Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-11-22
Proceedings Of the
Board Of School Directors
Of the Parish Of St. Johnthe Baptist
EDGARD, LOUISIANA.
November 9th, 1918


Absent: Mr.. Lauret
The minutes Of the septembef and
October meetings were read by the
Secretary, and, upon motion Of Mr.. LIE.
ger, seconded by Mr.. Lousteau, were
approved as read.
The Superintendent submitted the
following report.
aTo the President and Members of the
Board of School Directors.
Gentlemen:
Covering the period between this and
the last meeting Of this Board, beg
leave to submit the following report.
Since the last meeting. have visited
sIl Of the schools which we are now
operating. visiting some schools several
times. as conditions required. and, in
every school visited, have fonnd result
ful work under way. The review Of the.
work of last year has been finished By
the pupils and all the grades have en-,
tered upon the study Of the new matter
outlined for them. respectively
Theenfollments in the various schools
have been steadily increasing, showing
d marked increase over those of cor.
/ responding time in last year, and the
average attendance has been high.
Agreeably with the request of the
President. the treasurer submits the fol-
lowing summarized statement Of rs
ceipta and disbursements during Octo.
Der, 1913
Balance, October |. 1913 S1,ss5.l1
Receipts during October 4i222.95
Total, Balance and Receipts 6.058o6
Disbursements during orto.
Be- s.los.5l
Cash Book Balance, October
81. 1913 2.94s.6s
Outstanding Checks 264.1t
Balance Id Bank of ST John,
October 81. 1913 3s2iS.6s
Following your Instructions IN regaFs
!. to the employment Of an additions
teacher for the John &. Dry School.
present Tor confirmation the appoint
ulsnt of Mr. Il. Abadie. who holds ii
degree Of Bachelor 81 Science from s.
stanialaus College, and who holds
valid ieacheF'a certificate, to fill th
vacancy IN the above mentioned Sehoo
at ! ealary Of $4,000 month.
/ would call your attention 70 II
fact that We have been unable u find
teacher Tor the Premier School, althoug
a ze position has been offered to severi
Qualified teachers, it has been refuse
because Of the remote situation of Il
school We win continue our effor
ef IL provide teacher for this school.
= Joseph Gourdain, Superintendent
as Schools OF St. James, aud your Supe
intendent have laade arrangements {
a JOINT meeting OF the teachers Of S
James and st. John Parishes. to be he
!. ii GaryyiIle, on Saturday. December
=. 1913. Several Distinguished educate
rs have accepted invitations to be prese
ii. for the occasion and the programr
We sehicll has been prepared gives promi
an excellent meeting. It viii 81
II pleasure 10 every one who win part
ial pate il every member 81 this Boa
S. should DO ID attendance
Respectfully submitted,
rs Il. DuPuy.
gu superintendent Treasur
~ Upon motion. duly seconded, the
o1 port ii tho Superintendent T Ireasu
be uas accepted.
by Upon motion Of Mr. Leger, secons
lily Iby Mr. AIexandre, the appointment
III. R. Abadie te ill the vacancy IN
ew John &. Dry School was confirmed
IS M Alexapdre profered the follow
resolution
hereas, Gold Bonds, Nos. ~ g
Inclusive. 81 The amount Of One Ths
md 81 ,000 Dollars each. dated
Sd gard, Louisiana. November Is. 4
yaf Issuad by this Boardot School Direc
III md purchased 81 tie First Natl