The New York herald., 1876-01-20
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

GERMAN AND FRENCH IN THE scHooLs-RK-
PORT ON MISUNDERSTANDING COMMIT
TEES.
The usual meeting Of the Board held yesterday,
President Wood In the chair On motion. the consiu
GRAFTON OF the minutes Of the last meeting post
poned
Mr Lawrence D. Herman was unanimously re-
elected Clerk Of the Board and Mr.. John Davenport
Auditor
Superintendent Riddles report set forth that there
at present in operation so7 public schools 45 male
grammar schools; 4o female grammar schools; iS
mixed schools for boys and girls; G5 primary depart
ments; 40 primary schools schools for colored
children; IS evening schools 43 corporate schools;
/ nautical school; normal training school The ag
gregate attendance for the last day Of last year was
l2o s5S against 39 the last day of the preceding
year. The number OF scholars on the lists Of the
schools during the year 254 22 against 2 545 the
preceding year.
On motion OF Mr.. Dowd the Comptroller re-
qucsted to deposit the of $500, oOo-the amount
appropriated for public lnstruction-subject to the
drafts OF the Board.
The report of the Committee on Course Of Studies
read and set forth several suggestions to what
means should be adopted to have proper represents
tion the Centennial Exhibition Of the educational
system pursued in this city, showing its mode Of
operations, its style OF architecture and other dstin
gushing elements OF the system. Commissioner Klam-
ROTH chairman Of the committee earnestly advocated
such representation. He reminded the Board that i'm
mediate action necessary, and offered resolutions
to the effect that the Board take part in the Centennial
Exhibition at Philadelphia by exhibiting all any of
the objects relating the educational system OF the
city recommended by the committee; that an appro-
pration exceeding 81 600 be made for the purpose
mentioned, and also that committee consisting OF five
members with executive powers, be authorized 70
I he
Commissioner Wood, who had temporarily left the
chair submitted that such an exhibition as that men
BILE thing education could not be displayed with
any degree OF satisfaction They might well think
Of representing the religious spirit OF New York
The motion was lost.
GERMAN FRENCH LANGUAGES
Commissioner Baker moved take from the table
the report of the Committee Studies the subject
OF teaching the German and French languages in the
public schools The report suggested the propriety OF
conhning the instruction in these languages to the
three higher grades in the schools
Commissioner Klamroth strenuously urged the
necessity OF allowing the question TO remain where II
was until the new members OF the Board should be-
come thoroughly acquainted with its details He sub
mitted that too much could not be exercised in the
disposition OF matter Of great Importance, and
concluded by moving to lay Commissioner Bakers mo-
Tins motion declared ont OF order by a vote OF
the Board, and, the original motion having been
adopted
Commissioner Baker proceeded TO give brief his.
tory OF the question formerly presented In 1873 it
was discovered that attempts were made TO introduce
the German language into the schools 10 the detrnent
OF the English The matter had frequently before
the Board and II was necessary that decided
hon should be taken in the premises.
Commissioner Klamroth again submitted that too
much haste shown in the matter and thought that
IL required serious consideration before any de-
cided action should be taken.
Commissioner West in the course OF a heightened
address, stated that efforts had been made to introduce
the German in the Normal School to the exclusion or
the French language He contended that the majority
OF the Board had frequently expressed disapprobation
at the introduction Of language the deriment Of
another and the Board should be entirely opposed to
giving prominence and privileges TO one nationality
which another had no right to expect
Commissioner Klamroth denied that any attempt
had been made against the introduction of the French
language in the Normal School
After some discussion the question. motion of
Commissioners E S Kane, was postponed for further
consideration.
rRuANcY
Mr.. Alexander NJ Stanton Superintendent OF Truancy,
submitted report which was adopted. 1t shows
that
During month Of police oiicers were detailed
TO the department to act Agents of 1ruancy Five
wood attached the Office Of the superintendent ior
month the Police oommsoners refusing 90 furnish tine
men ater that time with the exception Of Rcsndspan
been previously assigned The duties by this officer
children under Of the Court Randas
W oc TAXING sfse Se IL
to Randss Island made it that there should be
that they TO the lookup in the Court House
where they frequently kept days So repug
nat and 50 contrary 70 every eenng OF humanity did this
and Qualifications for authority which was anhesstingly
Island " 'A'
requiring every police officer, while duty. the
and residences Of children between ages eight
OS. any lawful and e dspsIs a. crowds Of boy.
or upon the streets report in duplicate is transmitted
every the Captains O police their Superintendent
and furnished the Agents Of Truancy. large list is
names q Children Who have never SsnSea and Of
Ssns who been away Tor long period am CON
spir. much valuable information could be furnished
Arabs" '''''' = '"' ''fse'
Total number Of cases invest gated ....... o1ss
Number Of children kept home BY sickness .. 1870
SSmSer Of children whose esidepSe could no; be 000
found 169O
Total number not classcd as trusnts. 5sa5
Number Of returned school........... 2ol5
Number of non attendants placed in school Il2I
Number OF children withdrawn from school....... 1856
Number OF destitute children supplied with clothing
and thereby enabled 20 attend school 20
Number Of children committed 70 the Of tho
o OF csnss s1o 10 no. tx c s a
Reformation Of Juvenile DelinQuentA 10
Total placed withdrawn from school 4le4
Nationality Of the parents Of those above
American. n.........-..1ooi Unknown. 4ss
4s4 othes natiOnaites. 75s
Total ..........'..... Iso
II frequently happens u the under investigation
reformatory institution rather them
vised 20 take this course Ali the have been
under investigation by the agents There have been
eightyseven complaints made before the police Justices
and warrants procured in all cases
Number Of children committed TO Of Commission
fPublic Charities and Correction. A.
Released. %
sscaPeu
Saptureu
comn,,sd 80 House Of Refuge Tor theft on complaint Of
Warden, while under sentence for truancy-......-
ro..l.....,........-...,.................-.... Total. a
Number OF children committed 20 the OF the So
cety tor Reformation OF Juvenile Delinquents.... le
Released
Remaining under Society. l3
Total .......; l6
The nationaes OF the parents Of those committed
Irish, Al; English, A. German, q; Scotch Il American s.
] Jews. 2
evidence Of the good see, Of this Law should be