Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Meeting Minutes, Sep, 1916- May, 1919 by Metropolitan Library System Oklahoma

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY,OKLAHOMA MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT THE BOARD ROOMS,IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING MONDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 4th 1916 AT ’8 P.M. R.J.Edwards, President. H.M.Fairey, Clerk.

Present:

E.T.Lane J.H.Hope A.L.Welsh C.S.Harrison G.A.Morris J.G.Strong R.S.Coates

Mr. Strong was not present at the initial roll call but entered the meeting later in the evening.

Mr. Welsh moved that the reading of the minutes be dispen sed with,Mr. Lane seconded the motion and upon roll call all members present voted aye”. The following communication was read to the Board. ' To The Honorable Board of Education, Oklahoma City,Okla. Gentlemen; We are advised fry your Mr. A.L.Welsh,that your honorable body is filling to join us in a petition for paving all unpaved Streets or parts of Streets abbutting on the Lincoln School property, on condition that THE HOWE CAPITAL REALTY CO. give you deed to correct Ideation of the plot of ground formerly purchased of our predessors,and that you will in turn give us deeci to correct the same error. If this is correct,be advised that we are willing to do this,and we respectfully request that you at once sign this paving petition,that work on said paving may be at once begun. Please have your Attorney prepare deeds to your satisfaction and if found correct they will be executed by the proper officers of our company. Signed.

ApprovedK.W.Dawson Tom F.McMecham . -Milton Brown.

HOWP CAPITAL REALTY CO. By^'Tom F.McMecham V i co-President.

To The Honorable Mayor and City, Commissioners. Oklahoma City, Okla. Gentlemen; We the undersigned,respectfully request that you at once pave with asphalt Two (2d inches thlckvand- a four (4) inch concrete base the following streets to wit: ■-Lincoln Boulevard,thirty feet wide,from the south side of Thirteenth street,to the north line of Eleventh Street Eleventh (11) Street,twenty eight feet wide*,from the west line of Lincoln Boulevard,to the wdst^line of Durland Ave. Durland Ave., Twenty eight fehtwrde,from the north line of Eleventh street,to intersect with paving,_ on-Tenth Street. Park Place, Twenty eight feet wid£-,dh?om<t&e^west line of Durland Ave. west about 180 feet to intersect With paving already laid on Park Place. , Yours Respectfully, Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City,Oklahoma. By R.J.Edwards. AttestPresident. H.M.Fairey, Secretary. .

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Mr. Edwards Stated that he had investigated the matter,and upon motion of Mr. Welsh,seconded by Mr. Lane the action of Mr. Edwards was approved by the Board.

A Petition for the paving of :37th street ancl Georgia Avenue near the Putnam Heights School was presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Lane moved that the matter he referred to the Building and Grounds Committee for investigation and report, Mr. Welsh seconded the motion,all members present voted aye'*. A Communication from Supt. Whiteford asking for the install ing of new toilets for the Eugene Fields School was read to the Board; Mr. Lane moved that the communication be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee with authority to advertise and secure bids for the installation of new toilets if found necessary, Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call all members present voted aye”

The following committee report was read to the Board. Board of Education, September 4th 1916 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Gentlemen; We Your Auditing Committee desire to recommend that the following list of bills amounting to $12,106.93 be allowed,and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. SignedA.L.Welsh, John H.Hope R.S.Coates. Auditing Committee.

New State Brewing Association Ice Book :Minnetonka Lumber Co* Lumber supplies ;Lykes-Ereeman Hardware Co. Paints and Hardware Thos* Cusack Co. Painting signs C.E.Flaharida ' * Repairing Roofs Pioneer Telephone and Tel Co. Phone rents Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service Gentry-Bowers Lumber Co. Lumber supplies Robt. M.Scott Paints Bonfoey Bros. Fire and Tornado Insurance premium Eugene Whittington and Co. Fred E.Marshall n John Connolly n rr Aubrey and Shidler W.S.Spencer and Co. it M.G.Meister and Co. I! Stickley and Kight n Price-Clarke and Co. n Howard Graves n Overholser ghfeAy§y_ Merrill and*Braniff J.F. Me Cuilough and^Co. n G.W. Stephenson and^'Sons n Duncan and Kahle " .. TT Bockoven and France' Upsher and Upsher •D.R.Luttrell Insurance Agency Finley Scruggs Ed M.Semans and Co. ** Elbow-Jones and Furrey Workman and Co. it R.M.Eacocfc and Co. Fred Neff Boston Wilson Paints Leech Paint and Glass Co. Glass supplies Rods for windows Broadway Carriage Works Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. Gas readings Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service The Zylie Water Co. Water for Offices Western Paint Co. Concrete Paint Western Bank Supply Co. Folders for’Supt.office Thomas Print Shop Book lists for High School Smythe Printing Co. Printing supplies Manly Office Supply Co.-Supplies for High School Jasper Sipes Co. School Supplies W.J.Pettee and Co. Hardware supplies Parry Printing Co. Printing supplies ft

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$7.00 31.05 113.55 5.00 102.72 81.50 44.70 80.80 89.10 521.87 402.40 201.20 94.50 466.24 178.70 178.70 770.40 669.80 201.20 905.40 713.29 346.80 402.40 135.00 67.50 502.90 362.60 178.96 480.50 135.00 669.80 178.96 301.80 ~^4.40 w^3.45 ' 8.42 2.00 1.25 7.40 45.00 6.50 11.35 68.90 50 83.30 4.31 24.50

$90.95 265.60 3.50 5.98 87.00 104.58 26.70 21.69 31.37 4.50 12.20 605.00 13.34 11.20 42.50 1.63 50 1.60 71.00 2.30 222.62 125.00 433.55 $ltToT.'93 Mr. Lane moved that the report of the Auditing Committee be adopted, Mr. Harrison seconded the motion,and upon roll call all members present voted Aye ” The resignations of the following teachers were read to the Board. Ethel Reading Mabel Page Myrtle Ray Marion Franz Winifred Cockrell Edna Jones -i Alethe Barr Taft Jennie Dumon Etha V.Smith John T.Butcher Mr. Lane moved that the resignation be accepted,Mr. Welsh seconded the motion,all members present voted aye”

Publishers Press Printing Supplies Oklahoma Paper Co. Toilet paper Oklahoma City Ice and Cold Storage Co. Ice book C.S.Owens Brick for Walnut Grove School Oklahoma City Times Publishing legal notices Oklahoma Book Co. School Supplies Oklahoma Engraving and Printing Co. Printing Magnolia Petroleum Co. Oils and Supplies Mideke Supply Co. Engine fittings etc. Miller Sand Co. Sand Morris and Co. Supplies for High School A.Flanagan and Co. Drawing paper for Schools Fredrickson-Kroh Music Co. Music supplies Enterprise Motor and Cycle Co. Repairs Motorcycle Franklin Printing Co. Printing Supplies Crane Co. Engine fittings Auto Tire Repair Co. Automobile repairs for Janitor Arnold and Wetherbee Electrical supplies Warden Printing Co. Printing Supplies Storm and Erickson Hardware supplies Secretary Cash Account Petty cash A.L.Houliston Full payment for Audit of Books P.M.Pope,Secty.County Election Board Rents and billsi

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The following requested leave of absence; Mabel Stewart Barbara Schlabach May E.Powell Mr. Harrison moved that the requests b‘es“gr anted, Mr. Welsh seconded the motion,all members present voted aye”.

The. following report was read from the Teachers and Education, ’ Gentlemen, I recomend the election of the following at' the Salaries set -opposite their names. Mathematics High School H.A.Ber^.int<' “ Tf Frank D.Smigelsky n H.D.Phillips Minnie Redmon Science w Tf L.W.Weber English Etha Townsend Commercial Branches Edith Phelps Librarian ’x Frank Schlabach Athletics ftet|porarily) H.H.Cloudman Dire ctor GymnasiW^— Manual Training E.M.Clifford Rietta Rust Primary Supervisor supervisor J.B.Mitchell Principal Jefferson School Ethel McMillian Principal Assistant Jennie M.Lowe Principal Assistant ff

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Grammar School Teachers. Manual Training

H.0.Robinson G.R.Hollman Grace Baptiste Fannie Townes Mrs. W.E.Albpaugh Delma Daigh Margaret Yarnell Catherine Clark

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named Teachers $100.00 per"£o• 100.00 100.00 100.00 n 100.00 100.00 75.00 100.00 30.00 110.00 Year 1350.00 1200.00 Mo. 90.00 90.00 n

100.00 100.00 60.00 70.00 70.00 60.00 60.00 60.00

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Grammar Teachers (cont’) Regular Teacher n n Kindergarten Directors.

Rose Poster Teresa Driscoll Grace Semens Grace Hall Clara Palm

60.00 60.00 60.00

Kindergarten Assistants

Edna McGee Marjorie Page Ora Scrutchfield

45.00 45.00 45.00

Substitues

Mrs. S.Sicard Mildred Bruce Hala Beauchamp Gladys Carter

S.R.Youngblood

$60.00 Per Mo. n 70.00

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Mathematics (Douglass Colored School) Signed..

$100.00

Per Mo.

J.A.Whieford, Supt.

We recommend that the Superintendent of Schools be empowered to fill all ' vacancies that may occur incident to the opening of Schools.

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C.S.Harrison E.T.Lane

Mr. Welsh moved thSt the named of Eva Chowning as Librarian at the High i School be substitued for Edith Phelps at a salary of $50.00 per Month,Mr. Hope seconded the motion,and upon roll call the following vote was had, !Ayes, Coates,Hope,Morris and Welsh, nays Harrison and Edwards. Mr. Lane ^passed. thereupon Miss Chowning was declared elected. '/ Mr. Harrison moved that the report as amended be adopited, Mr. Lane seconded the motion and upon roll call all members present voted Aye^

Mr. Lane moved that we recommend to the County Superintendent of ■ Schools that the salary of H.V.Gear Teacher in the Douglass School be placed !at $110.00 per Month,Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call :all members present voted Aye” | Mr. Hope moved that the following named Teachers salJaries be raised to the maximum salary for grade teachers; Laura Jenkins,Mrs. jRay Stewart.Grace Garrison,Irma Owens,Agnes Thompson and Daisy Vance stating ' thatthey had all .been employed by the Board for over ten years and were entitled to" Mr. Morris seconded the motion,after some discusssion (the following vote was had, Ayes”Hope Morris and Welsh, Nays" Coates.Harrison (Lane and Edwards,whereupon the motion was declared lost. j . Mr. Hope th^H moved that the afollowing n^m§dcThaehehs_— i salaries be placed at 40'0.00 per Month, lauraoJehkinsyRayeStfewart^Daisyiiyanee I roll call the following vote was had, Ayes Hqj ^Qj Morris and Welsh Nays! Lane s j Coates,Harrison and Edwards,thereupon thes^6tion'waS~declared lost. ! , Mr. Hope moved that the President of the Bioard ! appoint a committee consisting of three members to be known as the Playgrounds . Committee and to ask that this committee make an investigation into the needs ! of playgrounds Apparatus etc. and to ma^grra report as soon as possible!. Mr. !Welsh seconded the motion,the President app@4p.ted the following John Hope, •E.T.Lane and A.L.Welsh. 1 p The Superintendent presenteai a satof Rules and Reg-f iulations to the Board,Mr. Welsh moved that the fiatter be referred to the ! Rules and Regulation Committee and asked that same be reWy” for final adoption at the next regular meeting of the Bpard.Mr. Hope asked that the reoontoendations of the Head Janitor be included-.in the rules,this w^s accepted by Mr. Welsh Mr. Lane seconded the motion ,all members present voting Aye" The Superintendent presented a list of assignments , j of all Teachers in the Schools after which Mr. Lane moved that the list x be !approved and that the Superintendent be empowered to make any changes that in his judgment is best, Mr. Coates seconded the motion,all members present vot!iny Aye”

[Mr. Morris Moved that Nellie Byther be Slectdd a Teacher in the Culbertson School at a salary of $85.00 Per Month;Mn Welsh seconded the motion. Mr. Hope moved that the name of Maud Teller be added to the original motion,her salary to be $90.00 per Month and be assigned as a Principal Assistant,Mr. Welsh seconded the amedded motion, The President stated that the vote would be separate. Upon the amended motion the following vote was had, Ayes Coates,Hope,Morris Strong,Welsh and Lane, Nays” Harrison and Edwards thereupon the motion was declared carried. Upon the original motion the following vote was had Ayes” Coates,Hope,Lane,Morris,Strong,Welsh, Nays” Harrison and Edwards, jwhereupon the motion was declared carried. Mr. Hope nominated John Hopkins for Truant Officer at a salary of $90.00 per Month for the coming School Year. Mr. Strong nominated nominated J.W.Berry for Truant officer at a salary of $90.00 per Month for the coming School Year Mr. Harrison nominated Mr. Webb Jones for Truant officer at a salary of $90.00 per Month for the coming School Year. Mr. Hope moved that after the fourth ballot the low man be dropped. Mr. Lane seconded the motion,all members present voting Aye” On the Sixth ballot Mr. Jones recived five ballots and Mr. Hopkins three ballots,Mr. Jones was declared elected. Mr. Lane moved that the election of Webb Jones for Truant Officer be made unanimous,Mr. Hope seconded the motion,all members present voting Aye”. Mr. Hope moved that the Water system at the Columbus School repaired or replaced by a new one and suggested the Umholz system as it was very satisfactorily a; used at the Washington School, Mr. Strong moved that the Umholz system be used and that the price for same be $165.00 Mr. Harrison seconded the motion,and upon roll call all members present voted aye,except Mr. Edwards who passed.

Mr. Lane stated to the Board that upon action of the Purchasing Committee he was instructed to secure a man to check the coal for the coming School Year,that he desired to recommend Charles Rose for the position at a salary of $2.50 per day to be paid for the number of days actually used as coal checker. Mr. Harrison mo^ed that the recommendation of Mr. Lane be adopted,Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call all members present vq£ed Aye”

Mr. Welsh addressed the Board with reference to reorganization stating that the law provided for such in May of each year ^e«J^^X®fore desired to place in nomination for the President of tlie Board Dr. E.T.Lane, Mr. Harrison addressed the Board and placed in nomination Mr. R.J.Edwards. Mr. Hope moved that the nominations close aiidsthat they proceed to ballot, the following vote was had Lane- Four Votes, Edwards- Two Votes, Mr. Edwards declared Mr. Land" duly electedPresident of the Board for the ensuing Year. Upon assuming the Chair Mr. Lane stated-thadu^heir was a vacancy in the Vice- Presidency of the Board -slid asked Tts'pleasure. Mr. Welsh nominated John Hope for vice-president, Mr. Edwards nominated C. S. Harrison for'VicS-president, upon the first ballot Mr. Hope recived. three votes, Mr. Harrison five votes,Mr. Harrison was by the President declared elected Vice-President of the Boafd for the ensuing year. Mr. Hope moved that the ele-ctipn of Mr. Harrison be made unanimous, Mr. Strong seconded the m<rbto*n’v*ail<"th.e same was declared carried. Mr. Welsh moved that the Board 'adjauarn subject to the call of the President, Mr. Hope seconded the motion,thereupon the Board pecessed. President.

Attest.-^(XAAU.^lerk Approved the

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1916.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19th, 1916

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA MET IN ADJOURNED

SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM AT THE IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 19th, 1916 AT 7:30 O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. T. Lane, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk,

C. J. R. J. A.

S. H. S. G• L.

Harrison, Hope, Coates, Strong, Welsh,

ABSENT:

R. J. Edwarfls, G* A. Morri s, A petition was presented to the Board for signature with the request that the Board join in with the property owners in their petition to the Mayor and Commissioners for the improvement of 37th Street from the West line of Georgia Ave., to a point 225 fept west of the west line of Indiana Ave. Mr. Welsh moved*that the President and Secretary he instructed to sign the petition. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary presented to the Boarfl Estimate No* 1 amounting to $1200.00 first payment on contract price for the installation of the boilers at the Washington School. Mr. Welsh moved that Estimate No. 1 be allowed and that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrant covering that amount. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was declared to have carried. All Members present voting "aye" A communication was filed by the East Capitol Hill Civic Club in which they requested that they be granted the use of the Wheeler School Building one night a week to hold meetings. moved that the request be granted and that they -be given the use of the Wheeler Annex Friday night of each week. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and the same was declare (THo have carried. The Secretary stated to the Board that due to the crowded conditions of some of the Schoo>’Huil,dings it was necessary to purchase additional desks •’•fend the following bids were on file in the office.

Jasper Sipes Co., 1 & 2 3 & 4 5 Rears

E. D. Edwards

$3.25 $3.15 $3.05 $2.85

E. D. Edwards’ price F. 0. B. cars Oklahoma City, delivery in from two to three weeks and Jasper Sipes Company’ price delivered at the School Buildings and immediate delivery. Mr. Hope moved that inasmuch as the Superintendent recommended that the desks be delivered at once that Jasper Sipes Company be given the order. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting ,t'ayen

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19th, 1916 (Continued)

Mr. Strong stated that the Woodman Lodge had made a request througlj him for the use of the High School Auditorium on the night of ! October 13th to give a lecture on Woodcraft and Fraternity, Mr. ) Hope moved that the request be not granted. Mr. Strong seconded j the motion and the same was declared to have carried. 3 I Mr. Hope, stated that the U. C. T. representative had been to see him regarding the use of the Auditorium for a Lyceum Course. Mr. Harrison moved that the request be referred to the High School Advisory Committee. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and : the same was declared to have carried. Mr. Strong stated that the Buildings & Grounds Committee had employed a Mr. Barefoot at a salary of $2.50 per day to work at the Washington School until Mr. Colley is able to go back to work. Mr. Harrison moved that the action of the Buildings & Grounds Committee be ratified by the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye"

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Mr. Hope stated to the Board that it had been called to his attention that.there was a carpenter in the system drawing only $2.50 per day while the records would show that there were two others doi ng the same class of work getting $3.60 per day, and moved that his salary be placed at $3.60 per day and the action be retroactive* Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye” Mr. Hope moved that inasmuch as Mr. Colley was injured while performing his duties that he be paid in full for the time lost. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was declared to have carried. All Members present voting "aye”

The following report from the Superintendent was read to the Board: Board of Education: Gentlemen:-

I present herewith the following resignations:

Etha Townsend E. M. Clifford H. 0. Robinson Catharine Clark Marjorie Page '■v

Mildred &ruce Maude Teller Helen Meyer Essie Pearson Gladys Carter Frankie Wren Mrs. Laura Bradley

Leave of Absence . . Blanche, Ruedy The following teachers have not reported for duty, hence-,* I‘recommend that their names be dropped from the list: Hazel Bollen H. D. Phillips Rose Foster

In accordance with your orders, I Have filled vacancies as follows:

M. H. Powell, Manual Training H. S. Florence Roberts, Asst Principal D. T. Ferguson, " " Frank McKee, Man. Tr. Ward Schools E. T. Gilbert, Junction Jeannie O’Neill, Regular Teacher Jessie Shannon, ” J’

$ 110 " per mo. H n 90 H TT 90 TT IT 100 rr , n 70 T! H 70 tt 70 TT

Effective 9/11 9/14 9/18 9/18 9/14 9/11 9/19

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19th, 1916 (Continued)

Lucille Mason, Kindergarten Assistant Glenn Jones, Kindergarten Sub. Agnes Campbell, Substitute Cora Voy Ward Mrs Maud Whitney Mrs Bernice Caldwell Mrs G. A. O’Leary

45 per mo

9/18 9/11 9/13 9/14 9/18 9/18 9/18

Respectfully submitted, J. A. Whiteford, Sup eri nt en dent.

Mr. Welsh moved that the action of the Superintendent be concurred in by the Bo$rd. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye”. Mr. Harrison moved that the Superintendent be given the authority to employ whatever teachers necessary to fill the vacancies that may exist between now and the next Board Meeting. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. All Members present voting "aye" Mr. Hope moved that in case of any emergency arising in the Supervision of Schools that the Superintendent be given full authority to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. the Mr. Welsh moved that/salary of Teresa Driseall be placed at $70.00 per month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Hope moved that Ophelia Overstreet be allowed the difference between $2.50 and $3.50 per day for the time she substituted for Mollie Fuller, last semester school year 1915-16, amounting to $30.00. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye" Mr. Harrison moved that all substitutes teachers be paid at the rate of $3.50 per day, for work in the Grade Schools. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the same #as*“carried. All Members present voting "aye" The qute-gtion of granting free tuition to two girls in the Baptist Orphans HomF’was brought up for discussion, after which Mr. Welsh moved that they be permitted to attend the High School without paying tuitlon.^^JMr. Hope seconded the motion and the same was deelai^d to have ^carried.

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The Super in teli Wnt recommended that a room in the Irving School be fitted up with seats inorder that the Supervisors can have their meetings where nb^c^n give them supervision. Mr. Hope moved that the Sup® rintendenig^ re commendation be complied with and that the Head Janitor of^tha''G?®de Schools and the Chief Engineer of the High School be yis-trucTed^o gather up the seats necessary for seating the. rdom\ ug^rTthe direction of the Superintendent. Mr. Coates seconded'the motion and the same was declared, to have carried.

The Superintendent brought up the question of Playground Apparatus and Playground Supervisor. By common consent the’ Superintendent was instructed to investigate all applicants and recommend a Supervisor at the next meeting of the Board.

Mr. Harrison moved that H. 0. Shikles’ salary be placed at $85.00 per month, Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting

MEETING. OF SEPTEMBER 19th, 1916 (Continued)

Mr. Hope moved that the Buildings & Grounds Committee he instructed to obtain plans and specifications from the Architects Layton & Smith, receive bids and report at the next meeting of the Board on the addition to the toilet rooms in the Eugene Fields School. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. « All Members present voting "aye”

The question of enlarging the girls shower and. buying repairs for the vaccum cleaner at the High School was by common consent referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for report. Mr. Hope moved that the Purchasing Committee be instructed to secure the best possible price for the motorcycle used in the Truancy Department and that they be authorized to buy a five passenger Ford. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. All Members present voting "aye" except Dr. Lane who voted "no”

Mr. Hope moved that the Truant Officer be given the authority to employ an assistant at a salary of $40.00 per month, 7 Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: '

"ayes” "nayes”

Coates, Harrison, Hope, Lane, Welsh, Strong,

WHEREUPON the motion was declared to have been lost.

Mr. Strong moved that the Bureau of Information of the Truant Office be move# to this Building and that a separate telephone be installed for his use. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion. (No roll call on the motion)

Mr. Hope then moved for a reconsideration of the motion in regard to the appointment of a clerk for the Truant Office. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. Mr. Hope moved that the Superintendent and Truant Officer be given the authority to employ a clerk in the Truant Office at a salary of $40.00 per month. Mr. Harrison seconded tjie motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye" except Messrs Strong and Lane who voted "no"

The Secretary read the list of Committees as appointed by the P r e s i d enty-*COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION

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A • L • Welsh, .Chairman C. S. Harrison', R. S. Coates,

REVENUE & FINANCE

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R • S • Coates, Chairman A . <* L • Welsh, C. S. Harri son,

AUDITING COMMITTEE

C. S. Harr iso it, Chairman, A. L. Welsh, J. H. Hope,

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS John H. Hope, Chairman G. A. -Morris. ' S t r oh^T~--

LEGAL & ADVISORY

R. J^gdwards, Chairman J. G. st^hgv^^ R. S. Coates ;

PURCHASING COMMfT'TEE

G. A. Morris, Chairman J. H. Hope R. J. Edwards,

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19th, 1916 (Continued)

HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY

PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE

J. G. Strong, Chairman ' R. J. Edwards, A* L. Welsh,

J. H. Hope, Chairman, R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris,

Mr. Welsh moved that the Committees as named by the President be approved by the Board. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. Mr. Welsh moved to adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON the' Board adjourned. ATTEST:

PRESIDENT.

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1916

MEETING OF OCTOBER 2nd, 1916

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM IRVING SCHOOL BUfLDING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1916 AT 7:30 P. M. 1

PRESENT:

E. T. Lane, President H. M. Fairey, Clerk,

R. C. J. G. J•

S. S. H. A. G•

Coates, Harrison, Hope, Morris, Strong,

ABSENT: R. J. Edwards, A. L. Welsh,

The Miftutes of the Meetings of August 18th, August 28th, September 4th and September 19th were read and approved as read. The Secretary read a report from the Truant Officer giving in detail the work carried on by his Department for the month of September. Mr. Harrison moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following report from the Auditing Committee: Honorable Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, • .Gentlemen: - -We your Auditing Committee desire to recbmunend that the^ following list of bills in the sum of $$874 95 and thaf't'he Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

^CU.r’S. Harrlsbii; Chairman, J. H. Hope,

Minnetonka Lumber Co*,' Lumber for M. T. & Repairs James Pool, Dirt, Scrivener & Stevens, Janitor^Supplies Pittsburg Plate Glass Co., Supp®W'-fb< M. T. Hurry-Up Messenger & Baggage Service -------- Franklin Printing Co., Printing A. G. Spaulding & Bros., Repairs for Gym W. J. Henry, Repairs IJigh School National Ammonia-Co., 52# Ammonia for High School G. M. Davis Regulator Co., Repairs for H. S. E. H. Sheldon, Benches for High School M. T. E. B. Evans, Re-binding books for H. S. Library Consolidated Engineering Co., Repairs Lewis Lithia Water Co., Water for High School King SheQt Metal Co., Repairs Putnam Hgts Fitts & Mann, Co., Repairs Re-imburse Secretary-Cash Account

284 7 85 353 13 13 20 475 16 2 272 18 1 2 8

20 00 47 46 50 00 00 00 64 88 00, 50 18 40 45 95 193 43

MEETING OF OCTOBER 2nd, 1916 (Continued)

Oliver Machinery CO., Repairs for M. T. Equipment The Ohio Galvanizing & Mfg. Co., Ice Cans for H. S. J. 1. Ladd, Sanitary work Davidson & Case Lumber Co., Lumber for repairs Frank Mattson, Fainting for Putnam Hgts T. A. Griffith, Glass for all Schools Western Electric Co., Repairs for H. S. Switch Board Webb Publishing Co., Ruled paper Upsher & Upsher, Boiler Insurance Underwood Typewriter Co., Repairs Burroughs Adding Machine Co., Repairs & Ribbon American Multigraph Co,, Supplies and repairs Commissioners of Land Office, Rent Lee School Site Leeper Bros. Lumber Co., Lumber for repairs Smythe Printing Co., Printing, Henry Lumber Co,, Lumber for repairs Western Newspaper Union, Supplies High School Walsh & Weidner Boiler Co., Boilers Alexander Drug Co., Drug Supplies Zylite Water Co., Water for Office, Warden Co., School Supplies Miller's, Sand Oklahoma Paper Co., On Baler Parry Printing Co,, Printing Western Union Tel. Co., Service Pioneer Telephone Co., Service Martin Towel Supply Co., Towel Service Boston Wilson, Paints Jack Benson, Willard School Repairs Mideke Suppfy Co., Engine Fittings Jasper Sipes Co., School Furniture Western Paint Co., Paint & Oil Oklahoma City Foundry & Machine Shop, Hoover Bros., Kindergarten Supplies L. C. Smith & Bros., Typewriter Supplies Theodore Maxfield Co., Gaylord Bros., Library Supplies M. B. Schofield Co., Coal Western Bank Supply Co., Supplies L. G. Warnke, Stencils D. H. Call, Sand Manly Office Supply Co., Schiff Mayer Co., Red Ink Lykes Freeman Hardware Co., Paints & Hardware Le ech; Paint ^_G lass Co., Glass Oklahoma warer Dept., Crane Co.', Supplies Auto Baggage"'Furniture Cot, Service

85 30 23 6 102 37 3 529 322 1 2 2 28 36 2 4 3 3370 20 3 95 3 17 9 1 80 3 96 47 61 924 258 2 228 66 4 12 653 571 2 13 13 14 122 7 51 99 30

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Mr. Strong moved that the report of the Committee be adopted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye" The Secretary presented a bill filed ;1>y. F._ H. Umholtz for the water system he installed at the Columbus- SchdM. 7 ^JIr. Harrison moved that the Secretary be instructed to isjfue a warWnt for the contract price of the system, namely tl'65'Ooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a^d^fo be delivered to him at such time as the Head Janitor approved the system. Mr. ..Hope seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye" The following report was read to the Board: To The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Okla., Gentlemen: -

We your Committee on Buildings & Grounds 4.

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desire to recommend that a vent pipe be installed on the g As Water Heater in the Domestic Science Room at the Lincoln School. We would also recommend that the windows of the * Putnam Height and the Culbertson Hights School be weather stripped.

We would also recommend that Geo. Bettise be elected as Janitor of the Edgemere School at a salary of $65.00 per month. We further recommend that B. L. Barefoot be elected as floor Janitor in the High School at a salary of $60.00 per month, and that the salary of Ed Yount, Teamster with Team be placed at $4.50 per day.

John H. Hope, Chairman, J. G. Strong, G. A. Morris,

Mr. Hope moved that the report of the Committee be adopted. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye” Mr. Hope moved that the report be ammended to include the following?: that the salary of P. P. Kessler, Assistant Engineer at the High School be placed at $90.00 per month, and that the salary of the Janitor of the Willard School be put ’Back on the old salary schedule of $90.00 per month. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye"

Mr. Harrison moved that Mr. A. I. Houliston be elected as Auditor for the ensuing year at a salary of $400.00 per year, payable semi-annually, Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye" Mr. Hope moved that W. P. Dixon be elected as Janitor in the High School at a salary of $60.00 per month, effective "September 1st, 1916. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call the'same was carried. All Members present voting "aye"

Mr’. Iftrong moved that the action of the Board in denying the use of the High School Auditorium to the Modern Woodman Lodge be recihded.' Mr.. Morris seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. Mr. Strong then moved that the- Mo^esssuffiftpdman Lodge be granted the use of the Auditorium at -t^ High School on the night of October 15th. . . Mr. Hope seconded the motion and the same was declared to have* Carried.

Mr. Hope moved that the Committee on Instruction~be instructed to prepare a list of the teacher^ in„.lthe system who have been teaching for ten years and are rece’tvi'i^'J^ss than the maximum and report to the Board. Mr. Harrisj^-^sejJonHe^ the motion and the same was declared to have carried*.''’ ”

Mr. Harrison moved that the action of Mr. Wellemeyer in appointing Ernest Settle and Agnes Armstrong as Assistants in the High School Office at a salary of $25.00 per month each be ratified by the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye” Mr. Strong moved that the sum of $100.00 be appropriated for the High School Athletics, that $100.00 be appropriated for the High School Debate Team and $50.00 be allowed for the Music

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Department. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye" The following report was presented to the Board: Board of Education, Gentlemen:-

In compliance with your order of last meeting, I have filled the following vacancies: Principalship, Culbertson Hgts School Anna L. Matthews, $1200 00 per year (to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Isom Roberts)

Shields Heights, Miss Edith Fritzson, Prin., 900 per yr Domestic Science High School, Ethel Wimsatt, 90 " mo. Domestic Science High School, Lillian Griffith, 90 per mo.

Effective September 25th, 1916.

(Signed)

J. A. Whiteford, Superintendent,

Mr. Harrison moved that the report of the Superintendents be adopted. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting ’’aye”

Mr. White ford, Superintendent, stated that the State Teachers Association had made a request through him for the use of the High School for some of their meetings Thanksgiving and the day following. Mr. Hope moved that the Superintendent and the High School Advisory Committee be given authority to prepare suitable quarters for the State Teachers Association. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford stated that it was his idea to ha^e a lecture course for the teachers and inasmuch as it would cost considerable money to get good speakers that it was the intention to charge an admission fee both to the Oklahoma City School Teachers and any one elsevJi^a,£jAipuld care to attend, and asked for permission to arrange *for such a course. Mr. Strong moved that the request of Mr. Whitefords. be granted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and the same was declared to have^carried, Mr. Whiteford also: -stated that in making the rounds of the Schools that he found the primary grades were- in^ne^d^ of supplies and the seating arrangement in some of the roorfs was deficient. After a discussion of the mat.ter Mr. Hope moved that the Attorney for the Board be instructed 'to investigate and report to the Board as to whether or not the Board asa^legal right to use the balance on hand in the Ward Building Fund. Harrison seconded the motion and the same was declared to havb’Cgpried. Mr. Harrison moved that the Buildings & Ground§,.5CsimniWe^ be given the authority to employ such help for such a time'asnecessary to put the seats in the buildings in proper place. Kir. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting uaye”

Captain Kenyon, representing the Grand Army asked permission of the Board to collect a five cent fee from all teachers and all school children for the erection of a National Monument at Fairlawn. Mr. Harrison moved that section 5 article 8 be suspended and that the Grand Army Committee be given permission to solicit funds for the erection of a National Monument with the understanding that they are not to ask for more than 5 cents from each pupil.

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Mr. Strong seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. Mr. Hope moved to adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON the Board adjourned:

Chairman,

J Approved

Clerk.

Z/ 2^-__________ day of

1916

MEETING OF OCTOBER 12th, 1916

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOMS IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1916 at 7:30 P. M. %

PRESENT:

T. Lane, President H. M. Falrey, Clerk, XJ •

R. C. J. R. J. A. ABSENT:

S. c?'-J • H. J. G. L.

Coates, Harrison, Hope, Edwards, Strong, Welsh,

G. A. Mor ri s,

A communication was read, from the President of the Patrons Club Columbus School asking for the use of the building once a month' for the purpose of giving a series of educational entertainments and that the building be wired so that they would be able to use a stereoptican machine. Mr. Welsh moved that the matter of wiring the Columbus School and the granting of the use of the Building be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with power to act, providing the use of the machine does not cancel the insurance on the building. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye"

A request was filed by some students from the Draughon’s Business College for the use of the High School Gymnasium. Mr. Hope moved that the request be denied. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.

The resignation of Beatrice Rogers Primary'Teacher in the Franklin School was presented to the Board. Mr. Welsh moved that the resignation be accepted. - Mr. Coates seconded th§-;.motion and the same was declared to have carried.

The Patrons of the Douglas School filed a petition with the Board asking that the Board equip the Douglas Playgrounds with Playground Apparatus';"" Mr. Hope moved that the matter be referred.to the Legal & Advisory Committee. Mr. Strong seconded the’motion and the same^xag^Aedared to have carried. The following report from the Committee on Instruction was read to the -BoOd*:. To The Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gentle men: -

We your Committee on ^natrue±avdn desire to make the following recommendation. That at a meeting of the Committee held on October 12th, 1916 the following named teachers of the High School through letters to the Superintendent asked that their salaries be increased; namely Adah Robinson, Roy A. Graham and N. A. Lago. After a careful survey the Committee recommended that no increase in salaries be allowed until the entire Teaching force of the Schools be investigated and reported upon, which report will be submitted to the Board of Education as soon as completed. \

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Respectfully submitted,

A. L. Welsh, Chairman, R. S. Coates, c. s. Harrison,

Mr. Edwards moved that the report of the Committee be adopted Mr. Strong seconded the motion and the same wass declared to have carried. The Superintendent stated to the Board that he was in receipt of a letter from Washington in which they asked that the Board establish a night school for foreigners . Mr. Harrison moved that the Superintendent inform the Department of Education in Washington that after a survey is. made of the situation here the Board will take action. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. Mr. Hope moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for sale the two old boilers at the Washington School, the one old boiler at the Lincoln School and the frame building on the Bryant School Grounds, that the bids be opened at the next meeting of the Board and that they be awarded to the highest bidder . Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.

The question of installing a hot plate at the Columbus School as by the Chair ordered referred to the Buildings.& Grounds Committee. The furnishing of City water for the Linwood School was discussed after which Mr. Edwards moved that the Buildings & Grounds Committee be instructed to act in regard to the water proposition as per the commissioners overtures i. e. that we pay one half the expense. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried. All Members present voting "aye" I

Mr. Hope, Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Committee made the following oral report for his Committee: " Recommended that the services of W. . E. Dixon as Janitor in the High School be dispensed with, Mr. Welsh moved that the report of th^Committee be adopted. .•Mr. Strong seconded the motion and the'same was dedared to have carried.. Mr. Edwards moved as a substitute motion that the matter be referred back to the Committee for further investigation and report and in the meantime the Janitor in Question be suspep<P‘d'r‘t*‘"'~Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and the same was declared.- to have carried. *'V

Mr. Harrison moved''that the Board, recommend to the 'County that the salary of Roscoe' Appling, the teacher who was injured in the performance of his duty' be-all owed salary f.nr the first month of School and up until such time as he •isjr&'ble to'""gD~ko work. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried Mr. Whiteford stated that Grace Chadwick had received notice of her election as a High School Teacher a^df-t^hat she had been-put to work by the Principal but the records failedx>t.p_ show. that she had. ever be elected. Mr. Edwards moved that Grao^'ChadMek be elected as a Special teacher at a salary of $75.00 .per month ■’^arrdrthat the action be retroactive. Mr. Harrison secdfide’d^tha^^tion and upon roll call the some was carried. All Members "present voting "aye". The following Rules & Regulations were presented to the Board

Attorney. Rule 5. It shall be the duty of the Attorney of the Board to be present at all meetings of the Board; to inspect all contracts; bonds, and other legal documents in which the Board is interested, and approve or disapprove the legal form and correctness of the same; to draw all legal instruments and conveyances of the Board; to advise the Board upon all legal questions that may ariSe. m regard to the business of the district, and to take charge of all legal business of the Board in the courts. ' Superintendent. Rule 6. The Superintendent shall under the direction of the Board have general supervision of the schools and of the teachers, the school houses, apparatus and other property. He shall have control of the methods of instruction, discipline, and general management of the schools. Upon him shall devolve the strict enforcement of all the rules and regulations of the Board. Rule 7. It shall be his duty to attend all meetings of the Board and he shall make such recommendations as he shall deem advisable. He shall have the privilege of debate on all questions pertaining to his department. Rule 8. Assignment of Teachers.—He shall assign Principals to their respective buildings and- shall report his action for approval to the Board. He shall assign to their respective positions all teachers and may make such transfers as he may deem necessary for the good of the schools. Rule 9 He shall inform himself regarding the condition of instruction and discipline in schools in other places, the progress of education at large, and from time to time, suggest appropriate means for the improvement of the public schools of this city. Rule 10. He shall visit the schools as often as practical and shall counsel and advise teachers on such matters, as he shall deem necessary to give efficiency in the work. He shall have power to require teachers to attend such meetings as he may appoint, for instruction in methods of teaching and .governing or

ARTICLE I.

Organization. Rule 1. The Board of Education at its regular meeting in May in each year shall organize by the election of a President and Vice-President from among its own members, each of whom shall serve for the term of one year, or until his successor is elected' and qualified. On the first Monday in July it shall also elect a clerk, who shall hold his office for one year or until his successor is elected and qualified. Rule 2. Before taking his seat each member and each officer shall take the oath of office as prescribed by law. Rule 3. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the first Monday of each month as prescribed by law. Special meetings may be called at any time by the President, or upon written request of three members of the Board. From April 1st to October 1st the time for regular meeting shall be 8 o’clock P. M.; and the remainder of the year 7:30 P. M. Rule 4. ^A_joajjM:ity--..of...the_..whole Board _shall constitute-^ quorum for the transaction of businessTbut a smaller number may adjourn from day' to day. Rule 5. A majority vote of all members shall be necessary to elect any teacher, officer, or employee, and the vote shall be by roll call. . ’ . Rule 6. The Board of Education shall have power to fill any vacancy which may occur in that body to serve the unexpired term. ARTICLE II. Duties of Officers. President. Rule 1. It shall be the duty of the President to preside at meetings of the Board of

Education; to appoint all committees whose appointment is not otherwise provided for; to sign all warrants ordered by the Board to be drawn upon the Treasurer for school money; to sign all contracts, orders, bonds, etc.; to call meetings of the’ Board when he shall deem it necessary; to prepare annually a statement of the condition of the schools, fund®, buildings, etc, and to perform such other duties as may pertain to his office. Vice-President. In case of resignation, absence, or disability of the President, the Vice-President s shq.ll perform all the duties of the President.

Clerk. Rule 3. it .shall be the duty- of'-the Clerk to notify all members in due time of all meetings'of the Board; to keep an accurate journal of its' proceedings; to take charge of its books and documents; to countersign all warrants for school moneys drawn upon the Treasurer by order of the Board and to perform such other, duties ,qs the Board, or its committees, may *requir-'eif;. Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the Clerk of the Board shall give a bond in the sum o^ not less than two thousand dollars, with good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the Board, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office. Treasurer. Rule 4. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to prepare and submit in writing a monthly report of the condition of the finances of the district and shall when required, produce in any meeting of the Board or to any committee appointed for the purpose of examining his account, all books and papers pertaining to his office. He shall pay moneys only upon warrant signed by the President, or in his absence by the Vice-President, and countersigned by the Clerk and shall execute a bond in such sum as the Board may require, with sufficient sureties to be approved by the Board, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties as Treasurer of said , Board.

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for improvement. He shall have power to assign substitutes to fill temporary vacancies caused by illness or temporary absence of regular teachers, and to make arrangements to meet emergencies where no provision has bqen made by the rules. ’Rule'll. Office Hours—He shall keep regular office hours other than school hours at the office of the Board of Education. Rule 12. Complaints.—He shall hear complaints of patrons and teachers and after acquainting himself with the facts, shall render his decision which shall be final, subject only to an appeal to the Board. Rule 13. Suspension of Teachers.—He shall have power to suspend teachers for neglect of duty or violation of prescribed rules, and he. shall make a written report of the same with full particulars to the Board at its first regular meeting thereafter. s~RlHe" 14. Suspensions—He may suspend pupils for flagrant misconduct or violation of rules for a time not to exceed one month, or until imposed conditions have been complied with. All suspensions under this section must be reported to the Board of Education at its next meeting. Rule 15. He shall keep a list of the names ..^nd_ addresses of all applicants eligible for . appointment as teachers, and shall recommend to tire~6efflmittee on Instruction or to .^hb"^oaid the rjjWies of such applicants as seertf to him-^rfiost suitable and no teacher shall be ‘elected without having been so recommended. Rule 16. General Duties.—He shall devote himself exclusively to the duties of his office, and shall endeavor to secure uniformity in the government and instruction employed in the schools. He shall note the fitness of each teacher for the place she occupies, and shall report to the Committee on Instruction or to the Board any teacher found deficient or incompetent. Truant Officer. Rule 17. The Truant Officer shall devote his time to the duties of his office; shall

enquire into all eases of absence, truancy, juvenile delinquency, persistent disobedience of the rules or of unlawful detention from school. He shall keep a record of all cases of truancy and other violations of the statutes relating to school attendance, showing the name, age, residence -of the offender, and the nature of the offense. He shall make an annual report in writing to the Superintendent. He shall prevent children from loitering about the school premises to the annoyance and disturbance of the neighborhood. He shall report to the Superintendent in person or by telephone, at a fixed time each day. ’ Medical Examiner. .Rule 18. The Medical Examiner, under the direction of the Superintendent shall inspect the physical condition of pupils and shall suggest to parents and teachers such, action as may seem necessary. He shall advise teachers on all matters pertaining to the health and physical defects of pupils. He shall observe the sanitary conditions of school premises and make such recommendations to the Board as to him may seem proper. Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Rule 19. The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds shall superintend repairs and improvements of buildings' and grounds and make requisitions therefor. ,(a) He shall secure estimates of cost of same and . submit them to the chairman of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds for consideration. (b) He shall see that each janitor or engineer or all other persons employed in like capacity in or about such bitildings shall be properly instructed in the care of such buildings, and the boilers, engines, pumps, fans, pipes, electric wires, ventilators, and all other apparatus that may fall under their charge: (c) He shall recommend for appointment and discharge all janitors, engineers, repair men and all other persons employed in the care and repair of buildings and grounds. (d) He shall inspect all buildings and improvements in course of construction, and

Auditing. Rule 3. The Auditing Committee ■ shall, from time to time, examine the books of the Clerk and Treasurer. . It shall receive from the Treasurer all warrants, bonds or coupons drawn upon and paid out of the. funds belonging to the Board of Education, and cancel and turn same over to the custody of the Clerk, who shall retain the same in his keeping until destroyed by the authority of the Board, and shall examine all bills, presented and certified to by the Committee, or authorized officers of the Board, and recommend their allowance or rejection as the ease may be. Purchasing. Rule 4. The Purchasing Committee shall see that all schools are supplied with furniture and equipment and that the same is kept in good order and repair. It shall receive bids for all supplies required for use in the schools and submit their recommendations to the Board for its action or approval. All bills or claims for furniture or supplies shall be examined by the Committee before the same are placed in the hands of the Auditing Committee. Buildings and Grounds. Rule 5. This Committee shall exercise general supervision over the buildings and grounds belonging to or rented by the Board; shall see that the same are kept in good order and repair; shall execute all contracts ordered by the Board for erecting, renting or improving school buildings, or enclosing or ornamenting school grounds, and see that the same are faithfully performed by the contractor, and shall recommend to the Board for election suitable persons for janitors with a schedule of salaries to be paid. This Committee . shall also examine and approve all bills made in pursuance of contracts authorized by the Board. Committee on Instruction. Rule 6. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Instruction to act upon the recommendations of the Superintendent in regard to the appointment of teachers and their

7 shall report promptly all violations of contracts, specifications or agreements.

ARTICLE III.

Standing Committees. Rule 1.' There shall be the following standing committees appointed by the President: 1. Auditing Committee, .to consist of three membeis^'"^^^"' 2. Committee on Instruction, to consist of three members and Superintendent. 3. Buildings and Grounds^ Committee, to consist of three member's.., 4. Revenue and Finances Committee, to consist of three members. 5. Legal and Advisory Committee, to consist of three, members. 6. Purchasing Committee, to consist of three members. 7. High School Advisory Committee, to , consist of three members. - * 8. Playgrounds Committee, to consist of three members. The President of the Board and the Superintendent of Schools shall be ex-officio members of all committees provided herein, without the power to vote. The chairman of each committee shall be prepared at all times to make written or verbal report to t^e Board when it is in session as to any matter pertaining to his department. Each committee shall, from time to time, recommend to the Boayd such action in respect to its department as it may deem advantageous, for the interest of the schools.

Duties—Revenue and Finance. Rule 2. The Revenue and Finance Committee shall prepare the estimate to be furnished the Board for the tax levy of each year for school purposes and shall take such measures as shall be necessary for the negotiation of bonds, whenever the sanje shall be ordered to be issued by the Board. All matters relating to funds, whether from taxation, issuing of bonds, or other sources, shall be referred to this .committee.

salaries; to embody such recommendations, if approved, in a report to the Board. No teacher shall be considered elected until such election by the Board^shall have taken place. This Committee shall lj"om time to time prepare such revisions and modifications of the rules and regulations as it may deem expedient and'proper and submit them to the Board. It shall also be the duty of this Committee to hear written appeals from the decisions of the Superintendent and report the same to the Board for final action. This Committee shall, after conferring with the Superintendent, recommend to the Board for adoption all textbooks for use in the schools. ARTICLE IV. w—.-Djder of Business. JRlJfe 1. At each meeting the order of business shall be as follows: a. Roll Call. b. Reading of Minutes. c. Communications and Petitions. '“X d. Presentation of Bills. x‘e../#Reports of Standing Committees. f. ^Repayts of Special Committees. g. Reporfjf’SupeSfeytendent. h. Unfinished Business; _ i. New Business. - ... v*12345678** Rule 2. After-the first regjJa^faeeting in May or as soon thereafter aS’"practical, the Board shall elect a Superintendent of City Schools, and fix his salary and term of office. Rule 3. As soon after the first regular meeting in May of each year as practical, the Board shall elect teachers and principals for the ensuing year. Rule 4. No question decided by the Board shall again be raised during the same school year, except on motion to reconsider, made by a member who voted with the majority at the same meeting when passed, unless leave to introduce. the same be granted by a majority of all members of the Board. Rule 5. No money shall be drawn out of the school fund except on vote by yeas and nays of a majority of the whole Board; and

all motions or resolutions to contract for work, the expenditure of money or sale of property shall be taken by yeas and nays and require a majority in the affirmative to pass the same. Provided, however, that the President and Clerk of the Board may, withQjUt further action of the Board, issue and sign warrants for the following purposes: The payment of salaries due all persons regularly employed by the Board; the payment of estimates due contractors for work contracted by- the Board, when such estimates have been issued by the architect on the work, in case an architect is employed, or. have been approved by the party in charge of said work, on behalf of the Board of Education. No contract involving an expenditure of the sum of $200, or any amount in excess thereof, shall be entered into on the part of the Board by any committee, officer, or member of said Board without same having been first authorized by the Board at a regular meeting thereof or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Bule 6. All bills, the payment of which is provided for herein, shall be reported by the Clerk to the Board at the next regular meeting following the payment thereof. Bule 7. All questions pertaining to the conduct or qualification of teachers shall be held in executive session. Bule 8. These by-laws may be altered or amended at any regular meeting of the Board, provided, notice be given in writing one month previous. ABTICLE V. General Begulations. School System. The Public School system of Oklahoma City ineludcS' the kindergarten, the elementary school, and the high school. Terms used to indicate departments and schools are as follows: Kindergarten—To include children four and five years old. Primary—Birst, second, third, and fourth grades.

Grammar—Fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Elementary School—All grades below high school. Junior High School—Seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth grades. High School—Ninth, tentn,. eleventh, and twelfth grades. Length of Term. ■ T.""' The school year shall consist of thirty-six weeks which shall be divided into two terms of eighteen weeks each. Bule'2.^ Open of Schools.—The schools shall open bn,the second Monday-in September of each year, except .when otherwise ordered. Daily Sessions. Bule 3. (a) Morning daily sessions of the . schools shall begin at 9 A. M. Afternoon sessions shall begin at.1 P. M. The first and second grades sllail be dismissed at 11:30 A. M. and 3:00 P. M. The third and fourth grades at 11:40 A. M. and 3:30 P. M. The fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades shalr.o be dismissed at 11:50 A, M. and 3:45 P. M. There shall be a recess of 10 minutes, during each morning and afternoon session. (b) Half Day Sessions.—Whenever the crowded condition of a school makes it necessary, the Superintendent may provide a double session, and require half of the children of the room to attend in the forenoon and the other half the afternoon. The time of such sessions shall be from 8„:30 A. M. to 12:20 P. M. and from 12:30 to 4:20 P. M. (c) . High School.—In the high school there shall be eight periods of 45 minutes each. Sessions to begin at 8:30 A. M. and continue until 2:30 P. M., except on days when an assembly is necessary when the last .three periods will be moved forward thirty minutes. Bule 4. Continuous Sessions.—Upon extremely stormy'‘days the Principal of any school may,' upon approval of the Superintendent, hold a continuous session of the school, closing at 1:30 P. M. When continuous sessions are held reasonable recesses

shall be given. During the excessive hot weather in September and May the schools may open at 8:30 A. M. and close at 3:00 P. M. as the Superintendent may direct. Bule 5. All teachers and employees of the Board of Education shall be required to present to the Medical Inspector an acceptable certificate of good health or submit to an examination. All certificates shall be presented on a form furnished by the Medical Inspector. (This'rule shall become effective for the year 1917-18.) Bule 6. Admission.—Pupils ' desiring admission to the schools of the city for the firsttime shall apply for assignment to the Principal of the school in the district in which the pupil resides. Bule 7. Holidays.—The regular holidays shall be Thanksgiving Day and Friday following and such other days as the Board may designate. Bule 8. Tuition.—Children within the scholastic, age whose parents or legally constituted guardians are not residents of the Oklahoma City School District will be permitted to attend' the city schools upon payment monthly, invariably in advance, of the following rates of tuition: First to Fourth Grades, inclusive, per month -------------------------------___'____ $1.50 Fifth to Eighth Grades, inclusive, per month___________________________ 2.00 Ninth to Twelfth Grades, inclusive, per month------------------------ :•__________ 5.00 Tuition shall be paid to the Clerk of the Board and his receipt presented to the Principal before a pupil is enrolled in any school. The Superintendent shall assign such pupils to the proper school buildings and proper grades, and he shall have power to reject any pupil when there is not sufficient room for such applicant. Bule 9. No child whose parents or guardian is not an actual resident of the city shall be admitted to any, public school without a receipt from the Clerk of the Board, showing tho payment of tuition fees in advance, or

upon his certificate that the child has been exempted from the payment of tuition fees. The Clerk shall have authority, subject to the approval of the Board to exempt such ■ other pupils as in his judgment the equities of the individual ease may demand.

Bule 10. Indigent Pupils.—When parents or when children under guardianship are too poor to furnish the necessary books, the Principal shall make a list of books needed and shall refer the case to the Truant Officer for investigation, who if he finds the applicant worthy shall make requisition on the County Superintendent for books required. Bule 11. Pupils whose parents or legally constituted guardians pay taxes on property in the Oklahoma School District, shall upon pr§§'5Htation« -of tax receipts be credited on their tuition with the amount of school taxes paid for the current year. Bule 12. The Principal shall record, in a book furnished for the purpose, the names and addresses of the pupils to whom such books are furnished, together with the titles ... of the books, the day furnished, and the day '~'-^£etarned,aad shall, at the close of each school "'year colleSl^such books. No books shall be issued toya pupil—passing to a higher grade until 8^cjf'_pupil has ac^eftrnted for those previously obtainedJ_^<-‘him. Any books furnished for the use of'an indigent child shall be returned to the teacher at the end of each school year, or in ease of withdrawal before the end of the year, the book shall be returned at the time of withdrawal. Bule 13. Promotions and Examinations.— Promotions from class to class shall be based on each teacher’s estimate,of the daily work of the pupil together -with such examinations as may be given from time to time. Bule 14. Diplomas.—Upon the satisfactory completion of the High School course of study, each pupil shall receive a diploma, signed by the Principal of the High School, the Superintendent of the Public Schools, and the President and Clerk of the Board of Education. Each graduate of the eighth grade shall

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receive a certificate signed by the Superintendent and the Principal. Bule 15. Attire of Graduates.—A t all graduating exercises the attire of the graduates shall be modest, plain and inexpensive; and no present of any kind shall be given by any one or received by any pupil at such exercises except such prizes that may be offered by citizens and approved by the Board for scholarship and attainment. Bule 16. AU applications for positions to teach in the Oklahoma Schools must be filed with the Superintendent on blanks provided for that purpose. Bule 17. Complaints.—(a) Persons feeling themselves aggrieved shall not communicate with the teachers during school hours, nor in the presence of pupils. The Principal may be consulted at any time. If not satisfied with the action of the Principal, the matter shall be referred to the Superintendent. If his decision is not satisfactory, an appeal may be taken to the Board. (b) Complaints made against teachers to the Board should be in writing, setting forth clearly the matters complained of, and signed with the full name of the complainant. Bule, 18. Co-operation.—Parents and guardians are urged to aid in securing efficient work in the schools by becoming familiar with the .rules and regulations, and by encouraging prompt and willing attendance and obedience on the' part of their children. Bule 19.—Membership.—In the elementary schools the membership of a class shall not be more, than fifty nor less thajj thirty and in the high schools, the.membership shall not be more than 35 and not less than 20, without special approval of the Superintendent of Schools. *' Bule 20. Agents.—No person shall be permitted on the school premises during school hours for the purpose* of taking pictures of school buildings or pupils, nor shall agents or other persons be permitted to solicit for, exhibit or sell, any book, paper, map, globe or other article, or solicit for any purpose, or

distribute circulars, hand bills, cards, or advertisements, or take up contributions in any school, of on the school premises, for any purpose whatsoever except by permission of the Board. Bule 21. Contributions.—No subscriptions or contributions shall be allowed in the public schools except by permission of the Board. Bule 22; shall be a fire alarm drill in each graded school twice in each month, and in the High School once each month, report of which shall be made to the Superintendent. 'x. .Bule 23. All employees of'the Board of Education of the City of Qkfe.ho.ma' City are requested to meet their just' obligations and failure to do so after a reasonable timewill constitute cause for dismissal or failure of re-appointment. Bule 24. Whenever ten or more reputable and responsible citizens of the City ior CfelAhoma City shall make a written request to the Building and Grounds Committee for the privilege of using a school building for public meetings at which meetings questions of a public, civic and educational nature may be discussed, the same to be divested of partisan and religious bias, and said meetings to be open to the public and free, the Committee on Buildings and Grounds may grant a permit for the use of the building conditioned however, upon the payment of janitor service and any damage which may result therefrom. The request for such use "shall statte the purpose for which the same is to be used, the date or dates and the time of day. No permit shall issue which will in any manner interfere with the regular school exercises or the_ work of the janitor. The Clerk shall each month report to the Board the names of the persons or associations to whom permits shall have been issued, or refused, during said month together with the dates, purpose of the meeting and such other matters aS may be proper in connection with such meetings. Bule 25. Any teacher or other employee of the Board who niav be found guilty of mis-. representing his qualifications in his appli-

cation shall forfeit his contract, said misrepresentation to be determined by the Board, whose action thereon shall be final.

ARTICLE VI. Principals. Bule 1., The Principal shall be on duty on Thursday and Eriday preceding the opening of- the school, to classify all new pupils , and arrange the work for the opening of school. Bule 2. The Principal of each school, under the direction of the Superintendent, shall have supervision over the different departments therein, see that teachers are punctual in attendance, preserve order, keep records properly and faithfully discharge their duties. Any disagreement between the Principal and teacher shall be reported to the Superintendent for adjustment. Bule 3. He shall be in the school forty minutes before the time of opening the morning session and twenty minutes before the time of opening the afternoon session. He shall open at least one room for the reception of pupils who find it necessary to reach the building at that hour. He shall see that the clocks in his building are kept at Standard time and that the schools open and close according to the fixed schedule. Rule 4. He shall see that the United States flag is properly1 displayed at the buildings. He shall see that the provisions of the School Laws of Oklahoma pertaining to the teaching of morality, human kindness, and experiments upon living creatures shall be carefully obeyed. Rule 5. Reports.—He shall furnish to the Superintendent the monthly and other reports upon the blank forms prescribed by the Board. Accuracy, neatness, and promptness in making and filing reports shall be elements in considering a Principal’s qualifications. Rule 6. It shall be the duty of each Principal to report to the Superintendent any neglect of duty or inefficiency on the part of his assistants. The Principal shall likewise advise such teachers of such neglect of duty or inefficiency.

Rule 7. No Principal without permission of the Superintendent shall read or allow to be read any advertisement, or allow any advertisement to be- distributed in the schools or upon the school pretn-ises. No. agent shall be allowed to announce any public entertainment, nor is anyone to take up the time of the school by lectures of any kind without permission from the Superintendent. Rule 8. The Principal of each school shall as soon as practical after the opening of the schools, report to the1 Clerk of the Board the names of all the pupils enrolled in his school liable to pay tuition, as provided herein, together with the names of the parents or guardians of such pupils, and the grades to which such pupils have been assigned and thereafter shall make such report from time .. to'time aS“s^etr"p»^ls_aXft;enrolled. * ’Siiie 9. He shall make requisition twice each year for supplies to the Clerk of the Board, which requisitions shall be approved by the Superintendent, and the Principal shall . receipt to the Clerk for all supplies so fur^nished to his building. On April 20,th of each y(irir.:’'-h(3 shall furnish to. the Clerk of the Board'''an-inventory of al] supplies in his building. Ha’S’ii'ttll, close of the school year, file at the office Of thadfeard an inventory of all suppli.cs-.in and aUduTTrts building. Ho will be helu respoMiblaJjgy-em books, furniture, supplies and equipment furnished to his building. Rule 10. Any Principal desiring a key to his building shall make application for same to the Clerk of the Board. No teacher shall ' be allowed a key to the outside door of a school building. Rule 11. Principals shall make arrangements with reference to the teachers in their buildings, so that the janitors, can begin, their work at 4 o ’clock and continue it without interruption. Rule 12. Principals shall have the power to suspend pupils from school, for such offenses as tend to demoralize the school. The parent or guardian must be notified of the suspension and the cause thereof, and the

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tube, applied on the body. Striking the child on' the head or face in any manner is strictly prohibited. Rule 9. No teacher shall resign without having given ten days’ notice in writing to the Superintendent. No resignation will be allowed except by consent of the Board. If a teacher leaves without such notice she shall forfeit such salary as may be due. Rule 10. Teachers shall from time to time read to their pupils such regulations of the Board as will give the pupils a correct understanding of the rules by which they are governed. Rule 11. .'All teachers are required to give attention to the ventilation and temperature of their respective rooms. Seventy degrees Fahrenheit shall be regarded as standard temperature, and teachers shall assist the janitors in carrying out this regulation. Rule 12. Before receiving their last month’s salary teachers shall make out all reports required and shall return to the Principal of their respective buildings all keys (properly labeled) of their rooms, desks, and closets. Rule 13. Teachers must carefully guard against the introduction of all questions of a sectarian or partisan character. No person shall be permitted to make sectarian addresses in the public schools at any time, and no advertising agent shall’ be permitted to enter the public schools at any time for the purpose of making known his business. Rule 14. Leave of Absence.—An application for leave of absence must be in writing and shall be. granted for a period not to exceed one year. A teacher who has been granted a leave of absence must notify -the Superintendent at least two weeks before the expiration of the same. Rule’ 15. Teachers shall in no case leave money or valuables exposed so as to cause temptation to pupils. Rule 16. The marriage of any woman teacher in the employ of the Board shall be

Supervisors and Special Teachers. I Rule 13. (a) It shall be the duty of all Supervisors and Special Teachers to advise and instruct teachers in regard to the work m their respective departments, both in private and in meetings of teachers of the various grades. They shall spend the school hours of each day in visiting schools when they shall carefully inspect the instruction given by each teacher and the result of such instruction, and report their suggestions to the Principal and the teacher; also give model lessons m the school rooms for the benefit of the teachers. (b) At the end of each month they shall report to the Superintendent the visits made and progress with the teachers. Supervisors of special work shall within five days of the close of school, furnish to the Superintendent a full report of the work entrusted to them. id) Each Supervisor shall have regular office hours on at least one school day each week for consultation with teachers.

ARTICLE VII. Teachers. Rule 1. Teachers shall be in their respective school rooms thirty minutes before the time for opening school for morning session and 15 mjautes before time for opening the afternoon session. They shah have the immedmte ca,re of their respective school rooms; S1« Jeld resPons'ble for the preservation Af all furniture and apparatus belonging thereto. s . Rule 2. Teachers shall open school at the time, - -- .1 t ;, devote themselves during rappointed -1\ . -------------------' uw the onu J.J1OLLIU exc.lu-,siyely to instruction of their pupils, maintain good .order and adhere to the course of study and the use of the text-books prescribed by the Board

Rule 3. Teachers shall make* out a program of recitations and study periods of their several classes at the beginning of each term and submit it to the Principal for his approval, and notify him when alterations are desirable. This program shall be placed in some conspicuous place in the school room. Rule 4. It shall be the duty ot£ each ^/teacher to notify the parent or guardian of bvWy^ptipil. who is absent or tardy when the information seems necessary. Rule 5. Teachers shall require written or personal ^excuses from parents or guardians for every'•case of absence ortastiness, and shall give, immediate notice , to the parent or guardian? of apy'pupil who has been absent without excuse. . Rule 6. Teachers may be allowed one day each year for visiting schools provided they, receive permission of the Superintendent and 7"'" they shall make such, reports of their visits as he may require. ' ' Rule 7. Teachers shall make their reports accurately and neatly and in accordance witji the prescribed forms; but all work upon re-,. ? ports, copying from daily records, etc., must ''A be done out of school hours. Rule 8. Teachers shall practice such dis. cipline in their schools as would be exercised by a kind and judicious parent in his family. When other measures fail, teachers shall report the ease to the Principal, who may inflict or cause to be inflicted, such corporal punishment as he may think the case demands. Unusual forms of punishment such as slapping, striking, etc., are forbidden. Corporal punishment shall not be administered by any teacher, except in cases of flagrant offenses. It shall never be inflicted, until after consultation with and,;approval of’the Principal. In no case is it to be administered. in the presence of the school, but always in the presence of the Principal and generally at the close of the session? TEach teacher shall file with the Superintendent a written statement of the circumstances attending each case of corporal punishment. It is recOinmen'ded'that • ^punishment be made with a small' rubber'-

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considered as a resignation. The term of employment of any married woman teacher shall be subject to :her continued fitness and . efficiency, and whenever the same may, in the judgment of the' Superintendent, become impaired, he shall have power to suspend such teacher which suspension shall act as a forfeiture of her contract. Rule 17. No teacher shall allow any person to occupy her place in the schools without permission of the Superintendent; provided, that in case of sudden illness, the Principal may fill a vacancy until word can be sent to the Superintendent. In case any teacher is unable to be present at school on account of sickness or other necessity, she must cause notice of such inability to be sent to the J office of the Superintendent at least 50 ■"'^’Sfflwtfi&ibefpre the beginning of school in the morning. When she/is able to return to duty, she shall notify the Superintendent before 8:10 A. M. on the day of her intended return. Failure to observe the requirements of this rule will in each case forfeit one-half- day’s salarv of the delinquent teacher. Rule 18. Every substitute teacher who has - been assigned to the place of an absent teachev_uiiless engaged for a specified time',. ’ or dSMfely notified beforehand of the intendcff return■'ttrthrty-of the regular teacher, wil^’aFj-'east fi£ty njAutes before the beginning of'school^a^if morning, communicate, by telephone or otherwise, with the Superintendent’s office to ascertain whether or not the regular teacher is to rturn to duy. Rule 19. It shall be the duty of the teachers to attend all meetings called by the Superintendent or by Supervisors when authorized by the Superintendent to call meetings. No excuse for absence is acceptable other than such as would justify absence from a regular school session. ARTICLE VIII. Pupils. Rule 1. Pupils shall enter such grades as the Principal of the respective buildings shall direct, and pursue the studies of the grade unless excused by the Principal.

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Rule 12. Hazing in any manner or form will not be permitted or tolerated in the public schools of Oklahoma City in or out of school hours, either upon the school premises or else'. here. Any violation of this rule, either directly or indirectly, shall be deemed just cause for suspension or expulsion. ARTICLE IX. Board of Examiners. Rule 1. The Board of Education shall appoint two competent persons who, with the Superintendent 'of City Schools as chairman, shall constitute the Examining Board; one of whom shall be appointed each year for a term of two years and having served ' said period shall not succeed himself. The two persons thus appointed shall be called associate examiners; their duty being to assist the Superintendent in the examination of all teachers applying for City Teachers’ Certificates. Each Associate Examiner, shall receive $3.00 per day for services actually rendered. Rule 2. No person shall be permitted to teach in the schools of Oklahoma City who does not hold a valid certificate issued by the Board of Examiners. No person shall be elected to teach in any position who is ineligible to hold a certificate.

Certificates. Rule 3. (a) Kinds of Certificates.—Six kinds of certificates shall be issued: High School, Principals, Grammar and Intermediate, Primary, Kindergarten, and Special. (b) Classes of Certificates.—Two classes or grades of certificates shall be issued: Temporary Certificates, for a period of two years; Permanent Certificates, valid so long as the holder is employed continuously in the Oklahoma City Schools. All teachers appointed to positions in the Oklahoma City Schools will be issued temporary certificates at the expiration of which, the holder may receive a permanent certificate provided her work has been satisfactory.

ment of the city to return to school. Bules prescribed by the City Board of Health are to be strictly 'observed. ’ Rule 7. Any pupil who shall deface the property of the Board of Education shall be liable to the penalty provided for such offenses by the Statutes of 'the State of Oklahoma; he shall also be compelled to reimburse the Board for the damage thus committed and upon failure to make payment for such damages, shall to^sseeution according to law, and t-o'suspension by the Superintendent or expulsion by the, Board of Education. Rule 8. Any pupil who -£omes to school without proper attention havfhg^been given to person or clothing may be sent home by the Principal until properly ^prepared. Rule 9. Pupils may be suspended for any of the following causes: repeated absence from school without a satisfactory excuse; violent opposition to authority in any instance; conduct and habits tending tp demoralize the school. Rule 10. Secret Fraternities.—No secret' fraternity or society shall be formed from the membership of any public school of the City of Oklahoma City, or exist in any public school of said city; and no pupil shall solicit any other pupil to join any secret society, nor shall any pupil become a member of any secret fraternity or society formed wholly or in part from the membership of such schools. Any pupil violating any of the provisions of this rule may be suspended or expelled from school, when after investigation such pupil is found guilty. Extract from Daws of Oklahoma: “It shall be unlawful for any pupil registered in any elementary or high school of the state supported wholly or in part' by public funds, to join, to become a member of, or to solicit any other person to become a member of any fraternal, sorority, or other secret society formed’ wholly or in part from the membership of pupils attending such school.” Rule 11. Going Home Promptly.-^Pupils must leave the scnool premises and go directly home.after school is, closed unless otherwise permitted by the Principal.

Rule 4. Certificates to teach in the public schools of Oklahoma City may be obtained by either of two ways: First, on credentials'; Second, by examination. .... Elementary Schools Certificate. Rule 5. First Method.—On Credentials.— A person who is a graduate of an accredited college, or normal school having courses required for graduation equal to those in the University of Oklahoma, or in the normal schools of Oklahoma, or who holds a life or five year’s state certificate, and who has had one year of successful teaching experience under supervision, may become eligible to elementary school certificates. An examination may be required in any subject which the candidate mirv be expected to teach in the elementary^ sehooJrMSHtt~onr-^feieh his transcript- shdws no adequate courses. Rule 6. Second Method.—By Examination.—A person may be eligible to take the examination for elementary school certificates who has completed a four-year high school coufSq apd one year of training in a nffrmal sehool^'an^one year of successful teaching experience :<7r-'in fie::. thereof, four years of successful teachipg^ experiStt^'under supervision. I..."’ -A..-™— Three examinations s^dU’be held dwgrffe the school year, as'follows: * Birst: ..Ttafelay, Wednesday and Thursday of the week' preceding the opening of schools in September. Second: Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the first week in December. Third: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, of the week following the elose’-of schools in May. Rule 7. Intermediate and Grammar Grade Certificates.—Applicants for positions as regular teachers in grades’ 5, 6, 7, and 8 shall pass an examination in the following subjects: .1. 2. 3. 4.

Grammar and Composition. Arithmetic. Reading. Geography.

5. ■ Music. 6. Drawing. 7. U. S. History and Oklahoma History. 8. Penmanship. 9. Spelling. 10. Physiology and Hygiene. 3 11. Pedagogy. 12. Civics and Oklahoma Government. 13. Psychology. 14. Literature. Bule 8. Primary Grade Certificates.—Applicants for positions as regular teachers in primary grades, shall pass an examination in the following subjects: 1. Primary Language. 2. Primary Arithmetic. 3. Primary Beading. ■ 4. Elementary Geography. 5. Music. 6. Drawing. 7. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, same as required for Intermediate and Grammar Grade Certificates. Bule 9. Elementary School Certificates.—■ Applicants may qualify for teaching in any of the grades of the elementary schools by passing an examination in the subjects required'for Intermediate and Grammar Grade Certificates, and in addition, numbers 1, 2, and 3 required for. Primary Certificates. Bule 10. Kindergarten Certificates.—Kindergarten Certificates shall be issued only to persons who have completed a course in a kindergarten school of recognized standing. ’ Bule 11. Special Certificates.—'Certificates for teachers in the elementary schools for Manual Training and Domestic Science, etc., shall be issued only to persons who have had at least two years’ training above the high schooT in the branch to be taught and in addition thereto, one year of successful experience. Bule 12. —High School Certificates.—Persons who are graduates of an accredited college or university having courses required for graduation equivalent to those in the University of Oklahoma, and satisfactory evi-

Substitute Teachers. Bule 15. All Substitute Teachers must have met the same requirements as regular teachers except that a substitute who is a graduate of the. Oklahoma High School, with a scholarship average of 85 or above, and also an approved normal school, who spends the time when not employed in substitute duty, in some school under the direction of the Superintendent, may after one year’s successful experience in this capacity be elected as a regular teacher.

Bule 16. All applicants for certificates, whether on credentials or by examination, shall pay a fee of one dollar, which must be paid before the examination begins. An applicant who was unable to attend an examination may be granted a certificate valid until the next succeeding examination if satisfactory evidence is produced that such applicant has previously met the requirements for the certificate for which she applies.

Statement, of Eligibility for Examination. Bule 17. (a) All applicants for examination privilege shall present their evidences of eligibility to the Superintendent of Schools, who shall examine the same and shall issue statements of eligibility to enter the examination to all candidates whose evidences are satisfactory.

(b) The proficiency of all applicants as determined by the examination shall be indicated upon a scale of one hundred, a general average of eighty with a grade in no branch below 70 being required to pass.

(e) Any person having paid an examination fee and failing to pass the examination may take the first or second succeeding examination, without charge. The grades on all branches upon which the applicant has made Seventy or more shall be valid until the first subsequent examination.

dence of one year of successful experience in an approved school, may become eligible to receive High School Certificates Under the following conditions: That the candidate present a satisfactory transcript of his sehool work which shall show that he has done at least one hundred twenty semester hours of college work for his degree and that this work includes tyv®ty7fpur semester hours work in education. That this transcript of work must show that he has majored in the work for which he is to teach. A candidate who submits evidence of preparation which meets the above-requirements, but who has had no experience, may become eligible fdr a substitute’s position only. Candidates for positions as teachers of spe- . . cial or non-academic subjects must present credentials showing at least two years of*—siA special training in advance of the high sehool and one year of- sucbbssfuj experience in the work they are to teach; ’ ~ Bule 13. Principal’s Certificates.—(1) Candidates for positions as Principals must pre^-.... .. sent the same qualifications as those required f" of high school teachers and in addition there:'~~to, they must have had a year’s experience in school administration and supervision, or (2) By Examination.—Applicants for Prineipalships must have met the requirements for elementary sehool certificates and in addition thereto, pass an examination in the following: 1. School “Supervision and Administration. 2. Algebra. 3. General History. 4. School Laws of Oklahoma. addition have at least andin _ _____ .__ thereto, _____ , __ _ had _ four years’ successful experience.

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30 Number Teachers Years of Service. (Including Prin.) 1st 3rd 4th 2d *1 to 4 _ ... 5 to 7. . ... 900 950 1000 1050 8 to 10. _____ 1100 1150 1200 1250 11. to 13. _____ 1200 ’1250 1300 1350 14 to 16. _____ 1200 1250 1300 1350 17 to 24. _____ 1300 1300 1400 1500 * Salary fixed by the Board.

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Bule 18. The first year salary of any Principal or teacher employed for the first time shall be determined by the Board of Education, due credit being given for preparation and experience, and once determined shall be increased annually, according to schedule. Bule 19. The number of teachers shall be determined in each school 'within one month after the opening of the schools and the salary fixed shall not be subject to change during that year.

Bule 20. At least one month before the close of each semester the Superintendent shall require from Principals and Supervisors an estimate of each teacher’s work on the following qualities: (1) Personality, (2) Teaching Power, (3) Interest and Application, (4) Professional Growth and Advancement. With this information and from personal observation he shall classify the teachers as satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

Bule 21. A teacher whose,, rank is satisfactory shall receive the full increase in the salary schedule. A teacher who is ranked unsatisfactory may be re-elected at the same or lower salary or dropped fWm the list as the Superintendent may recommend. Bule 22. A teacher who attends an approved summer school and who presents to the Superintendent credits for work done therein, may receive one additional increase as per the salary schedule by order of the Board upon the Superintendent’s recommendation.

'Bule 23. Por absence caused by death in the' family, teachers shall be allowed four days without loss of pay. Bule 24. (a) A teacher who is absent on account of personal illness shall receive half pay for a time not to exceed ten days, for the year. '®n'account of quar(b) A antine or injufy acquired while in the performanee of duty shdh receive full pay for such time as may be determined by the Board. ■ . X. '

ARTICLE X. P x. Janitors. Rule 1. No person shall be eligible to the position of janitor who is not of good moral character. In buildings heated by steam, an engineer’s license is required by ci^y~ordi* nance. Bule 2. The janitors shall enter upon their duties’ at such times as may be prescribed by the. Board, and shall.be subject to removal by the Board ’ for cause. The Superintendent of Buildings shall have general supervision over the janitors of the various buildings. In case a janitor becomes derelict in duty it becomes the duty of the Superintendent of Buildings- to report the same'to the Committee on Buildings and grounds. Janitors shall be paid in accordance with the schedule adopted when they were appointed. Rule 3. They shall keep the .buildings properly heated,thoroughly cleansed, the premises in good condition and shall make all. needful minor repairs to their respective buildings. Bule 4. They shall attend to closing and securing all windows and outside doors of the buildings and in no ease shall they permit persons not connected with the schools to enter the buildings after school hours. Bule 5. Once -each month and at such other times as may be necessary to insure cleanliness, janitors shall attend to the clean-

ing of furnaces. They shall also remove all snow and ice from the walks and steps belonging to the buildings. Bule 6. They shall under no circumstances part with the custody of the keys to outside doors to any person, or permit idlers in or around the buildings at any time. They shall exclude from the building and grounds all persons who are not there on legitimate business, and shall enter complaint to the nearest police authorities against all persons found prowling around the school premises or annoying the school in any manner. Bule 7. They shall keep the building, furniture, bells and walks in good condition and shall report such of the building or apparatus that need repairs to the Superintendent of Buildings to be referred by him to the proper executive officer or committee. Bule 8. Janitors shall assist the Principals in maintaining proper regulations about the premises of their respective buildings. Bule 9. No smoking in or around the buildings shall be permitted and the use of intoxicating liquor is strictly forbidden. Bule 10. Immediate notice of absence for any cause must be given the Superintendent of Buildings and through him to the proper executive officer or committee. Bule 11. Each janitor will be held personally responsible for all tools and other equipment furnished to the building for his personal use; he shall receipt for same when delivered to the building, and shall before receiving his last month’s pay return all tools and equipment so furnished him to the Superintendent of Buildings, taking a receipt for same.

I after carefully considering the Rules and Regulations as presented lMr. Welsh moved that the Rules and Regulations be adopted, Mr. Hope 1 seconded the motion and upon roll call all members present voted [aye". Whereupon the Rules and Regulations were declared adopted. I

Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk of the Board be directed to have 5000 copies of the Rules and Regulations printed, Mr. Harrison seconded the motion,and upon roll call the same was declared carried

Mr. Welsh moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President.thereupon the Board recessed.

Attest [Approved the

Clerk

day of

1916

MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY,OKLAHOMA. held on the 30th day of October 1916.

Present:

John H,Hope, Chairman. G.A.Morris E.T.Lane

Absent;

J.G.Strong.

The committee for the following purposes, Passing upon the final estimate for work done by Ben Dancy for installing Boilers at Washington School. ^Opening of Bids for the sale of the Boilers at Washington and Lincoln School Grounds as advertised. Opening of bids for the sale of the old Bryant School Building as advertised. Opening of Bids for the re-arranging of Toilets at the Eugene Fields School Building as advertised. The committee recommends the payment of the final estimate for work done by Ben Dancy as recommended by the Architects Layton and Smith. The committee recommends that the Two Boilers located at the Wash ington School Grounds be sold to George Stiles on his bid of $50.00 fotf the two boilers,the only bid received.

The following bids were received for the purchasing of the Old Bry ant School Building. Metropolitah Lodge of Odd Fellows,by G.W.Harrison Coble Grand $300.00 on thejfollowing terms$100.00 cash,$100.00 within sixty days,$100.00 within ninety days from date of first cash payment. ^Oklahoma City House Wrecking and Salvage Works, bid of $195.00 2.G.Eastmanbid of $51.51 The committee recommends that the bid.of the Metropolitan Lodge of Odd Fellows be awarded the Building,and that the Attorney enter into a contarct fulfilling the bid as mad'^~by the Lodge,and that the Building be not removed until the full amount of $300.00 has )oeen paid into the Board of Education.

The following bid was received for the installing of additional toilets a.t the Eugene Fields School Building. Ben Dancy,bid as per specifications- $1265.00

No action was taken on this bidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Thereupon the committee adjourned

MEETING OF [MARMBER 6th, 1916

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 01' THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM IRVING '•’CHOOI BUILD ING, MONDAY,' NOV’VBER 6th, 1916 AT 7:30 3

t> Lane, President A. Fairey, Olerk, J-1

R. C. J. J. R. A.

S• s. H. G. J• L.

Coates, Harrison, Hope, Strong, Edwards, Welsh,

ABSENT:

G. A. Morris.

Mr. Welsh moved that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting^ be suspended. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following communication:

Nov. 2, 1916 To the Board of. Education, City.

Gentlemen: This communicat ion signed by officers ahd.snorsor of the High School German Club and countersighed by the principal of the High School, is for the purpose of seeking your co-operation in the matter of modifying a certain agreement known as ’’Agreement creating Ulub Beneficiary Fund.” We have referred the contract to the attorney for the board of education, -Tudhe W. R. Taylor, and feel that he will be reasy to render an opinion as to the legality of this breceeflure. If the Board .of Ed ideation, as a party to the contract, will give its consent, we would prefer to^S$STC^4Jifiu_fund now held in trust for the purpose of redecorat'iifgf and renewing all the stage scenery and equipment ’in . the high school auditorium. We earnestly-recommend that this step be^taken and feel that it is a matter entirely legal under Section 6 of the^agreement which is jn the hands of your attorney. Res pe c^ulJ^Submi 11 e d,

Signed:

. A High School German Club Robt Bosworth, President, Muriel Rummell, Secretary, Stella Samuel, Sponsor,

Countersigned:

J. F. Wellemeyer, Principal.

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6th, 1916 (Continued)

(Mr. Edwards entered the Meeting at this time). Judge Taylor, Attorney for the Board, stated that it was his om'nion that the Board should return the money to the Club, as it could, not legally act as Trustee of any fund.

Mr. Welsh moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read a petition from the citizens and patrons of Walnut Grove School Districtasking relief from crowded conditions existing in their school, for amnle room to care for all grades and for sufficent teaching force. Mr. Hope moved that the Building and Grounds Committee be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of two additional rooms at Walnut Grove School, or to move one of the Annex buildings at Garfield School to the Walnut Grove School. The Committee was given power to act. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion, and.upon roll call the same was carried, all members present voting ''aye" except Mr. Edwards who voted "no." The Secretary read a communication from Roscoe Appling, who stated that the County Clerk had refused to issue him a school warrant in payment of his September salary, giving as his reason that the Board of Hducation^had not paid any white teacher while being sick. Mr. Strong moved that the Committee on Instruction, together with the Secretary and':President of the Board, be instructed to use their best efforts to secure the warrant for Roscoe Appling's salary. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following;

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla. Gentlemen: please accept my resignation as Bookkeeper for the city Board of Education.

Yours very truly’,

Mary E. Barr. Mr. Hope m^Wd^’that the resignation be accented, and that there be spread upon the records an expression of sincere appreciation of the services rendej^d by Mrs. Barr. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was. "declared ’t'cTToave carried. Mr. Welsh moved that 'the.. S-ecretary be empowered to reccommend his assistant at a salary not to exceed $1QQSJ3’6 a morrfHr~~Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same wels carried, all members present voting "aye."

/Mr. Hope moved that u >on the Seoretary^^xeccommendation, Mrs. | Penney be selected as assistant for the fixst .month at a salary of | $85.00. . Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and -upon rkJ$l call same I was carried, all members present voting "aye." -M-. ~x‘~ ~ I

I The Secretary read the following report: ■i

Oklahoma City, Okla., Nov. 6th, 1916

Board of Education, Gentlemen:

Your examining Board begsleave to submit the follow? ng report covering the work done from July 1st to October 27. Attached

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6th, 1916 (Continued)

hereto, is a list of teachers who took the examination September 5th to 7th, with grades made in each branch. The following list of teachers were granted certificates on credentials or by renewal

(List of certificates can be found in official file). Respectfully submitted,

J* A. “hiteford John Hgward Payne 0. 0. Oettinger

Mr. Welsh moved that the report of the Examining- Board be accented and placed on the records. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Superinetndent presented a statistical report of the various schools in the city for the month ending October 6th, showing an increase in attendance of 989over the previous year. Mr. Harrison moved that the report of the Superintendent be accented and placed on file. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declar?& to have carried. The Secretary read a reoort of the Truant Officer showing in detail the work carried on in his department during the month of October. Welsh moved that the report be accepted and placed on file.' Mr, Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report to the Board: Nov. 6, 1916

Board of Education, 0 -lahoma City, Okla. Gent lemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills amounting to $8177.86, be allowed and that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants in Payment of same. Respectfully, C. S. Harrison, John H. Hope, A. L. Welsh, Committee. C. C. Con.way, Athletic Asso. Righ School The Oklahoma Times, Advertisernents A. Flanagan .-.Company, Drawing Supplies Pioneer Tel', and- Tel. Co. Phone Economy Fuse and Mfg. Co. Ecompm^ Fuse's’”'^— Magnolia Petrolium Co. Oils and supplies Lykes-Freeman Co. Supplies Oklahoma Book Co., Supplies ’<7. J. Pettee and Co. Hardware.Supplies Arnold and Wetherbee, Electrical^Sjzpplies Kerr Dry Goods Co. , Janitor Suppliel^T"^-^^ The Western Paint Co. Supplies gu,. ~~---The Warden Co. Printing and Supplies Scrivner & ^tevens Dom. Sci. Groceries C. 0. Gittinger Examining Committee J. H. Payne'Examining,,Committee Zylite Water Co. Water for General Offices

$104.10 36.00 78.77 79.05 14.82 139.19 25.91 3.60 289.00 29.17 17.53 389.43 288.80 157.27 33.00 33.00 3.6'-0

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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6th, 1916 (Continued)

$ 15.65 Okla. City Foundry and Machine Shop Supplies 50 Auto Tire Repair Co. Tire Repairs ' 16.49 Bay State Tap and Die Co. Man Train Supplies 106.12 Smythe Printing Co. Printing ‘-’unplies 3.00 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Supplies 22.80 Western Union del Co. Wire Service 3.49 Barteldes Seed Co. Supplies High School 66.44 Dolese Bros. Supplies ,4.46 H« 4-night Implement Co. Supplies 24.03 High School Lunch Room Eggs Dorn. Sci. 2.50 Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Tuning Piano 8.65 Western Newspaper Union Paper Supplies 2.61 Central Scientific Co. Supplies 104.96 Theodore Maxfield Co. Cheese Cloth etc. 23.04 Frank Mattson, Wall paper etc. 138.94 Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings and supplies 199.88 American Brick and Tile Co, -hick etc. 45.69 Alexander Drug Co. Supplies 27 American Multigraph Sales Co.clip 3.50 The Anglers Bait and Mfg. Co. Supplies 4.00 G. E. 'Blockie Ventilators " 40.15 Bonfoe'y Bros. Insurance on Automobile 8.10 Oklahoma Chalmers Sales Co. Repair for Supt 23.40 Capitol Tin Shop water cans 267.92 Rock Island Railway Co. Frt on Boilers 9.25 Tom Dolan Heating Co. repairs 52.68 Caxto.n School Supply Co. School Supplies 15.25 Davidson and Case Lumber Co. Lumber Supplies 38.00 Gentry-Bowers Lumber Co. Supnlies 14.60 T. A. Griffith G!*ass etc. The C. Walton Co. Electrical suoolies 46.98 .42 Southwest General Elec Co. Supplies 29.70 Storm and Erickson Hardwaee supplies 36.05 Robt. M. Scott Paints and up dies 8.41 Schadensack and.Wiar Dom. Sci. Supplies 5.71 Parry Printing Co. Printing Supplies Price-Clarke Co. Insurance Premiums 106.25 2.10 Parkhursst Book Co. Paper fasteners .61 Postal •'■‘el. and Cable Go. of Texas 40.00 Oklahoma Engraving Co. Supplies Powers Regulator Co. Supplies 15.75 0. n. Bus"and Baggage Co. Hauling ".. ' 15.00 New State Sash and Door Co. Supplies 4.26 Chamberlin Metal Strip Co. metal strips 144.00 Martin T;ow elÊSupoly Go. Towel service 7.52 Excelsior ôve"Co. Stoves and Supplies 73.25 Stewart Mitchell Clock repairs 2.00 N. Nelson pump repairs 14.30 Leech Paint and Glos's Co. SlipoTies 17.88 35.00 J. L. Ladd Hanitary work 107.66 J. B. Klien Iron and' Fo'Wdry Co. Grates e-tn. ------2.50 The Illustrated Millener Co. two copie&y 27.00 Hommes -ilson Walker Co. . printing Franklin Printing Co. *Prihting etc. 2.25 L. C. Cmith and Bros, demonstrating Table îgh School 20.00 -Jasoer Bipes Co. School Desks and Fuâfture 274;' 50 2644.13 M. Schofield Co. Coal ''82.09 Richards And Conover Hdw. 'E'' ' ! 5--i~2t-60 Manly Offi ce Supply ~:3&'' Okla. Art Glass and Mirror Co. Minnetonka Lumber Co. 515.40 Secretary Cash Account 493.95 Okla. City Water Supply ■*, 111.90 Okla. City Gas & Electric Co. Gas and Light 288.93 13.00 J. G. Stearley Mr. Coates moved that the report of the. Auditing Committee be accepted. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye.”

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6th, 1916, (Continued)

The Secretary presented a bill from Keaton, Wells & Johnston, Lawyers, for professional services rendered R* J: Edwards, J. Strong, Chas. Harrison and G. A. Morris. Mr. Hope moved that the bill be received and placed on file. /Mr. Welsh seconded the motion. Mr. Edwards offered as a substitute motion that the bill be received and reffered to the Legal Advisory Committee. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary presented a bill in the sum of $13.00 for renairs to the automobile of J» G. Stearley. Mr. Hope moved that the bill be allowed. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye” with the exception of Messrs. Edwards, Strong and Lane, who passed.

Mr. Edwards moved that the Attorney for the Board be instrusted to investigate and ascertain to what extent the Board wouldbe liable in case of accident from any automobile driven by an employee of the Board. Mr. Hope seconded the motion-and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary presented a bill for repairs to the automobile of the Superintendent, in the sum of #8.10. Mr. Coates moved that the bill be allowed. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried, all members present voting ''aye" with the exception of Mr. Lane, who passed. The Secretary presented the following report: November 6, 1916

io the Board of Education, 0 <1 aho ma C i ty, Cki aho ma. Centlemen: I desire to make the following report regarding the purchase of a Ford Touring Car for the Truant Officer as per your action.

Price of Ford Car including gallon of Gasoline and Oil---- $393.50 By sale of Thor Motorcycle to the city of Oklahoma as per offer received----------------------------------------- $150.00 By balance paid by check------------$243.53 . ~$393.50

All of this was done by and w1th the approval of the Purchasing Committee of the ^oard of Education.

Respectfully submitted. H. M. Fairey, -Secretary. Mr. Edwards moved that the redo rtg/ao^ap cept ed. Mr. Harrison seconded, the motion and same was declared'* to have^'carried.

The Secretary^Pr'ewnted the following renort: October 31st,"1916

To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

~~—

We your Building and Grounds Committee desire to recommend that the bids for the sale of the old boilers at Washington and Linclon School Buildings, having been advertised for sale in accordance with the law, were duly opened, and The Stiles Co. • was the only bidder, their bid being #50.00for the two boilers at Washington school. There was no other bids. We therefore recommend that the boilers be sold to the Stiles Co. on their bid of #50.00. There was no bid for the boiler located at the Linclon School Building. We further recommend that the bid of Metronolitan Lodge of Odd Fellows be accepted for the old Bryant School Building

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O- o MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6th, 1916, (Continued)

their bid being *300.00 dollars, on the following terms, *100.00 cash, $100.00 within sixty days and $100.00 within ninety days from the date of sale. «e recommend that the attorney for the Board of Education enter into a contract with the above provisions as stipulated, with the understanding that the Building is to remain on the ^present site until the expiration of the contract and all money has been paid to the -Board of Education. Other bids for the Bryant Building were -----H. G. Eastman-, '51.51 Okla. City House Wrecking Works---- 195.00

All of which is respectfully submitted. Joan J.

^ope, Chairman,

Strong ,

Committee.

Mr. Edwards moved that the reoort of the Building and Grounds Committee be adopted. Mr. elsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Edwards moved that the offer of Homer K«/Dunlap of $10.00 for the old boiler at Lindon School be accepted, provided the boiler be removed within thirty days. Mr. Welsh seconded, the notion and,same was declayed to have carried. The Secretary presented the folio.ing renort:

October 31st, 1916 To the Board of -Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: We your Building and. Grounds Committee desire to recommend that the Boilers installed at the Washington School Building as contracted for with Ben F« Dancy have been inspected by us and we find that the provisions of the contract have been carried out in every detail according to plans and.^ppecifi cat ions prepared by Dayton and Smith, Architects, and. have Been approved by the said Architects.

Respectfully submitted.

X . ?x

"ohn TI. Hope strong

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Committee

Mr. Harrison moved that "'the report- of tand Grounds Committee be accepted and placed on ree«rd. iIrT^eTsh seconded themotion and same was declared to have carried. The secretary presented the followihg^roport: H o ve mhe.r_X$ h. 1916 To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ‘ . Gentlemen: We your Building and Grounds Committee recommend that R« E. Crawford be placed An the position vacated by Ed Breece at a salary of -,>100.00 a month; that Grover Jenks, Janitor at Shields B-eights School, be assigned as Janitor at Culbertson School at a salary of $92.50 per month. They further recommend that Fred May be sleeted extra Janitor and Engineer at a Salary of $2.50 per day and that Etenry Rotert be selected as Janitor at Shields ^eights SchooXat a salary of $65.00 per month.

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Respectfully submitted, J. H. Hope J. G. Strong Committee

MEETING OF NOVEMBER, 6th, -1916 (Continued)

Mr. Hope moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all.members present voting "aye"

The .Secretary presented the following report: October 16th, 1916

To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gen cl emen: We Your Committee on Instruction desire to recommend that the resignation of D. T. rerguson, Principal Assistant by accepted.

We further recommend that Elsie Cody be selected as Principal Assistant to fill the vacancy amd that her salary be placed, at $90.00 per month, effective October 16, 1916.

Respectfully submitted.

A. L* Welsh, Chairman C. S. Harrison Committee Mr. Harrison moved that the report of the Committee on Instruction by adopted.Mr. Edward's. seconded the motion and upon rollcall : samb . was . carried, all members present voting "aye" ■’T-

The Secretary presented the following report:

October 31st, 1916 To The Board of Education, Oklahoma City,-Oklahoma. Gentlemen: We Your Committee on Instruction desire to recommend that the salary of Myrtle lovers, be placed at 055.00 per Month, effective September 11th,.1916.

/ We also recommend that the salary of Edna Routs be placed at $55.00 per Month, effective September 11th, 1916 /

. / The above named Teachers are pupil teachers and;Xi*n;*'a‘dc or dance with' contract entered into by and between the Board of Education and these teachers, wherein the pupil teacher by attending a Normal School during the summer would be given.an increase 'd£ $5.00 per-TSonth, we recommnnd that the named teachers.^’ be given.this increase as they have complied with the provision.

t -

fully submitted.

A- L; Welsh C. S. Harrison Committee on Instruction.

Mr. Hope moved that the report be. 'welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have, .carrt-ed-Tr-.. J-

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Mr. Hope, Chairman of the Building and Ground'S"- -Commit tee, made a verbal report and.recommended that the resignation of Mr. Dixon be accepted and that^J. M.' Deal be elected at a salary of $60.00 a month as floor ■ janitor of the high School. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye". The following recommeiidation was read to the Board:

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6th, 1916 (Continued)

November 6, 1916 Board of Education, Gentlemen:

named teachers:

I recommend the appointment of the following

Estella Hoffman Helen Howe

Substitutes Mrs. Lucile Shirley Mrs. Mary Stafford Mrs. Mary Parr Thomas Mrs. Ada Wallace Mrs. Carrie Mathews Mrs. Rebecca Finch Very respectfully yours,

J. A: Whiteford, Approved: A’. L. Welsh, 0. S. Harrison

Mr. Harrison movd^d the adoption of the recommendation. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, all members present voting ’’aye.” The question of repairing the blackboards was brought up for discussionafter which Mr..Edwards moved that the matter be referred to the buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent recommended that the schools be closed on Thanksgiving ■‘-'ay and on the day after in order that the teachers might attend the State Teachers Association, and-that teachers so attending the assocoation should receive full pay". Mr. Welsh moved that the recomendation be adopted. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to flave carried.

The S upe r i.M eh 5 ent' recommended that the Schools be dismissed for the Christmas -■recess on December 22nd, and resumed on January 2nd Mr. Hope moved that the recommendation be adopted Mr seconded the motion "and same'TWaT' declared to have carried

The Superintendent made"^'request for a,- le-ave of absence to attend a convention of the Missouri State TeacJajrhs AssocTatl'on. Mr. ■ Welsh moved that the request be granted. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was8-ieMared to have carried. The Superintendent stated that the StrT^e^s of the High Sc'hool intend purchasing a Moving Picture machine-^anH recommended that the Board install a booth and the necessary ^rlng^Qd insulation... Mr. Welsh moved that the question be referred to the BhfTrbhjg and Grounds Committee. Mr. Coats seconded the motiorff’a-hd~* sj®e*was declared to have carried. The question of night Gymnasium classes was brought to the attention of the Board. Mr. Welsh moved that the Boys Physical Director and the Girl’s Physical Director be given permission to use the High School Giimnasium at night for classes, and that they pay all expenses or same and pay the.Board 20$ of their gross receipts. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6th, 1916 (Continued)

Mr. Harrison moved that Miss Ebright of Lincoln School be allowed full salary for the time during which she was disabled by reason of an accident occurring on the steps of Lincoln School. Mr. Coats seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye." %

Mr. Hope moved that the Superintendent be authorized to secure the services of a Supervisor of Playgrounds at a salary not exceeding $2500.00 per year, his term to expire at the close of the fiscal year. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion, and unon roll call same was carried all members present voting "aye."

Mr. Hope moved that the Building and Grounds Committee be authorized to move the fence to the boundary lines of Bee School site. Mr. Coates seconded the motion which was declared to have carried. Mr. Hope moved that the Building and Grounds Committee be authorized to purchase 500 yards of dirt at 15 cents a yard, for proper grading of Linclon School grounds. Mr. â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call same wascarried, all members present voting "aye."

Mr. Edwards moved that the contract of JÂŤ G, stearley be amended to provide for the up-keep and repairs of his automobile while in discharge of his duty. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye." Mr. Edwafcls moved that the Board go into Executive Cession. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carriedr

Mr,

Mr. Welsh moved that upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mrs. Ada Sheldon, teacher, be suspended for 5 days without pay and reprimanded by the Superintendent* Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye." Mr. Edwards moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. welsh seconded the motion which was declared to have carried, whereupon the Board adjourned.

Chairman

MEETING OF DECEMBER. 4th, 1916

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

| MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL i | BUILDING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1916, AT 7:30 ■• yPRESENT: T. Lane, President. H. M. Fairey, Clerk,

R. C. J. G. J. A.

S. J. S. H. A. G. L.

Coates, Edwards, Harrison, Hope, Morris, Strong, Welsh,

The Minutes of the Meetings of October 2nd, October 12th and November 6th were read and approved as read. The Secretary read the following report:

Dec. 4, 1916 <F

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Gentlemen:

i I

We, your Auditing Committee,,desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $4,936.06, be allowed and that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully Submitted,

C. 3. Harrison A. L. Welsh •'ohn H. Hope

J. L. Ladd, Sanitary Work Crane Co., Engine Fittings W Repairs .^G^t^y-powers Co.. Man.,.Train, "uoplies • western Union -e. Co., ■‘•'elegrarh Service Okla. City Later Dept. "ater Rent Okla. ’Cisty Gas & Elect.ric Co., Gas R Electricity Mideke Supply Co.,.'Engine Fittings & Supplies T. A. Griffith Window Glass for Schools Okla. Paper Col, Paper Baler Okla. City Ice & Cold ~’torag®R-?Co. Ice'Book Postal 'Telegraph Co. Telegraph Service City Treasurer,‘SBkla. City^ Water Line Linwood School Franklin Printing Co. Records Truancy Officer The Baker & Taylor Co., Books^High School Library Tucker Furniture Co., Kindergarten,Chairs Jasper Sipes Co. , School Supplies—’”'■■■■^•reDavidson & Case Lbr. Co., Lbr. Supplies^ ~ Cook & McDonnell, Pump Repairs Crystal Water Co. water Rockwood School P. P. Caproni,& Bro. Supplies Art Dept. Cudahy Packing Co. -Janitor Supplies The Cable Co. Song Books American Book Co., Books Hoover Bros. School Supplies Bartel des Seed Co. Agricultural Dept. High School T. E. Braniff, Insurance

$47.50 142.55 116.94 3.70 142.80 353.89 . 102.64r-* 14.45 17.50 3.50 .61 150.00 17.50 470.24 41.40 398.05 6415 x. 75 /ii.oo 3.10 13.50 14.00 71.40 70.45 .85 44.50

MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1316 (Continued)

0. F. Daviee & Co. otove Repairs 1.25 Free Sewing Machine Co. Shuttles Dom. Sei. 3.00 Frederickson Tire Co., Auto Supplies 2.90 Frederick Disinfectant Co.. Desk Cleaner 90.00 Excelsior "'tave Mfg. Co., ^tove Supplies 1.20 Hommes-Wilson-Walker Co. Ledger Sheets Business Office 57.95 Leech Paint & Glass Co., Glass for High School 27.00 Layton & -mi th Supervision Installation Boilers 220.00 '•ashington School and High School Okla. Engraving & Printing Co. Ledger Sheets 13.25 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Paint High School 1.41 0>la. Hews, Bids on Old Bryant School B Boilers Pash. 10.80 Rand McNally & Co. Books Primary Dept. 60.00 Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Hdw.Supplies --an. Train 36 H. S. 10.24 Upsher & Upsher, Insurance Boilers Washington School 12.86 Boott, Foresman "c Co., Books Primary Dept. 240.64 Okla. City Foundry -E Meh. shops Repairs Boilers H> S. 145.35 J* C-. stearley, Repairs to Automobile 3.69 Smythe Printing Co., Auditorium Tickets High School 2.25 The Texas Co. Gasoline for Shriver Automobile 33.00 Manly Office Supply Co. Office Supplies 19.95 Magnolia' Petroleum Co. Gasoline Books for Automobiles 30.00 Martin Towel Supply Towel Service High School Irving 7.00 Klein Oil Co. 'Gasoline Book for R. E. Crawford 10.00 Theodore Maxfield Co. Supplies Chemistry Dept.7.93 The Warden Co-., levies L Regulations and Index Sheets 95.60 Storm & nrickson ndw. Co. Stove Repairs 9.90 Western Bank Supply co. Scholl Supplies & Office Blanks 210.50 Price, Clark & CUB. Insurance on Boilers , 265.36 A. M. DeBolt, Lbr. Supplies 35.55 M. B. Schofield, Coal on Contract 903.21 Arnold & ’'etherbee, ^lectrical Supplies 22.81 Pioneer Tel. ?. Tel. Co. Telephone Service 80.25 Lykes Freeman Hdw. Go. Supplies, Paints, etc. 41.24 WARD SCHOOL BUILDING FUND

A. II. DeBolt, Lbr. Supplies Am. Brick &• Tile Co., Brick Lykes-Freeman Hdw. Co. Hdw.

Walnut Grove School IT

‘T

•12. 70 76.50 10.70

Mr. Welsh moved that the report of the Auditing Committee be adopted... .-^d wards seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carr “members present voting "aye.” The Secretary ur'&sented the following renort: Dec. 4, 1916

x Board of Education,

Gentlemen:

The following named teach-ers have resigned: Hala Beauchamp Louise Gift . Iva Thomas Robert L. Clayton

all effective December 1st.

Very truly yours,

J* A.

hiteford.

Mr. Coates moved that the resort be adopted. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary presented the following report:

MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1916 (Continued) i I

^ec. 4, 1916 Board of Education, Gent leme n: teachers.

I recommend the appointment- of the following named Cora nard Agnes Campbell Sophia Nicklas

Very truly, J. A

Approved

D’hit eford

A. L. Delsh R. 3. Coates C. S. Harrison

Mr. Harrison moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion, and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "aye." Mr. Hope^read the following report of the Supt. of Buildings and Grounds to the Buildings and Grounds Committee;

Dec. 4, 1916

Gas Service Shields Heights: 600 ft. from property line to gas main. Columbus: 250 ft. from property line to gas main. This would cost the Gas Company approximately 0500.00 and Mr. Meyers, their Superintendent informed me that they could not make these extensions, as there would not be sufficient gas consumed to justify the extensions. It would cost approximately -:175.00 at Columbus to run the line from the property line to the location of the Gas hot plate, and '$200.GO for same at shields Heights. J. G. Stearley Supt. Bldgs. & Grounds.

Edwards moved that the request for an extension of the gas lines at* Columbus and Shields Heights schools be not granted. Mr, Hope se'cpnded tha motion and same was declared to have carried. The question of the insufficiency of the air in-take at McKinley School was brought up for discusstoxLt^ Mr. Hope presented an estimate submitted by the gupfetf of BuTTHiiIgs and Grounds stating that the cost.,would be $100.54, and recommended that action be :faken ' • '‘MrV^dwards moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion'and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye^fV-**

Mr. Whiteford presented the foil '?’ing"'re'p;srt; 4, 1916 Board of Education,

Gentlemen: ■In comnliance with your instructions, in reference to a Playground Supervisor, I have appointed Mr. I* Newton Richer, of Muskegon, Michigan, at a salary of $2500 per year with a month's vacation.

MEETIHG OF DECEMBER 6th, 1916 (Continued)

Attached hereto are his credentials and photograph, which L indicate that he is in every way qualified for the place.

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Very truly yours, <

-.A. dhLteford

Mr. Hope moved that the report be adopted and that Mr. Richer be employed at the rate of £2500 per year, his salary to commence at the time he enters upon his duties and to extend to the end of the fiscal year. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members presant voting "aye.”, x’he question of payment of salary of Roscoe Appling was brought up for discussion. Mr. Edwards moved that the matter be referred to the Attorney for the Board, and that he make written report to the Superintendent and the Committee on Instruction who should be -empowered to act if the report is favorable. Mr. -elsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members presentvoting "aye" with the exception of Mr. Coates who passed, and-Messrs. Hope and Harrison who voted "no.”

Mr,. Hope moved that permission be given for the sale of Red Cross Stamps for the Anti-tuberculosis Fund in the Schools during the month of December. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Harrison moved that the Superintendent be empowered to employ teachers to fill all vacancies occasioned, by emergencies and report same *to the Board. Hr. helsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye."

Mr. Whiteford gave a verbal report of the meeting of the -tate Teachers Association, stating that there was a large attendance of Oklahoma City teachers and that the meeting was most satisfactory and pleasing in every resnect. Mr. Whiteford then brought up the question of the crowded condition of the High School and some of the Ward Schools, recommending that action be taken to bring the matter before the public in order that the situation might be relieved before the beginning of the next school year. By consent of the Boarcfg.. the Chair referred the matter to the Committee on Instruction to carefully investigate existing conditions and report at the next meeting.

Mr. White^5Y^>;fead. a statistical report of the attendance at the 6ity Schools -for the past month, showing a gain of 1035 in enrollment over the^same month in 1915, Mr. Welsh moved that, the rules regarding the payment .of salary of teachers during absenee occasioned by .^personal illness become retro-active, dating back to the,.^ginnTiIg—e^—the current school year. Mr. strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all ^mb&ihprs present voting "aye.”

Mr. Strong presented a petition to the^oard from the patrons of Harmony School, asking that Lrees be Tu¥&ashed for planting on the School Grounds. Mr. "trong moved that’Ht^"'S.u$s|-.. of Buildings and Grounds ascertain the n’lmber of trees repulre:d^t.Q. beautify the grounds and that the Buildings and Grounds..>Ommi-tte^^e instructed to purchase the reouisite number of trees. Mr>b-Harrison seconded the motion, and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye.'l I

Mr. Hope moved that the ma‘ter of payment of the colored teachers and employees of the City Schools be referred to the Attorney for the Board and that he make written report at the next meeting giving his opinion as to the authority of the -^oard in reward to same.* Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF DEC/M3ER 6th, 1916, (Continued)

With the consent of the Board., the President instructed the Purchasing Committee to make provision for the installation of eouipment and furniture at the new addition to Ralnut Grove School.

Mr.«Harrison moved that'the Purchasing Committee confer with the Superintendent and purchase such eouipment as might he necessary for a best Room for Women at the High School. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye.” Mr. Hope presented an estimate by Mr. V-ellemeyer on-the cost of installation of Moving Picture Apparatus at High School, stating that the amount would approximate gSOO.OO. Mr. Harrison moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with instructions to investigate the question of Insurance and to ascertain if said Apparatus would affect the Insurance at the High School, and also to learn if a licensed operator must be provided to handle the machine. Mr. ..elsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. ..elsh moved that the Clerk of the Soard be granted a few days vacation. Mr. Harrison seconded, the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Welsh presented the matter of allowing free tuition in the High Cchpol to Mr. Vaught, stating that the young man would become of age some time in December, and. that he was working his way through school and was unable to pay the tuition fee. Mr. EdwardsT moved that the question be referred to the Attorney for the Board and that he make a written report to the Committee on Instruction and that the Committee be empowered to act upon his reoort, in the interim Mr. Vaught to be allowed to attend school. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. By consent of the Board Miss Hickey addressed the Board in regard to Night School. Mr. Harrison moved that the superintendent and the High school Advisory Committee be instructed to confer with ^iss Hickey in the matter and be empowered to inaugurate a system whereby a Night, school might be maintained if a plan could be worked out that seemed feasible, and that1 'the Committee be empowered to act. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

I.lr."^«elsh moved that Miss Osborne be allowed to have the use of the Domestic science Dooms at the High School to prepare breakfast and supper'tfpr a Club formed for the purpose of making a test to ascertain whether or not'‘fHe cheap grades of food can be made to subst-irtute for higher priced foods, providing the Rooms could be used without expense to the Hoard.., I^.AssHarrison seconded, the motion and same was declared to havey<<arrie<lT~ ---Mr. Edwards-'mbvhd, to adjourn, subject to the call of the President. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declared. to have carried.

WHEREUPON the Board ^recessed..

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1917, AT 7:30, P- Mi 1

E. T. Lane, President, H. II. Fairey, Clerk, R. R. 0. G. J. A.

S. J. S. A. G. L•

Coates, Edwards, Harrison, Morris, Strong, si e 1 s h.

J: H; Hope. The minutes of the meeting of December 4th, 1916, were read and approved as read. <$•

The Secretary read the following communication:

Okl a. C i t y, Ohl a. Members of the Board of Education, Oklahoma City.

Gentlemen:

I hereby file resignation as teacher in the First Grade at Douglas School. The work has always been a pleasure to me and I sincerely hope that I have succeeded in my endeavor to give my best service to my individual pupils and the school system. Thanking you for the consideration ch own me during more than ten years of service, I am, • j,.: - .

Very truly yours,

220 East Second St.

(Miss) Ethelinda Michem.

Mr. I.elsh moved that the resignation of Miss Michem be accepted. Mr. Harrison seconded the motioru,.and^same was declared to have carried. .

The followi-ng^cO-mmunication was read to the Boa^d. . 630 «est Sth tCity. <^^an_lst, 1917. Rev. E. T. Lane, Pres. Board of Education.

Dear Sir: I wish to submit the following financial statement for your consideration or that of the loard at the 'next meeting.

My salary for Oct. and Nov. @ $138.88 Paid for 1st 2 weeks of Oct. $107.65 Paid for last 2 weeks of Novr. 59.07 Totalpaid for Oct. A Nov. Difference Salary of mysubstitute *• Still due me

$277.76

$166.72 ••Illi.04 80.00 31.04

MEETING OF JANUARY 2nd, 1917 (Continued)

According to your telephone conversation of a few days ago I am entitled to the above amount. The sum of <51250 has been set aside as my salary for this year so that there is no additional expense involved in paying me. this -"'31.04. I am receiving now less than I asm entitled to by both the Rules aid Regulations adopted by the Board in August, 1911, and net. 12, 1916. If the Board carries out Rule 24 (a) on page 31 it will be only in the interest of a square deal to turn back a page and carry out the Teacher's Salary -Schedule on page 29.

I do not believe that it is the policy of the Board to profit by the misfortunes of its employees and I shall deem it a favor if you will see that my next warrant is made to cover this $31.04/

Very truly yours, N. A. Lago.

Mr.- Welsh moved that the bill be disallowed. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye" except Mr. Lane, who passed.

The Attorney for the Board presented his opinion in regard to allowing free tuition to students becoming of age during the school year, as foJLlows: Oklahoma uity, Oklahoma. January 2nd, 1916 The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City: In Re:STATUS OF STUDENT BECOMING OF AGE LURING SCHOOL YEAR.

Gentl erne n: In answer to your reouest for opinion as to whether students attaining the age of twenty-one years during the school year are entitled to continue in school without paying tuition will state that Bee. 3, Art. 9, Chap. 219, Bession'Laws of 1913, provide as follows:

....JiPe^rsans^to be enumerated shall be those living A ^uflifn^^â&#x20AC;&#x2122;he school district on the date of January 15, time of taking enumeration, with bona fide resideride^ and who are jover the age of six and under twenty-one yeffirs^of age; provided, that persons whovwill be six years of age on or before the first day~"of September foilo%ing_wi 11 be counted and persons who will be twenty-tine years~bT' age on or before' the first day of September following shall not be' ^buMed. "

And Sections 9 and 10 of the?\sape article and ch-aoter provide for the apportionment of the Countys and State school funds upon such enumeration. "-BW? It is therefore, my opinion that studeri^'s-wvhoy^b^ bona fide residents of the school district at the date provTde'd for taking such enumeration, to-wit, January 15, of such year, and attain the age of'twenty-one years after September 1st, following, are entitled to attend the public schools for the entire school year without paying therefor.

Respectfully submitted, R. Taylor.

MEETING. OF JANUARY 2nd, 1917 (Continued)

The Secretary was instructed by the President to make nroper inquiries regarding enrollment and citizenship of x>ir. Vaught. Mr. Edw ards moved that the Attorney make an investigation of the* statutes and proceedure governing the enrollment of students from other districts and report in time that action may be taken before the Legislature adjourns. Hr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Jan. 2nd, 1917

ward of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Gontlemen: ..e, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the' following list of bills, amounting to ■ General i’und and y>337.19 ^ard School Building Fund, be allowed and that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. e s p e c t fu 11 y submitted,

Harrison

■jF

A. L. Telsh

Frederickson-Kroh Husic Co. Tuning piano A. -C* Houliston, ”'ix uonths ^udit Martin Towel Suuply Co. Towel service G. G. Miller Sand Ward School Fund 4.00 General Fund 5.50 1.50 Welch Mfg. Co Chemicals Chem Dept. 589.25 Pioneer Tel. A Tel. Co Telephone service 80.25 • W. Jenkins Music Nigh School 10.00 The ••illis Music Co. Musi c- Hi ah - chool 19.63 ’T J- S. Fearis L Bro 4.94 ’r Carl Fischer 7.84 n G. "chirmer (inc) 12.39 Ditzell Music Co. Tuning Piano Hi^h School 2.50 Heeves Plumbing Co Repair “ater S e rvi ce Bryant 3.90 •mun■ y n Wilson Co. Magazines F High School Library88.75 NSchweinle & Monroney Window Shades 109.80 Smythe Printing Co Supplies Supt’s Office and High School Powers Regulator Co. Parts for Thermostat The Eylite•Water Co. Water for Office Beauvais T ypewriter Supply Mfg.ys£«^^arbon caper Kerr Dry Goods Co. Inc. ArtDept”. Lykes -Freeman Jidw. Co. Ward SchoolFund •:'ll.d9 45.49 General Fund 34.00 J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work' 35.00 Playground and Recreation AsS1^ of America Mag^h 2.00 The Western Paint Co. Floor Df^feS-ing 190.27 Okla. City Foundry and Meh Shop RepaiFf-fJtg: Grates 13.65 Manly Office Supply Co. 4.40 Twp paper "* The High School Grocery Dom Science ■*' 9.86 Hommes-Wilson-Walker Co. Ledger sheets and tabs 8.20 A. M. DeBolt Cement and Asbestos <'ard School Fund "12.30 General Fund 20.95 Duplicator Mfg. Co- Duplicator & Supplies Caxton School Suoply Co. Supplies Chalmers Sales Co. Repairs to Auto Best Ink Co. Ink Tom_Dolan Heating A Vent. Co. Ink Filler & Pipe W* J. Pettee & Co. Supplies & Engine Fittings Magnolia Petroleum Co. -.Gasoline & Oils Leech Paint & Glass Co. Window Glass TT

•o

Mid.eke Supply Co. Engine Fittings $57.13 Crane Co. Engine Fittings and Supplies 52.21 Baker & Taylor Co. Books -^igh School Library 19.44 M* ^chofield Coal on Contract 1023.38 The Texas Co. Gasoline for Auto 10.00 western .Bank pupply Co. Memo Books 3.20 Storm & “'rickson Stove pipe .70 Reimburse Secretary Cahh Acct. Ward School Fund $238.35 General Fund 214.53 452.88 Excelsior Stove Mfg. Co. Stoves Ward School Fund 58.55 0* E. Jones. Agt. Mich. Cora. Ins. Co. Insurance Ward School Fund 12.50 Cutler-Hammer Mfg. Co. Electric Equipment 7.20 Okla. Gas cc -Electric Co. Gas & Electricity 382.25 Pittsburgh PlateGlass Co. Supplies Man.Train. 63.54

Mr.. Harrison moved that the report be adopted. i.ir. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ''aye.”' The following report was read to the Board:

Jan. 2, 1917

Board of Education, Gentlemen: *"

Your Committee on Instruction recommends the following increases in salaries effective September 11, 1916.

Mary ■Nissley Luta Sturgeon Kathleen Moore Edna McGee

• '45 to -.50 45 to 50

45 to 45 to

55 55

High School

Pi. L. Graham

$950 to $1100,

acct, teaching 8 periods per day.

Y o ur s ‘V.

ery truly, I. Welsh

R. 3. Coates S. Harrheon

Mr. Strong moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and unon roll call same wa'tjg-carried all members present voting "aye” except Messrs. Edwards and who voted "no.” The Secretary rear! the folTov^in^ report:

Jan. 2, 1917

Board of Education, Gentlemen:

I oresent herewith-resignations of

MEETING JANUARY End, 1917(Continued)

Miss Louise McCarthy Miss Julia Slack Miss Mary Lou Smith ■ I also present a request for leave of absence for the second semester from Miss Julia Wardner.

In accordance with your instructions, I have made the following appointments: Mrs. Lillian Gibbs Miriam Meadows Ruth Otto Linda Ridasch Inez Taylor Leonora Crisp

-'•70 70 70 65 65 Substitute

B-velyn G. Shear - Kdg. director

$70

Very truly yours,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Welsh moved that the request of Miss Wardner ne complied with and that? the report be adopted. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call ^ame was carried, all members present vo ting aye."

By consent of the Board, the Secretary read a communication from Mr. "ellemeyer to Mr. Whiteford, as follows: Jan. 2, 1917

Cupt. ••hiteford: Ernest. Settle, one of the assistants in the High School office, resigned. I filled the place with Mr. Lee Siebert, a senior-graduate student. His time should begin Lee. 20, the same day Settle left. Salary $25.0'0 per mont^i..

J. F. Wellemeyer. *

A. Whiteford.

Mr. Mr, HarPtson moved., the, adoption of this recommendation Morris seconded the motion and uoon roll call same was carried, all members’.present voting "aye.’' Mr. Morris, on behalf of thh-“Wr chasing Committee, stated that the two boilers, located at "ashington School which at a previous meeting had’dienes old to the -tiles Co. on their bid1 of _f $50.00 had been refused by the stijLes Company as some of the part s were missing, and that the WiJ^es Company offered as a compromise ■,{525.00 for the boilers. Mr. Mo^hr-l-S-recpmmehded that the offer be net accepted, all members concurrihg‘~Jt?he~~re,in.

The following report was then read: 'REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INTRUCTION.

January 2, 1917 Board of Education.

Gentlemen: Your Committee on Instruction, to whom was referred the subject of relief for the crowded condition of the High School and Ward Schools, bejjs leave t© report as follows: The reoort

MEETING OF JANUARY 2nd, 1917 (Continued)

for the month ending December 1st, shows a gain in enrollment of of 1130 over the corresponding month of last year, distributed as follows: Bryant Columbu<s Culbertson Emerson Eugene Field Franklin Harmony Hawthorne Jefferson Lee Lincoln Linwood

67 58 35 85 5 50 10 3 112 64 4 26

Douglas

Longfellow Lowell McKinley Putman Heights Rockwood Shields heights Walnut Grove •'ashington Wheeler Whittier Willard High

16 56 2 45 14 _19 22 100 77 36 27 129

•^our schools show a los?s as follows:

Edgemere Garfield

10 46

Junction Riverside

2 9

At the beginning of next semester, there will be at lea&t 27.5 pupils promoted from the ward schools to the high school, making the high school enrollment about -2,000. . The capacity-of the building is about 1350. There has been no building done for several years, while the growth of the schools has been marked,' as the records sliow.

At the Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, ’.heeler and 'Villard, children are housed in frame annexes which are not well suited for school purposes, the heat, light and ventilation being bad. ' These conditions are detrimental to the health of the children and teachers and make it impossible to do the right kind of work. The situation at the high school needs no explanation. There are two methods by which relief may be secured. One is to build another high school, similar to the one now in use. The location of a new high school would be a difficult problem. As a better-, plan your Committee offers thefollowing in lieu o,J that hereto-! fore mentioned: Construct three junior high schools, one t-o belocated in the southern part, one in the northwest, and one in the northeast. The plan of the junior high school is to teach 7th, S^.yrg^kgg^JLOth grades in these buildings. By the 'transfer of the 7tS'an'f"8th grades to these centers, relief in other schools would be provided. A $50,000 building of 12 rooms in South , Oklahoma would gl-vp relief to ^e Lee and Wheeler schools and (take care of the first .two „years’To^^the high school for that section. The northwest section is rapidly growing and an $80,000 building : together with 020,000 fof a site would „gigse-j^p 1 ief, and take care of the first .two years of the highj^choolT™~Air“^80,000 building with ®t5',000 for a site, in the northeast would give relief for the Lincoln* and* pro vide the first two years of the high school for that part of the cfty\ The junior high school plan wouhd^..bjging theschools nearer to the homes of the pupils and. increase the-erf thhdWice accordingly. The course of study would be planned to meet th^needs'UTf-^he different pupils and could be made in a measure voCatijJ^ttf. A bill has recently passed the United .States Senate providing assistance from the national government .for carrying on work in vocational training and" it will doubtless pass the House at this session of Congress. This bill provides aid for the high schools offering this work and the Oklahoma City schools can, in the near future, enjoy this privilege.

MEETING of

JANUARY 2nd, 1917 (Continued)

Again, the commercial department of the high school is growing in importance. In order to give relief to., the Hiah 'School, your Committee recommends the expenditure of -40,000 for a new heating plant and an auditorium and other improvements to the*Irving School Building to he used as a commercial high school. This Building is located near the business section of the city and offers excellent advantages for the study of commercial subjects. he recommend a 6 room addition to the Eugene Field School at a cost of $24,000; also an 8 room addition at Willard at a cost of $32,000 to replace the frame building in use and to do away with basement rooms that are unsanitary.

Again, the blackboards now in use in the schools are inadequate and expensive. It requires from ■■'SOO to $1,000 each year to keep them in repair and most of the time they are unfit for use. The needs of the smaller children should not be overlooked and blackboards are essential to their progress. 7,‘e recommend that slate blackboards be placed in all. of the rooms of the schools and that $25,000 be set aside for this purpose. This would insure better work and the outlay for maintenance would be a clear saving. Other minor imorivements will be found necessary so that we, therefore, recommend that a bond issue of $375,000 be submitted to the voters of the district, the time of election to r be fix<*Td by the Board.

A. L. Welsh C. S. Harrison

R. S. Coates Mr. Harrison moved that Committee and that they for further information meeting of the Board on the moti on and same was

the matter be referred back to the c insult with the Architect to the Board as to cost and report at recessed January 6th, 19J.7. Mr. Coates seconded declared to have "'carried.

The superintendent then read a communication from the Department off the Interior regarding A-inders-artens. The report of the Truant Officer was received and by consent of the logr-.d. was placed on file.

Mr. M el s-h. ..-moved that the question of students outside of the Oklahoma School District attendi^g.-Aiklahoma City schools, be checkediup by the Jrinci pals the /Pipe rTntend ent, the Clerk and the Attorney for .the Joard, that the names of such students be ascertained’" s.n<$ ?that they be not allowed to attend the Oklahoma City schools; and further' that the Clerk be instructed to inform the County Superintendent ^hat^list of such stardents would not ioe honored. Mr. Edwards secohde-d^ the motion and same was declared to have carried. .■ The Attorney for the Board gave a verbalB^no^Mas to the status of Colored teachers and employees, stating that" the Board- was empowered only to employ.,teachers. He recommended that an independent statute or constitutional amendment be introduced at the present session of the legislature, vesting control of the Colored Schools in the City Board of Education.

Mr. Edwards moved that the Attorney for the Board be directed to prepare a bill for submission to the Legislature, conferring power u :on the -Board of education of cities/ of the * irst Class

MEETING.. OF M4KUARY 2nd , 1917 (Continued)

to control and discipline uolored Schools within city School Districts; to prepare a hill amending present law, enabling the Board of Education to employ teachers at an earlier date than the law now provides, and. further, that he prepare a bill in accordance with others wftio may so desire, doing away with the authority of the Excise Board to increase or diminish budgets. Mr. helsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Belsh moved that the Board recess until Saturday, January 6th, at 7:30 P. M. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion. THEREUPON THE Board recessed.

Atte Approved the

1917

MEETING OF JANUARY 6th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOMS, IRVING SCHOOL -

BUILDING, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1917, at 7:30 P. M.

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R. C. J. R. rt T7 •

J. A.

Lane, President, Fairey, Clerk. Coates Harrison, Hope . Edwards, Morris, Strong, Welsh.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the nuroose. of further considering the report submitted by the Committee on Instruction with reference to a proposed bond issue for the caring for the overflow conditions at the ^igh School and various ward schools.

Mr. ->elsh asked that Mr. Layton, of the firm of Layton & Smith, Architects, be allowed, to address the Board, with reference to the cd*st of the proposed buildings, whereupon Mr. Layton presented the following estimates:

Addition to Eugene Field School " " Lillard School Remodeling Irving School Two Junior High Schools, one N.E. and one N«W. at $110 000.00 each Junior High School at Capitol Hill Building sites Messrs. Morris, Harrison and Strong entered time.

• A-?; 4 000.00 32 000.00 40 000.00 .220 000.00 50 000.00 35 000.00

meeting at this

derived from .the r.• whiteford then outlined the benefits to 4'1'oeSf’ion of the Junior High Schools by the various school districts. Mr. Welsh' stated that" the Committee would stand on its original--*'*"' reoort'and- moved its adoption, asking for a bond issue of 4'500 000.00 for three Junior. Hijgtu.^chools and the other improvements outlined in the report*/

Mr. Strong; ‘by-ieensent of the Board introduced the following resoluti on: •F*** Harmony now orevails'daniong the Board of Educat ion of Oklahoma ®ity, and, WHEREAS Be ver al propositions for car^fg-*' forfJA^’ congested conditi ons in the schools are under consideration'; therefore be it RESOLVED that any plan adopted by this Board, will receive unanimous sunport of the Board.

Mr. Strong moved that the Resolution be adopted. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion. Upon an aye and nay vote no result was announced by the President.

Mr. Strong ^seconded the motion of Mr. ■>elsh upon the adoption of the report of the Committee on Instruction and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye" except Messrs. Lane Hope and Edwards, who voted "no"., Mr. Edwards stating as his

MEETING OF JANUARY 6th, 1917 (Continued)

reason that it was opinion that none of the Board Members were prepared at this time to vote on the proposition.

Mr. Hope moved that 0. D. Deal be elected as Floor Janitor at the High School at a salary of $60.00 a month. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and* unon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ”aye." Mr..Hope, upon recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, moved that the salary of Mrs. Richards, janitor at Walnut Grove School, be placed at .-$35.00 a month. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was declared to have carried, all members present voting "aye.’’, Mr. Welsh moved that the Board recess until Thursday, January 11th, 1917, at 7:30 P‘. M. at which time they meet at the High School Auditorium for the purpose of presenting various propositions for submission at the polls and that the public be urged to be present. Mr. Morris seconded the motion.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

HERTING OF JANUARY 11th, 1917.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION I IT THE AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL THURSDAY, JANUARY 11th, at 7;30 ]?. M. ppi? *? Anip 'i .

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G. A • Morri s Mr. Lane stated, that in pursuance to adjournment of the Board, they"had.met for the purnose of discussing the pronosed bond issue as’* out lined by the Committee on Instruction, and also to allow all interested patrons to express their views relative t A ere ter.

Hr. Welsh moved that unanimous consent be given Mr. C. F. Booster representing the United States bureau of naturalization to address the Board in regard/to establishing a night school for'the education of aliens. After hearing Mr. Boester, Mr. Hone moved that the question be referred to Mr. Lhiteford, the Superintendent of uity Schools. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. welsh, Chairman of the Committee--on Instruction, then outlined the recommendation of the Committee for,the establishment of the Junior High Schools and other cant enrol at'h’d' improvements. Mr. Hope, addressing the Board and Citizens present, outlined his plan for relieving the crowded conditions of the schools, stat' on account of the stringent financial situation and the increased cost of building materials, he favored a bond issue of B250 OOQ. 00 covering additions to the ward schools and the remode ling’'of the Irvtrig’ School Building.

Hr. Strong then-addressed the/BQgrd, setting forth his reasons for urging the adoption of the 11eTT’Wpw^. The ''resident.A/han extended an invitation to the citizens present to express their views, t-s which several responded. .Superintendent V.hiteford was^tf&jp^called upon to make a statement in regard to conditions existing ^AallHThPf^r-esent time in the city schools. He presented a detailed out'!ino—of-these conditions and. urged the adoption of sometfL-an -wh^Kedfy they might be relieved.

The ^resident then addressed the Board, stating in substance that he was one of the original advocates of the Junior High School plan, but that he felt on account of the increased cost of build ing materials that a bond issue of -250 000 would be sufficient for relief of existing conditions and that in the course of a few years the people would be in better condition to establish a Junior High School system as outlined.

MEETIHG OF JANUARY 11th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Harrison addressed the Board and citizens, explaining the advantages to the citizens of adopting the report of the Committee on Instruction, as it was the only feasible plan whereby the present situation could be relieved and the future cared for.

Mr. Harrison Uhen moved that the Board recess until Monday, January 15th, 1917, at 7:30 ?*M. *Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF JANUARY 15 th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATI ON G's1 THE CITY OF ok t ArNWA CITY OHTA'J-RUA

MET TIT ADJOURNED SESSION AT THE BpARD ROOMS, IRVING °CH^OL. JANUARY 15th, 1917, at 7:30 ?. H.

PRESENT:

E. T. Lane, President H. M. Fairey, Clerk. R. R. C. J. G. J. A.

1. J. S. H. A. G. L.

Coates Edwards Harrison Hope ■ Morris Strong Welsh

Mr. T.-arie stated that the meeting of the Board was for the purpose of considering the pro nosed bond issue as contemplated by the reoo^t of the Committee on Instruction which was adonted January Sth. ' "7r. Welsji, Chairman of the Committee on Instruct ion asked that unanimoxis consent be given Mr. Whiteford to present an additional recommendation upon the question of the bond issue now before the Board.*' Mr. Whiteford presented the following recommendation, with the understanding that while he believed the recommendation incorporated in the Committee report already adopted to be the better plan, this recommendation would alleviate the present crowded conditions;

One Junior High School in Southtown, complete, at a cost of $125 000.00,. Eemodeling of Irving School at an estimated cost of $55 000.00 Six additional rooms at Willa'rd School at an estimated cost of $30 000.00 Six additional rooms at Eugene Field School at an estimated cost of $30 000.00.

Mr. .Uniteford also stated that the remodeling of the Irving School and concerting it into a Commercial High School to uld relieve the crowded co-nditions At ‘the High School end that the„ additions pro^--*^’ posed at Willard and Eugene Field Schools, together with a change of boundary lines, would relieVQ».&Qjidit ions existing in those districts. *** ---After discu-ssio'n:*tby the Board members as to the amended plan of Mr. Uhiteford, Mr. Harrison moved that the Board recess for 15 minutes to allow the Committee on Instruction tn confer.

By consent the Board recessed for 4^'UpihiSte-s. Upon the re-assembling of the Board, rfV-'^S’lsiu-nfoved the reconsidenation of the report of the Committee on Instruction. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and game was declared to have carried. Mr.

a-elsh presented the

following substitute report:

MEETING OF JANUARY 15 th, 1917 (Continued)

4 Junior High School Buildings at a cost of $470 Building sites for 3 Junior High Schools 50 Equipment for 4 Junior High School Buildings 80 Blate Blackboards to be placed in all schools cost 25 Remodelling Irving School Building, to be used as an Administration and Supply Building 25 Total 650

000.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 000.00

Mr. welsh moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Harrison moved that the Secretary be instructed to ask the Attorney for the Board to drawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; up all legal forms necessary for the submission of the bond issue to the people to be voted upon on January 30th, 1917, and adjournment be made subject to the call of the President in order that action might be taken in the matter in time for election on that date. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. 'welsh moved that Junction School be discontinued and that the teacher be transferred to Harmony School. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. one ing and

Aelsh moved that the Super intend ent be instructed to emnloy additional teacher at the High School, if necessary, accordto the salary schedule. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion same was declared to have carried. -V1

Mr. Hope moved that J. M. Whiteley be ejected as extra janitor at a salary of $2.50 per day. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye." Mr. Harrison moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the -â&#x20AC;&#x2122;resident. Mr. .Velsh seconded the motion. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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President

MEETING OF JANUARY 18th,

1917.

MET IN ADJOURNED 3 2SSI0N AT THE BOARD ROOMS,

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The President statefl that the Board met for the purpose of considering the resolution and election proclamation relative to the proposed'5’ bond issue.

Ur. V.ei'Sh moved that the vote whereby January 30th was set as the date for the proposed bond election be re-considered. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared, to have carried. !

be the Thereupon Mr. Welsh moved that Tuesday, February 6th, 1917 seconded Mr. Morris 1 date for holding of special bond election. the motion and same was declared to have carried

The following Resolution was presented to the Board: R E 8 0 L U T I 0 IT

HEREA3, ON ACCOUNT OF THE CROWDED..Q 'B ITI ON OF THE SCHOOLS OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF .OKLAHOMA, IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL -CHOOL BUILD SITES AND REPAIR AND RE-EQUIP OTHER B'1TT.pitj qs in SAID "CITY SCHOOL DM-TH ICT, THE CO ST OF WHICH IS ESTIMATED AT $650 000. in the hands of the such purpose, it is necessary to borrow the said, sum of •''650 000.

And,. Whoreas-there being no funds / Treasurer of said Board of Education for y

NOW,

THEREFORE,

BE IT ^3 DIVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF

THE CITY OF-OKLAHOMA CITY,

OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA;

That the Mayor of tho^C.ity of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be and he is hereby requested to -^tssue a nroclamati on calling a special election in the school dr^r^e-tij^niprising the City of Oklahoma City, and outlying territory anribxeB.._£Qr school purposes, for the 6th day of February, 1917, fop^-fEe-PurjN>®e of submitting to the legal voters of said school flostrict the^-Tol lowing proposition: • "PROPOSITION.

"Shall the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of $650 000 for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of four Junior High School Buildings, for the purchase of three School Building Sites, for the repair of the Irving

MEETI.HG OF JARTTARY 18th,

1917

(Continued)

School Building and for the re-equipment of other School Buildings by re-placing of present blackboards with slate black-boards, and also to provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property in said school district, conprising said city and the territory annexed thereto for school purposes, sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due.

Said proclamation shall provide and state fully the purpose of the bond issue; the hours of opening and closing the polls; the number and location of the polling places; the names of persons who shall conduct said election, and shall be sip.ned by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk of said city, and shall be published according to law. Passed and approved this 18th day of January,

_____ E. Attest: (SEAL)

H. M. Fairey

1917.

T. Lane______________ President

Clerk

After the above Resolution was read in full by the Clerk, Mr. «elsh moved that same be adopted as read. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and uiTon roll call same was carried,.all members present voting "aye’’ except Messrs Lane and Hope, who passed. Mr. -.elsh moved that the board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREMIN THE bp ARD RECEBSED.

President

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA MET IH REGULAR MONTHLY SH33IO1I IL THE BOARD R "'OM IRVIITG -C^OOL i

HTDTRG, M MUD AY, FEBRUARY 5th, 1917, AT 7:30 ’. A. *

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X Lane , 2’resi lent Fairpy, Clerk -

0. J; S. H. A. G, L.

Coates, I#aiFs, Harrison, Hope, Morris, -'trong, Lei uh.

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The Minutes of the Meetings of January 2nd, January 6th, January 11th, January 15th and January 18th were read and approved as read.

By consent of the Board, Mrs. Haney, Chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Federation of Women's Clubs of Oklahoma, address the Boarpl. Mrs. Haney stated that under the auspices of the Federation, Mr. Frank Rush, Supervisor of of Uichita 'Preserve, w raid lecture on "Birds and Preservation of Wild Life’ at the High Ichool'^Auditorium on February 13th, and asked that shades be furnished for the windows of the Auditorium and also that there be granted a remission of the charge of -15.00 for the use of the Auditorium. Mrs. Haney was informed that remission of. the charge could not be made without a change of the rule governing the use the Auditorium, which would necessitate lapse of thirty days' time. The matter of the furnishing of shades, by consent of the Board, was referred to the Buildings and Gounds Committee, with power to act. The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was received and ordered placed on file. The 'ecrotary read a rooort from t;-e Truant Officer giving in detail the work carried on by his department during the month of Jaflasry,^ and same was directed to be placed on file.

The ' following report -was read to the Board; . . January 30th, 1917

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla.

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Gentlemen: In pursnance of^ouj? instruction the*following named men were appointed as Census Enumerators for the School Census:

Lard (1)

Lard (2)

I tree ter and-v&ohrrVEmars dale -■>1 •- - * v/* A. F. Gilmer and o • A. ‘CheYry '

'' Lard (3)

J. D. Callagy and J•-M. Montgomery

Lard (4)

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Grenard and A. W. Garrett

In further compliance wit?a your instructions payment was made the above named Enumerators out of the Secretary Cash Account and^reimbursed by the General Fund and duly attested

by your Auditing Committee.

Respectfully submitted,

H. M. Fairey

Secretary.

Mr. Welsh moved that the report be accepted and placed on file for record. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same mas declared to have carried. Mr. 'Welsh moved that the Clerk be instructed to find out from the State .Superintendent whether a copy of the enumeration could be made for the- use of the Super in ten'’’ent of City Schools. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read to the Board;

January 27th, 1917.

To the Board of Education, City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: I hereby?hand you a cooy of the School Census Enumeration as completed by your Enumerators and returned to the bounty Suoerintendent o£ Education.

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Total

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Males Females Mai e s Females

1515 1703 7 17

White

Males Females Ma le s Females

1712 1781 531 614

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Males Females Males Females

1869 1917 104 120

White k’-

Males Females Mai e -Females

2803 2864 250 299

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Colored TT

Total 3242

Colored TT

Total 4638

Colored TT

Total 4010

Colored TT

Total 6216

Making a gr and

The to t al number for the. wear 1915 -16 was 16.-550, mak ing a gain of 1556 ch ildren f o r t’ne year 1916 -17. fe-^p^ctfully submitted,

Fa^-re.y^,.ecretary. Mr. Welsh moved th at the re sort oe accepted and. filed m jthe records. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. .. The following reoort was read to the Board:

February 5th, 1917 Board.of Educati on Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,

Gentlemen:

We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend It

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5th, 1917 (Continued)

that the following list of bills amounting to -:>5671.82 be allowed and that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted,

C. 3. Harrison A. 1. Welsh John H. Hope ; 7.00 Martin Towel Sunply Towel service 17.05 T. A. Griffith Uindow Glass 4.75 Franklin Printing Co. Stationery etc. 58.13 Smythe Printing Co. Requisition Books etc. 6.22 Hisel Bros. "Domestic Science Sunplies 16.80 The Western Paint Co. Floor sweep 13.00 Okla. City Sporting Goods Co32.65 Llideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings and supplies 34.60 Aestern Bank Supply Co. Office Supplies 7.50 Western Newspaper Union Manila Envelopes 10.40 William Holtzschue Domestic .Science Supplies 40.00 Gentry-Bowers Lbr. Co. Lumber Man. Training 2.60 Brest Machine orks Co. Repair work The Parry Printing Co. Abstracts 15.00 39.37 The T. E. .............. Brantff 0 o. Insurance 1.00 Stewart Mitchell Repairing Clock 142.00 Oklahoma Book Co. Books and Flags 2.50 0. K. Auto Supply Co. Snark plugs etc 663.21 Reimburse Secretary Cash Account 15.03 Okla. Paper Co, Paper 8.29 Hoover Bros. Scissors for Drawing 1.32 ’G. M. Davis Regulator Co.. 7.74 The High School Grocery Dom. Science Supplies 81.00 Harbour Longmire Co. kindergarten chairs J.B.Klein Iron & Foundry Co. Iron for Man. Training 60.00 W.. Pettee & Co. Man. Training Supplies etc. 61.68 Western Union Tel Co. Telegraph service 3.23 Auto Baggage ft Furn. Co. Del ivering supplies 11.00 '^chadensack & Wiar Domestic Science surpTies 15.33 Armstrong Byrd Music Co. Rent on piano 10.50 M’ Schofield Co. Coal on contract 2375.68 . Waste Pipe Cleaner 3.75 Arnold ft Wetherbee Electrical repairs Broadway Auto Co. Repairs Truancy Officer B ak e r $ ay 1 o r C o . Books High School Library The Powers' Regulator' Co. Engine Fittings Cyl ite Wat er Co Water Ok 1 ah o ma W ate r T) e pt . Wat or . Okla City Gas ft Elec Co. Gasr'lft Robert M. Icott Paints ft Oils Pi oneer Tel’' ft ‘ Te-iF' Co. Tel e ph one servic e Magnolia Petroleum Co. ___ Gasoline ft Oils Cert if i cUtejg, Trave-Trammel Co.. ( George A. Ross Cupola lining ^ Bandy ft Allmon Domestic. Science Chamberlain Mietal IVthrstp Co. Weathers^-Xips Griffith Brokerage Co Dom. Science -supptLfe. Jasper Sines Co. Desks ft chairs Pittsburgh Plate Glass Cp Paints etc. Man.Train. The Texas Co. Gasoline .Richards ft Conover Co. Hdw for ."an. Train. J. L. Ladd Sanitary work J* F. Wellemeyer Debating Team expense John Howard Payne Services Examining Board Clement 0. Gittinker " ” "

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5th, 1317 (Continued) 1

Frederickson Tire Co. Inner tube and renairs A H. Graceman 'Jewelry Co. Repairing clock Okla City Foundry and Machine Chop Reuairs Klein Oil Co. Gasoline etc. Hew tire L. C. Smith cM Bros. Tpw supplies Boston Wilson Paints & Oils Rorabaugh-Brown Dry Goods Co. Dom. Science supplies Lyke s-Fre eman Hdw. Co. Hdw. paints & oils Leech Paint & Glass Co. Window glass A. M. DeBolt Lumber Brick & Cement Crystal Water Co. Mater Serivner 1 ->tevnes Dom. Science sunplies Swanda Bros Galv trays for Agri. Dept Lavidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber

3.10 1.25 25.20 36.30 5.00 37.55 12.14

Ward School Building Fund

Gentry-Bowers Co. Lumber Aalnut Gro ve Bchweinle 8a Monroney Shades for al mt Grove

674.30 18.00

Mr. Hope moved that the bills be allowed Mr. Coates seconded the motion , and uoon roll call same was carried, all ■ members cresent voting "aye."

Mr, Hope moved.that John Frazier be employed as extra man at A 2.50 per, day for measuring dirt used for grading the gro und s at Lincoln School. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members ore cn t vo 11 ng " aye ." for ove^tirbe The matter of paying the Janitors and Engineers at the High "chool/ was brought up for discussion. Mr. Hope moved that Mr. Xendall be paid for four nights at Al.50 a night, Mr. Gallagher for five nights at 21.50, Mr. Messier for seven nights at $2.00 and Mr. Patton for six nights ■’•2.00 for taking ca^e of the High School when O 'en at night during the past month, and that in the future the salaries of Janitors and Engineers must be paid ih advance by all parties using the High School Auditorium and Gymnasium at night. Mr. strong seconded the motion and unon upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye" except Mr. Edwards who voted "no." TT o

Mr. Hope offered a Resolution to amend the Rules and Regulations as follows: Th,a..ty^Q^Hijgh Advisory Committee shall have supervision over the ■ Mf gh^'o ch o ol Auditorium and shall follow the Rules of the Board pertaining to the renting of same; «'

And that Rule 24^, pagOlTB, shall apply only to the hard School B u i 1 di ngs.

The President stated that under the ruLejg' no action could be taken in this me tter for a perj.pd of thirty days. he folio. ing renort was "oresented 'to the Board: a, "^OhZLuary 5^, 1917 --“■i The Board of Educati on A''

Gentl emen :

I desire to notify^/ou of the following vacancies which have 0 curred since the last regular meeting of the Board:

Hellie Dunn, death H. 0. Bhikles, Alice M. Graves, res ianati on Ethel J- Crull, Bess M. Smiser, •T

IT IT

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5th, 1917 (Continued).

Miss Edith Stirman requests leave of absence for the rest of the year; also Miss Jeannie V.■O'Neil. Miss Mabel Stewart, High School, 'whose leave of absence expired January 22nd, was unable to take up the work. The following have returned from leave of absence:

J. 0. Thompson, High School Etha V. Smith Blanche Rhudy ,

In accordance with your instructions, I have made the following appointments: G. L. Conner, High bchool Forrest R. Rees " " Lelia Pickard, Grammar 3 chSol n H Avis Sellers Levia Meyers ” " Mrs. Mabel Hodge, substitute Mrs. Lena C. Miller " Mrs. M. Byrd

•3100.00 125.00 70.00 70.00 70.00

The salary of Miss Linda R fas ch should have been fixed at ■f'70.00 instead of G5.00 as reported at the last meeting, effective from datp of election and service begun Very truly yours, J* A. Whiteford

Mr. Welsh moved that the Board concur in the report of, the Superintendent. Mr. Hone seconded the motion and uoon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye" The Attorney for the Board reported that the Legislative bills which he had been instructed to prepare had:been drawn and placed in t fie hands of our Legislators and introduced in the souse of Representatives and Senate. Mr. ?elsh moved that Mrs. Couch be allowed salary for full time during her absence occasioned by the death of her sister. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye."

Mr.-Welsh moved that the request of Dr. Cloudman to employ a visiting nurse 'Ba.x granted with^the understanding that no financial obligation be incurred by"'the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion urnd same was- declared to have carried. Mr. ,elsh moved that the mo-nthffy paydayEofteachers be the Tuesday afternoon,foilowing the close of the scholastic month. Mr. Edwards seeonded^the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Richer, Supervisor of Playgrounds, made a vferbal recommendation for Playgrounds equipment and "ePupexvision, asking that the Board take up the matter of purchasing eruipthefTii' as soon as possible. Mr. Edwards moved that the Clerk be insfeiucte’d tjr prepare proper notices in due form, calling for bids- nor" Flg^tfpund. eouipment as specified and furnished by the Playgrounds Supervisor. Mr. ••elsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETIIIG OF FEBRUARY 5th., 1917 (.Continuefl.)

Er. ■'■elsh moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RE CESSED

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The President stated that the meeting was called for the warnose of allowing the various civic committees, in the. Oklahoma City School Districts that had come at the invitation of the Board of Education,to discuss with the Board the best -flan of relieving the crowded conditions now existing In some of the school buildings. Mr. Strong entered the meeting at this time.

A delegation from Harmony School appeared Before the Board with reference to securing additional room and also for fixing the boundaries of' Harm ray School District.

A bill covering the expenses of the bond election of February 6th amounting to -‘1047.70 was presented to the Board. Mr. Hone moved that the bill be allowed. Mr. Edwards moved as . a substitute motion that the bill be referred to the Auditing Committee with power to act immediately, Mr. Coates seconded tho^motion and same was declared to have carr ie d.

Hr. Edwards moved that the courtesy be extended to the chairman of ..th inly Committee of Citizens for a resort of their investigation of the congested, conditions of the city schools. Mr. ' elsh seconded |the motion and same was declared to have carried., olr. Bearley' stated that the Joint Committee had been organized, and elected officers and thatthey had come before the Board at this time for the purpose of obtai nfng^Wwujtlews of the different Board (members before making a recommendation.

|Mr. J. H. Johnstb-if, representing the Traffic Association, stated ^that the Committee of which joe was a member had not had an opportunity to confer with the Superfjjlendent regarding conditions in the schools and that he would be>”gMa4»P0 have the Buperintendent make a st a-.erne nt, in which request Ire-Wa*”Spfo'inpd by representatives (from the Electrical Association, the Central Trades Council and the Building Trades Council, who had not ’be e'n^fgfde rated. with the Joint Committee, previously to this time.

Mr. Whiteford then outlined existing conditions at the various schools, after which Mr. Cults, Chairman of,, the Joint Committee, asked that the Board Members give their views regarding the relief proposed for existing crowded conditions. The following Board members spoke: and Jelsh.

Messrs. Lane, Edwards, Hope

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23rd, 1917 (Continued).

The order of business was waived and the Auditing Committee presented. their report on the bill for the expenses of the election of .February 6th, the report being favourable.

Mr. Edwards moved that the Committee report be amended so as to permit a maximum amount of |5.00 for the useof any rooms occupied as polling places at the recent bond election. Mr. Mne seconded the motion, and uo n roll call sm^e was carried, all members present voting â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;aye." z

Mr, Edwards moved the adoption of the Committee report as amended, Mr. Uelsh seconded the motion and uoon roll call, same was carried all members present voting "aye." Mr. Harrison moved that the board adjourn subject to the call of same was the President. Mr. ' elsh seconded the motion and declared to have carried

Approved this

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OKLAHOMA,

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5th, 1917, at 7:30,

Lane, President, hi. Fairey, Clerk. R. G. J.

Edward s , Morris,

■' trong. Welsh.'

Coates, Harrison H. Hope. j •

The minutes of the meetings of February Sth, February 12th and Febr ;arytf 23rd , were read and approved as read. -C-‘

The report signed by 27 members comprising the various Ci vie Committees appointed for the puroose of investigating conditions in the City schools, was presented to the Board and contained the following recommendations; CAT,

(1) That a modern junior high school fire-proof building be erected on Capitol Hill, on the site now occupied by the frame buildings adjacent to the Lee Building, the same' to cost $110,000. and equipment to cost $20,000; Total $ 130,000 I

(3) That a four room fire-oroof addition be added to the Wheeler School to cost $20,000. (5) Tnat a four room fire-proof addition be added to the Villard School to co st $16,000. That a modern junior high school fire-proof building be '^Seb'teV'on the east side in the vicinity of the Lincoln School site , same to cost 110,000. equipment $20,000. and site $20,000; Total •IDO,000.

(5) M.at a six room fire-proof addition be added to the Lincl on > cho ol t o cost $25,000. (6) That a imodern junior high school fire-proof building be erected, in tfre* hod"thwest part of of the the city city in in the the vicinity vicinity of of the the h__ ... j part Jefferson School, same tcMpost $110,000., equipment $20,000. and site $20,000; Total $150.0tVu^

That a modern eight-room—tVrtf^proof building be erected ( 7) in the■ vic inity of Twentieth Street and-Salkef'~AvBnue , the game to cost, w ' ith site , $50,000. . (8) That the Board., of Education take such action with reference to Harmony School as in'^the.ir judgment seems best under the circumstances.

(Copy of the report on file in the Clerk's office).

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Mr. Belsh moved that the report be accented and placed on file, Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The report signed by seven member of the Joint Civic Committee was presented to the Board and contained the following recommendations:

IOUTH OF THE RIVER: One Junior High Bchool to accomodate five hundred pupils, and located upon the grounds owned by school district, just North of the Lee School, and now occupied by the old frame buildings. Building on the unit system, as the Chickasha people built their high school, the initial cost of this building should not exceed,$70,000. As a matter of fact the people only spent -'‘'56,000, and the°additional amount is calculated to finish the building. This school will relieve the entire situation South of the River for years to come.

We recommend repairing the Irving School so used as a Commercial High 'chool at a cost relieving the congestion at the Central LINCOLN S^IOOL; We recommend the addition of a ten-room building on the grounds of the Lincoln School, at a cost of $40,000. This will thoroughly take care of the congestion on" the East si de. HARMONY HILL: A good three-room brick building can be There ought to be a erected here at a cost of $3500.00 good well provided at this school, and such other convedences as are in keeping with a progressive municipality

NEW SCHOOL: A new school building either fnh'the 'Jinan's addition, or in the Northeast section of the University Addition, in the neighborhood of Twentieth & Walker Streets, at aM^-Ost jof the building and site of approximately $50,000. Thi^xviTf^furnish a good fireproof eight-room building. EUGENE FIELDS SCHOOL: We^. re commend the construction of a four-room addition toJ'Tioe^ North side of the Eugene Fields building, at a-, cost not exceeding $16,000, thus finishing that building as"Originally co ntemglated. This will take care of the situation at that scMipTol, even~WTth t he de velop-ment of the^Harndale Addition.

IDE: WILLARD SCHOOL: The only c onvestr»A. on the West side at present is at the Willard School, and$5o. t^-care of this we recommend the addition of four rooms at a cont-~not to exceed $16,000.

§ really believe that it would ADMINISTRATION BUILDING: be tlie part' of wisdom at this time to provide a permanent administration building in the neighborhood of the Central High school, by the acquisition of a pair of inexpensive - but well located - lots, and construct thereon a good two-story and basement building; the ground floor to be used by the Superintendent and the employees of theSchool Board; J;he basement to be used by the Superintendent

MEETING OF MARCH Sth, 1917 (Continue!)

of Buildings an! Grounds, and as a store room for all the school supplies; and the second floor to be finished as an Assembly Room for the teachers, and for such offices and repair shops as are necessary for the up-keep of the various school buildings belonging to the municipality.

This would, give a convenient and permanent home for the executive staff, and is necessary on account of using the Irving School as a Commercial High School building.

Such a building and grounds should not cost over 225,000 and could probably be secured for much less. QUIPMEIJT, REPAIRS AND ARCHITECT'S FEES; For equipment EQUIPMENT, REE for the new buildings, reoairs on the old buildings, ineluding the resurfacing of blackboards , and all other necessary appurtenances to the entire school system, also architect’ s fees on new buildings, we recommend the inclusion of the sum of $40,000. This would necessitate a total bond issue of -‘’'275,000, which in our judgment will give Oklahoma City a school system second to none in the United St ates of America, and one of which every citizen can be .justly proud.

(Cory of the report on file in the Clerk's office). Mr. Edwards moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same v/as declared to have carried. A delegation representing the interests of Harmony School was present, several of whom addressed the Board. The President announced that no action would be taken on the situation at thia time, as only .five .members were present.

By consent of the Board, Dr. Mitchell addressed the Board in regard to the lectures to be given'in this city by Dr. Reston Price. Mr. Felsh moved that the request of Dr. Mitchell for the use of the High School Auditorium for the evening lecture of Dr. Price f^l^^panted providing that the requirements of the City Ordinances •' and Rule 24 of the Board of Education be complied with, and also with the understanding that it does not conflict in. any way with the validity of the. .^Insurance contracts. Mr. Morris seconded 2tie motion .and same was declared to have carried. The Becretery was instructed to notify the Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee of this ac'ti^o®^-^^^^^

The following,,.communicati on was read to the Board:

5oa rd of E du cat io n, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

•s-

March 1st, 1917

Gen t lemen: ... I am informed "lei t in allowing exnenses for the bond election February 6-th, 1917, you allowed 25.00 to the owners of prooertietg in each'precinct for the use of such "properties in which to conduct theelection, and that this amount was allowed • uniformly without regard to the amounts named in the claim or statement of claims, which I filed with you.

A great many of the owners were willing to accept $5.00 and in a great many instances that was all that the property was worth, however in other instances the owners would not accept that sum, and in many of them the use of their property was

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worth more. I stated the amounts in every precinct, that the people would finally accept, and this was arrived at after groat difficulty in conferring with each and everynOne of the owners, whose property we used. The amounts for which 1 put in each one's claim represents the agreed amount each was to receive. i

how in reducing this amount, in cases where your allowance of 05.00 was a reduction, is contrary to the an-reeraent. Some of these people nu.p accept the reduced amount, but if they do so, it will be with full knowledge that it is contrary to agreement, and in many instances too small a sum for the use of their property, considering the trouble and expense to which they are put in order to prepare the premises for the use and inconvenience incident to both preparation and restoring premises to the daily use of the same. In other cases they will not accept it at all. Assuming, for the sake of argument, that you considered the rent too much, where I agreed with the property owners to nay them more that -)5.00, I think that you should have consulted, me or the owners in.such cases, or investigated each of such instances before reducing this amount. It might have induced you toilet the figure remain at that which I stated, and prevented considerable friction and hard feelings on the part of these property owners who, under the circumstan ces, understood that they were to get the amount stated in the claim at least. &

I think that'you should now allow to each such property owner the amount stated in the claim. If you do not', of course I shall have to*try to protect myself and my relations to them by explaining to each one the entire facts, so that they may know that I have not been responsible for their failure to get what I told them they would vet. Very respectfully yours, Paul M. Pone.

PMP:M

Ur. Edwards moved that the communication be received and placed on file. Hr. Morris seconded the motion and samp was declared to have"' carried.

The following communication was read by the Secretary: Oklahoma City, 3/1/17 secretary Schoo I! bboard,

Bear dir:

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You had the use of my Room BEJJrdtest 4TF~TtT, Precinct 5 f o r chool Bond„>vEleetion and the rent was to have be en I called for same as hereto'for^. for all elections held . and learn you had only allowed me 1'5.00. This I absolutely refuse and learn from Hr.^J^uK, pope, ■"-ecret ary of the Election Board, that he turned in thick is small. enough and I agreed to compromise at that I-a-b'rdW^to help you out and will exoect this amount (A

Yours trad.y, d. L.« Noel

Mr. welsh moved that the communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared, to have carried.

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MEETING OF MBIiCH 5th, 1917 (continued)

The following communication was read to the Board:

February 5th, 1917 File 3A rp

Edwards, President, City School Board, City.

Dear Sir:

On September 9th you received a shipment of boiler fixtures from Chattanooga, Tenn., on which we collected slSC.OO, delivering the car on weight of 20000#.

However, this was a forty foot car and the minimum weight on this car is 26880;/, making an undercharge of • '44.78 for which I will thank you to favor me with your check.

P.. E. Palmer Local Freight Agent. Mr. Welsh moved that the communication be received and placed on file.. Er. Morris seconded the motion and. same was declared to have carried. The fcTllowinp; communication was read to the Board; March 3, 1916

Board of Education, 0 k 1 a ho ma C i ty, Okl a Gentlemen: My attention has been called to the fact that the School district has a building on part of Slock 7, Rockwood Addition to Oklahoma City, located in -the Southwestern part of the city, south of the stockyards. This’ground is owned by Mr. Ben;;, F. Dougherty. e do not know how it happened that money of the school district was expended for property in which ^^Japparently had no title. he represent Hr. Dougherty in the matter and are willing to over-,..the matter_apd if you have any title to the property we not wish to disturb you. If you have no title, we would 1 ides'* get wan'--ad justment of the matter and get Mr. Dougherty what is

You understand this letter is written in a spirit of fairness to the School Bbard and to the school interests of the city, with the view of finding what' ^he facts are in regard to the matter and have it adjusted and prrOp^rty settled.

Ydr»'s' very truly, M

ST & CAMPBELL J. H. Everest

By consent of the Board this communication was referred to the Legal and Advisory Committee.

The secretary presented the following petition to the Board:

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Oklahoma City, beb. 21st,

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To the Board of Education, Oklah oma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

The citizens and property owners in the neighborhood of Whittier School have prepared a petition for the paving of Kentucky Avenue from the South line of Tenth Street to the -outh line of Eighth Street, thence East on Eighth Street to Western Avenue.

In as much as certain school property, to-wit; the ground on which Whittier School is located, will be affected by this improvement, we are asking your honorable Board to sign a petition asking for this paving.

Trusting it will receive your favorable consideration, I am,

Yours very truly, AB-

E. A. Barnes.

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Mr. Edwards moved that the communication be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee and that a report be given at the next. meeting. Mr Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary relid the following Communication; Mr. J. A. White ford, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My dear Sir:

In reply to your letter to president Grumbine, will state we would like the High School Auditorium for the play to the 89ers, Friday night, April 20th.

Thanking you, I am,

• A. Emma Mstill. ■

’ ; communication be received and place Mr. WeX^hthe f ile . Mr .''Edward J' s~ seconded the motion and same was declared have carried / “V.

The Secretary pres.ertted a p’STTtion signed by 212 patrons and tax-payers of thexIkkhthwest part of the city, asking that a Junior High School be esta blished in that part Os&xLhg. city, or if this could not be done, that they be giênâcrfwelve room "addition, with an Auditorium, to Jeffenson School. Mr. Welsh moved that the petition be received and placed on file, Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and. same was declared to*'have carried. Mr. Welsh moved that the monthly report O^^stê Truant Officer be received and filed for record. Mr. Edwards-^pco WW the motion and same was declared.to have carried

Mr. Welsh moved that the monthly report of the Medical’ Inspector be received and' filed for record. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared to have^carried. The Secretary read the following com: uni cat ion:

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Oklahoma City, Okla. March 2, 1917.

Io the Soard of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla. Gentlemen: Mr. Whiteford suggested that I present a statement of my claim for substituting last year. Your committee placed me upon the list to receive the maximum salary hut I was only paid the minimum. As I understood, the ruling of the Board, there is a balance, of one dollar a day for fifty-two days, due me.

I taught at Riverside one day and at Bryant nine in January; at Carfield one day and at Lee one in March, I think; and at Garfield the last forty days of the year. I was at Lowell six weeks but that was naid this year. Very respectfully yours,

Ophelia R. Overstreet.

Mr. Welsh moved that the request of Miss Overstreet be refused. Hr. Edwards, seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The 'Secretary read the following report: March 6th, 1917

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ■Gents emen:

Be, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to -’>3686.14 be allowed and that the Secretary be instructed to-issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, A. L. Welsh

B. M. Gloyd Lamber"High School Gym Duplicator-Mfg. Co. Roll for Duplicator A. M. DeBolt"...’"Brick & Cement- • Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co .--<.M2?as A ElecTFit Bernstein Bro;sp. Kindling Caxton "chopl^'mfpply Co. Flags A Supplies Oklahoma Chalmers Bales Go. Auto Repairs The Broadway Garage A Bales’V.Co^ Arnold A "etherbee Electrical^upplies • j . Re11 ee y -Co • Supplies A RepSXrs'-'-dSk:. J. W. Beatty Repairing Clock. Fr e d er i ck so n-Xr oh Xus i c Co . Tuning uHim OS M« a * Schofield Co. Coal on Contract Schweinle A Monroney •Shades Stewart Mitchell -Repairing Clocks Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline A Riis Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings "ohnson Service Co. Engine Fittings The warden Co. Ballots A: Supplies Underwood Typewriter Co. Repairs Office Buoolies Western Bank Supply Co. McDaniel Auto Co. Auto Repairs O

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Oklahoma Planing Mill Co. Turning Ball Bats The Oklahoma Dews Advertising Bids The Oklahoma Times ” Election Lake Placid Club Decimal Classification L. C. -mith A Bros. Tpw Co. Rental Floor Sweep Western Paint^Co J. C. Walton & Co. Lamps Pioneer Tel A Tel Co T e 1 e ph o ne B e r vi c e Alexander Drug Co Drums & Chemicals Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel "er vice The hat I i onal C eographi c -ociety 'ubscrintion J. L .. Ladd Sanitary Vork King■ Sheet Lie tai Forks Renal rins Skylight n n B1 o c k i e P1 a y g r ou n d s eouipment Leech Paint A Glass Co. Window Glass Smythe Printing Co. Print ina Minnetonka Lumber Co Co. Lumber & S'upplies Rorabaugh-Brown Dry Goods Co. Dorni. Science IT IT Scrivener A Stevens TT High Lcho ol Grocery Lykes-Preeman Hdw Co. Supplies Hdw Co Western newspaper Union Paper Supplies The,.A. W. Lee Oil Co. Gasoline J. B. Klein Iron & Foundry Co., Coke for Man. Fl

Balls A Bat Okl aho ma C it y S p ort ing Goods Co. J. ’A. Whiteford Expense Account T. A. Griffith Window Glass Ginn & Co. Music Supplies The Texas Co. Gasoline & Oils Water service Oklahoma City Water Dept. Western Union Telegraph Co Telegraph service H. M. Stephens Botanical Supplies Oliver Ditson Co. Music Supplies M. H. Stewart, Treas. Dues for LI. C. A. The Anglers Co. Supplies Oklahoma Refining Co . Turps Loomis The Key Man Keys Ito rm A Erickson Hdw. Klein Oil Co Gasoline Davidson & C as e Lbr Co. :Lumber Upsher A Upsher Insurance

28.80

Mr. . e lsh moved that the bills be allowed and that the Secretary be instructed toPd^aw the warrants in payment of same. Mr. Edwards seconded th6- motionmS7ffl’'°upon roll call same was carried all members present, voting ,raye.f’ The following report was read to the ■Bojy?rd March 5th, 1917 Board of Education

Gent iemen: I desire to notify yol^ of the following-vacan^ert which have occurred since the last regular meeting of thle-'" Board: Lenore Hafrington, resigned - effective Feb. 5, 1917 G. P. Roberts, resigned - effective Feb. 19, 1917.

In accordance with your instructions I have made the following appointments:

M3H2IHG OF MARCH 5th, 1.917

Charlotte Mead Lillian Gooding LT. H. Rowe Viyh

■ l,,7O. effective Feb. 5, 1917 70. effective Mar- 5, 1917 chool -'850 per year effective liar 5,

Jean V Clack, Bva Coors, Alpha ^boington Very truly yours,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Welsh moved that the Board concur in the resort. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same \*T Si S C arried, all members present voting "aye." Mr. Edwards moved that Kiss Hamilton's salary be increased to the same amount received by Miss Graves, to-wit -yl050. oer year, fr,ora the time of hiss Graves resignation to the end of the year. Hr. Morris seconded, the motion and upon ^oll call same was carried all members present voting "aye."

Mr. Rdwards moved that the matter of enforcing the rule regarding the payment of debts by teachers of the city schools be' referred to the Superintendent and the Board's Attorney with power to act for the Board under the Rules. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Edwards moved that the Attorney for the Board be asked to revolt as to whether a snecial election for School Bonds can be held at the same time as the general election. Mr. Moyris ■econded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Bdwards moved that the Board. ad Courn subject to the call of the "’resident. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and. same was declared to have carried. THERBU',01T 1HE BOARD

Pre.si dent

Approved, t'he 2-

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1917

MEETING OF MARCH 12th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKTAHOMA

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN 'THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MARCH 12th, AT 7:30 P. M.

PRESENT:

E. T. Lane, .'resident, H.' M. Fairey, Clerk. R. 3. Coates, R. J. Edwards, C. 8. Harrison, J. H. Hope,. G. A. Morris, A. L. Nelsh.

AB3ENT:

J. G.

Strong.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the nurpose of acting- uoon the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee in regard to the ear chase of Playground equipment, and also for the discussion of the submission of a bond issue at the coming e le cti org on Apr il Srfl .

A petition signed by patrons of the Harmony School District, asking for a Modern fire proof school building, was nresentefl to the Board. Mr. V/elsh moved that the petition be received and placed on file. Mr. Hone seconded the motion and same was declared to hove carried. Nr. il. 3. Schofield, of the M. 3. Schofield Coal Comnany, appeared before the Soard in regard to the delivery of five cars of coal which had been ordered for the use of the city schools.

Mr. Edwards moved that the Board accept the coal and issue r. Schofield a receipt for same, on the--basis of the existing contract. Nr. Morris seconded the motion and sambas declared to have carried. Nr. Richer presented the bids for lumber for Playgrounds Equipment, • stating _that the Purchasing Committee recommended the acceptance ~ bid of the Gentry-Bowers Company in the sum of $143. Nr. Edward's moved triaT the Ge ntry-Bpw-ers bid of $143.00 be acceaWcf, with the. distinct understanding that the Lumber be inspected and approved by ’the Playground s ianoexvLsor. Mr. •ielsh seconded the motion and uoon roll call sa.w^as decIaTS'd to have carried, all members present voting "aye.”

Mr. Richer then presented- the' following recommendations for the . purchase of fittings, equiphjenJ and a oparatus fpr Playgrounds, as approved by the Purchasing ComiaNftee: NAUM—. Narraganset Machine Go., apparatu^yrnd~Ttirt-ings, apnroxn'Sat'eTyj*-*-/^. . . $2369.00 Hill standard Co., apparatus and frame 'fittings, approximately .................... 1719.00 Everwear Co i ,■%. fittings , approximately.........................139.00 Mr. Edwards moved that the recommonflation of Mr. Richer, as being the report of the Purchasing Committee, be ratified and approved. Mr. Lelsh seconded the motion and same was carried, all members

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present voting "aye" except Messrs Harrison and Hope who passed and Ur. Morris who voted "no."

Mr. Hope moved that the pipe for frames-for Playgrounds be purchased from Crane and Co. who were the only bidders. Hr. Harrison moved as a substitute that nipe be referred back to the â&#x20AC;˘nurchasi ng act. Hr. .. elsh a econded t he motion and was carried, all members pre sent voting

the matter of purchasing Committee with oowe r to unon roll call same H aye * rT

Mr. helsh moved t hat- the 3oa rd adjourn aLntil 'Wednesday, at one o'clock P. M. Mr . Edward O o econded the motion and. same â&#x2013; 57 q , g declare?! to have carrie d.

MEETING OF MARCH 14th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MARCH 14th, 1917, AT ONE O’CLOCK P. M PRESENT:

E. m • Lane, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

R. R. J. G. J. A. ABSENT:

S. J. H. A. G. L.

Coates, Edwards, Hope, Morris, Strong, Welsh.

C. ■O‘J’ • Harrison.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the specific purpose of considering the question of a bond issue for the Oklahoma City schools.

Mr. Welsh moved that the Board proceed to call an election for a bond issue for the erection and equipment of

Junior High School South Side Four room addition at Wheeler Six room unit at Willard Junior High School Northeast Junior High School Northwest New eight room building in the vicinity of 20th Street and Walker Avenue Repairs for Irving School and for taking care of the Harmony School District

Total

$130 20 25 175 150

000. 000. 000. 000. 000.

50 000.

10 000.

$560 000.

.^r^;^®.rds seconded the motion.

Mr. Hope moved as a substitute motion that the amount of the bond issue Be,placed at |3Q0 000, as follows: Junior High School on Lee site To convert Irving=.&ahgol__Building into Commercial High School New Building at Lincoln -New Building in the vicinity of 20th Street and Walker Avenue Four room addition at Eugene Field Four room addition-“at"T?-i^ard Equipment, repairs an«y>.-; Administration Buildi-ng'-"

70 000.

40 000. 40 000.

50 000.

16 000. 16 000. 52 000.

Mr. Lane seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes” Messrs Lane and Hope; ”Nays"Messrs Coates, Edwards, Morris, Strong and Welsh. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.

MEETING OP MARCH 14th, 1917 (Continued)

The following vote was had. upon the original motion of Mr. Welsh: "Ayes’’ Messrs Coates, Edwards. Morris, Strong and Welsh; "Nays" Messrs. Lane and Hope. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. * Mr. Edwards moved that the election heretofore authorized by the motion of Mr. Welsh just carried, be called for the submission of the bond issue to the voters of the Oklahoma City School District on April 3rd, and. the Clerk be authorized and directed to make a formal request on the mayor to issue a proclamation calling the election. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye" except Messrs. Hope and Lane who passed.

The following Resolution was presented to the Board:

RESOLUTION.

WHEREAS, ON ACCOUNT OF THE CROWDED CONDITION OF THE SCHOOLS OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, IT 'IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL BUILDINGS^AND SITES AND EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR OTHER BUILDINGS IN SAID CITY X SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE COST OF WHICH IS ESTIMATED AT $560 000. And Whereas^ there being no funds in the hands of the Treasurer of said Board of Education for such purpose, it is necessary.to borrow the said sum of $560 000.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

That the Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be and he is hereby requested to issue a proclamation, calling a special election in the school district comprising the City of Oklahoma City, and outlying territory annexed for school purposes, for the 3rd day of April, 1917, for the purpose of submitting to the legal voters of said school district the following proposition:

PROPOSITION.

"Shall the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount o-f fot the purpose of providing funds for the construction and equipment of three Junior High School Buildings and one Ward School Building, for the purchase of three School Building Sites, and for the building of additions to other Ward School Buildings, for .the repair of the Irving School Building, and also to provide fOr..‘‘the levy and collection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property'in said school di=«-teunt, comprising said city and the territory annexed therete-^r school purposes, sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due.”

. Said proclamation shall providestate fully thd"' purpose of the bond issue; the hours of opening £nd. .^losing the polls; the number and location of the polling places; theMaames of persons who shall conduct said election, and shetJJRhe ITIgn^d by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk of said City,'and be published according to law. Passed and approved this lAth^day of March, 1917 Attest: SEAL H. M. Fairey, Clerk

E. T. Lane, President

MEETING OF MARCH 14th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Welsh moved that the Resolution be adopted. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. By and with the consent of the Board, the Resolution introduced by Mr. Hope, at the meeting of February 5th, amending the Rules and-Regulations , was brought up for consideration. Mr. Hope moved that the Resolution amending Rule 24, page 15 of the Rules and Regulations be amended so that the High School Advisory Committee shall have charge of the High School Auditorium. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Edwards moved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent Mr. Wellemeyer be granted permission to attend the meeting of the North-Central Association of High Schools and Colleges. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Welsh moved that the Soard adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared to have, carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Attest:

Approved the X

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, 1917

MEETING OF APRIL 2nd, 1917.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHQOL BUILDING, APRIL 2nd, 1917, AT 8:00 O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: E. T. Lane, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

R. R. J. G. A. ABSENT:

3. J. H. A. L.

Coates, Edwards, Hope, Morris Welsh.

C. 3. Harrison, J. G. Strong.

The minutes of the meetings of March 5th, March 12th and March 14th were read and approved as read. The following petition was presented to the Board:

Be, the patrons and teachers of Shield's Hgt School do earnestly petition the members of the Board of Education to remove the partition between the Kindergarten room and the room adjoining on the east, thus giving a Kindergarten room large enough for future use and furnishing a room suitable for entertainments, graduating exercises, etc. etc. This being a Suburban School, the patrons take such a vital interest in all gatherings at the School'Building. As it is now, we can not furnish comfort,to the crowd or entertain them properly. The doors, glass and material that can be used again, are worth about what the cost of a little finishing lumber and the labor would cost in event it were allowed to be done.

Our graduating class is the largest in the history of the -s-ehbaelr-'and the dilemma in which we are placed is apparent, and we do again ask your careful consideration of this petition. ' V.

' -

Miss Fritzson, Principal. Mrs. Powers, Pres. Patrons Club ~ Mrs. Sherbin, Patron.

Mr. Welsh moved that this matftfer be referred to the Building and Grounds CommJ’Vt'.a< and. the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds to investigate and report at the next meeting. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried,^all members present voting "aye” except Mr. Edwards^ who voted "no." By consent of the Board, Miss Arthur, rAgyfeeermtjpg the Educational and Children’s Film Co., addressed the*<§axdu asking their co-operation and recommendation for presenting the *f-lims of this company to the children of Oklahoma City. Mr. Edwards moved that the request of Miss Arthur be deferred to the Committee on Education and the Superintendent ?or recommendation to the Board. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declared -to have carried.

MEETING OF,APRIL 2nd, 1917 (Continued)

By consent of the Board, Mr. Mooring, Municipal Supervisor of Gardening, addressed the Board, outlining briefly the work being done and expressing his appreciation of the efforts of the'teachers and Superintendent to co-operate with him in his work. Mr. Edwards raoved that the School Board go on record as having endorsed the project of promoting gardening among the people and school children of Oklahoma City, and that it extend to Mr. Mooring personally its thanks for and appreciation of his services. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was presented to the Board. Mr. Hope moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The monthly report of the Truancy Officer was presented to the Board. Mr. Welsh moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following communication was read by the Secretary: 3/29/17

Sec. & Treas. School Board, Oklahoma City, Okl^. Near Sir:

After looking over the sewing machines in the High School and seeing the need of new ones in place of the old ones, I have decided to exchange machines with your Board for each and every make of machine you now have in the School and without extra cost to the School Board. I believe in advertising and I want to see the schools grow. Thanking you in advance, I am,

Yours most Res. N. B. lamb, Mgr., Singer Co.

P. 3. Wfe. h-e^c-f^styles of machines and will let you have all of' one, or suit the teachers. â&#x2013;

Hes.

Mr. Welsh moved that the proposition be apaepXgd. Mr. Edwards moved as a substitute that the proposition be^sbcepted~~sub~ject to the approval, and recommendation of the Purchasing Committee as to the style of machines to be* supplied. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have lost. K The following report was presented to the

April 2^Z19y^^ Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

â&#x20AC;&#x17E;

Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $3833.67 be allowed and that

MEETING OF APRIL 2nd, 1917 (Continued). the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted,

A. L. Welsh John H. Hope

Kerr Dry Goods Co. Janitors supplies $ 1.20 Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings 29.54 Smythe Pr int ing Co . Report cards and envelopes 21.50 Manly Office Supply Co. Receipt Book .95 Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service 7.00 Alexander Drop- Co. Oil etc. 7.69 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Paper rolls 3.40 The DePree Disinfectant Co. Disinfectant 216.00 Crystal, Water Co. Water Harmony School 4.00 Cook-McDonnell Co. Engine Fittings 4.35 Franklin Printing Co. Application Blanks 4.00 A. M. DeBolt Fire Clay & pipe 4.72 T. A. Griffith Window Glass 11.25 95.00 Harbour-Longmire Co. Furniture High School 25.00 J. L. La^ld Sanitary Work 63.19 Theodore Maxfield Cheese Cloth Jan Supplies 11.72 Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & Oil 5.50 New StSte Laundry Laundry work for Dom 3ci 5.00 Okla City Fndry & Meh Shop Repair boiler 103.20 Okla City Sporting Goods Co Playground Balls 90.52 Sandringham Sand & Material Co. Dirt Jasper Sipes Co. Desks and Chairs 136.60 3.00 Steffens-Bretch Ice Cream ®o Kindling 42.64 J. F. Wellemeyer Expense Debating Club 1.34 Western Electric Go. Cords 2.50 Warden Co. Class Records 6.00 L. G. Warnke Burning Brand 20.00 Texas Co. Gasoline Books 55.00 Auto Baggage & Furniture Co. Blecti on- Expense 152.25 Okla City Water Dept. Water service Okla Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity 177.76 Pioneer Tel & Tel Co. Telephone service 81.75 ;S^adensack & Wiar Dom Sci Supplies 13.72 /Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Tuning Piano 2.50 Secretary Petty Cash Reimbursement : 368.84 The Johnston Co. Burlap Dom Sci . 3.50 W. J. Pettee Co. Playgrounds Equipment etc. 129.26 M. B. Schofield Coal on contract 1859.20 Western Bank Supply Co. Offi-ce^upfilies 30.70 James F. Devine Coal Tar 7.00 Arnold & Jetherbee Batteries, Fuses, repairs, etc. 4.63 Lykes-Freeman^dW,. Co. Material for repairs, etc. 10.75 *

Mr. Welsh moved that the repor^-he^concurred in and that the Secretary be instructed to draw warrants^or the amount of the bills. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upOTr~roll call same was carried, all members present voti-rtf''’‘aye The following report was,, read by the Secretary:

April 2, 1917

Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I herewith present resignations of

MEET DIG OF APRIL 2nd, 1917 (Continued)

Forest R. Rees, High School Jessie Shannon, Grammar School

also requests for leave of absence for the remainder of the year for * Mrs. Maud Gilland Miss Augusta Cress I recommend that Miss Marie Bump be appointed as substitute teacher.

Very truly yours,

J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Coates moved that the report be accepted. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Hope moved that the Supervisor of Playgrounds be furnished the-up-keep for his automobile, together with oil and gasqline . Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye" except Mr. Morris who passed and Mr.. Lane who voted "No." ■ ■

Mr. Welsh moved that the record show that the Board concur in the removal of the boilers at Washington School by Mr. Homer Bunlap without cost to Mr. Dunlap. Mr.. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present /voting "Aye" except Messrs Morris and Edwards who voted "No," / The Purchasing Committee reported that the matter of the purchase of pipe for frames for playgrounds equipment had been referred to Mr. Richer, to obtain if possible, a reduction in the price on account of threading not being required. Mr. Richer stated that he had been unable to obtain any reduction in the amount of the original'bid. Mr. Hope moved that the Secretary be instructed to communicate with the Crane Company and to emphatically demand a reduction in price of the pipe amounting to the difference between the threaded pipe ahd-pe. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared, to have carried. Mr. Hope moved tftat^ the Superintendent be given power to act with reference to vacancies, occurring at the High School. Mr. Morris seconded the motibn.and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Hope moved that ^r. Gallagher, engager at~the~TTigh School, be paid a salary of $75.,.Q0 per month to the close of the school year, by reason of double-'duty. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, allunembers present voting "Aye. ‘"'Ji' Mr. Welsh moved that Mr. Patton be given^fulX, control of all the janitors at the High Sehool, with power to suspeh^vand that he be held responsible fornondition, in which the t^.fi-dirig‘’Tfe;kept. Mr. Hope seconded the motion and same was declafed-’to carried.

Mr. Hope moved that" the salary of J. M. whitely, the present janitor of the Irving School Building, be placed at $75,00 per month. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF APRIL 2nd, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Welsh moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. Attest:

Approved this the *7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; day of 071-0-^.

, 1917

MEETING OF APRIL 5th, 1917.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING- SCHOOL

BUILDING, ABRIL 5th, 1917, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. T. Lane, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. R. R. J. G. J. A.

ABSENT:

S. J. H. A. G. L.

Coates, Edwards, Hope, Morris, Strong, Welsh.

C. S. Harrison.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the submission of another bond issue to the voters of the Oklahoma City School District. Mr. Hope’, as Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, made a verbal report on the advisibility of enlarging the Kindergarten Room at1 the Shields Heights School Building and stated that the Committee recommended that the change be not undertaken at this time. Mr. Hope then moved that the prayer of the petition presented by the patrons of the Shields ^eights School be denied. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Welsh moved a reconsideration of the action of the Board at the meeting of April 2nd, in regard to the acceptance of the offer of the Singer Sewing Machine Company to exchange new machines for all old ones at the High School. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ..... Mr. Edwards moved that the Board accept the offer of the Singer Sewing Machine Company in accordance with their written offer made at the last meeting. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was Wlc^fed' to have carried. The question of re-dedorating the walls of the High School Lunch.--^* Room was brought up for discussion. Mr. Welsh moved that the matter be referred to the High School Advisory Committee with power to act. Mr. Morris seqpaided tlaenmrtion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent stated fh^tt on account of the crowded conditions at the Willard School, Miss DelmaDaigh had been teaching two double sessions, and he recommendedT”that-^he be given extra pay for this service. Mr. Welsh moved that the/pe commend at ion of the Superintendent be concurred in and thaT-Miss llai'fh’s salary be increased at the rate of $10.00 a month from'the date on which she began doing double duty until the close of the school year. Mr. Morris seconded. thejnotion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye."

Mr. Edwards, as Chairman of the Legal Advisory Committee, reported in the matter of the Rockwood School site, stating that no title was vested in the Board of Education, the Board having merely squatters ri"ghts. Mr. Edwards further stated that Mr. Everest would take the matter up with.his client and formulate some proposition which would be submitted to the Board at a later date.

MEETING .OSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; APRIL 5th, 1917 (Continued) .

By consent of the Board, the Board members elect were invited to be present and to participate in the discussion in regard to the proposed bond issue. The various members of the Board and members elect expressed their views in the matter but no action was taken.

Mr. Edwards stated on account of the members elect not having had an opportunity to investigate the proposition of the bond issue as thoroughly as the old members that he would move that the Board adjourn until Monday night, April 9th, at which time they would try to reach an agreement as to the amount of the bond issue to be submitted and the date on which the election for same should be held. Mr. Welsh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Attest:

Approved the

day of

1917

MEETING OF APRIL 9th, 1917.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM,

IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MONDAY, APRIL 9th, 1917, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. T. Lane, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. R. C. J. A.

ABSENT:

S. S. H. L.

Coates, Harrison, Hope, Welsh.

R. J. Edwards, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the further discussion of a proposed bond issue for the Oklahoma City Schools. The question of furnishing diplomas for graduation for the High school was introduced. Mr. Welsh moved that the matter be referred to the*'Purchasing Committee and the Superintendent with power to act. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Welsh moved that, in view of the fact that several of the members were going off the Board at the next regular meeting, the members elect and the members holding over have a conference and agree if possible upon the date of the proposed bond election and the amount of same, and that the Board recess for this purpose. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon the re-convening of the Board, Mr. Whiteford, acting as ^L^i^nan of the Committee of Board members elect and members holding over, stated that it was the unanimous opinion of the Committee that the School bond election be not held at the time of the proposed 'bond issue for jthe purchase of the Fair Grounds, and further stated that the Committee unanimously recommended a bond issue o-f*' $300 000. the date for holding the election for same to be decided later. . _

Mr. Welsh moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. ‘Mr.-Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED

Attest

Approved the~j —- day of

1917

MEETING OF MAY. 7th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION AT THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILD >0, MAY;7th,-1917, AT SEVEN THIRTY P. M.

E. T. Lane, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

PRESENT:

R. R. C. J. G. A.

S. Coates, J. Edwards Harrison, H. Hope, A. Morris, L. Welsh.

The meeting was called for the purpose of canvassing the returns of the Bond Election held on April 3rd, 1917, and certifying of same. The following is the official vots as tabulated:

WARD -ONE

•SF Precinct ' (1) ft (2) W (3) ft (4) H (5) It (6) tt (7) It (8) ft (9) IT (10) n (11) ft (12)

FOR THE BONDS

110 82 65 76 50 125 148 76 87 117 46 119

AGAINST THE BONDS

82 64 48 59 40 56 74 67 75 45 34 69

WARD TWO Precinct (1) rt (2) ft. .. (3) .(• - ■ ff (4) n (5) ft 'A‘>. v(6) tt (7). FT (8) (9) w (10) FT (11) ; Ft (12) Ft (13)

31 89 37 57 64 65 52 55 624:9,’-->'~ 31 47 ' J8

53 76 74 56 78 93 54 72 72 82 67 31 89

WARD THREE

Precinct (1) ft (2) ft (3) ft (4) tt (5) Ft (fi) (?) FT rr ft it

(8) (9) (10)

66 30 64 61 75 47 65 57 71 65

- TJp

'33 64 86 54 72 80 96 107

MEETING OF MAY 7th, 1917 (Continued)

WARD THREE (Continued) For the Bonds Precinct (11) (12) !! (13)* TT (14). Tf (15) IT (16)

Against the Bonds

49 62 34 84 48 85

60 60 30 57 43 33

71 53 27 41 32 86 128 84 51 32

52 95 55 75 103 106 57 42 38 28

3392

3223

7/ARD FOUR

Precinct (1) TT (2) H (3) TT (4) H (5) n (6) n (7) H (8) tl (9) ft . (10) Totals

Upon completion of said canvassing of the vote, the total vote cast for the bonds was Three thousand three hundred and ninety-two (3392), and the total vote cast against the bonds was Three thousand two hundred and twenty-three (3223). Thereupon the Bonds were declared to have been defeated and the record so made. Thereupon the

Board recessed subject to the call of the President.

MEETING OF MAY 7th, 1917.,

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM,

IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MAY 7th, 1917, AT 8:00 O’CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

E. T. Lane, ^resident, H* M, Eairey, Clerk.

R. 3. Coates, R. J. Edwards, C. 3. Harrison, John H. Hope, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, A. L. Welsh. The minutes of the meetings of A-pi-ll April 2nd, April 5th and April 9th were read and approved as read. The monthly report of the Truant Officer, showing in detail the work carried on by this department for April, was received and placed on file.

The following report was presented to the Board:

May 7th, 1917. Board of Education, Oklahon^t • City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: We your Auditing Committee desire to recommend that the following list of bills amounting to -$5429.21 be allowed and that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Resoectfully submitted, John H. Hope

A, L. Welsh M. B. Schofield Coal on Contract Case Lbr. Co. Lumber Primary Education Magazine Subscription The Bruce Publishing Co. Books Okla Cj/ty. Foundry & M~oh Shops Engine repairs Robert M. Scott Paint Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Hdw. etc. The Western Paint Go. Floor Swe»pa-^^__. The Texas Co. Gasoline ■< Mideke SupplyrJgo. Engine Fittings Klein Oil Cor’ Gtsoline & Oil & Tires The Zylite Water Co. Watq^ for office Franklin Printing Co. Attendance card® " Crystal Water Co. Water for Ro'bkw.opjd_&JHarmony Frederickson Tire Co. Tires & Autrr-repT^i^s J. G. Stearley Auto reoairs The Parkhurst Book Co. Magazines for-Do'm' SV D. R. Luttrell Ins Agency Treasurer’s Bond Arnold & Wetherbee Fuses Alexander Drug Co. -Caustic soda. Prest Machine Works Co. Engine repairs W. J. Pettee & Co. Hdw. & Playgrounds equipment

t 8.09 2.15 3.00 8.50 33.35 12.75 11.65 14.00 10.00 14.80 88.00 1.80 5.50 22.00 13.31 2.17 10.80 275.00 .70 .65 .60 296.78

MEETING OF MAY 7th, 1917,

(Continued)

Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & Oil $44.o5 H. H. Shriver Repairs to Auto 9.10 Standard Engraving Co. Engraving 1.75 Pioneer Tel & Tel Co. Telephone service 80.20 A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement 3.80 Theodore Maxfield.Co. Cambric & Unbleached cotton 15.92 Bass Furniture & Carpet Co. Shade cord 3.85 G. E. Blockie Repairing faucet .35 The A. S. Barnes Co. Folk Dance Books 31;20 Armstrong Byrd Music Co. Piano rental & tuning 13.00 Leech Paint & Glass Co. Window glass 15.40 J. L. Ladd Sanitary work 47.00 Stewart Mitchell Repairing Clock 1.00 Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service 7.00 New State Sash & Door Co. Work on Plgrds Equipmnt 12.50 Palace Laundry Laundering Gym curtains 1.00 Oklahoma News Advertising Bond Election 54.30 The Oklahoma Book Go. Paste 15.69 Oklahoma City Sporting Goods Co. Volley ball nets 24.00 Okla Chalmers Sales Co. Repairs to Auto 5.60 Geo Baker Co. T.reas. Taxes 1070.38 Minnetonka Lbr. Co. Lbr for Playgrounds 24.75 Western Union Tel Go. Telegraph service 1.16 Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity 140.22 Okla City Water Dept, tater service 165.35 Crane Co. Playground Equipment 2564.33 Underwood Typewriter Co. Keyboard shields 2.50 J. F. Wellemeyer Debating Expenses 125.62 Lykes Freeman Hdw. Co. Hardware 12.59 Mr. Welsh moved that the renort be concurred in and that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants for the bills. Mr. Coats seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Edwards moved that the official returns submitted to the Board of Education by the County Election Board for the bond election held April 3rd, J917, be placed in the records. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Welsh moved that the Board adjourn sine die. .^Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD ADJOURNED

Attest:

Approved the

day of.

, 1917

Immediately following the adjournment of the Boat'd,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; thew^ly elected Members proceeded to the organization of the Soar'd for the ensuing year. The following gentipmen having signed the official oath qualified as Members of the Board of Education of the city of Oklahoma, Oklahoma; J. H. Johnston G. 0. Woodworth Elliott Alton J. W. .Berry W. A,. Burdick

Ward One Ward Two Ward Three Ward Four Outlying District

MEETING OF MAY 7th, 1917

(Continued)

Mr. Morris moved that Mr. Johnston act as temporary Chairman of the Board. Mr. Hope seconded the motion. As Mr. Johnston refused to act, Mr. Fairey, Clerk of the Board, by unanimous consent, acted as temporary Chairman. Mr. Johnston, being recognized by the Chair, addressed the Board, stating that there seemed to be a legal question involved relative to the member representing the outlying district; that the Attorney General in a written opinion to the attorney for the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, stated in substance that under the existing laws there was no such office as Member of the Board of Education from the outlying district; that in view of the fact that there would be several important matters before the Board for their deliberation, and without any personal feelings in the matter, he would make the following proposal; that the Board not recognize Mr. Burdick as a representative of the outlying territory, but agree to allow Mr. Burdick to present his case in a friend ly suit before one of the local District Judges, and that he would further agree to allow the decision of the district court to be final, believing that this was the easiest and best way out of the situation as it now existed. Mr. Johnston then moved that Mr. Burdick’s position on the Board be not recognized until the matter be decided by the court. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon the statement of Mr. Fairey that upon roll call all members desiring to recognize Mr. Burdick should vote ’’aye” and those opposing "no"...the following vote was had; "Ayes" Messrs. Alton, Berry, Coates, Hope, Morris, Strong and Woodworth; "No" Mr. Johnston, Mr. Burdick not voting.

Mr. Coates then nominated Mr. Hope as permanent Chairman of the Board of Education. Mr. Morris seconded the nomination. Mr. Johnston placed in nomination Mr. Woodworth, Mr. Berry seconding the nomination.

The Board then proceeded to the election of permanent Chairman by ballot, Mr. Morris and Mr. Johnston acting as tellers. Upon the first ballot Mr. Hope received seven votes. Whereupon Mr. Hope was declared to have been elected. Mr. Hope than assumed the Chair and announced that the Board would proceed to the election of the Vice President. Mr. Strong nominated Mr. Alton for Vice President of the Board. Mr. Coates second ^cl’tEe'"nomination and moved that the nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Alton. Mr. Moih?4.s seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, all members present voting "aye."

Mr. Johnston moved that the election^ of the Clerk of the Board be postponed until the first Monday in JuTyr"~Mr. Burdick seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following communication was read to the Board: X.; To the Superintendent and Boarc^o^ Directors, Oklahoma City Schools.

Gentlemen:

I have decided.,to place on the market my property adjoining Lowell School, on the South. This property consists of three full lots and about $2000.00 wotth of improvements. Realizing that this ground would be very desirable addition to the School Play Grounds, I wish to give you the first chance to buy it. I have decided to offer it to you at $3000.00, net,

viz /

MEETING OF MAY 7th, 1917 (Continued)

which I consider a very reasonable price, and the very lowest figure that I would consider. Trusting that you will give this matter immediate consideration, and advise me at as early date as possible whether or not you wish to purchase the property, I am, Yours very truly,

P. R. Garretson Oklahoma City, April 7, 1917 20 Terminal Arcade or Telephone Walnut 1458 Mr. Johnston moved that this communication be laid on the table until the committees were appointed. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Alton moved that the Board recess for ten minutes to allow the President of the Board to appoint the members of the various committees for the ensuing year. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Upon the re-convening of the Board the President announced the following Committees for the ensuing year: AUDITING

LEGAL & ADVISORY

G. 0. Woodworth Elliott Al1?&n J. G. Strong

INSTRUCTION

J. H. Johnston W. A. Burdick J. W. Berry PURCHASING

R. S. Coates G. 0. Woodworth Elliott Alton

G. A. Morris R. S. Coates G. 0. Woodworth

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY

J. G. Strong G. A. Morris W. A. Burdick

W. A. Burdick J. H. Johnston J. W. Berry

REVENUE &. FIgA.NCEt_

PLAYGROUNDS

J. W. Berry J. G. Strong^ R. S. Coates

Elliott Alton J. H. Johnston G. A. Morris

Mr. Alton moved that the Committees be- arrfif irme"d™as“appointed by the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Alton moved that the offer of Mr. *^&rretson for the sale of the property adjoining the Lowell School^W^gferred to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds to investigate-’Sid^Wport at the next meeting. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and, same waS'j^eclared to have carried. . ssr-.- -

The following communication-was reaj to the Board: . ■* <

To Mr. J. G. Strong, Department of Buildings and Grounds, Board of Education.

Oklahoma City, Okla. April 5th, 1917.

In response to the appeal of the Art Supervisor for color in school room picturesthe Art Committee of the Federa-

MEETING OF MAY 7th, 1917 (Continued)

tion of Women’s Clubs in the spirit of co-operation with the public school curriculum which demand instruction in art - has now assembled a group of original paintings and colored prints, loaned thru the generosity of citizens, and it respectfully awaits the privilege of publicly presenting this collection to the schools. %

If the Board sees fit to furnish the place for said publio night meeting, the Committee will bear responsibility for all other expenses in connection with the collection.

Respectfully, The Committee on Art of

MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE Mrs. Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

The City Federation of Women’s Clubs. By Mrs. Milas Lasater, Chairman.

w. C. Ayers c.. _L. Hughes Flossie Hughes C. 3. Funk J. W. Thompson c. H. Shubert .H. M. .Miles F. L. Mulky Milas Lasater A. H. Madison

By consent of the Board this communication was referred to the High School Advisory Committee. The Secret ary then read the following recommendations from the Superintendent: May 7, 1917 To the Committee on Instruction:

I present herewith resignation^ of Mrs. Ada L. Sheldon and Mr. C. L. Conner and recommend that they be accepted.

I recommend the appointment of Miss Mabel Stewart at a 11050 per year to take the place of C. L. Conner. Iualso recommend the appointment of Miss Fora Brown at a sal ary' ’ef £70 per month.

Very truly yours, Whiteford.

Mr. Johnstoh*mov>d that the resignations of Mr. Conner and Mrs. Sheldon be accepted. Mr.' strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Strong moved that the appointm^-fs^d^Miss Brown and Miss Stewart be confirmed. Mr. Morris seconded th^Tngtion and upon roll call same was carried, all members 'ore'ser^"voting ’’aye." Mr. Whiteford stated that several of the teachers and principals had been accepted far the officers’ Reserve Corps and expected to report at the training camps within a few days. He recommended that they be paid their full salary until the close of the school year. Mr. Johnston moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and that any teacher enlisting at this time be paid his full salary until the end of the year. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

MEETING. OF MAY 7 th., .1917... (Continued)

for April The Superintendent presented a statisti cal report/showing the increase in the attendance of the City schools over the corresponding month for last yearf which was received and placed on file. Mr. Alton movfed that an appropriation of $50.00 be made for the purpose of securing a speaker for the High School graduation. Mr. Burdick seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;?

The Secretary then read a communication from the Principal of the High School outlining the debating activities for the year, which was received and placed on file. ' The attention of in the salary of the error having the beginning of

the Board was called to an error of $5.00 a month Miss von Holtzendorf, teacher in Emerson School, been made in transcribing the salary schedule at the scholastic year.

Mr. Strong moved that the salary of Miss von Holtzendorf be placed at the amount she. was receiving at the time the error was discovered Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, allvmembers present voting "Aye." Mr. Johnston introduced a Resolution amending the Rules and Regulations as-follows: That the Committee on Instruction be abolished in toto.

The President stated that uncler the rules no action could be taken in this matter for a period of thirty days. Mr. Morris moved that the matter of placing the Insurance expiring May, 1917, be referred to the Legal and Advisory Committee. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Burdick moved that the Board adjourn until Tuesday, May Sth, at eight oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock P. M. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

too MEETING OF MAY 8th, 1917.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD.ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MAY Sth, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. 1

PRESENT:

J. H. Hope, President H. M. Fairey, Clerk. J. W. R. J. G. J. G. ABSENT

W. A. S. H. A. G. A.

Berry, < Burdick, Coates, Johnston, Morris, Strong, Woodworth.

Elliott Alton.

The President stated that the meeting was held for the specific purpose of considering the budget for the ensuing year. A tentative budget of the expenses of the year 1917-18 was presented and informally discussed by the Members of the Board, after which Mr. Burdick moved that the Chair be instructed to appoint a special committee to look into the matter of the budget. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The President appointed a special committee composed of Messrs. Johnston, Coates and Woodworth, together with the Secretary and the Superintendent, with instructions to take under consideration each item of the budget and make a report .to the Board. Mr. Morris moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to ..have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 12th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MAY 12th, 1917, AT TWO O’CLOCK P. M. 1

PRESENT:

J. H. Hope, President H. M. Fairey, Clerk. J» W. R. J. G. J. G.

W. A. S. H. A. G. A.

Berry, Burdick, Coates, Johnston, Morris, Strong, Woodworth.

The President stated that the meeting was called at the request of the special Budget Committee. Mr. Johnston, Chairman of the Committee,reported that the Committee had made some progress in the work of considering the Budget, but there were a few items in regard to which they had been unable as yet to arrive at a definite conclusion. He also stated that in the work of approximating the salaries of the teachers, the Superintendent had announced that there were several teachers whose reappointment he would be unable to recommend and that he would be glad of an opportunity to exnlain his reasons for this action to the Board.

The Superintendent then presented the names of the teachers who would not be recommended for re-appointment. After a general discussion of the matter, Mr. Johnston moved that the Board endorse the views of the Superintendent in regard to the teachers who after investigation and research he had decided he could not recommend for further employment in the system. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vot ing "Aye."

The Superintendent then stated that he believed that the loyalty of the teachers in the City schools should not be questioned at this time, and suggested that each teacher should be required to sub2criTe"’~'tb the following pledge of allegiance: "I..do hereby declare that I absolutely and entirely pledge my allegiance and fidelity to the United States of America. I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the^United States and will bear true faith .and"' allegTahce’~to the same. I pledge myself by word and example to impress on pupils-the duty of obedience to our country."

Mr. Coates moved that it be the'-^ense of the Board that all teachers and employees of the Board of Bdublfl^on-<su& scribe in the presence of two witnesses to the pledge as offered by -the—Superintendent. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was, ^'eelared^,^ have carried. Mr. Strong called, the attention of the Board to the fact that Mr. Crawford, Assistant Engineer, had been temporarily disabled by reason of an accident, and moved that Mr. Crawford’s salary continue through out the period of his disability. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting

MEETING CF MAY 12th (Continued)

Mr. Strong requested the Board to take cognizance of the matter of the accusation of attemped bribery made' against him by Mr. Berry, and to take any measures necessary to arrive at a conclusion in justice to all parties concerned. Mr. Johnston moved that the Board of Education convene as a Committee of t he Whole so that the differences existing between Mssrs. Strong & Berry could be acted upon and that neither Mr. Berry nor Mr. Strong be allowed to vote upon the findings of the Committee. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST

Approved this

1917

MEETING' OF MAY 19th, 1917

MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, OF THE BCARD OF EDUCATION

OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, HELD AT THE IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, . SATURDAY, MAY 19th, AT TWO O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

Elliott Alton, Chairman, W. A. Burdick, R. 3. Coates, G. A. Morris, J. W. Berry, J. G. Strong, J. H. Johnston, John H. Hope, G. 0. Woodworth, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Mr. Alton announced that the witnesses for both parties to the controversy would be excluded from the room, to be called when needed.

The affidavit signed by J. E. Porter was read to the Board: State o'f Oklahoma,

County of Oklahoma,

) ) S3 )

J. E. •‘•"orter, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon his oath, deposes and says: That on the third day of May, 1917, he was secreted in the rear of Mr. Strong's store located at No. 221 West California Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and heard the following conversation between J. G. Strong and Jas. W. Berry: Mr. Berry asked Mr. Strong his chances of being elected to the position of Clerk of the School Board. Mr. Strong replied that if he would give up Fifty ($50.00) Dollars per: month of the salary attached to said position there would be no trouble about .landing it. He said that Mr. Fairy was only ~One Hundred ($100.00) per month. Mr. Strong also remarked that he did not wish any of the Fifty ($50.00) Dollars per month but that^ome of the other boys did and that he was a friend of Mr.^, Berry's and' would vote ‘for him anyway.

That on the 7th day of Mav, .,.1917,_at the same place and likewise secreted he heard the folisTwing conversation between Mr. Strong and Mr. Berry. Mr. Strong beginning the conversation by saying I have been tetfeed so d-m much about this matter (referring to the contest for President of the School Board) that I have got to choose between money and frib^dg and for one tim® I must tell friends to go to H--1 as it means.^read and butter to me. Mr. Berry said that he did not come to see about the President's race but in reference to the matter they -were"~Ta±king about the other day. To which Mr. Strong replied^thaf it-^hould be done just like I said. - ' J. E. Porter (SEAL) Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7 day of May, 1917. John F. Martin Notary Public

My Commission Expires Oct. 8th, 1919. 4.

MEETING OF MAY 19th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. J. W. Berry was then sworn and stated his side of the case, after which Mr. J. E. Porter and Mr. R* J. Edwards were placed on the witness stand. Mr. J. G. Strong was then sworn and stated his side of the case, and after him Messrs. W. L. Payne, H.•L. McCall and J. G. Stearley were placed on the stand. The entire testimony was recorded, copy of which is in the hands of the Committee.

The Chairman of the Committee then announced that as all the testimony was in he would ask that all parties leave the room, including Messrs. Strong and Berry so that the Committee could make its recommendation and findings. Mr. Hope offered the following motion: ”1 move that the Committee of the Whole recommend to the Board that all of the evidence introduced in the Berry-Strong controversy be transcribed and transmitted to the County Attorney of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, for such action as in his judgment the testimony justifies. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call the same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” There being no further business before the Committee, the Chairman announced that’ the Committee do now adjourn.

Chairman '

MEETING OF MAY 19th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY,

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM,

OKLAHOMA,

IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MAY 19th, 1917, AT FIVE THIRTY O'CLOCK, P. M.

PRESENT: John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, W. A. Burdick, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

The President stated that the Board would waive the regular order of business and proceed with any matters the members desired to present. Mr. Alton, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole to which was referred the controversy involving Members J. W. Berry and J. G. Strong, offered the following report:

We, your Committee of the Whole, desire to recommend that all evidence introduced in the Berry-Strong controversy be transcribed and transmitted to the County Attorney of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, for such action as in his judgment the testimony justifies. (Signed)

Elliott Alton, Chairman

Mr. Johnston moved, that the recommendation be adopted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Acting upon the suggestion of the Chair, Mr. Johnston moved that the Board reconsider their action in approving the committee appointments at the meeting held May 7th, 1917^-^* Mr. Morris seconded the motion, and same was declared to have carried, all members present -votjLog^Ave." Mr. Hope then stated that he desired to hold in abeyance any committee assignments until further notice.

Mr. Woodworth offered the followin^WendB&ent to the Rules and Regulations of the Board: - -------That all standing committees as now existing be abolished.

Mr. Woodworth moved that all business coming before the Board of Education shall be handled by special committees appointed by the President of the Board, he appointing the personnel of the committee and they selecting their chairman. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 19th, 1917

Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THEx BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

this

>1. day

1917

MEETING OF MAY 25th, 1917.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 1917, AT TEN THIRTY O'CLOCK A. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. V/. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth, ABSENT:

W. A. Burdick.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose.of considering the report of the special Budget Committee, and other matters of interest to the Board. The Budget Committee presented the following: Estimated Expenses of the Oklahoma City Public Schools, Fiscal Year .ending June 30th, 1918. Business Administration.

|3 200.00 500.00 600.00 200.00 1 350.00 600.00 2 700.00

Salary and Expense Clerk and Assistants Operation and Maintenance of General Office Payment of Census Enumeration Salaries of Examining Board Salary and Expense of Treasurer's Office Salary and Expense of Legal Department Other Business Administration Educational Administration Office of Superintendent of Schools Enforcement of Truancy Laws Promotion of Health Supervision of Grades and Subjects Principals' Salaries Teachers' Salaries School Supplies Salary and Expense High School Librarian Library and'Reference Books Stationery and Printing ' Telephone and Telegraph Other Expenses of Instruction -^..■'■coExpenses of Operation o£..SchbbTrn^lant

Janitors' and Engineers’ Salaries Janitors' * and Engineers’ ...Supplies Fuel Light and Power W at er. „ Sanitation Teaming

5 500.00 1 150.00 2 075.00 &

ii goo.oe*

37 100.00 290 905.00 9 000.00 500.00 1 500.00 850.00 800.00 900.00 34 068.00 3 000.00 20 000.00 650.00 1 500.00. 1 000.00 100.00

MEETING OF MAY 25th, 1917 (Continued)

Expense of Maintenance of School Plant $8 000.00 6 000.00 500.00 1 700.00 1 000.00 28.00

Repairs to Buildings Repairs to Equipment Repairs to Furniture and Fixtures Upkeep of Grounds Insurance Miscellaneous Expense

5 500.00

Taxes (special)

Additions and Betterments

2 150.00 4 650.00 1 000.00 250.00

Buildings Equipment Furniture and Fixtures Tools and Appliances TOTAL

461 726.00

Sinking Fund Needs -Estimated-

Sinking Fund for Retirement of Bonds Sinking Fund for Interest due on Bonds Sinking Fund for Interest on General Fund Warrants

127 800.00 87 459.87 5 000.00

The Budget Committee recommended that an item of $15 000.00 for Playgrounds be submitted to the voters of the School District for their approval or disapproval, at an election the date of which is to be designated by the Board of Education, the Committee feeling that this matter should be submitted to the people, thereby eliminating the item for Playgrounds from the general expenses of the School District.

Mr. Johnston moved that the Board eliminate from the Sinking-Fund Budget that ’portion of the-estimate which might bq. derived from the Sinking Fund Interest. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ■■ ■ in* ' Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Budget Committee be accepted and concurred inT^Ur. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "Aye.”

Mr. Johnston moved that..the SupR-rint an d^n^. after consultation with the Superintendent of Playgrounds ^..he authorTzed to employ the necessary supervisors of Playgrounds for the summer months, the understanding beihg^t’hM the salaries agreed upon be definite up to July 1st, 1917, but that beyond that date should be dependent upon the ability to put through the apipM^priation for Playground ourposes. Mr. Alton seconded the motionBfrh&.^upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting '’Aye~.-'J Mr. Coates moved that G. J. Btearley, Supt. of BuilEBrngSp^d Grounds, R. E. Crawford and H. H. Shriver, Assistant Engineers,‘ F." L. Patton, Chief Engineer at the High School and P. P. Kessler, Assistant Engineer, be elected for the fiscal year commencing July 1st, 1917 and ending June 30th, 1918, at salaries recommended in the report of the Budget Committee, provided the extra’levy to be submitt-ed ■ carries, otherwise at their present salaries. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members, present voting "Aye.”

MEETING ON MAY 25th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Morris moved that the Board reconsider their action taken at the meeting of May 7th, 1917, whereby the election of Clerk was postponed until July 1st. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Morris moved that H. M. Fairey be elected Clerk of the Board fo? the ensuing fiscal year, effective July 1st, 1917, at a salary of $175.00 per month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Coates, Morris and Hope. "Nays," Messrs. Berry, Johnston, Strong and Woodworth. Thereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Mr. Coates then moved that Mr. Fairey be elected Clerk of the Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1917, at a salary of $2000.00 per year, payable monthly. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Berry, Coates, Johnston, Morris, Strong, Woodworth and Hope. "Nays", none. Whereupon Mr. Fairey was declared to have been elected^

Mr. Strong moved that Webb Jones be elected Truancy Officer for the school year of 1917-18, at a salary of S'90.00 per month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Johpston moved that W. H. Taylor be elected Attorney for the Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1917, at a salary of $50.00 per month. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call iTame was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Johnston, as chairman of the special committee appointed for the purpose of disposing of the matter of the renewal of tornado insurance expiring during the month of May, reported that it was the recommendation of the Committee that this insurance be not renewed. Mr. Alton moved that the report of the be adopted and that the insurance be not taken out. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The question of renting the High School Auditorium was brought up for discussion. Mr. Johnston moved th^t the President of the Board, together with the Superintenden^bf City Schools and the Secretary of the Board, be appointed a committee to. consider all applications for the use of the High School Auditorium and to allow such entertainments as in their judgment are proper and to report ^sanlW‘’'at“ the regular monthly meeting of the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The disposal for the''“summer months of the automobile owned by Board and used by the Truancy Officer, was then discussed. No action was taken in the matter and, the President instructed the Secretary to obtain information as to’storage of automobiles and report at the. next meeting.

The President then stated that as an Auditing Committee was a very necessary and important st’hpd^ng Committee, he^would appoint as such Committee Messrs. Alton/ô^nston and Woodworth, with the understanding that they select theirôwO“Chairman. Mr. Berry moved that the Board concurîn-' thenapôintment of the regular Auditing Committee. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to hay© carried. •- A.

’

Mr. Johnston moved that the matter of the purchase of drawing paper be referred to the President of the Board, the Superintendent and.the Secretary, with power to act. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF MAY 25th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adjourn until Monday, May 28th, at seven thirty o'clock P. M. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Approved this

day of

1917

MEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TEE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MAY 28TH, 1917, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, W. A. Burdick, R. 3. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth

ABSENT: ,

J. G. Strong

The President stated that the Board would proceed to consider any matters requiring attention. Mr. Burdick asked that the Board go into Executive session.

At the completion of the Executive session the following matters were presented: The Superintendent then brought up the question of the use of the school buildings for summer school. After some discussion Mr. Coates moved that the teachers who wished to teach summer school might have the use of the Annex buildings, provided this met with the approval of the Superintendent. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved room on B Floor ing the summer, was declared to

that the request of Miss McVean for the use of one of the High School for ong morning of each week durbe granted. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and same have carried.

°n, Chairman of the special budget committee, introduced and moved the adoption of the following Proclamation and Resolution: ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA ‘CITY, OKLAHOMA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 191-3U^

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATI ON ’ Salary and Expense- of Clerk and AssistantsOperation and Maintenance of General OfficesPayment of Census Enumeration^ Salaries of Examining BoardSalary and Expense Treasurer's Offi-e®^*7"'*-?^:-Salary and Expense Legal DepartmentOther Business Administration. '

$3200.00 500.00 600.00 200.00 1350.00 600.00 2700.00

MEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917 (Continued)

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATI ON Office Superintendent of SchoolsEnforcement of Truancy LawsPromotion of HealthSupervision of Grades and SubjectsPrincipals' SalariesTeachers’ SalariesSchool SuppliesSalary and Expense High School LibrarianLibrary and Reference BooksStationery and PrintingTelephone and TelegraphOther Expenses of instructionEXPENSE OF OPERATION SCHOOL PLANT Salaries of Janitors and EngineersJanitors’ and Engineers SuppliesFuelLight and PowerWat erSanitationTeaming-

$5500.00 1150.00 2075.00 11200.00 37100.00 290905.00 9000.00 500.00 1500.00 850.00 800.00 900.00 34068.00 3000.00 20000.00 650.00 1500.00 1000.00 100.00

EXPENSE MAINTENANCE SCHOOL PLANT Buildings (repair) Equipment ” Furniture and FixturesUpkeep of GroundsInsurance Miscellaneous Expanse -

8000.00 6000.00 500.00 1700.00 1000.00 28.00

Taxes (Special)-

5500.00

OUTLAY BuildingsEquipmentFurniture and FixturesTools and Appliances-

ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS

Less Estimated Income State and County Apportionment Other Sources

$46000.00 5000.00

Balance Plus lO^r;f.o.r^D^l^a&ent Taxes Amount to raised by levy Sinking Fund for Retirement of Bonds Sinking Fund for Interest on Outj^tanding Bonds Sinking Fund for Interest on General Fund Warrants Total Amount to be 'raided by Levy Fiscal Year ending June 30th, 1918 ■■

2150.00 4650.00 1000.00 250.00 $461726.00

50000.00 $411726.00 41172.60 $452898.60 126068.11 87459.87 5000,00

$671426.58

By virtue of the authority vested in the Board of Education by the laws of the State- 'o'f-“Oklahoma, and pursuant to the itemized estimate above set forth, as a part of this call, showing that a. five mill levy is insufficient to create a ruudz necessary to support the common schools of the Oklahoma City S chooTSlis.tr ict, as determined ip. the budget as prepared by virtue of the laws -ofTThh^tate of Oklahoma, and that an excess levy of one and one-half mills jahnve’htWjfive mills allowed by law is necessary for current expenses Tor4"tTie^kJard of Education of the City of Oklahoma C^ty, of the State of "Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1917,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION IS HEREBY called to be held on the 12th day of June, 1917, in the 0kl8,hoifia City School District, comprising the territory of the City of Oklahoma City, and the territory attached thereto for school

-a..

MEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917 4Continued.)

purposes, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said Oklahoma City School District the question of making an I increased levy of one and one-half mills upon the assessed valuaI tion of the property within said school district, as returned by ! the^County Assessor of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, to pay the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1917. The ballots to be used at said election for such purpose shall be in substantially the following form:

"Shall there be made a one and one-half mill levy in excess of the five mill levy allowed by the Statutes of the State of Oklahoma, upon the assessed valuation of all taxable property within the Oklahoma City School District, for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1917?”

j___ For the Levy —a—

: '■ ■■

Against the Levy

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, is unable to maintain and establish on its regular funds public recreation places and playgrounds, as provided in Section 1, Chapter 35, Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915, and, WHEREAS, said Board is desirous of establishing and maintaining such activities as authorized by^said Section 1, above referred to, and, WHEREAS, in order to raise sufficient funds for such purpose it will require a levy of one-fourth of one mill upon each dollar .O'J f&xable property situated within said school district, and,

WHEREAS, such funds, can only be raised by a vote of the qualified electors of the^Oklahoma City School District, THEREFORE", Be it Resolved -by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the^tate oT'ROKtahoma;

That th^ question of levying one-fourth of one mill upon each dollar of taxable property within said school district for the purpose of establishing and. maintaining public recreation places and playgrounds as provided in SecuLqnJL, Chapter 35, of the Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915, be submitted" to the qualified electors of said school district at an election to be. held“-±n said school dis' trict on the 12th day of June, 1917; ufhe-- s-ame35Sh^ing an election held for the purpose of submitting to the qudlfied electors of said school district the question of levying an excess levy upon the I taxable property of-^aid school district, for the purpose of defraying the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year , beginning July 1, 1917.

MEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917 (Continued)

That pursuant to a resolution adopted and approved by said Board on the 28th day of May, 1917, authorizing and directing said Board to submit to the qualified electors of said district at said election the question of levying one-fourth of one mill upon each dollar of the’! assessed valuation of all property, real and personal, in said school district, subject to taxation, to be used for the purpose of establishing and maintaining public recreation places and play grounds, as provided in Section 1, Chapter 35, Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915; the following question is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of said school district at said election:

"Shall there be levied one-fourth of one mill upon each dollar of the assessed valuation of all property, personal and real, subject to taxation within the Oklahoma City School district, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining public recreation places and playgrounds, as provided in Section 1, Chapter 35, Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915?"

j___ :.

For the Levy

• • <*. jAgainst the Levy Said election will be held at the following places:

WARD ONE Precinct 1 3418 Classen Blvd. TT 2 28th and McKinley H 3 25th and Douglas TT 1737 West 11th St. 4 TT 5 2205 West 16th St. TT 6. 1105 N. Western IT 7 21st and Western TT 8 1107 N. Shartel TT 9 1111 N. Hudson TT 10 20th and Lee n -210 West 14th St. 11 FT ■ p lg'-’’— N. Broadway Precinct 1 TT 2 TT 3 TT 4 TT 5 n 6 TT 7 TT 8 TT 9 TT 10 TT 11 TT 12 TT 13

WARD TWO 14th and Kate-— Rear. 3Q9 E. 10th 129 E.‘ 6t-h-8t. 206 Harrison Ave. 430 E 8th St. 628 East-7W-St. 839 Bast 8th St. Stonewall and 9th. 1400 East 8th St. 1021 E. 3rd. St. 519 N. Lindsay 205 East 4th St. Fire Station #2

Precinct; 1 FT 2 TT 3 TT 4 TT 5 TT 6 ft 7 FT 8 FT 9 TT 10 FT 11 TT 12 TT 13 FT 14 TT 15 TT 16 -«

WARD THREE 721 N. Broadway 602 N. Broadway 301 N. Broadway 723' N. Hudson 533 West 4th 709 N. Dewey m 706 N. Olie 8th and Klein 1604 Linwood 1626 West 2nd. 1239 West 2nd 1018 West Main Courthouse 428 West Calif. 9-11 West Main 100 S. Broadway

•'——WARD FOUR 209 S. Broadway 309 S. Hudson 620 S. Hudson 826 Wes£ Chickasaw 415 W. Wheeler ) S. Central 7 ;134 Wa-st- . "C" Ave 8 . xKb?- w- _^"C" Ave 2228:Exchange Ave 9 805 S. Robinson 10

Precinct 1 ft 2 FT 3 4 5 ft

TT FT

TT TT

The following election officials are hereby designated to conduct said election on the date above named:

MEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917.

PRECINCT EIGHT

WARD ONE PRECINCT ONE.

WARD ONE

Hugh 1. Harrell, Inspector E. A. St. John, Judge H. 0. Young, Clerk M. K. Cruce, Counter G. E. Metz, Counter

J. D. Gallagy, Inspector W. G. Cade, Judge Chester A. Walker, Clerk Thomas Kelly, Counter W. E. Campbell, Counter

WARD ONE

PRECINCT TWO

Stewart Mitchell, Inspector J. F. McCullough, Judge H. C. Lennington, Clerk R. C. Bradshaw, Counter. 0. L. Hudson, Counter

W. H. C. L. F.

WARD ONE

PRECINCT THREE

A. A. E. L. W.

PRECINCT NINE

Smith, Inspector Schreffler, Judge White, Clerk Hensley, Counter Wolfe, Counter PRECINCT TEN

M. T. Walter, Inspector H. J. Scott, Judge Guy H. Fuller, Clerk C. S. McCreight, Counter E. C. Watkins, Counter

R. 0. Blakeney, Inspector C. D. Zeiglar, Judge C. H. McGhee, Clerk Lon Herrick, Counter Frank B. Luc as t Counter

WARD ONE

H. H. C. C. W.

L. L. R. A. G.

PRECINCT FOUR

McCracken, Inspector Goddard, Judge Harkness, Clerk Bruner, Counter Souther, Counter

WARD ONE

PRECINCT FIVE

L. G. Jenkins, Inspector E. A. Barnes, Judge Geo. I. Garrison, Clerk Sam Hooker, Counter L. W. Johnson, Counter WARD ONE

PRECINCT SIX

C. 0. Fowler, Inspector E d C. R ixse, Judge Ruel Haskell, Jr., Clerk T. J. McGuire, Counter E. G. Bewley, Counter

WARD ONE T. G. D. J. C.

P. A. C. R. L.

PRECINCT SEVEN

West, Inspector Paul, Judge ^atterson, Clerk Basiger, Counter Williams, Counter

PRECINCT ELEVEN

H. D. Bland, Inspector W. F. Bush, Judge Guy Miller, Clerk H. M. Millard, Counter J. C. Smith, Counter

WARD ONE

PRECINCT TWELVE

John Threadgill, Inspector C. M. - Tjiorp, Judge Henry Martin, Clerk II. M. Gray, Counter F. H. McInnis, Counter

WARD TWO. PRECINCT ONE

C. M. Steffey, Inspector A. L. Hoyt, Judge ra^.^«a^U_Duncan, Clerk ' H. NichoTs, Counter Oscar Suess, Counter WARD TWO

C. W. G. E.

PRECINCT TWO

ffr'Newlin., Inspector A. Bpr ankl’e“;~^Ju d ge. CiTTickej^Clerk C. Stark, Counter G. Ritter, Counter

LIEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917 (Continued)

WARD TWO H. W. W. W. L.

W. S. C. E. A.

PRECINCT THREE

Collins, Inspector Sherman, Judge Adams, Clerk Gresham, Counter Pangle, Counter

WARD TWO

PRECINCT FOUR

WARD TWO F. H. M. J. J.

E. M. D. K. W.

PRECINCT TEN

Palmer, Inspector Wamper, Judge Murphy, Clerk Moore, Counter Peattie, Counter

WARD TWO

PRECINCT ELEVEN

Paul H. Fesler, Inspector Paul P. Pinkerton, Judge Theo Stockdell, Clerk D. A* Duncan, Counter H. W. Michel, Counter

E« H. Hayers, Inspector G. A. Winans, Judge J. N. Shelton, Clerk 0. C. Durland, Counter Isom Roberts, Counter

WARD TWO

PRECINCT FIVE

PRECINCT TWELVE

James'Garibaldi, Inspector Ben- Bickford, Judge E. B. Surface, Clerk Geo. R. Yeokum, Counter G. B. Rogers, Counter

D. L. Myers, Inspector Seymour Price, Judge Walter Benson, Clerk 0. R. Bancroft, Counter W. 0. Pitts, Counter

WARD TWO

PRECINCT SIX yy

PRECINCT THIRTEEN

Jas. 3. Gladish, Inspector E. Mullen, Judge Frank Ditto, Cierk Fred Bomly, Counter J. L. Tippit, Counter

J. E. Porter, Inspector C. A. Drake, Judge Louis Sonneschein, Clerk H. May, Counter W. R. Austin, Counter

WARD TWO

WARD THREE

PRECINCT SEVEN

H. C. Robertson, Inspector Wm. Stoker, Juclge 0. B. Miller, Clerk J. H. Wahl, Counter W. E. Gresham, Counter

PRECINCT ONE

J. F. Cody, Inspector, E. J. Streeter,, Judge Joe O’Leary, Clerk' Arthur W. Pettie, Counter M. S. Kelly, Counter

PRECINCT TWO.

WARD TWO

WARD THREE

T. T. L. G. J*

Charles Zimmerman, InspectorH. A. Wilkerson, Judge Searcey-Roberts, Clerk C. A^Jfandall^ Counter Jno. Cahill, Counter

PRECINCT EIGHT “V. R. Lash, Inspector H. McConnell, Judge. McIntosh, Clerk W. Snapp, Counter 8. Hunter, Counter

WARD TWO

PRECINCT NINE

C. C. Christison, Inspector E. H. Alexander, Judge Chas D. Verty, Clerk J* S. Coolley, Counter C. H. Whalen, Counter ,

" A.

WA^Tg.REE

PRECINCT THREE

V. M. Tedf^d; EE^pector Tom Erickson, Judge Geo. W. McGregor< W. H. Rogers, Counter J. J. Rackley, Counter

MEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917, (Continued)

WARD THREE

L. E. M. W. W.

PRECINCT FOUR

Roden, Inspector J. Delaney, Judge, tA. O’Brian, Clerk J. Garrett, Counter F. Jones, Counter

WARD THREE

PRECINCT FIVE

Jno. J. Queenan, Inspector Geo. A. Ewart, Judge Geo. L. Pleitsch, Clerk C. A. Gardner, Counter J. L. Noel, Counter WARD THREE

PRECINCT SIX

R. H. Caffrey, Inspector Ira B. Lynn, Judge W. D. Neff, Clerk G. E. Rochford, Counter Louis Strom, Counter

WARD THREE

PRECINCT SEVEN

WARD THREE

PRECINCT ELEVEN

Geo. H. Klein, Inspector S. E. Fentress, Judge J. D. Bonberger, Cle,rk C. A. Haud, Counter Earl W, Armstrong, Counter

WARD THREE

F. M. Frank M. C. D. H. Frank

Snyder, Inspector Stout, Judge Johnston, Clerk Austin, Counter Andrews, Counter

WARD THREE G. B. N« M. L.

W. E. A. W. E.

PRECINCT TWELVE

PRECINCT THIRTEEN

Clark, Inspector Chapin, Judge Gordon, Clerk Hendricks, Counter Killingsworth, Counter

WARD THREE

PRECINCT FOURTEEN

T. A. Crawford, Inspector E. E. Gibbens, Judge C. C. Coates, Clerk M. N. Smith, Counter Chas I. Foster, Counter

P. H. Weathers, Inspector Curtis E. Wells, Judge W. W. Cooper, Clerk , J. M. Handley, Counter Wm. D. Thompson, Counter

WARD THREE

H. C. E. J. J.

S. W. L. C. F.

Von Elm, Inspector Carter, Judge Bianchi, Clerk Barrett, Counter McGill, Counter

WARD THREE Chas. M. P. J. W. D. S. J. M.

PRECINCT EIGHT

PRECINCT NINE

Linthicum, Inspector Steddan, Judge Wright, C1e rk White, Counter Ball, Counter

WARD THREE

PRECINCT TEN

Geo. W. Cooper, Inspector J. H. Spangler, Judge J. C. Smith, Clerk N. W. Brodesjo, Counter J. S. Carle, Counter

PRECINCT FIFTEEN

H."T. Schiff, Inspector Orvillf Johnson, Judge J. H. Meyers, Clerk Ross N. Lillard, Counter Jno. P. Hopkins, Counter WARD THREE

PRECINCT SIXTEEN

R. A. Wooldridge, Inspector H. P. Ladd, Judge Dortch, Clerk S. Z.'Leavy, Counter W. S. Kevester, Counter

WARD FOUR

PRECINCT ONE

C-r- W.'H^byclca, Inspector Lewi s.Mill s7~3W.ge C. A’. TSerilxO^d, Clerk E. L. Felix, Counter W. A. Tressel, Counter

MEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917 (Continued.)

WARD FOUR T. R. J. E. C. T. R. T. Henry

Quarles, Inspector Bell, Judge Hassmam Clerk Ferguson, Counter F. Ruse man, Counter

WARD FOUR Henry C. A. J. C. A. D. R. F.

PRECINCT TWO

PRECINCT THREE

Smart, Inspector Rodesney, Judge Johnson, Clerk Evans, Counter Jordon, Counter

WARD FOUR

PRECINCT FOUR

E. E. Edwards, Inspector A. K.'Bouse, Judge William Steir, Clerk T. L. Terrell, Counter A. Argo, Counter

WARD FOUR

PRECINCT FIVE

J. A. Bruce, Inspector J. P. Brunton, Judge Amos Tuok, Clerk Chas. S. Rauhl, Counter A. Jones, Counter

WARD FOUR H. C. Isaac D. L. C. D. H. B.

PRECINCT SIX

Carpenter, Inspector A. Brown, Judge Wilson, Clerk Steele, Counter Bear, Counter

WARD FOUR^â&#x20AC;&#x2122;^fttNCT SEVEN

G. F. A. R. J.

A. V. W. A. W.

FitzsimmonS^Inspecto r Hamilton, Judge U Orcutt, Clerk. " Caldwell, Counter Pickens, Counter

WARD FOUR

PRECINCT EIGHT

H. Adrean, Inspector C. W. Chambers, Judge Fred Rowland, Clerk Fred H. Cook, Counter Eisworth Lacy, Counter

WARD FOUR.

PRECINCT NINE

A. C. Furray, Inspector D. C. Johnson, Judge Chas M. Holmes, Clerk F. N. Cauruce, Counter J. W. Sanders, Counter

WARD FOUR

PRECINCT TEN

Gus Ward, Insepctor J. H. Kellner, Judge C. E. Flehander, Clerk P. Gillooly, Counter Oscar Hawkins, Counter

MEETING OF MAY 28th, 1917 (Continued)

The polls at such election shall be open at the hour of 6 o’clock A. M. , and shall close at the hour of 7 o'clock, P. M., of said election day. Witness the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, by its President, attested by its Clerk, with its official seal, this the 25th day of May, A. D. , 1917. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OE THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA,

By ATTEST:

John H. Hope, President

H. M. Fairey, Clerk

Mr. Alton seconded the motion of Mr. Johnston, and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The question of submitting another bond issue having been briefly discussed, Mr. Woodworth moved that the matter be held in abeyance until some future date. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary then stated to the Board that Mr. Webb Jones, Truancy Officer, would take charge of the Juvenile work for the City during the summer, and that the proposition had been made that if the Board of Education would allow Mr. Jones the u^e of the automobile used by him during the scholastic year, the City would furnish gasoline and upkeep.

j^y^ftig&ton moved that it be the sense of the Board that in return for any service Mr. Jones might be able to render the School District in the course of his activities during vacation, the Board might with perfect propriety'allow Mr. Jones the use of the Automobile.---^ for the summer months. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all membej^jxresent voting "Aye”, except Messrs. Berry and Woodworth, ...she vote^T*^Ncrr”

Mr. Morris moved that the-Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was dec'lared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF JUNE 4th, 1917

--A-.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE 4th, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: John H. Hope, President H. M. Fairey, Clerk

Elliott Alton, J • »». Berry, W. A. Burdick, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. 0. Woodworth ABSENT:_ G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong.

The minutes of the approved^as read. 25th were read and the meeting of May

meetings of May 7th, 8th and 12th were read and The minutes of the meetings of May 19th and corrections made as suggested. The minutes of 28th were read and approved as read.

Mr. Alton stated that the Auditing Committee appointed by the Chair and confirmed by the Board at the meeting of May 25th, had met and organized, having selected Mr. Johnston as their Chairman. The President stated that as there were important matters continually being presented to the Secretary and the Superintendent for consideration, he would suggest that it might be advisable to appoint one or more standing committees with whom the Secretary, the Superintendent of Schools and the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds might confer at any time. Mr. Coates moved that the President appoint a temporary committee to be known as the Special Advisory Committee. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

"TKe'’‘P’resident thereupon appointed Messrs. Woodworth, Alton and Coates as the Special Advisory Committee with instructions to select‘’tjg.eir own Chairman. After a brief’ consultation of this committee, -Mr. Co ate'sannounced that'Mr. Woodworth had been selecjbe'd as Chairman.

The monthly report of' the- Trj^^^0f?T3^rT"together with the annual report from the Department of Compulsory Education, was received" by the Board? ‘-and placed on file. T^e Secretary presented the^^ollowing committee-'feport: June 4th,. 1917 Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentl emen

«Ve, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills amounting to $2850.95 be allowed and

MEETING OF JUNE 4th, 1917 (Continued)

that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. Johnston Elliott Alton G. 0. Woodworth

Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical Capitol Plumbing Co. Repairs to Plumbing Smythe Printing Co. Commencement Programs Silver Burdette &.Co Mnsic J. L Ladd Sanitary Work Jasper Sipes Co. Playground Equipment Robert M. Scott Paints & Oils Gelatine rool and ribbon Duplicator Mfg. Coi. E. D. Edwards Washers Re-imburse Secretary Cash Window Glass T. A. Griffith Clearance Slips Franklin Printing Co Premium on Bond Fidelity & Deposit Company H. F. Bandy Domestic Science Supplies n rf A. D. Hager n Lykes Freeman Hdw Co Hardware, Paint & Oil Armstrong, Byrd Music Co " >. Piano Rental Scrivener & Stevens Cl Cleaner Hammond & Stephens Co. Diplomas High School Ice Books Dorn Sci New State Brewing Ass’n. Domestic Science Supplies Schadensack & -iar Klein Oil Co . Gasoline Book Fitting Keys N. A. Lago Eng ine F i 11i ng s Mideke Supply Co Towel service Martin Towel Supply Co. D. R. Luttrell Insurance Leech Paint & Glass Co. Window Glass O. K. Transfer Go. Drayage on Playgrounds Equipment The Parry Printing Co. Eighth Grade Commencement,^ Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Playgrounds Supplies Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Hardware The Texas Co. Gasoline Book Magnolia P.e.^roitW Go. Gasoline & Oil Geo. Baker'"County Treasurer Taxes Western Electric Go. Tools for Playgrounds The A. W. Lee Co?^ Gasoline JBogks Okla. Chalmers Sales' Co. Repairs to Auto R. B. Cooke, Stenographer Transcript V/. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware etc. >■ Boston Wilson Paint The Zylite Water Go. Water for Office Capital Ice & Storage'lb. ’ Ice Book Gas & Electricity Okla. Gas & Electric Co Pioneer Tel & Tel Co. Telephone Servlxrc^ Water service Okla City Water Dept. Lumber Davidson Case Lbr. Co G. E. Blockie Repairing Cooler Lumber Minnetonka Lbr Co. Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted and the bills be allowed. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

MEETING OF JUNE 4th, 1917 (Continued)

The following communication, accompanied by a bill for $49.85 was presented to the Board:

April 2, 1917 To the Board of Education:

In submitting the account of my expenses to the meeting of the North Central Association at Saint Louis, I do so with the understanding that this bill may be paid at the end of the year out of any funds remaining, if it seems more convenient to the board to do so. By "end of year" X Mean the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917. Very sincerely yours,

J» F. Wellemeyer

Mr. Coates moved that the bill be not allowed. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The use of the High School Commercial class rooms for War-time Business Courses' for Women was brought up for discussion. Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be referred to the Superintendent and the Special Advisory Committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Sujierintendent presented a statistical report showing the increase in enrollment in the City schools for the year 1916-17 over the preceeding year.

The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds stated that no provision had been made for the employment of janitors at the various buildings the grounds of which were being used as public playgrounds, but as it was necessary to have the buildings open, and as there was plenty of work to be done about the buildings and grounds, he had made the following assignments subject to the approval of the Board: Bryant S< hool Tf Columbus !T Emerson TT Jefferson n MhWTn... rr Willard n Washingd/cn n Lee McKinley /• IT Eugene Field U ■*. ft Garfield n CulbertBon Putnam Heigh' ft Wheeler H Whittier

W. E. Brown R. J. Tacker Roland Scott E. A. French W. A. Stanbaugh Cleve Harrell Albert Colley R. M. Messenger H. A. Reeder C. M. -Largins FrajaJf'Bl o onT”*” Grover Jenks Chas. Smith -W. E. Brown O, H.,„ Thomas

Mr. Johnston moved that the janitors named byHWr^ Stearley be employed at the rate of $2.50 per day fo'F^each day until the end of the- present fiscal year. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Stearley then stated that the work of installing the playground apparatus could be handled more efficiently with two extra men and asked permission to employ two such men at $2.50 per day.

Mr. Johnston., moved that Mr. Stearley be given authority to hire two extra men to assist in the installation of playgrounds equipment at $2.50 each per day. Mr Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF JUNE 4th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Patton, Chief Engineer at the High School, stated to the Board that the work of overhauling the High School Building and equipment could be greatly facilitated by the employment of two extra men, and asked that two men be employed at -$2.50 per day. Mrk Johnston Aoved that the matter of the employment of two extra men at the High School be referred to the Special Advisory Committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Johnston moved that a committee of three be appointed for the purpose of conferring with the President and Superintendent in regard to the revision of the standing committees, and the appointment of such committees as were deemed necessary, and report at the next meeting. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President then appointed Messrs Johnston, Coates and Woodworth to act as such committee. The importance of the extra levy to be voted upon on June 12th was called to the attention of the Board and the members were urged to put forth their best efforts individually to insure the success of the election.

Mr. Johnston moved that each member of the Board constitute a committee of one^to get out and boost for the proposition. Mr. Burdick seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Unanimous consent having been given, Mr. Paul Mf Pope, Secretary of the County Election Board addressed the Board in regard to the renting of polling places for the coming election. Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Pope be given authority to secure the necessary voting places. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adjourn subject,to the call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING- OF JUNE 14th, I917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION AT THE COURT HOUSE, JUNE 14TH, I9I7, AT TEN O'CLOCK A. M. *

PRESENT:

John I-Iope, President H..M. Fairey, Clerk

J. V/. R. J. G. G.

W. A., S. H. A. 0.

Berry, Burdick, Coates, Johnston, Morris, Woodworth.

ABSENT:

Elliott Alton, J. G. Strong.

The meeting was called for the purpose of canvassing the official returns of the special School Board levy election held on June 12th, 1917. Upon the following question

"Shall there be made a one and one-half mill levy in excess of the five mill levy allowed by the Statutes of the State if Oklahoma, upon the assessed valuation of all taxable property within the Oklahoma City School District, for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the' State of. Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July .l, 1917'?" the following vote was had:

WARD ONE Precinct 1 2 n 3 4 11

« n n

» n n

6 ■ 7 ... 8 9 10 11 12

WARD TWO Precinct 1 n 2 n 3 tf 4 11 '5 11 6 n 7 n 8 11 9 ti 10 n 11. it 12 it 13

Against the Levy 12 3 3 1 8 3 8 ___ 14 13 3 5 -23

For the Levy 28 19 13 23 .. — 15 35 34 18 23 30 12 23^ ... 10 23 12 16 21 15 15 13 9 13 8 5 , 1

. .^6 8 8 12 24 9 7 8 5 7 10 8

MEETING OF JUNE 14th, 1917(Continued) For the Levy

WARD THREE Precinct 1 » 2 n 3 it 4 t n 5 n 6 n 7 it 8 1! 9 it 10 n 11 1! 12

1^ 15 16

7 10 16 1? 5 9 16 8 9 16 3 7 3 10 6 8

WARD FOUR Precinct 1 n 2 ' n 3 n 4 n 5 n 6 it 7 n & I! 9 11 10

4 3 2 4 4 8 18 24 4 3-

n it it

nr-

Total

■

664

Against the Levy 8 12 1 19 19 12 18 14 13 8 12 8 7 10 4 4

11. 20 9 12 25 25 18 7

526

Upon the following question

“Shall there be levied one-fourth of one mill upon each dollar of the assessed valuation of all property, personal and real, subject to taxation within the Oklahoma City School District, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining public recreation places and playgrounds, as provided in Section 1, Chapter •'r'>^^ii:5i«Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915“?" the following vote was had: WARD ONE Precinct 1 n 2 tt 3 it 4 n 5 n 6 n 7 n 8 it 9 it 10 n 11 n 12

’

For the Levy 23 IS '' 20 12 35 V33 13 20 30 4 19 ,

Against the Levy !7 8 4 11 3 10

-2'2 3 27

MEETING OF JUNE 14th, 1917 (Continued) For the Levy

WARD TWO inct 1 n 2 n 3 n 4 it 5 n 6 tt 7 it 8 n 9 it 10 1! 11 11 12 n 13 WARD THREE Precinct 1 ’’ 2 :

■

6 7 g

" " 'i n

ti n

n n

ii n n

11 12 13 14 15

Against the Levy

6 19 5 11 20 8 8 10 6 10 4 6 1

7 20 15 13 13 24 17 10 11 8 11 9 8

7 8 14 9 5 9 9 9 5 13 3 7 2 8

8 14 3 23 19 12 25 15 17 11 12 8 8 11 4 7

• 6 2 2 7 4 5 27 15 5 3

10 21 9 11 4 29 18 12 4 4

WARD FOUR Precinct 1 it 2 ti 3 n 4 n 5 n 6 n 7 .. 8 9 n 10

.. Total

543

616

Mr. Johnstonjnoy.ed that after canvassing the above returns the result to be* as "’follows:

For the One and One-half MlflL^evy 660''”'. Against the One and One-half Mill- -Levy526 For the One Fourth Mill Levy Against the One Fourth Mill Levy

- 543^*

Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF JUNE lto, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved that a copy of the official vote as canvassed and recorded be transmitted to the Clerk of the County Excise Board for their information and consideration. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

Approved this -2-^ day of

1917

MEETING OF JUNE 20th, 1$17

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, JUNE 20TH, 1917, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, W. A. Burdick, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. The Secretary presented the following communication to the Board:

June 20th, 1917. To the Bdard of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ItGentlemen:

After considering the question of whether there is such a position as Board Member from the Outlying District adjacent to The Oklahoma City School District, and after careful thought regarding same, I feel that on account of the controversy over the office and the further fact that some act of mine may involve the Board of Education in endless litigation, I herewith tender you this my resignation as such Member and vyish to thank the fellow Members for all courtesies extended me.

Very Respectfully,

W. A. Burdick. Mf .^iflTOn moved that the resignation of Mr. Burdick be accepted. Mr. ..Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried

Mr. Johnston moved -that it is with regret that the Board feels compelled to'accept the resignation of Mr. Burdick, that the re-’ lations of Mr .- ’Burdick and the Board* had been most pleasant and would doubtless have dontinue^4o^^‘^br~;bat feeling it his duty to withdraw, the Board tenders him a vote of thanks for this action and the lof ty^pMnt of view inspiring it. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President stated that sinc^the Attorney General had ruled that the office of Member from the Out lyffig^D^t'r i ct of Oklahoma City did not exist, the vacancy rould not be. filed-— Unanimous consent having.been given, Mr. Tom W. Coates addressed the Board'as follower

On Oct. lBth, 1910, the City Council of Oklahoma City passed and. approved Ordinance No. 1368 levying an assessment against Lots 13 to 4o, both inclusive, of Block 5> Culbertson Heights Addition, in the amount of $611.24 for the construction of a Lateral Sewer and Tax Warrants #23497 to 23524 of Ordinance #1368 were issued to >. cover said assessment in the same amount. Thus assessment was payable in three installments, the first in-'

MEETING OF JUNE 20th, 1Q17 ..(Continued)

installment being due with other 1911 taxes, the second installment being due with other 1912 taxes and the third installment being due with other 1913 taxes. The first Wo installments were certified by the City Clerk to the County and by the County placed upon the Tax Rolls. The third installment was certified properly by the City Clerk to the County in the amount of, principal $203.68,interest $16.27, a total of $219.95> but through some error in the Assessor’s office same was not placed on the Tax Rolls.

The $16.27 was the 8$ interest to June 15th, 191^. The Supreme Court has decided that the holder of warrants of this class are entitled to 8$ interest on same from the time the interest is figured to until payment is made by the property owner. Now therefore there is due on these warrants the original amount of principal and interest, $219.95 plus 8$. interest on this amount from June 15th, 191^ to date, $52.77* making a total of $272.72.

By paying this warrant direct and taking same up, you are saving yourselves the difference between the 18$ penalty collectable by the County Treasurer and the 8$ as above, or 10$ per year for 3 years, an amount of $65.98. Mr. Johnston moved that this matter be referred to the Secretary and the Attorney for the Board, and that they report at the next meeting. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary then presented a bill certified to by Paul M. Pope, Secretary of the County Election Board, in the amount of $1279.25, for the expenses of the election held June 12th, 1917.

Mr. Johnston moved that the bill be allowed and that the Treasurer be authorized to pay the several amounts certified to by the Secretary of the Election Board. Mr. Coates, seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye." . . ' A communication was then read to the Board from Mrs. Carrie Lasley, stating that she had been advised that the Superintendent would ndtH^^mmend her. for re-election in the school system and asking for a, public hearing to investigate any charges that might be brought against her. The President s ta'te.cL 'that as the Rules of the Board required that qualifications of teachers be considered only in Executive Session, it would be impossible to gra^’T^ for a public hearing.

Mr. Alton moved that the Board of -Education meet as a Committee of the Whole on Friday evening, June 22sgLy 1917* a-'t O’clock for the purpose of giving Mrs. Lasley an opportunity of presenting the matter before the Board. Mr. Morris s eoowtgJt^th^gotion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. J. S. Ross then presented a petition from the patrons of Edgemere School asking that Miss Riley be re-appointed as principal of that Schdbl.

Mr., Johnston moved that the Board go into Executive Session. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Coates moved that the petition presented by Mr. Ross be received and placed onjfile. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JUNE 2OTH, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Strong moved, that the report of the Grand. Jury which was called, to investigate the charges made against him, be made a part of the record and be spread upon the Minutes of the Board. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.’1

The report made to the Court in full is as follows: "It is our unanimous conclusion: That the evidence submitted does not in any manner support the affidavit made by J. E. Porter or the statements publicly made by J. W. Berry, charging irregularities in the official conduct of certain members of said Board.

That the said Board of Education, as at present organized, appears to be efficient and should be given an opportunity to demonstrate the kind of management of school affairs which is possible when there is no interference by newspapers, patrons, grand juries, and others, whose collective activities, no matter by what high motives they may have been inspired, have been very largely responsible for the unsatisfactory situation and lack of confidence in the management of our schools which has hitherto existed and which all good citizens deplore.” The following communication was received and placed on:file: Okla. City, Okla.

June 15th, 1917

Hon. Ej^oard of Education, Okla. City, Okla. Gentlemen:

As I have something else in view for this year, do not consider my name for a position in your schools. Thanking the Board for all past favors, I remain, Yours,

T. B. Mosher.

'The Superintendent then presented a report in which he recommended the election of teachers for the year 1917 - 1913. Mr. Alton moved that as there was so much responsibility resting upon the Superintendent in the recommendation of a Principal for the HighSchool, he--he allowed to nominate two candidates. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Superintendent then prese^^TTHTe-^aaxes of J. F. Wellemeyer and W. 0. Moore as candidates for" Principal of the High School and a ballot havi^vb^en taken the following result was announced: For Mr. Wellemeyer,’ 3 votes;-: for Mr. Moore, 5 votes. *

WHEREUPON Mr. Moore was declar‘d, to have been elected Principal of the High School for the ensuing Mr. Coates moved that the salary of tW^xwerj^Stor of Manual Training be placed at $1,300.00 per year. Mr-.--Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye". Mr. Johnston moved that the salary of Messrs. Lago, Hornung and, Conway be placed at $1,350’00 per year. Mr. Woodworth seconded' the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,"

,-S. r<J- j L

MEETING OF JUNE 20TH, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Morris moved that Mrs. Claussen, Manager of the High School Cafeteria be paid $125.00 per month for the nine months of the Scholastic year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes” Messrs Alton, Coates, Morris, Woodworth and Hope; ’’Nays" Messrs. Berry, Johnston and Strong. The following is the report of the Superintendent as amended:

Oklahoma City, Okla. June 20th, 1917 Board of Education. Gentlemen:

In compliance with Article II, Rule 15, I recommend the election of the following named teachers at the salaries set opposite their names for the year 1917”1$: HIGH SCHOOL

Principal

Moore, W. 0.

Mathematics

Kendall, W. L. Hamilton, Irene Welch, 0. L. Berlin, H. A. Popplewell, Lelah Smigelsky, F. D. Waite, Lillian Stewart, Mabel

English

Helen Ferris Sheldon, Georgia McVean, Mary Clifton, Adelia Lacey, A. Evelyn Hansen, Greta Allen, Katherine Whitehead, Pickaboo Morris, Carrie Plock, W. W. Campbell, Faith Ringland, Glenneweir McNeese, Florette

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Turner, C. W. 'Dawson, Floy McFarland, Alice ’’ Weber, L. W. Go£donJaf Jeannette White, Eva M. Reed, Letha Owen, Maude

Short, Lilly Jane Baird, Besse

Latin

$2350

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1350 1200

‘6C

1100 1200 1150 950 . 1100

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Languages

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Gethmen, C. W. Samuel, Stella'-4 Cash, Edna Kaufman, Kenneth

1350 1200 950 1150

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MEETING OF JUNE 20TH, 1917, (Continued)

Lippincott, S. B. Graham, Pi. A. Eckles, Mae Redmon, Minnie Stemen, T. R.

C135C 1200 1200 1000 1000 -

Manual Training

Rusch, H. F. Hornung, A. W. Conway, C. C. Lago, N. A. Gittinger, C. 0.

1800 1350 1350 1350 1200

Commercial

Musrush, A, E. Niblo, Susie Carmack, Mary Rowe, N. H. Pike, Pearl Hall, Loda

1250 800 950 900 950 950

Music

Worley, Roberta

1000

Art

Robinson, Adah Chadwick, Grace

1200 800 J

Home Economics *

Allison, Helen Coffin, Catherine Wimsatt, Ethyl Wild, Flora Griffith, Lillian

1050 1050 850 85O 800

Physical Training

Stickley, Louise

900

Librarian

Chowning, Eva

500 J/(10 -months)

Secretary to Principal

Shoffner, Jennie

900 (12 months)

Piano

Hardy, Katherine

Science

>.. '

To fill vacancies: y.>1.

Mathematics

Ruth Morris

English

Caroline Power

1100

Latin

Josephine Snapp Edith Ross

1000 950

Science

Physical Training

950

Irene Turk Paul Barne’s/*3=^*,w»*~--^_

j K'Z

A. J. Creamer Leno Osborne Sietta J. Rust Julia Cuddeback Florence Gregory Susan Thompson

1200

900

Mrs. W. Willingham .... Manager High School Cafeteria Mrs. A. B. C

950

Advisor to Girls'’"

Supervisors

125 per mo for 9 months

1350 1350 1350 r—» 1250 12001200

MEETING OF JUNE 20TH, I917, (Continued)

Special Teachers

Harry McKinney Frank McKee G. R. Holman Helen McCutcheon Vera Campbell Helen Berry (sub)

Principals Mary McCullough Bryant u'W. T. Leach Columbus, Culbertson Anna L. Matthews Mrs. Dora C. Frye Edgemere John Howard Payne Emerson S. N. Hopkins J Eugene Field John T. Clayton / FranklinEdith Fritzon y Garfield Mrs. Ada G. Campbell / Harmony / Hawthprne Ethel McMillan | . Jefferson H. C. King j Lee A. H. Parmalee 0. A. Barne'tt. j Lincoln | Longfellow Mrs. Bee C. Brooks Mrs. Lotta Mosier Lowell T. W Robison McKinley Putnam Height^ Mary G■. Fox Riverside ’ Sadie Andrews . Rockwood H. J. :Holt Shields Heights Mrs. Jewel Chapman E. L Burton Washington M. W Pearl Walnut Grove Mr s. Mary D. Couch Wheeler Mr s. S. C. Hoover Whittier 'Willard ZJ. B Mitchell Cora McClain Dinwpod

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Principal Assistants Lucie Duke Emma Gard Mills Florence Roberts Elsie Cody Jennie Lowe Martha Hommel

$100 per 100 10090 90 3-50

$1400 155CP 1250" 900 1600 i4oo

1300 1100 810 900 1500 1550 1500 810 1250 > . I25O- ’5 13001300'' 810 900 1300' 900 1400 1300 1300 900 :

100 100..100 "100 100 100

Grade Teachers

Augusta Cress '• -Grace Marshall Kathefine DelahantyLavinia Hill Dora.,,,Brown Ollie Simmons Cora Cogswell ' Elizabeth Findlay Quinnie Nelson > Helen Howe Lillian Gooding Meta Stegelman Edna Fouts .June Moss Edwina Farrar Avis Sellers Cora Voy Wrard Grace Baptiste Mary Wasson Eva Brock

75 75 70 75 90 ■'

80 ■

MEETING OF JUNE 20TH, 1917 (Continued)

Grade Teachers - - Continued

■CP

Mary Straight Bernice Bryant Mrs. Ida Mosher Lola Neil Smith Pearl Obreiter Cleo Masterson Ella K. Butler Jessie Palmer Maud Finn Kate Steanson Vera Baird Katherine Hammock Edna Walker Katherine vonHoltzendorff Alma Missimore Rose Bickett Retta Lloyd Lillian Heninger Daisy Vance Constance Steiner Hettye Wand Irminda Banning Julia B; Hudson Annie Roup Mary Black Mary T. Caffrey Priscilla Nicklas Mary Phillips Dorothy Phelps Annie Chalies Stella Gallagher Grace Highley Josephine Eastland Margaret Carmody Grace Garrison Lida Barnhart ... Pauline Graessle Jessie Gray Kate Woodbridge Myrtle Smith Lula Wiley Miriam Meadows Lucy Button Beatrice Boyack Betrlah Chadwick Georgia Bodine Irene Duff. Sophia Nicklas' -----Myrtle Harris Lauretta Pennington Nelle Bruce Eli zabeth ..-Shaver Lucile Rupef^Elnora Skow Estelle Ogle • Mrs. Lena Miller Mrs. Blanche Woods Mrs. Lillian Gibbs Hplen Peterman Gertrude Best Lida Jones Juliette Gilmer Ethel Basinger Nelle Denham

$80 8090 > 80 85 SO 90 75 7580 85 90 85^ 85 85 90 90 75 90 70 8085 80 ; 8090. 8085 90 809090 85^' 90 90 90 80 75/ 90 1 90 '■ 75~ 7 90 85 80 50^ - : 85 90 90 70 85 85 £5 - 65 90 _ 85,. 90 80 85 90' 85 V 90 9085 -

MEETING OF JUNE 20TH, 1917 (Continued) *•-«

Grade Teachers - - Continued

•

Elizabeth Reichman Jessie Daniels Maude Leckner Winnie Daigh Mabel Coombs Florence Hannah Ophelia Overstreet Lelia Pickard Percy Harrington Inez George Wilda Fuehner Ila Rogers Maude Wickman Christine Butler. Mary Holmes Linda Ridasch Ruth Otto Anna Puckett Josie Rentfrow — Alice Wolverton Marion McCune Mary Hardin Irma Owens Josephine Pope a Kate Kelley Fay Smith Katherine Watt May Powell Mrs. Ray Stewart Helen Durie Pearl Harwood Carolyn Ebright Mabelle Etter Ada Jarboe Mrs. Lena Dick Mrs. Fannie Townes Do Hie Hendry Mrs. Mabel Bean Mabel Dague Maude Wilson Flora Lucas Lillian Garner Elizabeth Reece Louise Woodbridge Irene Obreiter ^-..Isabel Eastland . .Stella Q. Smith '■Margaret Leek Katherine Lewis ’ May E. Bodine Rapi’el^ Sykes Mabel Ainslee Grace Johnson Virginia Brooks Janette Mahar Ellen Eagin Della Link Alice Stauber Annie J. Sellers ■ KMabel Rogers' Frankie Mayall Mary Barnhouse Mrs. Genette Elliott Mary Goff Helen Pickett Inez Taylor Myrtle Barstow Myrtle Taylor.,

$70 85 90 90 85 75 75™ 75' 7585/ 50 -; 65 80 — 80 75 70. 75 80 80 90 90 85" 9090 80 85 85 90 90 7090 85'8585' 85 • 8080 80 ■-85 80857 7085 85 90 90; 85. 80 ’’

90 75 90 ■ 90- . 80

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MEETING OF JUNE 20th, 1917 (Continued.)

Grade Teachers — Continued

Mrs. Bertha Holt Sylvia Franz Anita Henkel Edith Morgan Juletta Wright Mary F. Coors March Carlock Etta Packard Levia Meyers Virginia Fitzgerald Grace Beauchamp Florence Heninger Brytha Gould Mrs. Maud Milam Mary Bruce Teresa Driscoll Georgia Smith Hattie Bradford Laurie Jenkins Jeanette Landis Estelle Hoffman Mamie Franks (Special) Rachel Short Celene G. Reed Inez Caywood Blanche Reudy Mrs. W. E. Alspaugh Elsa Leach Rena Moon Lucille Leslie /Marian Tate Mrs. Mamie Welch Anna Keller Mrs. Cora Hopkins Grace Shannon Norma Patmon Mary Avey Agnes Campbell Edith Sheppard Kate Davis Emma Meneeley Bernice Jarrell Sarah Giblin Etha Smith Dpr.a Patrick Bess Smith Nina Spinning Lula Duff ■ __ Pauline Hrgtfon Delma Daigh Julia Wardner Kinder gar t en T each er s

70 75 9085; .90 90 9090 80 100' 75 90 85 80' 80" 80 z 90 z 80z 90" 70' 8590' 70 " 35; 90" Go90^ 80708580^ SO" 9085--J 70" 75 —

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Louise Ferguson"” ' Grace Seaman Isa Colwell Letha Barde Evelyn Shear Mary Nissley Ruth Bowlby Edna McGee Marie Starr Louise West

$75 '• 7570 V 80 so ■■■ 80 90>90 70A 75-

"T*" ■ 75' . ^*75' 90 75 80~ 60' 70 65 75 90.

MEETING OF JUNE 20TH, 1917 (Continued)

Kindergarten Teachers - - Continued

Harriett McCarthy Agnes Thompson Augusta. Mai Ilian Kathleen Moore Dola May Evans Ada Laycock Grace Hall Bess G. Weiser Mrs. Maud Gilland Martha McNeese

£7° 907 7° 65 85 70 65 so85/ 85

Kindergarten Assistants

Ora Scrutchfield Lucille Mason

55 55'-

Substitute Teachers

Mrs. Mary Bagwell Mrs.'Rebecca L. Finch Mrs. Mabel Hodge Mrs. Jessie Farr Mueller Mrs. A. H. Owens Mrs. Sa Hie Payne Mrs. Mary Peck Ltrs. Anna Simpson Mrs. Kathryn D. Spangler Kirs. Mary Parr Thomas Mrs. Ada Wallace Mrs. S. R. Bruce Miss Violet Drawner Miss Alpha Abbington To fill vacancies and for new positions Aungst, Myrtle Baker, Alice Brittson, Anna Cheeves, Cora Gee, Edith Evans, Grace T. Goodwin, Mamie Graham, Hazel •v Hamilton, Kate Harman x •Honeycut t, E th e 1 'Hunt-er, Wil la -S' Johnson, Adah Jones, Garland Helen Lyles, Victoria McCollister, Catli^ene Marlatt, Helen Miller, Hannah D. Pace, Mrs. Brent W. Pickerill, Nina Price, Elizabeth Ralls,- Ruth '' Rice, Grace Rossington, Marguerite Smith, Geraldine Tailant, Grace Thompson, Pauline Turnage, Ollie Wills, Verna Wr igh t, Mar gar e t. Jones, Edna

$651 70< ' so ■ 707070 70 7°' so 70 75' 70/

MEETING. OF JUNE 20TH, 1917 (Conti med)

To fill vacancies and for new positions - - Continued

$8080-

McKee, Jean Dumon, Jennie Chand lerGr ac e Weaver, Floy Collins, Eunice Nation, Ruth Johnson, Eleanor Paronto, Ruth Munger, Ruth Poole, Myrtle

75 70

Mr. Johnston moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent in regard to all teachers be adopted as amended.^. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye" except Mr. Strong, who voted "No." Mr. Strong stated that he voted "No" because he believed that all teachers who had'enlisted should be recommended for re-appointment. DOUGLAS SCHOOL

Principal

Music English

Regular Teacher

T. R. Debnam LuGy Winslett Susie Haywood Della Daniels L. C. MpFarland Bertha Bigham Marie Robinson Inez Brockway Edna Wright M. C. Edwards Minnie Hatcher Mobelia Littlepage Mayme Boone N. J. Wisener N. P. Davis Luella Patterson Pearle Erwin H. S. Murphy H. V. Gear S. R. Youngblood G. N. Bowen 'H. A. Berry J-. 0. Whittaker F. W. Bruner C. R. Foster - < -afcK’

|80 75 75 80 85 75 60 60 85 75 85 70 80 80 go 75 90

85 ***•*■“•-

Julia Henderson J. D. Jones De11aware Asher N. R. Wflho-it Lucile Jamison.., Malinda SpraingsB1'"' Lula Bunn . (N. G. Jenkins ‘Sallie Floyd W. H. ,.Strane Roscoe Appling Georgella Cage Gertrude Halliday Harriet Jacobson

—

80 80 75 75 60 7©—*..

70 ' 75 75 60 75 90

$1500

990

1050 1100 1050 1200 1100 900

MEETING OF JUNE 20TH, 1917 (Continued)

Douglas School (Continued)

Olivia Abby Lue11a Lawson C. M. Byrd Corinne Eagleson Esther Carruthers Da-vid Wisener

Substitutes

#80 80 80 80 60 80

Leonora Jones Pearl Jones

(Signed)

J. A. Whiteford

Mr... Morris moved that the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent in regard to the Colored Schools. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr'. Morris moved tjiat Mr. Stearley be allowed a ten days' vacation. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ar

Mr. Strong addressed the Board saying that inasmuch as in the beginning of the controversy with Mr. Berry he had agreed to resign if the charges against him were sustained, and since the Grand Jury had not sustained those charges, in the furtherance of harmony, he believed that the least Mr. Berry could do would be to resign.

Mr. Berry then stated that he had entered into no agreement with Mr. Strong to resign in the event the charges -which he had brought against him were not sustained, and that he did ijpt intend to resign aS long as he remained a resident of\the Ward from which he had been elected. Mr. Woq^ror^ic^.pved that, the Board adjourn until Friday evening 'evening a£"'e;i^&^’o’ clock, at which time it would meet as a Committee of the Whole. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same

' A.

MEETING OF JULY 2nd,. 1$17

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION

IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING

SCHpOL BUILDING, JULY 2ND, I917, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK, P. M. PRESENT :

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. The minutes of the meetings of June 4-th and 14-th were read and approved as read. The minutes of the meeting of June 20th were read.and corrected.

A number of citizens and patrons of the schools were present, several of 'whom addressed the Board in the interest of the public recreation grounds and their maintenance.

After some discussion of the matter by various members of the Board Mr. Johnston moved that it be the sense of the Board that $5000.00 of the amount appropriated for the fuel account be transferred for purposes of physical training. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye" except Messrs Woodowrth and Strong, who voted "No."

Mr. Coates moved that Miss Blanche Hanna be re-elected as teacher in the High School for the ensuing year'at the same salary which she received last year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The-following communication was read to the Board:

x''-„ To the School Board of Oklahoma City:

204- E. Sth St., Okla June 22nd, 1917.

City.

I should like a .leave oiSdrsence for the year 1917“ 191^ in order that I may study in the University of Chicago.

Yours respectfully,

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Blanche Hanna.

Mr.. Morris moved that the request of Migg.. Haimar-^or leave of absence, be granted. Mr. Coates seconded the --motion awHsame was declared to have carried.

The question of placing the trophy cabinet presented to the High School by the Class of 1915 was brought up for discussion. Mr. , Johnston moved that the matter be referred back to the special Advisory Committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JULY 2ND, 1917,.(Continued)

The following communication was received .'and placed, on file: Pittsburg, Kansas. June 29, 1917

< To the Honorable Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: Allow me to express to you my sincere thanks and appreciation for my recent election to the principalship of the Oklahoma City High School.

I pledge my best efforts to you and the boys and girls of our City and will strive to make this our best school year of all. Very truly yours,

W. 0. Moore. A petition from patrons of the Douglas School asking for the reestablishment of of the Commercial Department in their High School was received and referred to the Superintendent of City Schools for a report to the Board. A petition signed by three hundred and twenty-five patrons of the McKinley School, asking for the continuation of supervised play on the School grounds , was received and placed on file.

The Secretary presented the following bids for a Vacuum Cleaner for the High School, same having been advertised according to law: Cameron Schroth Company

4-50.00

Spencer Turbine Cleaner Company Seven and one-half H. P.

84-5.00

. Spiencer Turbine Cleaner Company Five H. P.

615.OO

The Advisory 'Committee recommended that the bid of the Cameron Schroth Company fhrone Richmond Vacuum Aspirator Cleaning Machine, at |4-5O.pO.K be accepted. Mr. Johnston moved that the report of t^CAdw^-sor^zaXlommittee be concurred in and that the Vacuum Cleahgh be purchased. Mr. Morris seconded the mpt±©^,and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye .”

The matter of the payment of the special^cf^^-jap^ulbertson School property; which was referred to the Secretary^ andLcthe Attorney for the Board at the meeting of June 2(Mh7 wa§ Jjreught up for discussion. By consent further time was given the Attorney for consideration. •' A.

The Secretary read the following report:

Board of Education, Gentlemen:

Oklahoma City, Okla July 2nd, 1917

We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend

MEETING QF JULY 2nd, 1917,(Continued) that the following list of bills, amounting to $30^9.be allowed and that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants payment of same.

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. Johnston Elliott Alton G. 0. Woodworth A. M. DeBolt Cement Robert M. Scott Paint & Oil Lumber M. M. Bower s Lbr. Co. Water The Crystal Water1 Company Fr eder i c ks on-Kr oh. Music Co. Tuning Piano The A. W. Lee Oil. Company Gasoline for Auto Neyland EngravingJ Co - S'Stationery ” ' Playgrounds Equip Okla City Sporting Goods Co.. E. H. Sheldon Locks for Lockers High School The Texas Company Gasoline for Auto Co. Directory Worley-Fries Okla Directory : New State Laundry Laundry work Dorn Sci The Western Union Tel. Co. Telegraph service Frederickson Tire Co. Tires & repairs Services Examining Committee John Howard Payne Fuses Arnold & Wetherbees Lumber Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Williams & Wilkins Co. Course of Study Westfall Drug Co First Aid Supplies for Playgrounds Martin Towel Supply Co Towel service Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. The Warden Company Election ballots & Supplies Smythe Printing Co. Stationery Playgrounds The OKla Times Advertising Election Geo. G. Miller Sand for Playgrounds Hammond & Stevens Co. High School Diplomas W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & Supplies Minnetonka Lbr. Co. Lumber Leech Paint & Glass Co. Window Glass’"'^...,,.. Reimburse Sec'y Cash Account Klein Oil Co. Gasoline & Tires for Auto Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasoline & Oil L^Jtees^Fr-eeman Hdw. Co. Hardware Dolese Bros. Cement & Crushed Stone American Brick & Tile Co. Mideke Supply Co. -..Engine Fittings The Crane Company • Engine repairs High School Oklahoma Engraving Co. Distribution Sheets High School Grocery Dorn Sci_ Su^pl^ee---—.__ ‘ ‘ y_> Repairs to pump Okla City Foundry &----Machine "ShUp Okla Refining.WQ:i Oil. & Turpentine High School Pioneer Tel & Tel' Co. Telephone service G&s.& Electricity Okla Gas & Electric Co> Harbour-Longmire Co. ;Rug *' Katherine Hardy et al Music for'^&ygu.Q^nd.s clas Geo. I. Garrison Election expenses**" , i ';y ______ Hisel Bros. Bom Sci Supplies Okla City Water Dept. Water service The Zylite Water.Co. Water A. L. Houiiston Services Auditor

$59.64 22.00 217.55 9.25 2.50 10.00 ^.25 143.40 264.00 10.00 6.00 5.5^ •95 36.50 42.00 5.00 1.50 1.50 16.75 1.25 37.90 239.40 22.63 144.90 144.12 < -5° 60.75 67.IO 3.3p 137.5^ 40.55 33.93 55.19 94.23 104.95 2.35 53.50 13.75 27.01 6.40 73.45 go.50 234.60 30.00 3.00 1.00 7.59 154.95 7.40 200.00

Mr. Strong moved that the report be adopted and that the bills be allowed. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF JULY 2ND, 1917, (Continued)

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board reconsider their action taken at the meeting of June 4th, in the matter of allowing the bill presented by Mr. Wellemeyer for expenses of his attendance at the meeting of the North Central Association. Mr. M°rris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Woodworth then moved that the bill of Mr. Wellemeyer for $49.85 be allowed. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye" except Mr. Strong, who voted "No."

The Advisory Committee reported that after carefully considering the situation, Mr. Patton had been given authority to employ one extra man at the High School. The Secretary presented the following recommendation of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.: June 16, 1917

The following named engineers and janitors are recommended for the school year 1917 “ 191§> their salaries to be governed by the schedule now in effect: 1 2

I I 9

10 II 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

School

Janitor

Salary

Bryant ' Columbus Culbertson Edgemere Emerson Eugene Field Franklin Garfield Harmony Hawthorne Irving Jefferson Lee Lincoln Linwood Longf Lowell McKinley Putnam Riverside Rockwood Shields Washington Walnut Grove Wheeler Whittier Willard

C. G. Brown

$96.00 per mo.

vdrover Jenks George Bettise Roland Scott Chas. Larkins Frank Bloom Teachers PR. J. Tacker J. M. Whiteley Wm. Salladay R. M. Messenger W. A. Stanbaugh Chas. Rose Teachers E. A. French H. -A. Reeder Ch^ Smith C. W. Tullis Teachers „ _ Albert Colley Mrs. Gus Werth W. E. Brown C. H. Tho1^«. Cleve HarrelS^^ - ■— J

105.00 70.00 135.00 92.00 80.00 70.00

123.00 123.00 70.00 80.00 102.00 90.00 83.OO

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135.00

4o.oo

89.00 83.OO 9^*00

Grounds

Mr. Johnston moved t'hat the jianitors named by Mr. Stearley be employed at the salaries set opposite their respective names, for the year beginning September 1st, 1917 and ending June 1st, 1918, the salaries being in accordance with the schedule adopted in the report of the Budget Committee. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF JULY 2nd, 1917, (Continued)

The Secretary presented the following recommendation of the Chief Engineer of the High School:

June 1917

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dear Sirs: I desire to submit the following names for your consider1 ation as Janitor Employees in the High School building for the ensuing school year.

The names have been selected by me after careful consideration of their past ability in their respective positions. W. W. Gallagher F. P. Kendall VJm. Hatfield A. E. Worth G. D. Deal Gus Biewer R. E. Finnegan A. E. Cole

Fireman $80.00 80.00 Fireman 70.00 Janitor it 70.00 tf 70.00 n 70.00 ti 70.00 Night Watchman 70.00 F. L. Patton, Chief Engineer

P. S. This does not include Janitor for Gymnasium, as I prefer to elect him later on .

Mr. Strong moved that the Janitors recommended by Mr. Patton be employed for the school year 1917 - 191S, at the salaries set opposite their respective names, same being in accordance with the schedule adopted in the report of the Budget Committee. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The Secretary presented the following bids for repairs to boilers at. the High School and Emerson, Putnam Heights and Linciln Schools ■SaW’liSVing been advertised according to law:

L. Prell C. E.dLfhdaay

11501.50 516.00

Mr. Johnston moved that the bid,of Mr. Prell be accepted and the contract awarded. Mr. Alto^e^coiSe^ttre-motion and upon roll call same was. carried, all members present voting "Aye1’ except Mr. Morris','‘fe'Opassed. Mr. Johnston then moved that ’fee^Secretary be instructed to advertise for bids for the furnishing^Sft'^cirt^l- supplies, including slate blackboards, bids to be in by July.. 218^7—1917• Mr. Strongseconded the motion and same was declared "topba^e carried. Mr. Johhs'ton moved-that the Secretary be instructed to advertise for bids for the furnishing of fuel for the ensuing year, bids to be in not later than July 21st, 1917. Mr. Strong seconded the . motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent stated that upon investigation he found that some injustices had been done several of the teachers in the

MEETING OF JULY 2nd, 1917 (Continued)

matter of salaries and he asked that a Committee be appointed to advise with him so that the salary list might be adjusted satisfactorily to all interested parties. Mr. Strong moved that the matter be referred to the Budget Committee with power to make recommendations to the Board. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that Dr. Cloudman be elected as Medical Inspector at a salary of $150 Per month for the scholastic year, Miss. Sinclair as Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools at a salary of $90.00 per month, and Mrs. Penney as assistant to the Secretary of the Board at a salary of $100.00 per month. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion'and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’'Aye.”

Mr. Wodworth moved that the Superintendent and his Secretary be given a two weeks’ vacation. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Board reconsider its action in transferring the sum of $5^00 from the fuel account to Physical Training. Mr-. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. *

Mr. Johnston moved that the Supervisor of Playgrounds be instructed to reopen immediately as many playgrounds as could be maintained at a cost of not to exceed $5000*00 from the present time until the 10th of September, and that the matter' be placed, in the hands of the Superintendent of Schools, together with the Playground Supervisor and the Superintendent of Buildings and 1 Grounds, to arrange to the best advantage. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye” except Mr. Woodworth who voted "No.” Mr. Alton moved that the Board reconsider its action in awarding the bid for., the repair of boilers. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion1 'and^S^ie-'Was declared to have carried.

Mr. Johnston moyed that the matter of repairing the boilers be referred to a sp'de.ial conmrLjrtae- consisting of Mr. Morris, Mr. Stearley and Mr.Patton, to ana,yze the bids and report at the next meeting. Mr.-Altep seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ' Mr. Alton stated that as’there was need of special supervision of delinquent colored children he w€&ild move that the BbP^d recommend to the County CommissionerReappointment of a Colored Truancy Officer at a salary of f/Sj^^^M^onth.

Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared -<®_ha ve carried. -

MEETING OF JULY 2nd, 1?17, (Continued)

Mr. Strong moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be authorized to employ the necessary help to make the necessary repairs to the various school buildings and equipment. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same 'was carried, all member<s present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Strong moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF JULY 9TH, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, JULY 9TH, I9I7, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. H. Fairey, Clerk Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT: J. W. Berry, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris. The President stated that the meeting was called at the. request of one of the Members and that the Board would take under oonsidera tion any matters that might be presented.

Mr. Woodworth then made a statement for the Budget Coxamittee, saying that since the last meeting he had been informed that all' available money would be needed for the necessary repairs to buildings, and since the Attorney for the Board had advised them that the action of the Board at the last meeting in. authorizing an expenditure for the continuance of 'the Playgrounds was illegal, he would move that the Board reconsider its action taken at the meeting of July 2nd, in authorizing such expenditure. Mr. Strongseconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Playgrounds be closed immediately, the.help to be paid for work actually done. Mr. Coates seconded cth'fe'^moti-on. Mr. Strong moved as-an amendment that Janitors, be kept at ten or..—** more of, the 'leading schools, according to funds available, for the purpose of earing for the buildings and grounds, and that the Playgrounds at these schools public during such hours as the Janitors should've on duty. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion-aiid'‘.upon-roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr .-Alton, who voted "No." Mr. Woodworth, with the consen^of his second, withdrew his motion, whereupon Mr. Strong offered the^'tsgtlowj^ ...motion: that all Playground Instructors be paid up to and including--July G’th, their services ending at that time. Mr.. Co.af’t'es^ seoopd^d the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members'-pr-esent voting "Aye."

Mr. Strong moved that in the districts where the Playgrounds have been discontinued, upon petition asking, that a fully qualified, volunteer supervisor be allowed to serve without compensation, the Superintendent be authorized to allow such person to act as Supervisor. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared

MEETING OF JULY 9TH, 1917.(Continued)

to have carried.

Mr. .Woodworth moved that upon the recommendation of the AdvisoryCommittee, the Clerk of the Board be authorized to purchase a Ford automobile to be converted into a truck for the use of the carpenters and for the hauling of supplies. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Strong moved that W. A. Burdick be employed to do, the painting as needed for the System, at the union scale of ^4.SO per day. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Woodworth moved that Mr. Richer be given a months vacation. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same 'was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Strong moved that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to determine the ten schools that should retain Janitors during the remainder of the vacation period, and that .the Superintendent of Buildings amd Grounds should assign the Janitors to such schools. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. IT

The Superintendent designated the following ten schools to which Janitors should be assigned:

Bryant Willard Emerson Franklin Washington

Wheeler Lee Eugene Field Riverside Culbertson

Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject ...to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and 'Same was declared to have carried. THEREUPQir&^â&#x20AC;&#x2122;WARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF JULY 23r.d, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, JULY 23rd, 1917, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President H. M. Fairey, Clerk

J. W. Berry, Elliott Alton, R. s. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G • A. Morris, G • 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:

J. G • Strong.

The President stated that the meeting was called at the request of the Clerk, for the purpose of considering the bids on coal for the use of £he schools for the coming year. The fallowing bids were read to the Board: Dunn & Co.

Henryetta-Dewar Mine Run n w ff "

August Delivery Balance of Season

$5.65 per ton 6.15

Wilburton Mine Run (McAlester) August Delivery 5.85 n n n " Balance of Season . 6.35

5.95 6.05

Semi-Anthracite Mine Run August- Delivery n 1! n n Balance -of Season M. B. Schofield Company

'‘Delivered to the High School for the entire

Season

Arkansas Semi-Anthracite Mine Run Per ton . July & Aug. Hartshorne Mine Run $5 • 20 Dewar Machine Mined Mine Run:. 5.00

Seaj&eif

Delivered to various Graded School Buildings . July & Aug. Dewar Machine Mined Mine Run $5.35 Arkansas Semi-Anthracit^Mine Run 5.45 Hartshorne Mine Run 5.55 A. M. DeBolt ...

Dewar Henryetta Mine Run Machine Mingd

For Shipment prior to Sept. 1st.

'■‘S-T Ward Schools

$5.75

High School only

$5.25

Bal of Season $5.80 5.55 5.95

■For Shipment after Sept. 1st. Ward Schools High School only ,

$6.25

$5.75

MEETING OF JULY 23rd, 1917 (Continued)

(A. M. DeBolt, Continued) Wilburton McAlester District Mine Run Machine Mined Semi-Anthracite Mine Run

$5.95

$5.45

$6.45

$5.95

6.05

5.55

6.15

5.65

Mr. Alton moved that the bids on coal be referred to a Committee of three to be appointed by the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The President then named Messrs. Johnston, Woodworth and Alton as the Committee to take under consideration the bids for the supplying of coal.

Mr. Coates moved that the bids for the furnishing of all supplies be referred to the same committee for consideration and to report at the next meeting. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have bben carried. The Clerk then presented to the Board the following bids on a Water Heater for the High School: C. S. Stephenson n n

n n

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Warren-Webster Co. Kansas City Engineering Co. Colles Heater & Specialty Co. Mideke Supply Co. n n

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$300.00 710.00 700.00 525.00 467.00 336.00 405.00 472.00 543.00

Mr. Johnston moved that the contract for the Water Heater be given to the Colles Heater and Sepcialty Company at $33’6’.00, delivered at Oklahoma City. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The Clerk called the attention of the Board to the fact that Mr. Richer had not be^n formally elected as Playground Supervisor for the year now b^ginningthat unless action were taken in matter he would be unable to issue. Mr. Richer’s salary warrant at the usual time. ' ... .. .

Mr. Johnston moved that., the Board employ Mr. Richer as Supervisor of Playgrounds at a salary, of $2500 per year, payable monthly, from July 1st, 1917, until January-25th, 1918, with the understanding that if, in the meantime, Mr. Rioter wishes to terminate his contract, such termination be subject tS-s^ch compromise as may be made later between the Board and Mr. Riche-r-^.7ffir^^^.ten seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye" except Mr. Woodworth, who. passed. Mr. Morris, as Chairman of the Committee to which the bids on boiler repairs had been referred, stated that he believed the bids to be excessive and recommended that steps be taken to secure the information necessary to determine the proper charges for material and labor for such repairs.

MEETING OF JULY 23rd, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that all bids for boiler repairs be rejected and that the Committee to which the bids had been referred be authorized to secure a boiler maker to the necessary work. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that the matter of painting the concrete floors of the various school buildings be placed in the hands of Mr. Stearley and that the Janitors be allowed to do the work. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and the following vote was had: "Ayes," Messrs. Johnston and Woodworth, Mr. Johnston stating that he voted "Yes" provided the Janitors had the time to do the work; "Nays," Messrs. Alton, Coates, Morris and Hope. Mr. Berry passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.

The Superintendent stated that there were about fifteen teachers of the number recently elected, who had not responded to their notice of election and asked to be authorized to take action to secure,a reply and to notify such teachers that in the event they were not heard from their places would be filled by other appointments.

Mr. Coates moved that all teachers who had not signed their contracts be notified by the Superintendent that if an acceptance is not received by August 1st, 1917, their places would be filled. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A petition, signed by 1500 voters was presented to the Board, asking that an extra one-fourth mill levy for the maintenance of Playgrounds be re-submitted to the people for a vote. The Attorney for the Board again stated it to be his opinion that this question could not be submitted a second time this year. Mr. Johnston moved that the petition be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Berry then addressed the Board, stating that there was no . church building in Packingtown and thaC"Sunday School was held . there in a shack. Mr. Berry moved that Mr. Lester, the Superintendent of the Sunday School be allowed the use of one room of the Columbus School for an hour or so'every Sunday afternoon. Mr. <odd<dfth seconded the motion and upon an "Aye" and "Nay" vote, same was declared to have lost. The Secretary read a communication calling the attention of the Board to the smoke nuisance .in the Culbertson School district. Mr. Coates moved that the, Superi^tandenT’hirf—B-uildings and Grounds be instructed to ascertain the cost of securing a smoke consumer for the Culbertaon-School. Mr; Johnston seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. .

Mr. Morris moved that the Board adjourn^.ub ject to the call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motipn and—same was declared to have carried. ' ..•*

5’7

MEETING OF JULY 28th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, SATURDAY, JULY 28th, 1917, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth'.

ABSENT:

J. G. Strong, J. W. Berry.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee to which the bids for the furnishing of supplies were referred at the last meeting.

In reference to the bids on coal, the Committee reported that as the bids regarding the delivery of coal were incomplete, new bids had been asked for and submitted. Thereupon the following bids were read to the Board: M. B. Schofield Company

Coal prices delivered to various Graded School Buildings.

Dewar Machine Mined Mine Run per ton for the entire season. Milton Semi-Anthracite Mine Run per ton for the entire season. , Hartshorne Mine Run Per ton for the entire season.

$5.35

5.40 5.40

" k. M. DeBolt

0nx2200 tins of-ooal to be furnished to Ward Schools.

On Briar Creek Mine Run Coal, 1100 tone delivered to the Ward Schools, shi^dirt~^e--4C4jmmence at once and be completed by SeDtt 30, 1917 $5.20 per ton

1100 tons ‘td be delivered at Ward Schools after September 30, 1917, a®, r^eeddd by such schools, during the remainder oif the school term 1917-18.

5.40 per ton

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board go^nto^ExecjMive Session. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was decLaf^d to have carried.

Mr. Alton moved that; the contract for the furnishing of coal to the High School be awarded to the M. B. Schofield Company for semi-anthracite coal at $5.10 per ton for the entire season, and for Hartshorne Mine Run coal from the mines at Adamson, Okla, #2, 4, & 6, to the various Ward Schools at $5.40 per ton for the entire season, the Attorney for the Board to draw the contract accordingly .

MEETING OF JULY 28th, 1917, (Continued)

Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;?

The Secretary read the following report to the Board:

Oklahoma City, Okla. July 27th, 1917.

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla. Gentlemen:

We, your special committee appointed for the purpose of opening and tabulating the bids received for the furnishing of supplies needed for the school year 1917-1918, offer the following report: We recommend that the following supplies be purchased from'the bidders named at the prices set opposite their respective names. The complete list of bidders, with prices submitted, are on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

Manual Training Lumber Supplies &

.$1,249.33

Minnetonka Lumber Co. Kindergarten Supplies

280.85

Hoover Bros.

Domestic Science Groceries

247.72

F. W. Holtzschue School Supplies

420.00 239.00

Oklahoma Book Co. Western Bank Supply Co. Printing-^SwTlonery Supplies for Ward Schools

Franklin Printihg^Co. New Printing Co. ' Oklahoma Engraving &- Printing Go. Hommes-Wilson-Walker Cor Western Bank Supply Co. Warden Printing Co.

9.50 125.80 12.85 46.25 ~ 6.50 9.50

Janitors and Engineers Supplies W. J. Pettee & Co. Scrivener & Stevens Oklahoma Paper Co.

.553. ig lSBv^a

Chemistry Supplies'and Apparatus Central Scientific Co.

395.00

Books for High School Library Baker and Taylor Co.

526.11

MEETING OF JULY 28th, 1917 (Continued)

Manual Training Hardware Supplies W. J. Pettee & Co. The Nation Co. Eugene Dietzgen Co.

221.74 204.86 85.09

We further recommend that the bids submitted by the various bidders for the supplies for the Douglas School be awarded to the above named bidders for the amounts of their respective bids, they being the lowest and best bidi and that this recommendation be transmitted to the County Commissioners of this county, together with the bids tabulated for their approval.

All of which is respectfully submitted. J. H. Johnston Geo. 0. Woodworth Elliott Alton Committee

Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The following report was read to the Soard:

July 27th, 1917

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentltmen:

We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that M. B. and M. E. Stewart be selected as Auditors for the Board of Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1917 and ending June 30th, 1918, their work to consist of opening and closing entry accounts and the preparing of financial statement and schedules at the end of the fiscal year> - . For such services we recommend that they be paid $400, $200 payable January 1st, 1918, or as soon thereafter as check ’ifab'^b'ben made, and the remainder to be paid at the end of the fiscal year, or at the completion of the above specified requirements.

‘

Respectfully submitted,

. -

—q . q . >oodworth Elliott Alton Auditing Committee

Mr. Coates moved that the i^eport of the Committee be adopted.

Mr. Alton seconded the motion ancL^pQn<K^Ll call, same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” . ~—--

-K Board of Education,"

July 28, 1917

Gentlemen: Your committee, to whom you referred the matter of revision of salaries of teachers, recommends that salaries be fixed as follows:"

| j

MEETING OF JULY 28th, 1917 (Continued)

Supervisors

Miss Julia Cuddeback Miss Florence Gregory

$1300 1300

Prine ipals

1350 1400 1350 1350

Mis3 Mary Fox E. L. Burton W. T. Leach F. W. Robison High School Katherine Allen Glenneweir Ringland Roberta Worley T. R. Stemen Irene Hamilton

1200 1100 1050 1050 1100

Grade Teachers Mary Goff Annie Roup Mrs. Fannie Townes Myrtle Smith Etha ^mith Maud Finn Sylvda Franz Emma Meneeley Julia Wardner Maude Wickman Edith Shepard Evelyn Shear Hettye Wand Mrs. Lena Miller Ophelia Overstreet Edna Walker Annie J. Sellers Alma Missimore

75 85 85 80 85 80 80 85 80 85 80 85 85 75 85 90 90 85 Very truly yours,

*J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved t&at the reper^of the Superintendent be adopted. N.

Mr. Morris seconded the-motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." . -----

Mr. Coates introduced the following-. RESOLUTION

That the salary schedule governing salaries of hea|lis of--dep.artmenta in the High School be revised so that the salarymde Jdb*400 for the fifth year, $1450 for the sixth year and $1500 for*the seventh year and thereafter. â&#x20AC;˘' A.

The President announced that under the rules, action could not be taken in this matter until after 30 days had elapsed*

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MEETING OF JULY 38th, 1917 (Continued)

The following report was read to the Board:

July 28, 1917

Board of Education,

Gentlemen:

I beg to report the following vacancies: Resignations:

Rietta J. Rust Grace Marshall Bess Weiser

Requests for leave of absence:

Harry McKinney (1 year)

Declined to accept:

Edith Gee Cora McClain Helen Pickett Victoria Lyles Cathrene McCollister Helen Durie Lucile Rupert Inez Taylor G. R. Holman Jennie Dumon Bernice Bryant Mabel Hodge

I recommend the appointment of the following named teachers at the salaries set opposite their names:

Grammar School TeacherB: $70 75 80 v 75 85 70 80-i 80 z 65'7 85 65 55

Louise Wilbur Ruth Ross Elizabeth Sharp Fern Core Helen Burhans . Lottie House Nelle Brizendine Marion Franz Mary Rossington Minnie Worden Nona Weiser Myrtle Rogers

Kindergarten

High School

Myrl Roberta on May Calvin Bernice Pierce Annabella Pickier

55 50 5550^

Victoria McMahan”"

___ _ _

$900-

Very truly yours,

J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and adopted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

MEETING OF JULY 38th, 1917 (Continued)

The Superintendent of City Schools submitted a report of the educational activities for the scholastic year ending June 30th, 1917. This report, which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Education, shows in detail the enrollment and attendance at the various schools, white and colored, the number of principals, teachers, and supervisors, giving a brief summary of the work accomplished in the different departments, pointing out certain defects to be corrected and making the following recommendations, to be adopted as soon as funds and conditions permit: 1. Provide an adviser or dean for girls in the High School - a woman, educated and refined, her entire time to be given to working with the girls, directing them in their activities and advising them along any line which may seem wise and proper. 2. Extend the Manual Training and Domestic Science work as mentioned in the body of the report. 3.

Enlarge the library, both for grades and high school.

4. Re-adjust the salary schedule, placing teachers on a merit basis and making such increase as the budget will provide. 5. Provide better equipment for teaching in the grades, such as slate blackboard, material for the teachers' use, such as charts, etc.,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;and cabinets in the various rooms, so that teachers may have a place to keep books, supplies, etc.

6. Inaugurate a building program to meet the needs of the district as far as possible. 7. Establish fresh air schools as soon as rooms and funds are available.

Eliminate the so-called campaign in securing positions

Mr. Johnston moved that the report of the Superintendent be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. .

The following communicat ion was read to the Board: -V Board of Education-,

Gentlemen:

July 28, 1917.

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For several, years past, arrangements have been made between the University"'^ Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City High School, whereby a 5th year course-in the high school has been completed under the supervision of ^th,e University, thus^giving students who took this work advanced^s-l^pding, but no such plan has been made for next year. I am advised by Dean Buchanan of th^'-Wnive^^i-^y that if the Board of Education will establish a 5th year course in the high school, to be taught by such instructors as may be approved by the University,' that the ^University will give credit to those students completing the course. I therefore recommend that a 5th year course be established, details of which shall be worked out by the Principal of the High School and the faculty of the University.

MEETING OF JULY 38th, 1917 (Continued)

Attached hereto please find Dean Buchanan's letter. Very truly yours,

J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adopt the fifth year course suggested by Dean Buchanan and recommended by Superintendent Whiteford. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Morris moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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S ai d p art y of t h e s e c o n d p art a gr e e s t o c o m m e n c e d eli v er y of s ai d c o al u p o n t h e e x e c uti o n of t hi s c o ntr a ct; t h e fir st p art y t o r e c ei v e s ai d c o al i n t h e b u n k er s a n d st or e it, a n d t h e p art y of t h e s e c o n d p art a gr e e s t o d eli v er s ai d c o al c o nti n u o u sl y a n d wit h o ut i nt err u pti o n at a n y d e si g n at e d s c h o ol b uil di n g, u ntil s u c h b uil di n g h a s r e c ei v e d a s m u c h of s ai d c o al a s c a n b e s af el y a n d c o n v e ni e ntl y st or e d t h er ei n, s o a s t o n ot w a st e t h e ti m e of t h e e m pl o y e e of t h e p art y of t h e fir st p art i n st ori n g t h e s a m e, or t h e c h e c k er w h o m t h e p art y of t h e fir st p art m a y pl a c e at t h e c ar s.

It i s f urt h er a gr e e d b y t h e p arti e s h er et o't h at i n a d diti o n t o t h e a b o v e t w o t h o u s a n d,t w o h u n dr e d ( 2 2 0 0,) t o n s of H art s h or n e c o al a b o v e m e nt i o n e df p M ^ o ^tff e ^fi m ^ a W a p pr o xi m at el y si x h u n dr e d ( 6 0. 0) t o n s of Ar k a n s a s S e mi- A nt hr a cit e Mi n e R u n c o al, m or e or l e s s, ^r br n ^t T e ^ mi n e s at Milt o n, O kl a h o m a, t o b e s h o w n b y t h e bill of l a di n g f or e a c h c ar, at t h e r at e of Fi v e a n d 1 0/ 1 0 0 ( $ 5. 1 0) D oll ar s p er t o n/ s ^ ai d c o al t o b e d eli v er e d b y t h e p art y of t h e s e c o n d p art, i n t h e- b u n k er ss ; ^ C,tro ^ h e Hi g h S c h o ol B uil di n g, i n O kl a h o m a Cit y, a s n e e d e d a n d r e q u e st e d b y t h e p art y of t h e fir st p art, b ut t h at n o m or e — t h a n o n e c ar l o a d _ of s u c h c o al s h all b e d eli v er e d at a n y o n e ti m e, a n d t h er e. h er d eli v er y of s ai d c o al t o s ai d Hi g h S c h o ol B uil di n g u ntil at l e a st t w e nt y-fi v e ( 2 5) t o n e of s ai d fir air bi ar l o a d of c o al h a s b e e n u s e d, s o t h at t h er e s h all n ot b e m or e t h a n o n e a n d o n e- h alf ( 1 ^) c ar l o a d s of c o al i n s ai d Hi g h S c h o ol B uil di n g at ^ n y ^ o n e ti m e. It i s f urt h er a gr e e d t h at fir st p ar ^ ’p e b a ^- h a v e t h e pri vil e g e t o d e si g n at e s o m e p er s o n t o c h e c k a s t o„t h e- < e d ^ ht a n d q u alit y of s ai d c o al, a n d t o a c c e pt or r ej e ct e s e bff a- n d ^ g ^ ^ y l o a d of c o al at it s d e sti n ati o n. -

It i s f urt h er a gr e e d ..t h at't h e r ailr o a d w ei g ht, a s f ur ni s h e d b y t h e W e st er n W ei g hi n g A s s o ci ati o n, at O kl a h o m a Cit y, s h all g o v er n t h e s ettl e m e nt f or t h e p a y m e nt b y t h e fir st p art y t o s e c o n d p art y of t h e p ur c h a s e pri c e of s ai d c o al. It i s f urt h er a gr e e d t h at s h o ul d t h er e b e a n y d e cr e a s e or i n cr e a s e of fr ei g ht r at e s d uri n g t h e lif e of t hi s c o ntr a ct, li k e a m o u nt will b e d e d u ct e d or a d d e d t o t h e pri c e s a b o v e sti p ul at e d a n d a gr e e d u p o n. It i s f urt h er a gr e e d

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M E E TI N G

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J. T a c k er b e tr a n sf err e d fr o m H a wt h or n e S c h o ol t o a s J a nit or at t h e s c h e d ul e s al ar y of $ 8 3. 0 0 p er S e pt. 1 st, 1 9 1 7.

2. T h at J. M. W hit el e y b e tr a n sf err e d a s J a nit or of Ir vi n g S c h o ol t o t h e Fr a n kli n S c h o ol at t h e s c h e d ul e s al ar y of $ 8 6. 0 0 p er. m o nt h, b e gi n ni n g S e pt. 1 st, 1 9 1 7.

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E. H. Y o u nt w h o h a s b e e n T e a m st er f or t h e B o ar d of a c e d i n c h ar g e of t h e a ut o-tr u c k r e c e ntl y p ur c h a s e d J a nit or a n d St or e-r o o m K e e p er at Ir vi n g S c h o ol s al ar y of $ 8 0 * 0 0 p er m o nt h, eff e cti v e J ul y 1 st,

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4. at

T h at Fr e d H. C o o k b e e m pl o y e d a s J a nit or at S hi el d s H ei g h a s al ar y of $ 7 0. 0 0 p er m o nt h, b e gi n ni n g S e pt. 1 st, 1 9 1 7.

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5. at

T h at E arl P ut n a m b e e m pl o y e d a s J a nit or at H a wt h or n e a s al ar y of $ 7 0. 0 0 p er m o nt h, b e gi n ni n g S e pt. 1 st, 1 9 1 7.

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T h e S e cr et ar y st at e d t h at i n t h e a w ar di n g of bi d s/f or — M a n u al Tr ai ni n g s u p pli e s, t h e N ati o n C o m p a n y h a d r e o ef V e d -t h e ^ ^. o n p art of t h e s e s u p pli e s; b ut t h at t hr o u g h a mi s u n d er st a n di n g t h eir bi d w a s i n c o m pl et e a n d t h e y h a d r ef u s e d t o fill t h e or d er. The c o ntr a ct w a s t h e n"' a w ar d e d t o ^ W. J'. P ett e e & C o., t h e y b ei n g t h e n e xt l o w e st bi d d er. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d c o n c ur i n t h e a cti o n of t h e S e cr et ar y i n a w ar di n g t h e c o ntr a ct f or s u p pli e s f or m erl y a w ar d e d t o t h e N ati o n C o., t o, t h e n e xt l o w e st bi d d er, n a m el y, W. J. P ett e e & C o m p a n y. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ”

M E E TI N G

A U G UST

6t h,

1917

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( C o nti n u e d)

T h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt r e q u e st e d t h at st e p s b e t a k e n t o i n st all t h e M o vi n g Pi ct ur e m a c hi n e w hi c h h a d b e e n p ur c h a s e d b y st u d e nt s of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol, i n 1 9 1 6. Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e m att er be r ef err e d t o Mr. Alt o n, Mr. P att o n a n d S u p eri nt e n d e nt W hit ef or d. Mr,, W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr. C o at e s t h e n m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d g o i nt o E x e c uti v e S e s si o n. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

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t h e n pr e s e nt e d

t h e f oll o wi n g r e p ort t o t h e

A u g u st B o ar d

1 9 1 7.

E d u c ati o n,

G e ntl e m e n: c o ntr a ct:

s al ari e s

The

f oll o wi n g n a m e d t e a c h er s h a v e

d e cli n e d

t o si g n

Fl o y W e a v er R a c h el S y k e s J u n e Moss

I r e c o m m e n d t h e a p p oi nt m e nt s et o p p o sit e t h eir n a m e s:

t h e f oll o wi n g at

C. W. G et h m a n, A s si st a nt Pri n ci p al ( Hi g h S c h o ol) Mil dr e d H ut c hi n s o n, f or ei g n l a n g u a g e $900 J o h n B art h ol d, M a n u al Tr ai ni n g $1050

Gr a d e

the $ 1 5 0 0.

S c h o ol :

Eli z a b et h Mill er, s u b stit ut e M a b el P ul s e $70 Al m a Mi s si m or e $90 E s si e A n d er s o n, s e p ar at e s c h o ol

$65

T h e f oll o wi n g n a m e d p u pil t e a c h er s h a vi n g c o m pl et e d t h eir w or k i n t h e s u m m er s c h o ol ar e e ntitl e d t o t h e i n cr e a s e i n s al ar y i n a c c or d a n c e wit h a gr e e m e nt u n d er w hi c h t h e y w er e a p p oi nt e d. r' T'

' V.

Mi s s Mi s s Mi s s

Ali c e St a u b er Wil d a F u e h n er M yrti e R o g er s

$60 55 60

V er y

tr ul y y o ur s, J.

W hit ef or d.

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e s al ar y of Mr. G et h m a n b e pl a c e d at $ 1 5 0 0, a s A s si st a nt Pri n ci p al of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n j j o II c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. â&#x20AC;? . Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n. of tjii e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e c o n c urr e d i n i n r e g ar d t o t h e e m pl o y m e nt Mi s s H ut c hi n s o n at a s al ar y of $ 9 0 0 a y e ar a n d Mr. B art h ol d at $ 1 0 5 0, t h e s e s al ari e s b ei n g i n ^ a c c or d a n c e wit h t h e s c h e d ul e. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e." Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e r e si g n ati o n s of a n d Mi s s M o s s b e a c c e pt e d. Mr. W o o d w ort h s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mi s s W e a v er,' Mi s s S y k e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d

Jl M E E TI N G

A U G UST

6t h,

1917

( C o nti n u e d)

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt h e c o n c urr e d i n i n r e g ar d t o t h e e m pl o y m e nt of Mi s s Mill er as a s u b stit ut e t e a c h er, Mi s s P ul s e at a s al ar y of $ 7 0 a n d Mi s s Mi s si m or e at a s al ar y of $ 9 0. Mr. J o h n st o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e.". '

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d c o n c ur i n t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt t o i n cr e a s e t h e s al ar y of Mi s s St a u b er t o $ 6 0, Mi s s F u e h n er t o $ 5 5 a n d Mi s s R o g er s t o $ 6 0. Mr. J o h n st o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ” Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt t o e m pl o y Mi s s E s si e A n d er s o n at t h e s e p ar at e s c h o ol at a s al ar y of $ 6 5 b e c o n c urr e d i n. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n and s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

The

B o ar d

h er e

r e- c o n v e n e d i n r e g ul ar s e s si o n.

T h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt r e p ort e d t o t h e B o ar d t h at c o ’m m u ni c ati o n fr o m Mi s s M c F arl a n d, w h o st at e d s e n di n g i n a n a c c e pt a n c e of h er c o ntr a ct, s h e a p p e al t o t h e B o ar d o n h er r et ur n t o O kl a h o m a i n s al ar y, t o- w hi c h s h e f elt s h e w a s e ntitl e d.

h e h a d r e c ei v e d a t h at w hil e s h e w a s e x p e ct e d t o m a k e a n Cit y f or a n i n cr e a s e

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e i n str u ct e d t o a d vi s e Mi s s M c F arl a n d £ h at h er pr ot e st h a d b e e n c o n si d er e d b y t h e B o ar d a n c. t h at t h eir f or m er d e ci si o n i n r e g ar d t o h er s al ar y h a d b e e n c o n fir m e d.; t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt al s o t o n otif y Mi s s M c F arl a n d t h at if n ot s ati sfi e d wit h t h e s al ar y s h e s h o ul d n otif y hi m at o n c e s o h er pl a c e mi g ht b e fill e d. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e." Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at Mr s. P e n n e y b e gi v e n a t w o w e e k s v a c ati o n o n f ull p a y. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. Mr. B err y m o v e d t h at Mr. St e arl e y b e i n str u ct e d t o vi sit t h e mi n e s at A d a m s o n, O kl a h o m a, f or t h e p ur p o s e of i n s p e cti n g t h e c o al a n d t h at h e., s p e n d a s m u c h ti m e t h er e a s h e d e e m s n e c e s s ar y. Mr. W o o d w ort h ^ s ^ Jii d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e." -v Mr. C o at e e m o v e d t h at.t h e B o ar d a dj o ur n s u bj e ct t o t h e c all of t h e Pr e si d e nt. Mr.' ^ B err y s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. - -*• — ~ ~ _ _

THEREUP ON

THE

B OARD

R E Q & S S E D.

MEETING.OF AUGUST 18th, 1917.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

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BUILDING, SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1917, AT NINE FIFTEEN O’CLOCK, A. M.| PRESENT:

Elliott Alton, Vice-President H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

J. R. J. G.

H. S. G. 0.

Johnston, Coates, Strong, Woodworth-

ABSENT: J. H. Hope, President, G. A. Morris, J. W. Berry.

Mr. Alton, the Vice-President of the Board of Education, called the meeting to order and stated that in the absence of the President of the Board, as Vice President he had been requested to call the Board together for the purpose of considering a contract for the | furnishing of Coal, said contract having been investigated by the I committee from the Board and said Committee now desiring to offer same td” the Board for rejection or ratification. The following contract was presented, Mr. Johnston acting as spokesman and explaining the contract and the differences between this contract and the one adopted by the Board of Education at its meeting held August 6th, 1917:

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CONTRACT OF AGREEMENT

i THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 31st day of | July, 1917, by and between the Board-of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Party of the First Part,..,and the M. B. Schofield Company, Party of the Second Part. ■ WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained the parties hereto have contracted ICm^t^reed as follows, to-wit: ''N.The First Party purchases from the second party and the second party agrees fd‘ sell and deliver to the first party, coal.--^ for use 'irnsthe school buildings in the Oklahoma City School District, in the following quantities at the following prices, to-wit: ---- -

Approximately Two Thousand Two Hundred (2200) Tons of Hatshorne Mine Run, , more or less from Mine No. 6, Adamson, Oklahoma, or coal from mines of equal^bger it, according to "analysis, at Five and 40/100 ($5.40) Dollars per'^^nj said coal to be delivered at the various ward school buildings'^SS’^aid^eity, and to the school buildings in the outlying district, to-wiij': Rbekwood, Linwood, Longfellow, Harmony and Walnut Grove Sdhnol-s. That approximately One Thousand One Hundred (1100) Tons of said cdal, or so .much'thereof, as can be safely stored in the bunkers at the various school buildings, to be delivered by the 1st day of October, 1917, the remainder thereof to be delivered as needed and requested by the party of the First Part.

MEETING OF AUGUST 18th, 1917 (Continued.)

Said, party of the second part agrees to commence delivery of said coal upon the execution of this contract; the First Party to receive said coal in the hunkers and store it, and the Party of the Second Part agrees to deliver said coal continuously and without interruption at any designated school building, until such building has received as much of said coal as can be safely and conveniently stored therein, so as to not waste the time of the employee of the party of the first part in storing same, or the checker whom the party of the first part may place at the cars.

It is further agreed by the parties hereto that in addition to the above two thousand two hundred (2800) tons of Hartshorne coal above mentioned party ©f the second part agrees to deliver to party of the first part approximately six hundred (600) tons of Arkansas Semi-Anthracite Mine Run coal, more or less, from the mines at Milton, Oklahoma, to be shown by the bill of lading for each car, at the rate of Five and 10/100 ($5.10) Dollars per ton, said coal to be delivered by the party of the second part in the bunkers, at the High School Building, in Oklahoma City, as needed and requested by the party of the First Part, but that no.more than three car loads of such coal shall be delivered at any one time, and there shall be no further delivery of said coal to said High School Building until at least seventy-five (75) tons of said first car load of coal has been used, so that there shall not be more than three and onehalf (3 1/2) car loads of coal in said High School Building at ’any one time. #

It is further agreed that First Party shall have the privilege to desfgnate some person to check as to the weight and quality of said coal, and to accept or reject each or any car load of coal, before the unloading commences, and to refuse to accept any wagon load, if substitution takes place after car load is accepted.

It is further agreed that the railroad weight, as furnished by the Western Weighing Association at Oklahoma City, shall govern the settlement for the payment by the first party to the second party of the purchase price of said coal. It is further agreed that should there-.^e .any decrease or increase of freight rates during the life of this contract, like amount will be deducted or added to the prices above stipulated and agreed upon.

‘ further agreed that in the performance of this contract Second Party shall not be held liable for any failure or delay due and. owihg^to acts of Ggd. or the public enemy or other causes beyond the control of’Tfie^seoond party.

It is furthe.h~cCgreed that at ^the^Xirat regular meeting night in each calendar month saidr^f irstphrty" shall issue its warrant to second pa^ty for the coal theretofore delivered by second party under -the farms of this contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parfiaf. hereto have sighed and delivered said contract, in duplicat e .day and year first above written. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF.-THE "dTTYJ’OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE. ST'.TE OFJ<£AHOMA.. By

Attest:

Elliott Alton, Vice-Pres. President

Clerk.

H. M. Fairey

M. B. SCHOFIELD COMPANY,

Attest:

H. C. Blailock __ _ • Secretary

Paul M. Pope_____ _______ ______ _ _ Agent~and Attorney in fact

MEETING OF AUGUST 18 th, 1917 (Continued)

At the conclusion of the reading of the contract, Mr. Johnston moved that this contract replace the contract adopted by the Board of Education at its regular meeting held August Sth, 1917, said contract being with the M. B. Schofield Company, they having been awarded the contract for the furnishing of coal to the various School Buildings. Mr. Coates seconded the motion. Thereupon the Chairman asked for any discussion upon the motion. Mr. Strong asked if it were not possible that the Schofield Company be requested to state in the contract the size lump said coal would screen over a shaker grate as had been in the contract for coal for the years 1915-16. Mr. Johnston stated that as the coal furnished the Schools during the years 1915-16 was a different grade of coal, mined differently, and that the coal asked for in this contract was a standard Mined coal, that there would be no advantage gained by placing this request in the contract, and further, under this contract the Board of Education have a right to reject all coal that is not up to the requirements stipulated in the agreement.

There being no further discussion the following vote was had: "Ayes,â&#x20AC;? Messrs. Johnston, Coates, Woodworth and Alton; "Nays," Strong.

Mr.

Thereupon the contract was declared adopted.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Coates moved th^t the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

M E E TI N G

THE B OARD MET

E D U C A TI O N

I N R E G UL A R

B UI L DI N G,

M O NT HL Y

T U E S D A Y,

P R E S E N T:

S E P T E M B E R 4t h,

THE

CI T Y

S E S SI O N

SEPTE MBE R

I N THE

4t h,

J o h n H. H o p e, F. W. P e n n e y,

1917

O KL A H O M A B OARD

EI G H T

CI T Y,

R O O M,

O' C L O C K

O K L A H O M A,

I R VI N G S C H O O L

Pr e si d e nt, A cti n g

Elli ott Alt o n, R. S. C o at e e, J. H. J o h n st o n, G • A. M orri s, J. G. Str o n g, G. 0. W o o d w ort h. A B S E N T:

The

mi n ut e s

a p pr o v e d a s

J. H. of

W. M.

B err y, F air e y,

t h e m e eti n g s

Cl er k.

A u g u st

6t h

and

1 8t h

w er e

read and

r e a d.

U n a ni m o u s c o n s e nt h a vi n g b e e n gi v e n, Mr. W. A. L y br a n d a d dr e s s e d t h e B d &r d, a s ki n g t h at i m m e di at e st e p s b e t a k e n t o a b at e t h e s m o k e n ui s a n c e i n t h e C ul b ert s o n S c h o ol di stri ct. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s C o m mitt e e f or r e p ort. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

A r e pr e s e nt ati v e of t h e O z o n e D e o d or a nt C o m p a n y t h e n a d dr e s s e d t h e B o ar d, st ati n g t h at t hi s c o m p a n y m a n uf a ct ur e d a d e o d or a nt a n d di s i nf e ct a nt w hi c h h e w o ul d li k e t o f ur ni s h t o t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n i n e x c h a n g e f or a di s c ar d e d st e a m k ettl e b el o n gi n g t o t h e B o ar d a n d n o w i n st or a g e at t h e E m er s o n S c h o ol. Mr. Str o n g m o v e d t h at t hi s m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e B uil di n g ^' a n d Gr o u n d s C o m mitt e e, in c o nj u n cti o n wit h t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s, wit h p o w er t o a ct. Mr. J o h n st o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

T h e S e cr et ar y t h e n r e a d a p etiti o n fr o m t h e r e si d e nt s of C o o k' s A d diti o n t o O kl a h o m a Cit y, a s ki n g f or a s c h o ol h o u s e i n t h at s e cti o n- of t h e cit y. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r e f err e d t o’t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt . of- a Sfi h s ol s f or c o n si d er ati o n a n d r e c o m m e n d ati o n at t h e n e xt m e eti n g s s < Mr. Xrt bir ~ s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. A p etiti o n w a s pr e s e nt e d't o t h e B o ar d, si g n e d b y s e v er al r e si d e nt s of E a st Si xt h Str e et, b et w e ^ n ^ air d a n d P hilli p s, a s ki n g t o b e a n n e x e d t o t h e L o w ell S c h o ol di stri ct. T h e Pr e si d e nt st at e d t h at, t h er e b ei n g n o o bj e cti o n, t h e m at Wf ~ w ’o u M b e r ef err e d t o t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of S c h o ol s. . A l ett er fr o m t h e O kl a h o m a St at e F air & E x p o siti o n w a s t h e n r e a d t o t h e B o ar d, st ati n g t h at Fri d a y, S e pt e m b er 8 8t h h a d b e e n d e si g n at e d " O kl a h o m a Cit y S c h o ol D a y ? a n d t h at all s c h o ol c hil dr e n w o ul d b e a d mitt e d fr e e o n t h at d a y. T h e l ett er f urt h er r e q u e st e d t h at a . h oli d a y b e gr a nt e d t h e p u pil s o n t h at d a y. Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e q u e st b e gr a nt e d a n d t h at s c h o ol b e di s mi s s e d o n S e pt e m b er 8 8t h. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

M E E TI N G

SEPTE MBE R

4t h,

1917

( C o nti n u e d)

A l ett er w a s t h e n r e a d fr o m Mr. C. A. Cl ar k, a s ki n g p er mi s si o n t o s e n d t w o d a u g ht er s t o t h e Hi g h S c h o ol a n d o n e t o t h e W ar d S c h o ol wit h o ut p a y m e nt of t h e c u st o m ar y t uiti o n f e e. Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r ef err e d t o a s p e ci al c o m mitt e e t o b e a p p oi nt e d b y t h e Pr e si d e nt, wit h p o w er t o a ct. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. T h e f oll o wi n g m e m b er s w er e a p p oi nt e d t o a ct a s s u c h C o m mitt e e: M e s sr s. J o h n st o n, Alt o n a n d Str o n g.

Mr. Alt o n, a s C h air m a n of t h e C o m mitt e e i n c h ar g e of t h e r e d e c or ati n g of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol C af et eri a, m a d e a v er b al r e p ort, st ati n g t h at t h e w or k h a d b e e n c o m pl et e d a n d p ai d f or o ut of t h e r e c ei pt s of t h e L u n c h R o o m. Mr. Alt o n al s o r e p ort e d t h at t h e m o vi n g pi ct ur e m a c hi n e b o ot h h a d b e e n i n st all e d at t h e Hi g h S c h o ol a n d w a s n o w r e a d y f or u s e. The

f oll o wi n g r e p ort w a s

r e a d t o t h e B o ar d: S e pt.

B o ar d of O kl a h o m a

4t h,

1917

E d u c ati o n, Cit y, O kl a h o m a.

g e ntl e m e n:

W e, y o ur ’A u diti n g C o m mitt e e, d e sir e t o r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e f oll o wi n g li st of bill s, a m o u nti n g t o $ 1 0, 8 8 6. 4 0, b e all o w e d a n d t h at t h e S e cr et ar y b e i n str u ct e d t o dr a w w arr a nt s i n p a y m e nt s a m e. R e s p e ctf ull y s u b mitt e d, J. H. J o h n st o n, Elli ott Alt o n G. 0. W o o d w ort h.

Ri c h ar d s & C o n o v er H d w. C o. M u d C hi n s et c. M. B. S c h ofi el d C o. C o al o n C o ntr a ct O kl a Cit y W at er D e pt. W at er s er vi c e L y k e s- Fr e e m a n H d w. C o. P ai nt s & H d w. St or m & Eri c k s o n H d w. C o. S p ar k Pl u g Rugs St a nf or d F ur nit ur e C o . D or n S ci S u p pli e s S cri v e n er & St e v e n s W ait e B a s k et s T h e E. P a u c k./ M a c hi n e C o. St ati o n er y Hi g h S c h o ol W e st er n ' N e w9 f p' ^ s T“ ’U ni o n Fr e d eri c k Di si nf e ct a nt C o. Fr e di s c o Cl e a n er W. J. P ett e e & C o v ^ H ar d w ar e et c. Cr a n e C o. E n gi n e.r e p air s Pi o n e er T el & T el - C o*- T el e p h o n e s er vi c e A. M. D e B olt C e m e nt, pi p e et c. A m eri c a n Milti gr a p h S al e s C o. M uiti g p ^ h r e p air s-— C h a m b erl ai n S u p pl y C o . . P u m p r e p air s T oi J ^ et ^ a p er & t o w el s O kl a h o m a P a p er C o. W at er Z ylit e W at er C o. Pr e mi u m O n I n s ur a n c e- S c h o ol S u p pli e s T h e L uttr ell C o. " « Ti ^ 2 Fr e d E. M ar s h all Ar n ol d & W et h er b e e ; F u s e s R e p air s t o W at er li n e G arfi el d C a pit ol Pl u m bi n g C o. B oil er r e p air s C o o k & M c D o n n ell Mi d e k e S u p pl y C o. E n gi n e Fitti n g s C o n cr et e p ai nt & Dr e s si n g W e st er n P ai nt C o. H o m m e s- Wil s o n- W al k e ’if St ati o n er y & ’Pri nti n g Al e x a n d er Dr u g C o. C or k s Fr a n k H el m R e p airi n g Pl a st er M at eri al & L a b or Fr a n kli n Pri nti n g C o. Pri nti n g Cit y Cl er k, Cit y of O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a. S p e ci al T a x e T h e O kl a h o m a N e w s A d v erti si n g f or bi d s O kl a h o m a C h e mi c al C o m p a n y C al ci u m C hl ori d e

M E E TI N G

SEPTE MBE R

4t h,

1917

( C o nti n u e d)

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Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d g o i nt o E x e c uti v e S e s si o n. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. U p o n t h e r e- c o n v e ni n g of t h e B o ar d i n r e g ul ar s e s si o n, Mr. C o at e s m o v e d, t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e a p pr o v e d a n d t h e t e a c h er s el e ct e d at t h e s al ari e s n a m e d. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ” Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at W. L. K e n d all b e el e ct e d h e a d of t h e M at h e m ati c s D e p art m e nt of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol i n a c c or d a n c e wit h t h e r e-, c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt. Mr X o o d w ort h seconded t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

gr o wt h

The

i nt e n d e nt t h e n pr e s e nt e d a st ati sti c al r e p ort s h o wi n g t h e t h e cit y s c h o ol s f or t h e p a st t e n y e ar s.

S e cr et ar y

r e a d t h e f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n: ■

T o t h e S c h o ol- J B o %r d of O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a. G e ntl e m e n:

1917

H & ® pt ^ 4,

....

I h er e b y off er m y r e si g n ati o n al x J a nit or at t h e Hi g h S c h o ol B uil di n g, f or t h e r e a s o n t h at a ^ bj § >t er p o siti o n. h a v e n o ot h er r e a s o n f or r e si g ni n g. ’ I r e m ai n, y o ur s

R e s p. D e al

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e si g n ati o n of Mr. D e al b e a c c e pt e d. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

M E E TI N G

S E P T E M B E R 4t h,

1917

( C o nti n u e d)

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at J. W. Pi c k e n s b e el e ct e d a s J a nit or at t h e Hi g h S c h o ol t o fill t h e v a c a n c y c a u s e d b y t h e r e si g n ati o n of Mr. D e al, at a s al ar y of $ 7 0. 0 0 p er m o nt h. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r o],l c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ” * T h e q u e sti o n of t h e c h a n g e i n t h e r ul e s a n d r e g ul ati o n s i n r e g ar d t o t h e s c h e d ul e g o v er ni n g t h e s al ari e s of h e a d s of. d e p art m e nt s w a s di s c u s s e d. Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e s al ar y s c h e d ul e o n p a g e , 3 9 of t h e R ul e s a n d R e g ul ati o n s of t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n b e r e vi s e d s o t h at t h e s al ar y of Hi g h S c h o ol D e p art m e nt H e a d s b e pl a c e d at $ 1 4 0 0 f or t h e 5t h y e ar, $ 1 4 5 0 f or t h e 6t h y e ar, a n d $ 1 5 0 0 f or t h e 7t h y e ar a n d t h er e aft er. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e."

T h e R e s ol uti o n pr e s e nt e d b y Mr. J o h n st o n at t h e m e eti n g of J ul y 2 8t h, c h a n gi n g Arti cl e T hr e e of t h e R ul e s a n d R e g ul ati o n s w a s br o u g ht u p f or di s c u s si o n. Mr. W o o d w ort h- m o v e d t h at Arti cl e T hr e e of t h e R ul e s a n d R e g ul ati o n s b e c a n c ell e d a n d t h at t h e f oll o wi n g' b e s u b stit ut e d:

(

I C

St a n di n g-

T H R E E.

C o m mitt e e s .

T h er e s h all b e t h e f oll o wi n g st a n di n g C o m mitt e e s, t o c o nR ul e 1. si st, of t hr e e m e m b er s e a c h, a p p oi nt e d b y t h e Pr e si d e nt; h e a p p oi nti n g t h e p er s o n n el a n d t h e y s el e cti n g t h eir o w n c h air m a n. ■

Fir st:

S e c o n d:

A u diti n g

B uil di n g s

- Fi n a n c e and

a n d P ur c h a si n g

Gr o u n d s

a n d Pl a y gr o u n d s

A n y ot h er b u si n e s s c o mi n g b ef or e t h e B o ar d w h er e n o c o m mitt e e s ar e pr o vi d e d f or, s h all w h e n a ut h ori z e d b y t h e B o ar d, b e h a n dl e d b y s p e ci al c o m mitt e e s, a p p oi nt e d b y t h e Pr e si d e nt, a n d C h air m a n s el e ct e d a s a b o v e. /

T h e Pr e si d e nt of t h e B o ar d a n d t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of S c h o ol s s h all b e e x- offi ci o m e m b er s of all c o m mitt e e s pr o vi d e d h er ei n, wit h o ut t h e p o w er t o v ot e. T h e C h air m a n of e a c h c o m mitt e e s h all b e pr e p ar e d at all ti m e s t o m a k e writt e n or v er b al r e p ort t o t h e B o ar d w h e n it i s i n E a c h. c o m mitt e e s e s si o n a s. t o./, a n y., m att er r ef err e d t o hi s c o m mitt e e, s h all, fr oi u ^’i’m e ^ F o ti m e, r e c o m m e n d t o t h e B o ar d s u c h a cti o n i n r e s p e ct t o it s z w or k a s it m a y d e e m a d v a nt a g e o u s f or t h e i nt er e st s of t h e S c h o ol s. A U D.I- ’R' N G,

FI N A N C E A N D

P U R C H A SI N G

C O M MI T T E E.

R ul e 2. a. T hi s C o m mitt e e s h all e x a mi- n s « ^Il bi T T §' ~ pr e e e nt e d a n d r e c o m m e n d t h eir all o w a n c e or r ej e cti o n a s t h e c a s e m a y b e.

b. It s h all pr e p ar e t h e e sti m at e t o b e f ur ni s h e d t h e B o ar d f or t h e t a x l e v y f or e a c h y e ar f or s c h b ^l _ p ur p o s e s a n d s h all t a k e s u c h m e a s ur e s a s s h all b e n e c e s s ar y f or t n e ^ e g oti ati o n of b o n d s, w h e n e v er s a m e s h all b e or d er e d t o b e i s s u e d b y t h e B o ar 3 G ^'' A & ^ m att er s r e l ati n g t o f u n d s, w h et h er fr o m t a x ati o n, i s s ui n g of b o n d s',- or ot h er s o ur c e s, s h all b e r ef err e d t o t hi s c o m mitt e e.

c. It s h all t ur e a n d e q ui p m e nt a n d p air. It s h all r e c ei v t h e s c h o ol s a n d s u b mit a cti o n or a p pr o v al.

s e e t h at all s c h o ol s ar e s u p pli e d wit h f ur ni t h at t h e. s a m e i s k e pt i n g o o d or d er a n d r e e bi d s f or all s u p pli e s r e q uir e d f or u s e i n t h eir r e c o m m e n d ati o n s t o t h e B o ar d f or it s

M E E TI N G

SEPTE MBE R

AND

B UI L DI N G S

GR OUNDS

4t h,

AND

1917

( C o nti n u e d.)

PL A Y G R O U N D S

C O M MI T T E E

R ul e 3. T hi s c o m mitt e e s h all e x er ci s e g e n er al s u p er vi si o n o v er t h e b uil di n g s a n d gr o u n d s b el o n gi n g t o or r e nt e d b y t h e B o ar d; s h all, s e e t h at t h e s a m e ar e k e pt i n g o o d or d er a n d r e p air; s h all e x e c ut e all c o ntr a ct s or d er e d b y t h e B o ar d f or er e cti n g, r e nti n g or i m pr o vi n g s c h o ol b uil di n g s, or e n cl o si n g or or n a m e nti n g s c h o ol gr o u n d s, a n d s e e t h at t h e s a m e ar e f ait hf ull y p erf or m e d b y t h e c o ntr a ct or; s h all al s o e x e mi n e a n d a p pr o v e all bill s m a d e f or s u c h p ur p o s e s i n p ur s u a n c e of c o ntr a ct s a ut h ori z e d b y t h e B o ar d. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s

It w a s a n n o u n c e d b y c o m mitt e e s w o ul d b e

of Mr. W o o d w ort h, a n d u p o n pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e."

t h e C h air m a n a s f oll o w s:

A u diti n g, Fi n a n c e a n d M orri s a n d W o o d w ort h.

P ur c h a si n g

B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s Alt o n a n d Str o n g.

and

t h at t h e m e m b er s hi p

C o m mitt e e

Pl a y gr o u n d s

- M e s sr s.

C o m mitt e e

r oll c all

the

J o h n st o n,

- M e s sr s.

C o at e s,

T h e r e n e w al of t h e fir e i n s ur a n c e e x piri n g d uri n g t h e m o nt h s of S e pt e m b er a n d O ct o b er w a s di s c u s s e d. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e m att er of t h e r e n e w al of e x piri n g fir e i n s ur a n c e b e r ef err e d t o t h e P ur c h a si n g C o m mitt e e, wit h p o w er t o t a k e s u c h a cti o n a s m a y b e n e c e s s ar y *t o pr ot e ct t h e pr o p ert y, a n d t o r e p ort at t h e n e xt m e eti n g. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e."

Mr. C o at e s a n n o u n c e d t h at Mr. t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s a n d

Alt o n h a d b e e n s el e ct e d a s Pl a y gr o u n d s C o m mitt e e.

C h air m a n

Mr. W o o d w ort h a n n o u n c e d t h at Mr. J o h n st o n h a d b e e n s el e ct e d a s C h air m a n of t h e A u diti n g, Fi n a n c e a n d P ur c h a si n g C o m mitt e e. -

Mr. J o h n st o n c o ntr a ct f or at $ 4 8 5 , p a y ^ d c b] Jt ’§ dr a n d Gr o u n d s. Mr. w a s c arri e d, The

m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d a w ar d t o G all a w ar e a n d B o u c h e t h e r e p airi n g t h e b oil er s at t h e v ari o u s s c h o ol b uil di n g s, m e nt t o b e m a d e w h e n t h e w or k i s fi ni s h e d a n d pr o p erl y a p pr o v e d b y t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of B uil di n g s a n d C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e."

f oll o wi n g r e p ort w a s

r e a d .t or t h e B o ar d:

S e pt. B o ar d of O kl a h o m a

4t h,

1917

E d u c ati o n, Cit y, O kl a h o m a.

G e ntl e m e n:

I d e sir e t o r e c o m m e n d t h at Fr e d H. ‘fl d o k b e tr a n sf err e d a s j a nit or of S hi el d s H ei g ht s S c h o ol t o e xtr a e n gi n e er at a s al ar y of $ 3. 7 5 p er d a y, a n d t h at E'. 0. M c N all b e a p p oi nt e d a s j a nit or at S hi el d s H ei g ht s S c h o ol at a s al ar y of $ 7 0. 0 0 p er m o nt h. R e s p e ctf ull y,

J. G. St e arl e y S u pt . Bl d g s . & Gr o u n d s .

Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e, r e c o m m e n d ati o n s of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s b e' c o n c urr e d i n.. a n d t h e m e n el e ct e d at s al ari e s n a m e d. Mr. J oij n st o n s e. p o n d. e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all

Mr.

J o h n st o n <

i ntr o d u c e d, t h e f oll o wi n g R E S O L U TI O N

T h at R ul e 3 } Arti cl e 5 > p a g e of t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n b e

1 1 of t h e R ul e s a n d R e g ul ati o n s c h a n g e d t o r e a d a s f oll o w s:

R ul e 3. ( a) M or ni n g d ail y s e s si o n s of t h e s c h o ol s s h all b e gi n at 9 A. M. Aft er n o o n s e s si o n s s h all b e gi n at 1: 1 5 P. M. Fir st, s e c o n d a n d t hir d gr a d e s s h all b e di s mi s s e d at 1 1: 4 5 A. M. a n d 2: 4 5 P. M. F o urt h, fift h, si xt h, s e v e nt h a n d ei g ht h gr a d e s s h all b e di s mi s s e d at 1 2 M. a n d 3: 4 5 P. M.

T h e Pr e si d e nt st at e d t h at u n d er b e a ct e d u p o n u ntil a p eri o d of

t h e r ul e s t hi s m att er c o ul d n ot t hirt y d a y s h a d el a p s e d.

a n d pl a c e d o n fil e A c o m m u ni c ati o n w a s r e c ei v e d/fr o m Mi s s M ar y B. G off, a t e a c h er i n t h e, gr a d e s c h o ol s, t h a n ki n g t h e B o ar d f or h er r e c e nt r ai s e i n s al ar y.

Mr. Str o n g m o v e d t h at si n c e Mr. F air e y h a d b e e n a b s e nt fr o m hi s d uti e s f or s e v er al' d a y s o n a c c o u nt of si c k n e s s, t h e B o ar d e xt e n d t o hi m a v ot e of * s y m p at h y . Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d a dj o ur n s u bj e ct t h e Pr e si d e nt. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

t o t h e c all s a m e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;w a s

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13th, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1917, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

Elliott Alton, Vice-President F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk. R.S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. A. Woodworth

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, John H. Hope, President H. M. Fairey, Clerk. In the absence of the President, Mr. Alton occupied the Chair and stated that the meeting had been called at the request of the Buildings & Grounds Committee for the purpose of considering means of relieving the congestion at certain of the ward schools, and any other matters that might be called to the attention of the Board.

Unanimous consent of the Board having been given, Mrs. Scheir addressed the Board, stating that she was supporting her nephew, Harold Gentry, whose home was in the mountains of Arizona, and requesting that the young man be allowed to attend the High School without payment of the tuition fee, as neither she nor the parents of the boy were able to pay same. Mr. Woodworth moved that Harold Gentry be admitted to the High School without payment of the tuition fee required of non-residents. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Superintendent then explained the conditions existing in some of the more crowded districts and the redistricting of same was discussed. Mr. Johnston moved that the boundary lines between rPuWSm 'Heights, Edgemere and Jefferson districts be corrected to read' as follows: /Putnam Heights District.

_-■•***

Commencing at the intersection O£J£iftieth street and Western Avenue; thence south to the alley hejtjresn Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth streets; thence West to Military Avenue; thence South to Twentyninth street>Hfhence west to Classen Boulevard; thence South to the alley between Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth streets; thence west to Indiana Avenue; thdhce south to Twenty-third street; thence to the west line of the schoorHd.istrict limits; thence north to Fif- . tieth street; thence east to the

Edgemere District

Beginning at the west line of Edgemere school district, at the intersection of Fiftieth/street and Western avenue; thence south to the alley between Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth streets; thence West to Military avenue; thence south to Twenty-ninjjh street; thence east to Western avenue; thence south to Twenty-sixth street; thence east to Shartel avenue; thence south to Twenty-third street; thence east to Walker avenue; thence south to Seventeenth street; thence east to the Santa Fe; thence north to place of beginning. Mr.

Strong seconded the,mot ion and same was declared to have carried.

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that the boundary lines between Hawthorne and Whittier School districts be changed by moving the southeast line of the Hawthorne district fromSeventeenth street south to Thirteenth street, through College Addition which runs from from Pennsylvania to Indiana streets. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Johnston moved that the boundary line between Hawthorne and Linwood districts be eliminated, giving patrons the option of sending: their children to either school, subject to the approval of the Superintendent. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following communication was received and placed on file: Oklahoma City, Sept. 4, 1917. To the Superintendent and Board'of Education, Oklahoma City Schools.

Gentlemen: Referring to my recent communication regarding the small plot of land adjoining Lowell School grounds, I regret very much to have to advise ^hat, by mistake, I omitted to mention the consideration for which I wished to offer you this land. I meant to say that I worfld offer the land for the consideration of Five Hundred Dollars. Therefore I beg leaf to withdraw the former communi cation and submit this proposition:

I will sell the plot of ground, 35 feet x 43 feet, adjoining Lowell School grounds on the South East, for a consideration of Five Hundred Dollars, reserving the privilege of removing all improvements, such as buildings, fences, trees and vines. Trusting that you will give this your usual respectful consideration, I remain,

Very truly yours, P. R. Garretson 30 Terminal Arcade The following let't^r was read to^the Board:

' â&#x2013; x,September 8, 1917 Mr. H. M. Fairey, Clerk, Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?^?*;

Dear Sir:

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We have made a careful investigatiofejST^tiR^distribution of the insurance which the school system is carrying at thS^ppesent time, and find that those bona fide insurance agahoiea are devoting the time of their employees to the insurance business of Oklahoma City, who are at present shortest of their pro rata of school insurance are' as follow^; namely,

Eugene Whittington & Company, R. M. Eacock & Company Fred "E. Marshall & Company J. F. McCullough Company W. S. Spencer Ed. M. Semans & Company Carey & Delaney

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13th, 1917 (Continued)

We have therefore, apportioned the expiring insurance among the above agencies: namely, Eugene Whittington & Company on Hawthorne School, policy No.

6785

$5000.00

%5000.00 Eugene Whittington & Company on the Washington School, policy No- 2192, Queen R. M. Eacock & Company, on High School and contents.

$10,000.00

Fred E. Marshall & Company on High School and contents.

$10,000.00

J. F. McCullough Company on High School and contents.

$10,000.00

W. S. Spencer, on Bryant, policy No.

6274 Aetna.

w. 8. Spencer, on Linwood School, policy No.

$5000.00

$5000.00 43, Hanover.

Ed. M. Semans & Company $5000.00 on Edgemere School, policy No. 166 North America. 'Ed. M. Semans & Company, $3500.00 on Washington School policy No. Io79, Fidelity Phoenix.

Carey & Delaney, / $5000.00 on Emerson School, policy No. 9594580, Sun Insurance Company. Will you therefore please place this insurance with the firms named and have the policies written and delivered as soon as convenient.

Yours sincerely, J. H. Johnston Elliott Alton

Mr,. Johnston stated that at the time the report was mmade he was MW We impression that Mr. Alton was still a member of the Com mittee to which the matter had been referred. ' V.

Mr. Johnston then moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Morris.,movedae-a. substitute that the expiring insurance be placed as follows: ' ' , $10,000.00 R. M_. Eacock & Company Fred Marshall Company

10.000.00

J. F. McCullough Comp^iy^

10,000.00

Stickley & Kight Upsher & Upsher Overholser

Avey

Eugene Whittington & Company

7,500.00

5,000.00

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13th, 1917,

(Continued)

Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion of Mr. Morris, and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Johnston, who voted ’’No."

The question of furnishing additional desks for some of the school buildings was 'then discussed.

Mr. Sipes of the Jasper Sipes Company offered to furnish American Tubular Steel Desks, single, as follows: Nos. Nos. Nos. Rears

1 &2 3 &4 5 &6 and Fronts

$5.15 4.95 4.75 4.50

Mr. Strong moved that the Purchasing Committee be authorized and empowered to purchase the type of desk offered by Mr. Sipes to supply the needs of the present and of the near future. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Strong moved that the Purchasing Committee be authorized to purchase the necessary furniture to properly equip the office of the Edgemere School Building. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll call sam® was carried, all members present voting "Aye.-* The Secretary read the following report:

September 13, 1917

Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I beg to report the following vacancies:

Resignations - Cora Voy Ward Dora Brown

Declined to accept - Jarmie Revelle Ola Davis Minnie Worden I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salary set opposite theirjngges:

Roberta-, War ley, Music Supervisor Robbie L. tafg, High SchoolHelen Brooks, High Sohool-<-^c< Irma Owens,:Grades Mary Heffley"' 85 Anna Kelley ” .85Mary Lair " Adabelle Burchfield

$1200 900 ~1000

E. J. Deming, Manual Training Ruth Carnes, Substitute

Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Strong moved that the resignations as set forth in the report of the Superintendent be accepted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared io have carried.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13th, 1917. (Continued)

Mr. Strong moved that the teachers named in the report of the Superintendent be employed to fill vacancies at the salary set opposite their respective names. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Strong moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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O KL A H O M A

R O O M,

B OARD

EI G H T

O K L A H O M A,

CI T Y,

O' C L O C K

I R VI N G S C H O O L M.

Pr e si d e nt, Cl er k.

Elli ott Alt o n, J. W. B err y, R. S. C o at e s, J. H. J o h n st o n, G. A. M orri s, J. G. Str o n g, G • O ’. W o o d w ort h T h e mi n ut e s of t h e m e eti n g s of S e pt e m b er w er e r e a d a n d a p pr o v e d a s r e a d.

B y c o n s e nt of C o u nt y S u n d a y

4t h

and

S e pt e m b er

1 3t h

t h e B o ar d, Mr. K n ott, S e cr et ar y of t h e O kl a h o m a S c h o ol A s s o ci ati o n, i ntr o d u c e d t h e f oll o wi n g

R E S O L U TI O N nr R E S O L V E D:-- T h at t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n of O kl a h o m a Cit y h er e b y a d o pt s o ut si d e Bi bl e st u d y a s a n el e cti v e i n t h e Hi g h S c h o ol c urri c ul u m, pr o vi d e d t h at s ai d st u d y s h all b e c o n d u ct e d a p art fr o m a n d o ut si d e of t h e P u bli c S c h o ol s of O kl a h o m a Cit y, a n d t h at n o p u b oi c f u n d s s h all b e u s e d t h er ef or; a n d pr o vi d e d f urt h er t h at all c o ur s e s of st u d y, e x a mi n ati o n s f or w or k d o n e, a n d cr e dit s gr a nt e d s h all b e u n d er t h e s u p er vi si o n a n d c o ntr ol of s ai d B o ar d of E d u c a ti o n; a n d f urt h er pr o vi d e d t h at c h ur c h e s of diff er e nt f ait h s s h all n pt b e li mit e d t o t h e s a m e c o ur s e of st u d y, or t o t h e s a m e v er si o n of t h e Bi bl e, a n d t h at e x a mi n ati o n q u e sti o n s i n v ol vi n g d o ctri n al diff er e n c e s s h all b e a v oi d e d.

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h e a d o pti o n of t h e R e s ol uti o n. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. ^ ^ p ’^ g P n at o n m o v e d t h at a t h e - Pri n ei p al of t h e Hi g h t y t o b e x a p p oi nt e d b y t h e st u d y a s ^ m a g ht b e s u b Sitt e M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n

c o m mitt e e c o m p o s e d of t h e . S u p eri nt e n d e nt S c h o ol a n d s o m e ot h er m e m b er of t h e f a c ul S u p eri nt e n d e nt, a p pr o v e s u c h c o ur s e s of ■ d b y t h e diff er e nt d e m o ni n at i o n s. Mr., — * ^' a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

U n a ni m o u s c o n s e nt h a vi n g b e e n gi v e n, Mr s. M cll v ai n a B o ar d, st at a n g p' d ^ at s h e h a d h a d t h e c ar e a n d s u p p ort J o e C h a d d o c k,f or t h e p a st-f o ur y e ar s, t h at s h e w a s a n o c hil dr e n of h er o w n, a n d b g z s k e d t h at t h e b o y mi g ht att e n d t h e W a s hi n gt o n S c h o ol w d &j a o ut p a y m e nt of t h e f or t uiti o n.

d dr e s s e d t h e of h er n e p h e w, t a x p a y er wit h b e all o w e d t o c u st o m ar y f e e

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at J o e C h a d d o c k t o e nr oll at W a s hi n gt o n S c h o ol wit h o ut p a y m e nt of t uiti o n'f e- e. Mr. Str o n gs e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

The

f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n w a s

r e a d t o t h e B o ar d:

O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a. S e pt e m b er ~ 2 6t h, 1 9 1 7

M E E TI N G

O CT OBE R

1 st,

( C o nti n u e d)

1917

O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a S e pt e m b er 3 6t h, 1 9 1 7 Mr. J o h n H. H o p e, Pr e si d e nt, B o ar d of E d u c ati o n of O kl a h o m a Cit y ^ Di stri ct , O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a.

D e ar

Sir:

I e n cl o s e y o u Att or n e y G e n er al, gi vi n o n t h e s c h o ol b o ar d of tri ct, fr o m w hi c h s u c h v a c at e s

h er e wit h c o pi e s of o pi ni o n s fr o m t h e St at e' s g hi s o pi ni o n o n t h e st at u s of t h e m e m b er s hi p o n e w h o h a s r e m o v e d fr o m t h e w ar d or di s m e m b er w a s el e ct e d t o s er v e.

It i s u n mi st a k a bl y hi s offi c e.

cl e ar

t h at s u o h m e m b er

a ut o m ati c all y

I r e q u e st e d J u d g e T a yl or t o g et f or m e t h e o pi ni o n of t h e Att or n e y G e n er al o n t hi s q u e sti o n, o wi n g t o t h e f a ct t h at it i s m y i nf or m ati o n a n d b eli ef t h at Mr. G e or g e A. M orri s, w h o w a s el e ct e d fr o m t h e F o urt h W ar d t o s er v e o n t h e B o ar d, h a d r e m o v e d fr o m t h at w ar d or di stri ct . I a m s e n di n g a c o p y of t hi s l ett er t o t hi s r e q u e st of. y o u, t h at if t h e f a ct s ar e a s a n d' Mr. M orri s d o e ^ n ot r e si g n, I s h o ul d r e q u m e eti n g t o a p p oi nt ’a c o m mitt e e t o i n v e sti g at e i at el y o n t h e m att er.

Mr. M orri s a n d make I h a v e st at e d t h a m, e st of y o u at t h e n e xt a n d r e p ort i m m e d

I T

Y o ur s

v er y

tr ul y, J.

B err y F e b.

1 6,

1915

of he

the f or

S C H/ C C L B OARD

E D U C A TI O N.

If m e m b er of s u c h b o ar d m o v e s o ut di stri ct f or w hi c h h e w a s el e ct e d f eit s hi s off i c e.

H o n. A. C o u nt y Att or n e y, Ar d m or e, O kl a.

D e ar

Sir:

v. '

R e c ei pt i s a c k n o wl e d g e d of y o y ^ T e h E ^ T ^rf — t- h e 1 3t h i n st a nt. Y o u i n q uir e i s a m e m b er of t h e s c h o ol b o ar d m o v e s o ut of t h e di stri ct f or w hi c h h e w a s el e ct- e d y' d o e s t h at c a u s e a v a c a n c y i n t h e offi c e.

R e pl yi n g y o ur ar e a d vi s e d t ^t,C h a p. 3 1 9, S e s si o n L a w s 1 9 1 3, pr o vi d e s' ^" N t o s er v e o n t h e di stri ct b o ar d u nl e s s h e E n gli s h l a n g u a g e, a n d s h all b e a l e g all y di stri ct.

S e cti o n 1 of Arti cl e 5, L ^ u er s o n s h all b e eli gi bl e c ar T Uf' ^ a ’d'- a m yi writ e t h e q u al if i e d ^ y ot er- ^f ^ s ai d

S u b di vi si o n f o ur of S e cti o n 4 3 7 0 R e vi s e d L a w s, 1 9 1 0, pr o vi d e s, "t h at a n y offi c e s h all b e c o m e v a c a nt w h e n e v er t h e o c c u p a nt c e a s e s t o b e a r e si d e nt of t h e St at e, c o u nt y, t o w n s hi p, cit y or t o w n or of a n y di stri ct, t h er e of i n w hi c h t h e d uti e s of hi s dffi c e ar e t o b e e x er ci s e d or f or w hi c h h e m a y b e el e ct e d or a p p oi nt e d. A n d f urt h er i n s ai d s e cti o n " T h e f a ct b y r e a s o n w h er e of t h e v a c a n c y ari s e s s h all b e d et er mi n e d b y t h e a ut h orit y a ut h ori z e d t o fill s u c h v a c a n c y.

M E E TI N G

S e cti o n " S h o ul d di stri ct a p p oi nt t o -fill

Art.

O CT OBE R

C h a p.

1 st,

1917

319

( C o nti n u e d)

S e s si o n

La ws

1 9 1 3 pr o vi d e s

a v a c a n c y o c c ur i n t h e b o ar d of dir e cr or s of a n y s c h o ol , it s h all b e t h e d ut y of t h e c o u nt y s u p eri nt e n d e nt t o s o m e s uit a bl e q u alifi e d p er s o n, r e si d e nt of t h e di stri ct t h e s a m e.

Fr o m t h e f or e g oi n g st at ut e it a p p e ar s t h at s h o ul d a m e m b er of t h e s c h o ol di stri ct b o ar d m o v e fr o m t h e di stri ct wit h t h e i nt e nti o n a n d p ur p o s e of c h a n gi n g hi s r e si d e n c e a n d v oti n g pl a c e t o t h e pl a c e t o w hi c h h e r e m o v e s, s u c h a cti o n o n hi s p art, w h e n f o u n d t o b e t h e f a ct b y t h e c o u nt y s u p eri nt e n d e nt, w o ul d cr e at e a v a c a n c y i n t h e offi c e a n d a ut h ori z e t h e c o u nt y s u p eri nt e n d e nt t o m a k e a n a p p oi nt m e nt t o fill t h e s a m e. tr ul y y o ur s,

V er y

F or

t h e Att or n e y

A s si st a nt

G e n er al

Att or n e y

1 6,

D e c e m b er

G e n er al 1915

S O M/ C C L H o n. R.. # H. Wil s o n, St at e S u nt . P u bli c I n str u cti o n, O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a.

D e ar

Sir:

I n r e pl y t o y o u e i n q uir y of r e c e nt d at e, e n cl o si n g of l ett er fr o m S u p eri nt e n d e nt H efl e y, y o u ar e a d vi s e d t h at w m e m b er of t h e b o ar d of e d u c ati o n of a cit y m o v e s o ut of t h e fr o m w hi c h h e w a s el e ct e d, f or t h e p ur p o s e of e st a bli s hi n g a p er m a n e nt r e si d e n c e i n s o m e ot h er w ar d or pl a c e, h e t h er e b y a v a c a n c y i n t h e b o ar d of e d u c ati o n i n s u c h cit y t o b e fill e a p p oi nt m e nt of a q u alifi e d p er s o n r e si d e nt of t h e w ar d fr o m s u c h p er s o n w a s el e ct e d.

V er y

copy h er e a w ar d cr e at e s d by w hi c h

tr ul y y o ur s,

F or

t h e Att or n e y

A s si st a nt

G e n er al

Att or n e y

G e n er al

Mr. Str o n g m o v e d t h a _t t h e c o m m u ni c ati o n b e r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d o n fil e. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v' 6 c arri e d-. . x

The

S e cr et ar y,

r e a d t h e f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n: O ct o b er

1917

B o ar d of E d u c ati o n of t h e Cit y of O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a.

G e ntl e m e n: I b e g-t o off e p a n a n i n v e st m e nt of y o ur si n ki n g f u n d f ort y-fi v e ( 4 5) $ 1 0. 0 0 b o n d s of O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a. , i s s u e d f or w at er w or k s p ur p o s e s, a n d b e ari n g i nt er e st at 4 1 %, d at e d J ul y 1 st, 1 9 1 6, d u e J ul y 1 st, 1 9 4 1, i nt er e st p a y a bl e s e mi- a n n u all y; al s o p n e ( 1) $ 1 0 0 0 of y o ur o w n b o ar d, d at e d J a n u ar y 2 n d, 1 9 0 9, d u e J a n u ar y 2 1 9 2 9, i nt er e st p a y a bl e s e mi- a n n u all y, at p ar a n d a c cr u e d i nt er e st. I n ^ s u p p ort of t hi s off eri n g I wi s h t o s a y t h at t hi s i s a f a v or a bl e ti m e f or t h e p ur c h a s e of t h e s e b o n d s a s. t h e m ar k et i s at it s l o w e st e b b. T h e s e. b o n d s s ol d l e s s t h a n si x m o nt h s a g o at a s

M E E TI N G

O CT OBE R

1 st,

( C o nti n u e d)

1317

hi g h a a 1 0 5. I t hi n k it i s f air t o a s s u m e t h at t hi s m ar k et will r e- a ct a n d a d v a n c e a g ai n aft er t h e fl o at ati o n of t h e pr e s e nt li b ert y l o a n. B eli e vi n g i n a n d e x c e pti o n al o p p ort u nit y,

r e c o m m e n di n g t hi s i n v e st m e nt a s b ei n g I a m,

V er y

tr ul y y o ur s, R.

E d w ar d s

Mr. Str o n g m o v e d t h at t h e c o m m u ni c ati o n b e r ef err e d t o t h e P ur c h a si n g C o m mitt e e f or i n v e sti g ati o n a n d r e p ort b a c k at t h e n e xt m e eti n g. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d' s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

The

f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n, w a s

r e a d:

O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a. S e pt. 1 7t h, 1 9 1 7 B o ar d of O kl a h o m a

E d u c ati o n, Cit y, O kl a h o m a.

G e ntl e m e n:

c o n c ert s,

I w a nt t o e n g a g e a s f oll o w s:

N o v. N o v.

t h e Hi g h

S c h o ol

1 9t h — Efr e m 2 9t h - Maud

A u dit ori u m

f or t w o m u si c al

Zi m b ali st, Vi oli ni st. P o w ell, Vi oli ni st.

I h a v e a m u si c al c o ur s e w hi c h i s p arti ci p at e d i n a n d e n d or s e d b y t h e L a di e s M u si c Cl u b, a n d I. h a v e t h e ot h er n u m b er s of t h e c o ur s e i n t h e O v er h ol s er t h e atr e b ut h a v e b e e n u n a bl e t o s e c ur e t h e h o u s e f or t h e s e n u m b er s.

-I a m willi n g t o p a y a r e a s o n a bl e r e nt al f o-r t h e u s e of t h e a u dit ori u m, a n d will b e v er y gl a d t o h e ar fr o m y o ur h o n or a bl e b o d y a s s o o n a s p o s si bl e i n or d er t h at I m a y arr a n g e m y a d v erti si n g a c c or di n g. i y. .. ^ 1. I a m,

T h a n ki n g y o u -x

f or a pr o m pt

c o n si d er ati o n

- “ " ’V er y

t hi s m att er,

tr ul y y o ur s,

I n c o n n e cti o n wit h t hi s J ^ &t B a gi ni g ati o n, t h e r e q u e st . of t h e A p oll o Gl u b f or t h e u s e of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol A u dit ori u m o n N o v. 2 6t h, 1 9 1 7 a n d J a n u ar y 1 5t h a n d A pril 2 2 n d, 1 9 1 8, ^ ^ 3 c o n si d er e d. ... Mr. Str o n g m o v e d t h at p er mi s si o n b e gi v e n Mr ?f ^f e ® p. e ^t. o u s e t h e A u dit ori u m , pr o vi d e d t h at t h e st u d e nt s a n d f a c ult y / of t h e u. J H.i g h S c h o ol b e a d mitt e d fr e e of c h ar g e. Mr. J o h n st o n ^ a d Si n d e ^ W e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e A p oll o' ‘Cl u b b e all o w e d t o u s e t h e Hi g h S c h o ol A u dit ori u m o n t h e d at e s"r e q u e st e d, at t h e u s u al r e nt al. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. A r e q u e st w a s r e c ei v e d fr o m Mr. W. A. L y br a n d f or t h e u s e of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol A u dit ori u m f or a R e d Cr o s s m a s s m e eti n g o n O ct o b er 3r d, n o a d mi s si o n t o b e c h ar g e d. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e R e d Cr o s s S o ci et y b e gr a nt e d t h e " u s e of t h e A u dit ori u m o n t h e d at e n a m e d at t h e u s u al r e nt al. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

M E E TI N G

A r e p ort w a s s u b i n g i n d et ail t h S e pt. 3 0t h. Mr. pl a c e d o n fil e. cl ar e d t o h a v e c

O CT OBE R

1 st,

1917

( C o nti n u e d.)

mitt e d, t o t h e B o ar d b y t h e Tr u a n c y Offi c er, s h o w e w or k d o n e b y hi s d e p art m e nt fr o m S e pt. 1 0t h t o Str o n g m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort b e r e c ei v e d, a n d Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e arri e d.

A p etiti o n w a s r e c ei v e d fr o m D ell a M. St u art, f or m erl y a t e a c h er i n t h e c ol or e d s c h o ol s, a s ki n g t o b e r e-i n st at e d. Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt wit h p o w er t o a ct. Mr. B err y s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

The

S e cr et ar y

r e a d t h e f oll o wi n g r e p ort:

O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a. O ct o b er 1 st, 1 9 2, 7. B o ar d of O kl a h o m a

E d u c ati o n, Cit y, O kl a h o m a.

G e ntl e m e n:

W e, y o ur A u diti n g C o m mitt e e, d e sir e t o r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e f oll o wi n g li st of bill s, a m o u nti n g t o $ 9 9 1 6. 9 1, b e all o w e d a n d t h at t h e S e cr et ar y b e i n str u ct e d t o i s s u e w arr a nt s i n p a y m e nt of s a m e. ** R e s p e ctf ull y s u b mitt e d,

S c ott F or e s m a n & C o. , S u p pl y C o. M a nl y Offi c e Desks J a s p er Si p e s C o. W e st er n B a n k S u p pl y C o.

J o h n st o n

G..

M orri s

W o o d w ort h

Books $ Fili n g C a bi n et et c. & Books Offi c e & S c h o ol' S u p pli e s

G a yl or d Br o s. Li br ar y s u p pli e s D a vi d s o n- C a s e L br. G o. L u m b er $ e- J nit ur a q S e c' y C a s h O kl a h o m a B o o k C o. B o o k s & S u p pli e s J o h n H o w ar d P a y n e S er vi c e s E x a mi ni n g B o ar d Cl e m e nt . O'. Gitti n g er" * " " " A m eri c a n M ulti gr a p h S al e s C o. R e p air s E u g e n e Di et h g e n C o. M e e h. Dr a w i n g,,s u prl i e s E n gi n e- Fitti n g s ----Mi d e k e S u p pl y C o. C o m mi s si o n er s, of L a n d Offi c e L a n d R e nt al Ri c h ar d s & ' G di n d v ^ e r P utt y & B oil er r e p air s N ati o n al S u p pl y C o. C e m e nt & Fl o or Dr e s si n g P arr y Pri nti n g C o. Pri nti n g M e d. I n s p e ct or O kl a h o m a P a p er C o . T wi n e & wl- a p pi n g p a p er O kl a E n gr a vi n g <& Pri nti n g C o. Pri n T Tff g p- s u p pli e s it __ N e w Pri nti n g C o C h e e s e cl ot h ■* T h e o d or e M a xfi el d C o. G a s oli n e & Oil A. W. L e e Oil C o. A. G. H o g e D o or c h e c k s., H ar b o ur- D o n g mir e C o,. C h air s f or r e st r o o m Fr a n kli n Pri nti n g C o. Pri nti n g s u p pli e s T h e D arli n g C o. Wi n d o w sash D o c & Bill F ur nit ur e E d g e m er e offi c e O kl a Cit y F o u n dr y & M e h S h o p R e p air s W e st er n N e w s p a p er U ni o n R ul e d writi n g p a p er

1 0 3. 9 3 1 4. 5 3 2 4. 3 0 7 4 2. 7 3 9 8 9• 3 5 4 2. 0 0 4 2. 0 0 2. 8 0 1 0 8. 0 4 3 7. 0 3 2 8. 0 0 1 4. 7 1 8. 5 0 2 2. 5 0 6. 3 0 1 8. 6 0 1 6 0. 8 0 1 9 7. 7 4 4 0. 3 5 1 6. 0 0 3 4. 0 0 1 2. 5 0 1 0 7. 5 5 2 7. 0 0 2. 4 0 3 4 0. 0 0

M E E TI N G

O CT OBE R

1 st,

1917

( C o nti n u e d)

J. B Kl ei n Ir o n & F o u n dr y C o. B oil er r e p air s Cr a n e C o. E n gi n e Fitti n g s T. A. Griffit h Wi n d o w Gl a s s M arti n T o w el S u p pl y C o. T o w el s er vi c e M a g n oli a P etr ol e u m C o. ' G a s oli n e G. E. Bl o c ki e < r e p airi n g w ell c a si n g W ar d e n C o m p a n y D u pli c at or s u p pli e s & p a p er W e st er n U ni o n T el e gr a p h C o. T el e gr a p h s er vi c e Roach & V e az ey M e di c al s u p pli e s â&#x2013; T h e B. F. G o o dri c h C o. ( J. A. W hit ef or d) Elli s P u bli s hi n g C o. Book T h e A m eri c a n S c h o ol B o ar d J o ur n al M a g a zi n e S m yt h e Pri nti n g C o. Pri nti n g S u p pli e s M. B. S c h ofi el d C o al o n c o ntr a ct J. L. L a d d S a nit ar y w or k H o o v er Br o s. Ki n d er g art e n s u p pli e s Pitt s b ur g h Pl at e Gl a s s C o. W o o d st ai n S cri v e n er & St e v e n s W at er p ail s Gi n n & C o m p a n y Book At ki n s o n, M e nt z er & C o. Books H o u g ht o n/ Miffli n C o. , B o o k s W. J.. P ett e e & C o'. M.' T. S u p pli e s, et c. V ar sit y S u p pl y C o. Book C urti s, B o ot h & B e ntl e y C o. G u m mi n g s a w s M. T. C or bi n C a bi n et L o c k C o. Keys A m eri c a n Cr e dit & Tr u st C o. C oll e s H e at er C a m er o n S c hr ot h C o. V a c u u m Cl e a n er W e st er n El e ctri c C o. El e ct ol yt e J o h n H. Kit c h e n & C o. Pl u m bi n g r e p air s E c o n o m y F u s e C o. F u s e s L y k e s Fr e e m a n H d w. C o. H ar d w ar e Pi o n e er T el & T el C o. T el e p h o n e s er vi c e Gi n n & C o m p a n y, Books

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Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort b e. a d o pt e d a n d t h e Cl er k i n str u ct e d t o i s s u e w arr a nt s i n p a y m e nt of t h e bill s. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g 11 A y e."

The

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1917

. J ^ J S w/i y e ur A u diti n g a n d P ur c h a si n g C o m mitt e e, d e sir e t o r e c o m m e n d't h at t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s b e all o w e d $ 1 2. 0 0 p er m o nt h f or u s e a n d s er vi c e of hi s a ut o m o bil e f or t h e s c h o ol y e ar a) M...t h at t h e- A eri st a nt s b e all o w e d $ 8. 0 0 p er m o nt h f t h e u s e a n d s er vi c e of t h eir a ut o m o bil e s f or t h e s c h o ol y e ar, s ai d all o w a n c e t o b e p ai d' at .. t h e e n d of e a c h c urr e nt m o nt h, t o g et h er wit h t h eir r e g ul ar s al ari e s. G.

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c. d. e. f.

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T h e f a c ult y s h all b e c h o s e n b y i nt e n d e nt , i n a c c or d a n c e wit h cl a s s e s.

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expenses

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( C o nti n u e d )

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T h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt t h e n i ntr o d u c e d t h e q u e sti o n o ^.t h e- ^ p T-fr nti n g of t h e C o ur s e of St u d y f or t h e O kl a h o m a Cit y S c h o ol!', - a n dj 3 ÂŽ k $ d p ermi s si o n t o a s k f or bi d s f or s a m e, w hi c h w a s gr a nt e d. T h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt t h e n st at e d t h at hi s att e nti o n h a d b e e n c all e d t o a n i nj u sti c e i n t h e m att er of t h e s al ar y of o n e of t h e t e a c h er s, a n d t h at t h er e w er e o n e or t w o ot h er i n st a n c e s of u n d er p a y m e nt of t e a c h er s w hi c h h e w o ul d li k e t o t a k e u p wit h a c o m mitt e e a p p oi nt e d f or t h at p ur p o s e. Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e A u diti n g a n d P ur c h a si n g C o m mitt e e. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. A

r e pr e s e nt ati v e of

t h e R e mi n gt o n

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asked

p er-

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j i i I i

O CT OBE R

1 S T;

1917

( C o nti n u e d)

mi s si o n at t hi s ti m e t o a d dr e s s t h e B o ar d a n d hi s r e q u e st h a vi n g b e e n gr a nt e d, m a d e t h e f oll o wi n g pr o p o siti o n: T h at si n c e t h er e w er e t w el v e R e mi n gt o n t y p e writ er s i n t h e C o m m er ci al D e p art m e nt t h at w er e i n di s u s e a n d t h e c o st of r e p airi n g w o ul d b e fr o m $ 1 2 t o $ 1 8' f or e a c h m a c hi n e, t h e R e mi n gt o n C o m p a n y w o ul d f ur ni s h n e w m a c hi n e s i n e x c h a n g e f or t h e ol d o n e s at $ 4 5. 0 0 e a c h. T hi s w o ul d m e a n a n all o w a n c e of $ 2 5. 0 0 f or e a c h ol d m a c hi n e, a s t h e r e g ul ar s c h o ol pri c e w a s $ 7 0. 0 0. Mr. M orri s m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e P ur c h a si n g C o m mitt e e wit h p o w er t o a ct.. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. â&#x20AC;?

Mr. F o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d g o i nt o E x e c uti v e s e s si o n. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti _ n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.. j W h e n t h e B o ar d r e- c o n v e n e d i n r e g ul ar s e s si o n, Mr. J o h n st o n- pr e s e nt e d j a r e q u e st fr o m t h e Pri n ci p al of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol f or t h e u s e of t e a c h-. er s a n d p ar e nt s of t h e st u d e nt s, w hi c h r e q u e st w a s l ai d o n t h e t a bl e.

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d a dj o ur n s u bj e ct t h e Pr e si d e nt. Mr. F o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. T H E R E U P Olf T H E

B O A R D R E C E S S E D.

t o t h e c all of a n d sa me was

MEETING OF OCTOBER 4th, 191?

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, OCTOEER 4TH, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK, P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, ■ J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT: '

H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

The President stated that the meeting had been called at the request. of Superintendent Whiteford to condider a course of study advocated^, by President Wilson and outlined by the federal Commission of Education. It was also announced by the Chair that any other matters of interest to the Board might be taken up for consideration. The matter of moving an unused annex from the Garfield school to the congested Jefferson district was discussed. After considering several different propositions, Mr. Johnston moved that' the Buildings and Grounds Committee be given full authority to act in the matter of moving the building from the Garfield school to the Jefferson school district. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent then read letters fro,m President Wilson and Commissioner Hoover endorsing and urging^the adoption in the public schools of a system of study relating to community life, civics and economics as outlined by the federal Commission of Education, the neqjessary printed outlines and supplementary matter to be furnished Tjy^'fCfd^gdvernment at cost. Mr. Johnston moved that the superintendent be empowered to take the necessary 'action to cdirply with the request of the government officials for Industrial and Patriotic Education. Mr. Strong, seconded the motion and upon r. o 11_call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." •—--

The Superintendent then presented a request from Mr. Musrush, head ot the Commercial DepartmentSof the High School/-- for a telephone for the Employment Bureau marntCined by his department. Mr. Strong moved that a telephone be futenn-h-ed^the Commercial Department at the High School. Mr. Coates seconded /the -nie^-ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present• vot^pg*"Aye," except Mr. Woodworth, who voted "No." Mr. Johnston stated-that he voted "Aye" with the understanding that the installation of a P. B X.system be looked into and the qost of same compared with the cost of the telephones now in use at the High School. The following report was read to the Board:

MEETING OF OCTOBER 4th, 1917 (Continued.)

October 4, 1917

Board of Education,

Gentlemen:

In accordance with your instructions, I submit a list of teachers for readjustment of salaries. The list with names, experience, present salary, and proposed increase follows; Levia Meyers Bernice Jarrell Dora Patrick • El i zab e th Shave r Mary Goff Mary Holrpes Ila Rogers Percy Harrington Pauline Higdon Virginia Brooks Anita Henkel Mary Rossington

7 years experience n « 9 fl ft 4 1! ft 4 n ft 6 fl ft 13 ft 7 1! 7 w ft 11 ft ft 13 n ft 6 ft ft 4

$70 70 70 ; 65 i 70 75 \ 65 \ ' 75 \ 85 \ 80 70 / 65 /

to to to to to to to to to to to to

85 85 75 70 80 80 75 80 90 85 80 75

Pupil teachers

Alice Stauber Myrtle Rogers ’•’ilda Fuehner Beatrice Boyack Edna Fouts

$65 65 60 60 60

Kindergarten teachers with 3 schools:

Ada Laycock Letha Barde

$70 ’to 75 75 to. 80

Very truly yours, J. ' A-. • Whiteford.

Mr. Johnston ..moved that the increases recommended by the Superintendent including the increases of pupil teachers to not exceeding ,$65.00. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call.same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Representatives of the--County Council of Defence appeared before the Board and asked permission to useth§^'§,cTroTyl~;bulldings for public meetings at such times as it mig&t be necessary for bringing information before ^.thepublic through their organization or through the Four Minute Men Campaign- Mr. Strong moved that the request be granted and that the County Council of Def enceA.be premitted to use the school buildings, und'eaSpt.he supervision of the Superintendent. Mr. Morris seconded the mo'T^n?-ap4s^same was declared to have carried.

An offer was made to the Board through Mr. Bradshaw, by the ”'es levan Methodist. Church, at 25th-'and Douglas Streets, for the use of their building for school purposes to relieve the condition existing in the Jefferson district. Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee to investigate and if necessary to call a special meeting to act upon the proposition as soon as a definite plan could be worked out. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have

MEETING OF OCTOBER 4th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn 'subject to the call .of the President. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have, carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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T h e pr e si d e nt st at e d t h at t h e m e eti n g h a d b e e n c all e d f or t h e p ur p o s e of c o n si d eri n g t h e p ur c h a s e of Li b ert y B o n d s o ut of t h e Si n ki n g F u n d a n d al s o t o t a k e u p s e v er al m att er s t h at h a d b e e n c all e d t o t h e att e nti o n of t h e B o ar d. T h e S e cr et ar y t h e n m a d e a v er b al r e p ort f or t h e M e di c al I n s p e ct or, st ati n g t h at G e or g e B etti s e, j a nit or at E d g e m er e S c h o ol, w a s s uff er i n g fr olfi t u b er c ul o si s a n d h a d b e e n a d vi s e d t o r e m o v e t o a n ot h er cli m at e.' u ntil f ull y r e c o v er e d, Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at Mr. B etti s e b e gr a nt e d a l e a v e of a b s e n c e/ t o t a k e eff e ct at o n c e, a n d t h at h e b e all o w e d f ull s al ar y u p t o t h e 1 st of N o v e m b er. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ”

Mr. Ur. f or e x pr Mr.

Str o n g m o v e d t h at t h e S e cr et ar y b e i n str u ct e d t o e x pr e s s t o B etti s e t h e s y m p at h y of t h e B o ar d i n hi s ill n e s s, a n d t h eir h o p e hi s s p e e d y r e c o v er y a n d e arl y r et ur n t o hi e d uti e s, a n d al s o t o e s s t h e hi g h a p pr e ci ati o n of t h e B o- ar d f or s er vi c e s r e n d er e d. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w d d d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d

A r e q u e st w a s t h e n pr e s e nt e d t o t h e B o ar d b y t h e S e cr et ar y, fr o m t h e q' S/i ^ ^t ef s e m pl o y e d b y t h e B o ar d, f or a n i n cr e a s e i n t h eir w a g e s c al e t o 6 0 c e nt s a n h o ur, a s t h e u ni o n s c al e w a s t o b e a d v a n c e d t o 7 0 c' e QtQtss a n h o ur t h e fir st of N o v e m b er, as' h d t h e y w er e willi n g t o w or k - -----f or----------------t e n c e nt -s ------l e s-§ t-----------h a n t h-e u--------ni o n ----------s c al e ■ a s t h e y w er e n o w d ol n gf ^ Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at w a g e s of t h e c ar p e nt er s b e pl a c e d at 6 0 c e nt s p er h o ur. Yr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d o h e. m oti o n.

J o h n st o n m o v e d a s a s u b stit ut e t o n g a s t- h er' d p w. a s w or k f or t h e m t >. 0 0. Mr. W o o d w ort h seconded t h w a s l o st, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v v nt p H " A v a . . " '"’’''I

h at t h e c ar p e nt er s b e e m pl o y e d o d o, at a m o nt hl y s al ar y of e m oti o n, a n d u p o n r oll c all oti n g " N o" e x c e pt Mr. J o h n st o n

T h e f oll o wi n g v ot e w a s t h e n h a d u p o n t h e v qri gt e arl- m ot i o n of Mr. C o at e s: " A y e s ” M e s sr s. Alt o n, C o at e a ^' Wrri e ^ g ^ r o n g a n d H o p e. " N o ” Mr. J o h n st o n. Mr. W o o d w ort h p a s s e d. W h er e u p o n t h e m oti o n w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. The

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r e a d t o t h e B o ar d:

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E d u c ati o n.

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E st ell e M a n o n ( Hi g h S c h o ol Art) $1200 Mr s. M a u d W hit n e y Pri n ci p al H ar m o n y 810 J a m e s B. C orri g a n M a n u al Tr ai ni n g 200 L o w d e n C arl e M a n u al Tr ai ni n g ?65

Gr a d e s:

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G. A. B ar n ett W. T. L e a c h ■ Et n a T o w n s e n d N. H. R o w e R . L . Cl a yt o n N. A. L a g o Et h yl Wi m s att M. V. S ni d er

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Mr. Str dfr g p m ^ O d ^'ttr at t h e r e si g n ati o n s pr e s e nt e d b y t h e S u p eri nt e n d e n b e a c c e pt e d., Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. Mr. ' Str o n g m o v e d tft at ^t h e t e a c h er s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e el e ct e d at t h e s al ari e s s et o p p o sit e t h eir r e s p e cti v e n a m e s. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p e n r ^ ;f ^ c ?it dr ~ & a m e. w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ”

T h e m att er of e m pl o yi n g a c o a c h f or t b e:j., d e b ati n g cl u b s a n d t e a m s at t h e Hi g h S c h o ol w a s t h e n di s c u s s e d. M F.- ^lt o n m o v e d t h at t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e a ut h ori z e d t o e m pl o y a t e ^ ^ e ®— £ or-.t h e d e b ati n g cl u b s at t h e Hi g h S c h o ol at a s al ar y n ot t o e x c e e d ^ ^ O Q ^f ar ^t h e r e m ai n d er of t h e s c h o ol y e ar. Mr. J o h n st o n s e c o n d a d Mt h a ® o £j & > n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ”

Mr. J o h n st o n at hl eti c s at seconded t h e pr e s e nt v oti n

m o v e d t h at t h e c u st o m ar y all o w a n c e of $ 1 0 0 b e m a d e f or t h e Hi g h S c h o ol f or t h e- c urr e nt y e ar. Mr. Str o n g m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s g " A y e."

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T h e F u p eri nt e n d e nt st at e d t h at h e h a d r e c ei v e d a c all fr o m a r e pr e s e nt ati v e of t h e F e d er al B o ar d f or V o c ati o n al Tr ai ni n g, w h o h a d e x pl ai n e d t o hi m t h e arr a n g e m e nt f or t h e di stri b uti o n of f u n d s a p pr o pri at e d f or t h e p ur p o s e of f urt h eri n g V o c ati o n al E d u c ati o n, t h e pr o p o siti o n b ei n g t o p a y t h e s al ari e s of t e a c h er s of tr a d e s of a pr a cti c al n at ur e ^ pr o vi di n g t h at t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n w o ul d f ur ni s h t h e n e c e s s ar y e q ui p m e nt. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at a C o m mitt e e of t hr e e b e a p p oi nt e d t o a ct wit h t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt i n w or ki n g o ut a pl a n t o t a k e a d v a nt a g e of t h e off er of t h e F e d er al G o v er n m e nt t o a s si st i n V o c ati o n al Tr ai n i n g. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. T h e f oll o wi n g m e m b er s w er e a p p oi nt e d t o a ct a s s u c h c o m mitt e e: M e s sr s. F o o d w ort h, Alt o n a n d Str o n g. A r e q u e st w a s pr e s e nt e d t o t h e B o ar d f or a n a d diti o n al t el e p h o n e t o b e i n st all e d i n t h e t e a c h er s' r e st r o o m at t h e Hi g h S c h o ol, f or t h e u s e of t e a c h er s i n c o m m u ni c ati n g wit h t h e p ar e nt s of d eli n q u e nt st u d e nt s,. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e Pr e si d e nt a p p oi nt a c o m mitt e e of t hr e e wit h p o w er t o a ct, t o m a k e t h e b e st p o s si bl e arr a n g e m e nt of t h e m att er. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. T h e Pr e si d e nt a p p oi nt e d M e s sr s. J o h n st o n, C o at e s a n d V ’o o d w ort h t o a ct a s s u c h c o m mitt e e.

Mr. Alt o n, a s C h air m a n of t h e' B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s C o m mitt e e m a d e a v er b al r e p ort, st ati n g t h at t h e G arfi el d a n n e x b uil di n g h a d b e e n v er y s u c c e s sf ull y m o v e d t o t h e J eff er s o n s c h o ol gr o u n d s, at a c o st of $ 4 3 5 e x cl u si v e of pl a st eri n g. Mr. Alt o n al s o st at e d t h at t h e c o m mitt e e w a s fi g uri n g o n b uil di n g t w o a d diti o n al r o o m s t o t h e a n n e x j u st m o v e d, w hi c h h e b eli e v e d c o ul d b e m a d e w ar m a n d c o mf ort a bl e at a l e s s c o st t h a n t h e r e p air s n e c e s s ar y t o p ut t h e W e sl e y c h ur c h b uil di n g i n s uit a bl e c o n diti o n f or s c h o ol p ur p o s e s, b ut t h at a m or e c o m pl et e r e p ort w o ul d b e m a d e at t h e n e xt m e eti n g.

T h e q u e sti o n of i n v e sti n g t h e Si n ki n g F u n d i n Li b ert y B o n d s w a s t h e n br o u g ht u p f or di s c u s si o n. T h e Att or n e y f or t h e B o ar d st at e d t h at h e h a d h a d a v er b al o pi ni o n fr o m t h e Att or n e y G e n er al, h ol di n g t h at i n d e p e n d e nt s c h o ol di stri ct s h a d l e g al a ut h orit y t o i n v e st t h eir Fi n di n g F u n d s i n Li b ert y B o n d s.

Mr ^. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e Tr e a s ur er . ^ 7 ^’T y O 0 ~' of t h e Si n ki n g F u n d i n Li b ert y t h e m oti o n.

b e i n str u ct e d t o i n v e st B o n d s. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d a s ^ a s u b stit ut e t h at $ 1 0 0 0 0 0 b e i n v e st e d i n ..-•-*** Li b ert y B o n d s. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s . pr ^ a e nj ^ v oti n g " A y e." -----Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e Pr e si d e nt a n d Tr e a s ur er h a n d i n t h e s u b s cri pt i o n-' ®f : 't h e S c h o ol B o ar d t o t h e E x e c uti v e C o m mitt e e of t h e Li b ert y B o n d C a m p ai g n. ' Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d ^ _

Mr. Alt o n t h e n st at e d t h at a s Mr. St e ar l e y, w a b ii“ ±il a n d u n a bl e t o att e n d t o hi s d uti e s, t h e B uil di n g s a n d * ^r ut m d s ^ € S m mitt e e, at Mr. St e arl e y' s r e q u e st, h a d d e si g n at e d Mr. Cr a wf or d"t ol o o k aft er t h e w or k u ntil s u c h ti m e a s w o ul d b e a bl e t o r e s u m e t h e s u p er vi si o n. of s a m e. Mr. J o h n st o n, C h air m a n of t h e c o m mitt e e h a d d e ci d e d i n g m a c hi n e s f or f o ur n e w

t h e P ur c h a si n g C o m- ? itt e e r e p ort e d t h at t o e x c h a n g e wit h t h e R e mi n gt o n t h e f oll o w o n e s, vi z:

M E E TI N G

Re Re Re Re

mi n gt o n mi n gt o n mi n gt o n mi n gt o n

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O CT OBE R

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1 0- 1 9 8, 3 6 6 1 0- 1 9 9, 5 3 4 ^ 0- 2 0 1, 6 0 2 1 0 7 2 0 1, 6 0 5

' b ei n g $ 4 5 e a c h; i n a d diti o n t o w hi c h t h e y ot h er m a c hi n e s r e p air e d b y t h e R e mi n gt o n m a n n er f or a pri c e of $ 1 0. 0 0 e a c h.

Mr. Str o n g m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort of t h e P ur c h a si n g C o m mitt e e b e c o n c urr e d i n. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d a dj o ur n s u bj e ct t h e Pr e si d e nt. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

t o t h e c all sa me was

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5TH, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER STH, 1917, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK, P PRESENT:

John Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. J. W. Berry, J. H. Johnston, Elliott Alton, J. H. Johnston, J. Ct . Strong, G. 0. Woodworth

SENT:

R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris.

The minutes of the meetings of October 1st, 4th and 18th, were read and approved as read.

Unanimous consent having been given, Judge Mitchell addressed the Board,^stating that he had been requested to present a petition from the citizens of the Junction school district, asking that the school which had been abandoned be re-opened, as there were seventeen pupils desiring to attend. Mr. Mitchell also stated that he had intended to present the petition at this time but found he had neglected to bring it with him. Mr. Johnston moved that when the petition was presented, it be referred to the Truancy Officer to investigate and verify the number wishing to attend school, and report back to the Board, at which time the matter would be acted upon. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ., Several patrons of the Putnam Heights district presented a request tothe Board for the use of the Kindergarten Room of their school VhiTdlng, one afternoon of each week, from 3:30 to 4:30, for holding-a class in Folk dancing. together with the Superintendent Mr. Woodworth moved-that a special committee of three.be appointed^ with power-.to act in the matter. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and same 'was -declared to hav.e carried.

The President then named Messrs. Alton, Johnston and Strong to act with the Super fMendent as such committee. .

A. delegation from Walnut Grove^l-istrict was present and several members addressed the Board, askihgppthia.t^jhey be given a new school building to accomodate the increased atte,hda-nee--and that a change of location be considered as the groun&^now o^pjuf-ied by the school afforded no playground facilities, and the cTd&e proximity of the Frisco, chops and yards made the present location particularly undesirable. Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation and report. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5 th, 1917 (Continued)

The following communication was read: Oct. 24, 1917 Board of Education, Ok1ahoma, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

Agreeable to conversation with your Messrs. Strong and Woodworth today I,offered you at par and interest, a $1000 bond bear ing interest at , issued by your Board Jan. 2, 1909, due Jan. 2, 1929, interest payable semi-annually in New York. Issued for purchasing of sites and building of school buildings, Number 294. you 4-^.

I bought this bond from an Eastern estate.

This will net

If this proposal is acceptable I would like to have you instruct your Treasurer to pay for it on the condition of his proper' identification and surrender. Yours very truly,

, .

R. J. Edwards. By R. J. Edwards.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Treasurer be instructed to purchase the $1000 bond fr5m Mr. Edwards, at as low an amount as possible, not to exceed par. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The monthly report of the Truancy Officer was read to the Board. Mr. Strong moved that the rep.ort be received and placed on file. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The report of the Medical Inspector for the month of October was received and placed on file.

The following report was read to the Eoard:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. November 6th, 1917 Board of Education...

Gentlemen:

’

We, your auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills^aJwunting to $613-3.80 be allowed and that the Secretarv be instructed to issue-warrants in payment of same.

^Rd^pegtfully, J. H. Johns con '--— G. 0. Woodworth Auditing Committee

$99.01 Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & Oils 42.51 Crane Company Engine Fittings Library 483.56 The- Baker & Taylor Company Books High School 30.70 McDaniel Auto Co. Auto supplies, etc. The Harlow Publishing Co. 6.00 8.00 A. 0. Spalding & Bros.^ Supplies High School Gym 44.50 The T. E. Braniff Co. " Insurance Premium 11 11 262.50 Upsher & Upsher n It 161.25 Stickley & Kight

MEETING OF NOVEMBER Sth,1917 Continued

Insurance Premium Fred F. Marshall 1! n J. F. McCullough Co. !! 1! Delaney & Carey Co. W !! R. M. Eacock & Co. IT !! Aubrey & Shidler The? National Ammonia Co. Ammonia for High School Chemical Supplies etc. Central Scientific Co. Hardware & Janitors' Supplies v. J. Pettee & Co. ( 1916-17 Fund $14.55 1917-18 Fund $667.79) Lykes Freeman Hdw. Co. Hardware Cement & Pipe A. M. DeBolt Klein Oil Co. Gasoline Books Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical Supplies Warden Company Supplies & Stat ionery Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window Glass Telephone service Pioneer Tel & Tel Co. Frederickson Tire Co. Tire repairs Western Bank Supply Co. Stationery & Supplies High School Grocery Do,m Sci Supplies Adjusting Tyx Underwood Typewriter Co Lightning Machine Co. Repairs Kerr Dry Goods Co. Doni Sci Sup-plies Trave-Trammel Printing for Library Okla City Water Dept. Water service 2 months Re-imburse Sec’y Cash Oklahoma F: Eng. & Ptg. Co. Printing for High School Roach & ^Veazey Medical Supplies Howard Roberts Repairs to Motor Night School Print in Parry Printing Co. Putty Richards & Conover Geo. Molineux Music L. C. Smith & Bros. Tpw. Co. Bros. Repairing Typewriter F. Jaffe Ink Tablets Parkhurst Book Co. Mag azine Dom Sci Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service Magaz ine The H. W. Wilson Company *7' -ylite Water Company ’Water for Office Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Piano for High School Smythe Print in Co. Night School Printing Alexander Drug Co. Muriatic Acid G. E. Blockie Flues Barteldes Seed Co. Supplies A-gr iculturaTUept. Shades for Putnam Hts. Bass Furniture cl Carpet Co. Caxt^n Go hool Supply Co. Waste Baskets & Flags E.X.celsior Stove Mfg. Co. Repairs to Stove Goh’KUfcTionnell Co. Piston Rings Davidson Case Lumber Co. Lumber B. F. ‘Goodrich Rubber Co. Tires etc. “s Clement 0. GittingedU Services Examining Board it « it John H.- Payne Duplicator Mf-g’s C o. Dupl ioatog-.Suppl ies PpJ^>xngtTSp:pH o mme s - -T i 1 s o n -Wa 1 k e r Co. iS A. G. Hoge Hdw. Co-. Master Keys High School Kress & Cor Sci Supplies Engine Fitting-3 Mideke Supply Co. Wsbb Publishing Go. ChartV.^ The Texas Co. Gasoline <& Oil G as'''^DEi?e-c*^rom Ju 1y Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co . Manly Office Supply Co. Office Supp 1 i egr and--^— Night School** The Western Paint Co. Floor Sweep Oklahoma City Foundry i Machine Shop- Repairs WesternUnion Tel Qo. Telegraph service New State Brewing Assn. Ice for Office Miller Sand & Gravel Co. Sand The Lion Store Duck for Paper Sacks

$310.00 210.00 52.50 210.00 83. 40 18.87 329.00 682.34

21.03 12.25 30.00 66.72 39.80 35.36 81.25 2.55 228.30 9. 47 1.50 1.50 17.35 15.00 209. 65 251.94 45.85 18.89 15.00 5.00 1.06 1.71 5.00 41.00 1.25 1.25 6.00 1.60 9.50 22.00 25.05 16.60 6.20 14.40 83.20 5.95 20.18 89.00 39.15 15.00 15.00 5.55 243.85 5.00 16.00 125.53 81.00 12. 75 249.30 46.05 24.64 41.46 4.75 4.00 1.75 8.70

Of'

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5th, 1917 (Conti rued)

J. L. Ladd Sanitary Fork f 31.00 Oklahoma Paper Co. Toilet paper 175.00 0. K. Stamp & Seal Co. Police Badges 4.30 New Printing Co. Printing Supplies 6.00 New State Laundry Towel Supply Co. Towel service H.S 11.60 The Anglers Co. Supplies Biology Dept. 5.50 Parke, Austin u Lipscomb Books 71.12 Robison Electric Co. Installing M. P. Booth H. S. 44.40 Ward School Bldg. Fund Jasper Sipes Co. Slated Cloth Jefferson Annex Shotwell & Burlison Moving Garfield Annex

17.00 425.00

Mr. Johnston moved that the report be adopted and the bills paid. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "Aye."

The following report was read to the Board: Okla City, Okla. Nov. 5th, 1917

Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Okla. Gentlemen:

I desire to make the following recommendations: That w. L. Neal be appointed as Janitor at Edgemere school at a salary of $77.00'per month, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George Bettise, and that William Salladay be transferred from Jefferson school to Willard school at a salary of 0'109.00 per month to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cleve Harrell. And that Earl Putnam be transferred from Hawthorne School to Jefferson School at a salary of $101.00 per month, and that w. A. Newman be appointed Janitor at Hawthorne school at a salary of $70.00 per month. And that 0. M. Foreman be appointed extra engineer at the salary of $3.00 per day.

Respectfully, ''

j. G> gtearley Sir t. Bldgs. & Grounds.

/ ■X

Mr. Johnston moved., that the retfldSmendations of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grou4dX.be concurred in and the men employed at the salaries named. Mr .'Strong seconded the... motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present, vg^ing ’"Tyev41—The Secretary read the following report: S^ahoma City, Oklahoma.

To Buildings & Grounds Committee, Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

I wish to submit the following names for your consideration and election: J. W. C-ammell to take the place of Gus Biewer as Floor Janitor at a salary of $70 rer month

Joseph F. Zahowrek to take the place of F. P. Kendall as Fireman at a salary of $80.00 • L . Patton Chief Eng.

School

MEETING OF NOVEMBER Sth, 191? (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that the recommendations of Mr. Patton be concurred in and the men employed at the salaries named. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all member present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton made a verbal report for the Buildings and Grounds Committee, stating that the new annex building at Jefferson was now in full operation and school in session. Mr. Alton also presented an estimate of $682.00 for building an additional room at Jefferson.

Mr. Johnston stated that he was not in favor of putting up another frame building at Jefferson, as he believed that at this time the Board should begin to make preparations for the submission of a bond issue the.budget for which would include a new school building in the neighborhood of Twentieth Street and Walker Avenue. Mr. Johnston also suggested that a committee of three be appointed to investigate the needs of the situation, and also to go into the matter of securing an appraisement of a building site in the district where the new building is contemplated.

Mr. Johnston then moved that the work of the Buildings and Grounds Committee in the moving of the annex to Jefferson school be considered concluded and that the Committee be discharded with thanks. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried^ Mr. Strong moved that the Chairmen of each of the two standing committees, together with the President, act as a committee of three to go into the proposition of -a bond issue, and investigate the needs of the Board of Education in the way of new buildings. Mr. Toodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was presented:

November 5, 1917 Board of Education.

Gentlemen: I beg to report the following resignations: 1V.

fx-., ■

Nolle Denham "Pauline Higdon ... Retta Lloyd Delia PickardTaiw‘^«*—-__ Mrs . Mary< ck Airs. C. R. Loucks

I recommend the appointment of the fallowing at the salaries set opposite their^ria^ces:

B. B. Libby - high schM>l _^_ill50 Gordon Stater - Inst^irdtjpr^in^d ebate - $280 Alma Canfield - substltute^®-^.Alma- Hodges - grades $75 Frances F. Ford " 80 60 Alpha Abington Ita Ross 80 Ola Callaway 80 I recommend the appointment of the following of the Examining Board. Miss Helen Ferris to fill out G. 0. Gittinger, resigned,, and John T. Clayton to take John Howard Payne, whose term expires. Very truly

as members the term of the place of yours,

J. A. Whiteford

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Strong moved that the recommendation of the superintendent as to resignations of teachers be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Strong moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed at .-the salaries set opposite their respective names. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The Superintendent then stated that Mrs. Mills, one of the Assistant Principals, had acted as Principal of Lee School during Mr. Parmalee's absence, and that he would recommend that Mrs. Mills be paid on the basis of $1200 per year, for a period of six weeks.

Mr. Johnston moved that the salary of Mrs. Mills be figured on the basis of $1200 per year of nine months school, for the six weeks during which she acted as principal of Lee School. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Superintendent recommended that the schools be dismissed on Thanksgiving Day and on the Friday following.in order that the teachers might .attend the State Teachers Association, and that the teachers who attended the Association should receive full pay.

Mr. Strong moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and? that all teachers registering and attending the Association meeting be allowed full pay. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent recommended that the schools be dismissed for the Christmas recess on December 21st, and that they be resumed on December 31st. The question of the first day of January being a national holiday Was discussed, but no action was taken at this time.

Mr. Th it ef ord presented an appeal from the National-Government for assistance in making available for drafted men a course of study fitting them for service in the signal corps. Mr. S. M. Barrett, Secretary o.fpt.he.,State Board of Vocational Education, stated that he undefs’i^y^^^^'the if the City Board of Education would . furnish the place to hold classes, the Federal and State Boards xvould pay the sabapy of the teacher, an employee of the Western Union Telegraph Company to be—dSlegated to give instruction at $3.00 a night. Equipment..for?"this project was to be furnished by the Oklahoma Street Railway-'-Oompany and the. High School Science Department.

Mr. Woodworth moved that-'h>room be fitted up for use as outlined by the Superintendent for the purpose of co-operating with the government in the matter of instruction l>fz,drafted men for the signal service, with the understanding that tSe’^tate pay one-half of the salary of the teacher and the Federal Govern^rrtr-'th^ other half. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same, was earr?-ied, all members present voting "Aye."

At the request of the Superintendent the Board went into Executive Session. Upon re-convening in regular session Mr. Alton brought up the question of providing scenary for the High School Auditorium, stating that the scenary now in use had been so mutilated that it was no longer suitable for the use for which it was intended, and that he would recommend the expenditure of $100 for new scenary and hereafter not allow it to be cut or remodeled.

meeting

OF NOVEMBER 5th, 1917 (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be allowed to spend not to exceed $100 for 3oenary for the High School Auditorium, the money to be refunded if possible by proceed from entertainments to be given in the Auditorium. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. â&#x20AC;˘ Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ED.

y1917

M E E TI N G

T HE B OA R D OF MET

E D U C A TI O N O F

I N R E G UL A R M O NT HL Y

B UI L DI N G,

M O N D A Y,

DECE MBER

T H E CI T Y

S E S SI O N

DECE MBER

3 R D,

1917

O KL A H O M A

CI T Y,

I N T H E B O A R D R O O M,

T HI R D,

A T S E V E N- T HI R T Y

O K L A H O M A,

I R VI N G S C H O O L O' C L O C K

P R E S E N T:

J o h n H. H o p e, F. W. P e n n e y,

Pr e si d e nt, A cti n g Cl er k.

Elli ott Alt o n, R. S. C o at e s, J. H. J o h n st o n, G. A. M orri s > J. G. Str o n g, G. 0. W o o d w ort h. A B S E N T:

J. H.

T h e mi n ut e s a s r e a d.

W. M.

B err y, F air e y,

t h e m e eti n g

Cl er k

N o v e m b er

5t h w er e

r e a d a n d a p pr o v e d

Mr. W. A. L y br a n d, r e pr e s e nti n g t h e N ati o n al R e d Cr o s s S o ci et y a d dr e s s e d t h e B o ar d, a s ki n g p er mi s si o n t o e st a bli s h a J u ni or R e d Cr o s s br a n c h i n t h e p u bli c s c h o ol s, t h e c hil dr e n wi s hi n g t o b e c o m e m e m b er s t o b e a s k e d a f e e of t w e nt y-fi v e c e nt s, t hi s a m o u nt t o b e p ai d i n m o n e y, or it s e q ui v al e nt t o b e gi v e n i n s er vi c e.

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e pr o vi si o n s 1 5 of t h e R ul e s a n d R e g ul ati o n s of t h et o p er mit t h e or g a ni z ati o n of a J u ni or s c h o ol s y st e m. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. The

f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n w a s

of R ul e 2 1, Arti cl e V, p a g e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n b e w ai v e d R e d Cr o s s S o ci et y i n t h e t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s

r e a d:

H ar m o n y N o v. 5,

’T o H. _ . .

Sir:

F air e y,

M. A.,

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S e c.

S c h o ol

Hill, 1 9 1 7.

O kl a h o m a.

B o ar d.

-..

T h e P atr o n s Cl u b of H ar m o n y Hill s c h o ol h a v e r e q u e st e d m e t o a s k of t h e S c h o ol B o ar d t h e p !^ a v T T e g' e" ~ uf — t h e s c h o ol h o u s e i n w hi c h t o o p e n a S u n d a y S c h o ol.

B e ki n d e n o u g h t o pr e s e nt f or m m e of it s a cti o n.

t hi s r e q u e st t o t h e B o ar d

4) y ^ft/ * Pr e s.

and

i n

Cl u b.

Mr. Str o n g m o v e d.t h at i n a c c or d a n c e wit h t h e c u st o m of t h e B o ar d t h e p atr o n s of t hi s s c h o dl i n t h e o utl yi n g di stri ct b e all o w e d t h e u s e of t h e, s c h o ol h o u s e f or S u n d a y S c h o ol p ur p o s e s, pr o vi di n g t h at pr o p er c ar e b e t a k e n of all b o o k s a n d p a p er s b el o n gi n g t o t h e S u n d a y S c h o ol a n d t h at t h e b uil di n g b e l eft i n g o o d c o n diti o n. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

M E E TI N G

T h e S e cr et ar y

DECE MBER

3r d,

( C o nti m e d)

1917

r e a d t h e f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n:

O kl a h o m a D e c e m b er

Cit y, O kl a. 3, 1 9 1 7.

H o n. B o ar d of E d u c ati o n, O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a. G e ntl e m e n: I l e ar n e d fr o m c o n v er s ati o n wit h Mr. F air e y a n d al s o fr o m Mr. S mit h, y o ur Tr e a s ur er, t h at y o ur s u b s cri pti o n f or $ 1 0 0, 0 0 0 s e c o n d Li b ert y L o a n b o n d s h a d b e e n c ut t o $ 9 0, 0 0 0, alt h o u g h y o u h a d b y pr o p er a cti o n pr o vi d e d f or t a ki n g $ 1 0 0, 0 0 0 a n d h a d s et a si d e f u n d s f or t h at p ur p o s e. I h a v e $ 1 0, 0 0 0 of t h e s e w hi c h I s e c ur e d t hr o u g h a n e x c h a n g e wit h t h e cit y b y s urr e n d eri n g s o m e of it s o w n o bli g ati o n s a n d w hi c h r e s ult e d i n a d v a nt a g e t o it, s o t h at I c o ul d t ur n y o u t hi s $ 1 0, 0 0 0 m a ki n g u p y o ur f ull q u ot a, a n d I h er e b y off er y o u t hi s $ 1 0, 0 0 0 at p ar a n d i nt er e st. If a c c e pt a bl e pl e a s e t a k e t h e pr o p er a cti o n a c c e pti n g s a m e a n d I will m a k e pr o p er d eli v er y i n d u e ti m e.

V er y

tr ul y y o ur s, R . J . E d w ar d s .

Mr. W o o d w ort h o n fil e. Mr. h a v e c arri e d.

m o v e df t h at t hi s c o m m u ni c ati o n b e r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o *

Mr. C h a s. R o s e, a b ef or e t h e B o ar d, r u n ni n g t o t h e Li n a bl e w a y i n w hi c h

r e si d e nt of t h e Li n w o o d s c h o ol di stri ct, a p p e ar e d r e q u e sti n g p er mi s si o n t o t a p t h e w at er li n e w o o d s c h o ol b uil di n g, a s t hi s w a s t h e o nl y a v ail Â t o o bt ai n cit y w at er at t hi s ti m e.

Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e q u e st of Mr. R o s e b e gr a nt e d, pr o vi di n g t h at all e x p e n s e b e b or n e b y Mr. R o s e, a n d t h at t h e c h ar g e f dr t h e w at er u s e d b y hi m b e d e d u ct e d fr o m t h e w at er bill of t h e Li n w o o d s c h o ol. Mr. J o h n st o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. The

f oll o wi n g r e p ort w a s

O kl a h o m a D e c e m b er

' V.

B o ar d

E d u c ati o n.

pr e s e nt e d t o t h e B o ar d:

Cit y, O kl a. 3r d, 1 9 1 7

G e ntl e m e n:

W e y o ur A u diti n g C o m mitt e e, d e sir e t o r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e f oll o wi n g li st of bill s, a m o u nti n g t o $ 3, 5 7 0. 5 4, b e all o w e d a n d t h at t h e S e cr et ar y b e i n str u ct e d t o i s s u e w arr a nt s i n p a y m e nt of s a m e. s u b mitt e d ^

R e s p e ctf ull y J. H.

J o h n st o n

W o o d w ort h

M orri s

M E E TI N G

D E C E M B E R 3r d,

1 9 1 7 ( C o nti n u e d)

$ 1 6 5. 5 5 W at er s er vi c e O kl a Cit y W at er D e pt. 3 3. 0 4 H ar d w ar e L y k e s - Fr e e m a n H d w. C o. 90 .60 T el e p h o n e s er vi c e S o ut h w e st er n B ell T el e p h o n e C o. 3 5. 9 5 D a vi d s o n & C a s e L br. C o* L u m b er 6. 6 0 E a ^t Hi g hl a n d P ur e W at er C o. W at er H ar m o n y s c h o ol S u p eri nt e n d e nt of P u bli c D o c u m e nt s Lessons i n 2 6 8. 0 0 C o m m u nit y a n d N ati o n al Lif e 9 3. 7 5 T h e H. H. Wil s o n C o m p a n y M a g a zi n e s H. S. Li br ar y 3. 0 0 M. H. St u art, Tr e a s. N ort h C e ntr al ' A s s ‘’n D u e s 0 H ;s 5. 0 0 R e p ort s h e et s S u pt ’s offi c e T h e P arr y Pri nti n g C o. 4 4 7. 3 9 G a s & El e ctri cit y O kl a G a s & El e ctri c C o. 8. 0 0 I n s ur a n c e Tr u a nt Offi c er ’s A ut o C arr & Fr e n c h 2. 4 0 R e p air s Tr u c k M c D a ni el A ut o C o. 3. 1 9 T el e gr a p h s er vi c e W e st er n U ni o n T el C o. 2 6. 0 0 B o o k s Pri m ar y D e pt. D. A p pl et o n & C o. Books 3 6. 0 0 T h e H arl o w P u bli s hi n g C o. n 9 1. 6 4 S c ott- F or e s m a n C o. n 1 0. 9 0 R u s s ell S a g e F o u n d ati o n n 1 0. 8 0 Gi n n & C o. tt 7. 5 0 A m eri c a n B o o k C o. n 1 4. 4 0 E d u c ati o n al P u b. C o. fl 1 0 0. 0 0 Littl e, Br o w n & C o. .90 li br ar y G a yl or d Br o s. A d h e si v e cl ot h I n k w ell s 2 0. 0 0 C a xt o n S c h o ol S u p pl y C o. 7 8. 5 0 J a s p er Si p e s B o o k C o. B o o k s a n d s h a d e c or d 4 2. 4 0 H o o v er Br o s. Pri m ar y s u p pli e s 3 0 1. 5 9 Dr a wi n g p a p er a n d s u p pli e s O kl a h o m a B o o k C o. D o m S ci s u p pli e s 1 6. 0 7 Hi g h S c h o ol Gr o c er y El e ctri c l a m p s et c. 5 6. 3 6 Ar n ol d * & W et h er b e e 1 0 0. 0 0 Hi g h S c h o ol At hl eti c F u n d At hl eti c s s u p pli e s .95 B art el d e s S e e d C o. Bi ol o g y s u p pli e s 8. 7 0 N e w St at e L a u n dr y T o w el S u p pl y C o. T o w el s er vi c e 1 2. 0 0 H ar b o ur- L o n g mir e C !o. _ S cr e e n s H. S. R e st R o o m 1 2. 5 0 B er n st ei n L br. C o. “ n dli n g Ki Mi d e k e S u p pl y C o. E n gi n e Fitti n g s & R e p air s 3 9. 0 3 4 3. 2 0 W e st er n P ai nt C o. Fl o or Dr e s si n g 1. 0 0 Pitt s b ur g h Pl at e Gl a s s C o. Gl a s s 8. 8 0 R e b uil di n g fl u e s at H ar m o n y W m. G. Fr e d el 0. K. Tr a n sf er & St or a g e C o. H a uli n g sl at e B B 2 5. 0 0 St e w art Mit s h ell R e p airi n g cl o a k s 2. 0 0 J. L. L a d d S a nit ar y w or k 3 1. 0 0 L. C. S mit h & Br o s. T y p e writ er ri b b o n s 5 0. 0 0 T. A. Griffit h Wi n d o w gl a s s 4. 4 0 Kl ei n Oil C o. I n n er t u b e f or A ut o 3. 5 0 X G 1 ’’T.*' “Bl o o k ie d a m p er .25 St or m & Eri c k s o n H d w. C o. H ar d w ar e 2. 7 5 a W. J. P ^t e e & C o. 2 8. 5 5 M a nl e y Offi c e S u p pl y C o . Offi c e s u p pli e s 4. 4 5 Cr a n e C o. E n gi n e Fitti n g s & r e p air s 3 8. 2 6 S h e e V M u si c E d u c ati o n al M u si c B ur e a u 2 2. 4 6 M arti n T o w el S u p pl y 1. 2 5 T o w el. Af T' vi c e "" Fr e d eri c k s o n- Kr o h M u si c C o. Pi a n o r e nt al H. S. 6. 0 0 W e st er n N e w s p a p er U ni o n Mi a E n v. 8. 5 5 Fr a n kli n Pri nti n g C o. C ar d s E x a mi ni n g B o ar d 5. 5 0 S m yt h e Pri nti n g C o. ' e d g( X c ar d s Pl 3. 5 0 T h e T e x a s C o. G a s oli n __e &o Oil ^ X < _ ~ 3 0. 7 5 Al e x a n d er Dr u g C o. Fi s h Oil .63 M. B. S c h ofi el d C o. C o al f or J u n cti o n 2 0. 9 8 n fl C e m e nt Pl g d s A p p 8 *'2 8. 5 0 ( 1 6- 1 7) II n Mill er S a n d C o. Sand 1 8. 0 0 ( 1 6- 1 7) n It Mi n n et o n k a L br. C o. C h at 1 3. 3 5 ( 1 6- 1 7) it ' n n . L u m b er 3 6 2. 4 7 D ol e s e Br o s. C e m e nt I n st Pl g d s A p p 9. 8 0 M er c h a nt s Tr a n sf er C o Fr ei g ht & Dr a y a g e o n H e at er 2 6. 4 0 O kl a Cit y T e nt & A w ni n g C o. El e cti o n e x p e n s e 4 9. 5 0 R ei m b ur s e S e c ’y C a s h 8 8. 0 0 n ti tt 1 7 8. 4 4 L e e c h P ai nt & Gl a s s C o. Zi n c .25 M a g n oli a P etr ol e u m C o. G a s oli n e et c. 2 3. 7 5 G. R. C o o k P ai nt C o. . Wi n d o w gl a s s 1 6. 9 5 ’B b./

M E E TI N G

DECE MBER

3r d,

1917

( C o nti n u e d)

W e st er n El e ctri c C o. , T o ol s Li g ht ni n g M a c hi n e C o., R e p air t o b ell Ri c h ar d s & C o n o v er H d w. C o., P utt y W e st er n B a n k S u p pl y C o., Offi c e s u p pli e s R e mi n gt o n T y p e writ er C o., T y p e writ er s E. C. T a yl or ^ S c e n er y f or H. S.

Mr. C o at e s i n str u ct e d t h e m oti o n v oti n g " A y

5. 9 8 1. 2 5 1. 0 6 5. 3 5 1 8 0. 0 0 7 0. 0 0

m o v e d t h at t h e bill s b e all o w e d a n d t h e S e cr et ar y b e t o i s s u e w arr a nt s i n p a y m e nt of s a m e. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt e. ”

T h e m att er of pl a ci n g a n a d diti o n al e ntr a n c e t o t h e W hitti er s c h o ol b uil di n g, a n d o ut si d e d o or s i n all t h e fr a m e a n n e x b uil di n g s, at a n a p pr o xi m at e t ot al c o st of $ 1 5 0 0, w a s di s c u s s e d. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s c o m mitt e e u s e t h eir o w n j u d g m e nt i n r e g ar d t o h a vi n g st or m d o or s pl a c e d o n t h e e ntr a n c e n o w i n u s e at W hitti er s c h o ol, wit h t h e u n d er st a n di n g t h at t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s s u p er vi s e t h e w or k if it i s a ut h ori z e d t o b e d o n e. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g ’’A y e. ”

T h e f oll o wi n g r e p ort ^ w a s r e a d:

O kl a h o m a D e c e m b er B o ar d

Cit y, O kl a h o m a. 3r d, 1 9 1 7

E d u c ati o n.

G e ntl e m e n: w e d e sir e t o r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e s al ar y of pl a c e d at. $ 1 0 0. 0 0 p er m o nt h i n st e a d of $ 8 0. 0 0 w hi c h c ei vi n g. T h e n at ur e of t h e p o siti o n t h at Mr. Y o u nt r e q uir e s hi m t o w or k fr o m t w o t o t hr e e h o ur s o v erti m a d diti o n al $ 2 0. 0 0 p er m o nt h i s t o t a k e c ar e of t hi s R e s p e ctf ull y Elli ott

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E. H. Y o u nt he is no w r i s n o w filli e each day , o v erti m e.

be en g and the

s u b mitt e d,

Alt o n

C o at e s _ _ _ _ _ _ _

J. G. Str o n g _ _ _ _ _ _ _ B uil di n g s & Gr o u n d s

C o m.

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort of t h e ^ ^i"l di n g T ~ O o m mitt e e b e c o n c urr e d i n a n d Mr. Y o u nt ’s s al ar y b e pl a c e d at $ 1 0 0 p er m o nt h. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n-- a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g ’’A y e."

... Mr. J o h n st o n m a d e a st at e m e nt i n r e g ar d t o Ui e H ^ m a Tt er ^- pf o bt ai ni n g a n a p pr ai s e m e nt of a sit e f or t h e n e w s c h o ol b uil di n g c o nt e m p T at e d i n t h e vi ci nit y of T w e nti et h Str e et a n d W al k er A v e n u ef a-t a-ti n g Hi h at a s y et h e h a d b e e n u n a bl e t o o bt ai n a n y i nf or m ati o n i n t h e m att er fr o m t h e ot h er i nt er e st e d p arti e s, b ut t h at h e w o ul d c o nti n u e hi s eff ort s a n d h o p e d t o h a v e a d efi nit e r e p ort at t h e n e xt m e eti n g.

Mr. Alt o n, a s a m e m b er of t h e c o m mitt e e a p p oi nt e d t o i n v e sti g at e t h e n e e d s of t h e s c h o ol s y st e m, st at e d t h at h e h a d b e e n l o o ki n g i nt o t h e s u g g e st e d c h a n g e of l o c ati o n f or t h e W al n ut Gr o v e s c h o ol b uil di n g, h a vi n g i n s p e ct e d t w o diff er e nt sit e s, b ut t h at a f ull r e p ort w o ul d b e m a d e l at er.

M E E TI N G

The

f oll o wi n g r e p ort w a s

DECE MBER

1917

3r d,

( C o nti n u e d)

r e a d t o t h e B o ar d; D e c e m b er

W e,

t h e c o m mitt e e o n G o v er n m e nt al

3r d,

1917

r e p ort a s f oll o w s:

E d u c ati o n,

T h at w e f a v or t h e tr ai ni n g c o ur s e a s r e c o m m e n d e d, a n d w o ul d r e c o m m e n d t a ki n g u p s h o e r e p airi n g, pl u m bi n g, el e ctri c al r e p air i n g, a ut o r e p airi n g a n d s u c h ot h er c o ur s e s t h at m a y b e d e ci d e d u p o n l at er, pr o vi d e d w e c a n s e c ur e e q ui p m e nt, a n d a s uit a bl e pl a c e f or t e a c hi n g s a m e.

W e al s o f a v or a gri c ult ur al tr ai ni n g a s pr o vi d e d f or, a n d t h at t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e i n str u ct e d t o f ur ni s h t h e C o m mitt e e t h e n u m b er of p u pil s a n d t h eir a d dr e s s t h at will t a k e t h e w or k. T h e co m mitt e e will t h a n t a k e a cti o n t o s e c ur e s m all pl at s i n e a c h s e cti o n of t h e Cit y. Al s o a c o m m u nit y tr a ct of fr o m o n e t o fi v e a cr e s. All t o b e u n d er t h e s u p er vi si o n of t h e t e a c h er e m pl o y e d b y t hi s B o ar d, if a p pr o v e d b y t h e St at e B o ar d of V o c ati o n al E d u c ati o n. G.

W o o d w ort h

Str o n g

Elli ott

Alt o n

C o m mitt e e

Mr. Aft o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort b e r e c ei v e d a n d t h e c o m mitt e e c o nti n u e d. Mr. J o h n st o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. ! ---- S

T h e m o nt hl y r e p ort of t h e Tr u a n c y Offi c er w a s r e a d t o t h e B o ar d. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t hi s r e p ort b e r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d o n fil e. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

T h e S e cr et ar y t h e n r e a d t h e m o nt hl y r e p prt of t h e M e di c al I n s p e ct or. Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort b e r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d o n fil e. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. The

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Mr. Str o n g t h e n m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt i n r e g ar d t o t h e e m pl o y m e nt of t e a c h er s a n d c h a n g e s i n s al ar y b e c o n c urr e d i n. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all . s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g ’’A y e."

T h e- S u p eri nt e n d e nt c all e d t h e att e nti o n of t h e B o ar d t o t h e f a ct t h at s e v er al t e a c h er s h a d r e si g n e d wit h o ut gi vi n g t h e r e q uir e d t e n d a y s' n oti c e, a n d t h at e v e n t hi s l e n gt h of ti m e w a s i n s o m e i n st a n c e s i n s uffi ci e nt t o o bt ai n t e a c h er s t o fill t h e v a c a n ci e s s o c a u s e d. H e s u g g e st e d t h at n oti c e f or a l o n g er p eri o d b e r e q uir e d t o b e gi v e n a n d a p art of t h e s al ar y b e k e pt b a c k w hi c h w o ul d b e f or f eit e d u p o n f ail ur e t o gi v e t h e r e q uir e d n oti c e. Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h w o ul d i n hi s j u d g m e nt at t h e n e xt m e eti n g. d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri

at t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt dr aft s u c h a r ul e a s t a k e c ar e of t h e pr o p o siti o n a n d pr e s e nt it Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s e d.

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d t h at t h e Att or n e y f or t h e B o ar d b e i n str u ot e d t o dr a w u p s u c h a r ul e a s w o ul d b e l e g al, d e cl ari n g v a c a nt t h e s e at of a n y m e m b er of t h e B o ar d w h o mi g ht b e a b s e nt fr o m t hr e e c o n s e c uti v e B o ar d m e eti n g s. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. T h e m att er of "t h e ^ C hri st m a s r e c e s s w a s t h e n di s c u s s e d. m o v e d t h at s c h o ol b e d i s m i ss. e d ^ d ur i n g t h e w e e k fr o m D e c e 2 4t h t o't h e 2 8t h i n cl u si v e, o n a c c o u nt of t h e C hri st m a s t h at s c h o ol b e di s mi s s e d, p n J a n u ar y fir st o n a c c o u nt of l e g al h oli d a y. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e ^ ^ ± o n ~ aii d _ _ s a m e t o h a v e c arri e d. ''

Mr. J o h n st o n m b er t h e h oli d a y a n d it s b ei n g a w a s d e cl ar e d

T h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt t h e n br o u g ht u p t h ^ q u e sti o n of t h e or g a ni z ati o n or c h e str a s a n d t h e t e a c hi n g of i n str u m d ht ^ m u si c i n t h e gr a d e s c h o ol s, st ati n g t h at o nl y t h o s e c hil dr e n" wl ^ p a 4 4- ? £ o x i n str u cti o n u n d er t h e pr e s e nt pl a n c o ul d t a k e p art i n s u c E' or g atfl z aii o n s. Mr. W hit ef or d s u g g e st e d t h at a t e a c h er b e r e g ul arl y e m pl o y e d J o y ®- t h e B o ar d f or t h e p ur p o s e of c o n d u cti n g s u c h or c h e str a s, b ut ^ ^ n o a cti o n w a s t a k e n at t hi s ti m e.

Mr. Alt o n r e p ort e d t h at t h e p ai nti n g of t h e s c e n er y at t h e Hi g h S c h o ol A u dit ori u m, a ut h ori z e d at t h e l a st m e eti n g, h a d b e e n d o n e i n a v er y cr e dit a bl e m a n n er a n d t h at t h e st a g e w a s n o w i n f airl y g o o d s h a p e. Mr. Alt o n t h e n m o v e d t h at i n or d er t o k e e p t h e s c e n er y a n d st a g e e q ui p m e nt i n g o o d c o n diti o n it b e pl a c e d ’u n d er t h e c ar e a n d c o ntr ol of t h e C hi ef E n gi n e er at t h e Hi g h S c h o ol a n d t h at i n t h e f ut ur e all c h a n g e s or r e p air s n e e d e d t o b e m a d e t o c o nf or m t o s u c h

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pl a y s a n d e nt ert ai n m e nt s a s mi g ht b e gi v e n i n t h e a u dit ori u m, b e r e p ort e d t o t h e C hi ef E n gi n e er, w h o w o ul d r e p ort s a m e t o t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s C o m mitt e e f or t h eir a p pr o v al or di s a p pr o v al ^ a n d f urt h er m or e, t h at all p arti e s u si n g t h e st a g e a n d s c e n er y b e r e q uir e d t o u s e at l e a st t w o st a g e m e n t o h a n dl e t h e s c e n er y a n d st a ’g e eff e ct s, t h e e x p e n s e of e m pl o yi n g s u c h m e n t o b e p ai d o ut of t h e pr o c e e d s of s u c h e nt ert ai n m e nt s. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr. J o h n st o n m o v e d m a k e t h e n e c e s s ar y Gr o v e s c h o ol b uil di r oll c all s a m e w a s

t h at t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s ^ b e a ut h ori z e d t o pr o vi si o n f or i n st alli n g a st o v e at t h e W al n ut n g. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ”

T h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s r e p ort e d t h at t h e w or k of i n st alli n g t h e Pl a y gr o u n d a p p ar at u s w a s pr o gr e s si n g s ati sf a ct or il y a n d w o ul d s o o n b e c o m pl et e d. Upon

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MEETING OF'DECEMBER 11TH, 1917

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 1917, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. â&#x2013; PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk.

Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth,

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, J. G. Strong, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

The President stated that the meeting had been called at the request of the Superintendent.

Mr. Whiteford then stated to the Board that Mr. Paul Barnes, the Physical Director at the High School, had been offered a position at Peabody College at a salary of $1600 for nine months work, with additional work for a two months summer term. Sir. Whiteford further stated that as there were not many men available for the place at this time, he hoped the Board would take action to retain the services of Mr. Barnes.

After some discussion, Mr. Woodworth moved that a committee be appointed to look into the matter, with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Messrs. Woodworth, Alton and Johnston to act as such committee.

feT"Johnston moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was deciaxed to have carried.

MEETING OF JANUARY 2ND, 1918.

| THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, i | MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. J. R. J. G. J. G.

W. S. H. A. G. 0.

Berry, Coates, Johnstoh, Morris, Strong, Woodworth.

ABSENT: .

Elliott Alton. The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering several matters which would be brought before the Board.

The following letter was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. December 13, 1917. Hon. John H. Hope, President, Board of Education, City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dear Sir: We have delivered you one-iialf of the Hartshorne Mine Run Coal called for by our contract of July 31st, and a part of the Arkansas Semi-Anthracite and have your order now for shipemnts on tW’‘Remainder called for by said contract.

..You are aware, of course, of the coal situation, and of the recent action of the^NStional Administrator in allowing an increase"*" of seventy cents per ton to be charged by the mine operators in order to cover a corresponding, in&xggise of seventy cents allowed the miners by the Government. Th.^jddal operTtoxs are now assessing this additional seventy cents together with the war tax of three per cent, and have riot ified us that we will be required to pay the said increase, so allowed by the Government, on all shipments, and this will apply to coal to be shipj-ed under our contract to be delivered to you. . It is absolutely beyond our ability W^perform our contract with out securing your allowance of thM'-addit^orif It is seventyfour cents per ton, (seventy cents as above explained and three per cent war tax on the dollar and twenty cents per ton freight allowed by the Government, making seventypfour cents) and when this is added to the price named in our contract on the Hartshorne Mine Run, the total price is only $6.14, whereas we are selling at Gov,ernment prices permitted us retailers to be charged on the same coal is $7.10, it will add $8.10, delivered. Therefore, you can readily appreciate that even allowing us this Government price you will pay around $2.00 J. ess a ton than that allowed by the Government. The price on Semi-Anthracite coal will then be $5.84 per ton.

MEETING OF JANUARY 2ND, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. J. R. J. G. J. G.

W. S. H. A. G. 0.

Berry, Coates, Johnstoh, Morris, Strong, Woodworth.

ABSENT: .

Elliott Alton. The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering several matters which would be brought before the.Board.

The following letter was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. December 13, 1917. Hon. John H. Hope, President, Board of Education, City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dear Sir: We have delivered you one-lialf of the Hartshorne Mine Run Coal called for by our contract of July 31st, and a part of the Arkansas Semi-Anthracite and have your order now for ehipemnts on tW remainder called for by said contract.

%,.You are aware, of course, of the coal situation, and of the recent action of the’National Administrator in allowing an increase^ of seventy cents per ton to be charged by the mine operators in order to cover a corresponding, inqxgase of seventy cents allowed the miners by the Government. The^bal operTtoxs are now assessing this additional seventy cents together with the war tax of three per cent, and have-riotified us that we will be required to pay the said increase, so allowed by the Government, on all shipments, and this will apply to coal to be shipped under our contract to be delivered to you. It is absolutely beyond our ability -te—pe-rform our contract with out securing your allowance of thi<‘-addit-io-Hf It is seventyfour cents per ton, (seventy cents as above explained and three per cent war tax on the dollar and twenty cents per ton freight allowed by the Government, making seventypfour cents) and when this is added to the price named in our contract on the Hartshorne Mine Run, the total price is only $6.14, whereas we are selling at Gov,ernment prices permitted us retailers to be charged on the same coal is $7.10, it will add $8.10, delivered. Therefore, you can readily appreciate that even allowing us this Government price you will pay around $2.00 Jless a ton than that allowed by the Government. The price on Semi-Anthracite coal will then be $5.84 per ton.

MEETING OF JANUARY 2nd, 1918 (Continued)

We trust that you will call a meeting of the Board at onoe and give this matter your earnest consideration. These are times when we all must do our part and we feel confident that a sens of fair-mindedness and genuine justice characterizes all of our negotiations ’touching this matter, which is one over which you know the Government has taken complete and especial control.

Very respectfully yours, M. B. SCHOFIELD COMPANY

CC H. J. P.

to: M. Fairey, Sec’y Board of Education H. Johnston, County Fuel Adm. A. Norris, State Fuel Adm.

By M. B. Schofield, President

As Mr'. Johnston was not present at this time, discussion was deferred pending his arrival. The Secretary called the attention of the Board to the fact that the school census ^numeration would be taken about January 15th, and asked that each member select a suitable person for taking the enumeration and so notify the secretary, said appointments to be ratified by the Board. The following report was presented:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 2, 1918.

Board of Education, Gentlemen:

I beg to report the following vacancies:

Resignations: High School effect ive Jan 2, 1918 .Paul F. .Barnes tt n H n n It ptbtWReed n ti 11 11 . « " Jennie Shoffner, Seo tt n 11 it 11 PickaboQ^Wh it ehead .-sc- nn n n 1! It 18 Helen M, Brooks x- . ‘’X11 n n 2 Mrs. Lil1 ian-G-ibbs Grade School tt ” '?*w_ n n tt -------------Mamie Goodwin ti tt tt ti n it Stella Q. Smith n tt it it ti 5 -Frances E. -Fbrd?^; tt n . n n it 18 Glenna Dale Williams it ti -18 ti Kindergarten Maude M. Gilland Leave of Absence to close of year - servingrin-army., H. A. Berlin High School effective -Jan-. 2, 1918

I recommend the election of the following teachers at the salary set opposite their names: $1800 2=-Helen Ferris, Assistant H. S. Principal effective January ?. Jessie Trevarthen, H. S. History 1000 945 Mildred McClellan H. S. English 1000 Gladys A. Barnes H. S. Spanish Paul V. Sellers H. S. Forge & Machine Shop 1125

MEETING OF JANUARY 2nd, 1918 (Continued)

Dr. H. H. Cloudman Virginia C. Jones Mrs. Helen M. Powell Leonora Appling

H. S. Gymnasium Grades Substitute n

$80

Member Examining Board in place of Miss Ferris. Miss Lucy Button returned from leave of absence Miss Elsie Cody transferred from Prin. Asst, to regular position $90 Roy A. Graham

I recommend that Prin. W. 0. Moore be authorized to employ a secretary for his office at a salary not to exceed $100 per month. In making this report, I wish it understood that the requirements of Rule 12, Article IX, pertaining to the educational qualifications of candidates fpr positions in non-academic or special branches, are waived wherever actual experience in the branches taught is equivalent to requirements, as the DRAFT had made it impossible to seoure men whose training is in exact accordance with the rule. Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Strong moved that that part of the Superintendent’s report pertaining to resignations and leave of absence be concurred in and the resignations accepted and the leave of absence granted without pay. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Strong moved that the teachers recommended for election by the Superintendent be employed at the salaries set opposite, their names. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, . all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent’s recommendation be concurred in and Mr. Moore be authorized to appoint a secretary to take Miss Shoffner's place at a salary not ..to exceed $100 per month. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye." Mr... Coates introduced the following R E .S 0 L U T I. 0 N

That that part of Rule 12, Article IX, pertaining to th-e^ educationalqualifioations of candidates for positions in non-academic and special branches, be waavedMadaerev er actual experience in branches taught is equivalent**^ requirements, as the DRAFT has made it impossible to secure men whose training is in exact accordance with the rule> and the following clause added "or practical experience satisfactory to the Superintendent." The President announced that*iip4er the Rules action in this matter could not be taken until a period-oX^-thirty days had elapsed. .

The Superintendent presented the following:

January 2, 1918 Board of Education.

Gentlemen: In order to enforce Rule 22, Article 9, I recommend that a committee with power to act be appointed to go over the list

MEETING OF JANUARY 2nd, 1918 (Continued)

of teachers entitled to increase by having attended summer school and to re-adjust salaries accordingly. I also recommend that said committee be authorized to make such changes in teachers salaries as conditions warrant. I also recommend that a committee be appointed to prepare a new salary schedule to be presented to the Board for adoption

very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Strong moved that the recommendation of the Supreintendent be concurred in and that a committee of four members be appointed with power to act in the matter of re-adjusting salaries for the present year, and that a committee of four be appointed to prepare a new salary schedule subject to the approval of the Board. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. i

The President appointed the following committees: To re-adjust salaries for the present year, Messrs. Johnston, Coates, Morris and Strong. To preapre a new salary schedule, Messrs. Woodworth, Alton, Berry and Coates.

The question of fixing the salary of Dr. Cloudman for additional work in the High School Gymnasium was then discussed, during which time Mr. Johnston entered the meeting.

Mr. Coates moved that the salary of Dr. Cloudman for taking charge o the High School Gymnasium work be placed at $100 per month, and that he be authorized to employ an assistant to be paid out of this amount. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” ... The coal situation was then brought up for discussion. Mr. Johnston read the correspondence which he had had with the Federal Fuel Administration, ..a letter from J. W. Hinton, Executive Secretary stating tha^the-'-TO^ per ton increase demanded by the Schofield Company represented the actual increase paid the miners. Mr. Johnston, as chairman of the Purchasing committee, reported that •the committee recommended th«-«daowanes of the increase in view of the fact that Mr. Schofield’s proposal had provided for such an emergency, although the.. express stipulation_had been overlooked in drawing up the contract.

Mr. Strong moved that the ‘ increase .in the price per ton to be paid for coal delivered to the schools onM;h.eir contract with .the M. B. Schofield Company be allowed as folloW&X^’T’O cents per ton on account of the increase in miners*; wages ’'arH^S—pen^ent of the freight rate required by the government as war tax.. Mr^Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ...«a!^rled,^a>l members present voting "Aye.”

MEETING.OF JANUARY 2nd, 1918 (Continued)

Dr. Cloudman then addressed the Board, stating that it would be impossible for him to undertake the additional work at the High School gymnasium at the salary allowed.

Mr. Berry moved that the Board reconsider its action in placing the salary of Dr. Cloudman at $100 per month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth then moved that Dr. Cloudman be placed in charge of the Gymnasium and Athletic work at the High School and that he be paid at the rate of $1200 per year, the same salary received by the former Physical Director. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Ayeâ&#x20AC;? except Messrs. Johnston and Strong who voted "No." The Matter of moving the class of delinquent boys from the Washington school to the Irving Annex was brought up for consideration. Mr. Woodworth moved that it be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee for report at the next meeting. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was. declared to have carried.

Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF JANUARY 7 TH, 1918

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MONDAY, JANUARY 7 , 1918, AT SEVEN^THIRTY. P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H . Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. The minutes of the meetings of December 3rd and 11th,and January 8nd, were read and approved as read.

Mr. W. A. Lybrand, representing the National Red Cross Sooiety, appeared before the Board and stated that among other educational classes'conducted by the Society they wished to establish a class in dietetics. Permission was requested by Mr. Lybrand for the use of*-the Domestic Science rooms and equipment at the High school at such times as they were not in use by the school, the Red Cross classes to be under the direction of Miss Leno Osborne, the Domestic Science supervisor. Mr. Johnston moved that the request of Mr. Lybrand be granted and the Red Cross Society be given permission to use the Domestic Science rooms and equipment at the High School on the nights that High School is open for Night school until otherwise ordered by the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Jules Schevitz, General Secretary of the Oklahoma Association f^rUthe,Prevention of Tuberculosis, then addressed the Board in the ÂŤfnt*erest of establishing open air schools in Oklahoma City, a communication having been previously addressed to the Board on this subject^.., Mr. Schevitz stated that the Association had realized about $40,000 from the sale of Christmas stamps and would prefer to devo<e this money to Education rather than financial relief; that they would be willing toassist in maintainlng^ppen-air classes, a Public Health nurse under the medicadrinspecTeRrp-providing extra nourishment, or doing work in homes, and asked the Board to give this offer of co-operation 1-fcts serious consideration. The President stated that ft^was not possible under present conditions to take any definite steps in "feLif matter, but that if Mr. Schevitz would keep in touch with the Superifi'tendep.-t on the subject, plans might be formulated to enable the Board to co-operate with the Association next year. . Dr. Moorman then addressed the Board in the interest of the organization of the Oklahoma City Recreation and Playgound Association, the purpose of which was to co-operate with the Board in carrying on the playground work already started.

Mr. Parkhurst, representing.the. Oklahoma City Retailers Association, endorsed thq remarks of Dr. Moorman, stating that the Retailers would lend every aid to make the playgrounds movement a success.

MEETING OF JANUARY 7th, 1918 (Contimed)

The President stated that there were no available means at this time for continuing supervised play, but that the matter would be taken care of for next year, either by including the necessary amount for the purpose in the budget or submitting another proposition to a< vote of the people.

The monthly report of the Truancy Officer was read to the Board. Mr. Strong moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried The Secretary read the following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 7, 1918. Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $5,022.00 be allowed, and that the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. '

■

Respectfully submitted, J. H. Johnston

G. 0. Woodworth Auditing Committee Manly Office Supply Co. Index Guides Parry Printing Co. Enrollment cards Night School McDaniel Auto Co. Repairs to Auto Secretary Cash Account (16-17 $56.56 17^18 $280.37) Remington Typewriter Co. Repairing Typewriters Barteldes Seed Co. Plants for Auditorium R. W. King Repairing Blackboards Warden Company Blotters etc. Scott, Forssman Co. Primary Supplies Lulu M. Chance " " Benj H. Sanborn & Co. Book The MetfoP^'i’t'^KT'^Garage Auto repairs Supt’s Auto Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & Oil Tucker Furniture Company Shade rollers L. C. Smith & Bros^-Typewriter-05 . Tables The'Crystal Wat er .Company Water for Harmony Sept & Oct The Zylite Water Company Water for offipe &, Hawthorne . New State Laundry Towel Supply Co. towjg}^ servlSr-ffrr-S servT Parkhurst Book Company Office supplies. Martin Towel Supply Co./ Twel service office Crane Company f Engine Fittings M. B. Schofield Company Coal on contract Tires * Frederickson Tire Co. Klein Oil Co. Gasoline & Oil n n The Texas Co. Lightning Machine Compant Engihe Repairs Repair door check Storm & Erickson John T. Clayton services .Examining Board n fl n Helen Ferris Floor dressing Western Paint Company C. R. Cook Paint Co. Shellac G. E. Blockie Water can lid & pipe The Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph service Oklahoma Gas & Electrio Go. Gas & Electricity Okla City Water Dept Water service

MEETING OF JANUARY 7th, 1918 (Continued)

Davidson & Case Lumber Curtis, Booth & Bentley Panels J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Great Western Stove Company Fire pot & grates Excelsior Stove Mfg. Co. Stove repairs Easrland Wall paper & Art Co. Supplies Mideke Supply Co. Engine fittings W. J. Pettee & Company Hardware Dolese Bros. Cement & Crushed rock Arnold & Wetherbee Fuses eto. Richards & Conover Mud chains for auto Okla City Foundry & Machine Shops repairs to equipment Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window glass Lykes-Freeman Hdw. Co. Hardware Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone service A. M. DeBolt Cement etc. Minnetonka Lbr. Co. Lumber Bernstein Lbr. Co. Kindling 0. K. Transfer & Stcage Co. MannrSor Irving Lawn East Highland Pure Water Co. Water for Harmony A. G. Hoge Wilchecks etc. Geo. M. Harrell Sink bibbs jc Plumbers friend Sohadensack & Wiar Dorn Sci supplies H. F. Bandy " " ” ft High School Grocery " " J. W. Jeakins Sons Music Co. Music supplies n n Lyon & Healy ft The Willis Music Co. ft n ClaytoiFF. Sumney w " Piano Rental Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Overholser & Avey Insurance Premium Oklahoma Engraving Co. Stationery High School

R.L. Smith

Election expense

1916-17

$ 12.60 4.00 25.00 7.30 41.98 1.65 62.16 42.12 12.44 7.55 2.25 12.90 1.33 31.35 88.70 31.99 492.25 10.00 4.00 3.85 42.00 22.55 9.94 9.26 13.27 26.54 15.17 17.17 2.54 14.90 105.00 36.00

2.00

Mr. Alton moved that the report be adopted and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Miss Berry, a representative of the Federal Government appeared before the Board, presenting a plan for making available for Domestic Sciencetraining funds appropriated for that purpose under the Smit]

Dr. Chas Evans then addressed the Board, urging the placing a mag-a*^ zine of 'Oklahoma events before the High School students. Dr. Evans' proposal to the Board was _to furnish "Harlow’s Weekly" as supplementary reading in the. ^is'tofya'^ffi!t~iLdterature Departments at a cost of $12.50 for 500 copies.

Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be referred to the Auditing Committee, in conjunction wMh the Superintendent, with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded thembtipn and upon roll call same was carried, all members present votin^"Aye*% Mr. Strong, at the request of the Chairman of^the Buildings and Grounds Committee., stated that the committee had found that present conditions' would not„warrant the janitors at some of the larger school buildings retaining their positions at the salaries now paid as it was impossible to secure helpers for the amount allowed for that purpose. Mr. Strong then presented the following report:

MEETING OF JANUARY 7th, 1918 (Continued)

To the Hon. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, respectfully submit the following report:

Salary of Janitors.

In buildings of 24 rooms or more, and with boiler capacity of 150 horse power or more, the salary of the engineer and janitor shall be, from and after Jan. 1, 1918, $150.00 per month. Elliott Alton, Chairman J. G. Strong

R. S. Coates

Mr. .Johnston moved that the recommendation of the committee be concurred in. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Alton made a report for the Buildings and Grounds committee, stating that the patrons of the Washington school had requested permission to equip a room for Domestic Science and that the work necessary to be done by the Board would cost between ten and fifteen dollars,Which the committee recommended. Mr. Johnston moved that the request of the patrons of Washington school be granted and the recommendation.of the Buildings and Grounds committee concurred in. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and uuon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.•

Mr. Alton then stated that the Buildings and Grounds committee recommended that the special class taught by Miss Franks be moved from the Washington Bchool to the Irving school building. Mr. Johnston moved that this recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds committee be concurred in. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. Mr. Johnston stated that he was still working on the appraisement of a site for the school buildrisg contemplated in the vicinity of 20th street and/Walker Avenue and believed that in a couple of wee would be able to make a complete report. Mr. Johnston also stated that he believed that it would be proper^t^^TTftftge-.for the school bond election to be held at the Bame t'ime as the election of the Chamber of Commerce. -

Mr. Johnston moved that inasmuch as Mrt' -Richer ’ s term would expire in the near future, he be requested to checki^^-all^iayground apparat make a report satisfactory to the Secretary before Teavang*. Mrt Coates seconded the motion and same was declared*tb; have cteerried. Mr. Alton reported that the Buildings and Grounds committee had engaged R. W. King to re-surface the blackcoards at Lincoln and Franklin schools at 7 cents per square foot, with a five year guarantee; that the work had been satisfactorily completed at these two schools and had been accepted by the committee. Mr. Alton also stated that if funds were available the committee would recommend the re-surfacing ofblackboards by Mr. King at two additional schools.

MEETING OF JANUARY 7th, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that the action of the Buildings and Grounds.committee in repairing ^be blackboards be approved. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The report of the Medical Inspector was read to the Board. Mr. | Johnston moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. i Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. I The following report was read:

January 7, 1918 Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

I beg to report the following resignation:

B. B. Libby - High School I recommend the appointment of the following teacher:

Elizabeth Coulter Mitchell - substitute. *■

Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Strong moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and the resignation of Mr. Libby accepted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Strong moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and the substitute employed. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye.”

■We<*®’eoretary read the following report: January 7th, 1918 Board of Education.

Gentlemen: I- js^sh^to report several items which have received attention during the semester which ends January 18.

Course of Study: The new Odur^e of Study for the grammar schools has been printed and is being dis'tg^tbu.t^to the teachers.

Community and National Life: The firsÛfhree^jûes of the pamphlets "Community and National Life", which is being"prepared by the Government, have been received and distributed to the schools. These pamphletsâre issued in three sections each month - Section "B" for upper grades and first year high school; Section "A" for advanced high school pupils and Section "C" for intermediate grades. The plan is to use them in connection with other branches taught, such as Reading, History and Civics.

MEETING OF JANUARY 7th/ 1918 (Continued)

Red Cross Movement: The Red Cross movement carried on in the schools last month resulted in the sales of Memberships amounting to #3,552.23.

War Saving Stamps: The literature pertaining to the War Saving Stamps has been received and distributed to teachers with instructions for its use as opportunity affords. All of these movements have taken but little time from the regular work and have brought pupils to realize their opportunity in lending support to the country at this time. School Site: I wish to call attention of the Board to the new addition to the city on Exchange Avenue. I am informed by the Superintendent that plans have been made for the erection of 300 houses by the close of the year. In view of this fact, I recommend that the Board take steps to get an option on a school site while a suitable one is available.

Exterisioil Work in Agriculture: I wish to report that the management of the Stockyards Co. has offered free use of a 5-acre tract on the north side of Exchange Avenue for use in carrying on extension worfc in Agriculture and I recommend that the same be formally accepted by the Board, so that the instruction in this work may begin at once.

Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and the offer of the 5-acre tract of ground by the Stockyards Co. for extension work in Agriculture be accepted. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The question of installing additional equipment in the Chemistry department at the High school, at a cost of approximately $500 was discussed, but the general opinion was that the financial condition of the Board at this time would not warrant the expenditure.

Mr. Alton moved that $100 be allowed for expenses of the debating teams as this .has been the custom of the Board in the past. Mr. Morris SeaotS^^ttre motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The question of taking' steps to care for the Playground apparatus already installed was then discussed. Mr. Morris moved that the matter be ref%1rred to the Buildings and Grounds committee. Mr/cfeX^on seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The matter of Fraternities, or secret sociS: was brought up for discussion.

the High School

Mr. Strong moved that a committee of three be appoint edr-’W© investigate the report of the violation of the law barring secret societies from the High school, with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared fo have carried.

Mr. Johnston moved that this committee be composed of the President, the Superintendent and the Principal of the High School. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JANUARY 7 th, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Alton moved that the teachers be paid for the 31st day of December, on which day school was not in session. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Upon motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Alton, the Board went into Executive session.

Upon re-convening in regular session, Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JANUARY 22ND, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22ND, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

The President stated that the meeting had been called at the request of the Superintendent. A letter written by Mr. J. E. Green to the Secretary of the Chamber of Commence was read to the Board, same having been referred to the President of the Board by Mr. Gibbs. This letter expressed the interest of Mr. Green in the school system, while deploring the fact, th^t teachers' salaries were not adequate to meet present living conditions. Mr. Green further stated that as so many teachers were resigning or contemplating doing so, he hoped some action might be taken by the Board to bring about a satisfactory adjustment of this matter.

The President stated that he had replied to Mr. Green's letter, informing him, and also Mr. Gibbs, of the action of the Board in adjusting the teachers' salaries this year, and of the contemplated change in the salary schedule for next year.

Mr. Johnston moved that the communicat i.qn be received and placed on file and the action of the President endorsed. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A^Wt^'BTfrom Mr. J. L. McBrien, School Extension Agent of the Bureau of Education, Washington, D. C. was read. Mr. McBrien stated that om^ec. 12th he had visited the Oklahoma City High School and wished to congratulate*the Board on the splendid work he had foujjd-^ teachers^..and students doing in all departments, and also the work of the Superintendent, the principal^and the Board, all of which he believed worthy of the highesj^bmmenWtton. An invitation was extended by Mr. McBrien to the President of the Board and the Superintendent to atte’ild<a conference on rural education and country life to be held at Washington February 20 to 23 inclusive.

Mr. Johnston moved that a numbeXof copies of this letter be made sufficient to give to the press. ''Iter”®©seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. -, —Mr. Johnston then suggested that the President “answer this letter and convey to Mr.. McBrien the Board's appreciation of his words of commendation. A letter was then read from Mr. T. J. Leahy, Chairman of the Oklahoma State Board of Control of Military and Athletic Training. In

MEETING OF JANUARY 23RD, 1918 (Continued)

this letter the attention of the Board was called to House Bill #599, approved by the Governor March 33rd, 1917, wherein Boards of Education are authorized to provide for military training in the schools, and an offer was made to assist in every way in the installing and carrying on of such work. Mr. Johnston moved that the Superintendent be instructed to acknow ledge the receipt of this letter and advise Mr. Leahy that the Board was in favor of the installation of military training in the schools and would comply with his recommendations as soon as practicable. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary then read a letter from Mrs. Laura A. Kroeger, Division Director of Junior Membership of the American Red Gross Society, extending to Superintendent Whiteford an invitation to attend the separate conference of the Advisory Committees for the Southwest Division to be held at St. Louis, Missouri, on January 26th, and urging him to be present. Mr. Ooates moved that permission be granted Mr. Whiteford to attend the conference and that all expense of the trip be paid by the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Okla. Jan. 22, 1918.

Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I present herewith the following resignations and recommend that they be accepted:

Mrs. Bess Damsell Elizabeth Shaver, Ruth Nation Helen Howe Ita Ross Gertrude West

resigned.

It was my intention to suspend Miss West had she not Yours very truly,

., ^'’^jV^rT-^h-it eford. Mr. Woodworth moved t-hh;<’t^e resignations be accepted. Mr seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Coates

The following report was then presented: OkWHj&ma Jan. 22, 1918

Board of Education." Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following named teachers to fill vacancies:

Okla.

MEETING OF JANUARY 26th, 1918 (Continued)

<>90

High School:

Mary V. Sawyer Irma H. Kidd Kenneth M. Ehret

$1050 900 810

Grades: Bertha Denton Elizabeth C. Coulter Harriet M. Divine Helen Seamen Josephine Lackey Ruth Carnes Alyce Cowden Mrs. Bagwell

$75 85 80 70 80 65 70 80

Substitutes:

Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

J. W. Byrd Albert Bays Carrie Ross Irene Brown H. L. Harreson Very truly,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The special committee to which was referred the revision of teachers’ salaries for the present year submitted the following report as their unanimous action: High School Teachers - effective September 10, 1917

... Lillian Waite <"■" car*rie Morris 'Mrs. Niblo . Eva?<hite Alice McFarland H. H. Rowe Grace Chadwick Lillian Griffith

$950 advanced to fl w 950 fl fl 800 fl n 1150 fl ti 1150 a fl 900 n 80CU. n < 4s800

Eva Ch owning -- .$50 per month to $70

$1000 1050 950 1200 1200 950 850 850

effective January 21, 1918

Grade Teachers - effective September 10, 1917.

Edna Fouts Lola Neil Smith Mary Straight Kate Steanson Irminda Banning Bess Smith Beulah Chadwick Beatrice Boyack Elnora Skow Nelle Bruce

Columbus Culbertson tt

Edgemere Emerson n

Franklin n

Garfield fl

80 85 80 85 60 85 85

advanced to' $70 • __ ii 85 • n 85 • • tt tt 85 • _ tl it 90 ’ n n 85 • it it 90 • tt ii 70it n gon n go-

MEETING OF JANUARY 22nd, 1918 (Continued)

Grade Teachers

(Continued)

effective September 10, 1917

Jefferson $75 advanced to $80Avis Sellers 1! A n 80 Nina Spinning 85fl it tt 85 Eljen Eagin 90n fl it 80 85 Anita Henkel A n Lee 60 70 Wilda Fuehner n n a 80 Christina Butler 85« it 80 85 • Priscilla Harrington " n n n 85 90 • Inez George n tt 85 Mary Hardin 90Lincoln n it Low611 85 90Louise Woodbridge a n 80 • Mabel Rogers Putnam Hts . 75 n n it it Alice Stauber 65 70 • n ii Walnut Grove70 80 Kathryn Spangler it n n ii 80 85 Mary Coors n n Washington 75 80Maud Milam it ti 7075Brytha Gould n it n 75 80 Virginia Fitzgerald n n n 80 Estella Hoffman 85 • it n 80 Wheeler 85 • Lucile Leslie fl n n 70 Mamie Welch 80 ' n 85 Fannie Townee Willard 90it n ii 85 Maud Wickham 90-

Grade Teachers

r’

effective January 21st, 1918

Louise Ferguson Bryant $75 advanced to $80n tt 80 Columbus 85Ada Campbell n tt n 70 80 • Zailly Harman n it Culbertson 80 85Cleo Masterson tt n Edgemere 75 85 • Jessie Palmer n n .85 90 • K. vonHoltzendorff Emerson n n ft 80 Julia Wardner 85n n tt 85 90 • Annie Roup n it n 80 90 • Dorothy Phelps it fl n 50 60 • Annabelle Pickier n n Ruth Bowlby 70 E. Field 80 tt n 85 Franklin 90Miriam Meadows W tt 85 Lauretta Pennington Garf ield 90' n n Hawthorne 85 Helen Peterman 90n n n 7570 Ada Laycock it tt r. Elizabeth Reichman Jefferson 70 75a tt 85 90■.’■- Mabedr'-^oombs n n it 50 Ma,y Cavin 60it n 80 Josie,. Rentf row Lee 85 ■ it « ssr fl 75 80El eanoV"Johnson « n it 75 Ruth Qttq ' 85n n n 70 80Linda Ridasch,. n ■' ~ n it Bernice Pierce 60' It - --^<7 n n 70 Harriet McCarthy 75 • n ii 85 Lincoln 90 • Fay Smith. it it it 80 90 ■ Kate Kelly it n 85 90 ■ 'K_ Ada Jarboe n’ it n x>.85 90 ■ Lena Dick fl ti n Katherine Watt 90 ■ n n 85*- ’ W. “If _90 Carolyn Ebright It 55 ^i60 • Ora Scrutchfield n Lowell 70 80 • Augusta Mailiian it' n a 85 Elizabeth Reece 90 • w » 85 90 Flora Lucas n n it 80 85 ■ Maud Wilson n it n 80 85 Mabel Bean rt 85 Virginia Brookes McKinley 90 n « it 80 85Mary R. Caffrey n ti it 80 Margaret Leek 85 • it w n Katherine Lewis 75 85 •

MEETING OF JANUARY 22nd, 1918 (Continued)

effective January 21, 1918

Grade Teachers (Continued)

Sylvia Franz Kathleen Moore Lida Barnhart , Della Link Genette Elliott Mary B. Goff Mary Nissley Juletta Wright Myrtle Barstow Maud Finn Grace Beaucamp Lucile Mason Grace Hall Inez Caywood Elsa Leach Edna McGhee Marion Franz Anna Keller Bernice Jarrell Edith Shepherd Dora Patrick Charlotte Jordan

McKinley n

Putnam Hts. n

Rivers ide 1! n

Walnut Grove Washington tt

Wheeler tt tt

Whittier

Willard «

$80 advanced to $85 • n it 65 75 ' tt n 80 90 • tt n 70 75 • n n 85' 80 tt it 80 85' n n 60 70tt fl 80 85 tt tt 90' 85 tt n 89 85it n 75 80tt n 55 60 ' n tt 65 75* ti tt 85 BOfl B 80 SS' tt fl 7565 n 11 80 85 ' tt It 85 90 n 11 85 90tt w 90 ■ 85 tt fl 75 80 n fl 55 60 ■

Mr. Woodworth moved that the report be accepted and the action of the committee concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upbn roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that Miss Elizabeth Whiteford be employed as Secretary to the Superintendent at a salary of $100 per month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye.” Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4TH, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY FOURTH, AT SEVEN-THIRTY

O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: J. H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

ABSENT: Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, J. W. Berry, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

As no quorum was present, the President directed the Clerk to have the minutes show recess of meeting until Tuesday, February 5th, 1918, at seven-thirty P. M.

THEREUPON THE BOARD WAS DECLARED ADJOURNED.

MEETING op FEBRUARY 5TH, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:.

G. A. Morris.

The minutes of the meetings of January 7th and 86th were read and approve^, as read. A delegation from the G. A. R. organization was present, and Capt. Kenyon as their representative addressed the Board, eolicitiig subscriptions from the Board members for the National Soldiers and Sailors Monument which they proposed to erect at Fairlawn Cemetery. Capt. Kenyon also asked permission for a committee from the G. A. R. to visit the Ward schools on Washington’s birthday and make talks on patriotic subjects before the pupils, and suggested that at the exercises held at the High School on that day the students be addressed by some speaker of prominence who would impress upon them the principles that Washington and Lincoln stood for. Mr. Johnston moved that the request be granted the G. A. R. veterans to participate in the exercises at the Ward schools on Washington’s birthday, and the suggestions in regard to the High School concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to ‘6ar r i ed.

Mr. R. J. Edwards 'th*§h addressed the Board, presenting a proposition to exchange Tulsa School Bonds for the Muskogee Bonds now held in the Sinking Fund investments. Mr. Johnston moved that the proposition for the be "submitted?>£ft?^riting to the Attorney for the and referred to the Finance Committee, together of the Board, with power tb^aot. Mr. Woodworth' motion and upon roll call sam^waa carried, all voting "Aye."

exchange of bond's: Board for report with the Secretary seconded the members present

A request was presented to the Board by a representative of the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra for the use of the High School Auditorium for a concert' to be given by this organization some time this month. Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings arid Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5th, 1918 Continued.

The regular monthly report of the Truancy Officer was read to the Board.

Mr. Johnston moved that the report be received and placed on file, Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. < The Secretary then read the monthly report of the Medical Inspector. Mr. Strong moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following gentlemen were named as Census Enumerators: Eli Scrantori S. E. Heyaer J. T. Rodgers J. A. Cherry J. G. Strong J. W. Berry A. W. McMillan

First Ward n n Second " n n Third ” Fourth " n

The following report was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 5th, 1918

Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the' following list of bills amounting to $5850.33, be allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted,

J..xH. Johnston

G. 0. Woodworth

Auditing Committee The Baes Furniture & Carpet Co. Window shade The Warden Company Dupl ica^ter^paper etc. Minnetonka Lumber ,Co.-. .. Harb our-Longmire Co.' Cork for bulletin„ Bd Night School Central Scientific Co. Chemistry Suppljee*’ —— Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & Oils i^igaz ine Sub script ion National Geographic Co Magazines .Dom Sci Parkhurst Book Company Alcohol & Oids. z Alexander Drug Company Sundries Re-imburee Sec’y Cash Jasper Sipes Company Desksi, chairs, etc. n n ti Blackboards & Playgrounds App/ Manly Office Supply Co. Office Supplies , >C-: Okla City Foundry & Meh Shop Boiler repairs M. B. Schofield Co. Coal on Contract Theodore Maxfield Co. Muslin^ Cheni Dept. Lightning Machine Co. Engine'Repairs Lumber Davidson& Case Lbr. Co. Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service Office Pioneer Tel Co. Telephone service Western Union Tel Co. Telegraph service Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5th, 1918 (Continued)

Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service $26.20 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. repairs to machine 2.10 New State Laundry Towel Supply Co. towel service H. S. 8.70 L. C. Smith Typewriter Co. Typewriters etc. 154.25 New' State Motor Co. Repairs to Auto 1.25 Aurelius Swanson Co. Lumber 8.10 Excelsior Stove Mfg. Co. Stove repairs 7.37 Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Piano Rental 6.00 Frederickson Tire Co. Tires for Truck 46.50 Gallamore & Bouche Boiler Works Boiler repairs 7.75 The High School Grocery Dorn Sci Supplies 12.00 Crane Company Boiler repairs 12.19 R. W. King Re-surfacing blackboards Lee School 244.86 Johnson Service Co. Boiler repairs 9.71 Stewart Mitchell Repairing clocks 2.00 The Macmillan Company Primary books 18.10 0. K. Stamp & Seal Co. Stamp for Gen. Office 1.25 J. A. Whiteford Expense trip to St. Louis 44.66 Eugene Whittington & Co. Insurance Premium 70.47 Smythe -Printing Co. Grade School programs 12.43 Webb Publishing Go. Printing for Grade schools 4.00 J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work 37.00 A. G. Hoge Hardware 2.75 Great Western Stove Co. Stove & Ice Box Dorn Sci 66.05 East Highland Pure Water Co.WaterHarmony School 2.40 Arhold <8? Wetherbee Electrical repairs 5.36 W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & Supplies Man Train & Dorn Sci 200.88 The Texas Co. Oils & Gasoline 11.50 The A. W. Lee Oil Co. ” 50.00 The Doty Oil Supply Co. ” 20.00 The Zylite Water Co. Water for Hawthorne & Office 10.50 Lykes-Freeman Hdw. Co. Hardware sundries 27.30 A. Flannagan Co. Supplies 110.00 Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings 193.84

Mr. Johnston moved that the recommendations of the Auditing Committee be concurred in and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. -Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.’* The’question of providing sufficient seats and desks to take care of the increased enrollment in some of the grade schools was discussed Mr. Strongjftgved that the matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee, with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion andupon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The followfhg~re^ort was read:

•

February 5, 1918

Noard of Education. Gentlemen: ,We. your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that Jas,"«Melloy be employed as janitor at Hawthorne school to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Newman, at a salary of $70.00 per month.

Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton

J. G. Strong R. S. Coates Committee on Buildings & Grounds

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5th, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that the recommendation be concurred in and Mr." Meloy employed at a salary of 70.00 per month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call.same was carried, all members present voting nAye.” Mr. Hope reported for the special committee appointed to investigate the charges of secret organizations at the High School, that the matter had been referred to the County Attorney and though no action had been taken as yet, he had'bden assured that it would be looked into in the near future. The following report was presented to the Board:

Feb. 5, 1918 Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I present herewith the resignation of Miss May Cavin and recommend that same be accepted. I also beg to report that Miss Harriet Devine who was elected as regular teacher at your last meeting can not secure release from her present position and therefore resigns. I recommend the appointment of the following to fill vacancies:

Miss Miss Miss Mrs.

Helena M. Walker regular teacher Martha Porter Kindergarten Director Jeannette Phillips Asst. ” ” J. D. Haas regular teacher

$75 80 60 75 •

Very truly, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Johnston moved that the resignations reported £y the Superintendent be accepted. Mr. Coates seconded the motioh and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Johnston .^.pyed that the teachers recommended the Superintendent employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting wAye.n Mr. Whiteford made a verbal report of his trip to At. Louis, where he attended the conference of the Red Crg^JunibT'-S-oeiety, stating that it was the intention of the Society to organize chapters in every school in each countyMn the state to take up patriotic work of some kind, a fee of twenty-five cents to be assessed against each . member, which might be paid in money dr^ervice. To assist in the organization of these branches throughout^^the state, Mr. Whiteford asked permission to send teachers who were sp^ta;lJ.^q-ualif ied for this work to different places where their services jmightM&^requiredj and the regular salary of the teacher paid while- dbing* tiUsfi^ork. Mr. Johnston moved that the Superintendent be authorized" "te alimited extent to send out teachers to start this work, provided that the locality to which th'd teacher goes defrays the other expenses. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5th, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Strong moved that the salary of Webb Jones, Truant Officer, be raised from $90 per month to $100 per month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Johnston introduced the following RESOLUTION

In Article IX, Rule 19, of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Education, to strike everything after the word "fixedâ&#x20AC;? and substitute the word"thereon" for the words "shall not be subject to change during that year." The President announced that under the rules no action could be taken in this matter until a period of thirty days had elapsed. The matter of making much needed improvements at the colored schools was then discussed.

Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Resolution introduced by Mr. Coates at the meeting of January 2nd, was brought up for discussion.

Mr. Alton moved that the Resolution be adopted and that that part of Rule 12, Article IX, pertaining to the educational qualifications of candidates for positions in non-academic and special branches be waived wherever actual experience in branches taught is equivalent to requirements, and the following clause added, "or practical experience satisfactory to the Superintendent." Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MARCH 4TH, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MARCH 4TH, 1918, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, , J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:'

J. H. Johnsto^r:

The minutes of the meetings of February 4th and 5th were read and approved as read.

Miss Clara Swatek, teacher of History in the High School, appeared before the Board asking that she be granted leave of absence for the remainder of the present school year, as she had received an appointment in the Censorship department of the government and felt it a patriotic duty to accept the position. Mr. Strong moved that the request of Miss Swatek be granted. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A petition was presented to the Board, signed by patrons of the Emerson school, asking that a room in this building be equipped for the teaching of Domestic Science. Mm. Woodworth moved that the petition be received and referred to the Superintendent. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. "A representative of the Lincoln and Parker Company addressed the Board,,asking permission to demonstrate the moving picture films put out by this company for the purpose of visual education. Pem-^* mission was granted to exhibit the pictures at the close of theâ&#x20AC;? meeting. A claim for, ^99.^0 was presented to the Board by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Koogle, for bills incurred by reason of injuries claimed to have resulted from an accident to.Donald Koogle on the Lowell school grounds. *

Mr. Woodworth moved that this matter be mefemmed.to the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Berry seconded th e^dtion^ and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.*

Board of Education.

March 4th, 1918.

Gentlemen:

We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the

MEETING OF MARCH 4th, 1918 (Continued) following list of bills, amounting to $6,535.47, be allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, G. A. Morris

G. 0. Woodworth Auditing Committee M. B. Schofield Company Coal on contract $3318.56 Miller Sand & Gravel Company Installing Plgds App 3.00 3.15 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window glass Okla City Water Dept. Water service 272.10 Davidson & Case Lumber Co. Lumber 18.40 Jasper Sipes Co. Desks etc. 521.17 Western Newspaper Union Ptg. Supplies H. S. 7.74 J. A. Whiteford Auto Supplies 2.50 Oklahoma Ptg. <fc Eng. Go. Stationery H. S. 1.75 High School Grocery Dom Sci Supplies 12. 39 J. B. Klein Iron & Foundry Co. Iron I beams 36.25 Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings 159.30 Pure Food Grocery & Market Dom Sci Supplies 32.21 A. M. DeBolt Cement, Brick etc. 96.52 $62.77 17-18 $33.75 16-17 Lumber Minnetonka Lumber Co. Dorn Sci Laundry work New State Laundry Fred E. Marshall Insurance Truant officer’s auto Crane Co. Myers pump repair Martin Towel Supply Towel service office J. L. Ladd Sanitary work Okla Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone service G. E. Blockie Plumbing repairs Scott, Foreman & Company Books The Prang Co. Art Department Supplies H. S. Barteldes Seed Co. Seeds for Agri Dept The Anglers Co. Supplies Biology- Dept Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Piano rental Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies Lykes Hardware Co. Hardware W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & Supplies Western Union Tel Co. Telegraph service Manly Office Supply Co. Supplies H. S. Office Westernr;Bank£Supply Co. ” Gen Office Storm &Enfck’s^'n Hdw. Co- Hardware New State Laundry Towel Supply Co. Towel service H.»SX 8.70 R. W. King Re-sd^aoing Blackboards 91.49 Re-imburse Secretary' Cash SdficTries & Census Enumeration .X..-" 684.10 $55.91 16-17$628.19 17-18, T. A. Griffith Window Glass 5.10 Frederickson Tire Co. ;Tires 65.95 McDaniel Auto Co. Aut-cFr^airs 52.35 Klein Oil Co. Gasoline 30.00 Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline 49;58 New State Motor Co. Repairs to Auto > 4.40 Texas Company Oils 2.90 Warden Co. Requisition Books East Highland Pure Water Co. Water Harmony scJfool ~

16-17

Mr. Alton moved that the repori of the Auditing Committee be adopted and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye.” The monthly report of the Truancy Officer was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and placed on file.

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MEETING OF MARCH 4th, 1918 (Continued)

The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was then read. Mr. Coates moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The’5 Secretary read the following report:

Mr. H. M. Fairey, Sec'y of Board of Education.

Dear Sir: Miss Helen Ferris and Miss Sophia Nicklas were excluded from school by me and returned only when I gave permit.

Both ladies had German measles. Sincerely yours, H. H. Cloudman Medical Inspector

Feb. 19, 1918

Mr. Woodworth moved that the part of salaries of these teachers which had been deducted on account of illness be allowed. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

The following report was presented to the Board: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 25th, 1918 To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen; I herewith submit for your approval the School Census Enumeration as completed and compiled by"’me for the Years 1917-19

Ward One. 1878 2036 6 12

-White Males White Females ,,f...Colored Males Oblored Female's Ward Two. '

‘ .. -

White Males Wh i-t es Colored Males Colored Females

1875 2122 397 V;.445

Ward Three.

White Males White Females Colored Males Colored Females

;

1570 1691 135 117 J 57 J

Ward Four.

White Males White Females Colored Males Colored Females Total .

2858 2801 270 323 18,536

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MEETING OF MARCH 4th, 1918 (Continued)

The total number for the year^ 1916-17 was 18,106 making a gain of 430 for the present year. Respectfully submitted, H. M. Fairey, Secretary.

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Mr. Strong moved that the report be received and placed on file for record. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following report: February 19th, 1918.

To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: We, your committee to which was referred the question of revising Salaries of Principals, Teachers and Supervisors, also revision of rules governing same for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1919, beg leave to submit the following report:

Proposed

Salary Schedule

Years of service

(2)

(3)

$80 Grades and Kindgtn $70 Asst. Kindgarten 60 70 90 80 Domestic Science 95 Manual Training 90 1300 1400 Supervisors H. S. Dept. Heads 1400 1300 H. S. Asst. Academics 1000 1100 Principal Assts. 115 per imonth

$90 80 95 100 1500 1500 1200

(1)

(4)

(5)

$100

$110

100 110 1550 1550 1300

110 115 1600 1600 1400

Substitutes (Grades) $4.001 per day Substitutes (High School) $5.00 per day

Principals 1 Salaries Years of service Number of teachers*^ including principal"'

(1)

1 to 4 fixed by the Board $1000 5 to 7 8 to 10 1200 11 to 13 14 to 16 1400 17 to 24 1500

(2)

1918-19

(4)

(3)

$1050<^ox $1100” 1250 1300 1350 1400 1500 1600 160o>^ 1700

' ’$1200 per year 1400 1500 1700 1800

Revision of Rules - effect ive school year 1 9HP^1W 1 - In order to continue at the maximum salary, a'pMnbijSf^'jshall attend summer school in a standard university at least once in a period of four.years^and make satisfactory credits in such summer school or submit other evidence of professional growth satisfactory to the Superintendent. Any principal failing to meet this provision shall have a deduction of $100 per year made in his salary for each year not exceeding three years that he fails to meet said provision.

2 - In order to continue at the maximum salary a teacher shall attend summer school in a standard Normal school or university

MEETING OF MARCH 4th, 1918 (Continued)

at least once in a period of four years and make satisfactory credits in such school. A teacher who fails to meet this provision shall have a deduction of $50 per year made for each year.

3 - A principal or teacher whose rating is satisfactory and who shall present two semester credits earned in an approved summer school or in correspondence or extension courses shall receive $50. in addition to the regular salary paid such person. 4 - The Board reserves the right to increase above schedule the salary of any teacher or principal whose preparation and service is superior.

5 - In re-adjusting to this schedule from the present schedule the salary of each teacher and principal shall be determined by the Board and based on experience and efficiency rating. Proposed amendment to Rule 24. (b) A teacher who is absent on account of quarantine or injury acquired while in the performance of duty or on account of prolonged illness shall receive full pay for such time as may be determined by the Board, the report of the family physician and the officer being required.

Proposed amendment to Rule 9 - No teacher shall resign without giving 20 days written notice to the Superintendent and no resignation will be accepted until a successor satisfactory to the Superintendent and approved by the Board ha£ been secured; in default’of which all salary due shall be forfeited and certificate to teach revoked. A/vuk, The salaries of Principals4in Ward Schools will be paid for one wedc before the opening of schools, or for such part thereof as said Prin cipal or teacher is on. duty. All of which is respectfully submitted.

R. S. Coates, Chairman G. 0. Woodworth Elliott Alton J. W. Berry The President stated that under the rules action could not be taXen in thia matter until a period of thirty days had elapsed.

The, following report was read: February 19, 1918. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma Gity, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: - «

We, your committedto which was referred the question of revising salaries of Janitors /Engineers and other employees for the fiscal year ending June 30th,'£919 b=eg leave. to submit the following report: ‘ . We recommend that the minimum salary for Janitors and Engineers at the. Ward school buildings be placed at $85 per month.

We further"recommend that the salary of the Extra Janitors and Engineers be placed at $3.25 per day. The following buildings with salaries set opposite same:

Regular Janitors

MEETING OF MARCH 4th, 1918 (Continued)

$110.50 93.50 124.50 86.50 160.00 107.50 97.00 86.50 12.00 85.00 85.00 114.50 6.00 142.00

Bryant Columbus Culbertson Edgemere Emerson Eugene Field « Franklin Garfield Harmony Hawthorne Irving Jefferson Junction Lee

Assistant Superintendent tt tt

Lincoln Linwood Longfellow Lowell McKinley Putnam Hts. Riverside Rockwood Shields Hts. Washington Wheeler Walnut Grove Whittier Willard

$138.50 30.00 12.00 93.50 114.00 114.00 90.00 12.00 85.00 160.00 100.50 45.00 93.50 123.00

$125 125

High School as follows: Assistant Engineer Firemen Floor Janitor

$115 per month 90.00 80.00

The salaries of the carpenters are placed at $4.80 per day, being the scale of such as authorized by the Union governing which we desire to keep in force. The salaries placed for the positions of Asst. Supt. Buildings and Grounds and Assistant Engineer at the High School is based upon the present employees being re-employed; if not, such salary will be regulated by the Board of Education at the time of such employment. All of which is respectfully submitted.

R. S. Coates, Chairman G. 0. Woodworth Elliott Alton J. W. Berry Committee

Upon recommendation of the committee, action on this report was deferred until the next meeting.

The folldfd’n^'^^b’Oftimendation was presented to the Board: “V.

To the Board of Ectircation: .-—*-*aer We recommend that of Education, H. M. Fairey, July 1st, 1917, in order to the fiscal year ending^.Jun^

the salary of the Clerk of the Board be placed a VfIT5~Er-ffien.th, dating from bring his salary to $2100 per year for 30, 1918.

R. S. Coates ><^J. W. Berry ’ E14jre^.t;fls^ton G?^5'. WopBwo.Mh__ Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation be concurred in’and the salary of Mr. Fairey placed at $175 a month effective July 1st, 1917. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Secretary read the following report:

MEETING OF MARCH 4 th, 1918 (Continued)

March 4, 1918

Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to report

the following resignations:

Miss Alice Wolverton effective Feb. 15. Miss Carrie Morris effective March 1st.-. Miss Katherine Delahanty effective March 10th.

I recommend that these resignations be accepted.

Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted and the resignations accepted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was read: March 4th, 1918

Board of Education, Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names:

Myrtle Smith $85 Mrs. Georgia Gillespie

$85

Maurine Hoover, teacher of "'English at High School at a salary of $1050 per year. , I also wish to report that Miss Elizabeth Allyson Price ,t'o'i"fliomâ&#x20AC;&#x153;was granted leave of absence, had returned for duty.

The places filled by the above named grade teachers have been taught by substitutes. â&#x2013; Yours

truly,

J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the ?^port be accepted and. the teachers employed at the salaries set dpppjsite their names. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll^Wll -Wfie was carried, all memb present voting "Aye." Mr. Matlook, Scoutmaster of Troop #13 Boy Scout's of Capitol Hill, appeared before the Board and asked permission to use the auditor ium of the Lee School Building for an entertainment to be given for the benefit of the Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls of that district. Mr. Matlock stated that they wished to use the auditor ium two evenings, one for the entertainment and one for the rehearsal. Mr. Strong rnoved that the request of Mr. Matlock be granted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Upon motion of Mr. Woodworth, seconded by Mr. Alton, the Board went into executive ^session-

iM:'

MEETING OF MARCH 4th, 1918 (Conti rued)

Upon re-convening in regular session Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried

MEETING OF MARCH .11 TH, 1918

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

MONDAY, MARCH 11TH, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

The President stated that the meeting had been called at the request of the Superintendent and that the Secretary also had several matters which he wished to bring to the attention of the Board.

The Resolution introduced by Mr. Coates at the meeting of February 5th, changing Rule 19, Article IX, of the Rules and Regulations, was brought up for consideration.

Mr. Alton That Rule after the to change upon roll

moved the adoption of the Resolution which read as follows 19, Article IX, be changed by adding the word "thereon" word "fixed" and omitting the words "shall not be subject during that year." Mr. Berry seconded the motion and call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The special committee appointed for the purpose of revising salaries of teachers and principals for the present year made the following recommendat ion: Grade School Principals - changes in salary effective Sept. 10, 1917.

M. W. Pearl Anna Mathews J..,- B.. Mitchell <;^B^Burton H. C. King Lotta ‘Mqsier Ethel McMillan Mary Fox ' Jewel Chapman A. H. Parmalee

Walnut Grove $900 advanced to $1000 w tt McKinley 1250 1300 fl n Willard 1300 1350 n it Washington 1400 1450 n n Jefferson 1500 1550 n n Lowell 1250 1300 n tt ■... & Hawthorne 900 1000 n n Putnam Hts. 1350 1400 ft n Shields Hts. 900 1000 ft n Lee.^z ^^±5501000

Mr. Woodworth moved that -the report be accepted and the action of the committee concurred in>- Mr. Alton seconded'the motion and upon roll call same was carried,*all^members present voting "Aye," •' '

A communication was read from Mr. A.. .G^<’^a3?sog>y*stating that he had secured the temporary appointment of Mr.:Moore, Principal of the Oklahoma City High School, as one of the Oklahoma representatives of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Mr. Parsons stated that this appointment could be made permanent only on the condition that Mr. Moore attend the meeting of the Association to be held in Chicago March 18th to 25th. Mr. Alton moved that permission be granted Mr. Moore to attend the meeting of the North Central Association in Chicago and that he be allowed the sum of $100 for 'the expenses of the trip. Mr. Mdrris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, a ,11 members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Woodworth who voted "No."

MEETING OF MARCH 11th, 1918 (Continued)

A communication was then read from Mr. J. J. Culbertson, Jr., stating that some of the Playground apparatus at the Culbertson Heights school had been placed on lots 13 and 14, and 39 and 40, block 5, Culbertson Heights Addition, which adjoined the school property and were owned by^him. Mr. Culbertson expressed his willingness for the school to use this ground but wished the board to make an agreement to give immediate possession at any time upon request.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee, for investigation and report. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was presented to the Board:

March 11, 1918

Board of Education.

Gentlemen: I wish to file the request of Miss Nina Pickerill for a leave of absence for the remainder of the year and recommend that same be granted. teachers:

I wish t§ recommend the election of the following named * Mies Grace Smith |80 Elizabeth Coulter Mitchell Miss Grace Williams $950 Miss Clara Swatek.

$85 to take the place of

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford.

Mr. Strong moved that the request of Miss Pickerell for leave of absence be granted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Strong moved that.the teachers recommended by Mr. Whiteford be employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Alton seconded,the. motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pr es ent' vot?'fng:*:’’‘ffyB. ”

Mr. Johnston moved'xthat the bill of Mr. Whiteford for expense incurred in attending/the Educational Conference at Washington and the Superintendnts'? ..Meeting at Atlantic City, amounting to $171.00 be allowed. Mr. Berry 'seconded the motinn-.^nd upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting^JAye. ” Mr. Whiteford made a verbal report of his recent eastern trip where he attended a conference of the Federa^^partment of Education in Washington and a meeting of the Departmentcqf Superintendence at Atlantic City. Mr. Whiteford stated that the^SSW^Wportant recommendations of the two conferences were the imnjovemeift~3n methods of rural education, the need for which was especially^ em^^ ized by the illiteracy apparent in large numbers of the drafted'men from the rural districts; vocational- education for drafted men and for disabled men returned from the army, and substantial increases in salaries of teachers. . A letter was read from S. M. Barrett, Secretary and Director of the State Board of Vocational Education, stating that at a meeting of the Board on February J5th, the Oklahoma City High School was approved for the teaching of Vocational Agriculture and the Trades School for Trades and Industries, thus participating in the Smith-

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Hughes Fund for the next semester.

The question of taking advantage of this proposal and establishing a demonstration truck garden under the direction of Mr. Stemen of the Agricultural Department of the High School, was discussed. Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred back to the special committee on Vocational Education with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford stated that he had been informed that Mr. Rusch, the Manual Training Supervisor, had a child who had been taught to speak the German language exclusively. Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Superintendent and if upon investigation the report that Mr. Rusch had been teaching hie soft German exclusively be verified, h'ia services be dispensed with. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved the

MEETING OF APRIL 1ST, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MONDAY, APRIL 1ST, 1918, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J.' W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT;

J. G. Strong.

The minutes of the meetings of March 4th and 11th were read and approved as read.

The Secretary read a communication from Mr. A. D. McMullen, Secretary cTf the Oklahoma City Retailers Association, requesting the use of the High School Auditorium for a moving picture lecture given by the National Cash Register Company. Upon motion of Mr. Woodworth, seconded by Mr. Altoh this request was tabled.

A petition was presented to the Board, signed by seventeen colored teachers, asking for an increase in salary for those teachers receiving seventy-five dollars or less. The petition was received and placed on file. Letters were read from Miss Grace Rice and Miss Allie Turnage, teachers at Riverside School, stating that they had been obliged to be absent from school on account of quarantine with mumps, and r^uesting that the Board allow them the part of their salaries ’^hiJiT'fiad been deducted for this reason. At this time a report from Dr. Cloudman stating that Miss Charlotte Jordan had been absent from shb..ool, having been quarantined with German measles, was alsq. considered. . .... ".. *

Mr. Johnston’moved that the sal-ashaa.of__Miss Rice, Miss Turnage and Miss Jordan be allowed for the"'time they were unavoidably out of school. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carrLed,* ‘all-members present voting "Aye." A letter was then read from MrMages A. Moss, requesting permission to use a portion of the I^ing^S^fcool grounds for a tennis court. Mr. Alton moved that the requa^t^be'nSTUgranted. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was^dj^Kared to have carried. The Secretary stated that he had been informed by Mr. Barrett, Secretary of the Vocational Education Department of the State Board of Education, that it would be necessary for the City Board of •

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MEETING OF APRIL 1st, 1918 (Continued)

Education to pay the salaries of the teachers in the Trades Schools and the amounts so paid would then be refunded out of Federal and State funds. Mr. Fairey asked that the Board take the necessary action, authorizing him to pay these salaries. Mr. Johnston jnoved that payment of the salaries of the Vocational teachers be handled as requested by Mr. Barrett, and paid by the Secretary out of the Secretary’s Cash Account, same to be reimbursed by the Stite Board. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The following report was read to the Board: Oklahoma City, Okla. April 1st, 1918. Board of Education.

Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $1415.11, be allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted, J. H. Johnston

G. A. Morris G. 0. Woodworth Auditing Committee The Warden Company Course of Study and Transfers T. A. Griffith Window Glass Re-imburse Secretary Cash Sundries Doty Oil Supply Co. Gasoline Supt. E. S. Lown Plowing 5 acre tract High School Grocery Dorn Sci Supplies Scrivner & Stevens ” " ” Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service Office Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph service Jasper Sipes;-Ge«—- Slated cloth & paper Smythe Printing Co. Envelopes L. C. Smith &'Brq8. Typewriter Truant Office W. J. Pettee & Co.^^ HardwargJJ^uppl ies The Richards & Conover. Hdw. Co. Supplies etc. Mideke Supply Co,' Engine Fittings Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical Fittings .7=*——__ Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window gl'seSs Primary Education 6 months subscription magazine New State Laundry Towel Supply Co. Towel service H. S T. E. Branniff Co. “ Premium .y.~ Tire repair Truant officer Frederickson Tire Co. it _ h _ McDaniel Auto Co• repairs to auto Stewart Mitchell Repair to clock J. L. Ladd Sanitary work >,' Franklin Printing Co. Janitors' payroll blanks Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Tuning Piano J. W. Jenkins Sons! Music Co. ” ~ ” Fidelity & Deposit Co. Premium on Bond Central Scientific Company Chemistry supplies G. E. Blockie Repairs to water coolers Tom.Dolan Heating Company Repairs to Ink well fillers Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service

$ 87.50 6.75 261.94 . 9.20 45.31 23.38 6^.45 1.25 1.75 15.00 2.25 50.00 38.76 7.73 87.55 26.40 8.89 1.00 8.70 19.35 3.75 2.40 1.00 J25.00 ' 9.00 2.50 2.50 5.00 35.48 2.75 14.80 82.65

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MEETING OF APRIL 1st, 1318 (Continued)

W. 0. Moore Debating expense W. 0. Moore Expenses trip to Chicago. Underwood Typewriter Co. . Shields for typewriters Crane Company Repairs to pumps and hose Western Paint Co. Floor sweep Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & Oil Erickson Bros. Tire Co. Auto tires Theo B. Robertson Products Co., Inc. Soap Lykes Hardware Co. Hardware Oklahoma City Foundry & Machine Shop Repairing

1916-1917 Miller Sand & Gravel Co.

$ 56.33 83.25 2.00 145.73 16.80 59.52 23.90 5.40 17.68 2.25

Sand for Playgrounds

48.26

Mr. Johnston moved that the bills be allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Honnold appeared before the Board with a proposition to exchange Woodward, Ardmore and Marietta bonds, at 4 3/4 and 5 %, for Liberty bonds owned by the Board, to the amount of $50,000. Mr. Alton moved that this proposition be rejected. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A delegation of colored citizens appeared before the Board, requesting a change of location for Douglas, Dunbar, Orchard Park and Choctaw schools, new quarters for their Kindergarten department and the repairing and painting of Packingtown school. They also asked for the establishment of a Teacher-Training Course in connection with the High School, affiliation with the Federal government in Vocational Agriculture for the High School and the appointment of a truant officer fot the colored schools.

Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee to make a recommendation to the County commissioners, carrying the endorsement of the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have'^sarried.

The regular monthly report of the Truant officer was received and plCbed^on file. The regular monthly report of the Medical Inspector was received and placed,on file.

Mr. Woodworth, Chairman of the eemm-ittee on Vocational Training, to which was referred the matter of establishing a demonstration/tTuÂ§k garden in connection with the Agricultural department at the High School, reported that as Mr. Stemen had furnishdd him with the names of thirtyrsix students who would take the work, the committee had authorized emen to go ahead with the organization of the class, for summer . The following report was read;

April 1, 1918

Board of Education. Gentlemen: vacancies:

I wish to recommend the election of the following to fill

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Miss Arnell Bearden Miss Helen Pickett Mrs. Anna Harned

$80 80

regular teacher ” " substitute

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Johnston moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries stated. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and uon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford then stated .that the Womens' Council of Defence had requested the use of rooms in the Irving School Building for the instruction of women for war service and suggested that they be allowed to use the unoccupied rooms bn the second floor of this building providing they would furnish their own equipment.

Mr. Johnston moved that the request of the Womens' Council of Defence be granted until such time as it might be necessary to dispossess them. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford stated that he had had several requests for High School boys to gb to work on farms and he would suggest that, in accordance with a recommendation from the government, any boys wishing to do so be permitted to drop out of school six weeks before closing, providing a test be made before leaving school satisfactory to the High School Faculty.

Mr. Johnston moved that the Board approve the plan suggested by the Superintendent for the boys who desired to go to work on farms. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent called the attention of the Bo’Wrd to the cases of two teachers who, under Rule 84-b, Article IX, might be entitled to receive full pay during absence, Miss Bernice Jarrell having been injured .in a street car accident while on her way to school and Mis’s 'GtfaV^dB^aucamp having been quarantined with smallpox.

Mr. Morris moved>>that Miss Jarrell and Miss Beaucamp receive full pay for the entire -time of -therTf absence from duty. Mr. Berry seconded the motion.^nd upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting.. 'Uye. "

Mr. Whiteford stated--thSt?s4t had been the custom of the Board in former years to provide a speaker for the High School Commencement, and as this had at times been unsatisfactory as well as expensive, he would suggest that at the coming commencement the students be allowed to thke charge of the program and "pfee«nt.-^pme phase of school activities. —

The Board concurred in Mr. Whiteford's suggestion in this matter and the President stated that action would be formally taken at the next regular meeting. The matter of selecting diplomas for the High School graduating class was then discussed. Mr. Alton moved that the matter be referred to the Purchasing committee with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF APRIL 1st, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Stearley stated that the attention of the Buildings and Grounds Committee had been called to the necessity of placing guards around the the foot scrapers at the various school buildings, and at their request he had investigated the matter and estimated the coast of installing the guards would be 1271.67. . Mr. Stearley further stated that the committee suggested that this work be done immediately if the funds of the Board would permit.

Mr. Johnston moved that the suggestion of the Buildings and Grounds committee in this matter be concurred in and the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds instructed to go ahead with the installation of the guards for the foot scrapers. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." In the matter of the bill of $99.50, presented to the Board by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Koogle for expense incurred by reason of an accident to their son; Donald, on the Lowell School grounds, Judge Taylor, Attorney for the Board, stated that it was his opinion that the Board was not liable from a legal standpoint. Mr. Woodworth moved that the claim of Mr. and Mrs. Koogle be rejected and the parties notified. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board go into Executive session. Mr. Alton -seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was presented from C. 0. Gittinger, former member of the Examining Board, stating that Mr. Barthold, teacher of'Manual Training at the High School, had falsified his credentials to the Superintendent at the time of his employment and the Superintendent had been notified but had taken no action up to this time. Mr. Johnston moved that the Secretary be instructed to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Gittinger's letter-and advise him that his correspondence with the Superintendent .. had been carefully reviewed and that the course of the Superintendent-had been endorsed in toto; that the services of Mr. Barthold were entirely satisfactory and that the subject would be considered closed. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Whiteford reported in.the matter of Mr. Rusch he had found that the boy^Was being taught the English language as well as German .so^* no actiQh was taken. -< The President stated that as a month had elapsed, the report of the special commvft-e^on revision of the salary schedule would be taken up for consideration.

Mr. Coates moved that the refj'oiftt-of the committee on revision of teachers salaries, as presented top^ie-Bs^rd at the meeting of March 4th, be adopted. Mr. Alton seconded th-e-motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present votjua^f "Aye.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Coates moved that the report of the committee on the revision of janitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;-salaries, as presented at the meeting of the Board on March 4th, be adopted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was darried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Woodworth moved that a Budget committee be appointed consisting of four members of the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF APRIL 1st, 1918 (Continued)

The President appointed Messrs. Coates, Alton, Woodworth and Johnston to act . as the Budget committee.

The advisability of submitting a bond issue was discussed and a report from Layton and Smith, Architects, on the cost of additions to the school system was presented. Mr. Alton moved that the Architects' report be referred to the Budget committee. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Woodworth, the Board returned to regular session. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF APRIL 6TH, 1918

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL.BUILDING, SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH, AT ONE O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President. H. M. Fairey, Clerk. J. R. J. G. J. G.

ABSENT:

W. S. H. A. G. 0.

Berryj Coates, Johnston, Morris, Strong, Woodworth.

Elliott Alton.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of ascertaining how much of the Sinking Fund money might be invested in bonds of the Third Liberty Loan, and asked the Treasurer to make statement regarding the amount now on hand.

The Treasurer stated that there was $49,542.81 in the Sinking Fund and $76,406.24 in the General Fund. Mr. Smith also stated that the Sinking Fund was carrying approximately $49,000 of old General Fund warrants and asked that he be given authority to retire same. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Treasurer be given authority to retire the old General Fund warrants of date prior to 1917, now held in the Sinking Fund, as sooh as convenient. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The matter of investing in Liberty bonds was then discussed. Mr. Coates moved that $60,000 of Sinking Fund mone^ be invested in bonds of the Third Liberty Loan. Mr. WSrodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ^H^hfiston entered the meeting during this discussion and upon being informed as to the action taken in the matter of retiring the 01‘C, General Fund warrants, asked that his vote be recorded in the af-firmative-oh^this proposition. The Superintendent asked the Board to consider the matter of paying Miss Osborne's salary f9 jetties TiW~e^--her absence in February and March on account of illness.

Mr. Johnston moved that Miss Osborne be given one-half of her salary for the time of her absence and that the Superintendent advise her that in order to do fulX jU^tice to her work, and on account of the state of her health, she W®d~beêquired to give full time to her school work. Mr. Morris seconded the-âetion and upon roll call same was carried, all members preênt-vo^n^ ”Aye."

The matter of the purchase of coal for the schools for next year was brought up for consideration. Mr. Coates moved that the Purchasing committee be authorized to advertise for bids for coal for next year. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF APRIL 6th, 1918 (Continued)

MEETING OF APRIL 20TH, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING APRIL 20TH, 191S, AT ONE-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President II. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:

G. A. Morris.

The President stated, that the meeting had. been called, for the purpose of taking action on the report of the special Budget committee and also for the purpose of considering the question of a bond is,sue. Mr. Coates, Chairman of the special Budget committee, and moved the adoption of the following:

introduced

ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF' CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKALAHOMA CITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1st, 1918.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Salary and Expense Clerk and Assistants Operation and Maintenance General Office Payment of Census Enumeration Salaries Examining Board Salary and Expense Legal Department Salary and Expense Treasurer’s Office Other Business Administration

$3880.00 500.00 625.OO 200.00 600.00 1350.00 2500.00

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Offley Superintendent of Schools Enf o r c.<9m,en t T ruancy,;iaws Promotion of Health Supervi-sioX.pf Grades and Subjects Principals' Salaries Teachers’ Salaries School SuppLfce^ Salary and Expense High School Librarian Library and Reference Books Stationery and Printing Telegraph and Telephone Other Expenses of Instruction

$5700.00 900.00 2700.00 10400.00 43800.00 410728.00 12000.00 750.00 2500.00 1000.00 950.00 1900.00

EXPENSES', OF OPERATION Oi^SCHOOI^aCANT

Janitors’ and Engineers’ Salaries Janitors? and Engineers-4 Supplies Fuel . Light and Power Wat er Sanitation Teaming

$48026.00 4500.00 27139.95 65O.OO 1800.00 800.00 100.00

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EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT Repairs to Buildings $27000.00 Repairs to Equipment 20000.00 Repairs to Furniture and Fixtures 750*00 Upkeep of Grounds 2500.00 Miscellaneous Expense 28.00 Taxes (Special) 56OO.OO

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ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS

Buildings Equipment Furniture and Fixtures Tools and Appliances

Less estimated income State and County Apportionment

Total

$2000.00 2500,00 3000.00 100.00 $ 64947’6’. 95”

$68500.00 75000.00

Plus-10% for Ampunt to be Sinking Fund Sinking Fund Sinking Fund

75000.00 57U78.95 Delinquent Taxes 57^47. 69 raised by levy................................................................ 631924, 64 for the retirement of Bonds 96068.ll for interest om outstanding Bonds 87414.87 for interest on General Fund Warrants 5000.00

Total amount to b’e raised by levy fiscal year ending June 30th, 1919 .......................... ..................................... •y1

$820,407.62

By virtue of the authority vested in the Board of Education by the laws of the State of Oklahoma,, and pursuant to the itemized estimate above set forth, as a part of this call, showing that a five mill levy is insufficient to create a fund necessary to support the common schools of the Oklahoma City School District, as determined in the budget as prepared by virtue of the . laws of the State of Oklahoma, and that an excess levy of three and one-sixth mills above the five mills allowed by the law is necessary’ for current expenses for the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City of the State of Oklahoma, for the...fiscal year beginning July 1, 1918. NOTICE is hereby given that a special election is hereby called ..to be held on the 14th day of May, 1918, in the Oklahoma City S'ohobTi^Wrict, comprising the territory of the City of Oklahoma City, and the territory attached thereto for school purposes, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said Oklahoma pl'ty SchoodrTTstrict the question of making an increased levy of three and one-sixth mills upon the assessed valuation of the property within said school district, as returned by the County Assessor of Oklahoma Coii^kf7~OEWroiha-, to pay the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of*6Kla^ioma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1918. The ballots to be used at said election for such purpose shall be in substantially tlT^fgHowing form:

"Shall there- be made a three and onlSSixt^mill levy in excess of the five mill levy allowed by the statues x?f=the State of Oklahoma, upon the assessed valuation of a.l-I*'tax3bl§gta>^operty within the Oklahoma City School District, for the purpose of paying the current, expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1918?"

For the levy

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MEETING OF APRIL 20th, 1918 (Continued)

RESOLUTION

! WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, i of ithe State of Oklahoma, is unable to maintain and establish | . on its regular funds public recreation places and playgrounds, as provided in Section 1, Chapter 35, Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915, and, WHEREAS, said Board is desirous of establishing and maintaining such activities as authorized by said Section 1, above referred to, and,

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WHEREAS, in order to raise sufficient funds for such purpose it will require a levy of one-tenth of one mill upon each dollar of taxable property situated within said school district, and,

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WHEREAS, such funds can only be raised by vote of the qualified electors of the Oklahoma City School District,

THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma:

That the question of levying one-tenth of one mill upon each, dollar of taxable property within said school district for the purpose/>f establishing and maintaining public recreation places and playgrounds as provided in Section 1, Chapter 35, of the • Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915, be submitted to the qualified electors of said school district at an election to be held in said school- district on the l^th day of May, 1918; the same being an election held for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said school-district the question of levying an excess levy upon the taxable property of said school .district, for the purpose of defraying the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1918.

That pursuant to a resolution adopted and approved by said Board on the 20th day of April, 191S, authorizing and directing said Board to submit to the qualified electors of said district "at said election the question of levying'”one-tenth of one mill upon each dollar of the assessed valuation of all property, real andpersonal, in said school district, subject to taxation, to be the purpose of establishing and maintaining public reHcreation places and playgrounds, as provided in Section 1, Chapter 35,' Session Laws of Oklahoma, 19155 ‘the following question is hereby. subiMt ted to the .qualified electors of said school district at said election:

"Shall”there be levied ofte^fcanth of one mill upon each dollar of the.assessed valuation of all property, personal and real, subject to taxarion within the Oklahoma City School District, for the purpose” Cf establishing and maintaining public recreation places and playgrounds, as provided in Section 1, Chapter 35, Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915?" ■...

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Said election will he held at the following places: Ward 1.

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All persons^within the Oklahoma City School District who

MEETING OF APRIL 20th, 191S (Continued)

The polls at such election shall be open at the hour of 6 o’clock A. M. and close at the' hour of 7 o’clock P. M. of said election day. Witness the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, by its President, attested by its Clerk, with its official seal, this 20th day of April, A. D. 1913. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA,

John H. Hope, President

ATTEST: II. M. Fairey, Clerk SEAL

Mr. Strong seconded the motion of Mr. Coates and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Johnston moved that the Board proceed to call a bond election for the following purposes:

Eugene Field School:

Four (4) Rooms on North of Building

$24,750.00

Culbertson Heights School

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-.Four (4) Rooms and Basement wing duplieating the wing on the East

$24,970.00

Willard. School: . Six (6) Room Unit Building, including Auditorium and Heating Plant

$32,000.00

Woodrow Wilson School:

New eight (S) Room Building located Northwest^.,..

to be

Building Sites for New Buildings

$55,000.00 $12,500.00

Administration Building:

Located on the Irving School Grounds to be usedjcy the Board of Education, Superintendent and employees, with one story and basement

$25,000.00

Irving School Building: Heating, Ventilating etc.,

$13,000.00

Furniture: To equipment, Furniture, Desks, etc. Grand Total

$12,730.00 $200,000.00

MEETING OF APRIL 20th, 1?18 (Continued)

Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The following*Resolution was presented to the Board: RESOLUTION WEREAS, ON ACCOUNT OF THE CROWDED CONDITION OF THE SCHOOLS OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ROOMS TO WARD SCHOOL BUILDINGS, ADDITIONAL SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND SITES, FOR AN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TO BE USED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR GENERAL OFFICE PURPOSES, FOR THE HEATING AND VENTILATING OF THE IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, AND FOR EQUIPMENT FOR SAID BUILDINGS,. IN SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE COST OF WICH IS ESTIMATED AT $200,000.00. AND, WHEREAS, THERE BEING NO FUNDS IN THE HANDS OF THE TREASURER OF SAID BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR SUCH PRUPOSE, IT IS NECESSARY TO BORROW- THE SAID SUM OF $200,000.00. 1 •

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: , That the Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be and he hereby is requested to issue a proclamation calling, a. special election in the ^chool district comprising the City of Oklahoma City, and outlying territory annexed thereto for school purposes, for the 14th day of May, 19IS, for the purpose of submitting to the legal voters of said school district the following proposition:

PROPOSITION "Shall the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of $200,000.00, for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of Additional Rooms to Ward School Buildings, for the construction of a Ward School Building, for the construction of an Administration Building, for the co nstruction of. a Unit Building Addition, for the Heating and Ventilating of the Irving School Building, for Furniture and Equipment for all Buildings enumerated herein, for the purchase of Building Sites; and also to provide for thef’'1b»j^kaMU;*-obllection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property in' said school district comprising said city and the territory annexed thereto for school purposes, sufficient to pay the interest on saMd bonds whan«=due ‘and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment, of the principal thereof when due."

Said proclamation shall provide ar^dawat^be~_ful.ly the purpose of the bond issue; the hours of opening and closing the polls; the number and locatipnjof,^polling places; the names of persons who shall conduct said*election andt shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk of said Cit^v.and shall be published according to law.

Passed and Approved this 20th day of April, ~I91S.

John H. Hope, President

ATTEST:

H. LI. Fairey, Clerk

SEAL.

Mr. Johnston moved that the Resolution be adopted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all

MEETING OF. APRIL 20th, 1918 (Continued)

members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Woodworth, moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF MAY 6th, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION, IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 6TH, 1916, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris.

The minutes of the meetings of^lst, 6th and 20th were read and approved as read.

The following report was read: & v'

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 6th, 1913.

Board of Education. Gen tiemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills amounting to 13^37*92 be allowed and the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted, J>H, Hope G. 0. Woodworth Audit ing Cogunittee Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Water service Okla City Water Dept. Okla City'Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Underwood Typewriter Co. Adjusting Typewriter Remington Typewriter Co. Repairs to Typewriters Western Bank Supply Co. Office supplres— C. S. Stephenson Peacock Sprinkler A. G. Hoge HbBdware Lykes Hardware Co. Hardware The Oklahoma Publishing Co. ^Advertisement for bids Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Beauvais Typewriter Supply Mfg. Co^'"*Peh^arbons M. B. & M. E. Stewart Auditors p,,, The Luttrell Company Treasurer’s Bond*'---' ~ Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Piano Tuning & Rental Manly Office Supply Co. ..Office Supplies L. C. !Smith Typewriter Co. Typewriters Martin Towel Supply Co.. Towel service The Metropolitan Garage _ s Repairs to Auto Minnetonka Lbr. Co. ]Manual Training Lumber Oklahoma Paper Co. Toilet and wrapping paper Teachers application blanks etc. Smythe Printing Co. New State Brewing Ass'n Ice for office New State Laundry Towel Supply Co. Towel service H. Davidson & Case Lumber Cq . Lumber

MEETING OF MAY 6th, 1918 (Conti med)

• W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & supplies T. A. Griffith Window Glass Storm & Erickson Hdw. Go. Hardware The Western Paint Co. Floor sweep and oil Re-imburse Secretary Cash Schadensack & Wiar Domestic Science supplies Hisel Bros. " " " The High School Grocery " " " Norton Door Check Co. Door checks J. L. Ladd Sanitary woirk Kansas City Paper House Drawing paper A. Flannagan Company ” ” East land Wall Paper Co. 11 ” The Darling Lbr. & Mfg. Co. Lumber Crane Company Pump repairs Bernstein Bros. Kindling G. E. Blockie Repairs to water cans Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window glass _ East Highland Pure Water Co. Water Harmony Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies A. M.' DeBolt . Cement etc. Magnolia Petroleum Co.Gasoline & Oils The Texas Co. ” ” New State Motor Co. Auto repairs Klein Oil Co. - Gasoline & Oils McDaniel Auto Co.,* Auto repairs Doty Oil Supply Co. Gasoline Zylite Water Co. Water Hawthorne & Linwood Webb Publish ing*Co. Certificates of Award W. 0. Moore Debating Expense

t 25-32 3-^5 1.70 52.72 79-90 13-77 17.14 24.5^ 9^-25 37-00 5.^0 40.00 12. SO 6.0^ 6.5& 10.00 11.90 1.66 10.00 21.25 137-^9 29-61 10.00 9-2423.55 14.28 36.SO 27-20 40.00 90-5^

Mr. Hope, in a brief statement, outlined the work accomplished by the Board during the year. He asserted that teachers and pupils alike had responded to every war call, a great amount of work along these lines having been accomplished and a large' number of War Saving Stamps and Liberty Bonds purchased. He urged that an educatof the schools be taken, and further suggested that a survey of school property be made to ascertain the value of school buildings throughout the district. After thanking the Members for theif'--support arxduae-op erat ion Mr. Hope declared the Board adjourned sine die. WHEREUPON THE BOARD ADJOURNED « ■7''

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ATTEST:

Clerk

Approved this the _______ day of

MEETING OF MAY 6th, 1918 (Continued)

Immediately following adjournment, by unanimous consent, Mr. Fairey acted as temporary Chairman and the Board proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. Mr. iCoates then nominated Mr. Hope for permanent Chairman of the Board and Mr. Woodvo rth placed in nomination the name of Mr. Coates. The Board then proceeded to the,election of permanent Chairman by ballot, Mr. Berry and Mr. Strong acting as tellers. Upon the first ballot Mr. Hope received five votes and Mr. Coates one vote. Whereupon Mr. Hope was declared to have been elected.

Mr. Hope then assumed the Chair and announced that the Board would proceed to the election of Vice President. Mr. Strong nominated Mr. Alton for Vice President of the Board. Mr. Woodworth moved that the nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Alton. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Berry then nominated H. M. Fairey for Clerk of the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the nominations be closed and,Mr. Fairey be elected Clerk by acclamation for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, I9IS, at a salary of $2500 per year, payable monthly. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mergers present voting "AyeP1

Mr. Coates moved that F. Webb Jones be elected Truant Officer for the school year of 191S-19 at a salary of $100 per month. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

Mr. Alton moved that Mrs. Penney,be elected as Assistant.to the Secretary at a salary of $125 pei* month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " '’ Mr., Strong moved that J. G. Stearley be elected as Superintendent .b^BuHUngs and Grounds for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, ’19'1S, at a salary of $175 Per month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion.,and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "'Aye. "

Mr. Woodworth moved that F. L. <J^rtrto«-Jaje__e_lected Chief Engineer at the High School for the fisc&T^year beginning July 1st, 1918, at a salary of $15(^0^per month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” A delegation from Walnut Grove wa'a-^as.e.^t.and requested the Board to consider their'petition for a new"locOion^ani improvements for their school building for the ensuingiyeai.

The following communication was read to the Board:

MEETING OF MAY 6th, .1918 (Continued)

To the Honorable, The Oklahoma City Board of Education:

We, the undersigned, properly authorized, beg to submit to ypu a proposition by which we can finance two of the leading high' school activities - athletics and debate - in a way that will not be a burden to any one and with, the least possible interference in class work. We find that our total expenses for Foot Ball, year 1917” 1918, were approximately $915> and for Basket Ball $245, making a total of $1160. That the Debate for the season costs approximately $250, making a grand total of $14-10 expenses for these two activities.

In view of the past year’s expenditures for Athletics and Debate we need a budget of $1500. This budget is to be divided as follows: $250 is to be set aside for Debate and the balance to go toward Athletics. •' We propose to raise the budget in this manner: Every student that enrolls in the Oklahoma City High School is to pay an enrollment fee of 75 cents at the time that he enrolls. This price is based on an estimate of 2000 enrollment. Upon payment of this fee the student is given a ticket which entitles him to all Athletic and Debate events for the year. We claim these things for this plan of financing Athletics and Debate:

First, it gives all students equal opportunity to participate in these activities which are both recreative and educational. Second, it eliminates that constant asking for money at home whicn is both annoying and embarrassing to parent and child. It happens some times that the child asks for money for a certain athletic event and uses it for something else. With this ticket plan the parent knows that this has already been taken care of. Third, it eliminates that constant begging for money in assembly, class room and halls.

Fourth, it eliminates disturbing the recitation classes anddthe whole school three days before an event takes palce.

We recommend that the members of the faculty may take advantage., of this season ticket at student prices. ■We beg to submit the above plan for your immediate consideration.... Respectfully submitted, H; F. Rusch Chairman Athletic Committee

H. Cloudman S. B. Lippincott Chairman Club Committee

Roy A. Graham Member Ath. and Club Com.

Mr. Woodworth moved that action in this matter be deferred until the next meeting, Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 6th, 1912 {Continued)

The Secretary read the following:

Capitol Hill, Okla. May 6, 191S.

Hon. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla. Gentlemen:

The Red Cross Unit of West Capitol Hill ask the use of the Kindergarten room, toilet, school grounds and swings, during the summer months for Red Cross work. Mrs. R. L. Lingenfelter Chai rman

Signed

Mrs. J. P. Butler The President stated that with the consent of the Board, this matter' would be ..referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee. A report of the enrollment and attendance of the Night School was submitted to the Board by A. E. Musrush, Principal; also a statement of the fees deposited and refunded, showing a balance on hand of 1^64.00. Mr. Musrush requested that this amount be used to purchase supplies fo^c the Commercial Department at the High School.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the matter be referred to the Purchasing committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The President announced the appointment of the following committees: Purchasing, Auditing and Finance Committee. J. H. Johnston

G. 0. Woodworth •'

er r y

Buildings and Grounds and Playgrounds Committee. Elliott Alton

R. S. Coates

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J. G. Strong The Secretary read the following communication:

^“OkiKESma City.

The Board of Education of The City of Oklahoma City. Gentlemen: I hereby tender my resignation as Attorney for the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, to take effect at once.

Yours truly,

W. R. Taylor

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MEETING OF MAY 6th, I918 (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved that the resignation of Judge Taylor be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Woodworth nominated Elmer L. Fulton for Attorney for the Board. Mr. Alton moved that the rules be suspended and Mr. Fulton be elected Attorney for the Board for one year beginning May 1st, 191&, at a salary of $50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;00 per month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye!* The monthly reports of the Medical Inspector and the Truant Officer were received and placed on file.

The following report was read:

Oklahoma City. May 6th,- I9I8

Board of Education.

Gentlemen: I present the following resignations and recommend that they be accepted:

Miss Helen Seaman 7 Miss Irene Duff Mr. K. E. Reynolds Miss Cecyl Carter Meneeley.

Also a request for leave of absence from Miss Emma

I wish to recommend the election of Miss Darnell Pratt as substitute. The vacancies will be filled by substitutes for the remainder of the year. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

'-M^&~Goates moved that the resignations be accepted.and the leave of absence granted, as,recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Strong. ?moved that Miss Pratt be elected as substitute teacher in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent., .Mr. Coates seconded the motion and^uptrrrToil-Jia.11 same was declared to have carried, all members "Resent voting "Aye." A letter was read from Miss-Osborne thanking the,. Board for its action in allowing her half pay-'pduring her illness.

Mr. Moore, Principal of the High School^hp'resenjted a full report, of the meeting of the North Central AssOciatioSaof Colleges and Secondary Schools, held at Chicago March 20th to 23rd, at which he was,a delegate. This report is on file in the office of the Secretary. Upon recommendation of Mr. Whiteford, Mr. Woodworth moved that the following adjustment in salaries be made:

MEETING. OF MAY 6th, I9I6 (Continued)

Mrs. Hoover, Principal of Whittier School, salary . advanced from $1300 to $1400 per year, effective September 10th, 1917J

Miss Grace Seaman, Kindergarten teacher, salary advanced from $75 per month to $60, effective January 21st, I9I6. Miss Effie_Lyon, High School teacher, salary advanced from $600 to $650 per year, effective January 21st, 1916. Mr. Coates seconded the motion of Mr. Woodworth,, and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that a committee of three be appointed to act with the Superintendent in the matter of placing the salaries of teachers for the ensuing year. Mr.\Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The President appointed Messrs. Alton, Coates and Woodworth to act as such committee. Mr. Whiteford stated that the German language would be dropped from the High School Course of Study on account of the fact that there was no demand for it, but_that students who wished^ would be permitted to complete a course already begun in order to obtain the proper credit. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1$13.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION AT THE COURT HOUSE, MONDAY, MAY 20, 1$'18, AT NINE' O'CLOCK A. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

J. G. Strong.

The Board met for the purpose of canvassing the official returns of the special election held on May 14th, 1913, for the following purposes: a Bond issue of $200,000.00, an increased Levy for School Maintenance of 3 1/6 mills, and 1/10 of one mill for Playground upkeep.

The following is the official vote as compiled and certified to by the County Election Board. - The certificate accompanies the returns.

Upon the question "Shall the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of $200,000.00, for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of Additional Rooms to Ward School Buildings, for the construction of a Ward School Building, for the construction of an Administration Building, for the construction of a Unit Building Addition, for the Heating, and Ventilating of the Irving School Building, for Furniture and Equipment for all Buildings enumerated herein, for the Purchase of Building Sites; and Y-^a>;^-~also to provide for the levy and collection of an •'' ' annual tax upon all taxable property in said school district comprising said city and the territory ''■'•annexed thexsio for school purposes, sufficient to. pay the interest on said bonds when due and to con' stitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when __ the following. :official vote was tabulated:

FOR THE BbNf)S

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n tt n

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u 76 (7) (3) (9 ( 10) ( n (;i2)

144 77 54 73 79 119' ” 172 64 94 136 56 76

AGAINST THE.BONDS

^.1 0 4 12 14 10 5 2 11

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1918 (Continued)

WARD TWO

FOR THE BONDS

AGAINST THE BONDS

75 127 It

Precinct (1) " (2) 1

: hi ” (g) "

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(10) (11) (12) (13)

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39 23 23 35

5 g 4 5

32 17 22

11 7 3

62 %

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r $ " " " " « " " " "

7. (g ,(9 (10 (11 (12 (T3 (14

4o 55 76 46 27 15

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18 12 12 12 15 15 5

5 3 5

WARD FOUR 10 15 9 23 15 33 19 15 10 5

21 30 25 28 44 20 69

Precinct tt

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Totals Upon the question

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"Shall there he made a three aagl one-sixth mill levy mill levy allowed by the in excess of the fi ,""'upon statutes of the State of __ Oklahoma _ _ * . . .thecassessed .. valuation of all taxable property within the*'* Oklahoma City School District., for the pu^poae of J* paying the current expenses of the Board of ' Edu&Wion of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1918?"

the following official vote was tabulated:

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1918 (Continued)

FOR THE LEVY

WARD ONE Precinct (1) ” (2) (x) " (4 " U " (Q

’’

” 11 " "

(9 (10) n) (12)

AGAINST THE LEVY

238 175 127 212 183 308 392 148 229 205 112 233

9 10 2 4 2 8 11 29 0 5 1 12

149 206 3^ 100 157 142 124 152 161 10404 72 04

9 8 5 11 13 ' 10 5 10 11 5 8 4 12

WARD TWO Precinct (1) " (2)

: U " - <5 "

(6)

" (s) « (9) " (10) ” v (ID

: I® ' WARD THREE .

134 68 .3^ 102 55 82 81 110 156 156 107 51 24 ,.64 20 41

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WARD FOUR Precinct ft

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8 6 4 14 20 11 ... 13 11 21 15 8 10 6 11 4 4

(1)^

(2) (3) 4) 5) (6) (7) (0) (9) (10) Totals

51, ?5 49 63 181 61 155 170 65- 34 65O3

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10 14 7 12

19 •: 15 4 8

512

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1918 (Continued)

Upon the question

"Shall there he levied one-tenth of one mill upon each dollar of the assessed valuation of all property, personal and real, subject to taxation within the Oklahoma City School District, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining public recreation places and playgrounds, as provided in Section 1, Chapter 35> Session Laws of Oklahoma, 1915?" the following official vote was tabulated:

WARD ONE

FOR THE LEVY

AGAINST THE LEVY

392 148 221 285 108 222

20 IS 2 37 15 17 26 29 23 10 6 IS

128 271 66 98 147 129 113 Ite 148 97 79 61 84

29 24 26 21 25 23 20 IS 21 12 ■7^13 12 11

119 62 -32 83 48 ■72 62 101 132 148 104 58 22 58 18 41

23 11 6

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MEETING OF MAY 20 th, 1918 (Contirued)

WARD FOUR

FOR THE LEVY

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5 6 7 (8) (9) (10) Totals

51 82 51 125 ill

68 26

5905

AGAINST THE LEW 10 18 12 25 60 57 39 22

101J

Mr. Johnston moved that the vote designated as official vote be accepted and concurred in by this Board and placed upon the records of the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved this

day of

MEETING OF MAY 20TH, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

MONDAY, MAY 20TH, 1918, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, J. G. Strong.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the pur pose of taking action upon several matters that would be brought up for consideration. Mr. Johnston moved that the Attorney for the Board be requested to take the necessary procedure to get the bonds voted at the election of May 14th approved as early as possible. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The bill of Ben F. Davis, Chairman of the Oklahoma County Election Board, for expense incurred at the Election held May 14th, 191&, amounting t@. f 1244.95, wras presented to the Board. This bill Includes the names of election officials and the amounts due each for services and other items of expense and is now on file in the office of the Secretary. Mr. Alton moved that the bill be allowed and the Secretary instruct ed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present

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The Secretary read.the following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 20th, 1918. Board of Edxieat^pn. Gentlemen: We, your committee on"the~--purchasing of coal for the ensuing year, beg leave to report~Tnat We bid^pf the M. B. Schofield Company for the delivery of coa><at J;h§ various school buildings should be accepted and contract enticed into forthwith.

J. H. Johnstoh G. A. Morris

G. 0. Woodworth

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1912 (Continued)

Mr. Alton moved that the report of the committee on the purchase of coal be accepted and contract entered into forthwith. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Johnston moved that the Secretary and the Attorney for the Board be requested to draw up the necessary contract for the purchase of coal for the ensuing year. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A report was received from the special committee composed of the Superintendent, the President of the Board and the Principal of the High School, appointed for the purpose of investigating High School fraternities at the Oklahoma City High School . This report stated that a thorough investigation had been made in conjunction with the County Attorney and it was found that there were four fraternities active in the High School, but that they had secured signed statements from the members attending High School at this time, of their severance of relations with their respective fraternities. Mr. Johnston moved that the report be received and placed on file, and the committee^discharged with thanks. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A request was received for the use of;the Eugene Field School Building for summer school and upon motion of Mr. Woodworth seconded by Mr. Morris it was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. â&#x2013; / Mr. Johnston moved that the Attorney for the Board be instructed to j institute condemnation proceedings on the site for the new Woodrow j Wilson School Building, described as follows:

Lots 1 to 32 inclusive, Blocky 22, University Addition.

Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that condemnation proceedings also be instituted against the propbs,.ed new site for the Walnut Grove School building, owned by Dr. Westfdll and described as follows:

Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. *'â&#x2013; >Mr. Layton, of the firm of Layton & the Board, stating that he had been building operations would be closed thirty or Sixty days and urging the starting their improvements.

Smith, Archi^/acts,"=!^atoessed reliably informed all by the government within Board to lose no time in

The advisibility of disposing of the Ford automoblie owned by the Board, which had been used by the Truant Officer for the past three years, was discussed.

1 MEETING OF MAY 20th, 19IS (Continued)

Mr. Alton moved that the bids for the sale of the to sell same for $400 or and same was declared to

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Secretary be instructed to advertise for Ford car used by the Truant Officer, and more. Mr. Coates seconded the motion have carried.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Secretary be authorized to employ a typist to assist in the offices of the Secretary and the Superintendent at a salary not to exceed $60.00 per month. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The question of opening the playgrounds at the schools for the summer months was discussed. Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be referred to the Secretary, the Superintendent of Schools and the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds with power to act. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon ro 4. call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. Claussen be elected as Supervisor of all Cafeterias in the School system at a salary of $150.00 per month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." &

Mr. St^arley stated that he had received several requests for the use of chairs in the summer schools and he desired to know the pleasure of the Board in regard to loaning same. Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Johnston then brought up the matter of the purchase of the ground adjoining Lowell School and moved that the Secretary be instructed to get the best possible proposition from Mr. P. R. Garretson, the owner of the property. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Stearley, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds presented the following recommendation as made by the Buildings and Grounds ^.pbrnmliAee on the employment of Janitors, Engineers and Extra Men " for the ensuing year: School''Rooms Janitpr;.. 14 C. G. Brown Bryant ' ~ Columbus 11 John Haze11 Grover Jenks Culbertson *^10 W. L. Neal Edgemere 24 Emerson ,R^ J. Scott CC^M. Larkins Eugene Field 15 Franklin J. M. Whiteley 12 Frank Bloom Garfield <9 Harmony Teacher Hawthorne J. M. Meloy 7" Irving Jefferson Earl Putman 17 Junction 1 Teacher 23 Lee W. E. Brown Lincoln W. A? Stanbaugh 21 Linwood Longfellow Teachers 2 11 Lowell E. A. French 14 R. J. Taoker McKinley 14 Chas. Smith Putnam 11 C. W. Tullis Riverside "

Boilers 2 1 1 3 1 1 1

' 1 ' 0 2 2 0 1 2 2 1

Salary *.'*â&#x2013; "'*** $114,. 00 93.50 124.50 90.00 lSO.OONot in schedule IO7.5O 97.00 *86.50 10.00 Detached ^_J5.OO Minimum Vacant 50 5.00 145.50 138.50 Vacant 10.00 Detached 93.50 ii4.oo 114.00 93.50

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1918 (Continued)

Rooms Janitor School Teachers 2 Rockwood Shields Hts. E. 0. MeNall 9 Washington Albert Colley 25 4 Walnut Grove Mrs. A. C. Werth R. M. Messenger WheSler 13 11 C. H. Thomas Whittier 18 W. M. Salladay Willard

High School Asst. Engineer Fireman it

Floor Janitor n tt 1!

Carpenter n # Truck Driver Extra Engineer ti

Laborer

Detached Not in schedule Detached

Not in schedule

H5.OO 90.. 00 90.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 30.00

P.P. 'Kessler W. W. Gallagher Jos. Zahowrek A. C. Werth Adams R. E. Finnegan A. E. Cole J. W. Gammel J. Eisenhood

J. D. Gers J. E. Hinkle Ed Yount L. G. "Walters Vacant C. G. Miller

Salary $ 10.00 86.50 160.00 ^5.00 IOO.5O 93*50 I23.OO 125.00 125.00

R. E. Crawford H. H. Shriver

Machinist "

Boilers 0 1 2 ' 0 1 1 1

10i under union scale n 11 10^ " 100.00 3.50 per day ti 3.5O ’’ n 3.00 "

Mr. Woodworth moved that the recommendation be adopted and the Janitors and extra men employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Stearley introduced the following recommendation for Janitors for the Separate Schools as approved by the Buildings and Grounds Committee:

Janitor Rooms G. W. Harrison 30 8 Nathan Williams 6 'Orchard Park J. B. Robbins 1 Choctaw^ Ward Caldwell 1 Sandtown?-.. Mrs^-«®thel Sheldon 1 A. M'. E. Church Tom Traylor School Douglas

Salary $132.00 50.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

$27*00 allowed for ppe^STTn^-h^ating plant at Douglas school'^

Mr. Woodworth moved that the recommendation be adopted and sent to the County Commissioners. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried? The following recommendation was presentedBoard:

May 20,

1918

To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I 'wish to submit to- you the following list of teachers for appointment at the salaries set opposite their names, the term

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1913 (Continued)

of service to be governed by the schedule adopted by the Board.

Very respectfully, Grade teacherb to be paid for 9i months.

Augusta Cress Arne11 Bearden Lavinia Hill Ruth Munger Ollie Simmons Cora Cogswell Alice Baker Elizabeth Findlay Quinnie Nelson Louise Ferguson Lillian Gooding Hazel Graham Meta Stegelman Mabel Pulse Edna Fouts Zaily Harman Grace Seaman Grace Baptiste Adah Johnson Mary Wasson Eva Brock Myrtle Harris Myrtle Smith Nelle Brizendine Jewel Hutchins Mary Straight Lola N. Smith Pearl Obreiter Ethel Honeycutt Cleo Masterson Edna Jones Isa Colwell Jessie Palmer Inez Ellis Hesper Kirkpatrick Kate Steanson Anna Britt son,. Vera Ada LaycoSk' Katherine Hammock^ Edna Walker Margaret Wright- , Katherine vonHoltzendorf Alma Missimore Rose Bickett Julia Wardner -. Bertha Dent Hettye Wand Irminda Banning. Constance Steiner Mary Heffley Annie Roup Bess Smith Mary Black' Dorothy Phelps Annie Chalies Mary Phillips Evelyn Shear Annabelle Pickier Etha Smith Josephine Eastland

$110 100 110 so 110 110 110 110 110 100 100 100 110 100 100 110 110 100 110 110 110 110 110 110 100 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 100 110 ...--HO 90 110 110 110 110 110 .. 110 110 90 100 110 110 110 110 " "110 110 110 70 110 110

J. A. Whiteford

MEETING OF MAY 2oth, 19IS (Conti

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Margaret Carmody Grace Garrison. Pauline Graessle Julia Hudson Jessie Gray Kate1' Woodbridge Anna Lou Puckett Lula Wiley Ruth Bowlby K. Miriam Meadows Lucy Button Mary Lair Beatrice Boyack Beulah Chadwick Georgia Bodine Sophia Nicklas Marie Starr Listen K. Lauretta Pennington Nelle Bruce Dollie Hendry Grace Tailant Eleanor Skovv Estelle Ogle Letha Barde K. Mrs. Lena Miller Mrs. Blanche Woods Ruth Carnres Helen Peterman Kate Dayis Ellen Eagin Juliette Gilmer Ethel Basinger Alma Hodges Anita Henkel Elizabeth Reichman. Grace Chandler Nina Spinning / Jessie Daniels Maude Leckner Avis Sellers Ruth Fink Winnie Daigh Mabel Coombs Verna Wills ^b^ts^West Jeannette Phillips Helen Bp.rh.ans May- Bodih-e., Inez George Myrtle Poole .. Priscilla Harrington Wilda Fuehner Ila Rogers Bertha Denton* Christina Butler Jean McKee Linda Ridasch Fern Core Ruth Otto Mary Holmes Eleanor Johnson Virginia.Jones Josie Rentfrow Harriett McCarthy. K. Bernice Pierce K. Allyson Price Irene Obreiter

110 110 110 100 110 110 110 110 100 110 110 go 90 110 110 90 100 110 110 100 110 110 110 100 100 110 90 110 110 110 110 110 90 110 110 90 110 110 110 110 90 110 110 90 110 70 110 110 110 90

100

110 110 110 100 70 90 110

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 19IS (Continued)

Mary Hardin Josephine Pope Adabelle Burchfiel Fay Smith Ida Mosher * Katherine Watt May Powell Mrs. Ray Stewart Pearl Harwood Maybelle Etter Carolyn Ebright Ada Jarboe Lena Dick Agnes Thompson K. Ora Scrutchfield K. Geraldine Smith Helen Landon Mabel BeSn Lida Jones Maude Wilson Fiord Lucas Myrtle Aungst Lillian Garner Elizabeth Reece Louise Woodbridge Augusta Mailiian ,<» Isabel Eastland Margaret Leek . Katherine Lewis Sylvia Franz Grace Highley Kate Kelly Mary Caffrey Ella Butler Mabel Ainslee Grace Johnson Virginia Brookes Kathleen Moore K. Florence Roberts Jeannet te Mahar Lida Branhart Alpha Abington Della Link B lanohe>H£^B^'^^ Clara Miller Alice Stauber Ruth Ralls • Eunice Collins Annie Sellers —Mabel Rogers Dola Mae Evans Elsie Cody Mary Barhnouse Helen Pickett Genette Elliott Mary Goff Ruth Paronto Hannah Miller Ollie Turnage Grace Rice Myrtle Taylor Mary Nissley Bertha Holt Mrs. M. Haas Lillian Spangler Isabel Huff Glen Sisson

110 110 90 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 80 90 100 110 110 110 110 90 100 110 110 100 110 100 110 110 110 110 100 110 110 110 110 90 110 110 110 90 110 110 100 100 .80 80 110 110

110 110 110 100 90 80 100 110 80 110 100 100 100 90

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1918 (Contimed)

Mary Coors Julette Wright March Carlock Etta Packard Maud? Finn Helen Marlatt Virginia Fitzgerald Grace Beauchamp Anna Kelly Marguerite Rossington Ida Werner Maud Milan Brytha Gould Theresa Driscoll Mary E. Bruce Georgia Smith Hattie Bradford Laura Jenkins Myrtle Barstow Estelle Hoffman Rhey Fry Grace Hall Lucille Mason i Gladys Smilie ; Celene Reed ( Willa Hunger j Lottie House Mrs. W. V.E. Alspaugh Elsa Leach Rena Moon j Mamie Welch 5 Marian Tate [ Lucile Leslie ; Edna McGee ( Anna Keller !Cora Hopkins j Marian Franz j Ola Calloway |. Agnes Campbell ( Norma Patmon i Mary Avey |Jeannette Landis Garland Jones â&#x20AC;˘M^4^M<*Barter Edith Shepard Emma" Mejieeley j Bernice Jarrell i Sarah Giblin -. | Lillian Henninger jDora Patrick ( Cora Cheeves | Nona Weiser .... ; Maude Wickman*" (Myrtle Rogers !Joe Lackey I Lula Duff |Delma Daigh (Florence Smith Fannie Townes Martha McNeese Charlotte -Jordan

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110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 100 100 110 110 110 110 110 110 110110 110 100 80 110 110 90 100 110 110 110 110 110 110 100 110 110 110 110 90 110 110 110 110 90 110 110 110 110 100 90

MEETING OF. MAY 20th, 1918 (Continued.)

Principals to be paid, for 9'4 months.

1500 1500 1800 1250 1800 1700 1500. 13001050 1200 1800 1800 1800 1100 14-00 1050 1500 1700 1500 1200 1200. 1050 1800 1700 1500 1800

E. L. Burton Mary Couch ,<Âť Mrs. S. C. Hoover J. B. Mitchell^

Bryant Columbus Culbertson Edgemere Emerson Eugene Field Franklin Garfield Harmony Hawthorne Jefferson Lee L inoo In Linwood Lowell Longfellow McKinley Putnam Hts. Riverside Shields Hts. Walnut Grove Rockwood Washington Wheeler Whittier Willard

Principal Assistants Lucie Duke Emma Mills Mabel Dague Levia Meyers

be paid for 9-^ months 115 115 115 115

Mary McCullough W. T. Leach T. W. Robison Edith Fritson John H. Payne S. N. Hopkins John Clayton F. L. Stewart H. J. Holt Ethel McMillan H. C. King A. H. Parmalee C. A. Barnett Marion McCune Lotta Mosier Mrs. B. Brookes B. L. French Mary Fox Sadie Andrews Jewel Chapman M. W. Pearl

Supervisors to be paid for 9'4 months Music Roberta Worley Penmanship A. J. Creamer Kindergarten Susan Thompson Home Ec. Leno Osborne Man.Tr. H. F. Rusch Med. Insp. H. H. Cloudman

14-00 1600 1500 1600 1800 1600

Special to be paid for 9i months Helen Berry' 90 Vera Campbell 110 Francis DeuPree'X. ' 90 James Corrigan .. 125 Lowden Carle â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ' 110 Mamie Franks

Special Room

Substitutes Mrs. Dora Frye JMrs. Stella Belt Mrs. Irene Ousler Anna L. Simpson Mrs. Mary Bagwell Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell Mrs. Ada Wallace Mrs. Jessie Meullar Mrs. Helen Powell Mrs. S. R. Bruce Mrs. Nina Gill Mrs, Mary P. Thomas

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Substitutes (Continued) Mrs. Markham Mrs. Albert Bayes Mrs. Irma Collins Mrs.f Earned Mrs. Robertson Mrs. Frankie Ellis Mrs. Gibbs HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS to be paid for 9^ months

w. 0. Moore, Principal 2750 Helen Ferris, Asst. Principal 1800 W. L. Kendall Irene Hamilton Lelah Popplewell L. W. Weber Lillian Waite Ruth Morris Mabel Stewart

1500 1400 1400 1400 1300 1100 1400

Georgia Sheldon Mary McVean Adelia Clifton Evelyn Ldcy Greta Hansen Katherifte Allen Maurine Hoover Florette McNeese Caroline Power Mary Canfield Mildred McClellan

1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1300

1400 1200 1100

C. W. Turner Floy Dawson

1600* 1400

Jeannette Gordon Eva White Maude Owen Jessie Treyarthen Grace Williams.

1400 1400 1400 1200 1100

XSnne^ "Kaufman Stella Samuels Gladys Baines Blanche Hanna

1600 1400 1200 1400

Lilly J. ShorT"” Besse Baird Edith Ross Josephine Sn&PP

=1200 1200 1200

S. B. Lippincott R. A. Graham Irene Turk T. R. Stemen jMinnie Redmon Mae Eckeles

1200' 1200 1300 IJOO

A. W. Hornung J. H. Barthold Paul Selders

1400 1200 1400

10 months ”

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N. A. Lago Kenneth Ehret

1600 1000

A. E. Musrush Susie Niblo <

1600 1200

N. H. Rowe Pearl Pike Etha Townsend Loda Hall Effie Lyon Irma Kidd

1200 1200 IJOO 1200 1100 1100

Estelle Manon Grace Chadwick

i4oo 1100

Helen Allison Ethyl Wimsatt Flora Wild Lillian Griffith . Helen'Lyon

1400 1100 1000 1100 1100

Dr. H. H. Cloudman Miss Stickley

1600 & 200 Playground 1100

Mrs* W. Willingham*

1200

Eva Chowning

750

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10 mos.

NEW TEACHERS

Alice Gish Special Fae Trible ” Ruth Ranck Theodora Ellis Mabel No lain Lanta Gulick Katherine.. Delahanty Rachel Short Violet Drawver Edith Kirby . Velma FrbhbhSt^^--' > Carro B. Stewart Moss Wingo Lena Peyton Dierdre Trible Hazel Sanders ... _ Altha Howard Ida Beard Marguerite Eskridge . . Elizabeth Miller Effie Leeman Meda Hall Martha Brown Mildred Bond Winifred Carpenter Jane Center Mrs. S. C. Holmes Helen Moulton Helen Heyler Madge Hoff Bertha Davis Alice Brooks Edna Talbot Nellie Lucas Margaret Russell :

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MEETING OF MAY 20th, I?18 (Continued)

Mr. Morris moved the adoption of the recommendation of the Superintendent and that the teachers, principals and supervisors be employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Superintendent recommended that the following named teachers be certified to the County Commissioners of Oklahoma County for appoint ment in the Separate Schools of Oklahoma City: $1800 1600 14-00 14-00 14-00 14-00 14-00 14-00 1200 110

Principal of Douglas School Vacant Assistant Principal T. R. Debnam High School Teachers J. C. Whittaker H. A. Berry Cr» N. Bowen H. V. Gear S. R. Youngblood . F. nr M • Bruner Principal of Dunbar J. D. Jones tt C. M. Byrd " Peach St . Grade Teachers to be paid for 9’i months

Mrs. Charlie R. Foster Pearl Erwin ,#Nattie Davis Nicene Wisener Mayrae Boone Mobelia Littlepage Minnie Hatcher Julia Henderson Mary Edwards Inez Brockway Marie Robinson Lamonia McFarland Bertha Bigham Susie Haywood Lucy Winslett Corinne Eagleson Esther Carruthers Luella Lawson Edna Wright David Wisener Dellaware Asher Lucile Jamison "'■'L,ula Bunn-.— Natalie Jenkins ' Salye Floyd Mary Jones ■ Nellie Wilhoit Geopgel^a Cage Gertrude' Halliday '3BK .. Hattie Jacobson -S' Olivia Abby Pearle Jones Wilhelmina Joshua Beulah David Salome Harris

0110 110 110 110 100 100 100 100 110 90 110 110 100 100 100 110 -80 110

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Mr. Morris moved, that the recommendation of regarding teachers for the separate schools forwarded to the County Commissioners. Mr. motion and upon roll call same was carried, voting "Aye./â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

the Superintendent be concurred and Woodvwth seconded the all members present

Mr. Johnston moved that Layton & Smith be made official architects for the new buildings and additions, for which they will be allowed 3^ of the cost of same, and E. P. Boyd be made official supervisor of construction for which he will be paid of cost. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Alton who passed.

Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

Clerk Approved this ____ day of

1918

MEETING OF MAY 27th, 1913 (Conti med)

I THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, ! MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

! MONDAY, MAY 27TH, 1913, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. ve • Berry, R. a • Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. The President stated that the meeting had been called at the request of the Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and would also consider any other matter that might be called to their attention. <-■..

! A communication was read from J. W. Bridges, Director of Garden ! Bureau of the Oklahoma State Council of Defense, offering to assist i in supplying a garden supervisor for colored school children during the summer.

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Mr. Johnston moved that Mr. Bridges be advised that the.Board regretted that this offer had been received three months too late to take action this year, but that they would be very glad to co-operate in the Matter next year. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

j The Secretary stated that he had advertised the Ford car used by the Truant Officer but had received no bids. Mr. Fairey further stated that he had had an offer of $350 and believed that he could sell the car for $350 if he was authorized to give immediate de| livery. ; Mr. Woodworth moved that Mr. Fairey be authorized to sell the Ford ; car at 3, minimum price of $350. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and | same was'’■•■declared to.....have carried.

jMr. Coates moved that the Boardexecutive, session. Mr. i Alton seconded the motion and-^bame was declared to have carried. i Mr. Alton moved that the action of the Board at the meeting of s May 27th in employing Mr. E. P.>Boyd as supervisor of the construci tion of new buildings at a stip^at^^-o^da^ of the contract 1 price, be re-considered. Mr. Strong*1" secanSed-ntlie.. mot ion and upon j roll call same was carried, all members>'prbaenj: ,yeting "Aye," exicept Mr. Johnston, who voted "No," and'Mr. Berry.., who passed. ,Mr. j Berry stated that he wishedto be excused from voting as he was not i present when the matter was acted upon and did not feel qualified j to vote upon the question. I

iThe resignation of R. C. Appling, a teacher in the Douglas school, |was received and placed on file.

MEETING OF MAY 27, 1912 (Contimed)

The question of the location of the Administration Building was discussed. Mr. Alton moved that the Administration Building be placed on the Southwest corner of the Irving School Grounds. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Alton, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds committee, asked that the committee be authorized to make needed improvements and repairs to be paid out of the unexpended balance of the 1917-1S General Fund. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Buildings and Grounds committee be allowed to use the extra sum now on hand in improvements at Capitol Hill, a well at Harmony School and air intakes at McKinley and Riverside Schools. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;' Mr. Coates moved that the salaries of Messrs. Turner, Lippincott and Musrush, heads of departments at the High School, be placed at$1800 per year for the ensuing school year. Mr. Alton secorided the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The'Board then discussed the salaries of some of the teachers in the colored schoo.l. Mr. Alton moved that the Purchasing committee act with the Superintendent in the matter of the investigation of some of the colored teachers.

Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Coates, the Board re-convened in regular session. Mr. Pearl, who had been elected at the meeting of ...May 20th as Principal of Walnut Grove School, addressed the Board, giving his reasons for not accepting this appointment, and asking that he be given another position more in keeping with his qualifications. Mr. Woodworth moved that Mr. Pearl's request be referred to a special commit tee-wi th power act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was" declared to have carried.

The President named Messrs. Johnston, Bers^^uaxl^Strong to act as such committee, together with the Superintendent.

Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn, subject to the call of the President. Mr. Woodworth seconded^the motion and same was declared to have carried. __

MEETING OF JUNE 3RD, l^lS.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, | MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUIRpING, MONDAY, JUNE 3RD, 1918, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. | PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

| ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, G. A. Morris.

I The meetings of May 6th, 20th and 27th, were read and approved as read.

The order of business was waived and plans for the new buildings and additions were discussed with the architects. Action was deferred pending the submission of the plans to the Building and Ground Committee for approval.

Mr. Johnston moved that the plans for the Administratioh Building be submitted to the Superintendent, together with Mr. Fairey and Mr. Stearley, for their approval. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The monthly report of the Truant Officer was read to the Board, and upon motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and ■placed on file.

Th.e. Secretary then read the following: DEPARTMENT OF COMPULSORY EDUCATION.

May

Hon. Board'of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

I Gentlemen: !

j I herewith hand. y^. m^ annual report. ■; During the present j school year, now closed, I have»higndled 124-5 children. Of this I number I55 children were handled fbrVtT&a^cy; 375 for delinquency | and 263 for irregularity. The total calls in^the?- above cases were 1007; miscellaneous 23^« ■=-

You will note from examination of the above report and comparison with the dast annual report that there has been no improvement in conditions generally and that the number of delinquents are almost double; and, this, in my opinion, means simply that we are not equipped to follow the best method as to delinquents in our first discovery of them, and that we need changes in our laws that will tend to close to young boys the most fruitful sources of their first mistakes and I would therefore submit the following recommendations:

MEETING OF MAY 3rd, 1913 (Continued)

First: That a law should be enacted prohibiting any boy under the age of 1^4- years working in the messenger service or selling papers, as from observation of the many causes of delinquency we find that the great majority can be traced to the fact that boys of tender yeaa?s are by reason of the hours away from home associations in these two occupations and the feelings Of independence from, parental control by reason of their work inclined vo-^give free reign to any inclination of their own suggestion or of- others; and a large majority of boys under 1'4who work at these occupations are not compelled to as far as the financial condition of their families are concerned and that of the number whose families do need the money earned by these boys only about one-fourth receive any benefit therefrom. Second: We find that many young boys first learn the practice of deceit by getting the moving picture fever to such a degree that they lie to their teachers and parents to go to the moving picture shows instead of school, then when money is denied them they go a step further and resort to any means to get the necessary funds. I would therefore recommend the passing of an ordinance prohibiting the toovie theatres allowing any child.under the age of 16 years admission to the theater during school hours and a more rigid censorship of the films shown so that those tending to have the wrong influence would be eliminated entirely.

. Third: I fe^l that probably the most important matter of all' would be the establishment of a school in the nature of an industrial school^ for boys of this county under the age of 16 years who need â&#x20AC;&#x2122;control and guidance and education in some useful line of endeavor most suited to the particular case, and who have not reached that point where they deserve incarceration in a state institution or where that would be of any benefit to them, by reason of the fact that they need such special attention as can only be given under the direction of those who are thoroughly familiar with each case, the family, former manner of living, etc., and this is not possible in an institution where boys are received from all parts of the state without regard to how far they have traveled the wrong raod, the causes that led up to it, and so forth, and besides those considerations which are paramount, we.in this county are every day confronted by the necessity of paroling the same boy time and again to his parents who are usually unable to do the very things that should b.e done to give the boy any chance whatever to develope into a useful citizen, because we have no - .p^lac^-ije^ send them, and the old saying that"a stitch in time saves -nine" applies most forcibly to the young boy just commencing t'o practice the petty wrong doing that soon leads to a life of crime. In conclusion I wish to thank the Superintendent of Schools, and Principals and Teachers of the varioueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;&Qho.ols for their hearty co-operation in the work in th-i^department.

Respectfully submitted, F. Webb Jones ruant Officer

Mr. Johnston moved that this report be receive^f^nd referred to the Superintendent to work out a plan for putting the>zecommendations of the Truant Officer into effect, and also that the Secretary be instructed to make bopies of the report for the press. Mr. Alton seconded lhe motion and same was declared to have carried. The following communication

was

read to the Board:

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MEETING OF JUNE 3rd, 1918 (Continued)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 3> 1913

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Boa^d of Education ofthe City of Oklahoma City, ofthe State of Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

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I propose to direct proceedings in completing the issuance of $200,000 bonds authorized at special election held May 14th, 191B, prepare and furnish all necessary forms of.resolutions, affidavits, certificates, etc., sufficient in number to make five complete certified transcripts of proceedings relative to the issuance of said bonds, furnish and pay for blank bonds ready for execution with fac-simile signatures of signing officers on the interest coupons, present said bonds and necessary transcript to the proper county and state officials for approval by them, submit proper transcript of proceedings relative to the issuance of I said bonds to reputable bond market attorney and obtain and pay for the approving opinion of such bond market attorney of said transcript of proceedings and of the issuance of said bonds, for alii of which such services and expenses I am to be paid 1% of the face of said bonds upon their completion and the furnishing by me of said approving opinion by said bond market attorney, and the payment for said bonds by the purchaser or purchasers thereof.

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It is understood and hereby agreed that in the event said bonds are disapproved by the proper county or or state officials or by said bond market attorney, you are to owe me nothing for said services and expenses.

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I agree to prepare and furnish you said forms and instructions promptly as needed by you and in other ways to assist you in rushing said bonds and transcripts to completion.

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, You are to follow my directions in the issuance of said bonds and in making said transcripts and are.to do all things necessary and required of you under the law to make sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sdd bonds the legal and binding obligation of said Board of Education. 4

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Respectfully, R. J. Edwards By C. C. Roberts

Mr. John st on*'mbwd that the matter be held over for investigation until the next meeting. --This motion was lost for want of a second. ! * I |

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Boar^EtoiF^-T. Edwards, through Mr. Roberts, to proceed to prepare the .tjanserdpt, having same ready to submit to the Board by Wednesday evening, for which service the Board would pay an amount not toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exceed the actual expense ificurred.

i !. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll call same was j carried, all members present voting "Aye." II

MEETING OF JUNE 3rd, 1918 (Continued)

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Mr. Johnston moved that the Secretary be instructed to prepare data to present to the Capital Issues Committee of the Federal Reserve Board, consisting of the circular issued by the Board before the Bond Election, the Resolutions of endorsement passed by the various Civic Organizations, and any other matter showing the support given the bond issue. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 1918

Board of Education. Gentlemen:

We, your Auditing committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $321^*95> 106 allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. Johnston

G. 0. Woodworth Auditing Committee

Zylite Water Company Water for Hawthorne J. L. Ladd Sanitary work Secretary Cash East Highland Pure Water Co. Water for Harmony Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone Service G. E. Blockie Repairing Water Cooler Alexander Drug Co. Neatsfoot Oil Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical repairs Baker Hanna & Blake Co. Canvas Thos. Cusack Co. Banners Barteldes Seed Co. Garden Sprayers Auto Baggage & Furniture Co. Election Expense Warden Co. Diplomas & Programs Times-Journal Co. Cards Underwood.^^ewriter Co. Repairs to Typewriters Perolin Co. Boiler Compound W. J. Pettee'& Qo. Hardware etc. New State Laundr^-Cp. Dorn ScJULaundry Work New State Laundry Tow-el Supply Co. Towel service Walter H. Day Tuning Pianos Western Union Tel Co. Telegraph servicer*—-— Pa ‘if« Certainteed Products Corporation Palfn The Metropolitan Garage ”-'Repairs Garage--' Repairs to Auto Oklahoma City Battery Co.' Battery Adjustment 'A. L. Wilson . Advertisement ..... J. G. Stearley Repairs to Auto & Cahtlns Richards & Conover Putty New State Brewing Ass'n Ice Book Hommes-Wilson-Walker Warrant Books Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service R. A. Graham Services Examining Board John T. Graham <” " ’ " Crane Co. Pipe and fittings,"’ pump repairs etc. Circulars, blanks, etc. Smythe Printing Co. Lykes Hardware Co. Hardware etc. Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber Dorn Sci Groceries H. F. Bandy 11 n it A. D. Hagar ft »» G. C. Pendleton 11 it tt 11 J. W. Scott

MEETING OF JUNE 3rd, 19IS Continued.

Doty Oil Supply Co. Gasoline Erickson Bros. Tire Co. Tires and repairs Nev; State Motor Co. Coil Units McDaniel Auto Co. Auto parts and repairs Pierce Oil Corporation Gasoline Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window Glass Minnetonka Lbr. Co. Lumber Schadensack & Wiar Dorn Sci Groceries Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Piano rental Oklahoma News Advertising election Oklahoma Publishing Co. Advertisements F. W. Holtzschue H. S. Groceries

6.00 53-60 283.50 12.55

Mr. Coates moved that the bills be allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A supplemental bill of expense for holding the election on May 14 was fil^d with the Board. Mr. Ben F. Davis, Chairman of the County Election Board, stated that through an error the amounts due the election officials had been incorrectly given in the statenfent presented to the Board on May 20th.

Mr. Alton moved that the bills be allowed as revised. , Motion lost for want of a second.

Mr. Woodworth moved that each election official increase over the amount already allowed by the at the election of May 14th, be allowed to file Secretary of the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the was declared to have carried.

who desired an Board for services a bill with the motion and same

The Secretary reported that the Ford car used by the Truant had been sold for $380.00.

Mr. Coates moved tha-t^the Secretary be authorized to purchase a new Ford car for the use of the Truant Officer. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

The special‘committee to which was referred the matter of a Principalship for Mr. Pearl, reported that there was no Principalship open at present other than%fi§£ at Walnut Grovd, and in the event that there should be no other dpenipg, the committee would recommend his transfer to the High School. Mr. Pearl, who was present, requested the Board for a leave of absence for one year, in- case there was no place available for him at the opening "of school. The recommendation of the High School Athletic Committee, presented at the meeting of May 6th, was taken up for consideration. This recommendation proposed to raise a fund defray the expense of Athletics and Debate by asking that a fee of seventy-five cents be paid by each student enrolling in the High School. The payment

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of this fee would entitle the student to a ticket to all Athletic and Debate events for the year.

Mr. Johnston moved that the recommendation of the Athletic Committee | be adopted. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion. . :

Mr. Strong moved as a substitute that each student enrolled at the Hilgh School have the option of purchasing a season ticket for Athletic i and Debate events at 75 cents. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and I same was declared to have carried. i The following report was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 3, 1913 Board of Education. Gentlemen:

We, your committee to whom was referred the arrangements for playgrounds, report as follows: g.

following teachers ar a salary of --■We have appointed the •" seventy-five (75^ dollars a month for two (2) months.

Miss Mary McCullough Miss Etha Smith Miss Elizabeth Reichman Miss Virginia Jones Miss Fay Smith Miss Maud Wilson Mrs. Helen Powell Miss Mary Fox Miss Sadie Andrews Mr. E. L. Burton Miss Mary E. Bruce Mrs. Mary Couch

\le have appointed Mr. Webb Jones for the first month to assist i^fty^lntaining order, his salary to be the same as the supervisors. '■'V.

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford -S

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Mr. Alton moved that the-.report be concurred in and the Playground supervisors employed at $75 ,Per month, month. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll cay. same was carried , all members present voting "Aye." . The Superintendent presented a request :from Miss>Mamie'~F’fa^s, a ” the special teacher, that the Board send her to the*meeting? National Education Association to be held at Pittsburgh, Pea. , July 2-5 inclusive,^at which meeting Miss Franks had been asked to participate in the discussion of questions relating to special classes for mental defectives. Mr. Johnston moved that it be the sense of the Board that this request could not be complied with. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared"to have carried.

MEETING OF JUNE Jrd, 19.1S (Continued)

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Mr. Whiteford stated that although the contracts sent out to the teachers stipulated that they be signed and returned within ten- days, there were several teachers who had not been heard from, and he wished to know the pleasure of the Board in the matter. jiMr. Johnston moved that the Superintendent be- requested to advise all parties who had not returned their contracts, duly signed, that unless said contracts are returned to the Superintendent by June tenth, the positions be declared vacant and other teachers employed. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Stearley, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, made a report to the Board regarding Red Cross and Playground activities at the various school buildings, stating that he had put on janitors at some of the buildings and at this time had twelve men working. Mr. Stearley also stated that he had received a request from the Red Cross branch working at Willard School to move the telephone from the main building to the annex where they were working, without expense to the Board. Mr. Alton moved that the request for the removal of the telephone at' Willard be granted. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Johnston moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be authorized to employ the men needed at the schools where Playgrounds are being maintained. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.w

Mr. Stearley called the attention of the Board to the fact that Mr. Burdick, who was in charge of the painting at the Ward School Buildings, had been furnishing brushes, scaffolds, transfers, drayage, etc., and for this service he had'been receiving five cents an hour for each man employed by him for this work. But owing to the increased cost of materials, Mr. Stearley believed that Mr. Burdick should be given an increase over the amount now paid.

Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Burdick be given ten cents an. hour for each mah -Employed-by^&im in painting the Ward School Buildings. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all member's.present voting "Aye.” At the requqe&’jqf the Superintendent the Board went into Executive session. ‘ ‘ . ..

Upon re-convening in regular .Woodworth moved that Mr. Pearl be given a year’s leave of absericei-^Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was decLa^gd carried. Mr. Strong introduced arid moved the adoption of the following RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, In order to furnish school facilities for children of school age in this city, it is necessary to erect an additional ward school huilding, and

WHEREAS, The following described property, to-wit:

Lots 1 to J2, Block 28, . University Addition, is the only available and suitable premises, upon which said ward school building can be erected and constructed, and WHEREAS, The owners of said property, and the Board of Education are unable to agree upon the purchase price for said tract,

Now, Therefore, be it resolved: that proper proceedings be instituted to condemn said tract of land fbr school building purposes. Mr. Coates seconded the motion of Mr. Strong and same was declared to have carried.

Mr.: Alton moved that the Board adjourn until Wednesday, June 5th, at eight-oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock P. M. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declare^ to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

Approved the J

MEETING OF JUNE 5th, 191S

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH, 19IS, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

This meeting was adjourned from the meeting of June ^rd, 191S>, for the purpose of the further consideration of the $200,000 bond issue voted on May 14-th.

Messrs. /Gilbert, McGraw, Honnold and Piersol, representing various bond interests, were present and consent having been-given, addressed the Board relative to the disposal of the bonds. The following communications were read to the Board: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I propose to direct proceedings in completing the issuance of $200,000 bonds authorized at special election held May 14-th, 191S, ;jj^£jjoa~and furnish all necessary forms of resolutions, affidavits, ■certificates, etc., sufficient in number to make five complete certified’transcripts of proceedings relative to the issuance of said bonds, furnish.and pay for blank bonds ready for execution wijjh fac-simile signatures of signing officers on the interest oouponsT” present" said bonds and necessary transcript to the proper county and state officials for awrova^^v^dihem, submit proper transcript of proceedings relative to^-t^e issuance of said bonds to reputable bond market attorney and obtain and pay for the approving opinion of such bond market attorney of said transcript of proceedings and of the issuance of said iJoj^ds, for all of which services and expenses 0 am to be paid from^your general fund 1% of the face of said bonds upon their oompletion-'-arLd the fnrnishing by me of said approving opinion by said bond market - a^brney, and the payment for said bonds by the purchaser or purcha§£3rs thereof.

It is understood and hereby agreed that in the event said bonds are disapproved by the proper county or state officials or by said bond market attorney, you are to owe me nothing for said services and expenses.

MEETING OF JUNE 5th, I9I8 (Continued)

I agree to prepare and furnish you said forms and instructions promptly as needed by you and in other ways to assist you in rushing said bonds and transcripts to completion.

You «.re to follow my directions in the issuance of said bonds and in making said transcripts and are to do all things necessary and required of you under the law to make said bonds the legal and binding obligation of said Board of Education.

Respectfully,

R. J. EDWARDS, By C. C. Roberts, Jr. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 5> 1912

Board of Education of the City . of Oklahoma City, .of the State 'of Oklahoma.

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Gentlemen: I have submitted to. you on this date a proposal for directing proceedii>gs, furnishing blank bonds and market attorney’s approving^opinion in the issuance of the $200,000 bonds authorized at a special election held May 14-th, 191S, for which services and expenses I am to ’Se paid 1$ of the face of said bonds. I have agreed verbally and hereby agree to undertake to sell said bonds for you at the price of par and accrued interest. 1 hereby agree that if I fail to sell said bonds for you within 5 days from this, date at par and accrued interest, that you are to be released from payment to me of said 1$> of the face of said bonds as provided in said proposal submitted on this date, except so much thereof as may be necessary to pay for the printing of said bonds and for the approving opinion of said bond market attorneys.

I further agree that if you should sell any part of said bonds to any other dealer or investor 'than me or someone designated by me, then, you are to be released from payment to me of a proportionate 'part of said l‘fo or $2000, excepting the proportionate part of the expense of printing bonds and of attorney’s approving opinion.- ■ v 'x. '■

Respectfully, ...

R. J. EDWARDS, By C. C. Roberts, Jr.

Mr. Woodworth introduced^Qd moved the adoption of the following R E S 0 L U T I O^Lx. ' .. BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Educa^^daf^t.^e...City of Oklahoma City That the proposition of R. J. EdMards^bf Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, submitted on this date, to direc^p^oceedij^s in completing the issuance of $200,000 bonds of said BoardX’Wj. Education, authorized at special election held May 14, 191$> to furnish and pay for -printing of necessary bonds with fac-simile signatures of signing officers” on the interest coupons thereof, to"furnish and pay for the approving opinion of a reputable bond market attorney, and perform other services in completing the issuance of said bonds and necessary transcripts therewith for

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1$ of the face of said bonds to be paid out of the general fund of said Board of Education be, and the same is, hereby accepted and that the President and Clerk for and in behalf of said Board of Education are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign an Acceptance of said proposal.

Mr. Alton seconded the motion of Mr. Woodworth for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. Mr. Johnston moved as a substitute that the Board take Mr. Edwards proposition under advisement for five days with the understanding that unless a better proposition was received within five days, Mr. Edwards proposition would be automatically accepted. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes" Messrs. Berry, Johnston and Strong. "Nays" Messrs. Alton, Coates, Morris, Woodworth and Hope. Whereupon the motion wets declared to have lost. Before --voting upon the motion of Mr. Woodworth, it was mutually agreed that should the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, receive within five days from this date, a better proposal for the sale of the $200,000 bonds than the offer of Mr. Edwards, that same be considered.Otherwise the proposal of Mr. Edwards is automatically accepted. Upon the motion of Mr. Woodworth the following vote resulted: AYES" Messrs. Alton, Coates, Berry, Johnston, Morris, Strong, Wroodworth and Hope. "NAYS" None. The Secretary read the following:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 5, 191S To the Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

I recommend the appointment of Miss Pearl Keene Secretary to the Principal of the High School at a salary of $25 months. I also recommend that Miss Schofner remain in the, position until all records are complete and not later than July Is^t, 191S. Yours truly,

A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Morris ..seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all merfb^rs present voting "Aye."

Mr. Morris moved that the Board adjou^Csubje^^o the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion ahd^same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST: Clerh

Approved this

day of

1912

MEETING OF JUNE 1OTH, 19IS.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, Monday, JUNE 1OTH, 191S, AT NINE THIRTY O’CLOCK A. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:

J. H. Johnston.

A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order. The Board met to canvass the returns of the election held by the Board- of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of : Oklahomaon the 14th day of May, 1913, on the question of issuing bonds of - said Board of Education for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of Additional Rooms to Ward School Buildings, for the*'construction of a Ward School Building, for the construction of an Administration Building, for the construction of a Unit Building Addition, for the Heating and Ventilating of the Irving School Building, for the Furniture and Equipment of Certain Buildings and to purchase Building Sites in said district, to be owned exclusively by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma; and to take further action toward the issuing of said bonds. The Secretary stated to the Board that the statement of the Treasurer showed that there was in th-e^Sinking Fund which could be invested in the bonds now offered, maturities to be placed at any time previous to the year 1933-

Mr. Gilbert, one of the bond buyers who had been given an opportunity to submit a proposition on the sale of bonds, stated that he consider ed the proposal of^Mr^Edwards an excellent one and that he did nofer care to submit a proposition. Mr. Woodworth Introduced thefbllowing resolution and moved its adoption: , ... * R E SO L U T I 0 N Sk

BE IT RESOLVED by the J&oard of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of ^Sahom^j^Jhat the proposition of R. J. Edwards of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma^lubMiXted on this date, for the purchase at the price of par aij^-j^cqriipd^int erest of the $200,000 bonds of said Board of Education'authS^ized at special election held May 14, 191S, to be issued in denominations of $1000 each, to.be dated June 1st, 1913, to mature $40,000 on June 1st of each of the years 1922* 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1926, to bear 5$ interest per annum, payable semi-annually, both principal and interest to be payable at the State Fiscal Agency in the City and State of ‘

MEETING OF JUNE 10th, 1913 (Continued)

New York, and said bonds to be delivered for payment in a bank designated by said R. J. Edwards in New York, New York, together with certified transcript of proceedings relative to the issuance of said bonds and the approving opinion of a reputable bond market attorney designated by the said R. J. Edwards, be and the same is hereby accepted and said bonds sold and ordered delivered to said R. J. Edwards in accordance therewith, and that the President and Clerk for and in behalf of said Board of Education be and are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign an acceptance of said proposal.

Mr. Morris seconded the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution and on roll call the following vote resulted:

Those voting "Aye” E lliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth, G. A. Morris and John H. Hope. Those voting "No"

None.

The President declared the motion carried and said resolution duly adopted. ' Thereupon the following proceedings were had, to-wit:

The Clerk reported,,that he had received from the special election officials for the special election held May 14-th, 1913, on the proposition of the issuance of School Building Bonds, aggregating Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000) Dollars, returns showing the result of said election. Thereupon, the returns of. said special election were canvassed by the Board and Mr. Coates introduced the following resolution'and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION

Whereas, at an election duly called and held on May 14-th, 1913, in the City School District, known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City,.qf the State of Oklahoma, there was submitted to the qualified Electors of said School District, the following proposition:

.."Shall .the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma (Jlfy^ôF^he State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of $200,000 for the purpose ofôviding funds for the construction of Additional Rooms to WaM^chool Buildings, for the construction of a ward School Building, for the construction of an“Administration Building, for the construction of a Unit Building<4dditioK7~~for the Heating and Ventilating of the Irving School Building, for the Furnitttrând Equipment for all buildings enumerated herein and for 'the Purchase of Building Sites; and also to provide Jhe levy and collection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property in said school district, comprising said cfty^Wf^^he territory annexed thereto for school purposes suff-jfcienlr^tHrrpay the interest on said bonds when due ana to'" cTonîtute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due?"

WHEREAS, from the returns furnished by the .special election officers of'said special election, it has been determined and the Board hereby declares of record that it finds the election was conducted by the officers designated in the Mayor’s proclamation calling such election, with all vacancies filled, according to law

MEETING OF JUNE 10th, 1912 (Continued)

in all respects as required by law; that said election was conducted by ballot in the form prescribed; that the polls were opened at six o'clock A.M., and not closed before but were closed at seven o'clock P. M. on the 14-th day of May, I9I8, the hours and the day designated.in the Mayor's proclamation calling said election; and

Now, after carefully canvassing the returns of the election the Board finds and declares of record

That the total number of votes cast by the qualified . electors was . . ......................................................................... 335© That the total number of votes cast in favor of said bonds was . ........................... .......................................

2°37

That the total number of votes cast agrainst said bonds was............................... ............................................

f. 4-71

That the total number of mutilated ballots was

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA.CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: That, at the special election held May 14-th, 191S, in the City School District, known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, at which there was submitted to the qualified voters of said City School District the proposition of issuing bonds in the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000) Dollars, for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of Additional Rooms to Ward School Buildings, for the construction of a Ward School Building,’ for the construction of an Administration Building, for the construction of a Unit Building Addition, for the Heating and Ventilating of the Irving School Building, for the Furniture and Equipment for all buildings enumerated herein and for the purchase of Building Sites in said District, a lawful majority cast their votes in favor of the issuance of said bonds, and the proposition of issuing said bonds carried and the said Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City has full and complete authority to issue and sell all■of the above described bonds. The motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was seconded b^ttr^.Jkl-ton. The roll was called with the following result:

Those vesting "Aye": Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. G. Stfbng, G. 0., Woodworth, G. A. Morris, John H. Hope.

[Those voting'"No": None. The motion was by the PresidehlFdeclared carried and said resolution was duly adopted*^

Thereupon Mr. Coates introduced^the following resolution and moved [its adoption, said resolution beih^®a|«3u4^..full by the Clerk. 1

R E S 0 L U T 1’0 r *

. WHEREAS, on the -'14-th day of May, 19IS, pursuant to a proclamation by the May<5± of the City of Oklahoma City, heretofore issued, an election was held in the City School District known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City; of the State of Oklahoma, on the question of the issuance of the

MEETING OF JUNE 10th, 1918 (Continued.)

bonds of said Board of Education in the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000) Dollars for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of Additional Rooms to Ward School Buildings, for the construction of a Ward School Building, for the construction of an Administration, Building, for the construction of a Unit Building Addition, for the Heating and Ventilating of the Irving School Building, for the Furniture and Equipment for all buildings enumerated herein and for the purchase of building Sites in and for said school district; and

WHEREAS, as shovzn by the canvass of the returns of said election 2837 votes were cast in favor of the issuance of said bonds, 4.7.1 votes were cast against the issuance of said bonds, and 48 mutilated ballots were cast, the majority of the votes cast in favor of issuing said bonds being more than three-fifths of all the votes cast at said election, the issuance of said bonds has been authorized and directed; and WHEREAS, the total outstanding indebtedness of said Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of every class and character, whatsoever, at this time, including this proposed issue of bonds, is $2,015,747â&#x20AC;&#x2122;^0 and the total assessed valuation of the taxable property of the said City School District for the fiscal year of I917-I8, taken for the purpose of County and State taxation and as equalized by the State Board of Equalization and now in force and effect, aggregates $77>379,31^.OO.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 'OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: Section 1. That there are hereby ordered and directed to be issued the negotiable coupon bonds, in accordance with the prescribed forms, of said Board of Education, in the aggregate amount of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000) Dollars. Said bonds shall be designated "BUILDING BONDS OF 1918", shall be two hundred (200) in number, numbered one (1) to two hundred (200), both inclusive, of the denomination of One Thousand ($1000) Dollars each; shall bear date of June 1st, 1918, and shall become due and payable $40,000 on June 1st of each of the years 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1926, without option of prior payment; Shall bear interest from their' date at the rate of five (5^) per cent per annum, payable semi-annually on the first days of June and December of each year; said installment's of interest to date of maturity of said bonds shall J^$videnoed. by appropriate coupons attached to such bonds; andr^b'^ffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-prTncipal and interest shall be payable, in lawful money of the United States of America at the Fiscal Agency of the State of OklahomsRIp. the City and State , of New York, or in the event of the discontinuance oT^such agency, then at the Chatham and Phenix National.Bank in the City and State of New York. to-wit:

Said

bonds shall be in the pj^crlbeSrTOTm- as follows,

UNITED STATES OF-AMERICA, STATE OF OKLAHOW-^ THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CI TY^OFL. OKLAHOMA CITY, BUILDING BOND OF I9I8. ' No.____

- ^^1000

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, a body corporate and duly organized and existing as the corporate authority .of the City School District, comprised of said City of . Oklahoma City, and the territory attached thereto for school purposes, hereby acknowledges itself indebted to:, and for value

MEETING OF JUNE 10th/ 1918 (Continued)

received, promises to pay to hearer the sum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS on the 1st day of June, 19__ , together with the interest thereon, from the date hereof, until paid at the rate, of five (5$) per cent per annum, payable semi-annually on the 1st days of June and December of each year, said interest evidenced by and to be paid upon the surrender of the coupons hereto attached, as they severally become due, both principal and interest payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma, in the City of New York, State of New York, or in the event of the discontinuance of such Agency, then at the Chatham and Phenix National Bank in said City and State of New york

THIS BOND is one of a series, numbered from one to two hundred, both inclusive, of like date and tenor, except as to date of maturity, aggregating the principal sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars, and is issued for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of Additional Rooms to Ward School Buildings, for the construction of a Ward School Building, for the construction of an Administration Building, for. the construction of a Unit Building Addition, for the Heating and Ventilating of the Irving School Building, for the Furniture and Equipment for all buildings enum-' erated herein and for the purchase of Duilding Sites in and for said City School District of said City of Oklahoma City, under Section 26, of Article 10 of the Constitution of Oklahoma, and Article 6, Chapter 219 of the Session Laws of Oklahoma, 191J, and other statutes of the State of Oklahoma, supplementary and amendatory thereto.

The full faith, credit and resources of said Board of Education are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of this bond. ’

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions and things required to be done, precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have been properly done, happened and been performed in regular and due form as required by law, and that the total indebtedness of said Board of Education including this bond, and the series of which it forms a partfdo'es not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation, and that due provision has been made for the collection of an annual tax sufficient to pay the on this bond as it falls due, and also to constitute a ’sinking fund for the payment of the principal hereof at maturity. ^'■JN WITNESS-JKEREOF, said Board of Education has caused this bond to be signed by its President, attested by its Clerk, and counters.igned by its Treasurer, this 1st day of June, A. D.191&

education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of. Oklahoma. Attest:

Clerk Countersigned

Treasurer

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$25.00

Coupon No.___

On the 1st day of _____________________ , 19___ , the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, promises to pay the bearer the sum of Twenty-five Dollars at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma, in the City and State of New York, or in the event of the discontinuance of such Agency, then at the Chatham and Phenix National Bank in said City and State of New York, for interest due that date on its Building Bond of 1912, of One Thousand Dollars, dated June 1st, 1912. No.___ ,

Attest: Clerk

(Form of Certificate by the County Attorney and County Clerk to be endorsed on each Bond. J STATE OF OKLAHOMA * COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

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We, the undersigned, County Attorney and County Clerk, respectively, hereby certify that the within bond is one of a series of bonds issued by the within named Board of Education pursuant to law, and that the entire issue of said bonds is within the debt limit imposed upon said Board of Education by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Oklahoma.

WITNESS our respective official hands and the official seal of the said County Clerk this ___ day of ' _____ , 1918. County Attorney

.County Clerk (Form o'f Certificate by the Clerk of the Board of Education to be endorsed on' eai3h-~Bead-j__ â&#x2013; ...aajr

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

SS'

I, the undersigned, the duly acting Clerk of the Board of Education of the City o^OklaMma^Jllty, of the State of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that I negigj^ered the within bond in a book provided for that purpose; thatbsuch registration shows the number, date and amount thereof, and to whom payable. Dated this ___ day of

_, A. D. 1918 Clerk

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(Form of Certificate of registration by the Treasurer to be endorsed on each Bond.)

STATE OF OKLAHOMA ! COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA | j I j i |

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I, ______________________ , the duly qualified and acting Treasurer of the Board of Education, of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, hereby certify that on the ___ day of ___________________ , 1912, I registered the within bond in a book kept for that purpose; that I entered the number, the date, the name of the payee, the fund upon which it is drawn, and the amount.

Treasurer (Certificate of the Attorney General approving said bonds, to be endorsed on each Bond.):

STATE OF OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, BOND DEPARTMENT I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have examined a certified copy of the record of the proceedings taken preliminary to and in the issuance of the within bond; that such proceedings and such bond show lawful authority for the issue, and are in accordance with the forms and methods of procedure prescribed and provided by me for the issuance of bonds of like kind; and that said bond is a valid and binding obligation according to its tenor and terms, and, under the provisions of law in effect March 2^th, 1910, requiring the certificate of the Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma thereon, is incontestable in any court ijj., the State of Oklahoma unless suit thereon shall be brought in a"court having jurisdiction of the same within thirty days from the date of this approval of said bond appearing in the caption hereto.

Attorney General, Ex-officio^ Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma.

.Section 2. That each of the said bonds shall be signed by the President-.^attested by the Clerk, and countersigned by the Treasurer, of said Board df^Education of the City of Oklahoma City, and the corporate seal of saldJSoard of Education shall be affixed thereto; and each of the intere^^QjQUPons__shall be executed by the lithographed fac-simile signatures ~xrf ‘:s§^BPresident and Clerk and said officers are hereby authorized an^.directed^Jjo cause said bonds and interest coupons to be prepared,’ and*?6p execute the same for and on behalf of said Board; have the same registered by the Clerk and.Treasurer of th-e Board, certified to by the County Attorney and County Clerk, and presented to the Attorney General, 4 ex-officio Bond Commissioner,.together with a certified transcript of all proceedings had- in connection with this issue, for his approval and endorsement; and thereafter to be delivered to -the purchaser of the same upon payment of the purchase price therefor.

MEETING OF JUNE 10 th, 1-18 (Conti nued).

The proceeds derived from the sale of said bonds shall | be placed in a special fund and.used solely for the purpose of j providing the necessary funds for the construction of Additional Rooms to Ward School. Buildings, for the construction of a Ward School Building, for the construction of an Administration Building, for the Construction of a Unit Building Addition, for the Heating and Ventilating of the Irving School Building, for the Furniture and Equipment for all buildings enumerated herein and | for the purchase of building Sites, in and for said School District, j Section J. For the purpose of providing the necessary j funds to pay the interest on said bonds, when due, and also to j constitute a sinking fund to be designated as the Building Bonds j of 191S Sinking Fund” sufficient to discharge the principal thereof at maturity, there shall be and there ...is hereby ordered levied upon, all taxable property in said school district, known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, in addition to all other taxes, the following direct annual tax, to-wit:

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In the year 1918 a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of §15,000 for Interest and the net sum of $28,571,43 for principal. ■

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In each of the years 1919 and 1920, a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of §10,000 for interest and the net sum of $28,571.43 for principal.

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In th®' year 1921 a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $9,000 for interest and the net sum of $28,571<43 for principal. In the year 1922 a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $7»000 for interest and the net. sum of $28,571‘43 for principal.

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to produce the net sum of

In the,year ,1923 a tax sufficient net sum of $5,000 for interest and the $28,57^*43 for principal. • In the year 1924 a tax sufficient ■ net sum of §4,000 for interest and the §28,571’43 for principal.

to produce the net sum of

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is hereby ordered certified*, levied and extended upon the tax rolls and collected by the same officers, in the same manner and at the»>^ame time as the taxes for general purposes, in each of the said years are certrffied, extended and collected; that all funds derived'from'said tax shall be placed in said sinking "fund, which, together with all interest., collected on the same shall be irrevocably pledged to the payj^ht of The~-interest on and the principal of said bonds when and as the same shall fall due. .

Section 4. That a copy of^Jhis resolution, signed by the President of said Board of Educat ioh'^aucl attested by the Clerk, shall forthwith be filed with the CleAX^f-S^lahoma County for the purpose of levying such tax as herein providedr^^^ Section 5* That by reason of the crowded cdndition ofthe school buildings of said school district it is necessary in . order to preserve the peace, health and safety of said school district and the inhabitants thereof, that said improvements be made at once, wherefore an. emergency is hereby declared to exist

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by reason of which this resolution-shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval. The motion to adopt the resolution was seconded by Mr. Alton, and upon roll call the vote resulted as follows:

Those voting "Aye”: Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth, G. A. Morris and John H. Hope.

Those voting "Nay": ‘'None.

The President declared the motion carried and the resolution duly adopted.

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Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Alton, and seconded by Mr,. Morris that the emergency set out in Section 5> "be declared to exist and that Section 5 containing the emergency clause be separately adopted, the roll was called and the vote was recorded by "ayes" ■and "nays" as follows: .Those voting "Aye": Elliott Alton, J,. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth, G. A.< Morris and John H. Hope,

Those voting "Nay":

None.

The President declared the motion carried and Section 5 containing the emergency clause adopted by the vote of all elected, member^. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded .the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF JUNE 24th, 191S.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE 24TH, 19IS, AT EIGHT Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CLOCK'P. M. PRESENT:

Elliott Alton, Vice President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. R. J. G. J. G.

ABSENT:

S. H. A. G. 0.

Coates, Johnston, Morris, Strong, Woodworth.

John H. Hope, President, J. W. Berry.

In the absence of the President Mr. Alton called the meeting to order, stating that the principal object of the meeting was the consideration of the plans and specifications for the new buildings and additions, but that any other matters brought to the attention of the Board would be considered. Mr. Roberts, representing R. J. Edwards, reported that cript of the bond issue was in the hands of an.eastern and he expected within a few days to be able to make a statement as to just when the money would be available sale of the bonds.

the transattorney definite from the

Dr. M. W. Westfall, the owner of the property in Walnut Grove under consideration for school site, made a proposition to the Board for the sale of twenty-two (22) lots at $3,000.

Mr. Johnston moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for negotiation and report back to the Board. M^MMorris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary reported the following bids on the two toilet buildings at Lee School which had been offered for sale: For the smaller build&g For the

larger building

$11.00 20.50

The Chairman of the Building^'aftci. Grounds Committee stated, that the committee would recommend the acc^pt^c^s^f these blds. Mr. Johnston moved that the recommendation ofMsne Buildings and Grounds committee be concurred in and the Secretary instructed to sell the two small toilet'buildings at the price named, $31.50. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JUNE 24th, 1918. (Continued).

The Clerk notified the Board that bids for supplies for the ensuing year had been asked for, same to be in not later than June 28th. Mr. Fairey then stated that upon his request the City Commissioners had agreed to issue building permits for the new buildings and additions without charge to the Board. i I |

Mr. Johnston moved that a vote of thanks be tendered the City i Commissioners for their courtesy in granting building permits without charge. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ' , ■

The following report was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 24th, 1918 To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to report the following vacancies: Ruth Ralls Garland Jones Ruth Ranck Lanta Gulick Levia Meyers Alice Gish

declined place « n

Bernice Jarrell Besse Baird

failed tc1 sign contract it n it n

Willa Hunter Emmar-Menee-ley-

married it

Paul Selders

asks for leave of absence

n it

chhowing ask for reconsideration of salaries:

James Corrigan Ida Werner-—^ .Bernice Pierce A; W... Hornung - R. A. Graham Mary Caffrey SophjW J^cklas

^Respectfully,

^^^-j^-Whiteford Mr. Johnston moved that in connection, with the refusal-'*o£ Miss Baird to sign her contract, a letter received by Mr. Moore in regard to same be plaoed on file.' Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter from Mr. Graham in regard to his request for reconsideration of salary was read to the Board and same is now on file in the office of the Clerk.

MEETING OF JUNE 24th, 19IS (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that the report of the Superintendent be received and placed on file. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following recommendation was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 24th, 1913.

To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following to fill vacancies:

Levia Meyers Grace Kirby Margaret Bright Marion Prater Blanche Bryant Mary Lawson Grace Smith Irene Ousler Eulita Riley Fannie P. Taylor

H. J. Holt

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principal Walnut Grove

Josephine Norwood A. V. Grady Katherine Pennick Clara Swatek Barbara Schlabach Eva Clifton

110 100 30 100 90 100 so 110 90 110

regular teacher

1200 a year

high school w

1100 1200 1100 1100 1200 1200

Mrs. R. H. Haun

substitute

: Eleanore Foster

supervisor of drawing

1500

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers empTbyed at the salaries named. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members ^preaent voting "Aye." The plans and specifications fo-r^the new buildings and additions were then discussed. â&#x2013; -

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board accept the plans and specifications as furnished byJLayton & Smith for the following buildings: Woodrow Wilson School Building, Williard School Building, Irving School Building, Administration Building,' Culbertson School Addition and Eugene Field School Addition. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting

MEETING OF JUNE 24-th, 1912 (Cont inued)

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be given authority to proceed at once with the work of re-modeling the Irving School Building. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Morris moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

191S

MEETING OF JULY 1ST, 1918

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUSLDING, MONDAY, JULY 1ST, 191S, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliot Alton, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, G. A. Morris.

The minutes of the meetings of June Jrd, 5ttl» 10th, and 24th were read and approved as read.

Judge Stuart, Attorney, member of the firm of Stuart, Bell, appeared before the Board, in the matter of the Mr. aifd Mrs. Koogle. Mr. Stuart was informed that the taken final action in this matter at their meeting of

Cruce claim Board April

and of had 1st.

Mr. Coates introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. The resolution which was read in full by the Clerk being as follows: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

Section 1. That Section 1 of a resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of ,xQ3fcl|;tibma, on the 10th day of June, 191*5, and authorizing the 'issuance of $200,000 bonds of said Board of Education which were authorized by vote on May 14th, 1913, prescribing from of said bond, providing for ..tax levies to pay both principal and interest thereof, be. and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1. That there -ar^-hereby ordered and directed to be issued-&he negotiable coupon bonds, in accordance with the prescribed froms, of said. Boafct (Êducation, in the aggregate amount of Two Hundred Thousand' C$200,000) Dollars. Said bonds shall be designated^gUILDING BONDS OF' 19IS”, shall be two hundred (200) ih-number, numbered one (1) to two hundred (200), both^nclWdve, of the denomination of One Thousand ($100Âj)olIarsêach; shall bear date of June 1st, 1912, *'and' sh^l^pecome due and payable $40,000 on June 1st of each of the years 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1926 without option of prior payment; shall bear interest from their date at the rate of five (5%) per cent per annum, payable semi-annually on the first days of June and December of each year; said installments of interest to date of maturity of said bonds shall be evidenced by appropriate coupons attached to such bonds; and both principal and interest shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the Fiscal

MEETING OF JULY 1st, 1918 (Continued)

Agency of the State of Oklahoma in the City and State of New York, or in the event of the discontinuance of such agenoy, then at the Chatham and Phenix National Bank in the City and State of New York. Said bonds shall be in the prescribed form as follows, to-wit:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF OKLAHOMA THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, BUILDING BOND OF 1918.

§1000

NO.____

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE,PRESENTS: That the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, a body corporate and duly organized and existing as the corporate authority of the City School District comprised of said City of Oklahoma City, and the territory attached thereto for school purposes, hereby acknowledges itself indebted to,and for value received, promises to pay to bearer the sum of *

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS on the 1st day of June, 19__ > together with the interest thereon, from the date hereof, until paid, at the rate of five(5$) Per centum per annum, payable semi-annually on the 1st days of June and December of each year, said interest evidenced by and to be paid upon the surrender of the coupons hereto attached, as they severally become due, both principal and interest payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma, in the City of New York, State of New York, or in the event of the discontinuance of such Agency, then at the Chatham and Phenix National Bank in said City and State of New York. ’TK’iVbond is one of a series numbered from one to two hundred, both inclusive, of like date and tenor., exbept as to dateôf maturity, aggregating the principal sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars, and is issued for the purpose of providing funds for the purchase of school sites and eaecAing and equipping suitable school buildings in and for said city school district of said City of Oklahoma City under and in full dbnformity with the provisions of the Constitution and statuses of the State of Oklahoma, including among other® ^chapter 219 of the session laws of Oklahoma, 191?, ahâii^_Miendatory thereof and supplemental thereto and^wi^'TBb assent of and pursuant to the authority conferrî>by^the voters of more than three fifths of the’qualified voters of said district voting at an election held therein on t£e 14th day of May, 1918, the vote at such election having b'een duly ascertained and the results thereof canvassed and the returns thereof made, filed and recorded as required by law.

MEETING OF JULY 1st, 1918 (Continued)

The full faith, credit and resources of said Board of Education are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of this bond. .

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts conditions and things required to be done, precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have been properly done, happened and been performed in regular and due form as required by law, and that the total indebtedness of said Board of Education including this bond, and the series of which it forms a part does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation, and that due provision has been made for; the collection of an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on this bond as it falls due, and also to conctitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal hereof at maturity.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Board of Education has caused this bond to be signed by its President, attested by its Clerk, and countersigned by its Treasurer, this 1st day of June, A. D. 1918. gp^sident of'the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma.

ATTEST: Clerk

Countersigned:

Treasurer

(Form of Coupon) $25.00

Coupon No.

On the 1st day of _____________________ , 19.__ , the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City,' of tha State of Oklahoma, promises to pay the bearer the sum of Twenty-five Dollars at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma, inState of New York, or in the event of 'this discontinuance of such Agency then^t^the Chatham and Phenix National Bank in said City aria State of New York, for interest due that date on its Building Bo^d of 1918, of One Thousand Dollars, dated June 1st, 19M.^No. _____

ATTEST:

Clerk

MEETING OF JULY 1st, 1918 (Continued)

(Form of Certificate by the County Attorney and County Clerk to be endorsed on each bond) STATE OF OKLAHOMA « COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

) ) )

WITNESS our respective official hands and the official seal of the said County Clerk this day of __________ , 1918.

County Attorney

County Clerk

(Form of Certificate by the Clerk of the Board of Education to be endorsed on each Bond) STATE OF OKLAHOMA

COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

) ) )

I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and actinf Clerk of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma^ do hereby certify that I have registered the within bond in a book provided for that purpose; that such registration shows the number, date and amount to whom payable.

Bated this

day of __________________ , A. D. 1918.

jClerk '"WWW. — . .

(Form of'Certificate of Registration by the Treasurer to be endorsed oh' each Bond) STATE OF OKLAHOMA

COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

) J

I, __ __________________ .______________ > the duly . qualified ~ and acting Treasurer of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City,- of the State of Oklahoma, hereby certify that on the : day of _ ____________ » 191S, ' I registered the within” bond in a book kept for that purpose; that I entered the number, the date, the name of the payee, the fund upon which it is drawn, and the amount. Treasurer

MEETING OF JULY lat, 1918 (Continued)

(Certificate of the Attorney General approving said bonds, to be endorsed upon each Bond) STATE OF OKLAHOMA, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, BOND DEPARTMENT.

____________________

19._

I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have examined a certified copy of the record of the proceedings taken preliminary to and in the issuance of the within bond; that such proceedings and such bond show lawful authority for the issue, and are in accordance with the foems and methods of procedure prescribed and provided by me for the issuance of bonds of like kind; and that said bond is a valid and binding obligation according to its tenor and terms, and, under the provisions of law in effect March 24th, , 1910, requiring the certificate of the Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma thereon, is incontestable in in any court in the State of Oklahoma unless suit thereon shall be brought in a court having jurisdiction of the same within thirty days from the date of this approval of said bond appearing in ÂŤthe caption hereto.

Attorney General, Ex-officio Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma. Passed and approved thia 1st day of July, 1913.

ATTEST: Clerk

Mr. Alton seconded the motion for the adoption of the foregoing jje solution, and on roll call the following vote resulted: Those voting "Aye" Messrs. Alton, Coates, Johnston, Strong, Wo.ed^ worth and Rope. Those voting "Nay" None. The President declared the motion carried and said resjo^rtiacuj^uly adopted.

The

following communication was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ^*==^_June 12 th, I9I8. .H. M. Fairey, Secretary, Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

" ' ~~

Dear Sir: I have your favor of the 11th, asking for price on the ' lots adjoining Culbertson Heights School on the east. These are Lots 13 and 14 and 39 and 40, Block 5* Culbertson Heights. Our price on this as well as all the immediately surrounding stuff is $20 per front foot* which would make $2000 for these four lots.

MEETING OF JULY 1st, 1918 (Continued)

The sewers, sidewalks, paving and grading on Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets, were all put under private contract and are fullypaid for and included in the above price. The only special assessment against these lots are in connection with.the Lottie Street paving, on which there are two or more payments to be made. This price is made^subject to prompt acceptance. Yours truly,

J. J. Culbertson, Jr Mr. Woodworth moved that this communication be acknowledged and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July 1st, 1918. Board of Education. Gentlemen:

-We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following lis$ of bills, amounting to $5670.^1, be allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, J. H. Johnston

G. 0. Woodworth Auditing Committee $ 10.15 A. M. DeBolt Lime and Cement 69.65 Okla City Water Department. Water service 162.02 Okla Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity 36.OO Webb Publishing Co. Certificates of Award 6.34 International Harvester Co. Repairs to Mowing Machine 10.00 Fulton, :ShX^^;Danner Court costs Geo. M. Harrell Boiler repairs High School 175.85 Crane Co. Pump repairs & engine fittings 10.80 W. J. Pettee & Co/'-•■.Hardware.. 25.57 23.00 Magnolia Petroleum Co.- Gasoline & Oil New State Motor Co'. Repairs to Autos etc. 5.50 80.00 Klein Oil Co. Gasoline & Oil 1.45 Lightning Machine Co. Repairs .to Equiptfent 4.50 Okla City Foundry & Ma.chia^. Shop Manly Office Supply Co.* Office supplies 8.05 G. G. Miller Sand & Gravel Co. . J. 75 25.3^ M. Bishop High School Grocery Dorn Sci Supplies 3.00 The American School Magazine Supts Off __2.00 The School News Co. " " " ~ The Metropolitan Garage Auto Repairs - .1^70 ^11.00 Okla Carriage & Auto Works " ” 10.00 Doty Oil Co. Gasoline Martin Towel Supply Go. Towel service 1.25 Oklahoma Photo Supply Co. Drawing Supplies 2.75 Re-imburse Secretary Cash 121.74 65.75 The Western Paint Co. Paint 40.48 Smythe Printing Co. Checking Blanks for Coal etc. 467.65 Davidson & Case Lumber Co. Lumber 20.00 Pierce Oil Corporation Gasoline

MEETING OF JULY 1st, 1918 (Continued)

Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Trot Line Ozoner Deodorant Co. Deodorant Mideke Supply Co. Engine fittings & repairs The Texas Co. Gasoline Minnetonka Lumber Co. Lumber Burwell-Smith Supply Co. Burd rings H. H. Cloudman Medical supplies C. R. Cook Paint Co. Zinc T. A. Griffith Window Glass Western Bank Supply Co. Office supplies Thomas Print Shop Envelopes Supts. Office Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone service S. W. Harris Supply Co. Office Supplies New State Laundry Laundry work Dorn Sci Lykes Hardware Co. Paint Hardware etc. Neyland Engraving Co. Letter heads for offices Blanton Rubber & Mfg. Co. Tube Patch Erickson Bros. Tire Co. Tires DePree Chemical Co. Disinfectant

General Fund

2.15 16.70 421.24 2.30

3.55 2.00

7:$

13-55 51.30

6.30 2.61 284.67 36.00 â&#x20AC;˘75 101.33 145.80

1918-1919

M. B. Schofield Company

Coal on contract

12966.65

Playground Fund

W. J. Pettee & Co. Playground Balls Richards & Conover Croquet Sets Okla City Sporting Goods Co. Bladders for Soccer Balls

47.45 27.50 3.00

Mr. Alton moved that the report be adopted and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." . Mr. Woodworth moved that bills amounting to Clerk for services for the Bond Elect ion..of and the Secretary instructed to mail.checks seconded the motion and upon.roll call same present voting "Aye."

$7^.50, filed with the May 14 th, be allowed, for same. Mr. Coates was oarried, all members

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Secretary be instructed to issue checks to all other election officials for the amount asked for by^ Mr. Davis in his supplemental report. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was oarried, all members present voting "Aye.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Alton, Cha^gw-n of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, reported in the matter*6f "rhe Walnut Grove Building site', that he had talked with Mr. Westfall regarding^same and that Mr. Westfall had expressed a desire to meet with the committee, at which time Mr. Alton believed that a satisfactory price might oe^gragt^pipon. Mr. Alton further reported that the repairs an^dhanges at the Lee and Irving Buildings were well in hand and would be proceeded with at once. .

The special committee on Vocational Education reported that an annex building at Garfield School had been arranged for the Auto School for War Training and was about ready for occupancy.

tJ. fc

MEETING OF JULY 1st, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Alton moved that the Board ratify the action of the Vocational I Committee in placing the Garfield annex at the disposal of the Vocational Training Board. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Woodworth, of the Purchasing committee, announced that the bids on Printing had been awarded and moved that the Secretary be instructed to tabulate the remainder of the bids and that the Purchasing Committee be given power to act in the matter of the i awards. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to { have carried. The annual report of the Superintendent of Schools was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Strong, was | received and placed on file. The yearly reports of the Super| visors and Heads of Departments were attached to the report of the Superintendent and same are now on file in the office of the Clerk. Mr.

Johnston introduced and moved the adoption of the following RESOLUTION

JffiEREAS, we had a patriotic election in Oklahoma City School District on May 14, 1918, and AT

WHEREAS, the City Election Officials held this election in the usual manner, and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Election Board turned in his bill for the services of such election officials which was duly allowed, and WHEREAS, it later appeared that a mistake had been made in the rendering of said bill in that the fee claimed was $1.00 instead of $3.00 for each official, and

WHEREAS, some of the members who served on"the board on that occasion stated that they did not wish any additional amount because of the fact that many of our citizens had devoted the day to the get.^^g^jxlL,of the voters using their automobiles free of charge an&%haVthe Board of Education receives no pay for its services, and ' -v. WHEREAS, under such circumstances the Board of Education authorized the Secretary to issue voucher to all election officials claiming additional fee, recognizing the faci^Xiatsome of them were not rich men and could not af f ord-W donate~theâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ir services, and

WHEREAS,. there1 seefts to be some misunderstanding and dissatisfaction in regard to this method of handling the matter, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that notwithstanding the some of the election officials refused to accept any addition^X-comp^h^tion, it is the sense of this Board that the bill should-oe~â&#x20AC;˘dlUojffd'on the. basis of $3.00 each to avert criticism and if the amounts'are not then claimed no jus.4 censure can attach to this Board. Mr. Strong seconded the motion for the adoption of the Resolution and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JULY 1st, 1915 (Continued)

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board go into Executive session. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. . July 1, 1918

Board of Education. Gentlemen: I present herewith the resignation of Mr. King and recommend that the same be accepted. I recommend the appointment of Mrs. Dora Cox Frye as principal at a salary of $1250. ((>4zX'2j

I also recommend the appointment of Mrs. Gusha Thomson as regular substitute. Very truly,

J. k. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the resignation of Mr. King be accepted. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr.

Mr. Alton moved that Mrs. Frye and Mrs. Thomson be employed in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll call same was declared to have carried, all members present.voting "Aye." The following report was then presented:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July 1, 1918.

Board of Education. ■

X.,

Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend ^KT^ppoiniment of the following named teachers for the separaftb schools at the salaries set opposite their name-si S. R. Youngblood -^Principal - $1500 for 10 months 91 " Emma D. Gordon 110 ” 91 « W. G. Sneed ’ ^--^^.110. ” 91 " Zelia P. Breaux ” 11£L;. "

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford

MEETING OF JULY 1st, 1912 (Continued)

Mr. Woodworth moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be adopted and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford then stated that Mr. Grady had declined the position of Physical Director at the High School at a salary of $1200 as he had been offered $1500 elsehwere. Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent be authorized to offer Mr. Grady the position of Physical Director at the High School at a salary not to exceed $1500. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Uppn motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Strong, the Board returned to regular session.

Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent and the Secretary arrange for vacations for themselves and their assistants during July and August. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved £hat R. E. Crawford, H. be given ten days vacation on full pay, by the Superintendent of Buildings and seconded the motion and upon roll call members present voting "Aye.«

H. Shriver and Ed Yount the time to be arranged Grounds. Mr. Coates same was carried, all

Mr. Coates introduced the following

RESOLUTION

That the Rules and Regulations be changed by striking out Rule 1^, Article 7, on page 20. The President announced that under the Rules action could not be taken inati^Ls^ig&next regular meeting.

Mr. Johnston moved'-±hat the,v.Boa»d of Education join the Limit Club by purchasing $'1000 worth of War Saving Stamps out of the Sinking Fund. Mr.' Coates seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voti^ig^Aya^JL.. Mr. Johnston moved that the' Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the^motion and same was declared to have carried. y" •<

MEETING OF JULY 25th

191g

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY? OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOMS,IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING

THURSDAY,JULY 25th,19IS AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P.M. PRESENT:

John H.Hope,President, H. M. Fairey,Clerk.

J.W.Berry J.H.Johnston J. G. Strong G.O.Woodworth

ABSENT:

Elliott Alton R.S.Coates G.A.Morris

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering matters pertaining to the recent bond issue. The Clerk read the following telegram; . H.M.Fairey,Clerk;Board ofEducation. " Referring to-applioation of Oklahoma City to issue Two Hundred Thousand Dollars School Bonds,this issue has been passed favorable by this committee to the extent of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars Bonds. If you will send us date of Bonds,Sates of Maturity,Rate of Interest,and serial number will forward our formal opinion as to One Hundfed and Twenty Thousand Dollars <tonds. SignedCapital Issues Committee.

Mr. Johnston offered the following reply and asked that same be adopted; "One Hundred and Twenty Thousand entirely inadequate for requirements of increased school population. No school built here since 1912 when our population was less than Seventy Thousand,it is now over One Hundred Thousand. Every civic body in Oklahoma City acting through committee asked this Board to issue bonds amounting to Six Hundred Thousand Dollars. From excessive conservatism and pat riotism our Board held it down to to minimum amount neccessary for immediate needs making no provisions for future expansion and Two Hundred Thousand Dollars is suoh minimum. We cannot divide our project and discriminate against one section of City in favor of another,hence urgently request reconsideration of this proposition and approval of t^trâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;^eWire issue as minimum amount to tide us over until after the War

Strong seconded the motion, and same was declared carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that the President and Clerk* of the Board be .iir=^ structed toarrange a conference with Senator R.L.Owen and enlist his support in having the entire issu^appoved of Bonds,Mr. Berry seconded the motion; and the same was defiMred to~Uave carried. â&#x2013; -Johnston moved that the Board adjourn subject to call,Mr. Berry seconded the motion;

Thereupon. _the Board recesswd.

Attest Approved this

5 X 9" MEETING OF AUGUST 5TH, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH, AT EIGHT Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. J. H. Johnston, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong.

As no quorum was present Mr. Johnston moved that the Board adjoirn until Monday, August 12th, 1918, at eight o'olook P. M. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried/ THEREUPON THE BOARD ADJOURNED.

Approved the

/2-day of

MEETING OF AUGUST 12TH, 19IS.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 191S, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. 5

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

G. A. Morris, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

The minutes of the meetings of July 1st and 25th, and August 5'tll> were read and approved as read. A petition from patrons of the Longfellow School, asking that the building* and grounds of this school be put in better condition was received and-placed on file. The following communication was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July 22, 191S. Mr. H. M.. Fairey, Sec’y, Board of Education. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dear Sir: The appraisers in the condemnation suit against University Development Company filed their report Saturday appraising the " > I understand that this is the' amount that was property at |12,500. p^Mtically agreed upon, so that it will not be necessary to take an appeal from this action, However I would be pleased to have you let' me.Jknow in reference thereto, fy) A. Yours very truly,

E. L. Fulton. Mr. Johnston waved that the Board accept the appraisement of \ $12500 for tfie lots in University Addition to be used as a site | for the new school building, and that the Clerk be authorized tex complete the transaction as <d@n as the money is available from]L the motion and upon £3 the sale., of the bonds. Mr. Alt^n^saap^dad. *" roll call same was carried, all members^^esent voting “Aye.”

A request was received from the Maywood Young Men’s Club, asking for the use of the high school auditorium one or two nights in September, for an eiitertainment to be given for the benefit of the Red Cross.

MEETING OF AUGUST 12th, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act, and that the President of the Maywood Young Men’s Club be notified of the action of the Board. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. < The Secretary read the following:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma July 20th, 191S.

H. M. Fairey, Secretary, Dear Sir:

Yours at hand, will say that we will price the north half of Block II Walnut Grove Viz: Lots (I) to (24-) both inclusive ate $3300.00 and on these we will accept the 4 lots now owned by the. Board in Block (20) at $100.00 per lot. Also we.price Lots (39) to (4$5) both Inc $1500.00 for the 10 Lots and will credit $^100 for the lots owned by the Board. _

■

Very Respectfully yours, J. W. Pryer.

Mr, Woodworth moved that the Clerk be instructed to offer Mr. Pryer $125«00 per lot for the 10 lots offered at $1500, and that credit be taken for the four lots owned by the Board at $100.00 per lot. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The purchase of the property of Mr. Garretson adjoining Lowell School was then discussed. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board accept the offej of Mr. Garretson of $3000 for the two lots adjoining Lowell School, together with the house located thereon, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same upon approval of the abstract by the Attorney for the Board.- ,,<r.. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, ail members present -voting "Aye."

A request was received,.from the school patrons- of the Culbertson district asking that the plans for the addition to their school building be changed to include a stage bui;24^djitp__the south end of the assembly room.

Mr. Johnston moved that the matter be^referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee and Layton & Smith, Architects. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was dedldrW^to have carried. A representative of the Building Trades Department appeared before the Board, stating that every building craft was affiliated with that body; that they wished to see the money from the recent bond issue expended to the best possible advantage to all parties concerned; that they desired to see the work of supervision of the building of the contemplated additions and improvements done by a qualified building expert and they begged the Board to employ a competent man to supervise and inspect the building operations

and see that the contracts were carried out.

The President stated that the plans for the work were in the hands of the. Buildings and Grounds committee and it was the intention of the Board to have the best inspection possible. Mr. E. P. Boyd then addressed the Board, stating that he had learned through the newspapers a few weeks ago that he had been chosen by the Board to supervise the contemplated building operations and a few days later he had been informed that this action had been rescinded, leaving him in an ambiguous position. Mr. Boyd further stated that he would be glad to give the Board the benefit of his training and experience in this line of work and asked for their favorable consideration.

The President then made a statement in regard to the / . action of the Capital Issues Committee on the bond issue. Mr. Hope said that after the Board meeting of July 25th .Mr. Woodworth, Mr. Fairey .and himself had had a conference with Senator Robt. L. Owen upon the question of an increase over the $120,000 allowed by the Committee; that Mr. Owen had written the Committee at Washington and a telegram had been received stating that upon re-consideration $175,OOOwould be allowed and that they disapproved the $25,000 for an Administration Building. Mr. Hope further stated that as there seemed to be a misunderstanding in regard to the so-called Administration Building, which was in reality to be a Heating Plant for the Irving Building, he had applied to Mr. Dorset Carter of thdT Local Capital Issues Committee to have the matter put before the Capital Issues Committee at Washington in its true light. The Board agreed that if nothing further was heard from Mr. Carter or the Committee at Washington, as soon as a favorable, opinion was received from the Attorney General, the $175>OO^ ^e accepted. The Secretary read the following report: '

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 5^k, I9I8.

Board of Education. Gentlemen: ' We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the , following list of bills, amounting to $13,971*^ be allowed and the Secretary be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.^

Respectfully submitted,

'J. H. Johnston G. 0. Woodworth J. W. Berry The Darling Lumber Co. Lumbejp for Lowell repairs Travelers Garage Repairs Aufbr<TrjAgk^;T.ires Okla City Water Dept. Water service â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Klein Oil Co. Gasoline for Auto ~ Mideke Supply Go. Engine repairs etb. City Ice Delivery Co. Ice Book Lykes Hardware Co. Paints & Supplies M. B. Schofield Co? Coal on Contract A. M. DeBolt Lime, Brick, Cement etc. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Phone rents Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Lights

$40.10 1.50 24-. 90 13.^5 22.27 4-. 50 152.SO 4-649.0419O.S9 85.65 213.93

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32.40 J. Bi? Klein Foundry Co. Steel Beams etc. Fred E. Marshall Insurance on Truck 8.25 1.00 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical Supplies 10.00 The Texas Co. Gasoline for Auto The Luttrell Co. Ins. Premium on supplies 15.50 2.00 Lightning Machine Co. Engine Repairs 14.12 W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware supplies 477.00 Western Paint Co. Concrete & Roof paint 13.90 Strom & Erickson Hdw. Co. Supplies 8. 62 New State Motor Co. Auto repairs Miller Sand Co. Sand for Playgrounds Playgrounds fund) 62.13 7.00 Trave-Trammel Co. Printing Supplies 6.00 0. K. Cut Stone Co. Stone for Lowell repairs William Lambert Building Tile Lowell School 17.70 7.90 Hall Bros. Repairs to Supt Auto 134. 58 Erickson Bros. Tire Co. Auto Tires 150.00 Frederick Disinfectant Co. Disinfectant 1.25 Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel Service American Brick & Tile Co. Brick , 13^. 75 4123.92 Okla City Treasurer Special Taxes 2.85 G. E. Blockie Pipe repairs 22.43 Crane Co. Repairs 2 Out of 1917-1S Budget Standard Brush & Broom Co. Floor Brushes Chamberlin Supply Co. Pump Harmony School E.,0. Parsons Cement Foundation Lee Annex Zylite Water Co. Broken bottles Linwood New Printing Co*. Election supplies New State Brewing Association Ice Book Curtis-Booth & Bentley Lumber Lee Annex 0. K. Transfer & Storage Co. Drayage Blackboards Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Hardware supplies Capitol Plumbing Co. Plumbing material Lee Annex Terminal Battery Co. Supplies High School Jasper Sipes Co. Blackboards & Tape Western Union Tel Co. Wire service Doty Oil Supply Co. Gas & Oil Oklahoma Planing Mill Co. Lumber blackboards Western Bank Supply Co. Supplies Secretary Cash Account Petty cash re-imbursement,. n

Oklahoma Book Company Crayon McDaniel Auto Company Auto repairs Dolese-Bro^heM^â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sand & Rook

229.15 1.50

151.78 5O.3O 18.01 I67.5O 94.50 1274.75 . 50 99.7* 55.00 5.95 714.55 79.^9 112.00 2.30 7.88

Mr. Alton moved txha^ the report be adopted and the Secretary instructed, to issue'vJarxants in payment of .bills. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call' ^i?re~wmrs~uaarried, all members present voting "Aye. "

The following report was presented:

OklahoniaMSi&y^^klahoma. July 6th7-UL918p* ' ___ Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

We, your purchasing committee desire to recommend that the following list of various supplies be awarded to the parties

MEETING OF AUGUST 12th, 19IS (Conti med.) named as the lowest and best bids received, for supplies asked, for for the school years of 191^-19•

Respectfully submitted., 3

J. H. Johnston

G. 0. Woodworth J. W. Berry Manual Training Supplies: s Centers Darling Mill Co. $1946.32 Lumber: High School and -*Grade n . - -■ « it H 246.61 Douglas (Colored) School 225.47! Hardware Supplies Grade Centers Richards & Conover Hdw. » 11 High School W. J. Pettee & Co. 254.33 I! 194. 60 Finishing High School W. J. Pettee & Co. n It 89.3O Grade Centers Lykes Hardware Co. ■ tt t! 62.00 High School Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. 20.25 Dorn. Science Equipment Eugene Field School Lykes Hdw. Co. It it tt 9.50 Washington School Lykes Hdw. Co. It It II Emerson School Richards & Conover Co. 91.49 H n tt Lee School Richards & Conover Co. 26.55 Douglas School: Hardware Supplies W. J. Pettee & Co. 16.35 18.30 Dorn Science Equipment W. J. Pettee & Co. Mechanical Drawing Dept. W. J. Pettee & Co. 64.95 Finishing Supplies Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. 29-5° Janitors’ Supplies: 115.26 Soaps, Gold Dust, Lye etc. Scrivner & Stevens Lykes Hdw. Co. Floor Brushes 599-33 Brooms, Mops, Polish etc. W. J..Pettee & Co. 121.95 Oklahoma Book Co. 60.00 Waste Baskets wicker Douglas School W. J. Pettee & Co. 139•33 Domestic Science Groceries 2^9.38 High School & Grade Centers Scrivner & Stevens School Supplies: Oklahoma Book Co. Crayon, Pens, Pencils 930.00 Jasper Sipes Co. 142.50 Crayon, E rasera etc. 60.45 Douglas School Crayon, PenciIs etc?.^,„ Oklahoma Book Co. Drawing paper supplies Oklahoma Book Co. 487.50 750 reams cream manilia I85.OO . Construction paper approximately ivSh^ical supplies & apparatus Central Scientific Co. Chicago.833.65 i47.ll Central Scientific Co. Douglas School Hoover Bros. Kansas City Kindergarten supplies 277-95 Print iSg..„ supp lie 55<80 Hommes-Wilson-Walker High School & Grades 63.84 Smythe Printing Co. iTrewacJrammel 5.75 Franklin Printing Co. 51.75

The miscellaneous supplies, such as ink, paste, etfi. we but direct after receiving quotatiohs^from standard firms, we recommend that this practice be continued.^"'b*-

All of which Jf^respectgully submitted ■ •' Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Purchasing committee be accepted-and concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was harried, all members present voting "Aye.”

MEETING. OF..AUGUST 12th.,.. 19IS (Continued)

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Mr. Stearley, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds reported that the repairs on the city school buildings were progressing and that all schools would be ready for occupancy upon the opening of school September 9th, but that some -very necessary repairs at the Douglas school had been held up on account of the failure of the County Excise Board to pass the budget allowance for this purpose.

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Mr. Johnston moved'that as an emergency exists whereby it is necessary that the'repairs at Douglas School be made at once, the Buildings and Grounds committee ask the Excise Board to pass the item of repairs for this school without.further delay. Mr. Berry seconded motion and same ’was declared to have carried. ' * ■ The following report was read to the Board:

August 12, 191S To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

I wish to report that. I tendered the position of 1 Physical Director to Mr. A. V. Grady at a salary of $1400 for 9U months and that he has accepted same. ,

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I present the resignations of Miss Mary Black, Miss Theodora Ellisand Miss Hannah.Miller and recommend that same be accepted. ’ ■

Also a request for leave of absence from- W. T. Leach who has taken up Y.. M. C. A. work and recommend that same be accepted. I recommend the appointment of the following at the salaries set opposite their names; .

Miss Ruth Smith J. B. Corrigan Mr s. Ada Campb ell

$90 135 110

9i mos. 9n- mos. mos.

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford *Y

Mr. Johnston moiZed that theses i gnat ions reported by the Superintendent be ac^epjed arid the leave of absence granted. Mr. Coates seconded^the^motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Johnston moved jthat^he recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and.the'teachers.employed at the salaries named. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upo.n'roll call same was carried, all members ‘ present voting "’’Aye. "

The Superintendent stated that there would be^jur^eachjer^,#Institute the week before the opening of school and he^-$§oommended that Miss Rosalie Pollack, former Primary Supervisor in the City Schools, be employed for that time for work with the Primary teachers. Mr. Whitefcrd stated that he believed that Miss Pollack would come for $150 and her expenses; Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent be authorized to offer Miss Pollack $150 for the week's work, without an allowance for expenses. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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MEETING OF AUGUST 12th, 191B (Continued)

Dr. Cloudman addressed the Board, stating that he had offered his services, to the Government for the duration of the war and had heen accepted and requested a leave of absence for this period. Dr. Cloudman also stated that he would like to recommend the appointment of Dr. Winnie Sanger to take his place.during his absence.

Mr. Woodworth moved that Dr. Cloudman be granted a leave of absence until the end of the war. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board employ Dr. Winnie Sanger as Dr. Cloudman's substitute during his absence at the same salary given Dr. Cloudman, which is $1600. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll ball the following.vote was had: "ayes" Messrs Alton, Woodworth and Johnston. Messrs.- Berry, Coates, Strong and Hope passed. Whereupon the motion' was declared to have lost.

Mr. Johnston moved that the motion of Mr. Wroodworth be re-considered Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

- Mr. Woodworth then moved that the Board employ Dr. Winnie Sanger as Dr .^Cloudman's substitute during his absence at the same salary given Dr. Cloudman, which is $1600. Mr. Johnston seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The Resolution introduced by Mr. Coates at the meeting of July 13t, 191S, changing the Rules and Regulations was' brought up for discussion. Mr. Coates moved that the Resolution be adopted and the Rules and . Regulations be changed by striking out’Rule 1^, Article 7> on page 20.

Mr... Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have The rep’d'rt of Baker-j^awter, Wolf, Auditors for the Board of Education, for .the fiscal year ending June 1918>, was presented” to the Board. Mr. Alton. mo.Wd^hat the report of the .Auditors be referred to the Auditing committee. Mr. ..Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. .

The question of employing an Auditor for^he^^ear ending June 30th 1919* was brought up for discussion and^ref'esrq^to the Auditing Committee for report. Upon motion of Mr. W°odworth, seconded by Mr. Alton the Board went into Executive session.

MEETING OF AUGUST 12th, 1918 (Continued.) The matter of tie appointment of a Truant Officer for the Colored. Schools was discussed..

Mr. Woodworth moved that a special committee be appointed to confer with the County Commissioners in the matter of the recommenda tion of a Colored Truant Officer. Mr. Johnston seoonded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Messrs Woodworth, Coates and Alton to act as such committee.

Upon motion of Mr. Woodworth, seoonded by Mr. Alton, the Board returned to regular session. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF AUGUST 26TH, 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 191S, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope* President, F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

J. G. J. H.

H. A. G. M.

Johnston, Morris, Strong, Fairey, Clerk.

The President announced that the meeting had been called at the request of the Superintendent, and after disposing of the business of the Superintendent, several other matters would be brought up for consideration. The Secretary read the following:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 26, 191S.

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to submit the assignment of principals for the year 191S-19 for the approval of the Board:

Bryant Columbus Culbertson Edgemere Emers©n.=fc Eugene Field Franklin Garfield Harmony

Jerferson . Lee Lincoln * Linwood Lowell Longfellow McKinley Putnam Heights Riverside ~ Rockwbod Shields Walnut Grove Washington Wheeler Whittier Willard

Miss Mary McCullough H. G. Provines T. R. Robison Mrs. Dora C. Frye John H. Payne S. N. Hopkins Miss Edith Fritzon Mrs. Fannie Pratt Taylor Miss Ethel McMillan John Clayton A. H. Parmalee C. A. Barnett ^‘^M4as.„.MarionMcCune Mrb'.' Mrs. ,^ee Brookpi B. L. French, Miss Mary Fox Miss Sadie Andrews Mrs. Ada Campbell Mrs. Jewell Chapman G. W. Horton E. L. Burton Mrs. Mary Couch Mrs. S. C. Hoover J. B. Mitchell

Respectfully J. A. Whiteford

MEETING OF AUGUST 26th, 191S (Continued)

Mr. Alton moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following* report was read to the Board:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 26, 1912.

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to report the death of Mrs. Fannie Townes, a teacher in the Willard School. , I present herewith the resignations of the following and recommend that same be accepted: Anita Henkel Lotta House F. L. Stewart ^Blanche Reudy Winifred Carpenter Hesper Kirkpatrick Ruth Munger Clara Miller Margaret Bright Charlotte Jordan Roy A. Graham Mrs. Ida Mosher W. L. Kendall Mrs. Ray Haun Mabelle Etter Mildred Bond

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Woodwo^ais^v-ed that the Superintendent be instructed to draft suitable' resolutions upon the death of Mrs. Townes and present same at the^next meeting. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared>t-Q haw carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that the resignation^-3Tepe»i£uU?y the Superintendent be accepted. Mr. Alton secotfcfed the motion and same was declared to have .carried. The Secretary report was then read:

OkTahCity, Oklahoma Augu§4r^6A 191JS To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of the following at the salaries set opposite their names:

MEETING OF AUGUST 26th, l^lg (Continued.)

John T. Clayton G. W. Horton H. G. Provines

$1800 1200 1500

Prin. n it

Imo s1.

9' 4

$1100 1100

Ethel Reading Eunice Adams

High School

Mary Lawson Mrs. Mary Bagwell

Prin. Asst.

$115 per mo. 115 11 tt

Mabel Dague Mrs. Stella Belt Lenora Baldwin Virginia Strossler Mrs. Frankie Ellis Edna BeMand Lillian Gibbs Delphia Provines Hazel Black Gertrude Alexander Edna Lucas

Regular Teacher

$110 110 90 90 110 90 100 100 100 100 80

Regular Substitute Clara Baldwin it it Mrs. Helen Powell it Mrs. Nettie Robertson ” it j*Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell”

"C. E. Lash Rose Appling

Substitute ’’

100 100 100 100

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mos. it

ti it

11 11

ti n

n 11

n n

Colored Schools

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the appointments recommended by the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members<present voting "Aye.” The Superintendent then stated that as the Lincoln district was ,bw®m4ng overcrowded and there was^vacant room at the Bryant School Building, he believed it would be well to change the boundary lip.es between the two districts in order that more pupils might a'ttend the Bxyant School.

Mr. Woodworth moved that thedetermining of the boundary lines between the Lincoln and Bryant^JdfstriF^~Jbe'^referred to the Superintendent for report at the next meeting. Mr. Coates seoonded the motion'arid"&ftme was declared to have carried. The Superintendent presented ^be^fpllowing report, stating that he concurred in same:

-(ffelahbmagsG^y, Oklahoma. August "26; 191S>.

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

Through an error Miss Bernice Pierce was granted only

MEETING OF AUGUST 26th, 1918 (Continued)

$70 a month when by the salary schedule she was entitled to $80, as she is a thrid year kindergarten assistant.

I recommend that Miss Pierce be granted $80 a month. 1

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Respectfully, , Susan A. Thompson.

Mr. Alton moved that the error be corrected and the salary of Miss Pierce be placed at $80 for the ensuing year. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon ro.ll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " Mr. Alton stated that Buildings and Grounds another member and he would make him a very

as there was so much work to be done by the committeehe felt justified in asking for believed that Mr. Woodworth’s experience valuable addition to the committee.

Mr. Alton therefore moved that Mr. Woodworth be placed upon the Buildings and Grounds Committee and that Mr. Morris be placed upon the Auditing and Purchasing Committee, making four members . on each committee. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and sajjie was declared to have carried. &

The advisory committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to confer with the Board in regard to repairing the damage done by the fire of August 23rd at Emerson School Building, was present and Mr. Monroney, Chairman, addressed the Board, stating that it was the unanimous opinion of the committee that the roof be re- . placed and the building made ready for use as quickly as possible. Mr. Monroney also stated that the committee believed that if the building could be put in suitable condition for present use, after the war.bonds could be voted to replace the West wing with a fireproof structure.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the work of repairing the Emerson School Building be referred to the Buildings and GroundSMjpmmittee, with the advisory committee from the Chamber of Commerce, with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried,. all members present voting "Aye.”

The question of Rousing .the pupils at Emerson School at the opening of school was^discussed and^upon motion of Mr. Woodworth, seconded by Mr. Berry,- was referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power 'to. act. Mr. Alton, moved that ihe^BQard go into Executive session. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The question of the supervision of the ccm^r»Qt4g^.of the new buildings and additions, and also of the repairs av^Emaxssn School, was discussed. Mr. Alton moved that th«<Xbiieryi$£on of the repairs at Emerson and all the new work be turned -over to Layton & Smith at 1-g- percent. •' •< Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

MEETING OF AUGUST 26th, 1912 (Continued.)

A letter was read from Geo. W. Strayer of the National War Work Council of the Young Mens’ Christian Associations of the United States asking if Mr. Whiteford would he available for overseas service in an administrative position in the educational program whl<ch is being developed for the American Expeditionary Forces in France. In discussing the matter, the Board members expressed themselves as appreciating the opportunity offered the Superintendent, and the honor implied, and while not desiring to enforce his contract should he desire to accept, it was the general opinion that Mr. Whiteford was as valuable in his present position as he would be in overseas service. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Woodworth, the Board returned to regular session. A letter from Williams and Luttrell, Attorneys, was presented to the Board, stating.that Miss Lelia Pickard had placed in their hands for adjustment a claim against the Board for salary for the first two weeks of the second school month of 1917”191$> iu the sum of

The Superintendent stated that Miss Pickard had sent in her resignation the 17th of October to take effect on the 19th, and the rules of the Board provided.that if a teacher resigned without giving ten days’ notice in writing she should forfeit' such salary as might be due. The Attorney for the Board stated that in his opinion the rule would hold, if the. teacher had knowledge of the same at the time of entering into her contract with the Board. Mr. .Woodworth moved that the letter be referred to the Attorney, for the Board for reply. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A communication was read from the Civic Council stating that in a report from the committee on Public Health Survey the following recommendation was submitted:

"The committee learns that pupils at ward schools drink out of a common cup from water tank in which the ice is thrown into the water. We recommend that the schools be furnished with water with coils so that the ice’'will not oome in contact with * the drinking water, and that the rule requiring each pupil to fufnish individual cups be rigidly enforced. "

The Civic'Council further asked that the recommendation be compiled with. '

Mr. Alton stated that he be^ld^ved^that^the committee had been mis-

informed as pupils were required to furnish individual drinking cups and wafer Was furnished from wells on. the school ground?, and no ice had been furnished^xcept in one instance for- two weeks. Mr. Alton then moved that thbLPresident be instructed to: answer the letter of the Civic Coimai^h^^Mr, .Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried... Mr.Alton moved that the Board adjourn subjeaWto the call of the President. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have, carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD ADJOURNED.

President

ATTEST:

Approved ^tSe

day

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1912

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION, IN THE,BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL, BUILDING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1912, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:’

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. H. Johnston, ,G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong.

As no quorum was present, the President declared the Board adjourned until Tuesday, September Jrd, 1912, at eight o’clock P. M.

THEREUPON THE BOARD ADJOURNED.

President

Approved the

1912.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3RD, 1918

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 1918, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: John H. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. G. Strongj 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

J. H. Johnston, • A. Morris.

The minutes of August 12th and 26th were read and approved as read. The following communications were read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 26, 1918. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I received your card,calling meeting of the Board of ...Education this evening, but regret to Say. that a previous engagement at Norman, makes it impossible for me to be in the city at that. time. of course I learned with deep regret of the destruction "of a portion of the Emerson school, and appreciate the fact that this adds to our difficulties very materially.

x I thought at first that perhaps I should stay on the Board of Education, as I could unquestionably attend the monthly meetings without any great irico^Wie»jaa<_but now - that the destruction of the Emdrson Schc^ol and the other building program which you haye-«i© hand makes it necessary to have frequent special meetings, it does not seem to me that I can conscientiously retain my seat on the Board, and I<am writing you this letter, which you can consider as my resignation if you agree with me that a man should be appointed who could a^tb^™a,y^^ meeting.

I have been very much interested;. In jthj>School Board work and would not retire from same but for .iW. thought that the interests of the District would be best served by having somebody appointed- who could without inconvenience attend every meeting of the Board, special,"as well as regular. Assuring you of the pleasant relations existing between* the undersigned and every member of the Board, as well as the official staff, I remain, "

Sincerely yours,

J. H. Johnston

MEETING. OF SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1918 (Continued)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 2, 1918

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: I stayed in town to-day, expecting to attend Board of Education, meeting to-night, but my folks, at the house tell me that the Board meeting has been postponed until Tuesday night, which makes it impossible for me to wait over to attend. Am sorry that you could not have had the meeting'to-night as I would have liked to have been with you.

Sincerely yours, J. H. Johnston. Mr. Coates stated that in view of the facts set forth by Mr. Johnston in his letter of resignation, and feeling that the Board needed the services of a member who could be present at all meetings, he would move that the resignation be accepted. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present' voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates ther^ stated that as he was from the same Ward as Mr. Johnston he would place in nomination Mr. J. M. Owen of 609 West Fourteenth Street, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Johnston. Mr. Alton moved that the nominations be closed and Mr. Owen elected by acclamation. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. S ept emb er,,. 3 t d, 1918. Board of Education.

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V.'e, your committee on Bu ldings and Grounds, report the following re&ignationsx—<*E.G._Putnam R. M."’Messenger W. L. Neal C. {^Thomas Frank'bloom

Jefferson s -“Edgemere Whittier Garfield

We also desire to recommend'that the following men be employed to fill vacancies: C. w. L. . -W. Ed

B. Hunt 0. I rwin G. Walters E. Scott Coop "

Jeff ersojjr.P-; at “>14.50 85.00 Edgemere ti 97-00 Franklin it Whittier 93-50 11 Columbus 93.50

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1912 (Continued) 346

It has been necessary to make some changes in the assignments of Janitors on account of resignations. E. 0. MoNall was transferred from Shields to Wheeler, 0. G. Brown from Bryant to Shields, J. M. Whiteley from Franklin to Bryant and John Haz^ell from Columbus to Garfield.

Elliott Alton

R. S. Coates J. G. Strong

G. 0. Woodworth Buildings & Grounds Committee Mr. Coates moved that the report be accepted and the Janitors employed at the .salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon-roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. ”

Mr. Alton,.. Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, reported that the repairs on the Emerson School Building were progressing most satisfactorily; that the roof was practically completed and the building would be ready for use in a very short time; that the repairs^t the colored schools were being attended to and all school buildings would be ready for occupancy at the opening of school.

The committee appointed to confer with the County Commissioners in regard to the appointment of a Truant Officer for the Colored Schools made the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 1918*

Board of Education. Gentlemen: We desire to recommend the appointment of E. C. King as Truant Officer for the Colored Schools at the salary provided by the County Commissioners.

G. 0. Woodworth R. S. Coates

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Elliott Alton

---- Mr. Coates moved that the report of the special committee be concurred in. ' l?r.*?sAlton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ' The Superintendent presented the i^33o#TSg RESOLUTION

Whereas it has pleased God to call from her labors, Mrs. Fannie Townes, a devoted and faithful teacher in the Oklahoma City Schools, we the members of the Board of Education, desire to ex-> press our appreciation of her worth and work.

Be it therefore resolved, That in the death of Mrs. Townes this Board has lost the services of a true■teacher, and the children whom she taught, a helper and friend.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1913 (Continued)

Be it further resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Board and that a copy be sent to the bereaved family. Mr. Strong moved the adoption of the Resolution. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 30» 1912To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: I make the following recommendations to take effect at'the opening of school.

(1) That the alley between 6th and 7th Streets be made the boundary line between Lincoln and Bryant schools. (2) Tha$ the alley between Laird and Phillips Avenues be made the boundary line between Lincoln and Lowell schools. (3) That May Avenue be made the boundary line, between Linwood and Hawthorne Schools, (4) That in event the Superintendent finds it necessary to employ one teacher instead of two to teach a double session, that such teacher be allowed $20 per month extra salary for this service. (5) That on such days as are suitable for the use of playgrounds, each principal appoint a teacher to have charge of the playgrounds from the close of school until not later than 5:30* That the compensation for such service be as follows: Schools having from 1 to 5 teachers, one teacher at $1.00 per day ft I! ft £ tt tt ft 1.50 « 12 « « n S.,:■ ft IX fl n " and above two 1.25 tt each. ■ <■ -

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Respectfully,

A. Whiteford Mr. Alton moved that%h^recommendation of the Superintendent in regard to boundary lines be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared tokbg^ve carried.

Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of th^.Supefint'^ident in regard to the employment of one teacher for double- s&a^fons and of teachers to have charge of playgrounds be concurred"in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting -."Aye. ” The following report was read:

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1918 (Continued)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 3rd, 1918.

Board of Education. j

Gentlemen:

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We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amountirg to $8798.19 be allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

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Respectfully submitted,

G. 0. Woodworth •

J. W. Berry

Auditing Committee City Ice Delivery Company Ice for Emerson $ Mo Alexander Drug Company ]Muriatic Acid 4.38 Cutler Hammer Mfg. Co. Resistance coils High School f 3.5O Thomas Grate Bar Co. Grate Bars for High School 45.00 Chamberlin Supply Co. Pump handle I.25 Baker, Vawter & Wolf 200.00 Auditing services Duplicator Mfgg. Co. Duplicator supplies 5.80 M. B. Schofield Company Freight Undercharge 8.91 Crane Company Engine fittings 8. 66 Okla City Foundry & Machine Shop Boiler repairs 5.40 Johnson Service Company Thermostat repairs 20.00 Gallomore Boiler Works Boiler repairs at Putnam 175.01 Hoover Bros. Kindergarten Supplies 253.35 A. G. Hoge Door check & hardware 27. 54 Kansas City Paper House Paper for Supervisors Outlines 7.85 The Warden Company Warrant Books 9.00 Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph service 2.15 W. J. Pettee & Co. Paints, Hardware & Supplies 104. 51 The Martin Towel Supply Co Towel service office 1.25 G. W. McConnell Mgr. Okla Insulating Co*..... Repairs 30. 80 The Metropolitan Garage Repairs to Supts. Auto 21.40 Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Telephone service 85.30 City Clerk Special Taxes 322.10 322.10 fice Supply Co. Office supplies 7. 50 ■■'Oklahoma Engraving & Printing Co. Envelopes 3-75 Okla Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity 8. 63 We s t e rtHBank Supply^ Qq . Investment record etc. 20.50 International Harvester Co. Repairs to mowers 13-67 Re-imburse‘-Secretary Cash 174. 61 . Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical T^yai-rs 20.07 Doty Oil Supply Co. Gasoline^upts Office 10.00 Smythe Printing Co. Printing & Supplies 105.30 H Franklin Printih^ Co. 82.00 n Hommes-WiIson-Walker 506.25 Oklahoma Paper Company Pape# 8.98 S. W. Harris Supply Co. Ink Table£a_~_.__ 49. 50 Oklahoma Book Company Supplies 497.04 H • Jasper Sipes 852.5O ■X Books Roach & Fowler 128.00 n Rand McNally Co. 140.00 American.Rook Company •'Books 168.25 Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Trot line 3.76 Scrivner & Stevens Janitor supplies 115.26 New State Motor Co. Auto repairs •30 Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline etc. 30.00 McDaniel Auto Co. Repairs to truck 1.55 C. R. Cook Paint Co. Linseed Oil 120.40 Baker, Hanna Blake Co. Cheese Cloth 36. 86

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^.30 101.26 57*97 630. 60 66.90 828.96 913.90 204. 50

Erickson Tire Co. Inner tube Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings Cremoline Disinfecting Company Disinfectant Western Paint Company Paint & Floor dressing Ingham Lumber* Company Lumber Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies Hugh L. Turner Roof repairs Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Paint, glass.etc. 1917-1918 General Fund E. 0. Parsons Cement work at Lowell American Brick & Tile Co. Brick & Lime A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement

60.^5 73.00 28. 71

Playgrounds Fund Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Sporting Goods 0. K. Shoe Hospital Repairs to balls

715*00 3*75

By check out of Tornado Insurance Lykes Hardware Company Glazier points, whiting etc 4.80 Hugh L. Turner Repairing roofs on bid 512*00 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Glass 139*75 Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills, Mr. Alton seconded _the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting #Aye."

The following report was read to the Board: Oklahoma City,. Oklahoma. September 3, 1918

To the Board of Education,' Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I submit herewith the resignations of the following and recommend that they be accepted: .•/Powell ’Marion Franz Ellh K^. Butler E1 e an 0 rJ ohn s on __ Miss MabeTHDeMand failed to sign contract. I wish also to present the reldest of~Mrs7^ Celene Reed for a leave of absence -ior the first term and recommend that same be accepted.

Respectfully, ATWiiteford

Mr. Strong moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in, the resignations accepted and leave of absence granted. Mr. Wbodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sept. 3> 1912

■MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3rd, 19IB (Continued)

Board of Education. Gentlemen:

5 I recommend that Mr. J. C. Whittaker. be made assistant principal of Douglass School at a salary of $1500 per year and that T. R. Debnam be made regular teacher in the Douglas School at a salary $1^4-00 per year. This recommendation is made at the request of Mr. Debnam. Yours truly, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Superintendent presented the following report:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 3» 1913

To the §oard of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentldfoen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of the following named teachers at the salaries set opposite their names:

Julia Denny regular.teacher tt tt Mabel Handy tt n Clarice Gammel n tt Adele Turk tt tr Alice Eskew tt tt Margaret Eskew tt It Martha Coleman tt It Willa H. Ulin

$100 a month 91■ mos. n n tt 90 " fl tt fl 90 " tt tt tt 100 ’’ tt ft tt 100 " ff tt ft 100 " tt tt tt 100 " tt tt It 90 tt

Edith Quick L. 0. Wilson

$1200 1500

High School tt

Katherine Hardy High School Pianist

for tt

9'w mos ft tt

$25 a month

. I" recommend th e appointment of Miss Nora Shields for theposition of School Nurse at a salary of $100 a month. Miss Shields is the choice of Dr. Winnie Sangex*^^^^ Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the Board:-accept „the report of the Superintend ent with the exception of the recommbnâîon in regard to the appointment of school nurse. Mr. Altî^seconSe^ the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all-membersjêsent voting "Aye.” The President announced at this time that the newly elected member of the Board, Mr. Owen, would take the committee appointments of Mr. Johnston. - •

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The Secretary read thefollowing: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 3, 1912 i ■

Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

I recommend the appointmenVof Miss Florette McNeese as a. member of the Examining Board to take the place of R. A. Graham. Very truly, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Woodworth moved that the recommendation 0 f the Superintendent be concurred in, Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The following communication was read to the Board: Treasury Department Washington. August 29, 1912

Superintendent of Schools, Oklahoma, Okla.

Dear Superintendent: Poison gas was one of the first fruits of Kultur. It stings, blinds and kills. Charcoal or carbon made from fruit pits and nut shells is used to neutralize it.

The Government needs carbon. girls of America to save: .

It asks the boys and

Peach pits Apricot ” Plum " " (d) Cherry Prune ” f)’''--...Hickory nut (g) ■ Walnuts (h) ’ But ternuts (i) S1._11T .I these nuts Shell's of

(a) (b)

Method: Select a leader or^ leaders Give publicity to Campaign Dry pits thoroughly in^d^es»«ij©: Bring them to a central co'liectmg station. Notify Chemical Warfare Servheef: _ / Washington, D. C. ’’ Bills-of-lading, shipping instructions and bags will be sent

Two hundred peach pits or seven pounds of nuts produce enough carbon for one gas respirator.

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Carbon is giade from fruit stones and nut shells.

Yours sincerely, G. D. Strayer Division of Education, National War Savings Committee

Mr. Strong moved that the'Board approve the plan of the National War Savings Coirmittee and that the Superintendent be■instructed to put into effect the method outlined by the committee for the collection of fruit pits and nut shells by the children of the public schools. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from the President of the United States Civil Service Commission at Washington, D. C., urging the organization of intensive courses in typewriting and stenography on account of the pressing needs of the government in these lines at this time.

Mr. Coates moved that a copy of this letter be sent to all the Commercial Colleges in the city, and the typewriter companies, with the endorsement of the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford stated that the Institute was in progress, with practically all teachers in attendance, who would be ready for work on Monday, September 9^-

Mr. Coates moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates then stated that in order to pay the contractors and dealers the money due them for repairing the West Wing of the Emerson School Building which was. destroyed by fire, it. would be necessary to have transferred from the General Fund, the sum of $25,32^.20, this amount being the.sum agreed to with the Fire Insurance Companies as settlement for said fire damages.

Mr. , Coates moved that the Treasurer of the Board of Education be directed to’ transfer from the General Fund the sum of $25,32^*20, same toffee known as..-S®erson School Fire Fund, said funds to be subject to warrant or check of the Board of Education, and that”' upon payment ..ofthe above amount by the Fire Insurance Companies., same to be placed to the credi^'!?T*tt9«Uleneral Fund, it being understood and agreed that dtfi?irig the time above stated amount is out of the .G^ne-r^l Fund, the three per-cent interest on daily bank balance* in'said fund shall not be collected, and the Treasurer so advised. Mr. Woodworth^ggconded the motion.,. After some discussion, the Attorney for theCsfoard having expressed his approval, the following vote was had: ”Ay^S^-41§§^js Alton, Berry, Coates, Strong, Woodworth and Hope. "Nays,'r'~None?s'‘ Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. -' --

The question of employing a school nurse was brought up for discussion.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board re-consider the amount of the' salary to be paid Dr. Sanger. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that Dr. Sanger be employed as Dr, Cloudman’s

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1918 (Continued)

for one year at a salary of $1^00 per year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Woodworth moved that Miss Nora Shields be employed as school nurse as a salary of $100 per month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The matter of erecting a new toilet building at Dunbar School (Colored) was discussed, Mr. Alton stating that the Buildings and Grounds committee had been authorized by the County Commission ers to make the necessary contracts, and the committee believed that the plan of paying for material and time, and putting a man in charge of the work at 10% wo^ld be the most practicable, and the committee would like to have the formal approval of the Board.

Mr. Alton then moved that the Buildings and Grounds committee be authorized to receive bond, enter into contract, and be given full power to act in the erection of the new toilet building at the Dunbar School. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. .

Mr. Alton movedf that the Purchasing committee be authorized to place the proper amount of insurance upon the repairs and replacements made at Emerson School Building on account of damage by fire of August 23rd. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent stated that as there were fifteen pupils to be enrolled at Junction it would be necessary to employ a teacher at once, for that place.

Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent be authorized to employ a teacher for Junction School at a salary not to exceed $90 a month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carri^U^SXiiJnembers present voting "Aye. " /

Mr. Alton moved^that the Superintendent be authorized to fill any vacancies that might.occur on the teaching force at salaries within the schedul^X^Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members -Bsaaant voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved thatT"th^Board r eturn to regular session. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same jgas declared to have carried.

Mr. Wood-worth moved that the Board adjourn~~BubflS^~to .the call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motig^yand same^was declared to have carried. - " THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED".

ATTEST

Approved the

President

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1918

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3OTH, 1918, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, II. M. Fairey, Clerk. Elliott Alton J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, J. G. Strong, G. 0 • Woodworth.

ABSENT:

G. A. Morris, J. M. Owen. The President stated that the meeting had been called at the request of Mr. Woodworth for the purpose of considering several matters upon which it was necessary for the Board to take action.

The following communication was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sept. 12, 191S.

Mr. Geo. 0. Woodworth, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dear Sir: Confirming our conversation this morning this is to advise you that the writer will be very glad te>.,„ rectify the policies now covering property belonging to the Board of Education. Furthermore we will agree to write whatever insurance is necessary to adequately protect your buildings and carry the premium for the Board of Edu-until provision for payment can be made when your next budget ■'is'made out.

^-At the pretend; time your buildings are under insured, and^. the recent loss on the Emerson School will indicate to you to what" extent.you are a co-insurer under the terms and condition of your present contracts. The writer hW’^eexu&dyised by several permanent contractors that a 40$ increases on building materials and labor is conservative^.aiid. your insurance should be in my estimation so adjusted. *

As above stated I wd'l>/oe very glad to recheck your insurance, or if the Board so elects w^L-^o^gleased to work in connection with any other agent the Board may^seiectiy Thanking you to present this''matter^tC. the Board and awaiting your response, I am, Yours very truly, J. W. Upsher. Mr. Woodworth stated that in view of the fact that there had been so great an increase in the cost of building materials and labor, and at the time of adjusting the fire loss at Emerson school he had been convinced that the school buildings were under insured, he would therefore suggest that steps be taken to re-check the insurance and. have, an estimate made of the present valuation of all school buildings

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30th, 191S (Continued).

After some discussion Mr. Woodworth moved that Mr. Layton, of Layton & Smith, Architects, be requested to furnish the Board'with an estimate of the value of the school buildings which are not fire-proof and make a report on same at the next meeting. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The matter of selecting an auditor for the year 191S-1919 was brought up and Mr. Woodworth moved that Mr. Hugh Gerner be employed as | Auditor for the Board for the fiscal year ending June JQth, 1919> I a salary of. $4-00 per year, payable semi-annually. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Secretary read the following: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sept. 21, 1918. Board 'of Education. Gentlemen:

I enclose herewith my bill for $10.00 for services for the.week Sept. 2 to Sept. 6, inclusive, and will appreciate receipt of your warrant for this amount. **

Very respectfully, Katherine Hardy.

Mr. Coates moved that Miss Hardy's bill for $10.00 for playing the piano in the gymnasium at the High School for the week Sept., 2 to Sept. 6, inclusive, be allowed. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. J. R. Cottingham, President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed, the Board, stating that Mr. Joe B. Thompson who hasi. recently returned, from a visit to the trenches in Franoe-and Italy, would give a talk on his trip in the interest of the Fourth Liberty Loan under the auspices' of the Chamber of Commerce and the County Council of Defence, and reques^jgrdd^h^-xise of the High School Auditorium for this purpose.

Mr..Alton moved thM, the requsaUof Mr. Cottingham for the use of the High School Auditorium on Thursday evening., October 3r&> bÂŽ granted. Mr. Coat'esC'U^cqnded the motion and same was declared to have carried. _ Mr.'Woodworth moved that tfib Secretary be instructed to purchase $50,000 worth of Fourth Liberty Loan J^qnds out of the Sinking Fund. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and^upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.^^^-^.^;^^

The Secretary read the following: Washington, D. C. 23rd September 191S. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:

Issue of $175,000. 5% school building bonds of the Board of

356

$4MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1916 (Continued)

Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, dated June 1, 191$, payable in installments on June 1st in each of the years 1922-1926 inclusive (Nos. 1 - 175): ’After due investigation into the purpose of the issue above described, we determine that the sale thereof is not incompatible with the national interest. This finding constitutes no approval of such issue as regards its legality, validity, worth, or security, in any respect. In any public offer of the said issue for investment by advertisement or circular, and whenever reference is made to this finding, it is requested that the statement quoted below shall be incorporated in full.

CAPITAL ISSUES COMMITTEE F H G

Chairman

’’Passed by the Capital Issues Comittee as not incompatible with the national interest, but without approval of legality, validity, worth or security. Opinion No. Al$9^ $

II. M; Fair(ey, Secretary, Board <q£ Education, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Mr. Coates moved that the finding of the Capital Issues. Committee be received and placed on record. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of replacing the insurance on the Emerson School Building with power to act, made the following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 11, 191$.

your Purchasing Committee, desire' to report that the Fire Insurance on the Emerson School Building has been placed as follows,: ..

Ed Semans & Company Fred..Marshall The Luttrell Company ..

Total

$16,5OO.OO 6,750-00 <*“-*^5150^00

g*"

$30,000.00

....

J. W. Berry G. 0. Woodworth

Mr. Woodworth then stated that on account of the advance in the price of materials it would be impossible to determine how much of the contemplated building could be attempted without first obtaining bids on all improvements, and he would suggest that steps be taken at once to advertise so that bids might be in the hands of the Board as soon as the money from the bonds was available, which would be in about two weeks.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER, jOth, 1018 (Continued)

Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk of the Board be instructed to advertise for ten days for the following:

Four room addition to Eugueie Field School Building; *

Four rooms and basement wing duplicating the wing on the east of ttie Culbertson Heights School Building;

Six room unit building including auditorium and heating plant for Willard School; New eight room building to be located Northwest and to be known as the Woodrow Wilson School Building.

Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September JO, 1918>. To the Board of Education Oklahoma Gity, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

I wish to report the following resignations and recommend that they be accepted:

Mae Eckels Kenneth Ehret Gertrude Alexander

High School " ”

Beulah David

Separate Schools

Lowden Carle

Failed to sign contract

The following named teachers have tendered their resignations for the reason that they have nmarried men in the Service. By Rule 16 they should be permitted to retain their positions. "Grace Rice Gastineau Myrfie ..Harris Lyman Mary Wadson Hendersfidu^

„

■-

Respectfully, ‘*~~j7TTwhiteford

Mr. Woodworth moved that the report ^f the Superintendent be accepted and concurred in. . Mr. Alton^'&g^cpnded the motion and same was declared to have carried. " . ■■

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The Superintendent presented the following report: .•'

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 30,

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the election of the following at

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER JOth, 19lg. (Continued) i

the salaries set opposite their names: §125 a mo. for 9t mos. It 9’2 tt 90 11 ft If 11 tt 100 9| tttt tt tt it 100 9| tt tt $1100 9| 100 a mo. for 9w it tt 9v 1000

Manual Training A. W. Saffron Regular Teacher Annie Sooter If h Bess* Waggoner n Gertrude Mitchell " Alfred Phillips High School tl H Cyril Benz tt n Pearl Obreiter Iola Souliere Elsie Wheeler Mary Pruitt Mrs. Mae Springer

Substitute per schedule tt tt n

Mrs. Josephine Mitchell Elsie Brock Malinda Spraings

Kindergarten substitute « "

Separate Schools

per schedule " «

$90 a mo. for 9t mos>

I wish to report that Mrs. Martha Horamel Coleman should have been granted $110 a month instead of $100 and recommend that she be allowed $110 a month for 9? months. Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr.. Alton moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent he concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Secretary read the following letter:

Washington, D. C. September 25, 1912. Superintendent of Schools, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

It is presumed that the night classes in your school for the education and Americanization of adult aliens which were in _ operation during the past term are to be established this year. ’’The Bureau will "’appreciate it if you will respond by return mail stating the date when those olasse^i/fTHr'epen—in order that sufficient copies of the citizenship teJtfbook, which the Bureau has prepared for each stud^n-t^ho is a candidate for naturalization, may be sent to you. Very truly yours, 7*^'" -Richard K. Campbell Commis s iehar* ofJJa&ural izat ion.

In connection with this matter Mr. Whiteford stated that he had received a-request from Mr. Musrush of the Commercial Department of the High School to conduct Night classes at the High School for which a tuition fee would be charged to cover expenses of light and janitor service. After some discussion of this matter, it having been suggested that an investigation be made to ascertain the names and addresses of persons desiring to attend Night School, Mr. Woodworth moved that 4.

MEETING OF.SEPTEMBER JO, 1918 (Continued)

it be referred to the Superintendent for report at the next meeting, Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following* communication was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 6, 1913. Mr. J. A. Whiteford, % The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dear Mr. Whiteford: Replying to your letter of August 27th with regard to using our property East of the Santa Fe tracks at 12th Street for use of a drill ground for the High School students: We will be glad to co-operate with the Board of Education to this extent and you' are hereby authorized to go ahead and use same for the above mentioned purpose, with the understanding that if at any time we should sell this preperty or need possession of it for any other purpose that you will relinquish same at any time. Also that you are to leave the ground in good condition at the end of school.

With^best wishes for the success of the coming School year and you personally, I am, V-

Yours very truly, Anton H. Classen

Mr. Whiteford explained to the Board the great success compulsory military training is having in High Schools in Kansas City and other places where the government has detailed regular army officers to act as military instructors and asked that action be taken to establish the same system in our High School. Mr. Whiteford stated that Capt. Roy Tayldr had volunteered his services until a regular instructor could be detailed here. Mr. Woodworth moved that a system of military training be established in the High School, making it compulsory for all boys except in cases where a reasonable excuse could be given. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and^sam.e. was declared to have carried.

Mr. Alton moved tiqat the Superintendent be authorized to write to the War Department'"at Wash ingtc®^ and request that a special officer be detailed to take charge of the military trailing at the High School. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. . ---Mr. Rusch, representing the student-body of the High School, appeared before the Board, stating that under Cloudiman' s direction, equipment for the football team had been^^r^red at last summer’s prices, amounting to $236.00, and as the f inanSW^dW’the Athletic Association were low, he asked that the Board assist them~±n the payment of this bill.

Mr. Woodworth moved'that the bill of F. B. Deshon & Company, for athletic goods, amounting to $236.00 be referred to the Clerk for payment at the next regular meeting. Mr. . Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEET I NG. OF. SEPTEMBER .JOthj... 1.9. IS.. (C on t inu.ed)

Mr. Alton moved that the Purchasing committee be authorized to purchase a piano for Emerson School to replace the one destroyed by fire, at a cost not to exceed $300. Mr. Coat&s seconded the motion and upon roll call same was declared to have carried, all members present voting "Aye."

By common consent, Mr. Alton was authorized to act with the Purchasing committee in selecting the piano for Emerson School. Mr. Berry moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

President

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 7TH,.. 1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 1918, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK, P. M.

PRESENT: John H. Hope, President H. M. Fairey, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT:

J. M. Owen, J. G. Strong.

The minutes of the meetings of September 2nd, Jrd and and approved as read.

th were read

A letter*was read from Miss Elsie Cody, teacher, stating that in September, 1917, sNe was injured in a street car accident, and askin, that she be allowed full salary for the time of her absence from her duties. Mr. Alton moved ;that this communication be ,laid on the table. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following: H. M. Fairey, Sec. School Board.

Dear.Sir: As per your request I have made- an estimate of the amount of car f^.re necessary for the school nurse and find that fifty cents a day would be a low-..average.

Sincerely, Nora L. Shields

W. M. Sanger, M.D. I would like |15 per month on <u^o expense.

. Sanger, M. D. Mr. Woodworth moved that Miss Shields be allowsiSdtflO per month for transportation. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

The report of the Medical Inspector was read to the Board and upon* motion of Mr. Alton, seconded ;by Mr. Coates, was received and placed on file.

MEETING OF OCTOBER 7th, I9I8. (Continued)

Miss Shields, School Nurse,presented a report of her work from September 4th to October 4th. Mr. Coates moved that this report be received and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The monthly report of the Truant Officer was read to the Board. Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 7^1 1918Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to 17619*62 be allowed and the Secretary instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, &

G. 0. Woodworth G. A. Morris

J. W. Berry

Richards & Conover Man Train & Dorn Sci supplies Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window glass Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph service Reliable Storage & Transfer Co. Hauling Fair Exhibit Oklahoma Paper Co. Towels & Toilet paper Arnold & Wetherbee Repairs electrical equipment Pump repairs Chamberlin Supply Co. Franklin Printing Co. Overruling reports Erickson Tire Co. Tire for Truck Doty Oil Supply Co. Gasoline Wm. M. Bo^agt^jaastio F _ 7' Science Groceries Baker, Hanna & Blake Co. Crash for Dorn Sci McDaniel Auto'Co^ Auto repairs The Powers NationM„Ink Co. Powder & Paste Medical Supplies Oklahoma Physicians 'Supply Co. Oklahoma Ch em ical‘Supply Co. Calcium Chloride Norick Bros. P r i nt i ng ”'M e d i c al Miller Sand & Gravel Co. Sand G Manly Office Supply Co ..-. Receipt Book towel service Martin Towel Supply Co A. M. McKinney, Secretary Rent' J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Balance on Towar^xepairs International Harvester Co. Plasterdng"~"'? ' Frank Helm Labor & Material for Plastering^"' J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co. Brooms & pus t s lo th s .>-7 Gaylord Bros. Library Supplies The Western Paint Company Floor Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone service Dorn Sci Supplies Rorabaugh-Brown Dry Goods Co. L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co. Supplies T. A. Griffith Window glass Western Bank Supply Co. Supplies High School Office Storm & Erickson Hardware Co. Installing Slate Blackbds f'i

$372.66 3.15 13.01 22.25 664.87 14.50 15.25 5.50 27.39 , 10.00 19.33 12.38 10.35 193.67 34.07 18. 30 44.40 15.20 1.00 6.25 28.00 44.50 •35 120.80 77.^0 37- 62 14.00 99.75 33.60 8.90 42.25 95.^5 3.50

.MEETING OF.. 0 CTOBER 7th, 1918.. (Continued)

Kathryn Hardy Balance on bill for playing piano Great Western Stove Co. Refrigerators Dom Sci Kress Company Dom Sci Supplies Drawing paper The Oklahoma Book Company Remington Typewriter Co. Repairing Typewriters Auto tire B. F. ~ Goodrich Rubber Co. Printing supplies Smythe Printing Co. Undercharges on coal R. E. Palmer, Agent Dom Sci Supplies Scrivner & Stevens Writing paper etc. Western Newspaper.Union Engine Fittings & Repairs Mideke Supply Co. n it it Crane Company Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Water service Okla City Water Dept. Repairs Okla City Foundry & Machine Shop Pump repairs Lightning Machine Co. Register covers The Warden Company Oil & Metal Polish The Texas Company Auto repairs New State Motor Co. Gasoline &. Oils Klein Oil Co. Coal on contract ■ M. B. Sdhofield.Co. Equipment & Furniture Jasper Sipes Co. Re-imburse Sec’y Cash Account Hardware & Supplies Lykes Hardware Co. 1! It tl W. J. Pettee & Co. Lumber etc. Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Repairs to Bigots Auto Metropolitan Garage Go. Gasoline & Oils Magnolia Petroleum Co.

$ 3* 75 136.50 27.02 260.00 4.00 26.00 40.32 4. 52 228.69 232.40 ^T. U [

18.31 67.10 29.20 5.00 4.20 4.86 2.65# 7M5 262. 37 628.80 186. 71 104. 35 416. 49 IO7.25 14.80 72.16

General Fund 1917-1918 x Cook-McDonnell Co. Equipment Howard-Severance Co. Books Oklahoma Engraving & Printing Co. Dist Sheets Sec’y Cash Account Re-imburse R. L. Smith, Treas. Election expense Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber etc.

46.00 20.00 23.00 241.00 99.25 128.80

Playgrounds Fund ■W. J. Pettee & Co. F. D. Deshon & Co.

34. 65 231.28

Basket & Foot Ball> Balls for High. School

J^WdiTTire Fund City Ice Delivery Co. Ice Books Jasper "SjLpes Co. Equipment & Furniture Fred Marshall InsrtfShoe Premium Luttrell Co., ’’ ’’ Semans Co.' « ’’ Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. ..^iano “ Lykes Hardware Co. Hardware W. J. Pettee " Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. ■ Lumber .. ■ Mr. Alton moved that the report o'f-iWe’-A^iting Committee be concurred; in and the Secretary instructed to / issue^^warrants in payment of same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion "and roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye/" -

The question of paying for repairs on automobiles owned and used by employees of the Board was discussed. An estimate of $83.20 for, repairs on Mr. Shriver’s Ford car was presented, Mr. Shriver asking that the Board.pay for one half of same. Mr. Alton moved that the Board pay. for one half of the cost of the repairs to Mr. Shriver' car. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Aye" Messrs. Alton, Coates, Morris and Hope. "Nays" Messrs. Berry and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was 4k

MEETING OF OCTOBER 7th, 1918 (Continued)

declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Purchasing Committee be authorized to place the Boiler Insurance which would soon expire, and also any other Insurance that might be needed. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Purchasing committee reported that a Piano had been purchased for Emerson School at something less than $275, and arrangements had been made for tuning the old piano at Columbus School and moving same to the Rockwood-School. Mr. Coates moved that the name "Kindergarten as now used be abolished and in its place the words "Primary Circle" be substituted; and the ■ Superintendent of Schools be directed to change the above name wherever same appears in the Course of Study of the Oklahoma City School District. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Superintendent reported in reference to Night School for foreigners that he had made inquiry.at the Packing Plants and had found that the mos.4; of the foreigners were Mexicans among whom, there was little or no interest in the work recommended by the Naturalization Department. As to Commercial Night School, Mr. Whiteford stated that he believed there was not enough interest to justify the establishment of same.' The Superintendent also reported that about $2'6,000 had been subscribed to the Fourth Liberty Loan by teachers and employees of the School Board.

The following report was presented:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. . October 7, 1918

To the Board ..of Education, Oklahoma'1 C44^>;Otelahoma..

Gentlemen: The following named teachers attended summer school since their appointment in fey^and have received credits entitling them to the $50*00 as provided in the rules of,/:t2T5**BoardJ...

Harriett McCarthy..^. Helen Landon Grace Seaman Grace Hall Nona Weiser Florence Smith Jean McKee Helen Berry Margaret Leek Ruth Fink. Nelle Brizendine Ruth Carnes Anna Brittson Vera Bai rd

Kind. Tr. School Chicago. University of Oklahoma Kind... Tr. School Chicago. fl ' JV» tt Universl^^g^-Gg^arado University of Oklahoma—__ Harris Teas. Coli^ge „ S>. Louis Central State"Normal^^Edmond, Okla. Teachers* College Greeley, Colo. University of Colorado University of Oklahoma Central State Normal, Edmond, Okla. S. W. State Normal, Okla. - Teachers* College, Greeley, Colo.

5 J 5 5 3 3 3 2 5 3

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MEETING OF OCTOBER. 7th, 1918 (Continued).__ __ __ _____ __

Supervisors Susan Thompson Roberta Worley

4-2 more to come' Kind. Tr. School Chicago. Cornell University, Ithaca,N.Y

Separate Schools Minnie Hatcher Susie Haywood

Langston University Sisson College, .Waco, Texas.

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford.

i Mr. Woodworth moved that the report of the Superintendent in rei gard to paying the teachers who attended summer shcool he held | over for future action. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report of the Superintendent was. read to the Board:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 7^h, 1918.

To the Board' of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. - . j# Gentlemen:

The following named principals are entitled to an increase in salary as per schedule, owing to the increase in the number of teachers in the respective buildings: Mrs. Dora C. Frye H. J. Holt Mary Fox Edith Fritzon Lotta Mosier

$1350 1250 1800 1350 1500

The following named high school teachers have completed requirements entitling them to the s alary,.as per schedule:

Loda Hall Louise Stickley

$1JOO 1200

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford

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Mr. WoodWorth.mpved that the changes in salary recommended by the Superintendent be allowed. Mr.,zififfiten-«aexLQnded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, aTS” members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that Miss Kathryn Hardy be employed to play the piano in the Gymnasium at the^'Hd.gh School at a salary of $40 per month. Mr. ’ Alton seconded the ^M©a~aQgjJpon roll call same was carried, all members present voting^XAyeD^ <__ •■.J®’’-

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Mr. Woodworth moved that Dr. Sanger be allowed $10 per month for gasoline.for her automobile. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same Was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF OCTOBER 7th, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Alton stated that upon investigation be believed it would be economy on the part of the Board to ask for separate bids for the painting of the new additions and school buildings bids for which are now being advertised for, and therefore moved that the architects be instructed to have bidders separate the painting from the remainirig contracts and bid upon them separately. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Morris s econded the motion and same was declared to have carried. President ATTEST

Approved the

day

1918

M E E TI N G

O ct o b er

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T H E B O A R D O F E D U C A TI O N O F T H E CI T Y O F O K L A H O M A CI T Y, O K L A H O M A M E T I N S P E CI A L S E S SI O N A T T H E B O A R D R O O M I R VI N G S C H O O L B UI L DI N G; M o n d a y E V E NI N G O C T O B E R 2 1 st 1 9 1 S at EI G H T O' C L O C K P. M.

Pr e s e nt:

J o h n H. H o p e, Pr e si d e nt. H. M. F air e y, Cl er k. Elli ott Alt o n J. W. B err y R. S. C o at e s G. A. M orri s J. G. Str o n g G. O. W o o d w ort h

A b s e nt:

J. M. O w e n.

T h e Pr e si d e nt st at e d t h at t h e m e eti n g h a d b e e n c all e d f or t h e p ur p o s e of o p e ni n g t h e Bi d s f or t h e ef e cti o n of t h e N e w B uil di n g s, s a m e h a vi n g b e e n d ul y a d v erti s e, a n d al s o f or t h e p ur p o s e of c o n si d eri n g a n y m att er s of i m p ort a n c e t h at m a y b e br o u g ht t o t h e att e nti o n of B o ar d. T h e Pr e si d e nt st at e d t h at si n c e t h e l a st m e eti n g of t h e B o ar d a q u ar a nti n e h a d b e e n pl a c e d o n t h e S c h o ol s c a u si n g t h e m t o b e cl o s e d a n d h e d e sir e d s o m e a cti o n t o b e t a k e n r e g ar di n g t h e p a y of T e a s er s a n d E m pl o y e e s d uri n g t hi s p eri o d. T h er e u p o n Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e s al ari e s of Pri n ci p al s a n d T e a c h er s b e p ai d i n f ull f or t h e M o nt h e n di n g O ct o b er l $t h 1 9 1 3, Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n; 1i n d u p o n r oll c all t h e s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d c arri e d.

Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e s al ar y of W e b b J o n e s, Tr u a nt Offi c er b e pl a c e d at $ 1 1 0. 0 0 p dr m o nt h aff e cti v e O ct o b er 1 st 1 9 1 3, a n d t h e s al ar y of E. H. Y o u nt; Tr u c k Dri v er a n d J a nit or b e pl a c e d at $ 1 1 0. 0 0 p er M o nt h aff e cti v e O ct o b er 1 st 1 9 1 3. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d ‘t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all t h e s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d c arri e d.

A bill f or $ 2 0. 0 0 w a s pr e s e nt e d t o t h e B o ar d b y Mr. Alt o n o n b e h alf of t h e W ar d e n C o. f or cir c ul ar s s pri nt e d d uri n g t h e c a m p ai gf c n f or t h e B o n d I s s u e of M a y 1 4t h 1 9 1 3, t h e cir c ul ar s w er e or d er e d b y t h e C h a m b er of C o m m er c e, aft er s o m e di s c u s si o n Mr. B err y m o v e d t h at t h e bill b e all o w e d, Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v ot e d a y e" e x c e pt Mr. W o o d w ort h w h o v ot e d n o", w h er e u p o n t h e m oti o n w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. Mr. S u pt. J hit ef or d $ 5 0. 0 6'' ' all o w e d s e c o n d e d't h e m

C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e li st at t h e l a st B o ar d m e eti n g f or.j a ^ e n d a n c e at a s u m m er oti o n a n d t h e s a m e w a s d e cl

of T e a c h er s pr e s e nt e d b y a s b ei n g e ntitl e d t o t h e s c h o ol b e all o w e d, Mr. Alt p n ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.-- *'

Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e- ^ » 4u J b e i nstr u ct e d t o i n vit e all t h e Pri n ci p al s a n d T e a c h er s t o a s si st i n t h e ~ R e d Cr o s s or W ar W or k d uri n g t h e q u ar a nti n e s p eri o d, Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d t h e s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o ’h a v e*" c arri e d.

B o ar d of E d u c ati o n, G e ntl e m e n; I wi s h t o r e p ort t h » ^ e §ft b > of Mi s s Z ail y H ar m a n, a t e a c h er i n t h e C ol u m b u s s c h o ol. I al| p w-r e p 6rt “ ^ e r e si g n ati o n of Mi s I ol a S o ulli er e a n d r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e' s a m e ~ ’bjf at c c e pt e d. Y o ur s

v er y tr ul y,

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m e nt fil e.

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m Mr. E d w ar d P. B o y d, wit h a c ertifi e d c h e c k t h e. w or k a n d m a k e a b o n d f or t h e f ai t hf ul t h e a er. e cti o n of t h e a b o v e n a m e d a d d Lti o n s c e nt a g e ^ b a si s,t h e Ar c hit e ct st at e d t h at n o t h e s a m e' w a s ^ d e o ^ ^ ^ d b y t h e B o ar d n 5 bi d.

m o v e d t h at. J ail bi d s b «- ?t ur n e A ott er f or i n v e sti g ati o n a n d r e p ort-- ?! Mr. M orri s s e c o n e d t h e m oti o n, a w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. Mr. B err y m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d j e ct t o c all, Mr. Alt o n s e c o n e d t h e- m oti o n,t h er e u p o n t h e B o ar d

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Pr e si d e nt. Att e s

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the sa me

MEETING OF OCTOBER^2JRD_, 19IS.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2}RD, 1918, AT TWO-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: John II. Hope, President, H. M. Fairey, Clerk. El lio tt Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, G • A. ■Morris, G. 0. Woodworth

ABSENT: J. G. Strong J. M. Owen. The President stated that the Board met at the request of the Buildings* and Grounds Committee regarding the bids received for the erection of the school buildings and additions, but any other matters^desiring attention would be considered.

The following communication was read to the Board: Oklahoma City, Okla. Oct. Sth, 1918. To the Honorable Board of Education of Oklahoma City. Gentlemen:

I hereby tender my resignation as a member of your Board. I find that owing to the time I have to give to the State Fair and other public matters I will be unable to serve as a member of the ar d.

Thanking you for your expression of confidence, I am, ..... ....-'.jbsri'

Sincerely yours,

J. M. Owen - *

Mr. Coates moved that the ..resignation of Mr. Owen be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion a&d.jsame was declared .to have carried. Mr. Coates then moved that Mr. •William Mee be—alected as member of the Board from the first ward to succee^-’fcv Clw ^x *^ for the unexpired term. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and <po-n roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF OCTOBER 23rd, 1913 (Continued)

Superintendent Whiteford addressed the Board in reference to a uniform for students at the High School and after some discussion Mr. Alton moved that a committee composed of Mr. Whiteford, Mr. W. 0 Moore and Captain Roy Taylor be asked to select a suitable uniform for the High School students and report same to the Board. Mr. Berry seconded. the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Alton, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, stated to the Board that the committee had been working with the architect on bids received and that at this time they desired to place their entire findings before the Board for their consideration. Mr. Alton asked if under the advertisement the Board could at this time receive additional bids or -revised bids. Mr. S. A. Layton, of Layton & Smith, Architects, being present, stated that under the advertisement of the Board there could be no objection to the Board receiving additional or revised bids. In view of -this statement unanimous consent was given Ben B. Dancey to place his bid before the Board. Thereupon the bid was opened, and the bid of Ben B. Dancey on the Culbertson Heights Addition according to plans, and specifications was $29,000. Mr. ‘ Woodworth moved that the following contracts be axvarded subject to the approval of the War Industries Board, contracts for painting, setting of blackboards and placing of weatherstrips being omitted, from the plans and specifications: Woodrow Wilson Building to Campbell & Price $105.00 Blackboard setting 2852.00 Painting 305.00 Weatherstrips $32^2760 ......................... Deductions Amount of bid

$59,000.00

Willard Unit Building to R. M. Crissman

$34,500.00

Painting Algonite Weatherstrips Blackboards Deductions

$900.00 . 300.00 141.00 70.00 1411.00 . Amount of bid

3,262.00 55.733.00

1,411.00 33,039.00

Addition to Ben B. Dancey

$29,000.00

Painting.,. '$735.00 Weatherstrips-'--212..00.. Blackboards 50. -----Deductions 1047.00 Amount of bid

1,047.00 $27,953.00

Culbertson Hts.

Contracts for Heating, Plumbing and Dradf^ge to Cook-McDonnell Company as follows: Woodrow Wilson Heating and Plumbing Willard Unit Addition " " ” Culbertson Hts. Addition Heating

Total

$33,622.00

Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Woodworth moved that the contracts and bonds entered into between the successful bidders and the Board be referred to John H.

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 23rd, 1?18 (Continued)

Shirk for approval before same are accepted on behalf of the Board of Education. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

President

ATTEST: Clerk

Approved the __________ day of

1918

M E E TI N G

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S E V E N- T HI R T Y

O' C L O C K

P R E S E N T:

J o h n H. H o p e, H. M. F air e y,

Pr e si d e nt, Cl er k.

Elli ott Alt o n, J. W. B err y, R, S. C o at e s, Willi a m M e e, G. A. M orri s, J. G. Str o n g, G. 0. W o o d w ort h.

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| Mr. H o p e st at e d t h at Mr. i m e n i s of Mr. O w e n.

Mee

w o ul d

s u b s cri b e d, t o t h e t h e B o ar d.

s u c c e e d t o t h e c o m mitt e e a p p oi nt-

Mr. D. I. J o h n st o n, r e pr e s e nti n g t h e Cit y B o ar d of H e alt h, a d dr e s s e d t h e B o ar d, a n d s u b mitt e d a pl a n f or m a ki n g a h e alt h s ur v e y of t h e cit y b ef or e t h e o p e ni n g of t h e s c h o ol s, w hi c h h e u n d er st o o d w o ul d b e p er mitt e d b y t h e St at e B o ar d of H e alt h o n t h e 1 1t h of N o v e m b er. Mr. J o h n st o n ’s pl a n w a s t o c o n stit ut e t h e pri n ci p al of e a c h s c h o ol a s C h air m a n of a c o m mitt e e c o m p o s e d of t e a c h er s a n d v ol u nt e er w or k er s w h o w o ul d m a k e a h o u s e t o h o u s e c a n v a s, filli n g i n bl a n k s t o - b e f ur ni s h e d b y t h e H e alt h D e p art m e nt, t h u s o bt ai ni n g d et ail e d i n f or m ati o n i n r e g ar d t o h e alt h c o n diti o n s i n t h e v ari o u s f a mili e s i n e a c h s c h o ol di stri ct. Mr. J o h n st o n st at e d t h at h e b eli e v e d t h at t h e s ur v e y c o ul d b e c o m pl et e d i n t w o d a y s' ti m e.

| Mr. M e e v. m o v e d t h at t h e s ur v e y b e m a d e a s o utli n e d b y Mr. J o h n st o n, j u n d er t h e' dir e cti o n- ef ^ t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h ^L m oti o n a n d., s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

At t h e r e q u e st of t h e c o m mitt e d t o w hi c h w a s r ef err e d t h e m att er of s el e cti n g a.- p ^ Aif ^r m f or t h e Hi g h S c h o ol St u d e nt s, r e pr e s e nt ati v e s of s e v er al fir m s w er e pr e s e nt a n d s u b mitt e d s a m pl e s a n d pri c e s of u nif or m s t o t h e B o ar d. Aft Mr ^. s o m e di s c u s si o n Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t hi s q u e sti o n b e l ai d o n t h e ^’t a S &l e. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c ar ^ ^ dr- ^ ^- s ^ T h e m o nt hl y u p o n m oti o n fil e. The

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Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t hi s bill b e all o w e d,l e s s t h e a m o u nt c h ar g e d f or i n s ur a n c e a n d p o st a g e, i n t h e s u m of $ 1 7 5 O « O O. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d y p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e, 1 ’ e x c e pt Mr. M e e, w h o a s k e d t o b e e x c u s e d fr o m v oti n g. " T h e q u e sti o n of r ai si n g t h e a m o u nt of r e nt al c h ar g e d f or t h e u s e of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol A u dit ori u m w a s di s c u s s e d, Mr. Alt o n st ati n g t h at t h e f e e of fift e e n d oll ar s n o w c h ar g e d w a s n ot s uffi ci e nt t o p a y e x p e n s e s. Mr. Alt o n t h er ef or e.m o v e d t h at t h e r e nt al of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol A u dit ori u m b e r ai s e d t o § 2 5. 0 0', p a y a bl e i n a d v a n c e. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.,

f or T h e n e c e s sit y A r e pl a oi n g or r e s urf a ci n g a b o ut 2 6, 0 0 0 s q u ar e f e et of bl a c k b o ar d ' w a s c all e d t o . t h e att e nti o n of t h e B o ar d, t h e S u p er i nt e n d e nt of B uil di n g s r e p orti n g t h at t h e r e s urf a ci n g d o n e l a st, y e ar at §. 0 7 a s q u ar e f o ot b y R. W. Ki n g w a s gi vi n g s ati sf a cti o n.

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W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e B uil di n g s Gr o u n d s c o m mitt e e wit h' p o w er t o a ct. Mr. M orri s seconded m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ”

Mr. W o o d w ort h, C h air m a n of t h e A u diti n g C o m mitt e e, r e p ort e d t h at Mr. H u g h G er n er, w h o h a d b e e n el e ct e d A u dit or at a pr e vi o u s m e eti n g h a d. r e m o v e d fr o m t h e cit y a n d c o ul d n ot b e l o c at e d. Mr. W o o d w ort h. ^ h ^if e ef' er e m o v e d t h at E at ’o n & C ol e b e a p p oi nt e d A u dit or s f or t h e B o ar d f or t h e fi s c al y e ar e n di n g J u n e 3 0t h, 1 9 1 9 > a t a s al ar y of § 4 0 0. 0 0 p a y a bl e s e mi- a n n u all y.,. Mr. C o ai e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w d s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g ” A y e. " Mr. Alt o n, C h air m a n of t h e B uil di n g s . aj > d' Gr o u n d ^ ~- 6 o mitt e e, r e p ort e d t h at h e h a d b e e n i nf or m e d t h at t h e E u g e n e Fi el d S c h o ol n e e d e d a n e w r o of. J « h ?\'* h u yt o n, w h o w a s pr e s e nt, st at e d t h at t h e r o of l e a k e d b a dl y a n d t h e p ar a p et - w all w a s al s o i n b a d s h a p e, h a vi n g b e e n d a m a g e d b y t or n a d o l a st ^ u n e. If t h e m o n e y- w a s n ot a v ail a bl e f or b ot h t h e s e r e p air s, Mr. L a yj z p n r e c o m m e n d e d t h at t h e r o of b e r e pl a c e d, i n st e a d of r e p airi n j g t 'h e- ^ S S T T ^ S ^ h © c o st of t h e r o of Mr. L a yt o n e sti m at e d t o b e a b o ut t p O C. O O,. — -----Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e m att er of m a ki n g.t h e r e p air s at E u g e n e Fi el d S c h o ol b e r ef err e d t o t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s c o m mitt e e wit h p o w er t o a ct. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ” Mr.

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1918

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the

T h e m att er of m a ki n g u p t h e ti m e l o st o n a c c o u nt of t h e q u ar a nti n e w a s di s c u s s e d. T h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt st at e d t h at if s c h o ol o p e n e d N o v e m b er 1 1t h a s c o nt e m pl at e d, t h e 2 5 d a y s l o st c o ul d b e m a d e u p b y t e a c hi n g S at ur d a y s a n d d uri n g t h e H oli d a y s, a n d r et ur n t o t h e r e g ul ar fi v e d a y w e e k b y A pril 2 3r d, 1 9 1 9Mr. W hit ef or d f urt h er st at e d t h at t hi s w a y of m a ki n g u p t h e ti m e w o ul d b e hi s r e c o m m e n d a ti o n. Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m - b e c o n c urr e d i n, di s mi s si n g s c h o ol C hri st m a s d a y, p a yi n g t h e t e a c h er s h e alt h s ur v e y a n d n ot r e q uiri n g t h e . M qrri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e

m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt t w o S a y s b ef or e C hri st m a s a n d f or t h e t w o d a y s s p e nt i n t h e m t o m a k e u p t h e ti m e. Mr. w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d..

A l ett er fr o m R. H. Wil s o n, St at e S u p eri nt e n d e nt of S c h o ol s, i n. r e g ar d t o ' all o wi n g-t W c h er s’ s al ari e s f or t h e ti m e of e nf or c e d q u ar a nti n e. w a s r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d o n fil e. Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e Cl er k b e i n str u ct e d, t o p a y t h e s al ari e s of t h e t e a c h « W ?s ^ or t h e m o nt h e n di n g N o v e m b er 1 5t h, wit h t h e u n d er st a n di n g t h at t h e ti m e b e m a d e u p t o t h e s ati sf a cti o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt. Mr. Alt o n ^ e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n - a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s ^ p ^ ^ g e nt v oti n g " A y e. ”

Mr. W hit ef or d st at e d t o t h e B o ar d t h at ^ Mi s s S e wil er e, a Hi g h S c h o ol t e a c h er, h a d r e si g n e d a b o ut t h e ti m e t h e s c h o ol' s w er e cl o s e d b y t h e B o ar d of H e alt h a n d h a d ^ s k e d t h at h er s al ar y b e p ai d f or t h e e ntir e ti m e of q u ar a nti n e. ^

Mr. Mee

Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e q u e st of Mi s s S o uli er e b e r ef u s e d. s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr.

M E E TI N G

N OVE MBER

4t h,

1918

( C o nti n u e d)

Mr. R hit ef or d c all e d t h e att e nti o n of t h e B o ar d t o hi biti n g t h e t a ki n g u p of c o ntri b uti o n s i n t h e s c h t h at h e h a d r e c ei v e d a r e q u e st fr o m t h e B o y s Cl u b s t o b e all o w e d t o s oli cit s u b s cri pti o n s f or t h e s u p or p h a n s. . *

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Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t h e r e q u e st b e r ef u s e d a n d n o s oli citi n g b e all o w e d i n t h e s c h o ol s. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. Mr. St e m e n, t e a c h er of A gri c ult ur e i n t h e Hi g h S c h o ol a d dr e s s e d t h e B o ar d i n r e g ar d t o p utti n g i n a n a p pli c ati o n f or F e d er al ai d f or hi s d e p art m e nt f or t h e e n s ui n g y e ar.

Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r ef err e d t o a s p e ci al c o m mitt e e of t hr e e m e m b er s, t o e x a mi n e i nt o t h e m att er a n d r e p ort t o t h e B o ar d. Mr.. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e Â cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

T h e Pr e si d e nt a p p oi nt e d M e s sr s. Str o n g, M e e a n d Alt o n t hi s m att er t o g et h er wit h t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt.

t o a ct

R. M. C hri s m a n a n d A. 0. C a m p b ell w er e pr e s e nt a n d st at e d t o t h e B o ar d t h at t h eir T S o n d s h a d b e e n a p pr o v e d b y Mr. S hir k a n d a s k e d t h at t h e c o ntr a ct s f or t h e h e w b uil di n g s b e si g n e d. Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e Pr e si d e nt a n d Cl er k b e a ut h ori z e d t o si g n t h e c o ntr a ct s of M e s sr s. C hri s s m a n, C a m p b ell, D a n c y C o o k & M c D o n n ell a s a p pr o v e d b y t h e ar c hit e ct s a n d att or n e y B o ar d. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. "

to and f or t h e me

Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t h e b o n d s of Mr. C hri s s m a n a n d-. ^r. C a m p b ell b e a c c e pt e d b y t h e B o ar d. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. "

Mr. M orri s- m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d a dj o ur n s u bj e ct t o c all of t h e Pr e si d e nt. Mr". Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d, THEREUP ON T HE B OARD

R E C E S S E D.

Pr e si d e nt A T T E S T:

A p pr o v e d

the

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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6TH, .1918.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY,

IN SPECIAL

IRVING

CT'QC k - IE k,

NOVEMBER 8TH, 1918, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. 1,1.

John H. Hope,. President, F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk.

Elliott Alton. J. V. Berry, William Mee, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. ABSENT: R.

S. Coates.

The President stated, that the Board, had been called together on account of the sudden death of Mr. Fairey, the Clerk of the Board.

.Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Fairey's salary for the month of November be allowed, the warrant to be made payable to H. M. Fairey or bearer. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Upon motion of Mr. Woodworth, seconded by Mr. Alton, the Board went into Executive session.

Mr. Woodworth moved that Mrs. Penney be elected temporary Clerk owing to the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Fairey. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

moved that the Board require Mrs. Penney to furnish bond of not less than $1000 at the expense of the Board. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all membersxpresent voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the PurchaedaM^lommi11ee be authorized to accept the bond of Mrs. Pennedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on behalf of the Board. Mr. Mee seconded the ^mp.tion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford presented a request from the Red Cross Society for the use of the High School Auddl^eEiju^fQr. the night of November 25th. Mr. Woodworth moved that thsrmaW'Sr be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with gpWer_to apib. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared "taSB^ve carried.

Upon motion of Mr. 'Woodworth, seconded by Mr. Strong, the Board returned to regular session.

MEETING.. OF.NOVEMBER.. 6 th,.... 1918 (continued)

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved the

day of

1918

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E D U C A TI O N

T HE

S OA R D

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S E S SI O N

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CI T Y

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A B S E N T :..

Str o n g.

T h e Pr e si d e nt st at e d t h at t h e m e eti n g w a s c all e d t o c o n si d er t h e a cti o n of t h e W ar I n d u stri e s B o ar d i n r ef u si n g t o r e c o m m e n d t h e B uil di n g s pr o gr a m of t h e B o ar d. The

f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n w a s

r e a d:

W A R I N D U S T RI E S B O A R D Pri oriti e s di vi si o n W a s hi n gt o n N o v e m b er

Fil e F R O M:

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4- 6 3 Non

W ar

C o n str u cti o n

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Pri oriti e s

Di vi si o n.

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S U B J E C T,:

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t o w ar d,

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s c h o ol b uil di n g s,

St at e

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c o sti n g

D ef e n s e,

1. T h e n W a ^ I n d u stri e s B o ar d d o e s n ot l o o k wit h f a v or u p o n a n y b uil di n g pr oj e ct " W hi c h i s. n ot n o w a b s ol ut el y e s s e nti al f or o ur pr o Â gr a m i n s p e e dil y wi n ni n g t h < w ar. â&#x20AC;˘' V*2. F or y o ur i nf or m ati o n ^ a * a * e ^ g gl o si n g h er e wit h Mr. B ar u c h' s l ett er t o t h e- M a y or of N e w Y or k C it v ~'r e ^ T d in g o h o o 1 c o n str u cti o n i n t h at cit v.

W e ar e a s ki n g t h e p o st p o n e m e nt of s c h o ol h o u s e s, c h ur c h e s, h o s pit al s- < a n d ot h er b uil di n g s of a m erit ori o u s n at ur e t hr o u g h o ut t h e n ati o n f or t h e Ti m e b ei n g, f or t h e r e a s o n t h at t h e G o v er n m e nt i s n o w at t h e v er y a p e x of it s l o a d i n s u p pl yi n g t h e e s s e nti al s f or o ur ar m y a n d n a v y a n d t h o s e of o ur Alli e s u p o n t h e b attl e fi el d s: T h er e n e v er h a s i n t h e hi st or y of t hi s n ati o n b e e n s u c h a n a c ut e s h ort a g e of b ot h l a b or a n d m at eri al, a n d w e ar e ur gi n g t h e p o st p o n e m e nt of y o ur b uil di n g pr oj e ct o n t h e gr o u n d t h at t hi s m at eri al a n d l a b or i s vit all y h e e d e d i n o ur e s s e nti al w ar i n d u stri e s. These n e e ds

M E E TI N G „ 0 F„ N O V E M B E R St h, .. .. C o nti n u a d).

c a n n ot w ait, t h e y m u st b e m et l e st o ur e n d a n g er e d a n d n e e dl e s s h u m a n li v e s b e 4. and such d e m a n d s, I c ar e f or

! 5. ; C o u n cil

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f e arf ull y i

W e,t h er ef or e, ur g e y o u t o utili z e y o ur pr e s e nt f a ciliti e s t e m p or ar y e xtr a f a ciliti e s a s will m e et y o ur n e c e s s ar y e v e n p utti n g u p wit h s o m e i n c o n v e ni e n c e s, i n or d er t o t h e c hil dr e n of y o ur cit y. V 7 e ar e s e n di n g a c o p y of t hi s l ett er t o O kl a h o m a D ef e n s e f or. t h eir i nf or m ati o n.

D. R. ' M C L E N N A N, C hi ef of N o n W ar

Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d r e c o n si d er it s a cti o n l etti n g of t h e c o ntr a ct s at t h e m e eti n g of O ct o b er 2 Jr d. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n. Mr. A. . C a m p b ell w a s pr e s e nt a n d a d dr e s s e d t h e B o ar d, h e h a d b e e n at c o n si d er a bl e e x p e n s e i n fi g uri n g t h e e sti hi s' c o ntr a ct, a n d a s k e d t h at t h e c o ntr a ct b e all o w e d t o si xt y d a y s i n c a s e t h e W ar I n d u stri e s B o ar d s h o ul d gi v e t o c o m m e n c e b uil di n g o p er ati o n s wit hi n t h at ti m e. U p o n r oll c all o n Mr. W o o d w ort h' s m oti o n t h e f oll h a d: " A y e s" M e s sr s. C o at e s, M e e a n d W o o d w ort h. Alt o n a n d M orri s. M e s sr s B err y a n d H o p e p a s s/ e d. m oti o n w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e l o st, a n d aft er s o m e w a s a gr e e d t h at n o c o ntr a ct s w er e i n e xi st e n c e,

Mr. Alt o n m o v e d a gr e e m e nt wit h of t h e c o st of w o ul d n ot b e gr a gr e e m e nt o n a

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in the Mr.

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st ati n g t h at ' m at e s f or j st a n d f or p er mi s si o n

o wi n g v ot e w a s " N a y s" M e s sr s. . W h er e u p o n t h e di s c u s si o n it

t h at t h e B o ar d e nt er i nt o a c o ntr a ct or pr o vi si o n al 1 Mr, C a m p b ell a n d C o o k & M c D o n n ell, t o gi v e a n e sti m at e m at eri al a n d g u ar a nt e e t h at t h e c o st t o t h e B o ar d e at er at t h e e n d of si xt y d a y s, or t o e nt er i nt o a n t e n p er c e nt b a si s. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n.

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) ;

Mr. B err y m o v e d a s a s u b stit ut e t h at t h e m att er b e all o w e d t o g o o v er u ntil s o m e f ut ur e ti m e. Mr. M e e s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr.

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c arri e d.

Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t h e a cti o n of t h e B e ar d i n all o wi n g t h e bill s of L a yt o n & S mit h at t h e m e eti n g of N o v e m b er ^t h, f or t h e pl a n s a n d s p e cifi c ati o n s f or t h e n e w b uil di n g s a n d a d djfi J 3 3 5 n » ^ £ e r e — c o n si d er e d. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d-t- e- h a v e c arr i e d. ;

Mr. M e e t h a n m o v e d t h at W arr a nt, N o. 1, dr a w n o n t h e B uil di n g F u n d i n f a v or of L a yt o n & S mit h, i n t h e a m o u nt of 2 7, b e c a n c ell e d. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

M E E TI N G

N OVE MBER

St h,

( C o nti n u e d.)

1918

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Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t h e q u e sti o n of s oli citi n g s u b s cri pti o n s i n t h e s c h o ol s f or t h e U nit e d W ar W or k F u n d b e r ef err e d t o t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt wit h p o w er t o a ct. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e a ut h ori z e d t o a n n o u n c e f or m all y t h e o p e ni n g of s c h o ol o n N o v e m b er 1 1t h; Mr. B err y s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. The

f oll o wi n g r e p ort w a s

r e a d: O kl a h o m a

B o ar d

Cit y,

O kl a

E d u c ati o n.

G e ntl e m e n:

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The

moved Alt o n

W hit ef or d

t h at t h e r e p ort b e a c c e pt e d a s eff e cti v e S e pt. 2, s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e

S u p eri nt e n d e n d

pr e s e nt e d

t h e f oll o wi n g r e p ort:

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B o ar d

v er y tr ul y,

J. Mr. C o at e s 1 9 1 2. Mr. c arri e d.

$90

Cit y, O kl a. 8t h, 1 9 1 8

E d u c ati o n

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Ki h ^ ^ Tr , _ S c h o o 1 C hi c a g o. U ni v e" ? M't y ^ B T O kl a h o m a Ki n d. Tr. ^ © h o ol 7 ~ C ^i o a g o. U ni v er sit y ^ Of C g ^ Sr a d o. U ni v er sit y of O kl a h o m a. C e ntr al St at e N or m al, E d m o n d. T e a c h er s' C oll e g e, Gr e el e y, C ol o. U ni v er sit y of C ol or a d o. C e ntr al St at e N or m al, E d m o n d. Ki n d. Tr. S c h o ol, C hi c a g o. C or n ell U ni v er sit y. U ni v er sit y of O kl a h o m a. C e ntr al St at e N or m al, E d m o n d.

M E E TI N G

■ J uli a H u d s o n ■ E st ell e M a n o n

N OVE MBER

St h,

C ol or a d o

1 9 1 8 ( C o nti n u e d)

St at e

N or m al

R e s p e cf ull y,

W hit ef or d

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e c o n c urr e d i n a n d t h e t e a c h er s n a m e d p ai d t h e $ 5 0 i n g s u m m er s c h o ol, all o w e d u n d er t h e R ul e s a n d R B o ar d. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. ”

S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e b o n u s f or att e n d e g ul ati o n s of t h e r oll c all s a m e

Mr. W o o d w ort h, C h air m a n of t h e P ur c h a si n g c o m mitt e e, r e p ort e d t h at Mr s., P e n n e y h a d f ur ni s h e d b o n d i n t h e s u m of $ 1 0 0 0 a n d s a m e h a d b e e n a c c e pt e d b y t h e c o m mitt e e.

Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d c o n c ur i n t h e a cti o n of t h e P ur c h a si n g c o m mitt e e i n a c c e pti n g t h e b o n d of Mr s. P e n n e y a s t e m p or ar y Cl er k of t h e B o ar d. - Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. # Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h e Pr e si d e nt. Mr. t o h a v e . c arri e d. THEREUP ON

THE B OARD

t h at t h e B o ar d a dj o ur n s u bj e ct t o t h e c all of M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d

R E C E S S E D.

A T T E S T:

A p pr o v e d

t h e X/ d a y of

1918

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19TH, 1912

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, F. W. Penney, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, William Mee, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.. It was announced by the President that the meeting had been called to consider several matters requiring the attention of the Board.

S. R. Youngblood, who at the request of the Board accompanied the body §f Mr7 Fairey to his former home in Orangeburg, South Carolina, made a report of his trip and filed an itemized statement of his expenses which amounted to $87« 60. Mr. Alton moved that the report of Mr. Youngblood be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that the expense account of Mr. Youngblood as rendered be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same in the sum of °0.■l.Ir. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Secretary read the following:

Nov.

7, 1918

V. . - X

To the Board of Education: We,_, tfe^undersigned committee appointed to draft resolutions of respect Vo ® memory of H. M. Fairey, submit the following:

RES 0WU.4N Whereas, It has pleased God t^ianoveVpm his labors on earth to his heavenly home, Hydrick 1L'Fair^F^,’the faithful and worthy Secretary of the Board of Education, and

Whereas, Throughout his association with the work of his office, Mr. Fairey proved himself an efficient and trustworthy official and gentleman having the full confidence of the Board.-

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19th,.. I9I8 (Continued)

BE IT RESOLVED, That, while we bow to the divine will we unite in paying a tribute of respect to the memory of a man who was at all times honest and careful in his official capacity, a true and faithful friend and a lover of his fellow man. Be it further Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved widow and kindred whom he loved so well, our profound sympathy in this', their time of sorrow and bereavement. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Board, and1that an engrossed copy be sent to Mrs. Fairey and one to the parents of Mr. Fairey, and that a copy be furnished the local press for publication.

John H. Hope

J. A. Whiteford

Committee.

Mr.- Mee moved that the resolution be adopted and placed on file, Mr, Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A letter was read from Chas. A. MacCall, President of the National League of Compulsory Education Officials, asking the Board to send delegates t$ the Eighth Annual Convention of the League, to be held in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 20th, 21st and 22nd, 1918. The superintendent stated that he would not be in favor of sending delegates to the convention at this time. Mr. Coates moved that the letter be received and placed on file. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was read.to the Board: Oklahoma Citjq Oklahoma. November 12, I9I8.

The Board of Education Ok lahoma- â&#x2013; C^^^'fiklahoma. Gentlemen:

'â&#x20AC;˘s. I wish to recommend the election of the following substitutes: x <%.. Mrs. Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

Carrie Morris Miller M. F. Clayton Harriett Streeter Grace Bennett Herbert Canfield J. W. Byrd

I wish to recommend the appointment of^Mrs^ TTeTege Reed as a regular teacher at a salary of $110 a month. -Very truly yours, J. A

Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Superintendent be adopted, Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19th, 1918 (Continued.)

Mr. Whiteford stated that the Annual Teachers' association to be held in Oklahoma City on November 28th, 29th and 30th, had scheduled several of their meetings to be held in the High School, one of them on Thanksgiving Day, and he wished to know whether arrangements could conveniently and properly be made for these meetings. Mr, Woodworth moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Moore, Principal of the High School, appeared before the Board in reference to permitting the High School students who are taking military drill, to adopt a uniform. The matter was discussed but no action was taken, the Board informally agreeing that their previous action on this question would not prohibit the adoption of a uniform by those students wishing to purchase same. Mr. Moore also brought up the question of exempting students from military drill, stating that he had received several requests for exemption on account of regular employment outside of school hours.

Mr. Mee amoved that the Superintendent and Principal of the High School be authorised to use their discretion in passing upon the requests for exemption from military drill. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds committee reported the following bids received for re-roofing the Eugene Field School Building: Standard Roofing & Material Co. Hugh L. Turner

$525*00 506-5$

Mr. Alton reported that the committee recommended that both bid3 be rejected. ' Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds committee and reject both bids for rethe Eugent Field School Building. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

X.., The following communication was read:

WAR CONSTRUC^mUfiQARD PrioritdesT division Nonwar Construction Section Washington N onwar Construction License To Board:of- Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Your application, dated-October 10, 1918, for license to construct an Extension and aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;New School building to cost about $175>000.00 is hereby approved, subject to all rules and regulations of the

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...... . ......... MEETING.. OE.. NOVEMBER 19th,... 19IB (Continued)

War Industries Board as to priorities and as to deliveries of material.

This license number must be quoted on all applications for material, which applications are to be made to Building Materials Section, War Industries Board, Washington, D. C., for necessary allocation or clearance.

Date

November 15, 191&

D. R. McLennan Chief,- Nonwar Construction Section

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board go into Executive Session. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board reconsider its action at the meeting of October 2Jrd, in awarding the contracts for Woodrow Wilson School building, the Willard Unit Building and the addition to Culbertson School building, and the contract for heating and plumbing. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr., Mee moved that? all bids for the new buildings and additions, -, and for heating and plumbing, be rejected. 'Mr. Coates seconded the motion and a^une was declared to have carried.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids as required by law, for the Woodrow Wilson Building, the Willard School Unit Building, Culbertson Heights Addition, Eugene Field Addition and the Irving School Heating Plant, all bids to be in the hands of the Clerk by noon, December 20th, 191S. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting #Aye." Mr. Alton, then moved that the Board proceed to the., election of Clerk. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Woodworth nominated George J. Stearley for Clerk of the Board, effective December 1st. Mr. Strong placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Penn&y.,

The Board then proceeded to the election/d±"dl-e-rk_b.y ballot, Mr. Stearley receiving 5 votes and Mrs. Pefhiey J votes upon the first ballot. Whereupon Mr<,Svârley was declared to have been elected. Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. Penney be Sl'tfgted Assistant to the Clerk at a salary of CISCO per year, paya?b~T^m@ntîy, to be effective December 1st. • Mr. Alton seconded'^fhe moMon_^nd_ upon roll call same was carried, all members present,wb'ting^Fêe. ” Mr. Woodworth moved that R. E,. Crawford be elected to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Stearley as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, at a salary of $l$00 a year, payable monthly. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19th, 19IS (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved, that Mr. Stearley assume of Clerk December 1st, and be paid at the payable monthly, to the end of the fiscal ed the motion and upon roll call same was present voting "Aye. "

the duties of the office rate of 02400 a year, year. Mr. Woodworth second, carried, all members

Mr. Mee moved that Mr. Stearley arrange for making bond, succeeding Mrs. Penney, of not less than $1000, and that the Purchasing committee be authorized to accept same on behalf of the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the.salary of H. H. Shriver, the assistant to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, be raised from $125 to $1J3* 33 a month, effective December 1st. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford then stated that frequently questions arose concerning the time for which teachers should b^&nd asked the Board to fix the authority to determine such questions.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Superintendent be authorized to determine all questions of time for which teachers shall be paid, under the Rq^es and Regulations, and certify same to the Clerk for payment.

The following letter from the Attorney for the Bo.ard was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. November lBth, 191&

Board of Education. Gentlemen: You asked relative to the proper disposition of certain

■v As I understand the Board of Education has received funds from different sources, such as insurance, .rent of auditorium, tuition, cafe fund, and also has on hands an unexpended balanoe-’o? certain bond.. Issues, and the question is, how shall these funds be handled. I also understand thatK^w--pna.c.tice heretofore, has been to' keep these funds in what fts known as the Secretary's fund, and check same...t^trt^hen needed.

In my opinion, tikis, practice is decidedly wrong, and also illegal, with the exoeption^'pjg«sibly, of the cafe fund, which I will mention later. All funds^o^4«ngi^£to the Board of Education, must pass through the hands of the^?reas®rer^;Qf__the School Board, and paid out only upon warrants and a^.'the^ law^jfcrovides that warrants must be drawn against a particular11=f®jd, then it is necess ary that the monies received by the Board should go to the proper . fund. I-do not know that I can give an exact rule, but generally the rule is that tlfe monies received by the Board should go to the source from which it originally came..

As‘an illustration, the Board has on hands an unexpended balance of certain bond issues. This balance should be deposited and go to the sinking fund for the purpose of helping to retire

..MEETING. OF NOVEMBER. 19.. 19.18 (Continued)

these bonds. The Board also has on hands, money it has received from insurance. This insurance was paid for the destruction of of certain buildings, which buildings were paid for out of the money in the repair fund.' The same rule, I think, will apply generally to aid other funds.

Regarding the Cafe fund, this depends entirely upon the facts. If the general expense of operating the cafe was included in the budget and raised by taxation, than all monies derived from this source must pass through the hands of the. treasurer and paid only on warrants. If, however, the only items included in the budget was the salary of the superintendent of the cafe, and al of the money is what may be determined a revolving fund, and do not come through any estimate, then there would be nothing illegal in keeping this fund in the checking account.

You are of course aware that the Board is prohibited from expending a sum in excess of that particular fund. Supposing the estimate for buildings, reapirs and maintenance was $100,000, it would be illegal and unlawful for the Board to expend a sum in excess of that amount. Yet, if a building should burn down, and $50,000 insurance should be paid in, it would have to be deposited in this fund, which would increase your fund to $150,000, and if you had expended the $100,000 you could have no- immediate use of the ^50»^00 insurance money, and I understand the ^reason why this Secretary1s fund was created was for the purpose of enabling the Board to avail itself of the use of this fun$. There is, however, a provision in the statute, Section #391 of Article 27 of the School Laws, which provides that if there is a surplus in any fund which might be available for current expenses, that the excise board shall have the authority to make supplemental appropriations to an amount not exceeding this surplus, and there is a provision that the excise board may convene at any time on call of the chairman, for the purpose of making such additional appropriation..

In regard to drawing money out of the sinking fund to be used for general expenses, I think this practice is all right provided that the warrants for which the money is used shall be deposited to the credit of the sinking fund. In other words, the Board has no authority to reduce this sinking fund, but it-hagkft^mparary use of the money if warrants in lieu thereof shall’be placed in the fund so as to keep it in the same amount, otherwise I think the Board is going outside of its authority. TrustingHfe.is answers your questions, I am, Yotfi?s very truly, "

FULTON, SHIRK & DANNER PER Fulton,

Mr. Mee moved that all money in the hands oT^the^olerk as shown by the Auditor's check of November 12th, be tu£ja<d Qvert® the School Treasurer and credited to the proper funds, aas=^ the opinion of Judge Fulton of November 18th, hereto attached. Mr. Woodworth seconded'-the motion and'upon roll call same was carri ed all members present voting 1rAye. "

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19th, 1912 (Continued)

Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to draw a warrant and deposit same subject to check, same to constitute a "Petty Cash Account." Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye."

The question of the disposition of the money received from insurance on account of the damage by tornado of June 29th and loss by fire at Emerson School August 23rd, was discussed. J j j i

Mr. Mee moved that this matter be referred to the Auditing committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. & Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Woodworth, the Board returned to regular session.

Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Berru seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. S THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

Approved the JWday of

1912

M E E TI N G

THE B OARD

DECE MBER

E D U C A TI O N

THE

2 N D,

CI T Y

19I S

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CI T Y,

B UI L DI N G

J o h n H. H o p e, Pr e si d e nt, J. G. St e arl e y, Cl er k.

Elli ott Alt o n, R. S. C o at e s, G. A. M orri s, J. G. Str o n g, G. 0. W o o d w ort h. ABSE NT

J. W. B err y, Willi a m M e e.

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T h e m o nt hl y r e p ort of m oti o n of Mr. Str o n g ^, pl a c e d o n fil e.

t h e M e di c al I n s p e ct or w a s r e a d a n d u p o n s e c o n d e d b y Mr. C o at e s, w a s r e c ei v e d a n d

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t h e S c h o ol N ur s e w a s al s o r e a d a n d u p o n s e c o n d e d b y Mr. Alt o n, w a s r e c ei v e d a n d

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T h e S e cr et ar y r e a d t h e m o nt hl y r e p ort of t h e Tr u a nt Offi c er. Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort b e r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d o n fil e. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. The

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s u b mitt e d,

C o m.

M E E TI N G

DECE MBER

2 n d,

1918

( C o nti n u e d)

T h e Pri nt er y Pri nti n g f or Tr u a nt Offi c er $ 1 6. 1 0 T h e P o w er s R e g ul at or C o m p a n y T h er m o m et er s et c. 8. 2 4 O kl a h o m a E n gr a vi n g & Pri nti n g C o. H. S. St ati o n er y 6 5* 0 0 N e w St at e M ot or C o m p a n y A ut o R e p air s 7« H N ati o n al M et er C o m p a n y E m pir e M et er C ol u m b u s S c h o ol 1 3. 3 O M artf L y Offi c e S u p pl y C o. S u p pli e s Hi g h. S c h o ol Offi c e 6. 2 5 G. G. Mill er S a n d & Gr a v el C o. . Sand 1 2. 0 0 B a k er, H a n n a & Bl a k e C o m p a n y C h e e s e Cl ot h 5 «^ 9 C a xt o n S c h o ol S u p pl y C o. I n k w ell s 6 2. 5 0 H arl o w P u bli s hi n g C o m p a n y Books 1 2 0. 0 0 Ri c h ar d s & C o n o v er H d w. C o. H ar d w ar e & S u p pli e s 8 3. 2 9 S o ut h w e st er n B ell T el e p h o n e C o m p a n y T el e p h o n e S er vi c elll. 3 5 O kl a h o m a G a s & El e ctri c C o m p a n y G a s & El e ctri cit y 4 3 5- 0 0 R.

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W o p d w ort h, C h air m a n of t h e P ur c h a si n g C o m mitt e e r e p ort e d t h at c o m Mtt e e r e c oi m* e ® d e d t h at t h e bill of R. J. E d w ar d s f or $ 4 4. J L 0 d eli v eri n g t h e B uil di n g b o n d s i n N e v/ Y or k Cit y, b e all o w e d.- ’ Mr. M or'ri s s a a a a n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g ---

T h e s p e ci al c o m mitt e e, t o w hi c h w a s r ef err e d t h e m att er of m a ki n g a p pli c ati o n t o t h e F e d er a h s gj g v er n m e nt f or ai d i n t h e D e p art m e nt of A gri c ult ur e i n t h e Hi g h S' c & ^ ol, m a d e t h e f oll o wi n g r e p ort: ^ill a h oi a a J Mt y, O kl a. N o v. 3 ^ 1,' 1 9 1 8.

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| O nl y a p orti o n of t h e gr o u n d a p p e ar s t o h a v e b e e n c ulti v at e d a s a | l ar g e p orti o n of it i s c o v er e d wit h v er y t all w e e d s w hi c h d o n ot j a p p e ar t o h a v e b e e n di st ur b e d d uri n g t h e p a st s e a s o n.

| T h at p orti o n w hi c h w a s c ulti v at e d di d n ot i n J ul y, w h e n t h e writ er i fir st s a w it, or at a n y ti m e si n c e, s h o w t h e eff e ct s of a n y s y st e m i n arr a n g e m e nt or pl a nti n g ot h er t h a n t h at w hi c h t h e b o y s l e ar n e d | at h o m e fr o m t h eir m ot h er s i n pr e p ari n g a n d pl a nti n g t h eir s m all j g ar d e n i n t h eir b a c k y ar d at h o m e. W e f urt h er f o u n d t h at a b o ut t hirt y e n g a g e d i n t h e w or k at fir st b ut t h e n u m b er s o o n d wi n dl e d t o t hirt e e n w h o c o m pl et e d t h e s e a s o n, wit h v ar yi n g d e gr e e s of s u c c e s s. Y o ur c o m mitt e e fi n d s t h at t h e r e s ult s o bt ai n e d a n d t h e n u m b er of p u pil s r e c ei vi n g i n str u cti o n ar e n ot i n pr o p er pr o p orti o n t o t h e e x p e n dit ur e, ( $ 9 6. 7 7 P er h e a d).

* j W e r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e arr a n g e m e nt of t h e p a st y e ar b e ! a n d a n e w pl a n b e a d o pt e d or t h e pr oj e ct a b a n d o n e d.

di s c o nti n u e d

A n y pl a n m u st pr o vi d e f or a l ar g e p er c e nt a g e of t h e p u pil s r e c ei v e i n str u cti o n or it f ail s t o a c c o m pli s h it s p ur p o s e. R e s p e ctf ull y J.

s u b mitt e d,

Str o n g

Elli ott

Alt o n

Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort b e a c c e pt e d a n d pl a c e d o n Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d .t o h a v e c arri e d; -

The rn m

fil e,

f oll o wi n g r e p ort w a s .. r e a & U a a t h e B o ar d: X

O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a. j B eo a m b er 2, 1 9 1 6

T h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n ^. O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a '• x ,,,

G e ntl e m e n:

T h e f oll o wi n g n a m e d t e a c h er s h a v e ~ ~ nl e S ^r e dit s f or w or k d o n e i n s u m m er s c h o ol si n c e t h e l a st m e eti n g of„ at h d B o ar d ^ n d ar e e ntitl e s t o t h e § 5 ^. 0 0 b o n u s u n d er t h e r ul e s: N o n a- W e i s er Gl a d y s B ar n e s Ali c e St a u b er B e atri c e B or a c k Fr a n c e s D e u Pr e e H el e n L y o n

-^ 5

R e s p e ctf ull y

W hit ef or d

M E E TI N G

DECE MBER

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt be p ai d of t h e B o ar d f or att e n d a n c str u ct e d t o i s s u e w arr a nt s m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s The

f oll o wi n g r e p ort w a s

2 n d,

1918

( C o nti n u e d)

t e a c h er s n a m e d i n t h e r e p ort of t h e t h e $ 5 0. 0 0 b o n u s all o w e d u n d er t h e R ul e s e at s u m m er s c h o ol a n d t h e Cl er k i n f or s a m e. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

pr e s e nt e d:

O kl a h o m a D e c e m b er

Cit y, O kl a h o m a. 2, 1 9 1 S.

T h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a. G e ntl e m e n:

w er e t h at 25 C hri st seaso

A s c o n diti o n s h a v e c h a n g e d si n c e t h e C hri st m a s h oli d a y s fi x e d, a n d m a n y of t h e s ol di er s will b e h o m e, I r e c o m m e n d t h e v a c ati o n e xt e n d t hr o u g h o ut t h e e ntir e w e e k of D e c e m b er 2 3, t h u s gi vi n g t h e t e a c h er s a n o p p ort u nit y t o b e at h o m e m a s, a n d al s o p er mit t h e st u d e nt s t o e nj o y f ull y t h e h oli d a y n. R e s p e ctf ull y

W hit ef or d

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt c o n c urr e d i n. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at o n t h e n e xt t e a c h er s p a yr oll e a c h t e a c h er, pri n ci p al a n d s u p er vi s or b e all o w e d t h e e xtr a w e e k ’s p a y f or C hri st m a s w e e k i n a d diti o n t o t h e r e g ul ar m o nt hl y s al ar y. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. " Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e Cl er k b e a ut h ori z e d t o dr a w w arr a nt s f or o n e- h alf m o nt h' s s al ar y o n t h e 1 6t h of D e c e m b er f or t h e S u p eri nt e n• J J.ft h kf e a u d all e m pl o y e e s of t h e B o ar d. Mr. M orri s seconded t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. The

S e cr et a n y

... r e a d- t h e f oll o wi n g:

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O kl a h o m a

Cit y,

O kl a h o m a.

T o t h e B o ar dj of k ^ d u c ati o n O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a. G e ntl e m e n:

T a yl or

V er y ,

tr ul y y o ur s,

Hr. Hr.

J uli a H e n d er s o n

I wi s h t o pr e s e nt t h e r e si g h ati ^ ^ of L Mr. 8. a n d r e c o m m e n d t h at s a m e b e a c c e yt' W d ^

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C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e r e si g n ati o n of Mr s. T a yl or b e a c c e pt e d'. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

' F'f * ■*.•• * ‘o' " O ’*

M E E TI N G

DECE MBER

2 n d,

1 9 I S' ( C o nt i n u e d)

Mr. W hit ef or d m a d e a st at e m e nt t o t h e B o ar d i n r e g ar d t o Mi s s L a y c o c k, o n e of t h e gr a d e t e a c h er s w h o w or k e d c o nti n u all y n ur si n g t h e si c k d uri n g t h e r e c e nt e pi d e mi c, a n d w h o w a s q u ar a nti n e d i n a l o c al h o s pit al wit h i nfl u e n z a. Mr. W hit ef or d r e c o m m e n d e d t h at Mi s s L a y c o c k' s s al ar y b e all o w e d f or t h e ti m e of h er ill n e s s. Mr. C f ull upon pr e s e

o at e s m o v e d t h at Mi s s L a y c o c k' s s al ar y b e all o w e d f or t h e ti m e of h er ill n e s s. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d r oll c all s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d, all m e m b er s nt v oti n g " A y e. ’’

T h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt a g ai n c all e d t h e att e nti o n of t h e B o ar d t o t h e cr o w d e d c o n diti o n s e xi sti n g i n s o m e of t h e s c h o ol b uil di n g s, st ati n g t h at b y t h e ti m e t h e b uil di n g s n o w c o nt e m pl at e d w er e c o m pl et e d t h er e w o ul d still b e i n a d e q u at e s e ati n g c a p a cit y. Mr. W hit ef or d r e q u e st e d t h e B o ar d t o i n s p e ct t h e v ari o u s s c h o ol b uil di n g s a n d i n v e sti g at e c o n diti o n s wit h a vi e w t o m a ki n g pr o vi si o n s t o t a k e c ar e of t h e c o n st a ntl y i n cr e a si n g att e n d a n c e. Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t hi s m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s C o m mitt e e, t o g et h er wit h t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt, t o i n v e sti g at e a n d r e p ort at t h ez m e eti n g t o b e c all e d f or t h e 2 0t h of. D e c e m b er. Mr. Str o n g s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e ' w a s d e cl ar e d t o. h a v e c arri e d.

T h e S e cr et ar y br o u g ht u p t h e q u e sti o n c ert ai n Hi g h S c h o ol st u d e nt s,

gr a nti n g

fr e e t uiti o n t o

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at R o b ert N e vill e b e all o w e d t o att e n d Hi g h S c h o ol wit h o ut p a y m e nt of t h e c u st o m ar y f e e. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e ot h er c a s e s i n q u e sti o n b e r ef err e d t o t h e Att or n e y f or t h e B o ar d f or r e p ort at t h e n e xt m e eti n g. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d, t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e ol ar e d...t c h a v e c arri e d. S u p eri nt e n d e nt

t h e B o ar d

W hit ef or d

pr e s e nt e d

t h e f oll o wi n g r e c o m m e n d ati o n:

of . E d u c ati o n: x

....

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D uri n g t h e l a st s e m e st er of l a st y e ar a n d u p t o t h e pr e s e nt ti m e, t hi s -/ y e ar, , all s ort s- of w ar a cti viti e s f o st er e d b y t h e g o v er n m e nt, h a v e b e e n c arri e d o n yt hrr e n gt ujt h e s c h o ol s a n d v ari o u s c all s f or c oll e cti o n of f u n d s,^ 4 x 1 1 - g o o d i n t h e m s el v e s, h a v e b e e n m et. T o all- >f ...t h e s e c all s t h e t e a c h er s a n d p u pil s r e s p o n d e d l o y all y a n d * willi n gl y. S o n u m er o u s w er e t h e v ari o u s m o v e m e nt s t h at.it w a s n e xt t o i m p o s si bl e t o fi n d ti m e f or t h e r e g ul ar a cti viti e s a n d w or k. of t h e s c h o ol s w hi c h ar e vit all y e s s e nti al. T h e r e al eff e cti v e e d u c at i o h ^ Oi M h ^ y ^ Ml dr e n i s a d ut y t h at i s i m p er ati v e at t hi s ti m e a n d t h e' u ni’t ^. e ff orts of s c h o ol a n d h o m e ar e n e c e s s ar y t o k e e p t h e s c h o p Wi h R, t o st a n d ar d. T h e J U NI O R R E D C R O S S i s t h e o n e g o v er n m e nt al a g e n c y d e M ^ n at e d t o w or k t hr o u g h t h e s c h o ol s.

O wi n g t o cr o w d e d c o n diti o n s m a n y of t h e c hil dr e n att e n d h alf ti m e. I n a d diti o n t o t hi s m or e t h a n a m o nt h w a s l o st b y t h e s c h o ol s b ei n g di s mi s s e d o n a c c o u nt of t h e "fl u" e pi d e mi c.

M E E TI N G

I reco m mend t e a c h er s b e i nt err u pt e d di str a ct t h

DECE MBER

2 n d,

1 9. 1 $

( C o nti n u e d)

t h at f or t h e r e m ai n d er of t h e y e ar t h e eff ort s of t h e c e nt er e d o n t h e r e g ul ar w or k of t h e s c h o ol s a n d n ot b e b y m o v e m e nt s w hi c h di v ert t h e mi n d s of t h e c hil dr e n a n d eir e n er gi e s.

I al s o r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e r ul e of t h e B o ar d pr o hi biti n g r h e c oll e cti o n of m o n e y fr o m t h e c hil dr e n b e ri gi dl y e nf or c e d.

R e s p e ctf ull y, J.

W hit ef or d

Mr. M orri s m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e c o n c urr e d i n. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d a dj o ur n s u bj e ct t o t h e c all of t h e Pr e si d e nt. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. THEREUP ON

THE

B OARD

R E C E S S E D.

Pr e si d e nt

ATT E STu

A p pr o v e d

the

( p d a y of

MEETING OF DECEMBER 20TH, 1918

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA, MET

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 1918, AT 5

PRESENT:

John II. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris, William Mee, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

The President stated that the meeting had been called to open the bids on the new school buildings, but would consider any other matters requiring attention. The following communication was read and upon motion of Mr, Coates seconded by Mr. Vfoodworth was received and placed on file:

Washington, D. C. 11th December I9I8 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Issue of

S25,OOO. 5% bonds of the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Okla., dated June 1, 1913, due June 1, 1918, due June 1, 1927 (Nos. 170-200 incl.):

After due investigation into the purpose of the issue above described, we determine that the sale thereof is not incompatible with the national interest.

This finding constitutes no approval of such issue as regards .ds^aisgality, validity, worth, or security, in any respect. In any public offer of the said issue for investment by advertisement or jcjjuaular, and whenever reference is made to this^. finding, it is requested that the statement quoted below shall-be inoorporatedJL& full. CAPITAL ISSUES COMMITTEE By C. S. Hamlin Chairman

"Passed by the Capital Issu^i>Committee as not’ incompatible with the national interest, but wit^Su-t.-appro va1 of legality, validity, worth or security. —Opinion No. A5336. " Mr. Mee reported that Mr. Stearley had furnished bond satisfactory to the Auditing CoiiGnittee and moved that same be approved and delivered to the President of the Board.

MEETING OF. DECEMBER 20th,

(Continued)

The following report was presented, to the Board: December 20th, 1918

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend -the election of the following substitutes: Miss Miss Miss Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Miss Phil

Ella Bailey ■ Mary Harper Ruth Jones Beulah Fetterman Eugene Gum' Ruth Whitlock Ruth Wilson Baird Jr.

In.order to provide teachers to take the place of regular teachers, absent on account of illness, I have used the following named persons as substitutes:

Mrs. Leo^a Arnot Mrs. J. B. Black Miss Irma Collins Mrs. Georgia Dyke Mrs. Harry Larrelson Mrs. M. R. Harris Miss Helene Heisterhagen Mrs. L. T. Huffman Mrs. W. A. Martin Miss Mary Olive Mrs. H. E. Pfost Mrs. Bert Ratliff Miss Mary Robertson Miss Iola Souliere Mrs. Louise Snyder Mrs. A. R. Teeples Mrs. F. W. Thomas Mrs. H. B. Turner Wickman '

x.,.'' .... X- ‘' '■■S.

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the Board concu^^in the recommendation of the Superintendent. _ i'isu.. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have Carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Superintendent presented the

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

I wish to report that in certifying the payroll to the Clerk for the month ending December 14th, I allowed full time to all teachers who were ill with influenza, provided a physician’s

MEETING OF DECEMBER 20th, 1918 (Continued)

certificate to that effect was filed with the Clerk. Board.

In accordance with Rule 24-b this should be approved by the

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Strong moved that the action of the Superintendent be approved by the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Superintendent Whiteford presented a petition signed by all the High .School teachers, asking that the Saturday sessions be discontinued and offering to teach one week adter school is dismissed in May. Mr. Mee moved that the request of the High School teachers be acquiesed in. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes" Messrs. Mee, Strong and Hope. "Mays" Messrs. Alton, Berry, Coates and Woodworth. Whereupon thq, motion was declared to have lost.

Mr. Morris entered the meeting at this time.

The Board then proceeded to open the bids for the new buildings as follows:

IRVING

MEETING GF DECEMBER

20, 191$ ..(C ontinued)

WILLARD 49,895.00 Lisle Dunning Alternate Deduct A For using Algonite stone' instead of 250.00 Bedford B For construction work in connection ■with removing boiler c For omitting yellow pine trim and substituting red oak D For omitting carved panels in parapet R. M. Crissman Alternate

F. A. Gross Alternate

36,755.00

24,575.00

Add. cost plus 10^>

B. F. Lee v Alternate Ben Dancy Alternate

Deduct 200.00.

1 £educt \ A 100.00 t

38,811.00 19,380.00 A Deduct 300.00 A Deduct Add. J20.00 B 200.00

56,396.00 A Deduct 522.00

38,596.00 A Deduct 522.00 Add35O.OO

Add 182.00

JI 27,30Q.0Q Apeduct ’oOU.OO 0/ Add 100.00 \ V 27*1052.0& 29,685.00 171,000.00 / A Deduct 55O.OO A Deduct 327.-00 C Add 2,50.00 D fi 225.00

23,641.00 A Deduct 180.00

173>393.00

20,789.96 A Deduct 180.00 A D.

42,447.00 52,500.00 A Ded'set 5OO.OO A Deduct 400

42,308.00 A Deduct400.00 n Add 300.00

161,800.00

/ I A

Campbell & Price

A. C. Kreipke Alternate

25,015.00

200.00

1? ID

Stewart & Lambert Alternate

25,575.00

LUMP BID

i ?

■

.28,000.00 Deduct 700.00 Add 450.00

31,574.00 31,400.00 A Deduot350*COA Deduct 57O.OO " 225.00 C Add 170.00 D 32,535.50 29,766.80 A Deduct327.OO A Deduct 55O.OO D « 200.00 C Add 152.00

57, 454.00 A Deduct 600.00

Reinhart & Donovan Alternate

MEETING OF DECEMBER

2 0 th ,

19.18

(C o n tin u ed )

c. w.

WILLARD

WILSON

CONTRACTOR '*'Xsr'

A Deduct

EUGENE FIELD V

CULBERTSON

IRVING

22,790.00 73.OO

VanVacter

A Deduct C Add

26,397-00 600.00 230.00

33,350.00 A Deduct 280.00 B Add 390.00

S. P. Hughes

These bids do not include estimates on heating, ventilating, drainage and plumbing.

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The following bids were received on Heating, Vent ilating, Drainage and Plumbing: A. F . Binns

Lump Bid

52,590.00

For substituting "Cornell" head for drinking fountain add 100,. 00 For removing boiler at Willard add 20001.00

Geo. Harrell

52,097.00

For substituting "Cornell" head for drinking For removing boiler at Willard add 1790.00

Cook & McDonnell

51,000.00

Olle r Heating Company

53,208.00

For substituting "Cornell" head for drinking fountain add .120.00 For removing boiler at Willard add IB50.00 3' For substituting "Cornell" head for(drinking fountain add I35.OO For removing boiler at Willard add 2120.00

s-,-

add 116.00

MEETING. OF DECEMBER 20 th, .1.918 ..(Continued)

After the reading of the bids, Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. S. M. Barrett appeared before the Board in regard to establishing Vocational schools in Auto Mechanics and other departments, for the maintenance of which assistance would be given by the Federal government. Mr. Alton moved that the matter be referred to the committee on Vocational Education. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that the motion by which the request of the High School teachers was refused, be re-considered, dr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Mee moved tinued,and in teachers will school in May. call same was

that Saturday sessions in the High School be discont&e grade schools^ provided the grade school agree to teach an additional week at the close of Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll carried, all members present voting "Aye."

A letter was received and read from The Creditors Adjustment Agency in regard to a debt of one of the teachers. Mr. Woodworth moved that this letter be referred to the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Clerk reported that he had been requested by the University Development' Company to issue a warrant in payment for the site of the Woodrow Wilson School Building.

Mr. Mee moved that no warrant be issued for the Woodrow Wilson School site until an abstract is furnished by the^Qentral Title and Investment Company, and the title approved by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. At the request o< the County Council of Defense the matter of delinquent childrSiK,was diacuseed by the Board.

Mr. Coates moved that Mr. Whiteford be â&#x20AC;&#x201D;trcr-Kaaaas City to investigate the methods of handling delinquent children of that city. Mr. Mee seconde^ibth.^ motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Woodworth moved that the bids be Grounds committee for tabulation and Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same

i ,3

MEETING OF DECEMBER 20 th, 1918 (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved that the Board, adjourn subject to ths call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and sa me was declared to have carried. 5

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

M E E TI N G

T HE B OARD I N S P E CI A L T H U R S D A Y,

E D U C A TI O N

S E S SI O N

DECE MBER

T HE

CI T Y

I N THE B OARD 2 6 T H,

1 9 1 S,

2 6 TII,

R O O M,

1 9 1 8.

O KL A H O M A

CI T Y,

I R VI N G S C H O O L

S E V E N- T HI R T Y

O K L A H O M A,

MET

B UI L DI N G,

O' C L O C K

P R E S E N T: J o h n H. H o p e, Pr e si d e nt, J. G. St e arl e y, Cl er k.

Elli ott Alt o n, J. W. B err y, R. S. C o at e s, Willi a m M e e, G. A. M orri s, J. G. Str o n g, G. 0. W o o d w ort h.

T h e m e eti n g w a s c all e d f or t h e p ur p o s e of a w ar di n g t h e c o ntr a ct s f or t M n e w s c h o ol b uil di n g s a n d a d diti o n s, t h e bi d s f or w hi c h w er e o p e n e d at t h e m e eti n g of D e c e m b er 2 0t h. Mr. Mee W o o dr o w

m d v e d t h at t h e B o ar d pr o c e e d t o a w ar d t h e c o ntr a ct f or t h e Wil s o n s c h o ol b uil di n g. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n.

A s Mr. B err y a n d Mr. C o at e s w er e n ot a gr e e d t o t a k e u p s o m e ot h er m att er s arri v al. Hr. Alt o n of $ 2 0. 0 0 A u dit ori u m expenses w

pr e s e nt at t hi s h o ur it w a s of b u si n e s s p e n di n g t h eir

pr e s e nt e d a r e q u e st fr o m t h e Ki w a ni s Cl u b f or a r e d u cti o n i n t h e' a m o u nt c h ar g e d f or t h e u s e of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol o n D e c e m b er 7t h a n d 9t h, a s ail pr o c e e d s o v er a n d a b o v e er e gi v e n t o W ar R eli ef F u n d s.

Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d a c c e pt $ J 0' ? 0 0 i n p a y m e nt of t h e r e nt of t h e Hi g h S c h o ol A u dit ori u m o n D e c e m b er 7 ^ a n d 9t h b y t h e Ki w a ni s Cl u b. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d ecl a w e d,t o h a v e c arri e d.

T h e r e si g n ati o n of Mr s. _ J. W. B yr d a s s u b stit ut e t e a c h er w a s r e a d. Mr. Alt o n' m o v e d t h at-tff § r e si g n ati o n b e a c c e pt e d. Mr. Mee seconded t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

The

f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n w a s

r e a d:

T o t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a.

O kl a h o m a D e c e m b er

■

Cit y, O kl a h o m a. 2 3; 1 9 1 8.

- S.

G e ntl e m e n:

I' wi s h t o r e c o m m e n d t h e el e cti o n of Mi s s E v a K. S e y m o ur a s a t hir d y e ar Pri m ar y Cir cl e A s si st a nt at a s al ar y of $ 8 0 a m o nt h t o fill a pl a c e h er et of or e t a u g ht b y a s u b stit ut e.

R e s p e ctf ull y,

M E E TI N G , 0 F D E C E M B E R

1912

2 6t h,

( C o nti n u e d)

Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t h e r e c o m m e n d ati o n of t h e S u p eri nt e n d e nt b e a p pr o v e d. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. " The

f oll o wi n g l ett er w a s

r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d

fil e:

W a s hi n gt o n S c h o ol D e c e m b er I S, I 9I S.

D e ar

Mr.

W hit ef or d:

I w a nt t o t h a n k y o u a n d t h e m e m b er s of t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n si n c er el y f or all o wi n g m e f ull p a y f or t h e ti m e I w a s si c k of t h e i nfl u e n z a. It m a k e s a f ell o w f e el t h at hi s w or k i s a p pr e ci at e d a n d c a u s e s hi m t o w a nt t o p ut f ort h hi s b e st eff ort.

V er y

r e s p e ctf ull y,

B urt o n

A l ett er w a s r e c ei v e d fr o m Mr s. L e e Wi c k e n s st ati n g t h at h er s o n, a p u pil at W a s hi n gt o n S c h o ol, h a d h a d a t o ot h br o k e n off r e c e ntl y d uri n g a fir e drill, a n d a s ki n g t h at t h e B o ar d p a y t h e d e nti st' s bill f or r e p airi n g ? t h e t o ot h. Mr. W o o d w ort h m o ^ e d f or t h e B o ar d. Mr. t o h a v e c arri e d.

t h at t hi s m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e Att or n e y M e e s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d

Mr. F ult o n, w h o w a s pr e s e nt, st at e d t h at it w a s hi s o pi ni o n t h at t h e B o ar d w a s n et li a bl e, w h er e u p o n Mr. Alt o n m o v e d t h at t h e c o m m u ni c ati o n b e r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d o n fil e. Mr. M orri s seconded t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

A l ett er w a s r e a d fr o m J. W. Cr a btr e e, S e cr et ar y of t h e N ati o n al E d u c ati o n A s s o ci ati o n, i n r e g ar d t o t h e E d u c ati o n al bill, k n o w n a s S 4 9 8 7, n o w b ef or e C o n gr e s s. T hi s bill pr o vi d e s f or a n a n n u al a p pr o pri ati o n of $ 1 0 0, 0 0 0, 0 0 0, pr o vi d e d t h at s u m s i n e q u al a m o u nt b e a p pr o pri at e d b y t h e s e v er al st at e s,f or t h e p ur p o s e of ai di n g t h e st at e ^ ^ a ^ a s x y o n m or e s u c c e s sf ull y c ert ai n t y p e s of e d u c a ti o n w hi c h m o st vit all y c o n c er n o ur n ati o n al w elf ar e. Mr. Cr a btr e e a s k e d t h e B o ar d s u p p ort t hi s m e a s ur e b y p a s si n g r e s ol uti o n s f a v or a bl e t o S 4 9' & 7 L ^ a n d s e n d _ji a » e t o o ur C o n gr e s s m e n a n d S e n at or s-.

Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t hi s m att er b e d e nt of S c h o ol s f or a cti o n. Mr. M orri ^ s e c o n d e d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o h a ^., c arri e d. Mr.

B err y

a n d Mr.

C o at e s

e nt er e d

t h e nf e' af ei n g at

t h e S u p eri nt e n t h e m oti o n a n d

t hi s ti m e.

T h e q u e sti o n of i s s ui n g a w arr a nt i n p a y m e nt of x J » & e. sit e ^ J Sr W o o dr o w Wil s o n S c h o ol b uil di n g w a s di s c u s s e d.

the

Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t h e Cl er k b e i n str u ct e d t o i s s u e a w arr a nt o ut of t h e B uil di n g F u n d f or $ 1 2, 5 0 0 i n f a v or of t h e U ni v er sit y D e v el o p m e nt C o m p a n y a n d pl a c e i n t h e h a n d s of t h e Att or n e y f or t h e B o ar d, s a m e t c b e t ur n e d o v er t o t h e C o urt Cl er k f or d eli v er y u p o n t h e c o m pl eti o n of t h e c o n d e m n ati o n pr o c e e di n g s a s a p pr o v e d b y t h e Att or n e y, f or t h e B o ar d. X ,

M E E TI N G

DECE MBER

2 6 T H,

1 9 1 8.

Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. "

T h e Cl er k c all e d pr o p ert y a m o u nti n u ar y 1 st, 1 9 1 9. i n or d er t h at p a y

sa me was

t h e att e nti o n of t h e B o ar d t o t a x e s d u e o n s c h o ol g t o $ 1 1 4 6. 2 2 w hi c h w o ul d b e c o m e d eli n q u e nt J a n Mr. St e arl e y a s k e d .t h at i m m e di at e a cti o n b e t a k e n m e nt of p e n alt y mi g ht b e a v oi d e d.

Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e Cl er k b e a ut h ori z e d t o i s s u e a w arr a nt f or $ 1 1 4 6. 2 2, i n f a v or of t h e C o u nt y Tr e a s ur er, i n p a y m e nt of p a vi n g . t a x. n e w d u e a n d u n p ai d. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e."

Wit h t h e p er mi s si o n of Mr. M e e, w h o s e m oti o n w a s still b ef or e t h e B o ar d, a n d of Mr. M orri s, w h o s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n, t h e f oll o wi n g r e p ort of t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s c o m mitt e e w a s r e a d:

O kl a h o m a D e c e m b er

To of

Cit y, 2 4t h,

O kl a h o m a. 1 9 1 8.

t h e H o n or a bl e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n t h e Cit y of O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a.

G e ntl e m e n: W e, y o ur c o m mitt e e o n b uil di n g s a n d gr o u n d s, aft er m a ki n g a t h or o u g h c a n v a s s of t h e bi d s m a d e t o t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n o n D e c e m b er 2 0t h, 1 9I 8, b e g l e a v e t o m a k e t h e f oll o wi n g r e p ort: T h at t h e Li sl e D u n ni n g C o n str u cti o n C o m p a n y w a s t h e l o w bi d d er o n t h e Wil s o n b uil di n g, t h e a d diti o n t o C ul b ert s o n b uil di n g a n d t h e b uil di n g f or t h e h e ati n g pl a nt f or t h e Ir vi n g b uil di n g;

b uil di n g;

T h at

T h at R. t h e E u g e n e Fi el d

Hughes

was

t h e l o w bi d d er

M. Cri s s m a n w a s b uil di n g, a n d

t h e 1 0 w < bi d d er

t h e Will ar d on

t h e a d diti o n

T h at t h e C o o k & M c D o n n ell C o m p a n y w a s t h e l o w bi d d er o n - nt h. e h e ati n g, v e ntil ati n g, pl u m bi n g a n d dr ai n a g e o n all of ’t h e a b o v e n a m e d b uil di n g s.

x W e t h er ef o x s ^ e c o m m e n d t h at t h e c o ntr a ct s f or t h e Wil s o n ^ b uil di n g, t h e a d diti o n t o t h e C ul b ert s o n a n d t h e b uil di n g f or t h e h e ati n g pl a ht _ _ X or t h e Ir vi n g b uil di n g, b e a w ar d e d t o t h e Li sl e D u n ni n g C o m p a n y at t h e f oll o wi n g! Wf dr g u x a sj _ _

T h e J H d sl o n b uil di n g at t h eir bi d of witl a t h e' f oll o wi n g d e d u cti o n s: F or u si n g Al g o nit ^i n st e a d of li m e st o n e ■$ 2 5 0. 0 0 F or o mitti n g p ai nti n g 1 6 2 0. 0 0 " " w e at h er stri p s ^'. 2 6 s .0 0 " " s etti n g bl a c k b o ar d s; 8 Q X) 0 T ot al d e d u cti o n s 00 C o ntr a ct pri c e

$ ^ 9, ^ 9 5 * 0 0

___________ $ 4 7, 6 7 7• 0 0

M E E TI N G

T h e a d diti o n wit h . t h e f oll F or o mitti n g !! " t! < " If "

DECE MBER

2 6t h,

1918

( C o nt i n u e d)

t o C ul b ert s o n at t h eir bi d of o wi n g d e d u cti o n s: $ 2 0 0. 0 0 p a n el s i n p ar a p et p ai nti n g 5 7 5. C O 2 0 5. 0 0 w e at h er stri p s s etti n g bl a c k b o ar d s - • 4 c. 0 0 T ot al d e d u cti o n s 1 0 2 0. 0 0 C o ntr a ct pri c e

$ 2 5, 5 7 5. 0 0

$ 2 4, 5 5 5. 0 0

T h e b uil di n g f or t h e h e ati n g pl a nt at Ir vi n g at t h eir bi d of $ 2 5, 0 1 5 pl u s $ 1 8 2. 0 0 f or u si n g R e d O a k tri m i n st e a d of pi n e $ 2 5, 1 9 7. 0 0 wit h t h e f oll o wi n g d e d u cti o n s: F or u si n g Al g o nit e i n st e a d of _ li m e st o n e ' $ 1 0 0. 0 0 F or o mitti n g p ai nti n g 6 2 S. O O n n w e at h er stri p s 1 9 6. 0 0. T ot al d e d u cti o n s 9 2 4. 0 0 $ 2 4, 2 7 3. 0 0' C o ntr a ct pri c e W e r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e' c o ntr a ct f or t h e Will ar d b uil di n g b e a w ar d e d t o S. P. H u g h e s at hi s bi d of $ 3 3, 3 5 0.' 0 0 pl u s $ 3 9 0. 0 0 f or c o n str u cti o n w or k i n m o vi n g t h e b oil er fr o m t h e ol d b uil di n g i nt o t h e n e w b uil di n g, f or ' $ 3 3, 7 4 0. 0 0 wit h t h e f oll o wi n g d e d u cti o n s: F or u si n g Al g o nit e i n st e a d of $ 2 8 0. 0 0 B e df or d li m e st o n e 7 0 0. 0 0 F or o mitti n g p ai nti n g H H 1 2 5. 0 0 w e at h er stri p s ft tf s etti n g bl a c k b o ar d s 5 0. 0 0 T ot al d e d u cti o n s $ 1 1 5 5. 0 0' TI T C o ntr a ct pri c e 3 2, 5 8 5. 0

a d diti o n

We be

r e c o m m e n d t h at t h e c o ntr a ct f or t h e E u g e n e a w ar d e d t o R. M. Cri s s m a n at hi s bi d of

Wit h t h e f oll o wi n g d e d u cti o n s: F or o mitti n g p ai nti n g ” ” w e at h er stri p s " ” s etti n g bl a c k b o ar d s T ot al d e d u cti o n s C o ntr a ct

$ 7 2 5. 0 0 1 2 0. 0ft, 5 5. 0 0 9 0 0. 0 0 pri c e

Fi el d

$ 1 9, 3 8 0. 0 0

$ 1 8, 4 8 0. 0 0

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G . 0 >. W p o pl w ortj b J.

Str o n g

C o at e s

C o m mitt e e

I E E TI N G O F

DECE MBER

2 6t h,

1918

( C o nti n u e d)

Mr. M orri s st at e d t h at a s h e wi s h e d.t o c o n c ur i n t h e r e p ort of t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s c o m mitt e e, h e w o ul d wit h dr a w hi s s e c o n d t o t h e m oti o n of Mr. M e e i n r e g ar d t o a w ar di n g t h e c o ntr a ct f or t h e W o o dr o w Wil s o n b uil di n g, a n d t h er e u p o n Mr. M e e wit h dr e w hi s m oti o n. Mr. M orri s t h e n m o v e d t h at t h e r e p ort of t h e B uil di n g s a n d c o m mitt e e. b e c o n c urr e d i n. Mr. C o at e s s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n.

Gr o u n d s

Mr. M e e m o v e d a s a n a m e n d m e nt t h at i n t h e W o o dr o w Wil s o n b uil di n g B e df or d li m e st o n e b e u s e d i n st e a d of Al g o nit e. Mr. W o o d w ort h s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n, a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w a s l o st, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " K o" e x c e pt M e s sr s. M e e a n ^l B err y, w h o v ot e d " A y e." U p o n r oll c all u p o n t h e ori gi n al m oti o n of Mr. c arri e d, all m e m b er s pr e s e nt v oti n g " A y e. "

M orri s,

sa me was

Mr. Alt o n m o v e d tl. 1a t t h e ar c hit e ct s b e i n str u ct e d t o dr a w c o ntr a ct f or t h e s u c c e s sf ul bi d d er s a s s p e cifi e d i n t h e r e p ort of t h e B uil d i n g s a n d Gr o u n d s c o m mitt e e; t h at u p o n a p pr o v al, a s t o f or m, of t h e s e, c o ntr a ct s a n d t h e st at ut or y b a n d c o n str u cti o n b o n d s a s c all e d f or i n ti > e pr o p o s al s, b y t h e Att or n e y f or t h e B o ar d, t h e Pr e si d e nt a n d Cl er k of t h e B o ar d b e i n str u ct e d t o si g n s ai d c o ntr a ct s.

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t h e B o ar d a dj o ur n Pr e si d e nt. Mr. M e e s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n h a v e c arri e d. THEREUP ON

THE B OARD

s u bj e ct-t o t h e c all of t h e a n d s a m e w a s d e cl ar e d t o

R E C E S S E D.

1919

MEETING OF JANUARY &TH,-191S.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION, IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MONDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, William Mee, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:.

J. G. Strong. The minutes of the meetings of December 2nd, 20th and 26th were read and,. approved as read. The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Woodworth, was received and placed on file.

The monthly report of the School Nurse was then read. Miss Shields recommended that "Slow Down" signs be placed within a block of each school on every side. Mr. Woodworth moved that thia recommendation be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with'power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following petition was presented to the Board: '

,.r^ (jitY Board of Education.

Gent 1 emen:

North Peach Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 6, 1919*

; *——... . I.pe:^i4ion your honorable body to reinstate me to a position in the" SbhcBls as teacher. In case I am reinstated, I assure you that I shall endeavor' tQ render satisfactory service. This does not mean that I neglecWd^y duties in the past, but it does, mean that I was hampered and n rrfr ■-'glar en, a ..fa 1 r chance. ... .

,Jour 43 e11 tjon e r >

R. C. Appling ■Mr. Woodworth moved that the petition be referred to the Superintendent for action. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

-MEETING OF JANUARY 6th,. 1910 (Continued)-

The monthly report of the Truant Officer was read and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Coates, was received and placed on file. ■ The following communication was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jan. 6, 1919

J. G. Stearley, Clerk, Board of Education. Dear Sir: Please express to the Board of Education my thanks and appreciation for the Christmas present I found in my last ch&ck. I know it meant much to many teachers to have this paid before the holidays.

I wish also to express thanks for our range ai|d the many courtesies extended to the boys and myself. . Respectfully yours, Mamie Franks Mr. Woodworth mqyed that the communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was read by the Secretary: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 6, 1919-

Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $10,468.89 be allowed and the Cleffe^Wirwted to issue warrants in payment of same. •v

Respectfully submitted.

G. 0. Woodworth . -j s l T ■

G. A. Morris Auditing Committee Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Te^phone service ' $104.75 Phelps Printing Co. Printing Music Dept.'^*^^-^ 7. 50 _ I9O.25 Oklahoma Book Company School Supplies ~ 25.OO W. C. Dean Jewelry Company Clocks for Emerson><’’i 'S'* X — 54.00 Aubry & Shidler Insurance premium Lowell property 26.45 The Metropolitan Garage Repairs Supts. Auto 29.12 J. A. Whiteford Expense tri]o to Kansas City Westfall Drug Company Supplies Medical Dept. 5.25 4.25 Western Bank Supply Co. Office Supplies 21.50 The Parry Printing Co. Requisition Books 19.84 The Daily Oklahoman Advertising for bids 2.00 Central Title & Investment Compamy Abstract Wilson Bldg. The J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co. Tunihg piano Willard 3.50 The Anglers Company '‘Frogs for Biology Dept. H. S. 5-05 2. 75 Smythe Printing Co. Application;cards High School

MEETING 0F JANUARY 6 th, 1919 (Continued)

Underwood Typewriter Company Adjusting typewriter I .90 n n 1.70 Remington Typewriter Company Central Scientific Company . Chemistry supplies 7.J6 19.76 , The National Ammonia Company Ammonia for High School Franklin Printing Company Printing for Music Dept & H. S. 15.50 5.40 Moore & McClure Blue Print Paper Meeh Dr. Dept. H. S. 8.50 Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service Moore-Cottrell Subscription Agency Magazines H. S. Library 1^7.15 6.00 Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Tuning pianos at High School 2.00 M. H. Stewart, Treasurer N. C. A. Annual Dues Hoover Bros. Kindergarten Supplies 5.^5 2096.38 The Darling Lbr. & Mfg. Co. Man Train Lbr supplies 11.83 | Re-imburse. Secretary's Petty Cash 3.00 i New England Publishing Company Subscription to Magazine R. W. King Re-surfacing blackboards \ 54.95 4.50 Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Sprayers 222.50 Jasper Sipes Co. School Furniture 8.60 The Zylite Water Co,' Water for Linwood & Hawthorne 4.50 G. G. Miller Sand & Gravel Co. Sand W. J. Pettee & Go. Hardware & Supplies 83.65 88.00 The Western Paint Company Floor Oil 2.25 Prest Machine Works Repairing pump head G. E. Blockie Repairs to Equipment 8.35 Lightning Machine Company Pump repairs 7.25 2241.96 M. B. Schofield Coal on Contract 3.66 Johnson Service Company Thermostat repairs 32.50 J. L. jLadd Sanitary work 9.00 S. M. Gloyd Lime for Playgrounds 42.10 Great Western Stove Company Stoves 137.85 Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber 5.00 Oklahoma City Foundry & Maohine Shop Pump repairs 12.20 T. A. Griffith Window Glass 84.09 Lykes Hardware Company Paints, Hardware etc. Excelsior Stove Company Gas Burner 3.05 2.96 Crane Company Engine Fittings 3O6.9O Bass Furniture & Carpet Co. Shades on bid Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings 146.95 ’Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Hardware etc. 75.26 .. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window glas'S,.. 13.88 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies 18.00 A. G. Hoge Hardware 8.23 9.00 Alexander Drug Company Muriatic Acid ' Auto Co. Auto repairs 7.45 ’Baker, Hanna & Blake Cheese cloth 51.57 Klein .Qil Company Oil & Gasoline 29. 60 2.40 New Sta'ta^Motor Company Auto repairs Magnolia Petroleum Company Oil & Gasoline 66.52 4.25 Broadway Carriage & Auto Works i 224.80 Oklahoma City Water Dept. Wat>f~s^rv4ce— 1 Oklahoma Gas & Electric Compfiiy Gas & Electricity 1115.72 Layton & Smi^^rchitects Fees §518.90 'SX/Z-.Mr. Alton moved that the repbr^be concurred in and the Clerk in..... ........... structed to issue warrants in pay^gt-,^_the bills. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call slmecarried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Secretary read the following report:

MEETING OF JANUARY 6th,. 1919 (Continued)

Board of Education. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

January 6th, 1919

Gentlemen:

We? your Buildings and Grounds committee, after making a thorough investigation of the crowded conditions in the schools, desire to make the following report: It is our opinion that 70 additional rooms will be required to entirely relieve the situation, these rooms to be distributed as follows: Rooms 4 4 4 12 12 4 4 4 16 4 2 4 74

School Putnam Heights Culbertson Lowell Lincoln Jefferson Hawthorne Wittier Willard Junior High Lee Wheeler Walnut Grove Westwood # Total

Cost 40,000.00 54,000.00 30,400.00 91,500.00 91,500.00 21,500.00 30,400.00 26,100.00 165,000.00 50,400.00 14,000.00 2 5,200.00 600,000.00

We recpmmend for Furniture and blackboards making a total Bond issue of *

50,000.00 650,000.00 Respectfully submitted,

Elliott Alton

R. S. Coates G. 0. Woodworth Buildings & Grounds Committee After some discussion Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Buildings;,?aWiGr-eunds committee be concurred in. Mr. Woodworth seconded 'the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present ,„yoting "Aye" except Mr. Mee who passed. ‘S.,,

The Secretary then -read.,the following report:

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 6, 1919

To the Honorable Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Gentlemen:. We, your committee on Buildings and Groundsre to make the following recommendations: That James Smith be” appointed regular janitor at the Columbus school at a salary of $93*50 per month to the fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ed Coop. That J. W. Anderson

MEETING OF JANUARY 6th, 1919(Continued)

be appointed regular janitor at the Hawthorne school at a salary of $S>5.00 per month to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jesse Melloy. That R. M. Messenger be appointed regular janitor at the Riverside school at a salary of $97.QO per month to fill the-f vacancy caused by the resignation of C.W. Tullis. That John Marney be appointed regular janitor at the Linwood School at a salary of $50.00 per month to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. E. Winger. That R. J. Scott be transferred from Emerson school and appointed second assistant to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at a salary of $125-00 per month. That W. M. Salladay be transferred from the Willard School to the Emerson school as regular janitor at a salary of $160.00 per month to fill the vacancy caused by the transfer of R. J. Scott, and that Earl Putman be appointed regular janitor at the Willard school at a salary of $130.00 per month to fill the vacancy caused by the transfer of W. M. Salladay. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton R. S. Coates G. 0. Woodworth

Committee

Mr. Alton moved that the report be concurred in and the men employed a^t the salaries stated. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roil call same was carried, all members present' voting "Aye." Mr. Alton, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds committee, reported progress on the roof of the Eugene Field school building, and stated that it would be completed as soon as the weather permits.; The question of trimming the trees on school property was discussed a proposition having been made to the Board to prune all trees at 25 cents a tree. Mr. Mee moved that the matter he referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present' voting "Aye." The" Superintendent presented the following report:

Jan. 6, 1919 Board of Education.

Gentlemen: Since the last meeting Miss Loda Hall has presented credits for summer school work^and is entitled to the $50-00 bonus under the rules. ,>-Wry truj#-,

J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Berry moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for $50.00 in favor of Miss Loda Hall for summer school work as provided for in the Rules and Regulations. Mr. Mee seconded theâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. "

MEETING OF JANUARY 6th, 1919 (Continued)

The following report was read to the Board: Jan. 6, 1919

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to report the following resignations and recommend that they be accepted:

. -Mrs. Fannie Pratt Taylor, principal of Harmony school and Cyril Benz, assistant instructor in the high school. Very respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Mee moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and saipe was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Jan. 6, 1919

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to report that Mr. Paul Selders, on leave of absence for service in the army, has reported for duty. I recommend that he be be re-appointed at the salary formerly received11400. I wish to recommend the election of the following: Mrs. Stephenson regular teacher - $110 a month Miss Carrie Sedden substitute Mrs. Ruth Ratliff " -Carmack Perkins "

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Mee moved that the recommendation bi the Superintendent be approved and the teache^rs-'^iplbyed as recommended. Mr. Alton seconded the motion .and upori roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” ■

Mr. Whiteford made a verbal report of his trip to*Bansaa_Hity where he visited the detention home for delinquent*.• childj^n. In this connection Mr. Whiteford spoke of the good resulW^’ihat had been accomplished in the special class at the Irving School, which was growing to such an extent that it would soon be necessary to open an additional room and employ an assistant for Miss Franks; Mr. Mee moved that the Superintendent be authorized to secure an assistant teacher for the Special class when in his judgment it became necessary. Mr, Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting “Aye. ”

MEETING OF. JANUARY 6 th,.. 1919 (Continued)

The matter of employing a coach for the debate clubs at the High School was discussed. Mr.< Woodworth moved that a teacher for High School be employed at a salary of the time required for the remainder of seconded the motion and upon roll call bers present voting "Aye."

the debate clubs at the not to exceed $500 for the school year. Mr. Morris same was carried, all mem-

The following communication was read to the Board: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 1919. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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.. In order to get Federal aid for Agriculture work in the High School, the Board o.f Education must hire a supervisor for twelve months in the year. The Federal Board will pay one-half of the salary of an instructor who devotes full time to Vocational Agriculture, or one-fourth the salary when only one-half the instructor's' time is devoted to Vocational Agriculture.

For this year, beginning Sept. 9> 1918. one-half of my time vy.ll be devoted to Vocational Agriculture classes, if the Board of Education approves the plan. If the plan is not approved by the Board of Education, it will be satisfactory to me to handle regular science work, with the adjustment of my salary to the regular schedule.

Signed

T. R. Stemen

Mr. Mee moved that the Board accept the offer of Federal aid for vocational Agriculture at the High School. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The bonds of the contractors for the new buildings were presented 2$M&A~£oard for approval.

Mri Woodworth moved~~±hat the Board approve the following bonds:

ConstruCtibn^bpnd of Cook-McDonnell Co., in United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company in the surmd^452^37O.00 for Heating, Ventilating, Plumbing and Drainage* Statutory boncTbT Cook-McDonnell Company, in the United States

Fidelity and Guaranty Company,, in the sum of $52,970.00 for Heating Ventilating, Plumbing and Drainage. Construction bond of S. P. Hughes?~ih FT^blitynand Deposit Company of Maryland in the sum of $16,292.50 Willafji school building.

Statutory bond of S. P. Hughes, in Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland in the sum of $J2,585.00 for Willard school building,

MEETING OF JANUARY 6th, 1919 (Continued)

Construction bond of the Lisle Dunning Construction Company, in the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, in the sum of $23,SJS>.5C, for the W odrow Wilson Building. Statutory bo^d of the Lisle Dunning Construction Company, in the Fidelity and Despoit Company of Maryland, in the sum of $47,677*00 for the Woodrow Wilson building. Construction bond of the Lisle Dunning Construction Company, in the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, in the sum of $12,136.50, for the heating plant for the Irving building. Statutory bond of the Lisle Dunning Construction Company, in the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, in the sum of $24,273*00 for the heating plant for the Irving building. Construction bond of the Lisle Dunning Construction Company, in the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, in the sum of $12,277*50, for the addition to Culbertson school building.

Statutory bond of the Lisle Dunning Construction Company, in the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, in the sum of $24,555*00, foi* the addition to Culbertson school building.

Mr. Morris seconded the motion of Mr. Woodworth and upon roll call same was carried,jail members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved *that the bonds of R. M. Chrismann in the Southern Surety Company be referred to the Auditing committee with power to act. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The question of revising the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Education was introduced.

Mr. Mee moved that a special committee be appointed to revise the Rules and Regulations. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Messrs.Woodworth, Coates and Mee, together with the. Superintendent to act as such committee.

Mr. Stearley.repbrêd to the Board that Capt. Roy Taylor had been compelled, on account of illÎfSalth, to request that he be relieved of his duties as Mlitary Instructor at the High School Mr. Mee moved that the resignation of Taylor““be accepted and arrangements be made by<the Superintendent to secure a successor; and also that the Cletk^'Seînstructed to write a letter to Capt. Taylor expressing the appreciation of the Board for his services and tendering him a vote, of thanks. Mr. *$®a£es seconded the 'motion and same was declared to have carried. A request for refund of tuition fee was received^ffoa g^ffgh School pupil from School District #59 who had neglected to oVtalh a transfer and who during the second,month of school had taken the place of a regularly transferred pupil who had been dropped from the rolls after the third week of attendance.

Mr. Coates moved that this matter be laid on the table. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk called the attention of the Board to the fact that the school census should be taken immediately after the 15th of Jan-

MEETING OF JANUARY Sth, I9I9 (Continued)

uary, and aksed that each member who had not already done so Select a suitable person for taking the enumeration.

Mr. JAee moved that the Clerk be instructed to proceed with the school census as provided by the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Berry, the Board went into Executive session.

A request was received from Miss Delo, former teacher of Latin in the High School, to be reinstated,, in either the LaÂŁin Department or the Teachers' Training Department. Mr. Mee moved that Miss Delo's request be referred to a special committee for report at some future meeting. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The President appointed Messrs. Woodworth, Alton and Morris to act as this committee. Mr. Coates moved that the Board return to regular session. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Mee*moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton'seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

MEETING OF JANUARY 2OTH, 1919.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA, MET IN

SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P.: M.

PRESENT: John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, William Mee, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Wroodworth ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates. The-President stated that the meeting had been called for the purposesof requesting the mayor to call a bond election for the Board on the date of the coming primaries. v

As all members were not present at the initial roll call other matters of routine business were considered. Mrs. Morris and Miss Wilson, fepresenting the Business Womens’ Club were present and addressed the Board, requesting the use of the High School Auditorium On February 28th and March 1st, for an entertainment for the benefit of the Club and the Y. W. C. A.

Mr. Mee moved that the request of the Womens’ Business Club be refused. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion. WtSS&seng moved as a substitute that the request of the Womens’ Business Club be granted. Mr. Mee; seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A request-Was'received from the Ladies Music Club for the use of the High School Auditorium^fdT~d7he-~eArening of February 3rd. *■«

Mr. Mee moved that the request of the Ladies Music Club for the use of the High School AudKtprium for February,3rd be granted. Alton seconded the motion ahd^aine was declared to have carried. Mr. Dyke addressed the Board in behalfi^-df thej^trons of the Harmony Hill school district, asking that the"*contemplated bond issue include funds to build a new four room school building in their district.

Upon motion of Mr. Woodworth, seconded by Mr. Mee,the matter was referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee, for report.

MEETING OF JANUARY 20th, I9I9 (Continued)

The following report was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 20, 1919.

Board of Education.

Gentlemen: and Mrs.

I present herewith the resignations of Miss Pearl Keene Irene Oursler and reoommend that the same be accepted.

Yours very truly/

J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Mee moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A defter was read from the Committee on Education and Special Training of the War Department stating that there were no officers at the present time for detail for Military Instruction in the High School. -

Mr. Woodworth moved that Military Training at the High School be dropped for the present time. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. E. L. Burton, Principal of Washington School, in a communication to Superintendent Whiteford, called attention to the improper use of the school grounds by loiterers and suggested that the property be fenced and other improvements made for the good of the school and the community in which it is located. This communication was referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee. A proposition was received from the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense for the sale of the Liberty Kitchen and equipment to the Board at $2000. Mr. Mee moved that the proposal lined-. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same wasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;declared to have carried. / â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;V

The'Clerk read the following :

0kiaSwar-G4ty_,. Oklahoma. Jth. 17, 1919. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla. Gentlemen:

I herewith submit estimate of cost of>mS.tarial^equired for proper placing of pipe stubs in stacks and the necessary pipe hanger studs and pipe openings in floors in the following buildings for vacuum cleaner piping:

MEETING OF.JANUARY 20th, 1919(Continued)

Willard School: 3 feet of 3i" pipe 6-g feet of 3" pipe 1 <- 3i" cap 2-3" cap 3 - 2-|" pipe sleeves for floors 8 - 3" pipehanger studs

$11.62

Wilson School:

3 feet of 3’2’" pipe 1 - 3i" cap 6 - 2§" pipe sleeves for floors 9-3" pipe hanger studs

$ 6.30

Administration Bldg. 2 feet of 3" pipe 1 - 3" pipe 3 - 2i" pipe sleeves for floors 5-3" pipe hanger studs Total

.1.3,75...

$21.63

Deduct for caps returned #1.10 when piping is installed in buildings. Estimated cost of placing the different parts in proper place at time walls and floors are going in would be $3*00 for all three buildings, for which I agree to do the work and furnish the materials at the proper time, at total cost of $24.63

Yours very truly,

0. S. Stephenson

Mr. Alton moved that the offer of Mr. Stephenson be accepted. Mr/ Mee seconded the motion and same was deolared to have carried.

Mr. Morris entered the meeting at this time. question of changing the plans for the administration building was discussed.

Mr. Woo'dworth moved-^fehat the matter be referred to the Buildings..*? and Grounds- committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and'-upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " —__— Mr. Woodworth introduced, the following Resolution: WHEREAS, ON ACCOUNT OF THE. CROTOE^CONI^IO<.£E._THE SCHOOLS OF THE

CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT KNOWN AND DESIGNATED JvS.TI® BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE S?<E OF OKLAHOMA, IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL JUNIOR HI (HI AND WARD SCHOOL BUILDINGS, ADDITIONAL ROOMS TO WARD SCHOOL BUILDINGS, SITES FOR JUNIOR HfGH AND WARD SCHOOL BUILDINGS, AND FOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAID BUILDINGS, IN SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE COST OF WHICH IS ESTIMATED' AT $650,000.00, . AND, WHEREAS, THERE BEING NO FUNDS IN THE HANDS OF THE TREASURER OF SAID BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR SUCH PURPOSE, IT IS NECESSARY TO BORROW THE'SAID SUM OF $650,000.00,

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MEETING OF JANUARY 20th, 1919 (Continued)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF. EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: That the Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be and he is hereby requested to issue a proclamation calling a special election in the school district comprising the City of Oklahoma City, and outlying territory annexed thereto for school purposes, for thelSthday of Inarch, 1919, for the purpose of submitting to the legal voters of said school district the following proposition:

"Shall the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of $650,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of additional Junior High and Ward School Buildings, for the construction of additional Rooms to Ward School Buildings, for the purchase of Building Sites, for the Furniture and Equipment for all Buildings enumerated herein; and also to provide for the levy and collection of an annual- tax upon all the taxable property in said school district comprising said city and the territory annexed thereto for school purposes, sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of. the principal thereof when due?"

Said proclamation shall provide and state fully the purpose of the bond issue, the hours of opening and closing the polls, the number and location of the polling places, the names of the persons who shall conduct said election and shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk of said City, and shall be published according to law. After the above Resolution was read in full by the Clerk, Mr. Strong moved that same be adopted as read. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes" Messrs. Alton, Mee, Morris, Strong, Woodworth and Hope; "Nays" None. Thereupon the motion was declared to have carried and the Resolution adopted. The attention of the Board was called to the fact that approximately $2,000.00 could be saved to the School District by preparing the Budget for next, year in time to hold the election for the extra school date of the city election early in April.

Mr. Woodworth moved-that the-Prssident appoint a committee of four- members, together with the Superintendent and Clerk of the Board, to prepare the Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1919. The President appointed J^BST*s~-JÂŁQndwor th, Mee, Alton and Coates to act as such committee. It was reported to the Board that complaint had been made that work was being done on Sundays on thta new buildings, and. the architect was instructed to notify the d&ntractors to discontinue Sunday work unless in the case of emergendj^y?r-^^-

at Eugene Field School in the sum of $2,107.22, same having been approved by the Buildings and, Grounds Committee.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for $2,107.22 in favor of James Devine. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon rollcall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF JANUARY,20th,.. 1919 (Continued).

Mr. Whiteford stated to the Board that complaints of stealing at the High School were increasing and asked that some action be taken in the matter. Mr. Woodworth moved that Webb Jones, together with the Superintend ent, be given authority to put a man in the High School to prevent theiving. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Layton called the attention of the Board to the fact that the four room addition to Culbertson called for in the contemplated bond issue would adjoin the south side of the'addition now being built, and for this reason a temporary outside wall on this exposure would be sufficient at this time instead of the permanent brick and stone wall specified. Mr. Layton stated that a saving of about $500â&#x20AC;&#x2122;00 could be made and recommended that the change be authorized by the Board.

Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the architect in regard to the change in plans at Culbertson be adopted. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayesâ&#x20AC;? Messrs. Alton, Strong, Woodworth and Hope. "Nay" Mr. Mee*. Mr. Morris passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3RD, 1919.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, William Mee, J. W. Berry, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:.G. A. Morris.

The minutes of the meetings of January 6th and 20th were read and approved* as read. The following letter was received and placed on file.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 21, 1919 * Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

Upon investigation we find that the Sunday work that was complained about was cutting of the gas’-wain that passed through the basement of the new Eugene Field school building. It was necessary to do this work in order to have gas under the boilers for the Monday school. There is no disposition on the part of any of the contract ors to work on Sunday except in an emergency like the above.

Yours truly, <

S3?1 ■’K

& SMITH-ARCHITECTS

The Secretary read the final report of Dr. Sanger as Medical Inspect or up to January lSth at which time Dr. Cloudman returned from the Army and resumed his duties. •- Dr. Cloudman's report was also read and together with Dr. Sanger's wa^wa^^^d and placed on file. The monthly report of the Truant Officer was ^ead to the Board and received and placed on file.

The following report was read:

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3rd, 1919 (Continued)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 3> 1919*

Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to make the following recommendation: That W. M. Salladay, regular janitor at the Emerson School be transferred as regular janitor at the Willard School at a salary of $130.00 per month; and that Earl Putman, regular janitor at the Willard School be transferred as regular janitor at the Emerson at a salary of $160.00 per month. Respectfully submitted,

Elliott Alton

R. S. Coates

G. 0. Woodworth Committee on Buildings and Ground Mr. Alton moved that the report be concurred in. Mr..Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Purchasing committee reported that a grand piano had been purchased for the High School. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February. 3 j 1919ÂŤ Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

We, your Auditing committee, desire to recommend that the following;list of bills, amounting to $7>^7O.22, be allowed and the C^'SW^fiTatructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, G. 0. Woodworth

J. W. Berry

Auditing Committee

$45.00 Report blanfir^-*^ Hommes-Wilson-Walker Company 50 J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work â&#x20AC;˘10 W. J. Pettee & Co Hardware, supplies etc. Stationery & Printing v 11.30 Smythe Printing Co. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service 110.25 7.10 Alexander Drug Company Supplies 24.80 Storm & Erickson Hardware Company Hardware Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Glass & Paints 32.99 8.00 Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Hot plates 7-JO Minnetonka Lbr. Co. Lumber

MEETING OF...FEBRUARY...3rd,. 1919.. (Continued).. ..

Webb Publishing Company' Supplies Penmanship Dept 453-00 3.00 The T. E. Braniff Co. Premium on bonds .Gen office Repairs to equipment Tom Dolan Heating Company 35-35 tt tt 13.50 Chamberlin Supply Company I! fl G. E. Blockie 9-50 Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Piano & Music supplies

Dom Sci supplies

694. SO

Boyer's Cash Grocery & Market 77.51 It tt tt The Doc &. Bill Furniture Co. 34.95 tt 1! tt Baker, Hanna & Blake Co. 8.25 tt II « 5.50 Kerr Dry Goods Company tt !T n 57.40 The Kress Company 11 If Kanaly Grocery Company 78.25 11 n fl 4.05 Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co Oklahoma Paper Co. Dom Sci supplies and H H ' fl Rucks & Thomas Kindergarten supplies Hoover Brothers Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Supplies Commercial Dept. Supplies Agri Dept. Barteldes Seed Company Martin ..Towel Supply Co. Towel service Printing for Supts and Gen Office The Printery T. A. Griffith Wi ndow glass Office supplies Western Bank Supply Company Telegraph service Western Union Tel Co. Lykes Hardware Company Hardware R. W. King Resurfacing blackboards Coal on contract j M. B. Schofield Company Secretary’s Petty Cash Reimburse Gas & Electricity Oklahoma.Gas & Electric Company Programs Eighth Grade Parry Printing Company Lightning Machine Company Repairs to equipment Lumber Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Western Electric Company Repairs to telephone system The Zylite Water Company ■ Water for Hawthorne and 15.20 Linwood 181.00 Liberty Boiler Works Boiler repairs 1.86 Johnson Service Co. Repairs to thermostats 1.00 Repairing Clock Stewart Mitchell 20. 50 J. Wff. Jenkins Music Co. Victrola records etc. 6.00 The :Moore Cottrell Subscription Agencies,,. Magazine 55. 61 Engine fittings The Mideke ' Supply Co. 58.OO The 'Western Paint Co. Floor sweep and dressing 4. 20 Auto repairs New :State Motor Company 9.20 jS^an©-~C6rdell Company Gasoline Auto repairs McDaniel Auto Company .70 175.00 Frederick Disinfectant Jo. Creo-turpoline 0. 68.30 Erickso'h-...Tire Co. ,_^-AM.to tires 13.00 A. J. Creamer Engrossing Resolutions Oklahoma City Water Department Water service 205.95 A. M. DeBolt Cement & Lime , 6. 65 Playgrounds iTund Oklahoma City Hardware Co ^Repairs Playground Equipment

43.10

Mr. Alton moved that the report beôncyfeedînând the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment.jadf; the ^biJsLs. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call earned carried, all members present voting "Aye." The first estimates of the contractors for labor performed and material furnished for the new buildings, were presented to the’ Board by the Clerk.

Mr. Strong entered the meeting at this time.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3rd, 1919, (Continued)

Mr. Woodworth moved that the estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction^ Company, for $1,175.00 for labor performed and material furnished i for the Administration Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrant in payment of same. Mrl Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ; carried, all members present voting "Aye." i Mr. Coates moved that the estimate of. Lisle Dunning Construction Company, for $^95^*50 for labor performed and material furnished for the Woodrow Wilson School Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk, instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company, for $3,592.for labor performed and material furnished for the Culbertson School Building, as approved by the architects, be'allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all. members present voting "Aye. "

Mr. Mee moved'that the estimate of R. M. Crissman, for $5,5^â&#x20AC;&#x2122;OO for labor performfed and material furnished.for the Eugene Field School Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and . the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " The Clerk stated to the Board that the School.Census was nearly completed and asked permission to issue warrants- to the enumerators as soon as lists are turned in,at the rate provided by law, keeping back ten percent of the amount due until lists are checked by the County Superintendent. Mr. Mee moved that the request of the Clerk be granted and warrants issued to the enumerators when work is completed^- Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vpting "Aye. "

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, February 3, 1919*

Board of Education. i

Gentlemen:

the following resignations and I wish to report : â&#x2013; recommend that same be accepted. 0

Irene Oursler Frankie Ellis Willa Ulin Helen Peterman Yours truly,

J. A. Whiteford Supt.

MEETING OF ..FEBRUARY 3rd, 1.919 (Continued)

Mr. Mee moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 3, 1919.

Board of Education. i

Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of the following named teachers at the salary set opposite their names: $100.00 Ella Bailey 100.00 Mary Harper 100.00 Lottie Baker SO. 00 Marie Porter 100.00 Grace Bennett 110.00 Mrs. 0. D. Lee 100.00 Fannie Gardner Mabel Stewart Mead of Mathematics High School High School 1200 W. V. Snider tt n 1200 J. C. Malin tt 1100 Horace Threlkeld " Gordon Stater Debate coach $280 for season

$1500

On account of the sickness of Secretary to Principal of the High School I recommend the following substitutes be employed during time of her absence: Muriel Rummel Mary Robinson

175-00

65.OO

On account of the sickness of the Supt's Secretary I recommend appointment of the following as substitutes, not more than one to be employed at one time: Corinne Penney Vivian Townsend

SubM-i tute' s salary tt

recommend the appointment of the following substitute

Percy Riggins Domer-Wward Fern Hoover - '■■---•.ME.thel Pillars Jo Hodges

■x. .

—-— Yours truly, J. A. Whiteford Supt.

Mr. Coates moved that the report be conpurred^in and the teachers employed at the salaries named. Mr.. ^Ifon. s^gp^ded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mem^Prs present voting "Aye.n The following report was presentedto the Board:

MEETING OF FEBRUARY J, 1919 (Continued)

To the Board of Education: We, the members of the Examining Board, herewith submit the following report of all certificates issued between September &, 1917 and ^January 2, 1919*

HIGH SCHOOL

PERMANENT

TEMPORARY'

Faith Campbell A. E. Musrush Irene Hamilton W. L. Kendall Lillian M. Waite Total ■

B. B. Libby Maude Owen Kenneth Reynolds Susan Niblo Ruth Morris Estelle C. Cuff Estelle Manon Jessie Trevarthan Mary Canfield Mildred McClelland Irma Kidd Mary V. Sawyer Gladys Barnes Maurine Hoover Grace Williams Ethel Reading Barbara Schlabach

, TEMPORARY

Eva M. Clifton Edith Quick Eunice Adams L. 0. Wilson •

Total

GRAMMAR

PERMANENT

Eva Brock Wylie M. Strane Mobelia Littlepage Etha Smith Teresa Driscoll Katherine Holtzendorf Genett Elliott Irminda Banning Carrie :'C;. Mrs. Jewell Chapman Mary E. StraightsEmma G. Mills Mrs. Mary Springer ' Dolly Hendry Mamie Franks Brytha Gould Josie Renfro Anna L. Simpson Bertha Denton Miriam Meadows

Total

TEMPORARY

Nona Weiser Ruth Nation Ollie May Simmons Agnes Campbell Maud Finn '<i<Frances DeuPree Helen Kirkpatrick Ita Ross Elizabeth Miller Mrs. Stanley Bruce Nelle Brizendine Alma Hodges Bertha Dent Ma 1 i^^S^in gs Ida Werner Lena C. Miller Virginia C. Jones *\Inez C. Ellis "Catherine Lewis Jennie M. Lowe - -----Lucy Buttofr- Margaret Russell’^"' Hazel Sanders Fae Tribble Caro-Beth Stewart Grace Smith

MEETING OF FEBRUARY.19. .(Continued).

TEMPORARY

GRAMMAR

TEMPORARY Virginia Strosier Clara Baldwin Edna M. Lucas George W. Horton Mrs. Gosche Thomson Lilliam Gooding Lena E. Peyton Lillidn Gibbs Helen Powell Violet Drawver Mrs. J. V/. Byrd Bertha Denton Josephine Lackey Myrtle. Haas Alyce Cowden Maud Walker Mrs. Georgia Gillespie Hattie Russell Helen Seamen Arnell Bearden Florence Smith Mrs. C. D. Spillman Gladys Smelser Florence Smith Grace Kirby Clarice Gammil Fannie Pratt Taylor Mrs. Aline L. Knight Dierdre Trible Effie Leeman Marion Prater

Edna Talbot Adele Turk Altha Howard Helen Heyler Mrs. Delphia Provines Mabel Rolan Nellie Lucas Gertrude Mitchell Meda Hall Anna Sooter Bess Wagoner Rachel Short V/. G. Sneed Emma D. Gordon Wilhelmina Joshua Ruth M. Jones Moss R. Wingo Margaret Eskridge Mabel Handy. ’ Margaret Eskew Alice Eskew Mary Pruitt Velma French Mary F.,« Lawson Ruth Smith Madge Jioff Edith Kirby Lenora Baldwin Euleta Riley Julia Denny Jane Center Hasel Black

Total

PRIMARY

PERMANENT

TEMPORARY

Frankie M. Ellis Vera Baird gers Meril Robinson Lula Runn Kate Wo'odbridge ... Lena Dick Estelle Ogle Sylvia Franz Myrtle Smith Grace A. Beauchamp Nina Spinning Linda Ridasch Avis Sellers Sophia Nicklas Martha Porter ’ Helen Peterman Julia A. Wardener

Delma Daigh Helen Landon Mamie Goodwin Ruth Ralls Ruth Otto Fern Core Helen Peterman Ola Calloway Rose Hodges Glenn Sisson Elizabeth Reichman Rhey Fry Estelle Hoffman Edna Fouts _^ga,trice Boyack Allce.^S^auber ^J'b.au MpK@» Nina fr-^Gill Lucille Shirley Mrs.- Irene Brown Mrs. Albert Bays Martha Porter Helen Moulton

Total

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3rd., 1$ 19 (Continued.)

PRIMARY

(Cont)

TEMPORARY Martha J. Brown • Bertha Davi’fe Mrs. S. C. Holmes Blanche Bryant Elsie Wheeler Alice Brooks Margaret Rossington

Total

KINDERGARTEN PERMANENT

TEMPORARY

Grace Seaman Lucile Mason Augusta Maillian Ruth Bowlby Detha Bar d e Ada Laycock

Grace Hall' Bernice Pierce Esther Caruthers. Edna McGee Jeannette Phillips Josephine Mitchell.

Total

PRINCIPALS

TEMPORARY

PREMANENT

Mrs. Maud Whitney B. L. French H. G. Provines

Edith Fritzon Total

Total

SPECIAL

TEMPORARY

PERMANENT

Roberta Worley Helen McCutchen Florence

Total ■ 3 tempor

Helen James Cecyl Jesse

-v ary

Berry Corrigan Carter Morrison

;

\ -

Paul Selders Gordon Stater Robbie L. Wade Kenneth Ehret Bess E. Foster Katherine Penick A. V. Grady Helen Allison Jk>?~Wy--^af£ron '^Cyril Benz Zelia Breaux A. E. Phillips

"M^o.tal

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MEETING OF. FEBRUARY 3rd,... 1919 (Continued)

SUMMARY

Number permanent High School Certificates issued tt tt n tt 11 temporary tt ft permanent Grammar School tt tt tt ft !1 temporary tt 11 tt permanent Primary tt tt ft It temporary it It tt permanent Kindergarten n tt tt tt temporary tt tt tt permanent Principals tt tt tt It temporary tt tt permanent Special tt tt tt 11 temporary Total

5 21 20 91 IS 30 6 6 1 3 3 16 215

Submitted this, the eighteenth day of January, 1919 J. A. Whiteford John T. Clayton

Florette McNeese f Mr. Coafes moved that the report of the Examining Committee be i received and filed for record. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Rev. Dr. Lane and Dr. Gordon, Secretary and Chairman respectively of the Ministerial Alliance, addressed the Board with reference to the establishing of a night school for foreigners. They asked that if it was not possible to do so at the present time, the Board make provision for same in the budget for next year. Mr. Woodworth moved that the matter be referred to the Superintendent for report. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A delegation of citizens from the northwest section of the city was ^present, and Mr, Fred Bearley acting as chairman adressed the Board, ''^r^tfersting that the proposed bond issue be increased so as to include "three Junior High Schools instead of one as contemplated in their building program. Mr. E. L. Howard. and Mr. C. A. Schweinle, representing the City Planning committee, were alsg^^resenT^andr-asked that the Board include in their building program three Junior High Schools, one at Capitol Hill,>"8hSr in the northeast section of the city and one northwest.

After considerable discussion MrT^SXron^noved that it be the sense of the Board that the building program bg revts-ed to include three Junior High Schools, one at Capitol HHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;iy one^jio^theast and" one northwest. Mr. Alton seconded the motion anS'upon roll call same was carried, all members^present voting "Aye." Dr. Martin of the City Health Department addressed the Board in , regard to Medical Inspection in the schools, recommending that a physician be employed for full time and that provision be made in next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget for the employing.of five nurses in this department.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY Jrd, 1919 (Continued)

I I

Father Frank Fitzpatrick, Colored Scout Master, appeared before the Board, asking permission to erect a recuiting tent on the Douglas school grounds and also for the use of the Douglas school auditorium to put on a boy scout play.

Mr. Alton moved that this request be granted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

j . Mr. Alton moved that the Knights of Columbus be allowed the use of the High School Auditorium on the night of February 25th for a Minstrel show, at the usual rental. Mr. Coates seconded the | motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn until Tuesday, February ] ^th, 1919, at seven oBclock P. M. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

......... MEETING... OF FEBRUARY 4TH, 1919

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1919, AT SEVEN O'CLOCK P. M.

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, William Mee, J. G. Strong, G. A. Woodworth

ABSENT: J. W. Berry, G. A. Morris.

The Secretary read the following letter: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 3rd, 1919.

Mr. Geroge Stearley, Secretary Board of Education, City. Dear Sir:

My attention has just been called to the failure of one of the banks in Guthrie in which was deposited some of the money belonging to the School District of that city, and it seems from what I can hear, that there is. some'doubt as to whether or not the city will be able to recover under the-<^uaranty law. I do not know what arrangements the Board has made regarding the deposits of our board. I assume, of course, they have a ^^fc.<©om the school treasurer, but if the bank in which the school * funds are deposited should fail, the sureties on the school treasurer’^ bond would not be liable, in my opinion, and if this deposit ’Ms such a ..deposit as entitles one to share in the guaranty^ fund, the' s-chool board would have no remedy.

Our Supreme Court has^^TTatsâdûpon this question two or three times, and what constitutes a regular depository or regular deposit, is*^s«êwhat in doubt. In one case, the commissioner deposited a sum or money amounting to approximately $5^,000 in one of the banks under the statute which authorises the deposit of funds in such banks as might be selected until such time as it might be safely and advantageously investedîiu^gdurities. The Supreme Court held that this was a speciaT"depos^t,.i=iand could not come out of the guaranty fund. . In another case, it appears that a party purchased certain notes from the bank and'left the funds at the bank with the agreement that the bank ‘was to collect the notes and place the money received to the account of the person owning the notes. The bank afterwards collected the notes, but did not deposit them to the* credit of the owner of the notes, and the court held that this party could not share in the guaranty fund.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4th, 1919 (Continued)

I simply call your attention to these cases in order that such action as may be necessary, may be taken. In other words, unless security has already been taken, it seems to me the only safe way for the board is to arrange for the bank in which the funds of the ^School Board are deposited, to give collateral to protect such deposit. Of course if this has been done, there is no necessity of doing anything further, but if it has not, I would suggest that the matter be called to the attention of the Board at their first meeting.

Yours very truly,

FULTON, SHIRK & DANNER PER E. L. Fulton

After some discussion of the method of handling the funds belonging to the School District, Mr. Woodworth moved that the School Treasurer be required to give bond in the sum of $1,000,000.00, to be paid for by the Board. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Mee moved that the Treasurer's monthly report be submitted to the Board at eaq|j regular monthly meeting. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Mee moved that the Treasurer be instructed not to place any General Fund Warrants in the Sinking Fund as long as there is any money in the General Fund. Mr. Woodworth seconded the mot-ion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Strong moved that Superintendent Whiteford and Mr. Jones be authorized to employ a man for special work at the High School for a period of two weeks. Mr. Woodworth seconded thet.motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. the Board reconsider its action in adopting the report of'the Buildings and Grounds committee at the meeting of January 6th, I919, in which a bond issue of $650,000 was WGLt? 1recommended G vvdiniCliU.Cid» eclared to have carried. Mr Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared

The following report 'was„.read:

■Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 4 th, 1919.

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

We, your Buildings and Grounds committee, aft’^'c^consuiting the architect in regard to the addition of rooms to the schools and the erection of<new buildings,'beg leave to report as follows:

We recommend that the building program as outlined in the last meeting be carried out in order to relieve the situation of the grammar schools and the rooms to be distributed as follows:

MEETING.. .OE_JEEBEU^Y_.lth^J.9.19__G.o.iitiiiuedI.

School Putnam Heights Culbertson Lowell Lincoln Jefferson Hawthorne Whittier Willard Wheeler Walnut Grove Westwood Junior High Lee

Rooms 4 4 4 12 12 '4 4 4 4 2 4 _________ 16 Total "7?

Cost $29,400.00 33,000.00 29,400.00 90,500.00 90,500.00 20,500.00 29,400.00 24,100.00 29,400.00 13,000.00 25,200.00 165,000.00 579,400.00

In addition to the above we recommend the erection of a Junior High School of 16 rooms at a cost of $165,000.00 to be built in the-u Wortheast section of the City, and a Junior High School of 16 rooms/ to be built in the Northwest section of the City,, at such location as will best accomodate the students of those localities. Furniture and Fixtures Real Estate and Sites

$50*000.00 40,600.00

This will make a total bond issue of $1,000,000.00

Respectfully submitted,

Elliott Alton

*■

R. S. Coates G. 0. Woodworth . .

J. G. Strong Buildings & Grounds Committee

Mr. Coates moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded themotion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " Mr. Strong moved that the Board reconsider its action at the of January 20th, 1919, in adopting the Resolution requesting an election for a $650,000.00 bond issue. Mr. ■seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all present voting "Aye." /c

meeting the Alton members

....ji-

Mr, Woodworth introduced the following resolution: R E S

OR'-U^PK'n /T

WHEREAS/ of^COUNT OF THE CROWDED CONDITION OF THE SCHOOLS OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT KNQWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA'JPITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ABDiXIQNAL_WARD SCHOOL BUILDINGS, ADDITIONAL ROOMS TO WARD SCHOOL BUICTINS§>>A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING IN CAPITOL HILL, A JUNIOR HIGI^BOHQOL BALDING IN THE NORTHEAST SECTION OF THE CITY, A JUNIOR HIGH ,^M00L BUILDING IN THE NORTHWEST SECTION OF THE CITY, SITES FOR WARD SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAID .BUILDINGS,' IN SAID DISTRICT, THE COST OF WHICH IS ESTIMATED AT $1,000,000,00,

AND VHEREAS, THERE BEING NO FUNDS IN THE HANDS OF THE TREASURER OF SAID BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR SUCH PURPOSE, IT IS NECESSARY TO BORROW THE SAID SUM OF $1,000,000.00,

,<r r?

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4 th,. 1919 (Continued) ............

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•

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY; OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

That the Mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be and he is hereby requested to issue a proclamation calling a special election in the school district comprising the City of Oklahoma City, and outlying territory annexed thereto for school purposes, for the 18th d y of March, I919, for thepurpose of submitting to the legal voters of said school district the following proposition:

"Shall the Board of Education-of the City of Oklahoma City Oklahoma-City-, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount.of $1,000,000,00 for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of Additional Ward School’ Buildings, for the construction of Additional Rooms to Ward School Buildings, for the construction of a Junior High School Building in Capitol Hill, for the comstruction of a Junior High School Building in the northeast section of the City, for the construction of a Junior High School Building in the northwest section of the City, for.the purchase of Sites for Ward School and Junior High School Buildings, and for .' Furniture and Equipment for all Buildings enumerated herein; and also to provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property in said -school district comprising said City and the territory annexed thereto#for school purposes, sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and to constitute a sinking functor the payment of the principal when due?" Said proclamation shall provide and state fully the purpose of the bond issue, the hours of opening and closing the polls, the number and location of the polling places, the names of the persons who shall conduct said election and shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk of said City, and shall be published according to law.

After the above resolution was read in full by the Clerk, Mr. Strong moved that same be adopted as read. Mr. Alton.seconded the motion .and the following vote resulted: "AyesMessrs. Alton, Coates, Mee, Strong, Woodworth and Hope. "Nays," None. Thereupon the motion was declared to have carried. ?’7 The following salary schedule for the year 1919~192O was presented to the Board by the special Budget committee.

'■ '-PROPOSED SALARY SCHEDULE.

Years of Service

Grades and Kindergarten

Asst. Kindergarten Domestic Science Manual Training Supervisors H. S. Dept.' Heads H. S. Asst. Academies

* Xl) 80.00

(2)

90. so...

7O.,OQ 80.00 95.00 90*00 100.00 110.00 14OO.O0 1500.00 1400.00 1500.00 1200.00 1300.00

(?)

100.00

(4) 110.00

(5) 115.00 Non Normal 120.00 -Normal Grac..

90.00 100.00 110.00 115.00 120.00 1600.00 1700.00 1600.00 1700.00 i4oo.oo 1500.00

115.00 125*00 1800.00 1800.00 1600.00

Principal and.Assistant Principal of High School fixed by the Board.

MEETING.OF FEBRUARY 4th, IQ19 (Cont inued)

Grades High School

Substitutes Substitutes

Principalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

$4.50 per day 5.00 ÂŤ "

Salaries

Years of Service

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1350.00 1500.00 1600.00 1800.00

1400.00 1600.00 1700.00 1900.00

1500.00 1700.00 1800;00 2000.00

No. of teachers including Principal

1 7 11 14 17

to to to to to

6 fixed by Board 10 13 16 24

1300.00 1400.00 1500.00 1700.00

ALL FOR

MONTHS.

Mr. Coatas Mr. Woodworth moved that the salary scehdule be adopted, seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Mee moved that the Superintendent be given permission to attend the .annual convention of School Superintendents to be, held in Chicago the latter part of February. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call.of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

439 MEETING. OF.. MARSH.1, 1.919. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA, MET IN

SPECIAL SESSION IN THE PARLOR OF THE SKIRVIN HOTEL SATURDAY, MARCH

1919, AT TWELVE-FIFTEEN O'CLOCK P.M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, H. b. Coates, William Mee, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT: G. A. Morris.

The meeting was called at the request of the Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of considering the school bond issue, to be voted upon at the next primary election. The Board met jointly with the Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. After a general discussion of the proposed bonds, the Board made the request embodied in the following letter:

Chamber of Commerce, City.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 28th,1919*

Gentlemen:

Relative to $1,000,000.00 School Bond Issue to be voted upon at the City Primary Election,March 18,1919, for the ’.purpose of building Junior High and additions to Ward School buildings, the Board of Education feels that it is not their duty to assume all the responsibility of carrying on such ..t^mpaign and spending such an amount of money without an -advisory board to assist. We there.fpjBS ask that your body appoint five men on this committee. We would suggest one member from your own body, ohe - ntembgr from the Rotary Club, one member from the Kiwanis Club, one member from th'e-^fyiQXLS Club and one from the Central Trade and Labor CountFfl.

Trusting your honorable body will take this matter up immediately and notify t£e Board of Education of your appointments, we beg to remaflh^ ^^^Reapectfully yours,

,B’OAR^ OF EDUCAT I ON John H. Hope, Elliott Alton, J.W.Berry, R.S.Coates, J.H.Johnston, G.A.Morris, J.G.Strong, G.O.Woodworth.

MEETING OF MARCH 1, 1919,

(Continued)

The Directors of the Chamber of Commerce by unaminous vote granted the request of the Board of Education,and instructed their Presidai to appoint the members of the committee from the various organizations of the City. The President of the Chamber of Commerce stated that he would submit the names of the members of the committee, to the Board of Education for their approval at the regular meeting of the Board, Monday Evening, March 3rd, 1919.

It was moved by Mr. Coates and seconded by Mr. Alton that the President instruct the Clerk to have printed and distributed through the schools 15,000 circulars informing the voters of the bond election and the necessity of registering,and giving the names and addresses of the various precinct Registrars, a list of the precinct addresses, and a out showing the precinct boundaries. Upon roll call the following vote was shown: "Ayes" Messrs. Alton, Berry, Coates, Mee, Strong, Woodworth and. Hope; "Nays" . None. Whereupon the President instructed the Clerk to proceed with the 'printing and distribution of the circulars.

Mr. Alton moved the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved the

MEETING OF ..MARCH.. 3RD, .1919 -

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD DOOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, MARCH 3RD, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, William Mee, J. G. Strong.

The minutes of the meetings of February 3r&* ^h aQd March 1st, were read and approved as read.

A delegation of patrons of the Harmony Hill District appeared before the Board and presented a petition asking that an allowance for improvements in their district be made in the bond issue to be voted upon at the coming election.

As the Attorney for the Board was not present at this time it was agreed to defer action until his arrival as it seemed desirable to have a legal opinion as to the riglt of the Board-to make the improvements asked for. The monthly report of the Truant Officer'was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Coates was received and placed on file.

The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was also read and upon motion of Mr. Coates seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and placed ori^f i 1 e. The following report was read:-

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 3, 1919. Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

We, your Auditing committee, desire ^-recommend that the following list, of bills, amounting to $5^59-55 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted,

G. 0. Woodworth G. A. Morris Auditing Committee

MEETING OF MARCH 3rd, 1919 (Continued)

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Boyer's Cash Gro & Market Dom Sci Supplies Troy Laundry Machinery Co. Buttons for Kindergarten R. W. King Re-surfacing blackboards Auditors Semi-annual audit Eaton & Cole Roach & Fowled 5 sets World Book Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Telephone service Florette McNeese Services on Examining Board » ’ H John T. Clayton " " The Printery Circulars etc Coal on Contract M. B. Schfield Company Window Glass Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company General Specialty Co. :Scale Remover Lumber Davodson & Case Lbr. Co Co. Books A. C. MCClurg & Company Fred E. Marshall Insurance Premium for Auto Laundry work for Dom Sci New State Laundry R. L. Polk & Company Directory Roach & Veazey Medical supplies Arnold & Wetherbee Lamps & Repairs Dirt for grading Emerson Grounds Lee Harmon A, G. Hoge Hardware & Supplies Kings' Laundry Cleaning rug J. A. Whiteford Expenses trip to Chicago Western Union Tel Company Telegraph service Secretary's Pet-ty Cash Re-imburse Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Repairing piano T, E. Braniff Notary Public Bond A. M. DeBolt Cement Lightning Machine Company Repairing pump Armstrong & Son Dom Sci supplies T. R. Stemen Trimming trees Oklahoma City Wrater Department Water service Stewart Mitchell Repairing clock Eugene Whittington & Company Ins Premium on Nev/ Bldgs Engine Fittings Mideke Supply Company Keys Strom & Erickson Hdw. Co. The Zylite Water Company Water for Hawthorne & Linwood Window Glass T. A. Griffith Telegraph service Postal Telegraph Company Emil Aacher Music supplies C. C. Birchard & Company Music supplies American Book Company Music supplies J. L. Ladd ..Sanitary Work E. 0. Pafs-o^fc'^d-sGement walk Manly OffIbe Supply Co. Office supplies Stealey Book & Publishing Company School supplies Oklahoma Book Company SchooJL-wpplies Jasper Sipes Co. School Furniture The Doc & Bill Furniture. jQo. Window shades Franklin Printing Co Delivery books Harlow Publishing Company Bookg Carbon paper Beauvais Typewriter Suppdy^fg Co._ Wheelbarrow reapired Broadway Carriage & Auto works ““ Supplies v Remington Typewriter Co. Underwood Typewriter Co. " L. C. SU1ith & Bros. Adjusting Typewriters'^ Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service Western Bank Supply Company Office supplies Rucks & Thomas Dom Sci supplies Hardware & Supplies W. J. Pettee & Company Richards & Conover Hardware Co .Mah Train & Jan Floor Dressing The Western Paint Company Gasoline & Oils Sloane-Cordell Oil Company

MEETING. OF MARCH

(Continued).

Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasoline & Oils Klein Oil Company Gasoline & Oils Erickson Tire Company Auto tires James H. Jones Paper Towels Rubbn Wood Finishing & Products Company Dusters Theo. B. Robertson Products Co. Soap

$93*^0 49.15 28.97 99*40 9*60 29.73

| | |

Mr. Coates moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call.same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Estimates of the Contractors for labor performed and material furnished for the new buildings, were presented to the Board by the Clerk.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the first estimate of S. P. Hughes,amounting to $8,288.10, for labor performed and material furnished for the Willard School Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." a

Mr. Alfcon moved that the second estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company, for $7^2.00 for labor performed and material furnished for the Administration Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

Mr. Coates moved that the second estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company amounting to $11,591.10 for labor performed and material furnished for the Woodrow Wilson School Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed .to issue a warrant in.payment of same. ':Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " 'Mr, .Woodworth moved that the second estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company amounting to $4120.20 for labor performed and material'''furnished-&&& the addition to Culbertson School Building^ as approved'by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a Warrant in payment of same. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call sar^wfaF*33nrried-, all members present voting "Aye. "

Mr. Morris moved that the Second estimate of R. M. Crissman amounting $3630.00 for labor perf ormedt material furnished for the addition to the Eugene Field School B4Htd±ng>^-as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instruc-ted-to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded'-the m^JiMn and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vdtfing "Aye. " Mr. Coates moved that the first estimate of Cook-McDonnell Company amounting to $7867*40 for labor performed and material furnished, for the Heating and Plumbing of the addition to Eugene Field School Building and the Willard Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. ■ Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF MARCH 3rd, 1913 (Continued)

The following, report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee was read to the Board:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 1, 1919.

iI j Board of Education, i ) Gentlemen:

■

We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to make the following recommendations:

That M. D. Murphy be appointed regular janitor at the Edgemere School at the salary of 193’50 per month, vacancy caused i by the resignation of Mr. Burk. j

That Bestor Leach be appointed regular janitor at the Linwood school at a salary of 130*00 per month, vacancy caused | by the resignation of J. R. Marney.

That A. Cook be appointed regular janitor at the I Whittier school at a salary of 193*50 per month, vacancy caused I by the resignation of Jay Scott.

Respectfully suited,

Elliott Alton Roger S. Coates G. 0. Woodworth Buildings & Grounds Committee

Mr. Coates moved that the report be concurred in and the janitors employed at the salaries -indicated. . Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye*"

T. R. Stemen made a report on the condition of trees on school property and presented a bill amounting to $124.75 for pruning 739 trees, five cents a tree which is in accordance with ' his contra^'t-. with the Buildings and Grounds Committee. •v | Mr. Woodworth moved’~'that the ^report be received and the Clerk be instructed to issue a--,warrant for amount of Mr. Stamen’s bill, $124.75. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present votingrJ^Aye. " ~~

A report,signed by H. II. Shriver, Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, was read to th^Hj^ard, giving the number of trees trimmed by Mr. Stemen, and those reir®4^ing untrimmed on certain of the school grounds. -----

Mr. Alton moved that the report of Mr. Shriver be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The monthly report of the School Treasurer was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Woodworth, seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and placed on file.

MEETING.^0lL_MABCH..„3rd,... 1919... .CflQn_tJjaue.d>

The Attorney for the Board entered the meeting at this time and the question of making improvements at Harmony School was again brought up for consideration. The Attorney stated that it was his opinion that the Board could legally make the improvements asked for by the Harmony Hill patrons and after some discussion Mr. Alton moved that the matter be referred to the Purchasing committee, together with the Attorney for the Board, with power to act. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Eugene Whittington, as Chairman of a committee from the Local Association of Fire Insurance Companies, appeared before the Board presenting a plan whereby all insurance of school property could be handled under a blanket policy at less expense to the Board, and all premiums divided equally among the agencies represented.

Mr. Alton moved that all the Insurance of Local Association of motion and upon roll voting ’’Aye.”

the proposal of the committee be accepted and school property be placed in the hands of the Insurance Companies. Mr. Coates seconded the call same was carried, all members present

A. E. Ball, representing the Oklahoma school tax league, addressed the Bo^,rd, asking that the Board, contribute $1000 towards a fund to conduit a campaign to defeat the vitalization of Section 12-A of the Constitution of Oklahoma. Mr. Ball stated that'Oklahoma City would lose over $19,000 a year if the section is vitalized. The Board expressed itself as heartily in favor of making the contribution if permitted to so under the law. Mr. Woodworth moved that the matter be referred to a special committee for investigation and recommendation to the Board. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Messrs. Mee. Woodworth and Coates to act as.such committee.

’Mr. Woodworth moved that in the budget for next year a maximum of $15.00.va month be allowed for upkeep of each automobile operated by- the Bieard, exclusive of gasoline. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and^upon roll call same was carried, all members present'* voting rtAye>dL_^ The Clerk raad~4^e following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 3, I919. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen:

I hereby Submit for your approval the School Census Enumeration as taken and' turned in to us by your enumerators.

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Ward One

Ward Two

Ward Three

White males 2102 White females 2209 Colored males 7 Colored females. 8 Total

4326

White males 170 6 White females 1972 Colored males 43S Colored females 502 Total

4625

White males White females Colored males

1717 17^3 >72

Total 1•

~J5.

J647

Ward Four

White males 2521 White females 2868 Colored males ■200 Colored females 328 Total Grand Total

_5.9.j-Z. 1851t

Tha enumeration books and the above report were turned over to the County Superintendent on February 11, 1919.

Respectfully submitted,

J. G. btearley Clerk Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file, Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following7 bifis were received on a hand power dumb waiter to be installed in the TA^aministrationUJuilding, an allowance of $225 for same Having been made In the specifications for this building.

Otis Elevator Company. Gus Taliaferro

■210.00

Mr. Alton moved that the contract for installing the dumb waiter in the Administration building be awarded to the Otis Elevator " Mr. Morris seconded^the motion and upon Company at $209.70* roll call same was carried, all members pêsât«_„yîng "Aye. "

The following bids were received on tools for the ManusSE^Craining Department:

A. G. Hoge W. J. Pettee & Co Richards & Conover

$141.15 125.37 Bid incomplete

$80.66

Mr. Alton moved that W. J. Pettee & Company be awarded the contract for furnishing the list of Manual Training tools at $125*37* Mr.

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44 MEETING OF MARCH 3rd, 1919 (Continued)

Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

A proposition was received from the McDaniel Auto Company for the exchange of the Ford truck owned by the Board for a new Ford truck for ^756.61, with an allowance of I3OO for the old truck. A similar proposition was received from the Traveler's Garage but as they were unable to furnish a complete body Mr. Coates moved that the offer of the McDaniel Auto Company be accepted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. Clara Fasken be employed as Stenographer in the.office of the Clerk at a salary of $4.00 per day. Mr. Woodworth, seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 3rd, 1919. Board of Education:

I wish to submit, the resignation of Miss Eva Clifton teache^of Mathematics in the High School, and recommend that same be accepted.

Yours truly,

J. A. Whiteford Supt. Mr. Coates moved that the resignation of Miss Clifton be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read to the Board: . Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March Board 0/ Education: ’X

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^75*

■lavish to recommend the appointment of the following named teac’nbrLS at the salary set opposite their names: Mr. Edgar Wax ia<igh School $1200.00 per year n ■^e^Chas,. Fort " " 1200.00 " Uis's'Anna Moore JQ.00 per month H Miss Carrie Selden(effective Feb.3) 100.00 " tl Miss Ruth Jones'-..*" " " 9^-00 " tt Mrs. Grace Bennettte^^chijiig^Dec. 16) 100.00 " The following substitute teache^h';wer§ u^ed to meet emergencies caused by sickness among teachers. I ^’Wpommend that their names be placed on the substitute list. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

Mary Goodard Ruth Kendall Jennie Graves H. C. Harrison E. J. Remondino Bernice Caldwell Alice Sackett

Mrs. Miss Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mrs.

Chas. Kinnamon Elnore Homan W.' V/. Graves Clarice Hodges Anna Knight N. E. Reynolds

MEETING OF MARCH Jrd, .191? (Continued)

Colored:

F. N. Fitzpatrick Mrs. Lillian Youngblood

I recommend the appointment of Ora Scrutchfield as First Year Director of Primary Circle at the same salary as she now receives, $80.00.

J. A. Whiteford Supt.

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.1’ Mr. Whiteford then stated that as T. R. Stemen had bean employed as teacher in the High School at a salary of $1200 a year with the expectation of receiving in addition $600 appropriated by the Federal Government for Vocational Agriculture, and inasmuch as the application for Federal aid in this department had been sent in too late to receive the appropriation this year, he would recommend that Mr. Stemen be placed on the regular schedule and his salary fixed at $1400 for the school year. Mr. Woodworth then moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Superintendent and Mr. Stemen's salary be placed at $1400 for the school year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that Miss Sellers, who was still ill from the effects of influenza, be allowed full salary for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and'upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Woodworth moved that the new Rules and Regulations as compiled by the special committee appointed for the purpose of revising same, become effective from February 17th, 1919. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ___

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The question of establishing a Night School for foreigners under the direction of Mr. Gordon was discussedr*---- —. Mr. Woodworth moved t’nat 'ffr. Gordon be requested to submit the enrollment for Night School before action is taken by the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and sam€twas declared, to have carried. ~

Mr. Whiteford stated that an offer had been submi tted^ts3> him by the Government to furnish an Army officer as instructor in military training and to equip a unit-of 100 boys. For every additional 200 boys another officer would be provided/ 411 uniforms and equipment are . to be furnished by the government and all. expenses paid on a month's camping trip in summer. Mr. Whiteford also stated that the use of the Armory could be obtained and the only expense to the Board would be for the furnishing of lookers in which to keep uniforms and equipment.

MEETING OF MARCH 3rd, 1919 (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent be instructed to inform the War Department that the Board would accept their offer and to request that an officer be detailed for the work as soon as possible. Mr Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to Have carried. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Buildings and Grounds committee make arrangements to provide lockers suitable for the equipment to be furnished by the government. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk of the Board be instructed to make sufficient bond to the government at the proper time, for the equipment furnished. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Whiteford made a brief verbal report of his trip to Chicago, outlining a new plan for school buildings now in operation in several Eastern and Northern cities. Mr. Coates moved that the Principal of the High School be authorized to employ an additional assistant in his office at a salary not to exceed $75 a month. Mr. 'Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call s^me was carried, all members present voting "Aye,"

Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared â&#x2013; to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED

MEETING OF MARCH 19TH, 1919-

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. 4

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, William Mee, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

G. A. Morris.

A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order. The Board met to canvass the returns of the election held, by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma?, on the 18th day of March, 1919, on the question of issuing bonds of said Board of Education for the purpose of providing funds ^or the construction of additional ward school buildings, for the construction of additional rooms to ward school buildings, for the construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill, for the construction of a junior high school building in the northeast section of the city, for the construction of a junior high school building in the northwest section of the city, for the furni ture and equipment of certain buildings, and for the purchase of building sites in said district, to be owned exclusively by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma. The President stated that the budget of^expenses for the ensuing fiscal year would also be taken up for action, and any other matters requiring the attention of the Board would be considered.

’Mr. Woodworth, Chairman of the special budget committee, introduced and moyed the adoption of the following: * *x 'ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE TO«WUX£JDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA^ TY, OKLAHOMA, FOR THE FIUCAL-YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1ST, I919.

BUS I NESS ADMIN ISTRATT Salary and Expense Clerk and Assl^asd^^ Operation and Maintenance General'OTfice^ Payment of Census Enumerators Salaries Examining Board Salary and Expense Legal Department Salary and Expense Treasurer's Office Other Business Administration

#5 500.00 55c.00 65O.OO 200.00 600.00 1 200.00 3 200.00

MEETING OF MARCH 19th, 1919 (Continued)

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTHATION Office Superintendent of Schools Enforcement Truancy Laws Promotion of Health Supervision of Grades and Subjects Principals' Salaries Teachers' Salaries School Supplies Salary & Expense High School Librarian Library & Reference Books Stationery & Printing Telegraph & Telephone Other Expenses of Instruction .

3 & 13 58 530 16 1 3 1 1 1

700.00 000.00 000.00 500.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 100.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 200.00

EXPENSES OF OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT Janitors’ and Engineers' Salaries Janitors' ana Engineers' Supplies Fuel Light & Power Water Sanitation Teaming

53 ' 5 28 1 2 1 1

100.00 200.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 500.00 500.00

EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT Repairs to Buildings Repairs to Equipment ' Repairs to Furniture and Fixtures Upkeep of Grounds Insurance Miscellaneous Expense Taxes (Special)

37 10 2 2 10

ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS Buildings Equipment Furniture and Fixtures Tools and Appliances Permanent Improvement of Grounds

Total

Less Estimated Income State and County Apportionment $65 000.00 Other Sources 5 300.00

70^.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 000.00 28.00 6 500.00

11 17 20 2 4 $874

500.00 500.00 000.00 000.00 300.00 228.00

70 300.00 $863 928.00 80 392.80 Plus lO^N^dhiM^i^Guent taxes S884" 320.80 Amount to be raised by levy 129 856. 76 Sinking Fund forv retirement of bonds 97 414.87 Interest on Outstanding bon da— Sinking Fund Interests on General Fund Warrants 5 000.00 $1 116 592743 Less Estimated Income 700.00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 9 300.00 Interest on Daily Bank ^Balances 20 000.00 Total amount to be raised by levy fcqj $1 096 592.43 fiscal year ending June 30th, 1920

By virtue of the authority vested in thjfr-iBo^d* olj^Education by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and pursuant to.^We itemized estimate above set forth, as a part of this call, showing that a five mill levy is,-insufficient to'create a fund necessary to support the common schools of the Oklahoma City School District, as determined in the budget prepared by virtue of the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and that as heretofore determined by 'the Board of Education of such district, an excess levy of six mills above ^the five mills allowed by the law is necessary for current expenses and for the support of thecommon schools in said school

MEETING OF MARCH 19th, 1919 (Continued)

district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1919* NOTICE is hereby given that a special election is hereby called to be held on the first day of April, 1919, in the Oklahoma City School District, comprising the territory of the City of Oklahoma City, and the territory annexed thereto for school purposes, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said Oklahoma City School District the question of making an inorea sed levy of six mills upon the assessed valuation of the property within said school district, as returned by the County Assessor of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, to pay the current expenses of the Board of Education of the C ity of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1919. The ballots to be used at said election for such purpose shall be in substantially the following form:

MShall there be made a six mill levy in excess of the five mill levy allowed by the Statutes of the State of Oklahoma, upon the assessed valuation of all taxable property within the Oklahoma City School District, for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1919?"

For the levy

Against the levy Said election will be held at the following places: WARD ONE, CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY.

Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct ^Precinct , Pgee-inct ' P'r ednot Precinct

1 -1201 W. 40th 2 28th & McKinley 3 25th & Douglas 4 1737 W. 11th 5 2205 w. 16th 6 1105 N. Western 7 21st & Western . g 1107 N. Shartel .$^4111 N. Hudson 10 20th & Lee 11 200 W. 14th 12 1117 N. --------

WARD TWO, C^W^ OKLAHOMA CITY.

Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct â&#x2013; Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct

1 2 3 4 5 b 7 8

14th Kate Rear of E. 10th 127 E. 6 th 20b Harrison Ave. -'~ 503 E. 8th Week's Hall 636 E. 7thr'< 917 E. 8th -Stdnewall & 9 th 1400- E. 8th 10 500 N. Laird 11 310 E. 5th 12 120 E. 5th 13' Fire Station No. 2.

MEETING OF MARCH 19th, 1919 (Continued.)

WARD THREE, CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY. Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

711 510 3O7 719

N. N. N. N.

Broadway Broadway Broadway Hudson

532 w. 4th

769 N. Dewey 706 N. Olie Sth & Klein 1604 Linwood 1717 W. 2nd 1239 W. 2nd 1104 W. Main Court House 428 W. California 10 W. Main 100 W. California

WARD FOUR, CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY. Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct . 3 Precinct 4 Precinct 5 Precinct Precinct 7 Precinctr 8 Precinct 9 Precinct 10

205 s. Broadway

331 w. Noble 515 w. Frisco 826 W. Chickasaw Corner Maple & Walker 2424 S . Central 134 W. "C" 516 W. "B" 2232 Exchange Ave. 711 S. Robinson

All persons within the Oklahoma City School District who are qualified electors under the Constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma, will be entitled to vote at said election and the qualified electors residing outside the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City, but within the territory attached thereto for school purposes, shall be authorized to vote at the following places: Voters in the outlying district residing'West of Oklahoma Avenue and north of 32nd Street on the north and.west of the City limits, vote at Precinct One of Ward One, 1201 W. 40th. -?,;Vo<W«a‘“terthe outlying district residing between Reno Street and 32nd Street west of the city limits, vote at Precinct Five, Ward One, 2205 West 16th Street.

Voters in. the' outlying district residing south of Reno Street and west of Western Avenue on the south and west of the city limits, vote at Precinct Nine, WarT’%uT7"-€-&3-2- Exchange Avenue. Voters in the y>®:tlying district residing east of Western Avenue and south of Ash Street on the south and east of the city limits, vote at Precinct Seven, WardMTour, 134 West C Avenue.

Voters in the outlying district res^in^^a^tween Ash and Fourth Streets east of the city limits, vote at Precin-c-t^-Thirteen, Ward Two, Fire Station No. 2. . '*<7 *

Voters in the outlying district residing north of Fourth Street and east of "Oklahoma Ayenue" on the north and east of the city limits, vote at Precinct One, Ward Two, 14th Street and Kate Avenue. The polls at such election shall be open.at the hour of six o'clock A. M. and close at the hour of seven P. M. of said election

MEETING OF MARCH 19th, 1919 (Continued)

Witness the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma by its President, attested by the Clerk, with its official seal, this 19th day of March} A. D. 1919* THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. By

President

Mr. Alton seconded the motion of Mr. Woodworth and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ”Aye."

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board reconsider its action of March third placing the insurance of school property in the hands of Mr. Alton seconded '■’tEknnotion andupon roll call same was carried, all members present voting .J*Aye. ” The matter of making provision for next year for the special class of boys taught by Miss Franks at Irving School, was discussed. Mr. Mee moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee for report. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A proposition was submitted to the Board by R. M. Crissman to furnish all labor and material necessary to erect and complete the • file wall and stone coping in accordance with plans and specifica1 tio,ns furnished by Layton & Smith for the east side of the original Eugene Field school building for the sujm of #284.00. Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board accept the proposition of Mr. Orissman to repair the wall at Eugene Field school building for of #284.00. Mr.. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call :i same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. "

'’*X, A letter .'was received and read to the Board from R. J. Edwards,*-"” offerihg?tp.^sell 14 lots adjacent to the Washington school property on the west "side, 7 of the lots^-^a^ixig North on Washington St., and 7 facing south on Noble St. , a parcel of ground 175 feat east and /'west by JOOnorth and south, including the alley-way, for #800 a lot.MrT^Mee moved that the matter be referred to the■ Buildings and Grounds committee for report. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was dedwed to have carried.

A letter from Dr. G. I. Gordon in reference jtoproviding quarters and equipment for a Night School for foreignSffs was read. After some discussion Mr. Mee moved that the Clerk and the Superintendent of schools investigate this matter and report at the next meeting for final action. *Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MARCH 19th, 1919 (Continued)

Thereupon the following proceedings were had, to-wit:

The Clerk reported that he had received from the special election officials for the special election held March 18th, 1919> on the proposition for the issuance of School Building Bonds, aggregating One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars, returns showing the result of said election.

The returns of said special election were canvassed by the Board, and Mr. Mee introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, at an election duly called and held on 1919, in the City School District, known and designated Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the Oklahoma, there was submitted to the qualified electors School District, the following proposition:

March 18th, as the State of of said

’’Shall the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of additional ward school buddings, for the construction of additional rooms to ward school buildings, for the construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill, for the construction of a ' junior high school building in the northeast section df the city, for the construction of a junior high school building in the northwest section of the city, for the purchase of sites for ward school and junior high school buildings, and for furniture and equipment for all buildings enumerated herein; and also to provide for the levy.and collection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property in said school district comprising said city and the territory annexed thereto for school purposes, sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal when due?"

WHEREAS, from the returns furnished by the special election officers of said^special election, it has been determined and the Board hereby declares of reooxd^that it finds the election was conducted by the officers designated in the Mayor’s proclamation calling such election, .. with all vacancies filled according to law in all respects as required by law; thsrtr-said^lection was conducted by ballot in the form p^esqrf^d; that the polls were opened at six 0’clock, A^-d^, and not closed before but were closed at seven o’clock P. M.’cn the 18th.day of March, 1919, the hours and the day designated in the Mayor’ proclamation calling said election;9 and __ _

Now, after carefully canvassing the dfbdur n§^ of the_election the Board finds and declares of record That the total number of votes cast by the qualified ’ j’ electors was............................. .............................................................. 17,100

That the total number of votes cast in favor of said bonds was.......................................................................................14, 608

; That the total number of votes cast against said bonds was............................................................................................. 2,492 That the total number of mutilated ballots was

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MEETING OF MARCH 19th, 1919 (Continued)

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: That, at the special election held March 18 th, 1919> ia 'the City School District, known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, at which there was submitted to the qualified voters of said City School District the proposition of issuing bonds in the sum of One Million (11,000,000) Dollars, for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of additional ward school buildings, for the construction of additional rooms to ward school buildings, for the construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill, for the construction of a. junior high school building in the northeast section of the city, for the construction of a junior high school building in the northwest section of the city, for the purchase of sites for ward school and junior high school buildings.in said District, and for furniture and equipment for all buildings enumerated herein, a lawful majority cast their votes in favor of the issuance of said bonds, and the proposition of issuing said bonds carried and the Board of Education has full and complete authority to issue and sell all of the above described bonds.

. The motion to adopt the resolution was seconded by Mr. Coates and the roll was called with the following result: "Ayes" â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hope.

Messrs. Alton, Berry, Coates, Mee, Strong, Woodworth and

"Nays"'*:

None.

Wgereupon the motion was declared by the President to have carried, and the resolution duly adopted.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn until Tuesday, March 25th at seven-thirty P. M. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MARCH 25th, 1919 (Continued)

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH, 1919, AT SEVEN -THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates, William Mee, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry.

At the request of the Board, the Chamber of Commerce selected the following Citizens' Advisory Committee to assist in the campaign for the bond election and in the expenditure of the funds of these bpnds:

R. A. Vose, Mont R. Powell , E. L. Howard, M. L. Crowther, R. E. Finerty.

The Citizens' Advisory Committee met -with the Board and the following members were present:

R. A. Vose, E. L. Howard, R. E. Finerty. A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order. was not present at the initial roll call but entered HWHffeb'ting later in the evening. ..Mj F,. Strong

The Secretary read-tYfe following:

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Oklahoma Citv, Oklahoma. —toon 25th, 1919.

Board of Edud&’fripn: We, the committee ^pointed to investigate the charges filed against F. W. Bruner, W^to report that we have investigated the case and find from the evidenSBT^he^pharges were not sustained.

Resp^dt fui Ij^ewfbmi 11 ed, :-sr-

•

John H. Hope J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Alton moved that the report be accepted and placed on file and Mr. Bruner be exonerated from the charges. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MARCH 25th, 1919 (Continued)

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 25th, 1919.

The Board of Education; Gentlemen: I wish to submit' the resignation of Miss Verna Wills effective March 24th, and recommend that same be accepted. Upon recommendations of Dr. Cloudman I have asked Miss Edith Shepherd to retire on March 21st, 1919, for the remainder of the year. Respectfully yours,

J. A. Whiteford Supt. Mr.v Mee moved that the resignation of Miss Wills be accepted and the Superinterident’s action in regard to Miss Shepherd be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. •

The following recommendation was submitted by the Superintendent:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 25th, 1919. Board of Education.

Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following named teachers at the salary set opposite their names and effective on the dates shown below;

March 24th, Miss Josie Richardson Feb. 3rd, Mrs. Anna Simpson •J^8c^i3Sih, Miss Leta F. Dodson

$100.00 100.00 100.00

I wish,to recommend the appointment of the following, named Substitute "teacher at regular substitute’s salary. Mrs. C. R. Smith -Respectfully submitted,

J. A. Whiteford Supt.

Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Supefdnte^ent. be concurred in and the teachers employed as recommenced; Miujgoodworth seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carriaS^all members present voting "Aye.” The following report was read:

MEETING OF MARCH 25 th, 1919 (Continued.) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Board of Education. Gentlemen*. 3

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We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to make a report on the progress of the buildings under construction. The brick work on the Eugene Field building and the plastering of the first floor is competed and the work progressing rapidly. The entire building will be completed in about three weeks.

The addition to the Culbertson building is up to the second floor ana the second floor slab has been puured. There was a delay on this building on account of the stone being lost in transit for about two weeks, but the work is progressing very rapidly.at this time. This addition should be completed and ready for occupancy in about six weeks. The Woodrow Wilson building is up to the second floor and the second floor slab will be poured this week. The work is progressing rapidly, all stone being on the ground and there is nothing further to cause delay. The building will be completed in contract time.

The forms for the second floor are now being constructed on the Willard building and the work progressing very rapidly. Owing to*the fact that there will be an addition to the south end of this building, we have ordered the proper opening for the corridor to be made at this time which will save several hundred dollars that otherwise would have to be expended in cutting this opening in the near future. The Administration building is constructed up to the first floor including' the first floor slab. This building will be completed in about six or eight weeks.

Owing to the rapid progress of the work on the Administration building it will be possible to’saake all changes and repairs on the Irving building and have it ready for the commencement of school next fall. ■’'

....

Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton

Roger S. Coates

—— G. 0. Woodworth Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion arfi&eame was declared to have carried.

A request was received for the use of tshegShi^ld^Heights School as a meeting place for a Boy Scout Patrol to organized in that district. Mr. Alton moved that the request be referred to the Superintendent of Schools' with power to act. . A proposal was received from the Johns-Manville Company to furnish and apply Johns-Manville Asphalt Mastic Flooring 1" thick to the halls, stair treads and toilets first and second floor of two school buildings at per square foot.

M E E TI N G

OF M ARC H

2 5t h,

1919

( C o nti n u e d)

Mr. C o at e s m o v e d t h at t hi s pr o p o s al b e r ef err e d t o t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s C o m mitt e e. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w as d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. A l ett er w as r e a d fr o m Willi a m s a n d H ar v e y, off eri n g t o. tr a n s pl a nt t h e s h a d e tr e e s fr o m t h e ’Will ar d a n d W a s hi n gt o n s c h o ol sit e s t o t h e W o o dr o w Wil s o n s c h o ol sit e f or $ 2 5. 0 0 a tr e e.. U p o n m oti o n of Mr. W o o d w ort h, s e c o n d e d b y Mr. M orri s, t hi s l ett er w a s r e c ei v e d a n d pl a c e d o n fil e. '

C. S. St e p h e n s o n pr e s e nt e d a pr o p o s al a n d s p e cifi c ati o n s f or t h e i n st all ati o n of v a c u u m cl e a n er e q ui p m e nt i n t h e A d mi ni str ati o n B uil di n a c o st of $ 8 8 1. 5 0. Mr. M e e m o v e d t h at t hi s pr o p o siti o n b e l ai d o n t h e t a bl e. Mr. C o at es s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w as d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d.

A r e q u e st w as r e c ei v e d fr o m t h e C hri sti a n S ci e n c e C h ur c h f or t h e u s e o ’f t h e Hi g h S c h o ol A u dit ori u m f or c h ur c h s er vi c e s o n S u n d a y m or ni n g a n d ’W e d n e s d a y e v e ni n g b e gi n ni n g i n M a y a n d e xt e n di n g o v er a p eri o d of fr o m f o ur t o si x m o nt h s, or u ntil t h e c o m pl eti o n of t h eir n e w c h ur c h b uil di n g. Mr. W o o d w ort h m o v e d t h at t h e m att er b e r ef err e d t o t h e B uil di n g s a n d Gr o u n d s c o m mitt e e wit h p o w er t o a ct. Mr. M orri s s e c o n d e d, t h e m oti o n a n d s a m e w as d e cl ar e d t o h a v e c arri e d. T h e i s s ui n g of til e $ 1, 0 0 0, 0 0 0 b o n d s v ot e d o n M ar c h 1 8t h w as di s c u s s e d at l e n gt h b y t h e B o ar d a n d m e m b ers of t h e Citi z e n s * A d vi s or y C o m mitt e e. S e v er al b o n d m e n w er e pr e s e nt a n d al s o t o o k p art i n t h e di s c u s si o n. It w as t h e g e n er al o pi ni o n t h at it w o ul d b e d e sir a bl e t o i s s u e t h e b o n d s s u bj e ct t o p a y m e nt of o n e-fift e e nt h e a c h y e ar fr o m t h e 1 1t h t o t h e 2 5t h y e ar s, i n cl u si v e,.' b e c a u s e t h e pr e s e nt i n d e bt e d n e s s of t h e b o ar d w o ul d b e virt u all y p ai d at t h e e n d of t e n y e ar s. T h e q u e sti o n of w h et h er t h e B o ar d of E d u c ati o n c o ul d d ef er m a ki n g a l e v y f or t h e p a y m e nt of t h e pri n ci p al of t h e $ 1, 0 0 0, 0 0 0 b o n d s u ntil aft er t h e t e nt h y e ar, or w h et h er t h e l e v y m y.st b e m a d e a n n u all y d uri n g t h e e ntir e p eri o d w as di s c u s s e d a n d t h e Att or n e y f or t h e B o ar d w as i n str u ct e d t o o bt ai n a writt e n o pi ni o n fr o m t h e Att or n e y G e n er al o n t hi s q u e sti o n.

Mr. W o o d w ort h' t h e n m o v e d t h at t h e $ 1, 0 0 0, 0 0 0 b o n d s v ot e d o n M ar c h 1 8t h b e i s s u e d i nfi x e d s eri aljjj at uriti e s fr o m 1 1 t o 2 5 y e ar s, p a y a bl e o n e-fift e e nt h. e a c h y e ar fr o m t h e 1 1t h t o t h e 2 5t h y e ar s b ot h i n cl u si v e. Mr. Alt o n s e c o n d e d t h e m oti o n a n d u p o n r oll c all s a m e w as c arri e d, all m e m b ers pr e s e nt v ot e . **

, '*✓ *' ■* % F urt h er a cti o n w as p o st p o n e d u ntil t h e r e c ei pt of t h e o pi ni o n of t h e Att or n e y G e n er al, o n t h e q u e sti o n of d ef erri n g t h e l e v y u ntil aft er t h e t e nt h y e ar. < T he

S e cr et ar y

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r e a d t h e f oll o wi n g c o m m u ni c ati o n:

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O kl a h o m a Cit y, O kl a h o m a. M ar c h 2 ^t h, 1 9 1 9 *

G e ntl e m e n: I n c o n n e cti o n wit h t h e e x p e n s e f or c o n d u cti n g t h e el e cti o n of M ar c h 1 8t h at w hi c h ti m e a pr o p o siti o n w as s u b mitt e d

MEETING OF MARCH 25th, 1919 (Continued.)

for voting school bonds, for the primary our appropriation for the City Election was $2500.00. The expenses reported to us to date amount to $5087* ^5* This amount being in excess of our appropriation makes it necessary for us to request that you make up the deficit which will be $5^7«^5« The County Election Board made an extra allowance in the salaries and incurred some additional expense which we did not anticipate.

Therefore, in order that we may be able to pay the election officers and since the school bond election was a good part of the expense in connection with the primary, we think it fair that you should stand the excess over our appropriation. Please let me know at once in order that we may proceed without delay to write the warrants for the election officers.

Yours very truly, Mike Donnelly Commissioner of Finance.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the request of Mr. Donnelly be complied with and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for $5^7*^5 favor of the City Treasurer. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon- roll call same was carried, all members present" voting "Aye. ” Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board adjourn until Wednesday, April 2nd, at eight orclock P. M. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

I9I9.

MEETING OF APRIL 2ND, 1.919.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, William Mee, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. Mr. Berry was not present at the initial roll call but entered the meeting later in the evening.

The - committee on Auditing,•Purchasing and Finance reported that they had beeja offered $50,000 Oklahoma City School District Bonds. due January 2, 1929, at 97h, and recommended that same be purchased by the Board out of the Sinking Fund. Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the committee be adopted ; and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant out of the Sinking Fund in accordance with.the following statement:

Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank Chicago.

Chicago, March 28, 1919«

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

$50,000 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, School Site and Building Due January 2, 1929, @ 97i Int, Jan. 2 to Apr. 2, 3 months .tiff Nos. 33/77 - 156/160

$48,750.00 562.50

$49,312.50

Bonds Shipped to g.acu>rity National Bank, ■■ t Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Coates seconded the mnt,4.nn atm-T-wjaan go 11 call same was carried, all members present voting "’Aye. " -

The following report was r^ad: "

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2nd» 1519-

Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

I wish to submit the following resignations and recommend that same be accepted; Miss Irene Turk, High School teacher, resigning on account of illness. Miss Annie Jane Sellers, grade school teacher, resigning on account of illness.

MEETING OF APRIL 2ndj 19194 Continued)

Miss Edith Ross, High School teacher, resigning on account of illness. Miss Mary Robertson, Assistant resigning to^accept another position.

Yours i

Mr. Mee moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the resignations accepted. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 2nd, 1919.

Board of Gentlemen: I wish to^recommend the appointment of the following named teachers at the salary set opposite their names and effective as shown below:

March \April April March

31st 2nd 2nd 27 th

$90.00 Agnes Abbott 100.00 Mildred Kramer Beulah Fetterman 1200.00 HighSchool . J__ ft. f TT J ... Pickaboo Whitehead Clayton $'1200 High School

I also wish to recommend the appointment of th e folio w i ng Office Assistants in the Principal's Office of the High School:

February 19th March 5th

Clarice Hodges Ruth Gillespie

$65.OC 65.OO

Yours respectfully

J. A. Whiteford Supt

Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and>^he teachers and office assistants employed at es seconded the motion and upon roll the salaries stated. ' Mr. CdaXes call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

- -Ti./-' A letter was read from;-.^he President of the Federation of Kindergarten Mothers' Clubs,*‘requesting that the name "Kindergarten" be restored and used instead of "Primary Circle." Mr. Strong moved that the communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was dec 1 aretKto.,Rave carried. The Clerk reported that he had received from th’^’hpe’b^»^^Leotion officials for the special election held on April 1st,'75.919, on the question of making^an excess levy,of six mills for paying the current expenses of the Board-of Education for the fiscal year ending. June 30th, I92O, the returns showing the result of said election.

MEETING OF APRIL 2nd, 1919 (Continued)

The returns of said special election were canvassed by the Board and upon the question "Shall there be made a six mill levy in excess of the five mill levy allowed by the Statutes of the State of Oklahoma, upon the assessed valuation of all taxable property within the Oklahoma City School District, for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1919?" the following vote was tabulated:

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210 415

90 82 68 57 47 78 92 71 73 79 41 75

222 ^58 214 '250 287 238 195 233 274 276 205 127 330

55 107 81 62 84 95 70 87 116. 115 71 48 141

224 233 13$ 306 291 206 230 270 340 349 259 196 86 3O8 125 266

55 43

522 369 213

AGAINST THE LEVY

FOR THE LEVY

WARD ONE

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

156 386 • 525 242

MUTILATED BALLOTS

32 1 1

WARD TWO

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FOR THE LEVY

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276 266 169 191 283 400 376 263 228 75 13,847

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213

Mr. Mee moved that the vote as tabulated be accepted as the official vote and placed upon the records of the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr, Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to transmit the official vote as tabulated to the County Clerk so that the additional mill levy might be extended upon the tax rolls of the Oklahoma City School District. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry entered <Ahe meeting at this time.

Upon the matter of deferring the levy for the payment of the principal of the $1,000,000 bonds until after, the tenth year, the Attorney for the Board reported that he had conferred with the Attorney General and a written opinion would, be submitted at the next meeting. Messrs. Finerty, Powell*and Vose of the Citizens' Advisory Committee were present,< and took part in the discussion of the matter of issuing the $1,000,000 bonds.

The following? propositions were presented:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 4- - 2 - 1919

Board of-- Edu&Sti-on, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

•

I propose' to"furnish all forms of procedure, outlines, etc., also blank bonds for your proposed issue ,0^—OaeJdillion Dollars Building Bonds, of fifteen series of artnual maturities, necessary for and to procure the approval of the Attorney General, also to furnish the approving opinion of Jno. C. Thomson of New York for the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars to^be paid out of the proceeds of sale of the bonds and in the event I purchase said bonds this amount is to be waived by me or refunded if alr^dyMkli^ed and paid. I guarantee the approval by the Attorney GenefSt anu^arket Attorney of a serial bond. ..

H. J. Edwards.

Board of Education, of the City of Oklahoma, of the State of Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 2nd, 1919*

We propose to act as your counsel and dir

proceedings

MEETING OF APRIL2nd, 1919 (Continued) and furnish all necessary forms in completing the issuance of your $1,000,000 bonds, authorized by vote on March 18th,191% including sufficient copies of resolutions, proclamations, certificates, and affidavits to make at least five complete certified transcripts of proceedings relative to the issuance of said bonds; to place the order for and supervise the printing of the necessary blank bonds witif the fac-simile signatures of the signing officers on the interest coupons; present said bonds to the proper county and state officers in getting them approved, as provided by law; submit to a reputable bond market attorney the proper certified transcript of proceedings relative to the issuance of said bonds; obtain for you and at your expense such attorney’s final approving opinion of said bonds; and all proveedings relative to their issuance; for all of which we are to be paid out of the general fund and upon the conpletion and approval of said bonds and proveedings relative to their issuance, as provided above, the sum of $250,00. We will prepare and furnish all of said forms and instructions promptly as needed and otherwise assist you in rushing said bonds to completion.

- It is understood and hereby agreed that you are to pay the exact cost of printing said bonds and for the attorney’s final approving opinion; it being the intention of this proposal that We make no profit whatsoever on the printing of said bonds or on the market attorney’s approving opinion, and that no order is to be placed for printing bonds or employing attorney until either or both are submitted to and approved by you.

You are to follow our directions in completing the issuance of said bonds and are to do and have done by the proper officials, of your Board, all things necessary and required under the law, to make said bonds the legal and binding obligation of said Board of Education. It is hereby agreed that if we fail to obtain the approving opinion of said bond market' attorneys or of the Attorney General then you are to owe us nothing for our services, and the expense of printing said bonds and obtaining attorneys approval are to be paid by us, if our directions are followed.

’"AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK By C.C.Roberts Manager Bond Department Oklahoma City,Okla. April 2nd, 191% The Honorablb’-SGard of Education,,.. of the City of Oklahoma City,Q^lcT> Gentlemen:

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We hereby propose t’s.-prepare and furnish blank forms and instructions for additional prdS-odyre to be taken by your board to further authorize the issuance of"yS^~P^Wosed bond issue, will compile complete transcripts of the record of-gpr-oeeedings and authority for examination by the Attorrf&y Gene^'I’*and market attorneys will supervise the preparation of the blank lithographed bonds allowing your board to select type and grade of lithographed bonds to be used', and also,.to designate the market attorney to whom the transcript is to be submitted, the actual expense of the blank bonds and the market attorney’s approval to be borne by your board, forwhich services I am to be paid the sum of $200.00 to be due and payable when the bonds have been approved by the attorney general and the: approving opinion of a market attorney has been secured.

MEETING OF APRIL 2nd,1919 (Continued)

It is expressly stipulated that in the event I fail to secure the approval of the attorney general or a market attorney by reason of any defect for which I may be responsible the board will owe me nothing for my services. In other words, it is not intended that this proposal shall undertake to guarantee the validity of proceedings heretofore had and which may not be curable. Respectfully submitted,

j |

A.J.M’MAHAN

By W.A.McGraw

After these three proposals had been read in full by the Secretary, Mr. Woodworth moved that the Board go into Executive Session. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

After discussing each proposal in detail, Mr. Alton moved that the proposition of R. J.Edwards be accepted as presented. Mr. Coates | seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members I present voting "Aye." Upon motion of Mr. Woodworth, seconded by Mr. Mee, the Board returned to regular session.

Mr. Woodworth introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption^ said resolution being read in full by the Clerk:

RESOLUTION —■ — WHEREAS, on the ISth day of March,1919, pursuant to a proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City, heretofore, issued, an alection was held in the City School District known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, on the question of the issuance of the bonds of said Board of Education in the sum of One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of additional ward school buildings, for the construction of additional rooms to ward school buildings, for the construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill, for the construction of a junior high school building in t,Jie northeast section of the City, for the construction of a junior high school building in the northwest section of the City, for the purchase of sites of ward school and junior high school buildings, and for furniture ament for all buildings enumerated herein; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns of said election 14,608 vb-tes were cast in favor of the issuance of said bonds, 2,492 votes were cast against the issuance of said bonds, and 7 mutilated ballots were cast, the majority of the votes cast in favor of issuing said bonds being more tha^.thr,ee-f if ths of all the votes cast at said election, the issuan®^ of said bonds has been authorized and directed; and WHEREAS, the total outstanding^indebtedness of said Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma, of evgry class and character, whatsoever, at this time, including this Jropfiggdissue of bonds is $3,015>7^7*^0 and the total assessed valuation-oftaxable property of the said City School District for th§f.-f-iscaT ye^r of 1918-19, taken for the purpose of county and State taxatd^rhan d as equalized by the State Board of Equalization and now in force and effect,aggregates $80,567,012.00. *

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE'STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

Section 1. That there are hereby ordered and directed to be issued in negotiable coupon bonds, in accordance with the prescribed forms, of said Board of Education, in the aggregate amount of One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars. Said Bonds shall be designated "BUILDING BONDS OF 1919", shall be ten hundred (1000)

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MEETING OF APRIL 2nd, 1919 (Continued)

j i ( j i * ! j | ; j ' j ! ; |

in number, numbered one (1) to ten hundred (1000), both inclusive of the denomination of One Thousand (1000) Dollars each; shall bear date of April 1st, 1919» shall become due and payable serially from April 1st, 1930 to April 1st, 1944, of which seventy-six numbers, one to s^eventy-six, shall become due the first year and sixty-six each year thereafter in consecutive numerical order,, without option of prior payment; shall bear interest from their date at the rate of five (5$) per cent per annum, payable semi-annually on the first days of April and October of each year, said installments of interest to ! date of maturity of said bonds shall be evidenced by appropriate coupons attached to such bonds; and both principal and interest shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma in the City and State of New York, or in the event of the discontinuance of such agency, then at the Chatham and Phenix National Bank in the City and State of New York.

Said bonds shall be in the prescribed form as follows, towit:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, BUILDING BONDS OF I9I9.

No.____ ■

$1000

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, and the State of Oklahoma, a body corporate and duly organized and existing as the corporate authority of the City School District, comprised of said City of Oklahoma City, and the territory attached thereto for school purposes, hereby acknowledges itself indebted to, and for value received, and promises to pay to bearer the sum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS , bn the 1st day of April, 19__ , together with the interest thereon 'from the date hereof, until paid at the rate of five (5^) percent per annum, payable semi-annually on the 1st day of April and October of each year, said interest evidenced by and to be paid upon the surrender of the coupons hereto attached, as they severally become due, both principal and interest payable, in lawful money of the United States of America at the Fiscal Agency of'-the State of Oklahoma, in the City of New York, State of New York, or in the event of the discontinuance of such agency then at the Chatham and Phenix National Bank in said City and State of New York. i ’ THIS BOND is one of a series, numbered from one to ten hundred [both inclusive, of like date and tenor, except as to date of maturity, \ aggregating: the prinefpal sum of One Million Dollars, and is issued-'" for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of additional ward school buildings, for the construction of additionairooms to ward school buildings, for the^oOnstrubtrixm of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill, for the construction of a junior high school building in th^T^rtheast section of the city, for the construction of a junior high school building in the northwest section of the city, for the purchase of sites forward school and junior high school buildings, and for furniture ant^quipment for all buildings enumerated herein, in and for said City Scb3?£MM«^rict of said City of Oklahoma under Section 26, of Article 10 of the-—Constitution of Oklahoma and Article 6, Chapter 219 of the ^e-ssien-J^b of Oklahoma, 191J, and other statutes of the State of Oklahoma, Supplementary and amend- ■ jatory thereto. ; j . The full faith, credit and resources of said Board of Education are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of this bond.

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MEETING OF APRIL 2nd, I9I9, (Continued)

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions and things required to be done, precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have been properly done, happened and have been performed in regular and due form as required by law, and that the total indebtedness of^said Board of Education including this bond, and the series of. which it forms a part does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation, and that due provision has been made for the collection of an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on ■ this bond as it falls due, and also to constitute s sinking fund for the payment of the principal hereof at maturity.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Board of Education has caused this bond to be signed by its President, attested by its Clerk, and countersigned by its Treasurer, this 1st day of April, A. D. 1919* President of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the Stat e of Oklahoma.

ATTEST: Clerk

Countersigned Treasurer

Coupon No. __

$____

On this 1st day of ________________ , 19 , the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, promises to pay the bearer the sum of Twenty Five ($25) Dollars at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma, in the City and State of New York, or in the event of the discontinuance of such Agency, then at the Chatham and Phenix National Bank in said City and State of New York, for interest due that date on its Building Bond of 1919, of One Million Dollars, dated April 1st, 1919, No._____ . President'

ATTEST: Clerk

(Form of Certificate by the County Attorney and County Clerk to be endorsed on each Bond)

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

We, the undersigned, County Attorney and County Clerk, reSPECTIVELY, HEREBY• CERTIFY TH AJ THE'WITHIN BOND IS ONE OF a series of bonds issued by the within named Board of Education pursuant to law, and that the entire issue of said bonds is within the debt limit imposed upon said Board of Education by the Constitution and the Laws of the State of Oklahoma.

WITNESS our respective official hands and the official seal of the said County Clerk, this ___ day of _______________ , 1919.

MEETING OF APRIL.. 2nd, 1919 (Continued)

County Attorney County Clerk

(Form of Certificate by the Clerk of the Board of Education to be endorsed on each Bond)

STATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that I have registered the within bond in a book provided for that purpose; that such registration shows the number, date, maturity and amount thereof, and to whom payable.

Dated this ___ day of____________________ , A. D. 1919Clerk (Form of Certificate of registration by the Treasurer to be endorsed on each Bond)

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

I, _______________________ , the duly qualified and acting Treasurer of the Board of Education of ,the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, hereby certify ""that on the __ day of _____________ , 1919, I registered the within bond in a book kept for that purpose; that I entered the number, the date, the name of the payee, the fund upon which it is drawn, maturity, and the amount.

Treasur^r-^

(Certificate ofAtTorHey-General approving said bonds, to be endorsed on each Bond)

ST^TE OF OKLAHOMA OFFICE TORNEY GENERAL 19.

I HEREBY CERTIFY-that I have examined a certified copy of the record ofkthe proceedings taken preliminary to and in the issuance of the within bond; that such proceedings and such bond show lawful authority for the issue, and are in accordance with the forms and methods of procedure prescribed and provided by me for the issuance of bonds of like kind; and that said bond is a valid and binding obligation according to its tenor and terms, and, under the provisions of the law in effect March 24th 1910, requiring the certificate of the"Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma,thereon, is incontestable in any court in the State of Oklahoma unless suit thereon shall be brought in a court having jurisdiction of the same

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within thirty days from the date of this approval of said bond appearing in the caption hereto.

Attorney General, Ex-officio Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma.

Section 2. That each of the said bonds shall be signed by the President, attested by the Clerk, and countersigned by the Treasurer, of said Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, and the corporate seal of said Board of Education shall be affixed theretq and each of the interest coupons shall be executed by the lithographed, fac-simile signatures of said President and Clerk and said officers are hereby authorized and directed to cause said bonds and interest coupons to be prepared, and to execute the same for and on behlaf of said Board; have the same registered by the Clerk and Treasurer of the Board, certified to by the County Attorney and County Clerk, and presented to the Attorney General, ex-officio Bond Commissioner, together with a certified transcript of all proceedings had in connectic with this issue, for his approval and endorsement; and thereafter to be delivered to the purchaser of the same upon payment of the purchase price therefor. The proceeds derived from the sale of said bonds shall be placed in a special fund and used solely for the purpose of providing the necessary funds^for the construction of additional ward school buildings, for the construction of additional rooms to ward school buildings, for thq^ construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill, for the construction of a junior high school building in the northeast section of the city, for the construction of a junior high school building in the northwest section of the city, for the purchase of sites for ward school buildings, and for furniture and equipment for all buildings enumerated herein, in and for said School District. Section 3. For the purpose of providing the necessary funds to pay the interest on said bonds, when due, and also to constitute? a sinking fund to be designated as the Building Bonds of 1919 Sinking Fund” sufficient to discharge the principal thereof at maturity there shall be and there is hereby ordered levied Upon all taxable property in said school district, known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, in addition to. all other taxes, the following direct, annual tax, towit:

In the for princ ipal.In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the tor principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal.

yeay 1919, the sum of $75,000 for interest, and $7,600 S., year 1920, the sum of $50,000 for interest and $7,600 year 1921, the sum of $50, 000~fO3^“-int.erest and $7,600 year sum of $50,000 for interest and $7,600

year 1923, the sum of $§0., 000 for interest and $7,600 year 1924, the sum of $5O,o6t>

year 1925, the sum of $50,000 for isnterest

and $7,600

$7,600

year 1926, the sum of $50,000 for interest and $7,600 •' A. year 1927, the stun of $50,000 for interest and. $7,600 year 192s, the sum of $50,000 for interest and $7,600

year 1929, the sum of $48,100 for interest and $66,000

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In the for principal. In the for principal. < In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal. In the for principal.

year 1930, the sum of $44,550 for interest and $66,000

year 1931, the sum of $41,250 for interest and $66,000 year 1932, the sum of $37,950 for interest. and $66,000

year 1933, the sum of $3M5O for interest and $66,000 year 193*, the sum of $31,350 for interest and $66,000

year 1935, the sum of $28, 050 for interest and $66,000 year 1936, the sum of $24,750 for interest and $66,000

year 1937, the sum of $21,450 for interest and $66,000

year 1938, the sum of $18,150 for interest and $66,000 year ’ 1939, the sum of $14,850 for interest and $66,000 year 1940, the sum of $11,550 for interest and $66,000 year 1941, the sum of $8,250 for :interest and $66,000

year 1942, the sum of $6,600 for interest, and $66,000

If for any cause there should not be a realization of the above enumerated levies for any one or more years, it is hereby ordered and directed that the proper officers shall in due time and manner provide additional levies in subsequent years to make up for. such deficiencies; it being the intent and purpose to provide adequate funds for the collection of the full amount of both principal and interest within the.aforesaid schedule. Said tax is hereby ordered certified, levied and extended upon the tax rolls and collected by the same officers, in the same manner and at the same time as the taxes for general purposes, in each of the said years are certified, extended and collected; that all funds derived from said tax shall be,,jplaced in said sinking fund, which together with all interest collected on the same shall be irrevocably pledged to the payment of the interest on and the principal of said bonds when and as the same shall fall due.

'/-^''‘a”>:!S*""Section 4. That a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of said Board of Education and attested by the Clerk, shall forthwith be filed with the Clerk of Oklahoma County for the purpose of- levying such' tax as herein provided. Section 5» That by reasojUPX crowded condition of the school buildings of said schqo^districT~tt is necessary in order to preserve the peace, health and safety of said school district and the i nhab it antis’’thereof, that said improvements be made at once, wherefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason of which this resolution shall be in TFull force and effect upon its passage and approval. The motion to adopt the resolution was ^ecbtRied-i^ Mr. Alton, and upon roll call the vote resulted as follows: -

"Ayes,” Messrs. Altqp, Berry, Coates, Mee, Morris, Strong, Woodworth and Hope, "Nays," None.

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the resolution duly adopted.

MEETING- OF APRIL 2nd, 1919, (Continued) Thereupon it $as moved by Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Morris, that the emergency set out in Section 5> he declared to exist and that Section 5 containing the emergency clause be separately adopted. The roll was called and the vote was recorded by "Ayesâ&#x20AC;? and "Naysâ&#x20AC;? and resulted as follows: "Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Berry, Coates, Mee, Morris, Strong*, Woodworth and Hope. "Nay?" None.

The President declared the motion carried and Section 5 containing the emergency clause adopted by the vote of all elected members. Applications of Hawk & Parr, P. H. Weathers and Leonard H. Bailey for appointment as architects for the new buildings to be erected, were read to the Board. S. A. Layton, of Layton.& Smith, and E. P. Boyd were present and asked that their applications be considered.

Mr. Alton moved that the discussion of this matter be taken up in executive session. Mr. Woodworth secpnded the motion and same was declared to have carried. After a brief consideration of the question of selecting an architect or architects for the new buildings, it was agreed that as the building program would be carried out by the new board, it would be advisable to invite the newly elected members to attend an adjourned meeting Friday, April 4th, at eight o'clock P. M. and the Clerk was instructed to notify them accordingly. All architects were invited to submit written propositions at this meeting.

Upon the return of'the Board to regular session, Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn until Friday, April 4th, at eight o'clock P. M. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved the

April, 1'919.

MEETING OF APRIL ^TH, 1919•

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH, 1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. ■<

PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, William Mee, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. V/bodworth The following members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee were present: R. A. Vose, R. E. Finerty and Mont R. Powell.

The President stated that the meeting had been adjourned from April 2nd to this date for the purpose of giving the various architects of the city an opportunity to present proposals to the Board for . furnishing the plans, and specifications for the proposed new school buildings and additions. Written proposals were received from the following firms of architect! Hawk & Parr, Edward P. Boyd, Weathers & Trapp, Bailey and Bailey and Jewel Hicks. Mr. Layton, of Layton <1 Smith, was present and stated that he had . not made a written proposition but would like an opportunity to address the Board before an architect was selected. The proposals of Hawk & Parr, Edward P. Boyd, Weathers & Trapp, Bailey and Bailey and Jewel Hicks were read in full by the Secretary and are now on file in the office of th®.. Clerk of the Board.

Representatives of each of these firms, except Mr. Hicks, addressed GjMw^oard in turn, in regard to their proposals.

Mr. Layt-on then addressed the Board, stating that he felt it was not necessary for him to make a written application for this work, in view' of" t.heA. fact that on account of. his previous experience with the Board they were well a<5q^a3s44^d_j/71th his work, and if they cared to re-employ him he wbtJfd be glad to serve them at the regular archit;ed3b®^fee of five percent. -i-.The Buildings and Grounds cdmmdttee then presented the following report: Oklahaaa^jCity, Oklahoma. ^&rch 1§19 •

Board of Education.

Gentlemen: Owing to the fact that Layton and Smith have been architects for the School Board for ten years, designed and superintended the construction of the High School and all of the fire proof buildings

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excepting the old part of Putnam Heights, Franklin and Riverside, and owing to the fact that during the seven years that the Soard has not employed an architect and built any buildings Layton and Smith have been called upon to make fire and storm adjustments, make numerous reports on old buildings that were constructed before they were employed by the Board, and owing to the fact that they have been called upon to make estimates on new buildings and prepare plans for certain buildings that the Board could not construct, and during this period of seven years never asked for or received any remuneration for this work, and at the present time are making a survey of all school buildings for the purpose of arriving at a present day value of same for which they are making no charge; and inasmuch as they have worked with the Board for the benefit of the school children of this city, we recommend that Layton and Smith be selected as architects for the new buildings,.'.including supervision of same, and that a contract be entered into with them at the regular architects' fee and the Attorney for the Board be instructed to draw up a contract accordingly. Respectfully submit ted, Elliott Altoh

Roger S. Coates J. G. Strong

G. 0. Woodworth Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be received and concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion.

After some discussion Mr. Mee moved as a substitute that the Board hire an architect on a salary basis, providing the legality of such a contract be approved by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Berry seco tided the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Aye" Mr. Mee; "Nays" Messrs Berry, Alton, Coates, Morris, Strong Woodworth and Hope. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.

Mr. Coates.then moved to amend the report of the Buddings and Grounds Committee to read as follows: "We recommend that Layton and Smith be selected as architects for the new buildings and that a contract be entered into with them at the regular architects fee of and the Attorne-y^'SQ^>the Board instructed to draw up a contract accordingly. Mr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vb odworth seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Berry, Coates, Morris, Woodworth dhd. Hope; "Uajuk" Messrs. Mee and Strong. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried.

Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn sublet to the call of the President. Mr. Morris... seoo^ded the motion and same 'was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF APRIL ?TH, 1919

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, I i !

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL

BUILDING, MONDAY, APRIL 7TH, 1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, Roger S. Coates, William Mee, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth. The minutes of the meetings of March Jrd, 19th and 25th and April 2nd and 4th were read and approved as read.

Mr. Coates and Mr. Strong were not present at the initial roll call but entered the meeting during the reading of the minutes. Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Matlock, newly elected members ware present at the request of the Board. The Clerk read a letter from the Directors of the Christian Science Church withdrawing their application for the use of the High School Auditorium for church services during the period of construction of their new church edifice, giving as their reason that upon consideration of the matter they had come to the conclusion that since it was desirable to keep the schools free from sectarian influences, it would be wrong for the Board of Education to allow the Auditorium to be used for religious services. Mr. Alton moved that the communication be received and placed on file, Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The monthly report of the Truant Officer was read and upon motion of of MÂŁ. Mee, seconded by Mr. Strong, was received and placed on file. The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was read and upon motion ,bf:ftMr;^sMee seconded by Mr. Strong, was received and placed on file.

The Secretary read the following .. RESOLUTION.

'' '

We, the School Board,Regret very much the action taken by the Chamber..of?-'G^imerce on Saturday in withdrawing their committee from the support of our building program. We trust that they will reconsider their action, as<we feel that the Committee can be of great service to the Board ih advisory manner in negotiating the sale of the bonds and selection of^fetee-^jrtes for the Junior High Schools. But we cannot agree to deTegate^or.^lye them the right to vote. X': * *

The most satisfactory advisory committee we know of was the Capitol Committee appointed by Governor Williams. They acted as an advisory committee pure and simple, and were never delegated the authority to vote in any manner.

Believing this action is for the best interest of all concerned we are asking for a reconsideration of their action.

G. 0. Woodworth.

MEETING OF APRIL 7th, 1919 (Continued) and that a copy be sent to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Strong moved the adoption of the resolution/ Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 7th, 1919.

Board of Education.

Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $5>HO*9Obe allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted,

G. 0. Woodworth William Mee J. W. Berry G. A. Morris M. B. Schofield. £oal on Contract $975*92 Western Union Telegraph Company Telegraph service 4.37 J. G. Stearley, Secretary, Reimburse Sec’y Cash 7^*13 H. H. Cloudman Medical Supplies 2.85 The Anglers Company Frogs 4.35 Lykes Hardware Company Hardware 9*85 Ricjards & Conover Hardware Company Hardware 2.12 Stewart Mitchell Repairing clock 1.00 T. A. Griffith Window glass J, 00 Davidson & Case Lumber Co. Lumber 5*15 The Moore-Cottrell Subscription Agencies Balance 5*75 The Zylite Wa ter Company Water Hawthorne & Linwood 2.20 Remington Typewriter Co. Supplies Commercial Dept-*... 7*10 Preet Machine Works Repairs 3.3O O. K. Transfer & Storage Co. Hauling books J.00 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone service 108.10 Ward LeonarM^i^'eWic ;Co. Repairs to Equipment H.S. .29 Minnetonka’Lumber Co. Lumber 1.00 A. C. McClurg & Company Books 4.14 Scott-Halliburton Company Co.uch™cover i 4.50 Storm & Erickson Hardware Company * 4. 3O Tucker Furniture Company .. Furniture for Emerson 52.00 Great Western Stove Mfg. Co. Stove and RafT±gea?a£oLjL. 59*20 The H. W. Wilson Company U. S. Catalogue 36.OO The American City MagazM^e subscription 1.50 The National Geographic Society Subscription 2.5O Oklahoma Paper Company Card board 6.50 L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co. Supplies Com Dept 68.85 Smythe Printing Company Envelopes ’ 4.50 Alexander Drug Company Wood Alcohol etc. _ 5* 15 Crane Company Pump repairs .><’■; , ,2*5* Carl Fischer Sheet Music = 8^2 8 J. Fischer & Bro. " " 3^*57 Franklin Printing Coi Printing supplies 37*25 A. G. Hoge Clamps Man Training Dept 6.00 The Printery Circulars & Rules & Regulations 275*10 Underwood Typewriter Co. Rental Typewriters Com Dept 15*00 BoyerJ-tS Cash Grocery Dorn Sci Supplies 20.93 P. & A. Grocery & Market Dorn Sci Supplies 7*5®

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J 8.55 D. Appleton & Company Books J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work W. 50 Lightning Machine Company Repairs to equipment 1.95 Harlow Publishing Company Ballots for election Mar.18 358.17 The Warden Company Ballots for election April 1 Eaton & Cole Audit The Oklahoma News Advertising budget 114.40 The Daily Oklahoman ” bond eleotion 174.25 G. E. Blockie Repairs to equipment 44.00 Duplicator Mfg. Co. Duplicator roll 4.89 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical repairs 85.83 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Window glass 54.99 W. J. Pettee & Company Hardware & Supplies 23.51 Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings 77.52 Braodway Carriage Works Repairs to truck 1.25 Oklahoma Gas & Electrio Company Gas & Electricity 723.18 270.00 Oklahoma City Water Department Water service Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service 11.50 Coffey .Danner Company School Supplies 31.69 n n Oklahoma Book Company 159.53 The Fisk Rubber Company Repairs Supts Auto 28.00 Oklahoma Carriage & Auto Works Repairs Supts Auto 27.00 Kansas City Paper House Typewriter paper H.S. 5-76 The Western Bank Supply Co. Office Supplies 11. 70 The Western Paint Company 100. 60 Floor sweep & oil Erickson Tire Company 1.00 Tire repair Auto repairs McDaniel Auto Company 18. 70 Klein uil Company 18.40 Gasoline Sloane-Cordell Company 18.40 Gasoline H Magnolia Petroleum Company 16.33 Eugene Whittington & Company Insurance on new buildings 421.80 Fred. E. Marshall Insurance on Truck 5-93 W. 0. Moore Expenses trip to N. C. A. 92.82

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Playgrounds Fund Oklahoma City Hardware Co.

Repairs Playgrounds Equipment 31.21

Mr. Alton moved that the report be adopted and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Coates seconded y^^jgotlon and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished for the new buildings and additions, were presented to the Board by the Clerk. ’ Mr. Mee moved that the estimate of S. P. Hughes, amounting to $4,500.00, for labor perfoiled and material furnished for the Willard School Building, as*'ap^roved by the architects., be allowed and the Clerk instructed to iss^^ausaerrant in payment of same. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion~~and upBn roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye^f- , 2 Mr. Strong moved that the estimate of Cook-McDonnell Company, amounting to $7,501*50, for labor performed and material furnished for the Heating and Plumbing of the Administration Building and ■ the Willard School Building, as approved by the architects, be ’ allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF APRIL 7th, 1919, (Continued)

Mr. Berry moved that the estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company., Amounting to $5>1OO.3O for labor performed and material furnished for the addition to Culbertson School building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed jto issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Woodworth seconded the jmotion and uporf roll call same was carried, all members present jvoting "Aye.”

Mr. Coates moved that the estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company, amounting to $6,347.60, for labor performed and material furnished for the Woodrow Wilson School building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and upon roll pall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Strong.moved that the estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company, amounting to $3,790*20 for labor performed and material furnished for the Administration Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Morris moved that the estimate of R. M. Crissman amounting tO' $6,436.27 for labor,^performed and material furnished for the Eugene Field School building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk ins-ducted to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." amounting to $234.00 Mr. Mee moved that the bill of R. M. Crissman/for labor performed and material furnished for repairing the fire wall and coping on the old part of the Eugene Field School Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The following report was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 7, 1919. Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

We, your committee on Buildings and*GreuadjgJ1_desire to recommend the appointment of the janitors-^and engineers for the various schools for th§ s^-hQol year 1919~2O in accordance with the schedule hereto attached. ‘ '

We further recommend that J. D.' Gars, Perry Jordan and John Hinkle be appointed carpenters at $6.W^^4^X. Ed F. P. R. H. R.

H. L. P. E. H. J.

Yount Patton Kessler Crawford Shriver Scott

$,J2f5>0p person th Truck Driver $165»’^'2 PQr mo Chief Engineer High School n tt n " I35.OO « Asst. a 175*00 " Supt. Buildings & Grounds tt 11 « 143.33 " Asst :Sup’t. " 11 tt ti n tt " I35.OO "

The agreement with the carpenters is that they are to work ten cents under the union wage scale on all repair work and are to receive the union wage scale on all new work.

Respectfully sibmitted,

MEETING OF APRIL 7th, 1919 (Continued)

Elliott Alton

R, S. Coates G. 0. Woodworth Buildings & Grounds Committee

SCHEDULE FOR JANITORS FOR THE YEAR 1919-20 School

Janitor

No. Rooms

14 L. G. Walters Bryant Columbus 11 20 Culbertson Grover Jenks M. D. Murphy 12 Edgemere 26 Earl Putman Emerson 18 Eugene Field C. N. Larkins 12 Franklin & John Hazell Garfield 16 Jefferson C. B. Hunt J. B. Anderson Hawthorne 7 High School W. W. Gallagher Fireman n .A. 0. Werth & D. T. Gault Floor Janitor n R. E. Finnegan ” 11 Z. E. Keck " & n J. W. Gammell " it A. E. Cole ” it B. B. Brantley w n n Irving Harmony Teachers 2 « 1 Junction 24 W. E. Brown Lee W. A. Stanbaugh Linooln 21 Linwood 7 E. A. French Lowell 10 Longfellow Teachers 2 14 McKinley R. J. Tacker 14 Putnam J. M. Whiteley 11 R. M. Messenger Riverside Teachers 2 Shields E. A. McNall 11 6 Walnut Gy. Mrs. Gus Werth 26 Washington. A. H. Colley A.L. Cook Wheeler 13 11 Whittier x C. A. Huntley W. M. Salladay Willard g C. G. Brown Wilson

No. Boilers

2 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 1

2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1

2 1 1 2 1

Salary $126.00 per 104.00 150.00 108.00 180.00 142.00 108.00 95.OO 124.00 95.00 105.00 105.00 85.OO 85.OO 85.OO 85.OO 85.OO 85.OO 85.OO 190.00 12.00 6.00 168.00 154.00 95.00 100.00 12.00 126.00 126.00 104.00 12.00 104.00 60.00 180.00 112.00 104.00 I63.OO 95.00

The minimum salary for Janitors in charge of buildings is fixed at $95*00 per month, for floor janitors $85*00 per month and for firemen $105*00 per month* The above salaries are fixed on the following schedule and are subject to this basis: The janitor is to receive $4,O^T&er room per month for each and every class’ room used and rooms where double sessions are held which makes it necessary to sweep and dust the room twice a day shall be counted hs two class rooms.

In addition to the above, janitors shall receive $60.00 per month 'for operation of school plant where one boiler is sufficient to take care of the heating; $10.00 additional where the second boiler is required and $5*00 additional where the third boiler is required.

MEETING OF APRIL 7th, 1919 (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be adopted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye” except Mr. Mee, who voted "No.” *■ The following contract, as prepared by the Attorney for the Board was presented for the approval of the Board:

CONTRACT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That this agreement, executed in duplicate, each so executed being an original, made and entered into at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this 7th day of April,A.D., 1919» by and between The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, being a city of the first class, hereinafter denominated "Board of Education," and S.A.Layton,S.W.Smith and Geo. Forsythe, co-partners doing business under .the partnership name of Layton,Smith & Forsythe, hereinafter designated "Architects" WITNESSETH: That Whereas, Heretofore, and on or about the 18th day of March,1919, at an election duly and regularly held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, there was authorized by the electors of Oklahoma City School District, the issuance of One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars in bonds fpr the use and purpose of erecting,constructing, completing and equiping certain public school buildings in Oklahoma City, and obtaining sites for at least a part of the school buildings*so proposed to be erected, constructed and comleted, and Whereas, The Architects have been, and now are engaged in the business of preparing plans, specifications and detailed drawings for public ana other buildings, and the "Board of Education" is desirous and solicitous of obtaining their services as designing Architects to the end of preparing plans, specifications and detailed drawings for each of the proposed school buildings, and

Whereas, At a regular meeting of the "Board of Education" held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on the 4th day of-April,1919> a resolution was made and properly adopted, authorizing, directing and empowering it, by and through its proper officer or officers, to engage the services of the "Architects" to prepare suitable and proper plahSy^SpaQ-ifications and detailed drawings for each of the school buildings hereinafter named, at a compensation of an amount equal to of tjie cost of each of such buildings.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the performance of the acts herein required, and the payment to them of the fees named, the "Board of Education" has, and herebyohLoes retain and employ the "Architects" for the purpose-s’of preparing plans, specifications and detail©^ drawings for each of the following proposed school buildings ahd additions to be erected, constructed and completed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Addition to Putmai^^Haights^bhool Addition to Culbertson ScfiWl _____ Addition to Lowell Sohoo^.'- _ 2 Lincoln School ' Jefferson School Addition to'Hawthorne School Addition to Whittier School Addition to Willard School; Addition to Wheeler School Addition tovWalnut Grove School Westwood School Lee Junior High School • Junior High School Northeast Junior High School Northwest

MEETING OF APRIL 7th,1919 (Continued)

and as full and complete satisfaction, and discharge of all fees, earnings fer compensation to which the "Architects" shall or may become entitled, the "Board of Education" shall and will pay them an amount equal to of the aggregate or total gross cost based on the erection and equipment of each of such proposed improvements; payment for which services so to be performed by the "Architects" shall and will be made by the "Board of Education" as follows:

An amount equal to 1% of the estimated cost at the times preliminary drawings shall have been completed, and the balance as herein named at the time and times the plans, specifications and detailed drawings shall be completed and ready for delivery to the "Board of Education." On behalf of the "Architects," they obligate themselves to prepare such plans,spe cifications and detailed drawings for each of the proposed public improvements as will fully,truly, correctly and completely reflect in each instance, the nature, kind and character of building,improvement and equipment desired by the Board of Education to be erected,constructed,completed and installed by the contractors and sub-contractors. In the matter of the preparation of such plans, specifications and detailed drawings, they shall and will at once begin the necessary preliminary work, and prosecute same With due diligence and dispatch, and without any unnecessary delay, and for all of which they do hereby agree to accept as full and complete settlement, satisfaction and discharge of their fees, an amount equal to of the aggregate cost, as aforesaid,

It is mutually understood and agreed between the contracting parties that from time, to time, and at all times during the preparation of the plans,specifications and detailed drawings, reflecting the kind and character of such proposed improvements, each shall have the right,privilege and power to confer with the other as to any and all matters and things which will or may result in the "Board of Education" receiving such plans, specifications and detailed drawings as will, as nearly as possible, call for the kind,character and design of improvements which will best serve the needs and requirements intended.

For the purpose of facilitating the matter of obtaining competitive bids from contractors, sub-contractors, materialmen and others, the "Architects" shall and will furnish as many -^^liqate sets of the plans,specifioations and drawings of each ^Sid^very improvement as may meet requirements, measured by the anticipated number of bona fide bidders, and for which copies they shall riot be entitlecLto receive compensation in addition to that hereinbefore,, fixed.*'â&#x20AC;?' â&#x20AC;˘ ' in order to aid the "Architects" in correctly and accurately preparing plans,specifications and detailed drawings the "Board of^ducation" shall at once by sketches or orally convey to the^*A^3hitects" the general kind,character and design of buildings for which plaqs,specifioations and detailed drawings are to be made and prepared^-'a&d which sketches or information so furnished the "Architects" befo~iSe^they begin the preparation of plans, specifications and drawings/^shalT^e by them used as a basis from which to do and perform the^things"required of them herein. ' '

Before beginning work on the drawings, plans and specifications for each of the three buildings known as the Lee junior High School Building; the Junior High School Northeast, or the Junior High School Northwest, the "Board of Education" shall and will determine for itself if in its judgment it be advisable and expedient to erect,construct and complete, and equip each of such junior high school buildings of the same design

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and character, and each of the three to be erected,constructed, completed and equipped as shown or reflected by the plans, specifications and detailed drawings for one building, in the event the "Board of Education" so deems it advisable and expedient to erect, construct, complete and equip each of said junior high school buildings, of the same kind,character and design, including equipment, and shall make such fact known to the "Architects before they begin the preparation of plans,specifications and detailed drawings, and each of such three buildings be constructed, erected and completed of the same kind, character and design, the "Architects" shall be entitled to receive compensation for their services calculated on the basis hereinbefore named for the cost of but one building. However, if the "Architects," at the suggestion of the "Board of Education" prepare plans, specifications and detailed drawings for each of said junior high school buildings, of a different kind,character and design, then, and in that event, they shall be entitled to their fees as compensation for such services calculated as in this contract set out, for as many different plans, specifications and detailed drawings for different designed junior high school buildings as may be erected and equiped. Nothing in this paragraph contained shall be applicable to any of the proposed buildings or improvements as hereinbefore scheduled except the three buildings in this paragraph named. In Witness Whereof, the "Board of Education" has caused its seal to be affixed hereto, and for and on behalf of it, executed by, its president and attested by its secretary, and on behalf of the "Architects" subscribed by their names, the day and year first above written.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY,OKLAHOMA. Attest:___________________________ Secretary

By___________

President.

LAYTON,SMITH & FORSYTHE, By____________ 2^_________________ Mr. Strong ^ved^ that the Board enter into the contract with the ArohitectM^nC’same be executed by the President and attested by the Clerk for and on behatlf of the Board of Education. Mr. Coates seconded‘th,e motion. _ _ Mr. Mee raised the question of the legality of the action in this matter of members of the Board of Educatiojuho had removed from the wards from which they were elected^rstating^that he understood that the Attorney General had ruled that such removal constituted a vacancy of the positdbh?* Other opinions were cited contrary to the ruling of the Attorney General.- Mr. Hope, who had moved from the Second Ward on April first declaimed-4that rather than have the slightest doubt as to the legality of hfsK-ppsition he would resign from the Board and asked that the Vice-Presi3Wt^ake the Chair.

Mr. Alton then took the Chair and Mr. Hope tendered his^r^i gnat ion to the Board. Mr. Strong stated' that although Mr. Hope had been nominated in the Second Ward he had been elected by the entire city and he would therefore move that Mr. Hope’s resignation be not accepted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was dedlared to have carried. Mr. Hope then resumed the Chair and the roll was called upon the motion of Mr. Strong .with the following result: "Ayes," Messrs Alton, Berry, Coates, Morris, Strong, Woodworth and Hope. "Nays" Mr. Mee. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF APRIL 7th, 1919 (Continued)

Mr. Mee stated that the Purchasing Committee was not ready at this time to report on the bonds of the School Treasurer and asked for further time for consideration. Mr. Strong moved that the matter be referred back to the Committee together with the Attorney for the Board, with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent reported that Mr. Gordon had enrolled twentyseven foreigners in his Night School and he would recommend that Mr. Gordon be allowed the use of the Garfield Annex two nights a week. Mr. Strong moved that the Board authorize the Superintendent to allow Mr. Gordon the use of the Garfield Annex two nights a week' for Night School. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr.Whiteford then called the attention of the Board to the fact that since he had been in the school system there had been no Course of Study for the High School and asked that he be authorized to prepare an butline of Work for the High School for next year. Mr. Mee moved that the Superintendent be authorized to prepare a Course of Study for the High School for next year. Mr. Strong seconded*the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford then stated that the Department of Education would hold a convention in Oklahoma City the first week in May and had requested the use of the High School Auditorium for two night meetings, and he would recommend that the request be granted.

Mr. Mee moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the request of the Department of Education be granted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. -In reference to the appointment of the teachers for next year, Mr. Whiteford stated that action in the matter should be taken as soon as possible and asked that a committee be appointed to assist him in fixing salaries and making a report to the Board.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the President appoint a committee to be composed'©! four members of the old Board and three members of the new Board to confer with the Superintendent in the matter of the’ Appointment ofteachers and make a report thereon to the Board as soon as possible. Mr. Mee sec^Searthe-motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed MrsXJIindsay and Messrs. Fightmaster, Matlock, Alton, Woodworth, Coat^ and Mee to act as such committee.

Upon request of the Superintendent, mo^fo’n-ofAlton, seconded by Mr. Coates,the Board went into Executive ses^lbn.

Charges against one of the colored teachers having been discussed, Mr. Morris moved that the matter be referred to the Superintendent with power to act. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF APRIL 7th, 1919 (Continued)

Mr. Whiteford, then requested, that the Board take action in the matter of re-employing him as Superintendent. This question was discussed, Mr. Whiteford retiring during the discussion. Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Whiteford be re-employed as Superintendent of City Schools for one year from the date of the expiration of his present term, at a salary of $6,000 a year, payable monthly, and that the Attorney for the Board be instructed to draw up a contract accordingly. Mr. Mee seconded the.motion. Mr. Strong moved as a substitute that action in this matter be deferred until the next meeting. Motion lost for want of a second.

Upon roll call on the original motion of Mr. Alton, the same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Whereupon Mr. Whiteford was declared to have been elected Superintendent of City Schools for a term of one year. Mr. Coates mo ted that by the Superintendent nished for same. Mr. same was carried, all

the Board purchase an automobile to be used for school purposes and that upkeep be furAlton seconded the motion and upon roll call members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Alton moved that the Board defray the expenses of the Superintendent when out of the city on business pertaining to the school system. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Woodworth moved that the matter of advertising for bids for repairing the Irving School Building be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee wdth:^-wex?^o-^aGt. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon motion of Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board returned to regular session. Mr. Coates? moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

1919.

MEETING OF APRIL ISth, I9I9

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET' IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

FRIDAY, APRIL 1STH, 1919, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK PRESENT:

John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, -R. S. Coates, G. A. Morris, William Mee, G. 0. Woodworth.

■ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, J. G. Strong. The President stated that the meeting was held for the purpose of determining the amount to be invested by the Board in bonds of the Victory Liberty Loan. After some discussion Mr. Woodworth moved that the Clerk be instructed to sign an application for bonds of the Victory Liberty Loan. Mr. Morris seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The question of disposing of the $25*000 Building Bonds of 1913, held by the School Treasurer, was then brought up for consideration Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded-^he motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

^Moodworth moved that the Victory Liberty Loan Committee be allowed the use of the High School Auditorium Saturday evening, April 19th. My. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried."x.... . .... Mr. Coates moved that the Board.adjw«ax-Jaibjeot to the call of the President. Mr. Mee seconded'-fne motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 5 TH, 1919

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 5TH, 1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: John H. Hope, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, Roger S. Coates, William Mee, G. A. Morris, J. G. Strong, G. 0. Woodworth.

The minutes of the meetings of April 7th and 18th were read and approved as read. The Supervisor of Manual Training reported that one of the students, George E.’ Gardner, had out his hand on the circular saw. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Coates, this report was received and placed en file. A communication was received from Geneva Johnson, a non-resident pupil in Douglas School, requesting that she be allowed to continue her schooling without further payment of tuition-fees. Mr. Mee moved that the matter be referred to the Superintendent of Schools with power to act. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following letter was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 12, 1919.

Th'e "Board of Education, Oklahoma City. ’■V.

Gentlemen:

"....

The County Election Board-Aave rendered their statement of expense in connection with the^glection held on Tuesday, April 1st. The expense incurred by them was $3,071.80; we ha;d appropriated to meet, this exjpeifsa^the sum of $2500.00. This leaves a deficit of $571.80 and your eLection for the increase of tax levy having been held.in connection with the uity, election, we respectfully request that you remit to us the sum of 80 to take care of your part of this expenditure. We will issue th?^rar¥Ssts immediately for the payment of these bills and depend on your;■Boafd’Ti^. take care of the deficit. ‘

Very respectfully,

■*».

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. By Mike Donnelly Commissioner of Finance.

MEETING OF MAY 5th, I919 (Continued)

Mr. Mee moved that this matter be referred to the Attorney for the Board for a written opinion. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Clerk presented a statement from the Chamber of Commerce of the expense incurred in the School Bond Campaign, amounting to $600, stati that they were short of funds and asking the Board to pay one-half of the amount of the bills, which would be $j>00. Mr. Mee moved that this matter be referred to the Attorney for the Board for a written opinion. Mr. Woodworth seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The monthly report of the Truant Officer was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Morris, was received and placed on file. The Clerk then read the monthly report of the Medical Inspector. Mr. Strong moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates'seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr, Woodworth moved that a requisition signed by the Principal of the High School and .the Superintendent, for one set Burbank, 12 vols., priced at $53. 20, bÂŁ approved and the Clerk instructed to purchase the books. Mr. Strong seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n The following report was read by the Clerk: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 5th, 1919.

Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $2,520.46, be allowed ana the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted, 'X.

WSS3S'

G. 0. Woodvrorth William Mee G. A. Morris J. W. Berry

Coal on contract M. B. Schofield Company J. G. Stearley, Clerk, Funds re-inburse Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash L. C. Smith & Bros. Typsfwri^r Co. Typewriter repairs Lyon & Healy Sheet music The Willis Music Company Sheet music< ' H n White-Smith Music Pub. Co. n H J. Fischer & Bro. Tuning piano Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Repairing Clock Stewart Mitchell Water for Hawthorne & Linwood The Zylite Water Company J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Book The Baker & Taylor Company New State Ice Company Ice Book Martin Towel Supply Towel service Lumber Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. C. R. Cook Paint Company Varnish stain Floor Oil and roofing pitch The Western Paint Company The Warden Company Class records Office supplies The Western Bank Supply Company Printirig supplies Smythe Printing Company

286. J8 35-12 5.00 1.58 12. 00 1.96 18.28 5.00 1. 50 11. 00 32.50 1.53 1.80 11.50 13.85 1.10 120.75 .90 23.40 82.50

MEETING OF MAY 5th, 1919 (Continued)

Eastland Wall Paper & Art Company Mounting Boards Baker Hanna & Blake Company Cheese cloth Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co. Pil-low and covers The Doc &. Bill Furniture Company Shades Harbour-Longmire Company Shades Manly Office Supply Company Office supplies Jasper Sipes Company Books, maps etc. P & A Grocery and Market Domestic Science supplies Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies and repairs Prest Machine Works Company Welding castings syorm & Erickson Hardware Company Hardware Richards & Conover Hardware Company Hardware Hardware Lykes Hardware Company Hardware and supplies W. J. Pettee & Company Engine fittings Mideke Supply Company Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Window glass Erickson Tire Company Tire and repairs Amerioan Tire & Accessory Company Repairs to Supts auto Boyer’s Cash Grocery & Market Telephone servioe Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co Gas & Electricity Oklahoma City Water Department Water service Gasoline Sloane-Cordell Oil Company

.BO 46. 65 5.30 7.50 13.92 21. 25 149.94 24.86 IB. 15 •75 7.20 B.10 6.30 155. 71 16.60 6.59 27. B2 19.45 9.B5 IO5.I5 838.28 207. 60 27. 80

Playgrounds Fund Richards# & Conover Hardware Company

Repairs Playgrounds Equipment $ 54.OO George G. Miller Sand Repairs Playgrounds Equipment 13*50 Oklahoma City Hardware Co n " 5^.3^

Mr. Strong moved that the report be adopted and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished for the new buildings and additions were presented to the Board by the Clerk.

Mr. Mee moved that the estimate of S. P. Hughes, amounting to for labor performed and material furnished for the Willard 'School building,as approved by the architects, be allowed, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Morris seconded the motion^and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." V

‘V,?K

Mr. Morris moved that the estiStiiate^oF~R7~M. Crissman, amounting to $2352* 73, for^dgPor performed and material furnished for the addition to the Eugene Fi^ld school building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk 'instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Strong seconded the^motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present «Ave^w Mr, Coates moved that the estimate of Cook-M^qnnell Company, amounting to $4657’50* for labor performed and material furnished for the Heating and Plumbing of the Eugene Field, Willard, Woodrow Wilson .and Administration Buildings, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carriec all members present voting "Aye." •*

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MEETING OF MAY 5th, 1919 (Continued) I Mr, Coates moved that the estimate of the Lisle Dunning Construction Co amounting to $4378.90, for labor performed and material furnished for the Administration Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Berry moved that the estimate of the Lisle Dunning Construction ’ Company, amounting to $10,982.50, for labor performed and material furnished for the Woodrow Wilson School building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Strong'seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Strong moved that the estimate of the Lisle Dunning Construction Company, amounting to $£>537. 60, for labor performed and material furnished for the Culbertson School building, as approved by the architects, be allowed, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A bill was filed with the Board by Layton, Smith and Forsyth for supei intending the construction of the new buildings on a basis of of $127,870.50 which i,« the amount paid the contractors including the estimates allowed May 5th, 1919* the amount due being $1,918.05. Mr. Coates moved $hat the bill of Layton, Smith &. Forsyth for super.ntending the construction of the new buildings ana additions, in the sum'of $1,918. o5 be allowed, ana the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The following report was reaa: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 5, 1919.

To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gehtlemeni-d^d^i^ The following named teachers have recently filed credits for work done in $tuarier School ....last summer and are entitled to the $50 bonus provided in the rules:

Miss Lucile Mason

Meridian Schpe4--e£4^ic (Kindergarten Department)

Miss Grace Chadwick Chicago Academy of Fine Arts.

Respectfully, —. Whiteford.

Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and Miss Masdn^and Miss Chadwick allowed the $50 bonus allowed for summer school wo rk. Mr. Woodworth seconded .the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "AyS*. "

The Secretary read the following:

MEETING OF MAY 5th, 1919 (Continued)

The Clerk read the following: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 5, 1919.

To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to submit the resignations of the following and recommend that they be accepted: Mr. T. W. Robison Maude Stephenson Charles M. Byrd Virginia S.trosler Madge Hoff Etha S. Lovett Josephine Snapp

effective " ” " " " "

April 29th April 11th April 11th May 3d April 19th April 11th May 3d

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Mee moved that the resignations be accepted as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 5, 1919.

To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the election of the following salaries opposite their names: .Ethel McMillan - principal - effective April 30 n Levia Meyers principal April 30 ti Mabelle Poole teacher April 14 n n ^CJiarilla Kipchen April 2S Elisabeth Brown ” separate schools Effective April 14 Lola White $4.00 a day 4.00 11 tt Julia Poole 4.00 n tt Mrs^’j^JR. Smith 4.oo it tt Mrs. K.’;Ir. Campbell 5.00 tt tt Hattie Jones ‘

$1700 1300 90 100 110

a tt

n n n

year tt Mo. Wit

J. Ju Whiteford .“ST- * --

Mr. Mee moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following:

MEETING OF MAY 5th, 1919 (Continued.)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 5, 1919. !

To the Board, of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

In reporting the retirement of Miss Edith Shepard it should! have been stated that she was retired on account of the state of herj health, which,- under the rules, would entitle her. to full pay for the balance of the term. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the report be concurred in and Miss Shepard be paid full salary for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.",

Mr. Hope made a brief statement to the Board, and after thanking the members for their support and co-operation during his term of office declared the^Board adjourned sine die.

Immediately following adjournment, the Board proceeded to organize fc the ensuing year.'’"■••-The following, members having duly qualified as Members of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, signed the oath of office: Roger S. Coates Mrs. W. , P^diindsay W. E. Fightmsfeter J. E. Matlock

<Srd Ward Ward Ward

One Two Three Four

By unanimous Consent Mr. Stearley acted a^-^«aj^rary Chairman and the Board proceeded to the election of officers ___

Mr. Mee nominated Mr. Woodworth for permanent Chairman.^T^the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the nominations be closed and Mr. Woodworth elected by acclamation. Mr. Alton-seconded the motion and same was deolared to have carried. Whereupon Mr. Woodworth was declared to have been elected. Mr. Woodworth then assumed the Chair and announced that the Board would proceed to the election of Vice President. Mr. Berry placed in nomination the name of Mr. Matlock and Mr. Coates that of Mr. Alton.

MEETING OF MAY 5 th, I919 (Continued)

(Mr. Coates moved that the nominations be closed and that the Board j proceed to the election of Vice-President by ballot. Mr. Berry j seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ( ) I j

The*President appointed Messrs Fightmaster and Coates to act as tellers and on the first ballot Mr. Alton received three votes and Mr. Matlock five votes. Whereupon Mr. Matlock was declared to have been elected.

Mr. Alton moved that Mr. J. G. Stearley be elected Clerk of the j Board for a term.of two years, at a salary of $2500 a year, payable | monthly. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same j was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

I Mr. Mee moved that Mrs. F. W. Penney be for a term of two years, at' a salary of (monthly. Mr. Coates seconded the motion ! was carried, all members present voting 1 I

elected Asssistant Clerk $1200 a year, payable and upon roll call same "Aye."

The matter of the additional $900,000 bond which had been required by the Board at their meeting of February 4th for Robert L. Smith, Treasurer, was brought up for discussion.

Mr. Mee moved that the Clerk be instructed to return Mr. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bonds notify 1jhe agents for the bonding companies that they had not been approved by the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Eugene S. Wells, the newly elected Treasurer of the School District, having duly qualified and subscribed to the oath of office, presented to the Board for their approval $500,000 Surety bonds covering funds and securities now on hand and $500,000 special Surety bonds covering the proceeds of the $1,000,000 Building Bonds.

After some discussion Mr. Mee moved that Mr. Smith, the retiring Treasurer, be instructed to deliver all funds and securities of the Board of Education held by him to Eugene S. Wells; and as the $1,000,000 Building Bonds had not yet been sold, that action on the special bonds be deferred and the Board approve the following general bonds: $100,000 $100,000 $150,000 '^.il50,000

in the in the in the ..ift^he

United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York MNA Accident and Liability Company American Surety Company

Mr. Fightm^ater seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voVÂťn^JLAye, "

The following proposal was presented to the Board: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 5, 1919.

Hon. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Sirs: I will furnish all labor and material necessary to complete the basement of the Eugene Field School Building according to the

MEETING OF MAY 5th, 1919 (Continued.)

direction of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, for the sum of $450.00.

Respectfully, R. M. Crissman

Addenda:

I will furnish and erect fly and hail screen on basement of North wing, the same specifications as south wing for the sum of $60.00 (Sixty Dollars).

R. M. Crissman Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”

Mr*'Mee moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on the heating and plumbing for Irving Sohool building, the bids to be filed with the Clerk of the Board before noon, May 15th, 1919« Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. *

Itr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for the painting of the Willard, Woodrow Wilson, Culbertson, Eugene Field and Administration Buildings, the bids to be filed with the Clerk of the Board before noon, May 15th, 1919* Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton stated that inasmuch as there seemed to be a special need at this time for a Playgrounds committee to act in conjunction with the City Planning Committee and the Welfare Board, he would move that the Chair appoint a special Playgrounds committee for the ensuing year, to ..be composed of two members and the Clerk„of the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Pred-i^Sti^si^this time announced the appoinment of standing committees as follows:

Builuings and Grobnds Commitlfi&l Messrs. Alton, Mee and Fightmaster. Auditing, Purchasing and Finance Committee: Messrs. Coates, Berry and Matlock.

Special Playgrounds Committee: Stearley. sj

Mrs. L±‘fi^say7~MrT~Matlock and Mr.

Mr. Coates moved that a special comrnit-t&e be appointed, consisting of five- members,tiureemembers of the old BoaM^^aa^Jbwo of the newly elected members, to confer with the Super intsndefiWln the matter of the election of teachers for the next school ye^r/- Mr.~~F^ghtmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have’oa’rgl-gdy Mr. Woodworth appointed Messrs Coates, Mee,Matlock^' Alton andMrs. Lindsay to act as such committee. Mr. Woodworth called the attention of the Board to the fact that the Superintendent's business required a great deal of time, and that at the regular meetings the Board was unable to give these

MEETING OF.MAY. 5.th, 1? 1.9 . (Continued)

595

matters the necessary attention and he would therefore suggest that a.special meeting be held each month for the purpose of attending to the business of the Superintendent.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that a special meeting be held each month for the purpose of attending to the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Board send the Clerk to the meeting of the National Association of School Accounting and Business Officers of Public Schools at Cleveland, Ohio, May 20, 21 and 22, the expense of the trip to be paid by the Board, and that Mr. Stearley also be allowed a two weeks vacation at this time. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Secretary then read in full the annual report of the Superintend ent, same being now on file in the office of the Clerk. Mr. Mee moved that the report of the Superintendent be approved and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Mee^moved that the President and the Superintendent be authorized to secure a speaker for the High School commencement May 29th, 1919* Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. 4 THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF MAY 20TH, 1919.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA; MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, TUESDAY, MAY 20TH, 1919, AT THREE O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. 0. Woodworth, President, F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, Roger S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J. E. Matlook,

ABSENT:.

William Mee. J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of .opening bids on the painting for the new buildings and on the heating, plumbing and drainage work for the Irving School Building, and that any other business requiring the attention of the Board would be considered.

The following bids were received and tabulated: Painting Admn.Bldg Culbertson Eugene Field Willard Wilson W. W. Morris $1497.00 $1700.00 $1589.00 $2350.00 $3100.00 1223.50 S. White H85.OO 1745.40 3614.80 1539. 40 C. E. Davenport 1050.00 1450.00 1542.55 117S.52 800.55 S. E. Hansen 880.40 1031.00 1559.93 2544.70 Anderson & Anderson 1154.00 1088.00 1764.45 2376.OO H. T. Woodress 861.00 ' 750.00 I52O.OO 1961.00 W. A. Burdick 829.5O 862.25 1491.30 2010.75 779.50 Sr." Alton moved that H. T. Woodress be awarded the contract for the painting at the Culbertson Addition at $7^4.00, the Administration Building,.at $861.00j|&d the Eugene Field Addition at $750.00. Mr._^ Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, -all members'pr^ent voting ’’Aye. ’’

Mr. Coates may-e^L that C. E. Davenport be awarded the contract for the painting^’at ^he Willard buildihg at $1450.00 and the Woodrow Wilson Building at $1542.55< ..Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was Carried, all members present voting ”Aye. Mr. Alton moved that the architects beginsVuctg4 to draw up contract to be approved, by the Attorney for the B^.be.tW^n the Board of Education and C. E. Davenport for the painting of the Willard and Woodrow Wilson Buildings, and H.-T. Woodress for the painting of the Administration,' Culbertson and Eugene Field Buildings. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same wasrdeclared to have carried. The following bids were received on the Heating, Plumbing and Drain age for the Irving School Building:

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A. F. Binns Geo. M. Harrell Cook McDonnell Company

$11,450.00 11,600.00 10,960.00

Mr. Alton moved that the contract for the Heating, Plumbing and Drainage for the Irving Building be awarded to Cook-McDonnell Company at their bid of $10,960.00. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.’1

Mr. Alton moved that the architects be instructed to draw up a contract between the Board of Education and Cook-McDonnell Company for the Heating,. Plumbing and Drainage of the Irving School Building, in accordance with the terms of the bid, said constract to be approved by the Attorney for the Board. A letter was then read from the Attorney for the Board, giving his opinion in regard:to the matters referred to him at the last'meeting. By common consent these matters were laid over until the next regular meeting,'

The following resolution, adopted by the Civic Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and approved by the Board of Directors, was read to the Board: RESOLUTION.

RESOLVED by the Civic Committee of the Chamber of Commerce that the Board of Education of Oklahoma City be requested to provide in the budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1919* for adequate expert supervision and conduct of the various playgrounds of the city, during the entire year. We feel that it', is particularly important that provision be made for carrying on healthful recreation and training of the children of the city during the months of June, July and August, thus keeping theiji off the streets and occupied in healthful games and drills.

We.'recommend that provision be made for a trained supervisor devoting his entire time to the playgrounds system, and for such other assistants as may be necessary to provide a modern playgrounds,.(:sy^,tbm„.in our city. Mr. Coates moved that the requ,aa-t of the Civic Committee be. referred to the Playgrounds Committee with power to act. Mr.. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. . : ~~~ The following report was^spresented to the Board: Board of Education.

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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The Auditing and Purchasing Committee met .Tuesday, May 13th, for the purpose of opening bids on slate blackboards for Culbertson, Lowell, Wilson and*Willard School Buildings. The following bids were received:

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Unger Slate Company, 24$ per sq. ft. F.O.B. Factory (1% discount for cash within 10 days of shipment)

Jasper Sipes Company, 2^ per sq. ft. F.O.B. Factory U. S. Stevenson, ^5^ per sq. ft. F.O.B. Chicago. 350 per SQ* F.O.B. Q.uarry.

By unanimous consent of the committee and the President of the Board the contract was awarded to the Jasper.Sipes Company at 240 per sq. ft. F.O.B. Factory with the privilege of taking 1°jo discount for cash within 10 days of shipment, the Sipes Company to replace all breakage and shortage-. Respectfully submitted,

R. S. Coates J. W. Berry . J. E. Matlock Auditing & Purchasing Committee.

Mr. Alton moved that the report be accepted and concurred in. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried^

Mr.

The matter of making improvements at Harmony School as recommended by the special committee at their meeting with the patrons of this school last March, was- discussed.

Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to a committee of three members to be appointed by the President,- for report to the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth appointed Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Matlock and Mr. Fightmaster to act as such committee.

,^ft>Searetary called the attention of the Board to the fact that the customary allowance of $10.00 per month for gasoline had not been made fpr the Medical Inspector since his return from the army in February K, . Mr. Coates moved that Dr. Cloud®«tn--b^~allowed $10.00 a month for gasoline for his automobile^this action to be retro-active to the time he. resui^^d^is duties last February. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon’ roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. ” except Mrs.' J^indsay who voted "No. "

Mr. Coates moved that the Board go^lnt^feceoutive Session. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same wa^.declaredjto have carried.

Before taking up the recommendation of the Superintendent in regard to the appointment ’of teachers for next year, Mr. Whiteford called the attention of the Board to that part of his annual report pertain ing to a Teachers* Training School to prepare the girls of this’ city to teach in our own schools. Mr. Matlock*-moved that the Board adopt that part of the report of the Superintendent recommending the establishing of a Teachers’

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1919 ,(Continued.) Training School, to.prepare our High School students to teach in the Oklahoma City Schools. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was tnen read:

May 19th, 1919. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: The following named teachers are recommended for appointment I for the year 1919~2O for 9i months at the salaries set opposite their names:

/Augusta Cress ‘' Arnell Bearden Katherine Delahanty -Lavinia Hill Marie Porter -Margaret Eskew Ollie M. Simmons ^Cora Cogswell -Elizabeth Findlay 'Alice Baker -Quinnie Nelson *" -Ora Scrutchfield s Martha Coleman /Marion Prater -- Lillian Morrow -Mabel .Nolan (.Meta Stegelman -Mabel Pulse >Edna Fouts >- Grace Smith -Ruth Jones - Delphc>a Pro vines . Grace Seaman uGrace Baptiste -Adah Ball < Mary ■ - Eva Brock* -Myrtle Lyman ' ' Violet Drawver "X. ' Mary Straight Nelle Brizendine „ - Lola Neil Smith Lena.Peyton * Cleo Masterson Ethel Honeycutt - Edna Jones• - Grace Bennett - Isa Colwell /Inez Ellis -Jessie Palmer -Maybelle Poole . Bess Wagoner -Kate Steanson Madge Alspaugh Vera Baird -Anna Brittson Ada Laycock 'Katherine Hammock •Edna Walker -Margaret Wright -Katherine Holtzendorf

120 "Alma Missimore 120 Rose Bickett • 120 ■Julia Wardner 120. -Bertha Dent 120 ; ■ Hettye Wand 120 ■Irminda Banning .Elizabeth Reece 120 120 -Annie Roup - Bess Smith 120 120 . Lula Duff 110 ■ Grace Kirby Dorothy Phelps 120 -Annie Chalies 120 120 . Mary Phillips 120 u- Evelyn Shear 90' -Lucile Mason vMrs. R. S. Belt 120 120 -Katherine Lewis ,■ Josephine Eastland 120 120 -Margaret Carmody 120 -Grace Garrison -Pauline Graessle^. 120 J Ruth Otto 120 120 ./Josie Rentfrow 120 Kate Woodbridge Anna L. Puckett 120 -Lula Wiley 120 120 - Ruth Bowlby Mary Harper 110 Lucy Button 110 - Mary Lair 90, -Beatrice 110 B eulatPChadw iok 120 - Georgia Bodine 120 -Sophia Nicklas 110 12U7 - Mary^ Black 120. 120 ■ Carrfe>Seddon 110 110 - Letha __ 110 120 -Lauretta PeShing^i 120. 115 120 -Dollie Hendry , 120^ 100 -Grace Tailant 12^. 110 -Elnora Show 120 120 •Myrtle Weber 120 n Martha Porter 100 115 110 ! Gladys Kramer 110 120 -Ruth Carnes 110 120 vLillian Gibbs 115 120 vElla Bailey 115 120 - Kate Davis 120 110 -Ellen Eagin 120 120 120 4 Juliette Gilmer

120 110 120 120 90 100 120 120 120 120 120 9O 120 120 120 115 120 120 115 100^ lOO1 110 120 110 120 120 120 120 90 120 120 120 115

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• Ethel Basinger ■-Grac e Chandler Alma Hodges .Hazel Sanders. Elizabeth Reichman ' Margaret Russell ■ Lina Spinning / Ruth Fink - Ollie Turnage Avis Sellers - Mabel Coombs ■Verna Wills x Winnie Daigh "Ida Beard "Louise Ferguson Bernice Pierce LAgnes Abbott ■ Helen Burhans / May Bodine • Myrtle.Poole ■ Inez George /Priscilla Harrington -‘W i 1 darFuehne r 'Ila Rogers " Anna Simpson "■ Christina Butler Fern Core -Jean McKee Alice^rooks Hazel Graham Virginia Jones •Blanche Bryant Helen Heyler " Harriett McCarthy Anna B. Pickier Dierdre Trible Irene Obreiter Josephine Pope Mary. Hardin Kate Kelly 'Effie Leeman Annabelle Burchfiel Fay Smith ^MtM^aniels * Katherine Watt May Powell Maud Leckner Ray Stewart... Pearl Ha-r^Qgd Velma FrenciT~"' Carolyn Ebright Ada Jarboe Lena Dick ' Agnes Thompson Jeannette Phipllips Adele Turk ;Geraldine Smith ■ Helen Landon : Mabel Bean Mabel Dague Lida Jones Maude Wilson Flora Lucas Lillian Garner Myrtle Aungst Mrs. S. C. Holmes Louise Woodbridge

120 110 110 100 120

Augusta MaiIlian ixFlorence Roberts uBlanche Woods Moss Wingo Isabel Eastland Caro-Beth Stewart lZ Sylvia Franz '7 J Grace Highley .Edith Kirby Jessie Gray / Mary Oaf£rey : Julia Denny £ Mabel Ainslie is Grace Johnson Virginia Brooks u Kathleen Moore Elsie Cody /Lida Baxnhart ? k Alpha Abbington ' .Della Link Sarah Giblin Lillian Thomsen /Celene Reed xConstance Steiner : Altha Howard x-Eunice Collins ^Marguerite Eskridge . Estelle Ogle Alice Stauber p Dola Mae Evans Mary Barnhouse Genette Elliott vMary Goff /Ruth Paronto < Mabel Handy 'Helen Pickett 1/ E1 i z ab e t h ’" M i 11 e r / Myrtle Taylor ■Mary Nissley Mrs. Ada Campbell /Clarice Gammil y Rachel Short <■ Miriam Meadows /Lillian Spangler ■ Isabel Huff /'Hazel Black /Juletta Wright jMarch Carlock ► Etta Packard

120 120 120 115 120 90. 90 120 120 110 110 100 , 100 120 z 110 120 110 100 120 120 120 110 120 120 120 90 110 100 . 120 120 110 ''' 120 110 100 120 120 120 no 100 115 120 115 100 - I/ « no 100 120 100 - > no 100 120 120 115 120 no 120 120 120 110 120 no 120 120 110 90 100 100 120 120 80 • 120 120 120 100 120 125 110 110 no 120 120 120 110 110 120 100 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 110 120 120 Helen Marlatt 120 120 /Virginia Fitzgerald 120 120 /Grace Beauchamp 120 12(< ‘■Nelle Bruce 120 90 L*- /Anna Kelly 120 110 ^>M8HPgue.n.te Rossington 120 v iSwefeer no 115 ' 120 120 /Brytha; Gould 120 - Maud M i lam 120 120 vThresa Driscoll 120120 Georgia Smith 120 120 'Hattie Bradford 120 120 Laura Jenkins 120 120 /Estella Hoffman 120 110 / Myrtle Barstow 120 120 Rhey Fry '120 120 Nellie Lucas 90 IZ

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■' Grace Hall -Gladys Smilie '/Lenora Baldwin -Gertrude Mitchell Lottie Baker Cora Cheeves i zLucile Leslie .Elsa Leach -Rena Moon /-Mary Holmes' , Marion Tate. *Mamie Welch vEdna McGee . Anna Keller Anna Moore .Cora Hopkins Ola Calloway ■ Agnes Campbell -Mary Avey .Norma Patmon

110 120 110 110 110 110 120 120. 120 120 120 120 110 120 90 120 120 110 120 120

■Jeannette Landis. .Bertha Davis jJeanne 11 e Mahar -Linda Ridasch V/Mary Pruitt • Emma Meneeley -Josie Richardson Lillian Henninger yDora Patrick Eulita Riley vFaye Dodson jMaude Wickman. /Delma Daigh Myrtle Rogers /Florence Smith .Jane Center /Martha Brown /Nona Weiser Jo Lackey -Martha McNeese.

120 110 120 120 100 120 110 120 120 110 110 120 120 100 120 110 120 110 120 120

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford

Mr.;Coates moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Altoi^. seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Secretary read the following: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 20, 1919.

The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of the following named teachers for the school year 1919-20 at the salaries indicated oppo s i t e tl^ciaams s:

Glard Mae Bentley Grades for 9i mos. 190 aif mo. n If » ti n Jewell A.-xThomas 100 . 11 11 if n n ii 100 Grace Bryant ... 11 it n 11 ti a 100 Mattie J ar r 01 .t _ If n n Reba Shelton 100 = n n ft 11 Alice Jones ^0 if it n it 11 11 « tt Frances V. Eastjnaj^ 80 * n n it 11 ti ti Margaret Welclion ;S“ 90 it n « w it ii Marie Bramblett 100 ti 11 ti ii n a Bertha White 1! _n n 11 n ft Leah Fish 10^ n ~ n n ti Alta Dearing 100 tt ii J* i; Jo Lois Hodges 80 it ">■/<1 11 tt tt tf II Beatrice Brown 90 tr it tt w 100 tt 11 Marjorie Hays ir H fi tt tt tt Ada Ellison. 100 11 n 11 11 Theodora Ellis 100 If ti 11 11 11 if n 11 Clyde Honeycutt 80 fi n n 11 ii fl Grace Suman 90 n tt 11 tt Mary Symonds 100 fl ti n « n n tt fl 100 Blanche Paul E. E. Suman Ward .Principal 1500 per year fl Josephine Norwood High school!400 n

MEET!NG OF MAY.. 20th, I919 (Jont inued) vIris Baughman rBernice Mell Irma Collins Geneva Turnham Edith Harrison

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$1200 per year 100 a mo. for 9i mos. fl « ft 100 n it ft n n 11 n 90 tt n 11 n n 90

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford.

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Alton seconded themotion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ] The following report was read to the Board:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 20, 1919.

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The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: I I wish to recommend the appointment of the following as | regula^ teachers to fill out the unexpired term of teachers who have resigned. Mrs. Mrs. Miss Miss

C. R. Smith A. H. Owen Lucile! McCoy Elsie Brock

$100 a month effective April 21 tl n 100 tt February 24th tt tt n May 12 100 » tt March 24 100 H

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Alton moved concurred in and Coates seconded esent

that the recommendations of the Superintendent be the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all voting ”A^e. n

The matter of holdlng«®s6hool for pupils wishing to make up grades during the ^summer vacation was briefly discussed. ~ Mr. Coates moved that the speb^al meetings for the purpose of considering th£ badness of the Superintendent of Schools be held on the Jrd Tuesday of each month at o’clock P. M. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and sai&g was declared to have carried. The question of selecting sites fo?fhe^§w Junior High Schools was discussed but no action taken at this Mr. Coates then staged that as there had been some question as to the right of the Board to elect a Superintendent before the first Monday in May, he believed that the election of Mr. Whiteford should be ratified and he would therefore move that Mr. J. A. Whiteford be elected Superintendent of City Schools for two years, at a salary

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of $6000 a year, his term of office to expire July 1st, 1921. Mr. Matlock stated, that he would, not be in favor of employing Mr. Whiteford. or any other man for just one year at this time when there is such a building and. construction program on in the school system, for the reasons that to employ a man for one year would, cut this great program half in two, and. there being no better man in prospect he believed, that the Board, could, do no better than to employ Mr. Whiteford, for a term of two years. For this reason, therefore, Mr. Matlock stated that he would second the motion of Mr. Coates, and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Upon motion of Mr. Alton seconded by Mr. Berry the Board returned to regular session.

By consent of the Board, the Electrified Water Company gave a demonstration of their method of treating water for drinking purposes. Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. SC

Approved the