Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-06-05
Board oc Educ alton.
MONDAY EVENING, June 4

| MONDAY EVENING" June 4.
Present-Messrs. Thome, Roberts, Flint
Messenger, Ingersoll, Reese, Jones, French
Smith.
Minutes of last meeting read and approv-
ed. The special committee appointed tc
make selection of books for the Librarian
asked further time. Granted
Mr.. Ingerso!l, Chairman of the COMMITTEES
on teachers, stated that they did not approve
Of engaging a teacher on eloeution, and could
not therefore employ Mr.. Barnitz, who had
applied for the situation. On motion the
statement was adopted by the Board as a
report.
Mr.. Thome introduced the subject ofprop-
er examination of pupils in the High School
who are candidates for graduation. DR.. ster-
ling, principal of the East High School sta
ted there were six candidates for graduation
in his school, and three in the West Side
High School. On motion, committee Of
three, consisting of Messrs. Ingersoll, ThOme
and Smith were chosen to properly examine
candidates for graduation from the High
Schools.
Mr.. Messenger stated that the teacher of
the West Side High School desired to be fur
nished with proper apparatus for scientific
experiment and illustration
Mr.. Ingersoll said report was expected
on the subject of apparatus, &c, by the su-
perintendent.
The Secretary presented a report from the
Superintendent that in the Primary Schools
thirty maps Of the United States are required
and one full sett of Pelton's. On motion
the report was referred back to the superin-
tendent, with instructions to investigate the
wants of the High School in respect to ap-
paratus.
A request from A. G. Riddle that his
daughters Mary and Caroline might be alb
sent from the Mayfower school on Mondays,
to take music lessons, was granted.
On motion of Mr.. Flint, communication
from a black board manufacturer in Yer
mont was filed with advertisements.
By Mr.; Messenger
ResOlUed, That the Committee on Teachers
be and are hereby instructed to inquire into,
and report the cause of the removal of Miss
Seward, late assistant teacher in the Hicks
St. Primary School.
Adopted.
A communication from a lightning-rod
manufacturer, who desired to furnish the
school houses with rods, was referred to the
Committee on Supplies.
The Secretary introduced the subject of the
time for paying teachers. Mr.. Jones said
several teachers had complained to him of
considerable inconvenience when they are
compelled to wait until the end of the term
to get their pay. 1t would accomm Odate
them mach better to be paid semi-quarterly,
instead of quarterly as at present.
Mr.. Jones moved to rescind all past action
of the Board, on the subject of paying
teachers, and that teachers be paid in the
middle and at the end of each term.
Mr.. IngersOn moved to amend by making
the payments monthly,
After some discussion Mr.. Jones withdrew
the resolution for the present.
DR.. Reese moved that the members of the
Board present to the next meeting Of the
Board the names of three persons as a visit
ing committee for each of the schools. Car
ried.
By Mr.. Flint,
ResOlUed, That the present school term Of
the Public Schools close on Tuesday, July
Sd, instead of Friday, July 6th. Carried.
On motion, it was resolved to construct a
brick walk in front of the johnson Run
School House.
Adjourned.