Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-02-15
WILMER ATKINSON,
4. q SnoRTLiDaE,
Committee.


The repoi, was accepted and the com.
mittee discharged.
Mr.. Atkinson. from the Committee on |
Transfer Of Scholars, reported progress,
havii z aseertaiued that there were vaean.
cies IN schools In the eastern part of the
city, while those in the western part were
full, and some applications for seats un-
satisfied, and said that by transferring
students the former could be filled and the
latter relieved Of their surplus. The COM
mitlee was continued.
The Secretary read Il report from the
Committee on Invitation TO the Legislature
TO visit the schools Of this city. NJ espu-
cal selection had been made In regard to
the -tudents to be examined, and the visit
had been most satis factory one. The
report was accepted and the committee
discharged
Mr.. Atkinson's resolution in regard to
dismissal Of students for absence, which
provides that in the four h line Of section
two of the rules, the word "shall" be
changed to may" was read.
Mr. Frock moved that the matter be re-
ierred to committee of three to take into
consideration the whole subject. Adopted.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Frock,
| Atkinson and CaspeIson the said commit
tee.
The Secretary read communication
from S. X. Minor in regard to the tin roofs
on several of the schools, proposing to
paint them. Referred to the different com
mlttees on the schools referred to, Nos. 3,
| 4, 10 ard H.
DR.. shcrtlidge offered resolution that
a committee of three he appointed to in
quire into the health of pupils as far as
relates to their being permitted to leave
rortt, AZ ot1,ar tfr,aa than tho a.,
ca led intermission.
Mr.. Atkinson offered an amendment
that the committee be instructed to con-
slider the subject OF teachers sending small
children out of the school room and caus-
ing them to remain, by way of punish
ment, in all kinds of weather.
The Chair found no necessity for the
amendment, as the case was alreadypro-
vidcd for by the rules.
Mr.. Atkinson thought the rule did not
Interfere with the committees inquirlng
into the matter.
Mr. Roberts said the subject had been
referred to the Superintendent but 1t was
found that lie had not been notified.
DR., Shortlidge accepted Mr.. Atkinson't
amendment, and the resolution wal
adopted
The Chair appointed as the committee
4ANFhAss hubltiAuHNf AAhAueou anu hllntA
Mr.. Froek offered resolution that al
order be drawn in favor of A. H. Grim
shaw, for IS, for expenses incurred by hin
as Chairman of Committee on Reception
OF the Legislature. Adopted.
sir. L,nch stated that the Committee OF
School No. l wished permission to pur.
chase one seli-aeting and two ordinary
thermometers. Granted.
The Chair stated the Committee OF
Teachers to consist Of Nessrs. Hilles
S. r. smith, Froek, Casperson and Moore
and appointed Mr.. Baird in place Of Mr.
Febiger as chairman Of Committee OIL
Finance.
Nr. Fraim offered a resolution that
2 committee be appointed to visit the Norma
, School aud investigate the course of stud
] aud matter Of instruction; to report il
} March. Adopted, and the number of tn
committee fixed at five.
Mr., Roberts moved that the President o
& the Board be added to the committee, a
( chairman. Adopted.
r Tie Chair appoilted the following =
5 Messrs. Fraim, Smith, Wales, speakma
D aud McIntlre.
= The following orders were directed to b
0 drawn; -- jackson, 50 IS ; -
Nichols, $500; WIN. Barney, $3.50;
D Pickels, $500; R. Hutton, 81. 80; S.Dayis
b IS 81 Speskman Bros, slO6.O3; Wilson
e Wood & Co., SlS7 20.
L After session Of about an hour III
Board adjourned.