While a tax election in the Calvin School District seems to be on track to be called at the School Board’s August meeting, it appears that a an election within the new Winnfield District which had been discussed is no longer on the drawing boards.

When asked during discussion at the board’s July session Monday night, Supt. Al Simmons responded simply that he has received information that the issue does not have the support of the board.  

Under state law on tax elections, a proclamation had to be read at this meeting to announce that the Calvin tax issue would be called at the August 4 meeting.  At that time, details on the work that will be involved, the proposed bonded indebtedness and tax millage would be revealed.

While many view summer as holiday time, much of the work and planning for the new school year is happening at the central office during these months.  Witnessed was a punch list of taking-care-of-business items on Monday’s agenda.

The Winn Parish Enterprise was designated as the board’s Official Journal.  The Bank of Winnfield and Sabine State Bank with share responsibilities as the board’s Official depositories.

When food services supervisor Veronica Hardaway gave a report on school food services and supply, one member asked about bread.  Simmons observed “we can seek all the bids we want but with fewer and fewer vendors each year willing to sell to small markets like ours, it’s increasingly difficult.”  The item of janitorial supplies was also on the docket.

There was one item of good news Monday when under “Superintendent’s Comments,” Simmons observed that sales tax collections are up again this year.  Payment to employees who receive by direct deposit should be complete while those receiving by check should receive soon.  “I think they’ll be happy with the increase,” he said, praising the work of the financial officers for completing this work.