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Board approves banks, legal counsel and administrative authorizations

Swan Valley School District Board of Education · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The Swan Valley Board approved a list of depositories for district funds, designated election duties to district administrators, retained two law firms for counsel, and authorized the superintendent or designee to sign checks and contracts.

The board unanimously approved the district's list of approved depositories and several administrative delegations during its Jan. 6 special meeting.

JoAnn Schneider moved, and Dana Raymond seconded, a motion approving Huntington Bank, Flagstar, Fifth Third Bank, Independent Bank, Bank of America, Choice One and Mercantile Bank as depositories for the General Fund, Payroll, Flexible Spending, Debt Retirement, Capital Projects, Sinking Fund, Agency Fund and Food Service. The motion passed 6–0.

Separately, Schneider moved and Raymond seconded that the Superintendent and Administration Secretary be designated to perform election duties for Jan. 2026 through Dec. 2026; that Thrun Law Firm and O’Neill, Wallace & Doyle P.C. serve as the district's legal counsel; and that the Superintendent or designee be authorized signers for checks, contracts and purchase orders. All motions passed unanimously.

The board also authorized designated individuals to access the district safety deposit box and assigned an administrator to assume responsibilities such as treasurer and secretary as needed.