CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MAY 7, 2001
1) The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 7th day of May 2001, at 5:00 p.m., in a regular session, with President John A. Suire presiding. Members present were Mr. Lyle C. Johnson, Mr. Bill Prow, Ms. Kitty M. Valdetero, Ms. Wadie H. Bias, Mr. Woody M. Marceaux, Mr. Lynn Shamsie, Mr. John H. Quebodeaux, Mr. Nolton J. Senegal , Sr., Mr. Roland J. Boudreaux, Mr. Rodney J. Trahan, Mr, Johnnie L. Smith, Mr. Charles F. Daigle, Mr. Shirley Vige', Dr. Robert McManus, Mr. Paul K. Bellon and Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Marietta W. James.
2&3) Mr. Nolton Senegal led the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Consider approval of a revised agenda, if there are any changes.
The agenda was revised by moving Routine Item 35 to Routine Item 1a, upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried. Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and carried, Routine Item 18 was moved to Routine Item 1c. Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Ms. Valdetero, and carried by a majority voice vote (one opposed), Routine Item 35a (CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF CROWLEY TO TEAR DOWN TRACTOR SHED AT MOBLEY FIELD BEHIND CROWLEY KINDERGARTEN.) and Consent Item 7 (CONSIDER REQUEST FROM NORA HEBERT, DIRECTOR, ROSS HEAD START, FOR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY FROM MAY 2, 2001, TO MAY 14, 2001.) were added to the agenda, and Routine Item 32 was deleted from the agenda.
5) Read and approve minutes of the April 2, and April 24, 2001, meetings
Reading of the minutes of the April 2, and April 24, 2001, meetings was dispensed with (copies were sent to each member prior to the meeting) and adopted as revised for April 2, Routine Item 9 to read "there was a motion and second to receive the information" and to delete "by unanimous voice vote" and minutes for April 24, were adopted as submitted, upon motion by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by majority approval (one opposed).
6) Recognize Rayne High School National Champion Power Lifting Team
Mr. Richard Lavergne, principal, introduced Coach Eddie Bergeron and the Rayne High School National Champion Power Lifting Team. Coach Bergeron introduced the team's senior members and the Board commended them for this accomplishment.
7) Hear presentation on "Technology in the Classroom." (Jill Doga)
Mrs. Jill Doga presented information regarding the use of technology in the classroom. She introduced students and teachers from throughout the parish who shared some of their technology-based lessons. Two teachers who were winners of nationwide technology grants were recognized. Mr. Jessie Joubert, principal, addressed the Board regarding LeadTech. He emphasized technology at the administrative level and the positive impact it has on curriculum. Mrs. Doga thanked board members for their support and asked them to continue to support technology in Acadia Parish.
ACTION ITEMS: There were no action items.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
1a was 35) Consider request for expulsion appeal of a student at Morse Elementary School
Parents requested a public hearing and asked the Board to reconsider the expulsion of their child. Dr. Gibson Miller, principal, in giving background of this case indicated that the student made written and verbal threats of violence against other students. Statements given by witnesses were read, as well as the student's written note of threat. Mr. Gerard Caswell, attorney, cautioned the Board against hearing additional comments as new evidence tonight. After more discussion, a motion to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation for expulsion was made by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and passed by a roll call vote of 9 to 5 with 2 abstaining.
YEA: Valdetero, Marceaux, Quebodeaux, Senegal, Trahan, Smith, Daigle, Vige', Suite
NAY: Johnson, Pinac, Shamsie, Boudreaux, McManus
ABSTAIN: Bias, Bellon
1b was 1) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for principal at Iota Middle School
Dr. James reported that there were four applicants for the principalship at Iota Middle School. From the three top candidates, she recommended Dr. Gibson Miller, who had the highest score. Mr. Marceaux motioned and Mr. Daigle seconded to approve the Superintendent's recommendation. Dr. McManus indicated that in his (Dr. Miller's) tenure as principal at Morse an inordinate number of teachers were leaving the school. The motion failed by a roll call vote of 10 to 5.
YEA: Marceaux, Senegal, Boudreaux, Smith, Daigle
NAY: Johnson, Pinac, Valdetero, Bias, Shamsie, Quebodeaux, Trahan, Vige', McManus, Bellon
President Suite asked Superintendent James to make another recommendation She recommended Mrs. Johnette LeLeux for the position. A motion to accept the second recommendation of the Superintendent was made by Mr. Marceaux, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and failed by a roll call vote of 9 to 6.
YEA: Pinac, Valdetero, Bias, Marceaux, Boudreaux, Daigle
NAY: Johnson, Shamsie, Quebodeaux, Senegal, Trahan, Smith, Vige', McManus, Bellon
Then Superintendent James recommended Mrs. Norma Nix for the position. A motion to accept this recommendation was made by Mr. Marceaux, seconded by Dr. McManus, and passed by a roll call vote of 12 to 3. Mrs. Norma Nix, assistant principal, was appointed principal at Iota Middle School.
YEA: Johnson, Pinac, Valdetero, Bias, Marceaux, Shamsie, Boudreaux, Trahan, Daigle, Vige', McManus, Bellon
NAY: Quebodeaux, Senegal, Smith
1c was 18) Consider approval of central office staff reduction.
Due to pending retirement of Mr. Michael LeBlanc, supervisor of Special Education, Dr. James recommended transferring Mr. Johnson Doughty from supervisor of Transportation to supervisor of Special Education, thereby eliminating the position of Transportation Supervisor. Dr. James indicated that transportation duties would be assumed by Mr. Steve Jones, maintenance supervisor. Dr. McManus motioned and Mr. Bellon seconded to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to transfer Mr. Doughty from Transportation Supervisor to Special Education Supervisor. Mr. Johnson asked the Board to consider problems relating to Mr. Doughty's previous tenure as special education supervisor. He made available copies of purchase orders initiated by Mr. Doughty many years ago.
Mr. Doughty addressed the Board, suggesting that the position be opened up to qualified persons, as he intends to retire within a few years. Question was called by Ms. Valdetero and seconded by Mr. Senegal, then rescinded. Mr. Gerard Caswell, after reviewing some documents, indicated that he felt the purchase orders were public records. To end debate, question was called by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Bellon, and failed by a two-thirds roll call vote of 8 to 7.
YEA: Bias, Shamsie, Senegal, Boudreaux, Smith, Daigle, McManus, Bellon
NAY: Johnson, Pinac, Valdetero, Marceaux, Quebodeaux, Trahan, Vige'
Mr. Doughty indicated that the documents in question were over ten years old and he requested legal representation if they were to be discussed. The main motion to transfer Mr. Doughty from transportation to special education passed by a roll call vote 9 to 6.
YEA: Bias, Shamsie, Quebodeaux, Senegal, Boudreaux, Trahan, Daigle, McManus, Bellon
NAY: Johnson, Pinac, Valdetero, Marceaux, Smith, Vige'
2) Consider renewal of performance contract for Eric States, Supervisor, Child Welfare and Attendance.
Upon motion by Ms. Valdetero, seconded by Mr. Pinac, and carried by a roll call vote of 9 to 6, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Eric States, Supervisor, Child Welfare and Attendance, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
YEA: Johnson, Pinac, Valdetero, Bias, Boudreaux, Trahan, Smith, Daigle, Vige'
NAY: Marceaux, Shamsie, Quebodeaux, Senegal, McManus, Bellon
3) Consider renewal of performance contract for Cal Simar Supervisor Secondary Education.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Cal Simar, Supervisor, Secondary Education, from July 1, 2001 through, June 30, 2003.
4) Consider renewal of performance contract for Margaret Jones, Director. Curriculum and Instruction.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Margaret Jones, Director, Curriculum, from July l, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
5) Consider renewal of performance contract for Lee Ethel Dupont, Supervisor, Vocational and Tech Prep.
Upon motion by Ms. Valdetero, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a majority voice vote (Mr. Trahan opposed), (Corrected June 4, 01) the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Lee Ethel Dupont, Supervisor, Vocational and Tech Prep, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
6) Consider renewal of performance contract for Ruth Miller, Supervisor, Child Nutrition.
Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Ms. Valdetero, and carried by a roll call vote of 9 to 6, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Ruth Miller, Supervisor,Child Nutrition, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
YEA: Johnson, Pinac, Valdetero, Bias, Marceaux, Quebodeaux, Boudreaux, Trahan, Daigle
NAY: Shamsie, Senegal, Smith, Vige', McManus, Bellon
7) A motion by Mr. Bellon, seconded by Mr. Vige', to approve items 7 through 17 in globo failed by a majority voice vote.
Consider renewal of performance contract for Helen Schmaltz Principal. Crowley High. Upon motion by Mr. Pinac, seconded by Mr. Daigle, to approve a two-year performance contract for Helen Schmaltz, Principal, Crowley High, failed by a roll call vote of 8 to 4 with 3 abstaining.
YEA: Pinac, Bias, Daigle, Vige'
NAY: Johnson, Valdetero, Marceaux, Quebodeaux, Boudreaux, Trahan, Smith, McManus
ABSTAIN: Shamsie, Senegal, Bellon
Ms. Valdetero asked if others who voted against the renewal of Helen Schmaltz's contract could meet to address any problems related to her administration of Crowley High School. Dr. James will help arrange a meeting to address this matter.
At this time, 7:10 p.m., Ms. Bias left the meeting.
8) Consider renewal of performance contract for Alton Allen, Assistant Principal, Crowley High.
Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Pinac, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Alton Allen, Assistant Principal, Crowley High, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
9) Consider renewal of performance contract for Antoinette Pete, Principal, Crowley Middle.
Upon motion by Mr. Pinac, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a majority voice vote (two opposed Mr. Trahan and Mr. Johnson), (Corrected June 4, 01) the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Antoinette Pete, Principal, Crowley Middle, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
10) Consider renewal of performance contract for Deborah Arnold, Assistant Principal. Crowley Middle.
Upon motion by Mr. Pinac, seconded by Mr. Marceaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Deborah Arnold, Assistant Principal, Crowley Middle, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
11) Consider renewal of performance contract for Lee Ward Bellard, Principal, Church Point High
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Vige', and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Lee Ward Bellard, Principal, Church Point High, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
12) Consider renewal of performance contract for Harvey Ward, Assistant Principal, Church Point High.
Upon motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Harvey Ward, Assistant Principal, Church Point High, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
13) Consider renewal of performance contract for John K. LeJeune, Principal. Richard Elementary.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Vige', and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for John K. LeJeune, Principal, Richard Elementary, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
14) Consider renewal of performance contract for Alison Andrews, Principal, Estherwood Elementary.
Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Alison Andrews, Principal, Estherwood Elementary, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
15) Consider renewal of Performance contract for Melanie Venable. Principal, Mire Elementary.
Upon motion by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Pinac, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Melanie Venable, Principal, Mire Elementary, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
16) Consider renewal of performance contract for Rex Mills. Principal, Martin Petitjean Elementary.
Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Rex Mills, Principal, Martin Petitjean Elementary, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
17) Consider renewal of performance contract for Michael LeBlanc, Supervisor, Special Education.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Vige', and carried by a majority voice vote (Mr. Trahan and Mr. Johnson opposed), (Corrected June 4, 01) the Board approved a two-year performance contract for Michael LeBlanc, Supervisor, Special Education, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003.
18) This item was moved up to 1c and addressed earlier in this meeting.
19) Consider request from WorldCom for "no objection" letter.
Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Dr. McManus and carried, the Board approved a request from WorldCom for "no objection" letter.
20) Consider request from Egan Hub Partners for a gas pipeline right-of-way across Section 16. Township 8 South Range 2 West
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Bellon, and carried, the Board granted a gas pipeline right-of-way across Section 16, Township 8 South, Range 2 West, to Egan Hub Partners.
21) Consider recommendation of the Discipline Committee to approve additions to parish discipline policy.
Mr. Trahan motioned and Mr. Quebodeaux seconded to approve additions to the parish discipline policy. Changes to the parish policy were discussed by the Board, especially as it relates to threats of violence and bullies. It was suggested that the Board develop a definition of "bully." Mrs. Ellan Baggett and Dr. Diane Wakefield, principals, address the Board. They requested that the principals be given the discretion to handle disciplinary matters at their schools. Mr. Quebodeaux suggested stronger wording in the policy to discourage bullies.
To end debate, question was called by Ms Valdetero, seconded by Mr. Smith, and passed by majority approval.
A motion to table until next month's meeting was made by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Quebodeaux, and carried by a majority voice vote.
At 7:30 p.m., upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and carried, the Board took a break.
At 7:45 p.m., upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried, the Board reconvened.
At this time, upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Vige', and carried, Routine Item 21a (CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE FOR AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT IOTA HIGH SCHOOL.) was added to the agenda.
21a) Consider authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for an Assistant Principal at Iota High School.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Bellon, and carried, the Superintendent was authorized to advertise for an Assistant Principal at Iota High School.
22) Consider recommendation of the Technology/Instruction/Federal Programs Committee to approve Pupil Progression Plan.
A copy of the Pupil Progression Plan and a detailed explanation of proposed major changes of the Pupil Progression Plan were given to each board member for their review. Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Pinac, and carried, the Pupil Progression Plan was approved.
23) Consider approval of agreement with Louisiana Technical College, Acadian campus, for PreGED/Skills Option Program.
Classes will be offered at the technical college for students who fit the criteria. This will require an additional teacher for academic courses provided by the APSB. The technical college will provide instructors in skills areas. With approval this option will be implemented at the beginning of the 2001-02 school year. The need for remediation of at risk students, especially for overaged students, and the Alternative Program were discussed. Upon motion by Mr. Pinac, seconded by Ms. Valdetero, and carried, the Board approved an agreement with Louisiana Technical College, Acadian campus, for PreGED/Skills Option Program.
24) Hear report from the Employee Benefits panel as presented to the Personnel/Insurance and Budget/Finance Committees.
As a part of the employee benefits package, employees now have the option of choosing vision insurance and long-term care insurance at group rates through payroll deduction. Upon motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried, vision insurance and long-term insurance options were approved.
25) Consider recommendation of the Personnel/Insurance and Budget/Finance Committees regarding the hiring of a part-time communications strategist for the infant/toddler program.
Upon motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a roll call vote of 10 to 4, the Board approved the hiring of a part-time communications strategist for the infant/toddler program to be funded by special education funds.
YEA: Pinac, Valdetero, Marceaux, Senegal, Boudreaux, Smith, Daigle, Vige', McManus, Bellon
NAY: Johnson, Shamsie, Quebodeaux, Trahan
26) Consider recommendation of the Personnel/Insurance and Budget/Finance Committees regarding extending hours of employment of an early interventionist.
Upon motion by Ms. Valdetero, seconded by Mr. Pinac, and carried, the Board accepted the Personnel/Insurance and Budget/Finance Committees' recommendation to deny the request to extend employment of an early interventionist by 1 1/2 hours per day.
27) Consider recommendation of the Transportation/Facilities and Budget/Finance Committees regarding additional restroom facilities at Mire Elementary.
Upon motion by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried, the Board approved the construction of additional restroom facilities at Mire Elementary at an estimated cost of $30,000.
28) Consider recommendation of the Transportation/Facilities and Budget/Finance Committees regarding acceptance of proposals for three-year AHERA inspection, inspection of Acadia Parish Education Center, and abatement design for South Crowley Elementary Cafeteria.
Two proposals were received for these three jobs. The committees recommended approval of the low proposal for each. Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a majority voice vote (one opposed), low proposals for the three year AHERA inspection ($5,750) and abatement design for South Crowley cafeteria ($1,475) were awarded to Poche'. The low proposal for inspection of the Acadia Parish Educational Center ($1,300) was awarded to Altec.
29) Consider recommendation of the Budget/Finance Committee to approve the Head Start expansion grant.
Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried by a majority voice vote (one opposed), the Head Start expansion grant was approved.
30) Consider recommendation of the Budget/Finance Committee to give settlement authority to the superintendent and board attorney.
Mr. Daigle motioned and Mr. Trahan seconded to give settlement authority to the superintendent and board attorney. Mr. Charles King addressed the Board and suggested that it not provide this authority to the superintendent and board attorney. An amendment to the motion to include the board president or vice president in this joint settlement authority (up to $5,000) with the superintendent and board attorney was made by Mr. Senegal and seconded by Mr. Quebodeaux. The motion as amended carried by a unanimous voice vote.
31) Consider recommendation of the Budget/Finance Committee to approve current year budget revisions.
The matter of supplemental pay (13th check) was discussed. The Budget/Finance Committee's previous recommendation, at last month's meeting, to allocate anticipated surplus to teachers/administrators and support employees was tabled by the Board. At the May meeting, Mr. Marceaux proposed to use 65% of anticipated surplus to provide $525 per teacher and administrator and $238 for support employees.
Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Quebodeaux, and passed by a majority voice vote, the item to consider allocating a 13th check to all employees was removed from the table and added as Item 31 a.
Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Ms. Valdetero, and carried, current year budget revisions were approved..
31a) Consider allocating a 13th check to employees
A substitute motion by Mr. Boudreaux to allocate these funds to all employees returning in the fall of 2001, returning and new employees as of September 1, was seconded by Mr. Vige', and failed by a roll call vote of 10 to 4.
YEA: Johnson, Pinac, Boudreaux, Vige'
NAY: Valdetero, Marceaux, Shamsie, Quebodeaux, Senegal, Trahan, Smith, Daigle, McManus, Bellon
Dr. James recommended allocating a 13th check to employees who were employed on January 3, 2001, and remain employed through May 31, 2001; $525 to all teachers and administrators. and $238 to support employees.
The main motion by Mr. Marceaux, seconded by Mr. Daigle, to use 65% of anticipated surplus to provide $525 per teacher and administrator and $238 for support employees, passed by a roll call vote of 13 to 1.
YEA: Johnson, Pinac, Valdetero, Marceaux, Shamsie, Quebodeaux, Senegal, Trahan, Smith, Daigle, Vige', McManus, Bellon
NAY: Boudreaux
32) This item was deleted.
33) Consider recommendation of the Budget/Finance Committee to reconsider bid awarded for copy paper.
At last month's meeting, the bid for copy paper was awarded to A to Z Paper Company at a cost of $1.97 per ream. The next lowest bidder was Tri Star at $2.13 per ream. Both companies claimed the 10% mandatory preference for paper products manufactured in Louisiana. We received a protest from Tri Star stating that A to Z was not entitled to the preference under LA RS. 38:2251 which states that paper products shall be "manufactured and converted" in Louisiana. A to Z's preference was based on LA R.S. 39:1595 which states that the preference is allowed for paper products "manufactured or converted" in Louisiana. Upon review by Mr. Gerard Caswell, Tri Star's protest is in order and LA R S. 38:2251 takes precedence over LA R S. 39:1595. The Committee is recommending that the bid awarded for copy paper be reconsidered and awarded to Tri Star. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Ms. Valdetero, and carried, the bid awarded for copy paper was reconsidered and awarded to Tri Star at $2.13 per ream.
34) Consider going into executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding Rose Julian's workers' compensation case.
At 8:40 p.m., upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried, the Board went into executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding Rose Julian's workers' compensation case.
At 8:43 p.m., upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried, the Board reconvened into regular session.
Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and carried, Mr. Gerard Caswell, attorney, was authorized to settle the litigation regarding Rose Julian's workers' compensation case for $5,000.
35) This item was moved to 1 a and addressed earlier in the meeting.
35a) Consider request from the City of Crowley to tear down tractor shed at Mobley Field behind Crowley Kindergarten.
Upon motion by Mr. Pinac, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and carried, the Board granted request to City of Crowley to tear down the tractor shed at Mobley Field behind Crowley Kindergarten.
Mr. Quebodeaux requested a report at next month's meeting from Hammonds and Sills.
36) Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
There were no Discussion Items.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board took the following action on consent items:
1) Approved assignments and changes of professional employees.
2) Received sales tax report showing a year-to-date increase of 24.41%.
3) Granted request to Cassandra Hebert, teacher, Branch Elementary, for sabbatical leave for rest and recuperation for the 2001-02 Fall semester.
4) Granted request to Denise L. Meche, teacher, Church Point High, for sabbatical leave for rest and recuperation for the 2001-02 school year.
5) Granted request to Cynthia McDaniel, teacher, Iota High, for sabbatical leave for professional development for the 2001-02 school year.
6) Granted request to Connie Doughty, teacher, Central Rayne Kindergarten, for leave without pay from August 2001 to May 2002.
7) Granted request to Nora Hebert, director, Ross Head Start, for leave without pay from May 2, 2001, to May 14, 2001.
CLOSING:
There being no other business to come before the Board, upon motion by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
s/
John A Suire, President
ATTEST:
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Dr. Marietta W. James, Superintendent