Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-01
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

BOARD or EDUCATION.
Regular Monthly Meeting Last Eight-An
Elderly Janitor is Bone of Conten-
ton, but Like washburn and the Brass
Kettles, He Must go.
The regular monthly meeting Of the board
of education took place last e;ening, when
Inspectors Dufresne, schefer, D nnelly, Mer-
RAM, Cullen, Benz, Whitney, Manson and
Dr.. Murphy were present.
After the routine business of reading min
utes, etc., the secretary read communica-
ton of Geo. Z. Otis, giving his opinion on
the act of the legislature referring to the
duties of the treasurer Of the board.
Mr. Donnelly moved that the opinion be
published IN the official paper. The motion
was carried.
The superintendent read his report, show
ing the enrolment to be-:
High School, 49,. 1876 Neill school. ..... 2c6
Jefferson school. 58lISixth ward school. 24I
Madison school. 4l2 Vine street school. 118
Washington school 294I Mclean SCHOOL,. l21
Franklin school,. 275 Total. ,O25
Lincoln SCHOOL,. 1921
The report called attention to the fact that
there are but three vacant school rooms in
the city, and shortly those rooms will be filed.
He also found the schools deficient in apa-
ratus, and recommended the purchase of
globes and utline maps for each school.
He recommended opening another room in
the Sixth ward. He further recommended
that children unable to read should only be
admitted to the schools twice year. The
report called attention to the practice of
charging fees to non-residents. as practieed
IN Minneapolis, and recommended it in the
city schools.
The superintendent reported that Miss
Walsh, of Adams school, had sent in her
resignation.
The various recommendations Of the SUI
perintendent were acted upon separately and
adopted by the board.
The resignation of Miss Walsh was ac-
copied.
Mr. Benz, for the committee on property.
reported urging the board to make change
IN the janitor Of High school.
Mr.. McCardy moved that the committee
be- instructed to discharge the present jan
itor and hire another.
Mr.. Scheffer would rather hear an expla-
Mr.. Benz thought no explanation was
wanted; the man was unfit for the position
Mi. Donnelly thought it was hardly right
to throw the old man out of employment
He had heard no complaints from Mr.
Campbell.
MI. Mccardy spoke energetically against
keeping the man in the position; he was
-lovenly old man and not fit to be where
hpr orr la1 oy,1
Cardy s meanness cropped out all through
his remarks.
The matter caused caused considerable
discussion, Messrs Donnelly, Dutrene and
Scheffer speaking in favor of the old man,
Mr.. Scheffer urging the .aatter of transfer
ring him 10 some place where he can do the
work.
Mr.. Cullen-Giye the old man another
chance.
Mr.. Merriam thought it was hard case,
and if the board have to provide for him it
would be better to pension him at once.
On motion of MIR. Donnelly, seconded by
Mr. Scheffer, to exchange with Lincoln
school, there were five votes on each side.
Mr.. Donnelly-The seens two opinions
on the subject. It has been said that the
school is dirty. have visitel the school
twice and found it clean and tidy. move o
committee of thles to go and inquire into
the matter.
Mr.. Benz-Why don't you call ne liar?
Mr.. Donnelly-I call no man liar, there
is IMPLY difference of opinion; what is
clear to me may be dirty to Mr.. Benz.
Mr. Whitney thought there was no neces-
sity for committee, the committee on
schools had reported already.
The motion to discharge was then put to
the vote, with the following result: Yeas
Cullen, Benz, McCardy, Merriam, Whitney,
Manson. Nays-Donnelly, Dufresne, Schef-
fer, Murphy.
Mr.. Benz reported that the W. st
st. Paul school would be ready
for occupancy next week. It was
decided to open the school officially on Sat
urday morning, Nov. 8, when all the teach
ers of the publ. schools will be invited.
Mr.. ScheFer moved that the salary of MIR.
Donnely, of Rice street. school, be increased
$50 year. =
Mr.. Benz objected. Ee thought the
teachers had quite enough.
Mr.. President spoke in favor, saying he
has three grades, and has plenty of work;
the people were in favor of the increase;
they liked the teacher very much, and he
would like to see the increase made.
The motion was carried.
Mr.. Benz moved the increase of the salary
of the janitor of Sixth ward school to $50
per mouth. The motion was carried.
The usual batch of bills were ordered
paid.
The board then adjourned.