Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-15
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
A Special Meeting Last Evening-Rules for
the Ensuing Year Adopted-Minor Mat

the Ensuing Year Adopted-Minor Mat
tiers.
An adjourned meeting of the Board of
education, was held last evening, President
Lienau in the chair. The report of the
committee on rules was called for, in re-
Spouse to which Inspector Otis read num-
Der Of amendments as decided upon by the
committee. The first amendment provides
that the new board shall organize at the reg
ular annual meeting. The last clause of the
second section provides that the president
shall be an ex-officio member of all COM
mittees, and have the right to cast the tie
vote. Certain superfuous verbiage is strick-
On from section third relating to the holding
of meetings.
The section relating to the duties of the
secretaries, was changed so as to provide
that regular financial reports shall be sub
mitted to the treasurer. In another section
the word "warrant" is substituted for
"draft." Following is synopsis of the
amendments suggested to the sections and
bylaws: That quarterly reports be submit
ted showing the condition of school proper
ty and real estate. That the committee on
schools shall be empowered to appoint teach
ers and fill vacancies. That the rules may be
changed or amended by two thirds vote.
That when pupils do not advance in scholar
ship at the high school they shall be reduced
to suitable grade. That the superintend-
ent of schools provide and conduct the ex-
aminations, and recommend such teachers to
fill vacancies as are best qualified to fill the
positions. That when a transfer takes
place the former principal shall introduce
the pupil to the principal where the transfer
is made, by note. The rule relating to
hardness provides for the suspension of the
pupil until the parent or guardian furnish
es satisfactory assurances of punctuality. A
new rule was introduced providing that no
pupil will be allowed to attend school unless
provided with books. It Is also provided
that for defacing property or walls or using
profane language the pupil shall be suspend
ed from school. When damage is done they
will not be reinstated until the cost is paid.
A new rule was adopted with regard to
the teaching of vocal music. It provides
that the teacher of singing shall teach in the
sixth, seventh and eighth grades and in the
high school, and that fifteen minutes of each
day be set aside for vocal culture; that the
teachers meet at stated times to receive in
struction in teaching, and that the superin-
tendent of music furnish a monthly report
of progress. 1t is also provided that no
pupil shall pass to higher grade without
showing satisfactory progress in music.
An amendment was read relating to re-
fractory pupils, and providing that the
hopelessly depraved be expelled for three
months.
Prof. Wright referred to the necessity of
having stringent rules to prevent hardness,
and stated that the number Of cases had
been reduced during the year to 5000, be-
ing reduction of 5000 compared with the
year preceding.
On motion the report was adopted.
Inspector Donnelly spoke in favor of hav-
ing fund for the purchase of books to &C
commodate those who were too poor to pro-
vide books for their children. It was not
deemed expedient to act upon the suggestion
and upon motion of DR.. Murphy the rules
were adopted.
A resolution was presented by Inspector
Donnelly to the effect that the salaries of the
treasurer and comptroller be fixed at the sum
of $500 per annum, commencing at the last
fiscal year. On motion Of Inspector Benz
the resolution was referred to the committee
on finance.
The following committees for the ensuing
year were read as appointed by the chair:
Committee on property-Dr. Abbott,
chairman; J. G. Donnelly, George Benz, j.
81. Weed and 81. 81. Athey.
Committee on schools-G. A. Hamilton,
chairman; j. G. Donnelly, Geo. Turner, DR..
Abbott and n. b. Athey.
Committee on fnance-C. E. Otis, chair
man; DR.. Murphy and A. Dufrene. Ad-
journed.