Evening journal., 1920-02-24
URGE TWO PAYS
FOR teachers
DraperSuggests Semi-Month-
ly, Beck Opposes; Super
intendent TO Decide
DRAWING PLANS
FOR NO. 25 SCHOOL

Discussion on a measure TO pay VIII
mlngton School teachers twice instead
Of once a month as a present. lent
heated argument 10 the meeting OF the
Board OF Education last night
oscar c Draper dropped a Bomb into
The eistwise quiet 9nd harmonious as
semblage by proposing that a clause in
Section "a OF The bylaws be amended
10 read "isi and 10th OF each month
Instead OF "Firsl Thursday after Sec
ond Monday" the daies OF course re-
ferring TO the dates Of pay Of those elm
ployed by the Board Of Public Educa-
tlon.
After proposing the change. Mr..
Draper advanced a number Of argu-
ments in favor OF his measure. Mr..
siradley supported him IN this ground,
with Mr. Campbell dissenting.
When Or. Beck was asked by MT.
stradley why he opposed the measure
the physician replied after visible hesi-
tation. "Why. II would use more ink
and blank checks"
What kind OF an argument IS that
cried Mr.. Sirsdiey, jumping 10 his feet.
II the board holds up this measure
for the sake Of a little ink and few
checks, this Is some board
DR.. BantOn proposed a ballot or the
teachers TO decide the question, saying
that the teachers were the ones con-
cerned and should have the SAY IN tne
matter. Afier considerable argument
this stand was not supported.
DR.. Banton then said: II am Ger
fainlv not opposed 20 THIS measure.
But ] do not think II should be forced
upon the teachers"
Harry J. Guthrie, secretary, wnsn
asked his opinion IN the matter sald
he thought that 70 was an unnecessary
MEASURE. and said that it involved an
extra amount OF work by his clerk ana
himself
Dr Beck then delivered himself Of
The following: Let the teachers draw
their nav bot once a month. It may be
a good lesson to them as an educauoh
In economy.
The matter was finally referred 10 the
SUPERINTENDENT OF schools Tor MS oplh-
ion and Investigation
Mr.. Draper. committeeman for School
No. II, reported that that school had
been broken into some time between
Saturday night and SUNDAY noon, locks
broken. books destroyed, desks multi
lated. keys TO portable buildings stolen
and about 500 pounds OF coal missing.
He stated that the city police had been
notified
Mr.. Campbell, chairman Of the com
mittee on property, reported that plans
for the new No. % School were pro-
crossing rapidly, aud that the architect
had been notified 20 proceed with the
detail drawings, In order that bids
might be asked for at an early date.
IA was reported Ny the committee on
finance that sii, ,7A4 9S had been received |
from the state as reimbursement Tor
the boards money expended IN the
night schools.
The EpwOrth basketball team, or the
Community Service League,
was given permission TO use the Hish
school gymnasium for the nights OF
February 26 and March s. II and Is.
A number OF changes were made In
the ianitor force at the Wilmington
High school. Some time ago. Mr.. I
Srhwendl was given the position al 500
! month. vacated by Mr.. BurglOn Wnen /
Mr.. Vandever resigned a short time
ago. Mr.. Schwendt took his place. ltl
was then found necf ssary to III Nj
-cbwendts former place. which was
done by taking Mr.. Poole from his for
msr place. at $50 a month. and putting
him N the vacancy. at 500 a month. Mr..
pocle's place was lllled by Harriet Con-
nelly. at so a month Thus the board
effects a yearly saving OF $500 a year.