county. Among school issues to be presented for discussion

county. Among school issues to be presented for discussion was the preparation of the site for the new elementary school to be constructed near Flatwoods. O. A. Norton, Superintendent of Schools, reported that a well was now being drilled on the property and excavation would begin soon. Final plans for the 30-room building are now in Richmond for, approval. Lenghty discussion ensued with Herbert Foster and Mr. Miller voicing the opinion that the excavation as well as all of the construction work should be open to competative bidding since the disbursement of public funds was involved. A motion made by Foster with a second by Miller that the grading at the elementary school be done by contract bid of at least three bids and that a performance bond be required was defeated by a 4-2 vote. Those opposing the motion were L. H. Luttrell, A. H. Buckner, E. M. Estes and H. B» vy.Qfld<»► w,—i ~ „, i—wn i m«n A motion was then made by Buckner and seconded by Luttrell that the grade work at the elementary school be done by the hour by a person selected by the school board. This carried with Buckner,. Estes, Wood and Luttrell voting for and Foster and Miller against the motion. Mr. Norton reported the addition to Rappahannock County High School, now under construction, moving on schedule with November 1 anticipated for the completion of the class room section. He also submitted four requests for pupil scholarships in the total amount of $925. He reported that the damage of recent vandalism at the high school was covered by insurance except for the glass breakage. The Board approved payment of $152.50 from the dog fund for livestock and food claims submitted by four residents. A petition by some residents of Jackson District protesting the fire school being held at Amissville Fire Company grounds with the claim that property damage resulted from same was noted and discussed, but no action resulted. Paul Poling of Amissville was present to report on the