Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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School Board Formulates Policy Many people probably wonder just what is the job of a school board. Our school board is composed of seven members elected by the people of Oakwood Township. Its members meet once each month and in special meetings. Some of the responsibilities of the school board are: to help the school administrator in setting up the budget for the school year; to participate in the election of the school staff; to help evaluate the curriculum of the school. This year the school offers a special salute to Dr. O. W. Michael, retiring president of the school board. Members of the school board are: Seated—Dorothy Dalbey, secretary; Wayne Koontz, principal; Wesley Condon, Roy Eichorst. Standing—Glen Doney, Ernest Seymour, Joe Davis, Cletis Zeigler. Pictured in photograph on wall—Dr. O. W. Michael, president. Administrative Responsibility Mr. Koontz, as administrative head of the school, has many responsibilities which most people do not realize. His duties include making recommendations to the school board for the hiring of the school staff. He is also responsible for arranging the class schedule, setting up bus runs, dealing with those students who try to drop out of school and deciding whether or not to operate school during bad weather. Maintenance Wondermen Our school is fortunate in having a cooperative, competent maintenance staff to drive the busses, make necessary repairs, and perform all those tasks related to maintaining a presentable school building. This past school year has taxed the energy of the maintenance staff to capacity—roads have been a menace all winter and extremely cold weather has meant extra hours in keeping school at a normal temperature. Our entire staff exhibit personalities which help make for a pleasant atmosphere around our school. Members of our maintenance staff are, left to right: Wilson Hazel-baker, Woody Richardson. Hershall McPherson, Dale Myers and Layton Liggett.