St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-05
Fifth Ward-Louis H. Maxfeld.

ness in order to be the election of
officers in the order as stated in the
law, when, on motion of Inspector
Dobner, the Board went into executive
session.
The Board having concluded its labors
in executive meeting, open session was
resumed with the announcement that
the following named officers had been
duly elected as officers of the Board for
the ensuing terms respectively, viz:
For President-lnspector A. G..
POstlethwaite.
For Vice President-Inspector Charles
l.. Haas.
For Secretary-Otto Dreher.
For Superintendent of Schools-S. S.
Taylor.
The special committee on revision of
the bylaws and rules for the govern
meHt OF the Board and of the schools,
previously appointed by the temporary
chairman and confirmed by the Board
after Its permanent organization, said
committee consisting of Inspectors Haas
Dobner and Kuhles, submitted its re-
port, recommending the changes there
In set forth. The report was, on motion,
received and taken into immediate con-
sderation, as follows:
CHANGES IN AND AMENDMENTS TO THE
BYLAWS.
Add to section l, page IL:
"A superintendent of schools shall
also be elected at this time, in those
years when the term of this officer eX-
pires."
Change sec. so as to read: 's* =
shall appoint the following standing
committees, viz: Finance, Purchases
and Supplies, Fuel and Janitors, Music,
German, High School and Manual Train
Tn iSt nf lNnr
each, and Real Estate and Schools. to
consist of five members each -" Also
strike out the words, "including the
Committee on Text Books, hereinafter
provided for.'
Sec. 4. Strike out the words several
wards in regular" and insert in lieu
thereof roll of members i'll alphabet
CAL"
Sec. Z. Strike out the word ''eight"
on the fourth line and insert instead the
word six
Sec. IA. After the word claimants"
on the second line add ''Or their repre-
SentativeS."
Sec. Is. Strike out the words on first,
month";" and immediately after their
appointment"
Sec. Is. Strike out the concluding
words. land no bill shall pass the
Board unless so audited"
Number the sections in conformity
with the new arrangement of commit
tees and as here given.
Change section 81 so as to read:
'Sec. 20. 1t shall be the duty of this
committee to furnish all supplies need
ed during the fiscal year, including all
stationery, blanks, printing, advertis.
ing, and all other matters of expense
not distinctly in charge of any other
committee; subject, however, to the adj
vice and approval of the Board when
deemed necessary"
Sec. 81 (old number 90. Strike out on
seventh line the words, advertise for
Sbids."
Sections % and "a remembered '2a
and 23.''
Insert the following:
"CoMMITTEE ON MANUAL TRAINING
Section "a. The Committee on Manual
Training shall be the special guardian
of the interests of this department and
the custodian of the building or rooms
assigned to the same. 1t shall have
charge of the examination and appoint
ment of the Principal and of his as
sistant teachers, the selection of text
books, the arrangement of the course of
study, of all necessary machinery, tools
and all other helps and appliances
deemed advisable fer the greatest eff
cheney III the pursuit of this study, all
subject to the approval of and contirma-
ton by the Board.
Sec. % (old and.new number). Rear
range so as to read: 1.-The High school,
ETC., custodian of the build
ing.
at shall have charge of the eXamina-
ton and appointment of the Principal
and teachers, the selection oftext books,
scientific implements, instruments and
all other requisite helps and appliances
generally, the arrangement of courses
of study, all subject to the approval of
and confirmation by the Board, and it
shall be it's duty to visit the school at
least once in each month during the
school year."
Sec. 20. Add the words contained in
old section 20pertaining formerly to the
duties of the Committee on Insurance,
and then also add the following; "This
Committee may also appoint Super
visor of Building Construction and Re-
pairs and fix his salary subject to APP
prevail of and confirmation by the
Board. The term of office of such
Supervisor shall be for one year, or dur
ing the pleasure of this Committee, and
he shall be governed by such rules, reg
ulations and directions as may from
time to time be established by or ema-
nate from the committee. by and with
the consent of the Board"
Sect. 81. Strike out on ninth line the
words July" and June" respectively
and insert instead August and "July.h
Add the following, contained in section
2S, pertaining to the former Committee
on Text Books: 'This committee shall
recommend to the Board from time to
time such change of text books and
courses of study as may be deemed best
for the interest of the schools, except as
hereinbefOre provided for. 1t shall also
recommend the purchase of all library
books, supplementary reading matter,
and all other helps and appliances
deemed advisable for introduction in
the various district school buildings and
conducive to the greatest efficiency in
the several class rooms"
Reminder sections 90, 80, 81, 80 and
33, respectively, 2S, &c. 80, 81 and 80.
The foregoing changes and amend
ments in the bylaws having each been
separately approved, were then. on mo-
ton of Inspector Wright, adopted. and
the bylaws as amended adopted by
unanimous vote.
The Committee on Revision then sub
mitted the following changes in and
amendments to the
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TIE
GOVERNMENT OF THE SCHOOLS:
Section l. After Grammar Schools
insert manual Training School,"
Strike out the number of section and
make it the second part of section 2.
Change number of section 1 to 3.
Sec. new arrangement. Insert as
follows:
The Manual Training School shall be
under the supervision of Principal, as
sisted by as many teachers as may be
deemed necessary, and no pupil shall
be admitted to this school who has not
satisfactorily completed the course of
study prescribed for the seventh grade