The Morning herald., 1877-01-09
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BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Regular Meettn0 Last Niohs

BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Regular Meeting Last N1ght.
Board OF Education met last night, Presi-
dent Shortledge in the chair.
Mr.. Allen Smith, who was elected to All
The vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr..
Woolley, took the oath of office and was
given seat in the Board.
The Minutes of previous meeting were
read and approved.
Report of the Committee on Finance was
called.
Mr.. Price, chairman of that Committee,
reported that the pay roll now due, amount
ed to $7,1S6, and that the Board had onlv
$l,ooO on hand, and moved that note be
drawn for O,000, and discounted for three
months. Carried.
Mr.. Heisler, from the Committee on Ac-
counts made report, and orders were direc-
ted to be drawn to pay the following bills.
James & Bro, 75c; e. Bringhurst g. Co..
900; William Hair, 75c; W. H. Billany, SOC:
Preston Ayes, 81 so; James Davis, 81 IS:
W. F. Robinson, s. 50; Anna Dunham,
IS "a; Robert Haddock, 81 IS; Wilson
Wood & Co., 50 O5; Wilmington Gas Co.,
$40 rs; Engineering and Surveying Depart
ment, So 20; Adams &, Bro, 81 90; w. s,
Watt, "a 10: Robert Morrison, 81 25; Mrs.
R. Hayes, $500; Capelle & Bro, $14 OS:
W. X. Holt, $l2 90; James Bradford, $12 50:
". II. Cloward, 81 20; L. F. Adair, &16 0O,'
s. G. Simmons & Brother, $40 90;
G. w. Bush & Son, SIS IS; Robert
McCaulley, $50 A Gawthrop & Bro,
S57 45; Woolley g. Van Trump, S1S3 so;
Peter U. Furry. $123 s.; Lewis Zebley,
S47 2S; Philemma Chandler, $112 78;
Boughman, Thomas & Co., $l96 68. sala-
ries of officers and janitors, $481 50; sala~
rles of teachers, $4,262 So; James Wiley,
$137; H. F. Pickles, $22 50 James Me-
Kendrick, $112 %; George Cochran, $133 So;
James Carran, $40; Michael Meaney, sos;
Gawthrop s. Bro, $673 05; Susan Camper
son, S.; L. A.Zebley ,sS7 ~. Total$7, ,O13 80.
On motion the bill for Water rent
was referred to the committee on claims.
Mr.. Ruth from the Committee on Fuel,
said that No. 18 had burned about ten tons
of coal since the winter set In, and he con-
sidered this altogether too much, and
thought it good idea to look into this
| matter.
Mr.. Heisler said that be had heard of this
and that he had been there and found that
they were holding church in the school
room every night, and that he supposed
some of the coal was used at night.
Committee on Insurance reported that all
policies in the Farmers Mutual and New
Castle County Mutual had been removed
aud that the cost was $183.50. Report re-
ceived and adopted.
Mr.. l.. J. Jenkins moved that the furni-
ture in Nos. 9 and 10 be insured; so order
ed.
Mr. Eckel moved that the Building Com
mittee of No. 5. be discharged; carried.
Mr.. Eckel presented series of resolutions
complimentary to Mr.. Woolley, and spoke
of Mr.. W. as faithful and efficient member
of the Board for number of years, and he
thought it was due Mr.. Woolley that the
Board pass these resolutions. They were
passed unanimously.
On motion of Mr.. Roberts, the Committee
on Schools were ordered to rent No. II for
another year provided it could be rented for
sum not to exceed the present rent. Car
ried.
Mr., Heisler said he had noticed an article
in one of the city papers in regard to the
condition of No. s. which said that the
room was not com fortably heated. He said
| that he knew better; that the school was
in god condition, and kept comfortable,
and with the exception of the plastering
falling off a few days ago, was in good re-
pair, and that this would be fixed as soon
as the weather would permit.
The Secretary read communication
check for $3.50 20.
Mr.. Roberts moved that the committee
be instructed to procure Q table and 4 clocks
for No. 16. Motion cerried.
| Mr.. Baird said that he had visited No. z
the other day, and noticed that one of tho
scholars there, boy, had bis head badly
SCARED from beating he had received from
one of the teachers. He thought that
some action should be taken by the Board
in regard to the matter, and inquiry made
into the facts of the case.
Mr.. Morrow said he was aware OF 1t when
IL happened: that he did not think it
necessary that 1t should be brought before
that body; that he thought 1t was matter
that could be settled outside of the Board;
and that he hoped no action would be taken
by that body, No action taken.
| DR.. Buck moved that the resolutions OF
respect to Mr.. Weolley be printed in tho
daily papers
| Mr.. Chandler said he did not think that
it was necessary, other good men had been
members of the Board and had left, and
nothing of the kind had been done and that
he thought it was only an unnecessary ex-
pense to them, and for that reason he would
oppose it.
Mr.. Zebley said he was Of the same opin'
ion as Mr.. Chandler, and that he would ops
pose the motion. The vote was taken and
the motion lost. MIR. Eckle read long
tribute of respect to Mr.. VIM. 8. Hills,
former member of the Board, whose death
occurred in Neice, France, and series OF
resolutions were adopted,
Mr. Heisler moved that when the Board
adjourn, that they adjourn to meet on Mon
day, January Is, to take action in regard 10
the action OF the Council fixing the appro-
pri4tion. Motion carried.
On motion, adjourned.