Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-06-13
EDUCATIONAL.
Proceedings of fhe Monthly Session OF
Ihe school BOard-RepJrts, Etc.

The regular meeting of the board of
education occurred Monday evening,
June 18th. Present-Messrs. Duffy,
Keely, Robbins, Randle, w. p. Mitch
ell, Arlington, Saunders, Rsmbaut,
Carey, TrezevRnt, Speers, Goodman,
Townsend, Anderson and Folkes. Vice
President Townsend presided.
The minutes for the May meetings
were read and approved.
follows:
To the Honorable Board of Edu cation of
Memphis City Schools:
During the month Of May there was
the usual decrease in attendance. The
various festivities Of the month attract
attention and diminish attendance, per-
haps, more than any other cause. The
numbers reported on the roll for June
were: Whites, 1843; colored, 693; max.
ing a total of 1886. Until re-
Gently the board has been in the habit
OF furnishing paper fer examinations,
and as the result has never been off.
cislly changed, after consulting with
the president and other members OF the
board, il was decided to return to the
custom, in order that the papers may be
uniform for preservation. The advan-
teges of the centennial work were so
thoroughly evident that it was deemed
important to repeat the work
for books TO be preserved in the Office Of
the board. In these papers every pupil
examined is represented, and his work
kept distinct. The papers Of the most
successful pupils are placed first, and
thus the book becomes s great incentive
to action. The work of each teacher is
arranged by itself, and designed for a
separate volume. In these books teachers
can with great advantage compare
work. Members of the school board,
parents and others, will be able to COM
pare the skill of both teachers and pu-
pills. Parents can see the actual work of
their children as well as their marks.
The papers from the various schools are
nearly all in, but are not in condition
for examination for want of binding.
They can be sufficiently bound for fif-
teen cents per volume, requiring from
eight to ten dollars for the whole. l re-
commend that they be thus bound. call
the attention of the beard to the very
bad condition of the schOOlhouse in
Chelses, and ask careful examination
OF the rear rooms at Court street. L do
no. believe them fit for occupation. 1t
was thought that re. flooring wO1ld ren-
der them fit for occupation, but it seems
TO do but little good. 1 make this early
reference, that the matter may ba sea-
sonably examined. a. PICKETT,
superintendent.
Report received, and Recommendation
adopted.
The finance committee had nothing
important TO report, except that all debts
would be paid and a small balance left
in the treasury.
The auditing committee reported the
approval of bills amounting to SIG SO,
and the payroll amounting to $46OS IS,
The chairman stated that after all bills
ere paid there will remain in the treas
sury about $2l0O. Report adopted, and
bills allowed.
The secretary reported as follows re-
garding the finances: On hand at last
report, S2403 So; received from county
trustee, 5000 So; from city tax. collector,
S9988 Is; total, $40, 442 SO. Disburse'
ments, $765l 98. Balance on hand,
S2770 81.
The committee on school buildings
recommended that the school buildings
be left Ia charge OF the jsnitOrs during
vacation, the janitOrs to receive one-half
their regular wages. The committee
were instructed to make the arrange
ments necessary for the protection Of the
buildings, and were authorized to permit
private schools in the school buildings
during vacation.
The committee on school buildings
were requested to examine the Chelsea
aud Court street buildings, snd report
what repairs are necessary.
The committee to whom was referred
the matter of the abolition of the Office
of principal reported adversely on the
resolution to abolish, and were granted
further time for recommendations re-
gsTding head teachers, principals, etc.
A minority report was also presented,
and both were referred back to the COM
mittee, to report at the next meeting.
The visiting commuters reported
everything progressing satisfactorily, al
though the usual falling off in attend
anee has occurred during the p2st
month.
Miss M'Cajn petitioned for additional
psy, on account of the large amount OF
WORK devolving on her as head teacher
| at the Court street school. 1t was agreed
to allow Miss M'Cain pay at the rate OF
ninety dollars per month from the COM
mencement of the term.
The building committee were instruct
| ed to invite proposals for the exchange
of the boards building, 152 Main, for
suitable buildings and grounds in Chel-
| sea.
Mrs. Thompson, OF the Clay street
school, petitioned for her salary during
the first wet k in May, when she was
unsvoidably Rbssnt. Pay allo wed.
The finance committee were requested
to furnish, in their report, correct &C.
count Of the building fund, so as TO show
how much of the funds went to general
| purposes, and how much to building.
DR.. Churchili's resignation was re-
eeived and adopted, and Messrs. God
win, Robbins and Spear, sppointed g
| committee 10 recommend candidate
from the fifth ward.
Mr.. Spears suggested that the resolu.
ton adopted by the members, to act az
usherF, should be carried out properly
He exhibited the badges, and thought
they ought TO sdorn every member o.
the board on the evening OF the com.
mencement exercises. Mr.. Robins alsC
urged the prOpriety Of the members
taking the necessary action to preserv'
order.
Adjourned to next regular meeting.