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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, January 20, 2011 Banks School Board hears that donated computers are in use by Dalan Lee The Banks School Board meeting on January 12 and covered many items regarding the new semester, and includ- ed three annual presentations – district finances, insurance coverage and education servic- es. Administrators also report- ed that state testing was under- way. The recent school district au- dit results were presented to the board. The auditors, who worked with Banks School Dis- tricts Business Manager Simon Levear, found no major dis- crepancies within the district but did find over-expenditures. The board recommended a second opinion regarding the results. Another presentation ex- plained the insurance policy used by the district, detailing the dollar amounts of insurance for items from single students to catastrophe coverage on the entire district. The last presentation, by the Northwest Regional Education Service District (ESD), ex- plained education programs S TRASSEL ’ S A UTO R EPAIR & H YDRAULIC H OSES 2-4-6 S PIRAL W IRE S UCTION H OSES A DAPTORS - 3/16” TO 2” A MERICAN & M ETRIC F ITTINGS B ULK O IL P RODUCTS 276 S UNSET , B ANKS 503-324-9808 available for Banks School Dis- trict use, and how allocated state funds are used within the ESD. Banks School District Tech- nology Director Mike O’Reilly told the board that 50 percent of the many computers recently donated by Nike, are up and running, and being used largely in the elementary school. Ele- mentary School Principal Bob Huston reported, “These com- puters give students a lot of pride.” Huston added that state testing is being met but there are some problems due to an antiquated math curriculum and that he was proud of his staff for working together on this matter to bring about the best testing outcome. Junior High Principal Mark Everett and High School Princi- pal Jim Smith discussed moti- vating students and doing classroom check-ins to remind everyone of what is expected now that winter vacation is over. Both principals expressed appreciation to maintenance man “Skip” for his undoubted hard work on the old heating system in the schools. Board members then spoke, with grat- itude, of the administrators and Winter Service Special $ 95 44 Includes FULL SERVICE Tune-up, cleaning of equipment and chain sharpening (if applicable) 503-324-5221 • 150 N. Main Street, Banks future. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. To be personally informed, the next regular meeting is scheduled for Feb- ruary 14 at 7:00 p.m. Banks Curves hosts Open House Banks Curves will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, January 25, from 5–7:00 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome to check out our Zumba on the Circuit classes (if you want to join in you will need to complete some paperwork ahead of time) as well as enjoy- ing some refreshments and en- tering for our door prize draw- ing. Bring a friend and see what Banks Curves has to offer you in the New Year!! During the 30-minute Curves Circuit with Zumba Fit- ness class, participants work out on each Curves strength machine for one minute, alter- nating upper, lower and core muscles. After one minute, the music cues the participant to change stations on the circuit, and she moves to an area be- tween machines to do Zumba moves, which tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. A li- censed Zumba instructor from the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN) teaches simple, modified Zumba moves from the center of the circuit. Banks Curves is located in Oak Village Shopping Center next to Jim’s Thriftway. The phone number is 503-324- 9262. Homeless project on January 28 Washington County Project Homeless Connect will be held at Sonrise Church in Hillsboro on January 28. The only Pro- ject Homeless Connect held in the tri-county region, Washing- ton County Project Homeless Connect is in its fifth year and is an important strategy in the County’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. The mission of Project Homeless Connect is to bring communities together to create and promote tangible solutions that remedy the homelessness of their neighbors. The event is a one-day, one-stop project that is designed to connect in- dividuals in need to services and supports, as well as mobi- lize the community around this growing issue. The number of individuals and families experi- encing financial distress has grown tremendously over the past two years, and continues See Help on page 21 Your New Best Friend IS WAITING FOR YOU AT THE BONNIE L. HAYS SMALL ANIMAL SHELTER 1901 SE 24th Ave., Hillsboro. For information call 503-846-7041 Or visit us online at: www.co.washington.or.us/pets Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Wed 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The dependability of STIHL equipment is legendary. As your STIHL Dealer, we stand behind that equipment and service what we sell. STIHL Master- Wrench Servicesm is a designation recognizing select STIHL Dealers who have continually exceeded expectations through extensive training and a proven track record of customer satisfaction. We are proud to be STIHL MasterWrench Servicesm Certified. PRECISION OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT Banks Hardware overall staff bringing vital, real world business experience to Banks School District, and the many sacrifices being made to make Banks School District successful both now and in the • Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm • Saturday 8am to 5pm • Sunday 10am to 4pm Remember that old TV ad that said, “Bo knows”? Bo, a Pit Bull Terrier mix, knows; how to walk on a leash, a lot of commands, how to make you laugh & how to be a great friend. This fun dog has a hu- morous approach to life. He'd be a great addition to any family. He's about 8 years old, but (like a lot of us who are of a certain generation and graying a bit at the temples) still has a lot of energy and life. Pet ID: A064909 All pets have been spayed or neutered, come with shots; a microchip, and a one-year license if it’s a dog. Featured animals are subject to prior adoption. This Adopt a Pet is Sponsored by: Debbie Boone Oregon State Representative , District 32
