The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-28
BAYONNE'S TEACHERS.
No Appointments Made Pending
Appropriation by COun-
cil-Notes.

Bayonne's Board of Education last
evening went through a siege at an adj
iourned meeting. While the appropria-
ton for schools had not been passed by
the Councilthe Committee on Schools was
ready to nominate candidates for the
positions in the schools. This Is always
done prior to closing, so That teachers may
learn what IS in store for them before
going away for vacation. Chairman
Henry A. Wheeler, of the committee, read
a report agreed upon. but it was tabled,
and the contents were not made public.
Superintendent Davis filed his annual re-
port showing the work accomplished by
teachers aud the rating given them. 1t
was also suppressed. This report is made
for use of the Board in making r%eappoint-
ment7, but Ia always ignored. Chairman
Joseph McCurnin. of the Committee on
Examinations, reported satisfactory re-
suits of the recent examinations for
teachers. The percentages obtained were
also suppressed. something not done be-
fore, IL was evident the Board had much
to conceal.
Trustee Samuel Graham of the Third
ward moved TO GO into executive session
to consider the School Committees re-
port. His colleague, Kerley, quickly
seconded tho motion. Trustee John j.
Hickey Of the Fourth ward, one of the
School Committee, strenuously objected.
MIR. Hickey said:-"I claim we cannot
make appointments or Fix salaries until
appropriations are made, and We know
how much money we can get" President
Griswold admitted the point was we'll
taken, but changed his mind later. Trus-
tee Wheeler wanted to lay the matter
over until next meeting. Trustee Hickey
found much opposition to open session on
this important matter. There are about
hfty-Iive teachers to be appointed, and
the proposed salary list is S44, 900. Mr..
Hickey NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. going further
l positively object TO going into executive
session, where the public cannot heara and
know what we do. We did the same
thing a year ago, and brought down upon
us the indignation OF our citizens" The
Board voted eight to six to go into ex-
ecutive session. Those who voted in
favor of the motion are the big Eight"
The report was never taken from the
table. but was discussed for an hour IN
heated debate. The committee will not
change 1t. The Third Wafders, particular
~ Messrs. Graham and kerley, feared they
| would not get the lions share. Salaries
of all principals were left at S1,50O that of
Miss Wilson being raised to that figure.
Why she has not been paid the anne as
male principals has not been explained
satisfactorily. For School No. ] seven
teachers were allotted with $3.50; for
No. 2, thirteen with 1878; for No. 8, seven
with $3.50; for No. 4, six with $500; for
No. 5, ten and "a. 625; for No. d, twelve and
S5,S25. Miss Thomas. of the Academic
Glass, will receive 1000 as principal. All
the former principals and with few eX-
captions all old teachers. are recommends
ed for reappointment. The entire mat
ter was postponed until the next meeting.
but no changes were inserted. The In
lection of too much politics into school
affairs is being severely criticised.
Notes.
A special meeting of the New Jersey
Athletic Club will be held tonight to
elect two associate trustees, owing to
| vacancies.
The Academic Glass will have com
mencement exercises at No. 2 ~schoolhouse
tonight.
An adjourned meeting Of the City
Council tonight promise s to be lively.
when the tax budget, salary. gas and
electric ordinances come up, on passage.
Bayonne Building and Loan Associa'
tion No. 2 viii elect officers tonight. A