Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

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Clarence Buysse John Longeville William Sears BOARD OF EDUCATION This is the second year that these seven men have served together on the board of education. President John Longeville has served on the board for six years, and Secretary Clarence Buysse for four years. Archie Me Ribbon and William Sears have served for seven arvd four years respectively. Marion Briefer, George Manthe, and Earl Noard have been members of the board for two years. The regular meeting erf the board is on the first Wednesday of each month. Special meetings may be called when necessary. Levying taxes, paying bills, approving of new equipment to be purchased, and hiring faculty members are among the duties of the board The board is responsible for the upkeep of the school building. This year the trees close to the school were removed to prevent their roots from breaking the cement walks. They also built some additional storage space above the room to the west of the stage. Compliments of ATKINSON TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, Atkinson, 111.