Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Meeting Minutes, May, 1920- Nov, 1921 by Metropolitan Library System Oklahoma

MEETING OF MAY 3rd, 1920 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION O.F THE CITY OF·OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET

IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING~ MONDAY, MAY 3RD, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, Tom Baugh, R. S. Coates, _ w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

J.E. Matlock.

The minutes of the meetings of April 5th, 12th, 19th and 21st,· were read and approved as read.

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Miss Bickett appeared before the Board requesting a reconsideration of the Board's action whereby they refused to pay a bill amounting to $39.00 for surgical services, incurred at the time of her injury by accident at the Woodrow Wilson School. Mr. Layton, who was present, stated that he would pay this bill, as he felt that he was in a measure responsible for the defective plumbing which was the cause of the accident. · The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was read to the Board by the Clerk •. This report embodied a request that the Board appropriate the sum of $5.00 a month to help defray the expense of publishing a health bulletin issued monthly for the information of the public.

Mr. Coates moved that the report be accepted and $5.00 a month ap, propriated in accordance with the request of the Medical Inspector~~~~ Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, , all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The monthly report of the Truant Officer was read and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and placed on file. The bill of H. G. Eastman, amounting to $500.00 for professional services for 1920, was presented to the Board by the Clerk. Mr. Fightmaster moved that Mr. Eastman be offered $250.00 in full settlement of his cla.im. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The attention of the Board was called to the fact that the Webb publishing Company had the state adoption on grade cards, register sheets and class records and were insisting thM the order be placed at once for the supply for the schools for the ensuing year, which order, the Clerk stated, would amount to $516. 63. As these blanks were among the supplies upon which bids were to be asked, Mr. Stearley stated that it might be possible to obtain them at a

MEETING OF MAY 3rd, 1920 (Continued) lower price, provided that the Bo~rd was not legally bound to make the purchase of the Webb Publishing Company. Mr. Berry moved that this matter be referred to the Attorney for the Board for report. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The report of the Treasurer for the month of April was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and placed on file. ' A conmunication addressed to Mr. Woodworth in regard to conditions among the workmen at the Capitol Hill Junior High School building, was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation and report. The following report was read: May 3rd, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Comrdttee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $8451. 74, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. J.

Coates,

w. Berry Auditing Ommittee

Webb Publishing Company Penmanship awards etc. Southwestern Bell Telephone Conpany Telephone service Adams Engineering Comapny Drawing boards w. J. Pettee Company Hardware cloth etc. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Paints & glass The Warden Company Election supplies · Oklahoma Paper Conpany Paper & twine Oklahoma Gas & Electric Conpany Gas & Electrici~y Okla City Water Dept. Water service Crane Company Pump repairs Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse petty cash T. E. Branitf Company Insurance on boilers P. & A. Grocery Domestic Science supplies J. o. Givens II n 11 · Bob James n " 11 li'i tch I s Quality Grocery " " " 11 Edwards & Sprague Grocery " 11 Remir.gton Typewriter Company Repairs t0 typewriters L. C. Smith & Bros. 11 n Underwood Typewriter Company fl fl The Reinhart & Donovan Conpany Reinforcing steel Practical Drawing Company Mounting Board The Pri ntery CircuJars for levy election Lightning Machine Company Welding piano stool Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Hardware supplies T. A. Griffith Window glass Norick Bros. Printing cupplies New State Ice Company· Coupon Book

MEETING OF MAY 3rd, 1920 (Continued) $ 9. 70, McEldowney & Son Electrical supplies 2.00· Stewart Mitchell Repairing clocks Martin Towel Supply Company Towel service 11.50' J. L. Ladd Sanitary work i+4-. 50s. 99, Hamilton Supply Company Plumbing repairs M. Gloyd Lumber 3.s5. 21.00 Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Tuning pianos 16.00· Franklin Printing Company Printing supplies Empire Electric Company Electrical supplies 1s.99· Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co~ Gas burners 1.35· The Darling Lumber Co. Lumber 150. 35·· Chamberlin Supply Company Pump repairs 3.so· 12.10· G. E. Blockie , Rep~iring water cans 1.1.!-g . c. R. Cook Paint Company Paints & Oils 60.50F. D. Bearley Lumber Company LUJ.ilber R. E. Crawford Expenses to McAlester coal fields 20. 39· J. G. Stearley -~ 11 n 11 11 21. 97Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies 207. 81Auto-Baggage & Furniture Company Election expense 55. oo · Alexander Drug Company. Janitor's supplies 4-. 50· C. F. Williams & Son Inventory book 2.17. The Jounnal of Geography Subscription to magazine 1.00· 20.00, H. C. Thurman Examining abstracts Magholia Petroleum company Sasoline books 105. 50 0 Deignan Motor Company Auto repairs 2~72Erickson Tire Company Repairs to auto tires 14-.78' 3.90, Frederickson Tire Company Repair to Auto Jean Everest Tire Company Auto repairs 5.00' West Disinfecting Conpany Canphene Floor Oil 5.50· Schiff-Mayer Company Furniture and school supplies 143.4:5' Eaton & Cole Audit 140.60" A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement 157.4-2· Western Bank Supply Company Furniture & Office Supplies 1266.00· Jasper Sipes Company Sch901 Furniture 151.32, Southwestern Supply Company Tire 20.SO· E. S. Wells, Treasurer Levy election expense 1815.60 Harlow Publishing Company ij1gh School Annual 1919 148.11

Separate School Fund Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Window glass Dunn Feed & Fuel Corrpany Coal on contract The Resche Machine Works Company Repair saw guard T. A. Griffith Window glass McEldowney & Son Electrical supplies J. L. Ladd Sanitary work Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone servire Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity

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27.50 3.00 12.00 1.50 42.50

7.95 101.17

11.10

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be concurred in and the Clerk 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. 11 The following estimates of contractors, duly approved by the architects and the Superintendent of cunstruction, were presented to the Board by the Clerk: Cook

McDonnell

Wheeler School Lincoln, Jefferson and Westwood Extra on Lowell

$5619.00 3906.00 14-.22

A. F. Binns Chas. M. Dunning

Plumbi~g & Drainage Classen, Webster and Capitol Hill Jr. High

$2375.00

Lincoln Extra a/c increasein scale of wages Jefferson Extra a/c increase in scale of wages

3155. 91 200.05 2152.15 241.60

The Holmboe Co.

Classen Junior High 13959.00 Webster Junior High 17-405.oo Capitol Hill Junior High 16767.00

Miner D. Woodling

Heating & Ventilating Classen and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools

R. M. Crissman

2781.00

Westwood School Whittier School Hawthorne School Willard School

Mr. F~ghtmaster moved that the estimates be allowed, as approved by the architects and the Superintendent of Constr~ction, and the. Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk presented the following bills: J.M. Brown Will H. Clark Will H. Clark

Labor Webster Junior High School grounds cash advanced laborers on Webster Junior High School Âˇ grounds Supervising work on Webster Junior High School grounds

Mr. Alton moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instruct Mr. Clark to discontinue work on the Webster School grounds until further notice, Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n A financial report of the Playgrounds Department from July 1919 to May 1, 1920, was read and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Berry, was received and placed on file. The following report was read: May 3, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignation of' Charles E. Fort, eftective May 7, and recommend that same be accepted. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford, Superintendent. Âˇ

MEETI.NG OF MAY 3rd, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Baugh moved that the resignation of Mr. Fort be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motiOJ:l and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: May 3rd, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following at the salary set opposite each name: Jessie Calloway $110 effective May 3. Mrs. Vida Meyer Regular substitu~e $100 $~.50 a day Mrs. Roger Grady Substitute Ma!garet Archdeacon H. S. Substitute $5.00 a day In order to correct the records, the salary of Mrs. Roy Oliver, substitute teacher, should be $~.50 instead of $4.00. I recommend this correction. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from J.C. Whittaker, Assistant Principal of Douglas High School, for a leave of absence, ,with pay, during the last week or school, as he had been invited to deliver the commencement address at Mississippi A. & M. College. Mr. Alton rroved that the request be granted. M:r. Berry seconded t.he mot ion and upon roll call same was cu.rried, all members p:resent voting "Aye." Mr. Baugh moved that all teachers be paid full time for absence on account of sickness during the school year, subject to the approval of of Dr. Cloud.man. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same w~s .declarei to have carried. Mr. Whiteford called the attention of the Board to the insurficient seating facilities of the High School Auditorium for the graduating class and asked. if any arrangements could be made for the graduating exercises whereby all the graduates and their friends could be accommodated. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee together with the Superintendent and Clerk o:r the Board, to make the necessary arrangements. Mr. Fightmaster seconded t.he motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth made a brief statement, thanking the members of the Board for their support and co-operation during the past year. Mr. Baugh moved that the members o:r the Board extend to Mr. Woodworth a vote o:tÂˇ thanks for his untiring e:t:t:Âˇorts put forth for the Board of Education and the Oklahoma City School District. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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Mr. Woodworth then declared the Board adjourned sine die. WHEREUPON THE BOARD ADJOURNED.

Immediately following adjournment, by unanimous consent, Mr. stearley acted as temporary Chairman and the Board proceeded to elect its officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Fightmaster then placed in nomination the name of G. O. Woodworth for permanent chairman of the Board Mr. Coates moved that the nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Woodworth. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Whereupon Mr. Woodworth was declared elected as pernament chairman 01· the Board for the ensuing year. Mr. w-oodworth then took the chair and announced that the Board would proceed to the election of a vice-president. Mr. Fightmaster nominated Mr. Coates and Mr. Berry nominated Mr. Baugh. The Board then proceeded to the elect ion of vice-president, the . Clerk acting as teller. Upon the first ballot Mr. Baugh received two votes and Mr. Coates five votes. Whereupon Mr. Coates was declared to have been elected vice-president. Mr. Stearley statad to the Board that on account of the increased _amount ot· work in his of'tice it would be impossible to get out the lists of suppiies for bids without extra help, and asked permission to.transfer Miss Lippincott to his off'ice and employ a clerk for the Truant Officer for one month. Mr. Coates moved that Mr. Stearley be authorized to employ an extra• clerk for one month at a salary of $75.00. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting n Aye • " 'Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be instructed to adv:ertise for bids on coal for next year, bids to be filed before eight o'clock 'on Monday, May tenth •. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Gibbs came before the Board and requested a ten days• leave of absence. Mr. Alton moved that the request be gra.nted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The question of allowing the Boy Scouts to use. the ward school buildings for their meetings was again brought up for consideration and Mr. Baugh moved that when a duly authorized call comes from a Boy Scout Leader, the Clerk be authorized to make satisfactory arrangements with the janitor for opeming the building. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The President announced the following committee appointments:

MEETING OF MAY 3rd, 1920 (Continued) Committee on Buildings apd Grounds

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Mr. Alton Mrs. Lindsay Mr. Fightmaster Committee on Auditing, Purchasing and Finance Mr. Coates Mr. Baugh Mr. Berry Playgrounds Committee Mrs. Lindsay Mr. Baugh Mr. Stear ley Mr. Whiteford Mr. Baugh announced that Mr. Coates had been elected Chairman of the committee on Auditing, Purchasing and Finance. Mr. Fightma.ster moved that the Board adjourn until Monday, May tenth, at eight o'clock P. M. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF MAY 10TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Of THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

MONDAY, MAY TENTH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom Baugh, J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT: J.E. Matlock. m1.ptain Grant, Professor of Military Science and Tactics, appeared before the Board and read a letter from Major A. s. Williams, Officer in Charge of R. o. T. c. Affairs, s~uthern Department, recommending the withdrawal of the R. O. T. C. Unit from the Oklahoma City High School. Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of Major Williams be accepted and the R. O. T. C. Unit discontinued. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. A. J. McMahan appeared before the Board with a proposition to exchange $75,000 Creek County Road B:>nds for a like amount of Liberty Bonds owned by the Board, the Creek county Bonds being 5% serial Bonds, dated October rst, 1919 and due $5,000 October 1st, 1937, and $10,000 October 1st, in each of the years 1938 to 1944, both inclusive. · Mr. Baugh moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance together with the Attorney and Treasurer of the Board. Mr. Fightmas~er seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Board then proceeded to open bids on coal, pursuant to the :rollowing advertisement: WA."<~ED-BIDS AND .PROPOSALS \l ~ ~ - - " : ' ·.....~ · Sealed bids will pe received at .the of.flee

it,ttt1ie~!f ofom:h~~,;d Ji~y~di)1fi~~;,;_~: ·1 until 8 'o'clock ·p, m: Monday May ·10th; 1920, for 3,50.Q ..tons,• rhor~ or less:· 9f _1,,lc• ·Alester ori Ej:arts)J.orne-Wi.lburton lower vefn.' -mine ruri' lcio8.l~ to be' delivered il}, the' ·btml,ers of the· v:a,i'o;i,s sc)hool builµings. • . Als.o 800 .tons mor.e or less of Ulilallom,i. '. semi-Anthr8.cite mi~e run Cl?~l, to. be d~- .. II vered in. the bunker of the high schqol building·· ·.. · . .' . A):Jouc' 1,600 tons )>f :the McAlest.er>o,r Rartshorlle-:Wilburton_ co,i.l .and 150 tons of, the Olda-J:;i:om·a .-Se~111-Ant_hramte .,coal _can be .stored i/J.µring the. sum;m_er month.s, the ·remainder. to be ·del,iverefi. .M: ne~(led <J.uriJ;ig the st}P..<?211-, --ye_ars .. j'··1 . "',• ··• I ::· : , ·Bidders ,may, 0also J?ld qn.. nut miix:~ure,, . : Tlie ·government an,i.Jys1s 1 pf the coah)>1(l, ofr sliall be 'ijb.bmitted with tl:ie bid. and:the ' bidder· -must specify the mine o·r · mines from ,which ·coal is to )>e :furnishe\l. .; 1 All : bids to be accomP<>.nied by a cerh~ 'fied-che'cl~ or._bidQ.~r's bond of. 2 pe.r~ent of ,tha ·am'ount o!l th,e .bid, •to .. b<>.' for.~~•teq. !IS a.ssessed .. and :liq,uid!Lte\l .\lamages .m case tlie. ):>rnuer fa.ii·••.'. ·n.egl.~cts · o.r :refuses,: :to comply. with:tjle·ter!llS·•of the bid, :,_ Bid.ders out of .Oklahom,i. qity. to •ol,d on co~l J~.~- o.. b.: car:s ll.l!ne~, stating ,'in th,e~r , b\d ~he I>tesent .frel~h.t r,i.te t,;, ·Oklahoma

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0 :i:\ti,arl~y,.. Oler!;:, .. Ailn{inistratjo~ Bui'idip,g, 4Q.0 ··North· Walnut ,avenue, O11:la:hotna City, Okla'. . .

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The following bids were received: A. M. DeBolt Coal to be delivered to the ward Schools Nut Mixture

Mine Run

l" Lump

May June July August Sept.and thereafter Oct. and thereafter McAlester-Edwards Coal Company McAlester Nut Mixture Mines 4/:1 or 4/:2

Mine 4/:3

Bannerized Chestnut

$4.40 May $3.85 June 4.55 3.95 July 4.70 4.05 August 4.85 4.15 September 5.00 4.25 October and there4.50 after Freight rate from Mine No. 3, Pittsburg, Oklahoma to nklahoma City is $L50 per ton, from.:.Mines No. 1 and .2, $1.70 per ton and Bannerized Chestnut $1. 50 per ton •.

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Dunn Feed and Fuel company Delivered to the High School Sans Bois SemiAnthracite M. R.

May 6.65

June 6. 75

Howe SemiAnthracite M. R. Milton & Bokosche Semi-Anth. M. R.

6.80

Semi-Anthracite Hut Mixture

5.75

5. 75

August

sept to Apr.

July 6.85

6.95

7.10

7.20

7.00

7.10

7.20

5. 75

6.00

6.25

7.05

Delivered to the Ward Schools

7.90

Adamson Mine Run

7.90

Hartshorne-Wilburton Mine Run

7.55

7.95

Henryetta Mine Run

7.35

7.95

McAlester Wilburton Nut Pea Slack

6.85

6.95

Henryetta Nut Mixture

6.50

6. 75

7.90

6.75

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McAlester Mine Run

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Delivered to Ward School Buildings

May

June

July

$8.10

$8.20

$8.30

$8.40

$8.50

7.65

7.75

7.85

7.95

Hartshorne-Wilburton Lower Vein M. R. 7.55

August

Sept. to Apr. 1931

Semi-Anthracite Mine Run

7.30

7.40

7.55

Henryetta M. R.

7.35

7.45

Lehigh-Coalgate Mine Run

7.45

7.55

7.65

7.85

7.95

Lehigh-Coalgate Pea Coal

5.90

6.05

6.20

6.40

McAlester-Wilbur·ton Nut Mixture

6.85

6.95

7.05

7.15

7.25

6.25

6.50

6. 75

6.50

6. 75

·Semi-Anthracite Nut Mixture Henryetta Nut Mixture

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Delivered to High School Building semi-Anthracite Mine Run

b.90

7.00

7.15

7.30

These bids were discussed in executive session and Mr. Coates moved that the contract for coal for.the various ward school buildings be awarded to the Dunn Feed and Fuel Company at their bid of $7.90 for the entire season on Adamson Mine Run Coal, and the Attorney be instructed to draw up the contract. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vot~ ing "Aye." The following proposal was received: '~

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma May 10, 1920.

Hon. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sirs:

I will install sewer for Westwood School in accordance with plans furnished by the City Engineer for the sum of $1769.00 Water service l¼" line 3¾ taps ~36.00 Gas service 2" 518.00 R. M. Crissman Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was de. _clared to have carried.

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The Clerk presented to the Board the bill of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, amounting to $10,451.62, for'supervision of new buildings and additions. Mr. Berry moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion-and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read:

May 10, 1920

Board of Education: We, your Playground Committee, recommend that the following persons be paid the amount opposite their names for work on school playgrounds during the months of March, April and May: Mary McCullough W. T. Leach Ethel McMillan Mrs • C • D. Fr ye J. H. Payne s. N. Hopkins Edith Fritzon H. J. Holt Jewel Chapman John Clayton A. H. Parmalee H. G. Provines Marion McCune Mrs. Lotta Mosier B. L. French Mary Fox E. E. Suman J. T. Pottorff G. w.~orton E. L.·:ourton Mrs. S. G. Hoover Mary Couch Levia Meyers Mamie Franks

Bryant Columbus Culbertson Edgemere Emerson Eugene Fields Franklin Garfield Hawthorne Jefferson Lee Lincoln Linwood Lowell McKinley Putman Heights Riverside Shields Heights Walnut Grove Washington Whittier Wheeler Wilson Opportunity

$21.00 12.75 21.00 22.50 2e.50 22.50 19.50 15. 75 19.50

24.oo

22.50 21.00

9.75

21.00 21.00 15.00 22.50 15.00 15.00 19.50 19.50 22.50 22.50 15.00

M. E. Greer $35.00 Umpiring baseball at Bryant, Lowell, Lincoln, Culbertson and Opportunity M. E. Meister $20.40 Umpiring baseball at Emerson, Jefferson, Wilson, Edgemere Putman Heights and Eugene Field. Walter Moore $le.60 Umpiring baseball at Riverside, Walnut Grove, Lee Columbus, Shields Heights and Wheeler. T. Barnes $19.80 Umpiring baseball at Linwood, Hawthorne, Whittier, Willard, Frankl~n, Washington and Garfield. Respect:tully submitted Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Tom w. B&ugh Playgrounds Committee

MEETING OF MAY 10th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon rol! call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Secretary read the following report: May 10, 1920 Board of Education: we, your Playground Committee, desire to recommend that the following playground· directors be employed for the calendar months of' June and July at the salaries set opposite their names: l 2

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Bryant Emerson Eugene Field Lee Lincoln Lowell McKinley Riverside Washington Willard

Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss

M. M. Ritter $115 M. E. Greer Levia Meyers 115 H. B. summers Lydia Wahl 125 M. E. Meister May Bodine 105 W. T. Leach Katherine watt 110 W. R. Henq,erson c. L. Schreck I. C. Ellis Carl Schlabach Katherine Davis Fay Smith 115 T. R. Stemen James 125 Richard Soutar Pearl Huffman 95 J. L. Smith

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120 125

115

Respectfully submitted, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Tom W. Baugh Playground Committee

Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted and playground dir.ectors employed as recommended. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 A request was received for the High School Auditorium for June 16th, for the graduating exercises of the Training School for .Nurses or St. Anthony's Hospital. Upon motiop of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Berry, thie request was granted. A request was received from the Sisters or Mercy of St. Joseph's School, for the use of the High School Auditorium for a recital to be given May 18, 19 or 20, no admission to be charged.

Mr. Coates moved that the Sisters of Mercy be granted the use of the High School Auditorium without charge, on one of the dates mentioned, provided the !ttgitorium is not being used for any High School activity. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay introduced and moved the adoption ot· the follGwing resolution:

RES O LU T. ION WHEREAS, the attention o:tÂˇ the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been repeatedly called to the fact that an atte~pt was being made to organize the teachers of the public schools of Oklahoma City into a union or ass,Ociation to be affiliated with-the American Federation of Labor, but the board has refrained from expressing itself as a body', feeling that it could rely upon the .good judgment of its teachers- to decide the question in the only way which can be consistent in the only way which can be consistent with the future welfare of the public schools; and WHEREAS, there has been forwarded to this board a resolution adopted by the Chamber of commerce, representing the business interests of the city, approved by other civic organizations, calling upon the board for an expression of its opinion.relative to the affiliation of the teachers with the American Federation of Labor: BE IT RJSOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, that:

(1) The teachers being employed by the public and their worth being entirely dependent upon the individual qualifications of mind and disposition, while the American Federation of Labor is composed primarilyÂˇof labor unions whose members are employed by private interests and which, to a large extent, overlook the individual qualifications of their members, and the teachers being engaged in a service which prim~iily involves mental work, while the AmericandFederation of Labor undamentallyfan organization of t hose engage 1n manual labor, th 1s board 1s c the op1n1on that there can be no real community of interest between the teachers and The American Federation of Labor. (2) One of the principal purposes of The American Federation , of Labor being to bargain collectively to increase the compensation and better the conditions of its members, and the citizens of this school district, by their votes in every electi@n in the past and through this board, their representatives, have done everything in their power to meet the needs of the teachers in Oklahoma City, this board is unalterably of the opinion that any attempt to further increase the compensation of the teachers or to do anything else which will increase the tax levy in this school district is out of the question, and collective bargaining on the part of the teachers with the public through this board, if permitted, would practically destroy our public school system.

(3) Should the teachers who are charged with the training of the children of employers and employees alike, as a body, identify themselves with those on either side of the questions which are constantly arising between employers and employees, it will result in inestimable damage to our schools, our children, and our community. (4-) In view of the foregoing, without in any manner intending to condemn The American Federation of Labor or any laqor organization, this board deplores the attempt to organize the teachers of Oklahoma City into any organization which is to be affiliated with the American Federation of L~bor or any other labor organization, and, solely for the purpose of promoting the welfare of our schools, earnestly advises its teachers to refrain from entering into such organization, ahd will govern its actions by the opi ni'on herein expressed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:

MEETING OF MAY 10th, 1920 (Continued) A copy Of this rasolution be forwarded by the clerk to the Chamber of commerce of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, and a copy be forwarded by the clerk to the principal of each school in Oklahoma City with instructions to call the same to the attention of the several teachers under his or her supervision. Adopted this .;-day o ~ 2 0 ,

Mr. Baugh seconded the motion for the adoption of the resolution and same was declared to have carried. The_ following report was presented to the Board

the Superintendent :

May 10, 1920 The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

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Flora Lucas Myrtle Aungst ' Elizabeth Miller Lillian Garner Mrs. s. c. Holmes Louise Woodbridge Eva Conner Mrs. Blanche Woods Isabel East land • Moss Wingo , Florence Roberts Sylvia Franz , Mabe 1 Nolan v Edi th Kirby Edna Fouts Julia, Denny Mabe 1 Ains lee , Mamie We loh Kathleen Moore , Mrs. Grace Johnson Grace Chandler , Mir~am Meadows .,; Modena Thomas • Lida Barnhart v Mary Virgin Alpha Abbington 1 Haze 1 Stout , Lucile McCoy v Sarah Giblin Della Link Hazel Herndon Hattie Gray . ,; v Eunice Collins Marguerite Eskridge I Marie Bramblett Myrtle Taylor Mrs. Estelle Ogle v Julia Hudson :i *Dela M. Evans Mary Barnhouse Mrs. Genette Elliott Mary Goff J J Helen Pickett J Geneva Turhham v Leoj-ean Boyack Elizabeth Styll Priscilla Harrington Mattie Slemp " Rubye Stephenson Lillian Spangler Jones Alice "' Haze·1 Black Lill.ian Morris "March Carlock . , Etta Packard Mabel Dague Grace Baauchamp Nelle Bruce \1 Anna Kelly ,; Marguerite Rossinton J Ida Werner .. Brytha Gould v Maud Milam •, Teresa Driscoll '•*Mary E. Bruce 'v Ruth Otto : v Hattie Bradford Jenkins ':•.J Laurie Clarice Gammill .; Estella Hoffman V

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J. A. Whiteford Superintendent Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Superintendent be adopted and the teachers employed as recommended at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. co,).,tes moved that the Board adjourn until Thursday., May thirteenth at seven-thirty o'clock P. M. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF MAY 13th, 1920 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD RO OM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, MAY THIRTEENTH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT: J. E. Mat look .

The following report was presented to the Board by the Superintend~ end: May 13, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following teachers are recommended for appointment for the year 1920-21 at the salaries set opposite their names:

T. L. Collier $190 per mo. High School II II Jesse L. Powers 190 II II II II II II Launa M. Smith 190 fl II Cliff R. Otto l~O II II II ft Domestic Science Ora M. Bell 11.1-5 Edith S. Harrison Grades 165 II fl II Bernice Isaac 145 II It II fl Blanche Olive Broadstreet 145 " ft II II May Curl 11+5 II Mary Catherine Eastham 11+5 ft ft If If II Ruth E. Elder 165 II ft II Lillian Fitch 165 II Myrtle G. Hogue 145 II " II II If Mamie Mears 145 II Charlotte Mohr 145 n n II ft It Florence Parker 145 II II ff Erma Rahe 140 II II II Ruth c. Ranck 1 5 II Edith G. Williams 145 II If II II II Edna Stuart 165 II II II Florence McMullen 145 II Lura Weathers 145 II fl II II II R. Eleanor Bugg 165 II Eda. Louise Ford 165 II II II Olive F. Allen 165 " "II Katherine Van Matre 145 II It II Ann Irene Walther 165 II II It Charlie Roberts 145 ,, " "II Gertrude Wade 145 II II fl Ruth Nicpols 165 " II If, II II Mildred Timmons 165 Respectfully Â· J-. A. Whiteford, Supt.

MEETING OF MAY 13th, 1920 (Co~tinued) Mr. Coates moved that the recommeµdation of the Superintendent be-, concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Secretary read the following report: May 13th, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following substitutet teachers are recommended for appointment for the year 1920-21 at the salaries set opposite their names: Mrs. Stanley Bruce J«rs. Albert Bays Mrs. A. E. Baylis Mrs. Fred Bryant Mrs. Katherine Beck Mrs. Leslie Huffman Mrs. Nina Gill Mrs. c. F. Kelley Mabel Mason Mary Mitchell Mrs. Vida Meyer Mrs. o. J. Roberts Mrs. T. J. Springer Mrs. Okla Spangler Frances Vincent Esther Young Cleta Stubblefielf Mrs. Lola White Mrs. Harriet Sorrells Elizabeth Jenkins Mrs. H. Riordan Mildred Dee_ts :M:argaret Archdeacon Mrs. Mary Parr. Thomas Mrs. Ruth Gooch \

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Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation be concurred in and substitutes employed as indicated. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The following report was read: Board of Education. /

Gentlemen: The folllwing is a list of principals. recommended .'for appointment for the year 1920-21 at the salaries set opposite their names:

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Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation be c.oncurred in and the principals elected at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. creates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Committee on Finance reported that the prooosal of Mr. McMahan to exchange Creek county Road Bonds for Victory Bonds had been rejected and that another propositi6n had been submitted to purchase from the Board $75,000 Victory Bonds at par and accrued interest, provided the Board would purchase from Mr. McMahan $75,000 Creek County, Oklahoma, 5% Road Bonds, maturing $35,000 in 1929, $20,QOO in 1930 and $20,000 in 1931, at par and accrued interest. As the Attorney for the Board had stated that 'in his opinion this transaction would be legal and to the Board's advantage, the Comnittee recommended that the proposal be accepted. Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Ca>mmittee be concurred in and. the Treasurer authorized to make the exchang~ as recommended. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried,. all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 A claim was. filed by the Holmboe Company for $330. 60 for extra for labor increase on Capitol Hill and Classen Junior High Schools from the beginning of work to April 30, 1920. Mr. Cbates moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The Clerk presented the bill of N. s. Sherman Machine and Iron Works amounting to $2477.77, for constructing the sanitary sewer at Woodrow Wilson School according to their bid,, the work having been approved by the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.

MEETING OF MAY 13th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warr01nt for same uppn the appr,oval of the work by the City Engineer. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll ~all same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 10th, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend the appointment of the ja.ni tors and engineers fot the various schools for the school year 1920-21 in accordance with the schedule hereto attached. We further recommend that D. J. Gers,John Hinkle and Perry Jordan be appointed carpenters at $7.20 per ~ay, and Ed H. Yount

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The above salaries are fixed on the following schedule and are subject to this basis: The janitor is to rece~ve $5.50 per room per mo nth for each and every o lass 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 as two class rooms. In addition to the above, janitors shall receive $70.00 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. 7' <i

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Mr. Baugh move.d that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concYrred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members: present voting 11 Aye,." Mr. Coates·moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be authorized to employ the extra men needed for the summer work at $4-.50 per day. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye .• n Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. A. B. Claussen be employed as M&nager of Cafeterias at a salary o:r $200. 00 a mo nth. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No.n A request was received from Mr. B. L. French, ~rinoipal of McKinley School, for the Board to bear the expense of having some of their lib~ary books rebound. Mr. Berry moved that that the request be granted. Mr. Coates second-, ed the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 A letter was read from Mrs. Grace Johnson expressing her appreGiatiai of the Board's act ion in allowing her her salary for the mo nth of April. /

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Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids ~·l for the sale of the $$20, 000 Building Bonds. Mr. Fight master second~~ ed the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the folllwing letter:

MEETING OF MAY 13th, 1920 (Continued) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma May 4, 1920 I

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Supt. J. A. Whi te:t"ord, Oklahoma, Oklahoma • . My dear Superintendent:

This ia to say that at a meeting of the High School Inf spection Board on April 26, 1920, the Douglas High School was approved for 18 units as recorded in the application. Very truly yours, M.A. Nash High School Inspector

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A proposal was received from Miss Mamie Franks to purchase the Ford car which had been used by herself and the Playground Supervisor • . Miss Franks offered $450. 00 for the. car., $250. 00 cash and the balance $50.00 a month beginning next September. ·

Mr. Alton moved that the proposition be accepted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pre. sent voting "Aye,-~' except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted 11 No." The followir,ig. :J.etter was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 10th, 1920. · Prof. J. A. Whiteford, Supt., : Board of Edu-cation. 'Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My dear Prof. Whiteford: The Oklahoma City Anti-Tuberculosis Society wishes to confirm the promise of its Open Air School Committee, made by Mrs. Ed Overholser·, Chairman, Mrs. Prentiss Price and Dr. Newton H. 'Royer, to the Board of Education, that this society w~uld furnish 1 !Qpen Air School romm suits, blankets and diet to the Children of · this city who are to be placed in the Open Air School rooms when : completed.

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We should like to consider with you, when the time arrives,·,: • .;J the desirability of placing a specially trained nurse in these open \J.:]'.tri. air rooms to have supervision of these physically sub-normal child··.ifr4.rb ren, and whose specific duty will be the bringing back to normal .·_~_~J_t_:_i__.ff,\ health ot the children in these classes. ~-i•ji Yours very truly, OKLAHOMA CITY ANT I-TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY Doyle E. Hinton, Exe.cut i ve secretary 1

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MEETING OF MAY 13th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Stearley stated that new chemistry tables were needed at the High Scho·ol which could b'e purchased for about $800, but they could be made in the Manual Training Department at a cost of about $300. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be instructed to have the tables made. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr.· Alton moved that the ward school buildings, be opened not oftener than once a week for the boy scout meetings~that the Clerk be instructed'to pay the janitors $2.00 a night for opening the buildings, the amounts paid out for this service to be re-imbursed by the Boy Scouts. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF MAY 20TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION QF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 20TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT; G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay. ABSENT: J. E. Matlock.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose o:r giving a hearing to those who had not been recommended for re-election and also to consider further recommendations of the Superintendent. Mr. Whiteford presented the following report: May 20, 1920. Ebard of Education; Gentlemen: The salary of Mrs. D. C. Frye should have been $2400 instead of $2000 on account of the number of teachers in her building. I recommend this correction.

I recommend that Mrs. Mary Couch's salary be $2800 instead of $2400 as previously given. I also recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: A. J. Crea.mer White Bernice Pierce E. L. Burton Eva

Penmanship Supervisor High School Grades Principal Washington

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Mr. Baugh moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present Â· voting "Aye."

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A comnittee of citizens of Capitol Hill appeared before the Board with a petition asking that Mr. E.,E. Suman be re-instated as principal of Riverside School.

Mr. John Howard Payne also appeared be:t'ore the Board asking.a re~ consideration of the action of the Superintendent in failing to recommend him for re-election for next year. · These questions were discussed but no action was taken at this time. It being impossible to fix the salaries of the colored teachers at this time, Mr. Whiteford recommended that the following teachers be elected for the school year 1920-21, the salaries to be fixed as soon as the budget for the separate schools is approved by the Excise Board: · S. R. Youngblood J. c. Whittaker G. N. Bowen H. v. Gear H. A. Berry T. R. Debnam Elizabeth ·S. Brown D. Harriett Christburg F. W. Bruner Emma D. Gordon c. R. Foster Zelia N. Breaux D. A. Wise.ner Pearl :mrwin Nicene Wisener Sammie D. Brown Mayme Boone Mary C. Edwards Edna H. Wright Mobelia E. Littlepage Minnie L. Hatcher Inez BrockW?,Y Onnie A. s6mmons L Estelle .Wilson Olivia Abbey Marie Robinson Lillian E. Youngblood- Substitute Willie B. Pittman L. c. McFarland Susie A: Haywood Harriett P. Jacobson Lucy C. Winslett Victoria Brazleton Luella. D. Lawson Salome Harris J. D. Jones W. G. Sneed De lawar~. Asher N. R. Wilhoit Lucile Jamison Pearl B. Jones Lula Bunn Iphagenia Randolph Sallie V. Floyd Natalie Jenkins Georgella Cage Gertrude Halliday Wilhelmina Joshua

MEETING OF MAY 20th, 1920 (Continued)

============····--·-·····-============================== Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF MAY 24TH, 1920

====================================··········-·-•--' THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 24TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. ,,______,

PRESENT: G.

Woodworth, President,

J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

Tom W. Baugh, E. Fightmaster, J. E • Mat look .

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering some changes in the plans for the junior high school buildings. The question of carrying the water lines to the rooms designed to be used by the Manual Training and Art Departments, was discussed. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who passed. Mr. Powers, the sub-contractor for the stone work for the junior high schools, appeared before the Board and stated that the stone which had been received for the Capitol Hill and Webster schools was of standard quality and not the select stone which was specifie~. Mr. Powers further stated that there would be considerable saving if the standard stone were used and be believed that in any event it would be impossible to obtain the select &tone on account of a strike at the quarry. Mr. Layton, who was present, stated that while the standard stone was not of as fine texture as the . select ·., it waa just as. durable and he believe.d that GI- saving of $3000 could be made by using the stone on hand. After some discussion Mr. Coates moved that the contractor be allow-

~d to use the standard stone in place of the stone specified, pro-

vided that the Board of Educatiop be allowed the difference in the price of the stone. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." A

proposal was received from the Johns Manville Company to furnish

82 sacks of cement for insullating the tops and sides of the new

boilers at Culbertson and Emerson schools, at $5.50 per sack, F.O.B. Milwaukee, carload freight rate of 43¢ if order is placed before June 1st. _, Mr. Alton moved that the proposition be accepted and the Clerk'instructed to place the order. Mrs. Lindasy seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members presentt voting "Aye."

MEETING OF 1JiAY 24th, 1920 (Continued) A request was received from the Sorosis Club for the use of the High School Auditorium for three entertainments to be given nest season, at $3~.00 a night. Mr. Coates moved that the request be granted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. It was reported to the Board that the City Park Board had agreed to allow the Douglas School to use the FairGrounds Auditorium for their commencement at a cost of $100. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to pay the City $100 for the use of the Fair Grounds Auditorium for the Douglas School Commencement. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pr-esent voting 11 Aye. 11 H.J. Holt, principal of Garfield school, appeared before the Board and asked reconsideration of the Superintendent's action in not recommending him for re-election for next year. A written statement presented by Mr. Holt is on file in the office of the Clerk. A delegation of members of the Emerson School Patrons Club appeared before the Board in behalf of Mr. J. H. Payne, and a petition bearing the names of 3000 residents of their district requesting that Mr. Payne be retained as principal was presented. Mr. Berry moved that action in these matters be deferred until the full membership of the Board was present. Mr. Alton sec.ended the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford then made a statement, saying that it had come to his attention that morning that ninety-four names appeared in the list of graduates of Emerson School while the records showed but fortythree names in the 8A Class. This, he said, was due to Mr. Payne's allowing the 8B Class to make up the 8A work in one semester. Mr. Whiteford recommended that this irregular procedure be reported to parents of all children in 8B Class with the request that the matter be taken under serious consideration before allowing the children to be graduated. Mr. Coates moved that the rec.ommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk called attention to the necessity of placing the order at once for slate blackboards for Riverside, Lee and Irving Schools, which could be purchased at this time for 32 cents per square foot. M:r. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to place the order for tne blackboards needed at the Rivers~de, Lee and Irving Schools. Mrs Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A letter was read from the Patrons Club of Whittier School asking ohat Domestic Science and Manual Training equipment be installed in their sch.ool for the comin~ year. The letter stated that the Club had Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars which they would be glad to contribute toward the expense of this installation.

MEETING OF MAY 24th, 1920 (Continued)

Mr. Alton moved that th±s matter be referred to Mr. Crawford, Mr. Gibbs and the Superintendent. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

s. R. Youngblood, principal of Douglas School, appeared before the Board and asked that the Board bear the expense of his trip to Baltimore to attend the annual meeting of the National Association of Colored Teachers. Mr. Alton moved that this request be granted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye • " Mr. Alton moved that the. Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to ha:ve carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF MAY zgTH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, MAY 28TH, 1920, AT THREE-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. w. Berry, w. E. Fightmaster, R. s. Coates, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

J. E. Matlock.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of reconsidering the salaries of a number or teachers who had refused to sign their contracts. Mr. Woodworth also stated that as the f'llll membership of the Board was present the· question of re-instating Mr. Payne could be settled. Mr. Coates moved that the Board sustain the action of the Superintendent in not recommending Mr. Payne for re-election as ward school principal. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye~" The Board then proceeded to take up for for discussion the applications of teachers for recons1derat ion of their salaries for next year. After duly considering each case as presented by the Superintendent, Mr. Coates moved that changes be made and salaries be placed in accordance with the following list: Manual Training J.B. Corrigaen J. H. Barthold A. W. Gaffron · George Brucher Ruth Smith Erma Snyder

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Mr. Alton seoo nded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the saiary of H.F. Rusch be changed and that he pe paid $275 a month for supervising the Manual Training work in the High School and $45 a month for work in the grades. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. fl The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -May 28th, 1920. Board or Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Margaret Eskew $145 per month for 10 months II II Myrtle Weber 180 - 11 fl " II 11 ti ft Jessie D:alloway 145 " ti 'ti ti ft Mary Cafrrey 165 11 II ft ft Charilla Kinchen 165 " "ff 11-n ti Era Christian 1~5 " ti ff Dorothy Phelps 180 fl "II " ft tt II Frances Rennolds 110 " II Charles Dyer, Principal 185 " n " " Mrs. Belle Henderson Substitute $5.00 per day /Mrs. Stanley Bruce " 5.00 fl n 11 Mrs. Alberta Tallant 5• QQ II ff 11 5. 00 ff ff Mrs. Berneice Caldwell Respectfully, J /'

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Mr. Baugh moved that _the recommendation o:r the Superint~ndent be concurred in and the teachers employed as indicated. ·Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." ' The Clerk read a communication from C. J. Price, who offered to take care of the Rockwood school house and grounds and keep down the weeds during the summer,- if the Board would give him the use_ of the land. Upon reeomme niation of the Buildings and Grounds · Committee, Mr. Coates moved that thte offe-r be aooepted. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 2Sth, 1920 (Continued) A request was received fz:om the Elks Club for the use of the High School Auditorium for their annual show to be given on the 29th and 30th of June.

- Mr. Coates moved that the Elks be permitted Auditorium on June 29th and 30th, . at $100 a seconded the motion and upon roll call same present voting "Aye," except Mr. Woodworth,

to use the High School night. Mr. Berry was carried, all members who passed.

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

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38 MEETING OF MAY 31ST, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF.THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA ..CITY, OKLAHOMA., MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING., MONDAY., MAY THIRTY-FIRST, 1920., AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley., Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, w. E. Fightmaster., R • S • Coates., Mrs. w. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

J.E. Matlook.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of opening bids on bonds pursuant to the following advertisement: LECIALS

fyO.TICE ·OF SCHOOL BOND SALE-The board of education of the City .of Okla.·he:nla City, -Oklahoma, will receive sealed bids until .7:30 u'cloclc p. m., on May 31 ~920, torr _the sale of ~820,~00 school- build: 1ng bonds, - b~ing an issue of serial . n1a-~ turities, dend.mination $1,000, · 6, ·pe"rcent. . interest, P~.Yable ·se1ni-annually, both prin._, _cipal and interest ,pay:a,ble i~l. .J;-1~w 1 .York city;,. $164,000 1na.tuting Ja1iuary '1, , in the· years 10:25, 1930, 1936, ,10'40 and _1946. Bids roar· be for the entire issue or ally Pf:1-rt ..thereof. ·. · Bids must ·be pled in the office of t_he .,c~erk, Adn1inistration building, 400 North \Y-alnttt 1ave•. ~~~rtit"ied -check of 2 percent.' is . to a~con~pauy the bid as liquidated d"an1ages fo.r fail1:1re to take the bonds upon award or ln· part ,PaYn1ent upon delive_ry: "APp-,roving opinion 'of the attorney general afld ,_John C. T1:i.on1pson, Esq.; Of New York, will be. furnished. iBi~s

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R. J. Edwards was present and addressed the Board, explaining that present conditions made it irrpossible for bond buyers to invest in municipal bonds which the law does not allow to be sold below par. Mr~ Edwards said that it was his opinion that the situation would improve in the next sixty or ninety days and in the meantime he believed that some of the wealthy citizens of Oklahoma City could be induced to purchase enough bonds to take care of present needs. United States Victory Bonds, Mr. Edwards stated, were already advancing and he suggested that when par was reached the Board exchange• their Building Bonds for Victory Bonds which could be sold on the New York market at par. Mr. Alton moved that the Board ask Mr. Edwards and other bond men of the city, together with the Finance Committee and the Treasurer of the Board, to meet and see if some arrangements could be made whereby' sufficient number of bonds Jould be disposed of to tide over the present financial stringency. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 2Sth, 1920 (Continued).The question o±' purchasing additional ground at Walnut Growe was dis, cussed. Mr. Baugh moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.· The following report was read: Hon. Board of Education. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. - Gent le men: We, your Playground Committee, desire to recommend that the resignations of the following Playground Diredtors be accepted: Miss James, who will be busy at the Oklahoma University.this summer. Mr. Sout~r, who will be busy at the Oklahoma Univers~_ ty this summer, and Mr. Eugene Meister, who has accepted an appointment to West POint. We desire to recommend that.the following named person be em_ployed as Playground Director for the calendar months of June and July at the salary set opposite his name •

Mr. N. G. Provines

$120.00

Respectfully submitted, Tom Baugh Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Committee .\

Mr. Berry moved that the report be concurred in and Mr. Provines elected as Playground Director at a salary of .$120 a month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The Clerk read the following report: April 24th, 1920

:Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that R. F. Franklin be employed as an extra laborer at a salary of $3.50 per day, vacancy caused by.the resignation ot' J. w. 'Grier. Repsectfully submitted, Elliott Alton Mrs. W. P. Lindsay

w. E. Fightmaster committee on Buildings · and Grounds ~r. Fightmaster moved that the report be adopted and R. F. Franklin be iemployed as extra man at $3. 50 per day. Mrs Liridsay seconded the 1motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting :n Aye. n

40 MEETING.OF MAY 31st, 1920 (Continued) The following communicat~on was read:

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

I wish to recommend that the following men be employed at the Central High School to/\ su:::h work as is necessary during the summer vacation. Cf.;()

A. E. Cole W. J. Basham J. w. Gammell

$4. 50 per day L+-.50 4.50

F. L. Patton Chief Engineer Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation be concurred in and Mr. Patton authorized to employ three men for summer work at $4-. 50 per day. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.~ The Clerk brought up for consideration the.question of building the Chemistry tables for t·he Central High School, stating that unless the order for the stone tops was placed at once and the work begun, it would be impossible to finish the tables in time for the opening of school in tpe fall. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to order the stone and and to get bids on the lumber for immediate delivery. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. ll The question of putting down cement sidewalks at the various schools as recommended by the superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, was discussed and Mr. Alton moved that this work be done under the supervision of Mr. Crawford. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n A petition was received from the patrons o:r the Shields Heights School, asking that the Board give consideration to their need of a school auditorium ..

Mr. Alton moved that action in this matter be deferred to some future time. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ·· The necessity of purchasing floor dressing for the Kindergarten floors was brought up for considera:tion, Mr. Stearley stating that Camphene Floor Dressing, which was recommended by Mr. Crawford, could be bought at $1;00 a gallon and one hundred gallons would be heeded. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to.order 100 gallons of• Camphene Floor Dressing at $1.00 a gallon. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present vat ing 11 Aye."

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Mr. Coates stated that it muld be necessary to order the new typewriters required for the Commer·cial Department at once in order to get ,delivery by September first>and· asked what the Board wished to do in the matter. j.}

Mr. Alton moved that the purchase of typewriters be re:rerred to the Purchasing Committee with power- to act. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon ro11 ·call same was. carried, all members present voting "Aye. "

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The Cletk read the following: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma April 15th, 1920 Board o:t Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. To the Members: Owing to my ill health since last October, and other reasons I need not mention, ·I have given up my pastorate and I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the Oklahoma City Board of · Education, eftective June 1st, 1920. The association with the other members of the Board has been very pleasant. I therefore regret very much the ·necessity of taking this step, but in His Providence I trust matters will be adjusted according to His will. Very truly yours; J. Eugene Matlock

Mr. Cpates moved that the resignation be accepted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. · The Presid,ent stated that following the custom ot the Board, the remaining member :t'rom the Fourth Ward would nominate a successor to Mr. Matlock. E.

Mr. Berry then moved that Mr. Earl R. Leech Cf 331 West Noble Street, be elected as member of the Board of Education from the Fourth Ward ,to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Matlock. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 ' (Mr. Ba ugh left the meeting at this time). Applications of teachers for reconsideration of their salaries for next year were then taken up for consideration. 'Mr. 'Coates moved that the salary of Margaret Russell, grade school teacher, be placed at $145 per month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 e?Ccept Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No." :Mr. Coates moved that the salary of Edna Foster, High School teacher, be placed at $190 per month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Coates and Berry. "Nays," 'Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Alton, Fightmaster, and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.

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Mr. Coates moved that the, salary of Mrs. M. E. Clayton be placed at $220 per month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Berry, Coates and Woodworth. 11 Nays," Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Fightmaster. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay stated that her reason for voting 11 Ho"on the three foregoing motions was that she believed that the salary schedule should be strictly adhered to. Mr. Gibbs stated to the Board that 17,000 fire brick would be needed for the insullation of the boilers at Emerson and Culbertson schools and asked that the purchase be authorized. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to get bids on 17,000 fire brisk and purchase them from the best bidder. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. n Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids 0n the retaining wall for the Lowell school. Mr. Alton seconded the notion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise and arrange for the sale of the frame dupl@~ house, garage and store building on the Lincoln grounds at public auction within the next ten days. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to ha i.e carried. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF JUNE 7TH, 1920. THE IDARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET '

IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JU1TE ÂˇSEVENTH, 1920., PRESENT:

AT EIGHT OI CLOCK P. M.

G. o. Woodworth, President., J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom Wâ€˘ Baugh , J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay.

The minutes of the meetings of May 3rd, 10th., 13th, 20th., 24th., 28th and 31st, were read and approved as read. Mr. Leech, haying duly subscribed to the oath of office was seated as member of the Board of Education from the Fourth Ward. Upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. F.1ightmaster, the Board went into executive session. L. O. Wilson, teacher of chemistry in the Central High School, appeared before the Board and asked, in consideration of extra work which came within the scope of his department, that he be given additional compensation. After some discussion, Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Wilson be given $300 for extra work, payable $30 a month for ten months, in addition to his regular salary. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye.n Miss Lillian Waite appeared before the Board and asked that she be rei r:stated as teacher of mathematics in the Central High School. Mrs. Lindsay moved that Miss Waite be elected to her former position as teacher in the Central High School. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes.," Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Alton. "Nays.," Messrs. Baugh., Berry, Coates., Fightmaster and Woodworth. Mr. Leech passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. ,Upon motion of Mr. Alton., seconded by Mr. Fightmaster 1 the Board returned to regular session.

A letter was read from the War Department at Washington advising the Board that the authority for the organi.zation and maintenance of the R. O. T. C. in the Oklahoma City Publi.c Schools was withdrawn. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, this communication was received and placed on file. The following report was read:

MEETING OF JUNE 7th> 1920 (Continued)

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Oklahoma City, Okla. Board of Education, City. Gentlemen: After examining conditions about the schools I make the following recommendations relative to open air schools:

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1st. Believing that fresh air is of benefit to all, instruct all principals and janitors to have regularly every day periods for wash out of the building. 2nd. That an open air room be opened-at the Washington School for selected oases. Said room to be run under modern rules governing , open air schools. Records shall be kept of all pupils sent to this school and records shall be kept of such oases as are not sent there in order to establish that which gives the greatest efficiency both in cost to the Board and benefit to the children. 'Respectfully yours, H. H. Cloudman Mr. Coates moved that the matter of the open air school be referred to Dr. Gouldman together with the superintednent for report back to the Board. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to : have carried. The report of the_Medical Inspector for the month of May wts read to : the Board and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Baugh> 'Was received and placed on file. The Clerk read the report of the Truant Officer for the month of May, also the annual report of the Truancy Department for the school year •just ended. In the latter report it was stated that delinquency cases had decreased since the last annual report, this improvement being attributed to the influence of the Boy Scouts and the work of the .civic- organizations, Mr. Jones again urged that an effort be made : to, have a city ordinance passed regulating the atte,ndance at moving . picture shows of children under sixteen years of age, during school ,hours. Mr. Baugh moved that both reports of the Truant Officer be received ,and p.1aced on file and that the Truant officer be gi v:en a vote of thanks for his good showing. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. 'The annual report on materials furnished to the school system from the Department of Industrial Arts and the monies collected for lmaterial used by the students or the high school was submitted to ;the Board, and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Fightma.ster :was received and placed on file. '

IA communication from Mr. Rusch in regard to equippipg additional :manual training centers at Willard, Emerson and Culbertson schools, :and making some changes in the center at Putnam Heights, was upon ~otion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, turned over to Mr. Crawford who was instructed to make the changes as recommended. 0

iAnother oommumiication from Mr. ,Rusch stated that after having carefully examined different makes of drawing sets he would recommend :that 60 sets be purchased from the Eugene Dei tzgen company, Chic.ago., ~t their price of $11.S5 a set. Mr. Alton moved that this matter oe !referred to the Purchasing Committee to get bids and place the order. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting n Aye. "

MEETING OF JUNE 7th, 1920 (Continued) The need for knock-down bleachers for the High School Gymnasium was called to the attention of the Board and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Baugh, was referred to the Buildings and Grounds ComEittee to investigate and report back to_ the Board.

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A request was received from Mrs. Edla Lund and Miss Viola Palmer, for the High School Auditorium for recitals on the 22nd and 24th of June. Mr. Coates moved that the request be granted and Mr11. Lund andÂˇ Miss Palmer premi tted to use the High School Auditor.tum on June 22nd and 24tn at $15 a night. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried_. all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Woodworth who passed. The attentionÂˇcf the Board was calle~ to the necessity for ordering the furniture for Lincoln. Jefferson Walnut Grove, Westwood and Willard schools. Mr. Alton moved that th1s matter be referred to the Purchasing Com~ mittee and the Clerk to advettise for bids. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 7, 1920. Board of Education . .

Gentlemen:

The following named teachers are recommended for appointment _at the salaries set opposite their names: Floyd K. Russell Undine Butler Nellie Jane McFerron Martha Martin Sylvia Allen Verda Wood Lucile Gose Margaret Esther Webber Ethel Liebhart Ruth Green Anna Rice Jarmie L. Revelle Anne Montgorrery Vida Meyer Celeste Jones Margaret c. Frank Ruth Mercer Zula Martin Winnifred Hadley Ida c. Anderson

$190 per month n 170 " n 190 " 17.p II "ff 165 " 170 ff " It 170 "

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145 120 165 130 130 130 120 130

165 145 165

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Respectfully~ J. A. Whiteford I

Mr. Berry moved that the report be adopted and teachers elected as recommended by thsai~Pwa~ntendent. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon ro1I7oarried, all members present voting "Aye.n _Mr. Whiteford stated that according to his estimate of the attendance next year nineteen additional teachers would be needed and asked

4fi MEETING OF JUNE 7th, 1920 (Contirru.ed) that he be given authority to secure this number. '

Mr. Coates moved that the superintendent be authorized to secure the number of additional teachers needed for next school year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. ff Mr. Whiteford recommended the following appointments: Pearl Keene·

Secretary to the Principal of the High School Eva Shidler First Assistant Katherine Haley Second Assistant Maurine McGee secretary of the Principal of Irving High School

$125 a month 90 ff ff SO" n 100 "

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was declared to have carried, aJ. members present voting "Aye."

The superintendent called the attention of the Board to a letter from t"he President of the Tulsa Board of' Education in regard to the proposed constitutional amendment providing for the levying of six mills state tax to be distributed to the various schools on the basis of school enumeration. It was stated that this levy would take away great sums of money from the larger districts and it was pro• posed that Oklahoma City Board of Education join in a plan for initiating a constitutional amendment which vrould change the limit of excess levy so that local districts might vove from 10 to 20 mills, ~hus making a maximum of 25 mills which school districts might assess. Such an amendment would afford relief and place the burden of support on local districts. · It was the sense of the Board that this plan be endorsed and Mr • . Coates moved that the Attorney be instructed to draw up suitable · resolutions to be introduced at the next meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Buildings and Grounds Committee, to which was referred the matter of securing additional ground for Walnut Grove School, reported that · W. J. Pryer had offered lots 27 and 28, Block 11, Walnut- Grove ,Addition, at $250, and lots 29 and 30 could be purchased from ;i:;.,8 Lester at $300. The two corner lots, Humbered Z5 and 26, were owned by a man named Webber whom the committee had not yet been able to . locate. It was also reported that it might be possible to secure · a tax deed to lots 31, 32, 33 and 34. Mr. Coates moved that lots 27 and 2S, Block 11, Walnut Grove Addition be purchased from J. w. Pryer ht $250, and lots 29 and 30, Block 11, Walnut Grove Addition, b,e purchased from f ._j. Lester at f300, and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same upon the approval of the deeds and abstract by the Board's Attorney. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was c_arried, all . members present voting ffAye. 0 Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed-to look up the taxes on : Lots 31, 32, 33 and 34, Block 11, Walnut Grove Addition, and see if ·a tax deed could be secured. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon r~Hl call same was. carried, all members present voting "Aye. ff The Superintendent reported that together with the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the Superintendent o:r Buildings, he had inspected the Irving School Building and it had been decided that it would not be advisable to remodel the thtrd floor for additional

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class rooms, but it was recommended that two two-room annexes be moved from the Lincoln to,the Irving grounds to relieve the congestion at the Irving High School. Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to get bids on moving the buildings. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vat ing II Aye. 11 The following report was read: June 7th, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: We,your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $27,4-96.20 be allowed and the Clerk instructred to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates

w. Berry Auditing Committee

Gas & ~lectricity Oklahoma City Gas & Electric co. $1,209. 4-6 · Oklahoma City Water Department Water service 4-95. 50, 25.67, P • & • A. Grocery Dom Science Supplies J. O. Givens II n 11 22.63 · Edwards & Sprague 11 11 " 6.99 · 11 16. 2e. Fitch's Q,uali ty Grocery n " R. & B. Grocery 11 11 11 21. 29. · Mideke upply company Engine Fittings 72.4-S • Oklahoma City Tent & Awning Co Election Expense 73. 60 · · Grate Bars Oklahoma City Foundry & Machine Shop 37.80• Oklahoma Paper Company Drinking cups 17. 50· 22$.00· Desks Western Bank Supply Co. Printing programs 118.90· Norick Bros. The Printery Printing Rules and Regulations 115.45. Jasper Sipes Company School desks 810.50. w. M. Welch Mfg. Co. Supplies Science Dept. H. s. 68. 71 · Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Company School supplies 57.93. II Scott-Halliburton Company n 10.50. Kerr D. G. company n 11 13. 99 · Underwood Typewriter Company Typewriter rental 5.00The Western Union Telegraph Company Telegraph service .77 14.40, Zylite Water Company Water for outlying sehools Standard Office Supply Company Office supplies 4-.20· Lykes Hdw. Company Hardw~re Supplies 19.90. Coffey. Danner Conpany School Supplies S4.00, Martin Towel supply Towel service 11.50· Daily Oklahoman Advertising 2s4.2s. Eaton & Cole Audit 202. 70 · New State Ice Company Coupon Book 6.50. Lee Harmon Hauling dirt 16. ao. J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work 32. 50· Remington Typewriter Cornpany Typewriter repairs 4-. e5. National Wood Renovating Company Repairs to School Furn. 1,485.00. Oklahoma City Hardware Company Hardware Cloth Sl.71· Western Paint Company Janitor's supplies 51.00. 100.00, Oklahoma City Scenic Company Scenery Whittier School The Warden Company Diplomas 852. 00 · Preparing Bond Proceedings R. J. Edwards 1,200.00 · . 166. 00, Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasoline & Oils 'Empire Electric Company, Electrical supplies 76.40,

MEETING OF JUNE 7th, 1920 (Continued) Deignan Motor Company Auto repairs McDaniel Auto company " Severin Tire & supply Company n Scrivner & Stevens Conpany Janitor's supplies McEldowney & Son Electrical supplies F. D. Bearley Lumber Company Manual Training Lumber Corken Machinery & Supply Company Repairs Heat Reg. Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Hdw supplies A.G. Hoge Hardware supplies G. E. Blackie Repairing water cans N. s. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Grab hook Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service Adams Engineering & Bl. Ptg. Co. Blue prints Lowell wall L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company Repairs Smµthe Printing conpany Printing supplies · Pettee Hardware Company Hdw supplies The H. W. Wilson Company Subscription Cum. Book Index C. R. Cook Paint Conpany Paints & Oils Franklin Printing Company Office Supplies Frederickson-Kroh Music Corrpany Tuning pianos & repairs J. w. Jenkins Sons Music Company Music for H. S. J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse petty cash Aubrey & Shidler Insurance Premium balance fl T. E. Braniff Company " " Coolley, Gould Company ff ff "fl Daniels Insurance Company " n ff Farmer & Willsey · " ff II Fidelity Trust Company ff n ff Howard Graves ff ff ff General Insurance Company ff " ff J. F. McCulllugh Company n n ff F. E. Marshall tr ff fl Fred q. Neff II ff ff Nichols & Baker ff ff II ; Overholser & Avey ff ff · Price, Clark & Compa ry rr ff "ff Price Miller Company fl " fl w. s. Spencer ff ff If 11 • C. E. Stickley Company " ff MM.~~M ff ff If · Whittington & co. " fl Workman & Company fl · 11 " J. T. Yeaman Domestic Science supplies : Oklahoma Book Company Books ' Burrough Adding _Machine Company Repairs J. G. Stearley, Expenses trip to Minneapolis Pittsqurgh Plate Glass Company Paints & Oils Erick~on Tire Company Tires & re:pairs Lumber . Davids.on & Case Lbr. Company !

, N. S. Sherman Machine

Iron Works

sewer contract Woodrow Wilson School

2,4-77. 77c

, PLAYGROUND FUND Lykes Hardware Conpany Playground supplies fl 11 O. K. Stamp & seal Company fl : Freder,ickson Tire Company ff ' : Pettee's Confetti A. M. DeBolt Playground supplies Brooks Hardware Company " =If= '

40.l+5 12.00

3.~o

1.30 20.03

50.50

MEETING OF JUNE 7th, 1920 (Continued) SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND Pittsburgh Plate Glass company Paints & Oils 4.29 2.00 Lykes Hardware Company Stove Bolts Chamberlin Supply company Pump repairs 3.05 Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Piano rent & drayage 17.00 J.C. Spivey Repair on electric switch 1.50 Petteeâ€˘s Supplies Manual Training Dept. 14.57 2.00 N. s. Sherman Mach. & Iron Works Pump repairs S. R. Youngblood Rental on cha1rs COIT',.mencement exercises 10.00 Empire Electric Company Electrical supplies 3.36 Dunn Feed & Fuel Con~any Coal on contract 11.25 The Reschke 1/fachine Works Braze,two band saws 1.15 Engine Fittings Mideke Supply Company 2.25 70.20 The Warden Comp~ny Di~lomas 42.50 J. L~ Ladd Sanitary Work 5 55 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service Gas & Electricity 215:44 Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Water service lo.40 Oklahoma City Water Department Okla City Public Property Dept. Auditorium rent Fairgrounds

100.00

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be adopted and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following bids were received on lumber for the Chemistry tables for the High School laboratory: Minnetonka Lumber Company Darling Lumber Davidson

Mfg. Company

Case Lumber Company

$573.60

479.17 470.00

Mr. Coatew moved that the contract be awarded to the Davidson & Case Lumber Company at their bid of $470.00. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pressnt voting "Aye." The following estimates of contractors were presented to the Board by the Clerk, same having been duly approved by the architects and the Superintendent of Construction: The Holmboe Company

Webster Junior High Classen II fl Capitol Hill Junior High

Chas. M. Dunning

Jefferson Extra on Jefferson Lincoln Extra on Lincoln

$15,741.00 17,253. oo 13,437.00 10,000.12 262.42

12,669.01

300.15

B. Z. Hutchinson

Plumbing Lincoln, Jefferson and We'stwood

1,194.30

A. F. Binns

Plumbing Classen Junior High Cap.Hill fl n

1,468.81 2,666.77

Cook-McDonnell Co.

Heating Jefferson, Lincoln, and Westwood and Heating and Plumbing Culbertson Extra on Wheeler

2,160. oo Âˇ . 53.82

MEETING OF JUNE 7th., 1920 (Continued) Miner D. Woodling H & V Co

Heating & Ventilating Cap'i tol Hill Junior High Classen Junior High Webster Junior High

Mr. Alton moved that the estimates be allowed., as approved by the architects and the Superintendent of Construction, and the Clerk be instructed to .issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried., .all members present voting 11 Aye." The Clerk reported that the estimated income from State and County Apportionment and other sources had been overcollected $2S.,636.19, and asked that he be authorized to go before the Excise Board-and. ask that the budget of current expenses for the year 1919-20 be increased by this amount.

Mrs. ·Lindsay moved that the Clerk be authorized to go be:tore the Excise Board and ask that a supplemental p.ppropriation of $28.,636.19 be made to increase the budget of current expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1920., said appropriation to be used in the purchase of real estate and new equipment. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye • fl · , The following bids on fire brick were received: Minnetonka Lumber Company American Brick & Tile Co. A. M. DeBolt

Dickey Fire Brick Butler 11 " Laclede " "

$60.00 per M 55. 00 " M 70.00 11 M

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be authorized,. to purchase 17., 000 Butler Fire Brick from the American Brick and Tile Company at their price of $55.00 per thousand. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pres&nt voting "Aye. fl

The question o:t' arranging for a rest room for girls at Irving School was discussed and Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Superintandent of Buildings be instructed to make the necessary changes to con~~rt the room next to the Principal 1 s office into a rest room. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The matter of furnishing gasoline and upkeep for automobiles of employees of the Board was discussed and Mr. Baugh moved that action be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Crawford called attention to the necessity of repairing or replacing the floors at Woodrow Wilson School that were damaged by water last winter. Mr. Crawford stated that he had been doing s6rne experimental work and believed that it would be satisfactory to take up the flooring and have it re-milled which would reduce the thickness of same about one quarter of an inch, and recommended that this be done. Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent of Buildings be authorized to proceed with the work as recommended. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye. n

MEETING OF JUNE 7th, 1920 (Continued) Upon.motion of Mr. Baugh, seconded by Mr. Alton, the Board went into: execut 1 ve. session.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the following employees be elected at the salaries set opposite their names: R. E. Crawford F. A. Patton Mrs. F. W. Penney Mrs. Clara Fasken Bessie Lippincott Mrs. Cleank Gers

Supt. Bldgs and Grounds Chief Engineer High School Assistant to Clerk Stenographer

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Operator and P. Clerk to Tru~nt Officer

d' per ye.ar i2700 2475 " "

2400

1620 115

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75 per month Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Alton moved that F. Webb Jones be elected Truant Officer for the ensuing year at a salary of $150 a month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n Mr. Alton moved that H. c. Thurman be elected Attorney for the Board at a salary of $900 per year. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mrs. Lindsay moved that J. G. Stearley be elected Clerk of the Board at a salary of $3Âˇ600 a year. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the contract of J. A. Whiteford as Superintendent of Schuols be extended one year from the termination of his present contract, at a salary of $6000 a year. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vet ing 11 Aye." Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED."

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ATTEST:

Approved

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1920

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MEETING OF JUNE 21ST, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 0~ THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE 21ST, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, w. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R • s . aoat es , W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, E. E. Leech.

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The meeting was held for the purpose of receiving bids pursuant to the following not ices which were read in full by the Clerk: WANTED-BIDS 'AND~ROPOSALS ... ..... ..,..., ...... ,_· ;_ ........ . . -

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. Sealed- bids w;ili be ,;eceived at the office . pf, t!;e .. c)ef'k. of the boar4. of. education· of 1ihe'ctty.of OJ<llihoma. City,_ Oii:!Jt.liomi,,, un. tll 7 :3,0 o'c!O'ck Monday,· ;iune 21st, 1920, fpr the, con.struction of an, e:X'.ten~lon to the retalnlni:- wall of the Lowell school ground, . located a~: East 5th and High streets. The tvork to be done as· shown on ·th'e plans s1nd .called for. jn the @ecificatlons fqrnished. l>Y the 1!01J.r<l of !'iJ,ucatlon 40.0 N .. ·walnut avenue, Oklahoma C!ty, Okla. Bids to ,be accompanied by a. bl<lder'.1, bond ,or a cer~ified check of ·s. percent of the amount of the bid,'. i!:, be forfeited .as llSBessed al)d . lq_uidate4 4Q,111ages In case th~ bidder fails, neglects or re.fuses to co111ply with the a!!'ree:ip.ent' .of hls bid. The board of education reserves the rlf!'ltt to reject any al)d !ill !>ids. · .

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.A:dmll)istrs,tion Oklaho111a City, Okla, . , .

LEGALS. LEGAL, , Wanted Bids· an.d Projlo.ll!l,ls. Sealed liids b'e received, by, .the ,Boar'd of Education of the ·city!. of ·okia1),oma City, O1,1a1tom;,,: untJJ, a p:,o)pck 1rtoon', J·une 2TSt,. 1920,. for thi, furll!Shfng pf 'the following supplies for the Okl.l!,homa 'City . 'schools, the 2ame to be . Ile,,, l!vered ,iot ll!t¢r tllan Septeml;i,er lst,•1920. Chemlstry sµpp)ies. . ~c~~~~gsi~~f/~:.s and eq_uipmept. Printing ·supplies. . .

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, Dra.wing sQpplies.

lfinderi:-arten 'supplies, LIJ:,rary books and,

kPitl>r ~qppljes. ·

. , Spec!ticat4otis .and lists may. be ru,cured at the office o! the cleric, Administration building, 400. North ·walnut avenue, Oklahoma City, Okla. ! The )ilo,;rd pf, Edueation reserves the ri,:rht to . d.ivJde the· contr.act and to. reject a atiy . or all bids. All i:>!<111 n,,ulit 'be filed , wlth tbe qnderolgneg, .. , · · ' J; G STEARLEY, Clerk. Adrplni~trat,ion 131,dg, 400 ):'<, Walnu,t Avenu·e; Oklahoma City, Okla,

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The following bids were received on the retaining wall for Lowell School grounds: Campbell & Price H. Hepler Chas. M. Dunning Const. Co. N. A. Schrimsher Connelly Construction Co.

$24-22.00 1985.00 2750.00 1100.00 32s7.57

Mr. Coates moved that these bids be turned over to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n Following are the bids received on the two-ton truck:

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MEETING OF JUNE 21st, 1920 (Continue4) International Packard Stewart G. M. C.

Ranger Master Wichita Gary Douglas White Federal

$3060.00

4Lt6S.50 3Lt17. 50 3917.00

2850.00

3750.00 2804.00

3300.00 3565.00 4085 •.00 3Lt29.58

Upon motion ot Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Coates, discussion o:t· these bids was taken up in executive session. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Federal truck be purchased at $3Lt29.58. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, ' all members present voting "Aye.n

Upon motion o:t" Mr. Berry., seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, the Board returned to regular session. The Board then proceeded to open bids o.n school furniture. Bids were ;received from the Jasper Sipes Company, Union School Furniture Company, E. D. Edwards and western Bank Supply Co~pany. Mr. Alton moved that the bids on school furniture be referred to the Purchasing :committee with power to act. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and :upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Bids were received on moving the boilers at Culbertson, Lincoln and Emerson schools., but as there seemed to be some misunderstanding in :regard to the specifications, Mr. Baugh moved that the bids be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation and ,report back to the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

:Bids for moving frame annexes were as follows: E. H.

Garver

Moving two annexes from Willard to Peach Street (Colored) School · . $4-65.00 Moving two annexes from Lincoln School grounds to Irving School grounds $965.00

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Calhoun

Moving two annexes from Lincoln School grounds to Irving School grounds $1700.00

;Mr. Fightmaster moved that E. H. Garver be awarded the contract for . !moving the two annexes from Wi 1lard school grounds to Peach Street ,school grounds at his bid of $4-65.00 and also the·contract for moving ,the two annexes from the Linc<bln to the Irving school grounds at his ibid of $965.00. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call ;same was carried, all members presen_t voting "Aye. n The following bids were received on window sash for various ward school ;buildings:

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MEETING OF JUNE 21st, 1920 (Continued) $34-9. 75 193.30 44-S.OO

Oklahoma Planing,Mill Company Darling Lbr. & Mfg. Company Noble.Street Planing Mill Mr. the Mr. all

Alton moved that the contract for the window sash be awarded to Darling Lumber & Manufacturing Company at their bid of $193.30 •. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, members- present voting 11 Aye."

Mr. Alton moved that all bids on school supplies and equipment be referred to the Purchasing Committee for tabulation and recommendation to the Board. ·Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The purchase of a sanding machine was brought up for consideration and upon notion of Mr.Alton, seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, this question was laid on the table. The Finance Committee reported that no buyers had been found for any part of the $$20,000 bond issue. , Mr. Baugh moved that inasmuch as the Board.,.was unable to sell their bonds at par and accrued interest, and in order to continue the buildings now under construction, they buy the unsold school bonds with all sinking fund moneys, and continue to buy, until such time as the bonds could be sold at par and accrued interest. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. Coates, who voted "No. 11 The resignations of Miss Jo Lackey and Cliff Otto were reported to the Board by the superintendent and uppn motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Baugh, same were accepted. Mr. Whiteford also reported that Sylvia Allen, Verda Wood, Myrtle Hogue and Florence Parker had returned their contrad.ts unsigned. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, this report was received and placed on file. The following report was read: June 21, 1920 \

Board of Education. ·Gentlemen:

I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names~

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I. W. Baker Har.vey B. Campbell B. C. Brous Jessie Newby Vera Myers Mildred Hargiss Mrs. Alberta Tallant Mabel Handy Mrs. H. N. Roberts Mrs. Myrtle Prudholm

$210 per month 200 II "ff 210 If

High School

"II

Domestic Science Grades

"II

190

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145

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Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Su/)er intendant

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MEETING OF JUNE 21st, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as ,recommended. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all rrembers present voting "Aye. n Mr. Alton moved that G. W. Carry, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, who delivered the address at the commencement exercises of the Douglas School, be allowed $25.00 for this service and the Clerk instructed to issue warrant for same. Mr~. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to get bids for printing a new course of study recommended by Mr. Whiteford. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Instead of attending the annual convention of the National Teachers' Association at salt Lake next month, Mr. Whiteford asked that he be be permitted· to visit the Universities of Kansas and Missouri in order to get in touch with teachers who might b~ available for next year. Mr. Whiteford stated that he also wished to visit St. Louis and inspect the new junior high school in that city. Mr. Coates moved that the request of Mr. Whiteford be granted. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A statement of the finances of the High School student magazine for 1919-20, signed by Kenneth C. Kaufman, Chairman of the Publication , Committee, was submitted to the Board showing that a balance of $159.71 remained and had been turned over to the High School Fund; also a statement of the Student Annual, showing that when all bills , were paid and collections made there would be a balance of $235. : Mr. Alton moved that the reports be received and placed on file and that Mr. Kaufman be comme.nded for his efficient work during the past year. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have · carried. : The following communication was received and placed on file: June 2, 1920 · Supt. J. A. Whiteford, : Oklahoma City, Okla • . My

dear Superintendent:

This is to say that at a meeting of the High School Inspect ionBoard on May 31, 1920, the Oklahoma. City High School was approved for ; 45 units as recorded in the application. very truly yours, M.A. Nash, High School Inspector The purchase of the McKa11na property on Western Avenue for a location for Opportunity School was discussed, Mr. Alton having ·reported that this tract had been offered to the Board for $50,000. Mr. Coates moved that the Board offer $15,000 for that part of the block between Western Avenue and Clegern Street, and Eighth and Ni~th Streets, owned by J~ J. McKanna. Mr. Alton seconded the motion

MEETING OF JUNE 21st, 1920 (Continued) and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay., who voted "No." The Clerk reported that the frame buildings on the Lincoln School grounds had been sold as follows and the money from the sale turned over to the School Treasurer; House at #1210 N. Geary, $1300; Garage at #1210 N. Geary, $185.00; Store room at #501 E. Park Place, $205.00. Total, $1690.00. Mr. Alton moved that Perle Long, the auctioneer in charge of the sale., be paid $25.00 for his services and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A comr:;unication was read from Webb Jones offering to purchase the Ford car owned by the Board and w~ich had been used by the Truant Officer since May 1, 1918, for the sum of $200, this amoµnt to be paid as follows: $50 on August 1st, 1920 and $25 a month thereafter until paid. Mr. Coates moved that this offer be accepted. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, aJ.l members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No." A request was received from the patrons of the Lincoln school for the installation of a lunch room apart from the domestic science department in their school building. Mr. Baugh 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 "Ayer except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Fightmaster, who_ voted "No." A letter was read from the Jasper Sipes Company asking that arrangements be made to· take out insurance on the lockers· _for the junior hi~h schools which would be stored in their warehouse as soon as they arrived in Oklahoma, City. . Mr. Al ton rroved that the matter of placing insurance on the lockers be referred to the Purchasing Committee. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from Mrs. Ada G. Campbell asking that her salary as principal of Rockwood school be placed at $2,000. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, this request was laid on the table. A letter was read from S. C. Palassis asking that the Board establish a night school for foreign born citizens. Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Palassis of the Board action in making provision for teachers for the night school for foreigners to be held at the Community.House next fall. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton 111oved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be authorized to make contracts for the necessary repairs at the Separate schools to an amount not to exceed $5,000. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vo'ti ng II Aye. " ·

MEETING OF JUNE 21st Mr. Coates moved that during the 17Jonths of July and August the janitors and engineers have Saturday afternoon off.and that they take a half hour at noon and quit at four-thirty P. M. on other days of the week. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject to call ~f the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

AJl)proved the

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1920

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, ME'TI.

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE TWENTYEIGHTH, 1920, AT EIGHT 0 1 CLOCK P. M. .

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PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, R • S • . Coates , W. E. Fightmaste·r, E. E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

w. Baugh, w. Berry.

Tom

R. J. Edwards appeared before the Board and offered to purchase, at par and accrued interest, $200,000, more or less, of the proposed issue of $820,000 Building Bonds authorized at an election held De9ember 9th, 1919, to be dated January 1st, 1920.

Mr. Coates moved that this offer be accepte4 and the Treasurer instructe4 to deliver the bonds to Mr. Edwards at par and interest, delivery and payment to be made of $100,000 bonds within ten days and $100,000 bonds in not to exceed forty days from the date hereof. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, a11· members present voting "Aye. n Mr. Alton reported that in accordance with the instructions of the . Board he had offered Dr. McKanna $15,300 for his property at Eighth and Western and the offer had been rejected. Mr. Alton stated that he had had the property appraised and the valuation placed upon 1t was $5,000 for the buildings and $16,000 for the ground; Mr. Alton thereupon moved that the Attorney be instructed to institute condemnation proceedings at once upon the following described property:

Mr. Leeqh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,n The President and secretary o:t the local Builders Association q.ppeared bet"ore the Board and explained in detail the labor situation in Oklahoma City at the present time and asked that the Board bear a while longer with the Dunning Construction Company whose work on the Lincoln and Jefferson schools had been held up on account of ~he plasters' strike. The Board was assured that from all indications the difficulties with the plasterers would soon be set~ tled an~ the work resumed. This matter was discussed but no action was taken.

A report o:t" the Playgrounds Committee was read recomme;nding that Playground supplies be purchased from Strom & Erickson at their bid of $2091. 00. Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Playgrounds Committee be concurred in and supplies purchased as recommended. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and uoon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. -n The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Okla. June 28th, 1920. Board of Education. Mrs. Lindsay

Gentlemen:

We, your Purchasing Committee desire to recommend that supplies for the ensuing year be purchased in accordance with the following list: PRINTING AWARDS Oklahoma Engraving Co. $ 551.$0 Standard Printing Co. 131. 25 Parry Printing Co. 179.00 Norick Bros. Printing Co. s.oo Franklin Printing 57 .oo Western Bank Supply Co. 15.00 The Printery 2322.45 Oklahoma Leader Co. 10.00 INDUSTRIAL ART FINISHING SUPPLIES Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. 174.26 Pettee Hardware Co. 96.61 Richard Conover Co. 53. 70 INDUSTRIAL ART EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY W. J. Pet tee Co. 2497.97 Richard Conover 761.23 Jasper Sipes 1050.00 HARDWARE SUPPLY AWARDS Pettee Hardware Go. 106.56 Richard Conover 61.13 JANITOR SUPPLY AWARDS Richard Conover Co. 263.33 Scribner and Co. 249.80 Western Bank Supply Co. 1.1-e.oo Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. -1403.05 LIBRARY LIST AWARDS Coffey Danner Co. 1643.g2 Ginn and Co. 195. 91 Baker Taylor Co. 7og.99 MECHANICAL DRAWING SUPPLY AWARD Pettee Hardware co. 136.00 Adams Engineering Co. 77.35 DRAWING SUPPLIES FOR PRIMARY AWARDS Hoover Brothers 311.25 MUSIC SUPPLY AWARDS Coffey Danner Co. 39.00 DRAWING SUPPLY AWARDS Coffey Danner Co. 1934.56 Hoover Brothers 199.15 A.H. Abbott & Co. 619.87 GENERAL SCHOOL SUPPLY AWARDS Jasper Sipes 2644-.08 : Western Bank Supply Co. 1214.20 : Coffey Danner Co. 1414.95 Hoover Brothers 15 .oo . A. H. Abbott & Co. 34.04

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MEETING OF JUNE 28th, 1920 (Continued) KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY AW.ARDS Coffey Danner Co. Hoover Brothers A.H. Abbott & Co. Grand Total MANUAL TRAINING LUMBER AWARD Minnetonka Lumber co. SCHOOL FURNITURE AWARD E. D. Edwards Western Bank Supply Jasper Sipes Co.

$ 173.92 588.07 4-6.82 $22621.34-

84-92.oo 199.50 HS5.oo 3800.25

Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates Tom W. Baugh Earl E. Leech Purchasing Committee Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in and supplies purchased as recommended. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that after duly considering the bids submitted on the retaining wall at Lowell School they recommended that this \'\Ork be done under the direct ion of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be oo.ncurred in and Mr. Crawford instructed to proceed with the work of constructing the retaining wall at Lowell school at once. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase a oar load of cement at the best price obtainable. ,Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye.n The Clerk reported that in the work of remodeling the boiler room at Emerson school it was found necessary to use I beams to support a part of the wall, and asked for authority to make the purchase. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to get bids for the I beams .needed and to purchase them from the lowest and best bidder. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye," A letter was read from W. M. Weber stating that he would sell his lots in Walnut Grove to the Board for $400. Mr. Coates moved that Lots 25 and 26, Block 11, Walnut Grove Addition be purchased from w. M. Weber at $4-00 and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same upon approval of the deed and abstract by the Board's Attorney. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and uponâ€˘ roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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A request for permission to erect a brick store building in the Block adjoining the Woodrow Wilson School was presented to the Board arid was tabled upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Alton. A request of the Colored Christian Church for the use of the Sandtown School building on the second and fourth Sundays of each month was, upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seoonded by Mr. Fightmaster, referred to Superintendent Whiteford, with power to act. The following claims of the Holmboe Company for extra on account of labor scale increase, approved by the Superintendent of C:onstruc_t icn, were presented to the Board: Capitol Hill Junior High School Webster Junior High School Classen Junior High School

$162.25 14-0.90 222.00

Mr. Coates moved that the claims be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same, Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. "

The bill of w. H. Clark for $506.00 was presented to the Board, $500 for plans and specifications for Webster Junior High School grounds and $6.00 for cash advanced for labor. Mr. Alton moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrant for same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A petition we.s presented, Âˇ signed by colored citizens of Walnut Grove, E;sking that a school for colored children be established in the Wal nut Grove district. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the petition be tabled. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from S. R. Youngblo.od for an advance of $100 for the exnenses of his. trip to the convention of the National Association oi Colored Teachers. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to to S. R. Youngblood for $100, same to be charged expense of his trip as allowed by the Board at a Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call all members present voting "Aye."

issue a warrant back against the previous meeting. same was carried,

The following bids were received on moving the boilers according to plans and specifications furnished by the Superintendent of Construction: N. A. Schrimsher Master Transportation Co. 74-1.60

Mr. Coates moved that these bids 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 11

Aye."

A letter was read from A. W. Hornung, Manual Training Teacher at the High School, asking a reconsideration of his salary for next year. Discussion of this matter was taken up in executive session, together with the discussion of the numerous requests received of like nature. Mr. Fightmaster moved that when a teacher's contract was returned unsigned the superintendent be instructed to look for a new teacher. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: 11 Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Fightmaster and Woodworth. 11 Nays, 11 Mrs. Lind.say and Messrs. Coates and Leech. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Mr. Alton moved that the request of Mr. Hornung be laid on the tabla Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and unon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye, ·n except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Coates, who voted "No. 11 The Superintednent recommended that the following teachers be employed for the Douglas High School, their salaries to be fixed later: Henry P. But :ier w. M. Brewer Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation o:r the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.='• Mr. Alton moved that Chas, Morava be employed as driver for the Federal truck at a salary of $125.00 a month. Mrs. Lind.say seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members p·resent voting t1Aye." The Clerk presented the following ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF CURRENT EXPENSES FOR THE SEPARATE SCHOOLS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1:, 1920. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Salaries Examining Board Expenses Treasurer's 0:t"fice Other Expenses Business Administration EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Enforcement of Truancy Laws Promotion of Health Prine ipals I Salaries Teachers• Salaries School Supplies Library & Reference Bo6ks Stationery & Printing - Telephone & Telegraph_ Other Expenses of Instruction

$15.00 15.00 50.00 1000.00 600.00 6000.00 69000.00 2000.00 250.00 200.00 130.00 250.00

EXPENSES OF OPERATION OF' SCHOOL PLANT , Jani tors I Salaries Janitors• Supplies

$3832.50

Light & P""'wer Water Sanitation

l.J.00.00 2600.00 300.00 200.00 800.00

EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT R~pairs to Buildings Repairs to Equipment Repairs to Furniture & Fixtures Upkeep of Grounds Insurance Special Taxes

3000.00 1000.00 200.00 100.00 300.00 500.00

Fuel

NEW BUILDINGS 12 Rooms Equipment Furniture & Fixtures

100000.00

Mr. Alton moved that the budget be adopted. Mr. Coates seconded the _motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting II Aye • 11 Mr. Coates moved that the·Board adjourn subject to call of the ,President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. 1

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED~

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, 1920

MEETING OF JULY 2nd, 1920.

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

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM., ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FRIDAY, JULY 2ND, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, E. E. Leech. ABSENT:

J. R.

Berry Coates.

The President stated that the meeting was called at the request of . Mr. Alton for the purpose of giving the plasterers ah opportunity to come before the Board and present their viewpoint in the labor situation. The Secretary and several members of the plasterers local union appeared before the Board and explained in detail their side of the question. Discussion followed but it was the sense of the Board that the matter be considered further before taking action. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BO.ARD RECESSED.

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Approved the /4._day of

1920

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MEETING OF JULY 5TH, 1920 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION QF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OMLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD.:.. ING, MONDAY, JULY 5TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PREWENT: G. O. Woodworth, President. J. G. Stearley, Clerk

ABSENT: Elliott Alton, Torn W. Baugh, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, . E. E. Leech. As no quorum was present the President declared the Board adjourned until Tuesday, July 6th, 1920, at eight o8clock P. M.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTESTO~~

Approved the ie_day of

1920

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MEETING OF JULY 6TH, 1920

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION QF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD I.NG, TUESDAY, JULY 6TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. 0. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stea.rley, Clerk. Elliott Al ton, Tom W. Baugh, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, E. E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:'\' J. W. Berry. The milillUtes of the meetings of June 7th, 21st, 28, July 2nd and 5th were read and approved as read. The following resolution was ;read in full by the Clerk: R E S OLUT I ON WHEREAS there has been proposed a constitutional amendment providing for the levying of a tax of six mills on all of the taxable property in the state of Oklahoma to raise a .state fund to bÂˇe used to aid the common schools of the state, which fund is to be distributed among the various school districts on the basis of school enumeration; and WHEREAS we view with alarm any interference with local selfgovernment and any law which enables the officers of one subdivision of the state to expend money raised by taxing property situated in some other district or subdivision of the s:tate, such officers Âˇ not being selected by nor responsible to the taxpa-yers; ~nd WHEREAS under the would be raised from the City School district and portioned for the use of

proposed amendment the sum of $616,000.00 taxes levied upon the property in Oklahoma only the sum of $270,000.00 would be apthe Oklahoma City school district; and

WHEREAS it is an unjust discrimination against th~ taxpayers of the Oklahoma City school district, who have for years voted the maximum levy under the constitution for school purposes, to take from said district approximately $346, OO:J.00 per annum and distribute it among school districts that have been so indifferent t9 the advantages to be derived from good educational facilities that they have not levied against the property in such districts such taxes as they, under the law, had a right to levy to meet the needs of their schools; and WHEREAS it is a short-sighted policy for. the.state of Oklahoma to extend aid to the school districts in the state before the school districts themselves have levied the maximum amount of taxes permitted by law.

MEETING OF JULY 6th, 1920 (Continued) NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, that it is·unalterably opposed to the proposed constitutional amendment and calls upon the taxpayers and citizens of Oklahoma City, oklahoma, to vote and do all thi~gs i~ their power which will contribute to the defeat of such legislation • Passed and Approved this Jt!__day

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Mr. Alton moved that the resolution be adopted and spread.on the records of the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The monthly and annual reports of the Medical Inspector were read and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, were received and placed on file. The following report was read: July 6., 1920; Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Jonnie Thomas Maltt ha Denny Ethel Adair Mrs. Lola White Dorothy Dutton Dorothy Stert

Grades n II

" Kindergarten "

$11+5 per mo. ti 165 n ti 145 " ti 11+5 " 110 " "ff 110 II

Respectfully, J. A. Whi te:ford Superintendent Mr. Alton moved that the report ot· the Superintendent by concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The resignation of Carl Schlabach, playground instructor, was presented and upon recommendation of the Playground Committee, Mr. Fightmaster moved that same be accepted. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. , The Playground Committee recommended the appointment of Glen C. Hartford at a salary of $95.00 a month for July to take the place of Mr. Schlabach. Mr. Fightmaster moved that this recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye."

MEETING OF JULY 6th, 1920 (Conti rued)

A report by the Playground Supervisor on activities in his department for the month of June was read and upon motion of Mr. Coates seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, was received and placed on file.

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The Purchasing Comrni ttee recommended that two comptorneters be pur- / : chased for the Cornmerc ial Department ot the Central H_:i:_g~---~-~~~~ at $250.00 each. · Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee be c.oncurred in. Mr. Baugh seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Woodworth who passed. The question ot' installing the sewer for Westwood School was discussed and Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to draw up a petition and turn same over to the Building and Grounds Committee, asking the city to make the sewer extension to serve the Westwood School. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Al ton reported that a used sanding machine which had been inspected and found satisfactory by the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, could be purchased for $150.00, while a new machine of the same kind would cost $500.00. Mr. Alton therefore mo-red that the sanding machine be purchased at $150.00 and the Clerk instructed to issue warrant for same on delivery. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n The attention of the Board was called to the need of' a well at 1iockMr. Al ton moved that the Super intendant of Buildings and Grounds be authorized to get prices and let the contract fo~ this_viork. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present vet ing·,· "Aye." :woo:d School.

The Clerk read the following report: July 6th., 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee., desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $23.,368.80., be allowed and the Qlerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted., R. S. Co~tes Tom

w. Baugh Auditing Committee:

O. K. Transfer & Storage Company Hauling slate The New State Laundry Laundry High School J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Johns9n Service Company Diaphragms · Off ice supplies Manly Office Supply Company Oklahoma Arms & Cycle Company Ball bearings County Treasurer Taxes Noble Street Planing Mill Window sash Pettee•s Hardware Company Hardware & supplies

38.10,, 6 .• 41 ·

57 .4d ·

61.30

.75

1.20·

611.34 · i+. 50·

70.19 ·

MEETING OF JULY 6th, 1920 (Co~tinued)

$65. 50 · Oklahoma City Tent & Awning Company Awnings 36. 40' Advertising ' Oklahoma News Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & Jani tor's supplies 205.59· Grant-Sprague Lumber Company Lumber 55. 75 · 729.20 Typewriters L. C. Smith &/ Bros, Typewriter Co. Richards & Conover Hdw Company Shingle nails 7. 45 · W. s. Spencer & Company Insurance Premium Treas. Bond 472.50 28.94' Office supplies , Smythe Printing C.ompany 2.00· Storm & Erickson Hdw Co. Hardware supplies Crane Company Pump repairs 17.93· Severin Tire & Supply C:Ompany Auto repairs 1.80 · Erickson Tire Company Tires etc. 51. 56 · Oklahoma Book Conpany Books 9.ft3· 16.17, W. M. Welch Mfg. Company Supplies Science Dept. 8.00· R. L. Polk & Conwany City Directory 18. 28· McDaniel Auto Conpany Auto repairs Standard Office Supply Company Office supplies 7. 40• 244.80 Webb Publishing Company School supplies 24.oo· Florette McNeese Fee Examining Committee 30.00· H. C. Thurman Examining abstracts Jasper Sipes Company Desks & Slate Blackboard 6,728.98 Bob James Grocery Domestic Science Supplies 7 .25· George G. Miller Sand 199.70· Pittsburgh Plate Glass Conpany Paints & Oils 348.43· 11s. oo· F. D. Bearley Lumber Company Cement J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash 40.07' , Eaton & Cole Audit 5s.13. West Disinfecting Corl!)any Floor Dressing. 124. 50· Western: Bank Supply Company Offi re supplies 13. 90• · i Underwood Typewriter Company Typewriter 105.00 The T. E. Brani'ff Company Ins. Premium 22. 50· Chamberlin Supply Company Pump repairs · 1. 45· Dunn Feed & Fuel company cement 613.90 Frederickson Tire Company Tire repairs 6. 95· Davidson & Case Lumber Conpany Lumber & shingles 1,057.80 162. 701 A. M. DeBolt Agatite & Lime Cook Paint Company Paints & Oils 43.44· The Hockaday Conpany Paint 2,000.00 McEldowney & Son Electric Fan 33.00· Electrical supplies Arnold & Wetherbee 2.35· Martin Towel Supply Company Towel service 3.00· Lightning Machine Company Repair to Lawn Uower 4.-so· International Harvester Company Repairs to sickle 2.88' Magnolia Petroleum Company Gaso·11ne 139.00Ozark Garage Storage & Hauling car 4.75, Deignan Motor Company Repairs to Auto 4.78 · Casing for Ford truck Automotive Supply Company 27 .13 · East Highland Water Company Water 5.00· Lee Harmon Dirt 15.00· G. E. Blackie Repairing'Tank 4. 65• A.G. Hoge Hardware supplies 4.25 · American Brick & Tile Company Fire Brick 935..00 4_g7· Allis-Ch~lmers Mfg. Co. Repairs to Motor H. s. 11.r~o• Alexander Drug Company Janitors' supplies S. M. Gloyd Lumber 13.20Binding books 60.00· Keystone Bindery The Harlow Publishing Co. Session Laws 6.00· Schadensack & Wiar Domestic Science Supplies 83,10· southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone sefvice 138. 01· Oklahoma City .Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity 842.41· IDkl~homa City Water Department Water service 75.40• Pla}{ground Fund Oklahoma City Hardware Company Playground supplies Storm & Erickson Car repair Pettee•s Hardware Company Playground supplies Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. n n Brooks Hardware Corrpany 11 - n

MEETING OF JULY ith, 1920 (Continued)

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Separate School Fund , Oklahoma City Water Department Water service Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Telephone service Crane Company Pump repairs Davidson & Case Lumber Company Lumber Pettee•s Hardware Company Hardware supplies County Treasurer Taxes s. R. Youngblood Expenses Attending convention Oklahoma State Fair & Exposition Expense Fair Grounds Geo. W. Carry Expenses Commencement Address General Fund Pearle Long Auctioneering houses The E. A. Kull Company Federal Truck M. K. & T Ry Company Freight on blackboard Will H. Clark Improvement Webster Grounds C.R. I. P.Ry Co. Freight on blackboard

$2.50 5.55 5.87

503.75 8.65 130. 05 100.00 23.00 25.00 $25.00 ·

3, 4-29. 58,

61S.12 · 506.GO·

84-1.50 ·

Alton moved that the report be adopted and the Clerk instruG-ted to issue_ warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n

Mr.

The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished for the new school buildings, same having been duly approved by the architects and the supe_rin tendent of Construction: The Holmboe Comp~ny Capitol Hill Junior High School Classen Junior High School Webster Junior High School

$9,975. oo 9,243.00 13,761.00

Plumbing and Drainage A. F. Binns Classen Junior Hign School Capitol Hill Junior Hig:tl sc-hool. Webster Junior ~igh School

2,4-23.73 2,54-9.07 999.si+

R. M. Crissman Willard School

Final estimate Extra Westwood School Final estimate n II Extra Whittier School Final estimate II

Chas. M. Dunning Lincoln School 11

Extra

Jefferson School

$300. 00 32.00 500.00 64-.oo 500.00

$4-, 727. 25 1s2.50 4-,S47.63 220.60

Cook-McDonnell Company Contract of 8/27/19

$2,097".00

Miner D. Woodling Heating & Ventilating Co. Capitol Hill Junior High School Webster Junior High School Classen Junior High School

$5,197.50 2,880.00 4-,995.00

For Architectural Supervision Layton, Smith

Forsyth

$2,520.00

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimates and the bill of Layton, Smith and Forsyth be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment or same. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

MEETING OF JULY 6th, 1920 (Continued) Alton moved that Dr. H. H. Cloud.man be employed as Medical Inspector for the ensuing year at a salary of $3,600, payable monthly. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

Mr.

Dr. Cloudman presented the following recommendation: To

the Board of Educ at ion:

I do herewith recommend appointment of the following in the Depa~t~ent of Medical Inspection: Dr. Winnie M. Sanger-salary $120 a month for 10 months Miss Nora Shields, School Nurse at a salary of $150 a month for 12 months. Respectfully, July 6, 1920

H. H. Cloudman M. D.

Mr. _Alton moved that the recommendation of Dr. Cloud.man be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. " The moving of the boiler at the Woodrow Wilson School to the Administration Building was discussed, it being understood that a new boiler of sufficient capacity to heat the building is to be installed gratis by the architects at the Woodrow Wilson building.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the boiler at the Woodrow Wilson School :. building be installed in the_ Administration Building, arrangements for the moving of same to be made by the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 J. L. Smith, teacher of Chemistry at the High School, ap~eared before the Board and asked that his salary be raised from $1900 to $2200. This matter was discussed Âˇin executive session and M~. Alton moved that the request be laid on the table. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Coates, Who voted "No!' Mr. Coates moved that the Board reconsider its action at the meeting of June 7th placing the salary of Judge Thurman at $600 a year. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and urnn roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Baugh then moved that the salary of Judge Th'lilrmah, as Attorney tor the Board of Education, be placed at $100.00 a month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The plasterers strike, as affecting the contracts on the Lincoln and Jefferson school buildings, ~as again discussed, whereupon Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk pe instructed to notify Mr. Dunning to go ahead with the work according to his contract. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present , vet ing "Aye. n

MEETING OF JULY 6th 1 1920 (Continued) Mr. Alton moved that Miss Myrtle Daves be elected as secretary to the Superintendent at a 'salary of $125.00 a month until her succes& or is recommended by Mr. Whiteford and elected. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Baugh moved that a two weeks vacation on full pay be granted all employees of the Board who are on a twelve months' salary schedule. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all membe•rs present voting "Aye. 11 In the matter of furnishing upkeep for automobiles or employees, the Clerk recommended that an allowance be made on the milage basis at the rate of eight cents a mile during the time automobiles are used in the service of the Board, for the following employees: R. E. Crawford H. Ff. Shriver L. G. Walters

F. Webb Jones E. B. Cottrell

Asst. II

Superintendent Of Buildings

"II

Truant Officer Playground Supervisor

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Clerk be concurred in and all employees to whom the allowance for automobile upkeep is made be required to provide their cars with speedometer·s and keep a record of their milage in accordance with a plan to be outlined by the Clerk, said allowance to be made at the rate of eight cents per ·mile. Mr. Ba.ugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." i

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

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MEETING OF JULY 26TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET L

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JULY 26TH, 1920, AT EIGHT 0 1 CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, W. E. Fightmaster, E. E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT: Tom

Baugh,

J. W. Berry,

R. S. Coates. A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order, stating that the meeting was held for the purpose of finding out the cause of the delay in the building operations. Mr. Holmboe of the Holmboe Construction Comp~ny appeared before the Board and stated that as the work on the three junior high schools was 50% conpleted and not 50% of the time had elapsed in which the work was to be completed, he did not consider that the Board was being-delayed, and although they had had and were still meeting with many hinderances such as shortage of materials and labor, they believed that the buildings would be completed within the specified time. A representative of the Chas. M. Dunning Construction Company also appeared before the Board and reported that if they were able to get plasterers the Lincoln and Jef:ferson School Buildings would b.e completed by September 1st. The following bids were received on boiler repairs for the various ward school buildings: Liberty Boiler Oklahoma Boiler

Engineering Company

& &

Mfg. Company

$794-. 50 $1216.00

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the oontract for boiler repairs be awarded'Âˇ to the Liberty Boiler and Engineering Company at their bid of $794-.50. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk reported that 70 drawing tables with stools, and benches tor the gymnasiums would be needed for the junior high schools, and Mr. Rusch ha4 suggested that they be made by the advanced class in the Manual Training Department at the central High School, the boys doing the work to redeive ten cents per hour. Mr. Stearley recommended that the Board authorize him to get prices on the lumber recessary for this equipment. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Clerk be conCU;rred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be ~uthorized to purchase two Universal Bench saws for the Manual Training Department at $250.00 each. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same· was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." A request was received from c. B. Bailey for $50.00 for damage to his cane crop caused by moving the Walnut Grove School. Mr. Alton moved that this request be tabled. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Aye" Mr. Alton. "Nays" Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Fight master, Leech and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Mr. Fightmaster moved that a committee be appointed to investigate the damage to Mr. Bailey's crops and report back to the Board. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Leech to act as such committee. The Clerk read the following letter: July 23rd, 1920.

To the Board of Education ~f the City of Oklahoma City, Okla. Gentlemen:

I her~by offer to sell to the Board of Education approximately 800 sq. yds. of dirt at 75 cents per load. . I agree to haul the dirt on the Wilson school grounds where directed by the Superintendent of Buildings, the dirt to be levelled by the Board o:r Education .• Very truly,

E. J. Wooley Mr. Al ton moved that the offer be accepted and the dirt purchased from Mr. Wooley at 75 cents per load. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following bids were· received on the Course of Study:. Harlow Publishing Company Warden Printing Company

f579.oo 750.00

Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Harlow Publishing Company be awarded the contract for the printing of the Course of Study at their bid of $579.00. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same · was carried, all members present voting "Aye·." The purchase of new rugs for the High School Audd.torium and of:t'ioe was,upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Alton, rererred : to Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Leech. · The following estimate of the Holmboe Company was presented.to the · Board by the Clerk:

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MEETING OF JULY 26th, 1920 (Continued). For Extra on Culbertson School Building Hardware '11 n n Electrical Work" " "

·$L1-35.oo 127.20 16.00

Mr. Alton moved that these estimates be reterred to the Clerk, the Arc hi te cts and the Super intendant or- construct ion to check and report back to the Board. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Thurman, Attorney for the Board, reported that tax-payers on Classen Boulevard between Sixteenth and Thirtyfourth Streets, had requested the Board to join them in bringing suit enjoining the City from collecting an additional tax for paving which had been assessed against the property owners after the Oklahoma Railway Company had secured an injunction prohibiting the City from collecting a part of the paving tax from them as owners ot the strip of' gr<?und lying between the car tracks. Mr. Thurman stated that the additional assessment against the Jefferson school property was $1100.00, and as the cost of joining the taxpayers in the suit would be oniy 20% of this amount he would recommend that this procedure be taken by' the Board. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Board accept the recommendation of Mr. Thurman and join the taxpayers in bringing suit against the City. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Upon mot ion of Mr. Fightmaster, se·conded the Board went int9 execu-. tive session. Mr. Thurman reported_ that he had examined. the abstracts of the McKanna tract and had found a discrepancy of six inches in the de-· scription of the property. In order to have this corrected Mr. Thurman recommended that an engineer be employed to survey the tract before proceeding with condemnation. Mr. Alton moved that the Attorney be instructed to call on the Citt Engineer to survey the McKanna property. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," Mr: Alton moved that Mrs. Claussen be instructed that she is in charge of all cafeteria work in the school system. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, upon roll call all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted 11 No. 11 Upon the return of the Board to regular session Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. /

Approved the ~day of

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MEETING OF AUGUST 3rd, 1920 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET '

IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION, IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

;

PRESENT: G.

Woodworth, President,

J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, W. E. Fightmaster, E. E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT: Tom W. Baugh, R. S. Coates.

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

The minutes of the meetings of July 6th and 26th were read and approved as rea;d. Mr. Holmboe, of the Holmboe Construction Company, appeared before the Board and stated that the Barrett Specification roofing for the Junior High Schools was in storage in the warehouse of the Standard Roofing Company, and to insure this material being held until needed ; Mr. Holmboe recommended that the Board request a cle~r bill of sale and pay B5% of the contract price of the roofing which is $5865.04, the roofing then to become the property of the Board. Mr. Alton moved that the Board agree to the proposition as presented by :Mr. Holmboe and instruct the Attorney to prepare the bill of sale. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Reports of the Truant Officer for the months .of June and July were read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Figh"&master, were received and placed on file. The Clerk then read the monthly report of the Medical Inspector. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr.:

report of playground activities for the month of July was submitted to the Board by Mr. Cottrell, Playground Supervisor, and upon motion ' of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Alton was received and placed on :file. The monthly report of the Treasurer was read and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Alton,was received and placed on file. A request w~s recei v e d - f ~ _ : f a room at the High School

MEETING OF AUGUST 2nd, 1920 (Continued)

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by the committee appointed by the State Board of Education to hold music teachers' examiniations on September 1st. '

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the committee be granted the use of one of the rooms at Irving School without charge. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: August 2nd, 1920. Hon. Board of' Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: We, your Playground Committee, desire to recommend the appointment of the following named persons at salaries set opposite their names. Same to be employed from August 1st to August 14th.

M. E. Greer T. R. Stemen

$4. 50 per day Lf â€˘ 50 II II

These men to be used in repairing all playground apparatus and placing it in shape for use when school opens in September. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Earl E. Leech Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Playgrounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ,"Aye. n The following letter was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 2., 1920.

The Board ot' Education., Oklahoma City. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request for an 9pinion as to the validity of provisions in various building contracts requiring the contractor to employ union labor, permit me to say that I have carefully investigated this question. The supreme Courts o:r Alabama and Michigan are the only courts, so far as I can find, which have passed on this question, and both courts hold that a similar provision in public building contracts is illegal and unauthorized. I am therefore of the opinion that should the question arise the board cannot require the contractor to employ union labor exclusively. /

Yours truly, H. C. Thurman

MEETING OF AUGUST 2nd, 1920 (Continued) The Clerk read the following report: August 2nd, 1920. Board or Edu~ation. Gentlemen: vve, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the tollowing list o:t bills, amounting to f13,988.4-l+, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, G. O. Woodworth Earl E. Leech Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service $145.15 Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity 65.55 Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service 198.LI-O Chas. M. Dunning Const. co. Lumber 136.23 Master Transportation Company Hauling Lumber 3. 75 Curtis, Booth & Bentley Sand Paper 1. 75 R. E. Crawford Mileage 28.16 66.16 H. H. Shriver " F. Webb Jones n 31.36 Capitol Plumbing Company Repairs for plumbing H. s. 75.00# Mideke Supply Company Engine fittings & supplies 143.93 Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasoline & Oils 93.4-?; McEldowney & Son Electrical supplies 3.00 Bannon Bros. Repair on spray pump 1.50 The Bishop & Babcock Company Repairs to equipment H.B. 11.33 1.44 Hoov~r Bros. School supplies Landis Engineering & Mfg. Co. Repairs to Master Clock H. s. 12.00 Norick Bros. Stationery & Printing H. s. s.oo Parry Printing ~Company Stationery & Printing 179.00 J.B. Klein Iron & Foundry Co. Repairs for boilers 263.75 A. G. Hoge Spark plug 1.00 Minnetonka Lumber Company Lumber 1+2.95 Grant-Sprague Lumber co. Lumber 80.60 Davidson-Case Lumber Co. " 95. Ll-5 Noble Street Planing Mill Mill w.ci)rk 106.25 The Gardner Governor Company Repairs to Equipment 2. 53 Erickson Tire Company Casing 25.18 Eck Dynamo & Motor Company Repairs Electric M:otoil H. s. 2.27 G. E. Blackie Heating Company Repairs Gasoline tank •75 Jasper Sipes Company School supplies 1+,306.53 Western Bank Supply Company Office supplies 16.95 Prest Machine Works Company Repairs to Equip.gient H. S. 10. 55:; New State Ice Company Coupon Book 6.50 R. L. Polk Company · City Directory H. s. 8.00 The Fidelity & Casualty Company Premium on Treas. Bond 315.00 · The Western Paint Company Floor paint 2 The Powers Regulator Company Repairs Heat Regulation Hugh L. Turner Repairs Lowell roof 125.95 H. C. Thurman Extra service preparing cases for court 300.00 Severin Tire Company Auto repairs .60 Scrivner-Stevens Company Janitors' supplies 204.30 Dolese Bros. cement & stone l.,2J6.28 N. s. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Iron work 1+6.20 Western Union Telegraph Company Telegraph service 3.81 The Reinhart & Donovan Company Re-inforcing steel 340.00 Martin Towel Supply Towel service 3.00 J. A. Whiteford Expense trip to Kansas 8~ Missouri Uni. 75.25 Oklahoma Ailms & Cycle Company Steel balls 2.4-0 American Brick & Tile c8mpany Fire brick 74.oo

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MEETING OF AUGUST 2nd, 1920 (Continued) F. D. Bearly Lumber Company Lum"Qer Chamberlin Supply Company Engine fittings J. S. Coates Abstract A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse petty cash E. H. Sheldon & Company Supplies Manual Training Dept McDaniel Auto Company Auto repairs Dunn Feed & Fuel Con-pany Chatts Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Paints & Oils Ginn & Company Books W. J. Pettee Co. Hardware & Supplies A. J. Nystrom & Company Maps Eaton & Cole Audit N. A. Schrimsher Part payment moving boilers Chicago, R. I. & P co. Frght on Blackboard Webb Publishing Company Penmanship buttons J. F. Klausmeier Sanding Machine

$171. 15

Ll-9. 50

10,50 48.~7 5 2 .80 45.04 99.72 137.63 143.15 1,4 9.62 122.10

84.

268.80

300.00

780.30 90.52 150.00

SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND Alexander Drug Company Lead Arsenate Jasper Sipes Company School supplies Scrivner & Stevens Janitors' Supplies Davidson & Case Lu¢ber Co. Lumber w. J. Pettee Co. Hardware & Supplies A. Hd,11 Domestic Science Supplies Pitt~burgh Plate Glass Company Paints & Oils Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service Oklahoma City Water Department Water service A. M. DeBolt Agatite

$23.60 16.80 7.60 439.90 8.65 13.65 42.95 5.55 2.25 17. 52

PLAYGROUND FUND E. B. Cottrell Mileage Coffey-Danner Conpany Supplies

$46.56 27.50

Mr. Alton moved that the report be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members ' present voting "Aye. n . In tb.e matter of the Westwood sewer the Clerk reported that when the : request was made to the City for a sewer extension to serve Westoood "school, he was informed that this district was outside the city : limits. He had, therefore, prepared and filed a petition to have · this district taken into the City, and this petition having been : :(avorably acted upon, the petition for the sewer extension had been duly_prepared and filed with the.City authorities. Mr. Stearley stated that he had been informed that the petition for the sewer exte~sion had been favorably considered but it would be necessary for the Board of Education to make the water connection which he • estimated could be done at a cost of $250.00 by using 2 11 pipe. ·Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Clerk be accepted and a 2 11 w~ter line installed to serve the Westwood school as soon as possible. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mrs. Lindsay reported that the committee to which was referred the

MEETING OF AUGUST 2nd, 1920 (Continued) investigation of damage to crops by School building, had been unable to age had been done and she therefore Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion carried. \

the moving of the Walnut Grove find where any appreciable dammoved that the matter be tabled, and same was declared to have

The committee to which was referred the purchase of rugs for the High School Auditorium and office reported that they had obtained prices and samples from various firms and would recommend that the purchase be made from the Bass Furniture Company as follows~

$114-.oo

Rug for High School office Cork linoleum for aisles of High School Auditorium Brass binder

3. 00 per sq. yd.'.

. 25 per ft. ·

Mr. Fightmaster moved that this recommendation be concurred in. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 A letter was read from Paul V. Selders, instructor in Manual Training at Central High School, aksing that his salary be increased from $2200 to 2500. Upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Leech, this request was laid on the table.

The following report was read: August 2, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: · I wish to file the resignations of the following named teachers and recommend that same be accepted. Hazel Stout Gertrude Wade Hattie Gray Lucile Mason Martha Martin Edna Foster

Grades II II II

Domestic Science High School Re·spectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignations be accepted as recommend-; ed by the Superintendent. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk ,read the following report: August 2, 1920 Board o:f Education. Gentlemen:

I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Raymond Ryder V. H. Stewart Katheleen Lowther

High School fl

" fl

$190 per mo. 190 II II 170 " "

81 MEETING OF .AUGUST 2nd, 1920 (Continued) Julia Porter Gertrude Gamble Glendora Butcher Della Davis Nessie McCrea Helen McCullough Mary Brucher Florence Andrews Rena Downs

High School

Domestic Science Grades

Kindergarten High School

$190 per mo. 190 II II 170 II " 165 " II 145 " ff 180 n " 165 II II 165 11· II 170 " II

Respect t·u11y, J-. A. Whiteford

Superintendent

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the r~port of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mem~ bers present voting "Aye." · Mr. Whiteford make a brief report of his trip to St. Louis and the Universities of Kansas and Missouri. Attention was called to the lack or room at Willard and Wheeler schools and it was recommended by the Superintendent that on the first floors o:f the new· Willard school building and the old Wheeler building, partitions be removed between the small rooms designed for offices and rest rooms, converting them into large class rooms • .Mr. Leech moved that this recommendation be concurred in and the Superintendent of Buildings instructed to go ahead with the work. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same wascarried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

Mr. Sorrells of the Electrified Water Machine Company appeared before the Board and asked that some disposition be made of his proposal to install a machine in the Hawthorne School. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be tabled. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Draper Shades Steele Shades

Jasper Sipes Company Jas. H. Jones

(Mr. Berry entered the meeting at this time) .

MEETING OF AUGUST 2nd, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Alton moved that the contract for Draper Shades be aw~rded to the Jasper Sipes Company'at their bid of $1283.87. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk presented the following est 1mates of contractors for labor per:rormed and material furnished for the new buildings, duly approved by the architects and the Superintendent of Construction: The Holmboe Company Classen Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Webster Junior High School Miner D. Woodling Heat.

$21,105.00 19,530.00 15,237.00 $ 55,872.00

Vent. Co.

Classen Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Webster Junior High School

$1,305.90 1,327.50 ~,555.00 $ , 187. 50

Chas. M. Dunning Construction Co. Jefferson School fl n Extra @ Wage Increase Lincoln School fl ti Extra@ Wage Increase

$ 1,9l.!-4.oo 168. 95

4,049.30 121. 95

$ 6,284.20

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimates presented by the Clerk, as approved by the architects and the Superintendent of Buildings, be allowed and warrants issued for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The following bill was submitted by E. H. Garver: l!'or moving Walnut Grove School building as per contract

$1265.00

Extra on moving building

60.00

Extra for moving brick

30.00

Mr. Al ton moved that Mr. Garver be allowed $1265. 00, the contract price for moving the Walnut Grove school building and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same, but that the extras be.referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee together with the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye!' Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fight~aster, the Board went .into Executive session. The sub-contractor for the plastering of the Jefferson and Lincoln school.buildings appeared before the Board and stated that it would be impossible to get men to finish the p:laste.ring,,Âˇ of these buildings before the opening of school unless he be authorized to pay them $12.00 a day. The Attorney for the Board stated that it was his opinion that the increase demanded could legally be paid by the Board.

MEETING OF AUGUST 2nd, 1920 (Continued). Mr. Alton moved that the Board allow the general contractor,for each plasterer used on the JefferBon and Lincoln schoo!$2.00 per day above the union scale now in effect, in order to have the buildings completed in time for the opening of school in September. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting 11 Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay., who voted "No.," and Mr. Fightmaster who passed. Mr. Alton moved that the Board return to regular session. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that the semi-anthracite coal market was in a very serious condition and he would recommend that the contract tÂˇor the High School coal be given to the Dunn Feed and Fuel Company. at their bid of $7 .05 per ton. Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Clerk be accepted and the contract for approximately 800 tons of semi-anthracite coal for the High School be awarded to the Dunn Feed and Fuel Company at their bid of $7.05 per ton. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved the

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MEETING OF AUGUST 10TH, 1920.

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THE BOARD OF EEUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, AUGUST TENTH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth., Pre-sident, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, W. E. Fightmaster, Ear 1 E. Leech ABSENT: Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Tom w. Baugh, R. s. Coates. The President stated -that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering the purchase of some property across the street from the McK~nna tract for the Opportunity School.

\./(Rev. John Huff f \l Baptist church

appeared before the Board and stated that the Olivet property on :8th· and Klein streets, consisting of --~four lots and the church building, was for sale ~nd be believed . \that the Board could also purchase the two iots adjoining on which )a seven room cottage is located. ·

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Mr. Alton moved that the Board offer $4000.00 for the church property and $4000.00 for the adjoining property owned by M. L. Field,. and / in case the offer is rejected by Mr. Field that it be referred to J three appraisers, one to be appointed by the Board, one by Mr. Field, ~</::::,, and these two to appoint the third. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the / motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present. 1 voting "Aye," i;

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Mr. Huff stated that he would accept the offer of the Board for the church property provided that the building be left in suitable condition for holding church services and Sunday School and that he be \ alloy,ed the use of same un:t il the oomplet ion of their new church 'building. It was agreed that the Board meet on the Wednesday following, together with the Clerk, the Superintendent of Schools and the Superin-: tendent-: of Buildings, as a committee to go over the building and decide on necessary" ..alterations. The Clerk read the following report:

August 10th, 1920

Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your c0 mmittee on Buildings and Grounds desire to recommend that C.R. Lemaster be transferred from the Whittier School to the McKinley School and that Henry Thomas be employed as regular janitor at the Whittier School, vacancy caused by· the transfer of

MEETING OF AUGUST 10th, 1920 (Continued) C.R. Lemaster; that John Hazell be transferred from the Garfield School to the Willard School as regular janitor and that A. A. Tymes be employed as regular janitor at the Linwood School, all of the above employees to receive the scheduled salary as adopted by the Board of Education. · We further recommend that John Hazell be permitted to move into one of the vacant rooms of the Willard School that is not being . used as a class room; that A~ A. Tymes be permitted to move into one of the vacant romms of the Linwood School, with the understanding that they are to vacate any time the rooms are needed for school · purposes. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton W. E. Fightmaster Buildings and Grounds Committee Mr. Berry moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds · Committee be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The following report was read: August 10th, 1920. Board of Education, • Gentlemen: We, your Committee ·on Buildings and Grounds desire to re:commend that the following janitors be elected for the ensuing year for the colored schools at the salaries set opposite their names: Sandtown $1Z:, 50 per month fl A.M.E Chorch 12.50 fl n Peach Street 75.00 fl fl fl Dunbar 75.00 ff Douglas 187.50 fl II n Choctaw 20.00

Alice Sheldon Tom Traylor Mary L. Smith Nathan Wil1iams G. W. Harrison G. W. Kirkland

Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton Buildings

W. E. Fightmaster Grounds Committee

Mr. Alton moved that the report be 'concurred and janitors employed '_for the Colored Schools as recommended. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same wa:s carried, all members present vot ing II Aye • n 1

'Bids were received on repairing the roofs of the Lee and Wheeler School buildings. Mr. Berry moved that these bids be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Leech ,seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mem:bers present voting 11 Aye. n The Clerk read the following:

MEETING OF AUGUST 10th, 1920 (Continued) Board of Education.

August 10th, 1920~

Gentlemen:

I propose to dig a six inch well at the Rookwood School for the sum of $1.25 per foot for the first 100 feet and a 50¢ raise each additional fifty feet. If we find that an eight inch hole is necessary, the same wi-11 cost $1. 75 per· foot and 50¢ raise each additional fifty feet. I also propose to set casing ,furnished by the Board of Education and will ase all care to make a well out of the first water if there is any there.

I further propose to have the well completed by the first of

September.

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Mr. Berry moved that w. c. Wright be given the contract for the well at Rookwood School on the terms of his bid. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon .roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." of $50.00 An offer/was received from J. G. Angel f'or the star water tube boiler on the Lincoln grounds and for the breeching and breeching connections for a one boiler setting on the Putnam Heights grounds. Mr. Fightmaster moved that this offer be accepted. Mr. Alton se-. conded the mot·ion and same was declared to have carried. letter was read from the President of the Tulsa Board of Education in regard to the proposed Constitutional Amendment generally known as the six mill levy amendment, . . asking the oklahoma City Board· of Education to meet with representatives from the various sections·. of the state to discuss the various phases of the measure and to determine some plan of united campaign against the amendment. A

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be instructed to advise the Tulsa Board of Education that the Oklahoma City Board of Eduo~tion is: in favor of their proposal to hold a meeting of representatives from the various sections of the state for the purpose of uniting in some plan of action against· the proposed six mill levy amendment. Mr. Leech seoprded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The followong report was read: August 10, 1920. Board of· Educ at ion. Gentlemen: I wish to report the resignations of the following and recommend that the same be accepted: , Mrs.· Grace Johnson · Rubye Stephenson Margaret McCoy Mabel Mason Ruth Fink L. L. Clifton I also wish to report that the following persons failed to sign their contracts:

MEETING OF AUGUST 10th, 1920 (Continued) Walter Stevenson M. V. Snider Ethel Liebheart Ida Anderson H. C. Campbell Gertrude Gamble Yours truly, J. A. Whiteford

Supt.

Mr. Alton moved that the resignations be accepted as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to ha \e carried. The Clerk read the following: August lQ, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following named teacrhers ,at the salaries set opposite their names: Rosena Fink Eula Riall Frances Sawyer Blanche Breeden Willie Huse Grace Dupree w. s. Myers M. E. Greer

Grades II ff

" School High II II

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J. A. Whitef"ord Supt. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation o:tÂˇ the Superintendent :be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Altoh . seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, al 1 members present vet ing 11 Aye. 11 1

:Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to c8..ill of thejPresident. Mr. ,Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to 'ha i.e carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF AUGUST 18TH, 1920 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

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PRESENT:

G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, ~. E. Fightmaster, E. E. Leech. ABSENT:

Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Tom w. Baugh, R. s. Coates.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering the report ot· the appraisers appointed to determine the value of the Pll'Operty adjoining the Olivet Baptist Church on West Eighth street. The following report was read in full by the Clerk: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 14th,· 1920 \_ Board of Education and M. L. Field • We, w. M. Smith and o. o. McCracken, being appointed by the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and M. L. Field, to "appraise and fix and decide upon a fair_ value of property located at 1120 West Eighth Street, Lot being 50 feet by 140, in Oklahoma. 1 C:i ty, ok lahoma, . -\ -\~-c-<> . . . . ~--·"--

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"'~ We hereby agree that this property i~ worth Five Thousand ~. Dollars, ($5000eOO) and feel that the Board of Education should pay the said M. L. Field this above amount for the said property • .:?

Appraised and agreed upon by us this the 14th day of August, 1920. W. M. Smith O. O. McCracken P.

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M. Smith represented the Board of Education and o. McCracken represented M. L. Field.

Mr. Alton moved that the report of the appraisers be aooepted and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for $5,000.00 to M. L. Field for Lots 11 and 12, Block A, Fairview Addition to Oklahoma City, upon the approval ·of the deed and abstract by the- Board's Attorney. Mr. Leeeh seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, \;,, ._, all members present voting "Aye." \. \.-1 Mr. Alton reported for the aommittee whieh had taken under eonsidera.tion the remodeling of the Olivet Baptist Chursh building for the - Opportunity School, that the neeessary changes could be made without interfering with the arrangements for Sunday services and the eom~ittee recommended that the Board accept the offer of $4,ooo:oo for the ohuroh building and the four lots. Mr. Altoh th~~efore moYed -------. that the Clerk be Instructed to issue a warrant for 14000.00 to the 1

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MEETING OF AUGUST 18th, 1920 (Continued) OliTet Baptist Church ÂŁor lots 13, 14, 15 apd 16, Block A, FairYiew Addition to Oklahoma City, upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Berry seoonded the motion and upon roll eall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n ' Mr. Alton moved that the Attorney be instructed to stop the condemnation proaeedings against the MoKanna property at this time a,nd.,take no fttrther aetion until fUI'ther notice by the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have Qarried. The following bids were received for changes in the plumbing at the High School necessary for the installation of the new chemistry tables: Capital Plumbing Company B. Z. Hutchinson

$547.00 511.00

Mr. Fightmaster moved that B. Z. Hutchinson be awarded the oontraat at his bid of $511.00. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll eall same was Qarried, all members present voting "Aye.n Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to purchase one circulating heater from the Great Western Stove company at $53.00 and ten 22" Cannon heaters from the Excelsior Stove company at $40,30 for heating the annexes at Irving, Lee and Walnut Grove. Mr. Fightmaster seaonded the motion and uppn roll eall same was earried, all members . present voting "Aye. n A proposal was re@eived from Lee Harmon to grade the Lowell school grounds and place the dirt as directed by the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds for 60Â˘ per aubic yard.

Mr. Alton moved that the proposal be _accepted and Mr. Harmon instructed to proceed with the work of grading the Lowell School grounds under the supervision of Mr. Crawford. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll eall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The resignations of Miss Irma Kidd and Miss Nessie McCrea were presented to the Board by the superintendent who reeommended that they be aecepted. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignations of Miss Kidd and Miss McCrea be aoopeted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Aug. 17, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend that the following named teachers be appointed at the salaries set opposite their names:

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High School Teacher & coach Irving High school Grades Grades Grades

L. s. Demand Robert Reid Stella Edminston Mary Spencer Belle Henderson

$190.00 220.00 165.00 11+5.oo 165.00

Respe ctfullyi.,

J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred. in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting n Aye. n Mr. Whiteford asked that he be authorized to have Dr. McKeever of the University of Kansas conduct the teachers• institute in September, stating that Dr. McKeever•s services could be secured for the entire week for $150.00. Mr. Alton moved that the request of the Superintendent be granted and that Dr. McKeever be paid $150.00 for his services during the teachers• institute. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Superintendent of Buildings be authorized to remove . .the partition between the Clerk's office and the store room in the Administration Building. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n A request was received for the use of the Longfellow school building for holding religious services and suniay School. Mr. Berry moved that the request be granted and that the use of any other of the outlyihg school buildings be granted to responsible parties for holding church services. or Sunday school·. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared tq_ have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF. THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY~ AUGUST 24TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT: J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, E. E. Leech.

The meeting was called for the purpose of giving Mr.-Binns an opportunity to come before the Board and give his reasons for employing non-union labor on his plumbing contracts for the junior high schooJs. Mr. Binns addressed the Board, stating that up to July employed only union labor on these jobs and it was his use none but union labor, had it been possible for him same; but not being able to obtain union labor it had ess~ry for him to obtain plumbers outside of the union proceed with the work on the junior high schools.

1st he had intention to to obtain become necin order to

This matter was discussed by Mr. Binnsâ€˘ Attorney and several of the representatives of the building crafts, who were present, but no action was taken by the Board ~t this time. The Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that the bids on the installation of the boilers at Emerson and Culbertsoh had been duly considered and it was recommended that the bid of Ben Dancey be accepted. Mr. Baugh therefore moved that the contract for bricking in the boilers at Emerson and Culbertson schools be awarded to Ben B. Dancey at his bid of $4,250.00, an allowance of $2374.00 to be made t"or material to be furnished by the Board of Education â€˘. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford reported the resignations of Eunice Collins, Grace Beauchamp and Adabelle Burchfiel and recommended that same be .accepted. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignations of Miss Collins, Miss Beauchamp and Miss Burchfiel be accepted. Mr~. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read:

MEETING OF AUGUST 24th, 1920 (Continued)

Aug. 24-, 1920

Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Ruth Snell Ethel Kimbrpugh Ruby Johns on Elizabeth Timmons

High School Grades

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$170 per mo. 145 II tt 14-5

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Respectfully, J-. A. Whiteford

Superintendent

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as indicated. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n Âˇ Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. .

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF AUGUST 31ST, 1920 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET '

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, W. E. Fightmaster, Ear 1 E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

Berry,

R. S. Coa te-s •

tfihe President stated that the meeting was called at the request of e Superintendent who had several matters to present for the consideration of the Board, but as Mr. Whiteford was not present at this time any other matters requiring attention would be taken up for consideration. The Clerk presented the bill of E. H. Garver, amounting to $465.00, for moving the annex building from Willard to Peach Street School, this being the contract price. Mr. Alton moved that the bill be allowed and the. Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n A request was received from Rev. J.E. Latham for the use of the Assembly room at ·wheeler School for Sunday Sch·:)01 during the time his church building is under repairs. Mr. Alton moved that the request be tabled and the Clerk instructed ~o inform Mr. Latham that it is against the rules of the Board to grant· the use of any school building for denominational services. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A communication was read asking that the Board sent representatives to a meeting at the Lee-Huc~ins Hotel on Saturday, Sept. ~th, for the purpose of of perfecting a permanent organization to oppose the proposed Constitiona.l Amendment known as Section 9 A, Article 10, or the six mill levy amendment. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk, the President of the Board and the Superintendent be appointed to represent the.Board at this meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be authorized to expend not to exceed $300.00 to assist in defraying the expenses of the campaign against the six mill levy amendment. Mr, Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. •

MEETING OF AUGUST 31st, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent of Buildings be authorized to make the changes at Lee School necessary for the installation of cafeteria equipment at a cost not to exceed $100.00. Mr. Fight·master seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vo_ting 11 Aye. n The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 31, 1920. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.. Gentlemen: We, your committee on Bui1dings and Grounds, desire to recommend- that John Chamberlin be appointed regular ·janitor at Garfield School and that J. D. LeMaster be appointed as regular janitor at Emerson School and that J. R~ Crowder be employed as an extra engineer.Allot the men named above are to receive a schedule salary adopted by the Board. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton W. E. Fightmaster Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Buildings & Grounds Committee • Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation of the Bui1dings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was .carried, all members present voting "Aye." \

Mr. Alton moved· that C. A. Huntley be discharged from the service o'f : the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. A. B. Claussen, Manager of Cafeterias, appeared -be!'ore the Board · and explained the method of handling the sale of candy in the High School.1

Mr. Baugh moved that the Board reconsider its action at the meeting of August 23rd, prohibiting the sale of candy at the High School. M~ , Leedh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all · members present voting II Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No. n The following resignations were reported by the Superintendent who ~ecommended that same be accepted: Frances sawyer Mattie Lou Slemp Rosena Fink Willie Huse Estelle Manon Ollie Simmons

Grad~s Grades Grades High School High School. Grades

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Mr. Al ton moved that the ,resignations be accepted. Mr._ Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: August 31, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names:

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$165.00 per month Grades Irene McGuire II II Marjorie Ballard 130.00 II II ff fl 120.00· Frances Vincent n Dora Mccown 145.00 " " II Lill1an Morgan 145.00 " " fl II Lenriice Clark 165.00 " n fl fl Blanche White 165.00 fl Beatrice Wagoner High School 190.00 n II fl fl 170.00 B. J. Stockwell " Grace Chadwick in place of Estelle Manon, Resigned II 220.00 " I. W. Baker, Ward Swhool Principal in place of L. L. Clifton, Resigned 240~00 II " Mrs. Sue Martin Substitute 5.00 per day II II Myrtle Brown 5,00 II II ff II Mrs. Bess Graves 5.00 II If Mrs. Will King 5.00 II II fl Grace Garrett fl Sarah Gilbert .oo "II " H. s.

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Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Super intende·nt

Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members presentvoting "Aye.11 The Clerk read the following report: August 31., 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: I hereqy recommend that Cleank Gers be transferred from PBX Board operator to the office of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at a salary of $100 per month to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Lippincott and that Iva Denning be appointed P •. B X Operator at a salary of $75. 00 per month effective August 15th, 1920. Respectfully submitted.,

J. G. stearley, Clerk.

98 AUGUST 31st, 192O(Continued) Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recorpmendat ion of the Clerk be concurre.d in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried · all members present voting "Aye. 11 A communication was read from thew. J. Pettee Company saying that the hardware for the three junior high schools was· complete .and in storage in their warehouse, having been OKd by Mr. Gibbs. The Pettee Company further stated that the hardware would be delivered on demand of the Board of Education or the Holmboe Company and asked that they be paid $8,925, same being S5% of the contract price. · Mr. Baugh moved that this request be referred to the Board I s Attorney. Mr.Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried • .The matter of arranging for a reception for the teachers on next Tuesday or Wednesday was referred to the Superintendent. :Mr. Alton moved that the figuring of deductions on teachers I salaries on account of absence and the schedule of dates of payment be re:ferred to the Clerk and Superintendent for report at the next meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, The following resolution was read in full by the Clerk: R E S OLUT I ON WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisements for proposals for the if"urnishing of all material and labor in the construction of the Classen !Webster and Capitol Hill Junior High School Buildings, J. A. Holmboe 'and L. s. Holmboe, doing business as The Hol:mboe Company, made and :filed their bids with the Board., based upon the wage ~cale and freight ~ate as existing on the J7 day of /Jt-v----0:+n<·1..~ 1919., and :intended in their said bids to provide that any increase in said wage scale or freight rate should be added to the contract price, and any ~ecrease therein should be deducted from the contract price, and the 'said bids were thereafter accepted by the Board with the understanding that the contract price of the Buildings should be increased or p.ecreased as the wage scale and freight rate increased or decreased, ~nd the contract for doing said work was awarded to J. A. Hol:mboe ~nd L. S. Holmboe, doing business as The Holmboe Company., with that understanding.

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. AND WHEREAS., the three contracts entered into by and between the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, oklahoma, as owner, and J. A. Holmboe and L. s. Holmboe, doing business as The Holmboe Company, as contractors, on December 15, 1919, failed to carry out the ;ntentions of the parties in this respect, to-wit! That the contract prices for doing the work described in said 90ntracts should be either increased or decreased by such sum, as the ~ost of doing the work might be increased or decraased by the increase or decrease in wage scale· or freight rate. AND WHEREAS, the best interests of the Schools will be served by the completion of the Buildings at the earliest possible moment, and any delay incident to any suspension of the work in anticipation 9f a decrease in wages or freight rate, or on account of any controversy between the contractors and the Board would result in irrepara,ble injury to the School system in Oklahoma City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of

MEETING OF AUGUST 31st, 1920 (Continued) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that upon the contractors filing with the Clerk an acceptance of tne Amendment to the said contracts as outlined in this Resolution with the approval of the Sureties on the· contractors' Bonds, endorsed on said acceptance, each of the three contracts for the construction of the said Buildings above mentioned, shall be considered as amended by the insertion therein of the following Provision, to-wit: "It is understood and agreed that the contract price herein mentioned is based upon the wage scale in force in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on the . / z day of ff/er' 1919, and upon the freight rates exist..,..i_n_g_o_n_t....,h-e_s_a.me date, and that any• increase in the wages necessarily paid to workmen engaged in the execution of said contract, or any increase in the amount necessarily paid as freight upon materials used in said Buildings, shall be added to the contract price and any decrease in said wages or any freight shall be deducted from the oo ntract price, and in the event the contractors slaim tny additional amount on account of this Provision, they shall submit with their monthly estimates, itemized statements showing in detail, in what manner and in what amount the cost of doing the work has been increased by any increase in wages or freight rate, and any such amount claimed by the contractors shall not become due and payable until the increased cost of the work shall have been shown to the satisfaction of and approved by the Architect." ADOPTED, this the

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Mr. Baugh moiV'ed that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting n Aye."

Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of' the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE B.OARD RECESSED.

1920

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET

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IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. ABSENT: Elliott Alton, Tom w. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Earl E. Leech. As no quorum was present the President declared the meeting adjourned until Tuesday, September 7th, at eight o'clock P. M. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1920

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD R()OM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott .Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay.

The minutes of the meetings of August 2nd, 10th, 13th, 23rd, 2~th and 31st, were read and approved as read. The Clerk read the monthly report of the Truant Officer and same was, upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Alton, received and placed on file. The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was then read. Mr. Baugh mov-ed that the-report be received and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The report of the Treasurer for the month of August was read in full by the Clerk and upon motion of Mr. Baugh, secondedÂˇby Mr. Fightmaster, was received and placed on file. An invitation was extended to Board Members and their wives by the Monday Choral Club to attend a party given in the High School Auditorium Friday ~vening, September 10th. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the invitation be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following resignations were reported to the Board by the Superintendent: Lucy Button V. H. Stewart Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignations of Miss Button and Mr. Stewart be accepted. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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Mr. Whiteford reported that Miss Ethel Kimbrough and Miss Lennice Âˇ Clark had failed to sign their contracts. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board declare the appointment of Miss Kimbrough and Miss Clark,as teachers in the Oklahoma City Schools, vacated for the reason that they had failed to execute the contracts presented to them. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7th, 1920 (Continued) The superintendent recommended the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Madge Mulkey Asst. Kindergarten Mrs. ·c. W. Parker " " Edna Stevenson Grades Henrietta Radell High School

$110 per mo. 110 II n

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as indicated. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same wa'.s carried, all members present voting "Aye." Upon recommendation of Mr. Whiteford, Mr, Coates moved that Kindergarten teachers who taught at two schools be given $10.00 a month in addition to their regular salary. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " Rev. J.E. Latham appeared before the Board and asked that their . ··action in refusing to grant the use of the Wheeler School auditorium for holding shurch services and Sunday School be reconsidered, as there was no other place in East Capitol Hill available for this purpose. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be re co raider ed. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Latham be granted the use of the Wheeler School Auditorium temporarily for holding church services. Mr. Berry seconded themotion and same was declared to have carried. The Buildings and Grounds Comn1ittee reported that the well at Rockwood School was finished, 120 feet of water having been found at a depth of 267 feet. Mr. Woodworth reported that Mr. Shartel had accepted the Board's , oft'er 01' $12,500 for the north half 01' Block 8, University Place \ Addition (3 ,/..--'Cl. < .,.,v' _":' I - ,s- A', ,: ~'.' /. O

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be authorized to issue a . warrant to John Shartel for $12,500 for the north half of Block 8, University Place ,Addition, upon uhe approval of the deed and abstract by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford reported that together with Mr. stearley he had attended the meeting at the Lee-Huckins Hotel on September ~th and a permanent organization had been perfected called the Oklahoma Better Schools Association, Mr. stearley having been elected secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Whiteford stated that plans were outlined and committees appointed for carrying on a campaign opposing the six ~ill levy amendment.

Judge Thurman addressed the Board in regard to the Separate School Budget, stating that the estimate submitted to the Excise Board had been reduced from $192,742.50 to $72,339.00, which would not be sufficient to take care of teachers• salaries alone for a nine months' term. Judge Thurman further stated that a con:rerence had , been held with the gover'nor who had agreed to authorize the bringing

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7th, 1920 (Continued) of a suit in the name of" the state to compel the Excise Board to make a levy sufficient t~ maintain the separate schools. The comm,i t tee to which was trom teachers• salaries on deductions be figured at a ly salary, allowing twenty

referred the matter o:t· fixing deduct ions account of absence, recommended that per diem rate, on the basis ot' the monthdays to the month.

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation or the committee be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same w~s declared to have carried.

The Clerk presented the following schedule of dates for paying teachers' salaries:

Warrants Due

Payrolls Due

'--'

( 1)

2 Weeks

(2)

(3) (4)

( 5)

" "

September 17,1920

September 21, 1920

October

1, llj20

5, 1920

October 29, 1920 ·

November 2, 1920

November 26, 1920

November 30, 1920

December 21, 1920

December 2~, 1920

( 6)

January 21, 1921

January 25, 1921

(7)

February lS, 1921

February 22, 1921

(8)

March 18, 1921

March 22, 1921

(9)

April 15, 1921

April 19, 1921

( 10)

May 13, 1921

May 17, 1921

( 11)

May 24, 1921

May 27, 1921

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the schedule be adopted. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the fallowing report: September 7, 1920 . Board of Education. Gentlemen: we, your auditing committee, desire to recommend that. the following list of bills amounting to$ be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted,

s. Coates w. Berry Tom w. Baugh

Earl E. Leech

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7th, 1920 (Continued) Martin Towel Supply Company Towel service $ 3.00 New State Ice company Conpon Book 5.50 Lee Harmon Hauling dirt 587.40 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Paints & Oils 782.70 The Mattson Company Paints & Oils 80.72 B. z. Hutchinson company Contract H. s. Plumbing 254.00 A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement lOS.53 Grant-Sprague Lumber co. Lumber 5.90 H. E. Stonehouse comptometers 500.00 Crane Company Engine fittings 240.03 Western Bank Supply company Office supplies 63.80 Alexander Drug Company Janitor's supplies 42.38 S. M. Gloyd Lumber 100.70 B. c. Klepper Library & Reference books 172.50 J. D. Wallace & company Manual Training Equipmt 496.00 s. w. Harris Supply co. Ink 181.87 W. L. Eby Building Sidewalks 621.90 w. J. Pettee Company Hardware & supplies 273.34 Okla City Gas & Electric co, Gas & Electricity 69.4-7 Okla City Water Dept. Water service 61.10 The Parry Printing Company Printing supplies 43.75 The warden Company Office supplies 15.00 Webb Publishing company Printing supplies 215.00 The Oklahoma Book Company Music supplies 35.14 Hoover Bros. Paste 52.50 Jasper Sipes Com9any School supplies 997.90 The Brownell Company Boilers for Culbertson 6,242.66 The Western Paint company Floor Dressing 5lt-4. 00 Erickson Tire Company Tube repairs 1.50 Franklin Printing Company Printing supplies 57.00 The National Ammonia co. Ammonia 23.00 Turnbull-Pottmyer co. Binders & Office supplies 119.00 N. s. Sherman Machine & Ironworks Sharpening tools 35.90 M. D. WoodlinQ' H & V co. Engine fittings 7. 81 w. T. Dodson (Russell-Hawkes co.) Planetariums 197.50 N. A. Schrimsher Moving boilers etc. 239.00 Western Union Tel co. Telegraph service 5.53 Smythe Printing co. Printing supplies ~2.64. o. K. stamp & seal co. Signature stamp 3.00 The Oklahoma Leader Scratch pads 10.00 The Glidden Company Floor Dressing 34e.OO A.H. Abbott Kindergarten supplies 50.72 Mahly Office Supply co. Office supplies 13.80# southwestern Bell Tel co. Telephone service 1~3.70 Noble street Planing Mill co. Mill work 170.so Corken Machinery & Supply co. Repairs to equipment 41.26 The Capital Ice & Storage Co, Drum Calcium 18.90 Lykes Hardware company Hardware & supplies 76.13 International Harvester co. Repairs to mower 5.82 ~. B. Klein Iron & Foundry co. Repairs to boiler 1.95 Kansas City Paper House Janitor Supplies 416.25 Great western Stove Company Stove for ~pportunity 53.00 E. H. Garver Moving brick Walnut Grove 30.00 Excelsior Stove Mfg. co. Heaters 1,092.05 R. E. Crawford Mileage for August 73.52 11 11 11 Hâ€˘ H. Shr i ver 61. 12 The Daily Oklahoman Advertising 119.16 East Highland Pure Water co. Water. 5.00 The H. W. Wilson Company Readers Guide 13.30 Oliver Machinery company Man. Train. Equipment 10.89 Standard Roofing & Material Co. Repair to Equip~ent HS 15.00 Sarco CompanyÂˇ Temperature regulator 71.25 Storm & Erickson Hdw. co. Hardware & Supplies 13.75 G. E. Blackie Repairs to heating 13.90# American Brick & Tile Co. Fire brick 74.00 The Bass Furniture & carpet co. cork carpet etc. 504.oo McDaniel Auto Company Repairs for truck 3.15 Eaton & Cole Audit 211.70 The Lion Store Ducking 25.00

MEETir.JG OF SEPTEMBER 7th, 1920 F. D. Bearly Lumber Company Geo. G. Miller McEldowney & son Oklahoma Paper company Davidson & Case Lumber Co. Chamberlin Supply Company Clayton Bros. The Darling Lumber Cornpany James F. Devine Deignan Motor Company T. A. Griffith Dolese Bros~ cement Mideke Supply company Scrivner-Steuens company cor-t·ey-Danner Company Dunn Feed and Fuel Company Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Baker-Hanna-Blake Company Advance Oil Burner Company Cook Paint & Varnish Company Ozark Garage T. E. Branit:t" Company Capitol Plumbing Company J. G. stearley, Clerk

Lime & cement $4-0.50 Sand 127.50 1+.90 Equipment H.8.Cafeteria Wrapping paper s.53 Lumber 335.55 Tools for Ship 2.73 School Supplies • 70 Lumber 193.30 Roofing schools 1,s53.oo Repairs for Truck 2.15 Window Glass 10.05 cement 175.14 Steam tittings & supplies 159.11 Janitors• supplies H.S. L+0.70 School supplies 1,807.16 Coal on contract 5,571.92 Hardware supplies 2.73 Janitors' supplies 171.19 Oil Pumping Set Westwood 104-.50 Paints & Oils 83.33 Tire for Sedan 24-.oo Insurance on supts Auto 32.90 connecting sewer Whittier 04-.00 Re-imburse Petty Cash 1+2.35

SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND co:r:rey-Danner Company Drawing paper 1+6.20 Davidson-Case Lumber Company Lumber 2S0.60 Dunn F't:i:::d. & Fuel Company Coal on contract ~3$.22, Oklahoma Uity Gas & Electric CO.Gas & Electricity 22.56 Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service 3.25 Geo. G. Miller Sand 6.50 Southwestern Bell Tel. co. Telephone service 5.55 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co, Paints & Oils 16.80 Jasper Sipes Corrpany School supplies 173.20 The Western Bank Supply co. JanitoBs' Supplies 10.20 Lykes Hdw. Co. Hardware & supplies 16.45 Peetee Hardware Company Mechanical Drawing supplies S4.00 Oliver Machinery Cojmpany Repair parts Oliver machines 123.so

. PLAYGROUND FUND Storm & Erickson Hdw. co. Playground supplies E. B. Cottrell Mileage for August Oklahoma City Hdw. Co. Playground supplies Oklahoma Physician's Sypply Co. First Aid supplies O. K. Shoe Hospital Repairs Playground equpmnt Richards & Conover Hdw. co. Playground supplies Coffey-Danner cor.apany Playground supplies Lykes Hdw. Co. Repairs Plgd Eqpmt GENERAL FUND County Treasurer E. H. Garver N. A. Schrimsher M. K. & T. Ry Co. E. J. Wooley Pack & Calhoun E. H. Garver Dolese Bros. M. K. & T. Ry Co.

Taxes 2., 611.57 Moving Annex 465.00 Moving boilers b0.00 F're ight on Coal 352.25 Dirt for Lincoln 3s5,50 On contract moving annexes 150. 00 Movini' annexes 1,265.00 Cement 1.,236.28 Freight on coal 63.58

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report concurred in and the Clerk instructed of the bills. Mr. Alton seconded the same was carried, all members present

of the Auditing Committee be to issue warrants in payment motion and upon roll call voting "Aye. 11

The Clerk presented the following estimates: Cook-McDonnell company Heating B.

Ventilating Contract 8/27/19

$5,130.00

Hutchinson Plumbing & Drainage for Lincoln, Jefferson and Westwood

989.00

A. F. Binns Plumbing

Drainage Classen Junior High Webster 11 11 Capitol Hill Junior High

2,127.00 3,511.i+9 1,060.00

Chas. M. Dunning Const. co. Jefferson School II

Wage extra

Lincoln School : M. D. Woodling Heating

Ventilating company

Capitol Hill Junior High Classen Junior High Webster Junior High

1, 175. oo

1,760.00 路 1,562.00

The Ho lmboe Co npany Classen Junior High Capitol Hill Junior High Webster Junior High

18,252.00 15,966.00 20,025.00

: Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects Architectural Supervision 路:Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimates of contractors, for labor performed and material furnished, amounting to $82,572.36, as approv:ee by the architects and the superintendent of construction, be :allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all ,member路s present voting "Aye." , The fo路llowing bids were received for sidewalks and driveway at Lin. coln school: W. L. Eby E. O. Parsons

$2.137.29 ~,oss.70

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Alton n:oved that the,contract for sidewalks and driveway at Lincoln School be awarded to W. L. Eby at his bid of $2137.29. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase from E. D. Edwards, 36 desks for Linwood school and 72 desks for Orchard Park School at $9.50 each. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye " Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be instructed to notify the ~ollo Club that the charge for the High School Auditorium for their concerts for the coming year would be $50.00 a night. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, the Board went into executive session. Mr. Baugh moved that the Treasurer of the Board be authorized to sell the Tulsa School Bonds held in the Sinking Fund at the best price obtainable and at not less than 96 and accrued interest. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Baugh moved that the Board return to ~egular session. Mr. Fightrnaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. I

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Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1920. THE BOARD OP' EDUCATION QF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Tom W. Baugh,

R. S. Coates,

W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

Elliott Al ton, J. W. Berry.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of fixing the salaries of the colored teachers but that any other matters requiring attention would be considered. The following bids were received for the installation of dampers in four flue vents at the Irving School building: Cook-McDonnell Company Johnson Service Company

$450.00 300.00

Mr. Fightrnaster moved that the contract be awarded to the Johnson Service company at their bid of $300.00. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was _carried, all members present voting II Aye. 11 A letter was read from the Apollo Club asking that the charge for the High School Auditorium be placed at $35.00 a night. Mr. Coates moved that the Board reconsider its action at the meetirg of September 7th, placing the charge for the use of the High School Auditorium by the Apollo Club at $50 a night. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ttAye, 11 except Mr. Fight master and Mr. Woodworth, who voted "No. 11 Mr. Coates moved that the Apollo Club be granted the use of the High School Auditoriun for the three concerts to be given during the corning season, at $35. 00 a night. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye, 11 except Mr. Fie;htmaster and Mr. Woodworth, who voted "No." A letter was read from Hathaway Harper requesting the High School Auditorium for a concert by Mr. Lambert Murphy on October 29th. Mr. Fightrnaster moved that Mr. Harper be granted the use. of the High School Auditorium on October 2~th, at a_charge of $10?-?0, provided the date does not interfere with any High School activitr. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carr7ted, 11 all members present voting 11 Aye-, 11 except Mr. Coates who voted No.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16th, 1920 (Continued) A petition was received from patroQs of Douglas School asking that additional room be provided in this.district for pupils who had been transferred to Orchard Park School. , Mr. Baugh moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds C-oll".rni ttee, together with the Superintendent, with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The purchase of drawing i-nstruments for the Mechanical Drawing Department at the High School was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr.Baugh, was laid on the table. Mr. Coates movefi_ tb~t t~~urchase of equipment for the Domestic Science Departmen~freferred to the Clerk with power to act. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase a kitchen cabi,net and range for Opportunity School. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." -The Clerk reported that the A. M. E. Church, the basement of which had been used for a Kinder~arten for Douglas School, was asking an . increase in the rent from $20 to $30 a mo nth. Mr. the Mr. all

Baugh moved that the A. M. E. Church be offered $25 a month for basement room used as a Kindergarten room for Douglas School. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, members present voting "Aye. 11

A letter was read from the Masonic Temple Building Association offering the ten lots on the southwest corner of Sixth & Robinson Streets as a playground for basket ball and other games for children • . Mr. Fightmaster moved that this offer be referred to the Playgrounds Committee for acknowledgment and recommendation. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent reported tlre following resignations and recommended that same be accepted: Lena Gleason · Blanche Gable Blanche Breeden Marjorie Ballard Grace Garrett Nicene Wisener

Grades II

" Substitute Separate Schools

Mr. Baugh moved that the resignations be accepted as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was·read:

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16th, 1920 (Continued) September 16, 1920

The Board of Education. , Gentlemen:

I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: $5.00 per day II 5.00 " II 5.00 "

Substitute

Nota Bates Julia E. Middleton Bess Kerfoot Eugenia Kaufman Cynthia Powell Turrs. Beulah Fetterman Mrs. Bertha Holt Mrs. Grace Krebs Mrs. Maude Meuller Mrs. Walter Hein Letitia Williams

II II

5.oo II g.oo .oo " II

s. s.

" " II

II 5.00 month Grades 165.00 per Substitute 5.00 11 ·day th Kinder~arten ½ day 90.00 per n!On fl Separa e Schools 130.00 II fl

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Super intendant Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mrs Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vat ing 11 Aye. 11 The Secretary read the following report: September 16, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend that the ·salaries of the following ·teachers be changed from $1650.00 to $1700.00 on account of being transferred from the grades to the High School. Martha Denny Isabel Holcombe Mary Symonds Mary Brucher

$170 per month n 170 II fl 170 II " 170 fl

Irving High School II

Central

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford

Superintendent

Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Superintendent presented the following report: Board of Education.

September 16, 1920

Gentlemen: The following teachers have complied with the regulations of the Board in regard to summer school and are entitled to the salaries set opposite their names:

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16th, 1920 (Continued) Grace Bennett Nina Spinning Jessie Palmer Ola Chambliss Kate Steanson Mrs. W.W. Robertson May Bodine Jo Hodges Annie Roup Christina Butler Grace Highley Wi lda Fuehner Mrs. R9 s. Belt Imogene Bethel Lillian Gibbs Ruth Carnes Ellen Eagin Winnie Daigh Effie Leeman Mabel Bean Dola Mae Evans Mary E. Bruce Lillian Henninger Elsa Leach Josie Rioha.rdspn Elizabeth Findlay

$180 per month II 180 " II 1$0 II fl 180 " fl 180 If II II 165 II 180 II

145

180 180 180 180 180 165 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180

"II

" " " " fl

"II " II

ff II

Respectfully, J. A. Vlhi teford Superintendent Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford reported that through an error in transmitting a telegram Miss Henrietta Radell had come to Oklahoma City from Iowa with the understanding that her salaryas teacher in the High School would be $1950 instead of $1900, the salary at which she was elected. Mr. Whiteford stated that the error was not discovered until after Miss Radell had gone to work, and as the mistake was plainly that of the Telegraph Company he believed that an ef:t'ort should be made to compel them to pay the $50 dif'ference in salary. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Attorney be instructed to take this matter up with the A'e le graph Company and make a recommendation to the Board. Mr. Fightrnaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. White:rord reported a crowded condition at Rockwood School recomme nled that changes be made converting part of the lobby a classroom and that a substitute teacher be employed to take o:tÂˇ same. Mr. '\!Thi teford also recommended that the blackboards repaired.

and into charge be

Mr. Baugh moved that Mr. Crawford be instructed to make the repairs and changes recommended by Mr. Whiteford. Mr. Coates se~onded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. 11 Salaries for teachers in the Separate Schools were recommended by the Superintendent as follows:

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16th, 1920 (Continued)

R. Youngblood c. Vlhi ttaker ' ,..;, N. Bowen T. R. Debnam H. V. Gear H. A. Berry Elizabeth Brown Brewer D. Harriett Christburgh F. w. Bruner Emma D. Gordon Zelia N. Breaux c. R. Foster D. A. Wisener H. P. Butler Mayme Boone Edna Wright Mobelia Littlepage Minnie Hatcher Onnie Simmons Inez Brockway Marie Robinson Willie B. Pittman L. c. McFarland Susie Hay\"rnod Harriett Jacobson Lucy Winslett Luella Lawson Sa16me Harris Estelle Wilson J. D. Jones Delaware Ashe_r N. R. Wilhoit Lucile Jamison Pearl Jones Lulu Bunn Ipha~enia Randolph Sallie Floyd w. G. Sneed Pearl Erwin Georgella Cage Gertrude Halliday Sammie Brown Wilhelmina Joshua Nata.lie Jenkins Olivia Abby Victoria Brazelton J.

Lillian E. Youngblood Grade Substitutes High School Substitutes

$280.00 per month II 200.00 fl fl II 180.00 fl II 180.00 II II 180.00 fl 180.00 fl II II 180.00 If 160.00 flÂˇ fl 130.00 fl II 160.00 II fl 160.00 fl fl fl 14-5.00 II fl 14-5.00 fl 160.00 II II 130.00 II fl 105.00 fl II 125.00 fl fl 125.00 II fl 105.00 n n 115.00 fl fl 130.00 II fl 95.00 II fl 130.00 II fl 125.00 fl fl 130.00 I! 11 II 130.00 fl 130.00 II fl fl 95.00 fl 105.00 II II 160.00 II fl 130.00 II II 125.00 II fl 125.00 fl II 100.00 II fl 110.00 II II 100.00 fl fl 130.00 II n 160.00 II fl 130.00 fl II fl 130.00 fl II 120.00 II 115.00 fl fl II 100.00 II 130.00 II fl fl 130.00 II 10:J. 00 II

Substitute

i I

5. 00 per day

6.oo

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintennent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all member-s present voting "Aye. 11

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Mr. Coates moved th~t Mrs. A. C. Werth be employed as matron at the Irving High School at a salary of $125.00 a month. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that Oscar Bogue be employed as Orchestra Director for the Grade Schools at a salary o:f $200.00 a month. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, al-1 members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that all ot::ier persons be prohibited from organizing orchestras in the grade schools. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was ceclared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same wasÂˇ declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President

Approved the ~day of

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MEET DJG OF SEPTEMBER 30TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBETI 30TH, 1920, AT EIGHT OI CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. b. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

Tom W. Baugh, Earl E. Leech.

The President stated that the meeting was called to consider suspending work on the three junior high schools, it being probable that this action would be necessary on account of the shortage of funds caused by the inablilty of the Board to dispose of the $820,000 Building Bonds at par and accrued interest. This question was discussed at length but action was deferred until the meeting of Monday, October 4th. The Superintendent reported the resignations of Miss Bernice Mell and B. P. Stockwell and recommended that same be accepted. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resign~tions of Miss Mell and Mr. Stockwell be accepted. Mr. Alton se~onded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Sept. 30, 1920. Board of Education. Gent lernen:

I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Mamie Sharp Grades Mrs. M. W. Parker Substitute Â· Stella Sanders " High School Ruth Patton 11 11 11 Cleona O'Dell Office Assistant High School 11 Lucy Belle Duncan, Library Asst. n

$165 per mo

4-0

100

day II If

mo. n

Respect fully,

J. A. Whiteford Superintendent

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Altoh moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and 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 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Fi;r,htrnaster rnove,J that the Supe:' intendant of Buildings be authorized t0 paint the walls of tivo basement rooms at Whittier School. Mr. Al ton seconded the mot ion and upon ro 11 call same was Ccirr ied, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved th~t the salary of Miss Myrtle Daves, Secretary to the Superintendent, be placed at $135.00 for the ens~ing month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes, 11 Messrs. Coates and Berry. 11 Nays, 11 Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Alton, Fightmaster and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Mr. Coates moved that school be dismissed on the afternoon of Friday, October ls t, in accordance with the recom,nenda t ion of the Super intendent. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: fl Ayes, fl Messrs. Coates and Berry. "Nays, 11 Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Al ton, Fh;htmaster and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Mr. Fightrnaster mo-ved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUP'.JN THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved the -I-day of

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 4-TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. W00dworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Al ton, Tom W. Baugh, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay

ABSENT:

Earl E. Leech.

The minutes of the meetings of September 7th, 16th and 30th were read and approved as read. The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was read and upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Baugh was received and placed on file. The report of the Truant Officer was read, g1v1ng in detail the work otÂˇ the Department otÂˇ Compulsory Education for the month of September. Mr. Baugh moved that this report be received and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from the Webb Publishing Company oft"ering to supply penmanship tablets to the school children through the principals of the various schools at 20% discount from the selling price, a sufficient stock to be kept on hand in the store room of the Board of Education to supply the entire system. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent t'or recommendation. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was de- , clared to have carried.

A letter was read from Miss Lenore Buchanan, Music Supervisor, asking the Board to t.ake care of the necessary expense in connection with the purchase of music, not to exceed $100, for the Monday Choral Club, an organization of teachers of the Oklahoma City Schools. Mr. Alton moved that Board authorize Miss Buchanan to purchase music for the Mond:',y Choral Club at a cost not to exceed $100. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." A request was received from Miss Mina Horton for the use of the Eugene Field School Community room after school hours, four days a week for piano teaching. Upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Baugh, this request was tabled. 1

MEETING OF OCTOBER \4th, 1920 (Continued) A request was received from the Pianists Club for the use of the High School Auditorium for a conce'rt to be given on November 17th. Mr. Baugh moved that this request be referred to the Superintendent of Schools and the Principal of the High School for report b~ck to the Board at the next meeting. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request ,Nas received from J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Company for the use of the High School Auditorium for a free piano recital on March 4th, 1921. Mr. Alton moved that the J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Company be granted the use of the High School Auditorium on March 4th, 9-t $50, provided the date does not interfere with any High Schoo 1 activity. Mr. Ba.ugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request w~s received from the Catholic Womens Activities Club for the use of the High School Auditorium on the evenin~ of November 12th and 13th for the production of a home talent musical extravaganza. Mrs. Lindsay rno'.led that the request be granted at ~50 a night, provided the dates do not conflict with any High School activities. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Lawrence Holmboe of the Holmboe Construction Company addressed the Board in regard to suspending the work on the junior high schools and stated that he estimated the damage to his company by such action would be from $8,000 to $11,000 a month. After some discussbn it was agreed to call-a public meeting of the Board for Thursday evening and invite the civic organizations and other citizens to be present and consider the advisability of suspending building operations at this time. Mr. Alton moved that the action of the Board at the meeting of September 7th, authorizing the sale of the Tulsa bonds held in the Sinking Fund, be reconsidered. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 N. A. Schrimsher appeared before the Board and asked that he be allowed $30.00 in addition to his contract price for moving the Emerson and Culbertson boilers, for extra work which Mr. Schrimsher claimed was not included in the contract. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation to the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to have carried. A request was received for the use of the Longfellow school building for Democratic meetings during the present campaign. Mr. Alton: moved that this request be tabl,ed. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from Lulu Bunn, teacher in the Dunbar (Colored) School, asking a reconsideration of her salary. Mr .â€˘ BaughÂˇ moved that this request' be,:referred to tp.e Superint_endent of Schools.

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MEETI:NG OF OCTOBER 4-t_g, 1920 (Continued)

Mrs. Lindsay seconded tne motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: 11 Ayes," Messrs. Baugh, Berry, Alton and Mrs. Lindsay. "Nays," Messrs. Coates, Fightmaster and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. A letter was read from the Oklahoma City Mutual Teachers' Organiz~tion, expressing their appreciation of the early payday arranged by the Board. Mr. Fightmaster moved that this letter be received and plaoed on file. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Requests for an allowance for transportation by A. J. Creamer, Penmanship Supervisor and H.F. Rusch, Manual Training Supervisor, were, upon moti,)n of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Baugh, ref-erred to the Superintendent of Schoo~s. A claim or $337.71 was presented for material furnished by the Kerr Dry Goods Company for the pageant put on by the schools last spring in connection with the Americanization day program arranged by the City authorities. Miss Buchanan, who had charge of the pageant explained that the Mayor hacl agreed to pay all bills for expense incurred and it was understood that the material purchased w~s not to be charged to the Board otÂˇ Education.

Mr. Coates moved that this bill be laid on the table. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Woodworth and Mr. Alton, who voted 'tiNo." At this time recess was taken and lunch was served by Miss Edna. Lucas and Miss Ora Be 11 of' the Washington School Domestic Science Department. Upon re-convening Mrs. Lindsay moveu. that a vote of thanks be given to Miss Lucas and Miss Bell and that the Clerk be instructed to write them a letter expressing the appreciation of the Board. A letter w6.s read from the Municipal Excavator Company stating that they were holding special assessment sewer warrants against the Classen and Capitol Hill Junior High and Linwood school properties aggregating ~f6, 3S4-.l-t2 and bearing ~% interest, which they otfered to the Board at 5% discount. The letter also stated that on account of an error in the ordinance creating the sewer district, work on the sewer for Westwood School would be delayed six or eight weeks unl,3ss the City Board of Education and the South Oklahoma Town Company, who owned the larger portion of the property affected by the assessments, would agree to pay in cash the amount assessed against each and every lot owned by them, at the face of the assessment, less 10% discount. In case this offer was accepted the Municipal Excavator Company agreed to proceed at once with the work and guarantee that all things would be done to hasten the completion of same. Mr. Baugh moved that the offer of the Westwood sewer warrants at 10% discount be accepted, and that the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Chas. Derr ot the :.Iunicipal Excavator Company that the Board would take up the Linwood, Classen and Capitol Hill Junior High School warrants pn the same basis of 10% discount. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members' present voting 11 Aye. 11

MEETING OF OCTOBER 4th, 1920 (Continued)

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The Clerk presented the names of" the following non-resident students who had applied for free tuition artd recommended that same be granted: Ruby Pear 1 Rose Bernice Steinmetz Dorothy Donaldson

Riverside School Emerson School Edgemere School

Separate Schools Four Singleton boys II tl Emma D. Grimes I! II Gladys & Minnie Gresham fl fl Russell Miner Mr. Coates moved that the Board grant free tuition as recommended by the Clerk. Mr. Fightrnaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. W~iteford reported the following resignations and recommended that same be accepted: Letitia Williams Nicene Wisener VJ. M. Brewer

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Mr. Alton moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Baugh secon~ ed the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whitetord also reported the death of" Mary in the separate schools.

Edwards, a teacher

.The following report was read:

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October 4, 1920 The Board or Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following teachers • at the salaries set opposite their names: Kenneth Taylor Mrs. Bess Jennings Mrs. Julia Middleton

Hi:?;h Schoo 1 Substitute II

$190 per mo. 5 11 day·

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent Mr. Coates mov-ed that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and te3..chers employed as indicated. Mr. Alton second·ed the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

;The Superintendent reported that the Attorney had taken up the mat~~ter of the mistake in Miss Radell's salary with the Western Union ,and he had been assured that the difference of $50 would be taken ·care of by the company. ·

MEETING OF OCTOBER 4th, 1920 (Continued)

============================================= Mr. Whiteford reported that he had visited e~ch of the outlying schools and had found the rooms well filled and the children doing good work. Mr! Fightmaster moved that the purchase of band instruments for the Central Hie;h School be referred to the Purchasing Committee for recommendation at the next meeting. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the mGtion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton made a statement in reference to the demand of the oarpent ers for $:1. 25 per hour and moved that the carpenters regularly employed by the Board be given $1.15 per hour in accordance with their agreemant to accept ten cents under the union scale. Motion lost for want of a second. Mr. Co,.ttes moved that the matter of lighting the new buildings be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee w.J.th power to act.

Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to sell the lots owned by the Board in Walnut Grove addition, the site of the old Walnut Grove School Building, at not less than $250.00 per pair and that the Clerk and President be authorized to execute the proper conveyance. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Attention of the Board was called to the fact that building restrictions were being removed on the property adjoining the Classen Junior High School site. Mr. Baugh moved that the the Attorney for the Board be instructed to serve a protest on John Shartel against removing restrictions on the lots in the neighborhood of the Classen Junior High School. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and sa.me was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be instructed to get a price from John Sinopoulo on the four lots owned by him at Eighth and Western. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was decla.red to have carried. The following report was read: Sept. 30, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be instructed to make the gas line extension to .serve the Westwood School and construct the sidewalks at the new Jefferson School. We further recommend that such changes be made in the water' system at the Central High School so that the drinking fountains will at all times be supplied vvith'water from the well. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton Mrs. W. P. Lindsay W. E. Fightmaster Buildings & Grounds Co rrmi ttee

MEETING OF QCTOBER 4-th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings & Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all merribers present voting II Aye. 11 Baugh moved that the Clerk be ary furnishings for the Rest Room seconded the motion and upon roll bers present voting "Aye," except

Mr.

instructed to purchase the necessat Irving School. Mrs. Linds~y call same was carried., all memMr. Woodworth who voted 11 No."

The following bids were received on breeching for the boilers at Emerson and Culbertson Schools:

N. S. Sherman Machine

Iron Works

One (1) Steel Boiler Breeching at Emerson School $770.00 One (1) Steel Boiler Breeching at Culbertson School 634.00 Boardman Company One (1) Steel Boiler Breeching at Emercon School $488.00 One (1) Steel Boiler Breeching at Culbertson School 412.00 Mr. Alton moved that the contract be awarded to the Boardman Company at their bid of $900 for the breeching for the boilers for the two school: buildings. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following report: October 4th, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $45,954. 4.4 be allowed and the · CTlerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coate-s

J. w. Berry Auditing Committee Oklahoma City Water Department Water Service $13.8.25 . Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity 363. 91· The Brownell Company BoiJ.er for Emerson School l, 8S2. 66 : Hoover Bros. School Supplies 228.4S The Western Paint Company Floor Sweep 68.80 Alberene Stone Company Table tops for Chemistry Dept. i+55.oo Prest Machine Works Co. Welding tank etc. 85.65 , Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. Brushes for Motor H. S. 9.93 · Cook-McDonnell Company Repairs to .Boiler Wilson School 1.25 Alexander Drug Company Janitor & School Supplies 94.39 R. M. Crissman Rental of Concrete Mixer 156.00 J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash 353.41 Chamberlin Supply Company Pump repairs 214,98 F •. D. Bearly Lumber Co. Lime & Shingle nails 24~10 American Brick & Tile Company Brick LJ-27.50 Cook Paint & Varniah Company Blackboard slating etc. 8.77 The Bruce Publishing Co. Subscription to School Bd.Journ. 3.00 Gaylord Bros. School Supplies LI- 3. 88 J. S. Eaton Co. Audit 33.60 , .Crane Company Engine fittings 557.82 Franklin Printing_ Company Stationery & Ptg. H. S. 20.50 Fitch's Quality Grocery Dom Sci 7.87 .., . _-, ... -~ . Groceries 1

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A. Frie Dirt for Wilson School $ 53.50 The Glidden Company •Floor Dressing 34-. BO Magnolia Petroleum Com9any Gasoline Books 14-2.50 T. A. Griffith Window Glass 206.35 Capitol Plumbing Company Plumbing & Gas Fitting 778.4-0 S. M. Gloyd Lumber 25. 15 The Hookada,y Company Wall Paint 100. 00 Harbour-Longmire Company Sash Rods 6.00 W. L. Eby Sidewalks & Driveways 2,631.30 A. G. Hoge Hardware & Supplies 16.4-0 G. E. Blackie Connecting Stoves in Cafeterias 75.89 Hamilton Supply Company Repairs to Plumbing 2.04 J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work 32.50 Liberty Boiler & Engineering Company Boiler repairs 1,235.75 McEldowney & Son Electrical supplies 21.12 Martin Towel Supply Towel service 3.60 Noble Street Planing Mill Mill work 142.55 Doc & BilJ. Furniture Co. Dorn Sci Supplies fl-. 71 The Mattson Company Paints & Oils 7.30 F. S. Rice Electric Company Electrical fixtures etc. 203.55 McDaniel Auto Company Auto repairs 10.53 Oklahoma Paper Company Dom Sci Supplies 29.75 Manly Office Supply Co. Printing Supplies 10.50 New State Ice Company Coupon Books D. S. 11. 00 N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Repair on Air Pump etc.28.6S L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewrit~r Company New Typewriter 60.23 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on Contract 2,852.96 Mideke Supply Company Steam Fittings & Supplies 66.83 W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & Supplies 1,748.29 Carroll Brough & Robinson Don Sci Supplies 29.23 Scrivner & Stevens Janitors' Supplies 12.90 Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Janitors' Supplies 38.00 Lykes Hdw. Company Hdw. supplies 43.85 J.B. Klein Iron & Foundry Co. Repairs for Emerson Boiler 8.30 The Baker & Taylor Company Library & Reference Books 601.96 Coffey-Danner Company School supplies 1,220.06 E. D. Edwa:rds School Furniture 596.10 A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement 259.46 Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Company Dom Sci Supplies 132.96 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Paints & Oils 1,150.99 The Printery Printing Supplies 267.05 L. G. Walters Mileage for September 55.52 H. H. Shriver " " " 60.32 R. E. Crawford " " " 65.~4 11 11 F. W. Jones " 36.72 11 11 Nora Shields July, August & September 59,60 Tom Standard Rental Gasoline Pump 15.00 Scott-Halliburton Corrpany School Supplies 139. 29 H. L. Hayward Subscription to Amerucana 210.00 Ed M. Semans & Co. Premium on Trea.:=Jurer I s Bond 315. 00 11 11 Price & Miller " " 472.50 Aubrey & Shidler Insurance 656.97 11 Aurelius Swanson Company 167. 63 11 L.B. Beadles 167.65 11 L. I. Baker 604. 52 T. E. _Braniff Co. " 916.~3 11 Danie 1 Insurance Co. · 579. 48 Farmer & Willsey Co " (Sage Investment Co.) 643.22 11 Fidelity Trust Co. 617.~7 General Insurance Agency " 579.91 Gould Ins Agency " 596.65 11 Howard Grave5 602.66 11 J. F. McCullough co. 637.81 11 Fred G. Neff & Co. 613.07 Price & Miller " 679.21 11 Price-Clarke 664.87 w. s. Spencer & Co. " 597,54 C. E. Stickley Co. " 665.84 11 Symonds 167.62 11 Ed. M. Semans & Co. 637.76 11 Workman & Co. 653. 32

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Eugene Whittington & Co. Insurance Western Bank Supply Co. S:chool Furniture

$712.09

Office Supplies

Davidson&: Case Lumber Co. Lumber Jasper Sipes Company School Supplies Remington Typewriter Company New Typewriters etc. Rich&rds & Conover Hdw. Co. Hdw & Supplies Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service PLAYGROUND FUND Scott-Halliburton Company Playground supplies Milea2;e for September E. B. Cottrell Playground supplies Storm & Erickson Haw. Co. Oklahoma Arms & Cycle Company " " SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber Scott-Halliburton Company Domestic Science Supplies Tom Traylor .Rental basement A. M. E. Church Jasper Sipes Company Waste Baskets Coffey-Danner School Supplies S. R. Youngblood Expenses trip to Baltimore Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies E. D. Edwards School Desks J. W. Pettee Hdw. Co. Finishing supplies Oliver Machinery Company Tools Manual Training Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Paints & Oils The Mattson Company Paints & Oils J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Hamilton Supply Company Repairs to Plumbing A.G. Hoge Hd.w. Supplies Excelsior Stove Mfg. Co. Repairs to Equipment G. E. Blockie Heating Company Repairs to Plumbing The Western Paint Company Floor Dressing Hoover Bros. Kindergarten Supplies Prest Machine Works Welding tools etc. Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity Oklahoma City Water Department Water se:rvice Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Hdw & Supplies Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone service General Fund C.R. I. & P. Freight on Boiler C.R. I. & P " " " The Printery Stationery & Printing M. K. & T Ry Company Freight on Coal Pack & Calhoun Moving Annex Harlow Publishing Co. Printing Course of Study M. K. & T Ry Co. Freight on Coal W. A. McKeever Salary Teachers' Institute W. M. Weber Rea.1 estate Walnut Grove J. V.T. Pryer " " n 11 W. C. Wright Rockwood Well M. K. & T. Ry Co. Frieght on Coal

538 •LtQ

373.05

365.80

180.53

939.63

145.55 8.00

33.76

156.50 b.00

155.45 ~o.45 25.00 22.08

174. 95

35.02

36.30

711.30 111.11 40.08 62.96

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1+2.50 1+.A-3

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5.65

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344.52

1,700.00 731.60

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150.00 4-00.00

250.00

558.00

320.ss

Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Auditing Committee be concurred in and the Clerk instru~ted to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried; al 1 members present voting II Aye. 11 Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be authorized to spend an additional $200 in carrying on the campaign against the six mill levy amendment. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, a]:l members present voting 11 Aye."

MEETING OF OCTOBER ~th, 1920 (Continued) Alton moved that the matter of disposing of the old boilers at Emerson, Putnam Heigpts and Linsoln SchoolsÂˇbe referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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The following estimates of contractors werG presented to the Board by the Clerk: Holmboe Construction Company Extra@ Labor Scale Increase Capitol Hill Junior High School Classen Junior High School Webster Junior High School Webster Juhior High School Capitol Hill Juni8r High School Classen Junior High School

$595.15 4-89.20

548.55 26s.60 218.00 118.45

Webster Junior High School Sewer

1,215.00

Capitol Hill Junior High School Webster Junior High School Classen Junior High School

16,911.00 16,947.00 12,555.00

Chas . M. Dunning _Co rnpa ny Lincoln School Lincoln School Extra@ Wage Increase Jefferson School

L 161. 00

. 199, 35

1,372.0,

A. F. Binns !

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Cook-Mc Donne 11 Company Heating Lincoln

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Ventilating Jefferson Westwood Contract of 8/27/19

Miner D. Woodling Heating

2,025.00

Ventilating Company

Heating & Ventilating Capitol Hill Junior High school Classen Junior High School Webster Junior High School

1,541.00 1,646.10

s71.20

Fred Medart Mfg. Company Lockers for Junior High Schools Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects Architectural Supervision

17,610.70

1,260.98

Mr. Alton moved that the estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished, as approved by the Architects anLi the Superintendent of Construction, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment- of same. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members: present voting "Aye," except Mr. Coates who voted "No." The report of the Treasurer for the month of September was read to the Board. Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Fightrnaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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1IEETING OF OCTOBER 4-th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Alton moved, upon recommendation of the Superin+.:emlent of Buildings and Grounds, that the Clerk be authorized to purchase sixty gallons of Vita-plaster to be used in the repair of buildings. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The following bids were received on moving theÂˇ annexes from Jefferson School:

E. L. Pack Moving one annex to Wilson School MovinE; one annex to Opportunity School Moving one annex to Choctaw School

E. H. Garver

Moving one annex to Wilson School Moving one annex to Opportunity School Moving one annex to Cho-ctaw School

$600.00 900 .. 00 900.00 615. 00 915.00 935.00

Mr. Alton moved that E. L. Pack be given the contract {or moving one annex from the Jefferson School to the Wilson School at his bid of $600.00 and one annex from the Jefferson School to the Opportunity School at his bid of $700. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same wtts carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to get bids on moving one of the annexes from Lincoln school to the new colored school location on East Seventh Street. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Playground Committee reported that the playground supplies contracted for in August were coming in so slowly that they would not be available for the present season and the committee asked for authority to cancel the order and get new bids from local dealers for the immediate d0livery of supplies needed at this time for the playground work. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the PlaygroundÂˇ Committee with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn until Thursday, October 7th, at seven-thirty o'clock p. m. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST: /

Approved the _L_day of

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 7TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION O,F TEE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMHlISTRATION

BUILDING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK \.___..,

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PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Al ton, Tom W. Baugh, R . 8 . Coates , W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT: J. w. Berry, Earl E. Leech. The meeting was held in accordance with the plan of the Board adopted at their meeting of October 4th, members of the various civic organizations and other citizens having been invited to attend and participate in the discussion relative to suspending work on the junior high schools. The question was considered at length and the Chamber of Commerce committee and other citi,zens who took part in the discussion acquiesced in the plan of the Board to continue building operations for the present and to sell $328,000 bonds of the first maturities of the 1920 Building Bonds, to the Holmboe Company, at par and accrued interest. A request was received from the Oklahoma County Chapter of the American Red Cross for the use of the High School auditorium on the· evening of October 13th for a joint session of the State Health Department, the Tub3rculosis Association and the Red Cross. Mr. Co2:,tes moved that the reque:-~t be granted without charge, providing it does not interfere with any High School activity. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subj,ect to c2..ll of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved the ..L_day of

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 11TH, 1920. ,

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION O,F THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 1920, AT ONE-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. VJ. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Earl E. Leech. The Holmboe Construction Company having submitted a bid for the purchase of $16L~, 000 Board of Education Building Bonds of 1920, dated January 1st, 1920, and maturing January 1st, 1925, now held in the Sinking Fund, and $328,000 Board of' Education Building Bonds of 1920, dated JcJ..nuary 1st, 1920 and maturing $lb4-,000 January 1st, 1930 and $161..J-,000 JÂ£t.nuary 1st, 1935, at par and accrued interest, it was moved by Mr. Baugh, and seconded by Mr. Alton, that said bonds be sold to the Holmboe Construction Company at par and accrued interest and the Treasurer of the Board be instructed to deliver same upon payment of the purch1zr.se price. Upon roll call all members voted "Aye, 11 and the motion was declared by the President to have carried. It was called to t:1e at tent ion of the Board that Mr. Layton of Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects, had agreed to bear the expense of putting in a new boiler at the Woodrow Wilson School, of sufficient capacity to heat the building. As the work was now completed Mr. Alton moved that a special committee be appointed to investigate the matter and determine the amount of damages to be assessed, and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED ..

ATTEST~g+l /

Approved the _f_day of ~e:::z._1'_ _ _1920

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MEET!NG OF OCTOBER 19TH, 1920 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION O,F THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BO.ARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. '--------'

PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Cle~k. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Earl E. Leech.

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of hearing Mr. John Shartel in ret'erence to tha protest filed by the Board against the withdrawal of the restrictions on the property adjacent to the Classen Junior High School.

Mr. Shartel appeared before the Board and proposed to restore the restrictions on 1$th Street in the South half of Block 7, Universi~y Place Addition to Oklahoma City, and also in Block 10, as follows: I

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(1) The building line shall be made 20 feet from the property line on 13th Street instead of 30 feet as in the original plat. (2) stores and business rooms, but not manufacturing, may be allowed on the first story of lots 1 and 3, in Block 10, and of lot S, in Block 7, vvith offices or apartments above the first story.

(3) No business, retail stores, manufacturing or similar business shall be permitted in any of the remaining lots fronting on 18th Street, but said lots may be occupied by residences, flats, apartrnent houses, family hotels, libraries, clubs or other similar uses to those expressly enumerated. (4) All buildings on 1gth Street shall be built of brick, stone, concrete or other fire proof material. (5) The same restrictions mentioned in regard to lSth Street shall be applied to 17th Street, except that the building line specified shall not be applied to 17th Street. Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Shartel' s proposa.l be concurred in and re-

ferred to the President and Clerk for formal acceptance. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vpt ing "Aye."

Mr. Woodworth stated that the Rotary Club had asked permission to go into the schools to solicit contributions during the Salvation Army drive. Jar. Fightmaster moved that the Board oppose any soliciting in the

schools. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Âˇ

A letter was read from s. R. Youngblood, asking that a piano be purchased for Douglas School.

MEETING OF OCTOBER 19th, 1920 (Continued) :Mr. Alton .moved that the purchase o:t' a piano for Douglas School be ret"erred to the Purchasing , Committee with power to act. Mr. Fightrnaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." 11:rs. Lindsay moved that the old piano at Lowell School which had been replaced by a new one, be taken to the Junction School. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following r8port

l'l~:~s

reud:

To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahom~. We, your Purchasing Committee, desire to recommend that the Board of Education purchase the musical instruments for the High School Orchestra as requested in their requisition of September 30th. Respectfully, R.

Coates

Earl E. Leech Tom W. Baugh Purchasing Committee Mrs. Lindsay moved that the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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The Clerk read the following report: October

7, 1920.

Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, degire to recommend that O. B. Phillips be employed as extra engineer at a salary of five dollars ( ~t5. 00) per day to fill the vacancy /caused by the resignation of J. R. Crowder. -Also that N. A. Lenhart lbe employed as extra engineer at a salary of five dollars ($5.00) pJr day. Respectfully submi t.ted Elliott Alton

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Mrs. W. P. Lindsay W. E. Fightmaster Buildings & Grounds committee · Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and. Grounds committee be concurred in. Mr. Baugh seco~ded the m~tion . and uppn roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," A request was received from Mrs. C. B. Logan for free tuition for · her niece in the Eugene Field School. • Mr. coat es moved that this request be granted. Mr. Fi$htmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF OCTOBER 19th, 1920 (Continued) A commit tee ot patrons of the Linwood. School appearell before the Board and requested that a piano be purcl1ased for the use of this school.

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Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Purchasing Committee be instructed to purchase a ph.mo for Linwood School, invoice to be rendered January 1st, 192Jl.. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same w&.s cu.rr ied, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 A request was received from the principal of Riverside School for use of the High School Auditorium on the ev::;ning of November 6th, for an entertainment, the proceeds of which are to be used for the purchase of books and apparatus for this school. Mr. Baugh moved that this request be gr·anted without charge. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request wa.s received from Hathaway Harper for the use of the High School Audd:itoriurn for the following dates: November 26th for Mary Garden Concert February 1st for Kubelik,violinist February 26th for Tetrazzini concert Mrs. Lindsay moved that this request be tabled. the motion.

Mr. Coates seconded

Mr. Baugh moved as a substitute that Mr. Harper be granted the use of the High School Auditorium on November 26, 1920 and FJebruary 1st and 26th, 1\)21, at t;100 a night. Mr. Fight master seconded the motion and upon roll call the follovving vote resulted: "A$es_, 11 :Messrs. Buugh, Fightmaster, Leech and Woodworth; 11 Nays," Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Coates. (Mr. Alton was not present at ·this roll call) Whereuppn the motion was declared to have carried. A request was received from the American Legion for the use of the High School Auditorium for Ruth St. Denis Concert Dancers on January 11th. Upon motion of Mr. Baugh, seconded by Mr. Coates, this request was tabled. Mr. Coates moved that the closing ot the schools on e·leotion day, November 2nd, be referred to the superintendent of Schools. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion ani.l sarne was declared to have carried. The following bids were received on electrical supplies: McEldowney & son Aurelius-Swanson Oklahoma Electric Supply company Electric Fixture Company

$209.00

227.39 21+ri-.13 202.70

Mr. Coates moved that the contr~ct for electrical supplies be awarded to McEldowney & Son at their bid of $209.00. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vot- : ing "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No. 11 Mr. Whiteford recommended the-appointment of Lucius McGee as teacher in the Douglas School at !140.00 a month. Nr, Fightrnaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

MEETING OF OCTOBER 19th, 1920 (Continued) The following bids were receiveJ for moving one of the Annexes at Lincoln Suhool to the Colored louation on East Seventh Street: E. H. Garver

E. L. Pack

$lOS5.oo

950.00

Mr. Coates moved that the contract be awarded to E. L. Pack at his bid of $950.00. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members voting "Aye, 11 except Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Baugh who voted "No. 11

The moving of one of the Jefferson annexes to the Rockwood school v11as discussed and upon mot ion of Ivir. Baugh, seconded. by Mr. Coates was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Com::1ittee for report at the next meeting. A letter was reaci from the McAlester-Adamson Coal Company referring to the clause in the co::.i,l contract covering advance in wage scale and certifying the increase shown for the first half of August to be seventy cents per ton and stating that the September increase had not been figured but that seventy cents would be added for · September,adjustment to be made later.

Mr. Alton moved that the Dunn Feed and Fuel Company be authorized to put in their bill for coal delivered since August 16th on the basis of an increase of seventy cents per ton. Mr. ooat•es seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 A letter was read from W. H. Jackson of Rosedale, Oklahoma, usking that he be paid ~15.35 for damage which he claimed was done to his Ford car on the streets of Oklahoma City by Ed Yount, truck driver for the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed. to answer Mr. Jackson's letter and enclose the bill for the damage done to the truck. Mr. Baugh seconded t·he motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Crawford recommended that changes be made in the drainage at

Willard School by running an 811 sewer pipe f:rom the north end of the new builiing to connect with the storm sewer on second Street.

Mr. Alton moved that the superintendent of Buildings \be authorized to make the chan;;es in the drainage at· Willard School as re commended. Mr. Cos,tes seconded the motion and same was declared to hav_e carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject to 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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1,TEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 1920

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHO]).'IA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 1920, AT ONE-THIRTY 0 1 CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, Preaident, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, W. E. Fightrnaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry,

R. S. Coates,

Earl E. Leech.

The President stated that the meeting was c~lled for the purpose of making some disposition of the matter of the carpenters, two of those employed regular J.y by the Board, D. J. Gers and Perry Jordan, having quit work on October 20th, under orders of the cc1.rpenters' uni6n which was dsmanding an increase in wage scale of t~enty-five cents per hour over tbe prasent scale of one dollar per hour.

Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be instructed to have the record show that D. J. Gers and Perry Jordan were no longer in the employ

of the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. Alton who passed. \.......,

Mrs. Lindsay moved that the agreement made with the carpenters by the Board at the meeting of May 13th, 1920, in regard to the wage scale be cancelled. Mr. Ba.ugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye, 11 except Mr. Alton who voted "No." Mrs. Lindsay moved that c1 scale of 90 cents per hour be allowed for all repair work and $1.00 per hour for all new work, and that Mr. Crawford be authorized to employ the carpenters necessary at this scale. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 except Mr. Alton who voted 11 No. 11 Mr. Alton stated that he voted 11 Non for the reason t)'.lat he did not wish to go on record as having voted for non~union labor. A representative of the McAlester Fuel Company appeared before the Board in reference to a balance of $500.00 which he claimed was due this company on last yea.r I s contract by reason of an advance in the cost of coal on account of the increase in miners' wages. This matter was discussed and referred to the Board's Attorney for a. written opinion. The Buildings and Grounds Committee, to which was referred the matter of moving one of the Jefferson annexes to the Rockwood school, reported that it would not be practicable to move the annex but it was recommended that two additional rooms be built onto the present building out of old material on hand, which Mr. Crawford stated could be used for this purpose. Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent be instructed to proceed with the work of adding two rooms to the Rockwood school building.Âˇ

MEETING OF OCTOBER 22nd, 1920 (Continued)

Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and ,upon roll call same was carried, a.11 members present voting "Aye."

The question of locating School was discussed and on the north side of the south side as originally mi ttee.

the annex moved from Jefferson to Wilson it was agreed that the annex be placed school building proper instead of on the lo c.a ted by the Buildings and Grounds Comi-

Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adj ourÂˇn subject to call of the President. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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lerk . Approved the _/_day of

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MEETING 'JF OCTOBER 27TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAH011A, MET ' IN SPECIAL SESSION AT OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER

TWENTY-SEVENTH, 1920, AT TEN-THIRTY 0 1 CLOCK A. M. PRESENT: , G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, R. S. Coates,

W. E. Fightinaster, Earl E. Leech.

ABSENT:

w. Berry, Tom W. Baugh, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. J.

The meeting was held for the purpose of determining the need of a Manual T1Âˇaining shop at Opportunity school and the advisibility of moving one of tbe Jefferson annexes for this purpose. Aft3r a thorough inspection of the premises and a discussion of existing conditions, Mr. Al ton moved that one of the annexes be moved from the Jefferson School to the northwest corner of the Opportunity School grounds, to be used as a Manual Training shop, and that the Superintendent of Buildinc::;s be authorized to make such other improvements as might be necessary. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same wae carried, all members present voting II Aye. 11 },1r. Coa. tes moved that Miss Franks be allowed, free of charge, the

use of all of the cottage adjoining the school building not used as a cafeteria. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, al 1 members present voting II Aye."

The Clerk read a letter from the .American Legion requesting the use of the High School Auditorium on the evening of November 11th, :t"or a free entertainment in oe le brat ion of Ar mist ice Day. Mr. Coates moved that the request be. granted without charge. Mr. Alton seconded the rnotion and same was declared to have carried.

rfr. :F'ightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. },1r. Leech seconded the motion and same was dee lared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 1920. THE BOARL OF EDUCATION OF, THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MEr IN REGUT_,AR MmITHLY SESSIDN IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-

ING,· MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. '-----'

PRES:S}JT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Steurley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom V\'. B::1ugh, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

J. W. Berry,

R. S. Coates, Ear 1 :EI' Leech.

The minutes of the meetings of October 4th, 7th, 11th, 19th, 22nd and 27th, were read and approved as read. R. B. Wedding, General Secratsry of the Y. M. C. A. appeared before the Board and asked that clcrn 9 es be arranged for employed boys vvho support thems8lves and who CtLm1ot attend pu1)lic school regu.Larly. Mr. Wedding stated that the Y. M. C. A. would furnish the room for this purpose if the Board would provide a teacher.

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Ur. Alton moved that the Superintendent of Schools be instructed to arrc.1nge classes for employed boys and provide a t eacl-1er in accordance with the request of ~r. Wedding. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. C. E. Webb, General Manager of' the Bureau. of Engraving of OlcLahoma City, appearei before the Board and protested against the awarding of the contract for the High School Annual to the Southwest Engraving Company of Fort Worth, Texas. The Clerk read the report of the Truant Officer for the mo nth of October. Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The repor·t of the Medical Inspector vms read and uppn mot ion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and placed on file. A letter wu.s read from Ivliss Emma E. HE.irding, Director of the Religious Work Department of the Y. W. C. A., 'd.Bking what was being done in the Oklahoma City Schools in the W'd.Y of moral and religious training. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Clerk be instrucited to reply to this letter and give the desired information. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from P. P, Claxton, Commissioner of Education of Washington D. c., asking the Board to send a representativa to the meeting of the National League of Compulsory Education Officers at

HEETING OF NOV:SMBER 1st, 1920 ( Cont.inued) Cbicago, Illinois, November 10 - 13 inclusive. Mr. Alton moved that this letter be received and placed on file. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to h0,ve carried. A letter was reud from the Municipal Excavator Company advising the Board that the aewer serving the school property on lots 1 to 12, Block 62, Fifth Stock Yards Addition, was completed and there was due from the Board of Educ,).tion for assessment levied against this property as per, agreement, the surn of $1750.13 less 10%, discount,, or $1575.12. Âˇ

Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant to the Munici:-al Excava.tor Company for $1575.12, for the release of the assessment against the Westwood School property. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Other letters from the Municipal Excavc1.tor Cornpany were read accepting the offer of the Board for the three sewer warrant coupons held against lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 21, Linwood Place Addition, which with interest to No varnber 6, 1920 amount to $83.88; and for the special assessment sewer warrants held against school property in Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition and Blocks 8 and 9, University Place Addition, aggregati~~ i6,300.99, which at 10% discount, with accrued interest amount to ~;b083. 95. Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant to the Municipal Exe a vat or Compu.ny for $83. 88 for the three sewer warrant coupons held by them aga.inst school property in Linwood Place Addition to Oklahoma City, Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye~ Mr. Fightma.ster moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrant to the Municipal Excavator Company for $6083.95, for special sewer assessment warrants held by them against school property in Capitol Hill and University Place Additions to Oklahoma City. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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A request was received from the Business Girls' Club of the Maywood Christian Church for the High School Auditorium for one night, any date between December 6th and December 12th, for an entertainment the proceeds of which are to go to the Christrrias Charity Fund. Mr; Baugh moved that the request be granted without charge, provided the date can be arranged at the High School. Mr. Fightmaster s.econded the mot ion and same was dee larecl to have carried. A letter was read from Miss Fay Trumbull requesting the High School Audi tori urn one evening in November or early in December for a free piano recitc1.l. r/Ir. Al ton moved that the reouest be a-ranted and date arran::,'ed at the : High School, at ~,35. 00. !fr. Fightmaster seconded the mot ion and same was declared to have carried. I

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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1st, 1920 (Continued) The Clerk rec-id a letter .from the Washington University Glee and '.bndolin Clubs, stating that they expected to include Oklahoma City in their concert itinerary for the year 1920-21 and asking if arrangements could be made for the High School Audi tori.um for this purpose and also if the Hi,1h ;3chool \VOuld cc1,re to take charge of the concert. \.._.,

Mr. 'Fightmaster moved that this matter be referred to the Principal of the IIir·h School with t:1.e consent of the Board to rent the High School Auditorium at (l:100. ~1r. Bc1,u 6 h seconded the motion and sa~e was declared to have curried. letter was read from the Bureau of Na turc. . l iza t ion of the U. S. Separtrnent of Labor in reBard to Americanization work in the public sctools.

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Mr. Baugh moved that this letter be referred to the Su~arintendent of Schools. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Ex~mining Committee presented their report of tsachers 1 certificates granted since May, 1920. Ur. Fightmastar mov~d thdt the report be received and placed on file. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The resignation of Miss Mo.ud Mitchell, grade teacher, was reported by the Superintendent who recommended th~t same be accepted.

Mr. Baugh moved that the resignation of Miss Mitchell be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared. to have carried. The following report was read: October 25, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Harold Marsh Asst. J1Ianual Training o. J. Roberts Grades Julia Middleton Grades Ilrs. 1l3len Baker Substitute Grades II ~1lr s. A. R. Thompson Substitute II Bertie Raoch Substitute Ethel Darby Substitute High School II Bess Snell Substitute fl fl Garvic·e Sparks Asst. D. s. Separate

MT s.

$150 per month 165 165 5 5

5 6

6 60

II II II

day II

month

Respect fully,

J. A. Whitet"ord Superintendent )lir. Alton moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and teschers employed as recommended. M.r. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. "

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1st, 1920 (Continued) The Suoerintendent filed a report of attendance in the schools for the month ending October 8, 1920, showin,s 0, total enrollment of 16,841.!- pupils. The request of supervisors and special teachers for an allowance for transportation was again taken up for consideration and upon motion of Mrs. Lind.sa.y, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster was laid on the table.

The quest ion of proper inscriptions to placed over ~h3 entr,3.,nces to the junior high schools was brought up for consideration. Mr. Bo.ugh moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent with power to act. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion o.nd same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton rsported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee had gone over the situation at Rock\vood school i::i..nd recomrnendâ€˘::;d that one room be added instead of the two rooms sug;ested at last mantis meeting. The following report was read: Board of Education. Gent le men: . We, your committee on Buildings, desire to recommend that Y. J. Perry be employed as a regular janitor at the Hawthorne school at the scheduled salary adopted by the Board. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Al ton, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay. Buildings & Grounds Committee. Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll .call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. n Mr. Fightmaster moved that Dorothy Beatty be employed as P. B. X. operator at a salary of $75. oo a month, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Iva Denny. b'Ir. Alton seconded the motion Âˇ and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye!' The Clerk reported the names of the following students who had applied for free tuition and recommended that same be granted:

Clarence Mayes Patsey Gill Gus Fields Ernest Nichols

High High High High

School School School School

. Mr. Alton moved that the requests for free tuition be granted in accordance with the r9commendation of the Clerk. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The purchase ot drawing instruments for the use of' students in the Mechanical Drawing Department of the High School was brought up for

MEETING OF NOVl~MBER 1st, 1920 (Continued) . consideration and Mr. B~u7h moved that the Clerk be instructed to purchase twenty sets at ':~1 1+. 25 a set. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The Clerk read the following report: November 1, 1920. Board of Education. Gent lernen: We, your Auditing Cornrnittee, desire to recommend that the

f ollowini:; 1 hit of bi l 12., a::im,int ing to :~21, 6l+9. 05, be allowed and

the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of s~me.

Respectfully submitted, Torn W. Baugh

G. 0. Woodworth

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East Highland Wat er Company ·water ~t i:;+·. oo Rorabaugh-Brovm D. G. Co. Oil Cloth 1l1. 90 Centr~l Tile & Investment Co. Abstract 13.50 Lion Store Merchandise Irving Rest Room 7.88 Liberty Boiler & En8;ineering Co. Repairs to Heating 73.80 Line-A-Time Mfg. Co. Line-A-Time Clerk's Office 13.50 Kerr Dry Goods Co. Supp lies Dom Sci Dept 7 .19 H. N. Knight Supply Co. Truck Fenders S.50 The Harlov1 Publishing Co. Primary Books 120.00 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Paints & Olls 376.91 J. N. Donaghe Groceries Dom Sci Dept 18.26 S. M. Gloyd Lumber 3.95 G. E. Frye Concrete Floors Eme£son Boiler Room 117.00 Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Instruments H.S.Orchest.100.00 The Bryant Heater & Mfg. Co. Bryant Boiler 2SlL4-0 Capitol Steel & Iron Co. Repairs to Boilers Wilson 9.35 Adams Engineering & Blue Ptg. Co. Mech. Drawing supplies 38.75 A. L. A. Publishing Board Subscri"[-ltion to Booklist H.S. 2.00 W. M. Welch Mfgj Co. Supplies Science Dept. 4-82.32 The Boardnw. n Co. Tank 4-5$. 90 Erickson Tire Co. Auto tire 7.50 G. E. Blackie Heating Co. Repairing Water Coolers 4-.25 Schadensack & Wiar Supplies Dom Sci. 5.25 Chamberlin Supply Co. Pump repairs 21.8$ Exoelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. Stoves 238.60 Creamer Bros. Installing plumbing etc. 235. ~3 Eugene Deitzgen Co. Drawing set 14-.+2 Carroll, Brough & Robinson Supplies Kindergarten dept. 3.50 Morris & Company Repairs for Heating 12.99 Dunn Feed & Fue 1 Company Coal on contru.ct 1, 900~ 95 W. J. Pettee's Hardware Hardware & Supplies 380.67 T. A. Griffith Window glass etc. 269.80 J. B. Klein Iron & Foundry Co. Repairs Water System 13..92 A.G. Hoge Hardware 2b.13 Walter Lollar Instrument H. S. Orchestra 80.00 B. Z. Hutchinson Installing Lab. tables H. s. 261.00 J. w. Jenkins Sons' Music Co. Supplies Music Dept. H.S. 62.00 Otis ftlevator Co. Wire 3.50 Corken Machinery & Supply Co. Repairs to Equipment 151. 20 Crane Company Steam fittings 518.72 Remington Typewtiter Co. Repairs on Typewriter H.S. ~.85 East land Wall Paper & Art Co. _ Supp lies Dom Sci Dept. E;. 90 Lykes Hdw. Co. Hardware & Supplies 28.40 New· State Ice Company Coupon Book 5. 50 Noble Street Planing Mill Mill work ')0.25

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1st,

1920 (Continued)

McDaniel Auto Company Auto repairs $ 45. 17 Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline,& Oil 24-4.95 8.20 The Willis Music Company Music Supplies 27. 4-o A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement Terminal Battery Co. Repairs to Ford Battery 6.50 ,J. s. Eaton co·. Audit 211.90 219.66 A.H. Abbott & Cowpany Drawins Supplies Stewart Mitchell Repairing Clocks 2.50 The Mattson Company Paints & Oils 99.93 Florette McNeese Services Examining Board 51.00 51.00 Lotta Mosier " " " Scale MeJ.ical Dept. Mason, Davis & Company 29.07 Coffey-Danner Company School Supplies 541. 22 60.64L. G. Walters Mileage for ~otober 53-.44 H. H. Shriver " " " R. E. Crawford n n « 66.96 N. A. Schrimsher Moving Boiler equipment 30.00 Frank Helm Pla(:,terinG Westvrnod 6.50 L~4. 50 J. L-. Ladd Sanitary rvark Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Repairs to Bldg. ex: Sutn lies 296.09 Hoover Bros. Kindergarten chairs & supplies 301.38 Singer .Sewing Machine Co. Supplies Dom Sci Dept 13-.25 Turnbull-Pottmyer Co. P1~inting supplies 86.25 ·Thomas Grate Bar Co,npany Grate bars 58. 76 W. C. Wright Labor on well, Washington school 15.00 Minnetonka Lumb err Co. Lumber Man Train Dept 1,421.15 Walker-Taylor Co.School suoplies 53. 65 Severin Tire Company Auto tires 64.50 Mideke Supply Co. Engine fittings 976. 25 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies· 26. 37 Wilson & Co. Black pipe 1. 20 Jasper Sipes Company School furniture etc. 3,332.35 The Oklahoma Book Company Music paper 90.00 F. W. Jones Mileage for October 29.12 The Printery Ptg. Supplies 86. 70 Oklahoma Paper Co. Jdnitors• Supplies 9.00 Okla. Art Glass & Mirror Co. Plate Mirrir Dom Sci Dept 25.so Gas & Electricity 669.68 Oklahoma City Gu.s 8~ Electric Co. Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water s,srvice 246. 75 P. & A. Grocery Dorn Sci Supplies 90.68 Webb Publishing Co. School supplies & Books 14-1. 50 Ptg. Supplies Smythe Ptg. Co. 33.65 West Main Street Garage Cutting Boilers Putnam Hts. .50.00 Moore-Cottrell Subscription Agencies H. s. Magazines 39.00 Zyli te Water Co. Water for Out lying scr~ools 35.80 Williarnson-Hallsell-Frasier Co. Dom Sci Supplies 119.99 Southwest Gen Electric Co. Electrical Supplies 39.07 Sse~~-~a~±ie~~~eB-9eT--8a&ass-f&P-Seaee~s J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty cash 112.51 Scrivn.3r-Stevens Co. Sorn Sci Supplies 35.58 J. S. Sherman Mach. & Iron Works Iron work 701.85 . The Warden Company Ptg. Supplies 17. 50 14.64The Western Union Tel Co. Telegraph service The Western Bank Supply Co. School supplies 1,229.50 Fitch's Grocery Dom Sci Supplies 15.59 Bob James Grocery " " " 10.87 Playground Fund E. B. Cottrell Mile~ge for Oct. Pettee's Playground Equipment Brooks Hardware Co. " "

4-0.ElO 130.SO

11.00

I.1EETIHG OF NOVEMBER 1st, 1920 (Continued) Separate School Fund Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service ~; 23.30 21.4-4 Okl~homa City Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Prest Machine Works Co. Repairi3 to Equipment 1.25 Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Tuning Pianos 12.50 Lt2. 50 J. L. Ludd Sanltary Work Lykes Hard~are Co. HardNare & Supplies 2.90 Oliver LI~chinery Co. lv.Iu..nual Training Supplies 10.74 co~fey-D~nner Co. School Supplies 84.25 Pettee's Hdw. Co. Hardware & Sucplies 62.95 Mideke Supply Co. E~~ine Fittings 5. 71 Crane Company Pump repairs 2.98 Welch Mfg. Co. School Supplies 230. 76 22 • L~5 T. A. Griffith 'i.Vindow Glass Ada,ms En.,::;ineering c',;: Blue Ptg. Co., IAech Drawing supp] ies 2.60 Excelsior Stove ML;. Co. Refr i:::era tor 198.40 :vicDonald G:cocery Dom· S.:..:i Supplies 23.18 M. K. & T. Ry Co. Freight on coal 11 M. K. 8~ T. Ry Co. n 11 M. K . & T . Ry Co. n n r: C. A. Bc.trnett Assembling lockers Irving IL s. N. A. Schrimsher Final estimate on contract Oklahoma Better Schools Assn. Campaign vs. Extra Levy Dunn Feed & Fuel Co. Extra a/c ·.ivage increase Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report concurred in and the Clerk instructed of the billi3. Mr. Alton seconded the same was carried, all members present

127.72

256.12

118.97 120.00 16,5. 00 200.00

so.s.3s

of the J,.uditing Committee be to issue wa.rrants in payment motion and upon roll call voting "Aye."

The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors: The Ho .Lmboe Company Classen Junior High School rvebster Junior High School Ca1itol Hill Junior High School Extra 1;;,/c increase in freight rates Extra a/o increase in freight rates Extra a/c increase in wage scale Capitol Hill Extra a/c increase in wage scale Webster Extra a/c increase in wage scale Classen Extra on Culbertson School Addition

$6,660.00 12,906.00 14,607.00

517.93

606.15 169. 70 175. 60

230.45

578.20

A. F. Binns Plumbing

Drainage Capitol Hill Junior High Webster Junior High Classen Junior High

1,760.00 1,619.26 1,033.20

C. LI. Dunning Construction Company Jefferson School Lincoln School Jeffarson School Extra a/c wage increase M. D. Woodling Heating '----"

228.4-5

Ventilating Company

Remodeling Heating of Wilson, Emerson, Culbertson and Administration Building Layton, Smith

2,31+0.90

9,370.15

Forsyth

Architectural fees and su,ervision

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!,iEETING OF NOVEMBER 1st, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Alton moved that the estimates of contractors, for labor performed and materiu.l furnished, as ,~pproved by the architects and the su~erintednent of construction, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same wo..s carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 1,.,,(7, l'g ,o

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t)ev\'

The bi 11 of ~T. H. Uurt ih"" for eight loads of manure hauled to the ;,' 'Webster School grounds, OK I d by Wi 11 H. Cla,rk WCLS pre,:.ent 3d to the

Board.

8r. Bau~h moved that the bill 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 carrieJ, all members present voting 11 Aye." The Board at th1:3 tirn,3 took a twenty minute recess and lunch was served by the Dom~stic Science Dep~rtment of Eugene Field School. Upon re-6onvening Mr. Baugh moved that the Board extend a vote of thanks to Miss Leah Fish and her assistant, whc served the lunch. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The death of S. W. Smith of the firm of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, $-rchitects for the Board, uas announced and Ur. Baugh moved that the President appoint a a committee to draw up suitable resolutions to · be spread upon the records ~f the Board and a copy to be sent to the family of lit::. Smith. Mr. Alton sec::mded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Coates and Mr. D~ugh to· act as such corr. mittee. Mr. Alton moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr~. Lindsay moved that the Board dispense with the services of E. L. Gibbs, Superintendent of Construction, and that the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Gibbs of this action. Hr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Moore, Principal of the High School, appeared before the Board 'and ex.plained the reason that the High School Annual Committee h£!.d given the contract for engraving to the Southwest Engraving Company 'i · of Forth Viorth, Texas. No action wu.s taken by the Bburd in thi8 · matter.

The Clerk read the following report: November 1, 1920. Board of Educc--i:t ion. /

, Gent lei11en:

I desire to recommend that the annex on the Jefferson School grounds be advertised and sold so that the grounds can be graded. Respectfully submitted, R. E. Crawford

Supt. of Buildings

MEET ING OF NOVEMBER ls t, 1920 (Continued)

Mr. Fir:;htrnc1,st er moved tha.t the recoumend&,t ion of the Superintendent of Bui ldin 6 s and Grounds be concurred in and the Clerk instru Gted to adwrtise and sell at auction the annex on the Jefferson School grounds. Mr. Alton seconJ.ed the motion and same was declared to· have carried. L,

Upon returning to regular session Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPOli; THE 30.AIW HEOJ?SSED.

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Approved the -4-day of

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~JEETING OF NOV~£MBER 15TH, 1920.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATICN OF, THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CI TY, OKLA:-iOMA, MET

IN SPECIAL SESSION AT THE WOODROW WILSON SCHOOL BUILDIHG, MONDAY,

NOVEMBER 15TH, AT TWO O'CLOCK P. M.

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Bo.ugh, J. W. Berry, S. CoJ..tes,

W. E. Fightmaster, ilrs W. P. Lindsay, Earl E. Laech.

After inspecting the heating pl~nt and discussing the cl1anges mecessary to heat the building properly, Mr. Ba~gh moved that the CookMcDonnell Company be required to install larger steam pipes running to the r~diators and that they be requested to do this work during Thanksgiving weak. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was deblared to have carried. Mr. White.ford reported that a class of about thirty employed boys h~d been organized at the Y. M. C. A. but it was found t~at there were many othgr children, girls as well as boys, to be provided for. Among the firms employing children subject to the lc1.vv requiring them to attend part time school, was the Iten Biscuit Company, ·;vho, it was reported, have in their employ seventy-five girls of school age. This 001,1pc.rny, Mr. Whi to ford said, had off erred. to equip a room in their factory for part time school for their employees to be held t~o J.~ys a week from five to sevan o'clock P. M. Mr. Alton moved that the offer of the Iten Biscuit Company be accepted c:;1,nd :tlie matter of arrc1.,n:;ing for other classes for ernployed boys and. girls be referred to the Superintendent and a cornrni t tee of two to be appointed by the President, with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was co.rried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Wood'>vorth appointed Mrs. Linds'--.,y and Dlr. Baugh to act as such committee. Mr. Alton reporteJ. that he had taken up the matter of the bill of the Kerr Dry Goods Company, amounting to $3~7.17 for rno.terial furni::ihed for Americanization Day, with the manager, Mr. Bulkley, who said that ~a the goods were sold at cost no further discount could be given. Mr. Alton stated that the Mayor had a~reed to pay half of the bill o.,nd the Thorni.1s Cusack Company would donate ~:.25. oo 0,Ild he ~ould recommend that the balunce of the bill, which would be $143.58, be paiu by the Board, Mr. Berry moved that Mr. Alton's recommendat;o~ be c?ncurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for ¥143.58_1n favor of the Kerr Dry Gcods Company. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll

'call sane was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted "No." Mr. Baugh moved thc1t the Boa.rd adj-ourn subject to call of the Pres-

ident. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

WHEREUPON 'I'HE BOARD REC:i:SSED.

Approved the -b--dJ..y of

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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17TH, 1920. THE BOAim OF EDUCATION QF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOI.iA, MET .. IN SPECIAL SESSIOlJ IN THE BOARD HOOM, ADUINISTRATION BUILDING,

WEDHESDAY, NOVEl!IBER 17TH, 1920, AT OHE FORTY-FIVE P. M. PRESET-TT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Ste~rley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, s. Coa,tes, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. ?, Lindsay.

ABSETTT:

J. W. Berry,

Torn W. Baugh, Earl E. Leech.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking some definite action on the heating plants that were not satisfactory. Mr. Smith, of the Nash Vacuum Pump Manufacturing Company, was pre-

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sent and was given an opportunity to address the Board. He stated that he had made a thorough inspection of the seven heating jobs where the Nash pump was being used, namely the Irving, Wilson, Putnam, Jefferson, Lincoln, Willard and Westwood, and th~t he had found nothing wrong. After talking at length on the merits of Nash Vi:.i,cuum Purnps he wc1,s excused and. Mr. Irwin, rijpresent ing the Webster Syphon Trap Company vms permitted to address the Board. He stated that if it should be discovered that some of these traps were too small the comp,:i..ny would replace them with li:.i.rger tro,ps without expense to the Board.

Mr. Woodling of the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company addressed the Board and explained in detail why some of the heating plants were not operating satisfactorily and stated that by making certa.in chan 6 es these difficulties could be overcome. Mr, Alton moved that the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company be authorized to make the necessary changes in the heating system at the Irvinrz School and. the Administration Building. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was·carried, all members present voting "Aye." 1:11'. Alton moved that the Board. adjourn subject to call of the Pres-

ident. I.fr. Coates seconded the mot ion and same wus dee lared to have carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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ATTEW~f.rk Approved the .£z_ctay of

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1920

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 29TH, 1920.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ,THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDI:~G, MONDAY, NOVEIIIBER 29TH, 1920, AT SEVKN-'I'HIRTY O I CLOCK P. M.

?RESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, E. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Ear 1 E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing the sale of the remainder of the Building Bonds of 1920, but the President stated that any other matters which were braugnt to the attention of the Board would be considered. The Clerk present.ed the applications of Mattie Shannon and Leonard Edwards for free tuition in the Douglas School and recommended that same be granted.

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Mr. Alton moved thi.:Lt the recommendation of the Clerk be ucncurredÂˇin and free tuition in the Douglas school granted to Mi.:Lttie Shannon and Leonard Edwards. Hr. Fightmar3ter seconded the motion and same wus declared to hi.:Lve carried. A I'Gquest was received for the use of the High School Audi tor ium on the evening of January 11th, for a Fritz Kreisler recital to be given under the auspices or the Grand Opera Coma1i ttee of Okla.horna City. Âˇ I11r. Coa,tes moved that the request be granted at the customary rento.l of ~~100 per night. Mr. Berry seconded the motion u.nd same was dee la::Ped to have carried, all members pre~:3ent voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. Woc,dworth who passed. The OkJahorna Authors' Club requested the use of the High School Auditorium for c1n entertainment by Josh Lee on December 3th. ~!Ir. the Mr. all

B~u;;h moved that the Oklahoma Hi:311 School Auditorium on the Al ton seconded the motion a.nd members present voting 11Aye 11 ,

Authors Club be permitted to use evening of December 8th, at i~:100. upon roll call same was carried, except Mr. Woodworth' who passed.

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A letter was read from the Alumni Association of the Oklahoma City High School, asking permission to put on a picture show Friday night December} 7th, for the benefit of the High School foot ball t earn. As the Clerk stated that this date WdS alredd.y filled, Tuir. Baugh moved that the Clerk be instructed to so notify the Alumni Association. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the mbtion and s~me was deulared to have carried.

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MEETING OF lJOVE!IIBER 29th, 1920(Gontinued) A request was received from, the We lfcire Board for the use of the Board Roomfor a meeting during the' present ~eek.

¼r. Alton moved that the Welfare Board be permitted to use the Board Room for a meeting on YJednesday eveni Ilg, December 1st. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request wc1s received from ·111rs. Elnora Homan for perrniss ion to attend High School for one period daily for the purpose of taking the course in Commer6ial Advertising and that she be required to pay only a proportionate amount of the r8 6 ular tuition fsa of ;j\'8.12 per montl::..

Mr. Alton.moved th~t Mrs. Homan be permitted to attend High School for one period daily G. t a. fee of $2. 00 per mo nth. h1r. Baugh seconded the motion and same w~s declared to have carried. A letter wus read from the Linwood Patrons Club tl"1c1,nldng the Board f o:i;- the piano furnished the Lim100J. School. Mrs. Lindsay rnovad thu.t this letter be received and placed on file.

Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to haw carried.

An offer of the Webb Publishing Company to fur-riiah writing tablets to school children through the Board of Education at 20'¼ discount, was tar) led upon rnot ion of M:rs. Lindsay, seconded by l[r.' Fi,6h tmaster. A bill from Davidson & Cuse Lumber Company a.mounting to $64-.30 for lumber furnished for the Amer-icanization Day celebration day last May, was presented to the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the bill be lci.,id on the ta.ble. Mr. Berry seaonde.J the motion and upon roll call • same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The Clerk reported that the Principal of Jefferson School had filed 'an objection to thF.l Plowing of a strip of grou~d about. 20 feet wide ·along Classen Boulevard as it interfered with the playground. Tris plowing was being done under the direction of the Jefferson School ·Patrons Club who had ch&,rge of beautifying the school grounds. Mr. Al ton moved that this matt Gr be .referred to Mrs. Lindsay, Chairman of the Playgrounds Comc:ittee, with power to act. Mr. Cou.tes seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be instructed to notify the Patrons clubs in charge of beci.utifying the various school grounds, to take the matter up with Mrs. Lindsay and the Playgrounds Committee. Mr . . Fightmaster seconded the motion and sa.me was dee lared to· have carried. Mr. Whiteford reported the following resignitions and recommended th~ same be accepted: Rena Downs Mary Jane Van Ueter Mrs. Delphia Provines

Hi,5h School effective December 17th Grades

MEETING OF NOVEI1BER 29th, 1920 (Continued) :,,Ir. Bu,ugh moved that the ,resignations be accepted as recommended by the Sup el' int endent. Mr. Al ton sec anded the ni:)t ion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was read: Hovember 29, 1920 Board of Education. G:':rnt lernen:

I reuornrn,3nd the following appointments at the -s,:,,laries set opposite the names:

Luuile Dawkins High School ~\;170 per month Bess Snell Hip·h School effective durinw· the .:, , .::, absence of i'Hss Baughman ~+-170 per month Eva Shidler Secretary to Principal Oantral High S:]hool (;:115 per month salary effective from Sept. 1. Louise Buxton Assistant seoreta,ry during absence of Miss Shidler on account of illness month Seth Sooter Substitute da..y II 11 Mrs. Helen Baker II Mrz. Constance Hedrick Substitute fl Dessie Bethel Separate Schools Substitute It II II II Garvice Sparks II II II II Mary Jane Dat}cey ",

Respectfully, J. A. \'!hi tef•.)rd Superintendent

Mr. Coates rnoveJ. that the recommendation of the SuperintenJent be concurred in and tecLchers em:J loyed as indj_cated. Mr·. Al ton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carreid, all members present voting "Aye." A letter was reud from the ~3ecreta.ry of' the culosis Society in regard to the furnishing for the Open Air School. It was stated that been ordered and wculd be in readiness in~

Oklahoma City Ant i-Tube:i:•of additional equipment twenty Eskimo suits had week or ten days.

Mr. Fig~tmaster moved that the matter of making such changes as were necess~ry in the Open Air School be referred to the Superintendent with power to act. ~rs. Lindsay seconded the motion und upon roll call su. :ne \vas carried, al 1 members present voting II Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that the matter of making changes on A Floor of the Central High School to provide an office and testing room for the teacher of the girls' gymnasium work be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation to the Board. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion-and same was declared to have carried. '---'

Mr. W~iterord stated that he had received an invitation from the Commissioner of Education at Washington, D. C. to attend a oonrerence of school men from Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma, to be held at Kansas City on December 10th.

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 29th, 1920 (Continued)

=================================-- ==:.==-=----------·--·--------------·--··· Mr. Bauzh mcved tha.t T'Ir. Whiteford he 6 ranted the pr i vi 1eie of attending the conference ot· school men at Kc=.,_,nsas City on December 10th. Ur. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The quest.ion of em;:iloying a Truant Otfioer for the Colored Schools was discussed and Arthur Kimbro> Colored, wtis recommended by F. Webb · Jones for this position. Mr. Coa fes moved that the recon:mendat ion of Hr. Jone:3 be c ::mcurred

in and Arthur Kimbro be emploved u.s Truant Officer for the Colored Schools at~ s~lary of month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and U;)on roll call all membera present voted "Aye, 11 except Ivfrs. Lindso..y and Mr. Baugh who voted 11 No," and ii1r. Berry, who passed • . Whereupon the motion was decl~red to have carried. The question of disposing of the ~i'.3213, 000 bonds which rema.ined unsold out of the $820,000 Buildin~ Bonds of 1920, w~s discu~sed but no action was taken.

:,fr. Ba.ugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the

Presic;_::;nt. M1°. Fiq·htmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. w

WHEREUPON THE BOAHD RECESSED.

Approved the 4-day of

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1920.

MEETING OF DECEMBER 6TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OR THE CI'l'Y OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-

ING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIR'fY OI CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Tom W. Ba.ugh, R. S. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Earl E. Leech.

ABSENT:

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry.

The minutes of the meetings of November 1st, 15th, 17th and 29th were read and approved as read. A letter was read from the President of the Federated Patrons Clubs assuring the Board that the Committee on beautitying school grounds had no wish to do anything without the approval of the Board, and expressing their thanks for the encouragement given this movement.

A letter was read from R. E. Luhn, Jr., expressing thanks and appreciation to the Board for their courtesy in allowing the United Charities the use of the Board Room for their meeting. Mr. Fightmaater moved that this communication be received and placed on file. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the report of the Truant Officer which gave in detail the work or the Department ot Compulsory Education for the month ot' November. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the Knights of Columbus for the use of the High School Auditorium on the evening or December i+th for a free public lecture of patriotic character. Mr. Coates moved that the request be gr~nted, provided the date is open, without charge. Mr. Ba.ugh seoonded the mot ion and same ~vas declared to have oarried.

A letter was read from Mr. R. B. Wedding, who asked that tne Y.M.C.A. be granted permission to use the High School Auditorium for a meeting on Sunday afternoon, December 12th. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the use of the High School Auditorium be granted to the Y.M.C.A., as requested, without charge. Mrs. ÂˇLindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1920 (Continued) The Special Committee a.ppointed by ,.the President to draw up resolutions on the death of Mr. s. w. Smith, of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, presented the following

RE S OLUT I ON Whereas, it has pleased God to remove from this life Mr. S. w. Smith, who for many years has served the School District in the capacity of architect, Be It Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Smith the State of Oklahoma has lost one of her most useful men and worthy citizens, the School Board a trusted and efficient employee and the community a gentleman of the highest integrity and true worth. Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of the resolution be spread upon the minutes and also sent to the bereaved family. Mr. Coates moved that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carri'ed. ' The Clerk read the following: December 6, 1920 Board of Education. • Gentlemen: In accordance with your request I hand you here below the , approximate cost of cons~ructing a. driveway between 22nd and 23rd Streets along the west side of the new Jefferson School Building. $1050.00

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Respectfully submitted, R. E. Crawford, Supt of Buildings and Grounds. , Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for • bids fcor a driveway on the west side of the new Jefferson School i Building, between 22nd and 23rd Streets. Mr. Coates seconded the ; motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." • The following report was read: December 6, 1920 · Board of Education. · Gentlemen: . I recommend that the Christmas holidays begin at the · close of school, Thursday, December 23 and continue until Mond1a.y . January 3. I reoommend, also, that the superintendent be authorized • to re lease teachers from duty Thursday, December 23, whose train '. schedule will not permit of theri arrival at their homes by noon, : December 24. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent

MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Fightmaster moved t~at the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford reported the resignation of Miss Lillian Spangler, grade teacher and recommended that same be accepted. Mr. Coates moved that the Board accept the resignation of Miss Spangler. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to ha i.e carried. The Secretary read the following report: December 6, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Prebble w. Karnes, grades Mrs. W. H. Hancock, substitute Mrs. Maude Wetherell,substitute Mrs. Marguerite Spangler, substitute

$145.00 5.00 5. 00 5.00

per per per per

month day day

day

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Superintendent.

Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â€˘ The Superintendent presented a report of the attendance of the city schools for the month ending November 5th, showing a total enrollment of 17,740. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. I

The following report was read: December 6, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen:

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We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that L.A. Wiseman be employed as regular janitor at Hawthorne school to fill the. vacancy caused by the resignation of Y. J. Perry. Respectfully submitted, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, G. O. Woodworth, Buildings & Grounds Com.

MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1920, (Continued) Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurDed in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same,was carried, all members present voting "Aye.a Representatives of the National Sanitary Service Company appeared before the Board with a rpoposition to install sanitary seat covers in the toilet rooms of the various school buildings. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee for recommendation at the next·meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. · The Clerk read the following report: Dec. 6, l':120 - Board of' Education: We, your Playground Committee, desire te recommend that the following list of Playground supplies be bought from w. J. Pattee Company at their price of $289.bO. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, T. W. Baugh, Earl E. Leech. Playground Committee. 6 Masks

$17.10 b Protectors 33.00 b Indicators ~.50 2 Dz. Basketballs216.oo 1 Dz. Bladders 10.50 1 Pr. gloves 4.00 1 Dz.Hand Balls 4.~o

$289. 0

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report of the Blaygrounds Committee : be concurred in. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.• Mr. Coates moved that the salary of Arthur Kimbro, Colored Truant Officer, be placed at $1~0.00 per month. Mr. Leech seconded the ; motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Coates, Leech and Woodworth. "Nays," Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Baugh and Mr. Fightmaster. Whereupon the motion was declared to : have 11.ast; ', ; The attention of the Board was called to the fact that under the ·rules and regulations Mrs. s. C. Hoover, principal ot· Whittier . • s·chool was entitled to the maximum salary. Mrs. Lindsay theret"ore : moved that Mrs. Hoover's salary be placed at $280 per month, eftective : at the begtnning o,t' the'. school year. Mr. Leech seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.

The Clerk read the following report:

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MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1920 (Continued) December 6., l'.::]20 Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee., desire to recommend that the following list o!' bills, amounting to $28,i+65.1.1-6, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment o!' same. Respectfully submitted, Tom W. Baugh Earl E. Leech Auditing Committee

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$324-4-.85 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Cosl on Contract 56.00 L. G. Walters Mileage for November ff a ff R. E. Crawford 07.52 53.S4H. H. Shriver n n fl 28.40 F. Webb Jones n ff n 44.80 Nora Shields " fl n & Oct. 41.44 Mamie Franks fl n fl Oct. & Sept. 105.23 A. F. Binns Boiler repairs 37.90 T. A. Griffith Window Glass 134.65 S. M. Gloyd Lumber 173. 52 Hoover Bros. Kindergarten Supplies 227.39 N. s. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Repairing equipment 0.24 New State Laundry Domestic Science work 4.50 Kress' ff " supplies 8.20 Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Company Grates 3.36 The Oklahoma News Advertisement 67.27 The Electric Fixture Company Electrical supplies 14.00 Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. n ff 14-42.56 Jasper Sipes Company School Furniture & Supplies 53.b4 The Powers Regulator Company, Repairs to Heating 618.26 Correy-Danner Comapny Supplies Drawing Dept. 154-.00 Capitol Plumbing Company Plumbing Contract H. s. Capitol Steel & Tron Company Repairs to Boilers 21.35 25.00 W. C. Dean Jewelry Company Clocks . 1.33 Chas. H. Ditson Company Music Supplies 26.40 Funk & Wagna1ls Co. Map Cloth with Roller F'rederickson-Kroh Music Company Tuning pianos The Gregg Publishing Company Books. H.S.Com. Dept. 9.65 Scrivner-Stevens Company JanitQrs' Supplies The Boardman Company Boiler Breeching Emerson SchoQl 488.00 8.85 Fitch's Quality Grocery Dom Sci Supplies 52.28 P. & A. Grocery fl ff n 12.56 Sprague Grocery ff ff Âˇn 112.35 Chamberlin Supply Company Pump repairs 219.50 Mideke Supply Company Steam fittings & Supplies J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Company Instruments H. S. 65.50 Orchestra 49.72 Johnson Service Company Repairs to Heating 111. 72 The Quality Brands Company Calking Compaound Moore-Cottrell Subscription Agencies Magazine Subs.H.S. 194-.20 73.68 A.G. Hoge, Hardware & supplies 300.77 Foresman & Company Books 32.50 J. L.'Ladd Sanitary work 1.00. Lightning Machine Company Repairs on Motor Admn Bldg 966.l~ Corken Machinery & Supply Co. Engine fittings 1019.~gg Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Co.~ Gas & Electricity 22'5.65 Oklahoma City Water Department Water service 5.20 Underwood Typewriter Repairing Typewriters 353.30 Davidson & Case Lumber Co. Lumber 35.10 Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Hardware & Supplies 237.22 A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement 112.50 The Bass Furniture & Carpet company Furniture

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MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1920 (Continued) Severin Tire & Supply Company Auto repairs $ ~.oo 2"'1". 58 Smythe Printing Corrpany Print1ng Cuppliea 68. ri.5 The Printery Printing Circulars Lee Harmon Grading Grounds Lincoln School 173.00 Manly Office Supply Company Office Supplies 25.00 McDaniel Auto Company Auto repairs 7.45 Line-A-Time Mfg. Company l Line-A-Time H. S. 13.50 The Darling Lumber & Mfg. Co. Lumber etc. 377.08 190.00 The Western Paint Company Paints & Oils 164.23 Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasoline & Oils 60.00 West Main Street Garage Cutting Boiler Emerson School 114.oo McConnell Map Company Books History Dept. H. s. 1.14 Rorabaugh Brown D. G. Co. Dom Sci Supplies Turnbull-Pottmyer Company Printing Supplies Gen Office 36.00 H. c. Thurman Expanse making copies of brief 7.00 Uni.tad Plate & Window Glass Co npany Ink Gen Office 1.00 Great Western Stove Company Grates 3.60 Webb Publishing Company School Supplies 150.00 Forbes & Company Book 1.35 Frankiln Printing Company Supplies H. s. Library 50.00 J. S. Eaton Company Audit 153.25 G. E. Frye Building sidewalks 227.65 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service 315. 6ri. Arnold & Wetherbee ElectricS:l supplies 125.05 Western Electric Company " n 31.30 O. K. Transfer Company Drayage 1.50 14.4-0 Zylite Water Company Water for outlying schools T. E. Braniff Company · Premium on Sec. Bond 5.00 , Aurelius-Swanson Electric Company Electrical repairs 162.24 A.H. Abbott·& Company Kindergarten Supplies 223.88 G. Schirmir Music Supplies 38.21 The Arthur P. Schmidt Company Music Supplies 17 .59 The Willis Music Company n n 1.25 288.40 Adams Engineering & Blue Ptg. Co. Drawing Sets The John Church Company Music Supplies 1. 70 Oklahoma Operating Company Kindergarten Supplies 3.00 212.00 McEldowney & Son Electrical Supplies Hall & Maupin Atty's Fees Paving Suit 106.87 Lyon & Healy Music Supplies 1.13 Martin Towel Supply Company Towel service j}.10 The Mattson Company Paints & Oils 35.25 11.64 Lewis A. Stephenson Repairs Heat Regulation Remington Typewriter Co. Repairs on Typewriters H. s. 3.00 George G. Miller Sand 45.00 A. S. J. Shaw - School Land Lease Rental 28.00 Southwest General Electric Company Electrical supplies 26.88 Noble Street Planing Mill Mill work 71.15 Roach & Veazey Drug Company Supplies Art Dept. .90 Sharp Auto Supply Company Alcohol for Truck 7.50 G. E. Blockie Repairs to Equipment 66.88 Brooks Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies 7.50 lioughton Mifflin Company Book 1. 75 Richards & Conover Hdw. Company Hardware Supplies 111.89 Western Bank Supply Company School Supplies 1923.65 Oklahoma Engraving & Printing Co. Printing Supplies 335.55 Minnetonka Lumber Company Lumber 1728.35 Hardware Supplies Lykes Hardware Company 23. 75 Crane Company Engine fittings 197.72 W. J. Pe~tee & Company Hardw~re supplies 260.4-6 Bon Ton Grocery Dom Sci Supplies 10.31 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Paints & Oils 391.11 Bob James Grocery Dom Sci Supplies 23.16 W. M.' Welch Mfg. Company Supplies Chemistry Dept.H.S. 1263.07 Western Union Telegraph Company 2.33

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155 MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th 1 1920 (Continued) SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND

Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies $ 1. 75 bS.18 The Western Bank Supply Company School Supplies 12.34 Richards & Conover ~ardware Company Hardware supplies 2.55 A.G. Hoge Janitors' Supplies 11.10 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service 296.25 Minnetonka Lumber Company Lumber 12.00 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical Supplies 329.25 Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Piano 90.24 Singer Sewing Machine Company Sewing machine 18.15 Davidson-Case Lbr. Company Lumber 11.50 A.H. Abbott & Company Kindergarten supplies 42.50 J. L. Ladd Sanitary work 45.06 Coffey-Danner Company Drawing Supplies 52.92 Mideke Supply Company Steam fittings & Supplies . 253. 25 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract 1.32 Magnolia Petroleum company Janitors' Supplies 19.00 Noble Street Plainng Company. Mill Work 15.50 Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service 152.51 Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity 11.32 McDonald Grocery Dom Sci Supplies 6.19 W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware supplies 25.00 Tom Traylor Nov. Rent A. M. E.Church Basement PLAYGROUND FUND Storm & Erickson Hardware Company Playground supplies E. B. Cottrell Mileage for November Western Bank Supply Company Office supplies

688.50 32.48 2.50

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GENERAL FtlrND

E. L. Pack Contract moving annex E. L. Pack II fl fl E. L. Pack 11 11 n E. L. Pack 11 11 11 M. K. & TÂˇ. Railway Company Freight on coal F't. Smith & Western Ry Co. 11 11 11 C. A. Barnett Assembling lockers Oklahoma Better Schools Assn. Expense campaign Tom Tr~ylor Rental A. M. E. Church basement . (S. S. Fund) M. K. & T. Ry Company Freight on Coal Ft. Smith & Western Ry Company Freight on Coal Ben B. Dancey Extra work setting boilers

300.00 650.00 300.00 300.00 304.03 100.00

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100.00 25.00

627.44

97.77

~030.00

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation ol the Auditing Committee be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon r0ll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors: I I

l.-

The Ho lm'boe Company Webster Junior High School Extra a/c wage increase II It II II Cap. Hill II " " It It II II n ff II Oiassen n If II Cap Hill II II Webster " II II Classen " Three Junior High Schools Extra a/c freight inc. Webster Junior High School Sewer contract Culbertson School Addition Final estimate

351.05 273. 20 245.90

10,062.00

11,6~5.oo 11,9 1.00 l10~0.75 1,728.00 1 1 010.00

$38,296.90

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MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1920 (Continued) Chas. M. Dunning Company Lincoln School Final estima.te n Jefferson School " Jefferson School Extra n .Jefferson School a/c wage increase n a.c wage increase Lincoln School n Lincoln School Cook-McDonnell Company Final estimate on contract of 7/1/19 A. F. Binns Classen Junior High School Plumbing . B.

$1,000.00 10,723.10 78.4-9 90.00 126.00

4-3. 14-

12,060.73

200.00 &

Drainage

Hutchinson Plumbing & Drainage Lincoln, Jefferson and Westwood

1,556.10 1,566.45

Miner.D. Woodling Heating & Ventilating Company· Webster Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Classen Junior High School Layton, Smith & Forsyth Architectural Supervision Mr. Coates moved that the estimates of contractors for labor per:t'ormed and material furnished, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for. same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "A.ye." 'The B0ard recessed for twenty minutes at this time and lunch was served by the Domestic Science Department of Washington School. Upon re-convening Mr. Coates moved that Miss Berry,and Miss Williams of Edgemere School who assisted her, be given a vote of thanks by ·. the BGard. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to have carried. Mr. W. A. Drake appeared be:t'ore the Board representing the Brownell ,Company or Dayton, Ohio, who had furnished the boilers to the Miner D. Woodling Heating & Ventilating Company for the junior hlgh school · heating plants. Mr. Drake stated that the boilers were delivered in September and although the contract called for payment of 90% of the contract : price upon del'ivery of the boilers and the remainder within thirty days thereafter, no payment had been made to the Brownell Company by Mr. Woodling. Mr. Drake stat.ad that his company did not wish ·to sue on the surety bond anct asked the assistance of the Board in · cellect ing the amount due. After some discussion and an opinion of the Attorney as to the re:spcmsibility o:t the Board in the matter, Mr. Baugh moved. that Mr. ,woodling be advised that the Board ot Education desired to have him rurnish receipted bills for the material furnished ham by the Brownell Company and that the warrants for his estimates would be withheld :until the receipted bills are received by the Clerk. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members ;present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted 11 No."

MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Baugh moved that th~ Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPOli THE BOARD RECESSED.

1921

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MEETING OF DECEMBER 17TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech.

ABSENT:

Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of receiving bids on $328,000 Building Bonds of 1920.

The Holmboe Construction Company having submitted a bid for the purchase of $32s,ooo Board of Education Building Bonds of 1920, dated January 1, 1920, and maturing $164,000 January 1, 1940 and $164,000 January 1, 1945, at par and accrued interest, it was moved by Mr. Fightmaster and seconded by Mr. Alton, that said bonds be Âˇ sold to the Holmboe Company at their bid of par and accrued interest and the Treasurer o:t' the Board be instructed to deliver same upon payment of the purchase price. Upon roll call all members present, voted "Aye, 11 and the motion was declared by the President to have carried.. The Buildings and Grounds Committee-reported that the matter of making changes at the Central High School to provide an office for the teacher of girls' gymnasium wor~ had been duly considered and it was recommended that changessbe made as requested by the Principal of the High School. Mr. Alton there:fore moved that the Board author-: ize the changes necessary to convert the girls' toilet on A. Floor of the Central High School into a permanent ottice for.the Director of Physical Training for Girls. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Holmboe Construction Company presented estimates for extras for the junior high school buildings amounting to $71,102.00. Mr. Alton moved that the estimates ot the Holmboe Company, amountl~ to $71,102.00 for extras for the junior high school buildings, be allowed, subject to verif'ioation and the approval o:t' the architects. Mr. ÂˇCoates seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read:

December 17, 1920

Board o!' Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment ot" the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names:

MEETING OF DECEMBER 17th, 19~0 (Continued) Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mary

Roger Grady Substitute Josephine Mitchell " Pauline Strader " Elizabeth Lightfoot

$5.00 per day

5. 00

5.0Q 120.00

ff ff

mo.

Respecttully,

J. A. Whitetord Superintendent Mr. Berry moved that the recommendation oI the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed. as indicated. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. White:t'ord ailso recommended the purchase of floor covering and chairs for the principal 1 s ottice at Culbertson School. Mr. Coates moved. that the Clerk be instructed to purchase the furnishings for the pr1nc1pal 1 s ot"tice at Culbertson Scho0l as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Wh1tetord reported the appointment o:t' the following teachers for part time school and. recommended that they be paid at the rate of ,,$4-.00 for each two hour period: B.

Brous

I. W. Baker

Kenneth Taylor Liss tynnie Pearson Miss Vera Campbell Mrs. A. E. Bayliss Mrs. Grace Demand :Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the superintendent be concurred in and the teachers in the part time school be paid at the rate of $4.00 for a two hour period. Mr. Berry seconded the motion :and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Board reconsider its action of the meeting of December 6th in regard to changing the salary of the Colored -Truant Officer. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ~r. Coates then moved that the salary of Arthur Kimbro be placed at '$100 a month, effective from the time he went to work. Mr. Alton 'seconded the motion and up-pn roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, ff except Mr. Baugh who voted 11 No, 11 ~nd Mr. Fightma;i, who passed. The attention of the Board was called to the fact that the time was approaching for the taking of the school census and it was recommended by the Clerk and superintendent that this work be done by the teachers in the grade schools, under the direction of tbe principals, each principal to be responsible for taking the enumeration in his or her school district. ~r. Coates moved that the Board concur in the recommendation for taking ~he school census and that the teachers doing this work be paid as provided by law, Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same )Vas carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF DECEMBER 17th, 1920 (Continued} The Clerk read the following report: December 17, 1920

To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to reoommend that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be authorized to make the necessary changes in the Woodrow Wilson heating plant, the expense 'not to exceed $60.00. Respeoi.fully, Elliott Alton

E. Fightmaster

G. O. Woodworth Committee on Buildings and Grounds Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting n Aye•"

The following 'rep·ort was read:

December 13, 1920. To the Board of Education·of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, your Purchasing Committee, rec.ommend the purchase of 325,000 Sanitary Seat Covers from the National'Sanitary Service Company, at $5.50 per.thousand. R.

s. Coates

Earl E. Leech Tom w. Baugh Purchasing Committee Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Pur~hasing Committee be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Woodworth who voted "No." A request for an Eighth Grade at Sandtown School was received and upon motion of Mr. Baugh, seconded by Mr. Coates was referred to the Superintednent and the Buildings and Grounds Committee fer recommendation. :

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A request was received from patrons of Sandtown School for the use , of the school building for church services and Sunday School. Mr. Baugh moved that the request be laid on the table. Mr. Leeoh seconded the motion and same was aeclared to have carried. A request was received for the use of the High School Auditorium on Saturday afternoons for educational moving piot~res to be put on

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for the school child.rem by the principals and teachers of the grade schools, the proceeds of the entertainments to be used in purchasing books and equipment for the various schools. Mr. Coates moved that the request be granted, without charge, with the understanding that a sufficient number of teachers be present· to preserve order among the children. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the notion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the Business Women's Club for the use of the High School Auditorium for a lecture by Edgar C. Raine on the evening of January 13th.

Mr. Alton moved that the Business Women's Club be permitted to use the High School Audmtorium on the evening of January 13, at a charge of $100.00. provided the date is open. Mr. Coates seconded the • motion and same was declared to have carried. The following bids were received f.or the driveway at Jefferson School: G. E. Frye

W. E. Pennington

W. L. Eby

$1050.00 1050.00 1155.20

, Mr. Coates moved that the contract be awarded to 'G., E. Fry at his :bid of $1050.00. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and·upon roll call :same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to •have carried.

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iWHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:~

'F/4'.U'..,

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:Approved the \i!.._day of

1921

MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 192[

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET ' IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-

ING, MONDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

Tom W. Baugh.

The mimtes of the meetings of December 6th and 17th were read and approved as read. The Clerk read reports of the Department of Compulsory Education for the month of December. Mr. Alton moved that these reports be received and placed on file. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Reports of the Medical Inspector for the months of Nevember and December were read and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Leech, were received and placed on file. A request for free tuition in the Lincoln School was received from Bernard Buckman and upon recommendation of the Clerk Mr. Alton moved that the request be granted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye~ The Superintendent presented a report of the attendance in the city schools for the month ending November 8th, 1920, showing a total enrollment of 18,003. The following resignations were reported and it was recommended by the Superintendent that same be acceptedi Wilda Fuehner Myrtle Barstow Marguerite Eskridge Fleta Douthit e'f:1:"eot i ve January 21 Cynthia Powell Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and resignations accepted. Mr. teech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read:

MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1921 (Continued) Janaury 3, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Ina Lee Robinson Mrs. Myrtle Prudholm Grace Marsh~ll Mabe 1 McGowan Frank McGee Mrs~ Josephine Allen Mrs. George Shipley Josie Berry Mrs. Yvonne DeHoney

Grades $130 per month Grades 145 " " - Grades 165 " " Grades 165 II " Manual Training 190 " " Substitute 5.00 per day ff Substitute 5.00 " Substitute Separate Schools 4-.50 " Substitute H. s. 6.oo ff "ff Respectfully, J. A. Whitetord Superintendent

Mr. Coates moved that the report ot the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent presented a report of the proressional growth of teachers as shown by attendance at summer school during 1920, to , which was att~ched a list of 225 teachers with their credits and the name ot the school attended. Mr. Whitetord also presented a · report o:t" classes in extension work being conducted under the direction of the University of Oklahoma. · Mrs. Lindsay moved that the r~ports of the Superintendent be received : and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster, who was not present at the initial roll call, enter. ed the meeting at th'ie time. ' The purchase of sanitary seat covers for the schools wa.e brought up : tor consideration and Dr. Cloudman addressed tne Board in regard to , this matter, stating that he would not recommend the use of the seat covers in the schools. Mr. Leech moved that the action of the Board at their meeting of December 17, authorizing the purchase of 325,000 sanitary seat covers . be reconsidered. Mrs. tindsay seconded the motion and same was d.e: c1ared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay then Iroved that the report of the purchasing committee recommending the purchase of sanitary seat covers be laid on the table. Mr. Alton seconded the motion a.nd upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Co~tes and · Mr. Fightmaster, who vote4 "No.• .

Quotations were received for adjustable bleachers for the High School Gymnasium, the price ranging from $1140 to $1440; It was suggested that it might be possible for the Manual Training Department at the •. High School to make the bleachers at less ,cost to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, the matter was referred to the Pur6hasing Committee for recommendation. 1

MEETING OF JANUARY

3, 192l(Contimed)

Mr. Fightmaster moved th~t the matter of having the Mechanical Drawing tables for the Junior High Schools made by the advanced class in Manual Training at the High School be referred_to the Purchasing Committee for recommendation. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Representatives from the Business Womens Club appeared before the Board and asked that they be allowed the use of the High School Auditorium at less than the regular charge of $100. Mr. Alton moved that the charge to the Business Womenâ€˘ s Club for the High School Auditorium be reduced to $50.00. Mr. Coates seconded the motion arid same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that Frank Kendall be appointed regular janitor at the Gartield School to fill the vacancy caused. by the resignation of John Chamberlin. Respe:ctfully submit tad, Elliott tlton Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Buildings & Grounds-Committee Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n The Clerk recommended that Edna B. Aubrey be appoiÂľted to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cleank Gers at a salary of $90.00 a month. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Clerk be oonc.nrred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and arounds be authorized to have the grounds at Putnam Heights School graded and to put in a cinder driveway. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.~ Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be authorized to screen the windows at the new Jefferson and Lincoln School Buildings. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read:

MEETING OF JANUARY

3, 1921 (Continued) January

3, 1921.

Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $24,699.36, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment at same. R. S. Coates

J. w. Berry Auditing Committee Coal on Contract $5,044.72 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Tuning pianos J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co. 35. 00 · Manual Training Supplies Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. 36.52 Kindergarten Supplies Kress' 12.53 Auctioneer's Fees 25.00 Pearle Long Repairs to Equipment H. s. R. T. Lyons Engineering Co. 32.64 12.00 Sand Geo. G. Miller The ·warden Company 144-.00 P~inting Supplies • Southern School Book Depository Book Supt's Office 1.94 Music supplies 19.64 The Willis Music Company Plumbing supplies H. s. B. Z. Hutchinson Co. 123.82 The Western Paint Company Janitor Supplies 51.00 · Western Electric Company Repairs to Heating Irving 260.Sl Hamilton Supply Company Boiler Repairs 8.66 . A. W. Hornung Ticket. Board. H. S. Auditorium 3.00 Stove repairs . Metzner Stove Repair company 52.82 Stove repairs 6.44 · Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. . Stewart Mitchell Clock repairs 9.50 Manly Office Supply Company Printing supplies 123.60 . The Daily Legal ..News Printing 85. 75 . The New England Publishing Co. Subscription to Journal of Ed 3.00 :Oklahoma Paper Company Toilet Paper Fixtures 7.80 Requisition Books . The. Pr intery 34.10 :Parlette-Wigger Company Stationery etc. 31.35 Repairing Downspout .J.M. Prall Sheet Metal Works 63.50 Moving Garage Opportunity . E. L. Pack 10.00 paints & oils Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. 69.~3 ·tykes Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies 1'+.85 Dom Science Supplies 'Scrivner-Stevens Company 31.89 Dom Sci.Supplies • Bon Ton Grocery 10.50 42.80 Expenses Kansas City J. A. White:t'ord ,Merchants Transfer & Storage Co.1!:xpress charges on paper 24.7"8 2.28 Telegraph service Western Union Tel. Co. Lumber -. Davidson & Case Lumber Co. 133.15 2.00 Repairs Ford truck Wolff-Eagen Motor Supply Co. Window Glass 'T. A. Griffith 7-.65 ·success Company Books 36.00 Supplies Biology Dept. H. s. The Anglers Company b.i+5 Supplies Chemistry Dept.H.S. 53.77 ·w. M. Welch Mfg. Co. Supplies Dom Sci Dept Fitch's Quality Grocery 9.74 Alexander Drug Company Moth Balls 2.30 C~amberlin Supply Co. Pump repairs 5.75 •The Mattson Company Paints & Oils 30.95 :Noble Street Planing Mill Mill worl: 200.70 .Oklahoma Boiler & Mfg. Co. .i+5Ll-.lO Boiler repairs ;S. M. Gloyd Lumber 391.20 :Aurelius-Swanson Co. Elect.rical supplies 225.13 Pettee•s Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies 107.94 Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Co.Gas & Electricity l, 211. 52 Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service 214.15 Terminal_Battery company Repairs Supts. Auto 37.88 G. Schirmir Music Supplies LI-. 80 Johnson Service Company Repairs Heat Regulation 236.34

MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1921 (Continued)

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Capitol Steel&. Iron Company Repairs to Bldg. H. s. $11.22 • J. T•. Yeaman Dom Sci Supplies 40. 55 , N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Boiler Rpairs 269.77. J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash 1 39•·....•·o72 Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasline Books etc. 97 0 G. E. Blackie Repairing Water Coolers 10.15 Weldon, Williams & Lick Coupon Tickets H. S. 65.10 Warren Webster & Company Repairs Heating System Irv. 33~.07 Bass Furniture & Carpet Co. Furniture & Fi~~ures 171.39 A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement 11. 55 · Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. New Pianos 412.29·amd 2,3~8.96 · Minnetonka Lumber Company Lumber Manual Train Dept. 4,256.50 · McDaniel Auto Company Auto repairs 17. 78 · Coffey-Danner Company School supplies 618.10 · Kerr Dry Goods Company School supplies 3. 60 · Western Bank Supply Company Furniture & Of:t"ice Supplies 270. 00 · A.G. Hoge Hardware & Supplies 143.75 • Southwestern Bell Tel Co. Telephone service 165.70 · Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. Electrical Fixtures 109.60 · The Doc & Bill Furniture Co. Furniture Culbertson School 151.35 • Southwest General Electric Co. Electrical Fixtures 15.43 · Bob James Grocery Dom Sci Supplies 17.01 · Kindergarten Supplies 3.30 · Hoover Bros. Martin Towel Supply Co Towel Service 13.32 • L. G. Walters Mileage for December 55. 92: . R. E. Crawford " " " 58. 48 H. H. Shriver " " ff 55.52 Nora Shields " " ff 13.52 F. Webb Jones " ff " 26.08 J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work 44.50 Mideke Supply Company Engine fittings 923.10 PLAYGROUND FUND ELmer B. cottrell Pettee•s Hardware Co. Oklahoma City Hardware Co. Schmelzer Company Brooks Hardware Company

Mileage for December Playground equipment " ff

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SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND Southwestern Bell Tel Co. Telephone Service J·. L. Ladd Sanl tary Work Okla City Water Dept. Water Service " " Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Paints & Oils Tom Traylor Rent A. M. E. Church W. M. Welch Mfg. Co. Chemistry Supplies A. G. Hoge Hardware & Supplies Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on Contract · Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Vo. Dom Sci Supplies Pettee•s Janitors• Supplies Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. Stoves 156.55 Western Bank Supply Co. Furniture The Mattson Company Paints & Oils T. A. Grift'ith Window Galss Chamberlin Supply Co. Pump repairs A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement Engine fittings Mideke Supply Company J£. L. Pack E. L. Pack

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MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Auditing Committee be concurred in and the Clerk instructeu to issue warrants in payment of; the bills. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call , same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors: A. F. Binns Company Plumbing_& Drainage .c:api tol Hi 11 Junior High Clas.sen Junior High Webster Junior High B.

Hutchinson Plumbing & Drainage Lincoln

$990.90 . 837.90 349.20 816. 65

Miner D. Woodling Heating & Ventilating Company Webster Junior High Classen Junior High Capitol Hill Junior High The Holmboe company Classen Junior High 10,323.00 Capitol Hill Junior High 11,151.00 Webster Junior High 16,209.00 Extras account wage increase 284.10 Classen Junior High Capitol Hill Junior High 238. 70 Webster Junior High 329.05 Extra account increase in freight rates 517 .11 · Cook-McDonnell Company Heating Ventilating Contract S/27.20 Layton, Smith & Forsyth Architectural Supervision

5,951.24

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756.41

Mr. Coates moved that the estimates of contractors, for labor performed and material furnished, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ca~ried, all members present voting "Aye." By consent of the Board the bill of Davidson & Case Lumber Company for lumber furn~shed for Americanization Day exercises last May, was again brought up for consideration. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for $23.65 to Davidson & Case Lumber Company for that part of the 1umber which was not returned and which was used in the work of the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was oarried 1 all members present voting "Aye." Mr·. Alton moved that the repairing of the brick sidewalks at Lincoln_and Jefferson Schools be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upo~ roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A ~etter was read from Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects, su~mitting specifications for making a change from electric driven feed and vacuum pumps to steam driven pumps in the heating sya~ems 9f the Junior High School buildings, and recommending that actiop in the matter be taken at once in order that the heating contractor might order the material at the earliest possible moment.

MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1921., ( Continued) Mr. Alton moved that the changes in the feed pumps for the junior . high school heating syste,ms be authorized in accordance with the specifications o:r the architects. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the use of rocker grates be authori~ed for the heating plants in the junior high school buildings. Mr. ,Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Dr. Cloudman appeaTed before the Board and outlined a plan of the various charitible and public health organizations of the city to term a Public Health Nursing Association. This plan originated about two years ago and was approved by the Board of Education, Dr. Cloudman having been appointed as the Board's representative.at that time. Dr. Cloudman recommended that the money allowed in the 1920-21 budget for school nurses to the amount of $300.00 a month, be turned over to this organization to be expended in carrying on the work of the Association. Mr. Coates moved that the Board concur in Dr. c1oudman's recommendation and pay $300 a month into the Public Health Nursing Association, with the understanding that Miss Shields, the school nurse, be paid by the Association. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No." Dr. Cloudm~n also stated that experimental work was being carried on in the cases of children who were under weight and asked that twelve scales be purchased to be placed in twelve of the large schools. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase twelve scales at a cost not to exceed $18.70 each. Mr. Berry seconded the ' motion and same was declared to ha '8 carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:

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MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1921. THE BOARP OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA Cl'I'Y, OKLAHOMA, MET

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD

ROOM,

ADMI NISTHATION BUILD! NG,

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom w. Baugh, JÂˇ. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

Earl E. Leech.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering changes in the heating systems of the junior high schools and several other matters which required the attention of the Board. Mr. Layton appeared betore the Board and stated that the poles carrying the electric current to the Classen Junior High School were being put in across the athletic field and recommended that steps be taken by the Board to have the lines enter at some other part of the grounds. Mr. Baugh moved that this matter be referred to the Bu11dings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.â€˘

Mr. Layton also recommended t~at the class room doors of the junior high schools be hung to swing in instead of swinging out as speciIied. Mr. Berry moved that the recommendation o't Mr. Layton be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to ha i.e carried. The Superintendent of Buildings reported that t~e screens for the Lincoln and Je:t't'erson School Buildings were finished and stated that at this time he was in a position to make the screens for the junior high school buildings if' this was in accord.ance with the wishes ot the Board. Mr. Baugh moved that the Superintendent ot Buu.d1ngs be authorized to go ahead with the work of making the screens for the junior high schools. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "AY&. 0 The Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that there was a dif:t"erence of opinion between the architect and the heating contractor in regard to the installation of the boiler room equipment of the junior high schools, and at a meeting of the committee the matter was taken up and the Clerk had been instructed to write to several consulting engineers with a view to having the difference settled by a disinterested heating expert. Mr. Stearley read the replies which he had received and Mr. Alton moved that Herbert H. Morrison of St. Louis be employed to come to Oklahoma City to,confer with the Board. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same

MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1921 (Continued) was carried, all members present voting !Ay,e,n except Mrs. Lindsay who voted"No.n The Clerk presented the following list of teachers and principals and recommended that they be apppinted to take the school census in their respective school districts: BRYANT .Mary McCullough Augusta Cress Katherine Deiahanty Mary Pruitt Lavinia Hill Jewell Thomas Frances Vincent Florence McMullen Marie Porter Nonnie Weiser Alice Baker Ora Scrutchfield

EDGEMERE Mrs. D. C. Frye Inez Ellis Jessie Palmer Kate Steanson Mary Lawson vera Baird Ada Hein Madge Alspaugh Mabel Nolen ÂˇAnna Br1ttson Ruth Williams EMERSON Fred S. Milam E. B. Cottrell Jessie Calloway May E. Bodine

COLUMBUS w. T. Leach Charlie Roberts Vida Meyer Lillian Morrow Helen Biggers Olive Allen Mary Spe-ncer Meta Stegelman Annie J. Sellers Margaret Eskew Grace Krebs Grace Seaman CULBERTSON Ethel McMillan Mary Henderson Adaline Ball Gr~ce Baptiste Mattie Jarrott May G. Owens Mildred McGraw Mildred Ledford Mary Straight Violet Drawver Nelle B. Carr Fern Core Lola Neil Smith Lena Peyton Cleo Masterson Ethel Honeycutt Kate Woodbridge Grace Bennett Edna Jones Helen Landon Isa Colwell

EUGENE FIELD Lula Wiley_ Jul 1et te G1 fmer Lucile McCoy Grace Garrson Emma Meneely Edna Wlaker Maud Finn Euleta Riley Margaret Russe 11 Josie Rentfrow FRANKLIN I. W. Baker Lola White Edna Stuart Ann Walther Letha Barde GARF]ELD Emma Gard Mills Lauretta Pennington Mildred Campbell Dollie Hendry Erma Rahe Myrtle Weber Elnora Skow I

HARMONY Chas. Dyer HAWTHORNE Jewel Chapman Celene Reed Lillian Gibbs Ter es.a Mc Nabb Ada Walgren Ruth Carnes Grace McMillan E.lla Bailey

MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1921 (Continued)

JEFFERSON Mabe 1 Coombs Allie Turnage Agnes Abbott Avis Wax Winnie Daigh Theodora Ellis Nina Spinning John T. Clayton JUNCTION Annie Soot er LEE

X:-H. Parmalee Helen Burhans Clyde Honeycutt Myrtle Poole Inez George Edith Williams Hat tie Jones Ethel Adair Ila Rogers Xnna Simpson Grace Bryant Imogene Bethel Susie Latimer Katherine Van Matre Myrtle Brown Helen Heyler Anna Rice Jean McT{ee Blanche Broadstreet Anna Cooper Ruth Elder Harriett McCarthy Dolothy Dutton Julia Middleton LINCÂ©LN Rose Bickett Bess Waggoner Fay Smith Mary Hardin Pearl Harwood Vera Eastman Ada Jarboe Katherine watt Josephine Pope Lena Dick Carolyn Ebright Erma Snyder Clara Walker Beulah Chadwick Olive Cline Maude Lackner Mrs. w. w. Robertson Irene Obreiter Kate Kelly H. G. Provines LINWOOD Edith Grove Catherine Eastham Geraldine Smith Jeannette Phillips

LOWELL Lotta Mosier Modena Thomas Mable Bean Melcena Thomas Jarmie Revelle Lict.a Jones Flora Lucas Mau de Wilson Ayrtle Aungst Elizabeth Miller Eva Connor Lillian Mayes Zuma Holmes Louise Woodbridge Bernice Pierce LONGFELLOW M. M. Wilson MCKINLEY Moss Wingo Edna Stevenson Allyson Price Mamie Welch Dora Patrick Gr e Chandler Edna Fouts Mable Ainslee Edith Harrison B. L. French

PUTNAM HEIGHTS ' Sarah Giblin Eula Mae Riall Ruth Nichols LeoJean Boyack Lida Barnhart Stella Edmiston RIVERSIDE ROCKWOOD Charilla Kinchen SHIELDS H~IGHTS J. F. Pottorff WALNUT GROVE G. w. Horton Hazel Black Lillain Morris Reilly Celeste Jones Ruth Green WASHINGTON l!:. L. Burton Geneva Tur na.m Marguerite Rossington Ida Werner Teresa Driscoll Ruth Otto Anna Kelly Estella Hoffman .Nelle Bruce Ora M. Bell Rhey Fry Lucile Leslie

MEETING OF JANUARY 20 1 1921 (Continued) WESTWOOD Mable Pulse Ruth Jones Grace Smith Bess Ker£oot Kathleen Moore WHEELER Blanche White Elsa Leach Rena Moon Cora Cheeves Mary Holmes Mary Caffrey Alberta Tallant Ruth Nation Rosa Crossley Mary Couch WHITTIER Mrs. s. c. Hoover Anna Keller Mrs. o. J. Roberts Cora Hopkins Anna Moore Freeda Mathews , Mildred Timmons Eva Henderson Ola Chambliss Ina Lee Robinson Raxy Williamson Norma Patmon Bertha Davis Janette Landis Ida Beard Elsie Brock

WOODROW WILSON Levia Meyers Jo Hodges Mary Goss Irminda Eanni ng J·essie Gray Georgia Smith Virginia Brooks Clara Jar re 11 Prebble Karnes Lillian Fitch WILLARD Blanche Paul Glenn Sisson Eleanor Bugg Bernice Isaac Cleo Ratliff e Eda Ford Florence-Smith Jo·sie Richardson Margaret Johnston Pear 1 Huf famn Edi th Kirby · Myrtle Rogers Faye Dodson

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Mr. Alton moved that the census enumerators be appointed as recommended by the Clerk and that they pe paid as provided by law. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." j

A request was received from Franklin Dennis, non-resident student 1 for free tuition in the Eugene Field School. Mr. Berry moved that the request be granted. Mr. Alton sec_onded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A communication was read from Miss Fritson asking that a cafeteria be installed in Willard School. Mr. Alton moved that one ot the vacant rooms in the old building at Willard be equipped for a cafeteria. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was oarried 1 all members present voting "Aye." A request was received from the patrons of Wheeler School for a cafeteria and also a domestic science department. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1921 (Continued) A request for the installation of gas in the Shields Heights School was referred to :the Buildings and Grounds Committee.

Requests were received for the use of the High School Auditorium and were acted upon as foilows:

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Mr. Coates moved that Miss Felice Haubiel be granted the use of the Auditorium on January 22nd, Ior the presentation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, at a charge of $50.00. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Baugh moved that the request of Dr. Horace Reed for the use o:tÂˇ the Auditorium for an evening session of the American College of Surgeons onÂˇ February 21st, be granted, at a charge ot $50.00, provided the date is open. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr.

Mr. Alton moved that the c. R. I. & P. Railway Company be permitted to use the High School Auditorium on February 7th, for an illustrated lecture on the handling of explosives, at a charge o!' $100.00. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Alton moved that the request ot the Western Booking Agency for two consecutive dates during the week of February 20th be laid on the table. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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The fo11owing report was read: January 10, 1921. To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, the Special Committee appointed by the President of said Board to investigate the necessary changes made in remodeling the heating plant at the Woodrow Wilson School and to determine the amount the Architects should pay the Board of Education on account of such changes, beg leave to make the following report: That we found after careful investigation that the cost in making the changes at the Woodrow Wilson School on account of the boiler installed being too small to properly heat the building, was $500.00, and that $1000.00 Qf the amount paid to E. L. Gibbs as Superintendent of Construction should be paid by the Architects. report.

we therefore recommend the adopt ion of the above Respectfully,

w. Tom L...,

E. Fightmaster

Baugh

Special Committee Mr. Alton. moved that the report of the special committee be concurr ... , : ed in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried,, all members present voting "Aye. "

MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Laurence Holmboe of the Holmboe Construction Company appeared before the Board and stated that the Junior High Schools had reached the stage in construction where they were ready to be plastered and .it was necessary at this time to have at least a sufficient number of rooms plastered in which to store the finish which was already in transit. Mr. Holmboe stated that it was impossible to obtain plasterers for less than $12.00 a day and asked that he be given permission to pay this amount. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of $12.00 a day for plasterers until sufficient room could be provided in which to store the finish for the three buildings. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye." The following report was read: January 20, 1921 The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Edith Clark Ruth Sadler Virginia Streeter Lettie McFarland R. B. Bingham

High School Substitute Substitute Separate Schools "

$170 per month 5 11 day " 5 fl 90 11 month 170 fl "

Miss Katherine Lewis, who was absent the first semester on account of ill health, has been doing substitute work this week and will begin her work as regular teacher the second semester. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and uppn roll call same was carried, all members present voting fl Aye • " Mr. Whiteford reported the resignation of Gertrude Halliday, teacher in the separate schools and tecommended that same be accepted. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignation of Gertrude Halliday be accepted. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to· have carried. ; Mr. Whiteford recommended the appointment of Miss Alida Hurtubese

! as Secretary in his office at a salary of $125. 00 for the first

month, beginning February 1st, with the understanding that the salary • would be raised if she was able to fill the position satisfactorily. Mr. Alton moved that Miss Alida Hurtubese be elected as secretary to the Superintendent at a salary of $125.00 a month. Mrs. tindsay seconded the motion and uppn roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that the state Teachers Association be given the use of the. High School J;suilding for their annual meeting to be held February 10, 11 and 12. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Alton moved that the Board send Mr. Whiteford to the annual meeting of the National Association of Superintendents to be held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, February 26th to March 3rd. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford recommended that the salary of Mrs. Annie Sooter, teacher at Junction School, be placed at $165.00 beginning with the second semester. Mr. Coates moved that the salary of Mrs. Sooter be placed at $165.00 a month beginning with the second semester. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Fightmaster, who passed. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to purchase 1ots 2~, 25 and 26, Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition, and issue warrant for same upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Bo~rd's Attorney. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Clerk presented bills of the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company amounting to $3011.02, for labor and material furnished for the remodeling of the heating plants at Irving, Emerson, Culbertson and Woodrow Wilson School Buildings, approved by the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant to the Miner D. Woodling Heating and ventilating Company for $3011.02. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Ayeâ€˘ " The following bids were received on maps: Jasper Sipes Company 18 Maps New School series 6 Relief Maps

$137. 70

Coffee-Danner Company 1g Maps New School series

137.70

285.00

Mrs. Lindsay moved that 6 Relief Maps be purchased from the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of $285.00 and 18 New School Series ~aps be purchased from the Coffey-Danner Company at their bid of $137.70. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The purchase of furniture for Westwood School was brought up for . consideration and Mr. Fightmaster moved that this matter be referred, to the Purchasing Committee for recommendation. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING

OF JANUARY 20, 1921 (Continued)

Mr. Berry moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mrs. Lindsay seconded,the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

WLL

President

ATTEST:

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MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET '

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 1921, AT TWELVE THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. i

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PRESENT:

Woodworth; President

J. G. Stearley, Clerk

Elliott Alton Tom W. Baugh R. s. Coates w. E. Fightmaster Earl E. Leech Mrs. W. P. Lindsay ABSENT:

J. W. Berry

Mr. Fightmaster was not present at the initial roll call but entered later in the meeting. Requests for the High School Auditorium and Gymnasium were presented to the Board by the Clerk.

Mr. Alton moved that the Boy Scouts be given the use of the Audito.:. rium on the evening of February 12th without charge. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to ha'8 carried. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board grant the request of the Kiwanis Club tor the use of" the Auditorium on March 1st and 2nd, for an entertainment given for the purpose of raising funds for their Sat'ety First Campaign, and that they be charged $50.00 a night. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr.· Al ton moved that the Sal vat ion Army be granted the use of the Auditorium for a lecture by Commander Evangeline Booth on February 23rd, at a charge of $50.00. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Irving High.School Girls' Club of the Y. W. C.· A. be permitted to us·e the High School Auditorium on the evening of February 13th without charge. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Westwood School be given the use of the Auditorium without charge on the evening of February 24th for an entertainment the proceeds of which are to be used for the purchase of books and pictures for the Westwood School. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Baugh moved that the Phonograph Shpp be granted the use of the Auditorium on March 15th at the regular charge of $100.00. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Oklahoma City College be given the use of the High School Gymnasium, without charge, for five basket ball games, the dates to be arranged with the High School Principal. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1921 (Continued) The matter ot furnishing two sewing machines for the domestic science , classes at Walnut Grove School was,, upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Coates, referred to Mrs. Lindsay for investigation and report 'at the next meeting. (Mr. Fightmaster entered the meeting at this time). · Mr. H. H~ Morrison appeared before the Board and presented a written report of his findings in the matter of the installation or the .• boiler .room equipment for the three junior high school buildings, as follows: C

"STEAM DRIVEN BOILER FEED PUMP. The revised specifications call for a 10 11 x4 11 xl2" Simplex .Pattern Boiler Feed Pump with 26 11 xLI-S" receiver and a one 9uart sight feed lubricator. Would recommend the installation of a 7t"x4°x6° . Duplex. Pump and Receiver and a force feeq. lubricator "Hills-:-McCanna" • or similar make. This will be a stock 7i"xLl-i 1 x6" pump with water cylinders bushed to 4 inches. STEAM DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP. The revised spec if icat ions call for a l.'l+ 11 xl0 11 xl2" Simplex Pattern vacuum pump with automatic governor and a one quart sight !eed lubricator. Would recommend the installation of a l2°xS"xl2• :Simplex,Pattern Vacuum Pump with automatic governor, strainer, and a :force feed lubricator 11 Hills-McCanna" or similar make. This will be a stock 12"xl0"xl2 11 pump with water cylinder bushed tog inches.a Mr. Morrison's r~port also cal.1.ed attention to other minor improve. ments that . should be taken care ot' at this time. Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation be concurred in and that Mr. Morrison be instructed to furnish the architect with the typical detailed drawings outlined in his report and that the architect instruct the contractor to proceed with the work immediately upon the receipt of the drqwings. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members pres€nt voting "Aye." Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subJect to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY O:B, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY

PRESENT:

7, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY 0 1 CLOCK P. M.

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

Earl E. Leech.

The minutes of the meetings of January 3rd, 20th and February 2nd, were read and approved as read. A letter was read asking permission to have dinner served to two hundred members of the Ancient and ~enevolent Order of the Red, Red Rose, a social organization of school men from all parts of the state. Mr. Alton moved that the request be granted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received for .the use of the Dunbar Annex by the Colored Christian Church for church services until their new church building is completed. Mr. Coates moved that this request be laid on the table. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board permit the High School Auditorium to be used for an address to be given on the evening of February 19th by Miss Mary McSwinney on Conditions in Ireland, at a charge of $50.00~ Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon recommendation of the Clerk, Mr. Baugh moved that free tuition be granted Mattie Clark in the Central High School and Maggie Ferguson in the Douglas High School. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was read, including a report of the work done by the Association of Public Health Nursing. Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk then read the r!9ports of F. Webb Jones, Truant Offi a:1r, and:. A. J. Kimbro, Truant Officer for the Colored Schools, for the month of January. Mr. Baugh moved that the reports be received and placed on file. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have. carried.

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1921 (Continued)

The report of the Treasurer for January was read,and received and placed on file. The Superintendent presented a report of the attendance in the city schools ·for the month ending January 7, 1921, showing a total enrollment of 20,041. The death of Mrs. Estelle Ross Wilson, Kindergarten teacher in the Douglas School was reported by the Superintendent. Mr. Whiteford reported the resignations of Miss Ruth Jones, grade teacher and Mrs. Ada Hein, Kindergarten teacher and recommended that same be accepted. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignations of Miss Jones and MI'S• Hein be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was deolare.d to have carried. The following report was read: Board of Education.

February

1921.

Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Ida Cline $130 per month Mrs. Roger Grady½ time Kindergarten 90 " " Mrs. Aline Knight Sub. High School 6 " day II II Clara Swatek 6 " " "If a If Annie Cloyd 6 II " II It Mrs. Charles Howard Substitute Gr~des 5 II II II Mrs. M. V. Fuller 5 " ·11 If If II Mrs. Josephine Lackey 5 Willie DeLoney Separate Schools 100 " month Frances K. Belle Sub. 4.50 per day " " Mrs. Fannie Bowling 165 per month

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Respec.tfully, J. A. Whiteford. Superintendent ' Mr. Alton moved that the report ot· the Superintendent be concurred ; in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Fightmaster seconded : the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present : voting "Aye. 11 • The Secretary read the following report: Board of Education.

February

1921.

: Gentlemen: The following named substitutes have been filling positions as regular teachers for some time and will be needed in the· same capacity for the remainder of the year. I recommend t~at they be placed on regular teachers' salaries as follows., eft·ective January 24-: Mrs. Besa Jennings Mrs. Bess GrE1ves

$165 per mo nth 145 " "

MEET I.NG OF FEBRUARY 7, 1921 (Continued) $130 per mo nth 120 " "

Mrs. Bernice C~ldwell · Miss Myrtle Brown Yours truly,

J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation ot· the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford reported that on account of the increased enrollment. at Central High School it was necessary to add an assistant Secretary to the office force and at the request of the principal he recommended the appointment of the following: Louise Buxton,_ in place of Miss O'Dell, resigned $100 per month Werdna Rives, assistant secretary 90 ·" " Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 0 The Superintendent presented the following recommendations: February

7, 1921.

Board of Education. L.,

Gentlemen: On account of the meeting of the Oklahoma Education Association in Oklahoma City, February 10-12, I recommend that school be dismissed on Friday, February 11, so that teachers may have the privilege of attending and that all teachers report their attandance to their respective principals.

I recommend that Mr. Kenneth Kaufman be appointed as,a mem· ber of the examining committee to succeed Miss Fl9rette McNeese, · whose time has expired. Respectfully, J. A. ·whi teford

Superintendent

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be . concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "!ye."

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Mr. Woodworth stated to the Board that Mr. Holmboe had reported to him that the building trades council had notified the plasterers that after ninety days their wages would be reduced to $10.00 a day, and it would be necessary for him to pay the $12.00 scale now being paid . by other contractors or defer the plastering until after the expiration of the ninety day period. It was the sense of the Board that they meet Thursday at one o'clock P. M., at which time Mr. Holmboe would be present.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Whiteford reported that the attendance at the part-time schools was so small that he would recommend that all be discontinued with the exception of the one maintained at the Southwest Bell Telephone Company, where there was an enrollment of ab0ut one hundred pupils. Mr. Alton moved that all part-time schools, with the exception of' the Southwest Bell Telephone Company~ classes, be discontinued. Mr. Ba.ugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Pottorff, Principal at Shields Heights, appeared berore the .Board and on behalf of the patrons of Shields Heights School, asked that arrangements be made for an auditorium in their school building. Mr. Baugh moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and · Grounds Committee for recommendation at the next meeting. Mr. Coates .seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: February

7, 1921.

iBoard of Education. , Gentlemen: We, the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to . recommend that the salary of" the janitor at Walnut Grove School be !increased six dollars ($6.00) per month as rooms in the annex build.ing of that school are added. Respectfully submitted, .!i:lliott Al ton

w. ~-

Fightmaster

Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Buildings & Grounds Co~

· :Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds ;committee be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the mot ion and upon :roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read: February 7, 1921 Board of Education. Gentlemen: : · We, the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to !recommend that the salary of the janitor of the Dunbar School be injcreased from seventy~fice dollars ( $75. 00) to ninety dollars ($90. 00) !per month and that his services include the care of the annex moved :to the Seventh Street location. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton W. E. Fightmaater Mrs. w. P. Lindsay Buildings & Grounds Com. \

MEETING OF FEBRUARY J., 1921 (Continued)

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Mr. Coates moved that the, recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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The Clerk read the following:

February

7, 1921.

To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I wish to recommend that Miss Dorothy Beaty be appointed as secretary t'o the supervisors and the Super intendant of J;3,ui ldings at a salary of $100.00 a month., to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Edna Aubrey; and that Ruby Yount be appointed as P.ÂˇB. X. operator at a salary of $75.00 a month, to fill the vacancy caused by the transfer of Miss Beaty. Respectfully., J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Clerk be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye."

The Holmboe Company submitted an estimate for putting in ~latform and grid only, over stage of the Junior High School buildings, consisting of joists, hangers and grid, but not including any riggings pullies, pin railings or other work which is necessari to make complete apparatus for handling scenery, for the sum of $390.00 for each achoo 1. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Holmboe Company be instructed to go ahead with this work. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Fightmaster, who passed.

In accordance with the instructions of the Board.at the last meeting, the Purchasing Committee submitted prices on furniture for the West-: wood School office. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the ~card defer buying any more furniture until next year. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared' to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay, to wpom was referred the matter of aecuring sewing machines for Walnut Grove Domestic Science classes., reported that sheÂˇ had been unable to discover any machines in the system which were not : in use and the only solution to the problem would be to purchase new machines, which wouid be impossible at this time on account of the action just taken.

The Clerk read the following report:

February

7, 1921

Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the follwoing list of bills, amounting to $15,856.71, be allowed., and

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1921 (Continued)

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the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. '

Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates

J. J.B. KQein Iron & Foundry Co. Landis Engineering & Mfg. Co. The Oklahoma Tile Company J. W. Pepper & Son J.M. Prall Sheet Metal Works · Liberty Boiler & Engineering Co. Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. New YOrk Plate Glass .Company New State Ice Conpany ,McEldowney & Son M. H. Stuart, Treasurer, :Manly Office Supply Co@pany A. M. DeBolt ,Noble Street Planing Mill Kerr Dry Goods Co npany Lightning Machine Co npany ,G. E. Frye :western Bank Supply Company 'Remington Typewriter Company Hughes Lumber Company Minnetonka Lumber Compcry The Parry Pr i nt i r:g Company _A. G. Hoge :crane Company IN. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works !Storm & Erickson Hardware Co, JThe Western Uni._on Telegraph Co, :McDaniel Auto Company jThe Powers Regulator Company \Arnoa.d & Wetherbee :Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Co. · ;Oklahoma City Water Department :J. L. Ladd iDav,tdson & Case Lumber Company !G. E. Blackie Heating Conpany 'Coffey-Danner Conpany !Severin Tire & Supply Company rMagnolia Petroleum Company :Lyon & f!ealy, !Johnson· Se:fvice Co:rrpany Hoover Bros. Pettee•s Hardware Co. !Mideke Supply Company Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co:rrpany Smythe Printing Co npany B. Z. Hutchinson Company Oklahoma Armature Repair Company Educational Music Bureau tykes Hardware Company Pklahoma Electrical Supply Company ~he H. W. Wilson Company ~artin Towel Supply Company George G. Miller fI'. A. Griffith ~orth American Fibre Products co. W. M:Welch Mfg. Co. ~asper Sipes Company Scott-Halliburton Company ~inger sweing Machine Company ·

Berry Auditing Committee

School Supplies H. s. $15.14 Repairs to Equipment H.S. 5.06 setting Marble Shower H.S. 51.15 Supplies Music Dept. 15.92 Repairs McKinley School 14.95 Repairing Boiler Garfield 4.50 Hardware supplies 18.00 Repairs to Auto 6.50 coupon Book 5.50 Electrical supplies 1.00 · 2.00 Membership Fee N. C. A. H. s. Office supplies 1.50 cement & Lumber 16.37 Mill work 32.60 Scho.ol Supplies 9.44 Repair on Lubricator 1.50 Driveway Jefferson 1,og3.oo Office Supplies 39.40 Repairs on typewriters H.S. 1.55 Lumber 27.05 Lumber M. T. Dept. 124.10 Eighth ~rade Programs 49.00 Hardware & Supplies 32.81 Pump repairs 30.34 Repairs to Equipment 26.85 Hardware & Supplies 29..10 Telegraph service 0~51 Automobile repairs 6.02 Repairing thermostats 21.61 Electrical supplies 24.05 Gas & Electricity 650.81 Water service 237.65 Sanitary work 44.50 Lumber 375•i5 Repairs to Bldg. Lowell 2.oO School supplies 216.09 Repairs Supt. 's Auto 13.34 Gasoline & Oils 106.50 Music supplies for Orchestra26.15 Repairs Heat Regulation 311.30 School Supplies 15s.10 Hardware & Supplies 69.41 Steam fittings & Supplies 145.59 Paints & Oils . 143.67 Printing Supplies 20. 59 Connections for Shower H.s.262.04 Repairing Motors 204.77 Music supplies H. S. 26.72 Hardware & Supplies 12.90 Eleotr ioal supp lies 5~. ij-5 · Subscription to Guide 13.30 Towel service 20.85 Sand 21.40 Window glass 3.50 Janitors' supplies 12.00 Chemistry Supplies H. S. 28.47 School furniture & suppliesl82.24 School supplies 1.77 Repairs to sewing machines 5.80

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$54•. 00 R. E. Crawford Mileage for January~ F. Webb Jones ff ff ff 25. 6.0 L. G. Walters n ff ff 52.80 H. H. Shriver n ff ff 42.4-0 Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. Repairs to stoves &.New Equipmt 318. 70 Frederickson-Kroh Music Co~ Tuning pianos etc. z5• 93 08. 50 J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse petty cash 3.00 Curtis & Bentley Repairs Furn & Fixt. Bass Furniture & Carpet Co. Window shades 32.67 Aurelius-Swanson Elecrric Co. Wiring motor Irving 53.bl Alexander Drug '!Co. School supplies 39.85 Zylite Water Company Water for outlying schools 29.80 The Warden Co np1?,ny Grade School Diplomas 9-7.50 The Western Paint Company Janitor Supplies 109. 60 Webb Publishing Company Penmanshi:p buttons & certificates 322.00 Underwood Typewriter Company Adjusting typewriters 1.35 26.00 Elmer L. Stevens Stage Employee H. s. 7.80 Fitch's Quality Grocery Dom Science supplies 105.86 P. & A. Grocery n n ff Sprague Grocery ff n ff 9.95 11.12 Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. co. n n u 1+1.65 Taylor Marble & Tile Co. Repairing Tile floor H. S. Standard Office Supply Company Supplies Dept. Med. Insp. 31.ee 3.00 Stewart Mitchell Repairing clocks 17. 4-0 Oklahoma Paper Company School supplies 35,50 Franklin Printing Co. Printing supplies j0.00 Mamie Franks Mileage for January & December i+1.30 The Printery Printirg Art Outlines 3,416.56 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract ~2.91 B. James Dom Science supplies 168.30 southwes~ern Bell Tel Co. Telephone service

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PLAYGROUND FUND Mileage for January

E. B. Cottrell

41.52 ·

SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND Mercantile Co-operative Co. Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Jasper Sipes Geo, G. Miller Southwe$tern Bell Tel. Co. Oklahoma City Water Dept. Oklahoma City Gas & El. Co. Mideke Supply Company A.G. Hoge Lykes Hardware Company Davidson & Case Lumber Co. Excelsior Stove & Mfg, Co. G. E. Blockie · Pettee's Hardware G. E. Frye

Hughes Lumber Company Coffey-Danner Corrpany Oklahoma Book Company J. L. Ladd

Dom. Science supplies Coal on contract School furniture Sand Telephone service Water service Gas & Electricity Steam fittings and supplies Hardware & Supplies

Lumber Stove repairs Heating repairs Hardware supplies Building sidewalk Lumber School supplies Library Books Sanitary work

GENERAL FUND

J. s. Eaton Company Chicago, Rock Islan:d M, K. & T. Ry Co. C. R. I. & P. Ry Co. C. R. I. & P. Ry Co. Oklahoma Railway Co.

Audit Freight on coal ff

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218. 75 .:

98.23 . 252.31

103.57 142.03 90. 77 ·:

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M. K.

T. Ry Co.

Ft. Smith & Western Ry Co. M. K. & T. Ry Co. T~ B. Seawell & M. McKee Miner D. Woodling

Lee Harmon Davidson & Case Lumber Co.

7, 1921

(Contirued) $121.52·

Freight on coal ff

140.13 · 94.55. 69. 00 ·

High School Well Re-modeling Heating plants at Irving, Culbertson, Emerson, Wilson & Admn. Building Grading at Jefferson Lumber

3,011.02 · 95. 00 · 23. 95 '•

Mr. Alton moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed

to isseu warrants in payment of same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors: The Holmboe Company Classen Junior'High School $7,254.00 10,197.00 Webster Junior· High School 7,461.00 Cap. Hill Junior High school Increasing height of stack 602.so Classen Junior High Extra 602.so Capitol Hill Junior H fl 602.SO Webster Junior High fl Extra account of increase ot· plasterers' scale Capitol Hill Junior High, 225.50 Webster Junior High Ex~ra a/c wa~e increase 536.35 Capitol Hill Junior High Extra a/c wage increase 281.10 310. >-1-5 Classen Junior High Extra a/c wage i rorease 141.66 Extra a/c increase in freight rates 1,012.07 · A. F. Binns Company Plumbing & Drainage Webster Junior High Classen Junior High • .Capitol Hill Junior ~igh

1,291.50

· M. D. Woodling Heating & ventilating Co. ~apitol Hill Junior High Classen Junior High Webster Junior High

l,OS4.oo 1,046.00

777.97

113.19

1,062.00

Layton, Smith & Forsyth Architectural Supervision M. D. WOodling Heating & Ventilating Co. Final estimate on re-modeling Irving heating plant.

449.39

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimates of contractors for labor and material furnished, as approved by the architects, be allowed 'and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr • .Alton seconded the motion and same was, upon roll call., declared to :have ca~ried, all members present voting "Aye."

i The purchase of cedar for the Manual Trainiag Department was upon imotion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Alton, referred to the Presiident of the Board, with power to act, upon roll call all members !present voting "Aye. fl I

~rs. Lindsay moved that Mr. Rusch be authorized to have the advanced \Class in manual training at the High School make the drawing -boards

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for the Mechanical Drawing tables for the Junior High Schools, and that the boys be paid at the rate of ten cents an hour for this work. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." '

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The assembling of the lockers for the junior high school buildings was taken up for consideration and Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mrs. Lindsay reported that the work on the Jefferson School grounds was progressing and the Federated Patrons Clubs asked permission to plant shrubbery in the parking between the sidewalk and the pave.ment. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Federated Patrons Clubs be allowed to plant shrubbery in the East and West Barkings only. Mr. Co'ates seconded the motion ~nd same was declared to have carried 9

Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn until Thursday at one o'clock P. M. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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Approved the ;7--day of

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MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1921 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE.BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

THURSD~Y, FEBRUARY 10, 1921, AT ONE O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. 0. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton Tom W. Baugh R. s. Coates W. E. Fightmaster Earl E. Leech Mrs. W. P. Lindsay , ABSENT:

Berry

0. E. Hopkins of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company appeared before the BOard and stated that it. was understood that the part time schools had been discontinued with the exception of the one at their plant, and as the classes were being maintained at a sacrifice of td.me, money and room, and to the detriment of the telephone service, the Telephone Company asked .that they be given the same consideration that was given to other industries and that their classes also be discontinued.until next September when they would be in a better position to handle them. Mr. Baugh moved that the request of the Telephone Company be granted and the part time school dispensed with. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster entered the meeting at .this time. Mr. Layton presented specifications for re:t'rigerating plants for the three junior high schools, which were read in full by the Clerk. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids tor refrigerating plants for the junior high schools in accordance with the specif'ications prepared by Mr. Layton. Mr. Leech seconded. the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who passed, as she did not enter the meeting until after the reading of the specifications.

Mr. Holmboe was present and asked to know the pleasure of the Board in regard to paying the plasterers scale of $12.00 a day, stating that it was impossible to get plasterers for less and if the plaster.-: ing could not be done at this time it would be necessary to stop work' on the junior high school buildings. After some discussion Mr. Leech moved that the Holmboe Company be instructed to proceed with. the work and pay the plasterers' scale of $12.00 a day. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Baugh, who voted "No."

MEETING OF F~BRUARY 10, 1921 (Continued)

=============================-·=-=--=--=--·=·······--·---- ---- - - - --- ·········----- -Mr. Alton rroved that the pianistsl club be granted permission to use the High School Auditorium on March 10, for a recital by Robert Schmitz, at a charge of $50.00. - Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Alton seoonde~ the. motion and same was declared to hate carried.· WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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ATTEST~?

C1erk

Approved the /-day o:t·

1921.

188 MEETING _OF FE_BRUARY- 2~.l 1921. 'l'HE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY., OKLAHOMA., MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM., ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.,

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MONDAY., FEBRUARY 28TH, 1921., AT THREE O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth., President., J. G~ Stearley., Clerk.

E. Fightmaster., Earl E. Leech., Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

Tom W. Baugh., J. w. Berry., R. s. Coates, Elliott Alton.

As no quorum was present., the President declared the Board adjourned until Monday, March 7th., at seven-thirty o'clock P. M. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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ATTEST:(7Â£fl

Approved the -7-day of

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1921

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MEETING OF MARCH 7.,_J_9-21. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, MARCH

1921; AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay. The minutes of the meetings of February 7th, 10th and 2eth, were read and approved as read. Mr. Leech and Mr. Coates, who were not present at roll call,entered the meeting during the reading of the minutes. The purchase of High School diplomas for the Class of 1921 was taken up for consideration, the Clerk stating that he had been unable toget bids except from the Warden Company who' could furnish a book diploma of the same style that had been used for the past four years at a cost not to exceed $2. 50 e.ach.

Mr. Alton entered the meeting during this discussion. Mr. Coates moved that the contract for the &igh School diplomas be awarded to the Warden Company at their bid of not to exceed $2.50. Mr. Fightmaster s.econded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Forsyth, of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, appeared before the .Board and asked that specifications for cafeteria equipment for the junior high schools be approved. Mr. Alton moved that the Board meet Wednesday, at four o'clock P. M., to consider plans for the equipment of the cafeterias, domestic science and art departments and the gymnasium of the junior high schools. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The report ,of the Medical Inspector for the month of February was read to the Board, and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Leech, was received and placed on f11e. A report from Dr. Cloudman was also read, recommending that Miss Mary Avey, teacher in Whitt-ier School, be given full pay for eightenn and one half daysâ€˘ time during which she had been absent on account ~f sickness.

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Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of Dr. Cloudman be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No.n Reports of the Department of Compulsory Education were read and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Alton, were received and placed on fila.

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7, 1921 (Continued)

A letter was read from E. M. Howell, Chief High School Inspector, who asked if Mr. Moore, Principal the High School, would attend the meeting of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges which would be held in Chicago during the week of March 11..j.th, Mr. Moore being a member of the Oklahoma Committee.

Mr. Baugh moved that the Board send Mr. Moore to Chicago to the meet~. ing of the North Central Association. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk and President of the Board be authorized to sign a petition to pave Pottawatomie Street from the west line of Broadway to the west line o:t· Hudson Avenue. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ·The following communication.,, with the attached Amended Dedication,. was read: Oklahoma City, Okla. February 19, 1921. Mr. J. G. Stearley, Clerk, Board of Education, Oklahoma City. Pear Sir: I hand you herewith amended dedication of University Place executed by John w. Shartel and wife, which, in all respects conforms to the act ion ot the board at its meeting of October 19, 1921, except paragraph (f), which relates to lot nine (9) in block seven (7), which is_not in the south half of said block adjacent to Eighteenth Street and in which the board consequently is ·not interested. i

I recommend that the concurrence of the board, found on the second page., be execut.ed by the president and clerk and delivered to Messrs. Dudley and Shar1:lel., attorneys, Terminal Building. Yours truly, H• C• Thurman AMENDED

DEDICATION

KNOW ALL M~N BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT John W. Shartel and Effie W. Shartel of Oklahoma City, • Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, the owners 'of all o:r University Place, 'an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, lying south of 19th Street · and between Douglas Avenue and Classen Boulevard., except Blocks S and 9 a~dLot 5 in Block 10., do hereby amend the Deed of Dedication accom: panying said plat., filed for record August 16th, 1919, in the fol. lowing particulars, to-wit: (a) The building line shall be twenty (20) feet from the property line on 18th Street, instead of thirty (30) feet., as in the original dedication.

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(b) Stores and business rooms, but not including factories., may be allowed on the first floor of Lots 1 and 8 in Block 10 and of : Lot 8 in Block 7., with offices or apartments above the first floor. (c) No business., retail stores, manufacturing or similar businesses shall be permitted in any o:i:- the remaining lots fronting on 18th Street, but said lots may be occupied by residences, flats, apartment houses, family hotels, libraries, churches, clubs or other similar uses.

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1921 (Continued)

(d) All buildinga on 18th Street shall be built of brick, stone, concrete or other fireproff material. (e) The foregoing restrictions in regard to 13th Street shall apply to 17th Street, except the twenty (20) foot building line provided for under Subdivision "a" hereot'., and as to 17th Street there hsall be no building line, and Subdivision 2 of the· original dedication providing for a thirty (30) foot building line is not to apply to 17th Street.

(f) The restrictions provided for in Subdivisions 2, 3., 4, 5 and 6 of the original Dedication are rereby removed as to Lot 9, Block 7. The Amendment bearing date of September 21st, l:;120., filed for record in the off ice o!" the County Clerk in and for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, on the 27th day of September, 1921, and du1y recorded in Book 25, Page 262, is hereby vacated, set aside and held for naught to the same extent as though the same had never been filed. Dated this 14 day or- February, 1921. John W. Shartel Effie

Shartel

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Attorney be concurred in and the Clerk and President authorized to execute the concurrence of the Board to the Amended Dedication to University place. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon recommendation ot' the Clerk, Mr. Berry moved that free tuition be granted to the following students: Shawnee Brown Selvie Curtis

Douglas High School central High School

Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board retuse to grant the request of the Deacons o:r the Church or God for the use ot the Douglas School Auditorium for religious services. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the use of the High School Auditorium be granted for two recitals given for the benefit of the Exchange Avenue Community Church in Packing Town on April 25th and May 7th, at $j5.oo a night. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. (\

Mr. Baugh moved that the requests of' Miss Berenice Rice, Director ot the Oklahoma Musical Academy 1 ::arld the Knights ot' Columbus, for the •:" High School Audi tor tum, be refused. Mr. Leech seconded the mot ion . and same was declared to have carried. Mr.·Alton moved that the request ot the Commercial Department for twelve new Edison records be granted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Ayep· A requisition for furniture for the dffice of the h.igh school gymnasium instructor was tabled upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster.

MEETING OF MARCH

7, 1921 (Continued)

Mr. Alton reported that he had received a proposal from the Jasper Sipes Company to erect the lockers 'in the three junior high schools for the sum of $2,500.00, with the understanding that the Board pay all drayage bills and that this price does not include the installation of the wood moulding, this figure representing the exact bid of the manufacturers and without jrofit to the Sipes Company. Mr. Hoil.mboe, who was present, stated that he was unable to compete with this bid. Mr. Alton therefore moved that the contract for the erection of the lockers in the three junior high schools be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of $2,500.00. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Superintendent Whitet'ord reported that on account of a crowded condition existing at Columbus and Westwood Schools, it would be necessary to ·put on double sessions or provide additional rooms for classes. Mr. Baugh moved that the Kindergartens at Columbus and Westwood Schools be dispensed with for the remainder of the year in order to provide additional class room for.the grades. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whitef'ord presented a report of the attendance in the City Schools, showing an enrollment of·22,558. ·· The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Okla. March 7, 1921. Board of Education. pentlemen: !

At the opening of the ·second semester, it was found that the text book on Agriculture, published by the MacM1i1an Company, was not to be had through our dealers. I called up the Oklahoma Book Company and was told that this book could not be secured. After consultation with State Superintendent Wilson and upon his advice, we placed an order for Elements of Agriculture by Henry Jackson Waters. I am making this report for your information. Rer~pectfully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools. Mr. Alton moved that this communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to ha. ve carried.

' :Mr. Whiteford called at tent ion to· the following letter which was • read by the Secre~ary: Okla.homa City, Okla. February 23, 1921 Dr. J. A. Whiteford, City. Dear Doctor: Sometime ago we wrote you concerning not complying with ·the.adoption law with reference to books. We are advised that you

MEET ING OF MARCH 7, 1921 (Continued) are not complying with the law, or, in other words, indirectly violating the law with ref'ei:ence to physiology.

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It is with much reluctance that we take this matter up again. We much preter that the City Board ot' Education live up to the law than to have us go into Court to have a penalty fixed for not doing it. It would please us very much it we do not have to do this. - Kindly advise us whether or not it will be the policy of you and your Board ot Education to continue with re!'erence to this matter as you are continuing. Thanking you for this information. Yours very truly, WRIGHT, BLINN

GILMER

By Jno. H. Wright Mr. Whitetord stated that the physiology re!'erred to was the one adopted for the lower grades in which no text book was being used at present. No action was taken in this matter by the Board. The f~llowing report was read: March 7, 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: 1 recommend the appointment of the following substitute teachers: Mrs. Mary Alexander, grades Miss Lillian McGuigan, grades Miss Grace Smith, grades

$5.00 per day 5.00 5.00

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I recommend that the salary of Myrtle Daves be $135.00," beginning January 1. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools -

Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call: same was carried, all memoers present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford than made an oral report of his trip to the National Association of Superintendents at Atlantic City. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, the Board went i-nto executive session â€˘ .The quest ion of allowing an extra to the Holmboe Company for the. electrical wiring of the junior high schools, in the amount of $13,980.00, was discussed but no action was taken and the matter was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for further investigation. Âˇ A letter was read from the Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in reference to the suspension of one of the pupils at Emerson School and the matter was referred to the Superintendent

MEETI.NG OF MARCH 7, 1921 (Continued) Upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Alton the Board returned to regular session. A recess of twenty minutes was taken and lunch was served by the principal and teachers of Lowell School, to whom a vote of thanks was extended by all present. The Clerk read the following:

March

7, 1921.

Board of Education. Mrs. Lindsay

Gentlemen:

The following recommendations are presented to the Board for their consideration: First:

That the iron rail in the three swimming pools of the junior high schools be left out.

Second:

That the wooden steps and the iron rail on both sides of the Gym floor of the junior high schools be left out.

Third:

That adjustable and portable bleachers be installed in the junior high schools to take the place of the wooden steps.

Fourth:

That iron gates be installed on the three floors of ea~h junior ~igh school. Respectfully submi t,ted, Elmer B. Cottrell

· Mr. Al ton moved that the recommendation of Mr. Cottre 11 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 i present voting "Aye. n

The Clerk reported that he had received anonymously through.the mail · currency amounting to $125.00, $75.00 at one time with the notation • "For supplementary reading," and $50.00 at another time "For the · cafeteria.. n Mr. Stearl;ey stated that both donations had been turned , over to the Treasurer to be credited to Miscellaneous Receipts as part of our Income from Other Sources. 1

; The following estimates of contractors were presented by the Clerk: ' A. F. Binns, Plumbing & Drainage Capitol Hill Junior .High Classen Junior High Webster Junior High School M. D. Woodling Heating & Ventilating Company Webster Junior High Classen Junior High Capitol Hill Junior High The Holmboe Company Capitol Hill Junior High Classen Junior High Webster Junior High School Extra Capitol Hill Extra a/c labor increase Cap.Hill Extra a/c labor increase Classen

1,534-.50 1,075.50 1,615.50

MEETING OF MARCH

1921 (Continued)

The Holmboe Company (Continued) Extra a/c labor increase Extra a/c labor increase Extra a/c labor increase Extra a/c labor increase Layton, Smith '------

Webster Cap.Hill Classen Webster

& Forsyth, Architects Architectural Supervision

$25s.25

253.00 259.00 248. 25.

$1528.04

Mr. Alton moved that the estimates for labor and material presented by the Clerk, as approved by th~ architects, be allowed and warrants issued in payment of sane. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read: March 7, 1921. To the Board of Education of the Âˇ City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We., your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $8,400.~3, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, Tom W. Baugh J. I., Berry R. S. Coates Auditing Committee

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Engine fittings; Mideke Supply Company Capital Ice & Storage Company Calcium for Refrig.H.S. Oklahoma Boiler & Eng. Co. Boiler repairs Dunn _Feed & Fuel Company Coal on Contract J. A. Whiteford Expenses trip to Atlantic City Public Health Nursing Assn. Assessment for March A. M. DeBolt Cement etc. Hamilton Supply Company Plumbers Friend Crane Company Engine fittings & Boiler repairs Noble Street Planing Mill Mill work Willard Cafeteria Oklah9ma Publishing Company Advertising Manly Office Supply Company Office supplies H. s. Welch Mfg. Company Supplies Science Dept. H. s. G. E. Blockie Heating Company Steam table for Willard Chamberlin Suppiy Company Pump repairs Arnold & Wetherbee Repairs electrical equipment Jasper Sipes Company Hyloplate & tape for shades Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Repairs to Adding Machine Turnbull & Pottmyer Company Printing supplies for grds Pittsburgh Plate Giass Company Window glass, etc. Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service James Grocery Dom Sci Supplies Franklin & Washington P. & A. Grocery " n " Emerson & H. s. Bon Ton Grocery " " " Eugene Field Jan & Feb J. T. Yeaman " " " Lee Jan & Feb 11 Kanaly I s Grocery " " H. S. Shanklin & Barton" n " Franklin & Washington " ff Laundry work White Swan Laundry New State Laundry " " ff " & H. S. Gym Scrivner & Stevens ff " High School The Western Paint Company Floor Oil Geo. G. Miller Sand Richards & Conover Hardware Co. Hdw. cloth & Supplies i~t~o!gijiaagmpa~YpaiatsE~1HeT&U8f1s

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MEETING OF MARCH.7 1 1921 (Continued) Martin Towel Supply Company Towel service H.S.& Admn $18.35 Lykes Hdw. Company Hardware &,Supplies 5.30 Lightning Machine Company Welding Jack Plane 1.00 J.B. Klein Iron & Foundry Company Coke for Man Tr. Dept 8.3-3 Hanson Bros. Bew Boiler & repairs 52.€)5 18.20 A.G. Hpge Hardware & Supplies East Highland Water Company Water for Admn Bldg. 5.00 Western Union Tel Co. Telegraph service 4-.58 Duplicator Mfg. Co. Duplicator repairs 5.98 6.26 · Corken Machinery & Supply Co. Boiler repairs J. S. Eaton Co. Audit 143.44 Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber 38.15 Repairs to Plumbing Riverside Creamer Bros. 16.05 Coffey-Danner Company Maps 137.70 Severin Tire Company Repairs Ford truck 5.58 Storm & Erickson Hardware Company Hardware etc. 13.05 Smythe Printing Company Printing Su1)plies H. s. & Irv. 92.05 Herbert H. Morrison Services & Expense trip to O. C. 223.l!lSouthwestern Bell Tel Co. Telephone service 161.55 A. F. Binns Connecting tank H. s. 101.63 J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse petty cash 67.11 Sprague Gr.ocery Dom Sci Supplies Putnam Hts 3.30 Miles Piston Ring Sales Co, Repairs Ford truck 14.00 'Willis Music Company Music Supplies 12 12.46 The Western Bank Supply Company Office supplies 28.30 L. C. Smith & Bros. Typw. Co. Typw table 5.00 Oklahoma Rubber & Metal Company Repairs Plgd. Eqpmt 2.96 N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Repairs to Eqpmt 8.50 S. M. Gloyd Lumber H. s. Furniture repairs 9.50 Mcindoo Publishing Company Books Supt's office 4.83 Bass Furniture & Carpet Company Brass rug binding H. s. 24.25 Oklahoma Art Glass & Mirror Co. Glazing & sash repairs 9.50 Oklahoma City Tent & Awning Co. Flags 54-. 00 Old Dutch Ribbon & Carbon Co. Carbon paper Gen otf.ice 5.85 R. E. Crawford Mileage for February 36.48 L. G. Walters n n a 39.44 H. H. Shriver n n n ri-4.48 F. Webb Jones n n n 19.36 Aurelius Swanson Co. Fuse Plugs Jeff' 1 Frkln 2.00 Arkansas Valley Lumber Co. Material for screens 150.38 Oklahoma Paper Company Twine & paper cups 36.60 J. L. Ladd Sanitary work 32.50 Central Scientific Company Acid Proof Varnish 10.55 w. J. Pettee Hardware Co. Hardware & Supplies 164.58 199.90 Dunning Construction Company Asbestos Cement 1

Freight on coal Ry Company n n n Ry Company Company · n n n Ry John J. Slaon 3M ft. red cedar

M. K. & T.

M. K.

& T. 'M. K. & T.

123. 70 196.56 96.73

455.00

SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND . Tom Traylor Rent A. M. E. Church basement for Jan. 25.00 • Dunn Feed & Fue 1 Company Coal on contract 80.87 Tom Traylor Rent A. M. E. Church basement for Feb. 25.00 Oklahoma City Water Dept Water service 8.20 'Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity 211.29 • Co-operative Mere. Co. Dom Sci Supplies 13.83 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Paints, Oils & Window glass , : Storm & Erickson Janitor supplies : Kress' Domestic Science Supplies Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. Ovens Dom Sci Dept. 'A. G. -Hoge Hardware & Supplies · Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service · Pettee•s Dom Sci supplies etc. 'Davidson & Case Lumber Co. Lumber • Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co. Dom Sci Supplies i J. L. Ladd Sanitary work • Aurelius Swanson Electric Co. Electrical supplies

14.78 6.15

9.20 27.00 6.10 5.5!5

21.83

1.95

5.3Ll-

42.50 4.11

MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1921 (Con~inued) PLAYGROUND FUND E. B. Cottrell

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Mileage for February

Mr. Alton moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voti~ "Aye. n Mr. Alton moved that the Boy Scouts McKinley School for their meetings, sent, and the Janitor be instructed opened for this purpose unless this Fightmaster seconded the motion and all members present voting "Aye."

be granted the use of the provided a Scoutmaster is prethat the building is not to be requirement is fulfilled .. Mr. upon roll call same w&s carrie~

A letter to Mr. Whiteford from R.H. Wilson, State Superintendent, was read, commending the work being done in the Normal Training Department at the High School. Mr. Whiteford stated that it was his intention to use the students from this department next year as substitute teachers. The Clerk presented the following report of the Census Enumeration for 1920-1921: CENSUS ENUMERATION WHITE SCHOOL

BRYANT COLUMBUS CULBERTSON EDGEMERE EMERSON EUGENE FIELD FRANKLIN GARFIELD HARMONY HAWTHORNE JEFFERSON JUNCTION LEE LINCOLN LINWOOD LONGFELLOW LOWELL MCKINLEY PUTNAM HEIGHTS RIVERSIDE ROCKWOOD SHIELDS HEIGHTS WALNUT GROVE WASHINGTON WHEELER WHITTIER WILLARD WILSON SANDTOWN

COLORED

MALES

FEMALES

MALES

FEMALES

TOTALS

ll-20 J65

311+ 431 502 21+3 702

225

200

1159

91+ 87

219 512

31+8 257 91 191+ 4-81

599 553 89 78 251

611+ 636 83 68 285

266 687

l+Ol

l.J.11

317 273

125

a?~

1+30

568

281

291 82

76 177 173 611 376 276 540

161+

181 616 373 271

301+

549 332

9289

9537

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TOTAL

TOTAL WHITE TOTAL COLORED

18,826

1,781+

0 l

2 l J,

1 0

268 3 0 51+ l 0

4 l

219

ll-23

1002

10 21

1225

0 0

lj.g

1231

i4g

269

1073

1068

162

91 0

0 0, 0 0

0 0 0

703

799 988 503 1393 817. 856

6 29 922

787

717

4ji ,

1261

71+9 51+7

1089

61+2

20610

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MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1921 (Continued) Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Census report be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n The Clerk reported that the Miscellaneous Receipts which make up a part of the Estimated Income from Other Sources, had been overcollected by $37,969.62 and asked that he be authorized to go before the Excise Board and ask that the budget of current expenses for 1920-1921 be increased by this amount. Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be authorized to go before the Excise Board an'd ask that a supplemental appropriation of $37,527.61 be made to the budget for current expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1921, said appropriation to be used for the purchase of new furniture and equipment. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to ha.ve carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:~k

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Approved the .,/_day of

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MEETING OF MARCH 9-, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY., OKLAH0MA, MET IN SPECIAL'SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM., ADMINISTRATION BUILDING., WEDNESDAY., MARCH 9TH, 1921, AT FOUR O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

G. 0. Woodworth., President., J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton., Tom W. Baugh, W. E. Fightmaster, Ear 1 E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates.

delegation of patrons from Columbus a~d Westwood·schools was present and requested that the Board re-instate the Kindergartens in . these schools, stating that rooms in church buildings near each . school could be obtained free of charge for use as class rooms, if •: this was necessary to relieve the crowded condition. · A

After some dis~ussion Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board reconsid~ er its action of the meeting of March 7th discontinuing the Kindergartens at Westwood and Columbus Schools. Mr. Baugh seconded the . motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the President appoint a committee of three with power to act, to make the necessary arrangements and to equip the rooms in the churches for class rooms for Westwood and Columbus. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The President appointed Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Baugh and Mr. Leech to aqt as such committee • . The Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Alton stated, were not ready to report on the matter of the electrical wiring for the Junior High Schools and asked for an extension of time until the following Monday, which was granted. Mr. Alton reported that it would be necessary to surface the maple floors in the junior high school buildings and the contractor's price ,for this work was two and one quarter cents per square foot., while it was estimated that it could be done by the Superintendent of Buildings with the sanding machine at one and one half cents per square foot.

Mr. Alton moved that the surfacing of the maple floors in the juniCII' high schools be done under the direction of Mr. Crawford. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Stearley stated that the Draper window shades had not given the satisfaction that had been expected and that for the junior high , '. school buildings he would recommend the installation of double roller shades such as were in use in the Administration building.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be instructed to adve.rtise for bids for window shades for the junior high school buildings, as recommended by the Clerk, the shades to be of a myrtle green color. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and sa~e was declared to have carried. Mr. Stearley stated that in trying to prepare specifications for the Board's approval for the cafeterias it was found that each dealer had a different kind of equipment and he would suggest that that the Board ask for bids and decide on the kind of equipment to be used, after the bids were submitted. Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be authorized to get bids on the different kinds of cafeteria equipment. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Forsyth submitted plans for the Board's approval for the plumbing for the Domestic Science Department., and for equipment for the Art and Science Departments, in the Junior High Schools, and also a drawing showing the necessary equipment for the libraries. Mr. Alton moved that the plans, as shown by the architect, for the Domestic Science, Art and Science Departments, be adopted. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the plans for library equipment be adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The question of paying for the work.of installing the steam driven pumps in the boiler rooms of the junior high schools, as recommended by Mr. Morrison., was brough~ up by Mr. Layton.

Mr. Alton moved that this work be paid for by the Board on a time and material basis. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same w~s declared to have carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Approved the ..:!:_day of --~--------Âˇ-Âˇ_ _ _1921

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

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. '

PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay. The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of passing the budget for 1921-1922, but other matters of business requiring attention would be taken up before considering the budget. The Clerk read the following communication:

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Oklahoma City, March 12, '21. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla. ',

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Dea.r Sirs: The purpose of this comir,unication is to ask the Board to consider the causes of my three weeks absence at the beginning of the school term, Sept. 1920. I was detained in LaSalle, Illinois, (my daughter's home) by the serious illness of my daughter (Winifred Robertson Marrs) followed by the death of my daughter's child. Her physician· advised my remaining with her. This necessitated my being out of school three weeks and losing my salary in consequence.· Supt. Whiteford, in discussing this matter with me, indicated that the Board m~ght make some provision covering such cases, whereby at least a part of the salary would be ~ecured. Thanking the Board for any consideration they may feel like giving the matter, I am, Very sincerely, 418 E. 12th Street.

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Nettie B. Robertson

The Attorney for the Board, who was present,stated that in his opinion the Board would have no legal grounds on which to pay any part of Mrs. Robertson's salary for time lost-before she reported for duty at the beginning of .the school year. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the communication be laid on the table. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was, decla.red to have carried.

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MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1921 (Continued)

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A letter was read from the Miner~- Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company stating that in accordance with the instructions of the archJtects they were proceeding with the work of installing the steam driven pumps in the three junior high schools and that the work would be done on a cost plus basis. Mr. Woodling further stated that for the omission of the electrical driven pumps the Board would be ~edited with $1500.00 per building, or a total 6f $,4500 .00, these figures being based on the amount carried in his estimate for this work. Mr. Alton moved that this communication be received and placed on file for future reference. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from Company D of the local National Guards for the use of the High School Gymnasium one night out of every week for basket ball practice, wrestling and boxing. As it was reported to the Board that the High School Gymnasium was already in use every night of the week, Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to inform Corp. Shaffer of Company D of the National Guards that for this reason it would be impassible for the Board to grant the request. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received for .the use of the Irving Auditorium on Saturday, March 26th, for a civil service examination. Mr. Alton moved that the request be granted without charge. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr •. Alton moved that the local chapter of the War Mothers of America be allowed the use of the High School Auditorium on the evening of Saturday, lpril 23d, for a benefit recital by Alma Peterson, at a charge of $35.00. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the Oklahoma City Anti-Tuberculosis Society for the use of the High School Auditorium, without charge, on Saturday, March 26th, morning and afternoon, for a free performance to the younger children of the city by "Chow Chow, the Healt.h Clown," an entertainment designed for the purpose of impressing upon the children certain elemental health rules. · Mr. Alton moved that the request be granted. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon recommendation of the Clerk, Mrs. Lindsay moved that Katherine Brooke be granted free tuition in the Whittier School..· Mr. Alton· seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.· The Clerk read the following:

March 22, 1921.

Board of Education: Gentlemen:

We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the Superintendent of Buildings be authorized to purchase six hundred (600) loads of dirt at one dollar ($1.00) per load to be delivered to the Wilson School grounds. Respectfully submitted, Buildings

Grounds Committee

·,ch-!'\.:tr·p hJ'.{.j, if_)l

Elliott Alton W. E. Fightmaster Mrs. W. P. ~indsay Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ca.rried, all members present voting "Aye." The following bids were received on wells for the three junior high schools: Seawell & McKee

$3.00 pei foot for not to exceed 300 ft.

J.M. Watson

$4.oo per foot or $3.50 per foot if the Board furnishes the

it being impossible to drill t.o a greater depth on account of not having the requisite equipment. steam.

No action was taken on these bids at this time. -· . '

J:llDS 'A ND PROPOSALS ' . ' . Sealed bids . will be rec:_elved. by the board .. of. educatiou, of the, city of: .01{la.lw111a,. City,. 0.I<la, '_lt th<J> · o!Jice·· pt 't!~e clerk,. too North Walnut ·avenue,. 11htll . 6. o''clock p. ,m._ March H, 1921, .. for . furnish• in~ the.· .material · and lnstal)ing the h.efrigeratm.g-- plants . !.or the three juillor high schools, in' acciorda'nce. With the plans ·and .specifications prepated ·by, the board's architects.

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J:lids to .. ,be .accompanied : by certified .c!',eck O! 2:.,percent of ,th~ ~mount Of the bid, to· be forfeited, as ;:tssessed .. and 'Ilq,ul. : ,date_d d.a.:ma. ges ·1n.. , case, _th····•··:,l?i.d .d,ei... fail.s, : , neglects_ \or refuses· to •· comp,y; wlifh, the , agreem.entsi · or hi's PHI. ·,·Pl~n:( altcl. $pec!f : cal ions ma.v be secured .at the 'office of ,t11e ia_rchjt~cts,. Layton,sri1igi• •& 'Fo'i-syth; '701. Southwestern ·Reserve .B.anl< building · Ok· ' 'laho1na· Clty.··OkJii•. : .::_.· . . ' ·. , T.he board of' ed·ucatlon res~.rves ·t11e· · •right" to reJQct·;tny.arid·aU.bids. , , ' . 'J., Q;. _S'.ff)Al;tLEY; Cieri<, : _, , . "· , Adn~m,stratlon ''Buildi-n!l', · · 4·00 .N; '\V,ilnut Avenue,' .. C:~_:..:_::, :·\ ·'9klaho111a City,· Okla.'

In accordance with the· foregoing advertisement bids were received as follows: R. T. Lyons Engineering Company

$25,250.00

Johns Manvills Equipment . 35,406.00 Van Zandt Equipment 33, 75. oo • 16,989.00 Miner D. Woodling Heat.& Vent. Co.

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A. F. Binns

A. R. Kennedy

Excelsior Stove

Viking Refrigeratora 1,695.10 F. O. B. Kansas City 1,827.60 Viking Refrigerators Installed & Mfg. Co. Restaurant Refrigerators and

266.21 each 248.21 n

Mr. Coates moved that these bids be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, together With the Clerk, for report back to the Board. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

___ MEET ING OF .. MARCH_ 22, __192_1 (Conti med ____________ _ Mr. Coates moved that the final estimate of the Holmboe Company on their contract for installing the new sew~r on the Webster Junior High School site, as approved by the architects, amounting to $1017, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded th~ motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n The matter of grates for the boilers of the junior high school heating plants was taken up for consideration and a demonstration of the Cokal Stoker grate was given by a representative of Corken Company. Mr. Baugh moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation and report. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates introduced and moved the adoption of the foilowing 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 l, 1921. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Salary and Expense Clerk and Assistants Operation and Maintenance General Office Payment Census Enumerators Salaries Examining aoard _ Salary and Expense Treasurer's Office Salary and Expense Legal DepartJ11ent Other Expenses Business Administration Interest EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION ' Salary of Superintendent of Schools Salary of Secretary of Superintendent Expenses of Superintendent's Office Enforcement of Truancy Laws Promotion of Health Supervision of Grades and Subjects Principals' Salaries Teachers' Salaries .School Supplies · Salary and Expense Librarians Library and Reference Books Stationery and Printing Telephone and Telegraph Other Expenses of Instruction , EXPENSES .OF OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT Janitors' and Engineers' Salaries Janitors' and Engineers• Supplies Fuel , Light and Power Water Sanitation Drayage Office in C~arge of Buildings and Supplies EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT Repairs to Buildings Repairs to Equipment Repairs to Furniture and Fix~ures Upkeep of Grounds

$7,620.00 700.00 900.00 200.00 3.,400.00 1,400.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 6,000.00 1,800.00 1,060.00 2,710.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 90,000.00 974,700.00 30,000.00 4, 025 •. 00 5,000.00 4-.,000.00 2.,500.00 5.,000.00 93,744.00 10,400.00 60,000.00 e,000.00. 4,500.00 2,500.00 4,000.00 4.,690.00 26,282.00 17,035.00 2,84-0.00 2,560.00

$10,000.00

Insurance

28.00

Miscellaneous Expense

20,000.00

Taxes (Special) ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS Buildings Equipment Furniture and Fixtures Improvement of Grounds Real Estate Less Estimated Income State and County Apportionment Other Sources

Total $70,000.00 5,000.00

Plus 10% for delinquent taxes AmQunt to be raised by levy for General Fund

3,873.00 9,055.00 19,110.00 11., 542. 00Âˇ 6.000.00 $1,.503, 174. 00 7~,000.00

$1,42 ,174.oo

142,817.40 $1,570,991.40

Playground FUnd Plus 10% for delinquent taxes Amount to be raised by levy for Playground Fund

$9,521.16

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$:J;0,'+7:3~17

Sinking Fund for Retirement of Bonded Debt Interest on Outstanding Bonds Less Estimated Income Interest on Sinking Fund Investment $18,000.00 2,000.00 Other Sources Plus 10% for delinquent taxes Amount to be raised by levy for Sinking FUnd

20,000.00

$327,479.20 ~2,747.92 $3 0,227.12

By virtue of the authority vested in the Board of Education by 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 as heretofore determined by the Board of Education of such district, an excess levy of ten-mills above the five mills allowed by the law is necessary for current expenses and for the support of the common schools in said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1921. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election is hereby called to be held on the 5th day of April, 1921, in Oklahoma City School District, 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 City School District the question of making an increased levy of ten mills upon t-he 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 City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma., for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1921. The ballots to be used at Âˇsaid special election for such purpose shall be in substantially the following form? /

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"Shall there be made a ten mi11 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, 1921?" For the levy

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Against th~ levy

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Said election will be held at the following places: WARD ONE Precinct

1 2

7 8

10 11· 12

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15 lt> WARD TWO Precinct

4 7

9 10 11 12

i~ WARD THREE Precinct l 2

5 6 7 g

9 10 11 12 13

11+

1201 W. 40th 28th & McKinley 25th & Douglas 1737 W. 11th 2205 W. 16th 1105 M. Western 21st & N. Western 1107 N. Shartel 1111 N. Hudson Rear 20th & Lee 200 W. 14th Broadway Ciro le Shoe Shop 701 W. 23rd 1305 W. 22nd 1217 W. 34-th Garage 1534 w. 32nd (Church) 1500 E. 12th 127 E. 10th 129 E. 6th 215 Harrison Avenue 503 E. 8th 630 E. 7th 918 E. 8th Stonewa.11·& 9th 114-00 E. 8th 516 N. Kelley 310 E. 5th 120 E. 5th Fire Station No. 2 311 E. 13th 711 N. Broadway 7 W. 4th 307 N. Broadway 719 N. Hudson 533 W. 4th 709. N. Dewey 70t> N. Ollie 708 N. Douglas 1604- Linwood Blvd. 1400 W. 2nd 1239 W. 2nd 11 N. Western Courthouse 428 W. Oalifornia 3 & 5 West Main 102 s. Broadway

207

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WARD FOUR Precinct 1 2

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g 7

10 11 12

205 S. Broadway

331 West Noble

515 W. Frisco 818 W. Chickasaw 1014 s. Walker 2424 s. Central 200 w. nan Avenue 516 W. nB 11 Avenue 2232 Exchange Avenue 711 s. Robinson Hall's Store "G" & Santa Fe Office Homey Homes Addition

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 between Oklahoma and Western Avenues, on the north and east of the City limits, vote at Precinct 15 of Ward One; 1217 W. _34-th Street. Voters in the outlying.district residing west of Blackwelder Avenue and north of 34th Street on the north and west of the city limits, vote at Precinct 1 of Ward One, 1201 West 40th Street.

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Voters in the outlying district residing between 23rd and 34th Streets on the north and west of the city limits, vote at Precinct 2 of Ward One, 28th and McKinley Avenue. Voters in the outlying district residing between 10th ·and 23rd Streets on the west of the city limits, vote at Precinct 5 of Ward One, 2205 W. 16th Street. · Voters in the outlying district resi4ing between 10th and Reno Streets on the West of the city limits, vot.e at Pree inot 9 of Ward Three. 1604 Linwood Boulevard. Voters in the outlying district residing between Reno and Ash Streets on the west of the city limits, vote at Precinct 12 o·f· Ward Four, Homey Homes Additton. Voters in the outlying district residing south of Ash Street and west of Blackwelder Avenue on the south and west of the city limits vote at Precinct 9 of Ward Four, 2232 Exchange Avenue. Voters in the outlying district residing east of Blackwelder Avenue and south of "G" Avenue on the south and east of the city limits, vote at Pree inct 11 of Ward Four, Ha.11 1 s Store nG 11 Avenue and Santa Fe. voters in the outlying district residing between "G" Avenue and Ash Street on the east of the city limits, vote at Precinct 6 of Ward Four, 2424 South Central Avenue. Voters in the outlying district residing between Ash and Fourth Streets on the east of the city limits, vote at Precinct 13 of Ward Two, Fire Station No. 2. The follovmg named persons are hereby designated to conduct the elect ion:

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MEETING OF MARCH -----·--..- ----~------·--·--·--· ----~ ---~----·- ~-----WARD ONE Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counte~-s

B. s. Utterback J. F. McCullough Gertrude R. Talliaferro c. A. Camlin A. E. Musrush

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

E. F. Keya J. H. Scott w. T. Hunt c. s. Mccreight Carl Mc Manus

Precinct

Inspector. Judge C'lerk Counters

c. R. Harkness H. L. Goddard H. E. Cole E. E. Morehead L. J. Gilmore

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Precinct

L. G. Jenkins G. I. Gilbert Wm. R. McBrine D. v. Paulk A. Bissel

Inspector Judge Cler_k Counters

c. o. Fowler Ed c. Rixae T. J. Maguire w. A. Jennings Lu Jameson

R. Mc Williams D. M. Armstrong J. B. Wachtel M. McWilliams E. c. Wachtel

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

D. c. Patterson Harlan T. Deupree w. T. Lunn s. s. Lindsay c. M. Lowry

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

J. D. Callagy M. Westfall Mrs. Alta. Craig Thos. Kel:ly Mary Highley

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

A. Smith Walfr w. H. Sop:labach C•. A. Bland A. H. Vance

Precinct 10

· Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

G. V. MoClintic J. E. Marrs w. T. Love Mark E. Stewart Morris A. Marrs

Precinct 11

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters; .

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H. o. Bland B. c. Housel J. K. Moore J. E. Balent i w. L. Payne

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Precinct 12

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

J •. S., Estes Hugh E. Tyson Mrs. Margaret Martin G. I. Gordon _Mrs. ·E. 0. Plaisted

Precinct 13 .

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

J. G. Hughes Lon Norick Gladys Beam R. E. Wood Maude )4cFarland

Precinct 14

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Frank Eagin J. J. Reed Mrs. Joe Layton C.H. Putney Sallie B. Thomas

Precinct 15

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Precinct 16

J. T. Walter Cooley w. Unland

H. A.

H. C. Lennington w. J · Pickford A. C. Hough c. Klien J. F. Estes

WARD TWO Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

T. J. Duncan A. L. Hoyt Lee w. Horton -M. w. Judge Mrs. Fannie E. Frank

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

H. A. Craig w. L. Donaldson H. J. Shaver_ B. M. Thompson Mrs. w. L. Donaldson

Prec.inct

Inspector Ju,dge Clerk Counters-·

G. D. R. F. E. C. J ;-M. w. E.

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

D. A. ·Duncan J • A. Cherry Katherine Roberts Mrs. Sarah Faye Harry w. Michel

Precinct

_Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

F. -T·. Holland

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

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Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Stewart Mitchell

E. P. Gallup

Clayton Graham Dickerson Welch Gresham

George R. Yeokum J. A. s. Gladish w. J. Thompson Ressa Whalen

A. German E. Mullen J. R. Hinshaw Emmett O. Martin 0. M. Harvey

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Inspector .Judge Clerk Counters

W. Gresham Roy E. Rich Lenora Meaders s. S. Pate Lena E. Dick

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

c. T. Springer B. F. Owens Mrs. R. E. Bruce Ora Stewart Mary Catter

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

w. s. Burleson L. H. Barnes. J. N. Roberts J. s. Cooley B. F. Boggs

Precinct 10

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

G. H. Johnson Lee Hock S. R. Medley Mrs. McPherson Mr. McPherson

Precinct 11

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

M. L. G. A. Jesse E. G. C J.

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Thos. E. Heiny A. s. Haeney Lavenia D. Heiny Helen Gunn Gertie O. Rinker

Precinct 12

Precinct 13

Inspector Judge Clerk

Counters Precinct 14

•Inspector Judge Clerk

Counters WARD THREE Precinct 1

Inspector Judge

Clerk

Counters Precinct

Inspector Judge

Clerk

Counters Precinct

Inspector R. T•. Jacob Clerk.

Counters

Nix Winans Evans Anderson Ehret

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R. L. Armstrong F. Watelman Anna. .iA. Jenkins Bertha Armstrong Flora Bailey J.M. Gayle A. McKee E. c. Watkins E. P. Bryan Mrs. C. W. Jones

J. F'. Cody J. B. Alexander Geo. B. Swisher Hatte B. Carrico w. L. McOann P. A. Huddleston T. B. Jones H. H. Cooper Geo. Hess Mrs. w. c. Cheatham

c.·L. Howell Judge J. Emmett Bulkley w. Bassett Eva Havens

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Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

J. J. Queenan c. o. Yelton Geo. L .. Pleitsch J • L. Noel Ed H. Kunz

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

John W. Nioely Amelia A. Tucker Mamie Menton J. F. Jackson s. Stone

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

N. c. Crain E. E. Gibbons L. H. Mitchell Wm. Bohling Emma T. Gibbens

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

S. H. Goldsberry T. Crowell Mrs. Laura Goldsberry Sam Brunk c. w. carter

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

J. K. Wright A. c. Sims Ruby Linthicum Miss Ina Gorden Mrs. w. L. Musser

Precinct 10

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Joe Wheeler Ben Butler C. W. Hubycka Kates. Rees Mrs. B. E. Butler

Precinct 11

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

D. E. Huffman W. K. Davison · W. A. McIntyre Geo. Dalton Mrs. w. K. Davison

Precinct 12

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

A. B. Bonaparte . Mrs. John J. Stevens Mrs. Della George N. L. George Albert Dyer

Precinct 13

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

C.R. Crisp · R. S. Oldham Mrs. Iva Crisp Belle Pader Chas. w. Parker

Precinct 14

· Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Wm. D. Thompson s. J. Johnson B. A. Huddleston Porter Phillips C. F. Stephens

Precinct 15

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

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F. Johnston G. w. Colliver Horris Kahutroff T. E. Tucker Alvin Campbell

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WARD FClJR Precinct l

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

D. s. Phillips E. L. Felix J. w. Milne Mrs. H. c. Felix Mrs. Gussie.Parish

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Ed S. Quarles M. W. Coffman Henry s. Huseman Marie L. Keltner Mary Coffman

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk

Counters

Precinct

E. E. Edwards T. J. Terrill. D'ames L. Nelso~ Mrs. Chas B. Thompson. Mrs. F. A. Woodson M.

Inspector Judge

Counters

J. A. Bruce B. Garrett Mary Hampton Lylus A Laughlinwell Myrtle McMains

c. Schilling W. Barnard Fannie Nann J. E. Latham Geo. s. Cabbell

Inspector Judge Clerk. Counters

R. Weesner G. D. Brown Georgia Prather L. L. Morris Daisy M. Curlee

Precinct 8

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

A.H. Parmalee Elsworth Lacey J. c. Saunders A. c. Bradshaw Mrs. M. J. Winstead

Inspector Judge

Clerk

Prec.inct 10

J. p. Hathaway

.E. I. Mathers

R. A. Codner

counters

Jno M. Johnston Eve;yn Mather

Inspector Judge

E. E. Flaha.rida A. D. Esta.brook Oscar Hankins Maud Atherton Mrs. Lee Hart

Clerk

Counters

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C. Â· A. Rodesney J. p. Adams. A. D. Evans Wesley Skeels J. p. Brooks

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Clerk

Precinct

A. p. Ashbrook E. B. Gordon Pink Gunter J. H. McElroy H. P. Ladd

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Precinct

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Precinct 11

Inspector Clerk Judge Counters

J. T. Elsie P. V. Effie J. S.

Precinct 12

Inspector Judge Clerk Counters

Carles Naulor N. M. Cardwell Hale v. Davis ·seth Sooter J Lee

Nay Berry Hamilton Trachel Bowman

The polls at such election shall be open at the hour of six 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 the Clerk, with its official seal, this 22nd day of March 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA., By

SEAL

President

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Mr. Fightmaster·seconded the motion for the adoption of the election proclamation a.nd the estimate ·for current needs for the year 1921-1922, and upon roll call same was carried, all mem-bers present voting "Aye. n Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED •. ~

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MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Of THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET

IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1921, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. :'

PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, -J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay. ABSENT: Earl E. Leech. The minutes of the meetings of March 7th, 9th and 22nd, were read and approved as read. The report of the Medical Inspector for the month of March was read by the Clerk. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Reports of the truant officers, giving in detail the work of the Department of Compulsory Education for the month of March, were read. Mr. Alton moved that these reports be received and placed on file. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read requesting the use of the Hawthorne School building' by a troop of Boy Scouts to be organized in that community. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the request be granted under the rules already adopted by the Board governing the use of school buildings by Boy Scout organizations, that is, that the janitor be instructed to open the building not to exceed one night a week Âˇand then only when a Scout-master is present. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. r.

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WHEREAS, John W. Shartel, the owner of University Place, desires to file a plat changing the siz~ ot' certain lots and omitting the building restrictions on 19th Street opposite Classen Junior High School; and WHEREAS, it appears to the Board that it is to the interest of such addition and it$ development to waive any objection on the part of this Board in changing said lots into 50 foot lots and removing the restriction requiring two-story dwellings; Âˇ This Board hereby consents to the maki?,g of the changes specified herein. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resolution be adopted. Mr .. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF APRIL 4-, 1921 (Conti med) A request was received from the Apollo Club for the use of the High School Auditorium on the evening of April 30th, for the purpose of giving a concert for the benefit of Mr. Edwin Vaile McIntyre,_' who for many years was very active in musical circles in Oklahoma City and who ~as stribken with paralysis some time ago. Mr. Al~mn moved that the Apollo Club be permitted to use the :Auo.itorium- on April 30th without charge. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from Oklahoma Lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias, for the High School Auditorium for two nights in the latter part of May. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to notify the Knights of Pythias that it would be impossible to grant this request as,all dates in May for the High School Auditorium were already filled. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The resignation of Miss Ruth Williams, effective April 15, was reported by the Superintendent who recommended that same be accepted. Mr. Baugh moved that the resignation of Miss Williams be accepted. Mr$. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have ca:rr ied. The Superintendent recommended the appoint.ment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Iris

A. R. Thompson, grades Nona Trimble, substitute Amy Mueller, substitute Hayes Riordan, substitute Baughman, H. s. substitute

$14-5.00 per month 5.00 per day II 5.00 n n fl 5.00

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Superintendent Whiteford reported that Miss Stella Samuel attended Columbia University during the summer of 1919 and recommended that she be given the bonus of $50.00 allowed under the rules and regulations at that time. Mr. Whiteford stated that Miss Samuel continued her studies at Columbia during the year of 1919-20, hence her credits were not reported until after her return. Mr. Coates moved that Miss Samuels be allowed the $50.00 bonus as recommended by the Superintendent and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same w~s carried, all members present voting 11 Aye.n A letter was read from Miss Blanche Hanna, High School teacher, who stated that she was studying in Europe last summer and was unable to get back for the opening o:t· school. Miss Hanna asked that the Board give consideration to her claim for salary for the fourteen days of her absence. Mr. Coates moved that this request be tabled. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. Alton who voted 11 No." · A request was received from H. w. Purcell for permission to take pictures of school children in their classrooms. Mr. Baugh moved that this request be refused. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried • . It was announced that se.aled bids had been received fdr window

MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1921 (Continued) shades, cafeteria., dome~tic science and other equipment for the junior high schools, but an extension of time had been asked by several firms who were not readyÂˇat this time to submit their proposals. Mr. Alton therefore moved that the time for~filing b:idson window shades and equipment for the junior high school buildings be extended to Monday, April 11th, and the Clerk instructed to so notify,all bidders. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The recommendations of the Playground Supervisor regarding changes in the swimming pools and gymnasiums of the junior high schools,Âˇ which were referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for their reconimendat ion, were ta,ken up for consideration. Mr. Coates moved thatthis matter be referred back to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read: April 4., 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We., your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills., amounting to $12.,094.77, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment o~ same. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates

Tom W. Baugh Auditing Committee Alexander Drug Company C. L. Ba.rnhouse Chamberlin Supply Company Corken Mach & Supply Co. Deignan Motor Company Western U~ion Tel Co. J. S. Eaton Company Duplicator Mfg. Co. The Darling Lbr.& Mfg. Co. Grace Chadwick E. S. Wells

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McDaniel Auto Company Scrivner-Stevens Company Schmelzer Company Lightning Machine Co. Underwood Typewriter Co. Crane Company Southwestern Bell Tel Co A.G. Hoge Lyon & Healy The Willis Company Phonograph Shop Oklahoma Paper Company Martin Towel Supply Co. Magnolia Petroleum Co. w. o. Moore J. L. Ladd The Electric Repair Co.

Muriatic Acid $15.00 Orchestra Music 2.20 Repairs for pumps 6.60 Rackhard Packing 2.50 .54 Repairs Ford Truck Tel~graph service .99 240.00 Audit Ink for Duplicator .50 Birch for Drawing Tables 110.00 Supplies Art Department 6.60 Interest & Expense Shipping Bonds 159.2s Repairs Supt's Auto 2.25 Lava Soap 15.50 4~'12 Tennis Ball Inflater etc. Welding Desk Leg 1.25 Adjusting Typewriter 1.s5 Pump repairs & engine fittings 11.65 Telephone service 166.79 18.60 Hardware, etc. Music Supplies 24.32 If

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18.00 Records Commercial Dept. 9.02 Wrapping Paper 15.35 Towel service 6.90 Gasoline & Oils 117.66 Expenses trip to Chicago 45.00 Sanitary Work Repairs to Motor Shields Hts. 1.25

MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1921 (Continued) Pallady Welding Co Welding cooker Irving 20.00 Hamilton Supply Company Janitors' Supplies 17.00 Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings 299 .17 G. E. Blockie Heating Co. Grates for Hero Heaters 21.00 Storm & Erickson Hdw. co. Repairing Water Cans, etc. 26.60 J.B. Klein Iron & Fdry Co. Gate for Willard School 148.00 A. E. Bockhoven, Co. Treas. Special Taxes 4-.,381.48 Kanaly Grocery Co. Lava Soap H. s. 19.20 Fitch's Quality Grocery Domestic Science Supplies 12.47 ff P. &. A. Grocery 57.31 " " J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty cash 74.S6 A.H. Abbott & Co. Glupaste 81. 78 Dodd, Mead & Company Vols. 1 to 24 New Int Diet 159.60 Severin Tire & Supply Company Casing & Tube Supt's Auto 19.4-5 Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber 4-93.4-5 . Lykes Hardware Company Hardware., etc. lti.30 Sprague Grocery Dom Science Supplies 3.21 R. E. Crawford Mileage for March 49.20 II II ff H• H• Sbr i ver 53. 76 . II II L. G. Walters 50.64 " ff n F. Webb Jones 33.92 " Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Tires Ford Truck 55.19 Western Electric Company Switch Board Lamps H. S. 8.08 The Printery Drawing & Zinc Etching 19.60 Jasper Sipes Company Maps & Shade Tape 362.41 Zylite Water Company Water Opportunity School 4.80 w. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & Supplies 350.95 Oklahoma City G. & E. Co. Gas & Electricity 560.04 Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service 284-.55 . Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Window glass., paints etc. 65.16 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on Contract 810.54 Fairbanks, Morse & Co. 220. 74 Scales The Western Paint Company Floor Sweep & Oil 168.00 Franklin Printing Co. Printing H. s. Library 20.00 L. c. Smith & Bros. Twp. CO. Repairing Typewriter 17 .oo N. s. Sherman Mach & Iron Wks Repairing picks Sh. Hts. 5.25 Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Manual Training Supplies cl.17 Wisconsin Electric Co~pany Repairs Grinder Armature 2.10 Dr. H. H. Cloud.man Stadiometers 4.35 Kenneth Kaufman Services Examining Board 25.00 n n 11 Lotta Mosier 25.00 Arnold & Wetherbee Electric Lamps Columbus. ~.20 Aurelius-Swanson Electric Co. Fuse Plugs & Batteries 3.so Baker, Hanna & Blake Co. Cheese Cloth 21.24 Public Health Nursing Assn. Allowance for April 300.00 Western Bank Supply Company Office Supplies, etc. 116.4-5 A.H. Parmalee Grading Lee grounds 4-.00

:· SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. Repairs to Heating J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Great Western Stove Company Repairs to Heating The Western Paint co. Janitor's supplies Southwestern Bell Tel co. Telephone servide Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service Coffey-Danner Company School supplies a-Operative Mere. co. Dom. Sci. Supplies Tom Traylor Rent A. M. E. Church Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Co.Gas & Electricitt~ Storm & Erickson Repairing Water Cans Dunn Feed & ~el Co. Coal·. on contract Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window Glass w. J. Pettee &,Co. Supplies etc. A. E. Bockhoven Special Taxes PLAYGROUND FUND E. B. Cottrell

Mileage for March

6.67

4-2.50

2.10 22.00

5.55

11. 5.0 61.20

9.48 25.00 140.24-

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223.14

1.35

5.20

1.,003.11

MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Fightmaster moved t4at the report concurred in and the Clerk instructed of the bills. Mr. Alton seconded the same was carried, all members present

of the Auditing Committee be to issue warrants in payment motion and upon roll call voting "Aye."

The Clerk presen:ted the following estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished for the junior high school buildings: The Holmboe Company Capitol Hill Junior Classen Junior High Webster Junior High Extras a/c increase Freight rates A. F. Binns Webster Capitol Clas~en

High School School School in labor scale

$13.,716.00 21.,816.00 24.,066.00

Plumbing & Drainage Junior Hig~ School Hill Junior High School Junior High School

Miner D. Woodling Heating & Ventilating Co. Webster Junior High School Classen Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Layton, Smith

1,985.72

Forsyth

Architectural Supervision

$1,272.00 1,5s4.oo

2,579.00

$1,027.33

Mr. Alton moved that the estimates of contractors for labor and material for the junior high school buildings, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call sa.me was carried, all members present vet ing "Aye. n

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Mr. w. o. Moore, principal of the Central High School, presented a report of the meeting of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges which Wa$ held in Chicago, March 14 to lS. Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file .. Mr.; Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ,

Mr. BaJ.1gh moved that the Board go into Executive Session. Mr. Coats:, seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The claim of the Holmboe Company, amounting to $13,980.00, for the electrical wiring of the junior high school buildings was taken up for consideration. Mr. Baugh moved that the claim be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant to ,the Holmboe Company for $13,980.00 for the electrical work in the junior, high school buildings. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: , "Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Berry, Baugh, Fightmaster and Woodworth; "No;" Mrs. Lindsay. Mr. Coates passed. Mr. Coates moved that the Board reuurn to regular session. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1921 (Continued) The Superintendent of Buildings reported that some excavating was being done within a few blocks of Woodrow Wilson School and the dirt had been offered to the Board without charge except for the hauling. 'Mr. Crawford stated that the dirt was needed for grading the W6odrow Wilson School grounds and he estimated that the hauling could be done for fifty cents a load. Mr. Alton moved that the offer be accepted and the the Woodrow Wilson School grounds at fifty cents a master seconded the motion and upon roll call same members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay,

dirt hauled to load. Mr. Fightwas carried, all who voted ~No."

_Mr.Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried â€˘. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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1921.

MEETING OF APRIL 11, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION O,F THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, (

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1921, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom w. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. Mr. Baugh, who was not present at the roll call entered the meeting: later in the evening. The President stated that the meeting was called especially for the·, purpose pf opening bids on the junior high school equipment but other matters requiring attention would be considered.

A letter was read from Miss Dorothy J. Roney request•ing the the High School Auditorium on May 15th for an enterta.inment given by her pupils in dancing. Mr. Fightmaster moved that communication be laid on the t~ble. Mr. Leech seconded the and same was declared to have carried.

use of to be this motion

A request was received from the Salvation Army for the High School Auditorium on the evenings of June 4th and 6th for meetings of their Southwestern Congress which convenes in Oklahoma City at that time. Mr. Berry moved that the Salvatiion Army be granted the use of the High School Auditorium on June 4th and 6th at a charge of $100 for the two evenings. Mrs. Lindsay secpnded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received for the use of the High School Gymnasium on the evening of April 21st, by the Franklin School, for an entertain-, ment the proceeds of which would be used for the purchase of needed supplies for the school. Mr. Coates moved that the request be granted without charge. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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The Clerk presented the claim of H. G. Oliver, Secretary of the County Election Board, amounting to $25.00, for expense incurred by him on account of the school levy election on April 5th. Mr. Berry moved that the b.ill be allowed and· the Clerk instr':lcted to issue a warrant in favor of H. G. Oliver for $25.00. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." /

The Clerk read the following report: Apr 11 11, 1921. To the Board of Education: We, your Committee on l3uildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be

MEETING OF APRIL 11, 1921 (Continued) authorized to run water lines at the three junior high schools to the top of the buildings for the purpose of running water from the wells to tanks on the roofs and connect from the tanks to the water lines already installed in the buildings at an approximate cost of $150.00 per building. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton Mrs. W. P. Lindsay

w. E. Fightmaster BuiJ dings & Grounds Commi tte:e Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n

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The following report was read: April 11, 1921.

To the Board of Education: I recommend that Miss Sara Parker be elected kindergarten director at a salary of $130.00 per month. Very truly, J. A. Whiteford Supt. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and Miss Sara Parker elected kindergarten director at a salary of $130 per month. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent reported the following resignations and recommended that they be accepted: Grace Hall, effective April 4th Mrs. Minnie Hatcher-Anderson, Separate Schools, effective April 5th Mr. Leech moved that the resignations of Miss Hall and Mrs. Anderson .be apcepted. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford recommended that Mildred Hamlin and Jewell Minten, High School students who had taken charge of classes in the commercial department during the absence of one of the teachers, be paid at the rate of $4.00 a day. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and Miss Hamlin and Miss Minten paid at the rate of $4.00 a day. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The bids on wells and refrigerating plants for the junior high schools : were taken up for consideration.

MEETING OF APRIL 11, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Fightmaster moved that the contra ct for drilling the we 11s at the junior high schoois be awarded to the Watson Drilling Company at their bid of $4.00 a foot and the Clerk and President of the Board be authorized to sign the contract upon the approval of same by the Board's Attorney. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Fightmaster moved that all bids on refrigerating plants be rejected and the checks deposited with the bids returned to the bidders, and the Clerk be instructed to advertise for new bids. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Baugh entered the meeting at this time. Bids were then opened in accordance with the following advertisement which was read in full by the Clerk:

Mr. Coates moved that all bids be turned over to the Clerk for tabulation and when ready for report the President call a meeting an~ all bidders be notified of the date of said meeting. Mr. Fightmast-Âˇ er seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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A representative of the Radio Corps of the Boy Scouts appeared before the Board and asked that space be given them on the Classen Junior High School grounds to establish a radio station. Mr. Coates moved tr.at this 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.

MEETING OF APRIL 11, 1921 (Continued) The Board then proceeded to canva~s the returns of the epecial election held .April 5th, showing the result of said election upon the following question: "Shall there be made a ten 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, 1921?"

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The following vote was tabulated: WARD ONE

FOR THE LEVY

Precinct

7 9 10 11 g

4-~2 2 4268 4-4-o 41450 4-30 309 l69 00

AGAINST THE LEVY 108

67 98 156 73 139. 116 ll~ 11 65

13 1415 16

473 05 237 19.1 266 243

Total

5391

14-98

266 24-8 186 24-e 324338 197 296 250 239. 156 197 223 339

86 94-

71 71

WARD TWO

Precinct

it g

7g 9 10 11 12

100

73 109 145 78 107 180 14485 . 58 177 91 •

Total

3507

1527

203 240 1 1 284301 225 212 249 385 355

• WARD THREE Precinct

7g 9 10

82 40 121 132 111 100

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128

157 156

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Total

FOR THE LEVY

AGAINST THE LEVY

191 161 249 2 130 221

105 79 1~4 34

3609

1502

233 253 217 217-

116 145 85 111 129 143

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2 4

286

438 186 237 315 gE5 228 100

9 10 11 12

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so 57

2796

Total Grand Total

1170 l5,303

For the Levy Against the

5.,697

Levy

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Mrs. Lindsay moved that the returns as tabulated be accepted as the official vote and the Clerk be instructed to transmit same to the Excise Board so that the ten mill extra levy might be extended on the tax rolls of the Oklahoma City School District. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seoondeu the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President

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MEETING OF APRIL 18, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING., MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1921., AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

Woodworth, President.,

J. G. Stear ley., Clerk.

Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster., Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

Elliott Alton.

Requests were received for the use of the Lincoln., Lowell and Woodrow Wilson school buildings by the Boy Scouts. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the requests be granted under the rules governing the use of school buildings for scout purposes. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Cloudman appeared before the Board and made the following recommendations for paying salaries of teachers who had been absent for a period longer than ten days on account of illness: Mrs. Christina Butler

Full time for ten days and one half time for the remaining period of absence.

Mrs. Pearl Pike

Full time.

Miss Dorothy Phelps

Full time.

Miss Grace Hall

The difference between her salary, $180 per month,and substituteâ€˘s salary $100 per month.

Mr. Berry moved that the recommendations of Dr. Cloudman oe concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in accordance with same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mrs. Lindsay, who was not present at the initial roll call, entered the meeting at this time. Bids on window shades and equipment for the junior high schools, as tabulated by the Clerk, were presented and taken up in detail for consideration. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the contract for window shades for the junior high schools be awarded to the Bass Furniture and Carpet Cpmpany at their bid of 12,277.62. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same. was carried., all members present voting "Aye." ~r. Leech moved that contracts for the junior high school equipment be awarded as follows, all in accordance with the terms of the bids as tabulated:

MEETING OF APRIL 18, 1921 (Contimed) Tibbs-Dorsey Company

Cabinets t'or Art Department

Western Bank Supply Company Librarians' Chairs Sectional Book-cases Jasper Sipes Company

Charging Desks Tables for Libraries Catalogue Cases Atlas Cases Chairs for Libraries

$3,960.00 58.50 225:00 1,4-55.00 1, 71+0. 00 309.00 24-3.00

687.36

Mr. Fightm~ster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to prepare new specifications for the wall stac.ks for the librariesÂˇ and to ask :ror new bids. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay moved that contracts for equipment for the Science Department be awarded as follows: Instructors' Desks to Doc and Bill at their bid of $225.00 Laboratory Tables to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of

$I,5S7~g~

Cabinets to Tibbs-Dorsey Company at their bid of $1,620.00 Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Coates moved that all bids on cafeteria and domestic science equipment be referred to the Purchasing Committee, together with Mrs. Liridsay, for recommendation at the next meeting.Âˇ Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was decla.red to have carried. A letter was read from A. D. McMullen, Secretary of the Oklahoma City Retailers Association in regard to a request of the High School Senior. Class for endorsement of the advertising in the official souvenir program of the Senior Class Play of 1921. Mr. McMullen stated that the request had been respectfully refused and in calling at.tention to the fact that program advertising was not at any time considered of value, it was suggested that the Board of Education allow sufficient money to get out a suitable program for the play which would make it unnecessary for the.program to contain any advertising. Mr. Baugh moved that the Board allow $50.00 toward defraying the expepse of the programs of the Senior Class play. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mem. bers present voting "Aye." The Clerk presented the following: I

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MEETlNG OF APRIL lS, 1921 (Continued) ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE SEPARATE SCHOOLS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1921.

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Teachers' Salaries School Supplies Library and Reference Books Stationery and Printing Telephone Other Expenses of Instruction

$79,490.00 2,500.00 250.00 150.00 125.00 200.00

EXPENSES OF OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT Janitors• Salaries Janitors' Supplies Fuel Light and Power Water Sanitation EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT Repairs to Buildings Repairs to Equipment Repairs to Furniture and Fixtures Insurance Taxes (Special) ADD!TIONS AND BETTERMENTS Furniture and Fixtures New Buildings I,...._,

3,937.50 500.00 1,800.00 250.00 200.00 750a00

3,323.00 1,

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506.00 350.00 575.00

1,338.00 65,000.00

Total Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Separate School budget, as presented bJ' the Clerk, be adopted and certified to the Excise Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates introduced the following resolution: R E S OLUT I ON WHEREAS it has come to the notice of the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that the county treasurer of Oklahoma County is reported to have suggested that he may further defer the time when penalty shall attach on account of the failure to pay t-he 1920 taxes in Oklahoma County, which, in effect, will be a further extension of the . time in which the taxes due in the fall of 1920 will be paid; and W~EREAS the school district is now liable for a large amount of interest on its outstanding warrants on account of the amount of taxes past due and uncollected on account of the acts of the legislature ext_ending the time for their payment; and

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WHEREAS s. further extension of time will result in a material finan-. cial loss to the school district at a time when the Board of Education is finding it difficult to properly finance the schools of Oklahoma City, and,further., will result in a loss to the teachers janitors and other .employees of the school district, in that they will probably be required to discount their warrants on account thereof. ·

MEETING OF APRIL 18, 1921 (Continued) NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of Education of Oklahoma City does here, by protest against any action on tbe part of the county treasurer which will have a tendency to delay further the payment of taxes, and does hereby respectfully call rupon the county attorney of Oklahoma County, Honorable Forrest L. Hughes, and the county _ commissioners of Oklahoma County to proceed immediately, by application for a writ of mandamus or other appropriate proceeding, to compel the county treasurer to perform his duties in the collection of taxes and all penalties attached thereto under the laws of this state. Âˇ Mr. Coates moved that the resolution be adopted and a copy of same be transmitted to the county treasurer, the county attorney and the chairman of the board of county commissioners. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was deQlared to have carried. A letter was read from Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, in regard to 1the installation of services for power and lights for the junior high schools which the electric.al contractor contended was not included in the original contract. To this letter was attached the proposal of Arnold and Wetherbee to install the electric service at Classen Junior High School for the sum of $1,260 and at both the Webster and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools for the sum of $1,330.00. Mr. Baugh moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Cea.tea moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF APRIL 21, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Q.F THE CITY. OF OKLAHOMA CITY? OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President,J. G. Stear ley, Clerk. Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, E. Fightmaster, Ear 1 E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

w: ABSENT:

Elliott Alton.

A committee from the American Legion appeared before the Board and asked that school children above the sixth grade be allowed to march in the parade in the Americanization Day celebration to be held on April 2Sth. After some discussion Mr. Fightmaster moved that the pupils from the Irving and Central High Schools be allowed to march in the Americanization Day parade. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vot ing "Aye • n

Upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, the Board went into e·xecuti ve session. The Board then proceeded to take up for consideration the report of the committee to which the bids on cafeteria and domestic science equipment for the junior high schools were referred for investigation and recommendation. , Mr. Fightmaster moved that the contract for the Domestic Science Group Ta~les be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of $1+, 051. 62.. Mr. Coates seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the contracts for kitchen equipment for the cafeterias be awarded to Doc and Bill Furniture Company and to W. J. Pettee and Company in accordance with the terms of their bids as follows: Doc and Bill Furniture Company Classen and Webster Junior High Schools

-Ranges $S97.30 · Range Hoods 178.00 ·Steam Tables complete 3,697.66 ,steam Cookers 930.00 .Vegetable Peelers 258.00 _ . Ct>oks ' Tab le s 168.00 . Guard Rails 80.00 . Check Stands 15.90 Additional Sink Total

$6,224-.26

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Pettee and Company Capitol Hill Junior · High School

$320.00·

77. 25.

l, 197. 75

34e.50 159.00 113.00

4-o.oo

22.00

82.00 $2,359.50

. MEETING OF APRIL 21, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Ba.ugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,"e;iccept Mrs. Lindsay who passed. Mr. Coates moved that the contract for the cafeteria tables be awarded to the Tibbs-Dorsey Company at their bid of $25.00 each. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye~" Mr. Coates moved that the Jasper Sipes Company be awarded the contra.ct for the cafeteria stools at their bid of $1,022.40 and the domestic science supply tables at their bid of $162.00. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be instructed to ask for new bids on electric dish washers foi the cafeterias. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Baugh moved that the contract for drinking fountains for the cafeterias be awarded tow. J. Pettee and Company at their bid of $216.00. Mr •. Leech seconded the motion and upon·roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the G. E. Blackie Heating Company be awardedthe contract for the Bain Maries for the cafeteria kitchens at their bid of $127.95. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." · i

Bills were presented for expense incurred by the Superintendent and the Supervisor of· Music in attending ·the National Music Supervisors• Convention in St. Joseph, Missouri, the week beginning April 4th, as follows: Supt. Whiteford Miss Lenore Buchanan Mr. Berry moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Berry moved that the knights of Pythias be allowed the use of the High School Auditorium on June 1st and 2nd, at a charge of $100 for the two evenings. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF MAY 2, i921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 0~ THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 2ND, 1921, AT EIGHT O I CLOCK P. ·M.

PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Tom W. Baugh, ,

J. W. Berry·,

R . S • Coates , W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

Elliott Alton.

The minutes of the meetings of April 4th, 11th, 18th and 21st, were read and approved as read. The report of the Medical Inspector for the month of April was read and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, was received and placed on file.

The Clerk then read the report of the Truant Officer giving in detail the work of the department of Compulsory Educ at ion for the month of April. Mr. Baugh moved that this report be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The report of the Treasurer for April was presented and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, was received and placed on file.

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The Superintendent presented a statistical report of the attendance _in the city schools for the month ending April 1st, showing a total enrollment of 20,487, with 94 per cent attandance. The Buildings and Grounds Committee, to which was referred, with power to act, the question of permitting the installation of a radio station by the Boy Scouts on Classen Junior High School. grounds, reported that permission had been given for the installation of the station, the location to be decided upon by the Playgrounds Department and the work to be under the supervision of the Science Department of the school system.

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The Buildings and Grounds Committee also reported that upon investigation it was found that the matter of the installation of electrical services for the junior high schools was covered by the contracts: of the general contractor,with the exception of the changes made at Classen Junior high school, which it would be necessary to take up_ as an extra. i

The Clerk read the following report:

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MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued) Oklahoma City, Okla. May 2, 1921. To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $4,800.99, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates T. W. Baugh Auditing Committee MusiG for H.S. Orchestra $12. 56 , Lyon & Healy 3. 52 , C. L. Barnhouse n " "" " Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber 22 ... 50 · Arkansas Valley Lbr. Co. " 44. 13 , 144-. 00 , Webb Publishing Company Buttons for Penmanship Dept. Manly Office Supp+y Company Office supplies 1. 00 · Smythe Printing Company Supplies H. s. Of'fice 22. 70 · C. F. Williams & Son Educational Red Book 1.09 · The Printery Printing Supplies 152.00·· Russell Sage Foundation School Supplies 3. 60 · li+. 00 · The Western Paint Company Janitors' Supplies Martin Towel Supply Towel Service 18. 35 · J. H. Craven Dirt Wilson school grounds 486. 00 · J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash 65. 77 ,· Standard Brush & Broom Co. Janitors• Supplies 7 .33 · N. S. Sherman Machine Co. Repairs to Equipment 24-. 15 " Corken Machinery & Supply n " ff 2. 50 , Lee Harmon Dirt Wilson School grounds 476. 00 · Severin Tire & Supply Co. Tire & Tube Supt's Auto 31.20 · Oklahoma Paper Company Towel Cabinet 2. 75 . Aurelius-Swanson Electric Fuse plugs, etc. 3 .15 · L. G. Walters Mileage for April 40.88 · R. E. Crawford 11 11 n 50. 08 · H. H. Shriver. n ff ff 4-7 .84 · F. Webb Jones ff 11 11 37.76 II Mamie Franks n Feb. March & April 29.68 Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Telephone service 161. 45 · Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & Oil 36.00 Mideke Supply Co. Engine Fittings 85.38 · Hardware & Supplies 8.05 . 1 A. G. Hoge · Pet tee's Hardware Co. " " " 83. 00 , " ff " ' Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. 85.56 G. E. Blockie Htg. Co. Repairs to Equipment Shields Hts. 2.75 ; Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Window Glass 20. 91 · Zyli te Water Company Water Opportunity School L~. 80 • Harlow Publishing Co. School ·1evy Ballots 170. 00 · . Underwood Typewriter Co. Repairing Typewriters 5.65 · Remington Typewriter Co. n " 9. 25 . Minnetonka Lbr. Co. Manual Training Lumber Ll-0.15 Western Bank Supply Company Oft"ice Supplies 94.35 :U.S. Manifold Co. Carbon Paper 22.15 • J. W. Jenkins Music Co. Music Supplies 4.72 : Dunn Feed & Fuel Co. Coal on Contract 655.02 · : Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Tuning pianos Central High 7.50 A. M. DeBolt Fire Clay & Cement 2.18 · .Ar.nold & Wetherbee Electrical repairs & Lamps 9. 35 ·

MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921. Oklahoma City Water Dep 4 . Fitch's Quality Grocery Shanklin & Barton P. & A. Grocery New.State Laundry White Swan Laundry W. M. Welch Mfg. Co. J. L. Ladd Helen Strong Oklahoma News M. K. & T. Railway Oklahoma Publishing Co. Farmers National Bank

Water service Dom Sci Supplies II

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Supplies Science Dept. Sanitary work Wor,k Supt's Office Advertising Budget Freight on Coal Advertising Interest

SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND

5. 55 07_ 36..46 42. 50 11. 22

Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Telephone service w. M. Welch Mfg. Co. Chemistry Supplies Excelsior Atove Company Stove Repairs J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Co-operative Mercantile Company Dom Science supplies Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service Dunn Feed & Fuel Co. Coal on contract Mideke Supply Co. Repairs to plumbing Hamilton Supply Co. Plumber's Friend Aurelius-Swanson Electric Co. Electrical supplies

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16.20 33. 00 ·

12.7;0 · 1. 00 ·

7 .25 .

PLAYGROUND FUND Brook's Hardware Company E. B. ·cottrell

Playground supplies Mileage for April

66. 00 ·

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Mr. Leech moved that the report of the Auditing Committee be accepted and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of t:he b.ills. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors, as approved by the architects, amounting to $48,191.87: The Holmboe Company Amount of retained percentage released by The S.outhern Surety Company: Webster Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Classen Junior High School Extras account labor scale· increase: Classen Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Webster Junior High School Extra account increase in freight rates

184.'oo 142.95 130. 00

102.50

83.00

301.00 1,019.46

Balance on extras on contract Extra account electrical work

MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued)

A. F. Binns Classen Junior High School· Extra Webster Junior High School " Capitol Hill Junior High School Extra Woodling Hea.ting & Ventilating Company Classen Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Webster Junior High School

2,4-30.00 2,205.00 2,520.00

Layton, Smith & Forsyth Architectural Supervision and r1ans Mr. Berry moved that the e~timates of contractors for labor performed and material furnislled, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Woodworth addressed the Board as follows: . After four years of service I wish to take this opportunity to express my thanks to the members of the Board for the courtesies extended to me and to say that I expect to take an interest in the school system of Oklahoma City as a citizen and shall be gla.d to serve the Board at any time. At the time we became members of this Board our schools were crowded and many classes were being held in damp, poorly lighted basement rooms. Our enrollment at that time was 16,667, the percent of attendance 93.3. To-day we have an enrollment of 23,214, with an attendance of 94 per cent. · The previous Board had made an effort to relieve the crowded condition of the schools by asking the people to vote $650,000 School Bonds with which to purchase sites and build three junior high schools, and for the re-modeling of the Irving school building. Thie proposition was voted down a:.t the special election held February 6th, 1917. Another bond issue of $560,000 was submitted and also voted down at an election held April 3rd, of the same year. The defeat of the$e bonds was a serious blow to the Oklahoma City School district as the additional rooms were sorely needed and could have been built at that time for 50% less than was required to build later, as labor and building material were from 40 to 50% less, and also for the reason that it would have been possible at that time to sell 4½%, bonds at a premium. Having in mind the fact that the people had defeated.bond issues amounting to $650,000 and $560,000, we submitted a proposition on a much smaller scale, which was for a bond issue of $200,000. We knew that this would not relieve the crowded cortdition prevailing at that time, but inasmuch as the people did. not seem to be awake to their great need and for the fact that we were engaged in the wor~d war, we felt that it would not be wise to ask for more money at that time. At a special election held May 14th, 191S, the people voted to allow the Board of Education to issue $200,000 5% school bonds, 2,837 votes having been cast for the bonds and·471 against the bonds. You will recall that at this date we were actively engaged in the world war and our government had appointed a committee which was located at Washington, and known as the Capital Issues Committee, whose duty it was to pass on all bond issues. On application to this committee we received a reply to the effect that our- bond issue had been approved to the extent of $175,000. While requests for reconsideration were made by every civic body in Oklahoma City, insisting that $200,000 was the minimum to tide us over until after

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MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued) the war, t',e Committee di,d not change their first ruling.

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The Board accepted the ruling and was preparing to let contracts to the amount of $175,000 but was advised by the War Industries Board that all school houses, churches, hospitals and other buildings of a meri torio,us nature throughout the nation must be postponed for the time being for the reason that the Government was at the very apex of its load in supplying the essentials for our army and navy and for our Allies upon the battle fi.elds. On November 19th, 1918, the Board received a communication from the War Construction Board in Washington, D~ c., granting us the right to construct buildings not to exceed $175,000 and on December 20th, 191s, we were given permission to use the $25,000 that had been previously held out. We were able to sell these bonds at par and we proceeded at once to let contracts and get the buildings started. This gave us twenty-four additional rooms and the Administration Building, but on account of the many difficulties and delays, and our· rapid growth, we were still needing additional room, for by this time we were not only using every available basement room, but in many instances were giving the children only one half day of school. We worked out a program that seemed to be ample at that time and again submitted it to a vote of the people. This time we planned for 106 additional rooms which necessitated a bond issue of one million dollars. This plan included three junior high schools, five new ward schools and additions to seven ward school$, The people voted these bonds as by this time every one seemed to be very much awake to the gr~at need of more school rooms. The vote for the bonds was 14,608 and against the bonds 2,492. The Board was able to dispose of these bonds at par but material of all kinds and labor had advanced at such an alarming rate that by the time the Board was able to get bids for these buildings the amount of the bids exceeded the amount of the bond issue by a large amount. It was clear to the Board from this time on that we would not be able to finish all of these buildings with the amount of the $1,000,000 bond issue as we were constantly confronted with mounting prices and there was such an unsettled condition that it was. difficult to get contractors to make contracts unless they were sQfeguarded by clauses in their contracts protecting them from increases in freight rates and wage scales. During a meeting of the Board of Education of May 5th, 1919, I was elected to preside over your deliberations. While I fully appreciated the honor you were conferring upon me, I hesitatingly accepted it, feeling that I was entering upon the duties of a very important position., realizing that we would be face to face with some trying difficulties. I entered upon the discharge of those duties with singleness of purpose and with a firm resolve to discharge those duties from a standpoint of right as the abiaity was given me to ::judge right. My record has been made. If good, it will recommend itself. Realizing I have made mistakes, I can only ask that you be charitable. ·

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On December 9th, 1919, we again presented a proposition to the people calling for a bond issue of $820,000 for the purpose of completing the construction of the three junior high schools and purchasing of all equipment for the junior high schools and certain ward schools, and to purchase additional real estate for school buildings. The.size of the junior high schools had been increased from sixteen to twenty-eight room buildings for the reason that our growth had been so great that even with our· extensive building program we were falling behind and the over-crowded condition still existed in most of the schools, especially in our high schools.

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MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued) The $820,000 bonds were voted by the P.eople, the vote for the bonds being 2,~99 and against the bonds b22. '

On account of extra cost of labor and freight the Board thought .for some time that the buildings could not be completed wij;hout going before the people and asking for more funds, as we had advertised for bids before asking for the last bond iss~e and then had asked only for the exact amount necessary to complete the buildings, and were thersfore not in a position to stand any loss. You of the old Board know how we overcame this seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Several facts must be taken into consideration in order to explain how this was possible. rn making out our budget of expenses for the school year 1920-21, we had to figure on ma~imum expenditures, for example, we could not anticipate that we would have a mild wi~ter and reduce our fuel allowance 33 1/3 per cent. You will also recall that at the time we made up this budget we were assured by the contractor that the Capitol Hill junior high school would be completed by mid year. We therefore made an appropriation for the operation of this school for four and one-half ,months. This was not used for the reason that the building was not !completed by that time and is not completed yet, as the contractor ihas met with unforeseen delays, such as delays in the arrival of material and also labor difficulties. Therefore we had a nice balance in this item. The health of our teachers has been far better than ip the past few years, making a saving in the salaries of substitutes an~ emergency repairs to our heating and plumbing h~ve been down to 'the minimum, so altogether we have enough money, if same is used with extreme economy, to tide us over our present building program without ,being cÂˇompelled to ask the people to vote more bonds. You will find that it will be necessary within the next year to provide more school rooms to take care of our continuous growth as even now some of our buildings are badly crowded. However, that :will be a matter for the incoming Board to handle.

I submit herewith a financial statement showing the actual condition of the funds of the Board of Education on April 11th, 1921. Amount of Budget 1920-21 Amount of Warrants Issued to April 11, 1921 Balance in General FundÂˇ Estimated Expense to Close of Fiscal Year Teachers' Salaries Janitors and Other Employees Bills for three months

$1,468,676.00 1,004,938.40 $261,950.00 30,615.00 30,000.00

Estimate.d Balance on Hand June 30, 1921 General Fund Balance in Building Fund April 11, 1921 $80,746.81 Additional Appropriation 37,969.62

Balance due on Junior High School Contracts The Holmboe Company M. D. Woodling A. F. Binns

$463,737.60

322.565.00 $1!+1,172.60

Total. $83,586.00 22,204.60 7,083.09

Amount Available for Extras and Equipment

112,873.69 $1!+7,015.34

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MEETING OF MAY 2., 19 21 ( Cop.t ln=u=e=d=)===)=t======== The past few yea~s have been very strenuous for this Board. We have expended approximately $2,020.,000 for new buildings and additions, in addition to our yearly budget of approximately $1,500.,000.

We have seen the new Jefferson, Lincoln, Willard, Woodrow Wilson, Walnut Grove and Westwood Schools completed and occupied. We have seen additions completed and occupied at the Culbertson Heights, Eugene Field, Hawthorne, Lowell, Putnam Heights, Wheeler, Whittier and Rockwood Schools. We have also provided an Administration Building and an Opportunity School, and re-modeled the Irv- . ing High School, to say nothing of the many annex buildings provided to accommodate the overflow at several ward schools and additional playgrounds provided at Culbertson, Lincoln, Lowell, Rockwood., Walrru.t Grove and Whittier Schools. The three junior high schools are nearing completion and we feel that every citizen should feel proud of these magnificent buildings.

I am glad to say that in all this work the Board has stood together and has been practically unanimous on all these questions and.has stood at all times for advancement along all lines. I wish to call attention to one more phase of our work as a School Board before I close and that is the proposition of school building insurance. Up until about two years ago the method of insuring our buildings was·very unsatisfactory as our values were never adjusted and our rates were high. The insuranc'.e was principally specific and to give you an idea, we found spme buildings very much under insured, for instance the Putnam Heights school, a $60,000 building was insured for $15,000, the district be_ing practically unprotected. The average rate was 90 cents for fire and windstorm and at no time were there more than ten agencies represented. After most careful consideration and after making an appraisal of all the property owned and controlled by the Board, we · insured all this property under a blanket form of insurance and distributed the premium over a period of five years, one fifth expiring each year and only one fifth of the premium to be paid each year. The present rate is 29.9 cents and is shared by twenty-one agencies in the city as against ten agencies under the previous. plan. The present arrangement requires an appraisal of all the Board's property once each year, which prevents the possibility of the district not being protected at all times. The present insurable value of all buildings owned and controlled by the Board of Education is $3,500,000. I consider this a great improvement and one that has relieved individual members of a great amount of annoyance and criticism, and at the same time has safeguarded the School District from the possibility of loss in the event of fire or windstorm. We have raised the stands.rd of our schools by raising the qualifications and salaries of our teachers, improving our course of study and developing the various departments materially. I want to thank each and every member and employee for their •. honest, earnest and loyal support. · To you who are about to take upon yourselves the responsibil-· ities of the office of member of the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, I congratulate you upon the honor conferred upon you. As I look into your faces I am frank to say that I believe each of you will perform your duties in that capacity well. I am proud of the fact that I am a believer in men. To my mind, gentlemen, honesty in office is not contingent upon the system under which we work but upon the man. One system of government is better than another system to the extent only that it enables us to select and e•lect honorable and efficient men to office. "

Again I wish to thank each and every member for their hearty support during my administration.

MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Baugh moved that Mr. Woodworthâ€˘s address be spread upon the minutes and a copy be sent to the J;)ress for publication. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Thereupon Mr. Woodworth declared the Board adjourned sine die.

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Immediately following adjournment, the Board proceeded to organize for the ensuing year. The following members having qualified as members of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, signed the oath of Office: Char le s Evans J. T. Spivey Breck Moss J. w. Berry Ear 1 E. Leech

ward Ward Wa;_rd Ward Ward

One Two Three Four (Long Term) Four ( Short Term)

By unanimous consent Mr. Stearley acted as temporary chairman and the Board proceeded to the election of officers. Mr. Coates nominated Mr. Fightmaster for permanent chairman and Mr. Spivey nominated Dr. Evans. Mrs,. Lindsay moved that the nominations be closed and the Board proceed to elect their permanent chairman by ballot. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Stearley appointed Mr. Leech and Mr. Moss to act as tellers an~ upon the first ballot Mr. Evans received four votes and Mr. Fightmaster four votes. After the twenty-third ballot had been cast with the same result, Mr. Moss moved that the Board recess for ten minutes. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Upon reconvening Mr. Moss moved that Mr. Fightmaster be elected permanent chairman of the Board of Education by acclamation. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Fightmaster then assumed the chair. Dr. Evans moved that the new members extend their thanks to Mr. Woodworth for the kind things he had said of them, that the work of Mr. Woodworth had been greatly appreciated and he trusted that the new Board would follow in his footsteps. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The incoming President having been presented with a gavel made in the shops of the Manual Training Department of the central High School, Mrs. Lindsay moved that in behalf of Mr .. Fightmaster the gavel be accepted and a vote of. thanks extended to the Manual Training Departrpemt. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. \

The Board then proceeded to the election of a vice-chairman. Mr. Leech moved that Mr$. Linds~y be elected vice-chairman. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster announced that the Board would complete its organization by electing a Clerk.

MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued) Mrs. Lindsay moved that M:r. Stearley be elected Clerk of the Board of Education at a salary of $3600 a year, payable monthly. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon ,roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Fightmaster announced tha.t the Board was now ready to transact business. The Superintendent reported the following resignati~ and recommend~ ed that same be accepted: Âˇ 1 Florence McMullen, effective April 15 Mrs. Bess Graves, effective April 22 Mrs. Lindsay moved that the resignations of Miss McMullen and Mrs. Graves be accepted. Mr. Lesch seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: May 2, 1921. Board of Education:

I recommend the appointment of the folllwing teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Mrs. J. s. Townsley, substitute Mrs. c. F. Grishaber, substitute Ethel Wimsatt, H. s. substitute I

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Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The annual report of the Superintendent was read to the Board and was received and is on file in the office of the Clerk. Dr. Evans stated that he believed that the recommendations of the Superintendent should be given careful consideration and asked that a copy of the report be placed in the hands of each member of the Board, which Mr. Whiteford agreed to do. Âˇ The question of the election of teachers was introduced and Dr. Evans moved that this matter be taken up for consideration by the Boa.rd as a committee of the whole. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent prepare his lists as soon as possible and when ready the President call a meeting of the Boa~d for the purpose of electing teachers for the ensuing year. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued) A letter was read from D. I. Johnston, Chairman of the Oklahoma County Chapter of the American Red Cross, in regard to the social service and playground work conducted by the chapter at the Community House which is adjacent to Riverside School. Mr. Johnston asked that Mr. Evans, the principal of Riverside School,be employed by the Board to assist in the supervised play for boys and girls of that district during the summer months. Mrs. Lindsay moved that ~- soon as the Committees were appointed this matter be referred to the Playgrounds Committee. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Evans moved that the Board go on record as being in sympathy with the work of the Red Cross and the assurance given Mr. Johnston that the matter of assisting with the playground work at the Community House would be taken up for consideration at the earliest possible date. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was dec-lared to have carried. Mr., Whiteford presented a request from Dr. McKeever, of Kansas University, for the use of the High School for holding meetings in the • interest of the Better Towns' campaign, between May 31st and June 3rd. Mr. Coates moved that Dr. McKeever be given the use of the High School for his meetings, provided the dates were not already filled. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ·Mr. Whiteford stated that the work in his office was unusually heavy at this time and asked permission to employ temporary help at~ the salary paid to substitute teachers. Mr. Moss moved that the Superintendent be authorized to employ an assistant in his office at $5.00 a day. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A letter was read from F. M. Harper relative to the private water connection from the Linwood School building to his residence at 3406 West 16th Street. Mr. Harper stated that other parties in that vicinity desired to be connected with the water line but being a one inch line and not carrying full pressure, he asked th~t the Board refuse to authorize any additional connections. Mr. Coates moved that this communication be received and placed on file. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from a class of girls of the Capitol Hill Methodist Church for the use of the Lee School auditorium for an e·ntertainment to be given for the benefit of the church on or about · May 12th. Mr. Berry moved that the request be granted at a charge of not to exceed $5.00. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received for the use of the High School Auditorium on May 9th for the presentation of the opera Il Trovatore by the School of Fine Arts of the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to take this matter up with the principal of the high school and,if possible to arrange the date, the University of Oklahoma be allowed the use of the Auditorium at the minimum charge of $35.00. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued) A request was received from the Ladies Music Club for the use of the High School Auditorium for a series of concerts to be given next season under the direction of Mr. Hathawaiy Harper â€˘. Mr. Coates moved that if dates could be arranged that do not co~flict with High School activities, the Ladies Music Club be .granted permission to use the High School Auditorium at the regular charge of $100 a night. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry and Mr. Moss left the meeting at this time. Mr. Stearley presented a statement to the Board showing that the amount appropriated for current expenses for the Separate schools of the Oklahoma City School District .was insufficient by $S,679.54 to pay the necessary expenses to the end of the fiscal year. Mr. Stearley stated that out of a fund created by the last legislature for the aid of the separate schools, $3,215.00 had been apportioned to Oklahoma City, and the receipts from the County Treasurer showed an overcollection of 1918-19 and 1919-20 taxes to the amount of $4,852.97, making a total of $8,067.97. Mr. Stearley, therefore, asked permission to go before the Excise Board and ask for a supplemental increase in the budget of the Separate Schools over the approved estimate for 1920-21 to the amount of $8,067.97. , Mr. Coates moved that the President, Clerk and Attorney for the Board be authorized to go before the Excise Board and ask for a supplemental increase of $8,067.97 in the budget of the Separate Schools for 1920-21. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A bill was presented to the Board for a deficit in the expense fund for the debate, oratorical and reading contests of the Central High School, amounting to $135.6~. Mr. Coates moved that the bill he allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." .The Clerk stated that the newly elected electedvTreasurer of the School District, Mr. Thad Wells, had duly qualified and subscribed to the oath of office, and presented the following bonds for the Board's approval, same having been approved by the Board's Attorney: Federal Surety Company New Amsterdam Casualty Company National Surety Company American Surety Company Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company Total

$100,000 225,000 25,000 25,000 125.000

$500,000

Mrs.Lindsay moved that the bonds of the Treasurer be accepted as approved by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the auditor be instructed to check up the accounts of the retiring treasurer and that all funds and securities be turned over to the new treasurer. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEET ING OF MAY 2, 1921 (Continued) Dr, Evans moved that Mr. Stearley be given permission to attend the meeting of the National Assiciatidn of School Accounting and Business Officials of Public Schools in Detroit, May 16 to 20, inclusive. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Layton, of Layton, Smith.& Forsyth, Architects, reported that some difficulties had been encountered in the gravity tanks on the roofs of the junior high schools and it would be necessary to change from a gravity to a pressure system. This matter was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Leech moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion arid same was declared to have carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION •OF TclE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-

ING, MONDAY, MAY 9TH, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCL P. M. PRESENT:

w.• E. Fight master, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, Chas • Evans, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey. The President announced that the meeting had been called especially to take up the matter of the election of teachers for the ensuing year in Committee of the Whole, but before adjourning for that purpose other matters of business requiring the attention of the Board would be taken up for consideration. The Clerk presented requests for the use of the High School Auditorium which were acted upon as follows: i

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Mr. Coates moved that the Apollo Club be granted the use of the High School Auditorium for threi concerts next season, providing dates can be arranged that do not conflict with school activities, at a charge of $35.00 a n~ght. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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Mr. Leech moved that the Sorosis Club be granted the use of the High School Auditorium for a series of three concerts next season, at the minimum charge of $35.00 a night, providing the dates can be arranged not to conflict with school activities. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the request of Miss Gertrude Cox for the use of the Auditorium on May 30th, for a May Festival Program, be laid on the table. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. (Dr. Evans entered.the meeting at this time). Mr. Leech moved that the request of Miss Mildred Hancox for the High School Auditorium for a recital on June 3rd, be laid on the table. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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The following bids were re cs i ved for casing for the water wells at the junior high schools: Mideke Supply Compp,ny Sharman Machine Crane Company

Iron Works

900• of g.111 casing $124.oo per C 80.00 per C 900 1 of 6¢" casing 900 1 of S¼" casing $128.00 per C 108.00 per C 900 1 of 6 5/8 11 " 900 1 of g.111 casing $128.94 per C 900 1 of 6½" casing 83. 70 per C

(Mr. Spivey entered the meeting at this time). Mr. Leech moved that the contract ,for the casing be awarded to the Mideke Supply Company at their bid of $124 per hundred feet for the S¼" casing and $SO per hundred feet for the 6¼ 11 casing. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Dr. Evans moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on coal for the ensuing year, bids to be filed in the office of the Clerk on or before June 6th, at 5 0 1 olock p. m. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster announced the following committee appointments:

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mr. Coates, Mrs. Lindsay and Dr. Evans.

AUDITING, PURCHASING AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. Leech, Mr. Moss and Mr. Berry.

PLAYGROUNDS COMMITTEE Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Spivey and Mr. Coates. Mr. Stearley called the attention of the Board to the fact that the contract with the Watson Drilling Company for the wells at the junior high schools had been authorized without bond, but he had been advised by the Attorney for the Board that it would be necessary for the contractor t~ give bond in order to comply with the law governing such contracts. Mr. Coates therefore moved that the Board reconsider their former action authorizing the contract for the wells at the junior high schools to be executed without bond. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Coates then moved that the matter of arranging the bond of the Watson Drilling Cornpany be referred to the Finance Committee. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsa.y moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-

ING, THURSDAY, MAY 19TH, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, F. W. Penney, Acting CTlerk.

Berry, Coates, Ear 1 E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

ABSENT:

J. G. Stear ley, Clerk, Dr. Chas. Evans.

A request was received from the Knights of Pythias for a change of dates for the High School Auditorium from June 1st and 2nd, to June ~th and 9th. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the request be granted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A communication was read from J.B. Corrigab who asked permission to·.appear before the Board in reference to charges which led to his dismissal from the Irving School, said dismissal having been ,authorized by the Board.at their meeting in Committee of the Whole on May 14th. Mr. Leech moved that· this communication be tabled. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call ~ame was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Spivey who voted "No." A comnunication was read, signed by the Principal of the High School, the Director of Athletics and the Chairman of the Board of Control, stating that two Oklahoma City High School athletes had been chosen,· by virtue of the records made this season, together with representatives from other Oklahoma High Schools, to compose a state team to enter the All-American High School Track Meet at Chicago. As no funds were available to send these representatives to Chicago, it was requested that the Board appropriate not to exceed $250.00 toward defraying the expenses of the trip. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the request be granted, that Mr. Cottrell be sent to Chicago with the two High School boys, and that the Board pay the expenses of the trip. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Whiteford presented the request of Mr. B. L. French, principal of McKinley School, for the use of the school building for summer school, stating that it had been the custom to permit one of the . school buildings where no repairs were being made, to be used each summer for this purpose. Mrs. Lindsay moved that Mr. French be given permission to use the McKinley school building for summer school under rules to be prescribed by the Superintendent. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried~

MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that the following teachers be elected for the year 1921-22, at the salaries se~ opposite their names; all for ten months: > BRYANT

Augusta Cress Katherine Delahanty Mary Pruitt Lavinia Hill Jewel Thomas Marie Porter Frances Vincent Nonnie Weiser Alice Baker Elizabeth Findlay Quinnie Nelson Ora Scrutchfield

COLUMBUS * Charlie Roberts Vida Meyer Lillian Morrow Helen Biggers Olive Allen j Mary Spencer Meta Stegelman Annie J. Sellers Grace Seaman Grace Krebs Josephine Allen CULBERTSON Mary Henderson Adaline Ball Grace Baptiste Mrs. A.H. Owens Mattie L. Jarrott Mildred Mccraw *Mildred Ledford Mary Straight Violet Drawver Nelle B. Carr Lola Neil Smith Lena Peyton Cleo Masterson Kate Woodbridge Ethel Honeycutt Edna Jones Helen Landon Grace Bennett Isa Colwell EDGEMERE Mary Lawson Inez Ellis Jessie Palmer Mabel Nolan Mabelle Poole Kate Steanson Anna Brittsan Madge Alspaugh Vera Baird

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EMERSON Katherine Holtzendorff Julia Wardner Margaret Wright Clara Mae Bentley Lucie Duke Margaret Leek May Bodine Katherine Lewis Jessie Callaway Esther Webber Clara. Baldwin May Powell Lillian Heninger Annie Roup Dorothy Phelps Gra.ce Highley Ma...r y BJ.ac k Grace Kirby Lula Duff Grace Tallant Mary Phillips Elizabeth Reece Annie Challes Bess Smith Evelyn Shear EUGENE FIELD Mrs • R • S • Be 1t Juliett Gilmer Emma Meneeley Edna Walker Josephine Eastland Margaret Carmody Grace Garrison Mrse Maude Finn Euleta Riley Agnes Campbell Margaret Russell Josie Rentfrow Bess Jennings Anna L. Puckett Lula Wiley

FRANKLIN Mary Harper Ann Irene Walther * Dora Mccown Della Davis Mrw. Lola White Charlotte Mohr Edna Stuart Huth J. Mercer Sophia Nicklas Letha Barde L

GARFIELD Mary Bagwell Lauretta Pennington Mildred Campbell Dollie Hendry Erma Rahe

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MEETING OF MAY 19~· 1921 (Continued) GARFIELD (Continued) *Myrtle Weber Elnora Skow Florence Andrews HARMONY Ethel Pillars HAWTHORNE Celene Reed Lillian Gibbs Teresa McNabb Ada Wahlgren *Ruth Carnes Grace McMillan Ella Bailey Jeannette Phillips JEFFERSON Ethel Basinger Katherine Davis *Mamie Sharp. Linda Ridasch Eva Brock ! Ellen Eagin Alma Hodges *Beatrice Boyack Christina Butler Winifred Hadley Caroline Head Nina Spinning Allie Turnage Winnie Daigh Agr1;es Abbott Mabel Coombs Theodora ;]Ellis Louise Ferguson JUNCTION Mrs. Annie Sooter LEE Helen Burhans Clyde Honeycutt Myrtle Poole Inez George Edith Williams Hattie Jones Ethel Adair Ila Rogers •Anna Simpson Grace Bryant *Imogene Bethel Susie Latimer Helen Heyler Katherine Van Matre Anna Ri.ce Jean McKee Blanche Broadstreet Anna Cooper Leojean Boyack Julia Middleton Ruth Elder

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MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued) LEE (Conti.nued) Myrtle Brown Harriett McCarthy Dorothy Dutton ..

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Josephine Pope Mabel Dague. Fay E. Smith Bess Waggoner Jessie Daniels Katherine Watt Beulah Chadwick Maude Leckner Mrs. W. w. Robertson Vera Eastman Pearl Harwood Lena Dick Carolyn Ebright Ada Jarboe Agnes Thompson Mary Lee Owens

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LOWELL Modena Thomas Lida Jones Flora Lucas Maude Wilson Jarmie Revelle Myrtle Augnst Elizabeth Miller Eva Conner Lillian Mayes Zuma Holmes Louise Woodbridge Bernice Pierce

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MCKINLEY Blanche Woods Isabel Eastland Moss Wingo Florence Roberts Edna Stevenson Edith Harrison Grace Chandler Allyson Price Dora Patrick Edna Fouts cJulia Denny Mabel Ainslie Mamie Welch Kathleen Moore

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MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued) OPPORTUNITY Mrs. Fannie Bowling Miriam Meadows Gra. ce 路Marshall PUTMAN HEIGHTS Ruth Nichols Mary Virgin Mrs. Lida Barnhart Alpha Abington Stella Edmiston Lenora Baldwin Sarah Giblin Della Link Julia Hudson Mary Ellen Bruce * Elizabeth Timmons Hazel Herndon Blanche Bryant Marie Bramblet Myrtle Taylor Estelle Ogle Dela Mae Evans Eulah Riall

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RIVERSIDE Mary Barnhouse Gennett Elliott Ma.ry Goff Belle Henderson Mabel Handy Helen Pickett Ruth Ranck Elizabeth Styll Clarice Gammill Annabelle Pickler Mrs. Bee Brooks

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MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued) WASHINGT8N (Continued) Nelle Bruce Marguerite Rossington Ida Werner Maud Milam Brytha Gould May Curl Teresa. Driscoll Ruth Otto Hattie Bradford Laurie Jenkins Geneva Turnham Estella Hoffman Verna Wills Rhey Fry Grace Hall

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165

180 180 180 180 5.00 per day 180

MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued) WILLARD Josie Richardson Blanche Paul Eleanor Bugg Cleo Rate liffe Margaret Johnston Alma Missimore Mrs. J. s. Townsley *Pauline Western Bernice Isaac Edith Kirby Jeanette Mahar Pearl Huffman Maude Wickman Irene McGuire Myrtle Rogers Fay Dodson Glann Sisson Martha Jane Brown Nona Reneau Eda Ford · Florence Smith Elizabeth Lightfoot Martha McNeese Frances Rennolds WOODROW WILSON Katherine Hammock Mary Goss-Roberts Jo Hodges Irminda Banning Jessie Gray Georgia Mae Smith Prebble Karnes Virginia Brooks Lillian Fitch Clara Jarrell

$1SO •pe r mo nth

180 180 180 145 180 5.00 per day 13-0

lt>5

180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 • 180 180 130 180 120

180 180 165 180 180 180 165 180 180 130

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SPECIAL TEACHERS DOMESTIC SCIENCE , *Helen Berry Leah Fish Vera Myers Ora Bell Edna Lucas Mabel McGowan MANUAL TRAINING George Brucher A. W. Gaffron Erma Snyder A. R. Thompson Frank McKee

200 200 , 180 ') 180 200

IRVING HIGH SCHOOL Guy McGee Lucile Tandy Helen Norr is Martha Denny Lynnie Pearson Bess Snell Ann Pearson

240 · 200 220 190 200 190 200

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MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued)

IRVING

(Continued) Ruth Morris Arthur Kinkaid Ne 11 Wiggins C. E. Herring Isabel Holcombe Undine Butler Ethel Reading

200 per month 200 200 • 200 190 190 200

Jessie Newby Lucile Goss w. F. Whinnery Clara Meyer Robert Reid John Barthold Vera Campbell Mary Symonds Glendora Butcher

200 190 220 200 190 200 200 180 190

CEl~TRAL HIGH SCHOOL Helen Ferris Mabe 1 Stewart Irene Hamilton Lelah Popplewe 11 L. w. Weber Grace Deupree Raymond Ryder T. L •. Collier W. A. Henderson Kathleen Lowther L. S. Demand Georgia Sheldon Adelia Clifton Launa Smith Greta Hansen Caroli re Power Grace Williams Floyd K. Russell Grace Lee Charles Schreck Mrs. M. E. Clayton CoraVoy Ward Nellie J. McFerron Julia Porter Florette McNeese Jeannette Gordon Floy Dawson Eva White Maude Owen Loda Hall Maurine Hoover James Malin H.B. Summers

Edith Clark Kenneth Kaufman '

' .__,

Lilly Short Blanche Hanna Josephine Snapp Stella Samuel Barbara Schlabach Ruth Snell Grace Norr is Dorothy Angevine L. 0. Wilson S. B. Lippincott T. R. Stemen

300 250 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 190 220 220 220 220 220 220 190· 250 220 220 220 · 190 220 220 250 250 220 220 220 220

220

220 • 220 $140 extra payable $20 a month for seven months 190 275 per month and $25 a month extra for extra work 220 220 220 220 220 190 190 190 250 220 220

MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued) HIGH SCHOOL (Continued) Minnie Redmon J. Leroy Smith Jesse Powers B. C. Brous W. s. Myers Annie Cloyd W. A. Hornung Paul Selders Harry McKimmey N. A. Lago A. E. Phillips Helen Allison . * Flora Wild Irma Kendrick Lillian Griffith Helen Lyon Mary Brucher A. E. Musrush Susie Niblo Pearl Pike · Etha Townsend Josephine Norwood Kenneth Tey-lor Louise Pickens Henrietta Radell Lucile Bawkins Louise Stickley Wren Wilson, Pianist Grace Chadwick Sylvia Franz Eva Chown'irig Mrs. W. w. Willingham H. F. Rusch

$220: per month 220 · 220 220 · 220 6.00 a day 220

220 190 275 190 250 170 190 220 220 190 275 220 220220 220 190 190 220 170 220 •

220 180 150 220 275 per month and $45 per month extra

for Grade work * Salaries to be advanced according to schedule, conditioned on attendance at summer school.

Mr. Leech seconded the motion of Mr. Coates and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Moss moved that A. J. Creamer be retained as Supervisor of Penmanship, at .a salary of $260 a month for ten months, providing he disposes of his royalty interest in the writing manual used in the schools. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Berry, Coates, Leech, and Moss. "Nays," Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Spivey and Mr. Fightmaster. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that supervisors be elected as follows at the salaries set opposite their names: Art Bess Eleanor Foster Music Lenore Buchanan Kindergarten Susan R. Thompson Primary Gertrude Sutton Director of Orchestras Osca~ Bogue Grades and Junior High Schools

Playgrounds

Elmer B. Cottrell

$260 per month for 10 mos. ff II 10 II 260 If II II 10 II 260 fl II II 260 II 10 "

:)_ JO

$3600 per year payable monthly

Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye."

MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Whiteford presented t,he following recommendations for Junior High School principals:

Irving Capitol Hill Webster Classen

$4000 3500 3500 3500

C. A. Barnett A. H • P a.r ma 1 e e Ethel McMillan L. L. Lounsbury

Mr. Berry moved that A. H. Parmalee be elected principal of' the Capitol Hill Junior High School. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Moss moved that E. L. Burton be elected principal of the Webster Junior High School. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mrs. Lindsay-moved that B. L. French be elected principal of the Classen Junior High School. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.,n Mr. Coates moved that H. G. Provines be elected principal of Irving High Schoo1 •. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford then presented the name of W. O. Moore for re-election! to the principalship of Central High School. i

Mr. Leech nominated L. N. Morrisett and Mr. Spivey nominated W. O. Moore for principal of Central High School.

Mr. Moss moved that the Board proceed to elect the principal of

Central High School by.ballot. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Fightmaster appointed Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Leech to act as tellers and the Board proceeded to the election of principal of Central High School by ballot. On the first ballot Mr. Morrisett received five votes and Mr. Moore two votes. Whereupon Mr. Morrisett was declared to have been elected principal of Central High School. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the salary o:f the principal of Central High School be placed at$4000 for ten months, payable monthly. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members' present voting "Aye," except Mr. Spivey, who voted. "No. n Mr. Moss moved that the salaries of the principals of the j~nior high schools be placed at $3500 for ten months, payable monthly. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the following ward school principals be elected at ·the salaries set opposite their names, all for ten months, and subject to revision under the schedule:

[

Mary McCullough w. T. Leach Ethel McMillan Dora Cox Frye Fred s. Milam s. N. Hopkins I. N. Baker Mrs. E.G. Mills Chas. Dyer Mrs. Jewell Chapman·

$240 per month 280 280 240 280 240· 240 · 200 190-

200

MEETING OF MAY 19, 1921 (Continued)

J. T. Clayton Marion McCune M. M. Wilson Lotta Mosier Mamie Franks Mary G. Fox Roscoe Evans Mrs. Ada Campbell J. Frank Pottorff G. W. Horton Mary Couch Mrs. s. C. Hoover Miss Edith Fritzon Miss Levia Meyers

$280 200

190 240

24-o 280 24-o 190 200 200

24-o 24-0 280 24-o

Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mem'bers present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that the Superintendent be. instructed to select a new principal for Douglas School to replaces. R. Youngblood. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vat ing "Aye, 11 except Mr. Berry, who passed, and Mr. Spivey and Mr. Coates who voted "No." Mr. Moss moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

21-l~~~ President.

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ATTEST:

Approved the _/;z_day of

Clerk 1921.

MEETING OF MAY 25, 1921. THE BOARD OJT EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

MAY 25, 1921, AT TWO-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT! W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T • Spivey. \

The President state~ that the meeting was called for the purpose of ta.king up unfinished business in connection with the appointment of teachers. Mr. s. B'. Lippincott appeared before the Board and asked that he be retained as head of tlle Science Department of Central High School, calling the attention of the Board to his sixteen years of service and his qualifications for this position.

Mr. Whiteford reported that he had taken up the question of the recommendation of Miss Pear 1 Obrei ter and Miss Rose Bickett of Lincoln School, with the principal who had informed him that he knew of no reason why these teachers should not be retained in the school system, and Mr. Whiteford therefore recommended that Miss Obreiter and Miss Bickett be re-elected in accordance with his original recommendation. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and Miss Pearl Obreiter and Miss Rose Bickett be employed for the ensuing year at a salary of $1800 each. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No." Mrs. Lindsay stated that judging from what she had heard she believed: that Mr. Morrisett was not the man for principal of Central High School and asked that his contract be held up until the matter could be investigated •. Mr. Whiteford stated that in the election of Mr. Morrisett the Board had set aside its own regulations, that he believed that the .gian in the job had a right to consideration until a vacancy was dee lared, and as the regular procedure was not fo·11owed he asked a reconsideration of the cases of Mr._Moore and Mr. Barnett.

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Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Clerk bs instructed to send out all contracts except that of the principal of Central High School. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs Coates, Leech and Spivey. "Nays," Messrs. Berry, Evans, Moss and Fightmaster. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.

MEETING OF MAY 25, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Leech moved that all contracts be sent out except those of the principals of Central and the junior high schools, and of Mr. Lippincott. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No." Mr. Coates moved that each member-, of the Board. be appointed a committee to investigate the qualifications of Mr. Morrisett and report back to the Board. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford then called attention of the.Board to a provision of the budget whereby gra.duates of the Normal Training Class at ~entral High School were to be employed as regular substitutes at a salary of $75 a month., to be stationed at the larger school buildings when not on substitute duty and this service to be considered part of their training. Mr. Moss moved that Mr. Whiteford be authorized to employ graduates of the Teachersâ€˘ Training Class as regular substitutes for the ensuing year, one to be stationed at each of the "A" schools and one at ea.ch of the junior high schools, at a salary of $75 a month. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Whiteford recommended that Mrs. Mattie Jarratt be employed as assistant to the Art supervisor at a salary of $200 a month. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and Mrs. Jarrett employed as assista.nt to the Art Supervisor at a salary of $200 a month for ten months. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A quest ion having arisen as to the right of the President to vote where his vote would cause a tie, the Clerk referred to the rule of the Board which provides that Roberts Rules of Order shall govern in all matters of procedure not otherwise provided for.

Mr. Coates moved that the President be entitled 1;o vote in all cases where his vote would change the result, this being in accordance with Roberts Rules. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Moss moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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President

ATTEST: .

1fa;k

Approved the .t/z..day of

~--k;kf,e ~1921.

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MEETING OF MAY Jl, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1921, AT NINE O'CLOCK A. M. PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster., President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

J. R.

w. Berry, s. Coates,

Dr. Chas. Evans, Ear 1 E. Lee.ch, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

The Presid,snt stated that the meeting was held for the purpose of passing on the contracts which had been held up at the previous meeting, especially that of the High School principal. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Board reconsider the election of Mr. Morrisett as principal of the Central High School and declare the place vacant. Mr. Leech seqonded the motion. Dr. Evans stated that he was not present at the time Mr. Morrisett was elected but that he personally knew him to be above reproach both as to character and qualifications; that he knew nothing of any fight on Mr. Moore and he bel~eved that a great injustice had been done to both Mr. Morrisett and Mr. Moore. Mr. Moss stated that he was satisfied that no personal desire of any Board member entered into this matter and no motive except to give the children of Oklahoma City the best that could be obtained; that Mr. Morrisett•s educational qualifications were not as high as our High School principal should have, but that Mr. Morrisett•s moral integrity was unquestioned. Mr. Whiteford stated that Mr. Morrisett•s character was not questioned in any way by him, but that in his election the Board set aside their own rules in making a nomination without consulting the superintendent. Mr. Whiteford further stated that he felt that a great injustice had been done to both Mr. Moore and Mr. Barnett, which, if the election had been conducted according to the rules, would never have happened and that it was the duty of the Board to follow their own rules of procedure. Dr. Evans stated that Mr. Whiteford was correct in his objections and if a distinction was made in the c~se of Mr. Moore and Mr. Barnett, why not in regard to the other junior high school principals •. L,

Mr. Spivey stated that he understood that Mr. Morrisett•s moral character was all that it should. be, but that educationally he was not qualified for the position of principal of our High School.

Mr. Leech stated that when he voted for Mr. Morrisett he understood that he was better qualified-than he afterwards found was actually the case.

MEETING OF MAY 31, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Berry stated that at the time qe voted he understood that Mr. Morrisett had the M.A. degree but afterwards learned that he had only the A. B. degree.

The roll was then called upon the motion of Mrs. Lindsay and the following vote resulted: "Ayes,fl Mrs. Lindsiy, Messrs. Berry, Coates, Leech, Spivey and Fightmaster. Dr. Evans voted "No," and Mr. Moss.passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the contracts for the four junior high school principals be sent out at once. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford then ststed that under the rules he would nominate ·. 1,!r. W. 0 ., Moore for principal of the High School and recommend that his name be voted upon. Mr. Spivey moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Motion lost for want of a second • . Mr. Whiteford then nominated Mr. C. W. Gethman and recommended that he be elected principal of Central High School. : Mr. Moss moved that the recommendation of the Suoer intendent be '. concurred in. Mr •. Coates seconded the motion an~ upon roll call same was·carried., all members present voting "Aye." Whereupon the President declared Mr. Gethman to have been elected Principal of Central : High School. Dr. Evans moved that Mr. C. A. Barnett be made assistant to the Superintendent of Schools at a salary of $4000 per year. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford called the attention of the Board t.o the fact that no 'provision was made for the salary of an assistant superintendent in the budget for the year 1921-22. Mr. Moss moved that the s&.lary of the principal of Central High School be placed at $5000, payable $500 a month for ten months. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ·Dr. Evans moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the .President. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to ,have carried • . WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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President

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION QF TEE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, AD!J{INISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY,, JUNE SIXTH, 1921, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. '------

P:f1ESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

The minutes of the meetings of May 2nd, 9th, 19th, 23rd, 25th and 31st were read and approved as read. Dr. Evans and Mr. Moss entered the meeting during the reading of the minutes. Mr. George Curtis and Mr. Ed Howell, representing the Boy Scout, Local Counc.il, appeared before the Board and asked that Mr. Cottrellâ€˘ be permitted to help with the Boy Scout work during the summer. \.

Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Playgrounds Committee with power to act. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the regular order of business be suspended and the bids on coa.1 opened and tabulated and then referred to the Pur- , chasing committee for recommendation at the next meeting. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. In accordance with the specifications of the advertisement hereto attached the following bids were received:

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued) A. M. DeBolt

McAlester Vein Mine Run Wilburton Vein Hailey-Ola Banner McAlester vein Mine Run Banner McAlester Modified Mine Run Adamson Mine Run Hughes Semi-Anth:.acite Mine Run M. B. Schofield Wilburton Vein Mine Run (Hughes) $7.79i per ton Wilburton Ve in Mine Run McAlester-Adamson S. 39-2 Henryetta Electric Machine Mined Blackstone Dewar Mined

Mine Run

Machin~ Mined Shot-fired

Broken Arrow Mine Run Collinville & Hickory Poteau Valley Oklahoma Semi-Anthracite M. R. Delivered to High School Delivered to all other buildings Howe and Hean.rener semi-Anthracite Mine Run Delivered to High School Delivered to all other buildings Henryetta Machine Mined· Mine Run Magic City, Tulsa District, Mine Run

8.29$.

8.29f S.042

7.91 7.66 7.66 7.91 7.66

7.91 7.69½ 7.71

McAlester Fuel Company Genuine McAlester Vein Mine Run Freight rate

$4.43 per ton 2.29½

McAlester District Hartshorne Wilburton Vein Mine Run Freight rate

4-.43

McAlester District

3~51

Red Oak Mine Run

Nut Mixture Freight rate Freight rate

Henryetta Dewar Machine Mined Mine Run Freight rate

2.29½ 2.02½

4.1+3 2.29½ 4.25 2.29½

Henryetta Dewar Machine Mined Nut Mixture Freight rate Howe Mine Run Bokoshe

Bokoshe

Semi-Anthracite Freight rate Milton Mine Run Freight rate

4.15 2.29½

Milton Nu.t Mixture Freight rate

3.251 2.022

4.15 2.4-3

Drayage to High School $1.00 per ton Other buildings 1.25 per ton /

MEETING OF JUNE 6., 1921 (Continued)

Dolese Bros.

L..,

Hartshorne Mine Run Henryetta Mine Run Heavener Semi-Anthracite Mine Run Delivered to High School Other buildings Lutie., savanah, Wilburton & Haileyville Superior Smokeless Mine Run Delivered to High School Prior to July Other buildings Delivered to High School after July 1 Other buildings Wilburton Mine Run Adamson San Bois Smokeless F. O. B. Mines Delivered to High School Other buildings Henryetta :Mi'ne Run Prior to July 1 After July l Dunn Feed

$~-39¥ per ton 3.042

Fuel Company Delivered to High School Greenwood Nut Mixture Ark. semi-Anthracite Oklahoma Semi-Anthracite Mine Run Howe Semi-Anthracite Mine Run Broken Arrow Mine Run Collinsville Mine Run Magic City Mine Run Majestic Nut Mixture Midland, Ark.

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Delivered to Ward and Junior High Greenwood Nut Mixture Semi-Anthracite Adamson Mine Run Broken Arrow Mine Run Collinsville Mine Run Hickory Mine Run Magic City Mine Run Machine Mined Henryetta Mine Run Sinclair Coal Company Hinton coal Company Concolidated Fuel Co. Oklahoma Semi-Anthracite Mine Run Howe Semi-Anthracite Mine Run Majestic Nut Mixture Midland Ark. Gem Fuel Company Henryetta Machine Mined Mine Run Midland coal Company Hartshorne Mine Run

F.O.B. Mines Freight rate

Henryetta Mine Run

F. O • B. Mines Freight rate

Heavener Semi-Anthracite Mine Run

.. Mines Freight rate

F. O • B •.

Hartshorne Nut Pea and Slack Mixture F. O • B. Mines Henryetta Nut, Pea and Slack Mixture Aerni-Anthracite Nut, Pea and Slack Mixture Freight rate ·

$4.85 per ton 2.29½ 4.50

2.29~ /

4.00 2.1+3

3.75 3.50 3.25 2.16

MEETING OF JUNE

6, 1921 (Continued)

The following bid.s were received O'('l. electric dish washers for the cafeteriaa of the juhior high schools: Doc

Bill Furniture Company Model AA Crescent Electric Dish Washer with Soiled. Di1;,h or Scraping Table s.nd Clean Dish Table

J. Pettee

& Company Peerless No. 1 BV Blakeslee US No. 40 P. D. Vortex Crescent Model AA Blakeslee No. 3 Rotary

i~594. 00 each ~;336. 20 each 453.20

530.40 540.60 592.20

Mrs. Lindsay moved that these bids be referred to the Purchasing Committee for report at the next meeting. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following bids were received on small galvanized pipe for the junior high school wells: Mideke Supply Company 1100 1 Galv. pipe Galv. pipe 900 1 4-

1r .

Crane Company 1100 1 900

lÂˇ~"

$500.50 120.:15

5.13. 40

G.al v. pipe Galv. pipe

125.22

Dr. Evans moved that the contract for the galvanized pipe be awarded to the Mideke Supply Company at their bid of $500.50 for the 3ft pipe and $120.15 for the lÂź" pipe. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 0 Aye." The following bids were received for the supply tanks for the water systems at the junior high schools; to be built and erected according to specifications: The Boardman Company

(for three tanks)

Swanda Brothers

$645.00 6~9.30

Mr. Coates moved that the contract for the three tanks be awarded to the Boardman Company at their bid of $645.00. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following bids were received on 106 window sash to be delivered to the various ward school buildings: Darling Lumber

Mfg. Company

$324.4-4

New State Sash

Door Company

244-.33

Mr. Coates moved that the contract for the window sash be awarded to the New State Sash and Door Company'at their bid of $244.33. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued) The Board then resumed it~ regular order of business. The Clerk read the report of the Truant Officer for the month of May and also the report for the 1920-21 school year. Mr. Jones, in his annual report, called attention to a decrease in delinquency which he attributed to the co-operation and influence of the Boy Scouts, the Y. M. c. A and other organizations, together with the effective work of Dr. Cloudman•s department. Dr. Evans moved that Mr. Whiteford be requested to prepare a statement comparing the truancy conditions in Oklahoma City with cities of similar size with a view to gaining the interest and support of the public in a campaign to lessen truancy and delinquency in this city. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the reports of the Truant Officer be accepted and Mr. Jones be given a vote of thanks for his past year's service. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The and Dr. Mr.

report of the Medical Inspector for the month of May was read Mr. Coates moved that the Board accept the report and extend to Cloudman a vote of thanks for his services for the past year. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The report of the Treasurer for the month of May was read and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, was received and placed on file. The Clerk read two resolutions which had been adopted by the Public Welfare League and referred to the Board of Education by the Civic Comrni t tee of the Chamber of Com1:1erce. These resolutions recommended that Bryant School be transferred to the negroes at the opening of the fall term of school, 1921, and that the Douglas school grounds be available to negro children for a playground during the summer months. / Mrs. Lindsay moved that these resolutions be laid on the table. Leech seconded the motion.

Mr.

Dr. Evans moved as a substitute that a committee be ap9ointed to look into the matter and report back to the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried • . Mr. Fightmaster appointed Dr. E1ra.ns and Mr~ Whiteford to act as such committee.

A request was received from Henry Mottley for permission to erect, a cold drink stand on the Choctaw school grounds. Mr. Spivey moved that the request be granted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have lOst.

A request was received for the use of Douglas High School for a meeting of the National Association of Colored Teachers August 3rd., 4th and 5th. Mr. Leech moved that the request be granted. Dr. -Evans seconded the moticn and same was declared to have carried.

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to sign Mr. Coates moved that the President and Clerk be authorized/a petition to pive Twertty-first Street from the west line of Walker Street to the east line of Dewey Avenue. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting 11 Aye."

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued) A comr;:unicat ion was read from Mr. {Cenneth Kaufman, Chairman of the Publicaticn Committee, who reported that all bills for the Student Magazine for the year 1920-21 had been paid and a balance of $107.27 remained in the fund and had been placed in the.hands of the High School Treasurer to be used by the Student Staff for 1921-22. Dr. Evans moved that the report be received with praise and that the management be commended with the hope that the same course would be pursued in the futur·e. Mr. Leech seconded the mot ion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that a petition had been received from the Student Body of the Irving School requesting a reconsideration of the Board's action in removing Principal C. A. Barnett. A request was received from J.E. Ewing for the removal of Arthur Kimbro, Colored Truant Officer. Upon motion o·f Mr. Coates, seconded by Mrs. Lindsay, this request was tabled. Three petitions were presented to the Board, signed by colored citizens of .Oklahoma City and patrons of Douglas Schoo 1. One petit.ion protested against the retention of S. R. Youngblood as principal of Douglas School and the other two petitions asked for a reconsideration of the Board's action recommending the selection of a new principal for Douglas School. Mrs. Lind.say moved that the three petitions be tabled. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Mrs. Lindsay, Dr. Evans, Mr. Leech and Mr. Moss. "Nays, 11 Mr. Coates and Mr. Spivey. Mr. Berry and Mr. Fightmaster passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. " r

The Clerk reported that A. J. Crea.mer had. filed an affidavit with _bim to the effect that he had disposed of all his rights to royalties in the publication of books belonging to the Creamer System of Penmanship. Dr. Evans moved that the Clerk be instructed to give Mr. Creamer his contract for 1921-22. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A report was submitted by Mr. E. B. Cottrell on the All America High School Track and Field Meet held at Chicago University, to which the Board had sent him in charge of two High School athletes. Mr. Cottrell stated that the results showed that Oklahoma ranks with other states in atheltics, our ~igh School_being one of eighteen who took places out of eighty-seven high schools entered. The expense bills of the ~wo boys and Mr. Cottrell were presented, amounting to $347.50. Mr. Coates moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present v9t ing II Aye. " · . A bill amounting to.$25.00 was presented for engineering services of v. V. Long in consultation with-the Buildings and Grounds Committee on May 17, 1921. Dr. Evans moved that the Board refuse to pay this bill. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was de-1 clared to have carried. The Secretary read the following: Board of Education: I present herewith list of teachers as approved by your committee and recommend that the same be appointed at the salaries set opposite their names. 1

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June 6, 1921.

J. A. Whiteford

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MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued)

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Ruth Taylor $165 a month for ten months Mar~aret Frank 120 Lucile McCoy 145 Gladys Hilsmeyer 165 Zebbie Lockard 145 Maude Irene Phillips 16c:; Mary E. Rodgers 13-6--Mar ion Prater 165 Guy R. Moore 165 Gladys Coats 120 Margaret Harlow 145. Dorothy Garrett 130 Julia Steele 180· Chester Munn 180" H. C. Drake 180Walter c. Guy 180 Gladys Smilie lSO William Coppedge 180 Jean Hicklin 120 Herbert G. Allphin 180 Margaret ·Jane. Fluent 165, Frances Watton 145 Margaret Woods 130 Cordia May Spencer 145 "' Sadie Shacklett 13-0 Marjorie Thompson 165~ Marjorie Brainard 145 Beryl Barnett 165 Wanda Ross 120 Dannette Pratt 120 Bertha o. Holt 180 Mary Wy,ness 145 Agnes Langston 165 Bessie Ross 165 Maude McMurtry 130 Arlie Hulet 165 Dorothy Snedaker 165 Estelle Crane 165 Florence McClure 165 Blanche woods Ward Prim ipal $200 11 Anna Burks Love 11 200· H. C. Owenby 150· Joseph couch Physical Director H. s. 220· Vera Campbell Home Economics Supervisor $240 Bess Kerfoot Substitute 5.00 a day 11 5.00 11 11 Mrs. Amy Mueller 11 Mrs. Agnes Johnson 5.00 11 11 ~ 11 Mrs. Mary Alexander 5.ob" " Mrs. J. S. Townsley " 5. 00 fl fl • Mrs. Lila Phillips " 5. 00 " 11 11 Mrs. H. C. Aldridge 5.00 11 11 Lillian McGuigan fl 5.00 fl 11 Mary Neel H. s. fl 6.00 fl 11 Mrs. Chas. Howard n 5. 00 " " • nr. Evans moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Coates seconded the motion ~nd upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting fl Aye • " Mr. Whiteford recommended that I.E. Page be elected principal of Douglas School, this recommendation having been concurred in by t:he teachers' committee.

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MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that I.E. Page be elected Principal of Douglas School. Mr. Moss seconded.the mot1on and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Spivey, who voted "No."

It being impossible to fix the salaries of the colored teachers at this time Mr. Whiteford recommended that the following teachers be elected for the Separate Schools for the year 1921-22, the salaries to be determined as soon as the Excise Board approves the Separate School budget: J. c. Whittaker G. N. Bowen T. R. Debnam H. V. Gear H. A. Berry Elizabeth Brown-Brewer D. Harriett Christburgh H. P. Butler Lucius L. McGee R. Benton Bingham Emma D. Gordon c. R. Foster Zelia N. Breaux D. A. Wisener Edna Wright Hobbs Marie Robinson Mobelia Littlepage Onnie Simmons ~essie Bethel Inez Brockway Willie B. Pittman L. C. Mc Far land Susie Haywood Lucy Winslett Harriett Jacobson Garvice Sparks Delaware Asher N. R. Wilhoit Lucile Jamison Pearl Jones Lula Bunn Sallie Floyd Iphigenia Randolph Willie DeLoney Pearl Erwin Georgella Cage Sammie Brown Lettie McFarland Wilhelmena Joshua Natalie Jenkins Mary J. Dancey Olivia Abby Luell~ Lawson Victoria Brazelton Mayme Boone Powell Salome Harr is J. D. Jones W. G. Sneed Mr. Moss moved that the recommendation of' the Suoerintendent be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whi tet·ord reported that the matter ot· re..:instating Mr. Lippincott as head of the Science Department had been taken up for con-

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued) sideration with the teachersâ€˘ committee and it was recommended that the departrr.ent be divided and Mr. Lippincott made head of the Physics Department and Mr. Wilson be made head of the Chemistry Department, each at a sE.i.lary ot' $2500. L.,

Mr. Coates moved that the recornmendat ion of the teachers:' committee be concurred in, and Mr. Lippincott' s salary "be placed at $2500.

Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll cal 1 SE~me was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read: June 6, 1921

To the Board of Education of Oklaho rr.a City, Oklahoma: We, your Purchasing Co1mni t tee, to whom was ref'erred the matter of determining the amount of' freight on the Ingersoll-Rand equipment as their bid was F. 0. B. Factory while the Corken Machinery & Supply Company's bid was delivere.,_ to our buildings, beg leave to make the following report: After making a careful investigation and checking the items on both bids, we found that the-Corken Machinery & Supply Company.was the lowest bidder and awarded the contract for furnishing the equipment for use in pumping the water at the three Junior High Schools to them at their bid of $6,034.05, delivered to the school buildings. Âˇ

Respectfully submitted, Earl E. Leech Breck Moss Purchasing Committee Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Purchasing Committee be accepted. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: June 3, 1921. To the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, your committee on Buildings and grounds., desire to recommend that the Superintendent of Buildings be authorized to em. ploy necessary labor to do such work that is authonized by the Board during the school year 1921-22.

We also recommend that he be authorized to install the Pressure Reducing Valve sets and Steam Engines in the Lincoln and Jefferson Schools and to do all necessary repairs on heating and ventilating equipment in the ward and high school buildings. Respectfully submitted, R. s. Coates Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mrs. Lind-, say seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Spivey, who voted 11 No, 11 and P.r. Evans, who passed.

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MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued) The Clerk read the following repprt: June 6, 1921 To the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, your committee on Buildings and Gr9unds, desire to recommend that the following named persons be.employed for the. school year 1921-22 at the salaries set opposite their names: JANITORS AND ENGIN~ERS School Columbus Culbertson Edgemere Eugene Field Emerson Franklin Go.rfield Irving Jefferson Lee Lincoln Linwood Lowell McKinley Putnam Heights Riverside Shields Heights Washington Walnut Grove Wheeler Whittier Willard Westwood Wilson

Clayton Hooser Grover Jenks M. D. Murphy C. N. Larkin J. B. Lemaster c. w. Tullis Frank Kendall A. c. Werth C. B. Hunt w. E. Brown w. A. Stambaugh A. A.· Tynes E. A. French C. R. Lemaster J. M. Whiteley R. M. Messenger C. A. Porter R. J. Tacker Minnie Marvel A. L. Cook c. H. Thomas J. B. Hazell w. M. Salladay c. G. Brown

·$141.50 per mo. · 195. 50 136.00 195. 50 · 239. 00 136.,00 .12a.oo

.26 .oo 201.00

.239.50 .22s.50 125.00 162.50 ~162.50

·201.00

130.50 125.00 00 ,· 223. 99.50 · 179.00 173. 50 · 228. 50

·125.00 -135.00

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Davenport

· 206. 25 . 131. 50 112.50 112.50 112.50 112.50 112.50 112.50

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L.'. Patton

CAPITOL HILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Fireman

James Alexander

WEBSTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Chief Engineer

J. F. Busby

165.00

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1921 (Continued)

We have sixteen v~cancies to fill in the various schools. Twelve in the Junior High Schools, two in the Central High School abd two in the Grade Schools. we shall recommend persons for these vacancies as soon as we find suitable men for them.

We further recommend that the following named persons be employed at the salaries set opposite their names:

H. H. Shriver L. G. Walters N. A. Lenhart

$1~0 per month

Truck Driver

E. H. Yount

·160 -125

Carpenter

w. E. c. o.

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Chas. Morava

Ellis Ford J. E. Hinkle

7.20 per day

• 7.20

7.20

The sahrries named in this recomrnendat ion are in accordance with the Janitors I wage schedule and the agreement with the carpenters adopted by the Board of Education at a previous meeting. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates

Mrs.

P. Lindsay

Charles Evans Bldgs. & Gds. Committee Mr. Moss moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll _call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." In the matter of the request of Mr. G. C. Moeser to be be granted permission to connect with the Linwood School water line, Mr. Coates reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee had looked into this matter,and moved that that Mr. Moeser's request be granted but that no other persons be allowed to .connect with this line.. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following r2port was read: June 6, 1921 Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City:

We, your Auditing Committee, dasire to recomrnend that the following list of bills, amounting to $8,700.67, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Re~pectfully submitted, Earl E. Leech J. VJ. Berry Auditing Committee

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The Warden Company H. s. Diplomas (789. 75 Neyland Embossing Co Pri~ting Supplies 47.50 18.10 ,Jasper Sipes Company Curtain Cord, etc. Western Bank Supply Co. Office Supplies 4-o. 4-o Shaw & Whittle Premium Treasurer's Bond 125.00 II 1,125.00 Ed. M. Semans Co. " " 11 II Eugene Whittington & co. 11 125.00 II 11 Overholser & Avey " 625.00 Fitch's Quality Grocery Dom Sci Supplies 11. 52 11 New State Laundry " Laundry work 11.57 11 Williamson-Halse 11-Fras ier co. 11 $.upplies 20.33 L. C. Smith & Bors. Typewriter Oil LSO Underwood Typewriter co. Repairing Typewriter 1.35 Davidson & Case Lumber Co. Lumber 30.35 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical Supplies 15.30 Aurelius-Swanson Electric co. 11 fl 1.70 Johnson Service Co. Repairs Heat Regulation 28.96 McDaniel Auto Co. Auto repairs 24.03 Frederickson Tire co. Repair tube Truck 1.55 ' Chamberlin Supply co. Pump repairs .3·5 Capitol Plumbing co. Repairs equipment 3.50 Scott-Halliburton co. Window Shades i-1-1.s3 A. M. DeBolt Cement 9.oiS Crane Company Pump repairs 361, 53 Pettee•a Hdw. Co. Hardware & Supplies 1 .11 Storm & Erickson Hdw. co. fl II ff 3.50 11 Ricpards & Conover Hdw. Co. 11 ff 57. 66 N. ~. Sherman Mac. & Iron Works Repairing tank 2.00 Lightning Machine Works Repairing air valve Wheeler 2. 50 , Mart in Towe 1 Supply Towe 1 service 18.35 Magnolia Petroleum co. Gasoline & Oils 7.02 J. L. Ladd Sanitary work 4-4.50 New State Ice Company Coupon Book 6.50 0. K. Stamp & Seijl Company Rubber stamps 5.50 J. G. Stearley Expenses trip to Detroit 140.60 Southwestern Bell Tel co. Telephone service 163.69 Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service 222.4-0 Okla City Gas & Electric co. Gas & Electricity Apr.& May2373.67 Alexander Drug Company Jan. supplies S.4-0 Natkin Engineering co. Repairs Htg. Equipment 16.27 Kerr Dry Goods co. School Supplies 14.25 The Perolin Company Repairs to equipment 4-5.63 Singer Sewing Machine co. Dom Sci Supplies 2.10 Sprague Grocery Dom. Sci Supplies 2.09 Shanklin & Barton 11 11 11 • 9.23 J. Gr Yeaman fl fl fl 42.45 11 P. & A. Grocery " 11 45.29 East Highland Water co. Coupon Book 5.00 Arkansas Valley Lumber Co. New Screens Jr. Highs 9.13 J. s. Eaton Co. Audit 197. 39 Adams Engineering co. Maps and Blue Prints 78.99 Western Union Tel. Co. Telegraph service 1.74 Dunn Feed & Fuel co. Coal on contract 12.00 Carl Fischer Music Company Music High School Orchestra 1. 40 Oklahoma Planing Mill co. Supplies Man Tr. Dept. 15.00 W. C. Dean Jewelry Co. Repairing Clock 3.50 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Paints & Oils 102.74 Western Paint Co. Floor Oil 52.so Line-a-time Mt'g. Co. 1 Line-a-time 14-.00 Lotta Mosier services Examining Board 20.00 II Kenneth Kaufman 11 11 20.00 F. Webb Jones Mileage for May 38.ElB Mamie Franks 11 11 11 13.4-4 R. E. Crawford 11 11 11 4-9.20 L. G. Walters 11 11 11 33.04 H. H . Shr i ver 11 11 " 4-3.60 Public Health Nursing Assn. Allowance for June 300.00 Coffey-Danner Company School supplies 10.00 Webb Publishing co. Supplies Penmanship Dept. 143~00 Smythe Printing Co. Printing supplies 103.4-2 Norick Bros. n fl 12.75

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued)

Manly Office Supply Company OkL.thoma Publir:,hing Co.· J. G. Stearley, Clerk·

Mimeograph Paper Advertising Re-imburse Petty cash

SEPARATE $CHOOL FUND Warden company Tom Traylor A. M. DeBol t Okla. City Water Dept. Okla City Gas & Electric Co. The Daily Legal News J. L. Ladd Southwestern Bell Tel Co. Dunn Feed & Fuel Co. Co-operative Mere. Co.

H. S. Diplomas Rent A. M. E. Basement Cement Water service Gas & Electricity Advertising Sanitary ?o·rk Telephone service Coal on Contra.ct Dom Sci Supplies

PLAYGROUND FUND E. B. Cottrell Pettee•s Brooks Hardware Mideke Supply Company

Mileage for May Playground equipment

GENERAL FUND Public Health Nursing Assn. H.F. Rusch

Allowance for May Work on Drawing Boards

SEP P~RATE SCHOOL FUND Tom Traylor

$100.00

30.60 i+5.28

4-7. 25 · 25.00 3. 75 15.90 , 203.66

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42.50 -

5.55

12. 25 "

11.43

37. 04 · 4-1. 25 ,· 2.00, 3~4-0

300.qo ,, 71. 60 .

·Rent A. M. E. Basement

Dr. Evans moved that the recommendation of the Auditing Comu:ittee be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in paymeBt of the bills. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors for labor performed and material fur:ni,::hed fer the njonth of May, duly approved by the architects:

A. F. Binns Extra Extra. Extra

Plumbing and Drainage

$1., 617. 72 1.,251.39

Webster Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Classen Junior High School

722.11

Miner D. Woodling Heating & ventilating Co. Webster Junior High School Classen Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School

l, 0S0._00 1.,089.00

594.oo

The Holmboe Company

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390.00

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189.30 41.00

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1921 (Continued) The Ho lmboe· Company Extra account wage increa·se

V!ebster Classen Capitol Hill

Extra account increase in freight rates Layton, Smith

$128.75

82.00

63.00

14-8. 14

Forsyth

Architectural Fees

Supervision

220.97

Mr .. Coates moved that the estimates of contractors, as approved by

the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue war, rants for same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ca.rried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

In connection with the estimates, the Clerk submitted a letter from the Southern Surety Company, surety on bonds covering the contracts of the Holmboe Company, consenting to the payment to the Holmboe Company of all but $20,000 of the retained percentages on the building contracts for the three junior high schools • . Mr. Moss moved that in conformity with the agreement of the Southern Surety Company, claims of the Holmboe Company be allowed as follows, same having been duly approved by the architects: Classen Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High Webster Junior High

$17,000.00

e,:390.00

9,610.00

Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same #as carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Coates and Mr. Leech, who voted "No."

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Mr. Layton, of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, called the attention of the Board to the necessity of preparing suppor-ts for the water tanks to be installed on the roofs of the junior high school buildings. This, Mr. Layton stated, could be done at an estimated cost of $350 per building.

Mr. Leech moved that this matter· be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Com11;i t tee to report back to the Board. Mr. Moss seconded the mot ion and same v11as dee lared to have carried. Dr. Evans moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declarijd to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

the £..day

MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1921.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF.THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD nooM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY 0 1 0LOCK P. M. PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss.

ABSENT:

Dr. Chas. Evans, J • T • Sp i ve y •

Mr. Fightmaster stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking up·the coal bids and any other matters requiring attention.

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Mr. Coates moved that the Boatd go into executive session for the purpose of hearing the report of the Clerk who had visited several of the coal mines since the last meeting. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. i I

After hearing Mr. Stearley•s report the f61lowing report was read: June 20., 1921. To the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, your Purchasing Committee, desire to recommend that the contract for 4000 tons, more or less., of bituminous coal be awarded to the Dunn Feed e1,Ild Fuel Company at their bid of $7. 35, coal to pe from the Broken Arrow mines at Tulsa, Oklahoma; and that the contract for 2000 tons, more or less, of semi-anthracite coal be awarded to Dolese Bros. Company at their bid of $6.80 delivered to Central High School and $7.05 to the Junior High Schools, coal to be from the Heavener-Cameron mines. Respectfully submitted, Earl E. Leech Breck Moss J.

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Mr. Stearley stated that the Seneca Coal Company, operating the Broken Arrow mines, had offered to put up a bond guaranteeing the quality of the coal to be equal to the McAlester-Wilburton coal. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the report of the Purchasing committee be concurred in and contract entered into :with the Dunn Feed and Fuel Company and the Dolese Bros. Company according to the terms of their

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bids, the contracts and bonds to b~ approved by the Board's Attorney. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that the Board accept the offer of the Seneca Coal Company to make.bond guaranteeing the quality of the Broken Arrow coal. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board return to regular session. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following bids were received on brine tanks for the refrigerating system at Central High School:

$24-6.oo

Sherman Ma.chine & Iron Works Oklahoma Boiler

Engineering Co.

425.00

Mr. Leech moved that the contract be awarded to the Sherman Machine and Iron Works at their bid of $246.00. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The following bids were received on book stacks for the libraries of the three junior high schools Jasper Sipes· Company 1g1 wall stacks

all 7 shelves high

10'

17 •6n 12 1

30•

5' 9' 29'6" 29' 15•

21 1 $

151

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3 wall stacks in Olive green Oak finish

3 double face stacks in Olive green •

Oak finish

t;6i+ 7. 60 727. 00

4-97.50 547.65

Mr. Coates moved that these bids be referred to the Purchasing Committee for tabulation and report back to the Board-. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and ·same was decl~red to have carried. The following bids were received on equiprr:ent and furniture for the junior high schools: ·

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Peabody

1620 Pedestal Chairs 75 Teachers' Chairsc - f3375.00 570 :Bentwood Chairs 360 Study Hall Desks 36 Cutting Tables Cheval Mirrors Art Tables

20 210 60 60 60 2400

Drawing Boards Man. Tr. Benches Mech. Dr. Tables D~aftsmans' Stools Folding Chairs

645 Steel Opera Chairs 3 Principals• Desks

900.00 202.50 9180.00 6630.00 210.00 3150.00

3420.00 3000.00

255.00

150.00

3 Sectional Bookcases 3 Typewriter Desks '"

3 Leather Couches 3 Dressing Tables 3 Wall Mirrors o Rockers 3 Tables for Rest Room

$2656.00

Harbour-Longmire $3075.00 2013.75

3390.00 2790.00

168.00 118.50 34~.oo 32 .oo 4-1.25 120.00

190.00

99.00 156.00 108.00

85.00 148.00

36.00 ~4.00 o.oo 102.00

· 135. oo

Doc & Bill

$2257.20

142.00

82.50

60.00 142.50

$3525.00 22~0.oo 17 7 .oo 1710.00

111.00 3216.00 2592.00

3312.00

150.00

Standard

1943.70 201.00

3 Revolving Chairs 3 Library Tables

Western Bank

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3 Filing Cases

125.00

99.00 3360.00 2880.00 139.50 95.85

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Jasper Sipe $9720.00 2700.00 1994.00 37+0 ~40 l 55.21

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203.00 3253.00 2880.00 147.60 3312.00

2138.48 138.80

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116.25 89.25

102.00

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56.25 134.25 101.25 83.55 13s.oo 116.55 170. 25 74.25 41.55 75.00

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12 gr. 12 gr. g gr. g gr. g gr. 18 gr. 6 gr. 8 gr. 5 gr. 18 gr. 3 gr.

Doc & Bill 7" plates $232.32 Soup Bowls '3-31.20 B & B plates 2Ll-4.80 198.72 cups 176.64 saucers 123 .84 fruits 90.96 Teaspoons 218. 16 knives 233.28 forks 311. 04 soup spoons 90.00 tumblers 298.08 bean bowls 32.4-0

Petteeâ€˘s 198. 72 463. 70 208.80 158.00 120.00 99.85 422.30 34-5.00

3so.so

238.00 140.40 56.50

Scott Halliburton $240.00 345.60 316.80 168.00 158,40 216,00 4-32.00 345.60 380.80 225.00 259.20 48.60

Albert Pick $24-0.00 648.00 288,00 360.00 182,40 149.20 315~00 252.00 336.00 162.00 169.60 48.00

Total Rorabaugh :Brown Gernsbacher Bros.

$3240.22

7" plates and bean bowls not included

3194.80

Mr. Coates moved that the bids be referred to the Purchasing Committee fo.r tabulation and report back to the Board. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Stea.rley reported that the installation of the lockers in the junior high school buildings was almost completed and it was found that it would be necessary to have 42 more lockers than,were shown on the original plans. Mr. Stearley stated that he had obtained a price of $373.80 from the Medart Company for the additional lockers delivered and installed in the buildings. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase the 42 additional lockers needed at the junior high schools from the Medart Company at their price of $373.80. Mrs. Lindsay seconded ' the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " A request was received for the Board to sign a petition to pave Kentucky Avenue from the north side of 9th Street to the south side of 15th Street. Mr. Coates moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign the petition. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Clerk read the following report: /

MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1921 {Continued} Oklahoma City, Okla. June 20, 1921. To the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: I_

I am submitting below a report of the High School Cafeteria, together with the cafeterias ocerated at ten of the ward schools and the Irving High School: Balance on Hand September, 1920 Receipts Culbertson Edgemere Emerson Eugene Field Franklin Lee Lincoln Riverside Washington Willard Irving Central High School Total Total Disbursements

$124-6. 62 3798.02 2100.69 6094-.97 3064-.01 675.16 Closed March, 4-452.14 24-74. 05 70.09 2520. LJ. 3 1001.92 9866.97 52654.14-

$90019.21 86491.65

Ba.lance

$5, 3214-. 24

equipment.

wa.s expended for repairs and renewals, and new

Average Daily Sales

191;i.-12 1913.:.14191~-15 1915-16 1916-17 1917-18 1918-19 1919-20 1920-21

$28.70 43.20 57 .80 91.40 127.10 175.75 231. 75 280.10 311.56

Average Attendance

320

Average Attendance 1950

Knowing that it is the intention to operate school cafeterias without profit, I regret that so large Âˇa balance remains in the Lunch Room Fund, but owing to unsettled market conditions during the past few years and the uncertainty of continued prices in any line after the decline began, it was difficult to adjust the scale of prices to the school children with any assurance of being able even to meet all obligations. Taking into consideration also the total amount of business, I hope this balance will not seem altogether out of reason.

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As a part of this profit properly belongs to the Ward Schoolswhere cafeterias were operated, I have apportioned to each the sum of $100 and hope that this will meet with the approval of the Board.

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MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1921 (Continued) After nine years of service.as your cafeteria manager, I take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation of the many courtesies shown me, and I wish to say that it is with a sense of regret, that,,) due to personal business conditions and home duties, I am relinquishing the position, for which I do not wish to be considered an applicant for the coming year. Again thanking you, I am, Yours very truly, Mrs. A. B. Claussen Mr. Coates moved that the report be received and spread on the minutes and that Mrs. Claussen be given a vote of thanks for her services and for her splendid financial showing. Mr. Berry seconded 'the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from Mr. C. w. Gethmann expressing his appreciation of his election to the principa.lship of Central High School. Mrs. Lindsay moved that this letter be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from The Holmboe Company stating that they had coal remaining on hand at each of the junior high schools which they offered to sell to the Board at a very reasonable price. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds to check up and report back to the Board. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk presented the claim of the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company, amounting to $5,153-78for extras on the he~ting of the three junior high schools on account of the installation of the steam driven pumps recommended by Mr. H. H. Morrison. Mr. Leech moved that the claim be allowed, subject to the approval of the Buildings and Grounds Comrni ttee.. Mr. Berry secondedÂˇ the motion and upon roll call same was carried, al1 members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read a report of the Playgrounds Committee recommending the appointment of Miss Cornelia Bruce as swimming instructor for the Junior High Schools at a salary of $100 a month for twelve months. Mr. Moss moved that the recommendation of the Playgrounds Committee be conc.urred in, and Miss Cornelia Bruce employed as swimming instructor for the junior high schools at $100 a month for 12 months. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee was read recommending the appointment of W. L. Austin as Assistant Chief Engineer at the Central High School at a salary of $168.75. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in and w. L. Austin employed at Assistant Chief Engineer at Central High School at $168.75 a month. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same w~s carried, all members

MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1921 (Continued) present voting "Aye.n The following report was read: June 20, !'921. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: The following named teachers have returned contracts un -

signed:

Maude Irene Phillips Margaret Fluent w. H. Coppedge Bessie G. Ross Chester Munn Elizabeth Glick Nona Reneau Margaret Harlow Res.peat fully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Leech moved that the report be accepted. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: I,,._,

June 20, 1921 The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: The following list, approved by your teachers' committee, is recommended for appointment at the salaries set opposite their names: Early Hill Black Minneletha White Lois Lankford Bernice Julia Bruton Marian Mason Lucille Goldsberry Mabel Ownby Virginia J. Quilin Harriet Enid Penney Helen Blanchard Doris Maltbie Ruth Gentry Marguerete Baldwin Ortelle De Lozier Ethel Rice Mary Jane Van Meter Dorothy Dutton, Kindergarten Dtr. Marian Wann, High School Almond Fairfield Harold Marsh, High.School Mahlon c. Courtney, Man. Trai~ing Paul Bell, Manual Training

$165 a month 120

165 165

130 130 Âˇ 120 120 130Âˇ 130 145 14-5 14-5 14-5 165 180 120 170 180 a~d $30 a month for ten months for . work as coach 150 a month 180

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V. Jennings., War~ Princ~pal Odessa Eu Dailey, Separate Schools Rena Wilson., Kgtn, Separate Schools Vernita Price n n ÂŤ Julia 011 ver, Grades, n n

$200 a month

Respectfully., J. A. Whiteford Mr. Berry moved that the report of the Superintednent be .concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A report of the Superintendent was read recommending the appointment of the following cadet teachers at $75 a month: Coral Jones Clydean Cornwall Iva Simpson Lucile Irwin Ruth Patton . Eunice Crawford Mary Wells Young Pauline Stomp Ida Eckstedt Phila Hensen Alta Jackson Icy Boulton Anna Anderson Hazel Burlison Thelma Eads Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the cadet teachers employed at a salary of $75 a, month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The Secretary read the following report: June 20., 1921. The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: , I recommend the following assignment of principals of ward school buildings for the year 1921-22: BRYANT COLUMBUS CULBERTSON EDGEMERE EMERSON EUGENE FIELD FRANKLIN GARFIELD HARMONY HAWTHORNE JEFFERSON JUNCTION LEE LINCOLN

Mary McCullough Mrs. Mary Couch Ethel McMillan Mrs. Dora Cox Frye F. S. Milam s. N. Hopkins R. C. Evans Mrs. Emma Gard Mills H. C. Ownbey Mrs. Jewel Chapman J. T. Clayton Mrs. Annie Sooter Mrs. Lotta Mosier I. W. Baker

LINWOOD LONGFELLOW LOWELL MCKINLEY OPPORTUNITY PUTNAM HEIGHTS RIVERSIDE ROCKWOOD SHIELDS HEIGHTS WALNUT GROVE WASHINGTON WESTWOOD WHEELER WHITTIER WILLARD WOODROW WILSON

Marion McCune M. M. Wilson Mrs. Anna Burks Love Mrs. Blanche Woods Mamie Franks Mary G. Fox R. C. Jennings Mrs. Ada Campbell Charles Dyer G. w. Horton W. T. Leach J. F. Pottorff Mrs. s. C. Hoover Edi th Fri tzon Levia Meyers Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford stated that errors had been made in placing the salaries of four of the ward school teachers and recommended that the corrections be made as follows: Dorothy Garrett Sadie Shaklett Gladys coats Wanda Ross

$14-5 14-5 130 1:,0

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAye.n Mr. Whiteford stated that for the convenience of High School students who were contemplating attending school elsewhere next year it would be necessary to put some one in the High School office for part of the "time to look up rec~rds and asked that some one familiar with the work be appointed for this purpose. Mr. Coates moved that Miss Eva Shidler be employed to take charge of the High School office when necessary during the summer, and that she be appointed secretary to the Pri roipal for the coming year, sub-. ject to the approval of Mr. Gethmann, at a salary of $115 a month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAye.• , ·Mr. Whiteford called attention to the necessity for providing an office for the Assistant Superintendent and suggested that Mr. Barnett be given the room now occupied by the supervisors in the northwest· . corner of the Administration Building, and that the supervisors be given one of the Irving annexes or a room in the Irving building proper. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to , have carried. ·

MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Berry moved that all the men employed in Mr. Crawford's department be given a half holidq,y on Saturday afternoon for the remainder of the summer. Mr. Coates ·seconded the mot ion and same was declared to have carried. The Red Cross Community House pEesented a request for the privilege of using the playground apparatus on the Riverside School . grounds and also such additional supplies, as balls, 'bats, ·etc., which the Board m~ght see fit to loan them through the summer. Mr. Coates moved that the Community House be allowed to use the playground apparatus already i~stalled on the Riverside school grounds, with the understanding that the Board assumed no responsibility whatever. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Cloud.man appeared before the Board and stated that equipment for a dental clinic could be purchased for less than one thousand dollars which could be moved from school to school, and that he had been assured that free service would be furnished for the clinic by members of the local association of dentists. No action was taken on this matter. Mrs·. Lindsay moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Moss seconded th~ motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BO.ARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. J .. w. Berry,

coa te s , Earl E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss.

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ABSENT:

Dr. Chas. Evans, J. T. Spivey.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of taking up the bids on furniture and equipment for the junior high schools and any other matters that might be brought up for consideration. ·

The Clerk reported that School District #37, Oklahoma County, had refused to pay the transfer fees due the Oklahoma City School District for the years 1918-19 and 1919-20, and as the transfers were~ made in accordance with law governing such transfers School District : #37 was liable for said fees. Mr. Stearley further stated that application had been received from onepupil for transfer to the Central High School for 1921-22, which, if refused, would deprive this pupil of the privilege of attending High School, and the County Superintendent recommended that the transfer be granted and that the Board bring suit against School District #37 for the payment of the jTansfer fees which were past due and if the fees for 1921-22 were not paid the Board could resort to the same measures to enforce payment. Mr. Coates moved that the Attorney for the Board be instructed to bring suit against School District #37 for the payment of transfer fees due the Oklahoma City School District for 1918-19 and 1919-20, which amounted to $396.0S. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A committee of patrons of Wheeler School appeared before the Board and asked that Mrs. Mary D. Couch be reinstated as principal of their; school.

Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. Couch be reinstated as principal of Wheeler School and that Mr. Pottorff, who had been assigned to Wheel-•. er, be transferred to Columbus a.:aEi Woe'bwoed. Mr. Berry seconded the ; motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report:

MEETING OF juNE 29, 1921 (Continued) June 29, 1921. To the Board of Education: We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of the bids on equipment, furniture, dishes, silverware, etc., for the Junior High Schools, desire to make the following recommendations: (1) That the contract for the equipment and school furniture be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of $3S,OOO.OO This includes the rest room tables. (2) That the contract for the remainder of the rest room furniture and the furniture for the principals' offices, be awarded to the Harbour-Longmire Company at their bid of $361.05. (3) That the contract for the library stacks be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of$504.00.

(4) That the contract for the dishes for the cafeterias be awarded to Doc & Bill Furniture Company at their bid of $1192.40. (5) That W. J. Pettee & Company be awarded the contract for the tumblers at their bid of $140.40 and the silverware at their bid of $745.60. Respectfully submitted, Earl E. Leech Breck Moss

J. w. Berry Purchasing Committee Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll ca:11 same was carried, all members present voting tr Aye. n A letter was read from H. c. Thurman, Attorney for the Board, in regard to the bill of Dr. Hirshfield for services for the Foley , boy who was injured at the pump on the Lowe 11 School grounds. Mr. Âˇ Thurman stated that he was of the opinion that there was no legal liability on the part of the school district for the injury sustained of the expenses occasioned by this accident, and he theraf'ore re. commended that the clai~ be rejected. Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Attorney be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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: A request was received for the use of the Bryant Schoo 1 grounds for - a meeting of Colored people on July 5th. Upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Moss, this request was laid on the table.

MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1921 (Continued) A request was received fr,om Miss Pauline Thrower for permission to make a tennis court on the grounds of the Jefferson School. Mr. Coates moved that the request be granted. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. L

The Clerk submitted a bill amounting to $84-.12 for expenses incurred by R.H. Cole of St. Louis, who came to Oklahoma City to deliver the commencement address at Douglas School at the invitation of S. R. Youngblood., who requested that the Board help to defray this expense. Mr. Moss moved that this request be tabled. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk presented the coal contracts for the approval of the Board, same having been drawn in strict accordance with the Board's award and having been approved by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the coal contracts, as presented by the Clerk and approved by the Board's Attorney, be approved by the Board and executed by the President and Clerk. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declar.ed to have carried. The coal contracts are on file in the office of the Clerk.

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A proposal was received from J. H. Barthold to paint the Ford Sedan 路 owned by the Board for the sum of $4-0.00. Mr. Coates moved that the proposal be accepted and arrangements made to have the work done during the absence of the Superintendent. Mr. Moss seconded th~ motion and upon roll call same was carried, .all members present voting "Aye.n The Clerk reported that on installing the slate blackboard at the Capitol Hill Junior High School it was found that there was a shortage of 950 square feet. Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAyeP Mr. Leech moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase 250 gallons of Camphene Floor Dressing. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll ca11 路 same was carr-ied all members present voting "Aye. n The Clerk presented the claim of J.B. Corrigan, former Manual Training teacher at Irving High School, for three weeks' salary, his 路 monthly salary having been $24-0 ..路.. 1

Mr. Coates moved that the claim be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in favor of J.B. Corrigan for the sum of $lgo. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Moss., who passed.

MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1921 (Continued)

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Mr. Whiteford reported that the following teachers had not signed their contracts: Julia Steele Marjorie Thompson J. H. Couch Margaret Harlow Mr. Leech moved that the report be accepted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: June 29, 1921. Board of Education: The following list, approved by your teachers• committee, is recommended for appointment at the salaries set opposite their names: Eva Lee, High School J. W. Stalsworth, Physical Director High School Gail Sleeth Rebecca Eleanor Bates Pearl Luttrell Alida Hurtubise Naoma Capshaw Keller Dixie Young Annie Lee Warren Fleta Douthit, Domestic Science

$19.0 a mo nth 200 a month

165 130 155 165 14-5

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Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools Mr. Berry moved that the report of the superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Coates seconded the : motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n : Mr. Whiteford. stated that William Coppedge, Manual Training teacher : had refused to accept his appointment at $1800 but would accept ~t $1900. Mr. Moss moved that Mr. Coppedge•s salary be placed at $1900. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 ' 'Mr. Whiteford also reported that the Ok1ahoma State Fair Association had requested that September 30th be set asid.e for Educational Day. · Mr. Coates moved that the Boar.d designate September 30th, 1921, as Educational Day at the State Fair. Mr. 1eech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.· Mr. Coates moved that R. E. Crawford be elected Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at a salary of $250 a month for twelve months. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll .call same was ca.rried, all members present voting "Aye.n

MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that Miss.Dorothy Beatty be elected secretary to the Superintendent of Bu1ldings and Grounds and the Supervisors at a salary of $100 a month for twelve months. Mrs Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. F. w. Penney be elected Assista.nt to the Clerk at a salary of $200 a month for twelve months. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. the Mr. all

Coates moved that Mrs. Clara Fasken be elected stenographer in Clerk's office at a salary of $135 a month for twelve months. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that Miss Ruby Yount be elected PBX.Operator at a salary of $75 a month for twelve months. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that Mr. F. Webb Jones be elected Truant Officer at a salary of $150 a month for twelve months. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No.n

Mr. Coates moved that Dr. Cloudman be elected Medical Inspector at a salary of $300 a month for twelve months. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.a Mr. Coates moved that Mr. H. c. Thurman be elected Attorney for the Board at a salarJ of $100 a month for twelve months. Motion lost for want of a second. Mrs. Lindsay moved that Miss Hazel K. Allen be elected bafeteria manager for the school system at a salary of $250 a month, and that she take the position one month before the opening of school. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr.Thurman stated to the Board that the tax case was set for July 6th and as it would be difficult for another attorney to go into Court without preparation, presuming that the Board would elect their attorney at their regular meeting in July, he would be glad to look after the matter without extra cost to the Board. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the offer be accepted and that Judge Thurman lo9k after the case in court on July 6th. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The question of allowing mileage to employees for the coming year was brought up for consideration. Mr. Leech moved that .this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, together with the Clerk and President of the Board. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1921 (Continued)

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Mr. Coates moved that Miss Myrtle Daves be elected secretary to the Superintendent of Schools at a sal~ry of $135 a month. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST:O@_,,.,,,.

Approved the ÂŁday of

1921.

MEETING OF JULY 4, 1921.

===================================--. ----=-·==========: THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JULY 4, 1921, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. ABSENT:

Berry,

R. s. Coates, Ear 1 E. Leech, Dr • Chas. Evans,

Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

As no quorum w~s present the President declared the meeting adjourned until Tuesday, July 5th, at eight o'clock P. M. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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1921

MEETING OF JULY 5, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF, THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1921, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. L..,

PRESENT:

W. E. Fightmaater, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. J. W. Berry., R. s. Coates, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

ABSENT:

Dr. Chas. Evans, E~rl E. Leech.

The minutes of the meetings of June 6th, 20th and 29th were read and approved as read. The report of the Truant Officer for the month of June was read and upon motion of Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Moss, was received and placed on file. i

The Clerk then read the report of the Medical Inspector, giving in detail the work of his department for the month of June. Mr. Coates moved that this report be received and placed on file. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carr_ied. The following communication was read: Oklahoma City, Okla. July 1, 1921. TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND PATRONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53, THE OKLAHOMA CITY SCHOOL BOARD AND OTHERS,INTERESTED: ,

A petition having been filed with me in due form and according to Law, (See Section 109, Article 6, 1919 School Laws of Oklahoma) for Â·change of boundary line, I, therefore, this day change the boundary line of School District No. 53 and the Oklahoma City School District to-wit: By attaching the South.Half (1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Two (2), Township Eleven (11), Range Three (3) West, all lying within the present boundary of the Oklahoma City School District., Oklahoma County, to School District No. 53, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. I

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Anna Burks 1ove County Superintendent. Mr. Coates moved that this comnunication be received and spread on the minutes. Mr. ~erry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JULY 5, 1921 (Continued) The following report was read: June 30, 1921. To the Board of Education of Oklahoma City: In order to correct the record in regard to the salary Mrs. M. V. Fuller, I recommend that she be paid at the rate of $180 a month for the last period of service in place of Miss Phelps, who was absent. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford superintendent of Schools.

Mrs. Lindsay moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk presented the bill of Exchange Avenue Baptist Church for three months' rent at $30 a month for the room used as a school room in connection with Westwood School, and $5.00 for breakage qf window glass, making a total of $95.00. Mr. Berry moved that the bill be tabled. Mr. C9ate~ seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " The Clerk read the following report: To the Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of Dr. Winnie M. Sanger as Assistant Medical Inspector at a salary of $1350.

I also recommend continuing as contributing part of the Nursesâ€˘ Bureau. The sum paid this past year has been $300 per month and the budget for this year allowed for same, I recommend the payment of $5. 00 monthly for 9ont inuing maintenance of the Board of Health Bulletin. Respectfully, July 5, 1921.

H. H. Cloudman Medical Inspector

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Medical Inspector be concurred in. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried,all members present voting "Aye." The report of the Treasurer for the month of June was submitted to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Moss, was Âˇ received and placed on file.

MEETING OF JULY 5, 1921 (Continued) The crlerk read the following report:

July 5, 1921.

Board of Education.

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Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to ~i6,8l8.63, be allowed and the, Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, Breck Moss J. w. Berry Auditing Committee

Devoe & Raynolds Paints and Oils Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. ff ff n Lykes Hdw. co. Hardware and Supplies A.G. Hoge n ff n The Powers Regulator Co. Repairs Heat Regulation International Harvester Co. R~pairs Mower Eastland Wall Paper Co. Mounting Boards N. s. Sherman M & I Works Well Casing, etc. Petteeâ€˘s Hardware Co. Hardware & Supplies Crane Company Boiler repairs Corken Mach. & Supply Co. n ff The Sherwin-Williams Co . . Floor Oil Noble Street Planing Mill Mill Work American Brick & Tile Co. Brick & Fire Clay Sand George G. Miller Bass Furniture & Carpet Co. Repairing shades, etc. Great Northern Chair Company Bentvwod chair Jasper Sipes Company Desk repairs Western Bank Supply Co. Office Supplies Burkhart Electric Co. Repairs_Picture Machine Aurelius-Swanson Elec. co. Electrical Supplies S. M. Glald Lumber Minnetonka Lumber co. " Magnolia Petroleum Co. coupon Books and Oils McDaniel Auto Company Repairs Ford Truck New State Ice Company Coupon Book Western Union Tel. Co. Telegraph service Parry PrintingmCo. Printing Programs Thew. o. Vanwyck co. Premium Treas. Bond J. G. Stearley Expenses trip to coal fields White Swan Laundry Co. Laundry Work Dom Sci Sprague Grocery Dom Sci Supplies Schadensack & Wiar fl II n R. E. Crawford Mileage for June H. H. Shr i ver n " 11 L. G. Walters n n n F. Webb Jones n n fl J. S. Eaton Company Audit Martin Towel Supply Conpany Towel Service J. L. Ladd Sanitary work Educational Music Bureau School Supplies Coffey Danner Company n n Zylite Water Company Water for Hawthorne & Opportunity Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Oo. Gas & Electricity Southwestern Bell Tel Co. Telephone service J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash T. N. Wells Supplies Treasurer's Office Mideke Supply Company easing, Pipe & fittings

300 MEETING OF-JULY 5, 1921 (Continued) SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Oklahoma City Water Dept. F. w. Woolworth Company PLAYGROUND FUND Magnolia Petroleum Company Devoe & Raynolds Company Oklahoma City Hardware Co. E. B. Cottrell

lelephone service water service Dom Sci Supp lies

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Repairs Playgrounds n

Mileage for June

Oklahoma Public Health Nursing Assn.

Allowance for July 300.00•

Mrs.Lindsay, moved that the report be accepted and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." July 5, 1921. The Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following list, approved by your teachers' committee, is recommended for appointment at the salaries set opposite their names: Louise G. Hale $130 a month R. C. Atchison, Physical Education $170 a month Gertrude Frame 165 .r 1go Paul Be 11 lSO Mrs. Estella·Hays I recommend that the salary of Mahlon Training, be raised to $200 a month.

Courtney, Manual

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools. Mr. Coates moved that the report of the superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n The Superintendent reported that the following teachers had ret~rned their contracts unsigned: H. c. Drake Lucile Goldsberry Grace Williams Agnes Johnson

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Bernice Bruton Cordia May Spencer Harriet Enid Penney Agnes Langston M. C. Courtney

Coates moved that the report be accepted. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF JULY

5, 1921 (Continued)

Mr. Coa.tes moved that iit accordance with the recommendatijn of the teachers' committee, Mary Rose Littlepage be elected teacher in the Separate Schools. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 ' I

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Assistant Superintendent Barnett reported that Mrs. Minneletha White had refused to sign her contract at $120 and it was recommended that her salary be placed at $145. Mr. Coates moved that the salary of Mrs. Minneletha White be changed from $120 to $11+5 a month. Mr. Sp_i vey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye.

Mr. A.H. Parmalee, principal of the capitol Hill Junior-High School, appeared before the Board in regard to the Junior High School libraries. Mr. Parmalee stated that in some of the cities which he and Mr_, Burton and Mr. French had visited this summer, the City Libraries had co-operated with the schools in maintaining bra.nob libraries in the junior high schools, that the Oklahoma City Library Committee seemed disposed to do this, anq. as an allowance had been made for only one thousand dollars worth of books for each .junior ~igh school library, it was asked tbat a committee be Âˇappointed by the Board to go into this matter with the Oklahoma City Library Committee. Mr. Coates moved that the President appoint two members ot" the Board, together with the Assistant Superintendent, to meet with the Oklahoma City Library Committee and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster appointed Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Moss to act as such committee. Mr. Bryan of the Edd.son Phonograph Shop appeared before the Board and asked permission to use the High School Auditorium for three musi.cal entertainments next season. Mrs. Lindsay moved that Mr. Bryan be allowed the use of the High School Auditorium for three nights not conflicting with High School activities, at a charge of $100 a night. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Coates reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee had investigated the matter of the shortage of slate blackboard at the CB;,Pi tÂˇo1 Hill Junior High School and the Holmboe Company had agreed to allow the Board $49.00 for breakage caused by their workmen in installing same. The Buildings and Grounds Committee recommended that the Clerk be instructed to order the slate blackboard necessary to make up the shortage at once. !

Mr.Moss moved t~at the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be accepted and their recommendation concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF JULY 5, 1921 (Continued) Mrs. Lindsay, Chairman of the Playgrounds Committee, reported that the Committee had advertised for bids on Playground supplies some time previously, and had been ready to report when they had learned that prices would drop on July first. They had., therefore, waited until after this Âˇdate to ask for new bids and as three bids had been received Mrs. Lindsay moved that they be opened at this meeting. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk then opened the bids on playground supplies which were as follows: The Schmelzer Company Playground Supplies Athletic Supplies for Junior Highs Brooks Hardware Company Playground Supplies -Rawlings Athletic Supplies for Junior Highs Playground Supplies- A. J. Reach Lowe

Campbell Playground Supplies Athletic Supplies for Junior Highs

$2049.4-6 14-51+. 37 2050.40 $2~18.00 1312.00

Mr. Moss moved that the Schmelzer Company be awarded the contract for Playground Supplies at their bid of $1917.39 and Athletic Supplies for the Junior High Schools at their bid of $1315.32. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The annual report of the Superintendent of City Schools was presented., but upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Moss, the reading of same was deferred until the next meeting. The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors, duly approved by the architects., amounting to $9,274.6~: Miner D. Woodling Company Capitol Hill Junior High Webster Junior HighClassen Junior High

$244-.oo 700.00 419.00

Extra@ Grate Bars Webster Classen A. F. Binns Company Capitol Hill Junior High Classen Junior High Webster Junior High

$1808.11 1696.39 2104.43 $560&.93,

The Holmboe Company

$263.31

Layton, Smith

805.~4-

Forsyth

Mrs. Lindsay moved that all estimates, as presented by the Clerk and approved by the archi teÂˇct, be allowed, with the except ion of that of the Holmboe Company., and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upoJ'l same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF JULY

5, 1921 (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved that all employess in the service of the Board, employed by the month on a twelve months' basis, be given a two weeks' vacation on full pay. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Layton, of Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects, reported on the progress of the junior high school buildings, stating that the Capitol Hill and Classen buildings would be ready to turn over to the Board in ten days or two weeks and the Webster building in about four weeks. Mr. Moss moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

2ft_,1;L~ Âˇ - / President

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ATTEST:~

Clerk

Approved the _L_day of

=============M=E=E=T=I=NG=O=F=JU=·=1=Y=ll='=l=9=2=1=•=============-·--·_; THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF, THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

R. s. Coates, Ear 1 E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

ABSENT: J. W. Berry,

Dr. Chas. Evans.

The Pfesident stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of opening bids on school supplies and that acy other matters requiring attention would be considered.

Mr. John Connolly, State Fire Marshall, representing the Fire Prevention Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board and urged that the Board authorize the teaching of Fire Preven~ion measures in the City Schools, and recommending the use of a text book on the subject which he stated could be obtained from the National Board of Fire Underwriters at four cents a copy. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to Mr. Barnett to take up with the Superintendent upon his return and to report back to the Board. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that bids had been receive in accordance with the following advertisement which he rea.d in full:

Mr. Coates moved that the bids be referred to the Purchasing Committee to open and tabulate and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was dee lared to have carried. A request was received from Mr. Hathaway Harper for ~he use of.· the High School Auditorium on Thanksgiving day, November 24, 1921, and for the Firday and Saturday following, for the presentation of the opera "Robin Hood." Upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Coates, this request was tabled.

MEETING OF JULY 11, 1921 (Continued) The following claims were presente,d for traveling expenses of junior high school principals in visiting junior high schools in Toledo, Detroit, Cleveland and Chicago: E. L. Burton B. L. French Mrs. Lindsay moved that the claims be tabled. want of a second.

Motion lost for

Mr. Leech moved that the claims be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Fightmaster, who voted 11 No." Mr. Barnett presented the resignation of Mr. H. c. Brous of the Science Department, who asked to be released from his contract to accept a position with the Oklahoma City College. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the resignation of Mr. Brous be accepted with regret. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President stated that as there were some legal matter requiring attention he believed that it would.be well for the Board to elect their attorney at this time. Mr. Coates nominated Mr. H. C. Thurman and Mr. Moss nominated Mr. Hubert L. Bolen, whereupon the Board proceeded to elect the Attorney by ballot. Upon the first ballot Mr. Thurman received two votes and Mr. Bolen received four votes. Whereupon the President declared Mr. Bolen to have been elected Attorney for the Board. Mr. Moss moved that the salary of Mr. Bolen be placed at $50 a month, with additional compensation for extra service. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk reported that Miss Hazel K. Allen, who had been elected cafeteria manager on June 29th, had declined the position. Mr. Moss moved that Mrs. Julia Nunn be elected cafeteria manager at a salary of $250 a month. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all ~embers present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. A. C. Werth be elected matron at Irving School at a salary of $125 a month. Mr. teech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted 11 No, n and MrÂˇ. Fightmaster, who passed. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

o/ dtJie Lday ~4./,

ATTES~ Appro

President.

Clerk.

1921, /

MEETING OF JULY 18, 1921.

···---·====--=--=---=-========================= THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET '

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JULY 18, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Dr. Chas. Evans, Ear 1 E. Leech, Breck Moss, • J. T. Spivey.

ABSENT:

J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay. The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking up the matter of the bids on school supplies which had been ret"erred to the Purchasing Committee and any other business that might be brought to the attention of the Board. Mr. L. o. Wilson appeared before the Board and asked for a readjustment of his salary on the basis of the schedule affecting the other heads of departments at Central High School. This matter was discussed but no action was taken at this time.

Mr. Hathaway Harper appeared before the Board and asked to be allow~d to use the High School Auditorium on the evening of October 26th for the presentation of "Carmen" and on Thanksgiving afternoon and evening, November 24-th, for the presentation of '"Robin Hood." Mr. Spivey moved that Mr. Harper be given permission to use the High School Auditorium at a charge of $100.00 for each of the three entertainments. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans moved that the Clerk be authorized to arrange the dates for entertainments at the High School Auditorium with the organizations that had been granted the privilege of using the auditorium during the coming season. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was dee lared to have carried. Mr. C. B. Macklin appeared before the Board in reference to ,a resolution passed by the Oklahoma City Welfare League asking the Board of Education to transfer the Bryant School to the tl.egroes. Mr. Macklin was informed that this matter had been referred to a committee consisting of the Superintendent and Dr, Evans and would doubtless be acted upon after Mr. Whiteford I s return .• The Clerk read the following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July lS, 1921.

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Board of Education: We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom the bids on school supplies were referred, desire to recommend that contracts be awarded: as follows:

MEETING OF

JULY 18, 1921 (Continued) I

JANITOR SUPPLIES Richards & Conover · W. J. Pet tee & Company Kansas City Paper House Oklahoma Paper Company Oklahoma Janitor Supply Company Clinton Broom Company SCIENCE SUPPLIES W. M. Welch Mfg. Co. PRIMARY SUPPLIES Oklahoma Book company Hoover Bros. Coffey-Damner

•

$151.98 2,510.22 986.25

394.20

28.00

45.60

2,875.50 127. 55 60.12 2s2.73

MECHANICAL DRAWING SUPPLIES Phillips Blue Printing Company DRAWING BOARDS w. J. Pettee

Co.

200.00

GENERAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES Jasper Sipes Company Hoover Bros. Coffey-Danner Oklahoma Book Company

DRAWING SUPPLIES ·A.H. Abbott & Company Coffey-Danner Hoover Bros. Western Bank Supply Company Oklahoma Book company KINDERGARTEN SUPPLIES Western Bank Supply Corrpany Oklahoma Book Corzpany A.H. Abbott & Company Coffey-Danner · Hoover·· Bros.

-1, 310.45

i+s9.66 101.00 306.00 306.65 1.60

46.50 61.94 146.21 507.49

DEPARTMENT INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT Richards & Conover W. J. Pettee & Company LUMBER

Frank Paxton Lumber company

2,194.23

· FINISHING SUPPLIES Richards & Conover W. J. Pettee & Company

MEETING OF JULY 18, 1921 (Continued)

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PRINTING SUPPLIES Oklahoma Engraving & Printing Company Novak & Walker Manly Office Supply Company Western Bank Supply Company Franklin Printing Company Parry Printing Company A. F. Newhall Phelps Printing Company McClain & Woodcock

$345.00 113.90 2.00

67.00 61.35 41. 05 18.10 44.35 12.05

Dr. Evans moved that the report Âˇof the Purchasing Committee be accepted and contracts awarded as recommended. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. R. J. Edwards appeared before the Board and offered to ,sell t,en lots adjoining the Washington School at $750 a lot. No action was taken in this matter. and victrolas The Clerk reported that bids on,pianos/for the junior high schools had been received in response to the following advertisement, which was read in full.

The bids were as follows:

Jenkins

Sons Music Company

6 Victrolas 6 Elborn- Pianos 6 Klemen & Nord Pianos 6 Vose Pianos 3 Vose Grand Pianos 3 Brambach Grand Pianos Messinger pianos

$115 each 318.75 each 263. 50 eachÂˇ

i+4o. 25 each . 773.50 each 633.25 each 325.00 each

Armstrong Music Company 6 Kohler & Campbell pianos 3 Kohler & Campbell Grand Pianos 5 Colu~bia Grafanolas Frederickson-Kroh Music Company 6 Kimball Pianos 3 Kimball Grand Pianos fo Victrolas. Special discount on painos of t113.50.

$315.00 each 575.00 each 75.00 each

$292.50 each 813. 75 each 115.,00 each

MEETING OF JULY 18, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Spivey moved that the bids on pianos and victrolas be referred to the Purchasing Committee for recommendation. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following bids were received on cabinets and various fixtures for the junior high schools: Noble Street Planing Mill Darling Lumber & Mfg. Company T~bbs-Dorsey Mfg. Company

$1, 131.so

231.00

6tSo.oo

·Mr.Leech moved that the contract be awarded to the Tibbs-DorSiey Manufacturing Company at their bid of $660.00. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A request was received for the use of the High School Auditorium for the presentation of a play for the benefit of St. Mary's Academy. Dr .. Evans moved that the request be granted and the Clerk instructed to arrange the date for the entertainment, at a charge of $35.00. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the State Board ot· Chiropractors for the use of the Irving School Building for the week commencing August 29th, for examinations of Chiropractors. Mr. Moss moved that the request be granted, without charge except for janitor hire and other expenses incidental to the opening of the building. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Purchasing Committee reported that the matter of Electric Dish Washers had been thoroughly investigated and it was recommended that the contract for same be awarded to thew.· J.Pettee & Company at their bid of $540.60 each. Dr. Evans moved that the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 · Mr. Moss moved that Miss Dorothy Ensworth be elected teacher in the City Schools at a salary of $165.00 a month. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Moss moved that Crockett, Couchman and Crawford be elected Auditors for the Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1921, at the regular rate of $25.00 a day for senior accountants and $15.00 a day for juniors. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon .roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.• Mr. Spivey called the attention of the Board to the condition of the lawn at the Lincoln School, stating that the surrounding lawns were well kept and while the grounds on the west side of the building had been well cared for the lawn on the east side did not make as good an appearance and he therefore moved that Mr. Crawford be instructed to have the· lawn at Lincoln School mowed and kept up to the standard of other lawns in the neighborhood. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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MEETING OF JULY lS, 1921 (Continued) The following report was read: July lS, 1921.

Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following list, approved by your teachers' committee; is recommended for appointment at the salaries set opposite their names: $180 Robert B. Henry Woodwork & Mechanical Drawing Alice Scanlan Junior High English 165 Secretary at Webster Junior High 100 Alice Hyde Secretary at Classen Junior High 100 Marie Boldt 100' Matron at Webster Mrs. Agnes P. Wheeler

Respect fully, C• A• Barnett, Asst. Supt. of Schools. ~:. Evans moved that the recommendation of the Assistant Superinten~ ent be concurred in. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The question of flag poles for .the Central High School and Junior High School grounds was discussed. It was the sense of the Board that arrangements be made at once for the erection of flag poles and Mr. Leech moved that the matter be referred to the Clerk, together with the architect, to get prices and report back to the Board. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans moved that the Course of Study for.the Junior High Schools especially stress the Constitution of the United States and provide adequate instruction in Americanization, and that the Board occasion~ ally demand a report from the: Superintendent and Principals on what is being done in instruction of Patriotism, Civics and History. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that the Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company's report on the boiler inspection at Riverside recommended that the old boiler be taken out and a new one installed. Mr. Stearley stated that the boiler in the old Jefferson school building was in good condition and could be moved to the Riverside Building.

Mr. Leech moved that Mr. Crawford .be instructed t·o have the boiler moved from the old Jefferson building and installed at Riverside. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The matter of the adjustment of the salary of Mr. L. O. Wilson was . taken up for consideration and Mr. Moss moved that action be deferral until the return of Superintendent Whiteford. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Dr. Evans, who passed.

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MEETING OF JULY 18, 1921, (Continued) Dr. Evans moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

1921.

MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1921.

-==========================--:--::==========: THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1921, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

R. s. Coates, Dr, Chas. Evans, Ear 1 E. Leech, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

ABSENT:

J. w. Berry, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

The minutes of the meetings of July l+th, '5th, 11th and 18th were read and approved as read. Mr. Spivey stated that he wished the minutes to show that he was out of the Board room at the time the nomination of Mr. Bolen for Attorney was made, and had he known that his name had been presented he would have cast his vote for Mr. Bolen.

Mr, H. R. Frey, of the Chemical Fire Extinguisher Company, appeared before the Board and demonstrated a chemical fire extinguisher which he offered to sell to the Board at $27.00 a dozen, the first re-filling to be without charge and subsequent fillings at $1.00 each. Attention was called to the fact that none of the school buildings were provided with fire extinguishers and Mr. Leech moved. that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. , Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared' to have carried. .

Mr. Oatman, the Superintendent of the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company, appeared before the Board and reported that the installation of the heating and ventilating equipment in the three junior high schools was completed and ready.for inspection and the acceptance of the Board. Mr. Forsyth, of Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects, reported that the Classen and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools would be completed and ready for the acceptance of the Board by Friday or Saturday of this week. Dr. Evans moved that the Board arrange to make an inspection of the junior high school buildings and equipment, together with Mr. Forsyth, as soon as they are ready for the Board's acceptance. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read a letter from the Holmb<;>e Company wherein they agreed' that the occupancy of the junior high school buildings by the Board of Education for the purpose of installing furniture and fixtures should in no way constitute an acceptance of these buildings by the Board as finished and completed buildings, the Board of Education, however, to be responsible for any wear and tear, or damage done to the buildings by such occupancy.

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1921. (Continued)

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Mr. Wood of the Jasper Sipes Compap.y, informed the Board that the installation of lockers in the junior high schools was completed and they were now ready to install the furniture and equipment. Mr. Wood stated that if the Board cared to have the Jasper Sipes Company install this equipment, they would make the installation for $1412. Dr. Evans moved that the Clerk ask for bids on the installation of the equipment ordered from the Jasper Sipes Company. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The matter of placing branch libraries in the junior high schools was brought up for consideration, Mrs. Schwoerke, Mr. Musrush and Mr. Woodson of the Library Board being present and reporting that the sum of $6000 would be appropriated for extension work in the junior high schools, provided the Board of Education would appropriate the same amount ($6000) and that the expenditure of these funds be under the supervision of the Library Board and City Librarian wholly and exclusively, the plan being to expend the appropriation of the Board of Education for books and supplies and that .of the City for salaries. Dr. Evans moved that the proposition be accepted and the Board appropriate $6000 to be expended by the City Librarian for Books and supplies for branch libraries in the junior high schools, the expenditure of funds to this amount to be under the supervision of' the Librarian and Library Board exclusively. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n Mr. Woodson addressed the Board, stating that the City Commissioners had placed $20,000 in the budget fmr the purchase of a site for a branch library and recreation center for Capitol Hill, but that he had given his consent to having the branch library placed in the junior high school and he hoped that the Board of Education would ·use their influence with the City so that the amount appropriated for the ground be left in the budget as this public cente:;- was much needed in that part of the city. Dr. Evans moved that Mr. Woodson be assured that his action in this matter was ~ppreciated by the Board of Education who would do everything in their power to have the appropriation for Capitol Hill left in the City budget. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans moved that the Board of Education ask the City Superintendent to institute plans whereby, through the enrollment of Oklahoma City pupils in September and the subsequent period, amoral' survey of Oklahoma City children may be made; that this survey be made to extend to the teachers as far as possible as they begin the work in the city schools; that this survey shall be reported in its ' progress as early as the first day of October and from time to time as the business may progress; that the Board of Education believes that this will be an aid to the various civic clubs of this city in their service of the city children and especially helpful to churches of all denominations and religions as well as helpful beyond measure to the city school administration. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds submitted a report of the work being done in his department and a list of the men employed to take care of the buildings and grounds during the summer months. Mr. Leech moved that the report be accepted. Mr. Coates seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to ha -re carried. In support of this motion Dr. Evans stated that he believed that suffic~ent funds be appropriated in next year's budget to have the school buildings and grounds properly taken care of during the summer, and that the school grounds be used for playgrounds and community centers.

MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1921 (Contimed) The report of the Truant Officer for the month of July was r:ead, and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Moss, was received and placed on file.

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The monthly report of the Treasurer was read and upon motion,of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Coates, was received and placed on file. Mr. Leech moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign a petition to pave Fifth Street from the east line of High Street to the west line of Lottie Avenue. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that the bids on Library books had been received and Mr. Coates moved that they be referred to the Purchasing Committee to tabulate and report back to the Board. Dr. Evans seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to have carr.ied. The following bids were received on gymnasium equipment for the junior high schools and bleac~ers for the Central High School:

$14,653.67

Fred Medart Company Narraganset Machine Company Bleachers Chicago Gymnasium Equipment Bleachers

13,293.00

784.oo

co.

13.470.00 820.00

Mr. Coates moved that these bids be referred to the Purchasing Committee for recommendation. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that he had received a quotation of '$1934.00 on metal partitions for the girls I dressing rooms in the Junior high schools,from the Henry Weis Manufacturing Company of Kansas City, Missouri.

Dr. Evans moved that the Clerk be instructed to ask for bids on the metal partitions. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was dee lared toÂˇ have carried. The following bids were received on extension to the smoke stacks at the Willard and Jefferson schools: Southwestern Bricklaying Company F. M. Clark

$1150.00 636.00

Mr. Leech moved that the contract for the extensions to the smokestacks at Willard and Jefferson schools be awarded to F. M. Clark at his bid of $636.00. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present v0t ing "Aye, "except Mr. Coates, who passed. /

The following bids were received on concrete work for the junior high schools:

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1921 (Continued) Sq.ft.

4- 11 walk E. O. Parsons

21 3/3¢

Connoly Construction Company

Sq. ft.

L. ft.

6" drive Steps

1 ft. Curb

19¢

27½¢ 24-¢

95¢ 78¢

Oklahoma Cement Floor Company

19¢

24-¢

o5¢

90¢ 60¢

W. L. Eby

19½¢

25¢

80¢

Stiles Construction Company

20¢

27¢

1. 25

s7½¢

60¢

Mr. Moss moved that these bi-ds be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, together with Mr. Crawford, for investigation and report back to the Board. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following -bids were received on boiler tubes for the Garfield and central High Schools:

$1177.72

Crane Company Mideke Supply Company

121Ei.oo

Dr. Evans moved that the contract for the boiler tubes be awarded to the Crane Company at their bid of $1177.72. Mr. Leech seconded ' the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye.n The following bids were received on flag poles for Central, Irving and the three junior high schools:

- 90 1 pole 4- - 50 1 poles Sherman Machine Co 1 - 90 1 pole ( installed) 4- - 501 poles Crane Company ( not installed)

$92.4-1

207.4-4 325.00 @

130.00 ea.

Dr. Evans moved that the contract for the flag_poles be awarded to the Crane Company at their bid of $92.41 for the 90' pole and $207-.44- for the four 50 1 poles, and that they be erected under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The following bids were received on electrical fixtures for the junior high schools: Arnold

Wetherbee

Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co.

$89S.65 No bid

Southwestern General EQectric Co. $876.65 United Electric Company

877.65

MEETING OF AUGUST l, 1921.(Continued) Mr. Leech moved that all ,bids be rejected and the Clerk instructed to prepare new specifications and ask for new bids on the electrical fixtures for the junior high schools .. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk called the attention of the Board to the annual report of the Superintendent upon which no action had been taken. Mr. Leech moved tha.t the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Spivey seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to have carr i,ed~ The following report was read: August 1, 1921. Board of Education. Gent lemeh: The following list, approved by your teachers• committee, is recommended for appointment at the salaries set opposite the names: Albert K. Tillotson, Junior High Science $180 a month Ewing Martin, Science 180 Howard E. Brown, Science 165 Elizabeth Timmons having complied with the requirements of the board in regard to summer school is entitled to a new contract Susie E. Gupton, Matron Mrs. C. W. Stringer I

Respectfully, C. A. Barnett Asst. Supt.of Schools. Mr. Coates moved that the repqrt be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Barnett reported the following resignations and recommended that they be accepted: Lillian Gibbs, grade teacher Edna M·. Jones, grade teacher Minnie Redmon, Science teacher Mr. Coates moved that the resignations of Mrs. Gibbs, Miss Jones and Miss Redmon be accepted. Dr. Evans seconded .the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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A request was received from Mrs. Pearl Pike for a leave of absence for the coming school year. Dr. Evans moved that the request be granted and that Mrs. Pike be allowed a year's leave of absence without pay. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Barnett reported that four of the grade school teachers, who had nc:Jt taught in summer school, had graded the examination papers of the pupils attending summer school and he recommended that they be paid for this service as follows: ·

MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1921 (Continued) Irene Obreiter Flora Lucas Maud Wilson Modena Thomas

$15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion. This matter was discussed but no vote was taken, it bein~ Âˇthe sense of the Boar_d that no compensation be allowed for this service. Mr. Coates moved that the responsibility of Mrs. Nunn as cafeteria manager extend only to Central.High, Irving, Washington, Emerson and the three junior high schools. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the purchase of cash registers for the junior high school cafeterias be referred to the Purchasing Committee, together with Mrs. Nunn, with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The purchase of refrigerators for the junior high school cafeterias was, upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Moss, referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for report back to the Board. Dr. Evans moved that the President appoint a committee consisting of the Assistant Superintendent, the High School Principal and other proper persons, to confer with the Clerk and ascertain if funds are available for the purchase of printing equipment for Central High School so that a weekly paper could be printed under the management of the High School students. Mr. Moss seconded the motion. Before this question was put to a vote the Clerk informed the Board that the High School Principal had already consulted him . in regard to this matter, and by eliminating some of the items Âˇ provided for in the budget $2500 would be available this year for the 'purchase of pr int ing equipment. Dr. Evans then moved that the matter of the purchase of the printing equipment for the Central High School be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Barnett reported that a co:nmunicat ion had been received in which it was stated that in the Attorney General's opinion the use of a text book in the hands of a teacher only does not comply with the law which provides that all books adopted by the text book com~ mission shall be used as text books. Mr. Coates, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that as there were so many new men employed at the High School this summer, it was impossible for Mr. Kessler, the chief engineer, to take the two weeks vacation allowed by the Board, and Mr. Coates therefore moved that Mr. Kess-ler be allowed 30 days vacation on full pay next year. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. !

Mr. Coates reported that it would be necessary to provide a concrete base for thE; forty-two. additional lockers in the three junior high schools and recommended that the Ho1mboe Company be authorized to do this work. Dr. Evans moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Spivey called attention to the need of two electric lights on the Washington school grqunds and moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. I

The Clerk read the follow~ng report:

·August 1, 1921. · Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $21,024.66, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, Earl E. Leech Breck Moss Auditing Committee

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John Barthold Painting Ford Sedan Western Bank Supply Company Office Fur.niture and Supplies Franklin Printing Company Printing supplies Gen Office A. M. DeBolt Lime and Cement American Brick·& Tile Company Fire Brick & Clay N. s. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Boiler Repairs Chamberlin supply Company Pump repairs Crane Company " n G. E. Blockie Htg. Co. Plumbing repairs H. S. Davidson-Case Lbr. Co. Lumber Goodyear Tire for truck The John Church Co. Sheet Music H. s. The J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co. Music H. s. Orchestra Emil Ascher n n " " F. K. Russell Postage on Music E. H. Frey Music H. s. Orchestra Oklahoma Publishing Co. Advertising Public Health Nursing Assn. Allowance for August Wales Adding Machine Co. Ribbons George G. Miller Sand New State Ice Company Coupon Book Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline Coupon Books International Harvester co. Repairs for Mower Southwestern Supply Co. Tire Ford Truck Mc Dani le Auto Company Repairs II n R. T. Lyons Engineering Co. " Equipment H. S. Novak & Walker Printing Suoplies H. s. Library Manly Oft"ice Supply co. Printing Supplies Oklahoma Paper Company Paper cups R. L. Polk City Directories Oil State Battery Company Storage Battery Repairs The Powers Regulator Company Repairs Heat. & vent. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window Glass Pettee•s Hardware & Supplies Corken Machinery & Supply Co. Boiler repairs A. G. Hoge Hardware & Supplies Lykes Hdw. Co. 11 n n Oklahoma Sash & Door Company Window glass The Glidden Company Floor Dressing DeVor Raynolds Paints & Oils Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service

MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1921 (Continued) J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Jasper Sipes Company School supplies Kansas City Pa.per House Janitors' Supplies 11 Clinton Broom Company 11 Oklahoma Book Compay School " J. s. Eaton Company Audit Thomas Grate Bar Company Grate Bars c. H. S. Mideke Supply Company Steam Fittings West Disinfecting Co. Floor Oil General Fund - 1920 Pettee's

Water Fountains & Cafeteria Equipment Corken Machinery & Sup Co. Deep Well pumps etc. Southwest General Electric co. Installing Air Compressors Lime & Cement A. M. DeBolt Mideke Supply Company Equipment Jr. H. s. II II II II Jasper Sipes Company Estimate A. F. Binns Exchange Avenue Church Rent etc.

Playground Richards & Conover Oklahoma City Hardware Co. N. G. Wood & Sons Pettee's Devoe & R~ynolds Separate School Fund Oklahoma Book Company Clinton Broom Company Jasper Sipes Company

American National Bank, Tibbs-Dorsey Mfg. Co. Watson Drilling Co. Lide Pack

Playground Equipment ff

Supplies II

School Supplies Janitors' Supplies School Supplies

Interest on Warrants Equipment Jr. H. s. Balance C.H. Jr. H. S. well Moving boiler from Jefferson to Riverside

6.00-

5.lO·

25.so-

155. 19 · 5000. 00· 1608.00· 130. 00· -

Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Auditing Committee be accepted and th~ Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved the bill ot" the Jasper Sipes Company ampunting to $1600.00:for installing the lockers at Classen & Capitol Junior High Schools be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant ror same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ii-Aye. 11 Dr. Evans moved that the bill of the Jasper Sipes Company for furniture and equipment delivered to the junior high schools, amounting to $12,116.76; be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Moss seconded the ·mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

MEETING OF ~UGUST 1, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Leech moved that the bill of the Exchange Avenue Baptist Church for rent of the church building and for window breakage, amounting to $95.00 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pre sent voting "Aye. "

Dr. Evans moved that the estimate of A. F. Binns, on·the plumbing contract for the Junior High Schools, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same, was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The estimate of the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company, for extras on his contracts for the heating and ventilating equipment of· the junior high schools, and for work on the boilers in the Jefferson and Lincoln schools, amounting to $4,212.88, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Spivey moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have ca,rried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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3, 1921 •

. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF' THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY,OKLAHOMA, MET lN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1921,

AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P.M.

PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. R. S. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey, ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay.

The Clerk reported that he had received a quotation on steel partitions for the girls' dressing rooms in the Junior High Schools,from the Oklahoma School Equipment Company, on the H&userman partitions, in the amount of $2100, with estimated freight charges of $287.00 from Cleveland, Ohio~ As the bid submitted by the Henry Weis Manufacturing Company was $1934.00, f.o.b. Atchison,Kansas, with estimated freight charges of $135.00, Dr. Evans moved that the contract be awarded to the Henry Weis Manufacturing Company in · accordance with the terms of their bid. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye". The following bids were received on installing lockers and furniture and fixtures in the junior high schools: Jasper Sipes Company Installing lockers transferred to Irving Installing box lockers Installing furniture and fixtures

$125.00

4-50.00

1432.00

Fred Me.dart Company by R. H. Warre.n Installing lockers

Time and material basis $12.50 per day for the Superintendent and $4-.50 for helpers.

L. R. Dunn Installing furniture and fixtures Cost plus

2'% basis.

R. O. Hite Installing furniture and fixtures

$2566.90

Dr. Evans moved that the contract for the installation of the furniture and fixtures at the junior high schools be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of $1432.00. Mr. CQat.es- seconded the mot ion and upon ro 11 call same was carried, .. al.L --·-t-u•, members present voting "Ayen. i

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Dr. Evans moved that the contract 'for the installation of the lockers at the Irving and junior high schools be awarded to the Fred Medart Company in accordance with their proposal to do the work on a time and material basis, their superintendent to be paid $12.50 per day and helpers $~.50 per day~ Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye". Mr. Coates, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee,reported that the matter of fire extinguishers had been investigated and it was recommended that the Board purchase one-half gross of the chemical fire extinguishers, to be placed in the non-fire proof buildings. Mr. Moss moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to purchase onehalf gross of fire extinguishers from the Chemical Fire Apparatus Company at their price of $27.00 a dozen. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting 11:Aye "• Mr. Coates also reported that the Buildings and.Grounds committee had taken up the matter of refrigerators for the junior high schools with the cafe~eria manager and it was recommended that the Board accept the proposal of the Leipold Grocery and Market Fixture Company to furnish and install one DeNeen Patent Refrigerat.or g I x. 3' 7 ', oak construction., oak finish, ground cork insullat ion, at each of the three junior high schools for the sum of $1609.SO.

Mr. Moss moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in and the three ice boxes purchased from the Leipold Company at their bid of $1609.go. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye". As the Buildings and Grounds Committee was not ready at this time to report on the bids on the concrete work for the junior high schools, Mr. Moss moved that they be given power to act in this matter. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye".

Dr. Evans moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Spivey seconded the motiGn and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF AUGUST$, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 9F THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, AUGUST EIGHTH, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. :

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PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley., Clerk. R. S. Coates.,

Dr. Chas. Evans, Ear 1 E. Leech, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:

J. w. Berry, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

The President stated that the meeting was calied for the purpose of opening bids on the electrical fixtures and lamps for the junior high schools, the purchasing of pianos, victrolas, gymnasium equipment and apparatus and any other matters pertaining to the buildings needing attention at this time.

Mr. Coates moved that the order for 1170 gymnasium box lockers be given to the Jasper Sipes Con.pany at their bid of $2.~6 each, or $2S78.20 for the entire order. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and . upon roll call all members present voted "Aye." Whereuppn the President declared the motion to have carried. The Clerk 'read a letter from the firm of Crockett, Couchman and Crawford who requested the use of a school room two nights each week for the teaching of Higher Accountancy, Applied Economics and Commercial Law. Mr. Coates moved that the request be laid on the table. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and -same was declared to have carried. Âˇ A representative of the O'Neal Typewriter Company addressed the Board on the merits of the Royal Typewriter and requested that the Board purchase some of these typewriters for school use. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee to investigate and report back to the Board. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Dr. Evans moved that a request from Mrs. Pollard for opening a Sunday School in the Junction school building be granted. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was declared to have lost, Messrs. Evans, Spivey and Fightmaster voting "Aye," and Messrs. Coates, Leech and Moss voting "No." The Clerk read the following resolution: /

MEETING OF AUGUSTS, 1921 (Continued) RES O L,U TIO N WHEREAS, owing to the large and increased attandance of the Washington School which is now several times what it was at the time the original school house was built, it is both necessary and desirable to increase the area of the grounds, especially to add thereto open playground unobstructed by trees; and WHEREAS, R. J. Edwards i.s the owner of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and 32, 33, 3~, 35 and 36 in Block 3 of Edwards Court House Addition immediately adjacent to and adjoining said Washington School grounds on the West and the same can be attached thereto making the present grounds a continuous ground; and WHEREAS, R. J. Edwards proposes to sell said lots to the Board of Education for said use at the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty . ($750.00) Dollars per lot, or Seventy Five Hundred ($7500.00) Dollars, to be conveyed by good and sut'f'icient warranty deed guaranteeing the title thereto as well as the use thereof for school playground purposes, with the understanding and agreement that said lots are to be paid for by the said School Board in the said sum, payment to be made at such a time when the said Board of Education may lawfully and legally pay for the same; with the further agreement that possession is to be given immediately and deeds placed of record conveying said land; with the distinct agreement that no personal liability shall attach to any member of the School Board, nor 'Shall the obligation become indebtedness of said Board of Education until the powers shall have accrued to it to make payment therefor, and he will furnish an abstract thereto showing all taxes paid to the date of the transfer; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said proposition of R. J. Edwards be accepted, the officers of said Board be authorized to take possession of said property and convert it to the Board's use subject to the approval of the title of said lots by its attorneys.

Mr. Leech moved that the resolution be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, together with the Purchasing Committee, to investigate and report back to the Board. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A communication was read from the National Surety Company who requested that the various depositories for school funds be designated and approved by the Sc.hool Board as well as the School Treasurer. Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Clerk and Attorney to investigate and report back to the Board. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech reported that the Purchasing Committee had tabulated the bids on Gymnasium Equipment and .Apparatus for the Junior High Schools and the bleachers for Central High School and that it was recommended that the contract be awarded to the Narragansett Company at their bid of $13,293.00. Dr. Evans moved that the order be given to the Naragansett Company at their bid of $13,293.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Committee. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll · call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." i

' .wANTED 'Br:&s. AND. PaOPQSALS The following advertisement was read by the C1 er k ••Board •:sealed llids .will be. recelv.ed· by 'the .ot ·Education•·of..Oklah<;ma. ,City· at_

the office of th·e·c;li'lerk ,un!Jl 7:30 <;'cl,ock Monday· evening,·· August .. 8, ·,J;9Z1, .. for ..t~e furnishing . and in~t!fllll;1g ot ,th_e •Ele~tr>.9. light fixtures and•. lamps.-in the, three new Junior ·high. schools.. · . · ·. · . -~ ' <, '/All. worl< and _m!\terla.L to-be. .1n :strict .iccordance with the specifications ,furnl~hod by Layton, Smith ~nd 'F!)rsyth, a.r_chl• tects, 701 . Southwest National • Bank Eiuil<,Iing', Oklahoma· City,. Okla. ·· Ei!dii to be_ accompanied : l>Y certified check or••bldders: borid · of. 5·__percent of the imo~ii t i of'.-. fhe · bid, .to 1le ,rorfelted ,,s assessed: and liquidated. damages . In -ca!'lf biddei,:·fails;, neglects·'or r~fuses to e11t.er· Into ,a;': einitract ·tor the.· work. In !',ccor.dance. ··;with .-:the . said spe~lf!ca.ti1J!l• ,, 1tnd

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MEETING OF AUGUSTS, 1921 (Continued) The following bids were received: Arnold and Wetherbee Alternate

$3590.00

McEldowney and Son Alternate

3794.00

Oklahoma Electrical Supply Company Alternate

36so.oo

1660.00

Electric Fixture Company Alternate

2740.00 1700.00

1585.00 1904. 50

Dr. Evans moved that the contract be awarded to the Electric Fixture Company at their bid of $2740.00. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." A request was received from the Pianists Club for the High School Auditorium for October 21, 1921, at which time they were bringing Percy Grainger to Oklahoma City. Mr. Leech moved that the request be tabled. Mr. Moss seconded the motion. After some discussion Mr. Moss withdrew his second. Mr. Coates then seconded the motion and upon roll call same was lost, Messrs. Caotes, Leech and Fightmaster voting "Aye," and Messrs Moss, Spivey and Evans voting "No." Dr. Evans then moved that the request of the Pianists Club be granted. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was lost, Messrs. Evans, Moss and Spivey voting "Aye," and Messrs. Coates, Leech and Fightmaster voting "No." Mr. Leech reported that the Purchasing Committee had investigated the bids on pianos and vistrolas which had been received at a previous meeting and moved that the contracts be awarded as follows: Frederickson-Kroh Music Company

3 Victrolas at $115.00 each 3 Victrolas at $225.00 each 3 Grand Pianos at $Sl3.75 each J. W. Jenkins

Less

$2441.25

102.00

$2339.25

Sons Music Company

3 Upright Pianos at $263.50

790.50

Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." '

Mr. Coates moved that all.janitors living in school buildings be Âˇ charged $10. 00 a mo nth :rental, beginning September 1st, 1921. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Dr. Evans moved that the Library and Reference Books for the Central ! High and Grade Schools be given to the Baker Taylor Company at their bid of $1666.10. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates noved that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the Southern Surety Company and get their approval in writing to pay: t~e Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company all but $1000 i

MEETING OF AUGUST S., 1921 (Continued) of the retained percentage on the heating contracts of the three junior high schools. Mr. Spivey seponded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be authorized to build suitable bicycle racks at the Irving and Junior High Schools. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Spivey moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried â€˘ . WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Of THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. L... I

PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stear ley ,. Clerk. R • C• Coates , Dr. Chas. Evans, Earl E. Leech, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:

J. w. Berry, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of opening bids on equipment for the printing plant at Central High School, but that-any other business needing attention would be considered. Mrs. J. H. Miley, President of the Federated Patrons• Clubs, appeared before the Board and requested that trees be planted on the junior high school grounds, stating that good sized elm trees could be purchased at a reasonable price and that if the Board purchased the trees and dug the holes the Patrons Clubs would plant the trees. She fiirth~r requested that no .more locust or catalpa trees be plant"'." ed on school grounds as they were not desirable as shade trees. Mrs. Miley thanked the Board, and especially Mr. Crawford., for the manner in which the shrubbery and plan ts had been cared for since ' the close of school last spring, stating that the shrubbery was loo~ ing well and that even with the hot weather and recent drouth none of the shrubs had been lost. Mr. H. O. Davis., representing the Society of Visual Education of Chicago, Illinois, addressed the Board, speaking on the merits of . Visual Education and demonstrating the Acme Portable Picture Machine~ Dr. Evans moved tha1;· since. the Board had no money for this purpose, they encourage the work of Visual Education and endeavor to d~velope means whereby the machines could be purchased at some future time. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to ha'8 carried. Mr. Whiteford requested that the Board adopt the books to be used in the schools during the coming school year in order that the book lists might be printed and distributed. r

Mr. Spivey left the meeting at this time, stating that that he was not feeling well and as the Board had a quorum without him he desired to be excused. After some discussion in regard to the printing of the booklists Dr. Evans moved that if possible the lists be printed giving persons purchasing books the privilege of economizing.

MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Leech seconded the motion and ,on putting the question to a vote Dr. Evans voted "Aye," and Messrs. Coates, Leech and Moss refused to vote. Mr. Moss stated that he could not vote on this question as he knew that it was in direct violation of the law. Dr. Evans stated that bis position was~th~t there was no disposition on the part of the law to overlook the interests of the people, that there had been much criticism on account of this matter and that those purchasing books should have an opportunity to economize ,long that line. Dr. Evans then moved that the Board have the lists of books needed in the grades printed with the understanding that the Superintendent have the privilege of modifying the lists giving those buying the books the oppottunity to economize. This motion was lost for want of a second. Mr. Coates moved that the Board get an opinion from its attorney, Mr. H. L. Bolen, in connection the putting all the books adopted by the Text Book Commission on the lists •. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye • " Mr. Whiteford presented the following report: August 22, 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following teachers have returned their contracts

unsigned:

Ortelle De Lozier Dixie Young Respectfully~

J. A. Whitetord Supt. of Schools. Mr. Coates moved that the communication be accepted and placed on file. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and.same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: August 22., 1921. · . Board o:r Education. Gentlemen: I wish to report the following resignations and recommend that the same be accepted: James Malin Mrs. Genette Elliott · Mary Pruitt

Lillian Griffith Gertrude Frame Rena Wilson Separate Schools Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford, Supt.

MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 1921 (Continued)

======================================== -ÂˇÂˇ:;___-___-__ Mr. Coates moved that th~ resignations be accepted. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford presented the following recommendation: August 22, 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Charles L. Malone

Physical Director Capitol Hill Junior High

Kathryn Norris

Physical Director

2000

Elizabeth Jenkins

Grades

J.200

Cecil Langford

Science

2000

$1SOO

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schoo ls.

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Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers elected at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Moss moved that Miss Eva Shidler be transferred from Central High School as secretary to the principal to the same position at Capitol Hill Junior High School at a salary of $100 a mont1:i-. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The Clerk read the following communication: August 22, 1921. To Superintendent Whiteford, and Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of Clara May Hooker at a salary of $125 a month and Werdna Rives at a salary of $100 a month as assistants in the office. It is desirable that one of these assistants be employed on part-time salary during the months of July and August to take care,of .the requests for credits of students.

Respectfully, C. W. Gethmann Principal of Central High Schodl.i

MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that recommendation of Mr. Gethmann be accepted and that the two assistants for the high school office elected at the salaries indicated. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following report: August 22, 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the janitors of the Junior High Schools be appointed at the salaries set opposite their names: Capitol Hill -Junior High School W. J. Spaulding J. L. Rodgers E. L. Davis

$112.50 112 .. 50 112.50

Classen Junior High School J. H. Matlock E. L. Farney

112.50 112.50

Webster Junior High School O. B. Lesher A.H. Bowan R. D. Wilson

112.50 112.50 112.50

We also recommend that Grover Jenks be transferred from the Culbertson School to the Capitol Hill Junior High School as Chief Engineer at a salary of $165.00 a month; and that Frank Kendall be transferred from the Garfield School to the Culbertson School at a salary of $195. 00 a month. Respectfully -submitted, R. S. Coates

Buildings

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Mr. Leech moved that the report be accepted and the janitors elected as recommended at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes," Messrs Coates, Moss, Leech and Fightmaster. "No," Dr. Evans. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. Mr. Moss stated that as it was necessary for him to catch a train out of town it would be necessary for him to leave the meeting at this time. No quorum being present after the departure of" Mr. Moss, the meeting was declared adjourned subject to call o:tÂˇ the President.

MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 1921 (Continued)

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF AUGUST 25TH, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING., THURSDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. L..-

PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President., J. G. Stearley, Clerk. R. s. Coates, Ear 1 E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss. ABSENT:

J. w. Berry, Dr. Chas. Evans, J. T. Spivey.

The President stated that the meeting had been called pose of deciding on the manner of installation of the in the balcomiea of the junior high schools, but that matters coming to the attention of the Board would be

for the puropera chairs any other considered.

The Clerk read a letter from the Young Mens Club of the Maywood Christian Church, requesting the use of" the High School Auditorium for a minstr.el show, the proceeds of which were to go to charity. Mr. Moss moved that the request be granted at a charge of $35.00. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read to the Board from Miss Hyla Florence Long, requesting the use of the ,High School Auditorium for three piano recitals. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the request of the Pianists Club be granted and that they be allowed the use of the auditorium at the minimum charge of $35. 00 a night. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read a letter from the Southern Surety Company, surety for the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company on the contracts for the three junior high schools in which they state that it would be acceptable to them for the Board to make payment to Mr. Woodling of the amount of $5420.30, retaining the balance of $1000 until such time as the heating plants are tested and accepted by the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to confer with the Attorney for the Board and to make payment to Mr. Woodling when so advised by the attorney. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following resolution was read to the Board by the Clerk:

R E S OLUT I ON WHEREAS, owing to the unusual attendance of Washington School it is necessary as well as desirable to increase the size of the playground, and to that end it is possible to do so by the purchase of

MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 1921 (Continued) land lying immediately west of the present block owned by R. J. Edwards, the same being described as Lots 1, 2, 3., 4, 5, 32, 33, 31+ 35 qne 36 in Block 3 of Edwards' Courthouse Addition, which Edwards is willing to sell to the Board at $750.00 per lot; and WHEREAS; the Board has no funds out of which to pay for said property at this time, but it will and can provide for the same in the next year's budget of 1922, and is willing and desirous of taking an option thereon and pay for same out of next year's budget, or return the lots to said Edwards upon their failure so to d,o; and WHEREAS, Edwards is willing to deed said property to the Board on condition that the Board may have the option to pay for the same out f next year's budget; or deed the property back to Edwards and to pay Edwards for the use of said property for the year a sum of money equal to the taxes upon the same; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a proposal by Edwards to deed said property to the Board, on the condition that said Board will have the option of either paying for the same out of next year's budget or returning the lots upon guaranteeing to pay the taxes if any are assessed, be accepted and the same is hereby accepted and the Secretary is authorized to receive and record the deed and to make the said property suitable for playground purposes for the coming school year. After some discussion the President stated that action on the resolution would be deferred until the next meeting of the Board. A proposal was received for the erection of the flag poles at the Central High School, Irving and the three junior high schools, from T. H. Suttman for $100. Mr. Coates moved that the proposal of Mr. Suttman be accepted and and that the flag poles be erected under the supervision of Mr. Crawford. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." J

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a bid was received from the Western Newspaper Union in the amount of $2754-.44., : This being the only bid received, Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Purchasing Conmittee and that they be authorized " to buy the equipment for the printing plant at not to exceed the amount of $2500.00. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same wa.s carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Wood of the Jasper Sipes Company appeared before the ,Board at this time and stated that some difficulty had been encountered in fastening the opera chairs to the mastic floors in the balconies of the Junior High Schools and that it would cost not to exceed $50.00 per building extra to properly fasten down these chairs.

MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Leech moved that the, Jasper Sipes Company be authorized to install the chairs and file a claim for the exact amount of the extra cost of installation after the work is completed. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. i

Mr. Whiteford called the attention of the Board to the fact that a committee should be appointed to confer with the Library Board in reference to the Junior High School Libraries. Mr. Coates moved that the Chairman appoint a committee consisting of the Superintendent and two members to confer with the Library Board in regard to the purcl:;tase of ..books and .other matters pertaining to the, j.unior high school libraries. .Mr. ÂˇLeÂˇech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster appointed Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Moss to act with the Superintendent as a Library Committee. The Clerk reported that he had received bids on the supplies needed by the janitors in cleaning the buildings and getting them ready for the opening of school on September 12th~ Mr. Coates moved that these bids be referred to the Purchasing Committee, to tabulate and to purchase the supplies from the lowest bidder. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried,. all members present voting "Aye. n

The Clerk presented the claim of the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company amounting to $124.59 for extras in moving the return risers for the cabinet work in the Art rooms of the Classen and Webster Junior High Schools. Mr. Coates moved that the claim be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford reported that the boundaries for the Junior High Schools had been fixed as follows: CAPITOL HILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT All that part of the city south of Main Street. WEBSTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT All that part of the city north of Main Street to the boundary line, beginning at Main and Shar-tel and running north on Shartel to 10th Street, east on 10th to Harvey, north on Harvey to 23rd Street; east on 23rd to Santa Fe and north on Santa Fe to the northern boundary of Oklahoma City School District.

CLASSEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT All that part of the city north of Main Street and west of the above described boundary.

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MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 1921 (Continued)

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

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MEETING OF AUGUST 29, 1921. THE BOARJ:\OF EDUCATION Of THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster, President,

J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

R. s. Coates, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss. ABSENT:

w. Berry, Dr. Chas. Evans, J. T. Spivey.

The President stated that the meeting was called at the request of the Buildings and Grounds Committee for the purpose of taking up the question of the delay in finishing the Junior High Schools. Mr. J. A. Holmboe, of the Holmboe Construction Company, who had been called before the Board, stated that the junior high school buildings were practically completed, with the exception of a few minor details. Mr. Holmboe requested that members of the Board, together with the architects, go over the buildings with him and point out the defects and items needing to be remedied or changed and he felt sure that all necessary work could be done satisfactorily in two days and the b:uildings ready for the Board's acceptance not later than Monday, September 6th.

It wa.s agreed that the Buildings and Grounds Committee, ancl 0th.er members of the Board, meet with the architects and Mr. Holmboe on , Wednesday, August 31st, at nine o'1 clook A. M. for a thorough inspect-: ion of the three buildings. Mr. Wood, of the Jasper Sipes Company reported that while they were meeting with some difficulties in the installation of the furniture, the work would be completed by Wednesday, September 7th. Mr. Crawford reported that on account of a change in the location of the flag pole at Central High School there would be an extra . cost of $15.00 in erectin~ the pole. Mr. Coates moved that the Board allow the extra of $15.00 for erecting the flag pole at Central High School. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Crawford reported that he had seen Mr. Hale Davis, Pastor of the Baptist Church in Westwood and the same room that was used by the Board last year was again available for school use. After some discussion as to the furnishing of heat and janitor service the matter was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. The making of some repairs and improvements at Opportunity School was brought up for consideration.and Mr. Leech moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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MEETING OF AUGUST 29, 1921 (Continued) Miss Vera Campbell, Domestic Scie~ce Supervisor, appeared before the Board in regard to the purchase of equipment for her department for the coming school year. As Miss Campbell 1 s list of requirements was not complete action was deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Whiteford reported that the removal of the Domestic Science and Manual Training Departments to the Capitol Hill Junior High School would provide two additional class rooms in the main building at the Lee School and asked that arr~ngements be made for the necessary furniture. Mr. Leech mOiTed that Mr. Crawford be authorized to make the changes necessary to put the two basement. rooms at Lee School in condition to use as class rooms. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: August 29, 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: After consulting your_teachers' committee I recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names. Ione Blackert 'Winnie Brack C. A. Parker Printing John G. Norris Daisy Pritchett Sallie Hall Ethel Stange 1 Mildred MoMurtrey Mary Ellen Irby Fern Core Bernice Bruton

$17..0 a month 165 200 150 11+5 14-5 130 120

High School High School Manual Training Grades Grades Grades Grades Grades Grades

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Owing to delay in the mails, the contract of Miss Bruton did not reach this office until after it had been reported to the Board as unsigned, hence it is repeated here to make the records clear. Respect fully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools.

Mrs. Lindsay moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and teachers employed as recommended. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 I

Mr .• Whiteford recommended that the Board authorize the employment of a secretary to the Assistant Superintendent: Mr. Coates moved that Mr. Barnett be allowed to employ a secretary ·at a salary of not to exceed $90.00 a month. Mr. Leech seconded , the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted 11 No. 11

MEETING OF AUGUST 29, 1921 (Continued)

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Mrs. Lindsay reported that she had visited the Junior High School cafeterias with Mrs. Nunri, the cafeteria manager, and they had found that the kitchen at Classen was so small that it would be necessary to place part of the equipment in the dining room and to have an opening about 2 1 x 6 1 made 1n the wall between the dining room and kitchen. Mrs. Lindsay stated that it would also facilitate serving to provide three tables to be placed behind the serving counter and that a table was needed at each cafeteria to be used as a sandwich stand. It was also reported at this time that cash registers had been purchased for the three cafeterias and it would be necessary to provide suitable tables for these registers. Mr. Leech moved that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be authorized to have the changes made in the cafeterias as recommended by Mrs. Lindsay and that the necessary tables be made under the direction of Mr. Crawford. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that all questions arising in connection with the opening of school that require immediate attention be referred to the standing committee having jurisdiction over such matters, witb power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Clerk reported that he had received a request from School District No. 39 to allow the seventh and eighth grades to come to the Oklahoma City School District for Manual Training and Domestic Science, for which privilege they would be willing to pay a tuition fee. Mr. Coates moved that action in this matter. be deferred until after the opening of school. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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1921

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF rHE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, J.: .G. Stearley, Clerk.

ABSENT:

J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey. No quorum being present the President declared the Board adjourned till Tuesday, September 6th, 1921, at seven-thirty o'clock P. M.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Of THE CI'fY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster, J. G. Stearley, Clerk~

· R. S. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans, Earl ·E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss.

ABSENT: J. W. Berry, J. T. Spivey.

The minutes of the meetings of August 1st, . 3rd,. 8th, 22nd, 25th and 29th were read and approved as read. Representatives of the Electric Fixture Company came before the Board in reference to their contract for electric fixtures and lamps for the junior high schools, stating that while the specifications called for National Mazda lamps they did not bid on this lamp, but -that the lamp on which they bid was made on the same General Electric patent and asked that the Board al low them to make this substitution. Mr. Crawford was asked for his opinion and recommended that the Board insist that the specifications of the contract be carried out. Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings-and Grounds Committee together with Mr. Crawford, with power to act. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Coates, who voted "No." Mr. Wood of the Jasper Sipes Company appeared before the Board and stated that the 1500 Tablet Arm Chai rs ordered for the Junior High Schools had not arrived and as it was not at all probable that they would be bere in time for the opening of school they were willing to go to any expense necessary to arrange temporary seat~ng and asked what the Board wished done in the matter. Mr. Coates recommended the ,use of folding chairs and moved that if the Tablet Arm Chairs did not arrive in time for the opening of school the Jasper Sipes Company be instructed to put in the folding chairs and bear all the expense of this arrangement. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. At this time Mr. Rusch, Supervisor of Manual Training, came before the Board and reported that the drawing tables and shop benches for the junior high schools, furnished by the Jasper Sipes Company, were not in accordance with specifications. Mr. Wood stated that he would be glad of an opportunity to go into this matter with Mr. Rusch and if the -sablco wcxo tables and benches were not sat isfactorY: the Jasper Sipes Company would make them so. ·

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6, 1921 (Continued)

A petition was presented to the Bo~rd signed by twenty-two citizens and taxpayers of the Oklahoma City School District living in the Webster Junior High School District, asking that the Board change the boundary affecting Classen Junior High School District by making the Santa Fe Raiiway the east boundary from 15th Street north, instead of leaving the boundary as now outlined. It was stated that this change would add only twenty~five pupils to the Classen School. Mr. Moss moved that the change be made fixing the east boundary of the Classen Junior High School District at the Santa Fe Railway north from Fifteenth Street. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Fight master who voted "No." Mr â€˘. Coates ' stated that he voted "Aye, 11 with the understanding that the boundaries be changed back if Classen School was found to be over-crowded. Mr. Leech moved that the numbering of the class rooms in the Junior High Schools be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk submitted the following bids on machinery for the Manual Training Department of the Junior High Schools: American Woodworking Machinery Company Band Saws Tool Grinders Oliver Machine Company Band saws Tool Grinders

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Mr. Stearley stated that while the Oliver machines were cheaper they were also smaller and lighter than the American machines. Mr. Coates therefore moved that the American Woodworking Machinery Company be given the contract for the Band Saws at their bid of $4-93.00 ea.ch and the Tool Grinders at their bid of $26S.80 each. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all ~embers present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that safety guards for the Band Saws be purchased from the American Woodworking Machinery Company at their price of $30.00 each. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following r~port: Oklahoma City, QRla. September 4-, 1921. BoardÂˇof Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the following men be appointed at the salary set opposite their names:

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Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, ~11 members present voting "Aye,"except Dr. Evans, who passed. The following report was read: Sept. 4, 1921. Board of Education. I

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Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be accepted and concurred in. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Dr. Evans, who passed. Mrs. Lindsay moved that E. C. king be elected Truant Officer for the Colored Schools at a salary of $100.00 a month. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all member~ present voting "Aye," except Dr. Evans who passed.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1921 (Continued) The Clerk read the following report: '

Sept. 6, 1921.

Board of Education: We, your Committee on Buildings and GroundsJ. recommend that the persons named herein be allowed six cents ($.Oo) per mile for the use of their automobiles while on duty for the Board of Education. All expenses for gasoline, oil, tires and repairs to be paid by the owner of the car. R. E. Crawford H. H. Shriver L. G. Vlalters N. A. Lenhart F. Webb Jones E. B. Cottrell Oscar Bogue C. A. Barnett

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Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee.be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A request was received from Mr. John Sinopoulo for the use of the High Sahool Auditorium for ten nights during the coming season, for which he offered to pay a rental of $250 a night. Upon motion of Mrs. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Moss, this request was tabled â€˘

.A letter from the Public Welfare League in reference to transferring the Bryant School to the Colored people was re:rerred to the committee previously appointed to look into this matter. The Clerk read a letter from R. E. Luhn, Chairman of the Committee of Social Agencies, asking the School Board to become an active member of the Committee at a membership fee of $5.00 a year and in addition to contribute $100.00 towards the maintenance expense of a Confidential Exchange. Dr. Evans moved that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee to investigate and report back to the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. J. A. Holmboe reported that at this time they were. not entirely through with the work at the junior high schools, but that all work would be completed before the opening of school on September 6th. Mr. Holmboe also stated that he would like to co-operate with the Board in planning public openings of the Junior High Schools after the buildings are completed and fully equipped.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1921 (Continued) The Clerk read the repo~t of the Medical Inspector for the months of July and August in which Dr. Cloudman recommended that the open air room as a separate room in the school system be discontinued. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the report be accepted. Dr. -Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The report of the Truant Officer was read and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded,by Mrs. Lindsay, was received and placed on file. The report of the Treasurer for the month of August was read. Dr. Evans moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The report of the Auditor for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1921, was presented to the Board. Dr. Evans, in moving that the report be acd.epted, asked that the Clerk tabulate the chief items of interest in the report and submit them to the Board in a brief statement at some future time. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans Âˇ1eft the meeting at this time. Mr. Coates moved that the purchase of supplies and equipment for the Domestic Science Department be referred to the Purchasing Committe, together with Miss Campbell, with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n Mr. Stearley presented the names of the following non~resident students and recommended that they be granted free tuition: Zalpha Bridge Lois Houliston Gene Oliver Mabel Cull

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Moss moved that the schedule b~ adopted as presented by the Clerk. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Moss moved that the matter of furnishing lockers for the sewing rooms in the junior high schools be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Crawford reported that Central High School, Irving and all the Grade Schools were ready for the opening of school and in "apple pie order. ff Mr. Whiteford reported that Institute had started with practically all teachers present. Dr. Cloudman came before the Board and asked what course should be followed in reference to making recommendations for salary allowances to teachers absent on account of illness. It was the sense of the Board that the rules in force in 1920-21 should govern during the coming school year. The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Okla. Sept. 6, 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $61,927.69, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, Breck Moss Ear 1 E. ·1eech Auditing Committee The Western Bank Supply Company Franklin Printing Company A. F. Newhall McClain & Woodcock Turnbull-Pottmyer Co. Phelps Printing Co. Smythe Printing Co. The Printery Webb Publishing Co. Hemmes Engraving Company Kansas City Paper House Oklahoma Paper Company Oriental Oil Company Oklahoma Janitor Supply Co. McDaniel Auto Company Alexander Drug Company Ridenour-Baker Mere. Co. Scrivner-Stevens Co. Swift & Company Standard Brush & Broom Mfg. Co. Baker-Hanna & Blake Co.

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Oliver Ditson Company Music for H.S.Orchestra 11 11 G. Schirmir, Inc. " 11 11 11 The John Church Company " 11 11 " 11 Educational Music Bureau " " 11 " Hoover Bros. School Supplies 11 Coffey-Danner Company " 11 Phillips Blue Printing Co. 11 J. L. Powers Maps The Abbott Educational co. School Supplies 11 Oklahoma Book Company " W. T. Dodson Planatarium McEldowney & Son Electrical Supplies R. T. Lyons Engineering Co. Pipe Covering J. G. Stearley? Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash Lumber Davodson & Case Lbr. Co. Butts Electric Works Electrical repairs Chemical Fire Apparatus Co. Fire Extinguishers The H. W. Wilson Company Subscription to Magazine 11 11 A. L.A. Publishing Board Booklist Bass Furniture & Carpet Co. Repairs to Furniture American Brick & Tile Cprporatn Boiler repairs The Capital Ice & Storage Company Repairs to equipment Gallamore & Everett Wrecking Boilers Frederickson Tire Company Tire repairs - Truck The Electric Fixture Company Electrical supplies Herf & Frerichs Chem. Co. Ammonia for H.S.Ice Machine Plumbing repairs H.S. B. Z. Hutchinson Co. Public Health Nursing Assn. Allowance for Sept. Mideke Supply Co. Steam fittings W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & Supplies Capitol Water Company Water service Corken Machinery & Supply Co. Repairs to Equipment Chamberlin Supply Co. Pump repairs International Harvester Co. Repairs to mower Martin Towel Supply Towel service Oklahoma Welding & Repair Co. Repairs to Equipment " 11 n Ransom Mfg. Co. N. s. Sherman Iron Works Steel Tank H.S. J. A. Whiteford Expenses to N. Y. Martin Floor Company Surfacing floore Webster Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Hdw. supplies J. A. Watson Repairing well Underwood Typewriter co. New Rypewriter United Plate & Window Glass Co. Window Glass A.G. Hoge Hardware & Supplies G. E. Blockie Heating Co. Well casing Washington Devoe & Raynolds Co. Paints and Oils Oklahoma Boiler & Engineering Co. Boiler repairs Geo. G. Miller Sand Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window glass, etc. Western Paint & Chemical Co. Jan. Supplies Crane Company Boiler tubes & repairs Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. School supplies Jasper Sipes Company Schooa & Jan. Supplies Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on Contract Dolese .;Bros. Company " 11 11 Manly Office Supply Co. School Supplies H. s. Playground & Recreation Assn. of America Pamphlets Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity Southwestern Be 11 Telephone Co. Telephone service L. G. Walters Mileage for July & August R. E. Crawford II u 11 11 11 n H. H. Shriver n n n 11 n N. A. Lenhart n " " " II F. Webb Jones " " " n Western Union Tel Co. Telegraph Service

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1921 (Oont'inued)

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1~20-21

J. s. Eaton Company Doc & Bill Furniture Company G. E. Blockie Heating Co. The Boardman Company Schmelzer & Company J. w. Jenkins Sons' Music Co. Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Jasper Sipes Company w. J. Pettee & Co. Mideke Supply Company

' Audit J.H.S.Equioment Bain Maires for Cafeter. Tanks for J.H.S Gym Equipment J.H.S Pianos J.H.S 11

Equipment J.H.S. 11 J.H.S. Water Lines J.H.S

Separate School Fund Western Bank Supply Co. The Abbott Educational Company Hoover Bros. Coffey-Danner Co1~any Scrivner-Stevens Company Oklahoma Paper Company Ridenour-Baker Mere Co. Baker-Hanna & Blake Co. Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Western Paint & Chemical Co. Geo. G. Miller Dunn Feed & Fuel Company A.G. Hoge The Darling Lumber & Mfg. Co. The Bass Furn. & Carpet Co. Oklahoma City Gas & El. Co. Davidson & Case Lbr. co. Oklahoma City Water Dept. Southwestern Bell Tel Co. W. J. Pettee & Co.

School Supplies

" "II

Janitor

" " Supplies "

M.T.Equipt

n &

Sand Coal on Contract Hardware & Supplies Lumber Repairing Shades Gas & Electricity

Lumber

Y1ater

Service Telephone Servibe Hardware supplies

Playground Fund oklahoma Physicians' Supply Co. E. B. Cottrell DeV.be & Raynolds Schmelzer & Company W. J. Pettee & Co.

Repairs Playground Equpt 1. 75 Mileage for July & August 52.68 Repairs Playground Equipmt 10. 00 Playground Equipment 1,879.04 Playground supplies 9.2L~

City Treasurer ., , , 1 The Watson Drilling Company M. K. & T. Ry Company M. K. & T. Ry Company M. K. & T. Ry Company M. K. & T. Ry Company M. K. & T. Ry Company M. K. TT. Ry Company M. K. & T. Ry Company M. K. & T. Ry Company R. C. Mills, Agt. Frisco W. L. Eby The Watson Drilling Company M. K. & T. Ry Company Lee- Harmon

Special Taxes Classen Well Freight on Coal

Lee Harmon M. K. & T. Ry Company M. K. & T. Ry Company M. K. & T. Ry Company C.R. I & P. Ry Company C.R. I. & P. Ry Comp.any

II II

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$6,550.04 400.00 152.80

86.56 63.42

323.20

201.30

222.&7 356.20

" " " 134~16 on desks 315.60 " Estimate on Sidewalks etc.1,500.00 Classen Well 400.00· Freight on Slate B-Bds 183.30 · Grading Junior High Schools II

Freight II

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" on Coal II n

1., 24-0 •.90

760 •.10. 70.16 348.49. 308. 9£5 · 164-.J.6 287.23

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6., 1921 (C-ontinued)

Mrs. Lindsay moved that the report be adopted and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." i..___

Mr. Coates moved that Vosburgh & Gentlemen's Junior High School Mathematics., Books I and II., and Briggs, McKinney and Skeffington's Junior High School English, Books I and II, be adopted for use in the Junior High Schools. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call 'Same was carried., all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Moss, who votad "No." Mr. Leech moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to ha '\e carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBERS, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBERS, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. L....,

PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President. J. G. Stearley, Clerk. R. s. Coates, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T• Spivey •

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, Dr. Chas. Evans. The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of determining what books should be placed upon the list of. text books adopted by the Board of Education for use in the city schools. Mr. Leech moved that all books adopted by the State Text Book Commission be put on the printed list. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that the following bids had been receiyed on the n~mbering of the _rooms in gold leaf in the Junior High Schools: The Keeshan Company

$4-S. 75

95.00

Cusack Company

Mr. Coates moved that the contract be given to the Keeshan Company at their bid of $4-S.75. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Moss and Mr. Spivey were excused from the meeting at this time and as no quor·um was present the President declared the meeting adjourned subject to call.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION pF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. R. S. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss.

ABSENT:

J. 'W. Berry, Earl E. Leech, J. T. Spivey.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering the question of paying the Holmboe Company part of the retained percentage of their contracts on the junior high schools and any other matter that might be brought before the Board. Mr. Farmer of the Western Paving Company came before the Board and explained the condition of the mastic floors in the Junior High Schools, stating that they had been put in in strict accordance with the plans and specifications and were in good condition; that the indentures appearing at places were caused by the heavy crated furniture being allowed to remain on the floors, but that this did not affect the quality of the mastic and the uneven places would iron out at the floors were used. Mr. c. B. Macklin appeared be:rore the Board and asked that the Hu.sic Council of Oklahoma City, which is composed of various musical organixations and institutions of the city, be granted the use of the High School Auditorium for a series of twelve concerts to be given every other Sunday afternoon, beginning October 30th.

Dr. Evans moved that in order to stimulate interest in city, the High School Auditorium be turned over to the for their series of twelve conoorts at a charge of $4-0 concert. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll co.rried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Mr. Fightmaster, who voted "No.n

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music in this Music Council for each call same was Lindsay and

J.M. Watson, of the Watson Drilling Company, reported that about three weeks ago the tools were lost in the Classen well at a depth of 524- feet. Mr. Watson stated that they found it impossible to remove the tools but with the Board's permission he would drill past the tools and case off the remainder of the well with 5" casing which he was willing to furnish free of charge or in case this did not meet with the approval of the Board he would skid over three or four feet arid drill a new well. However, if he was permitted to finish the well with the 5" casing and this did not prove satisfactory, Mr. Watson agreed to drill a n~w well without cost to the Board.

3St MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1921 (C~ntinued) Mr. Crawford stated that he saw no reason why it would not be satisfactory to use the 5" casing and allow it to extend lS or 20 feet abore the bottom of the 6n casing; that he felt sure that the steel drill would not affect the water in any way and he would recommend that the Watson Drilling Company be authorized t finish the well with 5" casingQ Dr. Evans moved that the Watson Drilling Company be authorized to complete the well at Classen with the 5" casing as recommended by . Mr. Crawford, and if at the end of a year the we 11 did not prove to be satisfactory, Mr. Watson 1 s proposal to drill a new well without cost to the Board be accepte~. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. · The matter of paying the Holmboe Company part of the retained percent. ages was considered in executive session, and a letter was submitted . from the Southern surety Company releasing the Holmboe Company from · all final estimates due them under contracts covered by their bonds. Mr. Coates moved that estimates be allowed the HOlmboeCompany to the amount of ·$13,407tand the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same, leaving a balance of $5000 due on the three schools. Mre. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." .The Clerk presented the claim ot w. L. Eby for balance due on con·crete work at Webster and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools, amounting to $1,705.S7!\Mr. Coates moved that the bill be allowed and the Qlerk instructed to issue a warrant in favor of W. L. Eby for $l705.S7. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Estimates of Miner D. Woodling Heating and ventilating Company were :presented, for extr8:,S on account of installing the steam driven pumps as follows: Webster Junior High School Capitol Hill Junior High School Classen Junior High School Mr. Coates moved that the estimates be allowed and the Clerk be in'structed to issue a warrant in favor of the Miner D•. Woodling Company for $4-49.23. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and up0;n roll oall same was carried., all members present voting "Ayee" The Clerk read the following report: Sept. 12, 1921. 'Board of Educat iion.

Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that O. B. Lesher be transferred from the W~bster Junior High School to the Capitol Hill Junior High School, as regular janitor vacancy caused by the resignation of w. J. Spaulding; that L. C. ~iller be appointed regular janitor at the Classen Junior High School at a salary of $112.50 per month; that Homer Bunnes be appointed regular janitor at the Webster School at a salary of $112.50, vacancy caused by the transfer of O. B. Lesher; that R. E. Finley be employed

~EETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1921 (Continued) as regular janitor at the Bryant School at a salary of $140.30 per month. Respectfully submitted,

R. S. Coates Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Chas. Evans Buildings & Grounds Committee Mr. Moss moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mem-â€˘ ber~ present voting "Aye." Dr. Evans moved that the Board invite the principals of the various schools to do what they can through the pupils towards developing the grass on the lawns o:l:" the school grounds, under the supervision of Mr. Crawford. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Whiteford reported that enrollment figures were not complete at this time and that some difficulties were being encountered in arranging the course of study, especially at Central High School where the equipment was not sufficient to take care of the number desiring to enroll in this department. Mr. Whiteford also stated that some provision should be made to teach Home Economics and Typewriting in the 9 A Class at Irving School and recommended that the twelve old typewriters from the Central High School Commercial Department which were to be sold, and the Domestic Science equipment from the Lee School, be transferred to Irving and arrangements made to teach these subjects. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation' of the Superintendent be concurred in and the tw~lve old typewriters installed in the Irving School Commercial Department. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans moved that the Domestic Science equipment be tr~nsferred from Lee to +rving School and installed in a room to be selected 'by Mr. Whiteford and Mr. Crawford. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n . Mr. Coates moved that Miss Ruby Yount, P. B. X. operator at the Administration Building, be transferred to Irving School as Secre- , tary to the Principal at a salary of $100 a month. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Fightmaster, who voted 11 No. n

Dr. Evans moved that the PBX telephone system in the Admini~tration Building be discontinued and private lines installed in the various o:l:"fices and d~la_t~~T <11.Â°t,.~\ ~tl11argaret Gainer be retained as PBX operatorA~unti't tne"b'b:ange is made. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye, 11 except Mr. Coates, who voted "No. 11 \

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1921 (Continued)

Mr. Barnett reported that, as authorized at a previous meeting, he had employed Mrs. Helen Strong temporarily as his Secretary at $90 a month. Dr. Evans moved that the report of Mr. Barnett be accepted and concurred in. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAye." Mr. Moss moved that Mr. Crawford be authorized to install grease traps in connection with the bain maries in the cafeteria kitchens of the Junior High Schools. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye.n Mr. Moss moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST~

f Approved the _d_day of

1921.

MEETING OF SEP'I'EMBER

19,

1921.

T~E BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster, President,

J. G. Stear ley, Clerk.

Berry,

R. s. Coates,

Dr. Chas. Evans, Ear 1 E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T~ Spivey. The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of passing on the salaries of the teachers in the Separate Schools and any other matters that might be called to the attention of the Boar·d. A committee of patrons from Westwood School district came before

the Board and asked that the vacant annex at Willard be moved to the Westwood grounds to relieve the crowde,d condition existing in their school building. Mr. Crawford stated that the Willard· annex could be moved to Westwood and put in condition ·for school use for the sum of $14-75.00. Dr. Eva1ns moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and

Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n . Mr. Raymond P. Locke appeared before the Board and o:t"ferred the facilities of the Oklahoma City Auto School for classes in AutoMechanics in case this course should be added to the curriculum. Dr. Evans moved that this matter be referred to Superintendent Whiteford and the Supervisor of Manual Training to investigate and report back to the Board. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and sa~e was declared to have carried. Mr. Rex Harlow, o:t· the Harlow Publishing Company appeared before the,Board, stating that the next issue of Harlow's Weekly would be a special school issue, featuring the High School, and suggested that the Board order' five hundred copies at 20. cents each, to be mailed to as many different c i t'ies thus giving nat ionwi9-e prominence to the Oklahoma City S.chool System. Mr'. Mos·s inoved that the Board purchase five hundred copies of the special school issue of Harlow's Weekly to be sent out to the Chamber of Commerce of other cities for the benefit of the schools of Oklahoma City. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same· was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk submitted the following list of extras for the Junior High School buildings submitted by the Hoimboe Company: Capitol Hill Webster Classen

$5,64-5.645,836.78

5,492.79

$17 ,75. 21

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that the estimates be allowed subject to the approval of the architects and the check of the Clerk and the Buildings and Grounds Committee.· Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that the estimate of the Holmboe Company for an extra on account of the increases in the wage scale and freight rates, amounting to $495.97~ be allowed and the Clerk instructed tp issue a warrant in payment of same. Mrs~ Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " Mr. Leech moved that the Oklahoma Public Health Association be given the use of the High School Auditorium on Tuesday, October 11th, without charge, for an evening session of the Fourth Annual State Public Health Conference. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans moved that, upon recommendation of the Clerk, Allie Bell Allen and Clarence Branch be granted free tuition in the city schools. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following schedule of salaries for teachers in the Separate Schools was presented by the Superintendent: DOUGLAS I.E. Page J. C. Whittaker G. N. Bowen T. R. Debnam H. V. Gear H. A. Berry Elizabeth Brewer Harriett Christburgh R. B. Bingham Emma D. Gordon Zelia Breaux c. R. Foster D. A. Wisner H.P. Butler L. L. McGee Mayme Boone Powell Edna Wright Hobbs Mobelia Littlepage Ormie Simmons . Inez Brockway Marie Robinson Willie Pittman L. c. McFarland Susie Haywood Harriet Jacobson Lucy Winslett Salome Harris DUNBAR

J. D. Jones Delaware Asher N• R • Wilhoit Luc.i le Jamison Pear 1 B. Jones Lula Bunn Iphagenia Randolph Sallie Floyd Willie Deloney

$2500 1800 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1500

1440

14-4-o

1350

1200 1600

14-4-o 1170

950 1170 1035

1080 1170 900

1170,

1170 1170

1170 900

14-85

1170 1125 1125 94-5 1035

945

1170

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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1921 (Contimed)

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ORCHARD PARK W. G. Sneed Pearl Erwin Georgella Cage Lettie McFarland Sammie D. Brown Wilhelmina Joshua Natalie Jenkirrs Olivia Abbey Luella Lawson Victoria Brazelton Mary J. Dancey Garvice Sparks Bessie Bethel Julia Oliver Odessa Eu Dailley Mary Rose Littlepage Vernita Price

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$14-4-0 1170 1170 900 1080 94-5 1170 1170 1170 990 900 900 900 900 1170 900 900

Dr. Evans moved that the schedule be adopted. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. " The Supe.rintendent reported the following resignations and recommended that they be accepted:

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Mildred Hargiss Grades Eva Connor Grades Garvice Sparks, Asst. D. s. Separate Schools Mr. Coates moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent submitted the following report: September 19, 1921. The Board o:f Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: I recommend the following teachers for appointment at the salaries set opposite their names:

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Fannie B. Turner $165 ·per mo nth Amy Mueller 165 Vivian Douglas 165 Norma McNatt 165 Mary White 165 Maude Wetherell 165 Florence McMullen 14-5 Lillian Grissom 165 Grace Milam 14-5 Phi 1 Baird, Jr. 165 · Mrs. c. F. Grishaber Subs 5 per day Mrs. Paul Collins " 5 Mrs. Albert Bays " 5 Mrs. Hayes Riordan " 5 Mrs. Mae Springer " 5 Emogene Kaiser " 5 11 Mrs. Mary Alexander 5 Marii Liston, Asst~ Kindergtn 110 per month Ietta Moon, Asst. Domestic Sci~nce Separate Schools 90 per month Jewel Minton, Cadet 75

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MEETING OF SETEMBER 19, 1921 (Continued)

Mrs. Sara Parker, Substitute 11 Mrs. Roger Grady

a day

Respectfully, J. A. Whitet'ord Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superntendent be_· concurred in and teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Dr. Evans was excuei.ed from the meeting at this time. Mr. Coates moved that the Purchasing Committee be authorized to purchase twelve new typewriters for the Commercial Department at Irving School. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye,n except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No, 11 and Mr. Fightmaster who passed. The question of purchasing typewriters for the Junior High Schools was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Moss, seconded by Mr. Leech, this matter was laid on the table. Mr. Coates reported that no arrangements had been made at Classen Junior High School for furnishing and arranging the rooms for the matron and the Medical Inspector. Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Spivey who voted 11 No."

$55,000 having been allowed in the Separate School Budget for a new building Mr. Leech moved that the Buildings and Grounds Committee work out plans for the new school building for the negroes and report back 'to the Board. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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Mr. ·whiteford reported that all the school buildings were well filled and that in some of them it was still necessary to run on double sessions. · The question of issuing bonds for additional school buildings and grounds was discussed and Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent and the Buildings and Grounds Commit tee be instructed to look into the needs of the school system and ascertain how many additional rooms were needed and in what districts and report back to the •Board. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Moss moved that the Board reconsider its action at the previous :meeting in removing the telephone exchange from the Administration Building. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted. "Ayes," Messrs. Coates, Leech, Moss and ·Fightmaster. "Nays," Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Spivey. Mr. Berry ,passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. :Mr. Layton called attention to the necessity of painting the glass tops over .the Violet Ray machines in the Junior High Schools. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to Mr. Layton and Mr. Crawford. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Moss moved that the Boa.rd adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Spivey se,conded the motion and same was dee la.red to ha -i.e carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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3S9 MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 29, 1921.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OR THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET DJ SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1921, AT EIGHT-THlRTY O'CLOCK A. M. PRESENT: W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

s. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss. R.

ABSENT:

11V.

Berry, ·

J. T. Spivey.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking up the matter of the Manual Training benches and drawing tables furnished for the Junior High Schools by the Jasper Sipes Company, and any other matters requiring the attention of the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the Teachers Association be allowed to use the High School auditorium on October 2Sth, from 4:30 to 5:30 P. M., for the presentation of the Zoellner Quartet. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The question of accepting the Manual Training benches and drawing tables was discussed, both Mr. Rusch and Mr .• Wood of the Jasper Sipes Company appearing before the Board. The follow.ing letter, written by Mr. Rusch to the Clerk under date of September 9th, was submitted: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 9, 1921. J. G. Stearley, Clerk City Board of Educatiorl, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dear Sir: I beg to submit my report on the Shop equipment for the Junior High Schools as it relates to Drawing Tables and Work Benches. This equipment is not up to specifications and does therefore not fit into the uniform scteme, in a number of-details that the department is working out. The following changes are recommended:

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l)t;awing Table 1 The compartment holding the individual drawing boards is to be made to fit the board, 20" x 24«, which is already made. 2 The individual llckers are to be changed from the present dimension to 3 1/3" x 10" x 15" inside measurement. ·

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 29, 1921 (Continued) Work Bench

Enclose the openings at the base of the bench,

Rearrange the tool locker to meet the requirements of the specifications. Âˇ

3 Both vises, side and tail, are to be specified, #6 and #3 Sheldons. Note:

It will be a difficult matter to place the above vises on the top now furnished on account of the thickness and length. Respe~tfully submitted,

H.F. Rusch Director Industrial Arts Dr. Evans moved that the Board reject the Manual Training benches and accept the Drawing Tables providing the recommendations of Mr. , Rusch in his letter of September 9th are complied with. Mr. Moss , seconded the motion and upon roll call all members present voted "Aye," except Mr. Coates, who passed. Whereupon the President declared the motion to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the Board accept the Manual Training benches and have the Jasper Sipes Company make the changes recommended by Mr. Rusch in his letter of September 9th. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call the ÂŁ:ollowing vote was had: "Ayes, 11 Messrs. Coates, Leech arid Fightmaster. "-Nays, 11 Mrs. Lindsay, Dr. Eva.ns and Mr. Moss. Vv'hereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Dr. Evans moved .that the Board adjourn subject to call of. the President. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTESTrJ!;--~ Approved the .d_day of

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1921.

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1921. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF, TEE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans, Earl E~ Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

The minutes of the meetings of September 6th, 8th,12th, 19th and 29th were read and approved as read. Mr. Hathaway Harper appeared before the Board and requested that the fee of $100.00 a night charged him for the High School Auditorium for the series of concerts given for the Ladies Music Club be reduced to the minimum charge. No action was taken by the Board in this matter. Mr. D. I. Johnston, representing the Oklahoma County Chapter of the American Red Cross, appeared before the Board, stating that Saturday, November 12th, had been fixed for the annual roll call of the Red Cro•s and asked permissiort to tlse the ward school buildings for district headquarters on that d$.y. · Dr. Evans moved that the request be acceded to. Mr. Moss seconded · the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. J. W. Upsher, of Upsher and Upsher, Insurance Agents, appeared, before the Board, stating that his firm had practically none of the Board's insurance and asked that they be given the steam boiler insurance which expired October 11, 1921. Action in this matter was deferred till some future time. \

Mr. Sipes addres·sed the Board in regard to the two items of their contract for equipment for the junior high schools which had not met with the Board's approval and asked that a committee be appointed to go into the matter, stating that the Jasper Sipes Company was ready to furnish equipment that would meet the Board's requirements.

Dr. Evans moved that Mr. Rusch, the President and the Clerk meet :with Mr. Sipes to go into this matter. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Rev. T. Bellringer appeared before the Board and asked that pupils of Edgemere, Jefferson and Putnam Heights Schools, upon the request of their parents, be allowed to leave school one period a week to receive religious instruction at t~e Episcopal church. Rt. Rev. T. P. Thurston also addressed the Board in regard to arranging a general course of religious history and philosophy for students of the Central High School.

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3., 1921. (Continued) Dr. Evans moved that a committee of three be appointed to look into this question and report back" to the Board. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Mrs. Lindsay, Dr. Evans and Mr. Spivey to a.ct as such committee. Mr. E. L. Burton, Principal of Webster Junior High School, appeared before the Board and asked that a supervisor be appointed for commercial work in the junior high schools and that typewriters be , purchased for Webster and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools. Mr. Burton stated that students enrolled for commercial work at Classen Junior High School had been transferred to Webster. The purchase of typewriters was discussed and Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee to ascertain if there were sufficient funds to purchase the typewriters and report back to the Board. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The installation of fans in the Auditorium of the Central High School was discussed., Mr. Gathman having stated to the Board that conditions during assembly., ·owing to improper ventilation, were detrimental to the health of the students. Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds,Committee together with the Clerk, with power to act. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes," Mr. Leech., Mr. Moss and Mr. Fightmaster. "Nays.," Mr. Coates., Mrs. Lindsay., Dr. Evans and Mr. Spivey. Mr. Berry passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Mr. Coates moved the installation Auditorium. Dr. was carried, all who voted "No."

that the Clerk be authorized to receive bids for of fifteen ceiling fans for the High School Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Spivey

The report of the Treasurer for the month of September was submitted to the Board and upon mtion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Dr. Evans., was received and placed on file. The Clerk read the report of the Truant Officer for the month of September. Mr. Leech moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was·declared to have carried. The report of the Medical Inspector for the month of September was read and upon motion of Dr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Berry, was received and placed on file. Mr. Spivey moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign a petition to resurface Twelfth Street from the west line of Stonewall Avenue to the west line of Lottie Avenue, with a sbeet asphalt wearing surface. Mr.· Berry. seconded the mo:tion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Boy Scouts be permitted to use the Hawthorne School for troop headquarters under the conditions governing their organizations at other school buildings. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1921 (Continued)

Dr. Evans moved that the Oklahoma Institute of Arts and Sciences be granted the privilege of using the High School Auditorium on certain evenings during the coming winter at the minimum charge of $35.00 a night. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to h~ve carried. The Clerk reported that he had been advised by Mr. Rusch that he could buy about 700 feet of black walnut suitable for use in the Manual Training Department at $150 a thousand feet, and as the Department had no walnut in stock and as he considered the price to be an exceptionally good one he recommended its purchase. Mr. Berry moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase the lumber in accordance with the recommendation of Mr. Rusch. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon ;roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read a letter from Arthur F. Lederle, . Secretary of the National League of·Compulsory Education Officials., asking the Board to send a representative to their annual convention to be held in Detroit November 9 - 12, 1921. Mr. Coates moved that this communication be received and placed on file • . Mr. Berry seconded the motion and sa-me was declared to have carrieq.. The Clerk reported that the looks in the Commercial Department at Central High School were worn out and should be renewed, and he had received an exchange price from thew. J. Pattee company of $8.35 a dozen. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to have the locks exchanged. Mr. 1eech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting •Aye." A request was received from the Atheltic Association of Central High School for a ton of coal to be used for heating water at the Ball Pai-k where all practice games were being played. Mr. Berry moved that the request be granted. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Clerk stated that the Sewing Department had reported to him that fifteen new sewing machines were needed at the junior high schools; that there were three worn out machines that could be exchanged fQr one new one and four could be taken from Irving, leaving ten new machines tq be purchased. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to get bids and purchase ten sewing machines. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, ail members present voting "Aye.n Dr. Evans moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with the Magnolia Petroleum Company for the lubricating oils to be furnished the schools during the school year. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting •Aye."

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The Clerk presented the request of Edgar Stratton for free tuition tn first year high school which_Mr. Coates moved be granted. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The question of readjusting the salaries of principals was brought up for discussion by the Superintendent.

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3, 1921 (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved that Columbus and Westwood schools be placed under Mr. Pot:to%ff and that his salary be raised to $2400. Dr. Evans seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." On a.ocount of the small balance' remaining in the salary . . fund . it was the sÂˇense of the Board, that no further adjustments be made at this time. Mr. Leech moved that if any balance remained in the salary fund at the end of the year it be apportioned among the principals who under the schedule were entitled to a raise in salary. Motion lost for want of a second. The Superintendent presented the following report: October 3, 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following teachers have oomplied with the regulations of the Boa.rd in regard to attendance at Summer School and a.re entitled to the salaries set opposite their names: Ruth Carnes Ina Lee Robinson Rosa Crossley Ruth E. Nation Mildred Ledford Dora Mccown Mamie Sharp Beatirce Boyack Anna Simpson Imogene Bethel Flora Wild

$180 a month

165 165 130

155 165 1go 180 180 lSO

180

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Superintendent be accepted. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, upon roll call all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent reported that Miss Etha Townsend, Commercial teacher at Central High School had been doing extra work in the pr inc ipal''.s office, thereby obviating the necessity of employing another assistant secretary, and for this service Mr. Whiteford Âˇ reoommended that Miss Townsend be paid $40 a month extra, beginning September 6th. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following resolution was introduced: That no paid entertainment, sale of ice-cream or- other form of raising money shall be permitted in any school except upon reoommenMtion of the Superintendent and approval by the Board. Application must be made upon a form provided by the Clerk and not less than thirty days prior to the proposed date of entertainment or sale.

That no tickets shall be given to pupils for sale to patrons : except as recommended by.the Superintendent and approved by the Board. That the Superintendent shall enforcement of this rule. l...-

held responsible for the

Mr. Coates moved that the resolution be adopted and that the Superintendent announce that this action had been taken by the Board to the principals at their next meeting. Mr. ,Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: October 3., 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend.that the following list of bills, amounting to $62,415.72, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, Breck Moss

J. w. Berry Auditing Committee

$100.00 Harlow Publishing Company 500 copies Harlow's Weekly Capitol Plumbing Company Installing plumbing Irving 218.90 New State Sash & Door Co. Âˇ Window sash 244.33 Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber 176. 50 Frank Paxton Lumber Co. Manual Training Co~ 2,170.87 J~ G. Stearley, Clerk Reimburse Petty Cash 180.25 H. s. Sherman M & I Works Repairs Equipment 38.20 Western P~int & Chemical Co. Repairs to roofs 2,373.78 Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. Electrical repairs 90.32 The Electric Fixture Co. Repairs Electrical equipment 617 ~05 Western Electric Co. ft n n 17 .35 Roach & Veasey Drug Co. Medical supplies 14.91 Dolese Bros. Coal on contract 491.87 Western Bank Supply Co. Office & School Supplies 303.58 Zylite Water Company Water service 13.50 Capitol Water Company ff ft 9.00 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window glass, etc. 56.SS Richards & Conover Hdw. Co.Hardware supplies, etc. 144.36 G~ E. Blockie Well Casing & Jan. supplies s2.90 Plater Hardware Co. Repairs to Gym equipment 10.00 School supplies Rand McNally & Company 4.98 Smythe Printing Company Printing supplies 170. 16 The Warden Company n a 95.00 The Printery fl a 36.50 J~ w. Pepper & Son Orchestra Music for Grades 9.48 Frederickson-Kroh Music Co.MUsic 141.33 Scrivner-Stevens Company Dom. Sci. Supplies 45.83 Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co. fl a n 25.51 Ridenour-Baker Mere. Co. ff n n Âˇ 4fl..15 L. c. Smith & Bros. New Typewriters 388.88 Underwood Typwriter Co. " " 332.12 Remington Typewriter co, ff ff 630.00 Hood Tire Company Repairs to Tire Federal 35.00 Manly Office Supply Co. Office supplies 23.20 Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service Aug. & Sept. 204.30

MEETING OF ·OCTOBER 3, 1921 (Contimed) Lowry B. Eastland Oklahoma Eng & Ptg Co. Lyon & Healy F. W. Jones N. A. Lenhart Oscar Bogue L. G. Walters H • H• Shr i var R. E. Crawford C• A. Bar nett W. L. Eby

Kerr Dry Goods Company s. W. Harris Supply Co. S. M. Gloyd Excelsior Water Co. Franklin Ptg. Co. J.B. Klein Iron & Fdry Co. .James R. Jones J. W. Jenkins Sons• Music Co. Hoover Bros. Gaylord Bros. Jasper Sipes Co.

Chemical Analysis Wells Printing Supplies Orchestra Music Mileage for Sept. n

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" sidewalks

$100.00 297.46 . 114.95 28.80

20.22 12.42

22.80 41.40

43.02

12.18

etc. 306.90 2.10 Dom Sci Supplies 216.90 School Supplies Lumber 6. 75 1g.oo Water service Jr. High 18.00 Printing Supplies Elevator Door Lock 4.50 6.00 Sand Music H. S. Orchstra 15.7..2 Supplies Kdgtn 295.65 Supplies H. s. Library 4-7.65 School Supplies & Furniture, 2.,199.01 Hardware & Supplies 36.70 Repairs to Equipment 4. 75 23.00 Sand Lumber 59. 75 Repairs Opportunity School 39.20 44.50 Sanitary Work 160.00 Janitor Supplies, etc. Steam fittings 410.32 Services Examin.ing Board 50.00

A. G. Hoge Lightning Machine Works George G. Miller Minnetonka Lumber Co. Earl J. Meigs J. L. Ladd Magnolia Petroleum Co. Mideke Supply Co. Kenneth Kaufman n " n 50.00 Lotta Mosier 66.oo Advertising The:oklahoma Publishing Co. 2.00 Dues N. c. A. Milo H. Stewart Coupon Book . New State Ice Company 5. 75 65.9g School Supplies Oklahoma Paper Company . 30.00 Oklahoma City Tent & Awning Co. Flags Repairs Equipment 2LOO Capital Ice & Storage Co. ·22:05 Music H. s. Orchestra The John Church Conpany " ·n n n c. L. Barnhouse 17 .55 Don. Sci. Supplies 31.82 Baker., Hanna & Blake Co. 2t>0.00 New Typewriters O'Neal Typewriter Co. Advertising 91.00 The.Daily Legal ·News Lime and Cement 184. 52 A. M. DeBolt Repairs to equipment Corken Machinery & Supply Co. 5.00 20.00 Drilling well Linwood W. D. Ball 4.00 Repairs to Furniture Bruce Upholstering Co. First Aid Supplies Alexander Drug Company 64.79 Repairs.to Shades Bass Furniture Company 75.21 24.80 Pump Repairs Chamberlin Company . 2~go Schoo 1 Supp lies Carroll Brough & Robinson 188.93 Coffey-Danner Company " " 164.40 Paints & Oils Devoe & R~ynolds . Ditto sponge Dupiicator Mfg. Company .25 Refluing Boilers Oklahoma Boiler & Eng Company 605.98 Brick Ame~ican Brick & Tile Corp. 72.25 Hardware & School Supplies2,156~77 Pettee•s Hardware Company Dom Sci Supplies 102.57 Arcade Grocery Books Art Dept. 3.02 Atkinson, Mentzer & Company Dom Sci. Supplies Byers D. G. co~ 35.35 28.00 Lease rental A. S. J. Shaw., Sec'y. 162;50 Crockett, Couchman & Crawford . Audit Library Books 716.84 Baker-Taylor Company Insurance Aubrey & Shidler 517.49 Amer ica.n Agency Company 73.41 " ff 915.os T. E. Braniff Company 440. 75 Nichols & Baker " 104.15 L. N. Beadles Agency " 1

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Gardner-Clarke Company ' Daniel Ins. Company Fidelity Trust Company General Insurance Agency Hc;,ward Graves Gould Ins. Agency Fred G. Neff & Company J. F. McCullough Company Overholser & Avey c. E. Stickley Company W. s. Spencer & Company Symonds & Company E4 Semans & Company Workman & Company E. Whittington & Company W. M. Welch Mfg. Company Scott-Halliburton D. G. Co. Emil Ascher Aurelius-Swanson Electric Co. The Abbott Educational Co. Gen Fund 1920-21 W. L. Eby

Insurance

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Supplies Science Dept. Dom. Sci. Supplies Music H. S. Orchestra Electrical Supplies School Supplies

Capitol Plumbing Company Gus T. Taliaferro Noble Street Planing Mill Pettee•s Hardware co. Harbour-Longmire Company Fred Medart Mfg. Co. Oklahoma Physicians Supply Co. Arnold & Wetherbee Bass Furniture & Carpet Co.

Building Sidewalks Installing New Equipment Weisteel ~artitions Mill Work Dishwasher, etc. Furniture Junior Highs Installing Lockers Equipment J HS Electrical equipment. Window Shades

Separate School Fund W. M. Welch Mfg. Co. Pettee•s Hardware Co. Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. N. s. Sherman M & I Works Mideke Supply Company Hoover Bros. Oklahoma City Water Dept. J. L. Ladd A.G. Hoge Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. A. M. DeBolt Devoe & Raynolds Company Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co. American Brick & Tile Corp. Bass Furniture & Carpet Co. Chamberlin Supply Company Coffey-Danner Company Scott-Halliburton Co.

Supplies Science Dept. Hardware & Supplies Dom Sci Supplies Window Glass Lumber Repairs to Equipment Steam Fittings Schoo 1 Supp lies Water service Sanitary Work Hardware & Supplies Repairs to Stoves Lime & Cement Paints & Oils Dom Sci Supplies Brick Rep~iring Shades Pump repairs School Supplies Supplies Dom. Sc 1.

#419.36 2 .so , 4S .1e

42~.lSO

449.20 ~11.s5 61.31 414.64 444.6 2 444. 4 10 .14

·42

509.06

506.12 578.6E$ 1,247.9~

2.51f

3.21·

20.~9

471. 3

170.os 57.4g

·. 2.35

47. 55 4. 75 16.50 34.60 1.eo 16.40

42.50

5.40 1.35

42.10 88.97 17 .45

14.40 7.2s 80.65 4.91 22.05

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Mileage for September Repairing Equipment

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23.16

5.20

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W. L. Eby Lee Harmon Lee Harmon T. H. Suttman Gus Taliaferro Gl.:l.s Taliaferro Miner D. Woodling Chioago, Rook Island & Pao. Ry Kansas City Refrigerator Co. Tibbs,Dorsey Mfg. Co. The Watson Drilling co. The Hoamboe Company Oklahoma Eng. & Ptg. Co.

Building Sidewalks Grading Grounds Douglas n

J. H. S.

Erecting Flag Poles Hauling Partitions Installing partitions Estimate J. H. s. Freight on coal Refrigerators Furnishing & Installing Cabinets Well at Classen J. H. Estimate Printing supplies

$1,705.S7

16.00

346.50 100.00 121.81

176.00

449.23 Âˇ 163.90 1,609.so 2,790.00 1,600.00 13,407.00 500.00

Mr. Coates moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instru0ted to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leeoh moved that the claim of the Holmboe Company, amounting to #1,260, for an extra on account of installing the underground service at Classen Junior High School, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that Dr. Evans be requested to furnish the mailing list for the distribution of the five hundred copies of the school issue of Harlow's Weekly purchased by the Board. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that Mr. Crawford be authorized to raise the railings around the balconies of the gymnasiums of the Junior High Sohools by adding another riser. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ff

Ayeâ€˘

Mr. Coates moved that Mr. Crawford be authorized to place screens on the windows of the kitchens and cafeterias of the Junior High Sc-hools. Dr. Evans seconded the mot ion and upon roll call s3me was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates reported that some of the door keys at Classen and Capitol Hill Junior High schools were missing when the keys were turned over to the Board and provisions and other articles had been disappearing from the cafeterias, and he therefore moved that the Clerk be instructed to have the Holmboe Company change the tumblers in the locks at these two buildings and furnish new keys. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans moved that it be hereby declared to be the sense of the Board that a bond issue be put to a vote of the people as soon as it is to the benefit of the schools to do so. Mr. Coates seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried,_ all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Spivey, who voted "No." The C1erk reported that the City Water nepartment refused to furnish meters any longer for the parties using the Board's private water line at Linwood and it would leave these parties without water if the Board refused to allow them to use the line. Mr. Stearley asked what action the Board desired him to take.

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1921 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that t~is matter be referred to Mr. Crawford to investigate and report back to the Board. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Spivey moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

President

ATTEST:

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MEETING OF OCTOBER

THE_BOARD OF EDUCATION

7, 1921,

THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, ·MET

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN TBE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FRIDAY, OCTOBER

PRESENT:

7, 1921,

AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

E. Fightmaster, President, Stear ley, Clerk.

J •. G.

J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, Earl E. Leech, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:

Dr. Chas. Evans.

The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking up the matter of the steam boiler insurance and any other business requiring the conside·ration of the Board. Mr. Leech moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Spivey moved that the insurance upon the steam boilers under control of the Board of Education be placed with some one local agent belonging to the Local Association and that said agent who receives the order shall be instructed to have the policy issued through the agency of Upsher and Upsher who shall pay to the agent giving them the order the regular local agent's commission. As there was no second the President declared the motion to have lost.

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Mr. Berry entered the meeting at this time. Mr. Le.ech moved that the Board leave the insurance as placed with the Local Association and that the Association be instructed to renew the steam boiler insurance expiring on October 11.th. Mr. Coates seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsay entered the meeting at this time., and uppn roll call the motion carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Messrs. Berry, Moss and Spivey, who passed. Mr. Sipes, of the Jasper Sipes Company, came before the Board stating that with the view of making the order for drawing tables and work benches satisfactory to the Board, he would make the following propositions: -.DRAWING TABLES:

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We agree to furnish you new drawing tables with drawers as may be specified, with Yale rocks, equipped with the German Silver Keys - also rearrangedrawing.Jboard cupboard to accommodate.ldrawing boards now in use. You to retain and use the present tables {withdrawing boards) until the new tables arrive and are installed by us at no additional cost to you, at that time., we removing· the present tables from the buildings.

WORK BENCHES: We agree to furnish a new rapid acting tail vise and to rebuild or furnish a new tool box according to your specifications also furnish boxing to the floor line. We further agree to guarantee the Richard-Wilcox rapid acting steel vises, that we furnish with · these benches, for five years. We further agree to make a cash re:duction of 7~ from our contract price of said benches, this discount

MEETING OF OCTOBER

1921 (Continued)

however, shall not apply to the fr~ight item. Mr. Coates moved that the Board accept the work benches under the conditions set forth in Mr. Sipes Proposal. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No." Mr. Coates moved that the Board accept Mr. Sipesâ€˘ proposal regarding the drawing tables. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the Board return to regular session. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Moss moved that. the Board grant the request of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Rainbow Division Veterans for the High School Auditorium on Armistice Day, November 11th, for an entertainment for the benefit of sick and disabled soldiers, and that no charge be made for the use of the Auditorium. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from the Business Women's Club asking for the privilege of using one of the Junior High School swimming pools once or twice a month. Mr. Coates moved that the letter be received and placed on file. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Moss moved that the request of the Art League of Okl~homa City for the High School Auditorium on Wednesday evening, January ~th, 1922, for a lecture on sculptural art by Mr. Lorado Taft, be granted at a charge of $50.00. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the Board grant the request of the Patrons of Franklin School for the use of their building on the night of â€˘ October l~th, for an entertainment the pro reeds of which were to be used for the benefit of the school. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: Oct. 7, 1921. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that John Price be employed as regular janitor at the Rockwood ''School at a salary of $25. 00 a month. Respec.tfully submitted, R.

Coates

Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Buildings and Grounds Committee

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7, 1921 (Continued)

Mr. Leech moved that the ,recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Conmittee be concurred in. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." I

The following report was read: October

7, 1921.

To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of checking the funds of the Board of Education to ascertain if there were sufficient funds with which to purchase typewriters for the Junior High Schools and for installing ventilating fans for the Auditorium .of Central High School, desire to recommend that the Board purchase thirty-three typewriters for Webster and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools and install the ventilating fans in the · Central High School Auditorium. Respectfully submitted, Earl E. Leech Breck Moss Purchasing Committee Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in and the Purchasing Committee authorized to purchase thirty-three typewriters for Webster and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools and have the ventilating fans installed in Central High School Auditorium. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Spivey, who passed. Mr. Whiteford reported that the dismissal of Mr. Milam, principal of Emerson School, had been asked for by a patron who accused Mr. Milam of whipping his son too severely. Dr. Cloudman, who had been sent to see the boy, reported that he found no evidence of injury · except slight skin bruises. No action was taken by the Board in this matter. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Spivey seco.nded the motion and same was declared to · have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF.THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

E. Fightmaster, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

R. S. Coates, Earl E~ Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:

J. w. Berry, Dr. Chas. Evans.

The President stated that the meeting was called at the request of Mr. Coates to hear the Superitendentâ€˘s annual report and to take up any other business requiring the attention of the Board. The manager of Al G. Barnes Wild Animal Circus came before the Board with a request that the schools be dismissed at 11:00 A. M. on Friday, October 21st, and remain closed the rest of the day, to give the school children an opportunity to see the circus parade and attend the afternoon performance. Mr. Moss moved that school be dismissed on October 21st from 10:30 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. LindsayÂˇ and Mr. Coates, who voted "No." Mr. Upshaw, representing R. J. Edwards, appeared before the Board and asked that the $200,000 Liberty Bonds held in the Sinking Fund be exchanged for $150,000 Okmulgee County Road Bonqs and $50,000 Henryetta Board of Education bonds, both bearing 5% interest which would be a saving to the Board of about $2000 a year. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee, together with the Attorney for the Board, for investigation and repor~. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Boy Scouts be allowed to use one of.the rooms at the Lincoln School building under the rules governing the use of school buildings for scout purposes. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The annual report of the Superintendent, filed with the Clerk under date of June 30, 1921, was read in full. The following report was also read in full:

MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 1921 (Continued) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 20, 1921. Mr. Roger Coates, Chairman, Buildings and Grounds Committee, Oklahoma City Public Schools. Dear Mr. Coates: In compliance with your request, I am submitting herewith figures showing the conditions in the various schools of Oklahoma City, together with some suggestions for consideration by your committee and the Board. The table attached shows that although two grades were transferred to the junior high school from Columbus, there are 75 more pupils than enrolled the first month last year. Lee sent five grades to the junior high school and five additional teachers were required to take care of the increase in the enrollment. At Shields Heights one teacher was sent out, while the enrollment shows 109 more pupils than were there a year ago. At putnam Heights, two teachers were sent out while the enrollment is but 14 less than it was a year ago. The high school situation will be a serious problem in the near future. Up to data there are 1903 students enrolled at Central High School, comprising Sophomore, Junior and Senior , classes. There are 375 Freshmen A at Irving. Central High School has at least 500 more students than should be cared for in the building and Irving is well filled. It will be impossible to make promotions to these buildings at mid-year. The schools may be divided into four groups, as follows: East, Northwest, Central and South. The recognized plan for a junior high school is to include 7th, 8th and 9th grades, but it has been found impossible to house all these grades in the new buildings. East Group - All the 7th grade pupils from thts group could not be accomodated at Webster Junior High School and were left in the buildings as follows: Bryant 35; Culbertson 102; Lowell 24; a total of 161. As Webster Junior High School has enrolled g3g students, it will not be possible to promote to this school at the mid-year, so that the two vacant rooms at Culbertson and two at Lowell will probably be required before the year ends. There are seven vacant rooms at Lincoln, but if the Board should decide to sell the Bryant building to the county, the pupils enrolled in that school would fill the vacant rooms. If such a movement is contemplated, some plan must be provided for relieving Webster of the pupils now enrolled in that building from McKinley and Emerson, who live east of Harvey Street and south of Fifteenth. Northwest Group - The Classen Junior High School has a total enrollment of 901 and includes the 8th and 9B grades from the following schools: Edgemere, Eugene Field., Hawthorne, Jefferson, Putnam Heights, Whittier, Willare, part of Emerson., Wilson and McKinley and the 9B from Linwood. Whittier has one double session at this time. Since promotions can not be made to Classen Junior High school at mid-year., all the vacant rooms will be filled at that time, while double sessions will be necessary at Putnam Heights and proÂˇbab ly Wilson. Central Group - The following schools may be included in this group: Franklin, Garfield, Washington, Willard, RiversideÂˇ north of the Frisco tracks. Pupils of the seventh grade enrolled in these schools who can hot be accomadated in the junior high schools are as follows: Franklin 35; Washington 105; Riverside 32; Willard 6S, a total of 240. Although the eighth grade was moved

to the junior high sschool at the opening of school, these buiidings are all full. Sine~ there can be no mid-year promotions to Capitol Hill Junior High, a number of half-day sessions will probably be the result.

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South Group - The eighth grades from Wheeler and Sbields Heights were sent to Capitol Hill Junior High School and the seventh and eighth grades from Columbus and Lee. There are now no vacant rooms in either of these buildings with the exception of one basement room at Shields Heights. Half-day sessions are being held at Columbus and Westwood, seven teachers are housed in frame annexes at Lee and two at Wheeler. Although five teachers were transferred to the Capitol Hill Junior High School from Lee, it was found necessary to provide two additional rooms by moving the Domestic Science and Manual Training departments,.besides continuing the use of the three annexes. Last year, there were five teachers at Shields Heights, where eight are required this year on account of the increase in enrollment. With the growth of residences in that part of the city, half-day sessions will be required soon. Plans for Relief From the statistical table attached, it will be seen that the white schools show an increase of 2086 over the enrollment the firstmpnth last year. If this growth should continue, at the opening of school next fall, there will be a number of half-day sessions required. A building program usually requires about two years for completion, so that if it is decided to build, by the time bonds are voted, sites secured, plans drawn, contracts let and buildings erected, it would probably be September, 1923, before the buildings could be used.

The following plans for relief are submitted: Northwest Group - Either (1) erection of an elementary school in the northwest to relieve Jefferson and Putnam Heights and a six-room addition to Wilson or (2) a twelve-room add).tion to . Classen Junior High School or (3) a combined grade and junior high school building to replace McKinley. Central Group - ( 1) A Junior High School 'in the vicinity of Franklin to take care of the 7th, 8th and 9th grades in that section and provide for the growth of those schools. South Group - (1) A twelve.-room addition to Lee building to care for the children now in the seven rooms in frame annexes and provide for the growth in that section. (2) A four-room addition.,â€˘ each to .Columbus and Westwood schools. High School - In the three junior high schools, there are now 855 students in the ninth grade, which with the 375 Freshmen at Irving, make 1230 students who will be Sophomores next year in Central High School. There are 400 students in the Senior class at this time. Deducting this number from the 1230 heretofore mentioned, we have SjO to be added to the enrollment of Central High school, making a total of 2733 in the three classes, Sophomore, Junior and Senior, the coming year. As these could not be accomodated in the building, the plan of double sessions will doubtless be the outcome. Under the circumstances, the plan for a new high school building to relieve this situation should be considered, and the. location whould be gone over carefully. /

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In this connection, it would be well to consider trans. porting pupils from Harmony and Longfellow to Lincoln School. The work in these small schools is never satisfactory, owing to the number of children enrolled in the different grades under one teacher. As a means of economy, I submit a, plan known as the Platoon System which has been adopted in other cities for caring for overcrowded conditions, and which is recommended by the United States Department of Education. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 1921.

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Mr. Coates moved that the proposed,building program be taken up by the entire Board for consideration before making public their recommendation for a bond issue and that the Board meet for this purpose on Monday evening, October 24th. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. I I'---__,

Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Hawthorne School be allowed to use the High School Auditorium for an entertainment on the night of November 17th, without charge. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the request of the Monday Choral Club for the High School Auditorium on Tuesday evening, November 29th, be granted. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Requests were received from Boy Scout troops for the use of Webster and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools. Mrs. Lindsay moved that these requests be referred to the Playgrounds Committee together with Mr. Whiteford and Mr. Cottrell. M_r. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Ch~istion Endeavor Society of the Maywood Presbyterian Church be allowed the use of the High School Auditorium for an entertainment on December 1st, at a charge of $35.00. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to hav.e carried. The Clerk read the following report:

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October 20, 1921.

Board of Education. i-

Gant lemen:

We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds desire to recommend that the following men be appointed at the salary set : 6pposi te their names: Thomas Logan Janitor at Garfield School Carl Dennis Fireman at Webster School O. B. Phillips Extra Engineer C. Mulligan Extra Engineer

$125 per month

13~. 50

'5.00 per day

5. 00

Respectfully submitted, R.

Coates

Mrs. w. P. Lindsay Buildings and Grounds Com. Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee 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: i

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To the Board of Education:

October 20, 1921.

· We, your Playgrounds Committee, desire to report that after making a thorough investigation, we find that there are not sufficient funds available to open the swimming pools ani libraries in the Junior High Schools to the public during the present school year. The buildings could be opened two nights a week for community entertainments with very little additional expense to the Board. We, therefore, recommend that the following rules govern the openi~g of the Junior High Schools for the remainder of the school year. (J.) That the_buildings be opened to the public on Tuesday and Thursg.ay nights of each week under the direction of the principals of the Junior High Schools, the principals of the Ward Schools in their districts and the Board of Education. (2) That by special permission of the Board, other enter..; tainments be permitted on Mon:iay and Wednesday nights, at a minimum charge of $25.00 a night in cases where the proceeds of the entertainments are for personal profit.

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That Friday nights be reserved for school activities. To be effective November 1st, 1921. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay J. T. Spivey Playg~ounds Committee

Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon recommendation of the Clerk, Mr. Coates moved that Ethel Glascow and J.E. Darnell be granted free tuition in the grade schools. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried • .Mr. Coates moved that lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, S,. 9, 10 and 11, B,l.ock 51, Third Stockyards Addition, adjoining Westwood School grounds, be purchased from the Morris Packing Company at $6,000.00, and that the Glerk be instructed to issue a warrant in payment thereof, upon the approval of the abstract and deed by the Board's Attorney. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that J. L. Ladd be paid $100 for sanitary work for the present school year, $67.50 of this amount to be paid for work for the Separate Schools. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.•

Mr.Coates moved that Mr. Crawford be authorized to have a concrete approach made to Irving School building from the street on the south side of the grounds, providing. this would not interfere with , the plans of the Irving Patrons Club for beautifying the grounds. Mr. Lee.ch seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.•

MEETING OF OCTOBER 20

1921 (Continued)

Mr. Coates moved that the cafeteria at Washington School be changed from the third floor to a vacant rpom in the basement. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present,voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No." and Mr. Spivey, who passed. Mr. Crawford reported in the matter of the Linwood water line that the parties connected with the line had offered to pay the Board $1.50 each per month for water service, which he considered a fair arrangement and recommended that it be accepted. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of Mr. Crawford be concÂľrred iIL, Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The matter of adjusting salaries was taken up for consideration and Mr. Moss moved that the salary of Miss Louise Pickens, High School teacher, be placed at the maximum, $220.00 a month, effective . September 6th. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Fightmaster, who voted "No." Mr. Coates moved that salaries be raised in -accordance with the following list: Principals

N. Hopkins Eugene Field Chas. Dyer Shields Heights I. W. Baker Lincoln -Mrs. Anna Burks Love Lowell Mrs. Blanche Woods McKinley Riverside R. V. Jennings Mrs. Mary Couch Wheeler Mrs. Lotta Mosier Lee Whittier Mrs. s. c. Hoover Mary Spencer Mrs. Roger Grady Charlie Roberts Maude 1ewis Mrs. H. C. Aldridge Modena Thomas Mrs. Sara Parker Mrs. Chas. Howard , Bess Kerfoot Mrs. Hayes Riordan Mrs. Bernice McCormank Lillian McGuigan Vera Meyers Mabel McGowan Louise Pickens Cora Voy Ward Dannette Pratt Fleta Douthit Mary Neal

$28Q.00 210.00 280.00 210.00 210.GO 210.00 280.00 280.00 280'.00

$180.00 120.00 165.00 165.00 165.00 185. 00 120.00 130.00 130.00 130.00 130.00 120.00 170.00 190.00 220.00 220.00 130.00 180.00 120.00

Mr. Moss seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. Mary Bagwell be given the difference between her salary and substitute•s salary for the days she was absent fr0m school attending the State Fair in charge of the school exhibits. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that C. T. Lankford be transferred from the Classen Junior High School. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Purchasing Committee be authotized to purchase a piano for the Separate Schools and furniture for the office of the Principal of Douglas School. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present ·voting "Aye. n The Clerk reported that the sectional book oases purchased for the libraries of the Junior High Schools were not needed under the present arrangement and asked permission to use them at other buildings. Mr. Coates moved that the sectional book oases be transferred to the buildings needing them. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The matter August 1st .required •·· · motion and

of the survey of teachers authorized at the meeting of was discussed and Mr. Moss moved that the teachers be not to fill out the quest ionaires. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the same was declared to have carried. ..

Mr. Moss moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. •

WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President. '

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF. THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY,

PRESENT:

OCTOBER

24-,

1921, AT

SEVEN-THIRTY

O I CLOCK P. M-.

E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stear ley, Clerk.

J. VJ. Berry, R. S. Coates, Dr. Chas. Evans Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:

Earl E. Leech.

Mr. A. J. McMahan came before the Board with a proposal to exchange $200,000 Oklahoma County Road Bonds for the $200,000 Liberty Bonds held in the Sinking Fund. Mrs. Lindsay moved that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee and the Attorney for the Board; to report at the next meeting. Mr. Coates seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to have carried.

The attention of the Board was called by Mr. Sipes Sipes Company to the fact that there were only one stacks to hold the books in the Junior High School books having been furnished and provision made for for each library.

of the Jasper half enough book libraries, 2000 only 1000 books

Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Comnittee for report at the next meeting. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A petition was received from the patrons of Choctaw School for the installation of a Kindergarten department. Mr. Coates moved that this petition be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received for the use of Gar.field School building two nights a week for night school. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent to confer with Rev. G•. I. Gordon, who had crharge of night school last year, and report back to the Board. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A request was received from the Batrons Club of the Whittier School · for cafeteria privileges once a mnth, or in bad weather, and for permission to hold their annual Christmas Bazaar. Dr. Evans moved that the Superintendent explain to ·the Whittier patrons the rules · of the Board -governing the use of school buildings. ·Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

, MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 1921 (Continued)

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An offer was received from the publishers ot· the American School Board Journal to furnish each member of the Board with a year's subscription to this magazine at a discount of 33 l/3% .. Mr. Coates moved that this offer be laid on the table. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and S?UJle was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing plans for a building program. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to.have carried. Mr. Moss was excused from the meeting at this time. After several plans for the relief of the various crowded districts had been discussed, Dr. Evans moved that the Buildings and Grounds Committee, together with the Superiintendent and the Assistant Superintendent, work out a definite program and submit same to the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The committee to whom was referred the matter of adding religious instruction to the Course of Study, reported that the question had been taken up at a meeting of the principals on October 18th and a resolution had been passed to include in their exercises the reading of passages from the Bible, without any discussion that would lead to sectarianism. Dr. Evans moved that the Board go on record with ·a vote of appreciation of the action of the principals in passing the resolution in regard to the reading of the Bible in the schools, at their meeting of October 18th. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same . was declared to have carried. Mr. Spivey moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have ·carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President ATTEST:

Approved the /-day of

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION QF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 1921, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. R. S. Coates, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, Breck Moss, J. T. Spivey.

ABSENT:

Berry,

Dr • Cha.s. Evans,

Ea.rl E. Leech.

J. H. Little, district superintendent of the M. K. & T. Railroad, appeare4 before the Board and asked permission to run the track which now touches the southwest corner of the Douglas School grounds across the school grounds twenty-five feet from the corner, the change in the location of the track being necessary, Mr. Little said, on account of the increased length of the freight depot which was to be constructed to take the place of the depot recently destroyed by fire.

Since the Douglas School property is owned by the County, Mr. Little was advised to take the matter up with the County Commissioners. In the discussion which followed, it was the· sense of the Board that the change in the location of the track would interfere with playground activities and Mr. Moss moved that the Board recommen:d that the request be denied. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read a letter from theatre owners and managers of Oklahoma City who protested against allowing the use of Central High School auditorium for entertainments by private individuals for personal profit. Action in this matter was deferred until the regular meeting on Monday night, November 7th. A letter was read from c. B. Macklin, Chairman of ·the Oklahoma City Music Council, advising the Board of the dates of the Sunday concerts and asking that no charge be made for the auditorium for the two concerts to be given by the Oklahoma. ·-?~ty Public Schools. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Music Council be given free use of the auditorium for the concerts given by the schools, provided no admission be charged to these concerts. Mr. Moss secon:ied the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mrs. Lindsay moved that the request of Mrs. C. Ray Ftohre for the • use of the High School Auditorium for an entertainment for the benefit of the Lady Macabees Lodge, be laid on the table. Mr. Moss · seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

MEETING OF NOVEMBER

1921 (Continued)

A request was received from the Je,nkins Music Company for the use of the High School auditorium on December 3rd for a complimentary piano recital by Anna Shaw in conjunction with the the Duo Art.

Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to notify the Jenkins Music Company that the date of December 3rd is not open. Mrs. Lindsay seconq.ed the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the request of Linwood Patrons for the use of the school building for Union Sunday School be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Application was received from the Whittier School for permission to hold their annual bazaar the first week in December for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of a viotrola,and perpermission was also aS.ked to serve lunch to the children in bad weather. Mrs. Lindsay moved that both requests be granted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon recommendation of the Clerk, Mrs. Lindsay moved that tlle following requests for free tuition be granted: Odessa Robinson Juanita Ellept Roy Rymer

Douglas High School Emerson School First grade. First Year High School.

Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. -,-,...

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The Board then took up the question of installing additional steam tables and counters in the cafeteria at Central High School in order to accommodate the number of children w_ishing to be served at each . period, and Mrs. Lindsay moved that Mr. Crawford be instructed to make the necessary changes and install the additional equipment, under the direction of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried â€˘

.Attention of the Board was called to the lack of proper drainage in the floors around the swimming pools in the junior high schools and also to the faulty lighting in the gymnasiums. Mr. Spivey moved that these matters be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation. M~. Moss seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Crawford reported that there had been an accident to the well at Eugene Field school,Âˇ and a.sit was found impossible to repair it, it would be necessary to drill a new well. Mr. Moss moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee together with Mr. Crawford. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Spivey moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Moss seconded the motion and sam&: was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President. ATTEST: Approv