St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-06

Being an excess of 1872 over the enroll
ment OF October. 1855.
The condition of the schools. on the
whole, is encouraging. The teachers are
doing good work and the pupils, in the
main, are making satisfactory progress. 1t
would be impossible not to find some
schools among so many where improve
ment might not be made. both in the man
ner of instruction and N the method and
character of discipline. and l believe it
to be quite possible that these defects will
be remeded in the near future. l desire
instruction on the following points:
First-Rule IA, of the duties of the
Superintendent reads as follows: HE
shall classify teachers for the purpose of
holding teachers meetings as follows:
First, High School; second, teachers of
Eighth, Seventh and Sixth grades: third
teachers of Fifth and Fourth grades; fourth,
teachers of Third and Second grades; fifth
teachers of First grade" Two very i'm
portant classes in our teaching force are
omitted from the above list. viz, the prin-
cipals and the primary principals. L have
had meetings of these two classes, but l
would prefer that they be placed under a
rule of the board i'll relation to their meet
ings the same as the teachers of other
grades.
Second Under the same rule the teach
ers of the different grades are allowed to
close their respective rooms at noon for the
purpose of attending their grade meetings,
authorized by the Board. Several members
of the Board have expressed their desire
that these grade meetings be held after
school hours. or on Saturday mornings. L
desire that the Board Tx some time for
holding these meetings during the winter
months if it does not wish the privilege
granted by the rule to be continued.
Third Rule l3 of the duties of the Su-
perintendent of Schools directs that sus-
pensions for improper conduct shall be
made by the Superintendent. and then be
reported to the Board at It's next meeting.
1t has been the custom for all suspensions
to be made by the prime pals. and then re-
ported to the Superintendent. | mention
this subject to ascertain whether it is the
desire of the Board that the rule or custom
shall govern in such eases.
l desire to call the attention of the Commit
tee on Mus to the necessity Of making ar
rangement for the supply OF proper music
for the different grades in our schools L
am very glad to be able to say that almost
without an exception the pupils in our
schools have engaged most heartily in the
teaching of this department. and are max
ing success of the experiment. As very
few of the pupils are in possession of the
books used few years since and as this
would necessitate the purchase of music
books. | desire to refer to the Committee
on Music, with my hearty approval, the
plan OF the Superintendent of Music. viz. :
That sheets of music, prepared by himself,
be purchased by the pupils for their own
use. These sheets Of music cost cent
each. Each piece consists of four pages.
thus constantly supplying the pupils with
new music. 1t is the understanding that
these sheets OF music are to be placed in
the hands of all book and stationary deal
ers for sale.
This plan seems advisable and | trust
proper steps will be taken to supply the ex-
listing demand. Respectfully submitted,
S. S. TAYLOR,
Superintendent of Schools.
The report as whole was received. So
much thereof as refers to, or recommends
change of. the rules was referred 70 the
Committee on Schools and so much thereof
as refers TO the supply OF proper music to
the Committee on Music.
STANDING COMMITTEES
From the Committee on Fuel and Jantors-
Recommendations, that the salary of
John Hanrahan, janitOr of the Baker school,
be raised to $50 per month, to date from
Oct. l, 1856. the additional room used at
said building requiring additional service.
Second that Solomon Quick, janitor of
the Cleveland school, be allowed $40 per
month for extra services at the Annex, to
date from Sept. %. 1885.
Report received and adopted. by
Yeas: Inspectors Schumacher, Minor,
Simmon. Ellis, Gilbert Athey. Postle-
thwaite. Haas, Dobner and Williams, pres
ident pro tem.-l).
Also,
Whereas. By the introduction of steam
and mechanical ventilation at the Franklin
school. the janitor of said buildinr is re-
lieved from the care of fire furnaces and
the handling of about ITO cords Oh wood,
and
Whereas. The board declined to adopt
that portion of a majority of the committee
on fuel and janitOrs. made at the meeting,
of Oct. IL, 1886. recommending the reduc-
ton of the salary of the janltor from SIS to
$50 per month, from the 18th OF October.
therefore
Resolved. That the salary of the ianitor
of the Franklin school he and hereby is re-