The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-29
mo. AZ.



We, as Board OF Directors of Polloc
Institute, do hereby establish laws an
regulations for the government of sal
school, having into consideration the
welfare of the pupil, the parent, ths
school and faculty; therefore be 1t resolv-
ed:
/. That the next session open Sept. TIN,
1895. and continue ten scholastic months.
II. That we employ the services OF
Prof. Dan. B. Johnston, A. b., as Princi
pal, he being thorough graduate Of tho
University of Alabama.
lows: Primary 81, intermediate 81 so,
Special students 81 80. Said tuition to
be graded by the principal
w. That the payment Of all tuition
must be in ddUGnce, and be it provided.
that il any pupil fails to attend school
for five or more successive days, that
they be credited on the next month for
said lost time, and if any pupil resign
during the month NO funds will be re
mitted.
v. All assistants are to be employed by
the board, and upon the absence of the
principal the school is to be governed by
the first assistant. All assistants are
subject to the authority of the principal
and are to take charge of such classes as
he deems fit, and aid him in enforcement
of all rules by reporting the violations.
vi. That the principal make out
monthly reports consisting OF number OF
days taught, number OF pupils enrolled
during the term, number enrolled during
the mouth, and average daily attendance.
VII. That the Board of Directors meet
on the last Friday of each scholastic
month to accept monthly report from the
principal, and for adopting such meas
ures as will be to the advantage OF the
Institute.
VIII. That the principal is to have
authority to establish rules for disciplin-
ing the school and pupils.
TX. That we give seven free scholar
shipe-one from each ward of Grant par
ish. Each police juror to make the APP
polntment from the ward in which he re-
sides, upon application. The holders of
scholarships may be of either sex, but
must be not less than 16 years. No one
can be appointed but for one term of ten
| 10y months. All appointments dating
from September. Should any vacancy
occur in the appointments by death, res
ignation, expulsion or otherwise, the un-
expired time is to be filed on application
to the police juror, the appointment to be
governed by the foregoing rules.
x. That we urge the regular attend
ance of all pupils, as their lost time
causes them to be deficient in their re-
ports, and finally brings about discour-
agement by placing them in lower grades.
Their absence is detrimental to parent,
school, teachers, and especially to their
own advancement.
XII. All desiring to take special studies
can arrange same with principal, and
pupil be classed as special student,
otherwise they will be carried through a
full course.
XII. All disputes between patrons AMI
principal arising from the government OF
the school are to be settled by the board,
and all complaints against the school or
any teacher must be made direct to the
board of directors in acrifing or sal
complaint will not be considered.
! XIII. Tndt we appoint I. II. Mellow
ell as collector of tuition. all payments OF
tuition to be made to him in adrance.
XIV. That the foregoing may be rem
dered void or amended from time to
time, according to the discretion Of the
boar1. JNo. PENNINGTON,
| A. B. Warts. President.
Secretary.