MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 1956
OKLAHOMA LET IN REGULAR MONTHLY
SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ROOSEVELT BUILDING, MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1956 AT44:3O P. M. O'CLOCK.
PRESENT:
Nellie R. Melton, President N. L. George, Clerk
ABSENT:
Phil C. Bennett C. B. McCray Otto F. Thompson Jim Wright
No quorum being present, the President declared the Board adjourned until Tuesday, January 3, 1956 at 4:30 p. m. o'clock.
MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1956
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA MET IN ADJOURNED REGULAR
SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ROOSEVELT BUILDING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1956 AT 4:30 P. M. O'CLOCK.
PRESENT:
Nellie R. Melton, President N. L. George, Clerk Phil C. Bennett C. B. McCray Otto F. Thompson Jim Wright
Others present: Dr. J. C. Swanson, Superintendent; Dr. Melvin Barnes and Mr. M. J. Burr, Assistant Superintendents; R. Ben Brown, Floy Campbell, Bill Haller, Gladys McDonald, Charles Harville, Gene Stinebeck - Directors; H. B. Ginn, Business Manager; George H. C. Green, Treasurer; W. A. Lybrand, Attorney; Millard Prigmore and David Light, Auditors; Katherine Saner, Superintendent's Secretary; Mary A. Thacker, Recording Secretary; a group of visitors most of whom attended a reception to new members preceding the Board meeting.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Nuell C. Crain who was present as a visitor.
Invocation
On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Fir. Thompson, the minutes of the meetings of December 5, 1955 and December 8, 1955 were approved as read.
R. #423 Minutes Approved
Mrs. Melton, President, welcomed all vistors present and introduced Mr. Jim Lookabaugh and Mr. R. L. Barton, former members of the Board who were present.
Visitors Recognized
LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
The Treasurer's report for December was given by Mr. Green, and a copy ordered to be placed on file.
Treasurer's Report
The attorney, Mr. Lybrand, commented very favorably on the high standard of Board members and officials, especially in regard to legal matters,
Attorney's Report
Mr. Prigmore, Auditor, reported that the Auditors are in the process of making up a state ment for the first six months of the present fiscal year to be presented to Board members.
Auditor's Report
It was moved by Mr. McCray and seconded by Mr. Wright to approve the reports of the Treasurer, the Attorney, and the Auditor. The motion carried unanimously on roll call.
R. #424 Reports Approved
SPECIAL BUSINESS
On motion of Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. McCray, bids on electrical equipment repairs at Capitol Hill Junior High School auditorium, received in response to the attached notice for bids and tabulated below, were opened and read aloud.
R. #425 Bids on Elec. Equipment Opened