Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

anu IL was Q, ~ O'ClOCk, " minutes
later than schedule time, when the
required number was present and Presi-
dent Shortlidge ordered the roll called.
Owing to this fact and, u.s. the weather
was warm, Mr.. Postles made motion
that the reading of the minutes of the
preceding meeting be dispensed with,
but Messrs. Ross and Fraim opposed
the motion and 1t was lost.
Chairman Turner of the committee
on new buildings, said il the board de-
sired to continue manual training work,
1t would be necessary to erect two
buildings, each 40x60 feet, in the rear
of the new High School building, at
an approximate cost Of 1850 for both.
He also said IL the work were authorized
1t would be stipulated in the contract
that the contractor should take as part
pay the house No. Oil West Eighth
street, adjoining the old High School,
at its cost to the board, 5000, making
the actual cost of the new buildings
about %, 800. On motion Of DIR. Frantz,
the committee was authorized to adver-
tise for proposals for plans and specifi-
cations and report to the board.
An order for $50, 532 was passed in
favor of the Union National Bank, to
refund loan ON the new high school
account, which is due August 10th.
On motion of MIR. Parker. John I.
Sohaeffer OF No. 917 Kirkwood street,
draughtsman in the employ of the
Diamond State Steel Co., was elected
member from the Eighth ward to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Mr.. Alfrey.
Chairman Ronimell of the committee
on fuel, heat and ventilation reported
that the committee had met the ianitors
OF the several schools and ascertaired
what was needed at the various build
ings. More radiation is needed in
Schools Nos, 9, 5, s, 8, II, IL, 16 and
20, repairs are needed at No. 10, the
boiler at No. II is too small. aud better
ventilation is needed in the boiler room
Of the High School. At Mr.. Rommell's
request. the committee was authorized to
advertised for bids for the work neces-
sary and report at the next meeting.
The rerair committee was authorized
to advertise for bids for painting at
Schools Nos. 10 and q and erecting an
iron fence at No. 10.
The board ordered purchased from
Clawson s. Hammitt an oil painting of
Superintendent Harlan, for S75. 1t has
been placed in the board room, as has
also framed copy Of the testimonial
of the board
Concerning the testimonial the fol-
lowing letter was read and ordered
recorded:
Wilmington, DEL, June %. 1906
To the Committee on Testimonials to
the Resigned Superintendent Ger tie
men: Sickness has caused an unyoid-
able dely in replying to your very kind
testimonials For the high praise you
have given me for the management and
Iva, of anhnnIa
charge, | thank you most sincerely.
The work has always been pleasure
and have greatly appreciated your
support. Without the cooperation Of
yourself and the teachers, what has
been accomplished could never have
been. Ny 29yeais of service as superin.
tendent have brought me not only en-,
enlargement in the success Of the
school work, hut also many persona
favors on the part Of the Board o.
Education and my faithful corps o.
teachers, and for all of these 1 desir,
to tender my deep gratitude. 1t il
with great regret that relinquish tn,
work of superintendent, but in doing 81
can wish no better treatment for m,
successor than has already come to ID,
through your consideration. Hopin,
that the schools Of Wilmington ma,
CoDblbhb W BtoW huu ptOSD6T III
coming years, am, very respectful,
yours, David W. Harlan"
A copy Of Superintendent Harlan
last annual report was received, and /
to be printed when the revision of rule
has been completed.
A letter was received from Prof
George w. Twitmyer of Bethlehem
Pa, accepting his election as superin
tendent Of schools. The letter wa
ordered recorded.
A letter was read and accepted fror
Miss Sallie A. Miller, principal of NJ
"a School, stating that she does nc
desire her name considered in the rear
pointment of teachers. The followin
designations were read and accepted
Mary J. McA lister, sixth assistant I
No. School; Elizabeth o. Hansell
No. IL; Gertrude A. Wakenhut of N,
the last-named en- account of b,
health. Owing to the resignation
the teachers committee was not III
pared to make its report on the No. :
School matter.
An application for the position
engineer at the new high school W,
referred to the committee on fuel, he
and ventilation.
After the other business had be,
disposed of, the board took ND d
revision Of bylaws. 1t was decid,
that in the absence of the superi
tendent Of schools, the assistant G;
appoint substitute teachers where reg
lar teachers are absent from sickness
any other cause. The Office hours of I
superintendent were fixed as from A
s o'clock in the afternoon Of ca
school day and the Office shall be op
during school hours.
Regulations were adopted govern
the assistant superintendent and sup,
intendent's clerk.
II was decided that no teacher is
receive pay while absent unless co
PEELED to be absent by reason of
school being closed, on account of &C
tagicus disease, by the Board of Edut
tion or Board of Health.
In the rula referring to'smallpox
other contagious diseases were plaC
IN the same category.
All applicants for positions
teachers. not graduates Of the Wilmil
ton High School, must pass averages
10 per cent for entrance to the train
school, whereas heretofore only 65
cent was necessary in some branches
1t was proposed that no person "
has not passed an examination in ari
metic, algebra, geometry, English gra
mar, English literature, Latin, ply
cal geography, physiology and natu
philosophy, with an average OF Lot
than 60 in any subject and gene
average OF 70, shall be appointed q