The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-11-23

MEETING Of the Board of School DireetOrs-A called
meeting Of the Board of School Directors was held last even
ing-fOurteen members present The meeting was called at
the request of Messrs R. NJ Carter, Wilson, and Monag.
ham, to take into consideration the late action OF te Couhc
in regard to The Board the proprety OF abosng the TWEEN
teth rule for of teachers and such ohef mat
isrs ma might claim the attention of the Board.
Dr. Jones said that he had been requested by Mr. Rasch to
withdraw the application OF the Orphan Boys Asylum Tor
the use of the Lyoeum Hall.
The President stated that would be necessary for the
BOARD to scind the resolution granting the permssionha
petition could not be withdrawn after had been acted
Another member stated that he had presented the appica
ton of the Female Orphan Asylum, which he presumed
would also be Withdrawn, if the made by Mr. Rasch
The President said that the latter application could be
withdrawn without authority.
Dr. Jones presented resolution revokng the permission
to the Male Orphan Asylum the Lyceum Hall
for the purpose of holding a fair.
Alter some little discussion, the resolution adopted.
Mr.. LawIason offered resolution resembling the Goth rule
for the of teachers, which rule obges them to
open the schools with religious exercises. Mr. L. moved TO
refer his resolution to the Committee on Rules
Mr.. Garter opposed the reference. He said that
similar resolution had been reported the Board month
since, and he favor of adopting the resolution Con
siderable debate ensued, but the resolution finally
ierred.
Mr. Garter and called the Chairman of the Commit.
Education in the Council for explanation in
gad 10 the the Council would and whether
any thing had occurred during the meeting change the
of action He wanted to know whether the resolution
abolishing the Board would be persisted in,
Mr. Shields said he placed in very awkward position
by the call of Mr. Carter and loss reply. So far
he personally concerned, he had nothing in the
proceedings Of the Board to change his in regard the
resolutions offered by him in the Council He had had
ference with any members of the Council, but in his Judge
nothing had occurred to interfere with matters they
| stood
communication, continued Mr. s., addressed to
the Board of School Directors by body which, in his Opn
ion had the right to do it, and that communication had been
sted with great dsespect. ii in language, in act
The Board should have cuesced in the recommendation OF
the Counc and had not done He should, therefore,
delvo carry out the action OF the Council.
Mr. Levy said the subject a strange HesuppOsed
Mr. Carter referred the resolution of the Council cutting
off the heads Of members of the Board Should this resou-
ton be adopted he for would and take his seat
again He did not believe the Council had the to
the Board lie had voted for resembling the permission
granting the of the Lyceum Hall the Orphan Bo's'
Asylum, but he did not do through any fear OF the Council
Mr. Garter then remarked that he thought incumbent
the Board to sustain its dignity and he would therefore
offer the following preamble and resolutions:
Hheas, existing ordinances tn management and con-
sed by law and supported by xes paid by the people has
Of the & b ReSre 81 the R as
Education from the Council, composed of three mrnb
year BY said Council and ohersas, the said Board
eon5ta{5d oE law and and 9Ei3 "a "Go exists -
not subordinate 10 the Council OF this Munc paty, and
pny be coP9 e in the exercise OF its duties by process OF
BE JurtheE $otged That The Board granting the use
Of the called the Lyoeum Hall which placed under
their control BY the Council sed the discretionary
Esseu III te bOdf anu le gut OF Inc use OF Inc loom With
lite exercises for the purposes OF charity neither
| unwise or deserving Of csnsure.
BE further ReS0tucd That ths assumption tine part
Of the Council instruct this Board warranted by
law, and not called Tor by public opinion, and submission
such citation would destroy the guinness of the Board
| and render lts eXistence UNNECESSARY.
Be further RGSOiUcd That il The action of the Board
can, when dspeqes the majority 0t the Council, be
trO,ed, this Board be independent body and
virtually abr0gaes The Intention Of the law and ordinance
winch makes an intermediate body for the exclusive
exercising sound and judiciOus management of the
| public sGhops
Be Httdcr Resglred, That the contemplated exclusion
OF the Recorder of this Municipality from the Board Of D
rtOs only insult that officer but the people
| who have elected him.
ResOged That the report made the last meeting the
Council m regard 70 the action of this Board meets the
condemnation OF tins meeting, and while submitting,
with all good citizens, the supremacy the laws, and
yielding all due respect to the conduct and characters of the
gentlemen Composing the Council yet this Board
tat Its members equally, and prepared
let aud defend the educational interests OF the Municipal
as the gentlemen who have been pleased place hemseyes
| as thelFCRusDrs
Be furti r Resogrd That the Council be requested to
open polls the several Wards of the Municipality elect
alter the termination Of the offices the present Directors
Tor the Public SChUOsthe number OF Directors from each
from sad ~ars-aHi thereby much unpleasant collision be
avoided and the wishes Of the people and prop.
| eTIy respected
resolution inviting Professor j. Lawrence Smith t. de-
liver course OF lectures Chemistry, referred
mlttee with power to act.
Mr. Carter made remarks the authority Of the
Committee Teachers He said that this Committee had
been in the habit of appointing and removing teachers with
out reporting the Board. Mr. Cater referred to partcu
lar OF the transfer Of teacher from the SIX School.
Explanations made by several members of the Com
mittse the Chairman being absent. The subject was after
discussion, laid the table, and the Board then adj
| jouned.