LEBANON - On Monday, the Lebanon School Board wrapped up several housekeeping items, including setting a beginning board date of July 20, naming Russ McUne as temporary chairman for that meeting, selecting a new firm for legal representation and approving contracts for custodial and grounds service.

Board members voted unanimously to send a notice of intent of contract to the Hungerford Law Firm in Oregon City. On June 16, they will formally award the contract, then name the firm as the district's representative in July.

Hungerford, which specializes in school law and public sector labor law, drew strong recommendations for approval from the selection committee, which was made up of Hess, board members McUne and Debi Shimmin, and Director of Student Achievement Jan Zarate. The law firm charges $205 per hour, which Hess said was in the middle of the pack of the firms considered.

Board members also voted unanimously to continue contracts with Willamette Valley Rehabilitation Center for custodial work at Cascades, Green Acres, Pioneer, Riverview and Seven Oak schools for $29,457.85 per month.

McUne said he'd like to review their results next year against the cost to see if the district wants to continue the contract.

The groundskeeping contract with Cornerstone Associates Inc. will continue for $93,359.98 per year.

Jennifer Moody