The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-09

one hundred dollars Nothing herein shall
be construed as forhidding the Board OF Trus
tees from levying a tax in excess OF thirty
cents on the one hundred dollars when in
their Judgment the same is required for the
use OF the Common School Department
SEC. 10. Any member or officer of the
board OF Education who shall, while in Office,
accept any donation or gratuity in money or
of any valuable thing. either directly or in
directly from any teacher or candidate or APP
plcant for a position as teacher upon any
pretense whatever, shall be guilty of a felony.
SEC. 116. Any School Director, officer, or
other person connected with the School De-
partment or drawing salary. from the Board
directly or indirectly in, or who shall gain
any advantage or benefit from any contract.
Payments under which are 10 be made in
Wnole or in part of the moneys derived from
the Common School Fund, or raised by taxa
ton or otherwise for the support of the COM
mon schools, shall be guilty of Il felony
SEC. 117. In case of disaster from tlre, riot.
earthquake, or public enemy, the Board OF
Education may, with the approval of the
Mayor, and the Board of Trustees incur ex-
traordinary expenditures N excess of the an
nual limit provided by law and i'll this Char
ter for the repair, construction, and furnish
Ing OF schoolhouses; and the Board OF Trus-
tees may by ordinance cause to be transferred
10 The school Fund from moneys in any other
fund not otherwise appropriated, sufficient
moneys TO liquidate such extraordinary ex-
penditure
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
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within ninety days after the organization OF
the board, succeeding each municipal election,
elect City Superintendent OF Common
Schools, who shall be q man OF good moral
character, not less than thirty years OF AGE,
and practical educator. The term of Office
OF the City superintendent of Common
Schools shall be two years, and until the cleo
tlon and qualification of his successor; pro-
viGed, however, that he may be dismissed and
his once declared vacant at any time by an
affirmative vote of not less than seven MEM
n I'6naptin.l q cln do
vote his entire time to the duties OF his offc :.
SEC. 119. The City Superintendent eff Com
mon schools snail be the ministerial officer and
secretary of the Beard of Education, and
may explain his Views, and make recon-
mendatlons upon any subject matter whatever
under discussion or consideration by the
board; he shall keep a true record OF the pro-
ceealngs OF the board, and Il correct account of
ali expenditures allowed by it, and for what
purpose so that he can at any time make an
exhibit in aggregate and detail, of the OUTLAWS
Tor each school; he shall lie general custodian
OF all property, books, papers. and documents,
belonging to the board and shall havea general
supervision over Schoolnouses and school
! property, and see that they are not wasted in
| jared, or destroyed; he snail grade the classes
IN the scnools, ana classify the pupils as to the
grade OF the school they Shall attend, and in
connection with the teacher, as to which class
or classes in such scaool, and shall issue all
necessary permits for such attendance; pro-
| vided, however, that no pupil shall be a.
| lowed to attend any public school in the
city until the superintendent shall be first
satisfied that such child has been duly
yaccinated; he shall, from time to time,
recommend TO the board such altera-
tions, additions, and changes in the
grade of schools, course of study, textbooks,
and such other matters and things as he
deems proper; he shall, in June in each year.
make to the board q full and detaiIel report
of the progress OF the schools since the last an
nual rel ort, their present condition. the con-
dition of the houses, lots, and furniture, the
nunlper of pupils taught in each = the
kino e, glrten, primary, grammar, and high
Schools-and the cost per pupil, including all
Ordinary expenses, the amount paid respect
lively for teachers, rents repairs, lands, build
i1gS, fuel furniture, stationery, etc; he may
suspend or eXpel any pupil for misconduct or
violation of rules, reporting such suspension
or expulsion to the board at its next meeting;
proCided, however, any party feeling ag-
grieved, may app cal from the decision of the
Superintendent to the board, which may con-
firm or reverse hi, action; he shall have gen.
erai supervision and control Of the teachers,
and shall roCt to the board any misconduct,
want of ability. negl 6 nee, or inattentlon on
the part OF any of them; and he may suspend
any teacher for sucn want of ability, negll-
gence, inattent,on, or misconduct, anu shall
report such suspension to the board at the
next meeting thereof for final action he shall
have power to assign the teachers to such
classes as In his judgment shall be to the best
interest of the schools; proUided that in the
high and grammar schools such assignments
S iall be made with the consent and advice of
inc Principals OF such schools; and provided,
that by a vote of six members the Board of
Education may change any such assignment;
he shall see that none but authorize text
books are used, and that teachers and pupils
faithfully perform their res ectiye duties; and
he snail and perform such other Guties,
matters and things as may be requ red of or i'm
pose on him by the Board OF Ell NC Ition. The
Superintendent OF Schools shall be allowed a
clerk to be appointed by himself
SEC. 100. Whenever additional teachers are
required to fill vacancies or 10 take charge OF
newly established classes, sucn teachers Shall
be appointed by the board for six months I'M
less such appointment is sooner revoked by
the board. At the expiration of the period of
appointment, the board shall proceed to elect
such appointed person or persons TO the posi-
ton, subject to subdivision second of Section
one hundred and twelve; oroUided that such
teacher presents to the board a certificate of
success, signed by the City Superintendent of
Common Schools. But if such appointee
fails to present su n certificate to the board,
his or her position shall be declared vacant
and a new appointment shall be made in like
manner.
SEC. 121 The City Superintendent fSchools
and each member OF the Board of Education
shall have power to administer oathS and
atfirmati0ns in all matters connected with the
department.
SEC. 122. The Board of Education shall pro-
vide the City Superintendent of Common
Schools with q suitable Office, which shall be
kept open 10 the public.