Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-04-01
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The superintendent supplemented the above
with the recommendation that the daily ses-
sion of the high school be from $50 to l o'clock
daily. He referred to the proposition to build
high school, and urged it's Importance.
This was followed by reports from the
Rice schools. Both reports spoke in the highs
est terms of the examinations, and mentioned
the teachers especially for their continuous
and laborious eforts.Mr II. M. Smythe, from
the Lincoln school committee, embodied in his
report the wise suggestion that the school
$3.50 per year, for the services rendered; also,
that female teachers should be paid an equal
amount with male terchers when they per-
formed the same service, as they do throughout
the city. Special mention was also made of
the excellent progress made in penmanship UNI
der Prof. Bonds superintendent.
The report was adopted, and the teachers
petition for library was referred to the COM
mittee on schools.
President Murphy called especial attention
to that portion of the report recommending q
change in the hours of recitation at the High
school. He thought this Topping off at both
ends made the session too short.
Supt. Wright urged the adoption, and said
more could, under the present mode of tuition,
be accomplished than in old times.
On motion of Inspector Donnelly, the change
as recommended-school hours from $3.50
.
to go into effect at the beginning of the next
term, commencing next Monday.
COMMITTEE ON PROPERTY.
Inspector Benz, from the committee ON prop
erty, made report, recommending some minor
| repairs at several of the schools. Repairs or
| dered to be made under direction of the COM
| mittee.
The committee recommended the erection of
school house in the first precinct of the Fourth
ward, and also one in the third precinct of the
same ward. Laid over.
FINANCE REPORT.
| Inspector Kerr, from the committee or
finance, made report of an examination of the
treasurers account, etc. Said accounts were
said to have been in good order, correct, etc
| The report concluded with reference
to the expenses incurred necessarily
during the past year in The
i the employment of additional teachers etc.
| and declared there would be deficiency in tn,
school funds, if the school year was run the
i full or accustomed period. In consequence,
the board was urged to adopt the most stringent
economy to make the money last until the full
term of the school year expired.
Inspector Donnelly moved the reference OF
the reprt to special committee composed Of
Inspectors Schefer, Dufrene, the president and
secretary. ..I
Supt. Wright reported the employment of
Miss Boydeh as an additional teacher in the
Neiil school.
Inspector Benz moved to confirm the ap
pointment, which was passed.
BY Inspector Withey-A resolution asking
the council to move an unoccupied building OF
the east side of Humboldt school.
Inspector Kerr moved its reference to Inspec
tor Whitney, with power to act. Carried.
PART OF THE CITY HALL.
Inspector McCardy, secretary, reported thai
the city's lease of the Baldwin school property
had expired on the LIST inst. BE also made
reference to the difference as to "the bill of re
pairs, whether the board or council shoul,
pay for them. This matter was referred to tn
committee ON property, and the feature of re
newing the lease was laid over.
On motion of Inspector Scheffer, which pre-
=, vailed Secretary AlcCardy was allowed 800 fo
extra services, as recommended in finance com
mittees report
THE JANIToR OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Inspector Benz called up the matter of raj.
! ing the high school janitor's salary.
Inspector Donnelly opposed it. The j.nito
didn't have as much to do as others, the Mad
son school, for instance. And his hours 9
work were shorter than any other.
I'll The board allowed sundry bills in bulk
+ 5000 for work, repairs, fuel, ETC., for th
schools.
Among these claims was one from Inspecto
Merriam, treasurer, for interest on overdrawl
> accounts, $21.38.
:, This bill didn't suit Inspector Kerr. b
! thought it needed explanation, and moved il
q postponement until Mr.. Merriam could e,
plain.
!, Inspector Donnelly asked Inspector Schefe
! it. as treasurer, he ever made such charge.
: Mr.. Scheffer-1 never did, but can say tbs
Mr.. Merriam never has had deposits Ion
: enough to be of any particular value.
the board adjourned to meet next Monday at
o'clock p. NJ.