St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-25
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Board to Ask for 100000 for
Building Purposes Miscellaneous
Matters

Oullulllg TurpOStS- -NiSCelIuueOuS
Matters.
The board of education held special
meeting last evening, President Schiffmann
in the chair. There were present Inspectors
Hamilton, Minor, Gilbert, Willis and Dreher;
and later, Inspector Murphy.
The president stated that the meeting was
called for the purpose of entertaining plans
and specifications for the new school build
ings, engagements and additions to the
present buildings, receiving report from
committees on legislation and real estate
and general business.
Inspector Hamilton presented resolution
that the plans and specifications for the
Washington, Arlington Hills and Grand av-
enue schools. as presented by the architect,
Mr.. Willard, be accepted, and the secretary
authorized to advertise for bids. Adopted.
Inspector Dreher presented similar reso-
luton in regard to the Monroe, River and
Ohio street schools. Adopted.
Both these resolutions in regard to plans
are subject to changes aud notifications
which the board may see fit to make before
contracts are made.
The proposed new schools are: the Wash
ington, in place of the present structure; one
on Arlington hills; one near Oakland Gene
| terry; one on Grand avenue; one on Ohio
street, in Sixth ward; addition to River
school; enlargement of Monroe.
All the proposed new schools are to be Of
brick, except the addition to the River school,
which will be of wood.
Inspector Gilbert, from the committee on
real estate, said his committee was ready to
| recommend adoption of the plans for Wash
iugton, Arlington Hills and Grand Avenue
schools. He had not examined the plans
for the others, and could not give the sense
of the committee.
president Schiffmann, on behalf of the com-
mttee on legislation, said they had intended
! to present, for the consideration of the board,
& bill in regard to issuing bonds
for building purposes, but Mr.. Murray,
attorney of the board who was
preparing the bill, had been confined to his
house by Illness and WIS unable TO attend.
The committee proposed to issue bonds for
300, 600 for such purpose, $4,000 for eX-
Denses the present year and like sum for
next year. He thought it would be advisable
TO issue such bonds only when absolutely
necessary.
Inspector Hamilton suggested the rate Of
interest be five per cent, and the board coin
| cided in the suggestion.
The president also reported in favor of
| making the secretary a salaried official, at
81, 500 year; that he be required to keep
set Of books recording the different transact
| tions Of the board, and also be required to
act rs purchasing agent on behalf of the
| board.
| Inspector Hamilton thought it would be
advisable to let the secretary control con-
| tingent fund of $500 to be used for dcfraying
| current expenses, thus enabling the board To
transact its business in a systematic and
| proper manner instead OF the present slip
| shod way OF doing.
| Inspector Hamilton offered resolution to
forbid sliding doors in the proposed new
| buildings, as such doors greatly weakened
| the structure and were used only once or
| twice year. His motion was amended SO
as to apply only to Washing ton school.
superintendent Wright called the attention
Of the board TO the fact that ninety new
pupils would be received into the high school
| in very short time, from the different ward
schools, and recommended the appointment
of an additional teacher, procuring Of more
desks, etc. Referred to committee on high
school and committee on supplies
The superintend dent also called attention to
the fact that pupils in the high school had to
be sent home at different times lately on ac-
count Of the uncomfortable condition Of the
rooms
Inspector Gilbert thought that people
should be willing to put 10 with little in
convenience during this extra cold suap, and
not be- so particular in regard TO the temper
ature In school rooms, as 1t was hard task
Tor Iaa hat
even with a stove In every room. The COM
mlttee on high school will investigate.
Inspector Gilbert brought up the matter OF
bids for printing, but no definite action wan
taken.
! Inspector Dreher, as secretary, called the
attention OF the board 10 four cases Of nom
residents attending the public schools, and
! informed the board that in three cases hes
had allowed them TO continue on payment Oh
tuition fees. The fourth case was referred
to the attorney Of the board for opinion.
| Inspector Gilbert reported that the present
janitor Of the Neil school was not capable OF
performing the duties satisfactorily, and rec
commended the appointment Of Mr.. Joseph
Lewis. Confirmed by the board and TO go
into affect at once.
Inspector Murphy was IN time to vote on
this appointment, and thought the board
could dispense WIN tDe u5uaI VoLe Oh elSnL 70
confirm, as the money for the purpose was
already appropriated.
In regard 10 the bill for Issuing $1,000
bonds, Inspector Murphy said that be mad
talked with the Ramsey county delegation in
relation thereto, and they seemed to think
there would be no trouble 20 procure its pas
sage for 1000.
President Schfffmann suggested that, as the
legislature would not meet for two Years IL
would be advisable and necessary to make
the amount BOO, 900, in order to meet the
building expenses Of next year as well as
this.
Inspector Murphy said be would present
the matter In that light to the delegation,
and exercise bis influence in its favor.
There being no other business for consid-
GRAFTON the board adjourned.