Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-28

Hc CcHooi bOdIu met JaninIy SVtu a. -
O'Clock p. m. Present, Messrs. Shorey, Dal-
zell, French, Oldhausen and Smith.
Minutes oflast meeting Rad and approved.
The communication Of Mn. Curry, Prin-
ciple at No. 4, and relative to teachers sala-
ry, was read, and ON motion she 1.-THE said
Mrs. Curry obtained leave to withdraw said
communication.
The superintendent presented his month.
" report, which was on motion adopted and
ordered published, and his actions relative
to teachers Of our schools were adopted.
The communication of Mrs. Curry In re-
gard to certain pupils of her department was
read and placed on file.
The Superintendent was, on motion, re-
quested TO procure another janitor Tor High
School
The Treasurcrs salary was, on motion, in
creased to $50 for the years 1854 and 1863.
The resignation of Mr.. James A. Ryan,
the table. OTTO SMITH,
Secretary.
The Superintendent's report is as follows:
The schools generally are in good work
ing order, and effcctually managed by the
teachers in charge.
CHANGE OF TEACHERS.
The position made vacant by the resigna-
ton of Mrs Timanus, in No. 2, has been fill
ed by the transfer Of Miss Jenny, from No.
l. Miss Lizzie Allen being appointed to fill
Miss Jennys place. Mr. James Ryan, Prin-
ciple of No. 5, handed in his resignation,
dated January 9th, and left his school on the
following day The vacancy was filled by
the transfer of Miss Bradshaw, from No. 3,
Miss Gilett, from No 4, was appointed to
take Miss Bradshaw's position at No. ), and
and the vacancy at No. was filled by the
appointment of Miss Maria P"Howland.
Miss Howland commenced her duties as
teacher Jan 16th I'D week in the term), her
salary to be at the usual rate of $35 per
month. Owing to the crowded condition
Of No. 6 reuiruing an additional number Of
classes, Miss l.. W. Sudlow, heretofore en-
ployed half day at the rate of $50 per
month, has been engaged on full time from
the commencement Of the present term at
$35 per month.
CROWDED SCHOOLS.
The enrolment of pupils for the present
month, shows a very large addition to our
schools especially in the lowest primary de-
partmcnt. The crowded condition Of the
schools thus occasiOned, proves very scri-
Gus hindrance to their efficient management.
In order to supply sufficient sitting room the
pupils are Obliged to occupy uncomfortable
seats on the platform and recitation bcnches
or are placed in too close proximity to the
stove, or crowded in the ordinary seats in
such way as to hinder studies, create con-
fusion, as well Us injuriously to affect the
health. This is particularly the case in No.
/, No 4, No 6, and also the lower rooms in
No. 9 and No. 3. AS examples may state
tha. a small room In East Davenport having
a fair sitting capacity for 53 scholars, has s6
pupils enrolled and often as many as so in
attendance. AS this evil Is undoubtedly one
that will increase in the future, would call
it TO the attention of the Board, as an urgent
reason for the erection of more buildings on
a scale commensurate with the prospective
wants of the community.
RULE FOR SUSPENSION IN CASE OF ABSENCE.
The rule passed by the Board at their last
meeting for the suspension of scholars alb
sent from school six half days in four
cessive weeks, has had very marked effect
in diminishing both absence and tardiness,
and has increased the average attendance at
least ten per cent This will be apparent by
reference to the records at the High School,
where it appears that the absences from all
causes during the present term, amount to
fifty, while for corresponding length of
time during the previous term, the absences
amounted 10 two hundred and fifty. \ SIM
liar comparison in reference to tariincss
shows fifteen since The passage OF the rule,
to 2l2 previously. Under the action OF this
rule there have becntwo suspensions, both of
which have been rcadmitted on perSonsl ap-
plication of the parents and promise of pune
tualty in future.
CASES OF DISORDER ANb INTERFERENCE.
There have been several instances of dis
order in No. 5, consequent upon the abrupt
change of teachers, which, however, has
been in great measure remedied by per
sonal visit, and admonition from members
Of the Board, and the faithful efforts Of, the
teacher now in charge.
In No. 2 there have been two cases of ey
pulsion under the charge fully proved, of
using obscene language--one of these being
second offence OF the same kind
In No there has been case Of inter
ference in the discipline Of the school, by a
parent of one of the scholars who during
school hou,s, in the presence OF the school,
used abusive language 10 the teachers in
charge and upheld scholars in dsobcdiene
and unruly conduct.
Teachers meetings have been held rcgl-
larly every two weeks, with a good average
attendance. In connection with these meet
ing, devoted to general discussion ofschool
matters, lectures have been given on sub
iects connected with educational interests,
which Will be continued during the winter
months, and are free to the public
Respectfully submitted, G. G. PARRY,
City Superintendent.