The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-12-21

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered
filed and published with the minutes of this meeting
A petition from the parents of the educable chill
dren belonging to the Emma School-now discon-
tnued-asking for transportation to the Phillips
Hill School was presented and considered. The
transportation was allowed, under the rules and
regulations of the Board, at cost of S35 per
month, for the remainder of the present term.
The Superintendent presented the Board four
monthly school reports, sent in by different teach
ers, to-wit: Misses Eta Johnston, Linda Thoma-
son, Edith Dyer and Nettie MAZE Purcell, stating
that these reports did not within the purview
of the law and previous regulations of the Board,
and asked for instructions as to their payment.
The Board after specially considering each case,
fixed the amount to be paid on each report, and
authorized the Superintendent to issue warrants in
payment thereof accordingly.
On motion, duly seconded, the following resolu-
ton was adopted unanimously:
Whereas, at the October examination Miss Eta
Johnston, who has been teaching with a second
grade license in Bossier Parish for several years
and doing satisfactory work, unaided by the credits
of Summer Normal certificate, came within one
point of reaching the passing mark for a third
grade, therefore
Be it Resolved, That this Board, as far as its
power extends, authorizes and requests the Exam
lining Committee to grant the said Miss Eta John
ston third grade certificate.
Resolved further, That she be restored to her
recent position as Principal in the Center School,
No. 10 in the fourth ward of this parish.
Moved and carried, that the Superintendent be
and is hereby instructed not to issue warrant in
payment of any teachers monthly salary whose
monthly report does not contain the signatures OF
all trustees of the school.
At the request of Mr.. J. T. McDade he was re-
lieved as trustee of the Atkins School, and Mr.
w. E. Connell appointed in his stead.
Owing to the fact that there are several schools
in the parish not yet supplied with teachers AND
since there will be other examination before the
expiration of the school year, by motion, duly sec.
onded and carried, the Superintendent was in.
structed to his best endeavors to supply these
schools with competent teachers keeping strictly il
line with the law in regard to qualifications anc
salaries.
Moved and carried, that committee, composed
of the President, Secretary and member from ware
two, be and is hereby appointed to see after thu
collection of the special tax in ward two.
| Moved and carried, that the Superintendent b.
allowed his expenses to date, he to furnish state
ment of account at the next meeting of the Board
! DR.. C. H. Irion rendered his resignation from
further service on the Examining Committee, which
was accepted, the Board rendering him their thank
and appreciation on valuable services rendered an
for the deep interest he manifested on all occasion
for the upbuidng of the cause of education in tn
parish.
Il On motion, duly carried, the Superintendent wa
instructed to prepare all the necessary convenience
for holding, hereafter, teachers examinations 9
| the Court House, and authorized to draw warrar
on the Treasurer to cover the expense of same.
L The Board then adjourned to meet in regula
| session on the Second Thursday in January, 1901
/ IN. PLATT, President.
| JOS. E. JOHNSTON, Secretary.