Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-03-17
districts in his township between the
ages Of FIVE and twenty zone years, togeth-

districts in his township between the
ages Of FIVE and twenty -one years, tegeth-
er with an abstract OF the number Of all
the scholars taught, and the aggregate num-
Der Of days said pupils attended also the
aggregate cost Of scholars SO taught, what
part was betrayed by voluntary subscrip-
ton, and what amount by the public fund,
and what amount. il any, Of the public
funds is yet in his hands. z
Sec. 10. That he shall apply for all
moneys coming to his township from any
person for school purposes, and pay out
the same according to the specifications Of
this act. He shall, within ten days after
receiving any school money, proceed in
the presence OF one or more trustees ofthe
townshipto epportion the same to the sew
eral districts, the amount which, each dis
trict may he entitled TO, taking the num-
Der OF persons reported as the basis of said
dividend; which apportionment shall be
entered on the records by the clerk.
SEC. IL. That the township inspector
shall pay over to each district the amount
due said district whenever called for by
the directors: Provided that no moneys
shall be paid to any district which has not
had school taught three months in the
year preceding such application; which
must be also accompanied with a statement
that said school was taught by a teacher
! who had certificate Of qualifications
from said inspector, and that said appro-
pria.ion which is now applied for was vot-
ed by the district, and that all white per-
sons alike were admitted to the benefits
of said school, and that said school was
taught in comfortable house.
SEC. II. That all applications to the
inspector for moneys from the directors
must be accompanied with statement
from the teacher, setting forth the num-
Der OF days each pupil attended school and
the rate Of tuition, and the amount now
due from him the directors
Sec. Is. The township inspector shall
examine all persons presenting themselves
touching their abilities to teach, both in
regard to their education aud their moral
character; and if he find said persons quail
ihed,h shall give certificate 20 this pur-
port, which certificate shall be valid for
one year: Provided, however, if the in
spector should have good cause, he may
conntermand said certificate at any time,
giving said teacher ten days notice there
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| SEC. ID. That when it may be deemed
expedient 10 form district from two or
more adjoining townships, the inspectors,
or majority of them, may form the same
aud attach it-to which ever township they
may see fit, consulting however the wish
of the persons residing in said district,
and the district when so numbered and at
tached, shall report accordingly; and fur
! ther, the inspector may attach family or
families to certain districts GU, either ma
tural OF geographical limits whenthe same
may be deemed necessary.
SEC Is. That it shall be the duty of
the inspector to visit each school in his
district at least once each year, and give
such advice 10 directors, teachers, and
pupils, from time to time, as may appear
TO him necessary and proper; and when
ever a vacancy may occur in the board OF
directors in any district he shall fill the
same either by appointment or ordering
an election, at his option.
SEC. Is. That whenever vacancy
shall occur in the Office Of township in
spector by death, resignation, or any other
cause, the township trustees shall fill the
same by appointment until the next an
nual township election; and if any person
SO elected or appointed to the office either
Of inspector or director under the provi-
sions Of this act shall refuse to serve, he
shall forfeit and pay to the township five
dollars; and ifhe refuse to pay, the town
ship clerk shall proceed 20 the same by
action Of debt before any justice Of peace
in said township.
SEC. IL. That the township inspector
and the clerk shall receive such conpen-
sation for their services as may be deem
ed by the township trustees right and
equitable, to be audited and paid as other
township officers.
Sec. Is. That if any officer under TIE
provisions Of this act shall! refuse to pay
over any funds or money, or deliver up any
papers Of their Office which may be in
their hands, TO their proper successors iii
office when so demanded, he shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be
answerable in action of debt before any
court having competent jurisdiction, for
such sum as may indemnify saidtownshlp
for all loss likely to obtain from such mis-
demeanor.
SEC. 10. And be it further enacted, that
for The purpose of providing fund for
the support Of common schools in the sew
eral counties of this State, it shall be the
duty Of the boards ofcomnissioners of the
several counties, at the time oflevying the
tax for county purpose, to levy a tax not
less than half mill no. more than one
mill on The. dollar, on the assessed value Of
all real and personal property within their
county.
SEC. 20. That it shall be the duty of
the several clerks OF the board Of COM
missioners, at the time Of making out the
assessment rolls, to append thereto col.