Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Janitors' Salaries Will Be Reconsid- cred at the Next Meeting.


 Commissioner Chase presided at last nights meeting of the board of edu- cation. Further than. reading the annual reports of the various commit tees and officials, nothing was done, excepting to give notice that the mat ter of adjusting the salaries of the jam itors, which was disposed of a few weeks ago forever and ever, 1t was supposed, Is as much alive as ever and will be reconsidered at the next meet ling. This matter came up by Com missioner Goodenough informing, or reminding, the board that at the last meeting he gave notice of making an effort to have justice" done the Jani- tor of the Bank street school in the re- vision of salaries. He thought this janftor's was an exceptional case in that he had eight fires to attend during winter, had to wheel coal to them, clean sidewalks and do his other busi- ness about the school. He would also remind the board that he does not know MT Tiernan, the janitor in ques- tion, and has not been t'seen" about the matter. But, went on Commits sioner Goodenough, as the full board was not present he would let the mat ter go over to the next meeting. Con- missioner Russell put an amendment to the motion to the effect that the sa1ar- ies of all the ianitors be reconsidered at the next meeting. The amendment and motion were accepted. William Fitzpatrick, 355 Grove street, applied Ito be appointed janitor of the Null lcahy school. His application was fled The clerk stated that he ad- vertised for bids for the old frame buildings on the Bishop street school and other school properties, and no answers were received. The usual l; bills and pay rolls were approved and the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for supplies for the ensuing tyear. A communication was received from the board of finance asking for information respecting the appoint ment of an inspector on the Mulcahy school building, why he was appoint led, was the appointment necessary, letc. The debating class in the High lschool asked for permission to use the assembly hall on Monday evening, January 5, for the purpose of debate. The communication stated that the class will be addressed by the Rev Father S1ocum on the advantages or a debate and that Tax Collector Thoms and Principal Thomas F. De wine of the Bank street school will be the judges. The application was granted. The board then adjourned. Following is the report of Truant Officer Hurley: Investigated l,TO2 cases; of this number 364 were absent without consent of parents; in many cases the fault was the parents; seven cases were prosecuted and in each a fine was imposed; poverty played a prominent part in many cases and on | this point the report said the officer had brought such cases to the atten- ton of the proper authorities where re- lief was given. .@~
 School Inspector Smiths report was Ia complete review of the work done by him during the past year. The re- port of the committee on schools and hygiene was very lengthy, reviewing the condition of the buildings, the work done. and what should be done, and the report of the clerk showed what had been done in his department
 Each report was accepted and re- ferred to the proper committee.