Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-08
The New Buildings Consume
Considerable Time.
Several Contractors Ask for
Extensions.
A Quantity of Small Business Con-
sidered at Length.
The Superintendent's Report-Resigna
tions of Teachers-The New High
School-Other Matters.

roy in the chair, and Messrs. Cox, Ellis,
Frew, Gosper, Woodbury., Mcintosh,
Powers and Whaling present.
Communications were received from
the City Clerk transmitting the petit
tions of L. P. Kelly for further time on
the Second and Beaudry streets school,
and G. M. Anslyn for further time on
the Cornwall and Grant streets school,
and both were referred to the building
committee with power to act.
The petition of G. d. Whitman, offer
ing to do the extra work on the Beaudry-
street school for 1,050, was read, and
on motion of Governor Gosper the presi-
dent and secretary of the board were
authorized to sign the contract with
Whitman.
Several applications were received for
positions as janitors, and all were re-
ferred to the janitors' committee.
A communication from +. HI. Vande-
yer was received, calling attention to the
fact that only ten men were employed at
present on the new high school build
ing and that at the present rate of pro-
gression it would not be concluded this
year, and suggesting that work be given
to the unemployed of this city on the
building. On motion of Governor Cos
per it was laid ON the table, but Mr.
Whaling objected to this and on his
amendment the letter was placed on
file.
A protest was received from J. A. Van
Dorm against granting the extension of
time requested by G. J. Kubach, the
contractor for the Colado-street school,
and was referred to the building com
mittee.
The communication of Mrs. Severance
ct al. referring to a lecture on the Del
Sarte movements to be held next week
was referred to the teachers committee
superintendent Friesner's report for
the month ending April 4 was received
and filed. 1t showed an enrolment of
6,953, of whom 3,4S5 were boys and
3,468 girls. c,
The finance committee reported that
during the month of March the total
receipts were $146, ,243 50 and the expen-
ditures $23, leaving balance on
hand, of $122, 2,530.27.
The bill of G. M. Smith for $50 for one
months services as assistant to Superin-
tendent of Buildings Muchmore came
up for discussion, and ON motion of Mr.
Powers it was resolved to allow Smith to
retain his position at the pleasure of the
board. Mr.. Whaling objected, but he
was voted down and the bill was also
approved.
Mr. Mcintosh said in the matter of
the grading Of the new high school lot,
the building committee would like further
time in which to report, and on mcttiion
Ql Mr,. COX the reqttest was granted,
with power to act.
Mr.. Whaling objected and insisted
that the grading should he advertised
1or and let to the lowest bidder, as all
public Business should be. He moved
therefore to amend the motion to that
effect, but the original motion prevailed.
Mr.. Ellis, of the committee ON quail
fications ofteachers reported the resigna-
tions of Misses Brousseau, Bowers and
Cory, and recommended the election as
substitute teacher OF Mrs, +. B. Cush-
man. The same gentleman also reported
on the matter of Mrs. L. Humphrey
Smiths lecture at the Unity church on
Saturday next, that the principals be
allowed to annoance that such lecture
will be given. The report Of the COM
mittee was adopted.
Mr.. Woodbury., of the committee on
classification of teachers, reported that
Mr.. L. ID. Brown had resigned from the
night school, and recommended the ap-
pointment OF Charles Ennis in his stead
The report was adopted.
Mr.. Powers, of the special committee
on blackboards, reported that it haC
been unable to do anything, as Mr.
Whaling had left them without {
quorum. Mr.. Whaling explained his
conduct at some length, and stated tina
he objected to the purchase of black
boards from private individuals. Mr.
Ellis suggested that the special com
mittee follow out Mr.. Whaling's sugges
ton and advertise for bids for the black
boards, but the matter was passed tenn
porarily.
On motion of Mr.. Woodbury., it wa.
resolved that special meeting be helC
next Monday evening, to confer with
Mr.. Judson, who claims the lot at the
Arroyo Seco schoolhouse, with view to
coming to an amicable agreement.
The chair appointed Messrs. Cox, Nc
Intosh and Gosper as the insurance
committee.
Mr.. Whaling stated that he had not
always been treated with the respect
that was due to him by the board, anc
he asked that he be allowed to offer {
resolution and that proper attention bt
given to what he had to say. Ii he was
not to be accorded proper respect ht
wanted to know it, and the sooner h,
severed his connection with the boart
the better he would be able to do his
constituents justice.
Chairman Pomeroy assured him tha
he had always been treated with the
same respect as any other member.
Mr. Whaling then read lengthy reso
luton recommending schedule o
teachers salaries at reduction of 10 pc
cent, and calling for the abolishment O
several of the present arrangements il
the department, thereby saving the cit.
about $4,000 per year, and argued a
considerable length in it's favor. o.
motion of Governor Gosper, the resolu
ton was received and filed for futur
reference.
The applications Of d. +. Wells, H. G
Shaw and H. Greenawalt for the Office
OF school census marshal were received
and recess of ten minutes was taker
to canvass the matter. On reconvening
the name of d. f. Wells was put in nom
ipation by Governor Gosper, and Mr.
Mcintosh seconded the nomination. The
nominations then closed, and Wells was
elected to the office unanimously.