The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-01-17
January 7, 1916

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A regular meeting of the Board of
Education was held at the Roose-
velt High School on Monday, jan
uary z, 1916. The meeting was called
to order at TAO P. NJ. by the presi-
dent VIM. j. Homeister. There were
present: Members Altman, Block,
Homeister. jacobson, Steele. Alb
sent: Members Browne, McInerney
Member Steele moved that the
minutes Of the regular meeting of
December 19 stand approved as
recorded.
Member Block seconded the mo-
ton.
Ayes: Members Altman, Block
Homeister, Jacobson, Steele.
Nays: None.
The motion was carried.
The following Is the report and
recommendation Of the superin-
tendent:
The Board of Education
Gentlemen:
Plans have been completed for the
establishment Of a Veterans In
stitute to provide education on the
secondary level for those veterans
who wish to complete their high
high school training, or wish to
prepare for entrance into tech
nical schools or colleges or who
desire to obtain specific training
in certain skill to prepare for bust
ness or industry. The institute will
also provide for counseling services
for veterans who have already
graduated and who desire to enter
college. The support Of the institute
Is obtained through fees which are
provided for under the statute.
I recommend that the Board
authorize the establishment of such
a Veterans Institute to be effec-
tive as soon as the requisite number
of veterans enroll.
I recommend that permission be
granted for solicitation in the
schools on the March Of Dimes COL
lection.
I recommend that the Board au-
thorize modification of the War
Time Requirements In Health Ed
ucation in the serior high school in
accordance with the attached re-
port and recommendation.
I nominate William G. Dawson,
a former Junior High School
teacher now being released from the
navy, as principal of the Garfield
Elementary school to succeed jean
cite Horton. retired. Salary to be as
per schedule for elementary prin-
cipals.
Respectfully submitted,
(SigneO F. w. Frostic
superintendent
Member Block moved that DR.,
Earl II. Engle be appointed School
Physician as of January 2, 1916.
Member Steele seconded the mo-
ton.
Ayes: Members Altman, Block,
Homeister, Jacobson, Steele.
Nays: None.
The motion was carried.
Member Block moved that a Vet
Grams Institute be established in the
School District of the City Of Wy
andotte according to the provisions
set up by the Department Of Pub
lie Instruction as soon as the min
imum number of veterans enroll.
Member Altman seconded the mo-
ton.
Ayes: Members Altman, Block
Homeister. jacobson, Steele.
Nays: None.
The motion was carried.
Member Block moved that the
War Time requirements in Health
Education in the senior high school
be modified in accordance with the
report and recommendation of the
superintendent.
Hygiene shall be required FOL
one semester and gymnasium, swim
ming and first aid for six semesters
for graduation, making a total OF
seven semesters Of Physical Educa.
ton. The first aid instruction shall
be incorporated in the gym-swim-
ming program.
The the requirement Of physica,
fitness in the ia semester or ir
that semester Immediately preced-
ing the students eligibility for mil.
itary service be omitted.
That the requirement. or Phy-
steal fitness for a double period be
omitted.
All other regulations to stand as
stated at present.
Member Steele seconded the mo-
ton.
Ayes: Members Altman, Block,
Homeister. jacobson, Steele.
Nays: None.
The motion was carried.
The bills and Accounts were read
Authorization Sheets Nos. SOLO,.
Teachers Pay Roll .s41,51813
Semi-Monthly Pay Roll :. 6,259.el
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