The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-09
Public Free Schools.

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Public Free Schools
We do not know that we could employ our
columns to more advantage than by giving the
clear, concise and satisfactory report OF the
Presidentof the Board of Trustees of the Pub
lie Free Schools of Staunton. >!We are aware
that some Of Our citizens will regard the
recommendations contained therein, as impo-
sing most too heavy burden upon the tax
payers at this time. But if they will give
that very few Of them will not conclude that
there is no interest connected with the growth
and prosperity Of Staunton. SO important as
the successful operation OF the Public Free
Schools. The benefits already realized in gatE-
ering within the precincts OF the School, num-
Der of children who have heretofore been de-
prived of the first rudiments OF education, and
starting them in the channels of future useful
ness as citizens, will compensate for all the out
lay that has yet been made; and coming adj
| vantage in this respect will, be measured by
the ratio of interest manifested by our citizens.
We trust the City Council will take an intleli-
gent and comprehensive view OF the matter,
and act with reference to the social and intel
lectual advancement OF the rising generation.
The report is as follows
To the Common Council Of the city Of IStaus-
ton: ..-~ x-...y.. :
The Public Free Schools, during the past
year, have developed beyond the expectations
OF the most sanguine, and have met with the
most gratifying success In every respect they
are worthy of the nurturing care and support
COST OF THE SCHOOLS FOR LAST SESSION.
Paid teachers, clerk and janitors $3.50 50
s. Incidental Expenses '% S03 "a
Due for rents JOG, Is
g to Teachers, clerks and janitors 70S 90
~: - - - ~ = 49,. -;
-. ~.es.4 80 ~. :, GAS So
Add salary OF Superintendent 80. 1900 90
fatal cost Of Schools !. s7,e4s SO
Paid from Peabody fund 1890 90 :ssss..,
{. 8 State s 9o7 so
g 6 City Treasurey. 4l3e ST
Yet unpaid S14 25
s7,64s SO
Amont expended in improvements
and repairs to Academy building g., 81, 1883 81
Amt expended for furniture 407 IS
Total CHI sc to city Treasure $7O27 40
Bal. on hand of Peabody
M Fund - 10 90
Rec for tuition of Scholars
outside city limits 226 20
Total fund on hand 1896 70
This fund with the balance expected from
the State funds. will. the board hopes, pay
the balance due for rents and to the teachers.
PRIMARY scHooL-HoUsE ON MADISON STR.
By authority of the Council the Board con-
tracted for the building on Madison street,
which was finished and occupied about the LIST
OF March last. The building cost by contract
| to be paid January lst 1875 1865 so
For work beyond contract, and for
fencing, outbuildings &C.. to be
paid at same time l73 66
For making AZ primary double school
desks for same -. 155 10
Making a total Of 1924 SIS
for which a levy to be paid Jan. LIST 1875 for II.
J. Lnsllbaugh & Bro. is asked.
The necessary iron frames for the above
desks were pur -hased by the board from the
| Richmond Architectural Iron works and Stove
Co., at Il cost of $S3.46 to be paid on the sth
day of July next for which all immediate APP
preparation is asked.
The shoots closed on the day of-1S74
The average atteifdance for last. month.
was 621
In the white schools 46l
|. In the colore(l schools 100
62l.
:: o continue THE schools for the nextyear.up
OH the isis of the last year, for 8 months, we
will require $6l45 90
| IL teachers at s3o5 pcr month a5,445
/ Incidental expenses ,2U3
| For the next year, however, we estimate that
OUR average attendance will not be less than
| 800; whites $50, colored $50.
| 10 teach these we shall require Il teachers.
at an average cost per nth OF $7S5, and shall
require for incidental expenses, including fuel,
$500.
We have on hand 253 school desks furnishing
5o6 seats, and shall req lire AZ desks additional
which, at an average cost OF 81 each will require
alO29. 10 furnish stokes, chairs, tables, and
other school furniture will require s47l, making
a total for school furn ture of $500.
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL ROOMS.
| For the whites we shall require another bull
ding containing at least 4 rooms and furnisli-
| ing accommodations for 200 scholars. Il
This building should be located in the East
ern part of the city on 'Gospel HIP to give
that portion of the city. A suitable lot isoffer-
ed at $1,000, in the city bounds. The building
will cost in the neighborhood of $4,000 We
have no means of estimating, accurately, the
j cost.
The property now occupied by the colored
schools at an annual rent of 1875, is offered at
80. 500, in s per cent. bonds of the city. An ex-
| penditure of $1,000 upon this property will fur
nish present accommodations for the colered
schools. and full accommodations for the future
wants of that school can be obtained then for
reasonable expenditure.
| ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES. =
For II teachers, 9 months at $785 1905 90
From which deduct estimated
I receipts from State fund 1900 90
$685. 90
For contingent expenses 1900 90
Total for current expenses 1906 90
For schoolfurniture 1900 90
ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
For lot on Gospel I1iH-bonds 1000
6 buildings ON same !. 1000
$ lot and buildings for cold
children - $500 .'::..---
s. repairs on same 1900 $500 90
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