El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-14
BONUS
INSIS ON
BY TEACHERS
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unfavorably with that Of other cities
in this part Of the country; and since
the opening Of school a number Of
teachers have left FL Paso and ac-
eepted positions elsewhere at in
creases ranging from $500 to $500.
This is a distinct detriment 70 the
schools. and the teachers feel that
the situation should be remedied as
quickly as possible"
Teachers' Precise Claim.
The teachers explain that the funGs
10 which they believe themselves en-
titled are those specifically appro-
priated by the legislature 10 raise
salaries, $500 per capita Of school
census, in FL Paso's case amounting
to S58,1O2- They make no claim TO
any part Of the balance OF the state
apportionments which is now $3.50
per capita
They do not consider that they
are concerned in the differences be-
tween the school board OF the city
in any event involve only the DIFF
ference between the $3.50 per capita
which had been counted on and the
Sl1-30 per capita which viii be re-
cefved- But the teachers assume as
they have all along. that they have
an indisputable right TO the S5s,l02
which was appropriated by the legis-
lature for their benefit and for no
other purpose.
Chamber to Discuss Fund.
The tax and economy committee Of
the city planning department OF the
chamber Of commerce. VIII meet to-
morrow afternoon at the chamber Of
commerce TO discuss school fund
problems
Further complication apparently
has been added TO the controversy
over the use Of money provided city
schools through state appropriations
by the announcement Wednesday aft
ernoon Of Walter S. Clayton, presi-
dent Of the city school board. that thr
funds should be used in providing
more adequate facilities TO care for
students. and not as bonuses Tor
teachers or as a refund 20 the city
treasury
The Ainsistent request" OF the
teachers association that s58102 81
the state money be distributed among
them was teaffirmed Wednesday aft
eruo0n at an executive meeting at
which a resolution stating their po-
sition was drawn.
Mayor Charles Davis. supported By
the council maintained his position
hat at least q portion Of the money
provided by the state should be re-
turned TO the city to keep an agree
menr which he says was made at the
time the council voted to provide
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as budget Tor operating expenses
in 1920-2L
lIr. clayton expressed confidence
that whatever decision is finally
reached VIII be without serious COR
troFersy
Praises City Council
"The city council" he said. has
cooperated with US In the fullest in
the past. and has been alive 10 all
pressing needs Of the schools. I do
not believe that the school board
viii desire % cause a financial def
cit 20 the city, and the city council ]
believe. viii do anything Il can for
the betterment Of the schools
Il cannot see that school teachers
are justified IN asking that f58.009
should be distributed among them
All signed contracts in which salaries
were specified and now are teaching
on those contracts. Salaries fixed
were at a considerable increase over
those Of the preceding year
In my belief. at least a portion Of
he money should be used ia provid-
ing additional school room At the
present lack OF room Is deprivine
many students OF all-day sessions.
Much additional room can be provid-
"a in the Manhattan Heights school
and unless the money provided By
the state is turned directly or indi-
rectly toward increasing room space
we viii be hampered by crowded
conditions until a bond issue IS v0t-
ed"
No special meeting OF the school
board win be called. Ar. Clayton
said. The regular meeting Scheduled
for Tuesday night viii be In ample
time to consider all matters pending.
he asserted