Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-07
SCHOOL BOARD.

Ar the monthly meeting OF the Clty
School Board held last night there we're
present Captaia Herbert Bryant, chair
man, Messrs. Cox, Ramsay. Thomson.
Bradshaw. Kirk, Smith. Carter, Myers
and the superintendent.
Mr.. Q. w. Phillips recently elected
trustee from the First ward also ap-
peared and took his seat.
Several bills for repairs aud supplies
were ordered 10 be paid
The superintendent reported that he
and three of the teachers had attended
the teachers conference held last month
at Orange and that the schools OF the
three teachers had been closed for Que
day during the session OF the confer
ence. Interesting subjects. he stated,
had heen discussed during the con-
ference.
The superintendent was authorized
to have made a few sand boxes with
which to teach geography in the lower
grade schools. He was also authorized
to have two record books made.
The superintendent read his monthly
report as to the working of the schools,
the attendance of teachers, pupils, &c.
The chairman presented letter from
J. I. Preston, secretary OF the Chamber
of Commerce, requesting an oppor-
tunity for hearing for special COM
uittee from that organization at the
next meeting Of the board.
The chairman stated that he had le
piled to the letter stating that he
would submit it to the board and ad-
yise Mr.. Preston later concerning the
request. The matter he understood re-
lated to the school census.
DIR. Smith said he believed the census
was taken correctly. but il the Cham
Der OF Commerce could increase the
census or secure more money for the
board, the latter would be glad for them
TO do so, but he doubted their ability to
do this.
The chairman was authorized to
notify Mr.. Preston that the board
would hear a committee from the
Chamber Of Commerce on Thursday
night next.
On motion OF Or. Smith, Mr. Kirk
was appointed to wait on the George
Washington Birthday Association and
ask them TO turn over 10 the board the
money collected on Tag Day to be
divided equally between Washington
and Lee Schools.
The superintendent reported that the
books for the library for Washington
school had been received.
The chairman stated that he had had
a section of iron fence placed partly
around Lee building and that the
grounds could be entirely enclosed for
about $500, the money to be paid by
notes in FIVE years.
A motion by Mr.. Ramsay that the
chairman be authorized to make con-
tract for this work was lost.
Mr.. Carter stated that he had recent
ly visited the schools and found the old
Academy building unsuited for school
purposes and dangerous in case Of fire.
He urged that the City Council be
asked to erect a new building saying
that Council had never refused request
from the board.
DR.. Smith controverted this statement
holding that while the building was an
tiquated it was not dangerous as beside
a fire escape there were two other ways
Of egress, Council he said had heen very
liberal to the board, but at this time it
had not the money for a new building.
Messrs. Carter and Kirk advocated
an appeal to Council for new school
the latter stating that the peo-
pie could wait for better streets and
engine houses and more paw for police
men. &c. till another school had been
built.
Mr.. Carter moved that the chair APP
point committee to confer with the
City Council with reference to the cree
ton of a new building and this being
carried the chairman appointed Messrs.
Carter and Kirk on the committee.
Alexandria Council, o. F. A. was
given permission to place flag on
Washington building without any re-
sponsibilitv attaching to the board.
After debate or to the cost of ed
ucatng per capita the children of the
city the board adjourned.