The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-14
THE SCHOOL BOARD.
Restoration Of High School
Salaries Considered.
THE JANITORS CRITICIZED.
Superintendent's Library Project Com.
mended-Improvemen Ordered
Monthly Report
THE JANlToRs cRlTIcI

the question as to whether or not the salary Of
the High school teachers, which had been re-
duced from 81 200 to $1,000, should be restored 70
the Old amount, and though the matter was de-
ferred, 1t seemed to be the opinion of the board
mat the or ginal salary should be restored. The
lanitors OF the various schools were discussed at
length and were rather adversely criticized,
various monthly reports were read and received
and the secretary was authorized TO draw the
requisite warrants for the payment of audited
bills.
Alice q. Miller and Ella ]. Caughey sent In
communication asking that the action OF the
board relating to the reduction of the salaries of
assistant lady teachers in the High school from
$l,2O0 to 1900 be reconsidered. They stated
that they did the same work as men and could
see no reason why there should be any differ
ence In pay.
Mr.. Spencer said that he believed In paying
teachers well, but too much distinction was
given to what were called able teachers. With
all due Difference to the teachers in the High
school, he felt that there were many in the
grammar schools who could do quite as well.
superintendent Barnard was asked was this
So He replied that there were perhaps some
who could, but they require higher salaries
than grammar school teachers. He said that
high school teachers spent large sums of money
to mt Themselves for their work and that they
ought to receive good and sufficient salaries.
Mr.. Proseh said that he did not see what harm
another year; that he was in favor of keeping
the salary 1t is, and that plenty of teachers
could be had at that salary.
Mr.. Burwell said that he had said little on the
subject, but he felt that the salaries ought not
TO be less than the work was worth. He seemed
to favor restoring the old salary.
The matter was laid over for consideration at
the next adjourned meeting.
The question as to who had authority over the
Janitors OF the school buildings aroused consid-
cradle discussion. 1t was stated by Secretary
Whitney that this class of work was not as well
done as 1t had been last year. One director
thought it would be good idea to replace all
the janitors with new men. The secretary was
instructed to read the rules to the janitors,
which declare that they are under the control
OF the principals, and to report any neglect of
duty to the board at the next meeting.
The following communication, received by
Superintendent Barnard from Central school
teachers, was presented by him:
We, as corps, appreciate, among other valuN
able suggestions in your annual report. thatN
on libraries and readingroom in which you
say say
pride in the libraries / would suggest that
certain sum be appropriated for each building
for library purposes, to be paid when the pupils
and teachers have raised an amount equal tor
one-half that appropriated by the board-li-
braries purchased by pupils in the past to have
proper credit"
Setting aside the conditions of the last clause,
until the board sees fit to extend 1t to all the
other schools, we respectfully ask your con-
sideration OF the following:
First-That all funds raised by pupils and
teachers OF the Central for library, reading room
and school organization be deposited with the
secretary of the board and be known as the Gen.
trail school fund.
second-That for every dollar SO deposited the
fund be credited with So
Third-That the secretary of the board honor
acquisitions on the fund when signed by the
superintendent, principal and teachers and all
purchases to remain the property of the Central
school.
We would express our appreciation of your
efforts and the boards liberality and kindness
In furnishing supplementary aids, but there
many improvements which we wish to make
that viii have a silent refining influence on our
pupils-little things whose value as educating
influences far exceeds their cost, but which will
require moro money than we can raise alone
Yours respectfully, p. C. RICHARDSON,
BELLE ORR,
LEILA CHISHOLM,
MAY G. WILLARD,
ADELAIDE l. POLLOCK,
MARY 4. ROBSON,
GRACE 5. HUGHES,
ANNA YOUNG,
SADIE YOUNG,
JENNIE G. LOMBARD,
TITLE j. PIPER
The letter was read, generally discussed and
referred to the committee on education.
Architect Parkinson was authorized to draw
up specifications for skylights in the Central
school building, the work to cost about $780,
The secretary was authorized to have fence
built around the Green Lake school, to hsve
the roof of the South school painted, to pur-
chase the hose necessary for the Rainier school,
and to make temporary repairs to the roof OF the
Denny.
The salary OF Miss Lillian Purdy, teacher In
the night school, was raised from SIS to $50 per
month.
Superintendent Barnard asked for reimburse
ment of divers sums OF money expended at the
Fairhaven exhibit. The board took the matter
under advisement, referring the request to the
finance committee.
petition was received asking for the i'm
proyement OF the grounds about the 7. I. Minor
school.
1t was resolved to send signed protest to the
city council against the purchase of lot for an
engine-house opposite the I. 7. Minor school.
The secretary was authorized to send copies
OF the annual school report to various school
boards throughout the state and to such super
intendents as he may desire.
petition for water and sewer connection for
the Columbia school was ordered signed by the
board and authorized to be presented to the
board of public works.
Secretary Whitney made the following fnsn-
cial report, which was read, received and placed
on tile
EXPENDITURES FOR DECEMBER