The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-07

Easton Offers a Resolution.
The board Of education met last nigh
in regular monthly session, with every
member present.
The minutes of the last meeting Were
read and approved.
President Tucker called for the report
of the ways and means committee, OF
which committee Mr.. Sim is chairman
He took up the matter of the $1,000
worth Of bonds, which he recommended
be refunded next month. The bonds are
now drawing per cent interest, and the
state auditor will buy them now al 5
per cert interest, the board having the
privilege Of canceling them al any regu-
lar interest pay day, which is twice a
year. a resolution was passed in ac-
cordance with Mr.. Sims recommenda-
ton.
The reports of the treasurer, secretary
and president were read and found TO be
correct, and were approved.
A long list Of bills was read by the
secretary and they We're ordered TO be
paid.
Mr. Hoss. chairman Of the committee
on buildings and grounds, read his re-
port, which showed the improvements
that had been made. His report was
short and to the point.
Mr.. Howard, chairman Of the Judiciary
said that he had examined the bond OF
Mr.. Caldwell, which was endorsed by
Mr.. Potts, and had approved il. He pre-
scented a resolution that the bond Of the
treasurer De reduced 10 $4,000 and that
q security company bond be given and
that the board pay for it.
Some one asked what it would cost,
and Mr.. Sim said about $50. The resolu-
ton was carried unanimously.
The warrant Of s2.156 for the building
of the addition 10 the High school was
ordered to be paid to Mr.. Pertle with one
per cent added for discount, Mr.. John
Moore Of the Fourth National bank
agreeing TO take it at a l per cent dis
count.
Chairman Anawalt of the committee
on teachers and salaries said that Miss
Nora Woody asked for a three months
absence and he recommended that it be
granted and that Miss Phillips fill the
place during Miss Woody's absence. The
recommendation was allowed.
Mr.. Higginson recommended that
Tarr's physical geography be the text
book used this year He said that it was
one OF the books required by the state
board and that it was better book.
The recommendation carried without
opposition.
Mr.. Gehring said that in answer for the !
bids for coal this winter the committee |
had received three bids accompanied by /
certified Checks. He read the bids as |
L. c. Jackson-Lump coal, s4.19: slack. |
s.. 80 per ton.
Central Coal and Coke company
Lump. s4.15; slack, $3.50 per ton.
Kansas and Texas Coal company
Lump 1925; slack, $3.50.
Mr.. Gehring recommended that as the |
Central Coal and Coke company were !
the lowest bidders that the contract be
awarded 10 them.
Mr.. Sim thought that the price Of the
lowest bidder was too much. and put a
resolution that none Of the bids be re-
ceived and that the secretary be instrue;-
ID 10 advertise again. Mr.. Sims reso-
luton carried.
Mr.. HOsS said that there had been a
good deal Of dissatisfaction because Miss
Nellie Jackman had been put al the heas
# the substitute list. and he asked ths
her name be dropped from the list en-
eirely. II was 50 ordered.
On motion of Mr.. Hat5on Joe Hooker
vas reappointed scavenger at a salary Of
rs per month.
Mr.. Ruian put a motion that a vote Of
hanks be extended To Mr.. ]. Giles Smith
or the work he had done in connection
With the bonds that are soon 10 be re-
unded and also that he be given a tick
4 TO the city library gratis for one year.
'arried.
DR.. Easton gave notice that at the next
meeting he would offer the following
esolution and move lis adoption:
Resolved. That all vacancies occur
ing in the corps Of teachers in the High
chool after this date Shall be filled by a |
raduate having a regular college course
T training in a reputable recognized in
utution Of learning, who mas had exper-
ance in teaching by and with the ad-
ice and consent Of The board Of educa-
ion. This resolution not 10 affec; the ,
resent corps OF teachers in the High
chool so long as they give satisfaction.
r wish TO retain their position"
The board then on motion adjourned. :
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