The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-12-05

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The school board met in regular session
last night, Messrs. Ward, Black, Powell,
Campbell. Goldberg, Gill and Cole, pres
ent
The minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
| Superintendent Richardson submitted
his monthly report, showing ninety
teachers in the employ of the city, and a
daily average attendance of 4, lis pupils.
He exhibited the official ribbon of the
worlds fair award, and stated that the
medal would be received soon. The ribbon
and medal will be framed, and will then
adorn the walls of the superintendent S
| room.
| Professor Dyer submitted his report and
recommended some changes in the text
books now in use in the schools. The re-
port was received, and the question of
change in text books referred to the proper
committee.
The treasurer's report was read and Or
dered filed.
Mr.. Powell from the committee on ways
and means reported that money for the
use of the board would be scarce at the
end of the school year, and every avenue
of Ietrenchment must be tried. All un-
necessary expense must he cut off.
Mr. Goldberg from the committee on
buildings and grounds reported the build
ing from Riverside had been removed, in
accordance with resolution of the board
and placed on lots on the corner of Thr-
teenth and Water streets. That the lots
belonged to Major Powell and were rented
for $40 per year. The report was received
and adopted.
Mr.. Cole from the committee on teach
ers and salaries made a report recommend
ing the placing of Miss Flora Fuller and
Miss Lucy Eibarger on the substitute list.
The report was adopted
Mr.. Gill from the committee on High
school and library reported that the books
ordered purchased for the library had
been received and paid for, and that the
typewriter ordered had also been received
and paid for.
Mr.. Ward from the special committee to
secure an extra room for the overflow in
the First ward from the Carleton school,
reported that a room had been secured in
DR.. Mamie Stephens building for $1,000
per month. This including the use of
furniture, etc. The report was adopted.
Mr.. Campbell from the committee to
visit schools for tue first quarter of the
term, reported that the committee had
visited all the rooms in the city and were
delighted with the condition of things
generally That in the primary grade
some children had been found under age,
and they recommended that the law be en-
forced in that regard. That matters in the
grammar school were in fine condition,
and that the music and drawing depart
ment WAS fully abreast of the others. The
normal school was more largely attended
this year than ever before, and the work
Was par excellence. Superintendent Rich
ardson has the one hundred schools in the
city under excellent control, and the work
is daily improving.
Professor G Gorge W. Hoss submitted a
proposition TO give two lessons in elocu-
tiou each week to the senior class in the
high school for s4.00, which proposition
was, on motion, received and adopted.
John A. Fazel, member of the board of
ed ucation from the Fourth ward, rendered
his resignation, which, on motion and af-
ter some expression of regret that circum
stances were such that Mr.. Fazel could
cepted.
The janitors will hear something drop il
they dou't be more attentive to their
duties.
On rnotion the hoard adjourned