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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,
THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY 0*CLOCK P. M. PRESENT-:
W. J.
E. Fightmaster, President G. Stearley, Clerk
J. W. Berry R. S. Coates Dr. Charles Evans C. G. Landon Earl E. Leech Mrs. W. P. Lindsay J. T. Spivey The minutes of the meeting of March 5^^ were read and approved as read.
Dr.,Evans moved be permitted to April 28th for ship Fund. Mr. have carried.
that the American Association of University Women use the High School Auditorium without charge on an entertainment for the benefit of their Scholar- ' Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to
Mr. Coates moved that the Service Star Legion be given permission to use the High School Auditorium for an entertainment to be given by the National Society of Broader Education on the evenings of May 18th and 19th, without charge. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Berry moved that the request of the Ready-to-Help Club for the use of the High School Auditorium for a dancing recital during the first week in May be tabled. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following letter: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 30,. 1923.
The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen: I have the honor to submit the following report relating to ■the establishment of a playground on the tract of land commonly known as the�briok pit," and described as Blocks Four (4) and Five (5), Dittmer Heights Addition to Oklahoma City. I have had repeated conferences with the municipal counsellor, Mr. Price; with Mr. T. G. Chambers, Sr., representing a committee of the Chamber of Commerce, as I understand it; Mr. Mont Highley of the Park Board and Messrs. Parsons, Gethmann and Williams, ; representing the schools.
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1. I have very carefully examined the abstract of title to the property brought down to Sept., 1921, and all of the court proceedings in a suit styled, "The State of Oklahoma, ex rel Charles Selby, County Attorney, vs. Oklahoma Brick Company et al." Pursuant to my conferences with the other attorneys above mentioned and my own investigation of the matter, it is my opinion that there are fatal defects in the proceedings in the District Court which would now prevent the acquisition by anyone of title to this property by a sale pursuant to the judgment in the above action.
2. I am further of the opinion that it would be unwise for the Board of Education under a temporary contract or lease to make any very extensive improvements. In order to make the property available as a playground, and to reasonable carry out any program which would meet the requirements and do justice to the proposition, a very considerable sum of money would have to be spent over a period of probably five years, and which is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $150,000.00.
It is my opinion that to justify the expenditure which will reasonably be necessary in order that it may appear that the Board of Education is doing full justice to the proposition, the fee simple title to the tract of land should be vested in the school district, so that regardless of any temporary change in the sentiment of public officials or the public this tract might be permanently and for generations to come used for playground purposes, and the improvements made by the school district be made to that end.: 4. With a view to acquiring the title to this tract of land for the purpose above mentioned, I make the following recommendations:
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(a). An effort should be made immediately to procure a quit.claim deed to the City of Oklahoma City from Oklahoma Brick Company, a corporation, executed by the president and secretary who last served as officers of that corporation, merely reciting that it is given pursuant to the judgment in the above mentioned case, and for the purpose of quieting title of the City of Oklahoma City.
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(b). That the City of Oklahoma City file a new action in the District Court, alleging that it has a lien on the property under the judgment in the previous suit on account of the expenditures made by it in abating the nuisance which was decreed to exist, and asking that it’s lien be foreclosed by a sale of the property. In such case all of the defendants named in the previous suit should be made parties, and in addition, A. Lewis, R. R. Gibson, W. R. Grice and any other parties shown by continuation of the abstract to be claiming an interest in the property.
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(o) In the new suit filed by the city service,' personal or by publication, should be had on all of the defendants. (d) A judgment should be procured foreclosing the lien of the city and ordering a sale of the property, with appraisement; and a sale made after appraisement and the property bid in by the city for the amount due the city for abating the nuisance; and a sheriff’s deed executed conveying the property to the City of Oklahoma City. (e) The City of Oklahoma City thereupon to exeeute deed conveying the property to the school district as a playground, under and by virtue of the statutes of Oklahoma relating to the establishment of playgrounds.
Should my recommendations be concurred in and the above steps taken, I believe that title would be obtained which would
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justify the expenditure of any sum of money which the Board of Education might make available for this purpose. I am submitting herewith a statement for services rendered which I trust you will find reasonable and in order.
Yours very truly, HCT-0 Encl.
H. C. Thurman
Dr. Evans moved that the report given by the attorney be accepted and that Mr. Thurman be authorized to go forward in the developement of the plan presented in the report, looking forward to the acceptance of the tract from the city by the Board of Education and its developement as a playground. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”
The following communications were read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 4, 1923. To the Board of Education of Oklahoma City: I have the honor to formally report to you that on March 13th, 1923, the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in the case of the Board of Education vs. Woodworth, et al., holding that the call for an election on the proposed bond issue of #1,900,000 was valid and for purposes for which the Board was under the law authorized to incur an .indebtedness that the election on April 25, 1922, was in all respects legally conducted, and that the Board-of Education had legally canvassed the returns, and that at such election the proposition to issue bonds received the assent of the required number of voters under the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, and that the District Court for Oklahoma County erred in granting an injunction against the issuance of the bonds; that the judgment of the District Court should be reversed and the action commenced by taxpayers against the Board of Education should be dismissed.
It is needless for me to attempt to point out to you the importance to the School District of winning this case. The welfare of the schools as well as the growth and advancement of the community was in a large measure dependent upon it, and the outcome of this litigation makes it possible for the schools of Oklahoma City to retain the high standing they were about to lose on account of the congested condition and lack of facilities. May I call your attention to the fact that pursuant to the direction of the Board I assumed full responsibility for the outcome of the litigation after an adverse judgment had been rendered in the District Court? I made a very careful investigation of the questions involved and advised the Board that in my opinion the judgment of the lower court could be reversed, and when the Board instructed me to perfect an appeal I had a transcript of the record and evidence prepared, carefully examined it to see that it was sufficient to present the whole matter to the Supreme Court; prepared and filed a petition in error, together with the record, in the Supreme Court, and with the suggestions of Mr.Mahan prepared and filed two comprehensive printed briefs in the Supreme Court, and orally argued the case in the Supreme Court on January 16th. In addition to this I persuaded the attorneys for the taxpayers to join me in a motion which I had prepared to advance the hearing of the
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of the case in the Supreme Court. I believe, after a conservative review of the whole matter, that I, spent fully three months time on this matter alone. I have been exceedingly anxious to suggest to you, as compensation for the services which I have rendered, an amount which would give me a fair compensation for the work done, the responsibility which I assumed, and at the same time would be an amount which would not only appear to the Board as being reasonable, but which would impress the public generally as being in all respects fair. In doing so I have consulted with a number of lawyers and taxpayers, and they with one exception have suggested amounts ranging from $5000 to $10,000. Ordinarily I would agree that in view of the importance of the litigation the work done and the successful conclusion, that $5000 would be a minimum fee. However, as this is a public matter in which the public is greatly interested, I am exceedingly anxious that there should be no criticism of the Board or its individual members on account of this matter and suggest, therefore, that the Board allow me a fee of $3000, believing that that is as low an amount as any reasonable person would expect to pay for the service which has been rendered to the School District.
Yours very truly, HCT-0
H. C. Thurman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 5, 192} Hon. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen:
I am filing herewith a verified statement of expenses, which I paid in connection with the case of Woodworth et al vs. The Board of Education et al. in connection with the recent bond issue. This board will remember that at the time the litigation was started, no agreement was made as to compensation for services in connection with the trial of the case. The agreement with reference to handling proceedings, furnishing bonds, etc. did not include litigation, which matter was discussed, and, I think, unanimously agreed to. I stated, however, that I would handle the case as best I could, and at the termination of the litigation would ask the board to make such allowance as they felt was equitable. Although the case is still pending on re-hearing, the work has been practically completed, and, therefore, I am calling the matter to your attention now, and suggest that you appoint a committee to investigate and recommend what would be a reasonable compensation, and I assure you now, as I did before, that no exception will be taken to whatever conclusion the board reaches.
My reason for calling the matter to your attention now is that it might be preferable for' the present board to give the matter consideration, as new members would not be familiar with the circumstances. Very truly yours,
A. J. McMahan
Dr. Evans moved, that the Bo^rd go on well pleased with the prosecution of Mr. Thurman and Mr. McMahan and that ed to investigate the matter of fees back to the Board.
record, as declaring itself the bond case as conducted by a committee of three be appointfor such services and report
The Chairman appointed Mr. Coates, Mr. Landon and Dr. Evans to aot as such committee.
Dr. Evans moved the adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Governor of Oklahoma has proclaimed the week of April 22nd to 29th as "Near East Clothing Week," and has appointed Honorable M. A. Nash, Superintendent of Public Instruction, as special chairman of the campaign in Oklahoma to secure such contributions as are possible through the schools of the State, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved, that the Board of Education of Oklahoma City endorse this movement and commend Superintendent A. C. Parsons for his interest in this movement, authorizing Superintendent and Teachers to cooperate in every way possible.
Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Crawford having reported that eighteen rooms of the Epworth Methodist Church building were being used for school purposes, Mr. Landon moved that the request of Epworth Church for an increase in the rental of their church building, used as an annex to Classen Junior High School, be concurred in and that they be allowed $200 a month for the last three months of school. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The monthly reports of the Attendance Officer, Medical Inspector, Cafeteria Manager and School District Treasurer were read and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Coates, were received and placed on file. The following report was submitted:
April 5, 1923 Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I recommend that Mary Sue Robertson be elected as a teacher of music in Classen Junior High School at a salary of $145 a month, her term of service to begin Monday, April 16.
Respectfully, A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools Mr. Landon 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."
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Mr. Parsons recommended that, in accordance with the schedule, the salary of Mrs. Jewel Chapman, Principal of Hawthorne School, and. that of R. V. Jennings, Principal of Columbus School, be placed at $2100 and $2400 per annum, respectively.
Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of th© Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye.” The following report was read: April 5, 1923
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $15,11^.08, be allowed and the Clerk* instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. Spivey Earl E. Leech Auditing Committee Mary McBrayer, Fin.Seey Epworth Public Health Nursing Ass'n H. C. Thurman A. H. Parmelee Remington Typewriter Company Western Radio Company LaClede-Christy Clay Products Co Western Newspaper Union Serivner-Stevens Company Sloane-Forsberg Oil Company Magnolia Petroleum Company Southwestern Electric Company W. J. Petee & Company A. G. Hoge N. S. Sherman Mach & Iron Wks Long-Bell Lumber Company F. D. Bearly Lumber Company Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Educational Music Bureau Playground & Recreation Assn Chivers Bookbinding Company O. K. Transfer & Storage Co A. C. McClurg <1 Company Webb Publishing Company The High School Print Shop Fitch’s Quality Grocery Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co Oklahoma City Water Dept E. L. Burton John W. Prigmore & Company C. W. Gethmann W. G. Busby V. E. Danner & Company Jasper Sipes Company Adams Engineering Company L. C. Smith & Bros. Typtr Co Underwood Typewriter Co Western Bank Supply Company
$200.00 Rental Classen Annex Allowance for March 300.00 Legal Services 25.OO 92.73 Expenses trip N. E. A. Typewriters, repairs etc. 229.13 Transformer IS. 75 Cupola Blocks 38.54 Power Cutter, etc. I83.O8 8.60 Sani-Flish 36.OO Gasoline Coupon Books 93.56 Gasoline & Oils 68.55 Electrical Supplies Hardware & Supplies S9.70 26.80 Hardware & Supplies Reducing Valve Stem, etc. 8.00 32.95 Lumber Lumber 15.80 61.82 Glass 81.82 Music 6.80 Pamphlets Books Junior High Schools 998.97 Freight & Transfer Libra ■37.29 Books Junior High Schools 52.67 Record Charts, etc. 22.50 Printing Supplies 388.00 Supplies Domestic Science 16.10 Gas and Electric service 1741.91 354.80 Water service Services Examining Board 25.00 Audit for Feb and March 112.50 Expenses N. C. Assn 107.77 Delivering Lunch 10.00 Supplies 286.00 Globes, Maps, etc. Blue Printing Machine 235.OO Typewriters 144.00 Typewriter ribbon etc 1.75 Office Supplies 227.80
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Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Repairing Phonograph J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co Tuning Pianos Phonograph Shop Records &. repairs Reflector Acme Motion Picture Proj. Co Kardex Sales Company Color Signals Browne Morse Company Filing Guides One Line-a-time Line-A-Time Company Floor Dressing etc. Western Paint & Chemical Co DeVoe & Raynolds Company Paints & Oils Insect Powder & Sperm Oil Alexander Drug Company M. B. Schofield Company Coal on Contract Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on Contract F. Webb Jones Mileage for March R. E. Crawford Mileage for March H. H. Shriver Mileage for March L. . G. Walters Mileage for March M. A. Lenhart Mileage for March Howard Motor Company Repair Ford Truck Cope Tire Service Repair Inner Tube Federal Oklahoma City Battery Co Recharging Battery, etc McEldowney & Son Athletic Supplies Arhold & Wetherbee Electrical Supplies Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co Repairs, etc. Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings, etc. Cook-McDonnell Company Plumbing repairs Chamberlin Supply Company Repairs equipment Blookie Furnace & Supply Co Installing Electiic Fan etc Crane Company Heating repairs, etc. Corken Machinery & Supply Co. Lubricator , etc. Lightning Machine Works Welding, etc. Repair radiator Fed. Truck Pucketts Welding & Radiator Co Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co Burner & Grate Oklahoma City Hdw. Co Spading Forks Oklahoma Sash & Door Company Window Glass T. A. Griffith Window Glass Rorabaugh-Brown D. G* Co Repair Shades, etci Oklahoma City Nursery Company Shrubs Admn Bldg . Oklahoma National Stockyards Load Fertilizer J. T. Yeaman Groceries Dorn Sci Dept Wm. .Weise Groceries Dom Sei Dept University Grocery Groceries Dorn Sci Dept P & .A Grocery Groceries Dom Sci Dept Dinks Parish Laundry Laundry work Roach & Veazey Drug Company El Vampiro, Medical suppliesll.87 Roach Drug Company Medical Supplies 7-05 Riggan & Rose Medical Supplies 46.00 Martin Towel Supply Towel service J. L. Ladd 65.00 Sanitary work Capitol Water Company Water Coupon cards 11.00 1.40 Longmans, Green & Co Book The Womans Press Book 1.00 %50 Harlow Publishing Company Books Smythe Printing Company Stationery 21.55 104.00 Fine. Arts Company Stationery 26.00 Beals & Morrison Stationery 6.00 Army & Navy Store Athletic supplies Y. W. C., A. 43.50 Use of Gymnasium Oklahoma City Marble & Granite Co Repair Tile .50 The Oklahoma News 4.40 Advertising J. G. Stearley, Clerk Reimburse Petty Cash 120.93 Welch Mfg. Company Telephone Service 258.85 A. J. McMahan Expense Bond appeal 25.OO Mary McCullough Bryant Scholastic Enumeration 11.91 ’ tl B R. V. Jennings Columbus 23.58 It 11 Ethel McMillan Culbertson 30.33 n tl Dora Cox Frye Edgemere 13.08
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MEETING OF APRIL 5,1923 (Continued) J. F. Pottorf Fred S. Milam Roscoe C. Evans Emma Gard Mills H. C. Ownbey Jewel Chapman John T Clayton Annie Scoter Lotta Mosier I. W. Baker Marion McCune M. M. Wilson Anna Burks Love Mrs. Blanche Woods Mrs. Dott Boettcher Mamie Franks Mary G. Fox W. B. Burks L. B. Dolan Chas. Dyer G. W. Horton W. T. Leach Virginia Brooks Mary D. Couch Mrs. S. C. Hoover Edith Fritzson Lev|a Meyers Mrs. Hattie V. Smith A. H. Parmelee B. L. French E. L. Burton H. G. Provines C. W. Gethmann Eleanor M. Johnson Kathryn L. Norris C. R. I. & P Ry Company C. R. I. & P. Ry Comjany M. B. Schofield Company M. B. Schofield Company M. B. Schofield Company C. R. I. & P. Ry Company A. C. Parsons H. G. Provines Blanche W°ods Singer Sewing Machine Company Singer Sewing Machine Company M. B. Schofield Company M. B’. Schofield Company
SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND A. M. E. Church Magnolia Petroleum Company Brooks Hdw. & Sporting Goods Co W. J. Petee Hdw. Company Mideke Supply Company J •: L • L add Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co Oklahoma City Water Dept.
Scholastic Enumeration Emerson Eugene Field Franklin Garfield Harmony Hawthorne Jefferson Junction Lee Lincoln Linwood Longfellow Lowell McKinley Mulligan Opportunity Putnam Heights Riverside Rockwood Shields Heights Walnut Grove Washington Westwood Wheeler Whittier Willard Wilson Andrew Parsons Capitol Hill Junior High Classen Junior High Webster Junior High Irving High Central High Trip N. E. A. Health Trip Freight on Coal Freight on Coal Freight on Coal Freight on Coal Freight on Coal Freight on Coal Expenses Trip N. ■E. A. Expenses Trip N. E. A. Expenses Trip N. E. A. Sewing Machines Sewing Machines Freight op Goal Freight on Coal Rental Douglas Kdgtn
Gasoline & Oils Athletic Supplies Poultry Netting Engine Fittings Sanitary Work Telephone Service Gas & Electricity Water Service
$29.85 16.92 20.61 15.39 2.82 13.65 24-33 1.26 51.42 32.91 9.63 3-72 15,18 15.5^ 3.27 3..12 27.06 20.82 5.07 16.32
18.93 28.80 14.10
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Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Auditing Committee be concurred in 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.”
MEETING OF APRIL 5, 1923 (Continued) The following resolution was introduced:
WHEREAS, it is immediately necessary to make preparation for the erection of school buildings and additions in the Oklahoma City School District to meet the rapidly’ increasing demands at the earliest possible moment, and
WHEREAS, much can be accomplished before the actual issuance of the bonds authorized at the election held April 25, 1922, the issuance of whicn was enjoined by the District Court of Oklahoma County, NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects, be employed to prepare and submit to the Board for approval as soon as possible plans for such buildings and additions with the understanding that their compensation shall be contingent upon the dismissal of said injunction suit, at which time the Board will enter into formal contract with said Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects, for the preparation of such plans and the supervision of the erection of the buildings and additions, and provide therein for their being compensated by the payment of 5% of ‘the actual cost of said buildings and additions.
Mr. Leech moved that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Landon, who passed and Mrs. Lindsay, who voted ttNo." In executive session the Board then proceeded to the consideration of the budget of current expenses for the fiscal year 1923-2^. As the aggregate of the items submitted by the various departments exceeded by about $137,000.00 the amount which might legally be levied, Dr. Evans moved that in the light of this situation the Chair appoint a committee, together with the Superintendent, to make a survey of the system and cull out the non-essentials, determining what items it might be expedient to eliminate and report back to the Board.- Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster referred this matter to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Coates moved that Mr. F. K. Russell and Miss Lenore Buchanan be allowed to attend the National Convention of Music Supervisors to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, the week of April 9^^’ Mr. Landon 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. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President
MEETING OF APRIL 12, 1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
W. E. Fightmaster, President J. G. Stearley, Clerk
J. W. Berry R. S. Coates Dr. Charles Evans C. G. Landon Earl E. Leech Mrs. W. P. Lindsay J. T. Spivey
The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of trying to complete the budget in order to proceed with the extra levy election. The Buildings and Grounds Committee, to whom was referred the matter of ascertaining what items could be eliminated from the recommendation of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, with reference to the budget for the ensuing year, reported that, if needful, items amounting to $4-2,398*^6 could be omitted. Mr. E. E. Blake, representing certain taxpayers, and Mr. L. E. Patterson, Secretary of the.Taxapyers* Association, appeared before the Board and asked for a more detailed analysis of the various items which make up the budget, stating that the law required a more Complete itemization than that previously made by the Board of Education.
The opinion of the Board’s attorney having been afeked, Mr. Thurman stated that he knew of no law requiring the Board to make such itemization and it was his opinion that the law had been fully complied with by the Board in making an estimate for each general purpose, and when it came to detail it was for the Board to decide how far they wished to go. Dr. Evans moved that a complete itemization of the various budget accounts be furnished by Mr. Stearley, with the assistance of the Attorney, based on the expenditures of the .year 1922-23, and reported to the Board as soon as possible. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Dr. Evans moved that the amount of $42,39^.46, representing the items which the Buildings and Grounds Committee reported could be omitted from Mr. Crawford’s recommendation, be deducted from the budget. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: ’’Ayes,” Messrs. Berry, Evans, Landon and Spivey; ’’Nays,” Mrs. Lindsay and Messrs. Coates, Leech and Fightmaster. Whereupon the President declared the motion to have lost. Mr. Landon moved that the extra levy election be held in the school houses and that the school district be divided into as many precincts as there are school buildings. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Leech moved that the MaoDowell Club of Allied Arts of Oklahoma City be given the use of the High School Auditorium on the afternoon of May 5th for the presentation of a MacDowell Pageant, at the minimum charge. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that arrangements be made for boys in the fourth grade and .over to attend the Rotary Club Boys’ Day Parade on May first. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mrs. Lindsay moved that the request of the English Department of Central High School for the use of the High School Auditorium on April 21st, be granted. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
; Dr. Evans moved that the following resolution be adopted:
j WHEREAS it has come to the attention of this Board that the Walraven ? Book Cover Company of Dallas, Texas, desires to have all the school children of Oklahoma City furnished with sufficient number of their \ book covers for protection of all their books, free of charge of the § pupils, in the following manner, namely: by selling these covers to some reputable bank or business institution, who will in turn ; before presenting these covers to the schools, print on the backs , thereof a message on thrift, or some other simple and instructive j message, be it \ RESOLVED that this Board favors the acceptance by the Public Schools of Oklahoma City of any number of such Walraven covers presented, ; providing they are presented unincumbered and without any cost to > children or the Board of Education, and provided also that the ' message on the backs of these covers are not of an objectional nature i and meet with the approval of Superintendent Parsons. ; Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the change in the location of the flagstaff at Lincoln School be referred to Mr. Crawford. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Parsons reported that the Riverside Cafeteria- had run about $4-0.00 behind in spite of contributions by the American Association of. University Women and other individuals. Mrs. Lindsay moved that this deficit be made up out of the cafeteria fund. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Berry moved that the Board send Mr. Parsons to the meeting of the American Library Association to be held at Hot Springs, Arkansas, during the week of April 23 to 27, Mr. Parsons having been invited to appear on the program. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye.1’
i Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the ; President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to i have carried.
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WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
ATTEST:
Approved the
MEETING GF APRIL 20, I923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,
MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FRIDAY, PRESENT:
APRIL 20,
1923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.
W. E. J. G.
Fightmaster, President, Stearley, Clerk.
R. S. Coates Dr. Charles Evans C. G. Landon Earl E. Leech Mrs. W. P. Lindsay J. T. Spivey ABSENT:
J.
W. Berry
The President stated that the meeting was called for the further consideration of the budget.
In accordance with the instructions of the Board at their last meeting, the Clerk submitted an analysis of the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923, which was taken up item by item by the Board. The budget for 1923-1924- was then taken under consideration and after some discussion Mr. Leech moved that the following itemized estimate of current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1923, be adopted and the special election called for May 4-, 1923: ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1923BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Salary and Expense Clerk and Assistants Operation and Maintenance General Office Payment Scholastic Enumeration Salaries Examining Board Salary and Expense Treasurer's Office Salary and Expense Legal Department Other Expenses Business Administration Interest
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7,94-0.00 700.00 1,200.00 200.00 5,260.00 1,4-00.00 9,000.00 5,000.00
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Salary Superintendent of Schools Salary Secretary Superintendent of Schools Expenses Superintendent's Office Enforcement 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 Other Expenses of Instruction
7,500.00 2,160.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 15,000.00
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1,34-7,4-00.00 35,000*00 2,250.00 17,4-05.00 5,boo.00 3,4-00.00 10,000.00
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EXPENSES OF OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT
Janitors’ and Engineers’ Salaries Janitors’ and Engineers' Supplies Fuel Light and Power Water Sanitation Drayage Office in Charge of Buildings and Supplies
94,167.00 9,000.00 60,000.00 10,000.00 4,500.00 3,000.00 7,223.00 4,320.00
EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT
Repairs to Buildings Repairs to Equipment Repairs to Furniture and Fixtures Upkeep of Grounds Insurance Miscellaneous Expense Taxes (Special)
16,225.00 21,956.00 6,313-00 12,640.00 14,000.00 4,523.00 15,000.00
ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS Buildings Equipment^ Furniture and Fixtures Improvement of Grounds
4,234.00 25,^3-00 39,235.00 3,470.00 $1,343,224.00
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Coates seconded the motion to adopt the budget.
Mr. Landon moved that the motion be amended by deducting $42,39S>«)+6 of the amount recommended by Mr. Crawford for repairs. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes," Dr. Evans, Mr. Landon and Mr. Spivey; "Nays," Mrs. Lindsay, and Messrs. Coates, Leech and Fightmaster. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.
Upon roll call on the motion to adopt the budget as prepared, same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," exeept Mr. Spivey, who voted "No."
Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent be requested to use his best efforts to have the Patrons Clubs assist in getting out the vote. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Leech moved that a committee of three be appointed to work with the Clerk in the matter of selecting officials to conduct the extra levy election and report back to the Board. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster appointed Mr. Leech, Mr. Coates and Mr. Spivey to act as such committee. Dr. Evans moved that the request of the Ready-to-Help Club for the use of the High School Auditorium on Saturday night, May 12th, to present the pupils of Mrs. Cox-Sims in recital, be granted at the minimum fee. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read a letter signed by patrons of the Garfield School, calling the attention of the Boa-rd to conditions on the Garfield
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School grounds caused by the gathering of negroes in large groups, resulting in driving the white children off the grounds. It was asked that the Board take some action to relieve this situation.
Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk advise the Chief of Police of the conditions existing at Garfield School and that the janitor be instructed to report to the Chief of Police any violations of the law.excluding negroes from the playgrounds of the white schools. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn until Monday, April 2Jrd, at seven-thirty o’clock P. M. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF JHE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET
IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
W. J.
E. Fightmaster, President G. Stearley,Clerk
R. S. Coates C. G. Landon Earl E. Leech Mrs. W. P. Lindsay J. T. Spivey
ABSENT:
J. 1. Berry Dr. Charles Evans
Mr. Landon moved that the Board reconsider the motion of the previous meeting fixing the date of the extra levy election. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the motion be amended by substituting Saturday, May 5th, for Friday, May 4th. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Leech moved the adoption of the following ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY,OKLAHOMA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, I923.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Salary and Expense Clerk and Assistants 7,940.00 Operation and Maintenance General Office 700.00 s• Payment Scholastic Enumeration 1,200*00 Salaries Examining Board 200.00. Salary and Expense Treasurer’s Office (4000 for bond premium) 5,360.00 Salary and Expense Legal Department 1,400.00 Other Expenses Business Administration (Audit, advertising 9,000.00 and elections) Interest (Outstanding warrants a/c slow tax collections) 5,000.00
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Salary Superintendent of Schools Salary Secretary of Superintendent Expenses Superintendent’s Office (Blank forms and supplies) Attendance Department (Salary Officer, supplies & mileage) Promotion of Health (Salaries Medical Inspector, Assistant, Nurses and supplies) 15,000.00 Supervision of Grades & Subjects (7 Supervisors, Asst, and Secretary) a u : Principals’ Salaries (30 Principals and 11 Secretaries) ,4-uu.uu Teachers’ Salaries (637 teachers) ’
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School Supplies (Manual Training & Domestic Science supplies, crayon,.pens, pencils, paper, etc.)
35,000.00 3,350.00 17,405-00 5,000.00 3,400.00
Salary and Expense Librarians Library and Reference Books (for 37 buildings) Stationery and Printing Telephone Other Expenses of Instruction (Athletic supplies, flags, diplomas, awards, High School Annual and expenses of commencement)
10,000.00
EXPENSES OF OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT Janitors' and Engineers' Salaries (75 employees) Janitors' and Engineers' Supplies (Brushes, mops, oils, miscellaneous supplies and mileage) Fuel (4560 tons coal and gas service) Light and Power Water Sanitation Drayage (Hauling supplies and material) Office Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds (Salary Superintendent, Secretary, supplies and mileage)
94,167.00 3,500.00 60,000.00 10,000.00 4,500.00 3,000.00 7,223.00 5,320.00
EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT Repairs to Buildings (37 buildings) Repairs to Equipment Repairs to Furniture and Fixtures Upkeqp of Grounds Insurance (Buildings, contents, workmens' sompensation) Miscellaneous Expense (Rent and Transportation Pupils) Taxes (Special) (Paving about school property)
16,225.00 21,956.00 6,313.00 12,640.00 14,000.00 4,523.00 15,000.00
ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS j
Buildings Equipment Furniture and Fixtures Improvement of Grounds Less estimated income State & County Apportionment Other sources
4,234.00 25,343.00 39,235-00 3,470.00 1,343,224.00 90,000.00 10,000.00
Plus 10$ for delinquent taxes Amount to be raised by levy for General Fund Playground Fund Plus 10$ for delinquent taxes Amount to be raised by levy for Playground Fund
Sinking Fund for retirement of bonded debt Interest on outstanding bonds
Less estimated income Interest on investments Other sources
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10,000.00 10,000.00
Plus 10$ for delinquent taxes Amount to be raised by levy for Sinking Fund
100,000.00 1,743,224.00 174,322.40 1,917,546.40
10,776.00 1,077.60 11,353.60 l6l.756.2O 174,743.00 336^504.20
20,000.00 316,504.20 31,650.42 343,154.62
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By virtue- of the authority vested in the Board of Education by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and pursuant to the itemized estimate above set forth, as a part of this call, showing that a five mill levy is insufficient to create a fund necessary to support the common schools of the Oklahoma City School District, as determined in the budget as prepared by virtue of the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and that 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, 1923, f ; s i
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election is hereby called to be held on the 5th day of May, 1923, in the 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 the assessed valuation of the property within said school district as returned by the County Assessor of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, to pay the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1923* The ballots to be used at said special election for such purpose shall be in substantially the following form:
"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 Cityj of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1923?" For the levy
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Said election will be held at the following places: Bryant School, East 3?d St. and Geary Ave. Columbus School, Pennsylvania Ave. and Ave. A. Culbertson Heights School, E 12th St. and Everest Ave. Edgemere School, W. 32nd St. and Walker Ave. Emerson School, W. 7th St. and Walker Ave. Eugene Field School, W. 15th St. and Klein Ave. Franklin School, Francis and California Aves. Garfield School, Pottawatomie St. and Robinson Ave. Harmony School, E. 23rd St. and East Ave. Hawthorne School. W. 15th St. and Young’s Blvd. Jefferson School, W. 23rd St. and Western Ave. Junction School. 1^ mi. East of Fair Grounds Lee School. 424 W. Ave. G. Lincoln School, Geary Ave. and E. Park Place Linwood School, W. 16th St, and Woodward Ave. Longfellow School, E. 42nd St. and Lincoln Blvd. Lowell School, E. 6th St. and High St. McKinley School, 1120 N. Harvey Ave. Mull igan School, West Grand Ave. and Mulligan St.
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Putnam Heights School, W. 36th St. and Georgia Ave. Riverside School, 421 W. Maple St., Rockwood School, Grand Blvd, and Cooke St. Shields Heights School, Stiles Ave. and 32nd .St. South. Walnut Grove School, 700 E. Chichasaw St. Washington School, Walker Ave. and Washington St. Westwood School, Cedar St. and Westwood Ave. Wheeler School, Markwell St. and Ave. G. Woodrow Wilson School, 21st St. and Walker Ave.
BRYANT SCHOOL district is bounded on the north by the alley between 6th and 7th Sts., on the east by the alley between Laird and Phillips Aves., on the south by the Rock Island tracks and on the west by the Santa Fe tracks. Voters residing in this district vote at Bryant School building, East 3rd St. and Geary Ave.
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COLUMBUS SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Frisco tracks and Thomas Ave., running thence northeast to the intersection with the Oklahoma City Railway, thence along the Oklahoma City Railway tracks to Morris Ave., south on Morris Ave. to Reding St., east on Reding St. to Western Ave., south on Western Ave. to Grand Blvd, and west on Grand Blvd to Thomas Ave. and north on Thomas Ave. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Columbus School building, Pennsylvania Ave. and Avenue A.
CULBERTSON SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of 23rd St. and the alley between Laird and Phillips Aves., running east to Lottie Ave., south on Lottie Ave. to 21st St., east £ block on 21st St. to the alley, south on the alley to 20th St., east on 20th St. to Prospect Ave., south on Prospect Ave. to 16th St., east on 16th St. to East Ave., south on East Ave. to Sth St., west on Sth St. to the alley between Laird and Phillips Aves. and thence north to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Culbertson School building, East 12th St. and Everest Ave.
EDGEMERE SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of 50'th St. and Western Ave., running east on’50th St. to the Santa Fe. tracks, south to the alley betwen 24th and 25th St., west on the .alley to Shartel Ave., north on Shartel Ave. to -26th St., west, bn 26th St. to McKinley ave,, north on McKinley Ave. to 29thSt., west on 29th St. to Military Ave., north on Military Ave. to '26th- St., east on 3&th St. to Western Ave. and north on Western Ave. "to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Edgemere School building, W. 32nd St. and Walker Ave.
EMERSON SCHOOL district is bounded 'by a line beginning at the intersection of Western Ave. and the alley between 11th and 12th Sts., 1 1 running east on 12th St. to Francis Ave., thence south to 11th St., east on 11th St. to Walker Ave., south on Walker Ave. to St., east on 9th St. to Hudson Ave., south on Hudson Ave. to Sth St., east on Sth St. to Harvey Ave., south on Harvey Ave. to 7^4 St., east on 7‘th St. toSanta Fe tracks, thence along the Santa Fe. tracks south to the Rock Island tracks, along; the Rock Island tracks to Western Ave. and thence north to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Emerson School building, West j 7th St. and Walker Ave.
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EUGENE FIELD SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of W. 17th St. and Indiana Ave., running east on 17th St. to Shartel Ave., thence south on Shartel Ave. to 11th St., west on 11th St. to Western Ave., south on Western Ave. to the alley betwen Sth and 9th Sts., west on the alley to Brauer Ave., north on Brauer Ave. to 10th St., west on 10th St. to McKinley Ave., north on McKinley Ave. to 11th St., west on 11th St. to Ames Ave., northon Ames Ave. to the alley between 14th and 15th Sts., west on
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the alley to Indiana Ave., thence north on Indiana Ave. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district will vote at Eugene Field School building, 15th St. and Klein Ave. FRANKLIN SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of W. Main St. and the river, running east on Main St. to Klein Ave., north on Klein Avei to the Rock Island tracks, southeast along the tracks to Lee Ave., south on Lee Ave. to Washington St., west on Washington Ave. to the river and following the river to Main St. the place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Franklin School building, Francis and California Aves. GARFIELD SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Hudson Ave. and the Rock Island tracks, running east on the tracks to Cherry Ave., south on Cherry Ave. to the river, following the river to the Frisco tracks, thence west along the Frisco tracks to Hudson Ave. and north on Hudson Ave. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Garfield School building, Pottawatomie St. and Robinson Ave.
HARMONY SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of 30th and High Sts., east on 30th St. to Prospect Ave., north on Propsect Ave. to 42nd St., east on 42nd St. to Bryan Ave., south on Bryan Ave. to 3&th St., west on 3&th St. to Grand Blvd., southeast on Grand Blvd, to 30th St., east on 30th St. to Bryan Ave., thence south on Bryan Ave. to 16th St., east on 16th St. -g mile to center of Section 30, thence south to 10th St., west on 10th St. to East Ave., north on East Ave. to 16th St., west on 16th St. to Prospect Ave., north on Prospect Ave. to 20th St., west on 20th St. to Lottie Ave., north on Lottie Ave. to 23rd St., west on 23rd St. to High St. and north on High St. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Harmony School buiding, E. 23rd St. and East Ave.
HAWTHORNE SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of May Ave. and W. 23rd St., running east on W. 23rd St. to Indiana Ave., thence south on Indiana Ave. to the alley between 14th and 15th Sts., west on the alley to Kentucky Ave., south on Kentucky Ave. to 14th St., west on 14th St. to Virginia Ave., south on Virginia Ave. to 12th St., west on 12th St. to Pennsylvania Ave., southon Pennsylvania Ave. to 11th St., west on 11th St. to Barnes Ave., south on Barnes Ave. to the river, following the river to May Ave. and north on May Ave. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Hawthorne School building, W. 15th St. and Young's Blvd. JEFFERSON SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Indiana Ave. and the alley between 27th and 28>th Sts.,running east on the alley to Classen Blvd., north on Classen Blvd to 29th St., east on 29th st. to Western Ave., south on Western Ave. to 26th St., east on 2oth st. to Shartel Ave., south on Shartel Ave. to 17th St., west on 17th st. to Florida Ave., north on Florida Ave. to ._ 23rd St., west on 23rd st. to Indiana Ave., and north on Indiana Ave • to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Jefferson School building;, W. 23rd St. and Western Ave. JUNCTION SCHOOL district is comprised of. Sections JI and j6, Township • 11, Range 3> West. Voters residing in this district vote at the ... Junction School building, 1-g- miles east of the Fair Grounds.
LEE SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection! of Western Ave. and Ash St., running east on Ash St. to the river, ! following the river to the Santa Fe tracks, following the tracks southeast to Avenue G.,west on Ave. G to Santa Fe St., south on Santa Fe St. to J8th St., west on 3S>'th St. to Walker Ave., north on Walker Ave. to Grand Blvd., west on Grand Blvd, to Western and north on Western Ave. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Lee School building, 424 S. G Avenue.
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LINCOLN SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Santa Fe tracks and 23rd St., running east on 23rd St. to the alley between Phillips and Laird Aves., thence south along the alley to the alley between 6th and 7th Sts., thence west on the alley to Santa Fe tracks and north on the tracks to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Lincoln School building, Geary Ave. and East Park Place.
LINWOOD SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Jefferson Ave. and 23rd St., running east on .23rd St. to May Ave., south on May Ave. to the river, thence along the river to Reno Ave., west on Reno Ave. to Grand Blvd., north on Grand Blvd, to 4th St., west on 4th St. to Jefferson Ave. and north on Jefferson to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Linwood School building, West 16th St. and Woodward Ave. LONGFELLOW SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Santa Fe tracks and 50th St., running ÂŁast on 50th St. to Lincoln Blvd., south on Lincoln Blvd, to 46th St.,.east on 46th St. to Phillips Ave., south on Phillips Ave. to 42nd St., east on 42nd St. to Prospect Ave., south on Prospect Ave. to ^O^h St., west on 30th St. to High St. and south on High St. to 23rd St., west on 23rd St. to the Santa Fe.traoks and north on the tracks to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Longfellow School building, E. 42nd St. and Lincoln Blvd.
LOWELLâ– SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Sth St. and the alley between Phillips and Laird Aves., running east on Sth St. to East Ave., south on East Ave. to the. Rock Island tracks, west on the tracks to the alley between Laird and Phillips Aves. and north along the alley to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Lowell School building, E. 6th St. and High St. MCKINLEY SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Shartel Ave. and the alley between 15th and 16th Sts., running east along the alley to Santa Fe tracks, south on the tracks to 7th St., west on 7th St. to Harvey Ave., north on Harvey Ave. to Sth St., west on Sth St. to Hudson Ave.,.north on Hudson Ave. to 9th St., west on 9tL St. to Walker Ave., north on Walker Ave. to 11th St., west on 11th St. to Shartel Ave., and north .on Shartel Ave. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the McKinley School building, 1120 N. Harvey Ave. MULLIGAN SCHOOL district is all that part of the school district within the bend of the river north of Tena Ave. Voters residing in this district vote at Mulligan School building, West Grand Ave. and Mulligan St.
PUTNAM HEIGHTS SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Grand Blvd, and west 50th St., running east on W. 50th St. to Western Ave., south on Western Ave. to 3&th St., west on 36th St. to Military Ave., south on Military Ave. to 29th St., west on 29th St. to Classen Blvd., south on Classen Blvd, to the alley between 27th and 23th Sts., west on the alley to Indiana Ave., south on Indiana Ave. to 23rd St., west on 23rd St. to Grand Blvd., and north on Grand Blvd, to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Putnam Heights School building, W. 36th St. and Georgia Ave. RIVERSIDE SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the river and Frisco tracks, running east along the tracks to the river about a block east of the Santa Fe tracks and following the river back to the place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Riverside School building, 420 West Maple Street.
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ROCKWOOD SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the inter-■ section of Jefferson Ave. .and the river, following the river northeast to Hickory St., west on Hickory St. to Jefferson Ave., north on Jefferson Ave. to Wheeler At., thence east to the river,following the river to Tena Ave., east on Tena Ave. to the river, following the river to the alley just west of Agnew St., south on the alley to the Frisco tracks, southwest on the tracks to Thomas Ave., south on Thomas Ave. to Grand Blvd., west on Grand Blvd, to May Ave., north on May Ave. to Ave. G, west on Ave. G to Independence Ave., north on Independence Ave. to Reding St. and thence west to Jefferson Ave. and north to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Rockwood School building, Grand Blvd, and Cooke St. SHIELDS HEIGHTS SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Santa Fe St. and G-A-ve., running east along Ave. G to High St.,, south on High St. to Ji.pth £Jt., east on 30th St. to Carson Ave/, south oh Carson Ave. to JSth? St., west on 32>th St. to Lile Ave., south on Lile Ave. io 44-th St., west on 44th St. to Stiles Ave., south on Stiles Ave. to jjjOth St., west on 50th St.- to Shields Blvd., north on Shields Blvd, to 44th St., west on 44th St. to Santa Fe. St. and north on Santa Fe St. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Shields Heights school building, Stiles Ave. and 32nd St. South.
WALNUT GROVE SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the river and Ash St., following the river to Cherry St., north on Cherry St. to the Rock Island tracks, east on the Rock Island tracks to East Ave., south on East Ave. to Reno St. west on Reno St. to Carson Ave., south on Carson Ave. to Maple St., west on Maple St. to High St.,south on High St. to Ash St. and west on Ash St. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Walnut Grove School building, 700 E. Chickasaw St. WASHINGTON SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Washington St. and the river, running east on Washington St. to Lee Ave., north on Lee Ave. to the Rock Island tracks, east on the Rock Island tracks to Hudson Ave., south on Hudson Ave. to the Frisco tracks, west on the Frisco tracks to the river, thence following the river to place of beginning. Voters in this district vote at Washington School building, Walker Ave. and Washington St. WESTWOOD SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the inter- ■ section of the river and the alley just west of Agnew St., following the river to its intersection with Ash St., thence west on Ash St. to Western Ave., south on Western Ave. to Reding St., west on Reding St. to Morris Ave., north on Morris Ave. to the railroad tracks, west on the railroad tracks to the alley west of Agnew St. and thence north to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at Westwood School building, Cedar St. and Westwood Ave.i
WHEELER SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Santa Fe traces and the river, following the river northeast to Ash SV, east on Ash Si^. to 'High St., south on High St. to Poplar St., thence east on Poplar St. to Carson Ave., south on Carson Ave. to Ave. G, west on Ave. G to th'h Santa Fe tracks and thence northwest on the Santa Fe tracks to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Wheeler School, Markwell St. and G Ave. WHITTIER SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the inter- \ section of Barnes Ave. and West 11th St., running east along W. 11th St. to Pennsylvania Blvd., north on Pennsylvania Blvd, to W. 12th St., east on W. 12th St. to Virginia Ave., north on Virginia Ave. to the alley between 14th and 15th Sts., east on the .alley to Kentucky Ave., north on Kentucky Ave. to the alley between 15th and 16th Sts., east on the alley to Ames Ave., south on Ames Ave. to W. 11th St., east on W. 11th St. to McKinley Ave., south on McKinley Ave. to W. 10th St., east on W. 10th St. to Brauer Ave., south on Brauer Ave.
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to the alley between 1. 2th and 9th Sts., west to Ames Ave., south on Ames Ave. to the Rock Island tracks, west along the Rock Island tracks to Barnes Ave. and north on Barnes Ave. to place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Whittier School building, W. 10th St. and Kentucky Ave.
WILLARD SCHOOL district is bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Barnes Ave. and the Rock Island tracks, running southeast along the Rock Island tracks to Ames Ave., north on Ames Ave. to the alley between. Sth and 9th Sts., east on the alley to Western Ave., south on Western Ave. to the Rock Island tracks, northwest along the Rock Island tracks to Klein Ave., south on Klein Ave. to Main St., west on Main St. to the river, following the river to Barnes Ave, and north on Barnes Ave. to the Place of beginning. Voters residing in this district vote at the Willard School building, 1401 W. 3rd St.
WILSON SCHOOL district is bounded on the north by the alley between 24th and 25th Sts., on the east by the Santa Fe tracks, on the south by the alley between 15th and 16th Sts. and on the west by Shartel Ave. Voters residing in this district vote at the Wilson School building, 21st St. and Walker Ave. 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 23rd day of April, I923. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.
; Mr. Coates seconded the motion of Mr. Leech for the adoption of ; the election proclamation and upon roll call same was carried, all ! members present voting "Aye." i i i i
Mr. Coates moved that the following officials be appointed by the Board to conduct the extra levy election to be held on May 5, 1923. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Bryant
Inspector Clerk Judge Counters
A. G. Haggitt Mrs. C. C. Sparks J. W. Cansler Frank B. Rice Tilly B. Patterson
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Columbus
Inspector Judge Cle’rk Counters
J. E. Bradley C. A. Samples J. C. Hartley Mrs. J. P. Trout Wm. Hatfield
Culbertson
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
J. W. Robertson J. S. Coolley Mollie D. Savage Nina L. Gill Mrs. Mont R. Powell
Edgemere
Inspector Judge Clerk ; Counters
J. G. Hughes Lon Norick Mrs. Katie Wood Effie Norick Lenna Hughes
Emerson
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
H. H. Cooper G. M. Woodruff Kate J. Cooper T. J. McDermott Mrs. G. P. Lashbrook
Eugene Field
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
W. A. Parker Ed C. Rixse Frank Fiskwick W. C. McDonald Mrs. Guy Jameson
Franklin
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
E. Bonaparte Pearl L. Dalton Mrs. Della George Wm. P. Blackburn Mrs. E. E. Edwards
Garfield
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
Ed. S. Quarles Mrs. W. P. Starks C. L. Wills Ollie Tracy J. G. Smith
Harmony
. Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
,T. J. Duncan B. F. DeWitt Mrs. S. G. Russell Mrs. W. H. Glennie Mrs. 0. R. Sherman
Hawthorne
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
Wm. E.'Marsh M. C. Murray Victor E. Harlow E. A. Barnes, Jr. David Paulk
Jefferson
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
E. F. Keys H. J. Scott H. E. Thompson Eugene Evans L. A. Turner
Junction
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
B. B. Morse I. G. McEwen Mrs. J. A. Sorrells Mrs. S. W. Alfred Mrs. S. J. Morgan
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Lee
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
Geo. M. Flanagan C. E. Shewey Oma G. Mumford Mrs. R. A. Caldwell Mrs. W. H.’ Tillotson
Lincoln
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
G. H. Hastings J. A. Cherry Isom Roberts Mrs. W. H. Zwick Mrs. Daniel Cotter
Linwood
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
W. R. MoBrine L. I. Imlay R. 0. Jackson Mrs. L. I. Imlay Mrs. A. 0. Workman
Longfellow
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
M. B. Schofield J. H. Bolinger S. S. Burgett Mrs. M. B. Schofield Mrs. Robt. I. Steffey
Lowell
Inspector. Judge Clerk Counters
A. J. Shupe B. F. Owens B. E. Davis Mrs. A. H. Maidt Mrs. D. H. Kinney
McKinley
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
Clifton Ratliff H. A. Schreffler Mrs. A. J. Rigsby. A. H. Vance Adola Zinn
Mulligan
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
Geo. Mulligan Thomas Cooley Ida Daubenheyer A. J. Henthorn May M. Haugherty
Putnam Heights
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
K. D. Mitchell J. A. Meyer Mrs. L. LaFon Mrs. H. W. Morgan Mrs. K. D. Mitchell
Riverside
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
P. C. Smith Caleb Choate Mrs. Willis A. Tuck Myrtle McMains Mrs. P. C. Smith
Rockwood
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
R. Schuneman R. A. Hawkins Anna Harrison Ed. Edmonson George Schuneman
Shields Heights
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
H. C. King I. Cutright Mrs. J. F. White Elfie Tratchel Lena Burton
MEETING OF APRIL 23, I923 (Continued)
Walnut Grove
Inspector Judge Clerk k Counters
T. C. Baker Mason Pennington Mabie Baker Alice Atherton Charles B. Key
Washington
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
James L. Nelson Frank Kratky C. A. Rodesney Mrs. Leva B. Keister J. Sullivan
Westwood
Inspector Judge/ Clerk Counters
John Seth Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Wheeler
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
S. A. Yost John H. Myers Mildred E. Flynn John J. Flynn Jack Walley
Whittier
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
E. Motley W. W. Crawford Mrs. M. H; Kennedy Mrs. E. L. Summers Mrs. Ben Bradshaw
Willard
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
0. E. Conley G. C. Hill J. W. Godfrey Mrs. Beulah Gearhart Mabel G. Coleman
Wilson
Inspector Judge Clerk Counters
C. F. Kueny Mrs. C. D. Coil Mrs. J. N. Sohwoerke Ethel Sullivan F. F. Kueny
E. Bryan Sooter W. S. McCarty Paul T. Kenney W. C. Cleveland
Mr. Landon moved that a circular letter be prepared setting out the need for the extra ten mill levy, and distributed through the schools. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.� Mr. Spivey moved that the ladies of the Capitol Hill Methodist Church be granted the privilege of using the auditoriun of the Capitol Hill Junior High School for an entertainment for the benefit of the church on one night during the month of May. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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.
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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, APRIL 30, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
W. J.
E. Fightmaster, President G. Stearley, Clerk
J. W. Berry R. S. Coates Dr. Charles Evans C. G. Landon Earl E, Leech J. T. Spivey ABSENT:
Mrs. W. P. Lindsay
The President stated that the petition for rehearing of the school bond case had been denied by the Supreme Court and the meeting had been called, for the purpose of fixing the maturities and. rate of interest on the $1,900,000 bonds.
Representatives of various bond companies were present and expressed themselves as being in favor of the issuance of serial bonds, the first payment due in from six to eleven years and the balance annual ly up to the twenty-fifth year, and the general opinion was that a 5% bond would find a readier sale than one bearing a lower rate of interest. After some discussion Dr. Evans moved that the $1,900,000 school district bonds be issued in fixed serial maturities from eleven to twenty-five years, payable $125,000 each year from 193^ to 1947, both ) inclusive, and $150,000 in 19M5. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried* I Mr. Landon moved that the bonds be dated May lst^ 1923. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on the $1,900,000 bonds in some of the financial journals of New York and Chicago, to be received within ten days, and that a deposit of $25,000 be required with each bid. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion i ahd upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,”’ except Mr. Coates, who passed. The Clerk read a letter from the Rotary Club inviting the Board members to review the Boy's Day Parade on May 1st.
Mr. Coates moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, in accordance with the previous action of the Board in this matter. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Layton reported that preliminary plans for the additions to school buildings had been prepared and that preliminary studies for the new buildings were ready for the Board's consideration.
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Mr. Coates moved that the Board meet Wednesday night, May 2nd,, with the architect to go over the plans for the additions to school build- j ings. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
MEETING OF APRIL 30, I923 (Continued)
It was the sense of the Board that action on the plans for the new buildings be deferred until after the convening of the new Board on May seventh. Mr. Landon and Mr. Coates, members of the committee appointed to look into the matter of fees for the attorneys who conducted the appeal of the bond case to the Supreme: Court, recommended that the, Board pay Judge Thurman $3,000 and Mr. A. «!• McMahan $1,000 for their services. As Dr. Evans, the third member of the committee, had previously been excused from the meeting,.action in this matter was postponed until the next meeting. Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn until Wednesday, May 2nd, at seven-thirty o’clock p. m. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
Approved the '7_day of
1923.
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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, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
W. E. Fightmaster, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. R. S. Coates Earl E. Leech C. G. Landon ABSENT:
J. W. Berry Dr. Charles Evans Mrs. W. P. Lindsay J. T. Spivey
As no quorum was present, the President declared the Board adjourned subject to call.
WHEREUPON THE BOARD EECESSED.
Approved the _^Z_day of
1923.
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MEETING OF MAY 7, I923. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 7, I923, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
W. J.
E. Fightmaster, President G. Stearley, Clerk
J. W. Berry R. S. Coates Dr. Charles Evans C. G. LandonEarl E. Leech J. T. Spivey
ABSENT:
Mrs. W. P. Lindsay
The minutes of the meetings of April 5th, 12th, 20th, 23rd, May 2nd were read and approved as read.
and
The following report was submitted: May 7, 1923 Board of Education.
Gentlemen:
We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $8,5O5.O1> be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted,
J. T. Spivey J. W. Berry Auditing Committee Lenore Buchanan Expenses trip tp Cleveland F. K. Russell Expenses trip to Cleveland W. G. Busby Delivering Lunch Mary McBrayer Rental Church Classen Annex Public Health Nursing Assn. Allowance for April, 1923 Ross and Thurman Reimburse Court Costs L.C. Smith & Bros. Tp Co. Typewriter ribbon Underwood Typewriter Co. Cleaning Typewriter Repair typewriters Remington Typewriter Co. The Wales Adding Machine Co •Adding Machine Edw. W. Simon Company Carbon Manly Office Supply Co. Typewriting Paper Wigger Book Company Manuscript Covers Standard Office Supply Co Office Supplies Western Bank Supply Co. Office Supplies, etc. Venable's Book Store Ink and Squared paper Educational Music Bureau Music Lyon and Healy Music
$
114.03 117.17 •10.00 200.00 300.00 5.75 1.00 7-5p 4.44 288.00 4.00 1.90 3.05 3-70 IO8.25 .85 29.43 14.67
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$ 8.5O . Tuning Pianos 30.00 Mounting Boards 20.25 Desks 23.30 School Supplies 3-25 Croquet Set 7.64 Radio Equipment 2.92 Telegraph Relay Lamp 7-75 7.00 Wrapping paper Hardware and Supplies 21.53 45.79 Hardware and Supplies Valve compound •55 12.90 Sani-Flush 11.67 Alum and Ant Food Floor Sweep and Dressing 69.25 41.43 Oils and Gasoline Coal as per contract 428.59 28.49 Mileage for April, 1923 Mileage for April 37-03 Mileage for April 37-94 Mileage for April 30.38 Mileage for April 25-27 Piston rings Ford truck 4.30 trucks Repairs Ford and Federal 16.51 67-71*Federal Truck Company 'Overhauling Federal Truck 94.50 Electrical Supplies Southwestern Electric Company 1.85 Repair Electric Iron Dorn Sci Wetherbee Electric Company Electrical work Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. 77-78 Safety switch and fuses 14.00 . United Electrical Company 4.97 ■ Electrical supplies Arnold and Wetherbee Repair electric motor 20.00 The Butts Electric Works 1.32 Grate Excelsior Stove and Mfg. Co. ' 6. 60 Welding Prest Machine Works Co. 12.85 Pump repairing Capitol City Pump Co Heating repairs Corken Machinery & Supply Company 32.55 Thermostatio repairs 15.60 Powers Regulator Company 48.97 Federal Steam Specialties Co. Expansion coils 3.20 Repairing Lead trap A. F. Binns Company 12.85 . Repairs pumping equipment Chamberlin Supply Company. Repairs Heat Regulation Cook-McDonnell Company q.65 14.91 Boiler Tubes etc. Crane Company 8.94 Repairs Sherman Machine & Iron Works Repairs to water cans, etc. 42.30 Hugh L. Turner Sheet Metal Co. Repairs Sturtevant Engine 28.20 B. F. Sturtevant Company 6.00 Doo and Bill Furniture Co. Gaskets 112.46 Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings, etc. Long Bell Lumber Company Lumber 48.80 F. D. Bearly Lumber Company Lumber 14.70 9.44 Glass Oklahoma Sash and Door Company Glass Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company 33-55 ; Cement, Crushed Rock, etc. Dolese Bros. Company 7-53 Sand 4.00 Geo. G. Miller Shade Cord and repairs Rorabaugh-Brown Dry Goods Co. 13-19 Domestic Science Groceries P.. & A. Grocery 38.27 17.11 Pyburns Grocery Domestic Science Groceries 18.72 : J.T. Yeaman Domestic Science Groceries 30.02 Wm. Weise Grocery Domestic Science Groceries Laundry Work 2.78 Dinks Parish Laundry White Swan Laundry Laundry Work 5-55 Martin Towel Supply Towel Service 46.00 New State Ice Company Coupon Book z 5-75 J.L. Ladd Sanitary Work . 65.00 Caviness Surgical Company Medical Supplies 41.90 ; 10.21 Roach and Veazey Drug Company Medical Supplies
Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Hoover Bros. Jasper Sipes Company V. E..•, Danner & Company McEldowney & Son Western Radio Company W. M. Welch Mfg. Company Yale Theater Supply Company Oklahoma Paper Company A. G. Hoge W. J. Pettee & Company Southern Motor Supply Company Scrivner-Stevans Company Alexander Drug Company Western Paint & Chemical Company Magnolia Petroleum Company Dunn Feed and Fuel Company F. Webb Jones R. E. Crawford H. H. Shriver L. G. Walters M. A. Lenhart Severin Tire and Supply Company Howard Motor Company
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American Physical Education Assn.Subscription $ 3.50 Spelling Tests Public School Publishing Co. •79 World Book Company Mentality Tests 3.92 Webb Publishing Company Certificates of Award 40.00 Smythe Printing Company Printing Supplies 44.80 Fine Arts Company Printing Supplies I9.5O Beals and Morrison Printing Supplies Election 298.50 High School Print Shop Printing Supplies 305.00 T. E. Braniff Accident Insurance Premium 283.57 J. G. Stearley, Clerk Reimburse Petty Cash 48.90 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Hose 5.20 Capitol Hill Free Press Advertising 25.00 The Bond Buyer Advertising 7-7p 788.74 American National Bank Interest on Warrants Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone Service 413.10 3.62 Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph Service Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water Service 309.60 1,905.64 Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas and Electricity G. R. Murphy Maps Election 17.50 36.25 Auto Transfer & Storage Co. Hauling Election Booths Capitol Water Company Water Cards 12.00 H. 0. Davis Film Service 7.00 Schmelzer and Company Emblems 132.71 Lowe and Campbell Playground Supplies 33.07
C. R. I & P. Ry Company C. R. I. & P. Ry Company
Freight on Coal Freight on coal
80.11 60.94
SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND
A. M. E. Church Rent Kindergarten J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co. Tuning pianos Schmelzer Company Camp Balls Western Paint and Chemical Co. Floor Dressing Southwestern Electric Co. Lamps Long-Bell Lumber Company Lumber F. D. Bearly Lumber Company Lumber Rorabaugh-Brown Dry Goods Co. Notions, etc. Dorn Sci. Dinks Parish Laundry Company Laundry Work J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Pittman & Littlejohn Groceries Dom Sci Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone Service Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water Service Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity
4o.oo 10.50 12.00 42.50 3.37 6.55 5*70 3.50 2.30 30.00 13.7* 20.75 41.60 199.60
Dr. Evans moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting MAye.n The Board then took up for consideration the committee report on fees = for H. C. Thurman and A. J. McMahan for legal services in connection \ with the injunction suit against the issuance of the $1,900,000 bonds i and the appeal of the decision of the lower court to the Supreme Court'. Mr. Coates moved the adoption of the committee report recommending that Mr. Thurman be paid $3,000 and Mr. McMahan $1,000 for their services in the bond case. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members voting "Aye,� except Mr. Leech and Mr. Spivey, who voted "No."
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A .bill for $2$2.67 was submitted by the Southwestern Electric Company for electrical work done on the Junior High Schools in connection with the contract of A. F. Binns. As the Board’s contract was with A. F. Binns and not with the Southwestern Electric Company, Mr. Thurman advised that the claim be filed by Mr. Binns as an extra on his contract before being recognized by the Board.
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Mr. Landon moved that action in this matter be deferred until claim was filed by A. F. Binns. Dr. Evans seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Fightmaster declared the Board adjourned sine die. WHEREUPON THE BOARD ADJOURNED.
Immediately following adjournment the Board preceeded to organize for the ensuing year, the following newly elected members having subscribed to the oath of office: L. 0. Brooks Ed F. Loughmiller W. E. Fightmaster C. G. Landon Earl E. Leech
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward
One Two Three Three. Four
Long Term Short Term
Upon motion of Mr. Landon, seconded by Mr. Leech, Mr. Stearley acted as temporary chairman and the Board proceeded to the election of officers.
Mr. Brooks nominated Dr. Charles Evans for Chairman of the Board and Mr. Loughmiller seconded the nomination. Mr. Leech nominated Mr. W. E. Fightmaster and Mr. Spivey seconded the nomination. Mr. Berry moved that the nominations be closed and the Board proceed to the election of Chairman by ballot. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Stearley appointed Mr. Leech and Mr. Loughmiller to act as tellers and upon the first ballot Dr. Evans received four votes and Mr. Fightmaster four votes.
Upon motion of Mr. Landon, seconded by Mr. Spivey, the Board proceeded to the second ballot. Upon the second ballot Dr. Evans received five votes and Mr. Fightmaster three votes. Whereupon Dr. Evans was declared to have been elected Chairman of the Board. Dr. Evans assumed the chair and the Board proceeded to the election of Vice-Chairman. Mr. Landon nominated Mr. J. T. Spivey for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Brooks seconded the nomination. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the nominations be closed and that Mr. Spivey be elected Vice-President by acclamation. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Fightmaster moved that Mr. J. G. Stearley be elected Clerk of the Board at a salary of $300 a month. Mr. Leech seconded the motion. Mr. Loughmiller nominated Mr. A. E. Musrush for Clerk and Mr. Brooks seconded the nomination.
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The Board then proceeded to the election of Clerk by ballot.' Upon the first ballot Mr. Stearley received four votes and Mr. Musrush received four votes. On the second ballot Mr. Musrush received five votes and Mr. Stearley three votes. Whereupon Mr. Musrush was declared to have been elected Clerk of the Board. Mr. Landon moved that Mrs. F. W. Penney be elected Assistant to the Clerk at a salary of $200 a month. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The following was read:
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will at the next regular meeting of the Board, on the first Monday in June, 1923, offer the following amendments to the rules, regulations and by-laws of the Board of Education: That Rule 4-, Article I, be amended to read as follows:
"Rule 4-. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the first Monday of each month as prescribed by law. Special meetings may be called at any time by the President and shall be called upon the written request of three members of the- Board. From April 1st to October 1st, the time for the regular meetings shall be eight o’clock P. M., and the remainder of the year at 7:3O o’clock P. M."
That Rule 1 of Article II be amended to read as follows: "Rule 1. It shall be the duty of the President to preside.at the meetings of the Board; to sign all warrants ordered by the Board to be drawn upon the Treasurer for school money; to sign all contracts;, orders, bonds, etc. ;to callmeetings of the Board and prepare annually a statement of the condition of schools, funds-, buildings, etc., and to perform such other duties as may pertain to his office.
That Rules 3, read as follows:
5> 6, 7 and 8 of Article II be amended to
"There shall be no standing committees appointed, but all business of said school district shall be transacted by the Board of Education sitting as a committee of the whole."
That Rule 9> Article II, be amended to read as follows: "Rule 9. At every meeting the order of business shall be as follow s: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.
Roll Call Reading of minutes. Communications and petitions. Report of Superintendend and other officers Report of special committees. Presentation of bills Unfinished business New Business
MEETING OF MAY 7t 1923 (Continued)
follows:
That Rule 19, Sec. A, Article III, be amended to read as
"Rule 19, Sec. A. He shall secure estimates of the cost of same and submit them to the Board of Education for consideration." DATED this 7th day of May, 1923.
C. G. LANDON Member of Board of Education The reports of the Attendance Officer, the Medical Inspector and the School Treasurer, for the month of April, were submitted and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Berry, were received and placed on file.
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Mr. Landon moved that the Capitol Hill Band be given permission to use the Capitol Hill Junior High School auditorium on Friday night, May 13th. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that A. J. Creamer be given permission to hold a summer school in Penmanship in the Irving School, opening the first Monday in June and continuing for four weeks, without charge except for janitor service. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the first estimate of Cook-McDonnell Company, amounting to $939*97> for labor and material furnished on the contract for the heating of the addition to Dunbar School building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ?Aye." The Board then proceeded to canvass the returns of the ten mill levy-election held on May 5'th, 1923.
The votes cast for and against said levy were as follows: School District
Bryant Columbus Culbertson Heights Edgemere Emerson Eugene Field Franklin Garfield Harmony Hawthorne Jefferson Junction Lee Lincoln Linwood Longfellow Lowell McKinley Mulligan
For the Levy
321 IOS 431 255 420 351 260 260 124 263 537 37 449 524 103 45 202 553 124
Against the Levy 105 32 135 65 243 179 39 143 13 25 17,6 4 152 379 25 5 65 252 12
Mutilated Ballots
2 2 2 1
1 1 1 1 2
MEETING OF MAY 7, 1923 School District Putnam Heights Riverside Rockwood Shields Heights Walnut Grove Washington Westwood Wheeler Whittier Willard Woodrow Wilson
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For the Levy
Against the Levy
. 456 143 35 154 109 160 168 186 240 277 336
134 51 6 . 41 28 115 19 105 141 151 124
7,636
2,964
Mutilated Ballots
; 1
2 1 3 1 3
1 1 1 26
Mr. Leech moved that the vote as tabulated be accepted by the Board as the official vote and that the levy be declared to have carried and so certified to the Excise Board. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Leech moved that the officials who conducted the extra levy election be paid the amounts set opposite their names in the list following. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”
EXPENSE STATEMENT Bryant
A. G. Haggitt J. W. Causler C. C. Sparks Frank B. Rice Tillie B. Patterson
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
$ 11.00 6.00 b.00 6.00 6.00
J. E. Bradley C. A. Samples J. C. Hartley Mrs. J. P. Trout Wm. Hatfield
Inspector Judge . Clerk. Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Culbertson
J. W. Robertson J. S. Cooley Mollie D. Savage Nina L. Gill Mrs Mont R. Powell
Inspector Judge . Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
EDGEMERE
J. G. Hughes Lon Norick Mrs. Katie Wood Effie Norick Lenna Hughes
Inspector Judge . Clerk Counter Counter .
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Columbus
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■u Emerson
Eugene Field
H. H. Cooper G. M. Woodruff Kate J. Cooper • T. J. McDermott Mrs. G.P.Lashbrook W. A. Parker Ed. C. Rixse Frank Fishwick W. C. McDonald Mrs. Guy Jameson
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Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Insepotor Judge’ Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
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Franklin
E. Bonaparte Pearl L. Dalton Mrs. Della George Wm. P. Blackburn Mrs. E. E. Edwards
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
$ 11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Garfield
Ed. S. Quarles Mrs. W. P. Starks C. L. Wills Ollie Tracy J. G. Smith
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Harmony
T. J. Duncan B. F. DeWitt Mrs. S. G. Russell Mrs. W. H. Glenie Mrs. 0. R. Sherman
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Hawthorne
Wm. E. Marsh M. C. Murray Victor E. Harlow E. A. Barnes, Jr. David Paulk
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Jefferson
E. F. Keys H. J. Scott H. E. Thompson Eugene Evans L. A. Turner
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Junction
B. B. Morris I. G. McEwen Mrs. J. A. Sorrells Mrs. S. W. Alfred Mrs. S. J. Morgan
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Lee-
Geo. M. Flannagan C. E. Shewey Oma G. Mumford Mrs. R. A., Caldwell Mrs. W.H'. Tillotson
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Lincoln
G. H. Hastings J. A. Cherry Isom Roberts Mrs. W. H. Zwick Mrs. Daniel Cotter
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Linwood
W. R. McBrine Inspector L. I. Imlay Judge Clerk R. 0. Jackson Mrs. L. I. Imlay Counter Mrs. A. 0. Workman Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Longfellow
M. B. Schofield Inspector J. H. Bolinger Judge S. S. Burgett Clerk Mrs. M. B. Schofield Counter Mrs. Robt. I. Steff ey Counter,
11.00 6.00 6..00 6.00 6.00
A. J. Shupe Inspector B. F. Owens Judge B. E. Davis Clerk Mrs. A. H. Maidt 'Counter Mrs. D. H. McKinney Counter
11.00 6.00 6,00 6.00 6.00
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Clifton Ratliff H. A. Schreffler Mrs. A. J. Rigsby A. H. Vance Adola Zinn
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
$ 11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Mulligan
Geo. Mulligan Thomas Cooley Ida Daubenheyer A. J. Henthorn Mary M. Haugherty
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Putnam Heights
K. D.,Mitchell J. A. Meyer Mrs. L. LaFon Mrs. H. W. Morgan Mrs. K. D. Mitchell
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Riverside
P. C. Smith Caleb Choate Mrs. Willis A. Tuck Myrtle McMains Mrs. P. C. Smith
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Rockwood
R. Schuneman Inspector R. A. Hawkins Judge Mrs. Anna Harrison Clerk Ed. Edmonson Counter George Schuneman Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Shields Heights
H. C. King I. Cutright Mrs. J. F. White Elfie Tratchel Lena Burton
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.oo 6.00 6.00 6.00
Walnut Grove
T. C. Mason Mabie Alice Chas.
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Washington
James L. Nelson Frank Kratky C. A. Rodesney Leva B. Keister J. Sullivan
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Westwood
John Seth Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
E. Bryan;, Jr. Inspector Sooter Judge W. S. McCarty Clerk Paul T.Kenney Counter W. C. Cleveland Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Wheeler
S. A. Yost John H. Myers Mildred E. Flynn John J. Flynn Jack Walley
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Whittier
E. Motley W. W. Crawford Mrs. M. H. Kennedy Mrs. E. L. Summers Mrs. Ben Bradshaw
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Baker Pennington Baker Atherton B. Key
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Wilson
0. E. Conley G. C. Hill J. W. Godfrey Mrs. Beulah Gerhart Mabel G. Coleman
Inspector Judge Clerk Counter Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
C. F. Kueny, M. D. Inspector Mrs. C. D. Coil Judge Mrs. J. N. Schwoerke Counter Counter Ethel Sullivan F. F. Kueny Counter
11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Rent of Mulligan School Building George Mulligan
10.00
R. A. Woolridge W. H. Hinde
125.00 125.00
Total r i [ ! ;
1,310.00
A notice was received from the City Clerk stating that a special assessment of $2,392.11 had been made on hots .11 to 16, both inclusive, Block A, Fairview Addition, for the paving of Klein Avenue from Sth to 9 Streets, and that if paid in full before May 31> 1923, a discount of 7% was authorized by the Western Paving Company.
j Mr. Fightmaster moved that the assessment.be paid and the Clerk i authorized to issue a warrant in the amount of $2., 22^. 66 for same. j Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon, roll call same was i carried, all members present voting "Aye.� Mr. Spivey moved that Mr. Stearley be paid his. salary for the month of May. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.�
Mr. Leech moved that the Board adjourn until Wednesday, May 9th, at eight o'clock. Mr. Fightmaster seconded, the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Leech moved that the Board proceed to open sealed bids for the purchase of the $1,900,000 bonds. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Whereupon the following bids were submitted and read in open session:
R. J. Edwards, Inc.
Par and accrued interest and $16,250*00 premium on 5$ bonds.
Piersol Bond Company
Par and accrued interest, plus 1.157$ premium, plus $2005*00 on 5$ bonds.
R. J. Edwards, Inc. and Security National Bank
Par and accrued interest, plus $3,335*00 premium on 5% bonds.
American National Bank and First National Bank
Par and accrued interest, the first four maturities to bear 5$ interest and the remainder, or $1,400,000 to bear 4 3/4 % interest.
Taylor-White Company
Par and accrued interest plus $2,850.00 premium for 5$ bonds - cash proposition. Par and accrued interest, plus $31,000.00 premium on 5$ bonds - deferred payments.
Calvert and Canfield
Par and accrued interest, plus $5,000.00. premium on 5$ bonds.
Piersol Bond Company
Par and accrued interest, plus 1.157$ premium on 5$ bonds.
Halsey Stuart & Company Estabrook & Company Wm. R. Compton Company Stacy and Braun
Par and accrued interest, plus $22,127.50 premium on 5$ bonds.
Brown-Crummer Investment Co. Par and accrued interest, plus $23,841.00 premium on 5% bonds.
Harris Trust and Savings Bank Par and accrued interest, plus $39,027 premium on 5$ bonds. First Trust and Savings Bank Continental & Commercial Trust and Savings Bank First National Company Breg, Garrett and Company
A. J. McMahan and C. Edgar Honnold
Par and accrued interest, plus $39,140 premium on 5 $ bonds - cash proposition. Par and accrued interest, plus $42,640 premium on 5$ bonds - deferred payments.
i Mr. Leech moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. Brooks j seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The various bids were taken up for consideration and the cash bid of A. J. McMahan and C. Edgar Honnold, and the bid of the First National Bank and The American National Bank being the best bids, representatives of these bidders were permitted to come before the Board and explain the terms of their respective bids. Upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Landon, the Board returned to regular session.
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Mr. Leech moved, that the Board sell the bonds to A. J. McMahan and C. Edgar Honnold at their bid of par, accrued interest and a premium of $59,140 for five per cent bonds. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion.
Mr. C. C. Roberts, representative of the First National and American National Banks, asked permission to address the Board. Mr. Landon moved that Mr. Roberts be given the floor. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board, asking if the Board had held against him as being the low bidder and contending that the bid of the First National and American National Banks was the.highest and best bid. Mr. Landon moved that the motion before the house be tabled. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes,’’ Messrs. Berry, Brooks, Landon, Loughmiller and Spivey; "Nays," Messrs. Fightmaster and Leech. Dr. Evans passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried and the original motion laid on the table. Mr. Landon moved that the Board secure the services of some disinterested party to advise within two days as to which was the best bid. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes," Messrs. Berry, Landon, Loughmiller and Spivey; "Nays," Messrs. Brooks, Fightmaster, Leech and Evans. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.
Mr. Brooks moved that Mr. Leech’s motion be taken off the table. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Whereupon Mr. Brooks moved that the bid of C. Edgar Honnold and A. J. McMahan offering to pay par, accrued interest and a premium of $39>1^Oj be accepted and that the bonds be sold and awarded to them. Mr. Leech seconded the motion. Mr. Landon moved that the motion be tabled. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote .was had: "Ayes," Messrs. Berry, Landon, Loughmiller and Spivey. "Nays," Messrs. Brooks, Fightmaster, Leech and Evans. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.
On roll call upon the motion of Mr. Brooks, the following vote was had: "Ayes," Messrs. Berry, Brooks, Fightmaster, Leech and Evans; "Nays," Messrs. Landon, Loughmiller and Spivey. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried and the bonds duly sold and awarded to C. Edgar Honnold and A. J. McMahan. Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have oarried.
WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
MEETING OF MAY 14, I923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,
I.
MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 14, I923, AT NINE O'CLOCK A. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President A. E. Musrush, Clerk
J. W. Berry L. 0. Brooks W. E. Fightmaster C. G. Landon E. E. Leech Ed. F. Loughmiller J. T. Spivey The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking final action in connection with the issuance of the One Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars Board of Education Bonds.
The Clerk read a letter from C. C. Roberts, representative of the First National and American National Banks, in reference to the sale of the bonds. Mr. Landon moved that this communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Spivey entered the meeting at this time.
The following resolution was read in full: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE SUM OF ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,900,000) BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION DULY CALLED AND HELD FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PRESCRIBING FORM OF BONDS; PROVIDING LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS; AND FIXING OTHER DETAILS OF THE ISSUE. WHEREAS, on the 25th day of April, 1922, pursuant to notice duly given, an election was held in the City of Oklahoma City, State of Oklahoma, and the territory thereto attached for school purposes, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of such district the question of the issuance of the bonds of said Board of Education in the sum of One Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,900,000) for the "purchase of additional sites for school buildings and playgrounds, the erection of ward school buildings, a junior high school building,a senior high school building, additions to ward school, junior high and highschool buildings, the purchase of furniture and equipment for said buildings;" and
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WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by said board, at said election there were reported cast by the qualified electors of said district, 9,342 votes, of which 5*636 were in favor of and 3*706 were against the issuance of said bonds, and 71 mutilated ballots were cast; and
MEETING OF MAY R, 192} (Continued)
WHEREAS, a lawful majority,of the qualified electors voting on said proposition cast their ballots in favor of the issuance of said bonds, the issuance thereof has been duly authorized, Now, Therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION I. That there are hereby ordered and directed to be issued the negotiable coupon bonds of said Board of Education in accordance with the forms hereinafter set out, in the aggregate amount of One Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,900*000), which said bonds shall be designated "SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS OF 192}," and shall be one thousand nine hundred (1,900) in number, numbered consecutively from One (1) to One Thousand Nine Hundred (1,900), both inclusive, and of the denomination of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) each; shall be dated May 1, 192}, and shall become due and payable serially in installments on the First Day of May, in each of the years as follows, to-wit:
Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds
numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered numbered
1 126 251 376 501 626 751 37 6 ,001 ,126 ,251 ,376 ,501 ,626 ,751
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
125, 250, 375, 500, 625, 750, ?*75, 1,000, 1,125, 1,250, 1,375, 1,500, 1,625, 1,750, 1,900,
inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusiye, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive, inclusive,
1934 1935 1936 1937 1933 1939 1940 1941 1942
and shall bear interest from their date until paid at the rate of five per centum (5%)per annum, payable semiannually on the First Day of May and November of each year, which installments of interest to date of maturity of principal shall be evidenced by appropriate coupons attached to each of said bonds, and both principal and interest shall be payable in gold coin of the United States of America of the present standard of weight and fineness at the fiscal agency of the State of Oklahoma, in the City and State of New York, or, in the event of the discontinuance of such agency, then at the Mechanics and Metals National Bank in said City and State of New York. SECTION II. That each of said bonds, the coupons thereto attached, and the endorsements and certificates thereon shall be in substantially the following form:
MEETING OF MAY 14-, I923 (Continued)
(Form of Bond) UNITED'STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF OKLAHOMA
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
NO.
$1,000 SCHOOL BUILDING BOND OF 1923
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, a body corporate, duly organized and existing as the corporate authority of the school district comprising said city and the territory thereto attached for school purposes, hereby acknowledges itself indebted to and for value received promises to pay to the bearer the sum of
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS on the First Day of May, A. D., 19__ together with interest thereon from the date hereof until paid at the rate of five per centum per annum, payable semi- • annually on the First Day of May and November of each year, said interest evidenced by and to be paid upon the surrender of the coupons hereto attached as they severally become due, both principal and interest payable in gold coin of the United States of America of the present standard of weight and fineness at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma, in the City and State of New York, or, in the event of- the discontinuance of such agency, then at the Mechanics and Metals National Bank, in said City and State of New York. At the request of the owner, and upon presentation to the Treasurer of said Board of Education this bond will be registered with the principal payable to the registered owner thereof.' The full faith, credit and resources of said Board of Education are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of this bond.
This bond is one of an issue numbered consecutively from One (1) to One Thousand, Nine Hundred (1,900), both inclusive, of like date and tenor, except as to date of maturity, aggregating the principal sum of One Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,900,000), and is issued for the purpose of providing funds for the purchase of additional sites for school buildings and playgrounds, the erection of ward school buildings, a junior high school building, a senior high school building, additions to ward school, junior high and high school buildings, the purchase of furniture and equipment for said buildings, under Section 26, Article 10, of the Constitution and Article 6, Chapter 219, Session Laws of 1913, of the State of Oklahoma, and other statutes of the State supplementary and amendatory thereto.
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IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED That all acts, conditions and things required to be done precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have been properly done, happened and been performed in regular and due form and time as required by law, and that the total indebtedness of said Board of Education, including this bond, and the series of which it forms a part, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation; and that due provision has been made for the collection of an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on this bond as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal hereof at maturity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF said Board of Education has caused this bond to be signed by its President, attested by its Clerk and countersigned by its Treasurer, and sealed with the seal thereof as of the First Day of May,. A. D., 1925.
President, Board of Education
(Seal)
Attest:__________________
Countersigned:
Clerk
,_________________ Treasurer *******
(Form of Coupon)
$25*00
Coupon No.____ _ On the First Day of _______
, 19______
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY,
of the State of Oklahoma, promises to pay to bearer the sum of Twenty-five Dollars ($25*00) in gold coin of the United States of America of the present standard of weight and fineness at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma, in the City and State of New York, or, in the event of the discontinuance of such agency, then at the Mechanics and Metals National Bank, in said. City and State of New York, for interest due that day on its School Building Bond of 1923 of One Thousand Dollars, dated May 1, I925, No.________ _.
Attest:_____ ____________________ Clerk
President
******* (Endorsement 1. Form of Certificate by the county attorney and county clerk to be endorsed on each bond.)
MEETING OF MAY 14, 1923 (Continued)
State of Oklahoma,L ) County of Oklahoma, )
ss.
We, the undersigned, county attorney and county clerk, respectively, of said county in said state, in which the within named district is situate, hereby certify that the within bond is one of a series of bonds issued by the within named Board of Education pursuant to law, and that the entire issue of said bonds is within the debt limit imposed upon said Board of Education by the constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma. WITNESS our respective official hands and the seal of said county this ___ day of __________ _____ , A. D. 1923.
County Attorney (Seal)
County Clerk
* $ * $ * * $ (Endorsement 2. Form of certificate of registration by treasurer, to be endorsed on each bond).
State of Oklahoma, ) County of Oklahoma, )
ss.
I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting treasurer of the within named Board of Education, in said county and state, hereby certify that I have duly registered the within bond in my office on this the ___ day of____________________ , I923. WITNESS my hand the date above written.
Treasurer, Board of Education
******* (Endorsement 3> Form of certificate of registration by clerk to be endorsed on each bond.) State of Oklahoma, ) County of Oklahoma, )
ss.
I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting clerk of the within named board of education in said county and state, hereby certify that I have duly registered the within bond in iny office on this the _______ day of _______ ____________ 1923.
MEETING OF MAY 14, 1923 (Continued)
WITNESS my hand ,and the seal of said board the date above written.
Clerk, Board of Education
(Seal)
******* This bond may be registered as to principal under the signature of the Treasurer of the Board of Education below, and shall thereafter be transferable only by written assignment of the registered owner or his attorney duly acknowledged or proved, such.transfer to be endorsed hereon and entered on the books of said treasurer kept for that purpose. Notwithstanding such registration the coupons will remain payable to bearer, and this bond may be re-transferred to bearer:
Date of Registry
Name of Registered Holder
Treasurer
(Endorsement 4. Certificate of approval by the Attorney General to be endorsed on each bond.) STATE OF OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. BOND DEPARTMENT
________ _________ 1923 I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have examined a certified copy of the record of proceedings taken preliminary to and in the issuance of the within bond; that such proceedings and such bond show lawful authority for the issue and are in accordance with the forms and methods of procedure prescribed and provided by me for the issuance of bonds of like kind and that said bond is a valid and binding obligation according to its tenor and terms, and under the provisions of law in effect March 24th, 1910, requiring the certificate of the Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma thereon, is incontestable in any court in the State of Oklahoma unless suit thereon shall be brought in a court having jurisdiction of the same within thirty days from the date of this approval of said bond appearing in the caption hereto.
Attorney General,- ex-officio Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma.
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SECTION III. That.each of said bonds shall be signed by the president, have the corporate seal of said board affixed thereto, and be attested by the clerk and countersigned by the treasurer of said Board of Education, and each of said interest coupons shall be executed by the lithographed fac-simile signatures of said president and clerk; that said officers are hereby authorized and directed to cause said bonds and interest coupons to be prepared and to execute the same for and on behalf of said board; have the same registered by the clerk and treasurer of said board, endorsed by the county attorney and county clerk and presented to the Attorney General, ex-officio Bond Commissioner, together with a certified transcript of all proceedings had in connection with their issue, for his approval and endorsement; that thereafter said bonds shall be delivered to the purchasers, C. Edgar Honnold and A. J. McMahan, upon payment of the purchase price thereof, which has heretofore been agreed upon and which is in excess of par and accrued interest.
The proceeds derived from the sale of said bonds shall be placed in a special fund.and used solely for the purpose of providing funds for the purposes set out in the bond in SECTION II hereof.
SECTION IV. That a continuing annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and for the purpose of providing a sinking fund with which to pay the principal of said bonds when due shall be and is hereby ordered levied upon all the taxable property of said district, in addition to all other taxes, said sinking fund to be designated "The School Building Bonds of 1923 Sinking Fund," which said tax levy shall be as follows, to-wit: YEAR 1923... I924... 1925... 1926. . . 1927... 1923. . . 1929... 1930... 1931-• 1932... 1933. • • I934. • • 1935- •• 1936... 1937-•• 1933-•• 1939••• 1940... 1941... 1942... 1943... 1944... 19*5... 1946... 19*7 • ••
FOR INTEREST FOR PRINCIPAL ............. t95,ooo....------- $76,000 ............ 95,000..• .------- 76,000 ............ 95,000............. 76,000 ............... 95,000.... ......... 76,000 ...... 95,000.••.------- 76,000 ............ 95,000............. 76,000 ............ 95,000............. 76,000 ............ 95,000............. 76,000 ............ 95,000.... .... 76,000 ............ 95,000....------- 76,000 ...... 95,000.... .... 76,000 ............ 88,750..•• .... 76,000 ............ 82,500....------- 76,000 ...... 76,250....------- 76,000 ............ 70,000.... .... 76,000 ................ 63,750.... .... 76,000 ............ 57,500.... .... 76,000 ............. 51,250....------- 76,000 ............ 45,000.... .... 76,000 ............ 33,750..• • .... 76,000 ............ 32,500.... .... 76,000 ............ 26,250.... .... 76,000 ............ 20,000.... .... 76,000 ............ 13,750.... .... 76,000 ............ 7,500
In the year 1947 a tax sufficient to produce such an amount for principal as may be necessary to retire all outstanding bonds of this issue.
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Said tax shall be and is hereby ordered certified, levied and extended upon the tax rolls and collected by the same officers, in the same manner and at the same time as the taxes for general purposes in each of said years are certified, levied, extended and collected; that all funds derived from said tax shall be placed in said sinking fund, which together with all interest collected on same, shall be irrevocably pledged to the payment of the interest on and principal of said bonds when and as the same fall due.
SECTION V. That a copy of this resolution, signed by the President and attested by the clerk of said board, certified by said clerk, shall forthwith be filed with the clerk of said county for the purpose of levying such tax as herein provided. Adopted and approved this 14th day of May, A. D., 1923
President, Board of Education
Attest:_________________________ Clerk, Board of Education (Seal)
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Resolution be adopted as read. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Spivey moved that the proceeds of the sale of the $1,900,000 bonds be' placed in all the city banks in proportion to their capital stock and surplus. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." and Inspector Mr. Landon moved that the State Examiner/be asked to check the work of the office of the Board of Education for the two years ending June 30, 1923* Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Brooks moved that the Superintendent of Schools be requested to furnish each member of the Board with a complete list of teachers, together with their salaries for the school year 1923-24, not later than Friday, May lSth. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that when the Board adjourned, it adjourn to meet Monday night, May 21st. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Spivey moved that a copy of the proposed salary schedule for 1923-24 be furnished each member of the Board by the Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that Miss Viola Palmer be granted the use of the High School Auditorium on the night of June Sth for a piano recital, at the minimum charge of $35*00. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Leech moved that the Boy Soouts be permitted to hold their Public Court of Honor in the High School Auditorium on May 28th, without charge. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that Miss Mildred B. Hancox be granted the use of the High School Auditorium for a voice recital on June 2nd, at the minimum charge of $35*Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the request of Miss Felice Haubiel for the use of the High School Auditorium on May 31st for the presentation of a play by the Peter Pan Club, be held for further information. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the claim of A. F. Binns, amounting to $282.67, for moving the sterilizer equipment in the junior high schools, as approved by the architects, 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.� Mr. Leech moved that the Board adjourn until Monday evening, May 21st. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
ATTEST
Approved the
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MEETING OF MAY 19,192}
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,
MET IN SPECIAL SESSION In 't HE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 192}, AT TWO-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of going over the preliminary plans for the additions to school buildings with the architects, Layton, Smith and Forsyth.
Plans were presented and discussed in detail as follows: Westwood
An addition consisting of one classroom, one large kindergarten room and an assembly room available for classroom purposes.
Columbus
Five room addition consisting of four rooms and one large room equal to two classrooms, or, as an alternate, an eight room addition.
Lee
New building consisting of twelve rooms.
Linwood
Four room addition, with rolling partition between two fo the rooms in the main' building, making an assembly room.
Woodrow Wilson
Four room addition consisting ot one kindergarten room and three class rooms, two of which could be thrown together for an assembly room.
Whittier
Four room addition with high basement, making two rooms available for a cafeteria in the basement.
Wheeler
Four room addition with high basement, making two additional rooms available.
Shields Heights
Four room addition with high basement, making two additional rooms available.
Junior High Schools An addition to each of the three junior high schools consisting of an auditorium and a Manual Training Department equal to six class rooms and making three rooms available in the main building. The Superintendent stated that the plans had been taken up with the principals of the various schools and they were well pleased with
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with the plans as presented by the architects, with the exception of the additions to the junior high schools, but that it was agreed that the plans outlined were the best that could be arranged with a limit of $100,000 for each junior high school addition.
Mr. Spivey moved that the Board accept the plans as presented and instruct the architects to prepare the specifications. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Thurman reported that three or four hundred suits had been filed for the recovery of taxes, the Board of Education being interested to the amount of approximately $4-0,000.00, and asked if the Board wished to authorize him to assist the County and City attorneys in the trial of these cases. Mr. Landon moved that Mr. Thurman be instructed to proceed with the tax'cases. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved that a committee of three be appointed by the^Chair to go into the matter of the selection of sites for therpro posed new school buildings and report back to the Board. Mr/ Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans appointed Messrs. Brooks, Berry and Spivey to act as such committee. The Clerk read a letter from the Federal Surety Company, addressed to Mr. Thad Wells, Treasurer, asking that the President of the Board sign a release of the bonding company on the Treasurer’s bond expiring May 2nd, 1923* No action was taken by the Board and the President stated that he would not act in this matter without the authority of the Board. Mr. Berry moved that the Oklahoma City Civic Opera Association be permitted to use the High School Auditorium on the nights of May 29th and 30th for the presentation of a religious opera, at the minimum charge of $35*00 a night. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that Miss Fay Trumbull be granted permission to use the High School Auditorium for a piano recital on the night of June first, at the minimum charge of $35*00. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the request of Miss Rosalie Pollock for the use of the High School auditorium for an educational program on the night of May 25th, be granted without charge. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds came before the Board and requested that the Board go over the recommendations submitted by him in the preparation of the budget for 1923-24 and authorize him to do such part of this work as they saw fit. Mr. Landon moved that before authorizing Mr. Crawford to proceed with this work the Board employ an engineer skilled along the lines of electrical engineering, and heating and ventilating, to make a survey of the mechanical equipment of the school buildings and make a recommendation to the Board, and that a committee be appointed to secure propositions to make this survey. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans appointed Messrs. Landon, Fightmaster and Loughmiller to act as such Committee.
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Mr. Brooks moved that theLBoard adjourn until Monday, May 21st, at eight o’clock P. M. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
MEETING OF MAY 21, I923 (Continued)
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-
ING, MONDAY, MAY 21, I925, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Ed. F. L-oughmiller J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:
Earl E. Leech.
The President stated that the meeting was called to consider some business with reference to the election of teachers and such other policies as might be expedient at this time.
Dr. Evans then submitted the following for the approval of the Board: Some Policies of the Board of Education.
1.
Progress with strictest economy.
2.
Divorce the system from educational intrigue.
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Acceptation of a High School graduate on an equality with any High School graduate.of America. All business of the Board of Education with exact justice to all and exclusive privileges to none.
5.
All sittings of the Board, save in cases involving personal character of employees open to press and public.
6.
The highest salaries to teachers commensurate with economy and qualifications.
7.
The development of a curriculum as modern as the age requires, yet stressing the essential subjects of reading, writing, arithmetic, history and civics, all directed to the supreme end of making high minded American citizens
8.
The interlacing of the curriculum with moral and religious forces so that the school system of Oklahoma City may be rated always as a direct co-builder with home and the church in clean character and a respector of the Bible.
9.
The elevation of the Constitution of the State, the United States and the Flag.
MEETING OF MAY 21, 192} (Continued)
Mr. Landon moved that the policies outlined by Dr. Evans be endorsed by the Board and spread on .the record. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent presented the following:
SALARY SCHEDULES OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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PURPOSE OF THE SCHEDULES A:
To attract, hold and improve in service teachers of the highest grades of ability and achievement that the salary offered can command.
B:
To protect the children of Oklahoma City from the permanent services of those who fail to come up to the minimum standards of ability and achievement.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES FOR SALARY SCHEDULES. I
A:
All appointments and reappointments are for the school year for which they are made, or for the unexpirest portion of the school year following the date of appointment unless otherwise specifically stated.
B:
In making appointments comparative fitness to render the best services shall be the basis in determining such appointments, not the needs or places of Residence of the applicants.
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FIXING AND CHANGING OF SALARIES
A:
The salary of each appointee shall be fixed by the Board of Education consistent with the schedule that applies, upon recommendation by the Superintendent. The salary as fixed shall not be changed during the period covered by the appointment, except as follows:
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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Leave of absence may" be granted by the Board of Education on the recommendation of the Superintendent to appointees for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending to , school business without loss of pay. Such leave of absence granted by the Board of Education must be in writing, stating the object for which the leave was granted and the length of the time.
B:
Leave of absence without pay may be granted for professional study. This will permit the teacher to leave the school system for study with the assurance that he or she may return under the conditions of the schedule and subject to assignment by the Superintendent at the beginning of the next school year. These leaves shall be granted for one year at the opening of the school year.
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To correct a clerical error, or an error fixing a salary inconsistent with the terms of the'schedule.
PRIVATE TUTORING A:
No teacher shall tutor for pay a pupil in his or her class, and one whose advancement in grade is dependent wholly or in
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MEETING OF MAY 21, I923 (Continued)
upon his or her recommendation; nor shall a teacher tutor for pay any pupil, attending public school except on the' . request of the parent, and with the approval of the principal of the school. Supervisors and principals shall not give lessons for pay to teachers or principals whose rating is dependent wholly or on part upon the judgment of such principal or supervisor.
For the purpose of the salary schedule the teachers of Oklahoma City / will be grouped into "High," Average," and ’’Low.” fee teachers in the "High” group will advance regularly on the sal-
ary schedule. Those listed as "Average" will advance as they take their places in the "High" group. Those who rank "Low" will advance in salary as they improve in the quality of their work. These will be given an opportunity from time to time to continue school work and will remain in the system as long as they show progress and satisfactory growth. When it becomes evident that they carinot become "Average" or better they will encouraged to secure other employment. Teachers are classified for purposes of promotion on the basis of their standing in the following points. 1:
Skill in teaching
2:
Skill in the mechanics of managing a class.
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Team work qualities.
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Qualities of growth and keeping up to date.
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Personal and social qualities.
The purpose of the following schedule is to base the salary upon the qualifications of the teacher and the service rendered, regardless of whether the teacher servces in the Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High or Senior High Schools. The minimum educational requirement, is four years of training above the High School as evidenced by a standard Bachelor.' s degree with satisfactory evidence of successful teaching experience. No person will be advanced beyond $1800 without the Bachelor's degree. This applies to teachers in the system without this training.
No teacher shall advance beyond $2400 without a year of training in addition to the Bachelor's degree as evidenced by a standard Master's ■ degree. This applies to all teachers who are now in the system and all who shall hereafter be elected.
It is understood that this salary schedule will not operate to reduce ■ the salary of any teacher now. in the system. Only teachers who rate "High" by a three-fold classification of "Low," Average" and "High" and who have the educational qualifications as set forth above, shall be advanced upon this schedule. "Average" teachers must place themselves in the "High" group before they can expect additional remuneration. TEACHERS SALARY SCHEDULE
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Sth
year year year year year year year year
$1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 I9OO
9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th
year year year year year year year year
$2000 2100 22002300 2400 2500 2600 2700
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(Continued)
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR SUPERVISORS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
year year year year year year year
$2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 2900 3000
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Sth 7th 8th 9th
year year year year year year year year year
$3200 3300 3400 3500 3600 3700 3300 3900
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SALARY SCHEDULE FOR WARD SCHOOL PRINCIPALS In schools with 2-8 teachers, including the principal, the principal shall receive $100 more than the maximum teacher under his or her supervision.
In schools with 9 “ 17 teachers, including the principal, the prinoipal shall receive $200 more than the maximum teacher under his or her supervision.
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In schools of 17 or more teachers, the principal shall receive $300 more than the maximum teacher under his supervision. It is understood that this schedule will not operate to reduce the salary of any principal now in the system.
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The qualifications for Supervisors, Ward, Junior and Senior High School Principals shall not be less than those prescribed for teachers in the Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adopt the salary schedules as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Parsons requested that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools to proceed with the plans for summer school and to select teachers best trained for the work who would receive as compensation one half of their regular salary, their appointment to be subject to the approval of the Board. Mr. Landon moved that the authority to proceed with plans for summer school be given the Superintendent as requested. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Parsons recommended the appointment of the following playground workers for the summer of 1923* at a salary of $125*00 a month:
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CLASSEN Matron
Mrs. Mabie Inlow
Instructors
Miss Georgia Burdett Mr. Roy Pringle Mr. William Robertson
WEBSTER
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Matron
Mrs. Agnes Wheeler
Instructors
Miss EVelynne Albertson Mr. R. E. Lee Mr. Elmer Capshaw
CAPITOL HILL
Matron
Mrs. F. E. Nelson
Instructors
Miss Nora Rogers Mr. Wade McAllister Mr. Charles Malone
RIVERSIDE Instructors /
Miss Ethel Bolend Mr. Ben Parks
WASHINGTON
Instructors
Miss Francis Wahl Mr. J. L. Powers
WILLARD Instructors
Miss Madelle Reneau Mr. j. H. Barthold
WALNUT GROVE
Instructors
Mrs. Jerry Marker Mr. Charles Dyer
Mr. Fightmaster, moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Loughmiller, who voted "No." The following report was submitted: Oklahoma City, Okla. May 21, I923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen:
I recommend that the following teachers now in the system be elected to fill their respective places for the remainder of the year: Sybil Tinklepaugh Glenna Killian
Linwood Irving
Sec’y
$130 5.per day
Respectfully,
A, C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools.
MEETING OF MAY 21, I923
(Continued)
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” A letter was read from the Principal of Central High School, asking that the Board allow the sum of $90.00 toward defraying the expense of sending three track men to the interscholastic riieet held under the auspices of Chicago University. It was also asked that the Board pay the expense of sending another man with the team at the additional expense of $86.40, making a total of $176.4-0. Mr. Brooks moved that the request be granted and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for this purpose out of the General Fund in the sum of $176.4-0. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye," except-Messrs. Berry, LoughmiIler and Evans, who voted "No." The Superintendent presented the following list of teachers and principals for 1923-24 and recommended their appointment at the salaries placed opposite their names:
BRYANT Lavinia Hill Jewell Thomas Alice Baker Elizabeth Findley Quinnie Nelson Ora Scrutchfield COLUMBUS Florence McMullen Ruth Patton Mildred Kerr Madelle Reneau Elizabeth Glascow Susie Gupton Edith Grove Ruth Ranck Annie Sellers Lucile Marshall-Irwin Charlotte Horton Clarice Giddings Grace Seaman CULBERTSON Grace Baptiste Mildred McCraw Mabelle Poole Clara. Mae Bentley Mary E. Straight Violet Drawver Nelle B. Carr Frances Vincent Lola Neil Smith Mayme Houghton Bessie K. Livermore Cleo Masterson Lillian Fitch Lena Peyton Kate Woodbridge Helen Landon Mary L. Phillips Isa Colwell Winifred Johnston Hazel Burlison
$1900 1800 1800 1800 1800 1656 1700 1200 1700 1300 1300 1400 1800 1800 . 1800 1000 1400 1800 1800
1800 1800 1900 1800 1800 1800 1800 1300 1800 1900 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1300 1000
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EDGEMERE Melcena Sampson Mildred McMurtrey Leia McCalister Kate Steanson ■ Bess Jennings Ruth Green Vera Baird Mary Lee Owen EMERSON Jessie Callaway May E. Bodine Charlie Roberts Esther Webber May E. Powell Myrtle Daves Annie Roup Eva Henderson Lillian Henninger Grace Highley Meta Stegelman Mary Black Annie Chalies Grace Tailant Lulu Duff Mary Phillips Lenore Madison Bess Smith Martha McNeese Louise Haley Ethel Moffatt Margaret Leek EUGENE. FIELD,, R. S. Belt Josephine Eastland Ruth Gentry Amy Mueller Edna Walker Maud Finn Euleta Riley Margaret Baldwin Josie Rentfrow Anna Puckett Lula Wiley Frances Renndlds Jeannette Wallace Era Christian
$1800 1300 1800 1800 1900 1800 1800 1400
1800 1800 1800 I65O 1900 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1200 1000 . 1800 1800 1800 1650 1800 1800 1800 1800 1450 1800 1800 1800 1400 1000 1800
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FRANKLIN Mildred Ledford $1800 Della Davis 1800 Lola White 1300 1300 Florence Cooley Edna Stuart 1800 Sophia Nicklas 1800 I65O Ruth Mercer Letha Barde 1800 GARFIELD Mary E. Bagwell I85O Clara Baldwin Elliott 1300 Mildred Campbell 1800 ' Dollie Hendry 1800 Ethel Pillars 1800 Agnes DeGramo 1300 Coral Jones 1000 Maude Lewis 1800 HARMONY Mabel Ownbey 1300 14-00 Carrie Grady HAWTHORNE Dora McCown 1800 1800 Ellen Eagin Gertrude West 1800 Ada Wahlgren 1300 . Lola McMurtrey 1300 Ruth Carnes 1800 Teresa McNabb 1800 Grace McMillan 1800 Gladys Cooper 1300 Ella Bailey 1800 Marie Listen 1500 Gertrude Ross 1100 JEFFERSON Katherine Davis 1800 Linda Ridasch 1800 Mamie Sharp 1300 Beatrice Boyack 1800 Alma. Hodges-Hilton 1300 Ellen Irby 1800 Caroline Hurst 1800 Charilia Kinchen 1800 Winifred Hadley 1800 Christine Butler 1800 Nina Spinning 1800 Zula Martin 1800 Allie Turnage / 1800 Winnie Daigh 1800 Theodore Ellis 1800 Agnes Abbott . 1800 Mabel Coombs 1800 Louise Ferguson 1800 Allie Belle Allen 1000 Ethelyn Morrison 1100 JUNCTION Annie Sooter 1800 LEE Imogene Bethel 1800 Lida Jones 1800 Mary Alexander 1300 14-50 Elizabeth Lightfoot Lenore Aldridge 1500 Lauretta Pennington 1800 1300 Margaret Frank Gladys Mallory 1300 Lucile Phillips 1200 Berneice Caldwell I65O Elizabeth Reece 1800
1923 (Continued)
Katherine Van Matre Helen Heyler Anna Rice Floy Runyan Myrtle Brown Maude Wetherell Blanche Broadstreet Anne Cooper Ruth Elder Harriett McCarthy Elizabeth Simmons Mabel Clark LINCOLN Clara W. Sparks Lois Weeks Fay E. Smith Kate Kelly Jessie Daniels Katherine Papin Lou B. Harrison Zellamae Cralle Beulah Chadwick Mrs. W. W. Robertson Maude Leckner Harriett Griffith Pearl Harwood Vera Schenck Lena Dick Carolyn Ebright Ada Jarboe Agnes Thompson Pauline Spahr LINWOOD Morma McNatt Ruth Needham Jimmie Prater Amy Sparks . Atha Hamm Catherine Eastham Bernice Lambert Sybil Tinklepaugh LOWELL Mary K. Harris Maude Wilson Elizabeth Miller Lillian Mayes Zuma Holmes Louise Woodbridge , Doris York MCKINLEY Marjorie Hays Lelia Pickard Anna Brittson Allyson Dolliver Lillian Epes Belle Henderson Dora Patrick Ana Collins Grace Smith Kathleen Moore Mamie Welch MULLIGAN Dorothy Boettcher Clara Rainsberger OPPORTUNITY Fannie Bowling Mrs. Leslie Huffman K. E. Reynolds
$1300 1300 14-50 14-00 14-50 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1100 1000 1300 14-00 1300 1300 1300 1300 1200 14-00 1300 1300 1300 1200 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1900 1100 1300 1200 14-50 14-00 1200 1300 1300 14-00 1300 1300 1300 1300 1900 1300 1300
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1923 (Continued)
MEETING OF MAY21,
PUTNAM HEIGHTS Alpha Abbington Lenore Baldwin Eula Mae Riall Alma Missimore Sarah Giblin Nelle Bruce. Neva Gahring Mabel Ainslie Mary Ellen Bruce Elizabeth Timmons Leojean Boyack Eunice Collins Eunice Crawford Marie Bramblett Myrtle Taylor Estelle Ogle Dola May Evans Dorothy Donaldson Anna Anderson RIVERSIDE Bee C. Brooks Ethel Stangel Mabel Nolen Ada G. Campbell Lillian McGuigan Helen Pickett Mary Young Elizabeth Sty11 Annabelle Pickier ROCKWOOD Elma Dolan SHIELDS HEIGHTS Ruby Johnson Priscilla Harrington Vivian Douglas Celeste Gabel Marian Meadows Wilda Feuhner Alice Jones Jewell Minton Mrs. Hayes Riordan Jonnie Thomas Florence Andrews WALNUT HROVE Hazel Black Helen Blanchard Ruth Otto Laura Webster Walsie Howard WASHINGTON7 Annie Kelly Lillian G. Wilson Mary Spencer Roxy Williamson Josephine Lebron Mary M. White Myrtle Ruel Helen Draper Corinne Lasater Pauline Stomp Amy Taylor Maude Milam Teresa Driscoll Brytha Gould May Curl Laurie Jenkins Prebble Karnes
$1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1600 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1000 1800 1800 1800 1800 1100 1000 1900 1500 1800 1900 1J00 1800 1100 1500 1500
1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1300 1700 1100 1700 1800 1800 . 1800 1500 1800 1700 1500 1800 1800 1800 1800 1700 1800 1800 1300 1300 1100 1^50 1800 1800 1800 1900 1800 1800
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Hattie Bradford Estella Hoffman Rhey Fry Verna Wills Geneva Turnham Edna Fouts Jeannette Phillips Rosalie Bash Louise Edwards WESTWOOD Edith Williams Fausta Martin Josephine Romine WHEELER Myrtle Prudom Ruth E. Nation Alberta Tailant Doris Maltbie Anna Simpson Cora Cheeves Dot Dunlap Viola Jayne Dewey Mae Mengers Rena Moon Mary F. Holmes Elsa Leach Bernice McCornack Blanche White Mary T. Caffrey Marian Tate Dorothy Dutton WHITTIER Mrs. Paul Marks Ola Chambliss Nora Jenkins Bess Kerfoot Ina Lee Robinson Mrs. Albert Bays Norma Patmon Mary Avey Jeannette Landin Ida Beard Ava Couch Elsie Brock WILLARD Josie Richardson Margaret Johnston Eva Callarman Nancy Goodwin Grace Garrison Bernice Isaacs Lora Jenkins Maude McMurtrey Janette Mahar Irene McGuire Pearle Huffman Daisy P. Otey Nathalie Powers Rilla Hinchee Glen Sisson Julia Middleton Martha J. Brown Eda Ford Edna Gene McGee Mae Cavitt Mina Thomas
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1800 1500 1800 1700 1800 1800 1000 1500 1300 1800 1800 1800 1500 1800 1800 1800 1300 1800 1800 1500 1500 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800-
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±923 (Continued)
WOOD ROY/ WILSON Katherine Hammock $1300 Julia Denny 1300 Mary G. Roberts Ethel Basinger 1300 Jo H. Jackson Mary Heckler Fannie Turner 1900 Della Link Mabel Pulse 1800 Ruth Nichols 1300 Irminda Banning Christine Williams 1300 Jessie Patton Elizabeth Bedford 1800 Georgia Smith Mary Lawson Marjory Putney 1300 Bertha Holt Clara Jarrell 1450 Maude Bynum CAPITOL HILL Isabel Eastland Ethel Adair 1800 Blanche Paul 1650 Hattie Jones Florence Roberts 1300 Pearl Luttrell Moss Wingo 1300 Ila Rogers Edna Stevenson I65O Lula Wheeler Lura Weathers 1700 Margaret Woods Anna Keller 1300 Grace Williams Katherine Delahanty 1800 Adaline Ball Emma Meneely R. B. Brown 2000 Marguerite Rossington 1800 Rosa Crossley Lida Barnhart 1300 Stella Edmiston H. M. Renner Inez George 1800 W. A. Cooley I65O Edith James Helen Stewart 1800 Mrs. Otto Norman Mary Wiggins Albert Tillotson 2000 Florence McClure 1800 Mary Barnhouse Mary Goff 1800 Helen Biggers J. H. Barthold 1650 Herbert Allph'in Gladys Coats 1650 Clyde Honeycutt Wm. H. Robertson 1800 Lillian Morrow Roy D. Pringle Myrtle Poole 1800 Freeda Mathews Ethel Rice 1800 Georgia Burdett 1800 Mary L. Harper Ruth Williams Charles L. Malone 2000 A. W. Gaffron 1800 Nora Rogers D. F. Cooley Margery Ballard 1900 Erma Snyder Carrie Will Coffman 1500 Edna M. Lucas Carrie Lou Ritchie 1700 Leah Bass 1850 Modena Thomas Flora Wild Inez Ellis 1800 Maude Capps Mildred Timmons 1800 Mabel Inlow Neita Crane 1800 Raymonde D. Meade 1650Mary A. Selken Nelsine Stone 1400 Florence Arnold Alberta Smith 1450 Helen Berry Mary Sue Robertson Fleta Douthit 2000 WEBSTER Wilma Wood • 1300 ■ -Alice Scanlan 1300 D. Hurst Marjorie Brainard 1650 Earl Simpson Sadie Schacklett 1800 J. B. Turner . Maude Montgomery J. B. Greene 1000 Marion Prater Alice Watson 1500 Bernice Jones 1400 Mrs. C. W. Stringer Georgia France 1000 Marguerite Mattox March Carlock Eloise Porter 1200 Edith Harrison CLASSEN Augusta Cress Estelle Hayes 2000 Ermita Grant Beryl Barnett 2100 Mary Wyness Marguerite Shackleford 1500 Marie Porter Bess Snell 2000 Paul Eldridge 1450 Wanda Ross Helen McCullough 1650 Carie Lankford Mabel Dague Mabel Hodges 1200 Dorothy Snedecker 1800 Mary Virgin Danette Pratt Guy Moots 1900 Howard Brown 1650 Mary Rdgers Naomi Keller 1650 Bernice Gordon Rebecca Bates Ruth Keller 1200
$1900 1300 1300 1900 1800 1200 1300 1800 2000 1700 2100 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1650 1500 1200 1800 2000 2000 2000 2000 1800 1600 1800 1800 1200 2000 2000 1800 1800 1800 1800 1300 1400 2100 1300 1000 1500 2100 1800 1800 1650 2000 2000 1400 2000 1800 2100 1200 I65O 1800 1600 1800 2000 2000 1500 2000 1800 1450
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MEETING OF MAY 21, I923 (Continued)
John Norris Wm. Coppedge R. E. Lee Joe A. Morrow Mary Russell Ada Thompson Ora Burchfiel Robert Reid Kathryn Norris Winifred Richman Etta B. Packard Bess Waggoner Irene Obrieter Katherine Mehl Lois Lankford Cleo M. Ratcliffe L. D. Lacy Agnes Wheeler Veva Longwell Alice Hyde -Vera Jacobs Elmer Capshaw Jean Hicklin IRVING Iris Baughman Bess Bradley Pauline Coats Lottie Conlan Anne Pearson Lynnie Pearson Lucile Tandy Julia Wardner Irene Wood Undine Butler Martha Denny C. E. Herring Hazel Horsley A. M. Kincaid Ruth Morris Isabel Holcombe Edwin McReynolds Clara Meyer Lucile Goss Greta Mitchell Jessie Newby Ethel Reading Clara Swatek Beulah Wilkin Almond Fairfield Ewing Martin Annie Lee Warren Frank McKee George Brucher Mary Hardin Sue Irwin Pearl Brashear Mary Neel Retha Wave Hulet Arlie Fern Hulet Zebbie Lockard Maurita McAdams Eleanor Vaught Mrs. A. C. Werth Harold Marsh
$1300 2000 1500 1300 1300 1300 1800 2100 2100 1250 1900 1900 1300 1200 1300 1300 2000 14-00 1250 I25O 1200 — 1300 14-50 2200 1900 1450 1650 2200 2200 2300 1300 1400 2300 2300 2300 14-50 23OO 2300 2200 2300 2300 2300 1700 2300 23OO 1300 1650 2300 1900 1800 2100 2100 1900 I45O ' 1300 1300 1300 2000 1700 1250 1250 1400 1300
CENTRAL Georgia Sheldon Adelia Clifton Greta Hansen Grace Lee Nellie Jane McFerron Cora Voy Ward Julia Porter Helen Norris Ione Blackert Ruth Rpgers ■ Mary Gray Florette McNeese Miriam Bishop Mabel Stewart Irene Hamilton Lelah Popplewell L. W. Weber L. S. Demand Kathleen Lowther Raymond Ryder S. B. Lippincott T. R. Stemen W. S. Myers Charles Schreck Grace Deupree J. LeRoy Smith J. L. Powers L. 0. Wilson Kenneth Kaufman Lilly Short Stella Samuel Dorothy Angevine Barbara Schlabach Ruth Snell Jeannette Gordon Floy Dawson Eva White Maude Owen Loda Hall Maurine Hoover Launa Smith F. W. Whinery W. A. Hornung Harry McKimmey Paul Bell C. A. Parker Paul V. Selders N. A. Lago A. E* Phillips Helen Allison Gladys Ross Minnie Armstorng Helen Louise Lyon Lillian Griffith Mary Brucher Susie Niblo Louise Pickens Lucille Dawkins Gladys Smilie Kenneth Taylor Lydia. Wahl Floyd Russell Eva Lee Fern Hoover Grace Chadwick Marion Wann
$2200 2200 2300 23OO 2400 2200 2300 2300 1900 2000 1600 2750 1300 2750 2400 2200 2200 2300 2300 2400 2750 2600 2300 2300 2300 2200 2300 2750 3000 2200 2300 2300 2400 2200 2750 2300 2200 2300 2300 2300 2400 2400 2200 2200 2000 2200 2200 2750 2200 2750 1500 1600 2200 2300 23OO 2300 2200 2000 2000 2200 2000 2750 2300 2000 2500 1900
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Eva Chowning, Librarian . $1500 Alta Jackson, Librarian 1000 Mrs. W. Willingham, Matron 2200 Mary E. Benedict, Secretary 1100 Edna Smith, Secretary 1100 W. A. Henderson 24-00 Etha Townsend, Commercial 2750 and Registrar PRINCIPALS
I. W. Baker Virginia Brookes W. B. Burks E. L. Burton Jewel Chapman John Clayton Mary D. Couch L. B. Dolan Charles Dyer Roscoe Evans Mary G. Fox Mamie Franks B. L. French Edith Fritson Dora Cox Frye C. W. Gethmann Mrs. S. C. Hoover G. W. Horton R. V. Jennings W. T. Leach Anna Burks Love Mary McCullough Marion McCune Ethel- McMillan Levia Meyers Emma G. Mills Fred S.- Milam Lotta Mosier A. H. Parmalee J. F. Pottorff H. G. Provines M. M. Wilson Blanche Woods
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Lincoln Westwood Riverside Webster Hawthorne Jefferson Wheeler Rockwood Shields Heights Franklin Putnam Heights Opportunity— Classen Willard Edgemere Central Whittier Walnut Grove Columbus Washington Lowell Bryant Linwood Culbertson Woodrow Wilson Garfield Eugene Field Lee Captiol Hill Emerson Irving Longfellow McKinley
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the teachers and principals recommended by the Superintendent be elected, subject to assignment, at the salaries placed opposite their names. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Berry was excused from the meeting before this roll call.
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Financial statement for the period ending May 1st, 1923, was submitted by J. W. Prigmore, Auditor, and was received and placed on file.
Mr. Fightmaster moved that J. W. Prigmore be employed as auditor for the fiscal year 1923-1924- at a salary of $1200.00. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye."
The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds submitted a report recommending the appointment of janitors and laborers for summer work.
MEETING OF MAY 21, 1923 (Continued)
Mr. Landon moved that the report b$ received and placed on file. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn until Tuesday, May 22nd, at seven-thirty o'clock P. M. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
President
Approved the s^/sflay of
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MEETING OF MAY 22, I923.
THE. BOARD OF EDUCATION OFkTHE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,
MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TUESDAY, MAY 22, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
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ABSENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
Earl.E. Leech.
|Z A letter was read from the pupils of the Andrew Parsons School inviting the Superintendent and Members of the Board to picnic at Wheeler Park on Friday, May 25th. Mr. Leech moved that the invitation be accepted. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the request of J. M. Anderson for permission to operate a cold drink stand on the Bryant School grounds, June 25th to 29th, be refused. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the President appoint a committee to investigate the matter of placing a sidewalk on the east side of the Webster Junior High School grounds. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans appointed as this committee Messrs. Leech, Loughmiller and Spivey.
Mr. F. A. Godsoe, representing a committee in charge of the Oklahoma City Hospital campaign, came before the Board asking permission to enlist for their tag day program such principals, teachers and pupils as might volunteer for the work. Mr. Landon moved that, believing the project, to be a worthy one, the Board permit the principals and teachers of the .Oklahoma City Schools to assist the Oklahoma City Hospital Committee in any way they might desire. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendend recommended the appointment of the following sup ervisors at the salaries placed opposite their names:
Susan R. Thompson Eleanor Johnson Lenore Buchanan Vera L. Campbell H. F. Rusch Roy Williams Mattie L. Jarrott Wm. S. Rosamond
$2700 2700 2700 2700 J200 36OO for twelve months 2600 3000 for twelve months
It is understood that Mr. Wm. S. Rosamond is elected on the condition that the Federal government, through Mr. Briles, State Secretary of Vocational Education, pay one-half of his salary as last year.
. MEETING OF MAY 22, 1923 (Continued)
Mr. Brooks moved that Mr. Roy W. Willimas he employed at a salary of $J00 a month for twelve months and that he pay his own automobile upkeep. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent in regard to the remainder of the supervisors be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Brooks moved that the salary of Miss Eleanor Vaught, Secretary at Irving High School, be placed at $125*00 a month for the last four and one-half months of school. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, al members present voting "Aye." Mr. Landon moved that Miss Katherine Holtzendorff be elected as teacher at a salary of $1300 with the understanding that she furnish a satisfactory certificate of health before entering upon her duties. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent recommended the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries placed opposite their names, the visiting teachers to receive in addition to their regular salaries $25.00 a month for automobile upkeeps
Grace Bennett Margaret Barbee Irene Mattox Lucie Duke
Visiting teacher Visiting teacher Visiting teacher Music teacher
$1300 1300 1600 2000
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Parsons recommended the appointment of the following hew teachers to fill existing vacancies: Helen Brasted Katherine Tatum Diette Grady Elizabeth King Martha Daves Birney Heath Enid Miller Edith Fulkerson Edith Whitehurst Stella Garee Eula Thomas Charles Moore Wade McCalister John Hunt .Arthur Richards Ralph Records Ila Jones Bess Coleman Ruth Embry Pearl Crawford Olive Nash C. A. Jenner Alida Hurtubise Elnora Skow
$1200 1200 1300 1700 1600 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1400 1600 2000. 1300ft1500 2000 1300 1200 1200 2000 2200 200Q 2200 1300
$1300 Guy Brown Lillie Snelson 1000 1300 Roy Graham Linnie Lookabaugh 1200 Ida Gilbert 1200 1600 Hazel Crawford Constance Arbaugh 1300 1600 Blanche Holland Josephine Miller 1200 Hal Muldrow 1200 Carl Cress 1700 C. E. Franke 1200 Mrs. Tom Cowden 1300 Helper at Opportunity Mrs. L. N. Morrisettel250 Secretary Mrs. Mary McClure Secretary 1250 Angela Maas 1200 Vera Clark 1200 Jeanne M. King 1300 M ildr ed J ohns on 1200 Rose Bickett 1300 Blanche Laughlin 1200 Mrs. H. P. Holt 1200
MEETING OF MAY 22? 1923 (Continued)
Substitutes Elvynne Alberson Helen Mayhew Meta Taylor Mrs. Mary Springer Mrs. Chas. Aderhold Mrs. Lila Phillips Josephine Allen
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,� except Mr. Landon, who passed and Mr. Loughmiller, who voted "No." Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Leech moved that Mrs. Susie Niblo be elected head of the commercial department of Central High School at a salary of $2750> and that the salary of Miss Gladys Smilie, teacher in the commercial department be placed at $2100. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Spivey nominated Mr. W. C. Lukenbill for Attorney for the Board at a salary of $250 a month. Mr. Berry nominated Mr. Ned Looney for the same office at a salary of $250 a month. The Board then proceeded to the election of Attorney by ballot. On the first ballot Mr. Lukenbill received four votes and Mr. Looney received four votes. On the second ballot Mr. Lukenbill received six votes and Mr. Looney two votes. Whereupon the President declared Mr. Lukenbill- to have been elected Attorney for the Board of Education at a salary of $250 a month, for the fiscal year 1923-24.
Mr. Brooks moved that Mr. Musrush be given permission to make the trip to Washington, D. C. for the Imperial Shrine Ceremonial. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the President appoint a committee to go over the plans for the additions to the Junior High Schools and report back to the Board. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Messrs. Loughmiller, Leech and Landon were appointed to act on this committee.
Mr. Landon moved that Mr. Musrush be authorized to buy suitable filing cabinets for the Clerk’s office. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
MEETING OF MAY JO, 192J.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF.THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
WEDNESDAY, MAY JO, 192J, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking up some matters of general business requiring attention at this time.
Mr. Brooks moved that inasmuch as there were several personal matters to come before the Board, the meeting be-held in executive session. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Loughmiller reported that the committee appointed to go over the plans for the additions to the junior high school buildings had gone into this matter with the architects who would have the revised plans ready to submit to the Board for their approval at the next meeting.
The following report was read:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. May 29. 192J. J To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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We, your Special Committee, for a Grade School North of 4-2nd Street, described as follows: All of Block Five Shaws Heights Addition to Oklahoma City, ation not to exceed $15,000.00.
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J. T. Spivey J. W. Berry Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting nAye.B Mr. Brooks moved that the special committee be instructed to proceed with the selection of sites for.the new buildings and after locations have been determined to secure a,realestate man to complete the work. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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(Continued)
The Clerk read a letter from Fred Parkinson, State Examiner and Inspector, acknowledging receipt of the request for a check of the work in the Board of Education office for the two years ending June JO, 192J, and stating that the work would be started as soon as possible after July first. Mr. Leech moved that this communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Landon seoonded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request from the patrons of Wheeler School for a deep well connected with drinking fountains, a rearrangement of fixtures and equipment in the cafeteria and an extension of the telephone to the first floow, was, upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Brooks, laid over until the next meeting.
A statement of receipts and expenditures of the Debate Fund was submitted, showing a deficit of tlJJ.15. Mr. Landon moved that this deficit be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for this purpose in the amount of tlJJ.15. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.* Upon recommendation of Mr. Musrush, Mr. Brooks moved that Miss Dorothy Beaty be employed in the Clerk’s office for the fiscal year 192J-2M- at a salary of $125.00 a month. Mr. Leech seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Landon moved that the salary of the Clerk be placed at $J00 a month for the ensuing year. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Leech moved that the Clerk be authorized to employ a storekeeper at a salary of not to exceed fllJ.OO a month, subject to the approval of the Board. Mr. Leeoh seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Landon reported that the committee appointed to confer with an engineer in regard to making a survey of the mechanical equipment in the school buij^ings, could secure the services of Mr. H. E. Musson at $15.00 fdr work on old plants and 5% for handling new work; and as the action of the Board did not include new work further action would be necessary before proceeding with the. arrangements.
Mr. Berry moved that the Board send Dr. Evans to the meeting of the National Educational Association to be held at Oakland, California, during the month of July. Mr. Brooks seoonded the motion and upon rqil call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." •Mr. Landon moved that the Superintendent also be authorized to attend the meeting of the N. E. A. at Oakland, and that the Board pay his expenses. Mr. Leech seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Spivey placed Dr. W. A. Lackey in nomination for Medical In- ' speotor, and Mr. Landon nominated Dr. H. H. Cloudman.
Mr. Berry moved that the Board vote by roll call. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
MEETING OF MAY 30, 1923 (Continued)
Upon roll call the following vote resulted: For Dr. Lackey, Messrs. Berry, Brooks, Leech, Spivey and Evans; for Dr. Cloudman, Messrs. Fightmaster, Landon and Loughmiller. Whereupon the President declared Dr. W. A. Lackey to have been elected Medical Inspector for the ensuing year.
Mr. Spivey moved that the salary of Dr. Lackey be placed at $4000 a year. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye,” except Messrs. Fightmaster, Landon and Loughmiller, who voted "No.” Mr. Leech moved that Mrs. Vinnie Armstrong be employed as P. B. X. operator for the fiscal year 1923-24, at a salary of $100 a month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried,all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Leech telephone Clerk and Mr. Berry
moved that Mrs. Armstrong’s employment be continuous as operator throughout the year under the direction of.the that she not be removed without the consent of the Board. seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
* Mr. Spivey nominated Henry C. Robertson for Truant Officer at. a salary of $2200 a year, with the understanding that he furnish his own automobile upkeep. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the nomination.
Mr. Landon moved that vote in this matter be deferred until the regular meeting in July. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting “Aye,” except Messrs. Loughmiller, Spivey and Evans, who voted “No." Mr. Brooks nominated Mr. W. 0. Moore for Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at a salary of $3000. Mr. Fightmaster nominated Mr. R. E. Crawford, and upon roll call the following vote resulted: For Mr. Moore, Messrs. Brooks, Spivey, Evans, Leech, Landon and Berry; for Mr. Crawford, Messrs. Fightmaster and Loughmiller. Whereupon Mr. Moore was declared to have been elected Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds for the ensuing year at a salary of $3000.
Mr. Brooks nominated Mrs. A. B. Claussen for Cafeteria Manager for the coming year at a salary of $250 a month.. Mr. Landon nominated Mrs. Ray Frazier and Mr. Spivey nominated Mrs. Julia Nunn. Upon final roll call the following vote resulted: For Mrs. Claussen, Messrs. Berry, Brooks, Leech, Spivey and Evans; for Mrs. Frazier, Messrs. Fightmaster, Loughmiller and Landon. Whereupon Mrs. Claussen was declared to have been elected Cafeteria Manager at a salary of $250.00 a month. The following report was read: To the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
May 21,
1923.
I desire to recommend that the following men be appointed at a salary of $4.50 per day to care for the buildings, grounds, summer schools and playgrounds during the months of June, July and August: Bryant' Columbus Culbertson Heights
F. G. Meade Chas. Rose Frank Kendall
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MEETING OF MAY JO,. 1923 (Continued)
Edgemere and Longfellow Emerson and McKinley Eugene Field Franklin and Garfield Hawthorne and Opportunity Jefferson Lee Lincoln and Harmony Linwood Lowell and Junction Putnam Heights Riverside Shields Hts. and Wheeler Washington Walnut Grove Westwood Whittier Willard Woodrow Wilson Capitol Hill Junior High Capitol Hill Junior High Classen Junior High Classen Junior High Classen Junior High Webster Junior High Webster Junior High Irving High School Central High Central High Douglas, Sandtown and Choctaw (Colored) Dunbar and Orchard Park Extra Laborer Extra Laborer
M. D. Murphy 0. B. Phillips C. N. Larkins C. W. Tullis Lum Elliott C. B. Hunt J. F. Cook Jack Fletcher Dave Perry E. A. French J. M. Whiteley R. M. Messenger C. A. Porter R. J. Tacker M. E. Marvel W. M. Balladay C. H. Thomas R. E. Finley C. G. Brown Jas. Alexander E. J. Davis L. C. Myler R. L. Allison C. J. Brooks J. C. Kimbell R-. D. Wilson Boyd Yon W. J. Basham D. T. Gault G. W. Harrison R. A. Talley J. C. Whitson J. L. Miller
Respectfully, R. E. Crawford Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Leech moved that the men be employed for the month of June as recommended. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting BAye,M except Mr. Loughmiller, who passed. Mr. Leech moved that the contract of C. E. Franke, landscaper, be effective from June 1st, 1923. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting “Aye.0
The following reports were submitted by the Superintendent:
May JO, 1923 Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I recommend that playgrounds be maintained at the Douglas school for all of the colored children. I desire to recommend as teachers for this school the following: Odessa EuDailey for the girls H. V. Gear for the boys
1100.00 100.00
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(Continued)
I recommend that summer school be conducted at Douglas for all children, up to and including the ninth grade who have failed in one or more subjects. This school is to begin June 4 and will continue for eight weeks of half-day sessions. a month:
I recommend the following teachers for this school at $90 Harrietts Christburg Susie Haywood Mrs. Josie Berry
Respectfully,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting �Aye.B
Mr. Landon moved that $50.00 be allowed the Tabernacle Baptist Church for the use of their church building for the closing exercises of the Douglas school, and that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrant for same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following reports were submitted:
May 30, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I recommend the following list of teachers for the summer school at $90 a month:
Florence Arnold Helen Pickett Dick Hurst Pearl Luttrell Gladys Coats Myrtle Poole J. B. Turner R. B. Brown Ila Rogers Lura Weathers Myrtle Prudholm Mamie Sharp L. 0. Wilson Edwin McReynolds Florence McClure Charles Schreck Bess Snell Mary Neel Marguerite Rossington Fred Milam I. W. Baker Nellie Jane McFerron Sue Irwin Mabel Nolen Mary D. Couch
Doris Maltbie Mrs. Chas. Adderhold Ruth McReynolds Charilla Kinchen Clara Jarrell Mabel Dague Howard Brown Marjorie Brainard Vera Jacobs Bernice Jones Ola Chambliss Marion Prater Naomi Keller John Norris Ana Collins Beulah Chadwick Jessie Calloway Maybelle Poole Jessie Mueller May Bodine Ruth Ranck Mrs. Albert Tailant Doris York Maude Wetherell Lotta Mosier
MEETING OF MAY JO, 19 2J
Maude Leckner Katherine Papin Josephine LeBron Maud Milam Catherine Eastham Clen Sisson Mamie Houghton Lena Peyton Nell Bruce Irene Mattox Maud Finn Dannette Pratt Mrs. Lila Phillips
Anna Rice Lena Dick Anna Kelly Verna Wills Mary Caffrey Amy Mueller Zuma Holmes Lola Neil Smith Leojean Boyack Levia Meyers Elizabeth Findlay Robert Reid Mary Selken W. T. Leach .
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$150.00
I wish to recommend the following teachers now in the system for re-election:
Helen Ferris, Asst. Principal Central High Celene Raed, teacher Josephine Pope, teacher W. A. Cooley, teacher Edith Copeland, teacher Juliette Gilmer, teacher C. A. Parker for summer work in High School Print Shop
$J00.00 a month ISO.00 130.00 1&0.00 120.00 130.00 220.00
Mr. Berry moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent, be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Parsons recommended that Mrs. Elizabeth Reese be employed as teacher in the summer school for the week ending June 1st, at $4.50 a day. Mr. Landon moved that this recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting HAye.B The following report was submitted:
May JO, 1923
The Board of Education. Gentlemen:
Following is the list of colored teachers that I wish to recommend for appointment: J. C. Whittaker Thomas R. Debnam Henry P. Butler Henry A. Berry C. N. Bowen Harlish V. Gear Lucius L. McGee Emma D. Gordon C. R. Foster D. A. Wisener Delaware Asher letta Moon
$2500 1900 1300 1300 1300 1300 1700 1600 1600 1600 1J00 950
D. H. Christburg Susie Haywood Beulah Fant Odessa EuDailey L. Marie Robinson Lucile Caruthers Edna Hobbs Mobelia Littlepage Georgella Willis Aner Littlepage Willie Deloney Iphaginia Randolph
$1300 1J00 1000 1J00 1J00 1100 1J00 1J00 1J00 1000 1100 1100
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Onnie Simmons Frances Bell R. B. Bingham Nicene Wisener Pearl Jones Alberta Sanborn Julia Oliver Lucile McMahon Lettie McFarland Bessie Smith Caesar F. Simmons Elnora Kornagay Winnie Osborn Vernita Floyd Madelene Youngblood
$1200 950 1700 950 950 1100 950 1200 950 950 1400 950 950 950 950
Harriett P. Jacobson Z. N. Breaux J. D. Jones Mary Littlepage Lamonia McFarland Victoria Brazleton W. G. Sneed Sammie D. Brown Bessie White Ivy Butler Josie Berry Ruth Ewing Sallie Floyd Olivia Rogers
$1200 1700 1S00 950 1200 1000 1700 1200 1000 950 950 1000 1300 1200
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and teaohers employed at the salaries indicated, subject to the approval of the Separate School budget by the County Excise Board. Mr. Loughmiller seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAye.n Mr. Parsons recommended that Inman N. Page be employed as principal of the Douglas School at a salary of $3300 a year and that Mrs. Page be employed as matron at a salary not to exceed $1200, subject to the approval of the Separate School budget. Mr. Spivey moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAye.B The following report was submitted:
May 30, 1923. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the following for teaching places in the Oklahoma City Schools at the salary named opposite:
Nettie B. Lewis $120.00 Mabel Looney 140.00 Ruth Fenn 120.00 Mabel Stubbs, Librarian 100.00 Arline Eubanks 120.00 Averyt Gober 150.00
Mary Pruitt Fred D. Lowe Elizabeth Watkins Juanita Stewart Lola Schaeffer Kindergarten Asst.
$120.00 160.00 100.00 120.00 100.00
I recommend that Kathryn L. Norris be allowed automobile upkeep in the amount of $25.00 a month, dating from the beginning of her services as Health Supervisor, January 1, 1923. Respectfully,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Leech 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 wAye.B The Superintendent submitted the following:
MEETING OF MAT JO, 192J
(Continued)
May JO, 1923. Board of Education. Gentlemen: Consistent with, economy in administration I wish to point out that money may be saved in the following ways:
I. That the pupils now at Irving school together with the 9A’s in the Junior High Schools be sent to Senior High School next fall. This is desirable for three reasons.
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It will make it possible to save about thirty teachers, each drawing in the neighborhood of $2000. At a conservative estimate this is $60,000. This new arrangement would place not to exceed 2600 or 2700 students in Central High School, and these could be handled by ninety to ninety-five teachers. There are now forty-three teachers at Irving and seventy-six at Central.
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The parents would be greatly pleased if their children were sent to Central rather than to Irving.
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More natural conditions could exist, thereby making it more satisfactory to the children to be so grouped.
II. That wherever space will permit in the ward schools and as many as thirty children are available that the grades be kept in the ward schools and not sent to the Junior High Schools until the junior high school building and additions are constructed. This will relieve the crowded conditions. III. Adjustment of the schedule and the teaching staff in the three Junior High Schools so that the vacant period which these teachers now have is unnecessary,,thus reducing the total teaching force by one-sixth, saving approximately twenty-five teachers at an average of $1600 or a total of $4-0,000.
IV. Elimination of the position of Assistant Superintendent and secretary, a saving of $6,500, the elimination of two supervisors, orchestra and assistant music, a total saving of $4-500, the elimination of the position of Ooach at Central High School and the substitution of the Playground Director as coach, a saving of $2500, the establishment of a one-year kindergarten instead of a two-year kindergarten at a saving of $3,000. V. The removal of Opportunity School from its present location to Irving High.. The Opportunity School would house the various p-ct^ivities now included under Night-school, Vocational sohb’ol,' Part-time school, school for backward boys, school for delinquents, open air school, school for epileptics, and all special schools hereafter to be established. The savings mentioned above together with the saving resulting from the new salary schedule which is $j6,000 makes a total saving of $176,500.
Respectfully,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools.
MEETING OF MAY JO, 192J
(Continued)
The changes recommended by the Superintendent were discussed paragraph by paragraph and Mr*. Loughmiller moved that the Board accept that part of the program set out in paragraph I, discontinuing Irving as a high school. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the Board concur in the recommendation contained in Paragraphs II and III, with reference to sending Seventh Grade pupils to the ward schools and adjusting the schedule of the Junior High Schools. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the Board concur in the recommendation for the removal of the Opportunity School to Irving contained in Paragraph V. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. After discussing the recommendation contained in Paragraph IV, Mr. Brooks moved that Mr. Barnett be elected Assistant Superintendent of Schools at the direction of the Superintendent, at a salary of $5000 a year. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Brooks, Fightmaster, Leech and Evans; "Nays,” Messrs. Loughmiller and Spivey. Mr. Berry and Mr. Landon passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.
Mr. Landon moved that the Board concur in the recommendation to eliminate the positions of orchestra supervisor and coach at Central High School. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,” except Mr. Brooks, who passed and Mr. Leech, who voted "No.” Mr. Landon moved that the Board allow $1200 toward defraying the expense of the High School Annual and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that John Watkins be elected Truant Officer for the separate schools at a salary of $125.00 a month. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Approved the
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MEETING OF JUNE. 4,1923. _
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-
ING, MONDAY, JUNE 4, I923, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk.
J. W. ?erry, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:
L. 0. Brooks, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
The minutes of the meetings of May 7th, 9th, 14th. 19th, 21st, 22nd and 30th, were read and approved as read. The following report was read: June 4, 1923•
Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend that Mr. Raymond Meade be transferred from the Classen Junior High School to the position of Secretary to the Super intendent at the same monthly salary, services to begin June 16. I recommend that Miss Nelsine Stone be transferred to the position of assistant secretary to the superintendent, services to date from August 1.
Respectfully,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Landon 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?" except Mr. Leech, who voted "No," and Mr. Loughmiller, who passed. The Superintendent submitted the following recommendations:
June 4, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the following persons as substitute teachers:
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MEETING OF JUNE 4, 19 23(Continued.)
Mayme Hull Elizabeth Vinson Clara Bqcquin Retta Smith
Fern Reneau Ruth Moore Elsie Briley Doris Stangel Mrs. Nina Gill
I recommend the following corrections of error in salary schedule: Jeannette Phillips ■ Mrs. Hayes Riordan’ Fannie Turner• Mary Alexander -Elizabeth Lightfoot Lenore Aldridge • Margaret Frank Anna Rice * Maybelle Poole • Winifred Johnston J. L. Powers < Florence McMullen Agnes Thompson• Josie RentfrowCarrie Will Coffman Mary Robertson Della Link'
1700 1700 1900 1300 1450 1450 1300 I45O 1900 1400 2300 1700 1900 1900 1500 1500 1900
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1750 1750 1300 1350 1500 1550 1350 1500 1300 1500 2400 1750 1300 1300 1550 1600 1300
I recommend the following leaves of absence, for one year, it being understood that these teachers return subject to assignment by the Superintendent and the Board of Education, and to the salary schedule in force at the time of their return. Helen Louise Lyon Jimmie Prater Louise Pickens Jeannette Wallace Eunice Crawford
I find that Mr. Carl Cress is at present drawing $2100 and would not come to Oklahoma City for less. I recommend that his contract be changed from $1700 to $2100.
I recommend the following for the regular staff: J. L. Coffey Arthur Wallace Lyda Lookabaugh
$1600 1600 1200
The following persons have letters from the former superintendent of schools which entitle them to an increase, if reoognized. I recommend the increase for 1923-24. Frances Vincent Marguerite Baldwin
$1300 to $1450 1450 to 1650
I recommend the following as teachers in the colored schools: Gertrude Williams Electra Warner Moore Mrs. Elizabeth Brewer
$950 950 1200
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting *Aye.B
MEETING OF JUNE 4, 1923
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Mr. Leech moved that Dr. Evans appoint a committee of two members and the Chairman of the Bcjard to look into the needs of the School for Cripples and report back to the Board. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans appointed ? Messrs. Leech and Landon to act on this committee.
The.committee appointed to investigate the matter of placing a sidewalk on the east side of Webster Junior High School, reported that in their opinion there was no need for the walk, but as it was required by city ordinance and it would be necessary to do some grading it might be well to defer building the sidewalk until after the addition to the school building was completed.
Mr..Landon moved that the committee be asked to confer with the city authorities with a view to obtaining permission to postpone the building of the sidewalk until after the completion of the addition. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that an auditing committee be appointed for the evening to go over the bills. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Messrs. Berry, Spivey and Leech to act as auditing committee. The.following report was submitted: June 4, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting tb $7,646.66 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. Spivey *,
J. W. Berry Auditing Committee
Mary McBrayer,Sec’y Rental Church Classen Annex Public Health Nursing Assn. Allowance for May, 1923 W. G. Busby Delivering Soup L. C. Smith & Bros. Tpw.Co. Typewriter &. Ribber covers Underwood Typewriter Co. Repair Typewriters Western Bank Supply Co* Munite Book & Supplies 0. K. Stamp & Seal Co. Stamps M. W. Weloh Mfg. Co. Science Supplies McConnell Map Company Maps Singer Sewing Machine Co. Needles, Belt etc.. J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co •Rental Piano Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Piano tuned M. B. Schofield Co. Chatt and Sand Oklahoma Paper Co. Old Holland paper Alexander Drug Company Water bottles, etc. Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasoline & Oils Sloane-Forsberg Oil Co. Gasoline F. Webb Jones Mileage for May, 1923 R. E. Crawford Mileage for May H. H. Shriver Mileage for May L. G. Walters Mileage for May M. A. Lenhart Mileage for May Lock Shop Repairing combinations A. G. Hoge Hardware and Supplies Richards and Conover Poultry Netting
$200.00 300.00 9*00 90.00 2.75 120.45 6.00 2.80 76.00 I.65 16.00 3 • 50 18.5^ 13.75 4.05 36.73 27.00 33*21 39.90 43.75 31.15 29.96 51.00 9.45 11.13
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John W. Prigmore & Company/ Oklahoma Coliseum Schmelzer Company Oklahoma Publishing Company Oklahoma City Water Dept. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Western Union Telegraph Go. C. W. Turner Insurance Co. N. G. Wood & Son
$ 27.00 Installing Ventilators Buzzer system, etc. .5.19 126.53 Electrical Supplies 1.18 and Couplings Engine fittings 101.91 Galv. Iron 3.00 62.90 Pump repairs 32.92 Hardware and supplies Lumber 10.55 Glass & Window sash 123.47 28.68 Glass paints and Oils 9.05 Sand 4.00 6.00 Water 4.00 Coupon books 46.00 Towel service 2.34 Medical Supplies 35.36 Groceries Dora. Sci. 17.48 Groceries Dorn Sci 38.54 Groceries Dorn Sci 37.69 Groceries Dorn Sci 19.51 Groceries Dorn Sci 12.13 Laundry work ,65.00 Sanitary work Film Service 29.90 861.80 High School Diplomas Penmanship awards 320.00 12.25 Printing 56.35 Printing Printing 2.00 181.50 Printing 2.71 Tests Readers Guide < 13.30 Books Jr. High Libraries 47*95 Books Jr. High Libraries 171.36 Electrical supplies 1.20 75.74 Heating repairs 69.92 Reimbursement petty cash Premium Treasurer’s Bond 125^00 Premium Treasurer’s Bond 250.00 Premium Treasurer’s Bond 1125.00 Premium Treasurer’s Bond 500.00 Taxes Lots 33 > Elk 3 18.24 G & J Addition 181.50 Audit May 1923 Rental & Tiskets 90.00 >53 Athletic Supplies 468.00 Advertising 321.85 Water service Telephone Service 297.15 3*76 Telegraph service Clerk’s Bond Premium 25.OO Trophies 112.03
C. W. Gethamnn
Bass Viol
Chamberlin Metal Weatherstrip Co Oklahoma Electrical Supply. Co. Southwestern Electric Co.. A. F. Binns Company Ells Mideke Supply Company Blockie Furnace & Supply Co Corken Mac. & Supply Co. W. J. Pettee & Company F. D. Bearley Lumber Co. Oklahoma Sash & Door Co. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company ‘ Devoe Raynolds Geo. G. Miller Capitol Water Company Big Four Ice Delivery Co. Martin Towel Supply Roach & Veazey Drig Company Wm. Weise J. T. Yeaman University Grocery P. & A. Grocery Adair’s Grocery & Market Dinks Parish Laundry J• L• Ladd H. 0. Davis Warden Company Webb Publishing Company Norick Bros. Great Western Printing Co. Industrial Printing Company High School Printshop Public School Publishing Co. H. W. Wilson Company A. C. McClurg Company Chivers Book Binding Company Arnold & Wetherbee Crane Company. A. E. Musrush, Clerk F. Wiley Ball C. E. Stickley Co. Whittle Insurance Agency Ed. M. Semans & Company M. S. Ryan, Treasurer
SEPARATE SCHOOL FUND Rental A. M, E. Church Hardware & Supplies W. J, Petee Co. N. S. Sherman Mach. & Iron Works Grate bars, eto. Noble St. Planing Mill Mill Work Pittman & Littlejohn Groceries Ddm. Sci. J• L• Ladd Sanitary Work The Warden Company High School Diplomas ’Southwestern Rell Tel. Company Telephone service Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service Printing The Black Dispatch
50.00
40.00 5.40 26.^0
2.00 9.20 30.00 64.35 11,2527.70 11.00
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(Continued)
Mr. Leech moved that the hills 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 voting "Aye."
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant to H. C. Thurman in the sum of $50’00 for legal services in the matter involving the closing of Lee school under orders of the State Board of Health and in the the suit by Melvin Adams against the Board of Education for the reoovery of the value of a saxaphone which was stolen from Central High School. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.� Mr. Berry moved that the claim of Wm. S. Rosamond, amounting to $175 for automobile expense for the past school year, be tabled. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the Board pay the bill for making a new plate for High School commencement announcements, necessitated by the change in date of commencement, and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for this purpose- in the sum of $26.30. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting BAye.B
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board pay the salary of M. J. Matlock, Floor Janitor at Classen Junior High School, up to July 1st, 19 2^. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A committee from Harmony Hill came before the Board with a request that their school district be given additional school facilities. The committee was assured that provision had been made for a building in that section and every possible consideration would be given them in determining the proper location for the proposed new building.
Mr. Landon moved that the following resolution be adopted. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREAS, the Federal Surety Company of Davenport, Iowa, is surety on an official bond given by Thad Wells, elected School Treasurer of the Oklahoma City School District for the term ending May 2nd, 1923, and his successor has duly qualified and taken office, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, in regular meeting the 4-th day of June, 1923, that the surety on said bond be released from any liability hereafter to accrue.
The report of the Treasurer for the month of May was submitted and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Spivey, was received and placed on file.
The Superintendent reported that requests for payment of salary deducted for absence on account of sickness had been received from the following teachers:
Katherine Holtzendorff . Irene Hamilton
Kenneth Kaufmann Cora Hopkins
MEETING OF JUNE 4, 192}
(Continued)
Mr. Berry moved that these teachers be paid the amount due under the rule allowing payment for ten, days absence a semester or twenty days for the school year. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”
Mr. Thurman came before the Board in regard to the tax cases in defense of which he had been authorized to assist the County and City Attorneys, stating that four hundred eighty-two suits had been filed for the recovery of taxes paid under protest, a portion of said taxes being due the Oklahoma City School District, and acting under the authority given him by the Board he had entered upon the duties of his employment and had given practically three weeks time to the preparation of carrying the cases to final judgment which might require a year or more as in all probability an appeal would be made to the Supreme Court. Mr. Thurman asked to be instructed as to the terms of. his employment, offering to continue the conduct of all the cases either on a basis of ten percent of the amount involved or a contingent fee of twenty-five percent of the amount actually saved to the School District. Mr. Fightmaster moved that inasmuch as Mr. Thurman had been employed on behalf of the Board to assist in the defence of all the suits filed by taxpayers against M. S. Ryan, County Treasurer, for the recovery of any 1922 taxes paid under protest, he receive as compensation for such services twenty-five percent of the amount actually saved to the Oklahoma City School District. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye,” except Mr. Spivey and Dr. Evans, who voted “No.8 Mr. Prlgmore reported that in going <^4 the records in the County Treasurer’s office he found that therejoack taxes shown as due the Separate School Fund which were not reconciled with the payments made to the Board of Education by the County Treasurer, and he believed that if a thorough check were made of the records for the last ten years it would be found that thousands of dollars were accrued to the Oklahoma City School District which were unapportioned and unpaid. As the amount recoverable was undetermined, Mr. Prigmore offered to do the required work on a contingent basis or at regular accountants’rates.
Mr. Leech moved that Mr. Prigmore be authorized to check the County Treasurer’s records with a view to the recovery of any back taxes due the Oklahoma City School District unapportioned and unpaid at this time, and that a committee be appointed to work out the matter of fees. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same wds declared to have carried. The President appointed Messrs. Leech, Landon and Loughmiller to act as such committee. Mr. Layton reported that the plans and specifications for the additions to ward schools were completed and ready to submit to bidders.
Mr. Leech moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on the additions to ward school buildings on June 7th and that they be received on June 25th. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carriedMr. Leech moved that the specifications include a clause fixing a penalty of $50.00 for each and every day’s delay in completing the contract, and a bonus of the same amount for each day that the work is completed in advance of the stipulated time. Mr. Landon
MEETING OF JUNE 4, L923
(Continued)
seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
After discussing the plans for additions to the junior high schools, Mr. Landon moved that the architects be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for additions to the three junior high schools on the following basis: plans for six rooms and auditorium, plans for twelve rooms and auditorium, plans for twelve rooms only, and the extension to the present Manual Training rooms. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on the additions to the three junior high schools upon completion of the plans and specifications. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Messrs. Berry, Leech.and Brooks as the Committee on Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Landon 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.
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MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA; MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESIDENT:
Dr. Chas. Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, E. E. Leech, Ed. F. LoughmiIler, J. T. Spivey.
The President stated that the meeting was called to consider bids which had been received in response to the attached advertisements, and any other business requiring the attention of the Board. ; (Published in The Oklahoma^ News, June 19, 20, ,21, 1923) SEALED bids will fee received 'at the Office of the clerk, of the Board 01 Education of the City of Oklahoma. City, Oklahoma, until 5 o’clock p. m., M.onday, June 25, 1923, for the furnishing of natural slate blackboard and school room furniture for the addition to tlio Dunbar School building,.. Specifications may be secured at the office of the clerk, Administration Building, 400 NorthWalnut AvenuS; Oklahoma Gityi ; A. E, MUSBU-SiH, Clerk, -
-----BUJAiaJUJL) bids will be received ar' the office of the clerk of the Board* of Education of the City of pkiaho- > ma. City, Oklahoma, until 5j\o’clock . p. m., Monday, . June ~25, 1P23, for : 2500 tons, more or less, of; Ha‘rts>. horne-Wilburton ,coal or equal, also 2500 tons, more or less, oif semianthracite mine run coal, tq<be.: delivered as needed, in: the ;burikprs of ’ the school buildings .designated ;by i the board. ' A ; '-/j I ‘ , i • All bids must be accompanied by ! a certif ied check or'bidder’s !borid’: b f , two percent, of the amount of, the. bid, to be forfeited as assessed .a'nd liquidated damages in CaSe:-ihe‘.t>ld-. ' der fails, neglects or refuses to comply with the terms of his bid. A. E. MUSBUSH, . plerk,■
Mr. Musrush recommended that he be authorized to employ extra help for the Clerk’s office at a salary not to exceed $100 a month, and that J. 0. Whitson be employed as supply clerk and given the office occupied by the Playground Director. Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that $682.00 of the deposits for night school remained unrefunded in the hands of the High School principal, and asked what disposition the Board wished to make of this money. Mr. Landon moved that the $682.00 be turned over to the Clerk to be held as a revolving fund. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Action in the matters of the purchase of musical instruments for the High School orchestra and the renewal of the casualty insurance was deferred until some future time. The following recommendations were submitted by the Superintendent: June 25, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend that the following persons be employed as teachers in the summer session of the Separate Schools at $90 per month, salaries being subject to the action of the County Excise Board:
G. N. Bowen Caesar F. Simmons J. D. Jones Lamonia McFarland
MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1923 (Continued)
I wish to recommend the following persons for positions on the regular teaching staff of the Separate Schools, the salaries being subject to the action of the County Excise Board: Lucy Winslett Ever Mae Scott Luella Lawson Nellie Clardy Brown Blanche W. Pittman
$1200 950 1200 950 1000
for for for for for
lOmonths 10 months 10 -months 10 months 10 months
I wish to recommend that the public sdhoOl playgrounds be kept open 2% calendar months from the 1st of June, and that teachers employed on the playgrounds be paid according to the calendar month. By this plan the playgrounds would close August 15, 1923, in order that necessary repairs to the buildings and grounds may be made before the opening of the regular session.
I wish to recommend the following persons for the teaching
force:
Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Hattie M. Smith Grace Harrison Elizabeth Whyte F. H. Nowlin
$1800 1800 1300 1300
for for for for
10 10 10 10
months monthsmonths’ months
I wish to recommend the following persons for secretarial work for the fiscal year 1923-24: Dorothy Gafford y—Glenna Killian
staff:
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$1200 for 12 months 1380 for 12 monthsT
I recommend the following persons for the regular teaching Edith Brown Cralle, A. B. Suzanne Lasater, A. B. Wayne Barbour, B. S. Lucile Couch, B. M. , A. B. Alfred H. VonTungeln, A. B. Rose Winifred Tobias, A. B.
$1300 1200 1600 1200 1800 1200
for for for for for for
10 10 10 10 10 10
months months months months months months
I wish to recommend the following persons as substitute teachers for the coming year:
Mrs..Myrtle McMillan Pearl Martin Rachel Fox I wish to recommend that the following persons be paid for 2-J- calendar months additional,,and that the School for Cripples close August 15, 1923, in order that necessary repairs be made to the building and grounds before the opening of the regular session: Mrs. Hattie M. Smith Mrs. Grace Harrison Mrs. Elizabeth Whyte
I wish to recommend the following persons as teachers in the summer schools at a salary of $90 per month:
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MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1923 (Continued)
UOD
Foy Runyan Christine Butler Mary Spencer Adeline Ball T. R. St emen Mary E. Rodgers D. F. Cooley Maude Finn Florence Y. Cooley Rose Bickett
I wish to recommend that Nelsine Stone be paid one month’s additional salary for extra secretarial work. I recommend the following corrections of error:
Gladys Mallory from $1300 to $1400 Paul Bell from $2000 to $2100 Respectfully, A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The President appointed the following standing committees: Purchasing Committee, Messrs. Landon, Fightmaster and Brooks.
Playgrounds Committee, Messrs. Loughmiller, Spivey and Leech.
The Board then proceeded to the opening of bids. The following bids were received on furniture for the new addition to the Dunbar School building: Teachers' Desks Western Bank Supply (Company Jasper Sipes Company Okla. Furniture Mfg. Company
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6.50 7.56
#3 Desks
Jasper Sipes Company Okla. Furniture Mfg. Company
4.00 10.50 2.93
$20.00 22.S0 15.40 #5 Desks
Jasper Sipes Company Okla. Furniture Mfg. Company
Teachers' Chairs
6.75 7.86
#5 Rears
4-75 4.51
#3 Rears 5.00 4.78
#4 Desks
#4 Rears
6.75 7.86
5.00 4.7S
#2 Desks
#2 Rears
7.00 S.16
5-25 5.06
The following bids were received on slate blackboard:
Jasper Sipes Company Natural Slate Company
.35 per sq. ft. .35 per sq. ft.
MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1923 (Continued)
The following bids were received on shades for the addition to the Dunbar School building:
Bass Furniture Company Rorabaugh-Brown D G Company
$170.32 125*33
The following bids were received on concrete driveway at Whittier School: 260 per sq. ft. 26^ per sq. ft. 26^ per sq. ft.
Arthur G. Sashse W. L. Eby C. E. Bowman
The following bids were reoeived on coal:
Dunn M.B. Feed Scho& field Fuel
A.M. De Bolt
Dolese Bros. Co.
Concho Washed Sand Co-
Stan- Creek dard Sale Roof Co Mat.Co.
MCALESTER MINE RUN Caledonian No.McA Brewer No.McA Pittsburg Co.
7.32
7.32
7-29
7-07
WILBURTON MINE RUN
Hailey-Ola,Haileyville 7-32 Price,Pierce Adamson7.32 Adamson #8 Pocahontas MoAlester-Colliery L iv ingst on-Wilburt on Gr. Western-Eastern McAlpine-Cobb Red Oak 7-17 Hughes 7-07
7.32 7.32 7.22< 7.27 7-32
7*17 7-07
7*57
7.01
7-57
7*30 7-57
7-19 6.69
7.29 6.79
6.49
6.55
SEMI-ANTHRACITE MINE RUN Cameron,Williams Heavener Panama
6*94
Howe-Poteau
6.94
6.89 6.94 6.89
Howe-Kelly Howe-Martin Howe-Interstate Bokoshe-Smokeless Bokoshe Grayson � Sampson-Liggett McKinney MiIton San Bois Stigler Acme
6.44
6.44 6.94
6.69
6.69 6.57
6.57 6.44 x
6.13 iUjY 6.38 After 6.32
6.32 to 9-1-23 6.57 After
6.37
6.57
6.44 X
X
X
7-79 6.94 July 6.44Aug. 6.69After
X
MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1923
(Continued)
Dunn Feed and Fuel Co.
HENRYETTA MINE RUN
A. M. DeBolt
Hughes Coal M. CoConsolidated Fuel Co Creek Coal
6.27 6,22
MCALESTER COM. LUMP
9-27
WILBURTON COM. LUMP
M7
HENRYETTA COM. LUMP
7-51
MCALESTER NUT MIXTURE
5.5S
mcalester chestnut
6.83
x
X
Creek Sale Co.
7.22
X
25% off the above prices when delivered to Central High School.
Mr. Leech moved that all bids on supplies and equipment to be purchased before July 1st be referred to the Purchasing Committee, with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carri|^^s The following/were received on additions to school buildings: Shields Westwood Linwood Wheeler
Gross Const. Co. 90 days
23,2pl.00 21,201.00
26,735-00 24-, 73 5-00
31,4-98.00 29,498.00
22,806.00 20,806.00
Chas. M. Dunning 90 days
30,200.00
28,500.00
25,575-00
23,200.00(80d)
Reinhart & Donovan 150 days 29,700.00 100 days
29,100.00
S. P. Hughes
W. L. 100 90 80
"V
u
Campbell days days days
29,680.00
25,570.00 29,975-00
29,316.00
27,900.00
H. P. S mizer 100 days
27,915.19
Paschal L. Bottoms 33,561-00
30,182.12
Campbell & Price
30,727.00
28,411.00
27,755.00
J. A. Holmboe 96 days
36,000.00
30,900.00
30,900.00
W. S. Bellows
35,537.50
Mann Company 75 days
34,537-50
Crissman & Santee 90 days
29,840.00
27,984.00
C. E. Huffman 120 days
32,700.00 29,700.00
34,563.00 31,563.00
26,980.00
25,100.00
24,913.00
22,575.00
23,091.00
22,495.00 25,555.00 22,555.00
MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1923
Biittier
Wilson,
Columbus N.& S. Addn’s
4-5,817.00 4-1,317.00
24-, 752.00 22,752.00
4-8,200.00
25,250.00
4-6,94-2.00
24-, 692.00
Gross Cons. Co 90 days
20.14-3.00 13.14- 3.00
23,244.00 21,24-4-. 00
Chas.M.Dunning 30 days 90 days
19,600.00
22,300.00
21,200.00
23,500.00
S. P. Hughes
22,925.00
23,900.00
W. L. 35 30 100
19,633.00
Reinhart & Donovan 14-0 days 150 days
Campbell days days days
H. P. Smizer 100 days 90 days
23,319-14
21,350.00
19,962.00
21,693.00
J. A. Holmboe 100 days 30 days
4-7,823.00
23,736.00
23,112.00
C. E. Huffman 120 days
27,935-00 24-, 935-00
25,287.00 22,237.00
All Seven Additions
4-8,04-5.98
25,990.76
4-8,000.00
25,4-4-0.00
54-, 000.00
123,251.00 117,251.00
65,193.00 60,193.00
Chas. M. Dunning 90 days 150 days
132,300.00
65,000.00
135,000.00
69,800.00
Si P. Hughes
29,700.00
27,151.00 ■...
Shields, Colum- Wilson, Whitbus, Wheeler and tier and LinWestwood wood
Gross Const. Co 183,4-44.00 90 days 177^444.00
Reinhart and Donovan I50 days 204,500.00
22,750.00
-
57,000.00
Grissman & Santee 90 days
Columbus S. Add’n
55,250.00
24,056.71
P. L. Bottoms Campbell & Price
(Continued)
Lee
93,312.00 83,312.00(150d)
82,750.00
89,900.00
72,500.00
P. L. Bottoms 60 days
92,224.24 92,224.24
Campbell and Price ■ 150 days
35,217.00
MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1923
All Seven Additions
(Continued)
Shields, Col- Wilson, Whittier umbus, Wheeler and Linwood and Westwood
W. S. Bellows I50 days Crissgian and Santee 100 days 90 days 150 days
Lee
35,200.00
203,000.00
69,3^0.00
133,300.00
Kreipke-Schaeffer 130 days J. A. Holmboe on Shields Heights and Wheeler
60,900.00
87,354.00 90,967.00 36,967.00
The following bids were received on the plumbing and heating for the additions to school buildings:
Shields
Wheeler
Westwood
Linwood
Harrell & Brandt
4, 64-5.00
4,194-. 00
3,513.OO
2,724.00
L. C. Kinsey
4,316.00
4-,331.00
7,600.00
2,320.00
Anderson & Donnelly
4-, 796.00
4-, 167.OO
3,342.00
3,336.00
Ideal Heating & Plumbing Company
5,900.00
4-, 900.00
10,000.00
3,500.00
B. Z.. Hutchinson
4-, 069.00
3,500.00
7,959.00
2,900.00
A. F. Binns
5,04-7.00
3,4-20.00
9,109.00
2,745.00
Whittier
Wilson
Columbus N.'& S. Add‘ns
Columbus S. Add'n
Harreld & Brandt
4-, 079.00
5,395-00
10,690.00
6,300.00
L. C. Kimsey
3,960.00
4-, 370.00
9,930.00
6,340.00
Anderson & Donnelly
5,536.00
5,336.00
11,205.00
3,937.00
Ideal Heating & Plumbing Company
5,200.00
6,000.00
13,200.00
3,000.00
B. Z. Hitchinson
3,339.00
5,033.00
9,993.00
7,253.00
A. F. Binns
4-, 314-. 00
6,250.00
7,301.00 N Addition
7,412.00
All Seven Additions
Shields, Columbus Wheeler & Westwood
Wilson, Whitt and Linwood
Harrell & Brandt
35,112.00
26,028.00
11,533.00
L. C. Kinsey
36,463.00
25,400.00
11,400.00
Anderson & Donnelly42,000.00
23,500.00
14,300.00
Ideal Heating & Plumbing Co.
34,000.00
14,700.00
42/549.00
MEETING OF JUNE 25, I923
All Seven Additions
(Continued)
Shields,Columbus, Wheeler, Westwood
Cook-McDonnell For N. Add’n to Columbus add
30,239.00
21,000.00
2,976.00
3,100.00
B. Z. Hutchinson
36,300.00
25,526.00
A. F. Binns
44,124.00
Wilson, Whittier Linwood
10,434.00
11,322.00
The following bids were received on pumps and boilers for the Putnam Heights School: Pumps
Boilers
A. F. Binns
Total
4,919.20
Corken Mach. & Supply Co 712.50
Mideke Supply Co.
664.00
4,275.00
4,939.00
Crane Company
4,226.60
■Sherman Mach & Iron Wks. 745.30
4,114.00
If-, 859. SO
Federal Steam Specialties714.75
4,231.00
*.995-75
Mr. Landon moved that before letting the contracts for the additions to ward school buildings, each contractor be required to furnish a list of all sub-contractors. Mr., Loughmiller seoonded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: "Ayes," Messrs. Fightmaster, Landon, Loughmiller and Spivey; "Nays,” Messrs. Berry, Brooks and Leech. Dr. Evans passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried.
Mr. Spivey moved that as soon as the money from the bond issue was available, the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for $15,000 to Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, on their contract for plans and specifications for the additions .to ward school buildings. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that .the salary of W. 0. Moore, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, be raised from $250 a month to $300. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,” except Mr. Landon and Mr. Loughmiller who voted "No."
Mrs. L. N. Morrisette, who was elected on May 22nd at a salary of $125*00 a month, was appointed Secretary to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds for the ensuing year. The following resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Board of Education of Oklahoma C ity, Oklahoma, to acquire a site in the northwestern part of the 0 ity for the school heretofore referred to. as the Northwest School ahd the block known as Euclid Addition, being a sub-division of
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MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1923 (Continued) /"
/of Block 5, Shaw's Heights, an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, /is the most available site for such purpose,
/ NOW, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that the Northwest School be and same is hereby located on the Block known as Euclid Addition, being a sub-division ! of Block 5, Shaw's Heights, and that the offers of the following owners of lots therein to sell their lots to the school district for j the amounts set opposite their names be accepted and the Clerk is i directed to issue warrants in payment therefor when furnished with abstract, opinion of the Board's attorney showing fee simple title and deed approved by such attorney. Lots 5 and 6
Elizabeth Lee
$535-00-
Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 (Stone house)
J. Boettcher
1890.00’'
Lots 13 and 14
S. L. McAfee
450.00 -
Lots 3, 4, 11 and 12
J. Van Sloan
900.00'-
Lots 15 and 16
Geo. Atwood
450.00a
Lots IQ and 20 (House)
Matt Clark and L. G. Walters
Lots 21 and 22
C. M. Miller
450.00^
Lots 23 and 24
W. P. Blackburn
650.00 —
Lots 25 and 26
Ellis, Joyce & Nicholson
525.00.
Lots 29 and 30 (House)
Vera L. Johnson
Lots 31, 32, 33 and 34
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2900.00 -
1600.00
Okla City Bldg. & Loan
SOO.00k
Lots 41 and 42
Wm. P. Knapp
450.00k
Lots 43 and 44
Chester Williams
525.00-
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board purchase the thirty-two east lots only which would keep the cost of the site within the appropriation. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote was had: ’’Ayes," Messrs. Fightmaster and Leechj "Nays," Messrs. Berry, Brooks, Landon, Spivey and Evans. Mr. Loughmiller passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Mr. Leech moved the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved the adoption of the following resolution. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.“ RESOLUT. I ON WHEREAS the Block known as Euclid Addition, being a subdivision of Block 5, Shaw’s Heights, an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been duly designated as a site for the school known as the Northwest School, and the school district has been wholly unable to acquire by purchase from the owners thereof the lots or parcels of land hereinafter described,
NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that it is unable to acquire from the owners by purchase the lots or parcels of ground hereinafter described;. that said
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/property is necessary for school purposes; that it is necessary 'for the district to acquire by the, exercise of the power of eminent domain Lots 1, 2, 17, IS, 27, 28, 55, 36, 37, 3^, 39, 40, 45, 46, 47 and 48, Euclid Addition, being a sub-division of Block 5, Shaw’s Heights Addition to Oklahoma City, and the attorney for the Board after July 1, 1923, is instructed to institute and diligently prosecute condemnation proceedings to acquire said lots and the clerk Hs directed to issue warrants to the Court Clerk for the costs of such proceedings and in accordance with the report of the commissioners or appraisers made in such proceedings.
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Mr. Landon moved that F. M. Harper and G. C. Moeser be permitted to continue to use the water service from the Linwood line under the terms now in effect, providing that they bear the expense of the change in the connection made necessary by the building of the new addition to the Linwood School. Mr. Spivey seoonded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon 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 29, 1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
FRIDAY, JUNE 29, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
J. T. Spivey, Vice-President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
ABSENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President.
The Chairman stated that the meeting was held for the purpose of hearing the reports on bids which were opened on June 25th. The Clerk read the following report:
June 29, I923.
Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen: We, your Building and Grounds Committee, to whom was referred the matter of contracts on additions to ward sohool buildings recommend that contracts be awarded as follows:
90 90 90 90
days $21,201.00 days 24,735-00 days 20,306.00 days 4j.,gl7.00
Gross Construction Company
Shields Heights Wheeler Linwood Columbus N & S Add’ns
Chas. M. Dunning Company
Westwood Lee
90 days 150 days
25,575-00 32,750.00
Campbell and Price
Whittier Wilson
90 days 90 days
19,962.00 21,693.00
Respectfully submitted, L. 0. Brooks J. W. Berry Earl E. Leech Buildings & Grounds Committee Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in and contracts awarded as set forth in the recommendation. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was submitted:
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June 29, 1923 Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of purchasing window shades for the Dunbar School, recommend that the bid of Rorabaugh-Brown Dry Goods Company, of as follows: 1125.33, be accepted.
Respectfully submitted, C. G. Landon W. E. Fightmaster
L. 0. Brooks Purchasing Committee
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.� The Buildings and Grounds Committee submitted the following report: June 29, 1923. Board of Education,. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen:
We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee, to whom was rereferred the matter of boilers and pumps fbr Putman Heights School building, recommend as follows: that the bid of A. F. Binns Company be accepted, at $4-,919.OO. Respectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks
J. W. Berry Earl E. Leech Building and Grounds Committee
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. The following report was read: June 29, 1923.
Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen: We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee, to whom was referred the matter of the construction of concrete driveway for
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Whittier School, recommend that the contract be awarded to W. L. Eby at his bid of 25^ per^square foot.
Respectfully submitted, L. 0. Brooks .
J. W. Berry Earl E. Leech Buildings &. Grounds Committee
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Mr. Landon moved the acceptance of this recommendation. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The Purchasing Committee submitted the following report: June 29,
1923.
Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Committee, after canvassing the bids on school furniture, recommend that the contract for the teachers’ desks and bentwood chairs, and the desks and seats for the Peach Street School be awarded fo the Oklahoma Furniture Manufacturing Company on their bid, and the contract for the desks and seats for the Dunbar and Douglas Schools be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company, these being the lowest and best bids.
Respectfully submitted,
C. G. Landon W. E. Fightmaster L. 0. Brooks Purchasing Committee Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting BAye.”
The following report was submitted: June 29, 1923. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen: We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee, to whom was referred the matter of the plumbing and heating for the seven additions to grade schools, recommend that the contract be awarded to CoomMcDonnell Company for the sum of >215.00. Respectfully submitted,
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L. 0. Brooks J. W. Berry Earl E. Leech Building and Grounds Committee
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred in and contract awarded to Cook-McDonnell Company. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Brooks moved that action on the bids on slate blackboard for the Dunbar School be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved that R. E. Crawford be retained in the school system as Chief Mechanic at a salary of $225*00 a month until further notice. Mr. Landon seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Landon moved that Miss Margaret Gainer be elected Secretary to the Supervisors at a salary of $100 a month for twelve months. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’•Aye.”
The following report was submitted: June 29,
1923.
Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen: We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee, recommend that the first floor and the auditorium at Central High School be redecorated and that new stage scenery be installed.
Respectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks
J. W. Berry Earl E. Leech Buildings and Grounds Committee.
Mr. Landon moved that action in this matter be deferred until the next meeting in order that bids could be obtained. Mr. Fightmaster seoonded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Clerk read the following report: June 7, 192J.
Dr. Chas. Evans, President, Board of Education. Dear Sir:
As the Special Committee appointed to arrange for auditing fee to be paid to John W. Prigmore and Company* Accountants, for
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the audit of the ad valorem tax accounts authorized by the Board of Education at their regular meeting on June 4, 1923, we beg to report as follows: We have arranged for the fee to be at the regular rates for senior accountant’s services, namely, $25.00 per day for the time actually required by such services, to be paid upon the completion and filing of such report.
Provided however that the amount recoverable from the county as a result of such audit and investigation be a sum equal or greater than the fee for such auditing services.
Respectfully yours, Ed. F. Loughmiller,
C. G. Landon Earl E. Leech Committee
Mr. Landon moved that the report be accepted and the committee discharged. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Landon moved that the request of Mr. Edwin Starkey for the use of the High School Auditorium on July 6th, be granted at the minimum charge of $35-00. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Clerk presented a request from Mrs. B. A. Neas for a refund of $71.04- paid as tuition fee for her daughter Georgie Bell Neas, Mrs. Neas having paid school taxes on property in Oklahoma City school district in excess of this-amount. Mr. Leech moved that Mr. Musrush be instructed to refund the amount of $71*04 to Mrs. Neas. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye," except Mr. Landon, who voted ’’No.”
Attention of the Board was called to a petition to change the school district boundaries. Upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded .by Mr. Landon this matter was referred to the attorney. A. petition was received from residents and property owners living in the district bounded by Poplar Street, Grand Boulevard, Ollie and Kentucky Streets, asking that a new grade school be located at some point central in this territory. Mr. Landon moved that this petition be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the petition of patrons of Wheeler School for a ' deep well, drinking fountains and cafeteria equipment be tabled. Mr. ; Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
A petition was received from citizens living south of 16th Street and east of Bath Avenue requesting the Board to consider the location of a school building between Euclid Avenue and 16th Street and East of Kelham Avenue.
Mr. Berry moved that consideration of the purchase of playground and athletic supplies be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Leech moved that action on the request of Mr. Ewing Martin for a raise in salary be deferred until the return of the Superintendent. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved that Mr. Musrush be instructed to dispose of the old safe in the Clerk’s office at the best price possible. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The following report was read:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July 29, 1923. Oklahoma City School Board.
Gentlemen: Following is a report on available sites, locations, costs, estimated costs and whether or not options have actually been obtained:
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL NORTHWEST Bounded by Hill, Shartel, JJrd and Francis Streets, being Block 10, Ross-Mann Addition. Possible to obtain lots 7 to 4-2, inclusive, which leaves off the East 150 feet of the entire block, for $13,000. Options are held on this property. To purchase the additional 150 feet which contains two houses, would necessitate an additional expenditure of $16,000.00.
WILLARD SCHOOL We can purchase an additional I50 feet straight through the block from Second to Third Street containing four houses for $20,000. Options are held on all of the Third Street property. One hundred feet on Second Street is vacant and it has been impossible as yet to obtain option on house on Second Street.
MCKINLEY SCHOOL
Options are held on the balance of the block north of present school site totaling $^3,500. This is 100 x 133 feet containing four houses and a store building. WHITTIER SCHOOL We believe it advisable to purchase just an additional 50 feet on 10th Street to as nearly as possible square up with the present property held on .9th Street west of this school. Option is held on this property at $6,500.00.
FRANKLIN SCHOOL It is contemplated purchasing 50 feet clear through the block at this school but property owners have endeavored to get considerably more than the properties are worth. We have $15,000 with which to purchase this property and the property owners are asking $17,000 for their properties, whereas we are of the opinion that the property is worth at the most $11,000.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL It is thought advisable to purchase the property on Sth Street immediately west of Central High School. Will take $12,000 to obtain this property. Owner has refused to give option.
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NEW.JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL In Third Ward. Your committee feels that the best location for this is in the neighborhood of 6th and Ollie, and a block has been selected by your Committee bounded by 4th, 5^4, Ollie and Western Streets. One option only has been obtained. Property owners have an inflated idea of the value of their property. We know that the appropriation of $30,000 will not cover this property and it is estimated that it will take approximately $50,000. According to the values placed on their respective properties, the owners values total approximately $75,000.
This is an especially desirable block being 300 feet square and very convenient but unless we can meet with better success in the obtaining of options, we will have to select another block or resort to condemnation on these properties.
NORTHEAST SCHOOL The block of ground that we selected is the same block that was selected two years ago. We can buy.same for the same price as was quoted at that time, which is $10,000.
L. 0. Brooks Earl E. Leech
Mr. Landon moved that each member .of the Board be given a copy of the report in order that they might give it due consideration. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that by unanimous consent the Board rescind its action of May 14th directing the Treasurer to distribute the proceeds of the sale of school bonds in the sum of-$1,900,000 among the various banks of the city. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and , upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved the adoption of the following resolution. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
RESOLUTION Resolved that Thad Wells, Treasurer of this school district, be and he is hereby instructed and directed to forthwith deposit, at 3^ on daily bank balances, in the various banks of Oklahoma City, in proportion to their capital stock, the proceeds from the sale of the $1,900,000 bond issue of the district, upon such banks delivering to him good and sufficient surety bonds in the amount of such deposits running to the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, State of Oklahoma. Mr. Landon moved that Miss Jennie Denny, Secretary to the. Assistant Superintendent and Miss Clara Fasken, Secretary to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, be given a half month's vacation on full pay. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
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lJLr> Leech moved that the Board adjourn until Saturday, June 30, I923, at 2 o’clock P. M. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
MEETI NG OF JUNE 30, 19 23.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1923, AT TWO O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
J. T. Spivey, Vice-President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
ABSENT:
Dr. Charles Evans.
The Board, proceeded to open sealed bids on Playground and Athletic Equipment.
The following bids were received: A. G. Spalding & Bros.
$5110*63
A.'Halverson
4351*33
W. J. Pettee & Company
3669*04
Lowe & Campbell
5772*30
Alexander Drug Company
3&02.25
The Purchasing Committee, after duly, considering these bids made the following report:
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of bids on Playground and Athletic Equipment recommend as follows: that the bid of W. J. Pettee-and Company, of $3669.04, be accepted and contract be entered into with them, this being the lowest and best regular bid. Respectfully submitted,
C. G. Landon, Chairman
W. E* Fightmaster L. 0. Brooks Purchasing Committee Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ”Aye."
Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise at once
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for bids on a woodworking machine. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Leech moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant to A. J.- McMahan in the sum of $2,4-00.00 on his contract for directing proceedings and furnishing the printed bonds in the $1,900,000 bond issue. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roil call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.9 Mr. Landon moved that a committee of three on the revision of the rules and regulations be appointed to suggest such changes as might be necessary. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," exoept Messrs. Leech and Fightmaster, who voted "No." The Chairman appointed Messrs. Landon, Loughmiller and Leech to act on this committee. The following report was read:
Oklahoma City, Okla. June 30, 1923‘
Board of Education.
Gentlemen:
We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that A. F. Binns and Company be awarded the contract for installing oil burning equipment in the Central High School on time and material basis. Respectfully submitted, L. 0. Brooks
J. W. Berry Earl E. Leech Buildings & Grounds Committee
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The bids on natural, slate blackboard for the Dunbar School were taken up for consideration and it was found that the bid of the Jasper Sipes Company at 35 cents per square foot figured $4-18.34 as compared with $430 bid by the Lehigh Structural Slate Company. Mr. Leech moved that the contract for the slate blackboard be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company and. the President and. Clerk instructed to execute the contract. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Berry moved that the purchase of five card index files be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
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A report of the loss of supplies and. equipment belonging to the Boy Scouts from their room in Epworth Church while same was being used, for Manual Training classes by Classen Junior High School, was referred. back to the principal of the school. Mr. Leech moved, that the Clerk be instructed to make such exchange on typewriters as he considered, necessary. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Brooks moved that the decorating of the first floor and auditorium of Central High School be done under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds on a time and material basis. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The following bids were received on scenery and stage equipment for the auditorium of Central High School: Southwestern Scenery Company
#2093.00
Oklahoma City Scenic Company
2190.00
Kansas City Scenic Company
2500.00
After consideration of these bids by the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Brooks moved that the. letting of the contract be deferred until the meeting on Monday, July 2nd. Mr.. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that Miss Dorothy Thacker be allowed a half month’s vacation on full pay. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Brooks moved’that the Board extend to Judge H. C. Thurman a vote of thanks for his services. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn until Friday, July 6th, at S o’clock P. M. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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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, JULY 2, I923, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
J. T. Spivey, Vice-President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
ABSENT:
Dr. Charles Evans.
The minutes of June 4th, 25th, 29th and JOth were read and approved as read.
The annual report of the Superintendent of Schools, and the monthly reports of the School District Treasurer and the Attendance Officer were submitted and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Brooks, were received and placed on file. The -Buildings and Grounds Committee submitted the following report: July 2, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee, to whom was referred the matter of high school scenery recommend as follows: that the bid of the Oklahoma City Scenic Company, in the sum of $2190.00 be accepted as we find their grade of velour and canvas to be of better quality than other bidding and frame work equally as good. Respectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks
J. W. Berry
Earl E. Leech Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Berry moved that the following estimates of contractors for labor and material for the addition to Dunbar School building, as approved by the architects, 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.” C. E. Huffman Cook-McDonnell
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Mr. Leech moved that the bill of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, amounting to $256.83, for superintendence of construction of the.addition to Dunbar School building, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrant for same. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.�
The following report was read: July 2, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to. $9,148.11 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted,
C. G. Landon W. E. Fightmaster
L. 0. Brooks Auditing Committee
J. N. Davis State Examiner & Inspector L. H. Gambill State Examiner & Inspector E. L. Burton Services Examining Board H. C. Thurman Legal services Wigger Book Company Filing Cabinets, Supplies, etc. Frederickson-Kroh Music Co Repairing piano . Oliver Machinery Co. Coils for Oliver Lathe Okla. Electrical Supply Co. Fans and Electrical repairs Southwest Gen. Electric Co. Electrical Equipment Okla. City Hardware Co. Hoes, etc. A. G. Hoge Hardware and Supplies W. J. Pettee & Company Hardware & Supplies The Goodyear Tire & R. Co. < Hose E. C. Eiseman & Sons Floor Oil etc. Alexander Drug Company Alum Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gas & Oil Campbell-Finley Motor Co. Reo truck repairs Federal Truck Company Fan Belt Federal Truck F. Webb Jones Mileage for June R. E. Crawford Mileage for June H. H. Shriver Mileage for June L. G. Walters Mileage for June M. A. Lenahrt Mileage for June A. Noonan Repairs to Lawn Mower International Harvester Co. Repairs to Lawn Mower The R. U. V. Company Ultra Violet Ray Lamps Pilsbrey-Becker Eng. Sup.Co .One Valve H. L. Turner Sheet Metal Co .Galv. Iron Corken Machinery & Sup. Co. Engine fittings Crane Company Engine fittings, etc. Chamberlin Supply Co. Pump repairs Mideke Supply Company Engine repairs Chas. E. Lindasy Labor on Boilers N. S. Sherman M & I Works Hand Hole Plate Geo. G. Miller Sand A. M. DeBolt Lime, Cement, etc.
19.53 1.05 24.85 42.56 43.30 25.76 26.32 •75 8.25 200.00 4.00 351.00 60.00 601.33 8.80 337-90 228.00 .50 8.00 4-99
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MEETING OF JULY 2, 1923 (Continued) Standard Roofing & Material Co. Roofing, Cement, etc. Paints & Oils DeVbe-Raynolds Company Blackboard dressing Jasper Sipes Company Pittsburgh Plate Class Co. Window glass Oklahoma Sash & Door Company Window glass Tri-States Brick & Material Co. Fire Clay Shades Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co. Window Cord Bass Furniture & Carpet Co. Printed cards & blanks High School Print Shop Ledger. Sheets Smythe Printing Company Bruce Publishing Company Subscriptions S. B. Journal The H. W. Wilson Company Subscription Reader’s Guide Nat’l Assn. Pub. Sch. Bus Officials Membership dues Scrivner-Stevens Co Groceries Dom. Sci. Towel service Martin Towel Supply Company Premium Treas. Bond Overholser & Avey Thad Wells Expense shipping bonds Oklahoma News Advertising Coates Abstract Company Abstract H. 0. Davis Film service John W. Prigmore & Company Professional services Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract Western Bank Supply Company Office supplies Fine Arts Company Warrants, Letter heads,etc. A. E. Musrush, Clerk Reimbursement Petty Cash Long-Bell Lumber Co. Lumber Yale Theatre Supply Co. National carbons Telephone.service Bell Telephone Company Lamps, supplies, etc. Southwestern Electric Co. Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity 1
A. C. Parsons
Expenses Hot Springs
65.96
Hardware Supplies Poultry Netting Electric Wire Electrical Equipment Paints & Oils Blackboard Dressing Engine fittings, etc. Pipe & fittings Mill Work Roofing Telephone service Hardware & Supplies Lamps, Insulators, etc. Gas & Electricity ■
5B.3O 24.75 2.60 43.20 61.55 26.95
SEPARATE School Fund
A. G. Hoge Richards & Conover Hdw. Co Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. Southwest General Electric Co. DeVoe-Raynolds Company Jasper Sipes Company Mideke Supply Company Crane Company Noble Street Planing Mill Standard Roofing & Material Co. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. W. J. Pettee & Co. Southwestern Electrio Co. Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
56.35 47.10 273.00 9*75 39*63 33*52 36.36
PLAYGROUND FUND Beals & Morrison Concho Washed Sand Company A. Halverson Company A. E. Musrush,- Clerk W. J. Pettee & Company
Playground reports Sand & Lime Tennis Balls Re-imbursement Petty Cash Playground supplies
10.00 4.56 27.00 31*25 12.4-0
Mr. Leech moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Fightmaster moved that a flat rate of $30.00 a month for automobile upkeep be paid the following employees: Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, H. H. Shriver, M. A. Lenhart,and L. G. Walters,
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mechanics,.and the Attendance Officer. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and/upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Leech moved that the purchase of musical instruments for the High School Orchestra be referred to the Purchasing Committee to act with Mr. Gethmann and Mr. Russell. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Berry moved that the purchase of stationery for the Junior High Schools be referred to the Purchasing Committee, together with Mr. Musrush, with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The Board then proceeded to open bids on the heating and plumbing for Lee School. The following bids were received: Rock excavation Anderson & Donnelly $19,000.00 $3-50 Copk-MoDonnell 22,360.00 3’50 2.25 Sam A. Rice 23,793.00 Harrell & Brandt 3’00 23,144.00 L. C. Kimsey 3.00 19,7S5.OO A. F. Binns 19,993.00 2.75 B. Z. Hutchinson 23,393.00 3-75 2.00 Ideal Heating & Plumbing Co. 23,937.00 Mr. Landon moved that these bids be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for tabulation. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Layton reported that an error of $6,600.00 had been made by the Gross Construction Company in their bid on the addition to the Shields Heights School building and Mr. Gross had requested to be allowed to add this amount to his bid as he would still be the low bidder. Mr. Layton stated that unless the Board would permit Mr. Grqss to do this he would forfeit the two percent deposited with his bid rather than fulfill his contract.
Mr., Brooks moved that action in this matter be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The following reports were submitted: July 2, 1923
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: W e, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of Wilburton coal recommend as follows: that the bid of M. B. Schofield Company for coal from Adamson Mine No. 3, at their bid of $7«22 per ton, be accepted. Respectfully submitted,
C. G. Landon
W. E. Fightmaster L. 0. Brooks Purchasing Committee
MEETING OF JULY 2, I923 (Continued) July 2, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of bids on Semi-anthracite coal, recommend .that the bid of Dolese Bros. Company for Poteau Valley Semi-anthracite at their bid of $6.^9 per ton be accepted. Respectfully submitted,
C. G. Landon W. E. Fightmaster
L. 0. Brooks Purchasing Committee Mr. Landon moved that the reports of the Purchasing Committee be accepted. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting “Aye."
Mrs. Winnie Davis, representing patrons living in the south part of the city, came before the Board protesting against the proposed location of the new junior high school and asked that the Board consider a location south of Reno and east of Western Avenue. Mr. Landon moved that bids on school and janitor supplies and library books be referred to the Clerk to be opened and tabulated. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have, carried.
A letter was read from R. J. Edwards calling attention to the understanding had with the former Board as to the purchase of ten lots immediately adjacent to the Washington school grounds on the west, • and offering as a location for the new junior high school site Block 5 Edwards Court House Addition.
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be authorized to arrange for the purchase of the ten lots west of the Washington school grounds at $7>5OO.OO, the price agreed upon with Mr. Edwards. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting “Aye.” Mr. Loughmiller moved that Mrs. W. 0. Parker be elected as substitute matron at a salary of $5*00 a day. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting “Aye." I
The following report was read:
Oklahoma City, Okla. July 2, 1923.
To the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend the appointment of the janitors, engineers, carpenters and laborers at the salary set opposite their names for the school year 1923-192^.
MEETING OF JULY 2, I923, (Continued) Fi, L. Patton W. L. Austin Grover Jenks J. R. Galbraith J. F. Busby A. C. Werth
Chief Asst. Chief Chief Chief Chief
Engineer Engineer Engineer Engineer Engineer Engineer
High School High School Capitol Hill Jr. Classen Jr. Webster Jr. Irving High
206.25 16S.75 165.OO 165.OO 165.OO 165.OO
SCHEDULE FOR JANITORS FOR THE YEAR 1923-1924
Name
School
F. G. Meade W. E. Brown Frank Kendall M. D. Murphy J. B. Lemaster C. N. Larkins C. W. Tullis C. A. Plemmons Lum Elliott Teacher C. B. Hunt Teacher J. F. Cook
Bryant Columbus Culbertson Edgemere. Emerson Eugene Field Franklin Garfield Hawthorne Harmony Jefferson Junction Lee Lincoln Linwood Longfellow Lowell McKinley Military Kindgtn Putnam Heights Mulligan Riverside Rockwood Opportunity Schields Heights Washington Walnut Grove Westwood Wheeler Whittier Willard Wilson
Dave Perry Teacher C. R. Lemaster S. M. Williams J. M. Whiteley Teacher R. M. Messenger Myrtle Price Teacher C. A. Porter R. J. Packer Minnie Marvel W. M. Salladay 0. M. Schlosser C. H. Thomas R. E. Finley C. G. Brown
No. Rooms 14
ii (4ds
21 12 27 20 12 8 11 3 22 1 24 23 10 2 15 14 1 21 2 11 3 5 11 26 9 4 13 16 24 10
No. Boilers
)
2 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 2 1 0 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 2 2 2
Central High School W. J. Basham w. E. Chamberlain D . T. Gault E. H. Patterson J. W. Gammell W. G. Smith w. A. Davenport Benton Allen
Fireman Fireman Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor
*131.50 131.50 112.50 112.50 112.50 112.50 112.50 112.50 112.50
Fireman Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor
131.50 112.50 112.50 112.50
Fireman Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor
131.50 112.50 112.50 112.50 ' 142.50
Capitol Hill Junior High E. J. Davis C. J. Brooks J. L. Rogers
t Junior High
L. C. Myler H. C. Robertson R. L. Allison Annex
Salary per month $157.00 152.00 195.50 136.00 233.50 190.00 136.00 125.00 140.50 6.00 201.00 6.00 212.00 234.00 125.00 6.00 162.50 157.00 10.00 195.00 6.00 130.50 25.OO 30.00 130.50 223.00 105.00 125.OO I79.OO 163.00 212.00 135.00
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per room
per room per room
per room
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Fireman Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor
$131-50 112.50 112.50 112.50
Fireman Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor
131.50 112.50 H2.50 112.50
Irving High
J. F. Anderson Boyd Yon A. T. Barber S. C. Duncan
The minimum salary for janitors in charge of buildings is fixed at $12^.00 per month, for floor janitors $112.50 per month and for firemen $131.50 per month.
The above salaries are fixed on the following schedules and are subject to this basis: The janitor is to receive $5*50 per room per month for each and every classroom 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. Buildings without steam heat do not come within the schedule.
•We further recommend the appointment of the following CarpenMechanics, Truck Drivers, Extra Engineers and Extra Laborers: John Hinkle C. 0. Ford W. G. Hinkle T. H. Meyers
Carpenter Carpenter Carpenter Carpenter
$7.20 7.20 7.20 7-20
per per per per
day day day day
The agreement with the carpenters is that they are to work ten cents under the union wage scale on all repair work and are to receive the union wage scale on all new work. H. H. Shriver L. G. Walters M. A. Lenhart E. H. Yount Chas. Morava 0. B. Phillips J. B. Phillips Chas. Rose J. L. Miller J H ck Fletcher Bogus Peck
Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Truck Driver Truck Driver Extra Engineer Extra Engineer Laborer Laborer Laborer Laborer
$130.00 130.00 130.00 I5O.OO 140.00 5-00 5.00 4.50 MO ^-.50 4-. 50
per per per per per per per per per per per
month month month month month day day day day day day
Respectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks J. W. Berry
Earl E. Leech Committee on Buildings & Grounds Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ”Aye.”
MEETING OF JULY 2, 1923 (Continued)
Mr. Leech moved that H. C. Robertson be elected as Attendance Officer at a salary of flJO-OO a month for,twelve months. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAye.H Mr. Landon moved that Dr. Winnie M. Sanger be elected Assistant to 1 the Medical Inspector on half time at a salary of $18>00.00 for twelve months. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adopt the one story plan for the new school building to be built in the northwest part of the city. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the matter of requiring additional bond of the school district treasurer be referred to the Purchasing Committee to investigate and take out whatever amount they deem necessary. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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MEETING OF JULY 6, 1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF.THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET
IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FRIDAY, JULY 6, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
J. T. Spivey, Vice-President, A. E. Musrush,'Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, C. G. Landon, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
ABSENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President.
The matter of the contract for the addition to Shields Heigbts School building was taken up for consideration and the Attorney stated that it was his opinion that if the contract was refused by the party to whom it was awarded, the Board had the right to make the award to the next lowest bidder. jlr. Leech moved that inasmuch as the Gross Construction Company had refused to accept the contract for the addition to Shields Heights School, same be awarded to Campbell and Price at their bid of 13072?, for completion in ..Sixty days, this being the next lowest and best 'bid. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr.Brook's moved that the Board purchase Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36, Block 3, Edwards Court House Addition from R. J Edwards, and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant amount ing to $3,072.03 in payment thereof, Mr. Leech seconded the motion (and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting XAye.” The Clerk read the following report:
July 6, 1923
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your committee to whom was referred the matter of the Treasurer’s bond, beg leave to submit the following resolution: RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it appears from the monthly report of the school treasurer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma District, filed with the board at its regular meeting on Monday, July 2nd, 1923, that said treasurer has in his possession and under his control the sum of $2,325,345* 7^» of which sum $415,021.26 is sinking funds, leaving the amount of $1,910,324.61 in the general and other funds, in the possession and under the control of said school treasurer; and, WHEREAS* said school treasurer has heretofore given bond in the penal sum of $500,000*00, leaving the balance of said funds unprotected
MEETING OF JULY 6, 192J (Continued)
by bond; and
WHEREAS, it appears to the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that said surplus funds over and above the amount protected by the bond heretofore given by said treasurer should be immediately protected by an additional bond given by said treasurer.-. and conditioned as provided by law; THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Board of Education of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, in regularly adjourned session assembled that said treasurer be and he is hereby required to immediately secure and exeoute an additional good and sufficient bond in the penal sum of One Million (11,000,000.00) Dollars, conditioned as is required by law, with surety thereon, to be approved by said Board of Education.
C. G. Landon
L. 0. Brooks W. E. Fightmaster Committee Mr. Leech moved that the report be concurred in and the resolution adopted. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.�
Mr. Leech moved that the Board purchase Lot 6, Block 51, Third Stockyards Addition at the price of $200 as offered by Mr. Tony Workman, and that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrant for same upon approval of the deed and abstract by the Board’s attorney. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that the attorney be instructed to start condemnation proceedings, if necessary, on Lots 3 and 12, Block 51, Third Stockyards Addition. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upoh roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Landon moved that the request of the Olivet Baptist Church to borrow fifteen school desks be granted under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings.and Grounds. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds for repairs and alterations to the separate schools, amounting to $2,2^4.00, be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Brooks moved that the Chairman appoint a committee to go before the Excise Board, with the Clerk in regard to the budgets for the ensuing year. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Spivey appointed Mr. Loughmiller and Mr. Fightmaster on this committee. Mr. Leech moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign the contract with the Oklahoma City Scenic Company, amounting to $2190, for scenery for the high school auditorium. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was.carried, all members present voting "Aye."
MEETING OF JULY 6, 1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OFkTHE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FRIDAY, JULY 6, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
J. T. Spivey, Vice-President, A. E. Musrush,-Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, C. G. Landon, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
ABSENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President.
The matter of the contract for the addition to Shields Heights School building was taken up for consideration and the Attorney stated that it was his opinion that if the contract was refused by the party to whom it was awarded, the Board had the right to make the award to the next lowest bidder.
^r. Leech moved that inasmuch as the Gross Construction Company had
refused to accept the contract for the addition to Shields Heights School, same be awarded to Campbell and Price at their bid of f3O727, ■ for completion in ..Sixty days, this being the next lowest and best 'bid. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ^Mr. Brook's moved that
the Board purchase Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36, Block 3, Edwards Court House Addition from R. J Edwards, and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant amount ing to $8,072.OB in payment thereof. Mr. Leech seconded the motion V and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ^Aye.”
The Clerk read the following report: July 6,
1923
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your committee to whom was referred the matter of the Treasurer’s bond, beg leave to submit the following resolution: RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it appears from the monthly report of the school treasurer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma District, filed with the board at its regular meeting on Monday, July 2nd, 1923, that said treasurer has in his possession and under his control the sum of $2,325,345* 7^» of which sum $415,021.26 is sinking funds, leaving the amount of $1,910,324.61 in the general and other funds, in the possession and under the control of said school treasurer; and, WHEREAS, said school treasurer has heretofore given bond in the penal sum of $500,000.00, leaving the balance of said funds unprotected
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MEETING OF JULY 6, 1923 (Continued)
by bond; and WHEREAS, it appears to the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that said surplus funds over and above the amount protected by the bond heretofore given by said treasurer should be immediately protected by an additional bond given by said treasurer.-. and conditioned as provided by law;
THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Board of Education of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, in regularly adjourned session assembled that said treasurer be and he is hereby required to immediately secure and execute an additional good and sufficient bond in the penal sum of One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars, conditioned as is required by law, with surety thereon, to be approved by said Board of Education.
C. G. Landon
L. 0. Brooks W. E. Fightmaster Committee
Mr. Leech moved that the report be concurred in and the resolution adopted. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that the Board purchase Lot 6, Block Third Stockyards Addition at the price of $300 as offered by Mr. Tony Workman, and that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrant for same upon approval of the deed and abstract by the Board’s attorney. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that the attorney be instructed to start condemnation proceedings, if necessary, on Lots 3 and 12, Block 51, Third Stockyards Addition. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upoh roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Landon moved that the request of the Olivet Baptist Church to borrow fifteen school desks be granted under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings.and Grounds. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds for repairs and alterations to the separate schools, amounting to $2,244.00, be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Brooks moved that the Chairman appoint a committee to go before the Excise Board with the Clerk in regard to the budgets for the ensuing year. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Spivey appointed Mr. Loughmiller and Mr. Fightmaster on this committee.
Mr. Leech moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign the contract with the Oklahoma City Scenic Company, amounting to $2190, for scenery for the high school auditorium. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was.carried, all members present voting "Aye."
MEETING OF JULY 6, 1923
(Continued)
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Mr. Leech moved that the President and Clerk be instructed to sign a petition to pave Western, Avenue from the North line of Thirtyfourth Street to the center line of Thirty-sixth Street and the West one-half of Western Avenue from the center line of Thirty-sixth Street to the center line of Fiftieth Street with sheet asphalt pavement. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Leech moved that the President and Clerk petition to pave Forty-fifth Street from the Boulevard to the East line of Western Avenue pavement. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and carried, all members present voting "Aye."
be authorized to sign a East line of Classen with sheet asphalt upon roll call same was
. Mr. Leech moved that Classen Junior High School be converted into a senior high school as soon as practicable, Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried , all members present voting' "Aye." a • ' Mr. Leech moved that the Board acquire title as soon as possible to Block 10, Ross-Mann Addition, as a site for a junior high school. Mr.: Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call' s.anje was carried, all < Mui J. members present voting "Aye."
/Mr. Leech moved that the Board purchase the block east of Kelham I Avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets as a site for the new I school building to be located in the northeast section of the city, I and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for $10,000 in : payment thereof upon approval of the deed and abstract by the Board’s (attorney. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same \vas carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Messrs. Landon ana Loughmiller, who voted "No." Mr. Landon 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
Clerk
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MEETING OF JULY 11, 192J
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 192}, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
J. T. Spivey, Vice-President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
Dr.
Charles Evans, President.
The Chairman stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of awarding the contract for the heating and ventilating of the Lee School building and to consider any other matters requiring the attention of the Board. A delegation of citizens from the Classen district came before the Board protesting against converting the Classen Junior High School into a senior high school. Another committee came before the Board expressing their approval of the change. Mr. George Mulligan, representing one hundredand fifty families living across the river on West First Street, presented a request for a school building in this section of the school district.
The following report was read:
July 11, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee, to whom was re ferred the matter of bids on heating and plumbing for the Lee School, recommend as follows: that the contract be awarded to Anderson and Donnelly for the sum of $19,000.
Respectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks Earl E. Leech
J. W. Berry Buildings & Grounds Committee Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the committee be concurred in and contract for the heating and plumbing of the Lee School building awarded to Anderson and Donnelly at their bid of $19,000.00. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
MEETING OF JULY 11, 1923
(Continued)
Mr. Leech moved that the M. B. Schofield Company and Dolese Bros. Company be required to furnish surety bonds on the coal contracts at their own expense. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that in compliance with the request of Mr. S. C. Draper of the Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman appoint one member of the Board of Education to act on the Community House Board of Directors. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Loughmiller was appointed by the Chairman as member of the Community House Board of Directors. Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk be authorized to pay W. G. Busby and Ed. Johnson at the rate of $10.00 and $5.00 per day, respectively, for transportation of crippled children for the remainder of the summer term. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting �Aye." Mr. Landon moved that a special committee be appointed to consider, the separate school budget, together with the Clerk, and report back to the Board. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Landon, Berry and Loughmiller to act on this committee. Mr. Brooks moved that the matter of the finishing hardware for the new buildings and additions be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for selection. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The following report was submitted: July 11,
1923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the janitors for. the colored schools be elected at the salary set opposite their names, subject to approval of the separate school budget b' the County Excise Board; G. W. Harrison R. A. Talley Mary Smith Alice Sheldon G. W. Kirkland
Douglas New Dunbar Orchard Park Sandtown Choctaw Respectfully submitted.
L. 0. Brooks
Earl E. Leech Buildings and Grounds Committee
MEETING OF JULY 11, 1923
(Continued.)
Mr. Landon moved, that the report of the committee be concurred, in. Mr. Brooks seconded, the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Landon moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be empowered to employ common labor necessary for summer work at $^.50 per day, and skilled labor at the regular union scale. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. ’’ Mr. ing and. was
Landon moved that a communication from Mr. Edwin Starkey, thankthe Board for the use of the High School Auditorium, be received placed on file. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same declared to have carried.
Mr. for the ler
Landon moved that the matter of a change in the specifications boilers for the new addition to Columbus School be referred to Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Loughmilseconded, the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that a communication from-R. J. Edwards in reference to the purchase of additional lots for the Washington School grounds be received and placed on file. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that a communication from John W. Shields, offering to sell the Board property adjoining the Shields Heights School, be received and placed on file. Mr. Leech seconded the motion.and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the claim of Mrs. F. H. Nowlin, in the sum of $250.00, for services at the School for Cripples, be allowed and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrant for same. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Loughmiller, who passed.
The Clerk read the following communication:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July 11, 1923.
Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Gentlemen: HIGH SCHOOL Northwest
We have obtained prices and options on Block 10, Epworth View Addition, being all of the property from the alley running North and South back of Douglas to McKinley; seventeen lots on 25th Street and seventeen lots on 26th Street, the size of ^25 x 300 feet. Estimate of this block placed thereon by competent authorities was $9^>7OO*OO. It will cost, according to prices and options obtained, $104,715.00.
WILLARD SCHOOL Additional information
Unpaid taxes on Lots 33> 3^» 35 and 3& are $2,209*62 which is very'close to the value of this property.
Yours very truly, L. 0. Brooks
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MEETING OF JULY 11, 1923 (Continued)
Mr. Landon moved that the Board reconsider its action of July 6th authorizing the acquisition of Blqck 10, Ross-Mann Addition as a junior high school site. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Fightmaster, Landon, Loughmiller and Spivey; "Nays,” Messrs. Brooks, Leech and Berry. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried.
A committee of patrons living in the vicinity of 33^d Street and Shartel Avenue came before the Board urging that this location be definitely selected as a site for the new Northwes't junior high school.
Mr. Landon moved the previous question. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that the request of the principal of Whittier School for some minor changes in the old building 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.”
The Clerk reported that bids on supplies had been tabulated, and recommended that awards be made to the following low bidders: City Schools
JANITORS SUPPLIES t
W. J. Pettee & Company Alexander Drug Company Miller-Jackson Company Kansas City Paper House Oklahoma Paper Company ART DEPARTMENT -
Separate Schools
9^-79 16S.46 74.00 565.00 412.50
16.20 32.55 7-25 67.20
SIO.50 1,637-09 77-50 292.40
56.90 151.SO 31.00 36.00
SUPPLIES
Hoover Bros. Oklahoma Book Company Manly Office Supply Company Western Bank Supply Company GENERAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Hoover Bros. Western Bank Supply Company Jasper Sipes Company Oklahoma School Equipment Co. Wigger Book Company
96.00 1,250-75 344.05 1,501.75 737.50
35.4o S5.32 12.75
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KINDERGARTEN SUPPLIES Hoover Bros. Oklahoma Book Company
935.31 136.43
67.26 21.32
112.50 S92.40 9-75 ss4.io
29-25 211.so 2.71 .15
PRIMARY SUPPLIES Western Bank Supply Company Hoover Bros. Wigger Book Company Oklahoma Book Company
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MANUAL TRAINING.HARDWARE
W. J. Pettee & Company
1,343.51
79.00
MEETING OF JULY 11, 1^23 (Continued) : MANUAL TRAINING LUMBER SUPPLIES (Delivered to Buildings) Long Bell Lumber Company
City Schools Separate Schools
t5>769.7S
MANUAL TRAINING FINISHING SUPPLIES Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
437.20
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHEMISTRY APPARATUS
450.13
Schaar and Company
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CHEMICALS
Alexander Drug Company
261.58
BIOLOGY APPARATUS W. M. Welch Mfg. Company
228-77
BOTANICAL ART PLATES
Central Scientific Company
67.OO
CHEMICALS FOR BIOLOGY
Alexander Drug Company
43.10
PHYSICS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Central Scientific Company
64.29
WEBSTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Central Scientific Company
4.14
SEPARATE SCHOOLS W. M. Welch Mfg. Company
383-68
LIBRARY BOOKS Wigger Book Company
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.�
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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the matter of providing a fireproof depository for the free text books to be furnished by the State beginning July 1st, 1924, be referred to the attorney to take up with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and report back to the Board, m ?. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee on available sites, locations, costs and estimated costs was taken up for consideration.
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Mr. Landon moved that the attorney be instructed to institute condemnation proceedings on the property adjoining the Willard School grounds described as follows: Lots 13 and 18 inclusive, and Lots JI to 36 inclusive, Block 5, Parker-Colcord Addition. Mr. Brooks seconded
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the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.”, Mr. Landon moved that the Chairman appoint a committee, either in or outside of the Board, to appraise the value of Lot 5, Block J, McClure Addition, adjoining the McKinley School grounds, and report back to the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Landon, Loughmiller and Fightmaster to act ,on this committee. Mr. Berry moved that the Board purchase fifty feet of ground on Tenth Street adjacent to the Whittier School grounds at $6,500. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call the- following votes resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Berry, Brooks, and Leech; "Nays," Messrs. Landon and Spivey. Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Loughmiller passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.
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Mr. Leech moved that the attorney be instructed to begin condemnation proceedings on the property adjoining the Whittier School grounds described as follows: part of the Northwest quarter of Section 32, Township 12 North, Range 3 West of the Indian Meridian, beginning at a point 2pO feet west of the southwest corner of the intersection of Tenth Street and Kentucky Avenue in Oklahoma City; thence south and parallel with said Kentucky Avenue 140 feet; thence west and parallel with said Tenth Street 50 feet; thence north and parallel with said Kentucky Avenue 140 feet to the south line of said Tenth Street; thence East along the south line of said Tenth Street 50 feet to the place of beginning. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same.was carried, all members present voting "Aye." i '}■
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;Mr. Leech moved that the attorney be instructed to begin condemnation proceedings on the property adjoining the Franklin School grounds described as follows: Lots 9, 10, 23 and 2^, Block 16, West Main Addition. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Berry moved that inasmuch as it would be necessary to have a great deal of abstract work done in connection with the acquisition of real estate, this work be divided as equally as possible among the bonded abstractors of the city. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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MEETING OF JULY IS, I923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF .THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, WEDNESDAY, JULY IS, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY P. M.
PRESENT:
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'Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
ABSENT:
J. W. Berry, Earl E. Leech.
The President stated that the meeting was called to consider unfinished business in connection with the building program and the purchase of real estate, and any other matters requiring the attention of the Board at this time. Mr. Landon reported that the committee to whom the appraisal of the property adjoining McKinley School was referred had had this property appraised by the Appraising Committee of The Realtors who had appraised the value at $31,^5.00. Action on this report was deferred until the attorney could be consulted.
The Clerk submitted the following: ESTIMATE OF BUDGET FOR SEPARATE SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1923.
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Teachers’ Salaries School Supplies Library Books Stationery and Printing Telephone Other Expenses of Instruction
$91,350.00 3,000.00 500.00 200.00 200.00 500.00
OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT Janitors’ Salaries Janitors’ Supplies Fuel Light and Power Water 7 Sanitation
5,000.00 500.00 3,000.00 550.00 325.00 725.00
MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT
Repair Repair Repair Insura Taxes
to Buildings to Equipment to Furniture and Fixtures nee (Special)
5,2^-. 00 S25.OO 1,180.00 225.00 150.00
MEETING OF JULY IS, 1923 (Continued) ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS New Buildings Plumbing and Heating Furniture and Fixtures
Grand Total
$50,000.00 4,000.00
167,474.00
Mr. Landon moved that the budget for the Separate Schools, as presented, be adopted by the Board. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.� Mr. Brooks moved that the President appoint an Insurance Committee to look after the insurance of all the property owned by the Board of Education. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
A delegation of patrons from Central Addition came before the Board stating that access to Walnut Grove School from this district had been cut off by the change in the river bed caused by the recent flood, and asking that a new school building be provided in the vicinity of Elm Street and Lincoln Boulevard. A committee from. Capitol Hill requested that the Capitol Hill Junior High School be converted into a junior-senior high school; a delegation from the Third Ward asked that their new junior high school be located south of Main Street and a committee from Mulligan School district asked for a new school building. These requests were referred by the President to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation. Mr. Layton reported that the plans were ready to advertise for bids on the additions to Capitol Hill and Webster Junior High Schools and for the two four-room buildings. Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on the additions to Capitol Hill and Webster Junior High Schools and the two four-room buildings, to be filed within twenty days. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ttAye."
The Clerk read a letter from H. F. Bradburn who offered to sell Block Ross-Mann Addition to the Board for $6,500.00. Action in this matter was deferred until the next meeting.
Dr. Evans appointed Mr. Landon, Mr. Loughmiller and Mr. Brooks as Committee on Insurance, and Mr. Spivey on the Purchasing Committee to take the place of Mr. Brooks who had asked to be relieved from this duty.
The following report was read: July IS, 1923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: I wish to make the following recommendations:
MEETING OF JULY 18, 1923 (Continued)
1.
Miss Greta Hansen as teacher in summer schools, vice Charles Schreck, resigned, at a salary of $90 per month.
2.
Miss Elizabeth Gafford as playground supervisor, vice Georgia Burdette resigned, at a salary of $125 per calendar month.
3.
A professional leave of absence for Miss Lula M. Wiley for the year 1923-24- in order that she may do advanced collegiate work.
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That the Board provide talent for the teachers’ institute to be held the first week in September, and that the Superintendent be authorized to make complete arrangements for the institute at a total expense not to exceed $800.00.
Respectfully, A. C. Parsons Superintendent. Mr. Landon 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 "Aye."
Hr. Evans made brief mention of his trip to the National Education Association, from which he had just returned, stating that the building program of the Oklahoma City Schools was attracting nation wide attention, and that while in Oakland Frank Irving Cooper, architect for the city of Boston, had told him that he had been instruct ed by the Boston School Board to return by way of Oklahoma City, so that he could observe the building being done here. Dr. Evans stated that he would be glad to make a detailed report of his trip whenever the Board would permit him to do so. Mr. Landon moved that the claim of J. N. Davis, amounting to $100.00 for services as Deputy State Examiner and Inspector, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn until Monday, July 23rd, at seven-thirty o’clock P. M. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
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MEETING OF JULY 23, 192}
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
MONDAY, JULY 23, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech,' Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey. The President stated that the meeting was held for the purpose of looking after any matters of business that might expedite the building program.
Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids, for ten days, on slate blackboard for the new additions to school buildings. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on pupils.desks and such other furniture as might be needed for the new additions, and that bidders be asked to submit samples. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
purchase of material for Visual Education was, upon motion of Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Landon, referred to the Superintendfor recommendation. x&fe£r. Leech moved that the Board accept the offer of S. F. Overton to 4 sell Lots 23 and 24, Block 16, West Main Street Addition, for $7>5OO ■^Xand that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant in payment thereof upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Board’s attorney. - <Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried., all --1--- ------«-------------------- Messrs. -Landon, - --- -Lough members present voting "Aye,"except Ms jfiller ■ - and Spivey, who voted "No. ” 4mUv
Mr. Brooks moved that the Board purchase Lots 9 arad 10, Block 16, West Main Street Addition from John Delahanty at $4,725*00 and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Board’s attorney. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, rll members present voting "Aye,’’except Mr. Landon and Mr. Fightmaster, Kjio passed.
Mr. Brooks moved that the Board purchase Block 10, Ross-Mann Addition as cheaply as possible, and at a figure not to exceed $23,000. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,” except Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Loughmiller, who passed and Mr. Landon, who voted "No.” Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise and sell at auction all the houses on the lots purchased as soon as title has been acquired by the Board. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and was declared to have carried.
MEETING OF JULY 23, I923 (Continued)
Mr. Landon moved that the Attorney be instructed to proceed with condemnation proceedings on the property adjoining McKinley School described as Lot 5> Block 3* McClure Addition to Oklahoma City. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The following report was submitted by the Superintendent: July 23, I923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend that the following men be designated to furnish transportation ofr the children enrolled in the School for Cripples for the school year 1923-24: W. G. Busby - to furnish one bus and driver, and one seven passenger sedan and driver for $10 each day in service. Ed. Johnson - to furnish one seven passenger sedan and driver for $5.00 each day in service.
Respectfully,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent submitted the following recommendations: July 23, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I wish to make the following recommendations:
1.
That Mr. Robert Reid bŠ placed on a salary schedule of $2200 for the year 1923-24. After a complete investigation, I find that Mr. Reid was on a salary, schedule of $2200 for the year 1920-21 being rated A. plus at the end of the year’s work. His salary was reduced to $1900 the following year. This reduction cannot be explained in any other way except as an injustice, therefore I recommend that Mr. Reid be returned to his original salary schedule of 192021, namely $2200, and be permitted to advance on the regularly adopted schedule of salaries according to his qualifications and rating.
2.
That the following be elected on the regular teaching staff:
Jap Haskell, A. B. teacher of high school geology $2200 Ernst Uhrlaub, A. B. teacher of high school science $2200
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Win. C. Placke, A. B. commercial teacher Dorothy Thacker, secretary.at high school vice Edna Smith, resigned
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That the following be elected as substitute teachers:
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$1600
Mrs. Alma Tailant Hoeffle Mrs. Clarabelle Hurst
That Miss Alice H. Jones, Shields Heights School be granted a professional leave of absence for the first semester of the year 192J-24 in order to do advanced collegiate work, and that Miss Jones be returned at the beginning of the second semester for the monthly salary at which she was elected for the regular year,
Respectfully submitted,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools Board of Education.
Gentlemen:
SEPARATE SCHOOLS
I wish to recommend the following as substitute teachers in the separate schools, subject to the action of the County Excise Board: Alberta Sanborn Mary Oliver Mrs. A. J. Jordan Mrs. J. M. Anderson Ruby Craig
Respectfully submitted,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of S chools Mr. Leech moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting wAye."
Mr. Parsons reported that the School for Cripples had on hand a chair which was too large for use and recommended that the Clerk be -authorized to sell this chair and purchase a smaller one. Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Loughrniller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.0 Mr. Parsons recommended that-Dr. S. J. Thompson be. elected Medical Inspector for the Separate Schools at a salary of #1200 a year.
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.�
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The Superintendent recommended that some arrangement be made for increased facilities for physical training at Central High School and suggested that a separate building be provided on ground west of the present site to contain a gymnasium and swimming pool of sufficient size to accommodate all pupils desiring to take this work.
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Mr. Brooks moved that this matter be referred to a committee to be appointed by the President, together with the Superintendent, the Principal of the High School and the Architect. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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The Chairman appointed Messrs. Loughmiller, Leech and Spivey on this committee. The Clerk reported that in response to the advertisement for bids on a Universal Woodworking Machine but one bid had been received, that of the Beckett & Corbin Company at $1,027*55*
Mr. Berry moved that the Universal Woodworking Machine be purchased from the Beckett & Corbin Company at their bid of $1,027.55’ Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Musrush reported the resignation of Miss Dorothy Beaty effective some time in August. Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be instructed to replace Miss Beaty at a salary of $100.00 a month. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn until Monday, July 30th, at seven-thirty o’clock P. M. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
President
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MEETING. OF JULY JO, 192J.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA. CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
MONDAY, JULY JO, I92J, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
Mr. Spivey reported that the committee to whom the matter of the need for additional room at Central High School had been referred, had made an investigation and while there was no doubt that the improvements recommended by the Superintendent would be desirable, in the face of so many other needs of the school system, he believed that it would be advisable to defer building at Central High School until it could be known whether or not there would be sufficient money for thie purpose. Mr. Loughmiller concurred in this report. Mr. Brooks stated that he believed that the Board should proceed with the plan originally contemplated in the building program and moved that the Board purchase two lots west of Central High School on Eighth Street and erect a two story building with basement. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows: ■ "Ayes," Messrs. Berry, Brooks, Leech and Evans; "Nays," Messrs. Fightmaster, Landon, Loughmiller and Spivey. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.
J^r. Brooks moved that the Board purchase Block 9, Ross-Mann Addition, ; adjoining the block selected as a site for the northwest school, at $6,500.00 and that the Clerk be instructed to warrant in payment of same upon approval of the deed and the Board's attorney. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," Loughmiller, who passed.
junior high issue a abstract by upon roll except Mr.
Mrs. Mabel Peacock, City Librarian, came before the Board with a request that Miss Marian Craddock be employed as cataloguer for the junior high school branch libraries at a salary of $1800 a year, and that the Board furnish books to the amount of $6,000 in addition to paying the salary of the cataloguer.
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Mr. Landon moved that the Board enter into contract with the City Library Board to furnish $6000 for books for the junior high school branch libraries and to pay Miss Craddock a salary of $1800 a year as cataloguer. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A committee from Mulligan district came before the Board in the inter-; est of securing a school building and offering to sell twenty lots adjoining the church used last year for a school building, for $2,500. This matter was referred by the Chairman to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Brooks moved that steps be taken to secure the block known as the i McKenna property, located between 8th and 9th Streets and Klein and Western Avenues,’ as a site for the Third Ward junior high school, at an estimated cost of from$l^o,000 £0 $^5,000. Mr. Fightmaster seconded;
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the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Berry moved that the action of the Board accepting the offer of S. F. Overton to sell Lots 23 and 24-, Block 16, West Main Street Addition, for |7>5OO be reconsidered. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Fightmaster and Dr. Evans, who voted "No." On motion duly made and carried, the action of the Board relative to the purchase of Lots 23 and 2^, Block 16, West .Main Street Addition, was rescinded.
Mr. Leech moved that the Board offer Mr. Overton $7>000 for Lots 2J and 2^, Block 16, West Main Street Addition.
Mr. Brooks moved as a substitute that Mr. Overton be offered $6,7.50 for this property. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Ay-e," except Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Leech, who voted "No." Mr. Layton submitted sketches for the addition and alterations toClassen Junior High School, stating that the plans and specifications, and also those for the two new junior high schools, would be completed and ready to advertise for bids in five weeks. Mr. Layton also submitted plans for the proposed new building at Central High S chool providing swimming pool, gymnasium, music room and space for auto-mechanics, with the statement that if the goard wished, these plans could be submitted for bids and if it was decided not to let the contract the Board would not be obligated for architect’s fees. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the plans and specifications, as recommended by Mr. Layton, be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the Superintendent of Schools for approval. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Superintendent submitted the following report: July 50, 1925 Board of Education.
Gentlemen: I wish to make the following recommendations: 1. That Miss Winifred Johnston be granted a professional leave of absence during the year 1923-2^ in order that she may do advanced collegiate work.
2. That Mr. T. R. Stemen be elected to the playground instructor‘8 position left vacant by the resignation of Mr. Roy D. Pringle. 3. That the following persons be elected as substitute teachers for the school year 1923-2M-;
Delores Huntington Jewell Crouch Adams Florence Eichman Hannah Bitting
Respectfully submitted,.
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools.
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I923
(Continued)
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Brooks, seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ”Aye.tt
The Superintendent recommended that the following material be purchased for Visual Instruction: 2 J 3 6
Primary Sets Intermediate Sets American History Sets for Junior High Balopticon Lanterns
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAye.” I
Upon recommendation of the City Library Board, Mr. Landon moved that the Junior High School branch libraries be closed for two weeks during the month of August. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was submitted by the Buildings and Grounds Committee: July JO, 1923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend the following changes in the appointments of engineers and fireman, at a salary set opposite their name for the school year 1923-24:
Name
School
No. Rooms
No. Boilers
Salary Per M®.
$234.00 g Garfield 1 to 2S Lincoln 2 4 W. M. Salladay Westwood 1 125.00 to Garfield 6 1 J.C. Kimbell Webster Jr. to 131.50 Capitol Hill We also recommend the appointment of the following engineers firemen and janitors, at a salary set opposite their name for the school year 1923-24:
C. A. Plemmons (Engineer)
Name G. J. 0. E. L. J.
C. Baily F. Whittley MoDoulett F. Page P. Herod D. Gibbson
School Lowell Webster Central Classen Classen Classen
No.Rooms
No.Boilers
15 2 Fireman Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor Floor Janitor
Salary Per 162.50 131.50 112.50 112.50 112.50 112.50
The minimum salary for janitors in charge of buildings is fixed at $125.00 per month, for floor janitors $112.50 per month and for fireman $131.50 per month.
The above salaries are fixed on the following schedule and subject to this basis: The janitor is to receive $5.50 per room per month for each and every classroom 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 classrooms.
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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 additional where the second boiler is required and $5*00 additional where the third boiler is required. Buildings without steam heat do not come within the schedule.
Respectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks Earl E. Leech
J. W. Berry Committee on Buildings and Grounds. Me. Landon movfed that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.", The following report was read: July 30,
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Board of Education. Gentlemen: In order to comply with the recently enacted State Code for elevators, there will have to be some important changes made at Central High School.
I am submitting herewith report of Otis Elevator Company on these changes.
Respectfully submitted, W. 0. Moore Supt. Buildings & Grounds. Mr. Landon moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Loughmiller moved that the purchase of new sewing machines for the Domestic Science Department be referred to the Purchasing Committee. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon called attention to a marked decrease in the enrollment at McKinley School during the past few years and moved that further proceedings to acquire additional ground at McKinley be stopped. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Berry and Dr. Evans, who passed.
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Mr. Leech moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign a petition to pave 13th Street from the west line of Fonshill Avenue to the west line of Missouri Avenue, with sheet asphalt pavement, and also Kelham Avenue from the north line of 12th Street to the south line of 13th Street. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
MEETING OF JULY 30, I923
(Continued)
The following report was submitted: July 26, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend that a door be placed at Webster Junior High School leading from cafe to hall; a door between clinic and teacher’s rest room; also an opening about 14" x 5’ through partition wall between kitchen and cafe in W ebster, Classen and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools. Respectfully,
W. 0. Moore Supt. Buildings and Grounds Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Upon recommendation of Mr. Musrush, Mr. Fightmaster moved that Mrs. F. W. Penney, Assistant Clerk, be given one month’s vacation on full pay. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that in order to get delivery on the slate blackboard ordered for Bunbar School within sixty days, it was necessary to secure it from Kansas City, entailing a charge of two and one-half cents additional which, Mr. Musrush stated, he had agreed to pay.
Mr. Landon moved that the Board concur in the action of the Clerk. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The question of paying the premium on the additional $1,000,000.00 surety bond of the School Treasurer was brought up for consideration and it was the sense of the Board that the Treasurer be required to pay the premium. The Attorney for the Board reported that he had met with the property owners of the property at Whittier School and at Willard S chool and had secured certain concessions in prices from the owners and that the owners had agreed to accept the following prices for the following described property, which he recommended as being a just consideration, as follows: ■ Property at 1912 West 10th Street, meets and bounds description, ■owned by C. P. Penrose........... $6,300.00.
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\ Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Parker and Colcord Addition, owned by Sam Wylie....... .....$4,500.00. Lots 15 and 16, Block 5, Parker and Colcord Addition, C. H. Thomas................ $4,200.00.
Lots 17and IS, Block 5, Parker and Colcord Addition, :Nellie Swinghammer............ $3»400.00•
owned by owned by Mrs
Lots 31 and 32, Block 5> Parker and Colcord Addition, owned by Mrs Pearl Eokles................ $4,200.00.
Lots 33 and 34, Block 5, Parker and Colcord Addition, 0. Thomas....... $50.00 and Taxes jLots 35 andBlock 5, Parker and Colcord Addition, i Montgomery................. $50.00
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Mr. Brooks moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of the attorney and that the necessary steps be taken to purchase the property described at the prices mentioned, and that upon the approval of the title and delivery of proper Warranty Deeds the Clerk is instructed to issue warrants therefor. Mr. Spivey 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. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 192J.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, I923, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
The minutes of the meetings of July 2nd, 6th, 11th, 12th, 23rd and 90th were read and approved as read. Mr. Paul Walker, a resident of Gatewood Addition, came before the Board in the interest of securing a school building for this district. Mr. Landon moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee and that they turn in a report as to what they believe the proper thing to do. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that Mr. E. B. Bryan be given permission to use the High School Auditorium for a series of recitals extending over a period from October to March, at the regular charge of $100 a night, subject to the demands of the High School. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. A. C. Bennett came before the Board, stating that at the request of a former Board of Education the Classen Company had been holding the east half of Block 27, Englewood Addition, on which the Hawthorne School was located, and offering to sell this half block of 24 lots to the Board for $7,200. The Chairman referred this matter to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for report.
J. L. Rogers, an employee of the Board of Education, came before the meeting and asked their co-operation in arranging a picnic for the Board and all their employees. Mr. rightmaster moved that a committee be appointed to see what could be done in this matter. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Chairman appointed Mr. Spivey and Mr..Berry on this committee. Upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Spivey, the matter of weatnerstripping for the new additions to school buildings was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for future decision. Mr. Kee R. McKee, President of the American Brick and Tile Company, . addressed the Board, asking consideration in the selection of brick for the new school buildings. Mr. Leech moved that home products be used as far as possible in the new buildings, quality and price being equal. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Report of audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, I923, was submitted by John W. Prigmore, Auditor for the School Board, showing a surplus in the General Fund in the amount of $117,75&*73, Sinking Fund surplus of $71>3O5«O5 and Playground Fund surplus of $2,269.26, faking a total of current assets in excess of liabilities in the amount of $191,333«O4. Mr. Prigmore further reported that a detailed audit add
MEETING OF AUGUST 6, I923 (Continued.) review of the tax accounts of the district carried by Oklahoma County, revealed unappropriated funds due the General Fund in the amount of $30,72J.12 accruing from taxes paid from 1915 to 1921.Mr. Prigmore stated that $37,O^3ÂŤ^^> due the Separate School Fund, had been turned over to the School Treasurer but of the amount due the General Fund the sum of $26,25^.20 had been paid, the balance due being held pending litigation. Mr. Landon moved that the attorney be instructed to proceed with a suit for the collection of the money due the school district. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Parsons presented a request of the National ‘Association for the Advancement of Colored People for the use of the Bryant School grounds on the nighty Friday, August 10th, for a general meeting and band concert. Upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Landon, this request was tabled. Mr. Parsons recommended that the Self Improvement Club of the African Episcopal Church be permitted to use the Douglas School for a program on August 7'fcil> the Club to pay the expense of opening the building. Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Superintendent presented, without recommendation, the bill of Drs. Sanger and Sanger against Miss Mabelle Etter, a substitute teacher, for services rendered Miss Etter during an attack of diphtheria last winter, stating that.since she did not come under the rule allowing the salary of teachers during absence on account of illness, Miss Etter had asked that the ^oard pay this bill. No action was taken in this matter. Ati this time Dr. Evans called attention of the Board to the death of Mr. F. Webb Jones, which occurred on Saturday, August 4th, and suggested that it miglt be fitting to record some expression of appreciation of the long and faithful service of Mr. Jones in the school system as Attendance Officer. Mr. Brooks moved that a committee be appointed to draw up suitable resolutions on the death of Mr. Jones and present at the next meeting. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to. have carried. The Chairman appointed Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Landon to act on this committee.
The Superintendent submitted the following report: August 6, I923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to make the following recommendations: 1. That the following listed people be elected to the regular teaching staff: A. C. Floyd, M. A. (vice Olive Nash, resigned) $1500 Dorothy Livingston, A. B. (vice Julia Porter) 1400 Lucile Westfall' A. B. (vice Lillian Griffith). 1400 Gladys Gates, A. B. (vice Jean Hicklin) 1200 Jennie Lee Case, A. B. (vice Ethel Stangel) 1200 Lucile McCoy, A. B. (vice Helen Stewart) 1200 Mrs. J. H. Payne, Librarian, Irving 14-00
2. That Miss Georgia Mae Smith be granted a professional leave of absence during the year 1923-24, in order that she may continue advanced collegiate training. A. C. Persons, Supt. of Schools
MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1923(Continued) Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Parsons stated that he had investigated several methods school savings and recommended that the Board adopt for use city schools the program of Thrift, Incorporated, which was sored by Northwestern University and which could be carried without any financial obligation on the part of the Board.
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Mr. Leech moved that Thrift, Incorporated, be authorized to install their plan of savings in the schools of Oklahoma City, as recommended by Mr. Parsons, it being understood that this be done without < expense to the Board. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Parsons reported that S. R. Youngblood had made application for a position in the Colored Schools and he would be willing to recommend his election at a salary of $1300 a year providing an understanding could be reached that would be satisfactory to Mr. Page.
Mr. Berry moved that Mr. Youngblood be accepted if a satisfactory understanding could be reached with the Superintendent. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,” except Messrs. Fightmaster, Landon and Loughmiller, who voted "No."
Mr. Loughmiller moved that the matter of changes in the cafeteria at Webster be referred.to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The block known as Euclid Addition, being a sub-division of Block Five (5), Shaw’e Heights, an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been duly designated as a site for the school known as the Northwestern School, and the Board of Education has been wholly unable to acquire by purchase, for the school district, from the owners ; thereof, the lots or parcels of land hereinafter described; i NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT. RESOLVED, By the Board of Education of Oklahoma i City, Oklahoma, that it is unable to acquire from the owners by purchase the lots or parcels of ground hereinafter described; that said property is desirable and necessary for school purposes; that it is necessary for the District Court to acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain -Lots One (1), Two (2), Three 45), Four (4),G’iv^ (5)1 [Six (6)J E leven (11), Twelve. (12), Thirteen (13), fourteen (14), {Fifteen (15)J ^Sixteen (lQj Seventeen (17), Eighteen (IS), Twenty-seven (£7), Twenty-eight > (2$), Thirty-five (35), Thirty-six (36), Thirty-seven (37). Thirty-eight (3$), Thirty-nine (£9), Forty (4d), (3/ Forty-five (45). Forty-six (46), Forty-seven (47) and Forty-eight (43) in Euclid Addition, being a subdivision of Block 5, Shaw’s Heights, an Addition to Oklahoma i City, Oklahoma, ! and the attorney for the Board is instructed to institute and diligently prosecute condemnation proceedings to immediately acquire the whole legal and equitable title to said lots, and the Clerk is direct-^ ed to issue warrants to the Court Clerk of Oklahoma County for the ;
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MEETING OF AUGUST 6,. I923 (Continued) costs of such proceedings, and is directed to issue warrants to the Clerk of said Court in accordance jirith the reports of the Commissioners or Appraisers made in such proceedings. Passed and Adopted this Sth day of August, 1923.
President
Attest:
Clerk Mr. Leech moved that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same, was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The Clerk read the following report: August 6, 192J
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to |24-,^9$.75;, he allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted,
C. G. Landon W. E. F ightmaster J. T. Spivey Auditing Committee
J. S. Coates / Abstracts Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water Service Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.Gas and Electricity Standard Roof.& Mat. Co. Roof repairs 3 T. E. Braniff Co. Premium on Compensation Ins. Cook-McDonnell Company Repairs Drinking Fountains Mideke Supply Company Boiler Tubes Southwestern Electric .Co- Repairs to Elec. Equipment High School Print Shop Printing Supplies Bearly Lumber Co. Lumber Minnetonka Lumber Co. Lumber Gerken Machinery Supply Co.Repairs Heating Equipment De V'oe-Raynolds Co. Paint, etc. 1 Western Union Tel. Co. Telegraph Service Reliable Tent & Awning Co. Awnings, Administration Bldg. Jasper Sipes Co. Dressing and Shade Cord Bunn Publishing Co. Oklahoma Statutes Kenneth Kauffmann Services Examining Board Hoover Bros. Chip Board Doc & Bill Furniture Co. Cafeteria Equipment Tibbs-Dorsey Mfg. Co. Primary Cabinets and Cupboards Oklahoma City Battery Co. Batteries A. F. Binns Company Repairs H. S. Heating on Contract John W. Prigmore Services Annual Audit and report John W. Prigmore Services Tax Roll Audit 1 C. S. Owen Repair to Wells A. G. Saohe Sidewalks
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MEETING OF AUGUST 6,.1923 (Continued) Two Pianos Rrederickson-Kroh Music Co* J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Go. Bass Horn & Orchestra Bells K^rdex Sales Company Hardex Cabinet One Typewriter & Ribbons L. C. Smith &. Bros. Tpw. Co. Typewriter Exchange Filing Shelf & Guides Ribbons Wales Adding Machine Co. 0. K. Stamp & Seal Co. Stamps Office Supplies, etc. Western Bank Supply Co. Office & School supplies Wigger Book Company Maps J..L. Powers Bass Furniture & Carpet Company Rubber . Hose Goodrich Rubber Company Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Hose Sweeping Compound E. C. Eiseman & Sons Disinfectant National Renovating & Supply Fuel Oil Local Refining Corporation Mops and Brushes MiIler-Jackson Company Janitor Supplies Alexander Drug Company Hardware and Supplies W. -J. Pettee & Company Hardware and Supplies A. . G. Hoge Door Check McEldowney & Son Electrical Equipment Southwestern Electric Co. Southwest General Electric Co. Waterproof Wire Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. Loom and Bushings ElectricwFan Gaddis-Fentress Electric Co. Repairs Electric Clocks Landis Eng. & Mfg. Co. Gaskets Johnson Service Company Boiler Work Charles E. Lindsay Southern Motor Supply Co. Zip Plumbing & Heating Repairs Crane Company Engine Fittings, etc. Mideke Supply Company Pump Chamberlin Supply Co. Corken Machinery and Supply Company Heating Reapirs, etc. Engine and Pump repairs N. S. Sherman Iron & Machine O. K. Transfer & Storage Co. Moving Boilers Coal Dunn Feed & Fuel Co. Lumber F. D. Bearly Lumber Co. Sand Geo. G. Miller Window Glass Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Paint DeVoe & Raynolds Co. Repairing Plaster Frank Helm Water Cards Capitol Water Company Ice Coupon Books New State Ice Company Medical Supplies Roach and Veazey Surety Bond Premium C.,W. Turner Insurance Co. Vocational Guidance Bulletins Board of Public Education Requisition School Books Walher Taylor Co. Printing Indistrial Printing Co. Application Blanks Beals and Morrison Warrants ' Fine Arts Company 1923 Session Laws Harlow Publishing Co. Publishing Financial Stmt. Daily Legal News Reimbursement Express Chagres F. K. Russell Reimbursement Petty Cash A. E. Musrush, Clerk Telephone Service Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Oklahoma City Water Department Water Service Gas & Electricity Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Printing Chubb-Trammel Co. Repair to Wells C. ,S. Owens Sidewalks excavations A. G. Saohe Standard Roofing & Material Co.Roofing, etc. Cemebt Work on contract W. L. Eby “ J. M. Watson Repair Webster Well Chas. E. Davenport Co. - Decorating H. S. on contract 337*20 Decorating H. s. on contract!, 062.55 ; Chas. E. Davenport Co. Chas. E. Davenport Co. Decorating H. s. on contract!, 156.10 A. C. Parsons 339*25 Expenses Trip N. E. A. E. Dr. Chas. Evans Expenses Trip . -. N. , _ . A. 430.74 L. H. Gambill Deputy State Examiner & Insp. 105*45 J. N. Davis Deputy State Examiner & Insp. $2,lo J'
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SEPARATE SCHOOLS W.. J. Pettee & Co. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. A. G. Hoge Crane Company DeVoe-Raynolds Co. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Miller-Jackson Company Wigger Book Company Oklahoma City Water Dept.
Janitor Supplies Telephone Service Hardware Engine Fittings Paint Lawn Hose Janitor Supplies Waste Baskets Water Service
$16.50 9-75 7-10 1.50 4.41 7-90 7.25 12.75 9.20
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Oklahoma City Water Dept. McGraw-Baughman & Bearly Long-Bell Lumber Co. Southwestern Electric Co. Frederickson-KrohMusic Co. Oklahoma Furniture Mfg. Co. John C. Wells
Gas & Electricity Water Service Lumber Lumber Electrical Equipment Two Kimball Pianos School Furniture Commercial Survey
36.34 13.30 32.00 66.55 18-37 562.pO 127.56 25.00
Playground Supplies Playground Supplies
47.69 33*oo
PLAYGROUNDS W. J. Pettee & Company McEldowney & Son
Mr. Leech 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 voting "Aye.� Mr. Leech moved that the following estimates of contractors for labor and material furnished for the new additions to 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, same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.�
Gross Construction Company
Columbus Linwood Wheeler
$15,298.20 9,088.20 10,152.90
Charles M. Dunning Const. Co.
Lee Westwood
16,371.00 13,68^.50
Campbell and Price
Shields Heights Whittier Wilson
9,821.00 7,611.00 10,272.00
Gook-McDonnell Co.
Plumbing and Heating Seven Schools
3,300.70
C. _E. Huffman
Dunbar
3,739*00
Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects. Supervision Dunbar
$6.S3
Mr. Landon moved that the Board accept the proposition of Frederickson-Kroh Music Company to tune, clean and adjust all pianos in the school system on a yearly basis of $6.00 for each piano. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Berry and Mr. Spivey, who passed and Dr. .Evans, who voted "No."
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Mr. Landon moved that the Third Ward Junior High School be called the Roosevelt Junior High .School. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Brooks moved that the new junior high school in the First Ward be named the Warren Harding Junior High School. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved that the new grade school located in the northwest section of the city be called the Horace Mann School. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Spivey moved that the northeast grade school be called the Bath School. There was no second to this motion. Several other names were suggested but it was agreed to defer the naming of this school until some future time.
Mr. Leech moved that the purchase of three adding machines and three mimeographs for the junior high schools, one posting machine for Central High School and one multigraph machine for the general offices, be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.� The Clerk recommended that the salary of J. C. Whitson, Supply Clerk, be placed at $125.00 a month instead of $115.00 as originally recommended. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "Aye." - ' Mr. Brooks moved that the salary of Mrs. L. N. Morrisette, Secretary to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, be placed at $135.00 a month, effective July 1, 1923. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Landon, who passed.
The Clerk reported that an offer had been received from W. H. Jones to buy the the old well house at Shields Heights School for $10.00. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the offer be accepted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the offices of the Board of Education be closed and all work in the school system suspended for one hour on Friday, August 10th, during the funeral of President Harding. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Lukenbill recommended that the Board pay the 1922 paving tax due on the property purchased from Sam Wylie and C. H. Thomas, as the agreement with these owners, was made before August 1st, the date the taxes became due. Mr. Brooks moved that this recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and.upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The following bids were received on slate blackboard for the new additions to school buildings: Jasper Sipes Company 530 per sq. ft. FÂŤ 0. B. cars Okla. City Oklahoma School Equipment Co. 5W Psr SQ* ft* F. 0. B. cars Okla City
Mr. Fightmaster, moved that the contract for the slate blackboard be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of 530 per square foot. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Bids on school furniture for the new additions were received and upon motion of Mr. Leech seconded by Mr. Fightmaster were
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to the Purchasing Committee for tabulation and report back to the Board. Mr. Brooks moved that the architects be instructed to prepare the roofs of the new junior high school buildings for the installation of water tanks. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Fightmaster moved that the architects be instructed to make arrangements to install oil burners in the two new junior high schools and.the addition to Classen. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Layton reported that at the new Lee building it would be possible to secure one additional room 14.’ 4" x 2J’, by placing a slab over the coal room two and one half feet above the first floor.
Mr. Landon moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Lukenbill stated that he would be away on his vacation for about two weeks but that his work for the Board of Education would be taken care of by his partner, Judge Hayson. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board accept the services of Judge Hayson during the absence of Mr. Lukenbill. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn until Wednesday, August Sth, at eight o’clock P. M. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. <
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN
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SESSION IN T&E"BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, I923, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey. The President stated that the meeting was held for the purpose of opening bids on school buildings, additions to school buildings and the heating and plumbing for same, which were received in response to the advertisement hereto attached.
WANTED. BIDS AND PROPOSAL. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Jjealcd proposals will be received'M 'the office of the clerk of . the board of.education 7 of- Oklahoma City; Okla., until; 5 o’clock' p.' m.' on the 8th day - of ; August, 192 k/* on tile ' following work: Addition? to Webster junior highschool Capifbl Bjilljunior high school and a new 4-room building located at W. 45thslrM* arid N ; Western avenue, and a. new: 4-roo;h buildingA-locahed - at?: E-/ 12th street and Kelham avenue.. \ Sealed proposals will also .‘be- received for th*' heating,, .ventilating, plumbing and drai.na.go nf the ahpve-riained-..huildings. ' Al! as shown , on the plans and called for. in. '.the • specifications. furnished by Laytori-SfnJIh' & Forsyth,, architects, .701 Southwest Nallonal Bank Bldg.; Oklahoma City,'Okla. Bids to be, accompanied - by ■certified check of 5 percent <($.;*the amount of the bid., -to be- forfeited- as 'assessed and liquidated damages in case the bidder falls, neglects, /or refuses to comply, with the agreements of his bld. Blahs and : specifications tnay be .secured, at the .office of th> architects. 5 " The board of education .^reserves the right.' to reject any and aiifbids. -
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46th street Contractors
Paschal L. Bottoms Chas. M. Dunning Stiles Const. Co. S. P. Hughes C. E. Huffman R. M. Crissman Campbell & Price Holmboe Const. Co.
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Time Days G E N E. R A L $41,452.19 75 40,766.00 50 33,180.00 30 80 32,050.00 100 35,833.00 36,728.00 120 45,303.00 90 43,900.00 130
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PLUMBING
Both Buildings 123,926.00 25,323.00
12,733.00 12,376.00 12,713.94 13,435.00
Mr. Landon moved that the bids on the buildings and additions be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for tabulation and report. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the bids for heating and plumbing be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for tabulation and report. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Clerk read the following report:
August 3, 1923. Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of the purchase of pupils seats and desks recommend that the contract be awarded to Oklahoma School Equipment Company on their bid as follows: 2 568 97 206 26
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Respectfully submitted,
J.
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W.
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C. G. Landon ? Buildings andGrounds Committee
MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 192? (Continued)
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee he concurred in. Mr. Brqoks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ’’Aye.”
The following report was submitted: August 8, 1923* Board of Education.
Gentlemen:
We, your Purchasing Committee^ to whom was referred the matter of purchasing teachers’ desks and chairs, recommend that the contract be awarded to Oklahoma Furniture Manufacturing Company at their bid as follows: 31 teachers' desks 62 bentwood chairs
@ $15.40 2193
$477.40 181.66
Respectfully submitted, J. T. Spivey W. E. Fightmaster C. G. Landon
Purchasing Committee
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent recommended that the following repairs be made to the lighting system at Central High School: 5 16 1 2 5 4
large ceiling lights for main auditorium new ceiling lights under and over balcony large ceiling light for main vestibule small units in entrance for stairway acorn ceiling lights in main hall ceiling lights for music room
Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Layton reported that the price of finishing the space over the coal room at Lee School, recommended at the last meeting, greatly exceeded the estimated cost and it was thought advisable by the Buildings and Grounds Committee to defer making the change until some future time. Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant in the amount of $8,000.00 to Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, on their contract for plans and specifications. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Landon moved that the bond of J. C. Whitson, Supply Clerk, in the amount of $2,500.00, in the New Amsterdam Casualty Company, be approved. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 1923 (Continued)
Attention was called by the President to suit filed by P. H. Weathers to enjoin the Board from spending any money derived from the $1,900,000.00 bond issue on building plans submitted by Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, alleging that the Board’s contract with Layton, S mith and Forsyth had been made without having advertised for bids.
Upon motion of Mr. Landon, seconded by Mr. Leech, the Board went into executive session.
The injunction suit was discussed and referred to the Board's attorney. Upon return to regular session Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn until Monday, August 13th, at eight o’clock P. M. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Approved the.^/y/dav of
MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1923
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA MET
IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1923, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
The President stated that the meeting was held for the purpose of considering the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee on the awarding of Contracts for the additions to Capitol Hill and Webster Junior High Schools, and the Horace Mann and Northeast grade schools. Mr. Fightmaster moved that action on the Contracts under question be deferred for two weeks from date. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that all bids be postponed for two weeks time. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Superintendent submitted the following report:
August 13, 1923. Board of Education: Gentlemen:
I wish to make the following recommendations: 1.
That the persons whose names are listed below be elected to the regular teaching staff at the salary set opposite their names:
Roy S. Bennett, A. B. (vice Ernst Uhrlaub, 2200) $2100 Chas. R. Rayburn, B. S. (vice Wm. Coppedge, 2000) 1800 C. S. Whitney, M. A. (vice Pearl Crawford, 2000) 1800 Mabel T. Hobson,' A. B. (vice Ruth Nichols, 1800) 1400 Cleo McCary, A. B. (vice Lillian Morrow, 1800) 1200 Ollie M. Jenkins, A. B. (vice Eliz. Bedford, 1300) 1200 Edith LaFon, A. B. (vice Dorothy Dutton, 1300) 1200 Evelyn H. Russell, A. B. (vice W. A. Cooley, 1600) 1400 Willard A. Darrow, B. M. A. B. (previously paid, 2500) 2000 Clark Cunningham, A. B. (vice Elmer Capshaw, 1800) 2200 2. That the persons whose names are listed below be elected to substitute teaching positions at the approved salary: Jane E. Wright Mabie Daniels, A. B. Nellie Parker King Grace Woods Mildred Meade Agnes C. Mathis
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Ruth McRenyolds Gladys Aikman Thelma Fennessey Mrs. W. B. Burks.
Respectfully submitted, A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools.
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(Continued.)
Mr. Brooks moved, that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting �Aye."
The Clerk read the following report: August 6, 1923. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen: Mr. C. Edgar Honnold of this city has offered us $5000.00 worth of our own bonds dated 1909 due 1929, 4-^%, at a price of 99 and accrued interest.
Personally I would recommend the purchase of these bonds out of our sinking fund and bring the matter to your attention in order that you may, if you deem it advisable, authorize me to purchase these bonds. I will also state we have an offer from John Nuveen & Company of Chicago for $3000.00 of the same issue at a price of par and accrued.
Yours very truly, TNW:D
Thad Wells Treasurer Board of Education.
Mr. Landon moved that Mr. Honnold1s proposition be accepted. Mr. Leech seconded the motion, and upon roll call same was carried, all members voting "Aye." The following report was submitted:
August 13, 1923 Mr. A. E. Musrush, Clerk. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dear Sir:
Sometime ago Mr. Ladd, who has charge of the sanitary work in the City, visited this office and stated that he was ready to make contract for the school year of 1923-24. I suggest that this matter be taken care of in the near future.
Mr. Ladd had the contract with the Board last year and is willing to take the work on the same terms, except for the additional buildings that will be added this year. Yours respectfully,
W0M:m
W. 0. Moore SUP'T. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Mr. Brooks moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk reported that Mrs. Claussen desired that the Board dispose of Liberty Bonds and use same for Cafeteria Checking Funds.
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Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be authorized to dispose of the Bonds and the proceeds be used for Cafeteria Checking Fund. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk proceed to advertise for ten days the ; sale of all buildings on grounds to which the Board had recently acquired titles for building purposes, to be sold at Public Auction. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Leech moved that bone meal, amounting to $20.00, be purchased for the Webster Junior High and other school grounds. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members voting "Aye. " A communication was received by the Board of Education from the Hod Carriers Local No. 612, asking that the Contractors be requested by the Board to employ Union Hod Carriers and pay Union wage. After due deliberation by the Board, it was moved by Mr. Landon and seoonded by Mr. Brooks that the matter be tabled. The same was declared to have carried. Mr. Musrush recommended that he be authorized to purchase a Protectograph. Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all. members present voting "Aye."
The Clerk read a communication from Mr. W. E. Ellis, a carpenter formerly employed by the Board, asking to be re-instated. After being, duly considered by the members, it was moved by Mr. Leech and seconded, by. Mr. Fightmaster that the communication be tabled. The same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk notify Mr.. Schofield to make Bond, by the 15th of August, on his coal contract or his contract would be forfeited. Mr.’ Leech seconded, the motion, and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following recommendation was submitted:
August 13, 1923 Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gentlemen:
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In view of the fact that the person in charge of a school building is designated as engineer, head janitor, and janitor, I suggest that the person in charge of a school building be officially designated as the custodian of that building.
Respectfully yours, W0M:m
W. 0. Moore SUP'T. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded- the motion and the same was declared to have carried. r
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(Continued.)
The following report was read.:
August 13, 1923 Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:
Mr. Busby, Engineer at Webster Junior High School, informs us that Mr. R. D. Wilson has been critically ill since July 1st and he is now in need of help. Mr. Busby has asked me to present this matter to the Board., Mr. Wilson has been unable to work since the above date.
Respectfully yours, W. 0. Moore SUP’T. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS.
W0M:m
Mr. Leech moved that Mr. Wilson be allowed half pay. Mr. Spi.vey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that the Board hold a meeting Monday night 8 o’clock, August 27th, 1923. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried by an unanimous vote. Mr. Loughmiller moved that the meeting adjourn. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.
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Approved the
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1923.
MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 1923 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE‘BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1923, AT TEN*THIRTY O’CLOCK A. M. PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, J. T. Spivey.
ABSENT:
C. G. Landon, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering some business Mr. Musrush had on hand, including the report Mr. Moore had made relative to disposing of the elevator of Central High School because of some new requirements made by law, stating that it be necessary that these requirements be met with • immediately.
Mr. Brooks moved that the Otis Elevator Company be instructed to do this work. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Mr. Musrush presented for the Board’s approval the report of the Purchasing Committee, recommending that the Contract for Radio and Electric Equipment for Central High School be awarded to the GaddisFentress Electric Company at their bid of $1572.75. Mr. Leech moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and the same was carried, all members present voting ‘’Aye.” The Clerk submitted for the Board’s approval the report of the Purchasing Committee, recommending that one American Multigraph be purchased from the American Multigraph Sales Company at $895.00 less 2% for cash, less $35.00 for old machine.
Mr. Brooks moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded j the motion, and the same was carried, all members present voting ”Aye.'^
Mr. Musrush submitted for the Board's approval the report of the Pur- ; chasing Committee, recommending that a Bookkeeping and Posting Machine be purchased from the Burroughs Adding Machine Company, #6505 Machine 5 at $950.00 less 25%. Mr. Leech moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was carried, all members present voting ”Aye.n The following report was submitted:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma •Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of Furnishing Electric Bulbs recommend as follows: That the Contract be awarded to United Electric
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Company as per bid. Respectfully submitted,
C. G.
Landon
J. T. Spivey Aug. 16 1923
W. E. Fightmaster Purchasing Committee.
Mr. Brooks moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion, and the same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. "
Mr. Musrush submitted the report of the Purchasing Committee, recommending that the offer of the S. W. Electric Company for Electrical Fixtures for Central High School, amounting to $347.50, be accepted.,
Mr. Brooks moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded, the motion, and the same was declared carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Berry recommended that Mr. Bretz of Capitol Hill be appointed auctioneer to auction the Real Estate that the Board of Education has to be sold on August 27th, paying him $50.00 for the work. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion, and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that Mrs. Claussen be required to confer with the . Purchasing,Committee for the purchase of all equipment for school cafeterias. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Moore submitted the report that all buildings were being got into condition for the opening of school. Mr. Musrush asked that permission be granted him to negotiate- the purchase of lot 3, Block 5, Stockyards Addition for $700.00. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board grant Mr. Musrush the right to negotiate the purchase of the property. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call the same carried, all members present voting ' "Aye. " Mr. Page came before the Board and recommended that Mr. Youngblood be re-instated in the school system, if the recommendation met with the approval of the Board members. Mr. Brooks moved that S. R. Youngblood be elected to the teaching staff subject to assignment, at a salary of $1300 as previously recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion, and upon roll call the motion was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Fightmaster, who passed.
Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and the same was declared to have carried.
MEETING OF AUGUST 23D, 1920
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM', ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 23RD,
1920, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
G. 0. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.
Elliott Alton, Torn W. Baugh, W. E. Fightmaster, E. E. Leech, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:
J,. W. Berry, R. S. Coates
The President stated that the meeting was called at the request of Mr. Alton who had been asked by the Building and Trades organizations for an opportunity to come before the Board.
Representatives of the various building crafts were present, several o£ whom addressed the Board stating that it was their desire to cooperate with the Board in every way so that the school buildings might be finished as soon as possible, and while they were making no demands, they hoped that the Board would see that the work was completed without the use of non-union labor. It was understood that the union labor clause had been omitted from the plumbing contract for the Webster school, through oversight, and that Mr. Binns,the contractor, had been using non-union labor on this job. As Mr. Binns was not present it was the sense of the Board that the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday evening and that Mr. Binns be given an opportunity to be heard in the matter.
The following bids were received on the installation of the boilers at Emerson and Culbertson school buildings: Southwestern Bricklaying Company
Ben Dancey
$4801.50 4250.00
Mr. Baugh moved that these bids be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for report. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Alton moved that the President of the Board be authorized to offer $12/500 for half of Block 8, University Place Addition, to complete the site of the Classen Junior High School. Mr. Fightmasfcer; seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” f V 4 .t.a
Mrs. Lindsay moved that the sale of confectionery at the High School be discontinued. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn until Tuesday, August 24th 1920, at eight oJclock p. m. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
President.
MEETING OF AUGUST 27
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OFhTHE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET
IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, I923, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: .
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ABSENT:
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Dr. Carles Evans, President, A. E. Muusush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E.,Fightmaater, C. G. Landon, Ed. F. Lotshailler.
Earl E. Leech, J. T. Spivey.
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The President stated that the mmeting was held for the purpose of looking after business pertaining . to the building program and considering any other master requiring the attention of the Board.
The Clerk presented a claim of the A. F. Binns C-ommeaiy, amoosining to >,943.20, on contract for boiler work at Putnam Heights Mr. Landon moved that the claim be aioowed and the Clerk instructed to issue waarant to A. F. Binns Company in the sum of $4,943*20, same to be held. uitil work is checked and approved by the Supeeintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. A letter was read from • Uss Grace Prou.fit, • of lots 35 and 3&, Euclid Add^^n, asking' the Board to make her an offer for these lots. Mr. Brooks moved_that ' the Clerk be instructed to , offer Miss ProuLdit $20(0.00 a lot, the same amc^iu^'t paid for other ■ lots in Euclid AAddtion. Mr. Landon seconded the motion• and upon ' roll call same was carried, all membbrs present voting Mr. Brooks moved . that the Service Star Legion be given the use of the High School AASftorium on Ootober 5th for a soldiers’ benefit entertaniment. Mr. Berry • seconded the.motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon mooton of Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Berry, the contract with the United Iron Works of St. Louis for refrigeration equipment for the cafeterias of the three junior high schools was referred to the Purchasing C^mmHitiee.
Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk be instructed to purchase a plate glass top for the Suuerintendfet’s desk and a nine by twelve rug for Ceenral High School office. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll • call..same• was carried, all mernmers present voting "Aye.”
The Clerk submitted two insurance policies of • the J. F. McCCD-lough Company for the Boat's contideratitn. Mr* Landon moved that action on these policies be deferred • unil after the report of the Coommttee on Insurance had been made. Mr. Brooks seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightm^e^i;er moved that the proposal of C. S. Stephenson for the installation of vacuum cleaners in the new school buildings be tabled. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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Mr. Louggrndler entered the mmeting at this time.
TheClerk made the foltowish.report on the sale; of houses at public auction on August 27th, in . accordance with the ■notice of sale hereto attached:
Lots 5 and 6, Block 10, Ross-Mann Lots 2 and 4, Blook 10,- Ross-Mann Lots 19 and 20, Euclid Addition Lots 29 and 30, Euclid AAddtion 1912 West Tenth Street 1420 West Third Street 1422 West Third Street 1424 West Third Street 817-819 West Reno Avenue 820 West CcSiftrnia Avenue
syllct ■> '-U1 , . Notice- h Jjereby given UiaX th> boar$kp Gducatt oh* ^Oklahoma City: OWav ; cMexLHof sale, at ^public haucttan to the hirheaL bidd&" foi cash) at the Himes and
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ithitteh ah' ’ped' estate recently '4ac-' ■ ■ Livired'SbyyCtiheLid "board yof* pducatinn,...for- . ■ ■ r £ purpose or school buihnnga » •Thereon All rroperui©', *0 **ol I v’l he sold £hfjt ririct understanding 'that ■ sMdp. pipperK must be n^ao^(,il f om tie.lota xin^t-Which,’’' they are situated within-ten ■ ■» '^"rom ' the date of. said pale^'at., ■ ■- ■ $ ■61 the'purbhaser. The p'roper-" ij.evOj0 sale ar© as follows/Hoi
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Mr. Parsons and Dr. Evans file a written to the N. E. A. at Oakland, Califoirna. ‘ ■ Mr. the motion and same was declared to have
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ands Conmittss ■ submitted a report recommending the addition to Webeser Junior High School,■ .todim, ' be■ «... awarded to the•HolmSns Canttruction _______ __ . Mr. Brooks moved, that the reJf . ■ -$9-__100.00. ' •lrsd. in and contract' awarded to the Holmboe a££,i .n accordance with the ■ terms ■ of their 'bid. Mr Mr. tion and upon roll call same was carried, all ; "Aye."
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inds C^ornmitiee submitted'. a report ■ recommending ithe addition to Caaitol. .Hill ' Junior High |he Holmboe■Construction. Company,at their bid rooms and auditoruurn. ’Mr. Fightmaster _ moved. 4n be■concurred in and ■ contract awarded to the Comptony in accordance with ■ the terms of their ded the■motion and upon ■ roll call same was
khe Buddings and Grounds Committss recommended that the contract /for the Horace Mann School be awarded ■ to 0. ■ E. Huffman at his bid I of $_35,683..00. . Mr. Brooks moved that the report Ss concurred ■ in and * that the maater of a reiuctitt in the amount of the omtrlot price : on account of changes in the p Isss for heating and plumbing Ss rej ferred to the contrsottr, the Buddings ' and Grounds Conmittss and and’ upon ithe architect for decision. Mr. Beery seoo3nie<i the " motion ' ‘ troll call■same was carried, all memmers present voting "AAe*" except \^r. Fihhtiaster and Mr. Landon, who passed. The Buddings and Grounds C^ommitjee recommended that the contract for the Nootheast grade school Ss awarded to C. E. Huffman at his j4Sid ---- ---of------------------$36,366.00. --Mr. Brooks moved that the ■ rscoiminnaSion be |consucrsd in and the maater of a reduction in the amount of the contract ■price on account of changes in the plans for heating and plumbing, be referred to the ■ contractor, the Biddings and Grounds■a C^i^mmit;ee and the architect for decision. Mr. Berry seconded the , potion and upon roll call same was carried, all membbrs present Vooing "Aye," except Mr.■ Landon and Mr. Louglhidler, who passed. \ . ' The Buddings and Grounds Comittee submittsd a report rsoommindinh that the contracts for the heating and plumbing of the additions to Weesser and ■ Cadol Hill Junior High Schools ■ be awarded to ' A. F. Binns Company at their bid of $19,621.00,$9,965.00 for Webeser and $9>756.00 for Cus ^o I Hill. Mr. High^a^er moved that the
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llowing . report on the sale of houses at public h, in.accordance with the notice of sale here-
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Lots 5 and 6, Block 10, Ross-Mann Lots 2 and 4, Block 10,- Ross-Mann Lots 19 and 20, Euclid AAdition Lots 29 and 30, Euclid AAdition 1912 West ’ ’ Tenth Street 1420 West Third Street 1422 West Third Street 1424 West Third Street 317-819 West Reno Avenue 320 Wst California Avenue Tot&l
Mr. Landon- moved that Mr.- Parsons and Dr. Evans file a written report of their trip to the N. E. A. at Oakland, CcHfoonia. ' . Mr. Fightmaater seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. _ and Grounds C^omdittee submitted a report recommending The Buddings /that the contract ' ' for ‘ ‘ ......... the addition to Websser Junior High School,/ for six rooms and.................... audit ordm, be a awwarded to the-Holmboe Coostruction I, Company . J196, _ „ at their bid of ... .... ~100-00.. Mr. Brooks moved that the reI' • • • and~ -contract ' awarded to the Holmboe icommendda ion be concurred in \s lCcttStuctitn Company- in accordance with the terms - of their - bid.- Mr. all’ wandon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, " memmbrs present voting "Aye."
The Buildings and Grounds Commmttee submitted a report - recommending that - the contract for the lddititt to Caaptol Hill - Junior High Schoo:!' be awarded to the Holmboe - Coostructitn Company - at their bid moved of $^6,200.00 for six rooms and lidi•torcum. Mr. Fightmaater _ that the—-reGtmmenddlitn be - concurred in and - contract awarded to the Holmboe Construction Company in accordance with - the terms of their bid. Mr. Landon seconded the - mooion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. £he Buddings and Grounds Committee re(^t^mm^e^^^dei that t’he contract /for the Horace Mann School be awarded - to C. E. Huffman at his bid / of t35,S33..,OO. - Mr. Brooks moved that the report be concurred - in and I that the maater of a reduction in the amc^iu^'t of the contract- price j on account of changes in the plans for heating - and plumbing be re? ferred to the oontrlcttr, the Buddings - and Grounds C^r^mmjttee and | the architect for decision. - Mr. Berry seconded the " motion ‘ and' upon I roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except wr. Fightmaater and Mr. Landon, who passed. The Buddings and Grounds C^omditjee recommended that the contract for the Nootheast grade- school be awarded to C. E. Huffman at his foid of ^JbfJbb.OO. Mr. Brooks moved that the - recommenndlitn be ^concurred in and the maater of a reduction in the amount of the contract - price on account of changes in the plans for heating and plumbing, be referred to the - oontrlcttr, the Buddings and Grounds - n ’C^r^mm;t;ee and the architect for decision. Mr. Berry seconded the , motion and upon roll call same was carried, all memhbrs present voting "Aye," except Mr.- Landon and Mr. who passed. \ ’ ■ ■ The Buddings and Grounds C^imm;t;ee submitted a report recommending that the contracts for - the heating and plumbing of the additions to Webster and - Caadtol Hill Junior High Schools - be awarded to A. F. Binns Company at their bid of $19,621.00,$9,965-00 for Webster and $9>756-00 for Ca^tol Hill. Mr. Fightmaater moved that the
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! 'recommendation be concurred in and contract awarded to A. F. Binns ; Company in accordance with ■ the teres of their bid. Mr. Brooks seS conded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. | Mr. Lougirnieiler moved that the Board reconsider its action in awarding . the contract for the ■ Horace Mann School. Mr. ■ Landon ■ seconded the mooion and upon roll call the vote■was as follows: "Ayes," ' Meesrs. Landon, Louggnmiler and Fightmaater; "Nays," Meesrs. Berry.,. Brooks, and Evans. Whereupon the motion was 'declared' to have lost. The Supee'intendent reported that through a misunderstanding . Dr. " Winnie Sanger had been paid only $1250 for last year’s work while,■ . her contract called for $1500, and recommended that she be paid.the' i difference of $250.00.' Mr. Berry moved that the recoemenndtion be 5 concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant to. Dr. Sanger for $250.00 on her contract for 1922-23. Mr. Brooks'.seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried, all memmers ' presentvoting "Aye." " ' -
The Superintendent submitted the following report: ’
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August 27, 1923.
Board of Education. i ' Gentlemen:
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Ed. Mccarrrei, A. B. (vice Keimeth Taylor $2200) Samuel A. MoReeynlds, A. B., B. . S. . (vice Willard Darrow $2000) Bess BurweH, .A. B. (vice Leah Fish-Bass $1800)
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2. That the following persons be elected to the list of scbsSitcte teachers for the year 1923-24:
Pearl Herrington Lava Smith Mccarrrei Eva Lee Johnson That each of the following persons be granted a professional leave of absence . for the year ' 19'23-24 On condition that this time be spent in ' study at some approved collegiate institution, and. if each fulfils the conditions as stated above each should be given the'opportunity to return the following year to the system on her present salary schedule:
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Ri.la Hinchrr Bertha Holt
4-. That Mrs. Lila Phhllips be transferred from' substitute teaching work to a Secretary's position at ■ $1200.for ten mouths. 5. That’ the Board of Education donate to the Oklahoma City ' Public Health Nursing Association the salaries of five nurses as ■ follows:
4- nurses at ' $125 a month for 12 months 1 nurse at $150 a month for 9-mooths. eertertfully subnet ted, A. C. Parsons Superinte.neent of Schools
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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recomendations of the Superintendent | be concurred in. ■Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and ueon . roll call same was carried unanimously. ! The Superintendent recommended that the Board of Edusation provide | portable houses to be used for the coming year, as folOows: 2 .rooms i at Gatewood, 2 rooms at Muuiigan and 2 rooms at South laanut Grove. | Mr. ..Landon moved that this rrcommendatiod be concurred in. Mr. ) Brooks seconded the mooion and.upon roll call same was carried, all | members present voting "Aye." j
Upon recobmbeddtiod of Mr. Parsons, Mr. Landon moved that the Super- j intendent of Buildings and Grounds and the Supeeintendent of Schools i be given permission to arrange office rooms in the Irving Annex for | all supervisors. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared) to . have carried. ; Mr. Parsons recommended that muscal instruments be purchased for a boys' band for each junior high school and for a girls' band from the three junior high schools, at an estimated cost of $2,500.00.
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Mr. Brooks moved that Mr. • Fightmaater and Mr. Landon, members from the Third• Ward, be appointed as a to. work with the Buddings and Grounds C^1mbit;rr on the location of the Third Ward. Junior High S^jho<^l on the McKanna property. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaater moved that this ^^0^6 be given authority to employ a real estate man to make an appraisal of this property. M*. Brooks•seconded the • motion and upon roll call same was carried, all bembers present voting. "A^e^*"
The following report was submitted: .
August 27, I923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to make the following traobmenndtiods in regard to thr Separate Schools:
1. That thr foilowing listed persons br elected scbetitcte teachers in the Separate Schools, all monies. paid out to these .teachers being subject ;o thr action of thr County Excise . Board: Myetlr Williams Frances Lea Thomas. Leona L. Palmer Qieenie Jackson
Myrtle Wood Mrs. Al . B . Sledge Clara Jackoon
2. That thr foilowing listed persons br granted professional leaves of absence on condition that the year 1923-24 br spent in study at some approved collegiate institution, and that each br given the r^-^r^iLty to return to this system next year on his or her present salary schedule:
H. P. Bitter
Ivy J. Bitter Resppetfulle submitted, -
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Mr. Berry moved that if the money was available the trcommiendtiod be concurred ■ in and. the purchase of the band instuuments referred to the Purchasing Cbmmittee. Mr. Brooks seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
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The following report was submitted: Board of Education.
August 27, 1923.
Gentlemen:
We, your Insurance Committee, recommend that the renewals and additional insurance on the school properties, be placed as indicated below: Fire Tornado Overholser and Avey $64,000.00 $64,336.00 Edcock and Kendall 64,736.00 64,000.00 Upsher and Upsher 64,000.00 64,000.00 C. W. Turner 32,000.00 32,000.00 Seman and Company 64,000.00 64,000.00 Gardner and Clarke 32,000.00 32,000.00 W. S. Spencer 32,000.00 32,000.00 Workman and Company 64,000.00 64,000.00 General Insurance 32,000.00 32,000.00 Fred Neff 32,000.00 32,000.00 Wylie Ball 32,000.00 32,000.00 Chas. Stickley 32,000.00 32,000.00 J. F. McCullough 16,000.00 16,000.00 E. W. Whittington 16,000.00 16,000.00 L. T. Sammons 32,000.00 32,000.00 Aubrey and Shidler 32,000.00 32,000.00 Leslie Daniel 16,000.00 16,000.00 Howard Graves 32,000.00 32,000.00 Olinger and Guthrie 32,000.00 16,000.00 $704,336760 $70477^00
Respectfully submitted, Ed. F. Loughmiller, Chmn, C. G. Landon L. 0. Brooks Mr. Brooks moved that the report of the Insurance Committee be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all. members present voting "Aye. " Mr. Landon moved that all bids on the heating and plumbing for the northeast and northwest schools be rejected and the Clerk instructed to advertise for new bids on revised plans and specifications. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. " Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Motion seconded by Mr. Landon and carried.
Clerk
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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, I923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY> OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, I923, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
ABSENT: J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon., Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller. J. T. Spivey.
No quorum being present, the President declared the Board adjourned until Tuesday, September 4th, at eight o'clock P. M.
Approved the 34day of
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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4.
1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF'OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 192}, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
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Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush,Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
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C. G. Landon, J. T. Spivey.
The minutes-of the meetings of August 6th,.8th, ljth, were read and approved as read.
18th and 27th
Mrs. Fred G. . Neff, representing the Parent-Teacher Association, came before the Board and asked that new locks be furnished for the lockers at Webster Junior High School. Upon motion of Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Berry, this matter was ' referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, together with the Superintendent, with power to• act* .
A committee from the Oklahoma•City Council of Religious Instruction reported to the Board that the work in religious education had been successfully carried on last year at'McKinley School, ■ having been financed by the Robinson Avenue churches at a cost of about six hundred dollars. The committee asked to be permitted to maintain centers at four additional schools during the coming year and • also that • the Board assist with the expense of carrying on this work. Mr. Leech moved that the Chairman appoint a committee with power to.act in this matter, together with the ' Superintendent. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was • carried unanimously. The • Chairman appointed Messrs. Leech, Loughmiller and Brooks on • this committee. ' '
A delegation from Gatewood Addition was present in the interest of securing a permanent site for a school building in their vicinity. ■ Mr. Brooks reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee had , investigated the•situation in Gatewood and • recognized the fact that a school was needed but it would be impossible to take any steps toward the purchase of a site- until the building program had reached a point where the Board would know whether any funds would be available for this purpose. Dr. D. A. Nichols came before the Board at this time and offered to sell a • site in Gatewood Addition at an average of |600 a building lot. Mr. Brooks moved • that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee to work ouV with Dr. Nichols and make a recommendation to the Board by the fifteenth of the month. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same- was declared to have carried. A representative of the Hod Carriers Local No. 612 came before the. Board stating that some of the sub-contractors on the new buildings were unfair to organized labor and were bringing in laborers from Guthrie, and it was requested that the Board require the contractors to. use local and if ' possible union labor.
Dr. Evans asked Mr. Brooks • to take the chair and addressed the Board stating that in this matter of labor he felt that no distinction
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1923 (Continued)
should he made between union and non-union labor but that a stand should be taken for partiality toward home.people in all school matters. Dr. Evans therefore moved.that, all things being equal, the School Board declare itself to be in favor of employing local labor in the construction of all school buildings. Mr. Berry second ed the motion and same was declared to have carried.
In this connection Mr. Layton informed the Board that a report had come to him that the■Hod Carriers had struck for a raise in wages of $1.00 per day and on account of this strike it had .been necessary for one contractor to put in a claim for an extension of time on his contract.
Dr. Evans then resumed the chair.
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A petition from. patrons of the new northeast school, asking that . this school be named the Spivey School in memory of A. D. Spivey, was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee to report back at some future time.
The question of prohibiting vendors of ice-cream, hot tomales, et- . cetera, within a certain area of school buildings was brought up for discussion. Mr. • Berry moved.that'the Board petition Mayor Cargill to•take some steps to keep the streets in the immediate vicinity of school buildings clear of such vendors and peddlers. Mr. Brooks seconded • the motion and . same was declared to have carried The•Superintendent submitted the following report:
September 4, 192J.
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I wish to make the following recommendations:
1. That the following listed persons be granted. professional leaves ..of absence for the year 1923-24 . on condition that the year be spent in study at some approved collegiate institution, and that each be given the' opportunity to•return to this.system the following year on•her present salary schedule: '
Myrtle Poole . Irene Obreiter
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2.. That the following listed persons be elected as substitute teachers•for the year 1923-24. . Lenore King Saleemie Moussa Nancy Love Violet Duffy Dorothy Kirk
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A. C. Parsons Supt. of Schools
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendations be consurred in.•Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Upon recommendation of Superintendent•Parsons, Mr. Leech moved that Edworth League of the Epworth Methodist Church be given the use of
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the Classen Junior High School Auditorium on the night of September 15th. .Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. -
Mr. Brooks reported that the,Committee on Insurance recommended that the following companies be instructed to write additional insurance on school buildings to the amount of 1100,000 each: . Eacock and Kendall, Upsher and Upsher, and Overholser and Avey. Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. 'Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Fightmaster reported in the matter of the Third Ward Junior High School site'that the McKanna property had been appraised at Thirtyfive 'Thousand Dollars, but that he had been unable to get Mrs. , McKanna to agree to accept ' less than $43,500, : she reserving the right to remove the improvements. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the ' Board purchase this property at $43,000, permitting Mrs. ' McKanna to remove the buildings, and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant: in payment of same upon approval of the deed and abstract by the attorney. Mr. Brooks . seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. • Mr. Fightmaster reported ■ appraisals on the properties west of the McKanna property as follows:
Corner on 2th Street, facing south, consisting of bungalow on front and brick ssoor on rrar East ' bungalow, facing north on 9tli 'ttree' East ' bungalow, facing south on 8ft 0l;2?e^€^1; Corner bungalow, facing north on 9th Street-
$7,250-00 4,250.00 4,5,00-00. 5,500.00
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Mr. Leech moved that the same committee be instructed to negotiate for the purchase of these properties at a price not to exceed the appraised valuation. Mr. : Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following report:
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Board of Education.
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Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire ' to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $68,553’94, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to'issue warrants in payment of same.
Respectfully : submitted, . Fidelity and Casualty Company Phillips Blue Printing Company T. E. : Braniff C. F. Williams & Son Webb Publishing Company Oklahoma News Oklahoma Publishing Company Western Bank Supply Company Manly Office Supply Company Jasper Sipes Company Batten Floral ' Company J. W. Jenkins & Sons Music Co. American Multigraph : Company Oklahoma Paper Company Hoover Bros.
Charles Evans, Ex-officio W. E. Fightmaster
Forgery Bond $ 50.00 Printing Maps ' 25.00 Compensation Insurance : 75*00 Record Book ' 2.05 Report Cards ' 3-00-00 Advertising 18.55 Advertising 39»9& Office & School supplies 1,33^*35 Office supplies, : etc. 163.05 School Supplies ■ 968.30 Bone Meal 10.00 Musical Instrunebts, etc. 682.86 Multigraph 701-60 Janitor Supplies 120.00
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$1,143.43 School Supplies Hoover Bros. 405-50 Book-cases & Envelopes Typewriter Exchange Remington Typewriter Company 4.00 Keys 516.66 School Supplies Oklahoma Book Company 11,342.37 Books, suppiees, etc. Wigger Book Company 3.80 Towel service * Martin Towel Supply Company 11.50 Coupon Books New State Ice Company 6.00 Water cards Capitol Water Company 3 • 64 Laundry White Swan Laundry Printing 7-50 Smythe Printing Company 12.60 Totem Oil Company Fuel Oil 36.30 Coal A. M. DeBolt 32.33 Piston Packing Johns-Manville, Inc. . Repairing Well Junction: 27.45 Capitol City Pump Repair Co. Standard Roofing - Company Plaster and Lime 32.09 427.20 Western Paint & Chemical qo. Floor Oil 97-6° Oxlahoma Sash & Door Company Glass 47.40 J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work 20.50 National Ammonia Company Ammonia A. F. Binns 2.50 Plumbing Franklin Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings 73-32 . 60 Warden Printing Company . Shipping Tags 15.00 Swiss Dyeing & Cleaning Works Dyeing Curtains Wai. Gr. Reliance Brick Company 13.75 Brick Franklin 462.70 DeVoe-Raynolds Paints, varnishes, etc . 143.75 Corken Machinery & Supply Co. Repairs to- Equipment Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. Fan, repairs, etc. 51-93 N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Repairs to Equipment 50.31 1.45 Chamberlin Supply Company . L Pump repairs 410.00 Underwood Typewriter Company Typewriters 785.OO L. C. Smith Bros. Typewriter Co. Typewriters 14.74 Telegraph service ' Western Union Telegraph Co. Repair Plastering . 20.00 A.E. Maidt 140.57 A. G. Hoge Hardware Hardware Manual Training 1,012.14 W. J. Pettee & Company170.65 Crane Company Valves, Couplings, - etc. 522.47 Manual Training Supplies Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Alexander Drug Company Janitors’ Supplies, etc. 39-73 Repairs Ford Truck 2.40 Deignan Motor Company Repair tube .50 John Cornish Tire Company 6.50 Bottle Crates Excelsior Water Company Kansas - City Paper House Janitors’ Supplies 100.00 125.43 Repairs t'o Equipment Powers Regulator - Company - . 463.70 Chubb-Trammell Company Printing Calcium Chloride Big Four Ice - Company 35-00 Telephone Service 511.05 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. 150.14 Electrical Supplies Southwestern Electric - Company 54.00 Miller Bullock Company Book Lists Frederick Disinfectant Co. 87.50 Cleaner 131.43 A. E. Musrush, Clerk Reimbursement Petty'Gash Keystone View Company Material Visual Education, 2333.33 C. S. Owens New Pump House Shields 119-79 376.21 R. V. Aycock Company Pipe Coverings Pilsbrey-Becker Eng. & Sup. Co. Repairs Central High 93-90 Long-Bell Lumber Company Lumber 252.15 Charles E. Davenport “ On contract Decorating 536.30 Central High 2,416.40 Charles Davenport 1,133.60 Charles I. Qavvnport 1,971.42 Charles . Davenport . 49.50 James S. Pool Grading Washington 4,943.20 A. F. Binns Company Repair to Boilers James S. Pool Grading Walnut Grove 135.00 91.5O Grading Walnut Grove James- S. Pool Scenery Central H. S. 2,190.00 Oklahoma Scenic Company F. 1. Bretz Auctioneer 50.00 M. Peshek, City Clerk 10,181.53 Special Taxes
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$22.85 2.50 884.83 192.34 72.6j 67.20 2.4-0 24. 20 24-. 65 90.00 140.75 22.50
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Chamberlin Supply Company Wigger Book Company Hoover Bros. Oklahoma Book Company Kansas City Paper House Wr. J. Pettee & Company Capitol City Pump Repairs Mideke Supply Company Long-Bell Lumber Company A. F. • Binns•Company Southwestern Bell Tel Co.
Manual Training Supplies Repairs Pump Books School Supplies School Supplies Janitors' Supplies Hardware . Repairing Pump Valves, etc. Lumber Plumbing - Douglas Telephone Service
Jasper Sipes Company Oklahoma Furniture Company
Blackboard & Desks Desks
2,310.00 164.02
Abstracts Blackboard Desks, Furniture, etc. Appraisals Abstracts
143.50 4,577-08 4,935-60 56.50 g.50
Horseshoes Playground Equipment
7-50 2,815.11
BUILDING FUND Coates Abstract Fund Jasper Sipes Company Oklahoma School Equipment Co. Oklahoma City Real ' Estate Bd. Jackson Abstract & . Title Company PLAYGROUND FUND
A. C. Euliss W. J. Pettee & Company
Mr. Leech moved that the report be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. The Clerk submitted the following estimates of contractors for labor ?nd material furnished for the additions to school buildings, as 'approved by the architects:
/ C. E. Huffman Anderson & Donnelly Cook-McDonnell Co. F. A. Gross Const, i F. A. GgOos Const. F. A.'Ggoos Const. Campbell & Price Campbell & Price Campbell & Price Chas. M. Dunning Chas. M. Dunning-
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Addition to • Dunbar Heating <1 Plumbing Lee Heating & Plumbing 7 Schools Addition to Wheeler Addition to Linwood Addition to Columbus Addition to Whittier Addition to Wilson Addition to Shields Addition to ’Westwood Addition to Lee
Leech moved that the estimates,as approved by the architectSi> be allowed • and • the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same,. ■Mr. Brooks•seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Brooks moved that the claim of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, Architects, amounting to $995-66, for balance due on plans, specifications and supervision of work on additions to ward school buildings, and $44.18 for supervis^n of Dunbar Addition. be allowed and. the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was carried unanimously.
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The Clerk reported that Miss Grace Proudfit had refused to accept $400 for Lots 35 and 36, Euclid Addition, but would sell ths property for $450. Mr. Leech ■ moved that the Board pay Miss Proudfit $450' for Lots 35 and 36, Euclid Addition and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrant in payment of same upon approval of the deed and abstract by the attorney. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present . voting "Aye.” Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for fl,240.99 to A. G. Hoge for finishing ■ hardware furnished for the • new additions to school buildings.- Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll cull same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ■ Mr. Leech moved that the Superintendent of Buildings be authorized to paint the old corridors at Westwood School to conform with the corridor of the new addition. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent'of Buildings - and Grounds, Mr. Leech moved that the extra toilet in the old Kinder' garten room at Shields Heights School, which- is being made into an auditorium, be removed by the contractor and same remain the property of the Board of Education. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Upon -recommendation of the Superintendent of Buildings. and Grounds Mr. Leech moved that the salary of G. W. Kirkland, Custodian of Choctaw School, be changed from $20 to $30 a month. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll . call same was carried, .all. members present voting "Aye." . . • The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds reported that Mr. G. C. Bailey, Custodian of Lowell School, desired to rent the house on the Lowell School grounds, agreeing to pay $15*00 a month and takecare of all repair work. Mr. Moore recommended that - this . offer be accepted with the understanding that the rent be paid on the 15th of the - current month.Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. - Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ’ ' Mr. Moore recommended that the contract for lubricating oils for use in the various school buildings for the school.year 1923-24 be awarded - to the Pierce Oil Corporation. Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll . call same. was carried, ' all members present . voting "Aye."
The Glerk read a letter from W. L. Austin, Engineer at Central High School requesting a raise in salary. Mr. Brooks moved that the communication be tabled. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk submitted the following estimate of- damage to school buildings, caused by wind storm on the night of August - 31st:
$154.80 2.00 9.QG
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Mr. Berry moved that Mr. Hathaway Harper be granted the use of the High School auditorium on the- nights of November 5th and 16th under the - customary regulations. Mr. Leech seconded - the - motion and same was declared to have carried.
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The Clerk-reported that Thad Wells had refused to pay the premium on the . additional bond .of ';.fl,-000,000 required of him by the Board and - agents of the companies who had written the bonds had asked to be advised whether or not the Board of Education would pay the premium. The Attorney for the Board stated'that it was his opinion that the Board was not obligated to pay this premium and suggested that Mr. Wells furnish a personal bond. Mr. Brooks moved that the Attorney be authorized to bring this matter to .the.attention of Mr. Wells. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have curried.
The Clerk reported that the contract of the M. B. Schofield Company for furnishing coal for the year'1923-2- had been turned over to the Dunn Feed and Fuel Company. Mr. Layton reported that the addition to Westwood School was completed and ready for the Board's acceptance, the Dunning Construction Company having finished the work in thirty-eight days less than the specified time. Mr. Layton also reported . that plans for the, Rpogevelt and gaxJien_lHugdi ng-Junior Higa-Schools and. the addition-n5o~ Classen - ’would be ready for final action of the Board on Monday, September 10th, and recommended that bidders be given until October 1st to file bids.
The Superintendent reported that teachers' institute was progressing satisfactorily, Dr. Alma L. Binzel, Dr. Arthur D. Dean and Dr. J. 0. Engelman being the principal speakers. Mr. Parsons called special attention to the general session on Wednesday at ten o'clock A. M. which was. to be addressed by Dr. Charles Evans, President of the Board, and invited all members of the - Board to be present. ' The reports of the Attendance Officer and School Treasurer for the month of August were submitted and upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Brooks,were received and placed on file. â– Campbell and Price, contractors, presented a claim - for one day's extension of time for the completion of their contract, dated July. 9th, 1923, covering the West Addition to Shields Heights School, on account of the abandonment of the work by the plasterer-laborers on August 29, 1923, they having struck and refused to work without giving' notice of their intention to leave the - work.
Mi?. Brooks moved that the claim of Campbell and Price for one. day's extension of time on their contract for the addition to Shields Heights School be allowed.. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to - have carried. Mr. Brooks 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:
Clerk Approved the -day of
.1923
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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6. 1923. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET
IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE.BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 192J, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, ABSENT:
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, J. T. Spivey.
The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of hearing the report of Mr. Fightmaster in the matter of the negotiations for the purchase of the properties west of the McKanna tract.
Mr. Fightmaster reported that the properties in question could be purchased at either the amount of the appraisal or very little more and recommended that the Board pay the following amounts totaling $22,200.00: Corner on Eighth Street, facing South, consisting of bungalow on front and brick store room on rear East bungalow, facing South on Eighth Street East bungalow, facing North on Ninth Street Corner bungalow, facing North on Ninth Street
$7,500.00 4,600.00 4,600.00 5,500.00
Mr. Leech moved that the report of Mr. Fightmaster be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for, the properties as recommended upon approval of the deeds and abstracts by the Board's attorney. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.� Mr. Fightmaster stated that Mr. McKanna had requested that the Board secure permission from the city for the removal of the buildings from the McKanna tract. Mr. Leech moved that the request be granted and the Board petition the city authorities for permission for Mr. McKanna to remove the buildings. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the Board sanction the proposed widening of Robinson Avenue. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn until Monday, September 10th, at seven o'clock P. M. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same
Approved the
1923.
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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10. 1923
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF. THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1923, AT SEVEN O'CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President A. E. Muerush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaater, C. G. Landon, . Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:
Earl E. Leech.
Mr. Layton reported that the addition to Wilson School was completed, and ready for the.opening of school, and submitted the plans and specifications for the Harding and Rooosvvlt junior high schools and the addition to Classen. Mr. Brooks moved that the plans, as present ed by the architects, be adopted and the Clerk instructed to adveetise for bids on same for a period of twenty days. Mr. Spivey seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk and Attorney be authorized to take such steps as might be necessary to ■expedite the purchase . of the balance of the Warren Harding and Rooosvvlt junior high school sites, as eionomically as possible. Mr. Brooks seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Brooks reported that Dr. Nichols had offered to sell the Board twenty-seven 50’ lots in Gatewood■ AAddtion for 110,000.00, the property being described as follows: A part of the Northwest quarter ■ of Section 29,
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Towiship 12 North, Range 3 West of the Indian Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Cornmmnning at a point in the West line of Florida Avenue, 414.5 feet South of the North line of said Section 29; thence Weet and parallel. to the North line of said Section 29, a distance of 59O feet, more or less, to the East line of the right of way of the Oklahoma Railway Compmy; . thence Southerly along the East line of said right of way a distance of 3&5 fest, more or less, to the North line of Twenty-ffrst Street; thence Easterly• along the North line of Twwntyyfirst Street a distance ■ of 243.8 feet to an angle in said North . line of Twenty~ffrst Street; thence East along said North line of Twenty-first Street a distance of 252 feet to the West line of Florida Avenue; thence North along the line of Florida Avenue 300 feet to the point of beginning, ■ containing 4 acres, more or less.
Mr. Brooks moved that the Board purchase this property and the Clerk be . instructed to issue a w^a^r^<^^-b ■ for $10,000 for same upon ■ the approval of the ■ deed and ■ abstract by the Boaari's attorney. Mr. $pivey ■
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seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
Mr. Brooks moved that the Board purchase the east half of Block 27, Englewood Addition, adjoining Hawthorne School grounds, at $7,000*00 and the Clerk be instructed • to issue warrant for same upon approval of the deed and abstract • by the attorney. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all rnernmers present voting "Ayy.”
The Supeeintendent submitted the following. report: September 10, I923. Board of Education.
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Gentlemen: I wish to make the following recommenddtions: 1. That the foioowing listed persons be, elected to the regular reaching staff for the year 1923-24: A. C. Goff•(vice Grace , Lee, $2300, resigned)
$1500
2. That the foioowing listed persons be elected as substitute teachers for the year 1923-24:
Mary E. McNaar Ruth Grrffin Sonora Canada Mrs. F. E. Nelson
Mae S. Bell
Arta Parmalee Mrs. J. R. Marker Mrs. Vera G. ■ Olive
THE SEPARATE SCHOOLS That , the following listed persons • be elected • as • subbtitute
teachers in the separate schools for the year 1923-24, subject to the action of the County Excise Board: Naatie P. Davis, subbsitute ’ Mrs. Brewer, raised from $1200 to $1500
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I wish to recommend the follwwing. adjustment of•salaries:
Era C^hrs-tian from $1800 • to $1900 Moss Wingo from $1800 to $1900 Maatha McNaese from $1800 to $1900 Ruth Msecer from $1650 to •$1750 Roland E. Lee • from $1500 to $1800 Reeppetfully scbrnitted, A. C. Parsons
Suceridt'edient of Schools
Mr. Brooks- moved that the rec!ommenndtions of the.Suppeintendent be concurred in. Mr. Landon,seconded the mooion and• upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk presented the final estimate of Cambbell and Price, tb(wc^1;ing to $4,426.30, as approved by the architects, for labor and baterial fcrdished• for • the addition to the Wilson School and• bonus of $50 a day for thiryy-one working days, the work . having been competed thir^yy-one days before the specified time.
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Mr. Brooks moved that the claim be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and .. upon roll call same was carried, all membbrs present voting "Aye? Mr. Brooks moved that the addition to Westwood School be accepted by the Board. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is the owner of Blocks nine and ten in Ross-Mann Addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the streets surrounding said blocks are unpaved, and WHEREAS,
it is desireable that such streets, should be properly paved,
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the President of the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be, and he is ' hereby authorized to join in a petition ' to . the . proper authooities to have the .streets surrounding said blocks 9 and 10 in ROss-Mann AAddtion to Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, paved, the same to be paved at the earliest date possible. Passed this 10th day of September, I923.
President ATTEST:
Clerk Mr. Landon moved that the.resolution be adopted and the•President and Clerk be authorized to sign a petition to pave 33 rd Street from the west line of Olie Avenue to the West line of Sha^el Avenue, Hill. Street'from the west line of Olie Avenue to • the west line of Shaatel Avenue, Olie Avenue from the . north line of Hill Street to the south line of 33rd Street and Sheatel• Avenue from the south line of Hill Street to the north line of 33?d Street, • same to be paved with 6" one course concrete, 26 • feet in width with separate regulation curb. Mr. Loughhiller seconded the moMon and upon roll call same was carried, all membbrs present voting • "Ay^e."
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The following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION.
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WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, • Oklahoma,
owner of Block Nine and Block Ten in Ross-Mann AAddtion to City, Oklahoma, as shown by the recorded plat thereof, and whi ch blocks said Board of Eduoation intends to • and is in of constructing and erecting a Junior High . building,
is the Oklahoma upon the act and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that said blocks of land be used as one body of ground for the purpose of erecting said High building and for maintaining and equipping the proper and necessary playgrounds adjacent thereto, • and WHEREAS, said blocks of land are intersected • by Francis Street be-
tween Hill Street and JJzd. Street and also intersected by certain alleys, and
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1925 ' (.Continued)
it is necessary for the protection and safety of the children of this.city attending said Junior High Sc'hool, -that said Francis Street between Hill Street and JJrd Street and said alleys intersecting said blocks of ground be closed.
■WHEREAS,
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Education of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, take action through the proper authorities of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to have said street, described as aforesaid,and said alleys vacated and closed to the public use - and that a copy of this resolution duly authenticated by the clerk of this Board be delivered to the commissioners of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the . petition of this Board for the proper and necessary action upon the part of said Cornmimsioners to vacate the same. President
ATTEST:
Clerk Mr. Landon moved that the resolution be adopted and the matter referred . to the attorney to take whatever action might be necessary. Mr. Brooks seconded - the mooion and same was declared ' to have carried.
The Clerk reported that a question - had arisen as to wheeher certain of the grade schools which had been .operating cafeterias under the direction of their principals and - patrons clubs should continue their management, or operate u^der the direct ion of - Mrs. Claussen, the cafeteria manager. - Mr. Brooks moved that this - matter be - referred to Superintendent Parsons. Mr. Loughreiller seconded ■ the mooim and same was declared to -have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the maater of -the purchase of cafeteria equipment ’for ■ WhsesT, Linwood - and - Wittier Schools - be referred - to - the ■ ■ Supe tendent of Buildings and Grounds for recommenddaion. Mr. Fightmaater seconded the mooim and upon roll call same was carried, all memmbrs present voting "Ay^y.”
In accordance with the ancremenddairn of- - the Superintendnnt of Boldings and Grounds, Mr. Landon . moved that ■ the .■ Clerk - be instructed to adveetise for bids on shades - for the new - additions. to school buildings. Mr. Berry, seconded the mooim - and upon roll call same ■ was carried unanimously. . Mr. Brooks moved that the purchase of sewing machines and supplies for the Dolnentic Science. Department . and ■ supplies be referred to the Purchasing Commettne with power to - act. Mr. Louughmiler seconded the mooion and upon roll call- same was carried, all mernmers present voting "AAy*" „ , Mr. Landon .reported that the - Insurance Comeettnn felt - that a valuation should - be placed on all school property for insurance purposes and proposals for appraisal service_were submitted by Musson and Gayle, and the ^me^an AApraasal Commany,- both proposals being on a per diem basis, that of Musson and Gayle not to exceedA$5»000 and the - AIlenicad AApratsal Company $15,000. Mr. Landon moved that Musson -and Gayle be - employed - for this work in accordance with the terms of their proposal. Mr. - Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all -memeers present voting "AAye"
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Dr. Evans called attention.to a meeting of Florists to be held in Oklahoma City and suggested that Mr. Franke bt alOowtd fifty or seventy-five dollars to prepare an exhibit showing what had • been accomplished by the Oklahoma City schools,•for the purpose of encouraging the patrons to assist in maantaining and beautifying the school grounds. Mr. Berry moved that Mr. Franke be alOowed not to exceed seve^y-five dollars for•this purpose. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roil call same was carried, all rnemmers present voting "Ayye” • A representative of the • Joh^s^-Mnnii.le Company came before the Board .asking that they be given an opportunity to bid on the roofing requirements for the new. • buildings. • Mr. • Landon moved that the architects be instructed to submit alternates specifying Jthts-Maanillt roofing for the new buildings. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Parsons • reported that the committee on•religious education appointed by the Board had conferred with the Coonnc! on • Week Day Religious Instruction, and that it had been agreed that the churches of the city should assess their mernmbnrs ten cents • each for literature and that this be furnished to the schools; that the instruction was to be carried on in the same manner as it had been carried on at McKinley School during the year just past, all rules governing the McKinley project to apply to the other projects in the city except that instead of the churches paying the teachers, the teachers be - given the opportunity to make a donation of their services in behalf of the cause of religious education in the schools; and it was under stood that the (30^^11 on Rligious • Eduuation is to supervise all religious instruction. This plan had been advocated by Dr. CRrles Evans,• President .of the•Boord,for the past two years. Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adopt the plan of religious instruction as outlined by the Supoeintetdent. Mr. Loughhiller seconded•the mmOlon and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
The following bids were received in response to the•advertisement attached^ hereto: (Published1 In The Oklahoma News J Sept. ,5 to Sth? inclusive.), WANTED—BIDS. AND PROPOSALS'^ Sealed- bids' jswtUeba .received^! ‘the office of. „th,e clerk of the board'of pdifc&t,ion-of .-the- ■ city' of-- Oklahoma Citv until 12 o'clock noon Saturday, ><*nt' S. W,, for the heating ,and pljiglfiiht'lbf the.Horace Mann and NortHeast- grade schools, as sh.o'wn oil , .the 1 plans‘'and called for., in the specif!cationsjifurnished 'by LaytonSmith A Forsyth,1 ~Asrhlteets,,"rD1 Soti&hwest', National Bank Bldg, Oklahoma -CiiyA Blds -ar6 i^<-' be accompanied a certified1 check,or bidder's,, bon'd ’of '.B' percent' of- the amotint of the-b'd, to be foifditgd as assessed and liquidated damages in ca§e ■ the bidder fails,' neglects a’retuses to comply with th.e ,teras of his' bid. 'Plans add spehifiea^tns1 may ble 'procured at “the office of the architect. The bo^rd’of education reserves .the right-to reject any-andJ ail bl'ds. x 1 ' A. MUSRUSH, , A. MUSRUSH, l 400 ■ NoiTJi, WalniLt'-a'y. ■ 1 , - Okjalldna ,OLty, Okla, , , j
Northwest School L. • C. Kimsey A. F. Binns Cook-McDDonnH Co. Haarel and.Brandt
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$7,600 . 8,150 7,281
Northeast Sohool
NE and•NW Schools
$9,800
$17,200
' 10,400
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16,392 17,573
Running gas line from main to boiler room-
Addenda*
750 750 800 86$
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Mr. Landon moved that these bids be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Cormittee. Mr. Spivey seconded the ■ motion and seme was declared to have carried. . Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of ■ the President. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
Approved the/xg^-day of
1923.
MEETING ■ OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1923-
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
J. T. Spivey, Vice-President A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
ABSENT:
Dr.'Charles Evans, President, C. G. Landon.
The Chairman stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking action on the- additional $1,000,000 bond required by the Board of the School District'Treasurer.
Mr. Lukenbill, . Attorney for the Board, reported that he had conferred with the attorneys for the First National and American National Banks in.regard to this matter and had been informed that neither the banks nor Mr. Wells could or would pay the premiums on the bonds in question. Mr. Lukenbill stated that.no statute could be found, ' governing the payment of such premiums and it was suggested that in case the Board accepted ' the bonds and refused to pay ' the premiums, suit be brought by'the bonding companies against the Treasurer and the Board of Education for payment of same. Mr. Brooks moved that the Board accept the additional surety bonds furnished by the Treasurer in the total sum of $1,000,000. • Mr., Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was d eclared to have carried.
Upon presentation,of the bills for the premiums on the surety bonds of Mr. Wells, Mr. • Brooks moved•that the Board refuse to pay these bills. There was no second to the motion.
Mr. Leech moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants in• payment of all premiums,on the $1,000,000 bonds furnished by Mr. Wells. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows: "Ayes,” Messrs. Berry, Fightmaster, Leech and Spivey; "Nays," Mr. Brooks•and Mr.•Loughmiller. Whereupon, the motion was declared to have carried. Mr. Lukenbill reported that the Classen Company had refused to sell the east half of Block 27, Young's Englewood Addition, • at $7*000, but would accept $7,200 in accordance with their original proposition. •Mr. Brooks moved that the Board pay the.Classen Company $7,20° for this property and. that "the Clerk be Instructed. to issue a warrant for same upon approval of the deed and , abstract • by the attorney. • Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board reconsider its action in regard to • paying the premiums on the surety-bonds of the Treasurer. Mr. Leech seconded the • motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon roll call upon the original motion the vote was as follows: "Ayes," Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Leech; "Nays," Messrs. Berry, Brooks, Loughmiller and Spivey. Whereupon the motion was declared to have
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1% I923 (Continued)
Mr. Leech moved that the Board pay $2,000 for lots 45, 47 48, Block 10, Ross-Mann Addition and the ■ Clerk instructed to a warrant for same upon approval of the deed and abstract by attorney. .Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call was carried unanimously.
and issue the . same
The Buildings and Grounds Committee submitted a report recommending that . the contract for the heating and plumbing of the 46th Street and East 12th Street Schools be awarded to Cook-MoDonnell Company at their bid of $16,398.00. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon■roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Purchasing Committee submitted the following reports:
Board ■ . of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the mat ter of the purchase of ten Singer sewing machines, , recommend that the ■ machines be purchased of the Singer Sewing Machine Company ■ at .. $39.86 each. Respectfully submitted,
J. T. Spivey W. E. Fightmaster Purchasing Committee Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom■was referred the matter . of bids on Kindergarten chairs, recommend as follows:■ that twenty-five dozen chairs be purchased from the Jasper Sipes Company at $27.00 per dozen and twenty-five dozen from the Wigger Book Company . at $26.25 as Per bid of each.
Respectfully submitted, W. E. Fightmaster J. T. Spivey Purchasing Committee Board of Education. Gentlemen:
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We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of medical supplies for grade schools recommend that the contract be awarded to Wick’s Drug Shop as per bid.
J.
T. Spivey
W. E. Fightmaster Purchasing Committee
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Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendations of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried ■ unanimously.
Mr. Brooks moved that the new grade school located at . Twelfth and ' Kelham Streets be named the Spivey School in•accordance with the petition of patrons living in that district ' that the school be named in memory of A. D. Spivey who so'generously served that community previous'.to his death. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was unanimously carried. Mr. Leech moved that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on blackboard and furniture for the Horace Mann and Spivey schools. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared • to have carried.
The following report was read: 1
September 19, 1923•
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the election of S. • M. Taylor as Custodian ’of Westwood School . at a salary of $125*00 per month, as per regular schedule, , beginning September 1, 1923* This matter has been held up for sometime due to the fact that Mr. Taylor did not have permanent engineer’s license, which he now holds. . Respectfully yours,
W. 0. Moore Supt. Buildings & Grounds Mr. Berry moved that the recommendation be concurred • in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and•upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The Clerk • reported the receipt of an offer from John Nuveen and Company to . sell the Board three Oklahoma City School District 4$ bonds issued in I909, $2000 coming due June 15, 1929 and $1,000 August 1st, 1929. Mr. Fightmaster moved that • the Board pruchase the bonds and and the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for same out of the Sinking Fund. Mr. Loughmiller seconded.the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. Mrs. A. B. Claussen, manager of school cafeterias, came before the Board and asked that the cafeterias over which she was to have supervision be designated by the Board. Mr. Leech moved that Mrs. Claussen’s supervision extend until further orders over the following schools: Central High,•Irving, Capitol Hill, Classen, Webster, Culbertson, Emerson, Eugene Field and Emerson. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call aaane was carried unanimously. Mr. Leech,moved that the matter of the purchase of three • ranges and three refrigerators for the Home Economics Department be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all.members present voting "Aye."
Upon recommendation of the architect, Mr. Brooks moved that the time for filing bids on the new junior high schools and the addition to Classen junior high school be extended to October 15, I923. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. •
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1923 (Continued.)
The following report was read: September 19, 1923-
Board of Education.
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I wish to make the following recommendations: 1. ' That the following listed persons be elected to the regular teaching staff.for the year.1923-24:
Charles W. Frost, B.•S.
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2. That•the . following listed • persons be elected as ■ substitute teachers for the year 1923-24: Lena M. Schmocker Katherine Kramer Elizabeth Mann Margaret Lillibridge Mary Hightower
Fay L. Bryan Ruth ' Riley Cassandra -B. Frank Lewis E. Fremsley Pauline Best
3That Mary Pruitt be granted an increase in salary from $1200 to•$1400, same to be as ■ of September 3, 1923*
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A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Brooks moved that the . recommendations of the Superintendent•be concurred in. Mr..Leech seconded the motion and upon roll . call same was carried., all ' members present voting"Aye."
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September. 19, 1923
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Gentlemen: I•wish to make the following recommendations concerning the Separate Schools:
1. That the salaries of the following listed teachers be adjusted from the salaries as previously authorized to the salaries as indicated after each name, same to take effect as of September 3, 1923> all expenditures to be subject to the action of the County Excise Board: . . Zelia B. . Breaux from $170•to $180 Caesar F. Simmons from $140 to $160 Lucy Winslett from $120 to $130 S. R. Youngblood from $130 to $180
Each•of the following listed persons from $95 to $100 Frances Bell Ietta Moon Josie Berry Electra W. Moore Nellie Clardy-Moore Julia Oliver Vernita Floyd Winnie Osborn Pearl Jones Ever Mae Scott Elnora Kornagay Bessie Smith
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Mary Littlepage Luttiu McFarland.,
Madeline Youngblood
Respectfully submitted, A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and uppn roll call same was carried unanimously. . •
Judge Lukenbill outlined the method of handling•the suit to be brought against the Board and Mr. Wells for payment ' of the premiums on the Treasurer's bond, recommending that an agreed statement of• facts be submitted in order that • the matter might be determined in the shortest time possible. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. Attention of the Board was called to complaints that children were not allowed to leave • the school buildings during their lunch hour. After some • discussion, Mr.•Leech moved that Mr. Parsons instruct the Principals to allow • children' having •written permits from their parents to leave the school buildings during their lunch hour and to eat where they pleased. Mr. Brooks seconded the•motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Thad Wells, School Treasurer,.reported that before the final arrangements could be made for the purchase of the $5>000 Oklahoma City School District bonds from C. Edgar Honnold authorized by the Board at their meeting of August 1J, I923, Mr. Honnold had sold the bonds to other parties. ' ' Mr. Berry moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded • the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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MEETING OF OCTOBER 1.
1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF .THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET .
IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ING, MONDAY,
OCTOBER 1,
1923,
ADMINISTRATION BUILD-
AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. . T. Spivey.
U ABSENT:
C.
G.
Landon.
The minutes of the meetings of September 3rd, 4th, 19th were read and approved as read.
6th,
10th and
A committee from the Graphic Arts Association, representing the printing industry of Oklahoma City, came before^' the Board and submitted a resolution adopted by the association■asking that the Board of Education adopt the Franklin printing list to the end that bidding service, except as limited by law, be adandoned as the policy of the Board so that the expense of . bidding and the resultant loss of . profit be■eliminated, and that the Clerk of the Board be authorized to place ■ the work on this basis. Mr. Brooks moved that this plan be adopted. Mr. motion and same was declared to have carried..
Leech seconded the
In accordance with the recommendation of the attorney, Mr. Brooks moved that the Board pay one half of the■paving . tax due ■ on the McKanna property amounting to $537’^3* Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Leech, who voted "No." Dr.
Evans entered the meeting at this time.
Charles W. Dodge came before the Board asking compensation for injuries which he claimed to have received in the swimming pool at Capitol Hill Junior High School. This matter was referred to the
Attorney.
Mr. Brooks moved that the matter of the installation of a Radio Broadcasting Station at Central High School be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee, together with the Superintendent of
Schools with power to act. Mr. was declared to have carried.
Spivey seconded the motion and same
The following report was read:
October 1,
1923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: I wish to make the following recommendations:
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1983
(Continued)
1. That James H. Marsh be elected to the regular teaching staff at a salary of $1SO per month. 2. That the following listed persons be elected to substitute teaching positions for the year 1923-24:
Ruth Nettleton Irlene Darden Pauline Cook J. That, according to prevailing oustom, the following persons who teach in outlying schools of the system be granted $10 per month in addition to their regular salaries: Harmony . • School H. C. Owenby
Walnut Grove School G. W. Horton Hazel K. Black Helen Blanchard Walsie Howard Ruth Otto
Longfellow School Lillian Wilson M. M. Wilson
Rockwood School L. B. Dolan Elma Dolan Nina'L. Gill
May Springer Carrie C. Grady Katherine Kramer
4. That, according to prevailing custom, the following persons in supervisory positions of the system be granted $30 a month for nine months in addition to their ' regular salaries for transportation purposes:
Lenore • Buchanan Vera L. Campbell Mattie L. Jarrott Eleanor Johnson FJorette McNeese Kathryn Norris Susan R. Thompson L. D. Lacy
S. A. McReynolds A. C. Goff Floyd K. Russell Mamie Franks . Margaret • Barbee Grace R. Bennett Irene Y. Mattox
5. That, according • to custom, the following Kindergarten teachers who • travel between two schools every day be granted $10
per month in addition to their regular salary: Ora Scrutchfield Louise.Haley
Elizabeth Simmons
Respectfully submitted,
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A. C. Parsons j Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Brooks . moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent j be concurred in. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call \
same was carried,
all members present voting' "Aye."
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The following report was read: October.1,
1923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: I wish to make ' the following recommendations in regard to the Separate Schools:
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1Q23
(Continued)
1. That Alonzo Lewis be elected as substitute teacher in the Separate Schools for the ■ year 1923-24 at a salary of $4*5°per day, same being subject to the action of the County Excise Board. 2. That, according to custom, the following persons whose duties in the Separate Schools cause them to visit several■schools daily, be granted $30 per month in addition to their regular salaries for transportation purposes: D. Harriett Christburg Susie Haywood Respectfully submitted,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all'members present voting "Aye." Mr. Parsons recommended that Miss Kathryn Norris, Health Supervisor, attend the National Health Conference at,Detroit, Michigan, her expenses to be paid by the Board. ■ Mr. Brooks' moved that the recommendation be , concurred in, , Mr. Spivey'seconded the motion and uppn ' roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that the salaries of Hazel Carrico and Bessie Layton, employed in the office, of thb Clerk, be raised to $125.00 a month. Mr. Leech seconded the' motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The monthly reports of the Treasurer and Attendance Officer were submitted and upon motion of ' Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr., Brooks, were received and placed on file.
Mr. Brooks moved that the matter of the purchase of twelve new typewriters for Irving School be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll 'call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the request of H. H. Perry for the use of Webster Junior , High School gymnasium for basket ball practice two nights of every week be, laid on the table. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same , was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to organize classes and select teachers for vocational work as might be necessary. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that the purchase of victrolas for Harmony and ' Longfellow schools be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.“
The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds recommended that extra drinking fountains be placed at Putnam Heights and Shields Heights Schools, and , that a catch basin be placed in the future driveway for
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1923
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Capitol Hill Junior High School, same to be connected- with the storm sewer on F Avenue. . Mr. Leech moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the'motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” Upon recommendation of the - Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Brooks moved that the salary .of R. A. Talley, Custodian of the new Dunbar School be changed from $130.50 to -$136.00 a month, effective from September 1st. Mr. Spivey seconded . the motion and
upon roll call same was carried, all . members present voting "Aye.”
Mr. Leech moved that the purchase of 10,000 gallons of fuel oil for Central High School be referred to the Purchasing Committee and the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Moore recommended that the lighting system- of the east wing of Wheeler School be connected, with the new switchboard in order to avoid using two meters. Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in. - Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The Clerk read a letter from Layton, -Smith and Forsyth, Architects, advising the Board that the additions to Whittier and Shields Heights Schools were completed by the contractors, Campbell and Price, according to plans and specifications, on September 22nd, and -were ready for inspection and acceptance. Mr. . Brooks stated that the additions had been inspected by the Buildings and Grounds
Committee who recommended - their acceptance. . - Mr. Leech.moved that the additions to Whittier and Shields Heights Schools be accepted. Mr.- Fightmaster seconded the motion and same.was declared to have carried. The following report was read:
October 1,
1923•
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting - to $53,730.-6 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.
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Respectfully submitted,
J.
T.
Spivey
W. E. Fightmaster Auditing Committee Marie Henson Carroll-Brough & Robinson Plymouth Press . Oliver Machinery Company NyWay Laundry Dearborn Chemical Company
Eugene Deitzgen- Company Schaar & Company
Jessie Newby Eastland Wall Paper Co. Boston Sculpture Company Abbott Educational Co. The Prang - Company Brown-Robertson Co.
Annotating Statutes Soda Straws Charts Rest Holders Man. Tr. Dept. Laundry Cleaning Compound Leads Chemistry Supplies Pictures Matting Art - Supplies Tools Art Dept. Art Models Pictures Art Dept.
$
3«oo 3.60 2-0.00 20.00 1.00 61.-2 8.6O -50.13 6.00 5.00 39.75 19.21 12.80 50.00
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1923■(Continued)
$ 68.00 Tubersulosis Society of Okla. Books Health Dept. 4.68 McMillan Company , Books Health Dept. Child Health Vanity Case Health Dept. 5*00 Medical Supplies 208.15 Wick’s Drug Shoppe National Renovating & Supply Co. Fumigators 1,377-00 National Child Welfare Assn. 21.50 Books Health Dept. Roach and Veazey . Medical Supplies 12.19 36.40 National Geographic Society Magazines Oklahoma Publishing Company Advertising 121.20 Oklahoma News 85-73 Advertising High School Print Shop 128.50 Printing Queen City Printing Company 32.00 Printing Reports Med.Dept E. L. Burton 25.00 Services Ex. Bd. 17*00 Chubb-Trammell Printing Co. Printing Reports Letterheads 43.90 Smythe Printing Co. Standard Office Supply Co. Carbon Paper •50 Supplies Primary & Srt.2,193.92 Oklahoma Book Company' Klein Oil Company Gas Books 58.80 Kansas City Paper House Janitors’ Supplies 857-50 Fan 8.00 Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. Art & General School Sup. 1,119.76 Hoover Bros. Wigger Book Company School Suplies 1,278.15 * ' 659.45 Oklahoma School Equipmt Co. General School supplies Foster Floral Co. Spray Flowers 12.00 W K . Y Radio Shop 30.00 Transmitter American Library Ass’n Magazine Subscription ■•-2.00 H. W. Wilson Company Magazine Subscription 8.50 Robert L. Knie, Sec'y 28.00 Rent Lee Singer Sewing Machine Company Machines 1,057.50 Educational Music . Bureau 236.20 Music Harbour-Longmire Company Rug 59-50 Frederickson-Kroh Music Co. Records 152.25 4.40 Geo. G. Miller Sand Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Company Shades, Records, etc. 352.97 4.50 Basa Furniture & Carpet Co. Cutting Rug Domestic Science ~ ‘ 26.78 P. & k. Grocery Supplies 245.00 Rucks & Thomas Domestic Science Supplies 140.85 Collins Dietz & Morris Domestic Science Supplies 244.63 Scrivner Stevens Domestic Science Supplies Martin Towel Supply Towel Service 31.95 148.35 Western Bank Supply Office Supplies Remington Typewriter Co. 580.00 Typewriters L. C. Smith Typewriter Co. ■ Typewriters 253.OO Typewriter Exchange. Bookcase & Carbon 53-75 Underwood Typewriter Co. Repairs 7-50 Stewart Mitchell • Repair Clock 1-75 Central Scientific Company Supplies Science Dept. 129.91 Oklahoma Gas & Elecrric Co. 301.18 Light and Power service Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service 320.95 506.85 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone Service Capitol Water Co. Water Tickets 31-15 Central Service Co. .85 Gas Deignan Motor Co. Repairs Ford Truck 5-59 J. L. Ladd 65.00 Sanitary Work Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Hose • 37-80 Johnson Service Company Thermostats 328.75 5.60 Magnolia Petroleum Co. Oil John . Cornish 43-25 Tires Oklahoma City Battery Co. Battery Repairs 1-75 Frederickson Tire Co. 18.40 Tire and tube Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. Stovepipe .80 DeVbe & Raynolds Paint 55-21 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Glass 133-29 Oklahoma.Art Glass & Mirror Co. 107.45 Glass 552.60 Southwestern Electric Co. Electrical repairs Chamberlin Supply Co. 26.75 Pump repairs14.88 Cook-McDonnell Company Repairing Dtinking Fts.
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(Continued)
Dunn Feed and Fuel Company Dolese' Bros. Cook ' Paint & Varnish Co. Jasper Sipes Company Powers Regulator Company Oklahoma Boiler & Eng. Co.
Campbell and Price Wetherbee, Electric Co. Capitol City Pump Co. E. H. Sheldon & Company Reliance Brick Company Gloyd Halliburton McEldowney & Son Corken Machinery . Co. Long-Bell ■ Lumber Company Bearly Lumber Co. Noble Street Planing.Mill Boardman Company N. S. Sherman Mach & Iron 'Wks. W. ' J. Pettee A. G. Hoge Mideke Supply Company Pierce Oil Corporation Hamilton Company A. E. ' Musrush, Clerk
$1,709*76 Coal on contract 2,965*52 Coal on contract 1.26 Paint 792-38 School furniture etc. 24.42 Repairs to Heating 58.00 Repairs to- Heating 4.33 Repairs to Building 23*50 Repairs to Elec. Eqpmt 23*55 Moving "well 4.30 Bolts 13.75 Brick 23.75 Canvas 2.00 Door Stops 229.10 Repairs to Heating 5,951.25 Lumber 142.05 Lumber 16.50 Repair Plumbing 157.5s Repair Smoke Stack 116.33 Repair Boilers & Htg. 1,912.12 Hardware Hardware • 251.09 73.39 Repairing Boilers 152.90 Gas, Oils, etc. 13.IO Repairing Plumbing 172.32 Reimbursement Petty Cash.
Beck & Corbitt Iron Company C. S. Owen A. F. Binns Company A. G. Sasche
Woodworking ■ Machine Repair Plastering Plumbing Repairing floors
925.97 1,00o.49 3»S15*01 1,387’24
F. .Wiley Ball C. W. Turner Ins. Co. Workman & Company Upsher and Upsher Overholser and Avey Eacock-Kendall Company Eugene Whittington & Co. Olinger & Guthrie Eugene Whittington & Co. T. E. Braniff Company
Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance Auto Insurance
477.93 473.03 956.16 1,924.06 1,934.17 1,927.81 55*36 239.04 133.63 22.08
SEPARATE'SCHOOL FUND L. C. Smith Typewriter Company Remington Typewriter Company Capitol Typewriter Company ■ W. ' J.. Pettee & Company Oklahoma School Equipment Co. Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co. Wick’s Drug Shoppe Bearly Lumber Co. Rodeheaver Company Capitol City Pump Company A. G. Sasche J. L. Ladd Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Hoover Bros. ; Frederickson-Kroh Music . Co. Chamberlin Supply Company Wigger Book DeVoe-Raynolds Oklahoma Book Company Okla. City Water Dept.
A. E. Musrush,
Clerk
Typewriters Typewriters ' Typewriters • Hardware School Supplies Window Shades Medical Supplies '
Lumber ■ Music Repairing Plumbing Repairing sidewalks
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140.00 230.00 140*00 390*99 3&*72 I58.40 17*24
2.75 90.00 9.44 34.65
Sanitary Work ■ 30.00 Telephone Service 22.50 Kindergarten Supplies 160.16 Victrolas 380.00 Repairing Pumps 34*57 Rubber Balls ' 2.71 Paint ' ' 4.03 Kindergarten & Art SupplieslOO.36 Water Service ' . 5*SO Riimbursement Petty Cash 7*
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PLAYGROUND FUND W. J. Pettee “Baker, Hanna and Blake
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Markers Sign Cloth
BUILDING FUND Oklahoma Furniture Manufacturing Co. Desks and Chairs A. G. Hoge , Finishing - Hardware Jackson Abstract & Title Co<. Abstracts
$ 67.50 9.00
950.54 473*35 23.5O
123*60 217.50 123.17 125.43 125.60 222.23 123.06 206.41 41.09 G. A. Winans ■ Repair Cafeterias 1,016.00 C. M. Dunning Construction Bonus Rorabaugh-Brown Shades 15.00 Union Transfer & Storage Moving Boilers 200.00 425.00 Arthur D. Dean Lecturer Institute 348.00 Chas. E. Davenport Painting contract Central J. 0. Engleman 100.00 Services & Expenses Institute J. E. Damron Sand S 25.00 378.40 Chas. E. Davenport C H Painting contract Oklahoma Gas & Electric 10.91 Gas & Electricity
R. E.
Palmer,
Agent
Freight on coal
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Leech seconded■ the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members•present voting "Aye."
Mr. Fightmaster moved that the claim- of Layton, Smith and Forsyth amounting to $1,979*91 for plans, specifications and superintendence be allowed and the ' Clerk instructed to issue warrant, -in payment of same.Mr. Leech 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 and material furnished for the new additions and school buildings, as approved by the architects:
Cook-McDonnell Company' Anderson and Donnelly Chas. M. Dunning Const. Campbell & Price
C. E.
Huffman
F.
A.
Gross Const.
J.
A.
Holmboe
Co.
Co
Heating & Plumbing 7 Schools $6,412.50 Heating & Plumbing Lee School 3,465.00 15,623.05 Lee School ‘~ ” Addition to Whittier Final 5,290.20 1,000.00 Bonus Addition to Shields Final 9,301.35 , Penalty 300.00 9,945*00 Dew Spivey School 13,135*00 Horace Mann School Addition to Wheeler 6,331.00 9,230.40 Addition to Columbus 4,062.20 Addition to Linwood Final 650.00 Bonus Addition to Cap. Hill Jr. , 5,350.00 Addition to Webster Jr. 2,605.00
Mr. Leech moved that the estimates, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call ' same was declared to have carried.
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1923 -(Continued)
Upon recommendation of the Clerk Mr. Leech moved- that free tuition be granted Neva Adell Allen and William Bascoe. Mr. Fightipaster seconded the motion and same was declared to - have carried.
Mr. Moore reported that on investigation it was found that the cost of portable school houses - was - greater than had been estimated and suggested that it might be cheaper to have them built locally. Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and the Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same, was declared to have carried.
Mr. . Leech 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 Clerk
Approved
of
.1923-
MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 1923-
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF. THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, V/. E. F-ightmaster, C. G. Landon, E. E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of opening bids which had been received in response to the advertisements hereto attached: 1 (Published in The’ Oklahoma News ■ Sept. 12, 13, 14, 15; Sept. 27, 28, 29; Oct. 1, 1923.) NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed proposals will be received at the office . of the Clerk of the Board of Education of Oklahoma 1 City, Oklahoma', .until 5 o'clock .p;-m. on the.1st.day of Octpber, 1923, on the following- .work: ' 1 Additions to Classen Junior High Schpol building, and a new junior * High School Building to be located on /SJiai-tel. between' 33rd and Hill Streets, and a,new building to be located on Westfern Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets. Sealed, proposals will also be received Tor '.the .heating, ventilating, plumbing and drainage .of the abote named., buildings'. , .' . All as shown on the plans and called for in the specifications furnished by Layton-Smith & Forsyth, Architects, 701. Southwest National Bank, • Building, Oklahoma City, , Oklahoma. / Bids to. be accompanied by certi- • fled check of 5 percent of ' the ' amount of the bld, to be forfeited aS assessed .and> liquidated..damages ■ in case,* the bidder ..fails, neglects'or refuses to comply with the' agree-ments of his bid. Plans and sp'ecificafiohs. may be’ secure’d'at the'of-' ficg of tHe> architects. The Board of Education ‘reserved ‘ the’right, to -reject any and all ibidsi A. E., MUSRHSH, Clerk. • • Administration Building, / , *■, 400 North Walnut Avenue.
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- flfeot.-thee , tion of the city of Oklahc^na City,,Okla., 5 Q?‘4>ok P-,™-'Monday Oct 15. .for furnishing, df natural* eiarfc blackboard and schoolroom tu* nfturc* And Window- shades,*for’ the; tfellbwlnc’- school: i.bunai^ '/Specifications may1 be' s,ecul-ed:iat,*ta8tJfe&?' ' -of ’,h? 400 Walnut Ave., Oklahoma -City.’ttklafled check of bidder's boh8 far 2 phflefit of the awoihit of bid; to btf ic afefifeesed 'or . 11qsi,Satea^.daana<® bl ■ his 1 The board of bahcatio tight tolrejfebt any fcrjdl bjdsj j-dmlnitttgtlpn Bldg;, A JOQltiJWi o -.n ;
A committee from the Parent-Teacher Association of Whittier School came before the Board, asking that equipment he furnished for the cafeteria which had been provided for in the new addition to their building. Mr. Leech moved that the Board equip the cafeteria at Whittier Schooi as soon as possible and that the purchase of the equipment be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Ben Longfellow odme before the Board and submitted an offer from Mrs. C. B. M. Hunter to sell the tract of'ground adjoining the
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Roosevelt . site ■ ' on the north, nine .and a half feet by four hundred feet, for the sum of $1,439.33* Mr. Brooks moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Coomittee to investigate and report back to the Board. Mr. Leech seconded the iioion and same was declared to have carried.
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The Board then proceeded to the opening of bids.
Bids on the new junior high school buildings and the addition to Classen were as follows: . Classen
R. S. Crissman Stiles Connt. Co. Kreipke-Shafer Co. Holmboe Connt. Co. W. S. Bellows Stewart Connt. Co. Canmbeei & Price Gross Count. Co. Chas. M. Dunning Reinhart & Donovan
Waaren Harding
Roooevvlt
$240,000.00 241.922.00
255.100.00 221,900.00 220,640.00 235, 516.00 246,700.00 217,500.00 245,500.00
$419,730.00 441,000.00 394,500.00
$413,345.00
406,600.00 430,900.00 372,000.00 416,900.00
403,300.00
381,500.00 356,342.00
430,900.00 371,500.00 419,000.00
Mr. Landon moved that these bids be referred to the ' Buildings and Grounds C^immtttee for tabulation and report back to the Board. Mr. L^o^2^rhn.i.i^:r seconded the mooion and ' same was declared to have carried. Bids on Heating and Ventilating were as follows:
Classen Anddrson & Donnelly L. C. Kimsey Haarell & Brandt Supeeior Heating Co. A. F. Binns Cook-McDDonnei B. Z. Hutchinson
Roorevelt
$36,997.00 33,168.00 35,936.00 33,766.00 37.736.00 37,000.00
W arran Harding
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$71,500.00
$71,000.00
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32,459.00 74,632.00 78,435.00 76,235.00
78,643.00 32,459.00 74,632.00 78,435.00 76,000.00
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Mr. Landon moved that these bids be referred to the B^l^ldi^n^gs and Grounds■Coommttee for tabulation and r eport. Mr. SPivey seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried. ’
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The following bids were received on school furniture and slate black. j board: :
Desks #3
E. D. Edwards Jasper Sipes Company Wigger Book Company Okla School'Equip.Co. Spivey & Mcdil
4.38 6.60 6.25 5-75 6.75
Rears 3 .93 5 .10 5 .00 4 . 50
+•75
Desks #4
Rears #4'
4.73 6.60 6.25 5-75 6.75
3-93 5.10 5.00 4.50 4.75
Slate Blackboard
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Mr. Leech.-• moved that the^e bids be referred to the Purchasing Committee for recommeendaion. Mr. Berry seconded the . moOion and same was declared to have carried.
The Superintendent submitted the following reports: .
October 15, 1923-
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend that the following listed persons be employed as teachers in the Night School at the Irving Building and that . each receive a salary not to exceed $1.75 for one hour's teaching or t3«50 for two hours’ work: Maagaaret Barbee C. Guy Brown Almond Fairfield Georgia France Arlie Fern HuetAlida Huutubise Anna Keller Lois Lankford Zebbie Lockard
Bob Locke Emma C. Menneley Ethel Reading Meecena Sampson Mrs. Summers* Rose D. Lurile Weesfall Jane B. Hanmiton C. E. Herring
Relpeltfully submited, A. C. Parsons ‘ Supeeintendent - of Schools.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: I wish to make the following rlcom)mendiions:
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1. Tiat - RurssU H. Dicken, B. S. M. - S., be elected to the regular teaching staff for the remainded of the year 1923-24- at a salary of $14-0 per month. • 2. - That the following listed persons be elected as substitute teachers for the year 1923- 2 4-:
Mary F. -Waaker Fannie J. Cooley
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3. That inasmuch as A. E. Philllpt of CCetral nig!1 School has been in service in this system for five years, and has not been absent from duty during that period, I recommend that he be paid for the five days over the regular ten day limit - of absence occasioned by his recent surgical operation. Mr. PUllips paid his tUbstitlte dur- . ing this time, no expense to the Board of Eduation. Resspetfully submitted, A. C. Parsons Superittetdett of Schools
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October 15, 1923 • Board, of Education.
Gentlemen: I beg to report that Mrs. Bess .Waggoner has' been detailed to supervise the work in penmanship in the schools at her present salary. I recommend that her name be added to the list of those who receive $30 per month for . gasoline and maintenance of car.
ReepeeCfully submitted, A. C.'Parsons Supprintendent of Schools
OotOber 15, 1923. Board of Education.
Gentlemen:
I wish to . make the following rectIbrbrndSions in regard to the Separate'Schools'of this system: 1. That Minnie Annerson, now employed ' as subbtitcte teacher, be elected .to the regular teaching staff of the Separate at a salary of $100 per month, same to be effective as of September 3> . 1923. 2. That ' the following listed persons be elected as ^^1;!tcte teachers in the Separate Schools for the year 1923-2^:
Leola AApling Lady Bowen RerpleCfully submitted, .
A. 0. Parsons Superintendent of Schools
Mr. . Brooks moved that the rrcommerdetionp of the S^j^e^e^iintenden't be concurred 'in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all membbrs present voting "Ay^e. ” Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board ' rescind its action making an■ i aioowance of $30 a month for autom^o^b^le upkeep to supervisors and ? certain other ebbloyees. Mr. Landon seconded . the moOion and upon roll i call same was carried unanimously. J '
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Mr. Fightm^e^lter moved that the Board increase the salaries of super- ' visors who had been receiving this alOowance $25.00. a month and other employees receiving same $30.00 a month. Mr. Landon seconded the < moion. Mr. Spivey moved as a substitute that a . ctImbttee be appointed; to work this maater out and ' make a rrcobmbrndSion to the Board. Mr. : Landon seconded the mOion and same was declared to have carried. ;
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Spivey, Leech and Fightbaster, together with the Attorney,^ act . ■ on this combtter.
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15. 1923 (Continued)
Mr. ■ Brooks moved that the purchase of folding chairs, • stage curtain and. electric fixtures for Westwood School be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Leech seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried, all memiers present voting "Aye.w Mr. Brooks moved that the matter of the purchase of folding chairs for Caaitol Hill Junior High auditorium be referred to the Purchasing Committss with power to act. Mr. Berry ■ seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried, all mernmers present. voting' "A^e^."
The Clerk read the■following report: October 15, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen: WEBSTER JUNIOR HIGH
The flues in one of been failing. This boiler tubes. Wish about 66 in number.
' the boilers at Weeeter Junior High Sohool have seems to be due to the inferior in the to recommend that the remaining tubes be replaced, ' The approximate cost will be about $750*00. LINCOLN
The Principal at Lincoln .School reports the toilet.facilities for.the girls• inadequate. As we have about six sections on hands that are not in use, wish to recommend that these be installed in the above ■ school. WHTTIER
I recommend that. the wiring of the east wing of the Wittier School be connected with the new moter box of the west wing, thus eliminating one'electric mmeor. • Approximate cost $80.00. LEE
Wish to recommend that the old water line at Lee be extended with new pipe to con:nt^<^'t with water line in the new building. This wi^l necessitate buying about 270 feet of 2 inch pipe ' and not to exceed 80 feet of 3 inch pipe. The contractor has agreed .to lay this pipe. This maater was not provided for in the plans and spcc^ca^:^ for the new building. " HORACE
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I wish to recommend that the old rock house on the school site at 45th and Weesera be sold to the highest bidder.
CAFETERIAS I wish to recommend that all cafeterias be required to secure garbage service from the City during the' early fall and spring mcoWs, as at this period the heating plants are not in operation and it is • very inconvenient to handle the garbage otherwise. Wish to recommend that the custodians of all buildings where cafeterias are located be supplied wwth key to the cafeteria to enable workmen to take care of emergencies and repair work.
Reepeecfully submitted,
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MEETING OF OCTOBER
15. 1923 (Continued)
Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent of Buildings ' and Grounds be concurred in, and Mr. Moore authorized to proceed with' the work. Mr. Spivey seconded the eeoion and upon roll call same was carried, all eernmers present voting "Ayy.n Mr. Muurush called the attention of the Board 'to the failure of contractors in the p^ist to file roof bonds in his office. Mr. Landon 5 moved that no final estimates be received until all guarantees and < bonds on roofs and other had been filed with the ' Clerk. . j Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. | ■ ■ . . i ■ i j The Clerk presented the following final estimates of the F. A. ' Gross ■ Construction Company for eatteitl and labor for additions to school j buildings, ' as approved by the architects: North and South AAditions to Columbus School Bonus 4 days @ $50*00 per day
$5>^76«3O 200*00 5,67'6*303,661.10 250*00 3,911*10
AAddtion to Wenner . School Bonus 5 days @ $50*00 per day
Mr. Leech moved that the claim be allowed and the Clerk. instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Landon seconded ' the motion ' and upon roll call same was carried, all memmbrs present voting "A^y> ”
The following reports were subrniited: Board of'Education. Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing to whom was' referred the matoer of the 'purchase of ' fuel oil for ' 06^^! ' High School, recommend that the contract for'supplying 10,000 gallons' be awarded'to the Klein Oil Company at $1.50 per barrel, delivered to storage ' tank at Ceinral High School. _
Respestfully submitted,
W. E. Fighteetter J. ' T. .Spivey Purchasing Commettnn
Board of Education.
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Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Commeeten, to whom was referred the mmater of the purchase of a victrola for Longfellow' School, recommend that same be purchased from Roraeaugh-Brown Dry Goods Coimoany at $115.00- ' ' • ■
Resppetfully tcemitted, J. T. Spivey
. W. E. Fightmaater Purchasing Commettnn
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Board of Education.
15, 1923 (Continued)
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We, your Purchasing Coomittee, to whom was referred the matter of shades for eight ward school - buildings,.recommend as follows That the contract be awarded to the Bsss Furniture Company at their bid of an average of $J.O1 per shade. . •
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October 15, 1923.
Reeppetfully subm^ted,
W. E. Fightmaater J. T. Spivey * Purchasing Commmttee
Mr. Leech moved- that the rrcomnindatitn8 be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all memmbrs present voting "Ayy.w
The Clerk reported that notice had been received from the City Clerk that the assessment for paving Maple Street from the west line of Harvey to the west line' of Shhatel (Riverside School), was $2,01$.00, which might be paid in full on or before November 10, 1923, without interest. Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for this assessment. Mr. Spivey seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was - carried, all memmers present voting "Aye." Mr. Berry moved that the Clerk be authorized to employ extra help for the store room at a salary of $100 per - mcontth. Mr. Spivey . seconded the mooion-and upon roll call same was carried, all memmbrs present voting "Aye,n except Dr. Evans, who passed. Mr. Brooks reported that the Board was holding two policies on compensation insurance, - - one - -written..by the T. E. - Branif-f Company and one by C. W. Turner Commany.- Mr. Brooks moved that the Board return the Brannff policy and retain that of the C. W. Turner Commany. Mr. Landon seconded the modon and upon roll call same was carried, all memmbrs present voting "AAy*" •
Mr. Leech moved that the matter of moving the old Dwibar annexes to the Douglas School grounds be referred to the Buddings and Grounds C^imm^tiee. Mr. Berry seconded the modon and upon roll - call same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaater .moved that the Board pay. $+0.00 a month for the use of the A. M’. E. Church - for the Douglas School Kindergarten as long as this building might be needed. Mr. Landon seconded the - modon and upon roll call same wsas carried, all memmbrs present voting "Ayy."
Mr. Brooks moved that the Supprintendent be instructed to go ahead and install the radio broadcasting equipment at Ceenral Hgih Schoo! at a cost of $15’75. - Mr. Berry seconded the modon and upon roll call same was carried, all m^i^bu^urs present voting "Aye." Mr. -Leech moved that the Clerk be instructed to adveetise- for bids on portable school houses for ten days. Mr. Landon seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried.
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15. 1923 (Continued)
Mr. Lukenbiilâ– reported that the Council of Religiousâ– Education had passed a resolution thinking the Board-of Eduoation and Superintendent Parsons for their co-operation and -assistance rendered in carrying on their work in the schools.
At this time Dr. Evans called attention to a -folder sotting forth regulations for the proper use of the Ammeican- flag which could be secured from the Ammercan Legion - for four cents each, and suggested that - a sufficient number of copies be purchased for distribution in the schools. Mr. Landon moved that the Board purchase - 20,000 of these folders for distribution in the schools and that the teachers be instructed to have them properly cared for. Mr. Leech seconded the motion - and upon roll - call same was carried, all - memmers present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Spivey seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried.
MEETING OF OCTOBER 22. 1923. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,
MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, I923, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT: Dr. Charles Evans, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
The President stated that the meeting.was called especially for the purpose of passing on the bids on the two new junior high schools and the addition to Classen. Mrs. Fred Neff,President of the Parent-Teacher Association of Webster Junior High School, came before the Board with plans for preserving and beautifying the Webster grounds, restoring the David Payne spring as a place of historic interest, converting the ravine into an ampitheatre and making a park for community and general city use. Mrs. Neff stated that the estimated cost was $3,000*00, half of which it was believed could be raised by various interested organizations, and asked the Board to bear the balance of the expense of the improvements. Mr. Spivey moved that the Board go fifty-fifty with the ladies on this proposition, the Board's part of the expense not to exceed $1,500.00. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A petition was presented to the Board asking that the new school at Twelfth and Kelhapn Streets be named the Bath School. Mr. Fightmaster moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The following report was submitted: October 22, 1923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen : We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee, to whom was referred the matter of Roosevelt Junior ''High School recommend as follows: That Chas. M. Dunning Construction Company be awarded the contract ommitting alternates 5, 6, 7 and 8, leaving his net total bid of $319,450.00..
Basic Bid Ommitting Alternates(5) $13,000.00 5) 4,800.00 (7) 33,250.00 (8) 1,500.00
$372,000.00
52,550.00! 319,450.00
Respectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks Earl E. Leech Buildings and Grounds Committee
MEETING OF OCTOBER 22. 1925 (Continued) Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in .and contract for the Roooevelt Junior High School be awarded to the Cluts. M. Dunning C^nntj^'^r^lbion Company at their' net ■ total bid of $319,450.00. Mr. Fightiaater seconded the moOion and upon roll- call tame was carried, all members present.voting "Aye." The Clerk- read the foioowing report:
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• ■ We, your Buildings and Grounds C^r^mmitee, to whom was referred the matter of Iaaren Harding Junior High School, recommend as follows: That A. F. Stewart ContSruution Company be - awarded the contract ornmitting 'alternates 5, 7, ' and 8, leaving a net total bid of 1305,861.00/ 56,842.00
Basic Bid Omm-tting Alternates (5) $9,200.00 6) : 4,859.00 6) 35,170-00 1,752.00
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50,931.00 $305,861.00 R5£^s^ectj^i^:lle submitted,
L. 0. Brooks Earl E.'Leech Burnings and Grounds Committee • Mr. Landon moved. - that the for the Warren Harding Junior High School be awarded to the A. F. Stewart ContSruction Company at their total bid of $3<^f^»361.00» in accordance with ' the - recommeenaainn of the Bindings and Grounds C^o^mH;t<^<e. Mr. Lougirniller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all membbrs present.voting "Aye."
The following report was submitted:
October 22, 1923 Board ' of Eduuation.,
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Gentlemen: We, your Buildings. and Grounds C^ommjt^ee, to whom was referred the matter of Classen Junior High A^diliion, recommend that W. S. Bellows be awarded the contract, omitting alternates 4, 5, 6, - 7 and 8, . leaving- his net 'total . bid of $179,680.00.
Basic Bid O^mttting Alternates(4) $2,650.00 (5) 12,120.00 (6) 23,450.00 \7) 3,000.00 (8) 1,000.00
$221,650.00 Reeppecfully submitted,
42,220.00 .4179,680.00’
L. -0. Brooks
Earl E.- Leech Bindings and Grounds Coomittee.
MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 1923 (Continued) Mr. Loughmiller moved that the contract for the addition to Classen Junior High School be awarded to W..S. Bellows, in accordance with the recomiaiendtion of the Buildings and Grounds Gonmiitee, at .their net total bid of $179,680.00. Mr. Spivey seconded the million and upon roll call same was carried, all • • memibrs present voting "Aye," except Mr. Berry, who passed.
The . Clerk read the foioowing report: Ootober 22, I923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your Bindings and Grounds C^o^mmitee, to whom was referred the maater of Heating and Plumbing of Waaren Harding _ Junior High recommend' as follows: ' That A F. ~ Binns ~ be awarded . the contract, omitting alternates 1,2,3,4, leaving a net total bid of $57,361.00. Basic Bid Ornm^-ting Alternate
$74, 632. OO $10,338.00 1,122.00 302.00 3.303.00
17271.OO 37,361.00
Reepsecfully submitted, L. 0. Brooks
Earl E. Leech BuHdings ' and Grounds C^i^mmUtee Mr. Fightmaater moved that the ■ contract for the Heating•and Plumbing of Waaren Harding Junior High Schoo:! be awarded • to A. F. ' Binns in ■ accordance with the recomminndtibn of.the Buildings and Grounds Committee, at their net total bid of 137,361.00. Mr. • Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mernmbrs present voting "Aasc "
The following report was . submiited: .
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Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Buildings and Grounds C^ommi^ee, to whom was referred. the maater of Heating and Plumbing for the addition to Classen Junior High School, recommend that A. F. Binns be awarded the contract, o^mm(it;ing 1 , 2 and 3, leaving a net total bid of $30,043*00. Basic Bid Omm-tjLng Alternates • (11 $1,186.00 (2) 1,337*00 For Heating and . Plumbing on • six rooms 1.200.00
$33,766.00 Reepectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks —JL.723.op 30,043.00
1 Earl • E. Leech BuHdings and Grounds Committee.
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MEETING OF OCTOBER 22. 1923 (Continued) Mr. Landon moved that ■ A. ' F. Binns be awarded the contract for the heating and plumbing of the addition to Classen Junior High School in accordance with the reoommenndtion of the Buildings and Grounds Coimittee, at their net total . net • bid of $30,0^3-00. • Mr. Leech seconded the modon and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
The Clerk read the following report: October 22, “923-
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We, your Buildings and Grounds C^o^rnm^.tee, to . whom was referred •the miter of the Heating and•Plumbing of Rooosvelt Junior High School, recommend • that the A. F. Binns Company be awarded the | conduct, ommtting alternates 1, 2, 3, •and U, leaving a total net ( • bid of $5-7,361.00. Basic Bid $7*-, 632.00 Omm^’tting u Alternate(l) $10,336.00 1,123.00 , 502.00 5.303.00 ■■17.,2.71o OQ “77361-00
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. Earl E. Leech Bindings and Grounds Cocmitten. Mr. Fightmaster moved that • the contact for • the heating and plumbing of the Roooevvlt Junior High School be awarded• to A. • F.• Binns in accordance' with the rec commendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committnn at his total net bid of $57,361.00. Mr. Landon seconded the modon and upon roll caLl same was• carried, all members present voting "AAy." except Mr. Berry, who passed.
The special tommttnn appointed for the pur-pose of looking into the m^atter of a raise in the salaries of supervisors and certain other nm)e^oc^(^es) recommended that the salaries of the foil owing listed persons be raised the amount set opposite each name, effective as indicated:
Effective October 15, 1923 Lenore Buchanan Vera L. Ca^bbee^l Mattie L. Jarrott Eleanor.Johnson Florette McNeese Susan R. Thompson Maagaret Barbee Grace R. Bennntt Irene Maatox Bess Waggoner Grace Haris on Separate Schools Susie Haywood Haariett Christburgh
Effective October 1 > 1923
$30.00 $20-00 per mo. W. 0. Moom 15.00 R. E. Crawford 30.00 20.00 H. H. Shriver. . 30.00 20.00 . L. G. Waalers 30.00 15.00 M. A. Lenhart 30.00 H. C. Robertson 30.00 20.00 25.OO 25.OO Separate Schools 25.OO 30-00 John A. Wadkins (Effective Sept. 1, 1923) 20.00 15.00
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MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 1923 (Continued) Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation of the Supeeintendent be concurred in and that the ■ name of A. E. Muurush, Clerk, be added at tn increase _ of $20.00 t month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all . memmbrs present voting "Aye," except Mr. Landon and Dr. Ewans, who passed. Mr. Landon moved that the Board employ the following school nurses in accordance with the rnctermeddaion of the Superintendent:effective "’ September 1st, 192J: Ora Ann Carl a month nine months .twelve months Constance Davis a month twelve months Mae Davis a month twelve months Alice Minor a month Bertha Hartman twelve months a month Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
Mr. Brooks moved that the plastering of the auditoriums of the Caaitol Hill and Weeeser Junior High School additions be omitted and the deduction from ■•the contract price for same be left to the architect, the Bnuldings and Grounds Coimettnn and the contactor to be worked out. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all'memmbrs present voting "Aye." A request was received from the Zion Lutheran Church for the use of the basket ball court ' at Webster Junior High School three nights a week. Mr. Landon moved that the request be granted provided this does.not interfere with school work and that a fee be charged for janitor service and other actual expense of opening the building; as might be recommended by the Supirintnddedt of Buildings and Grounds Mr. ■ Spivey seconded the rnooion and same was declared to • have carried. Mr. Leech moved that the ma^er of the date of ciatcellttitd of the coeepntatitn policy of T. E. Brannff Company ' be referred to the Insurance Cotmetten. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared . to have carried. The following report was submitted:
October 22, 1923
Board . of Education. Gentlemen: LINWOOD I wish to recommend that the temperate air duct at Linwood School in the old addition be ' lined with meeal td save leakage in heat. This will cost approximately $25*00
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Wish to receeendd that the colored people• in the district of the old Dunbar School be permitted to use the kindergarten annex for church purposes. See letter attached. Resppetfully yours,
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W. 0. Moore Supt. B^uiLdings & Grounds
MEETING of
OCTOBER 22. 1923 (Continued.)
Mr. 'Leech moved, that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from the Parent Teacher Association of Classen Junior High .School stating that at a meeting on October 10th a motion was' made and passed forbidding the sale . of-pop and other like beverages in the building or upon the premises and grounds of the Classen Junior High School. Mr. Brooks moved that this letter be received and placed on'file and the Parent Teacher AASOOiatlon nooified that the sale of pop had already been discontinued in the cafeterias. .
Mr. Brooks moved that • Mrs. Grady Cox. be granted the use of the High School auditorium for a piano recital on the night of October 29th, at • the minimum charge of $35*00. Mr. Lougirniller seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved . that Mr. Hathaway Harper be .permitted to, use the High School auditor^m on November 25, 1923 and February 13, • 1924-, under . the usual regulations. Mr. Landon seconded the modon and same was declared to have carried. The question of tuition fees was brought up for discussion, the Clerk reporting that • pupils•were attending the outlying . schools whose parents did not reside in • the Oklahoma City School Dissi-ict, and as the law provided . only for the transfer of puipi-ls to High it would be • necessary for non-residents desiring to have their children attend the Oklahoma City free in the lower . grades to have their property attached to this district.
Mr. Leech moove’that the•Clerk be instructed to notify the non-resident puppls in the outlying schools that after this the Board would require them to • pay the. regular tuition fee or stay out of school. . Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same•was declared to have carried. • Upon recommieddticn of the Clerk, Mr. L^x^u^g^nm:i].er moved that tuition fees of the following pupils . in. 06^^! High School . be remitted: Mag^ga^i^'t Moody Alma Bokorney Esther Linddtreet May Gillispie George Wilder
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Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declaimed to have carried. The following reports were,, submitted by the Purchasing C^imm;t^ee:
October 16, 1923* Board of Education.
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We, your Purchasing C^o^mm>tee, to whom was referred the imater of bids on eighty-five Primary Chairs, desire to. make the following recomneeddtitn:
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That the bid of Spivey and McGill be accepted and the contract be awarded to them at $170.00. „ Respectfully submitted, J. T. Spivey
C. G. Landon
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W. E. Fightmaster Purchasing Comittee
Mr. Leech moved that the recommmeddaion be concurred in. Mr. ‘Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mermobrs present voting "Ayy." ■ October 16, 1923.
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We, your Purchasing Commmttee, to whom was' referred the matter of purchasing desks and seats for the Dew Spivey and Horace Mann S<^3^<^<^3.s, desire to recommend that the bid of Jasper Sipes •Commetty, in the sum of $1,609.20, be accepted and contract awarded to them. . ■
Reesp^^!^ sibmitted,
J. T. Spivey C. G. Landon .
W. E. Fight-matter Purchasing C^j^mmjttee
Mr. Leech moved■that the report be accepted and contract awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company as ' recommended. Mr. Spivey seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried, all. membbrs present voting "Aye.” October 22, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen: /
\We, your Purchasing C^r^mm;tee, to whom was . referred the matter of purchasing natural slate blackboard for the Dew Spivey.and Horace Mann Schools, desire to recommend that the bid of E. D. Edwards of $10 per square foot, f. o. b. 'Oklahoma City, be accepted and the contract awarded to him.
Reesp^^!^ submitted, J. T. Spivey
C. . G. Landon W. E. Fightmaater Purchasing Committee
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The Clerk reported that he had been advised by Mr. Edwards that delivery could not be made. on the slate blackboard for three months and suggested that th& purchase ' be made of the Jasper Sipes Company, they being next ILow^i^'t bidder and able to make immeeiate delivery. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the contract for slate blackboard for the Dew Spivey and Horace Mann Sdhooos- be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid ■ of 5• per square'foot F. 0. B. Oklahoma City. Mr. Leech seconded the mmoion and upon roll call same was carried, all memmers present voting "Aye." except Dr. Evans, who'passed. Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be authorized to adveetis-e for bids on slate blackboard for the.;, .adiitionp to Capitol Hill and Weebter Junior • High Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was . declared to have carried. • Mr. Parsons presented a request for the use of the Choctaw School for church services by G.- W. Kirkland, whose church building was damaged by the high waaer. Mr. Landon moved that the request he granted. Mi?. Spivey seconded the mooion and same was • declared to have carried.
The following report was submettei by the - . Board of • Education.
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2. That the•salaries of the following-listed persons he increased to the am(^w^,t set oppooite each individual's name: L. D. Lacy from $2000 to . $2300 S. A. • McReyyold's from $1600 to•$1700 A. • C.•Goff from $1500 to $1600 eesppetfully submitted,
A. C. • Parsons Suppeintendent of Schools Mr. Brooks moved that the rscomnenddtionp of the &^j^p^e;^ntenden-t be concurred in and that the name of Miss Msanie Franks be added' to, the list and her salary increased .. ' $20 • • a month, , ' . effective October 15th. Mr. Berry seconded the m^oiion and upon roll call same was carried, all memeers present voting "Aye."
The Clerk reported that the old stone house located on the•property purchased by the Board at 45th and Miiitary, had been sold to the highest bidder at $10-.00.
MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 1923 (Continued)
Mr-. Berry moved that ■ the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the moOion and same was declared to have ’carried.
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MEETING OF NOVEMBER S, 1923-
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-
ING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. ABSENT: J. w. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
No quorum being present, the President declared the meeting adjourned until Tuesday, November 6th, at seven-thirty o’clock P. M.
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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6. 1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET
IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 192J, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK P. M.
PRESENT:
J. T. Spivey, Vice-President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller.
ABSENT: Dr. Charles Evans. The minutes of the meetings of October 1st, 15th and 22nd were read and approved as read. A committee from Capitol Hill came before the Board with a request for a school building between Lee and Columbus Schools, west of Western Avenue and east of Blackwelder Avenne. Upon motion of Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Loughmiller, this matter was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation to the Board. Mr. T. R. Steele, representing the Lumbermans Supply Company, came before the Board and requested that contractors for additions to school buildings be required to use brick furnished by the same company who supplied the brick for the original building. No action was taken in this matter.
The Patrons Club of Linwood School submitted a petition for a sidewalk around the school building and a walk from the sidewalk to the east entrance of the building. Mr. Berry moved that, funds being available, a sidewalk be built on the north and east sides of the building and a walk from the sidewalk on Seventeenth Street to the east entrance of the building. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
A committee from the Patrons Club of Hawthorne School came before the Board with a request for equipment for the school cafeteria. Mr. Leech moved that the Purchasing Committee be authorized to purchase the equipment needed for the Hawthorne Cafeteria at a cost not to exceed $30.00. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
The following resolution was read:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has here tofore duly and regularly secured a part of block Fifty-one (51) of Third Stock Yards Addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to be used
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as additional space for the purpose, of erecting and constructing certain additions to the ward school building located on said block; and, WHEREAS, said board has purchased all of the lots so selected, save and except Lot Twelve (12) . in said Block, which Lot, said board has been unable to secure at a reasonable price by purchase; and, I
WHEREAS, . said Lot is.necessary for such purposes, BE IT RESOLVED, that ■the Attorney for said Board of Education be and he is hereby instructed and. directed to im^eddi^a^ely begin condeimnaion proceedings in the proper court for the purpose of procuring title thereto for the Board of Education of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the said Board be and he is hereby instructed to issue the necessary warrants for costs deposit and expenses in prosecuting said action.
Passed and Approved this 6th day of November, 1923. President
ATTEST: Clerk
Mr. Landon moved the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Leech seconded the mooion and upon roil call same was carried, all memmbrs present voting "Aye."
Judge Lukeenbll reported the transfer . of the Johns property located at 1135 iVest Eighth Street, this being the last transaction to complete the Rooosvelt Junior High School .site, and recommended that the house on this property be sold and removed as soon as possible in order to expedite the work of construction of the school building. Mr. Brooks moved that Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on the house located at 1135 West Eighth Street and sell to the highest bidder. Mr. Landon seconded the mmoion and same was declared to have carried. Mr., Berry moved that the Clerk be authorized to execute the lease and notes for the rental from the School Land Department of a part of the NEq- of Section 16-11N-3W, being a part of the Lee School site. Mr. . Landon seconded the mooion and .upon roll call same was carried unanimously. • ■
The Clerk reported the receipt of a letter from the Muuiidpal Excavator Company advising that they owned special assessment Sewer Wai^sa^iiB issued January 6th, 1920, against Block 23, C^a^HtoL Hill, which were .new-. delinquent, principal and interest to October 6, 1923 being $1,419.09. . Mr. Leech moved that this mater be referred to the Attorney for rdceb!nbdddrien. Mr. Landon seconded the moion and same was declared to have carried.
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MEFTTNG nr NOVEMREP 6.
(Continued)
Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk he authorized to pay the Jenkins Music Company $65.00 for*a victrola purchased by the Patrons Club for Longfellow School. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
Upon recommendation of the Clerk Mr. Leech moved that the Board remit the tuition of Oscar Tarkington and Nell Edwards, pupils in Central High School. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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A letter was read from R. J. Edwards offering to sell |52>000 State of Oklahoma Funding Bonds Series B, due October 1, 1925, at par and accrued interest. Upon motion of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Brooks, this matter was referred to the Purchasing and Auditing Committee with power to act. The Clerk read the following report:
November 6, 1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
We,, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $31>632.14, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted,
W. E. Fightmaster
Auditing Committee
Oklahoma Publishing Company Advertising Oklahoma News Advertising Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph Service Norma Rathburn Typewriting Report of Audit W. J. Early Membership Fee N. C. A. Central Title & Inv. Co. Abstract Work Fred G. Neff Insurance J. F. McCullough Insurance Sammons & Company Insurance General Insurance Agency Insurance Gardner, Clarke & Co. Insurance Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel Service New State Ice Company Coupon Books Capitol Water Company Water Tickets Dinks Parrish Laundry Laundry Service 0. K. Transfer & Storage Drayage Burroughs Adding Machine Co . Posting Machine Typewriter Exchange Office Supplies R. L. Polk & Co. City Directories J. W. Jenkins Music Co. Musical Instruments Oklahoma City Post #35 American Legion Pamphlets F. W. Faxon Magazine Subscriptions Dept, of Ed. Chicago Uni. Elementary School Journal Remington Typewriter Co. Typewriters Capitol Typewriter Co. Typewriters American Multigraph Co. Supplies Okla. City Tent and Awning Co. Flag Columbia School Supply Co. Science Supplies
t 47.88 72.80 3.18 41.25 2.00 25.I5 478.08 239.04 478.08 478.08 524.13 48.40 11.50 18.00 3.36 62.50 712.50 151-9O 70.00 2,538.41 80.00 255-15 5.00 210.00 140.00 56.29 4.80 31.26
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 192? (Continued)
Uuhotstlrieg Bruce .Upholstering Co. Rad io.Supp lies Oklahoma RadioCompany Repair to Cltakt. Stewart Mitchell Beals and Morrison Tuctite Statements Record Blanks, etc. Chuhb-Tramnell Co. Norick Bros. Printing Waakee-Taylor Company Remittance Blanks Printing High School Print Shop Vttrrlt. Cafeteria Equipment Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co. Gaylord Bros. Library Supplies Oklahoma Firn. Mfg. Co. Folding Choirs Weetern Bank Su^jh^Sy Co. Office and Softool Supplies Carmen Supply Company Kindergarten SippHes V. E. Danner & Co. School Supplies Hoover Bros. School Supppies Jasper Sipes Company School Furniture & Supplies C^s^ZS on Connract Dolese Bros. Company Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on Coonract Klein Oil Company Fuel Oil Severin Tire & . Si^j^j^ly Co. Repairs Reo Truck CampheH Finley Mdor Co. Repairs Reo Truck Marland Refining Co. Gaaoline Coupon Books Exide Battery.Station Reppirs to Equipment. Yale Theatre Supply Co. Simplex Spec. Oil Tubeeculosis Soc. of Okla. City Health Crusade Supplies Oklahoma Physicians Supply Co. Biology Supplies Roach & Veazey Drug Co. Medical Supplies Alexander Drug Company S^ppies, etc. Health Literature Dept, of Interior Jos. Pollack Trunk Mfg. Co. Maedal Cases . Batten Floral Company Science S^ppies Wigger Book Company Office & School Supplies World Book Company Kee^nt^jS Tests, etc. Oklahoma Book Company School Supplies W. ' J. Pettee & Company Hardware ' & S^ppies Excclsior Stove & Mfg. CO. Reznor Stoves Oklahoma Elec. ..Supply Co. Electrical SuppHes Gat.diss-Feltrlss Co. Ele^t-ricaS Supplies Southwest General Electric Electrical Supp-pies SoutOweetern Electric Co. ElectricaS Supplies Powers Reg^a^r Company Heat ReguCatite Repairs C. S. . Owens Pointing Brick Cook-MDornell Commany Weeeser Cods N. Amelica Fiber Products Co.Astettts Compound Southern Motor Supply Cd. One Can Zip Oklahoma Belting Co,. Repairing Beet Fitch’s Grocery DomieSic Science " Groceries J. T. Yeamans Domietia Science Groceries P. &. A. Grocery DomieSia Science Groceries Harrison Avenue Grocery Domietia Science Groceries Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window Glass, etc. DeVoe Rajynolds Co. Oils Oils, etc. Reliance .Brick Co. Red Face Brisk Johnson Service Company Reppa-rs for Thermoosat Richardson & Conover Janitor Su^p^P^Sies A. G. Hoge Hardware & Supplies Mideke Supply Company Engine & Boiler Fittings, etc. Crane Company Engine & Boiler Fittings, etc. SoutOweetern Bell Tel Co. TtSdaOrne Service OklahomabCity.. . Waaer .De-pt Waaer Service Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electric ' Service A. E. ..Muurush, Clerk Re-imbursement Petty■Cash Standard Roofing & Mat. Co. Budding eateeialt Weesern Newsshper Union. SupiHes for Print Shop Educa^^a! Muuic Bureau _ Muuic Supplies Federal Steam Spo^iaties Co.Reeair to Equipment
27. OO 10. SO 6.25 7*50 122.00 35-70 JO.05 271.00 256.87 112.35 750.00 211.95 7.41 3-79 377-36 2,870.90 25.20 1,726.15 357-14 10.33 2.60 99.00 ' 51-39 . 60 229.36 92.60 20.00 400.91 1.85 12.50 48?O*Ir 126.17 91.35 1,257-74 17-30 139-76 411.35 13.89 112.29 19.40 190.80 30.30 39-90 ’ .60 3.00 29. OO 32.24 46.81 10.14 584.42 64.-61 8.37 18.10 13-65 96.20 75.68 528.75 502.80 364.45 768.24 85.32 85.70 69.70
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6. 1923 (Continued.) Welch Mfg. Company J • L• L add Adams Eng. & Blue Ptg. Co. Baker, Hanna & Blake Company A. M. DeBolt Greever-Roberts Lbr. Co. Sherman Machine & Iron Wks James S. Pool McGraw-Baughman-Bearly Co. Arthur R. Moore Deignan Motor Company B. Z. Hutchinson Co. Corken Mach. & Supply Co. Pierce Oil Corporation Western Paint & Chemical Co.
$124.01 65.OO 84.50 40.33 64.92 370.35 70.65 393.40 255-95 272.ll 6.41 3.00 47.58 1.31 151.87
Science Supplies Sanitary Work Supplies Bunting Sewer Tile etc. Lumber Repairs to Equipment Grading Lumber Repairs Repairs Ford Truck Washers Repairs to Heating Gas & Jerosene Floor Oil & Sweep
Separate School Fund
McGraw-Baughman-Bearly Co. Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Oklahoma City Water Dept. A. G. Hoge Oklahoma Furn. & Mfg. Co. Underwood Typewriter Co. Okla. Physicians Supply Co. Western Bank Supply Co. Zimmerman & Bennett Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Co. Southwestern Bell Tel Co. A. M. E. Church Jasper Sipes Company Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Baker, Hanna & Blake W. J. Pettee & Company Crane Company Oklahoma Book Company DeVoe & Raynolds Dinks Parrish Laundry Co. J• L. Ladd W. M. Welch Mfg. Co.
Lumber Gas & Electric Service Water Service Hardware Folding Chairs Typewriters Health Meter Scale School Supplies Orchestra Instruments Repairs to Shades Telephone Service Rent Douglas Kindergarten Dictionaries Coal on Contract Domestic Science Supplies Hardware & Supplies Repairs to Plumbing Books for Music Dept. Paint Laundry Work Sanitary Work Science ’Supplies
Cook-McDonnell Co. Layton-Smith & Forsyth
Heating & Plumbing Supervision
Dunbar
43.20 95-53 22.60 6.00 I25.OO 280.00 16.65 35.11-0 83.50 16.80 22.50 80.00 48.60 134.88 8.25 237-72 2.80 89.16 21.09 3-79 30.00 195.12
1,33*4-73 20.02
Building Fund
Jackson Abstract Company A. G. Hoge
Abstract of Title Hardware
16.00 268.54
Playground Supplies
264.48
Playground Fund W. J. Pettee & Company
General Fund Davenport & Frazee Setting Glass Home Decorators Papering on Contract Sewer Tax M. S. Ryan, Co. Treas. Oklahoma Book Company School Supplies Anderson & Anderson Painting Corridors Western Bank Supply Company School and Office Supplies C. E. Stiokley Co. Insurance Ed. M. Semans & Co. Insurance W. S. Spenser & Co. Insurance R. E. Palmer, Agent Freight on Coal
179.15 • 14.00 213.72 311.43 173-25 1,901.90 478.08 956.I6 478.08 218.07
MEFTTNO OF NOVEMBER 6.
R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R.
E, E. E. E. E-. E-. E-. E. E. E. E. E.
Palmer. Palmer, Palmer, Palmer, Palmer, Palmer, Palmer, Palmer, Palmer, Palmer, Palmer, Palmer,
Agent Agent Ageint Agent Agent Agent Agent Agent Agent Agent Agent
1923 •OnntirHied)
Coal Coal Coal Coal Coal Coal Coal Coal Coal Coal CoalCoal
$ 92.8? " 94.16 II8.36 110.33' 88.49 66.76 88.70 67.13 122.82 89.79 91.08 92.43
Freight on Coal
44.45
Freight Freight Freight Freight Freight Freight Freight Freight Freight Freight Freight Freight
on on on on on on on on on on on on
Separate .. So^o<^2L Fund.
R. E. Palmer, Agent
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Mr. Leech moved, that the bills be alOowed. and. the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for' all claims which had been properly sworn to, . and that warrants be issued for the remainder of the bills . upon presentation of the required affidavit. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion• and upon roll call same was carried, all members present.voting "Aye," except Mr. Landon, who voted "No."
The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors for maateial and labor furnished for the new sohool. buildings and additions, as approved by the architects, also claims of the architects for fees for plans, specifications and supervision:
The Holmboe Company
Add-dtion to . Caaitol Hill Junior High School . Adddtion to Weebter Junior•High School
$6,510.00
Alderson & Doo.ntlly
Heating and • Plumbing Lee School
3,015.00
Cook-.MoDonnnei
Heating•and Plumbing Dew Spivey School • Horace Mann School
3,917.29 1.117.29
C. E. Huffman
Dew Spivey School Horace Mann School
Chas. M. Dunning
Lee School
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Addition to Dunbar School
Layton, Smith .& Forsyth Suppevision Dinbar
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12,030.30 9,375.30
Layton, Smith. & Forsyth Plans, SpieCfiDrtions and Supp^^im Cook-Mccoonnei
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5>.745.00
17,880.30 34,272.38 1,334-73
20.02
Mr. Brooks moved, that the • claims be allowed and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Leech seconded the mooion and upon roll call . same was carried unanimously. The moonhly reports of the Treasurer and Attendance Officer were subrniited and upon moHon • of Mr. Leech, seconded by Mr. Brooks, were received and placed on file.
The following letter was read:
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 1923 (Continued.)
To .the Board of Education^ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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We, the undersigned committee, do petition you to join with the Patrons dubs of■the city in naming the theatre to be constructed at Webster Junior High School "The David Payne Open Air Theatre" in memory of Capt. Payne,■ whose .adventures have caused this spot to be of historical interest. Mrs. Fred G. Neff
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Mrs. S. B. Howard November 6, 1923.
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Mr. Landon moved that in accordance ' with this request the theatre on the Weesser Junior High School grounds be nrmed"Thb David Payne Open. Air 11^^^." Mr. Leech seconded the mmoion and same was declared to have carried.
A request was • received for permission to •place a free subscription to the CCristian Science Mooitor, a daily international in the Library at Ce^ral High School. Mr. Landon moved that this request be granted. Mr. Brooks seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried. .
Mr. Brooks moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on the finishing hardware for Roossveet and Warren Harding Junior High and the addition to Classen Junior High School, and that bidders be required to furnish samples•of all hardware. Mr. Fightmaater seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. Mr. Landon. moved that the Board accept the proposal of the Klein. Oil Company to furnish fuel oil at tl»50 a barrel. Mr. Louoghbller seconded the motion and upon • roll call same was carried, all membbrs present voting "Aye."
The following reports were read: -
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October 2^, 1923.
Board of Eduoation. Gentlemen: We-, your Purchasing Comoitteb, to whom was referred the maTter of purchasing folding chairs.for CCaitol Hill Junior•High School recommend that 35^ chairs be purchased from Oklahoma Furniture MaruOaaCurlng Company at tip.00 per dozen delivered to the building.
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J. T. Spivey W. E. FLgh-tm^s^1;er Purchasing- Combittbb
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 1923 (Continued) ..X-
Board of Education. Gentlemen: . We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the purchase of folding chairs for Westwood ■ School recommend that 250 chairs be■purchased from the Oklahoma.Fuiniture Manufacturing Company at $15 a dozen delivered to the building.
Resseetfully subrniited, J..T. Spivey
W. E. Fightmaater Purchasing ConmlOttee
October 24-, 1923.
Board of Ed^a^on.
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Gentlemen:
We, your Purchasing Committes, to whom was referred the purchase of folding chairs for Dor^las School, recommend that 100 chairs be purchased from the Oklahoma Furniture Maanfacturiug'Company at $15 a dozen delivered to the building. , Respeetaully submitted,
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J. T. Spivey
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W. . E. Fightmaater Purchasing Conmmttee
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Mr. Brooks moved that the rscommennaCions of the Purchasing C^imm61;ee be concurred in. Mr. Lougihmiler seconded the motion and upon roll call same■was carried . all mernmbrs present . voting "Ayyj" except Mr. Landon, who passed. .
The Clerk read the following report: Boaad;of■Education. • Oklahoma City, .Oklahoma.
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Gentlemen:
' I wish to recommend that school yards where additional ground ■ ' has been purchased and buildings have been moved off to be cecaned ■ up . and., graded. This will apply to Waahhngton, Franklin, Whittier ■ and Willard.
WEBSTER JUNIOR HIGH
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I wish to recommend that a . paved driveway be budt from Eleventh Street on the north side to the paving that is in front of the coal bunker. Also, that a 6. inch curbing be on the east side of this driveway, so as to afford a surface
leading now in placed drain.
ALL SCHOOLS
I wish to recommend . that all charge affairs which are held out of school . hours be required to pay for the extra janitor service. This applies where.no rental is charged for the building.
Ressestfully submi-ited, W. 0. Moore ' . Supt. Buildings and Grounds.
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 1923 (Continued) Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all mernmers present voting "Aye."
The following report was read:
November 6, ' 192J.
Board of Education.
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Gentlemen:
■ Mr. Provines has informed us that he will need more room at Irving for classes. Two rooms in the annex are now being occupied by this department, one a finishing room and the other a store room.
I wish to suggest that an annex, now at DmUr and not in use be moved to the north end of the present carpenter shop, and a basement for the same to be excavated similar to the one under the carpenter shop. This basement can be used for a garage for trucks belonging to the Board of Education. Also wish to call your attention to the fact that ' we are unable to handle our deliveries and other hauling satisfactorily with the trucks we now have and suggest that if you see your way clear, we would be glad • to have an additional truck. Reeseecfully yours,
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W. 0. Moore Supt. Buildings and Grounds.
Mr. Leech moved that the • recommendation of the Supeeintendent of Buddings and Grounds in regard to the moving of the annex to the Irving School grounds be concurred in and the rncommennatitd in regard to the • purchase of an additional truck be referred to the Purchasing Cornmmttee. Mr. Brooks seconded•the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all memmbrs present voting "Ayy," except Mr. Loughmiller, who passed. The following bids were received on portable
E. Huffmann
$18,060.00
M. Crissman
15,000.00
W. McKennin
16,598.00
P. Hughes
17,200.00
' not ion to ' contract ors Sealed proposali'wiil'be' r.etfslyed atthe office of the,c1erk of the board Of-rndjiqas-., , tibh of Oklahoma* Cgy, OklahomAi"...-” 12 o’clockmoon, ' Saturday,,onythe 27th- day rifi flee ‘Of the areTOscta/-/laaySttiS»4t1W*'■ Forsythe, .9 th -loA'BaC®-;Efedib'tfiiiW‘BWnifctAiM411S®rof£ ;
Wcdnt-' ! ■pr&tSeds. ;rbfSsajdWteck. any reason 'Whatever the' hinder, -afterl-the opefting of thei'bids? Wtthd^r^awsrr fOrteJe,
trhct And! .bond required 'in the tevebtydf;" said contract" being aWardeclbto. hjhtp The board .of ,educa£fon,JS6erves-4hJj ( fight to reject any- andallr Was . . ~ £ i , A- Bv-MUSRJJSff.^Clfek); “A£ Administration" Adm!nistraAion Bldg^.V Bldg:- 400 -’Nffithrr-Wtfnjllt'
Mr. Landon moved that these bids be referred to the Biildings and Grounds .Commettnn for tabulation and report back to the Board. Mr. Leech seconded the modon and same was declared to have carried.
The Clerk called attention to the increased expense for telephones for the school system caused by the recent raise in rates and the increasing demand for telephones and extensions in the various buildings and departments. Mr. Leech moved that this maater be referred to a special ctmmettnn to investigate and report back .to • the Board. Mr. -Landon seconded the moMon and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Messrs. Fightmaater, Loughmmller and Brooks to act on this coeeettnn.
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6. 1923 (Continued)
The following report was'submitted by the Superintendent of Schools: November 6, 1923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: I wish to recommend • that the foUowing persons be elected to the regular teaching staff for the year 1923-24 at the salary set oppooite each individuals name, dating from November 12th, 192J:
Gxiain W. 'Spannger, b . S. Homer ■ 'Risen, B. S, M. ■ E. Nanoy Love
$140.00 14(0.00 130.00
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I.wish to make the foUowing recommiendtilns:
1. That the following listed persons be employed as teachers in the Night School at the Irving Building and that each receive a salary not to exceed $1«75 ••• one hour's teaching or•$3«5O for two hour's work: . Grace ' Bennntt G. W. Brucher Katherine Delahanty E. G. Greene
E. B. Hinshaw Carrie Lankford J. B. Mitchell
2. That L. S. Demand be appointed as•an A-ssooiate Examiner on the Board of Examiners succeeding Kenneth Kaufman whose term has expired.
3. That the following persons be elected to subbtitute , teaching positions, subject to•call, for the remainder of the school year 1923-24: Mildred Clark Maatie Johnston Italia Kull
Bernice E.•Mee Bess M. New Beaarice W. Ritter Resppccfully submitted,
A. C. Parsons Supt. of Schools
Board of Eduction. Gentlemen:
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I regret exceedingly to report the death of one of our promising young teachers, Miss Maadeie Reneau of Columbus School, who passed away early Saturday morning, October 27th.
Also I beg to report the resignations of Neva Gahring, Grace Harrison, Hattie Smith and Ada Waagren have been received and recommend that they be accepted. Reepp^^!^ submitted A. C. Parsons S^u^p^i^iLntendent of Schools
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6. 1923 (Continued)
Board, of Education.
Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend that Nioene Wisener be increased in salary from $95 to $100 per month, ' same to take effect as of SeptJ, 1923«
RespecOfully submitted, A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools Mr. ■ Brooks moved that the re^o^c^m^^endations of the Supeeintendent be concurred in. • Mr. Fightmaater • seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried, all msenders present voting "Ayy. " Mr. Layton reported that in • accepting the bid of W. S. Bellows for the reinoodling•of the Classen Junior High School there was’ a duplication of the nm-atic floor in the six class ’ rooms in two of the alternates • accepted and•Mr. Bellows claimed a credit of $220.30 to cover this itm that was deducted twice from the basic contract price. Mr. Layton recommended that this claim be aioowed. Mr. Brooks moved that Mr. Bellows be aioowed to add this ’ item of $220.30 to the•amount of his contract for the addition to Classen Junior High School. Mr. Landon seconded the mooion and upon roll call same was carried, all memmbrs present, voting "Aye."
Mr. Layton also•reported • that the same kind . of an error had been made in the contract of A. F. Binns. Mr. Leech moved that Mr. Binns be requested-to make his claim for correction in proper-form, with the approval of the architects. Mr. Brooks seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon called attention to the type of construction of the new junior high schools, joist and slab conttruotiod having been specified • by the architects, and suggested that it might be better to revert to girder and slab oonttruotiod if this could be done at slight or no additional cost. After considerable discussion, Mr. Leech moved that inasmuch as contract had already been made for the joist and slab construction for the Roooevvlt Junior High School, the type of csnttruotisd be changed to girder . and . . slab construction on the Warren Harding Junior High School ’only. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll . call the vote was as follows: "AAee," Meesrs. Landon and Leech; "Naas," • Meesrs. Brooks, Fightmaater and Spivey. Mr. Berry and Mr. L^o^g^lh^mL].er passed. ^hre^on the motitn was declared to have lost. Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the mooion and same was declared to have carried.
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19.
1923.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 192}, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT?:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk. J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, W. E. Fightmaster, C. G. Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T.■Spivey.
Mr. Hathaway Harper came before the Board stating that he had lost money on the entertainments already held ■ this season in the High School Auditorium and asked that the rental be reduced from $100 to the -minimum charge of $95«00’■ Mr. Berry moved that the request be granted. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." In accordance with the request of Mr. Parmelee, Principal of Capitol Hill Junior High School, Mr. Brooks moved that a committee - be appointed to go before the Mayor and ask for a permit for 3. w- King to run a jitney bus line for the accomadation of pupils attending Capitol Hill Junior High School. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same -was declared to have carried. The Chairman appointed -Mr. Berry and Mr. Leech to act on this committee together with Mr. Parmelee.
A representative of the student body of Central High School . came before the Board- with a request that two drinking fountains be installed on each floor of the Central High School building. Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and Mr. - Gethmann with power to act. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A proposition to sell the Board the remaining five lots of the Block on which the Lowell School is situated for $7*500*00 was received and referred by the Chairman to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for report back to the Board. A committee from the Patrons Club of Columbus School came before the Board, thanking the Board for their new addition and asking’ that the cafeteria be equipped, .that electric light fixtures and sanitary drinking fountains - be furnished, the grounds graded and a sidewalk built from the street to the Kindergarten entrance. 'Mr. Brooks moved that the cafeteria be equipped, the electric light fixtures furnished and the grading and sidewalk be referred to the Superintendent of Buildings ' and Grounds. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all- members present voting "Aye. "
Mr. Landon moved that hereafter all equipment be installed under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds in order
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19. 1923 (Continued)
to avoid'violations of the , rules governing insurance. Mr. Brooks seconded thu motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry • moved that the • Board purchase Lots 1 -to 22, inclusive,and Lots 25 to 4--g, inclusive, Block 8, Volz Addition, at $6,900.00, providing money is available for this purpose, for a site for a school to be located between Lee and Columbus Schools. 1Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call ■ same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,” except Mr. Fightmaster, Mr. Loughmiller and Dr.•Evans, .0 ■ . who passed. £0? „..,A Mr. Leech moved.that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign a petition for two street lights to be installed at 17th and W■ ■ odward Avenue and 16th and • Woodward Avenue (Linwood School). Mr. Spivey • ■ seconded the motion and same•was declared to have carried.
The following recommendations were submitted by the Superintendent :
November 19,
1923*
Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish .to recommend that the swimming pools at the Capitol Hill, Classen and Webster Junior High Schools be opened'to the public every Friday • night from•7 to 9 o'clock and that • the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to designate one man dna one woman from within the system to be in charge at each ' building, each to receive a salary of $2.00 per night. .
I wish to • recommend that the following substitute teachers who have the.required. educational qualifications and who have shown satisfactory evidence of • teaching skill be-elected to the regular staff, same to date as of November 12, • 192J: Mabel Daniels, A. Irlene Darden A. Dorothy Kirk, B. Lava McCarrell B. Mary F. Walker A.
B. $120 B. .120 F. A.120 S. 120 B. , 120
per per per per per
month month month month month
I wish to recommend that Kathryn Higgenbotham and Mrs. McKee be elected as special teachers for the Mothercraft classes at a salary not to exceed . *3«5O^ for each two hour • meeting. I wish to recommend that Martha McBrayer, Lydia Sladek, A.B Dorothy Bennett and Thyra . Haskell be elected as substitute.teachers for the remainder of the year.
Respectfully submitted, A. C. Parsons Superintendent • of Schools
Mr. Leech moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded • the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows: "Ayes," •Messrs. Berry, Brooks, Fightmaster and Leech; "No,." Mr. Loughmiller. Mr. . Landon, Mr. Spivey and Dr. Evans passed. Wherefore the motion was declared to have lost.
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19,
1923 (Continued)
Mr. Landon moved a reconsideration of this motion. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Upon motion of Mr. Landon, seconded by Mr. Leech, the Board proceeded to take up the recommendations of the Superintendent separately.
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation to elect certain substitute teachers to the regular teaching staff be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation.of the Superintendent to elect Mrs. Higgenbotham and Mrs. McKee as teachers for the Mothercraft classes be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously.
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation to elect substitute teachers be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation in reference to the swimming pools be concurred in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Loughmiller, who voted "No" and Mr. Landon and Dr. Evans, who passed.
The Clerk read the following report: November 19,
1923
Board of. Education. Gentlemen: . I wish to recommend that the salary of Minnie Marvel at Walnut Grove School be fixed at $20.00 per month, as only two rooms are being used .for school purposes now. This' salary to begin November 12, 1923. Respectfully,
W.' O. Moore Supt. Buildings & Grounds Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. The Clerk room at a mendation roll call
recommended that Mrs. Irene Kelts be employed in the store salary of $100 a month. Mr. Landon moved that the recombe concurred in. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and upon same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Leech moved that the matter of having blocks made for the Kindergarten Department at an approximate cost of $4-00 be referred to the Superintendent of Schools and the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members, present voting "Aye."
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1923 (Continued)
Mi’. Leech moved that the final estimate of Cook McDonnell for the heating and plumbing of the seven additions to grade schools, as. approved by the architects, ■ amounting to $5>325’6o, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in ■ payment of same. - Mi. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Brooks moved that the Apollo Club be granted -the use of the High School Auditorium on December Jrd, 1923 and March 3rd, - 1924, at the minimum charge of $35’00 a night, and that the Service Star Legion be given the use of the Auditorium on the night of January17th, 1924, without charge. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.. Upon motion of Mr. - Leech, seconded by Mr. Berry, the claim of Schmelzer - and Company, amounting to $109’&0 for . athletic goods ordered by E. B. Cottrell in October, I92I, was referred to the Auditing and Purchasing Committee.
A request was received from the basket Ball Team of the Capital City Business College for the.use of the Webster Junior High - School • gymnasium for basket ball practice. No action was taken on this request. • ' * . '
Mr. Brooks moved that A. F. Binns be allowed to add the sum of ' $1630 to each. of Ms contracts for the heating and plumbing of.ttie ' Warren Harding and Roosevelt Junior High Schools, as approved by the architects, this amount having been deducted in error. . Mr. Landon seconded'the motion and upon roll call same was carried unanimously. A petition was presented , by patrons of the Choctaw School for - a two room addition and also additional playgrounds. . Upon motion of Mr* Landon, seconded by Mr. Spivey, this matter was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation and report.
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A letter was received.from the Dunning Construction Company who stated that work on the Roosevelt Junior High School would be started as j soon as the houses - were moved and the site cleared. -. Mr. ' Landon moved that the attorney - be - requested to take such Steps., jas. arenecess-j ary to get possession . ' of - the property at the- earliest possible date. ? Mr. Spivey seconded the - motion and same was declared -to have carried, i Upon recommendation of - the Clerk, Mr. Brooks moved that - Annie- Reed Adams be granted - free tuition - in - Central High-.School. ‘Mr. Leech seconded the - motion and same was^declared to have - carried.
Mr. Leech moved -that - a - portable -Meissner piano be rented for -use in Central High School - at a rental of $4.50 a month. - Mr. - Brooks seconded the motion - and upon roll - call same - was - carried, all - members present voting "Aye." ■ The report of the- Medical - Inspector- for the month of October was received and placed on- file. ■ . '
The Clerk presented the claim of Miss Kathryn Norris, - 'amounting to $119.03# for expenses of "trip to the Na'tional RecreaMon Conference, Springfield, Illinois and the American - Child Health Convention,
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Detroit, Michigan, October 8 to-23, 1923*
Mr. Brooks moved that Miss Norris be given an increase in salary of $119 .00. There was no second to this motion. Mr. Landon moved that a committee be appointed by the Chairman to investigate the matter of the attending of conventions and conferences by supervisors and teachers and arranging for the proper increases in salaries. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Dr. Evans appointed Messrs. Landon,. Loughmiller and Brooks on this Committee. Mr. Brooks moved that action on the claim of Miss Norris be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon reported that the Purchasing and Auditing Committee,to whom the matter of the purchase of Oklahoma State Funding Bonds was referred, was not in favor of making an investment of the Sinking Fund at this time and moved that the proposition be rejected. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. In the matter of bids on portable houses, Mr. Brooks, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, reported that R. M. Crissman was low bidder but all bids were higher than had been expected and Mr. Brooks asked that the matter be open for discussion. In the discussion which followed it was stated by Mr. Crissman that buildings on foundations would be cheaper than portable buildings and could be moved as easily and at less cost on moving trucks, and that the saving would be about $600 a building. Mr. Brooks moved that the contract for three buildings, Gatewood, Harmony and Mulligan, be awarded to R. M. Crissman and that the changes suggested he worked out with the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was declared to have carried.
Bids for sidewalks and driveways at Linwood and Webster Junior High Schools, received in response to the attached advertisement, were opened and upon motion of Mr. Landon, seconded by Mr. Leech, were referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for tabulation and report. (Published in The Oklahoma News November 10th to P9th:inclusive.) SEALED BIDS will bo received by the ' Board of Education of Oklahoma City, rOhlahomA, at,* the;. Office, of the .Clerk, .Admlnistrat-ion'iBuilding, '400 North Walnut Avenue, .until noon, Monday, Novembex- 19 th, 1923, for the construction of approximately 4000 sq. ft. :,of sidewalk more or less at the Linwood School,, and for the constru.ctio.nj of,approximately 2000 sq. ft. of, 6-inch driveway, more <?r less, and 200 ft. of 6-inch curb', more or less, at .the Webster 'Junior High School. ; ’ Bids to . be" accompanied by certified, check of 2 percent of the l;ld, to bo forfeited as assessed and liquidated damages in case the bidder fails) neglects or refuses to comply with the agreements lot his bid. . ■■ ■ The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. ' A. E. MUSKCSH, Clerk,. . ■' Administration Building, 400-North Walnut Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(Published in The Oklahoma News Nov. Sth to 19th inclusive). X Sealed’proposals will bejreceived at the office of the Clerk of tlie' Board of Education of Oklahoma’ City, Oklahoma, until >5- o. clo'ck -Si M., Monday, November lSth, 192’3, for the furnishing of the <finlshii?g‘ hardware on the following named buildings: : : ■ ■■ , W-arren Harding t ' Theodore Roosevelt' ’■ Classen Senior High
Samples ot the different articles as designated in the plans'- arid specifications of the abov'e named’ buildings must be furnished. Each, bidder must submit with- .his! proposals a certified hheck in .the sum of 5 per cent of the amount' of his bid, the proceeds of said chedk, -th become 'the property of the’ Board of Education if for any reason what-' eVer the bidder after the opening qf' the bids withdraws from the cdmp^tltion or refuses to execute', the contract and bond required in the event of said contract being award-ed to him. <The Board of'EHucation. reserves the right to .reject any arid' all bids. ' A. E. MUSRUSH, Clerk.' , Administration Blinding, ' ! -'400 North Walnut. ,< ■
Bids on finishing hardware for the Warren Harding and Roosevelt Junior High Schools were opened and upon motion of Mr. Landon, seconded by Mr. Leech, were referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for tabulation and report.
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(Continued)
Mr. Brooks moved that the Board reconsider the motion in' regard to furnishing cafeteria equipment and.making other improvements at Columbus School. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to'have carried.
Mr. Brooks moved that cafeteria at Columbus School be equipped and that the matter of sidewalks and grading be referred to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Brooks moved that the Board adjourn.. • subject to call of the President. Mr.'Berry seconded the motion and.same was declared to have carried.
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MEETING OF DECEMBER V 1Q2B.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY.OF OKLAHOMA CITY, • OKLAHOMA, MET
IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, PRESENT:
I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, L. 0. Brooks, E. Fightmaster, c. G. Landon. Ed. F . Loughmiller. J. T. Spivey. ABSENT:
Earl E. Leech.
The minutes of November 6th and 19th were read and approved as read. M. B. Chandler came before the Board and offered to donate one half block of ground for • a school site in the Mulligan district, with the understanding that when the property is no longer used for school purposes it would revert to his estate.
Mr. Brooks moved that this offer .be aocepted provided Mr. Chandler would furnish a warranty deed to this property. Mr. • Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." v'
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Mr. Brooks moved that the Board • purchase■Lots 10 to 2J, both inclusive, Blbck Shields . South Oklahoma City • Addition, adjoining Shields Heights School, from John W. • Shields at $5,000.00. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call • same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Mr. Lukenbill reported that • on investigation he had found that the special assessment sewer warrants issued January 6, 1920 and held by the Municipal Excavator Company against Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition, were an indebtedness against the school district and payment of same was recommended. Mr. Brooks moved that the sewer warrants be paid and the Clerk instructed to issue a.warrant for same in the amount of $1,091*61 together with interest from January 6, 1920 to date of payment. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion • and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The.Superintendent of Schools submitted the following reports: December 3>
1923*
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend that the following salary adjustments be made, effective as of September 3> 1923:
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Reedy'V. Jennings from $2400 to $2600 Esther Webber from $1650 to $1750 A. W. Hornung from $2200 to $2500 Kathryn L. Norris from ‘ $2100 to $2200 “ Bess Kerfoot from $1500 to $1600
Respectfully submitted A. ■ C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools
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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Loughmiller, who voted "No." •
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December J,
1923.
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1. I wish to recommend that in accordance with the . authority granted me November 19, I92J, I have assigned . the ■ following listed persons to the Friday■evening swimming pool duty: i
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Capitol Hill Junior High School Charlss Malone ' Nora Rogers . .
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2. I' wish to, s recommend .that the schools ■ be dismissed for the Christmas ■ holidays at the regular hour, Friday, .December 21st and re-convene at the regular.hour Monday,. December Jlst, thus having school in session on New Year’s .Day. ,
Respectfully submitted, A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Berry moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr.'Spivey■ seconded the motion and upon roll call samS was . carried, all members j present voting "Aye." ' December 3> 1923.
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Board of Education. Gentlemen:
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I wish to recommend that the following listed persons be elected as ' substitute teachers for the 'remainder of the year: Maggie Lee Griffith Kathleen Eskridge B. A. Gambrell
MEETING OF DECEMBER 3. 1923
(Continued)
I wish to recommend. that E..M. McNabb be employed as a teacher in the Night School at a salary of $1.75 Per class-period hour.
Respectfully submitted,
A. C. Parsons Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
December J, l^SJ.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend hat the following listed persons be employed as treachers. in the Ni ;ht School for the Separate Schools at a-salary of $1.00 per class period hour: H. A. Berry R. B. Bingham Zelia N. Breaux Elizabeth B. Brewer D. Harriett Christburgh T. R. Debnam H. V. Gear Ietta Moon
Emma Gordon Clara Jackson Lucile McMahon W. G. Sneed J. C. Whittaker. Georgella Willis Lucy Winslett D. A. Wisener Respectfully submitted,
A. C. ParsonsSuperintendent of Schools Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk and President of the Board be authorized to sign a contract with Jenkins Music Company .for the rental of a Meisner piano for Central High School at $4.50 a month. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
Mr. Landon moved that the Clerk and President of the Board be authorized to sign a contract with the Fredertok-Kroh Music Company for the repair and tuning of all pianos in the schools for the present school year. Mr. SPivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following report:
December J,
1923.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $25,705.59, be allowed and
MEETING OF DECEMBER 3,
1923 (Continued)
the Clerk instructed, to issue warrants in payment of same.
Respectfully submitted, C. G. Landon
J. T. Spivey Auditing Committee $ 30.00 .Advertising Oklahoma . Publishing Company 23.SO Oklahoma News Advertising . - 478.08 Aubrey & Shidler . Insurance Premiums 239.04 Insurance Premiums . ' Daniels Insurance Agency C. W. Turner Compensation Insurance 50.00 478.08 Insurance Premiums Howard Graves . 1.21 Western Union Telegraph Company Telegraph Service New State Ice Company Coupon Books 5.75 1.12 Dinks Aprrish Laundry Laundry Service 48.40 Martin Towel Supply Towel Service 4.20 American Library Association Catalogue Roach Drug Company 2.85 Medical Supplies The Anglers Company Grass frogs , , 17-27 Needle Holdrs and Magnifiers57-60 Oklahoma Physicians Supply Co. Frederickson-Kroh Music Company 238.00 Victrolas, etc. 114.40 H. 0. Davis Film Service & ^Machine 227.IO Ginn • Company Music-Books Chivers Bookbinding Company .Books for School Branches> 4403-99 630.00 Remington Typewriter Company Typewriters Western Newspaper Union Paper 3.92 54.50 Turnbull-Russell Company Printing Beals and Morrison - Printing 30.50 Underwood Typewriter Company Typewriter Repairs 3-25 L. C. Smith Bros. Tpw. Company Typewriter 70.00 374.40 S. W. Harris Supply Company Ink Tablets 14.00 American Multigraph Company Multigraph Supplies Western Bank Supply Company Office & School Supplies 18.15 148.25 Typewriter Ecchange Office & School Supplies' 20.25 Music - Books ' Oklahoma Book Company ' 2.54 , Kardex Company Color Signals V. E. Danner & Company Art Supplies • 21.05 4.50 Adams- Engineering Company Blue Print Paper 98.68 W. M. .Welch Mfg. Company Science Supplies Sloane-Forsberg Oil Company Gasoline Coupon Books 90.00 6.75 Severin Tire & Supply Company Truck Chains Cook-MoDonnell Company Plumbing Repairs 91.1816.00 Okla Art Glass & Mirror Company Mirror Gaddis-Fentress Electrical Co. Electrical Equipment 1,832.75 42.75 Hillyard Chemical Company Cleaner Marshall Hardware Company Tools 12.20 464.80 James S. Pool Grading 1,37m1 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on Contract Capitol Water Company Water Tickets 15.00 43.50 High . School Print Shop Printing • 128.45 Long-Bell Lumber Company Lumber 7-47 J. D. Wallace & Company Repairs Manual Training Doc & Bill Furn. Company Mirror 15-00 Campbell-Finley Motor Company Reo Speedwagon ;1,531.00. McGraw-Bearley-Baughman Lbr. Co. Lumber 53-15 7M We stern Paint & Chemical Company Floor Dressing 49.69 Johnson Service Company Thermostat Repairs 491. S3 Otis Elevator Company Repairing Elevator 4.00 0. K. Transger & Storage Co. Moving Piano Pierce Oil Company Gasoline & Kerosene 5.82 Oklahoma Belting Company 1-59 Belting
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H. H. Petty Oklahoma City Hardware Company Hamilton Company...... Carroll-Brough . . & Robinson Hughes-Bozarth-Anderson Company L. M. .. Karchmer Iron & Metal Co Gloyd-Halliburton Company A. .F. Binns.Company Jasper Sipes Company Klein.Oil Company Chicago Rawhide Mfg. Company Mideke . Supply Company Wigger Book Company' Rorabaugh-Brown D. G. Company Dolese.Bros. Federal Truck Company Geo...G. Miller N. . S. Sherman Mach. & . Iron Wks Standard Roofing & Material Co. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company University Grocery J. T. . Yaeman . Crescent Grocery Harrison Avenue Market P. & A. Grocery W. J. Pettee & Company , Blockie Furnace & Supply Co.Sink Noble Street Planing Mill Independent Plumbing Company Greever-Roberts Lumber Co. Baker,Hanna . & Blake Co. Moore & McClure Eng. Co. Oklahoma Boiler & Eng. Co. A. G. Hoge Beck-Corbett Iron Company DeVoe & Raynolds J. L. Ladd Wm. S. Rosamond Crane' Company A. E. Musrush, Clerk Oklahoma City Water Dept. Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Southwestern Bell - Tel. Co. R. E. Palmer, Agent
SEPARATE SCHOOLS Crane Company Oklahoma Gas & Eslctric Co. Okla. City Water Dept. Mc Graw-Baughman-Be drly Long-Bell Lumber Co. Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Jasper Sipes Company Gaddis-Fentress Elec. Co. Dinks - Parrish Laundry Mideke Supply Company W.- J. Pettee Hdw. Company
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Installing Chem. Desks $124.50 Brushes and Chain 19*15 Pipe Cleaner 4.15 Soap . . 8.4-0 Draw Gauge 1.60 Aluminum 2.70 Canvas & Dishes . 67*80 Repair Plumbing 323*-2 Blackboard & Book Stack 793*0Fuel Oil 357*14' Lace Leather 7*10 Engine Fittings 5I7.S& Office & School Supplies 257.57 Cafeteria & Dom.Soi, "' 312*89 Coal on Contract 369*24 Repairs Federal.Truck 13*77 Sand 25.85' Repairs Equipment 184.41 Cement & Roofing 42*75 Window Glass etc. 81.10 Domestic Science Supplies 27.1O Domestic Science Supplies 12*55 Domestic Science Supplies 10.89 Domestic Science Supplies 15*28 Domestic Science Supplies 24.34 Hardware & Supplies 992.21 & Galv Iron 27.00 Transom frames & Sashes J*1-. 25 Installing Chem. Desks ' 22.00 Lumber 90.20 Cheese Cloth 4.88 Survey . - 20.00 Installing Boiler Tubes 112.00 Hardware, etc. 57*90 Balance Woodworking Machine 54.30 Paints, etc. 30*17 Sanitary Work ' 65*00 Traveling Expense 20-00 Repairs Plumbing, etc. 277*14 Reimbursement Petty Cash 32*29 Water Service 884-.80 Electricity & Gas 751.47 Telephone Service 481.95 Freight on Coal . 93*27 123*27 96.03 82.28 115.51 215.81 212.59 85.20
Engine Fittings Gas & Electric Service Water Service Lumber Lumber Coal on Contract Telephone Service Hylo Plate Repair to Lighting Laundry Service Repair to Heating Hardware
5*15 56.52 76.60 22.85 11.20 471.46 22.50 20.00 7-20 1.27 15*927.I5
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A. G. Hoge J • L. Ladd. Johnson Service Company R. E. Palmer, Agent BUILDING FUND A. ■ G. Hoge Jackson Abstract & Title Go.
$ 13.35 Hardware Sanitary Work 20.00 116.96 Thermostats - Repair Htg. 136.62 Freight on Coal 33-34 Finishing Hardware Abstract Work
1,637«^1 33.00
Mr. Landon moved that the bills be'allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants . in payment of same. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The • following reports.were read: December 3> 1923-
Board of Education.
Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of the purchase' of Kindergarten chairs recommend that 50 Kindergarten•and 50 Primary Chairs be purchased of Wigger Book Company at $26.75 Per dozen.
Respectfully submitted
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W. E. Fightmaster Purchas ing Committee
December 3, 1923
Board • of Education.
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We, your Purchasing Committee, to whom was referred the matter of Purchasing a truck recommend that one Reo Speed Truck "Model F," be purchased of Campbell-Finley Motor Company, price $1530.00. ‘
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. Spivey C. G. Landon
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Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendations be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
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The Clerk read, the following report:
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December 3, 1923. Board, of Education. Gentlemen:
We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee,' to whom was referred the matter of cement work at Linwood and Webster Schools, recommend that the contract be awarded to W. J. Whitton at his bid of 17$ per sq. ft. for monolithic sidewalk and 21$ for driveway. Respectfully submitted, L.
0. Brooks
Buildings and Grounds Committee Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ''Aye,” except Dr. Evans, - who voted "No.”
The following report was read: December 3',
1923.
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
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We, your Buildings and Grounds Committee, to whom was referred the matter of hardware for Classen, Warren Harding and Roosevelt Junior High Schools recommend that the contract be awarded to W. J. Pettee and Company as per their bid - of November 17, 1923. Respectfully submitted,
L. 0. Brooks Buildings and Grounds Committee Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred .in. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion. Mr. Berry moved as a substitute that action in this matter be deferred, untel Tuesday, December 4th. Motion lost for want of a second. Upon roll call upon the original motion the . vote was as . follows: "Ayes," Messrs. - Landon, Loughmiller, Brooks and Fightmasterj "Nays," Messrs. Berry and Evans. Mr. Spivey passed. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried.
The Clerk read the following letter:
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The.Board of Educa tion of Oklahoma City:
Oklahoma City,- Okla. November 7, 1923* .
We are writing to you as one of the owners of property in Shaw’s Heights Addition to Oklahoma City. •
There is a possible ambiguity about the dedication of Block (20) Twenty, Shaw’s Heights Addition to Oklahoma City for Park purposes.
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There is a suit pending now against the City and against you brought by John . Hampton, who claims he has title to this block, by virtue of a tax deed. It is in order to clear up the ambiguity in the dedication that we are asking you to sign and return to us the enclosed release. We trust that you feel that this block which is located between Forty-sixth Street and Forty-seventh"Street . facing east on ■ Classen Boulevard should be used for a City Park for the benefit of the people in that locality. For that reason we trust that you will sign and promptly return the enclosed release to the Municipal Counselor, 311 City Hall Building. . Very truly yours,
John Frank Martin. Municipal Counselor Mr. Brooks .moved that this matter ■ be referred to.the Attorney and that the President and 'Clerk be?, empowered to sign the release on his recommendation. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors for labor and material furnished for new school buildings and additions, as.approved by the architects, and the claim of the architests for superintendence: . Gatewood Harmony
R. M. Crissman C. E. Huffman
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Chas. M. Dunning Const. Co. . Roosevelt Junior High
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The Holmboe Const.
9,029.00 11,005.00
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Cook-McDonnell Company
Capitol Hill Junior High Webster Junior High
Heating and Plumbing Horace Mann and Dew Spivey
3,906.00
Anderson and Donnelly
Heating and Plumbing Lee
4,050.00
Layton, Smith ■ and Forsyth
Superintendence
S63.13
Mr. Brooks moved that the claims be allowed and the■Clerk instructed to ■ issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Landon.seconded the motion and . upon roll call same was.carried, all members present voting "Aye."
The Clerk reported that the final.estimate on the addition to the Dunbar School had not been submitted and Mr. Landon moved that the ' architect be instructed to take such steps under Article V of the contract, as might be necessary to . ■ complete the building. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The reports of the Attendance Officer and the School District Treasurer were submitted and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster,■seconded by Mr. Landon, were received and placed on file.
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The following report was read:
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Gentlemen: I wish to recommend that the two lighting systems at Putnam Heights, Washington, Hawthorne and Emerson, be connected with one meter at each building. I wish to recommend'that the steam pipes at the following schools be covered: Culbertson, Lincoln, Emerson, Willard, Washington, Wheeler and Hawthorne. When the additions at Culbertson and Hawthorne were built, the steam pipes of the new additions were not covered.
WEBSTER. Wish to recommend that a namhole be placed at the turn in the storm sewer that drains the bowl (ravine). This matter has been taken up with the City Sewer Department and they have advised, this change.
MCKINLEY. Wish to recommend the installation of two new clocks at McKinley as the ones now in use are worn out. Respectfully yours, W. 0. Moore Sup’t. Buildings and Grounds Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.” The Clerk read the following report:
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Board of Education. Gentlemen:
Wish to recommend that all employees of the Department of Buildings and Grounds be given a recess holiday beginning.Saturday noon, December 22nd and extending to and including December 25th, Christmas Day.
Respectfully,
W. 0. Moore Sup’t. BuiIdings and Grounds• « Mr. Brooks moved that the recommendation be concurred in and that the offices of the Clerk and Superintendent of Schools be included. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported that he had been unable to find any record of title to the ground on which Harmony and Sandtown Schools were located Mr. Landon moved that this matter be referred to the legal department for advice. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.'
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1923 (Continued)
The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds reported that he had inspeoted the new additions to school ..buildings and had found that some of the roofs were leaking and that several minor repairs and adjustments were needed. Mr. Moore also reported■the need of repairs to some . of the old buildings. .
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Mr. Spivey moved that the contractors on the new additions be notified at once Uy the architects and asked to make the necessary repairs. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Landon moved that the matter of repairs on the old buildings Ue referred to the Superintendent of ' Buildings and Groundd with power to act. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
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Brooks moved that the matter . of insurance for the trucks owned by Board be referred to the Insurance Committee with ' power to act. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll call ■ same was ' carried, members present voting "Aye."
A request was received from A. M. Odom, Jr., for the use' of ■ the High SsIiooI Audiiorium on the niilhs. Of feeember 28th ann 29th, for the benefit ' of the flood sufferers. Mr. Brooks moved that the request be granted. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting' "Aye." An offer was received from Freiericksrn-KrrO Music Company to repair the piano at Mulligan School for $100, same to be-put in as good■condition as before it -was damaged by the Odrrd. Mr. ' Landon .moved that the offer . be accepted. Mr. Brooks seconded the ' motion and same ' was . declared to have carried.
Upon motion of Mr. Landon, seconded by Mr. Brooks, .' a request of the ' Wheeler Patrons Club for electric lights for the auditorium was ■ ■ tabled.
Superintendent Parsons submitted a report on the meetings■of'the■World Conference on Education, June BttO to July StO, 1923 and the National Education Association of the United ■ States, July 1st to July 600l, 1923, Oakland and San Francisco, California. Upon motion■of Mr. Landon, seconded by Mr. Brooks, this report was received and■placed on file. Mr. Brooks moved that the'Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was■declared to have carried. ' . . WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.
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MEETING OF DECEMBER 17.
1923-
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN . THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, I923, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Evans, President, A. E. 'Musrush, Clerk.
J. W. Berry, W. E. Fightmaster,. C. G.'Landon, Earl E. Leech, Ed. F. Loughmiller, J. T. Spivey.
ABSENT: L. 0. Brooks.
The ' Superintendent submitted the following reports: December 17, 192J.
Board of Education.
Gentlemen:
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I wish to recommend that the following listed persons be added to the list of substitute ' te chers for the school year, 19231924:
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Marion Tolley Bess M. McLaughlin Mary Duff McNair Ruth F. Barnes
Margaret B. Daniels Sylvia F.'VonTungeln Lois M. Beattie Geraldine S. Gaines A.
C, Parsons
Mr. Fightmaster moved,that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Landon •seconded the motion and upon roll call same ' was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
I 'wish to recommend that Mabel Hodge and Clara Rainsberger be granted the customary $10 a ■ month increase ' in salary for teachers who teach in outlying schools, same to be effective as of November 12 and•to be paid as long as above named teachers are employed in Walnut Grove or'any other outlying school. .
A. C. Parsons
Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred in. ' Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and upon roll cSll same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."
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Mr. Parsons recommended that Salome Harris he employed as substitute teacher in the Separate Schools. ..Mr. Landon moved that the recommendation be concurred in. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon roll.call same was carried unanimously. •
The following report was submitted:
December 17, 192J. Board of Education.
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Gentlemen:
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I wish to recommend that the schools be closed for the ■ Christmas vacation at the regular hour, December 21st, and reconvene at the regular hour January 7th. • This arrangement'will cause the school session to continue until Friday, May 30th, 1924.
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A. C. Parsons Superintendent • of Schools Mr. Loughmiller moved that the Board concur in this recommendation. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting-"Aye." . The Clerk reported that a record had been found of the Board's ownership of one acre of ground at Harmony School, less the right of way on the east and south, and that the new building extended twenty-three feet on the adjoining property. Mr. Musrush also reported that one-half block of ground adjoining could be purchased for $3000. This matter was referred by the Chairman to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
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Mr. Fightmaster moved that a committee be appointed to work out the J method of taking the census in 1924 together with the Superintendent j and Clerk. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared J to have carried. The Chairman appointed■Messrs. • Fightmaster, Berry | and Loughmiller to act on this Committee. < The Clerk reported the theft of the victrola from the Longfellow ■ School during the recess period from Friday to Monday.'Mr. ' Musrush also reported that a check on pianos showed that seventy-eight Were owned by the Board and all had been tuned and put in good repair. Mr.. Leech entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. Landon moved that the estimate of R. M. Crissman, amounting to $3,409.20, for material and labor furnished for the three portable school houses,.as approved by the architects, 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. Leech moved that the final estimate of C. M. Dunning Construction Company, amounting to $21,697. 43> including- bonus of $1,700.00, for labor and material furnished for Lee School, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to . issue warrant for j same. Mr. Berry . seconded the motion and•upon roll call same was j carried unanimously. j
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1923
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A request was received for the use of the High School gymnasium two nights each week and Saturday mornings by the Oklahoma City College Basket Ball team.■ Mr. ■ Spivey moved that the request be granted with the understanding that the expense of lighting and janitor service be paid by Oklahoma City College. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the young people of the Capitol Hill Baptist Church be permitted to use the auditorium of the Capitol Hill Junior High School on the night of December 21st, without charge. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The following reports wwre submitted: December 17,
1923*
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
. We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds,■desire to recommend. that the salary of G. W. Harrison, Custodian of Douglas School, . be raised from $1S7«5O to $198.50, to take care of two additional rooms, effective from September 15th. This conforms to the regular schedule for such work.
Respectfully yours, ‘
Earl E. Leech
J. W. ' Berry Committee on ' Buildings and Grounds W. 0. Moore Supt. Buildings and Grounds
Board of Education.
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Gentlemen: Wish to recommend that the engineers of the Junior and Senior High Schools be provided with gas masks, to take care of emergencies which may arise from the bursting of ammonia pipes.
Respectfully,
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W. 0. Moore Supt. Buildings and Grounds
Board of Education. Gentlemen:
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We,>your Committee on Buildings and Grounds desire to recommend that Mrs. E. M. Williams ' be eeected Custodian of Walnut Grove School at a salary of $20.00 per month, to take the place of Mrs. Minnie Marvel, who has resigned. Mrs. Williams salary to be ' effective from December 1st, 1923.
Wish to recommend that L. S. Baker be elected Custodian of Horace Mann School at a salary of $125.00 per month for the
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school year.
The salary to begin when school opens ■ there.
Respectfully yours,
Earl E. Leech ■
J. W. Berry Committee on Buildings and Grounds
V/. 0. Moore Supt. Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Leech moved that, the recommendations be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A letter was read from the pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Colored), stating that their church building had been destroyed by the flood and offering to purchase one of■the old school buildings on Fourth and Maryland Streets, being a part of the old Dunbar School. Mr. Leech moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for report. Mr. Berry seconded, the ■ motion and same was declared to have carried. .
Mr. Landon moved that the matter of building toilet rooms. and coal houses for Mulligan,and Gatewood Schools be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation and report. Mr. ■ . Loughmiller seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. • A . proposal was submitted by■W. S. Bellows whereby the six class rooms that were omitted from the addition to Classen Junior High School might be temporarily provided for, to be completed at a later date.. Proposals were also submitted by the A. F. Stewart Construction Company and the Chas? ' M. Dunning Construction Company to enclose the swimming pool wings, including the rough cement work for the swimming pools for the Roosevelt and Warren Harding Junior High Schools. Mr. Leech moved that these matters be referred to a special committee to confer with the architects and report back to the Board. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion■and same was declared to have carried. The Chairman appointed Mr. Leech, Mr. Berry and■Mr. Spivey ' to act on this committee.
Dr. Evans submitted a written report on the National Educational Association and the World Conference on Education held in San Francisco and Oakland from June 28th to July 6th, ■ 1923. Mr. Landon ' moved that ' the report be ■ received and placed on'file.. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
The Clerk reported that a ' thorough'check of the Board of Education property by the County Treasurer showed back taxes due amounting to about S8,000.00. approximately $5>°°’00 of wMch being ad. valorem taxes on Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition, which was acquired by condemnation proceedings in 1922. Mr. Landon moved that this matter be referred to the Attorney for an opinion as to the Board’s liability. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. B. L. French appeared before the Board and made protest against the manner in which the cafeteria at Classen Junior High School was being conducted and made the following statements as the basis for his objections:
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That unwholesome food was being served.
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That ■ portions served were too small in comparison with the price. :
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That a lack of courtesy existed among the employees-
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That pop, peanuts, candy and hamburgers were being sold over the protest of the Medical Inspector.
After a general discussion, Mr. Landon moved that the sale of pop, candy, peanuts and hamburgers be discontinued in the cafeterias of the Oklahoma City Schools at once, and that a copy of this motion be furnished the Supervisor of Cafeterias by the Clerk of the Board of'Education. Mr. Loughmiller seconded the motion and upon ' roll call same was carried unanimously.
Mr. Loughmiller called attention to the fact that drinking water provided for students in the cafeterias was.warm and unpalatable and moved that cold water be furnished. Mr. Spivey seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. ■John K. Spears appeared before the Board and protested her removal as manager•of Classen Junior High School cafeteria, making the following statement as her reasons: 'that she was accused of being too friendly . with the teachers and the student body; that she 'was falsely accused of not being able to show a profit, and that she was' ' accused' of being incompetent. .
Mr. Landon moved that the President appoint a'committee of . three to investigate this matter and report back to the Board at their earliest convenience. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared'to have carried. . ' Mr. Fightmaster moved that it be the sense of the Board of Education that Mrs. ■ A. B. Claussen, Supervisor of Cafeterias, be ' and she is hereby instructed to re-instate Mrs. John K. Spears as manager of the Classen Junior High School cafeteria, the same to take effect at once, pending investigation, and that the said Mrs. Claussen be so notified • of this action by the Clerk of the Board of Education. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared' to have carried.
Messrs. Fightmaster, •Landon and Loughmiller were appointed • • to act on the committee to investigate the cafeterias.
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Leech moved that the matter of furnishing fire extinguishers for schools be referred to the Committee on Insurance to investigate report back to •the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion same was declared to have carried. .
Mr. Leech moved that the final estimate of C. E. Huffman for labor and • material furnished • for the Addition to the Dunbar School Building, as approved by the architects, amounting to $2,777*60, 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."
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Mr. Leech moved that the final estimate of C. E. Huffman amounting to $7,S23.00,(including $2225.00 bonus), for labor and material furnished for the Horace Mann Schools, as approved by the architects be allowed and the Clerk■instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Leech moved that the matter■©f advertising for bids on sidewalks for the■Dew Spivey and Horace Mann Schools be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Landon seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. .
Mr. Landon moved that the Board adjourn. . subject to call of the President. Mr. Leech seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.
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