrative team constantly monitors both. G a te fe e s in c re a s e d The board approved the first increase to BHS gate fees in many years. McGlasson told the board that BHS was the only school in the league that was still charging $4 admission to games. Adult admission will be increased to $5 per game. F u n d ra is e r fo r T e a c h e rs McGlasson praised the ef forts of Julie Bradford, who has capitalized on the community’s desire to help the school finan cially and receive a tax deduc tion, by organizing an evening social on Friday, November 22, to give the public an opportuni ty to view a list, compiled by teachers, of supplies and class room materials that they wish they had. Donated funds will be handled in a separate fund to ensure the money is used as donors specify. Light refresh ments and beverages will be provided for the event, which will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the district boardroom. McGlasson explained that sup plies budgets across the district have been flat, with no increase in the last three years. A d m in is tra to rs ’ R e p o rts Vogel told the board that stu dent behavior problems were significantly reduced from last year. McGlasson praised Vo gel’s efforts to improve student management and told the board that, last year, both par ents and students expressed concern that his zero tolerance policy - with strict standards of student behavior - was too dif ficult to achieve. Last year, by this time, Vogel said, he had re ceived 45 referrals for student behavior issues. This year he has received only 12. Vogel also reported that the 2003 Bat tle of the Books is starting. Thir- ....................... 1994 DODGE NEON 4-Dr, loaded, low miles.. ....$3,995 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-Dr, loaded, clean...ONLY... $5,495 Ye Olde f Dingheiser 1994 TOYOTA TERCEL p/s, p / b , a / c , clean.... $3,995 Pub & Restaurant 199 GEO PRIZM Prices for season passes (for all groups), as well as student, senior and family admission fees, will remain the same. 4-Dr, A/C, P/ s , more!.................... $3,495 1995 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD, ex-cab, VISA - MC - ATM Access V8.... ...... $5,995 COCKTAILS »BEER‘ WINE 1991 FORD EXPLORER Loaded, 76,000 mi.... ..... $4,495 FOOD, KEGS & ICE TO GO 1987 JEEP CHEROKEE 4WD, 6cyi........ just 1997 FORD F-150 P/U 1995 TOYOTA P/U $2,495 4x4, leather, loaded!.. ..$12,995 Clean, P/S, more!....... ONLY $4,495 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA P/U Ex-cab, A/C, P/S, more!....................................................................... $8,995 1995 ISUZU RODEO 4WD, loaded, nice!..... ........ $7,995 Minivans - 4 Wheel Drives We have a few $1000 cars left. Mopfuj J/urnfaywhuj $ im Uhd&Jt Lunch & Dinner SUNSET LAUNDRY! W ash...$ 1 .0 0 D ry...250 180 S. Main St. Banks, Oregon Daily 11:00 am - Closing Breakfast Sat-Sun 9 am - Noon r ■ B I N G O A SUNDAYS 5-8 PM CASH All Lottery Games CLOSED MONDAYS 47100 NW Sunset Hwy. Manning • 324-4848 S trassel ’ s A gio R epair & H ydraulic H oses 2-4-6 S piral W ire F lange H ead • S uction H oses A daptors - 3/16” to 2” B ulk O il P roducts 276 S unset , B anks I 503-324-9808 Page 13 SD ty-two teams of students and two staff teams will compete in April on comprehensive knowl edge of listed books. BHS Principal Jim Foster re ported on a successful resolu tion to overcrowding in the stu dent parking lots. After being notified by the fire department that the overcrowded parking lots would not allow access for an ambulance or fire truck, Foster appealed to the student body, telling them that the school had issued nearly twice as many parking permits as there were available spaces, and asking juniors to return their permits. Foster praised the students, who turned in all of their permits within two days. Seniors were able to retain their passes and 15 lucky jun iors were rewarded with passes for the remaining spaces. Stu dents without passes will now have to park on the street. Next year, Foster said, the problem will be turned over to the stu dent council. O th e r B u s in e s s The Board heard the annual report from Northwest Re- gionalESD. Since this report is substantially the same in both Banks and Vernonia, it will be covered in a separate article in the next issue of The INDE PENDENT. DECEMBER CALENDAR 7 - Winter Formal 11 - Band and Choir Con certs; BES 9:00 a.m.; BJHS and BHS 7:00 p.m. 13 - BJHS Holiday Dance 14 - Santa’s Breakfast 19 - BES Sing Along 9:00 a.m. Community Fun Night Dinner & Bingo Saturday, November 30 B a rb e c u e d C h ic k e n D in n e r 6 - 7 :0 0 P M B in g o 7 - 9 :0 0 P M Schlegel Hall at Sunset Park, Banks Adults: $7.00 • Kids under 12: $5.00 D in n e r in c lu d e s o n e re u sa b le b in g o c ard J B fM t Additional Cards $1 each Cash Prizes! Sponsored by FFA Alumni I TferegjlffSKT FFA Proceeds benefit 1 Scholarship Fund
