The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-02-21
HOARD OF EDUCATION. :
Adjourned Srssflng Of last Nisht-Rou
tine Business Disposed or


The Board was called to order at o'clock,
1t having taken until that time to procure a
quorum. In the meantime the mombers
present had discussed the city change bill.
educational matters, etc. At roll call the
following answered TO their names: Arkle,
Caldwell, Criswell, Ebellng, Hildreth, Jep.
sou, McCully, Pipes, Schockey, Whally and
Mi. President Wilson. The minutes Of the
previous meeting were read aud approved.
Tue Committee on Accounts reported
bills amounting 10 $2ilI4 for coal, and
S203.4 for sundfies-to S5OI 2S. The bills
were ordered paid.
The Committee Oh buildings and Grounds
reported that II had examined the present
school building In the Seventh ward and
would, on the Advisabllity Of erecting a new
building, report that new grolnd be pur.
chased und n building be erected. DR.. Hill
drath wanted 10 know II there was not room
enough there at present, und was told by
Mr. Crlswell that that was exactly the case
Dir. Caldwell said he should vote against any
resolution franed In such Language. He
wanted figures as to price, number OF sohol.
ans size OF building, etc, Aftera long and
weary discussion on the resolution. tile re-.
port was referred TO the Commissioners OF
Madison district; they to sec what was really
needed, what could be done and how much Il
would cost.
The Committee on Legislature reported
the passage Of u bill by the Legislature, Civ.
ing the Board the right tomalntain and carry
ON public library. The committee also
submitted copy Of the bill The report
was received and fled, the committee dis.
charged and the reading OF tho bill post
poned until the next meeting. The points
OF the bill have already been published
The report Of the City Superintendent,
printed In the city papers last Friday morn.
ing, was read, received and filed,
). ii. Howard, architect, reported that II
had been suggested that the Open and funcy
vestlbules In the front and on the sides Of
the Filth ward school building would become
loaiing places for boys aud bad characters
when the school waS not in session, and he
recommcndcdthep purchase Of fOldinggates; he
also recommended that thiriy.Cight heavy
crimped wire guards be purchased for the
basement windows. The above was referred
to the Gommi ttee on Buildings and Grounds
Mr.. Howard further communicated that
'as the completion Of the building has been
delayed considerably over the time expect.
ed to have u settlement with the Board, /
would respectfully ask that be paid 500 on
account OF superintendent OF the came"
This was also referred.
The following resolutions were offered:
BY Mr.. Criswell.
Realized, That the Clerk OF the Board be
directed and authorized to pay Mrs. II, C..
Landin One-half months salary us principal
Of the cOlOred school during the month Of
February. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Criswell
ReSolred, That the appointment OF Mrs.
GaSkins be confirmed as principal OF the col
Orcd school, TO date from the middle Of Feb.
ruary and extend to April !, 1889. Adopted.
by Mr.. Caldwell
Rcsplrei, That the Superintendent be and
he is hereby authorized to hire, at the ex-
pense OF the Board, vehicles IN which to con.
Ycy members the Legislature to the several
school houses on the 22d inst, ut q cost not to
exceed $50. Adopted.
By Mr. CriswCll
Rcs9ired. That the Clerk be authorized to
pay Miss Jackson for three days service as
teacher in the colOrGd school during January,
IN addition to the salary Of regular teachers,
Adopted.
BY Mr.. Caldwell:
ResoiFtd, That special committee of five
be appointed TO confer with the trustees OF
the Wheeling Library Association and pre-
pare rules and regulations for the govern
ment OF the public library. Such .committe
shall report such rules and regulations 10 the
Board for its action, and recommend such
action as 1t may he necessary for this Board
to take, in order to acquire the title to and
control and possession Of the books Of said
Association.
Reyolred, That the Committee on Buildings
and Grounds shall ascertain and report
whether suitable place can be obtained for
the public library and the rent asked for the
same. Adopted
Messrs. Caldwell, Collier, Ebeling, Ankle
and JepsOnr together with the Superintend.
ent, were appointed as such committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Caldwell, the Clerk was
ordered TO pay Prof. IL. C. Sheppard prin.
eipal's salary for the month Of December,
during which time he taught in the First
1t was resolved 10 have the Fifth ward
school house insured, together with the fur.
II was Iesolyed that the Commissioners OF
Madison district be requested to prepare res.
olutions suitable to the service and death OF
the late Prof. Gaskins and present them to
Adjourned.