RACINE — Dennie Hill was elected president of the Southern Local Board of Education during the recent organizational meeting.

Denny Evans was elected as vice president for 2013.

Paul Harris was appointed legislative liaison to the Ohio School Boards Association, and the entire board was appointed as a delegate to the annual conference. John Hoback was appointed as the alternate member to serve as legislative liaison.

Peggy Gibbs and Evans were appointed as the SLEA negotiations representatives. Hoback and Harris were appointed to the negotiations committee.

The board member service fund not to exceed $5,000 was established for expenses incurred by board members in the performance of thier duties during the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years.

The treasurer’s faithful performance bond in the amount of $20,000 was approved with Reed and Baur Insurance Agency.

The board president’s bond in the amount of $20,000 was approved with Reed and Baur Insurance Agency.

Standing authorizations as recommended by the superintendent and treasurer were approved for 2013.

A proposal for the Southern Local School District Hall of Fame was approved.

The board went into executive session to discuss the employment of personnel.

Regular meeting dates were set for the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the high school media center.