Wichita eagle., 1888-05-08
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Take Hold OF the School Building Work with :
Vim-Routine Work.

Vim-Routine Work.
Board OF education met in regular ses
sion at the council chamber last evening
Present, Caldwell, George f. Campbell
w. p. Campbell, J. c. Slaven, j. w. Win
gard and E. J. Brown. G. a. Van Ness
W. r. Tucker. NJ. w. Levy and A Kat
were absent attending banquets.
Report of the treasurer was read ano
referred to committee on ways and means
The report of the superintendent was
read and received. 1t showed the number
of pupils at the close of last month to be
1854. The average daily attendance 2,6i1,
decrease of nineteen from the previous
month. The whole number of pupils en-
rolled in the public schools since last Sep
TENDER is 1900. Number of visits from
parents ard Others during last month, 100.
The superintendent said the attendance
had never before remained so constant.
1t had varied but little, and the schools
would close the 18th inst. with
rooms well filled, and interest
undated. This year had been one of peace
and progress. A long step had been taken
towards permanency. The schools were
under good discipline, and working for a
purpose ledCHerS nave DcCA SdihCSS,
obediant to requirements and in sympathy
with the work. They had supported the
superintendent in all his plans, and in turn
had been supported by him. The discipline
had been strict because he believed that
only by strict discipline could the best re
suits be attained, and the pupils them
selves receive the most benefit. Room
for individuality has been allowed to both
teachers and pupils, but results have been
demanded always" He had not been so
careful to have all teachers use the same
methods, as he had to see that the results
were satisfactory. What was true of the
teaching was also true in regard to the
discipline Each teacher was expected
within certain limit to govern in her own
way, but the result must be govern
ment and not tempting disorder
Report wasaccepted on motion of Win
gard.
On motion of W. p. Campbell matter
of music for commencement was referred
to committee on arrangements, and it was
ordered that the board furnish paper for
final examinations of pupils.
The time for examination of applicants
for positions as teachers in city schools
was on motion of George E. Campbell
fixed at May 20 and 30, 1888, and all appli-
cants at present in the city are required to
file their applications with the clerk of the
board before time fixed for the eXamina-
ton.
Report of committee on ways and means
was read and ordered filed.
Approved bills were allowed. There be-
ing a prospect Of some litigation over the
lumber bill for the Irving school it was,
in order to sBve trouble, on mo-
ton of Wingard ordered that
the amount due the Chicago company be
paid it upon that company depositing
with the clerk of the board of education
certified check for the amount of the lien
against the building as idemnity to the
board, the money to be drawn by the board
if it should finally be determined that the
board should pay the lien, the amount
due Rogers & Co., $50 to be retained by the
hoard to cover costs of contesting lien.
On motion of Wingard it was ordered
that a sidewalk be built in front of Irving
school. the whole length of the ground
five feet and four inches wide, and from
the building to the sidewalk, twelve feet
wide, stringers to be of oak, and pine
boards on top.
1t was on motion of George c. Campbell
ordered that the board abandon the build
ir@ on Hillside at the end of the school
year.
Committee on buildings and grounds
reported that propositions were being
worked up in Burton Car addition, Logan
addition, in the vicinity of Kellogg street
and Ida avenue and on Levy street, four
different localities where school buildings
are badly needed, looking toward the cree
ton of buildings in those neighborhoods.
The propositions were not entirely matured
yet, but would be in few days. They
were to the effect that enough land be
decided the board gratis, on which to build
the building, and buildings to be built
under the direction of the board and
everything to be made over subject to pay
ment for the buildings in the future.
1t was decided to hold a special meeting
of the board as soon as these propositions
could be put in shape, and if there is no
delay there will be four new school build
ings commenced some time during this
month and completed in time for school in
September.
The propositions, as soon as ready, are to
he handed to J. w. Vineyard, chairman of
the committee on buildings and grounds
After much discussion it was ordered
that jsnitors be paid So per month per
room for work, commencing with April,
with the exception of r. j. Mckee, janitor
at Irving school, who is to receive $50 per
month.