Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-27
RnARn EnuoarIoN.

MT. Dutton Reelected for Another
 Year as Super1ntendent Of Schools
 With am Increased Salary-Nevv Text
 BoOks Adopted and Plans for the
 tr1ct Examined.
 A special meeting of the board of educa-
 tion was held last evening. A full board
 was in attendance in spite of the rainy night and the principal business done was the re- election of MT. Samuel T. Dutton for another year as superintendent of schools with an increase in his salary of $500, making the yearly amount 8, 800, which he will here- after receive.
 The motion for the increase was made by MT. Plunkett, who explained that the grow ing duties of the position involved greater expense to the official, and that the amount given in other cities of the size of New Ha- ven, such as Providence, Springfield and Worcester was S, 3,500. The board unanimously agreed with the ex-senator, both upon MT. Duttons re-elec- tion and the increase in his salary. Upon recommendation of MT. Plunkett, Meyers Ancient history and Wells geometry were adopted for use in the High school. Superintendent Dutton said that Professor Jepson had been busy for some in arranging a new music book. The price of this new series would only. be little more than that of the old and the old books could be ex- changed.
 Major Strong wanted to know how teach CT hired by the district could give ample time to his work and still write book, but Sena- tor Plunkett informed him that nothing was ! easier for 8 man of genius. The motion was laid upon the table. Major Strong, the committee on buildings, \ %oI RI,okI I@l l.nI oAol &o Aha insuring of the six steam boilers in the l schools. The question was discussed, the { majority being in favor of about 10000 in surance, and referred to the finance commit l tee with power to act.
 A communication from Miss Ada B. Hyde, teacher of drawing, was referred to the com mittee of finance to investigate. \ When President Welch said that the time had now come for the election of a superin- tendent of schools caused calm to fall upon the board.
 Ex-Senator Plunkett quickly said that the question of salary should be considered, and moved that the superintendent'ss salary be in- creased from S, 900 to $3,500. The vote upon choice of superintendent was first taken and nine votes, the full number, were cast for Samual T. Dutton. Superintendent Dutton, when notified of his election, said he appreciated very much the confidence of the board thus shown for him, and said that he had never been lacking in zeal to make the schools of the highest standard and should thus endeavor ! in the future.
 Architect Robinson then brought plans for the new school house in the Skinner district. There are to be four large rooms on the first ! floor. together with spacious halls and 8 teachers and principals room. The most improved arrangements for the heating and ventilation will be furnished, and the build- | ing is so constructed that in case Of fire the pupils can be easily extricated. The building plans were referred to the committee on school buildings and the ar- chitect. Specifications and other matters are to be arranged and completed 50 as to be brought before the board at it's regular meet- ing next Friday night. Architect Robinson said that he thought everything would be ready for letting the contract by the first of June.
 The board, upon recommendation of Mr. Plunkett, decided that the platform seats
 used at the graduation exercises of the High school in the Hyperion should be sold, as they had been in service till they were worn out.
 The resignation of Miss Margaret Mason was laid over according to rule. The board will visit the new Webster school building on next Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.