The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-21
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION.


1915, the following members were
present: Messrs. j. Fl. Tompkins, c..
r. Truax, Francis J. Murphy, J. c..
Smallwood and A. J. MCDANIEL, who
presided.
The minutes of the December meet
ings were read and on motion made by
Mr.. Tompkins and seconded by Mr..
Murphy they were approved as read.
Communications from the Minot In
surance Agency explaining the change
in the premium charged on boiler in
surance from the rate quoted were
read.
Moved by Mr.. Murphy that the bill
of the Minot Insurance Agency for
$l27.55 and cancellation of old Policy
for new Policy covering all boilers be
Truax and carried.
Communication from johnson Ser
vice Company was read and the Clerk
was instructed to correspond with
them further regarding the matter.
Communication from Superinten-
dent s. Henry Wolfe, stating that he
did not desire to be considered can
didate for reelection to the superin-
tendency of the Minot Public Schools
was received and read.
Moved by Mr.. Smallwood that the
communication from Superintendent
Wolfe be received and placed on file.
Motion seconded by Mr.. Murphy and
carried.
Moved by Mr.. Smallwood that the
Building Committee take the matter
of extra lights up with Mr.. Todd. Mo-
ton seconded by Mr.. Tompkins and
carried.
Moved by Mr.. Truax that the fol-
lowing bills be allowed and warrants
issued on the proper funds:
Minot Plumbing & Htg. Co.,
repairs ---$------$ $3.50
Frank & Graham Co., sup
plies dom. sci. - 1924
St. Paul Book & Sta. Co.,
books Observation-Disclosures 1920
Piper Howe Lum. Co., lumber 100
Consumers Power Co., light,
power and phones 1856
City of Minot, water for Dec. 66.O7
Jacobson & Fugelso, bolts, etc. 1876
Dodd, Mead & Co., books $500. $500
Chas. Scribner's Sons, books 1886
Irving-Pitt Mfg. Co., note book
covers Observation-Disclosures .95
e. w. A. Rowles, ink crystals 400
E. w. A. Rowles, erasers, etc. 21.1O
Standard Oil Co., floor oil---- 1899
Scarlet Co., postal scale----- 200
Scarlet Co., desks and chairs 1880
S. w. Nicodemus, express and
telegrams " 6.57
Cash Feed & Fuel Store, fuel 459.8O
T. L. Comford, hauling ashes 90
J. B. Reed Sto. & Tfr. Co., frt.
and carriage --------------- 1852
Motion seconded by Mr.. Tompkins
and carried.
Moved by Mr.. Murphy that the bill
Of Mr.. J. c. Woodruff for balance
due of 100000 for experimenting the
construction of Lincoln school build
ing be allowed. Motion seconded by
Mr.. Tompkins and carried.
At this time Mr.. Francis J. Murphy
presented to the Board his resigna-
ton as member of the Board of Ed
ucation and also as a member of the
Library Board.
Moved by Mr.. Smallwood that the
designations Of Mr.. Murphy be accept
ed with regret. Motion seconded by
Mr.. Tompkins and Mr.. Truax and car
ried.
Moved by Mr.. Smallwood that the
clerk be instructed to issue warrant to
Mr.. Murphy for salary due him. Mo-
ton seconded by Mr.. Tompkins and
carried.
Moved by Mr.. Smallwood that Mr..
J. E. McKoane be appointed as men,
Der of the Board of Education to fill
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Mr.. Murphy until the next election.
Seconded by Mr.. Tompkins and car
ried.
Moved by Mr.. Tompkins that Mr..
Smallwood be appointed as member
Of the Library Board to fill out the un
expired term of Mr.. Murphy, resigned.
Motion seconded by Mr.. Truax and
carried.
Moved by Mr.. Tompkins that the
Board adjourn to meet at 3 P. M. on
Saturday, January 18th, 1915. Mo-
ton seconded by Mr.. Truax and car
ried.
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