Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-15

some teachers whose experience would
have been of great value to the school. notably
Mr. wean, whose conscientious and efficient
work In the High school during the past four
years, merits the appreciation OF all who have
the interests OF the school nj heart. On the
other hand however, fourteen OF the old teach
ers have been retained, and the new principal
and assistant in the High School come to us
with the highest recommendations for scholar.
ship and general ability. Relying upon these
advantages. and upon that confidence OF the
people which, Judging by appearances, the
school certainly possesses, | believe you may
reasonably expect that, during the coming
year, the efficiency of the school viii not de-
cline. Thanking you for your support during
the past year and asking continuance of the
same during the coming year. | am
Very Respectfully,
J. w. SMITH,
Supt. OF Schools.
Alpena, july s, 1885,
Accepted and ordered published as re-
quired by the rules.
Trustee Melen appeared and took his
seat.
REPORTS or COMMITTEES.
From the Finance Committee, recon-
mending the payment of the following
bills:
Alpena Weekly Argus, printing etc.... Afr so
II. II. Whittolshoier, upphes......."...,..... 25
Western Union Telegraph Co., telegraphing / "a
John +. Kelley, recording deed.............. 90
Moved by Mr.. Dewey that the report be
accepted and warrants ordered drawn for the
payment of the several bills as recommend
ed. Carried by vote as follows: Ayes
Dewey, Maltz, Mellen, Wagner and RAJ
cette. Nays.-None,
Moved by Mr.. Dewey that a warrant be
ordered drawn for thirty-fve (S3500) dol
lars in favor of +. j. Harding, in part pay
ment for plans and specifications and SER
vices experimenting the new Second ward
school building. Carried by vote as fol-
lows: Ayes.-Dewey, Maltz, Mellen, Wag-
oner and Racette. Nays.-None.
Trustee Bruno appeared and took his
seat.
From the Executive Committee, verbal
report Of the repairs necessary to be made
in the different schools during the present
vacation.
Moved by Mr. Maltz that the report be
accepted and that said Committee be in
structcd to have the necessary repairs done
as recommended, except the placing of
furnace in the Obed Smith school. Carried
by vote as follows Ayes.-Dewey, Maltz,
Mellen, Wagner, Bruno and Racette.
Nays.-None.
From the Committee on Examination, n
verbal report stating that there is still one
vacancy in the corps of teachers.
BY Trustee Wagner: Resolved, That
Miss Abbic Bcrryhill, graduate of our
High School of 1885, be rendered position
as teacher in our public schools for the en-
suing school year. Carried by unanimous
vote.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Moved by Mr.. Maltz that the Executive
Committee be and are hereby authorized to
purchase 2l0 good seats and what teachers
tables and chairs are necessary from
the firm giving the lowest price. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Moved by Mr.. Dewey, supported by Mr..
Maltz, that the following named persons be
engaged as jonitors for the First ward
schools for the ensuing years
Richard Manning for Lockwood, at $50 per month.
Mrs. Thomas Scarf, for Baldwin, 10
Hannah Markensen, Campbellvillc,
Carried by unanimous consent.
Moved by Mr.. Mellen, supported by Mr..
Wagner, that the following persons be en-
gagged as ianitors for the Second ward
schools for the ensuing year:
Thomas Graham, for brick school, at si5 per month.
E. Laionde. for the new school. /"
Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Mr.. Bruno, supported by Mr..
Racette, that the following persons be en-
gagged as janitors for the Third ward
schools for the following year:
Mrs. Israel Marshall Third ward, at sl5 per month.
Mrs. Cooper for obed Smith, Is
Carried by unanimous consent
On motion of Mr.. Mellen the Board adj
journed.
A. HARSHAW,
J. S. McVIcAR, President.