The daily gazette., 1876-05-23
FIRST EDITION
The Beard of Education
REGULAR MEETING FINANCIAL Az
IA AIRs-CuANGE OF cory hooks
NEW DISKS ORDERED. &c.

IA IRs-CuANGE OF cory hooks
NEW DISKS ORDERED, &c.
The School Board met in regular
session, last evening, Mr.. Ferris in the
chair.
The Finance Committee reported
that the bond of Treasurer elect Glow
ard was approved, and that the old
bond should be cancelled. Adopted.
Mr. Woolley from the Committee on
Accounts, reported that the accounts
of the Board had been audited, exam.
ined by the State Auditor, and found
correct, Adopted.
The Book Committee recommended
the substitution of Payson, Dunton &
Scribner's copy books in the schools,
in the place of Porter &. Hammond's.
Adopted.
The Committee on Teachers rcpor.
ted that an examination of teachers
for permanent certificates can be he'd
on May eth and June Sd; and that the
examination of teachers in Elementary
branches who have to be examined
previous 10 reappointment can be held
on the 10Th and Goth of June.
MIR, Eckel referred to the present
inconvenient desks used by the mem.
bers, and stated that he had obtained
bids, the lowest of which was $2O4 fol
thirty single desks. the bidder taking
the present desks. He said the new
desks would afford much more accom-
mediation to the members Of the Board
and the reporters; they would also
economize space, and allow more
room in the room for visitors. The
Committee on Repairs was ordered Il
procure the desks.
On motion Of Mr.. Eckel the contrac
for repairing blackboards in Schools
Nos. 9, 4, z, 8, IA and 10, was awarded
to s. Sanford. at 10 cents per square
yard.
MIR. Eckel stated that the second in.
stalment due on School No, 8 hat
been paid during the week to the con
tractor.
Mr.. Roberts moved that new checl
book be printed. The Board discussed
the probability of the repeal of the
| check stamp actin which case the
checks could be printed cheaply; 9th
erwise the checks would have to bt
autographed with the sta snps on them
Finally the subject was left 10 the dis
cretion of the Printing Committee.
Mr.. Baird gave notice that at the
next meeting he would offer al
amendment altering section 81 of Law
1880 as to provide that the commence
mcnt exercises of the boys and girls
departments of the High School shal
be held on Wednesdays and Thursday,
Of the last school week, instead OF
both on Thursday, as at present.
Mr.. Baird also offered resolution
authorizing the Visiting Committee o.
School No. l to engage the Crane
| Opera House for Wednesday and
Thursday evening, June Goth and
Both, for the purpose Of holding the
commencement exercises of Schoo
| No. /.
| Mr.. Roberts offered an amendment
providing that there shall be no cos
to the Board, either for the Hall, OF
for printing. Not seconded.
| Mr.. Eckel offered an amendmen,
providing that the cost for the Hal
shall be no more to the Board then las
year $50. Accepted.
The resolution as adopted was then
seconded by vote of Is ayes to
nay, Mr., Roberts voting in the mega
tive.
Mr.. Eckel stated that the contrac
for repairing the roofs of schools Nos
3 and ~ had been awarded by thu
Committee on Repairs, but that tn
work would not be commenced unti
vacation. The contract was awarded
to Robt. Parry, Jr., at $30S.
Adjourned.