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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 21, 2005)
Page 10 The INDEPENDENT, July 21, 200 5 ________ ____________________________________ ____ New 47J board members are sworn in, Hansen is elected Chair New school board members, Kim Wallace, Debbie Brown, Dick Brunsman and Angie Tay lor, were sworn in as the first of business at the Vernon- ply for QZABS interest-free loan funds. Superintendent Mike Funderburg explained that the district had already ap plied and been approved for Principal Nate Underwood gave the board a draft of the Grade School School Improve ment Plan (SIP) and Principal Curt Scholl handed out drafts of the High School SIP, the Partic ipant Code of Conduct and the Athletic Policy Handbook. these items each year, but that 47J does. These items will be finalized at the next board meeting. There was discussion re garding filling necessary com mittee positions. There are openings for school employees pated by August 5; interested parties should contact Superin tendent Funderburg about committee assignments. There will be an August 11 workshop training session for board members by a represen tative of the Oregon School Boards Association. The next board meeting is scheduled for August 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Vernonia School District office, 475 Bridge St. Change in road to Lost Lake Above, new 47J board members Dick Brunsman and Angie Taylor take the oath of office. Right, Debbie Brown (left) and Kim Wallace being sworn in at their first meeting on July 14. ia School District 47J board meeting on July 14. Randy Hansen was elected chairman for the coming year and Brunsman was picked for vice-chairman. The board approved a reso lution allowing the district to ap- $487,000 in QZABS funds, but the resolution is required. After approval of the resolution, the state will find a bank to handle the funds. At prior meetings, it was explained that the funds will be used for the middle school project. Pet of the Month Columbia Humane Society in St. Helens has a variety o f wonderful pets available for adoption. Find the pet that’s right fo r you in the shelter at 2084 Oregon St. Monday through Saturday, 11 am. to 5 pm. 503-397-4353 This is a litter of 4 cute babies, about 9 weeks old. Two are gray and two are tabbys. They are up to date with routine shots and already house trained and ready for their new forever homes. All pets placed for adoption are current on shots, spay/neuter and a free 14-day local vet visit included. Scholl told the board that he plans to have more testing next year and to do a better job of focusing on goals. On the Ath letic Code of Conduct, Scholl said the changes include clarifi cation of Vernonia’s code ver sus OSAA 2A codes, to bring the two into line and avoid con fusion. Funderburg said that many districts do not review and the public on the following committees: Long Range Plan ning Committee, Consolidated Improvement Plan Committee, Curriculum Committee, Safety Committee, Maintenance Com mittee, Athletic/Activity Adviso ry Committee, Negotiations Committee and the Job De scription Handbook Committee. Final appointments are antici It doesn't have to be primitive camping! • 2000 watts of Honda inverter generator • Super quiet—53 to 59 dB(A) • Super lightweight (less than 47 lbs.) • Eco-Throttle—runs up to 15 hrs. on 1 gal. of fuel • Advanced inverter technology provides reliable power to computers and other sensitive equipment • Parallel with other EU2000i for additional power The Columbia Humane Society is a No-Kill non-profit shelter dedicated to helping friends fin d each other since 1985. The Pet of the Month is Sponsored by: . 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