Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-04
SALARIES INCREASED.
Allegheny Board of Control Take
Affirmative Action and
TEACHERS WILL GET MORE MONEY.
Discussion Became General and Took a
Very Wide Scope.
OTHER BUSINESS OF THE EDUCATORS

'SAJ "ANS So"PSe
OTHER BUSINESS OF THE EDUCATORS
| Allegheny's Board of School Control did
itself proud last night by increasing the
| salaries of the teachers in every department
of the schools.
The movement started by the teachers
some time ago proved highly successful, and
though there was some opposition, the idea
gathered strength as it moved along, and
| each succeeding vote more strongly favored
| living salaries.
The report of the Committee on Teachers
| and Salaries recommended that the salaries
of the assistant teachers in the High School
should be fixed at S700 per year each. Mr..
Trimble moved to amend by making the
salaries S75 per month. This started dis
cussion that lasted for over an hour and
called out all the force for and against an in
crease.
DR.. McMullen said it was correct theory
that experience gives qualifications. Teach
ers with experience were better than those
without, and they should get better salaries.
He followed out this line of argument quite
exhaustively, making solid stand for his
views in the matter.
An Amendment to the Schedule.
Mr.. McMullen-I am opposed to the
schedule offered and have substitute to
| offer. The hours of work do not warrant
any more salary than the teachers are now
receiving. As to experience, it is not ex-
| periece, but work that we want. The High
| School is communissic element, anyhow.
Ninety per cent of the pupils in it are the chill
dren of people able to educate them at any
| academy they see fit It is not a school to
| educate poor peoples children in. 1t is an Or
nament to the city and is like bracelet on
lady's arm. with the teachers for the bangles.
The teachers of the ward schools do more work
and deserve more pay than the High School
| teachers.
In conclusion Mr.. McMullen offered a substi-
| tute for the schedule presented, fixing the
salaries of teachers of three years. experience
| at $3.50 per year, and those of less than three
| years at $3.50 year.
MIR. Trimble-The High School is a school of
| the people, and there Is no fear of it drifting
| from its moorings. The teachers should get
more salary, and experience should be counted.
Dr. Langft.l am opposed to raising the sal
aries. would like to know the authority for
| only working four hours day, and for having
| one teacher for every q pupils?
DR.. Pitcairn favored raise and DR.. Nc
that should be considered.
Idea of Overpaying Declared Absurd.
Mr.. Smith-The idea of overpaying these
teachers was absurd. The request ought to be
granted promptly. AS to it being school for
the rich it is not true. We should get the best
teachers and pay good salaries There is too
much politics in the matter, as the teacher who
has political friend is always sure to be
elected.
Mr.. Ollver-Can the gentleman tell me of an
instance where teacher has been elected be-
cause she has political friends who did not pass
the examination?
Mr.. Smith, shall decline to answer that
question, but privately would be glad to give
MIR. Oliver the information. Such cases are
well known.
Mr.. Oliver-This discussion is takingsa wide
range. The question of the High School is
being freely discussed. 1t was intended to give
years the idea of allowing Latin to come in,
but gave way at last for what l considered the
welfare of the institution. 1t is correct that
the High School is drifting away: We ought
to abolish the idea that the public schools are
tor the Door. They are for one as much as for
another. and do not want any stigma cast on
them. We wanted to make the schools good,
and they are for the rich as well as the poor.
/ work Of the teachers. etc. Mr.. McMullen re-
that only per cent of the public schools come
into the High School. and 80 per cent OF them
are children of parents able to educate them
the poor mans misfortune.
President Young Makes Speech.
Major Hunker was called to preside while
President Young said: 1t Is absurd to say that
the High School is getting away from the board
because of the idea of raising salaries S. per
month. We ought to be proud of our High
School, and it is not too good for their children.
It is to give an opportunity alike to the chill
dren of rich and poor. and so per cent of the
pupils in it are the children of parents too poor
to send them away to be educated. favor the
increase in salaries.
Rev DR.. Woodburn offered as substitute
schedule fixing the salaries at 5000 a year for
years experience, 500 for two years and $3.50
for more than three years. 1t was adopted by
vote of 30 ayes to 21 nays.
The schedule of increased salaries for the
ward school teachers, ranging from $3.50 to 500
per year, as has been published. was taken up.
Mr.. McMullen offeredIan amendment changing
advances took place. but it was lost. The origi-
nal schedule was then adopted. 1t makes a
total increase in the salaries of Sl3, $50 year.
Estimates at, Of expenses for the year beginning
and salaries, sIsf. .7Oo;public library so; High
School. $500; and Board of Control. s2,800.
To Cooperate in Dividing Wards.
Mr. Oliver offered a resolution for the ap-
pointment of committee composed of one
from each ward TO secure the service OF Will
lam b. Rodgers to look after the interests of
the schools in the divisions of the wards. Mr..
Francies, who had before offered numerous OBJ
jections, said the committee should have power
to appoint whom they please. A vote proved
that Mr.. divers man was wanted. but Mr..
Francies called for the yeas and nays. Presl.
dent Young adopted the rules revised by
Speaker Reed, promptly declared him out of
order and refused to hear him further.
The report of the City Superintendent for the
month of January was received. 1t showed an
enrolment of II, 503 and an average attend
ance of 1921 Superintendent Morrow stated
that the time for the annual inspection of the
schools was drawing near and he desired the
controllers to be present when their schools
were inspected.
A. communication was received from the
Board of Control of Williamsburg requesting
the Allegheny Board to cooperate with them
in having the Legislature pay the City Superin-
tenden.s salaries as well as the County Super
intendents'. 1t was referred to the Committee
on Legislation.
Miss Sadie Carney was elected an additional
teacher in the Second ward schools Miss
Hattie Harper was elected in the Sixth ward In
place of Miss Belle Aikens, resigned.
CANDIDATES FOR SCHOOL BOARD.
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