The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20

There is trouble brewing for somebody
unless satisfactory and explicit explana-
ton is given at the next meeting of the
board OF education about the irregular
manner in which certain principals Of
public schools in this city certify to work
performed, or. rather, not performed. by
teachers
Capt. James f. oyster. president OF
the board. at yesterdays meeting gave
the startling information that gross r.
regularities in certifying the pay roll of
teachers on the part. of principals had
been brought 10 his attention.
Paid on FurIough.
He said there Is case where
teacher had been on furlOugh for some
time, ana that during her absence she
had filled a position in another depart
ment Of the government, for which she
drew salary. and that when the school
pay roll was submitted il was seen that
she had attended 10 her duties at school
in a regular and satisfactory manner.
This practice must be stopped" said
Capt. Oyster, In a severe tone, and l
think II would be proper to reinstruct the
normal high school committee TO inves-
ugate the whole matter and report at
the next meeting of the board"
Another matter which found Capt.
oysters censure and criticism was the
condition IN which certain schools IN
Southwest Washington are
"Old shacks are used for school build
ings, and some Of them reek with filth
and vermin and have received COM
plants from teachers and parents alike"
he said
II was the opinion Of the board that
unless sufficient funds are appropriated
10 erect new and sanitary buildings the
present deplorable condition would con-
tinue TO the detriment OF those who are
compelled to attend those schools.
Resident Scholars Endangered.
a report from the secretary of the
Chevy Chase Citizens Association 20 the
health officer stated that nonresident
children visiting the Chevy Chase schools
were endangering the children Of resi-
dents with communicable diseases. The
board adopted the recommendation Of
Supt. Stuart 20 request the health officer
10 suggest the best means OF protecting
the children from this danger.
Upon recommendation OF Supt Stuart
permission was granted to the president
Of the College WOman's Club, 70 conduct
a course Of educational lectures IN the
hall Of the Mckinley Manual Training
School, on six consecutive Friday after
moons, from 40 to o'clock. the dates
being February IS and . and March 1,
II, IS, and p.
w. V. Cox, a, member Of the board re-
ported on his conference with the Con-
gressionaI committee on schools, and said
he thought the schools were receiving
fair treatment at the hands Of the Senate
and House committee. He also sub
mitted the House bill 70 establish and
disburse a public school teachers retire
ment fund
Applicants List Approved.
A list of applicants for positions as
teachers of specified Subjects, who have
passed the prescribed examination, were
submitted 10 the board. and approved as
read The list follows:
High schools-Teachers Of mathematics, Christine
NJ Church and Hannah " Jones: teachers Of
Latin. Maud Z. Mcpherson and Marion L. Craig:
Latin and physical geography, Aida Smith; teacher
cf art Harry b. Bradford and Esther Brook: teach
er Of wood working. William F. Ruckert-
Elementary scho5lS-Teachers Of typical classes
Esther II. Crawford. Mabel I. Peabody. Dudley
Manning and Emma Hood; teacher n inoOuigiblc
classes Minnie NJ Baker; TEACHER Il domestic art.
Eta IT, Wilson; teacher Of history nigh school,
Adelaide Trent teachers Of physical culture, Stella
G. Cullin and Edith Wylie Wheeler.
The following appointments, promotions,
and other changes in the personnel OF the /
carCo1- y-eVa orrc4-Dcad-
APPOINTMENTS.
Miss Mildred Earnest. kindergarten assistant,
HYDE School.
H. \. Simmons CaTetakeT Of portable school AZ
the VI Street High School. 70 take effect when
building is turned over 70 board.
I. a. Bowie. caretaker Of portable school az the
Armstrong Manual Training School. 70 take effect
when building is turned over 10 board
f. 4. Morris, caretsker Of portable school at the
Orr School. to take effect when building Is tuuled
over 10 board.
PROMOTIONS.
Miss NJ. L. Davis, from kindergarten assistant 20
kindergarten principal, Hyde 20 the smsllvood |
School.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Place name Of Miss Il, Z Crawford On the list Of
substitute teachers in the graded and high schools
Place names Of AirS Elizabeth B. Magruder Miss /
Lucy B. Bush, and Miss Cora Menaugh on list Of I
substitute teachers in graded schools
Place name Of Miss NJ L. Snyder On list az
substitute teachers IN kindergarten department Of the
public schools.
Grant extension Of leave for thres months TO
Miss L. NJ WamEn, now on leave Of absence
Want Printing Appropriation.