The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07

New York, IT was agreed that the obser-
walton should last two weeks and should
be conducted by the Health Department.
In all events, it was decided, the health
officials should pass upon applicants for
admission.
Owing to the fact that there will be
delay in furnishing equipment for the
new Central and Dunbar high schools. It
Is probable that these schools will not
open at the usual time designated. Super
ntendent Thurston said that besides the
many unfortunate delays in completing
the new buildings the fact that Congress
had failed to make necessary appropria
lions. until recently. would be likely to
cause a further delay
One Of the important matters brought
before the board was the question OF COM
petitlve examinations for ianitors and
engineers Considerable controversy arose
over this question. it being Contended by
members that examinations should be
held for the positions OF first engineers.
Ernest r. Daniel, chairman Of the COM
mittee on janitors and engineers, made a
determined fight to retain those members
Of the force who have served the schools
for from twelve to twenty years. He
contended that it was not fair to have
outsiders privileged to win their positions
from them through competitive examina-
practical
These men," said Daniel. have shown
their ability by years Of good service. I
am opposed to having them removed. I
believe in the steady progression of effiCi-
cnt members of the school machine
After years Of service, they are entitled
to advancement without competition be-
cause they have already proven their
worth"
hi, ,,o,,,,ro mas rassad ~ Toh. U,n
Schalk, president Of the board. dissent
ing.
Another question which caused trouble
arose when Secretary Hine announced
that upon recommendation of Superin-
tendent Thurston, Stephen z. Kramer,
assistant superintendent of the white sec
ton of Washington schools, had been ap-
pointed to a new office bearing the same
name, but which carried a salary OF
s. 500, an increase of $500 over the former
stipend.
Fountain Peyton, colored member OF the
board, supported by Mrs. c. F. Cook,
took exception to the recommendation,
claiming that Roscoe c. Bruce assistant
superintendent Of Colored schools, was
entitled to the raise. Peyton commended
that Bruce was in full charge of all the
colored schools, and because Of the great
amount Of work required Of him was en-
Mr.. Larner took a hand in the matter
at this point. DR.. Thurston acknowledged
having recommended the raise in salary
for Assistant Superintendent Kramer.
claiming that his decision was not based
upon the amount OF work involved, but
the classifications of the respective posi-
tons. He said that in the absence of the
superintendent of schools that position
was filled by the assistant superintendent.
That. he said. entitled that officer to an
increase in compensation. The question
was carried in favor of Kramer after a
lengthy debate.
Promotions.
Miss H. NJ. Coolidge. teacher. to assistant princi-
pal and dean Of girls. Central High School.
r. o. Wilmafth to clerk. ST. 6Oo financial Office
4. NJ. simontou to clerk, $1,000, superintendent
office. - ~, = = - -
]. W. Clifford clerk, from class 10 class s.
l.. j. Wright. clerk. from class to class
o. NJ. Keys clerk, from class 2 to class g.
A. L. Hsider, clerk. from class ! to class 2.
Z. q. HAYES, clerk class to class 2
]. G. Bruce. teacher class 5 and principal Ran.
dali School, to supervising principal thirteenth div
sion, temporarily and during the absence Of J. II.
Walker. said ]. O. Bruce 70 Be reinstAted IN his
former position upon return to duty Of aid ]. 4.
Walker.
R. !. Vaughn. teacher class sA. Armstrong High