The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-10
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
or rHs CRY OF LANsINc.-The Board Of Eauca-
ton Of the city Of Lansin. met ou Ire 9Th day
Of April, lsG!, at the Common Council Room Of
said city.
Present, Messrs. Turner, Tooker, Jefftrds, Co
ryer, Williams, Strong. Jones. Peck, Butler,
Somervillc Sauer, and Longyear.
The meeting organized by appointing Geo. W.
Peck temporary Chairman, Charles W. Butler,
Clerk
The following named persons we're elected per-
mahent officers Of the Board:
Ephrsim Longyear, President.
Chas. W. Butler, Clerk.
Messrs Peek, Turner and Williams, were ap-
pointed committee on Rules.
~. Turner was appointed to make application
to the Commissioner Of the State Land Office
for lease Of Block No. 81, in said city for q
School House Site.
Petition presented: by Mr.. Williams; refer
red to committee ON School House Site.
On motion of Mr.. Turner. i, was
Resoi~d That a committee o! four be appoint.
ed to secure the present teachers in the school
in Wrd No. I, until the close Of the current
school year, at the same salaries nov paid them.
Msssrs Turner. Tooker, J,fferds and Somer.
vile, were appointed such committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Joaes il vas
Resolved, That the present Teachers in the
School in the Cd Ward be requested to com
mence School ON Wednesday morning nex', and
tina: the Clerk notify them, and that he be re-
Ques,ed TO employ some person to ring the Bell
ba.u fire and sweep out said School House.
On motion of Mr.. Strong il was
Reso'red, That the committee on Examination
and Employment OF Teachers be- instructed tG
present at the next meeting. the name Of a per
son qualified to act "a Superintendent of the
Schools in said city.
The following standing committees we're ap
pointed by the Chair:
Finsnce-Nessrs. Turner, Williams, Peck and
Somer VILE
School Houses and Sites-Messrs Peck, Strong
SAuer and Tooker.
Examination and Employment Of Teachers
Aessrs. Jones, Coryell. Somerville aud J,Gcrds
On motion of Mr.. Williams, it was
Res,tced That the committee on Finance b.
requested to settle with the Township Treasured
and Township School Board. aud. to adjust the
boundaries and financial affairs Of all iractiona
Scheo' Districts vi It's CITY. Also, that q CON
n''see OF two be appointed TO consult with III.
common Council Of this city relative to room
fgits, fuel aud stationery for this Bosrd.
Ae'sss. Williams and Coryell were appointed
sach commtie &c.
VI notion OF Mr. Turner, Il was
Hea'tred That the Clerk of tire Board be in
s1ucied To procure a pc, manent Record Book, {
CURES. full bound.
Tn motion oil Mr. Peck, it was
K'aetssd, Tha: committee Of four be appoint
uoy the Chair to ask demand, and receive from
'ue feise'.s having them in charge, all the books
pspeis. MONEYS aud IF cts belonging to the sew
"a' school Districts in this city.
Tue Chair appointed as such committee, Messrs
rees, Somervili-. Turner and Coryen
Vn notian Of Mr.. Su,rmerville, il vas
:, Asofrsf, That the Cle:k be- instructed to hav,
e proceedings OF this meeting Published in III,
pspefs Of this city.
Va motion Of Mr.. SomerviIle, the meeting
"e Board vas adjourned to Friday eveniu,
aese a O'clock
E. LONGYEAR, Pres'G
eAAs v. BrrLrR, Cork.
Lansing, April S,h, 1861.