The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
Needed Improvements.

EDITOR HERALD notice that a
meeting of the Electors Of the Inde-
pendent school district of the town OF
Sank Centre has been called by the
Board of Education to meet on 25th
inst. for the purpose Of voting money
to defray the expenses of the school
for the coming year and for the keep
ing in repair of the school building
etc. In this connection wish to say
that l had occasion to visit the school
building and grounds few days ago,
and noted with pleasure the improve
ments that have been made by the
board on the building and grounds
within the last few years. The build
ing appears to be In good condition,
the lot on the west side has been filed
up, trees have beed planted and cement
walks have been laid, all of which 60
to beautify and improve the property.
For these the thanks of the electors
should be extended to the board.
1t would seem, however, that there
are some things that remain to be
done. An examination of the closets
on the grounds show them to be in
very poor condition, and one may well
wonder why the sewer system of the
city has not been extended so as to
drain abe school grounds and put
these buildings in more sanitary
condition. 1t appears to me that the
Board have been delinquent in it's duty
in this matter. 1t would seem to be
not only q menace to the health of the
pupils but of the city. would suggest
that parents whose children attend
school attend the mountaineering which
has been called, look up this matter
and call upon the Board to do it's duty
in removing the present closets. and
putting matters in more satisfactory
shape. The expense may be some
thing, but health and decency seem
to dem and it. Parents, tur nout to the
provision that exists for the proper
care of your children during school
hours. PATRON.
The above communication was shown
to President Hogan, of the Board of
Education, and he admits that the con-
ditions are not satisfactory, but the
board is limited in it's ability to spend
money. 1t has very fixed amount,
determined at the annual meeting
called for the purpose; and unless
authorized by sufficient number of
Taxpayers to make it apparent that
such accommodate ions as "patron"
refers to are demanded, the board will
not feel justified in making extensive
improvements. 1t is very evident that
considerations of comfort, health and
decency demand an Improvement.
A man was in the city recently to ex-
plain to the board system in use in
Fergus Falls, Brainerd, Duluth and
other towns which meets with approval,
and is not extensive.
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cellent work, both upon the grounds
and in the interior of the building
work which was imperative,-b not
more important than that. suggested
in the above communication.
LATER-Since the above was written
the school board has received plans
and specifications for a system of
automatic closets which are inexpen-
sive and seem to be just what are
needed. There is no extensive plumb
ing, they cannot get out of order, are
inoffensive and seem to be just what
are needed They require cess pool,
but that is no greater evil than the
vaults now in use. The council de-
clined to order sewer connection with
the school house, which is sorely
needed-neYertheles the school needs
the relief suggested above.