El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-05-10

ministration, and also with reference to
the reorganization Of this board.
1t has been my pleasure to have been
honored with the position of president
OF this board during the scholastic term
now ending, and 1 desire TO assure the
gentlemen constituting the board that
l deeply appreciate the support and as
siStance they have rendered me during
that period. Your loyalty and advice
have very materially tended to lessen
the burdens with which / have been
charged. / know that your loyalty and
devotion of your time and interest 10 the
schools of Ell Paso, and your watch
fulness over the matters of administra-
ton will undergo no change or abate-
ment during the ensuing term The past
year has been very trying one by rea-
son of more or less diSsension of the
board and a lack at all times or earn
est cooperation of all members or the
board with the president, but L am
satisfied that the MISUNDERSTANDING
which have taken place between the
members have been brought about oy
their honesty of purpose upon the part
of all and that every man composing
the board during that period OF time
sought to follow his honest CONVICTIONS
and Judgment in the administration OF
the schools.
Schools Make Progress.
The schools during the past year nave
made remarkable progress in an IN
crease of scholarship and in the per-
fecting of the school curriculum Tne
finances Of the school have Deen the
subject of considerable agitation during
the mast week, and I am pleased to state
that our condition financially has con-
siderably improved over previous years
In a city like Ell Paso, where We are
experiencing a rapid growth, 1T is rather
difficult in the administration OF pup
lie affairs to administer the finances
with the view of securing large cash
balance at the expiration of the school
wear. New pupils are constantly being
enrolled and expenses are accordingly
increasing.
The Economy Not Desired.
The citizenship of FL Paso does not
desire the practice of economy which is
calculated to cripple the schools or re-
tard their growth. but they ask Tor a
wise and judiciouS expenditure OF the
school funds and desire to see some eVi-
dence of a return for The money they
have expended. This sentiment is emil
nently proper, and you. as the trustees
for the children of Ell Paso are charged
with the duty of conserving their money
and advancing the interest OF the scnool
as much as possible. Your service TO
the children of FL Paso is one of vof-
untary performance. Your reward VIII
he consciousness Of having performed
your duty as your judgment dictates
and the pride in building good sys-
tenn OF schools for your city
/ am satisfied that l can promise 10
YOU the hearty cooperation and good
will of every citizen in FL Paso, ire
~ ha W. n
posed to your selection as trustee
heIieve every citizen desires TO strength
en- YOUR hands and have you freely
consult him in reference to admins
tratfng matters concerning our schools
and l believe that whenever you are
confronted by any problems OF THIS
kind that it is both wise and judi
cious for you to consult freely among
the taxpayers and school patrons OF FL
Paso.
To Stop Illegal Salary.
With reference to the reorganization
of this board ] would suggest that as
early as possible you select compe-
tent Superintendent for the purpose of
the closing work OF this
scholastic year. I further suggest that !
II would be both economical, and Sc |
cure a larger degree of proficiency II !
Won would select clerk for this board, |
who is not a school trustee, or in any |
wise connected with the school affairs /
Of FL Paso. 1t would be his duty to /
keep all records pertaining TO affairs /
of the school, TO keep books showing !
made by this board, to 4
draw all warrants against vouchers ap-
proved by this board and present same
TO the mayor, president and secretary OF
this board for their signatures.
1t would also be his duty to dis
tribute those warrants to the payee and !
obtain his receipt therefor, reporting |
back to this board in a statement each
and every month the expenditures of
the school and the purpose for which
same were made
4 Purchasing Agent
1t would further be the duty of this /
clerk to make all purchases Of every
kind and nature whatsoever necessary /
for the schools of the city unless other
wise specifically directed by a major