Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Meeting Minutes, May, 1919-Apr, 1920 by Metropolitan Library System Oklahoma

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MEETING OF 14AY 26TH, i919~ THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY. 26TH, 1919, AT THREE 0 1 CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, F. W. Penney, Acting Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. ·w. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock, ·William Mee.

ABSENT:

J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

The meeting was called at the request of the Superintendent who brought up the matter of selecting supervisors for the various playground centers to be opened for the summer months, Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Playgrounds Committee with power to act. Mr.· Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Whiteford then stated that it had been the custom of the Board in former years to allow the annexes to be used by teachers during the vacation for summer school, and aske•i whether this custom should be continued or whether school should be held at the expense of the Board for pupils who had failed of promotion. 1

Mr, Mee moved that the Board permit the annexes to be used by the teachers for summer school at no expense to the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford called attention to the policy of the Board in regard to the Superintendent and asked the endorsement of the following rules: (1)

The professional work of the schools shall be entrusted to the Superintendent.

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The Superintendent shall nominate all teachers and no teacher shall be elected without having been so nominated.

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The Superintendent shall receive orders and directions from the Board as- a body and not from individual members.

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The Board will deal with teachers· through the Superintendent.

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All questions pertaining to conduct or qualifications of teachers shall be considered in executive session.

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Mr. Fightrnaster moved the adoption, of the rules presented by the Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was dei clared to have carried. 1

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The following letter was read, and received and placed on file: Norman, Oklahoma. May 3, 1919. · Superintendent J. A. Whiteford, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My dear Mr. Whiteford: I- wish to submit the following report on the Oklahoma City High School: The Oklahoma City High School has held continuous membership in the North Central High School (Association) since 1910. The student body has grown so rapidly that the building and equipment have not kept pace with it. The library is inadequate. From the standpoint of administration, the principal's position has been difficult. In the past, factions have existed in the high school faculty. Several of the departments have lacked the proper harmony and co-ordination. To the Inspector it appears that this condition ,has improved materially in the past two years. The standard of · scholarship for new teachers in the high school has been definitely raised. The quality of work as a whole in the high school is improved over former years. The policy of urging all teachers to continually improve themselves in service through attandance at a good summer school, a system of periodical leave of absence for a year of study and a continuation of the present policy of selecting highly trained teachers in place of those who retire will tend to improve the quality of instruction in the high school Sincerely yours, A. C. Parsons. (High School Inspector)

The Secretary read the following: May 26, 1919. To the Board of Education Oklahoma .Q:i ty, Oklahcma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following as teachers in the Oklahoma City Schools for the year 1919-20 at the salaries opposite their names: Mary McCullough Principal II H. G. Provines fl Ethel McMillan fl Mrs. D. C. Frye J. H. Payne "II s. N. Hopkins fl .Edith Fritzon II H. J. Holt Levia Meyers "II J. T. Clayton ·: II A. H. Parmalee II c. A. Barnett II Marion McCune II :Mrs. Bee Brooks II Mrs. Lotta Mosier II B. L. French

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Bess E. Foster Art Supervisor Susan Thompson Kind. II Roberta Worley Music II A. J. Creamer Penmanship II Lucy Duke Asst. Principal II Mary Bagwell fl II II Mary Lawson

J .. B. Corrigan Special Teacher II II A. w. Gaffron II II Ruth Smith II II Vera Campbell II II Helen Berry II II Frances DuePree II II Edna Lucas II Mamie Franks " Mary E. Bruce Regular "II II Glenn Sisson fl II Julia Hudson II fl Lucile McCoy II · Blanche Gable "II II Ruby Clements II Substitute Clara Baldwin II Nettie Robertson II

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J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Alton moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred. in and the principals and teachers employed as indicated.. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn until Tuesday, May 27th, at three o'clock P. :M. Ur. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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THE BO.ARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA., MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BO.ARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING., TUESDAY, MAY 27TH, 1919, AT THREE O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, J. E. Matlock, William Mee.

The question of eiecting a principal for the High School for the ensuing year was brought up for discussion and Mr. Whitefprd presented the name of W. o. Moore for this position at a salary of $3500 for ten months.

Mr. Coates moved that w. o. Moore be elected principal of the High School for the year 1919-20, at a salary of $3500 payble in ten monthly payments. Mr. Alton seconded the motion. Mee moved. a's a substitute that the election of the principal of the High School oe deferred until some future time. Hr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: 11 Ayes, 11 Hrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Fightmaster and Mee; "Nays," Messrs. Alton, Coates, Berry, Matlock and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost.

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Upon roll call upon the original motion of Mr. Coates, the vote was as follows: 11 Ayes, 11 Messrs. Alton, Berry., Coates, Matlock and Woodworth; "Nays," Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Fightmaster and Mee. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried and Mr. Moore elected principal of the High School for the year 1919-20 at a salary of $3500 for ten months. Mr. Vr'hi teford then presented the following list of teach.ers for the High School:

Helen Ferris

Asst. Principal

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MATHEMATICS Mabel Stewart Irene Hamilton ' Lelah Popplewell , L. W. Weber , Lillian \7ai te Ruth .Morris ·. Eunice Adams Chas. Fort Edgar Wax

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ENGLISH · Georgia Sheldon ·. Adelia Clifton Greta Hansen Katherine Allen ; Florette McNeese Caroline Power ; Grace Williams Mildred McClellan Clara Swatek

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HISTORY · Grace Lee , Floy Dawson ,Maurine Hoover . Eva. White , M:aude Owen Jessie Trevarthen , Loda Hall James Mailn

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LANGUAGES Kenneth Kaufman Stella Samuel -Gladys Barnes Blanche Hanna ,Edna Foster Barbara Schlabach JLilly Jane Short Edith Ross ,Josephine Snapp Ethel Reading

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, L. O. Wilson ·· Irene Turk T. R. Stemen Minnie Redmon Horace Threlkeld MANUAL TRAINING

H. F. Rusch

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A. w. Hornung Paul Selders J. H. Barthold

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Estelle Manon Grace Chadwick

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LIBRARIAN _, Eva Chowning DEBATE COACH Gordon Stater

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i Mr. Alton mcved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be

concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite :i , their names. Mr • .Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call ' same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." i

The following list of teachers for the Separate Schools was then presented: Olivia Abby Delaware Asher H. A. Berry Bertha Bigham Mayme Boone Ilulia Breaux Inez Brockway Elizabeth Brown F. w. Bruner Lulu Bunn Georgella Cage Esther Caruthers Nata.lie Davie T. R. Debnam Corinne Eagleson Mary Edwards Pearl Erwin Sallie Floyd C. Rosenburg Foster H. v. Gear Mrs. James Gordon Salome Harris Gertrude Halliday Minnie Hatcher Susie Haywood Harriett Jacobson Lucile Jamison Natalie Jankins J. D. Jones Mary Jones Pearl Jones Luella. Lawson Mobelia Littlepage L. C. McFarland Matie Robinson W. G. Sneed J. o. Whittaker N. R. Wilhoit Lucy Winslett D. A. Wise.ner

Edna Wright Nicene Wisener s. R. Youngblood C. N. Bowen Harriett Christburg Onnie Simmons Sam Brown Zenia Randolph

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MEETTNG. OF MAY .27th, 19.19 (Cont.inued) Mr. Alton moved that the t-eachers for the Separate Schools recommended by the Superintendent be employed for the school year 1919-20 but that the fixing of salaries be postponed until after the amount of the levy for the colored schools has been determined. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon Doll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 ·

Mr. Alton moved that R. E. Crawford, R. J. Scott, H. H. Shriver, E. H. Yount, F. L. Patton and P. P. Kessler, all of whom are employed by the Board by the year, be given a two weeks' vacation on full pay, at the time they can best be spared from their work, under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Berry aeconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

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he question of sites for the Junior High School was discussed and r. Coates moved that the Buildings and Grounds committee be , uthorized to offer H. G. Eastman $8S00 for Dlock 19, Howe's Cap, ital Addition to Oklahoma City, which had been· selected by the Board as the site for the Northeast Junior High School. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn supject to the call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, MONDAY, JU?JE PRESE!JT:

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1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

G. O. Woodworth, President., J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Al ton, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, J. E. Matlock, William Mee.

A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order. Mr. Coates moved that on account of tne unusual amount of business to be taken up by the Board, the reacting of the minutes be postponed. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A request was received from the local committee of the Colored Kinghta of Pythias for the use of the Douglas School building for the meeting of their grand lodge which con.venes July 15-17. Mr. Mee moved that the request be granted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the Pastor of the Exchange Avenue Baptist church for the use of the Rockwood School building for Sunday School. Mr. Coates moved that this request be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from Miss Mariel Hopkins for the use of the Do.mestic Science rooms at the Lee and Eugene Field school buildings for holding meetings of the Better Bread and Canning Clubs which a.re organized under the supervision of the Oklahoma State College at Stillwater, Oklahoma. Mr. Coates moved that the request of Mias Hopkins be granted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same ifva.s decls..:z:ed to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma, City, Oklahoma. June 2, 1919. Board of Eduoa tion.

Gentlemen: we, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $3327.16 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. s. Coates J. E. Matlock J. w. Berry Auditing Committee

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Playgrounds Fund Richards & Conover Hardware Co. Repairs Plgd equipment

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Mr. Mee moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

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A bill was presented to the Board by .S .. C.. Stephenson, on contract of January 24th, 1919, for placing of pipe stubs in stacks and the necessary pipe hanger studs and pipe openings in floors of the Administration Building and the Willard and Woodrow Wilson school buildings for the installation of vacuum cleaners, in the amount of $23. 54. Mr. Mee moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, a.11 members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished on the new buildings were presented to the Board by the Clerk. Mr. Alton moved that the estimate of Âˇcook and McDonnell, amounting to t~6975. oo for labor performed and material fu~.nished for the heating and plumbing of the Administration.Building, Culbertson, Eugene Field, Willard and Woodrow Wilson school buildings, as approved by the architects, be allowed abd the Clerk instructed toÂˇ issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll cs.11 same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Berry moved that the estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company, amounting to $40~5.50 for labor performed and material furnished for the Administration Building, .as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Hr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, a.11 members present voting 11 Aye. 11

Mr. Alton moved that the estimate of the Lisle Dunning Company, amounting to $7504.20 for labor performed and furnished for the V!oodrow Wilson Building., as approved it ects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to ... issue a in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye."

construction material by the arch-' warrant upon roll calll

Mr. Mee moved that the estimate of Lisle Dunning Construction Company, amounting to $2423.70 for labor performed and material furnished ÂŁor the Culbertson building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

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Bills incurred by the Chamber of Commerce in the bond election campaign and remaining unpaid in the amount of $19g.50, were presented to the Board. The report of the Attorney for the Board in regard to this matter was read., wherein he stated that in his opinion the Board had no legal right to pay these bills. Mr. Alton moved that the unpaid bills of the school bond campaign of the Chamber of Comme.:cce, amounting to $198. 50 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Berry aecpnded the motion. Mr. Matlock moved to amend by striking out the amount appropriated for prizes for the best display in the street para.de. Lost for want of a second. Upon roll call upon Mr. Alton's motion the following vote resulted: 11 Ayes, 11 Messrs. Alton, Berry and 1!1bodworth; 11 Nays, 11 Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Coates, Fightmaster, Matlock and Mee. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. bill was presented to the Board by Dr. Leila Andrews for attendance on a child who had been badly hurt on the Lowell school grounds, Dr. Andrews having been called by the Kindergarten Supervisor.

MEETING OF "JUNE 2nd, 1919 (Continued) Mr. Matlock moved that the bill be, allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and.upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye," except Mr. Alton who passed. proposition "vffiS received from R. M. Crissman to complete the basement addition to the Eugene Field school building in accordance Âˇ with the specifications furnished by Layton, Smith & Forsyth, for th~ sum of $285.00. ,

Mr. Berry moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Hr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was 02,rried, all members present voting 11 Aye

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 2nd, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen:

We, your Purchasing Committee, desire to report that the Darling Lumber and Manufacturing Company is the only bidder on lumber for the Manual Training Department and contract has been awarded as follows to this company: Lumber for Manual Training High School 11 11 11 11 Grade Schools n 11 11 11 Douglas School

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Mr. Alton moved that the report qe concurred in. Mr, Coates secondei :1 the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. :[ June 2nd, 1919. i 11

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Gentlemen: We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds desire to recommend that the following janitors be elected for the ensuing schooa year for the colored schools at the salaries set opposite their names: Sandtown School $10 a month Alice Sheldon II 10 a A. M. E. Church Tom Traylor II Peach Street Mary L. Smith 5O.a II 60 a Dunbar School Nathan Williams II Douglas School G. w. Harrison 150 a

Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton i William Mee I Vi. E. Fightmaster i B\1ildings f,._ Grounds Committee I Ii

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1919 ,(Continued) Mr. Coates moved that the, recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in and the janitors employed at the salaries indic;;1ted. Hr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 ;_J

The Secretary react the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 2, 1919 To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I.Uss Flora Wild has filed credits for work done in the University of Oklahoma for the summer of 1q19 and is entitled to the t50 bonus as provided in the rules. / Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford Ur. Berry moved. that Miss Wild be allowed the $50 bonus provided in the Rules and Regulations for attending summer school. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. 11 The following report was read: To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 2, 1919.

Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of Miss Pearl Keene as Clerk in the of.tice of the Principal of the High School at a salary of $100 a month for 11 months. Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford Mr. 'Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and Miss Keene employed as Secretary to the Principal of the High School at a salary of $100 a month for 11 months. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Estes, who was present, wished to be heard by the Board in regard to the failure o:tÂˇ the Board to re-elect certain tea.chers for the ensuing year. Mr. Alton moved that a at three o'clock p. m. patrons who so desired teachers. Mr. Matlock to have carried.

special meeting be arranged for June 10th in order to allow Mr. Estes and any other to be heard in regard to the appointment of seconded the motion and same was declared

A representative of Harlow's Weekly addressed the Bo~rd, stating that there was a sr,ecial educational number of their publication, to be published within a few d~ys, and asking the Board to purchase copies for general distribution t'hroughout the city. Mr. Coc:1. tes moved that the m~tter be refferred to a special committee to be appointed by the Chair, which would advise with the Superintendent

and the Attorney for the Board and report back at the next meeting. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ca.Tried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The President appointed Messrs. Uee, Matlock and Fightmaster to act as such couill1ittee. The question of employing_a school physician by the year was discussed and Dr. Cloud.man adciressed the Board and brietly outlined a plan recommended by the Superintendent for employing one assistant to the school physician and three nurses. A plan for establishing clinic rooms in the junior high schools was also discussed. Mr. Coates moved that Dr. Cloud.man be elected as l.1edical Inspector for the schools for one year beginning July 1st, a.t a salary of $3000 a year, payable monthly. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same vras carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 In conrlection with Dr. Clouctman•s election it was suggested that he be consulted by the :3uperintenC1ent in rega1·a. to reoommenaations t·or hts assistant and the thrae nurses. lJr. Alton moved that F. Webb Jones be elected Truant O:fticer at $125 a month for tv;elve months, commencing June 1st, 1919. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. Clara Fasken and Miss Elizabeth Whiteford be re-elected to their present positions in the offices of the Clerk 1 and Superintendent respectively, each at a salary of $100 a month. Mr. Al ton seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was Cc,.r riect, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

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was received from the Electrified Water and Machine · Oompany submitting prices on the installation of their water Sterilizing :1achines in the Irving, Hawthorne and High Schools. Mr. Alton moved. that t]1is communication be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Gommi ttee to report back at the next regular me.eting. Mr~. Lind.say seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Boare1 adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr. Alton seconaed. the motion and sr:.me was declared to have carried. 'l'HEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF JUNE 7TH, 1919.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF, THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SEPCIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM., IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING~

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PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Steatley., Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. Vl. Berry, R. S. Coates., w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, William Mee. ABSENT:

J. E. Matlock.

The following communication ·w-as read: The City of Oklahoma City, April 12., 1919, The Board of Education. Oklahoma City., Okla. Gentlemen:

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The County Election Board have rendered their statement of expense in comeotion with the election held on Tuesday., April 1st. The expense' incu:rred by them was $3,071.SO; we had appropriated to meet this expense the sum of $2500.00. This leaves a deficit of ~571. SO and your election for the increase of tax levy having been held in connection with the City election., we respectfully request that you remit to us the sum of $571.so to take care of your part of this expenditure. We will issue the warrants· immediately for the payment of these bills and depend on your Board to take c~re of the deficit. Very respectfully., THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Oklahoma City, oklahoma. By Mike Donnelly Commissioner of Finance. As the Attorney for the Board had expressed his opinion in this matter to be that the Board not only had a legal right to pay this 1Jill, but was in fact liable, Mr. Mee moved that the Clerk be -in.:. structed to issue a warrant for $571.so in favor of the City Treasurer in payment of the expense of the extra levy election. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was oarried, all members present vc-ting 11 Aye."

The following reyort was read: We, the Examining Board, do hereby submit the following report of -the certificates issued between January 1$, 1919 and June 2., 1919.

Temporary

High School

Edgar wax Charles E. Fort Horace Threlkeld James C. Yaliri. Marguerite Streeter Edna Foster _ Elizabeth s. Brown (Colored

Permanent Charles Byrd (Colored)

Grammar Temporary 1,Irs. Gosche Thompson (Duplicate) Marie Porter Mary L. Harp er Fannie Gardner Lottie Baker Jo Hodges Mrs. Joe Hodge Arma Moore Ethel Pillars Josie Richardson Leta Dodson Mabel Poole Mildred Kramer Primary

Permanent Hrs. Jessie Mueller Mrs. B. C. Brooks Elsie Cody Maude !Ulan

Temporary Ella Bailey Agnes N. Abbott

Permanent Ola Calloway Constance Stiiner

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The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 7, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: , Your committee on Teachers' Salaries recommended that the salaries of the following named teachers be fixed as follows: '

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Roberta Worley Ruth Paronto Constance Steiner Myrtle Rogers Lucy Button Levia Meyers Lillian Spangler Ida Werner . Violet Drawver · Elizabeth Miller Eunice Collins 14yrtle Poole Lyda Baxnhart Theodo.ra Ellis Ja1!l.es ·Malin Vera·Baird Lelah Popplewell Uarion McCune L. O. Wilson Charles Fort A. W. Gaffron s. B. Lippincott Jo Lois Hodges Anna Moore

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Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Superinte hdent be concurred in and the salaries of the teachers fixed as indicated, Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 7, 1919.

Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries opposite their names:

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Leach principal II Sadie Andrews Nell Wiggins High School teacher . II II ,Lucile 'Jandy II II II II Clay DeFord II II . Louise Pickens" II ,, Jeannette Gordon II II II II II Evelyn Lacey II Carra ·wilson Regular II II Normie Weiser II II , Mary J. Van ~1eter II ~charilla Kinchen II II II vRoaina Fink II ---;Liildred Campbell II II II Elizabeth Renick II Mrs. A.H.'.)wens Substitute II II I.1r3. Nina Gill II v Allyson Price teacher Ruth Nation Irregular substitute II II Ruth Pollock

$1700 a y:3a.r for II II 1700 II II II II 1200 II II II 1200 fl II 1600 II II II II 1200 II II II 1600 II II II 1600 100 a month II II II 90 II II II II 100 II II II 110 II II 80 II II II II 90 II II II 100 II 11 II 100

vSara McClure F. w. Bruner

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Tl:e question of paying principals, supervisors and High School teachers who had bei~ el~r!~~ yearly salary was discussed, the quest ion being whetTie~A tne yeal' of 9½ months at_- which they had been elected should include the extra one-half month's pay, or whether the yearly sa.lary should cover nine months with the onehalf month's ·s,.::;,lary paid in addition ·to the ye:1rly salary at the same rate.

Mr. Mee movecl that all teachers, principals and supervisors elected at a yearly salary should be paid for one-fourth of one month extra in addition to the yearly salary covering nine months service, it being understood that they are to report for duty one week before the beginning of school in September and the one-fourth month's pay is to cover this period. Mr. Fightmaster, seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting 11 Aye.n' Mr. Alton presented a req1.:est from some of the patrons of the Sand-

town (Colored) School for the use of the building for holding Sunday School and moved that the request be granted. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

In reply to the offer of the Board to iurchase Block 19, Howe's Capitol Addition to Oklahoma City for $8800, the Howe Realty Com, pany offered to sell this Block to the Board for $13.,000.

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of s3.id line does not exo,eed $600; subject however, to the following conditions: that this acceptance becomes effective on receipt of the proceeds of sale of bonds advertised to be sold June 20th, 1919, and, second, that s,3.id company furnish us an abstraot made by a good responsible abstractor, showing a good merchantable , title to said land together with warranty deed, both to be approv ed i by the Board's Attorney. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aya." Mr. 1Iee moved that the Board .adjourn until Tuesday, June 10th. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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TUESDAY, JVNE 10TH, 1919, AT THREE O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J.. Y!. Berry, R. S. Coates, m 1i' • i,1·1· gh+·rr,as te r ~I: • Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. !:.Iatlock, William Mee. J.'

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The meeting was held for the purpose of hearing protests of patrons of the schools against the action of the Board in failing to reelect certain teachers for the year 1919-20. A quorum being present, Mr. Wood-i.'liorth called the meeting to order, calling attention to. that part of Rule 17, ..t1.rticle IV, of the Rules and Regulations of the Board, which reads as follows: 11

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Complaints made against teachers to the Board should be in writing, setting forth clearly the matters complained of and signed with the full name of.the cornplainant. 11

Hr. Woodworth stated that if the rules were complied' with any charges filed in writing would be referred to a special committee for investigation. A number of patrons were present, among thef'I,Ir. J. s. Estes, who addressed the Board and stated that he had been requested to represent Mr. C. VJ. Turner who had not been recommended by the-Principal of the High School or the Superintendent for re-appointment as Head of the History Department of the High School. Mr. Estes called particular at tent ion to Rule. 14-, Article III, _of the Rules and Regulations which gives the Superintendent power to 11 recommend to the Board the names of such applicants as seem to him most suitable and no teacher shall be elected without having been so recommended." M:r. Estes objected to this rule, stating that this was the chief cause of all the difficulty as it gave too much power to one man. t!r. Estes, in his opening remarks, made reference to several other teachers who had failed of recommenda,tion for reelection but Mr. Matlock, who had been requested to act as spokesman for the Board, stated that Mr, Estes would be allowed to represent only such teachers as had requested him to do so, either·in a written statement or verbal request. to the Board. · After the presentation of Mr. Turner's case at length by Mr. Estes and brief remarks by Hr. L. Howell Lewis and several other patrons, Mr. Matlock summed up the situation for the Board, stating that the Board was always glad to receive helpful suggestions from patrons and that it was always the intention of the Board to do the square thing. Mr. Matlock said he believed that the patrons would be satisfied that there had been some misrepresentations on the part of certain patrons, and in regard to the question as to whether the power to recommend should be given to the Superintendent or whether this power should be reserved by the Board, he believed

that the power of recommendation, in counsel with the Tes.chers' Committee, should be given to the Superintendent. The names of all teachers that were employed last year were submitted to the Teachers' Committee and their credentials were thoroughly investigated before any recommendations were made by the Superintendent, Upon the conclusion cf Mr. Matlock's remarks, Mr. Coates 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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MET TN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRYING SCHOOL BUILDING, TUESDAY, JUNE 17TH, 1919., AT THREE O'CLOCK P. M.

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J. G. St earley, Clerk.

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J. E. Matlock., William Mee.

A quorum being present, the President called the meeting to order. Mr. Berry, Mr. Mee and Mrs. Lindsay were not present at the initial roll call but entered later in the meeting.

This being the _th~rd Tuesday in the month this meeting was for the purpose of considering matters pertaining to the business of the Superintendent, and Mr. Woodworth stated that these matters would · be taken up first for consideration. The Secretary read the following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 17, 1919.

Boa.r_d of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the .following named persons as teachers for the year 1919-20 at the salaries set oppo·site their names: ,. Lola Harr is $100 a month for st months II ti If 90 " Ruth Kendall " II If II 100 II Pearl Hess "If If II It 100 " Edna Barlow n ff If 110 " Glady~ Dixon " ff " 100 " Lena Gleason "ff If "It 90 If Ida N. Nash " ff If If 100 " Mabel L. Scales "II II II It 100 · u Imogene Bethel Grace Temple Play Circle Asst. $80 a mo. for st mos. II II ff It ff 100 Mildred Ledford II II 11 90 Ruth Williams Home Economics " "

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Stanley Bruce

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Mrs. Annie Soot er

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Hester Dancy

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Respectfully yours, J. A. Whiteford

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June-17, 1919. Board of Eduoation. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment ·of -the following at the salaries opposite their names: Muriel Rummel

1st assistant secretary at the High School $75.00 a month

Eva Shidler

2nd assistant secretary at the High ·- fss. oo a mo nth School Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Alton moved that the report be conourred in and the assistants to the Secretary of the High School Principal be employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was _carried,_ all members present voting "Ay.e -

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teachers specif·ied their return within ten days from date, there were several that had not been returned or acknowledged in any way and he requested that the Board take some action in this matter. (Mr. Mee entered the meeting at this time.) Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent be authorized to notify all teachers holding unsigned contracts that if acceptance were not received by July 1st, these contracts would be withdrawn by the Board. Mr. Fightmaater seconded the motion and same was declared to have carriea. · Mr. ers for the Mr. all

Alton moved that upon recommendation of the County CommissionE. c. King be appointed Truant Officer for the Separate Schools the coming year, his salary to be fixed after the budget for Separate Schools has been approved by the County ·Excise Board. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call-same was carried members present voting "Aye." <

A petition was presented to the Board by L. Howell Lewis, signed l:y sixty citizens, requesting that a survey of our schools be ·,made either ~J the ·givernment, of the Rockefeller or Russell Sage Foundations. During the reading of this petition Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Berry entered the meeting. The following communication was then read by the Clerk:

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After spending several hours in hearing this matter and the board being·in possession of all the facts, both pro and con, we see no reason to make any change in our first decision, and so far as the board is concerned the matter is closed. Referring to petition presented, the board will not sanction the examination. , of our schools other than by the government, and not then until the ! petitioners put up a certified check of $10,000 ·to insure the paymettti of all expenses, We find that the expense of such surveys elsewhere i run all the way from $6000 to $10000 and we feel that this should i be paid by the people who are asking for this, and not by the school ! district. . . i! We have on file the report of the State Inspector, commend1ng the High School. We find also that the government surveys advocate the adoption of the policy for the conduct of the schools, · the very plan now followed cy- this board. We consider this matter closed until the petition is accompanied by the certified cheok as above. G. O. Woodworth President.

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Mr. Alton moved that the petition be laid on the table and the answer of Mr. Woodworth be adopted as the act of the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion. After some diacussion Mr. ·Aiton withdrew that pa.rt of the motion that the petition be laid on the table, and stated that he would move that the answer of the President be adopted as read. Mr. Coates, who seconded Mr. Alton's motion assented to this amendment. Mr. Matlock then moved to amend the answer of Mr. Woodworth by striking out the words •of $10,000" in the second paragraph. Mr. Alton seconded the motion· and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Mee· then moved to a.mend the answer by eliminating all reference to making a survey. There was no second to this motion. A vote was then taken on the motion to adopt the answer as amended and same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Mee who.voted "No.•

Mr. Matlock moved that a committee of three members be appointed to ascertain the cost of having a survey of the schools made by the government. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and sa.i.ne wae declared to have carried.

Mr. W. A. Lybrand, a taxpayer of the Culbertson School District, appeared before the Board and stated that the new addition to this building as contemplated would entirely cut off the playground on the South and asked if some action could not be taken by the Board to insure proper playgrounds for this school. By consent this matter was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.

The committeefonhF1na.ace announced that as 0ha1rman o t ls c-mm 1ttee. , Mr. the the ing

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Mee stated to the Board that an offer had been received from Continental and Commercial Trust Company of Chicago, to sell Board $12,000 4% Oklahoma City School District Bonds, maturJanuary 2nd, 1929, at 97t and accrued interest.

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Mr. Mee then moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant on the Sinking furn. in payment of the $12,000 bonds offered by ! the Continental and Commercial Trust Company, with accrued interest i and that the Finance Committee be· instructed to wait on the : School Treasurer and direct him to cancel the $51,000 School Distriqt Bonds of the same issue now held by him, together with the $12,000 ! bonds as soon as same come into his possession. Mr. Fightmaster I seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 l 1

A letter was read from the Stiles Floral Company asking the Board to consider Block A, Stiles Place as a location for the Northwest Junior High School. Upon motion of Mr. Mee, seconded by,Mr. Alton, this letter was received and placed on file. Discussion followed in regard to the boundaries of the Lincoln School site and it· was suggested by the Clerk that it would be . desirable ·-for the Board to own th~ eight lots, or a part thereof, adjoining the Lincoln grounds on the West. Mr. stearley was instructed to obtain a price from H. G. Eastman on this property and also on the east half of Block~, Park Place Addition, which adjoins the Lowell School.grounds on the East. I

The matter of a new site for the Walnut Grove School was also discussed but was ref erred to the Buildings and. Grounds for further investigation.

Mr. Layton, who was present, desired to know the views of the Board on the question of installing open air school rooms in the new school buildings, bwt upon Mr. Mee•s suggestion it was agreed to-defer. action in this matter until after the first part of the building program had been completed. The question of installing an additional counter as part of the equipment for the Chemistry Department at the High School was brought bl!fore the Board, Mr. Coates stating that the requisition for the counter had been in for two years and it seemed to be badly needed, but as the cost would be about $450 the Finance Committee would like the Board to authorize the expenditure. Mr. Alton moved that the pu:rohasing of additional equipment for the Chemistry D'e:pa.rtment be ref erred to the Committee on Finance with power to act. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon-roll.call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.u The location of the new buildings on sites already selected was discussed and Mr. Mee moved that the matt er of locating the twelve room buildings at Jefferson and Lincoln, and the Junior High School Northeast, be referred to the architect, together with Mr. Whiteford and Mr. Stearley. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was-declared to have carried.

. MEETING OF JUNE 17th, 1si9 _{Continued.) i

It was announced that tha members of the Board were requested to mee~ at the Lee Huckins Hotel at ten o •clock A. M. Wednesday, June 18th, i to confer with the owners of the old Epworth University property in : regard to securing the Epworth building for use as a junior high school until the Northwest Junior High School Building was ready for occupancy •. :

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A representative of the Bryant Heater Company of Cleveland, Ohio, appeared before the Board, asking that consideration be given the gas tubular boiler made by this company in the plans for the new buildings. By consent this matt er was referred to the architect. The President announced that the committee to investigate the cost of making a g<DVernment survey of the schools would be composed of Messrs. Matlock, Fightma.ster and Alton. Mr. Whiteford stated that some of the teachers elected for the coming year had returned their contracts unsigned, stating that the salaries were not satisfactory and Mr. Whiteford further asked the pleasure of the Boa.rd in this matter. It was the sense of the Board that these questions should be taken up by the Teachers• Cormnittee for report back to the Boa.rd. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn until June 20th, 1919, a.t 1:30 P. M. Mr. Berry seconded the motion a.nd ea.me was declared to have carried.

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THE BOARD OF EpUCATION OF·THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH, 1919; AT ONE THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

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PRESENT: G.

Woodworth., President.,

J. G. Stea.rley., Clerk.

Elliott Alton., s. Coat es., w. E. Fightmaster., Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock., William Mee.

ABSENT: J. W. Berry.

quorum being ir~sent the President called the meeting to order and stated that theAils~eld for the purpose of opening bids on the $406.,000 bonds, and on coal for the ensuing ye~.

The Clerk read in full the following notice of sale: f

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND SALE. The Eoard of Education of Oklahoma City., Oklahoma., will on June 20th., 1919., at one o'olook p. m. receive sealed bids for the sai.e of' $406., 000. 00 of School Building 5% Bonds, being a part of · $1.,000.,000.00 issue of serial maturities from 11 to 25 years., denominat·ionr$lOOO., 5% inter·est payable semi-annually both principal and interest payable in New YOrk City., $76.,000 of the first series 11 years from dat.e and $66.,000 of the fourteen succeeding series · up to the twenty-fifth year from date. The bonds offered will be a part of each serial maturity. · Certified check of 2% is to accompany the bid as liquidat-ed damages for f.ailure to take the bonds upon award or as part payment upon delivery._ Approving opinion of the Attorney General and John Thomson., Esq • ., of New York., will be furnished. ·

Bids must be for immediate delivery under above conditions • · FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Assessed Valuation · $80,567,012.00 Total ·Indebtedness '3,015.,747.80 Sinking Fund 762,180.13 Population., estimated, 110.,000 to 120.,000 "School District embraces Oklahoma City and outlying territory.

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J. G. Stearley.,· Clerk.

o. WOodwot.th, President. ,

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Mr. Alton, who was not present at the initial roll oall entered the meeting duri_ng the reading of the notice of sale.

Mr. }lee moved that the Board prooeed to open the bids on the bonds. Mr.• Matlock seconded the motfon and same was declared to have carried.

The bids were as follows: Liberty National Bank:

For $35,000 maturing April 1st, 1930 26,000 maturing April 1st, 1931_ to 27,000 maturing. April 1st, 1938 to ' '

Bid No. l.

$413,270 cash on delivery of bonds

Bid No. 2.

$414,020 payable as follows: -$114,020 cash on delivery of the bonds, and certificates of deposit bearing 3% interest from ·aat·eJ: ·m0:turing as follows: $100,000 due in thirty- days; tl00,000 due in sixty days and $100,000 due in ninety dJys.

Bid .No. 3.

$414,395.00 payable as follows: $114,395 cash on delivery of bonds and certificates of deposit bearing 3% interest from date ·and maturing as follows: $100,000 due in sixty days; $100,000 due in ninety days and $100,000 due in one hundred and twenty days.

Robinson and Taylor:

Par and accrued interest plus a premium of sixty-six one hundredths of one per cent.

Exchange Trust Company of-Tulsa: Par, accrued interest and a a premium of $3,207.40 American National Bank: Pa;, \accrued interest and a premium of . $3650.00 G" !. Gilbert:

Par, accrued interest and a premi~ o.f $2433.00

c" E. Honnold:

Par, accrued interest and a premium of $2600.00

A" J. McMahan: 1 w" R •. c· mpton:

R. J. Edwards:

Par, accrued int er est and a premium of $2251.00 Par, accrued fnt·erest and a premium of $1301.00 Par, accrued interest and a premium of $1500.00

T~e bids on coal were then orened and were as follows: .

M. B. Schofield: DELIVERED TO WARD SCHOOLS June July Aug.to Apr. l, 1920 $7.15 $7.30 $7.45 Wilburton-Hartshorne Mine Run (McAlester Dis~riot 7.45 7. 30 7.15 Henryetta-Dewar ~ine Run 7.20 7.35 7.05 -Lehigh-Coalgate ~ine Run Delivered to HIGH SCHOOL Aug. Sept.to Apr.l, 920 June July 7.30 Semi-Anthracite Mine Run 6.55 6.80 7.05

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Henryetta-Dewar Mine Run Wilburton-Hartshorne M.R. (McAlester District) Lehigh-Coalgate Mine ~un

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July $7.10

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7.10 7. 00

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7.35 7.25

DELIVERED TO HIGH SCHOOL Semi-Anthracite Mine Run Howe and Bokoshe

June July Aug. Sept. l.,to Apr.1.,1920 6.35 6.65 6.85 7.10

Dunn Feed & Fuel Co~pany:

DELIVERED TO THE WARD SCHOOLS. July June Hartshorne-Wilburton mine Run $6.95 $7.10 Red Oak or Hughes Mine Run 6.95 7.10 -Henryetta-Dewar Mine Run 6.95 7.10 Lehigh Mine Run 6.85 7.00

Aug. to Apr. 1920 $7.25 7.25 7.25

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Semi-Anthracite Mine Run

June $6.35

July $6.60

Aug. $6.85

Sept.to Apri+,1920 $7.10

After the reading of the bids Mr. Matlock moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. Al ton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ,I

Mr. H. G. Eastman presented to the Board a detailed description of the properties adjoining the Lincoln and Lowell school grounds., with valuation of same, prices asked an~ prices for which he believed they could be purchased. Mr. Alton moved that the Board employ Mr. Eastman to represent the Board in the matter of securing additional real estate for the Lincoln and Lowell school grounds, in connection with the Buildings and Grounds committee., at a salary of $300.00 for one month. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye. n The Board then took under consideration the bids for the $406,000 bonds. After some discussion Mr. Matlock moved that the Board Âˇ accept bid No. a of the Liberty National Bank providing said bank satisfactorily secure the c,ertificates., other-wise they accept Bid No. ?. Mr. Coates sedonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members pr-esent voting "Aye.-1'/

Mr. Browning, President of ~he Liberty National -Bank was called beforei the Board and stated that the Bank would secure the certifio.ates of deposit to the sat-isfactioh of the Board and that they would close the contract on the 1st day of July, 1919.

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MEETING OF JUNE 20th, 1919 (Continued) The renting of the Epworth University building for use as a. Jun,ior_ High School building for next year was discussed, but no action was taken, it being agreed that an estimate on the installation of a heating plant and plumbing be obtained before making a definite pr opos it i.on. Mr. Mee moved. th.at the Att_orney for _the Board be instructed to institute condemnation prQceedings Qn the five acres on the South side of the first block East of Epworth site proper and adjoining 17th St. on the South. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Coat,es who .voted "NO." Mr. Coates stated that he voted "No" be<Bause he believ:ed that. five acres was not enough ground. The caol bids were then considered and Mr. Alton moved that the contract be awarded to the Dunn Feed and Fuel C~mpany in accordance with their bid on Hartshorne-Wilburton Mine Run for the Ward Schools and Semi-Anthracite for the High School. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pressnt voting "Afe." I!

The location of the Junior High School in Capitol Hill was discussed~ Mr. Matlock moved that the Attorney for the Board be instruoted to institute condemnation proceedings on Block 23, Capitol Hill ddition to Oklahoma City or any part of same that migh be necessary • • Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, 11 members present voting "Aye." ·

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The matter of the selection of an attorney for the ensuing year was ta.ken up, Judge Fulton's term expiring July 1st. Mr. Coates moved that Judge H. C. Thurman be elected Attorney for the Board for the fiscal year b.eginning July l, 1919 at a salary of $600 a year, payable monthly. Mr. Fightmaster ~econded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read: June 11, 1919L Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the following Janito~s be elected to, take care of· the playgrounds and ward school buildings during the summer months at the salary opposite their names: Playgrounds Lowell E'merson Jefferson Lincoln Lee Riverside Washington Willard Bryant

E~ A. French E~rl Putman J. w~. Whiteley w~ A. Stanbaugh w. E. Brown w~ M. Messenger R. J. Tacker J. W. Anderson c. G. Brown

$3.50 per day It 3.50 fl 3. 50

3. 50 3.50 3. 50

3.50 3.50 3.50

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Douglas Pea.ch Street Dunbar Sandt own

Columbus Rockwood Wheeler Shields Hts.

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Grover Jenks

Garfield Whittier Hawthorne Eugene Field

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Longfellow Harmony Walnut Grove ) Culbertson Edgemere Putnam Hts. E-ranklin Linwood Irving ! I

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$3. 50 per day

$3. 50 per day _

$3.50 per day

N. Larkin

D. M. Murphy

$3. 50 per day

Jack Hazell

$3. 50 per day

C. A~ Huntley Gus Werth R w. Brown Chas Rose

$3. 50 _per day 3e 50 ff II

3.50 3. 50

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Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton Wi:n. Mee

E. Eightwaster .

Buildings & Grounds.Committee Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted and the janitors employed at the salar_ies set opposite their names. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call .same .was carried, all members pr es.ent voting "Aye. n The Clerk read the following report 9f the Playgrounds Committee: To.the Board of Education. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We, the undersigned committee on Playgrounds submit the following report: We recommend playground centers betng established at the following school buildings: Lowell, Lincoln, Bryant, Willard, Jefferson, Riverside, Emerson, Lee and Washington. That the following teachers with the salary set opposite their names., be employed for the.month of June:

Sa,lary

School

Name

Lincoln Fay Smith Lowell Bernice Caldwell Bryant Harry Martin Jefferson Maud Reichman RiversideÂˇ M?,y Bodine Emerson Lillian Garner Lee E. E. Suman Willard Katherine Watt Virginia Fitzgerald Washington Washington Madge Hoyt

$105.00 95.00

105.00 105.00 95.00

105.00 105. 00

105.0Q 95.00 95. 00

Playground work to start Monday, June 9. P. M. and from 7 to 9 .P. M.

Hours to be 2 P. M. to 6

Respectfully .submitted, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay Eugene Matlock J. G. Stearley

Committee.

Mr. Alton moved that the report be adopted and the playground directors employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Matlddk seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 , The special committee appointed to confer with the patrons of Harmony School relative to proposed repairs to the Harmony school building, reported that the propositions of the Board had been rejected. Mr. Mee stated that prices had been submitted for cementing the floor of the basement of the Irving School Building by Rinehart and Donovan at $.20 per square foot and by W L. Eby at $.15 per sq axe foot and he would therefo~e move that the contract for this work be given tow. L. Eby at $.15 per square foot. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The question of installing a P B X sysi;em in the Admi.nistration Buildi r:g was dis'cussed. Mr. Al ton rroved that the Clerk be instructed to contract with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a P B X system w:i.th three trunk lines for the Administration Building. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Upon the return of the Board to regular session Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn until June 30th at one l 1 clock P. M. Mr. Alton seconded the motion an~ same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETHIG. OF'_ JUNE 30TH, 19l<3. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF. THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA,

MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION, IN THE BOA~D ROOM, IRViNG_SCHOOL BUILDING, -

MONDAY, JUNE 30TH, 1919, AT ONE THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. I

PRESENT:

Woodworth, President,

J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmast er, J. E. Matlock, William Mee.

ABSENT:

Mrs.

P. Lindsay.

The meeting was held for the purpose of opening bids on the new additions to school buildings but as Mr. Coates and.Mr. Mee were not present when the meeting was called to order, other matters of business were takan up by the Board.

Mr. Berry addressed the Board, stating that he had temporar1iy moved out of Ward Four from which. ;he had been elected and wished to know the pleasure of the Board in regard to retaining his seat on the Board. It was the sense of the Board tha.t no action be taken by Mr. Berry until he became permanently located. The following report was ~resented: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 30, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following named teachers have presented their resignations and I recommend that they be accepted: Flora Wild Katherine Penick . The following have declined contracts sent them:

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Virginia Jones Alice Brooks - Ruth Kendall Mabel Scales Carra Wilson H.uth Pollock Edna Barlow Esther. Car~thers ~separate Schools Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Alton moved that the rep~rt of the Superintendent be received an concurred in and the resignations of Miss Wild and Miss Penick accepted. Mr. N.atlock seconded the motion an~ same was declared to have carried.

Recornmend.ations of the SU.perintendent for the apPOintment of teachers were presented and upon motion of Mr. Alton seconded by Mr. Berry were referred to the Teachers' Committee with power to act Mr. Mee entered the meeting at this time. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 30, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: After consultation with the Committee on Teachersâ&#x20AC;˘ Salaries, I recommend the appointment of the following at the salaries opposite their names: Paul Selders J. B. Corrigan Porter VHelen Heyler

$1600 a year for~ months 1500 n

$100 a mo. for 115 n " n

9in

months ff

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Matlock moved that the report be concurred in and the teachers employed as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. n 'The Clerk then stated to the Board that four of the Supervisors had been requested by, the Superintendent to teach during the teachers' institute held la.st September and had not been paid for this service. Mr. Stearley further stated that Mr. Whiteford had recommended that Miss Foster, Miss Thompson, Miss Worley and Mr. Crea.mer be paid one week's salary for their work during that time. Jlr. Mee moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants for

one w~eek's salary to Miss Foster, Miss Thompson, Miss Worley and Mr. Creamer. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr, Coates having entered the meeting the Board proceeded to open

bids on the new additions to Haw~borne, Lowell, Putnam Heights, Wheeler, Whittier and Willard school buildings. The bide were as follows: Campbell Lowell Putnam West staircase Whittier WhAHernate ee er Willard Alternate Hawthorne

Price Holmboe Con.Co

$35,832.00

$33,500,00

35., 941. 00 35,687.00

25,832.00

R. M. Criss an

41,199.60

41,242.00 1,016.00 33,600.00 33,475.00 30.637.00

Reinhart & Donovan $3~,?60.00

1.soo.00

28,800.00 29,800.00

s. P. Hughes

29,330.00 29,130.00

33,100.00

32,880.00 31,971.00 36,850.00

25,900.00

Mr. Coates moved that tha HoimbQe Construction CompanY. be awarded the contract for the addition to the Lowell School Building at their bid of $33,500 and for the addition to the Wheeier School Building at their bid of $29,800, in accordance with the plans and specifications. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon rqll call ea.me was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Mee .moved that Campbell and ·Prioe be awarded the contract for the addition to Putnam Heights School Bu.ilsing at their bid of $41.1 842. 00 and for rebuilding the west staircase a.t their bid $1,016, all in accordance with the plans a.,nd specifications •. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." · · .

The following bids on Heating, Plumbing, Ventilating and Drainage were received:

A. F. Binns

$57,250.00

Geo. Harr ell

58,000.00

Hansen Bros.

56,666.00

Cook-McDonnell

54,680.00

Ii Mr. Alton moved that uook-McDonnell Company be awarded the contract -1- for the heat.ing and plumbing ior the additions to the Hawthorne, Lowell, Putnam Heights, Whittier, Wheeler and Willa.rd school build- 1 ings at their bid of $54,680, in accordance with the plans and a.pee- I ifications, with the understanding that the Crane vlave be used instead of the valve.specified. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. n 11

A communication was received from Mr. H. G. Eastman stating that he had purchased by contract the following properties: South 73 feet of Lots l~afi~ 2, and the south 63 feet of lots 3 and 4 Block 9, Lincoin Park Ad~ition at $4,200.00 . . All of Lots 7 and

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Blo61c 9, Lincoln Park Addition at $4.037.50

West ½ of Lots 24., 25, 26, 87 and 28., Block 9, Park Place Addition at $1200. oo. All of Lots 22 and 23, Block 9., Park Place Addition at $2,625.00.

Mr. Mee moved that the Clerk .be instructed to issue a warrant out of the Building Fund of 1919, \Vhen money is available, for $13,000 in favor of the Howe Capitol Realty Company.,upon the approval by t.he Board'~a Attorney of the abstTact for Block 19, Howe's Capitol Addition to Oklahoma City, M:r, Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ~Aye.n Mr •. Mee moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants out of t~e Building Fund of 1919, when money is available., for the followin described real estate, as per contracts and options obtained by H. G•. Eastman, abstr~cts to be furnished by reliable abstr~ctors and approved by jhe Attorney for the Board:

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To Nora and s. s. Clevenger, $1,200. 00 for the west one-half of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, of Block 9, Park Place Addition to Oklahoma City. . To John C. and Myrtle Thompson, $2,625.00 for all of -lots 22 and 23, Bloc~ 9, Park Plaoe Addition to Oklahoma City.

To G. E. Van Aredale & wife, $4,200.00 for the south 73 feet of lots land 2, and the south 63 feet of lots 3 and 4, Block 9, Lincoln Park Addition to Oklahoma City.

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To -L. A.· Brittain, $4,037.50 for all of Lots 7 and 8, Block 9, Lincoln Park Addition to Oklahoma City. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read:

June 30, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Committee, desire to report that the following bids have been received for battleship linoleum for the floors of the Administration Building:

Bass Furniture Co. $2.15 per sq. yd. Western Bank Supply· Co. 2. 00 " n " . We recommend that the contract be·c:-awarded to the Western Bank Supply Cofpany in accordance with their b~d of $2.00 per sq. y. Respectfui1y submitted, R.

s. Coates

J.E. Matlock J.

w. Berry Purchasing Committee

Mr. Mee moved that the recommendation of the Purchasing Committee be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The awarding of the remainder of the contracts for the additions to school buildings was then discussed. Mr. Alton moved that .R. M. Crissman be awarded the contract for the addition to the Hawthorne Schoo1 Building at his bid of $28,3~)'li for the addition to Whittier School Building at his bid of $27,682.00 iaAd for the addition to the Willard School Building at his bid of $2i,;220.oo, all in accordance with the plans and specifications. Mr. Coates seconded the, mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vot ing "Aye. " Mr. Mee -moved that the Treasurerbeblstructed to sell the $25,000 building bonds of 1918 now in his possessio.n, to R. J. Edwards for par and accrued interest.. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon ro11 call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye •. "

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Mee moved that the Board re-purchase from R. J. Edwards t~: .

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$25,000 building bonds of 1918, at par and accrued interest and that i the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for same out of the ' Sinking Fund. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye.".

proposal was received from G. I. Gilbert to sell the following bonds at par and accrued interest:

$15,000 5% School Building Bonds of the Board of Education of the City of Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, dated November 1, 1917, due· $10,000 Nov. 1, 1922 and 5,000 Nov. 1, 1927 Mr. Mee moved that the Board purchase the Jl5,000 School Building , Bonds of the City of Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, at par and i •accrued interest, providing the approving opinion of th.Ev'Attorney i General is furnished or the opinion of some good bond market attorney, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant out of .the Sinking Fund for same. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll !/ call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye."

Mr. Coat es moved that the Board adjourn subject to call ·of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and eame wae declared to have carried. THEREUPON

ATTEST:

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

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM~ IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND, 1919, AT ONE THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stear.lay, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coa. t es, W. E. Fightmaster, J.E. Matlock, William Mee. ABSENT:

Mrs.

P. Lindsay, who was out of the State.

T~e meeting was called for the purpose of ratifying the action of the Treasurer of the Board in making the sale of $406,000 bonds, and acknowledging payment and authorizing delivery.

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Mr. Mee introduced the following resolution and moved ite adoption: R E S OL UT I ON • Resolved that the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City hereby acknowledges receipt of payment in cash in the sum of $418,345.00 for its Four Hundred Six Thousand($406,000) Dollars of Building Bonds of 1919, by the Liberty National Bank of Oklahoma City,.a.)ld the Treasurer is directed to deliver said bonds.

Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Berry~ Coates, Fightmaster, Matlock, Mee and Woodworth. "Nays," None. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried and the resolution adopted. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for sale ' at auction the buildings located on the ground just purchased for the Lincoln and Lowell School grounds as soon as deeds for same are executed and· abstracts approved by the Attorney for the Board, the Clerk also to arrange to secure the services of an auctioneer. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and same was decalred to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. ATTEST:

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MEETING _OF JI1-LY 3.RD, 1_219. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF, THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING, THURSDAY, JULY 3RD, 1919, AT SEVEN O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. R.

Coat es, w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, J. E. Matlock, William Mee.

ABSENT:

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Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry.

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The Clerk read the following reports which had been presented to the Board at the meeting of June 30th and referred to the Teachers• Committee. :

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 30th, 1919. To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: In making the list of teachers for next year I have provided for additional teachers as follows:

Culbertson 2 Emerson l Eugene Field 3 Franklin l Hawthorne 1 Irving l Lee 1 Lincoln 2 Linwood 1 Lowell 1 Putnam Hts. 2 Washington 1 Wheeler 1 Whittier 1 Willard 2 wooct.row Wilson 6 Westwood _}_ Total 30 'l'his will make a total in the grades of 306. To date there have been 29b appointed of which five have declined to accept. This makes it necessary to appoint 15 teachers and I recommend the following at the salaries set opposite their names:

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Miss Edith Grove, Hattie Jones v:Miss Margaret ,Johnston Miss My_rtle Drain r•Miss tl:eloena Thomas Miss Ann Pearson Liss Lynnie Pearson Miss Eva- Henderson Miss Wilma Curl Miss Mattie Dykes Miss Angie Bell , Miss Rybye Stephenson Miss Gladys Kelly , Miss Maud E. Mitchell v Miss Helen Biggers V

~100 a mo. for 9½ months II II II 90 II II fl II II II II $0 fl II II 100 II II II II II II II 100 II II II 110 II II II II II 110 " "II II II 100 II II II II II 100 II II II 11 II II II 110 11 II II II II 110 II II II 100 II II II II II II II 100 II II II 110 II II II II II II II 100

Respect:rully, OK

Willia.n1 .Mee,Chairrnan Teachers Committee.

J. A. Whiteford

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 30, 1919, To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following at the salaries set opposite their names: Walter Stevenson High School Math $1400 a yr for 9i mos. vc1ara Jarrell-Assistant Play Circle Director- $SO a mo. for 9½ months. Mary Lee Owen - Assistant Play Circle Director - $70 a mo. for 9½ months.' v Margare.t McCoy - Assistant Play Circle Director - $70 a mo. for 9½ months. J

Esther Young . Lucy Smith Alma Tallant Mrs. Alberta Tallant Mary Mitchell

Erma Snyder

$4.oo 4.oo 4.50 4.50 4. 00

Substitute II II

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Manual Training

dt·120 ~r'

a day II

a mo. for 9-21

n10

nths.

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford.

William Mee, Chairman Teachers Committee.

These recomm.endations having been approved by the teachers committee,,, Mr. Coates moved that they be concurred in and the.teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the moti6h and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye . .1' I I

The Clerk presented the following ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF CURRENT EXPENSES FOR THE SEPARATE SCHOOLS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1919.

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Salaries Examinitig Board Expenses Treasurer's Office Other Expenses Business A&nimistration

:EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Office Superintendent of Schools Enforcement of Truancy Laws Promotion of Health Supervision of Grades and Subjects iPrincipals I Salaries Teachers' Salaries School Supplies Library and Reference Books Stationery and Printing Telegraph and Telephone Other Expenses of Inst!'uction EXPENSES OF OPERATIOlJ OF SCHOOL PLANT Janitors' and Engineers' Salaries Janitors' and Engineers' Supplies Fuel Light and Power later Sanitation Teaming

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EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT epairs to Buildings epairs to Equipment epairs to Furniture and Fixtures I pk eep of Grounds Insurance

$30.00 150.00 50.00 100.00 675.00 600. 00 3,600.00 4-,s50.oo 50,4-50.00 1,750.00 ?50.00 200.00 115.00 350.00 3,650.00 640.00 1,800.00 100.00 200.00 750.00 50.00 2,250.00

750.00

150.00 100.00 375. oo

~iscellaneous Expense

4-00.00

faxes ( Speo.ial)

575. oo

~DDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS uildings quipirient urniture and Fixtures

Total ·

39,040.00 6,000.00 l.J., 000. 00 $124,00G.OO

,fr. Coates moved that the estimate be approved. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members ~resent voting 11 Aye. 11 .

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Eastman was present and delivered to the Board abstracts on two parc·els of ground adjoining the Lowell School grounds and on two arcels of ground adjoining the Lincoln school grounds, said abtracts having been approved by the attorney for the Board.

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$3,937.50 to L.A. Brittain to pay the balance due on lots 7 and g, Block 9, Lincoln Park Addition. : ~tl.J., 175. 00 to Geo. E. VanArsdale to pay the balance due on part· of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 9, Lincoln Park Addition. $1,199.00 to Nora M. Clevenger to pay the balance due on w.i lots 24-, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Park Place Addition. $2, 52·5. 00 to J. C. Thompson to pay the balance due on lots 22 and 23, Block 9, Park Place Addition.

MEETING OF JlJ:LY J:t:'(!., 1~19 (Continued,.) Mr. Fightmaster seconded. the motion路 and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Mee moved that the Clerk 'be instructed to issue a warrant for $226.00 to H. G. Eastman, as refund of earnest money advanced by Mr. Eastman in the purchase of the property rlrantioned above. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Mee moved that the Board pay Mr. Eastman $200 for his assistance in secuiing all other building sites required by the Board at this time, and also for assisting in disposing of the buildings now occupying the ground purchased. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, a 11 members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the Board authorize Mr. Eastman to offer $5., 500 for lots o +-路 l , Block 9, Lincoln Park Addition. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No. A petition was presented to the Board by patrons of the Willard

School asking that the street adjoining the school grounds on the be paved.

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As the petition did not state what kind of paving would be used, Mr . .Mee moved that the Board authorize the President to sign .the petition. when it sepcified that asphalt paving with concrete base would be used. Mr. Coates seconded the mot ion and same was declared to have carried.

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The following report was read by the Clerk: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. july 3rd, 1919 .Board of Education. 路 Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Committee, desire to recommend that contracts for school supplies for the year 1919-20 be awar.ded as follows, the firms named being. the lowest and best bidders: Supplies for Science Department Oklahoma City High School Welch Mfg. Co. 11 Douglas " Welch Mfg. Co.

$675.00 200.00

路Books for High School Library

Baker

Taylor Co.

Mechanical Drawing Supplies Oklahoma City High School _TN. J. Pett ee & Co. 11 Douglas " w. J. Pettee & Co. II 11 " Oklahoma Book Co. Equipment Shoe Department Douglas High School Scheibler & Co.

157. 93 11+7. 79 30. 96 208. 70

Kindergarten Supplies Oklahoma Oity Schools Hoover Bros. " " " C. S. Stevenson Separate Schools Hoover Bros. l__;

Drawing Supplies Oklahoma City Schools Oklahoma Book Co. II II tt Practical Drawing Co. II Eastland Wall Paper Co. " Separate Schools Oklahoma Book Company tt II Practical Drawing Co. Manual Training Supplies and Equipment Oklahoma City Schools Richards & Conover II II II Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. II fl Lykes Hardware Co. "II II W. J. Pettee & Co. " Separate Schools Richards & Conover II II Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Lykes Hardware Co. "tt "II w. J. Pettee & Co.

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Janitors' Supplies Oklahoma City Schools Richards & Conover " Seri vner & Stevens "II " " Universal Cleanser Co. " II 11 Eastland Nall Paper Co. " II " Lykes Hardware Co. " 11 w. J. Pattee & Co, " " 11 Oklahoma Paper Co. " " Separate Schools Richards & Conover II II Scrivner & Stevens " Universal Cleanser Co. " "II "II II Eastland Wall Paper Co. II Lykes Hardware Co. "II "II II w. J. Pattee & Co. II II Oklahoma Paper Co. "

1,905. OS

251.25

33.90 135.0419. 50

255. 59

39. 7g 249. 22

l, 221. 3S 15.S3

35.33

26. 65 60. 49 167.56

153.35 25.20 7.90

1, 17~. 90

259.27 e;32.96

9.86

11. 88

3. 60 7.90

135.40 16.9$ 97.15

General School Supplies Oklahoma City Schools II

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Grade Schools II

High School

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Separate Schools

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James H. Jones C. s. Stevenson Oklahoma Book Company Western Bank Supply Co. Jasper Sipes Union,School Furnishing Co. Oklahoma School Equipment Co. James H. Jones C. S. Stevenson Oklahoma Book Company Western Bank Supply Co. Jasper Sipes Co. Union School Furnishing Co. Oklahoma School Equipment Co.

Printing Supplies Franklin Printing Co. Smythe Printing Co. Trave-Trammell CO. Wellston News Parry Printing Co. The Printery Shi ff-Mayer Western Bank Supply Co. .Wellston News Parry Printing Co. Trave-Trammell CO. Shit'f Mayer Union School Furniture Co.

280.00 100.00 519.00

470.00 615.00

315.00 210.00

19.50

16.00 34-.oo

70. 50 74.50

72.00 12. 75

$78. 50

547.00 20. 50

52.00 3 1+. 35

145.s3

15.75

4-1. 15 4-1. 60

4-3.90

1.00

5. 4-0 61. 67

Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates

J. Eugene Matlock Purchasing Committee. Mr. for Mr. all

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Fightmaster moved that the report be concurred in and contracts supplies awarded as recommended by the Purchasing committee. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll caJ.l same was carried, members present voting 11 Aye. 11

The Manual Training Supervisor presented a request for the addition of a tool grinder to the equipment of his department at the High School, stating that this machine, complete with all attachments, could be obtained through the Corken Machinery Company at a cost of

i'.74-4. 00.

Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase the tool . grinder recommended by Mr~ Rusch. Mr.' Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The contracts and bonds of R. M. Crissman for the erection and completion of additions to Hawthorne, 1iYhi ttier and WiJ.lard schools were presented to the Board for their approval. r

\Mr. },!ee moved that the Board approve the three contracts of R. M. Crissman, as approved by the architects and the attorney for the\ Board, and instruct the President and Clerk to execute samet sai~ contracts being for the erection and completion of an addi~1on to\ Hawthorne School building at a cost of $22,391.00, an addition to Whittier School building at a cost of $27,6S2.00 and an addition to Willard School building at a cost of $27,220.00, all in strict accord~nce with the plans and specifications as prepared by Layton, Smtth and Forsyth, Architects. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 aye. "

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Mr. Mee moved that the tl, 0n~ ~8ftQ.S of R. ÂˇM._ Crissman in the Southern Surety Company securing n1sAfor the additions to Hawthorne, ~nittier and V!illard school buildings, be approved by the Board. Mrs. Lind-:say seconded the mo~ion and upon roll call ~ame was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Mee moved that the contract of Cook-McDonnell Company for the Heating, Ventilating, Plumbing and Drainage ofadditions to Lowell Hawthorne, Putnam, Wheeler, Whittier and Willard school buildings, at a cost of $54,6SO, as approved by the architects and the attorney for the Board, be approved and the President and Clerk instructed to execute same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and 1J.pon ro11 Âˇcall same v1as carried, all members present voting 11 Aye."

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Mr. Mee moved that the Board approve the bond of Cook-McDonnell Company in the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, covering their contract for the heating, ventilating, plumbing and drainage of the additions to school buildings. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

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~;7000 City of Miami 5% Bonds due 1934--35-36 28600

Bridge Bonds of Atoka County due 1926.

Mr. Mee moved that the Board purchase as an investment for the Sinking Fund $28600 Atoka County Bridge Bonds, approved by the Attorney General and Storey, Thorndike, Palmer & Dodge of Eoaton, Hass, providing the funds are available. Mr, Coates seconded the motion and upon roll c.::i.,11 same was cs.rried, all members present voting 11 Aye. " Hr. Rusch, Sup,arvisor of Manual Training, appeared before the Board stating that he had been requested By Superintendent \~rniteford to explain the situation in the Industrial Field. ::irr. Rusch stated that there was a great scarcity of Manual Training teachers, there being five vacancies in his department and no applications at the present time for positions. Mr. 1Vhi teford, he said, had suggeste.d that tne Board send him(Mr. Rusch) to some of the centers where summer schools were in session as he might in this \Vay be able· to secure desirable. teachers. By consent, action in this matter was lai..i over until the next meeting. Mr, Layton presented to the Board the floor plans of the Northeast Junior High School building which were examined and discussed but no action was taken.

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

THEREUPON THE BO.ARD RECESSED.

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

IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING.SCHOOL . BUILDING, MONDAY, JULY 7TH, 1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G.

Wo0dworth, President,

J. G~ Stearley, Clerk.

J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. F'ightmast er,

Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, ·J.E. Matlock ABSENT:.

Elliott Alton, William Mee.

The minutes of the meetings of May 5th, 20th, 26th., 27th., June 2nd, 7th, 10th, 17th, 20th., 30th., July 2nd and 3rd., were read and approved as read. · · Mrs.

Lindsay entered the meeting during the reading· of the minutes •

A delegation of citizens from the Walnut Grove district was present and asked that the Board purchase a new site for their school building.

The Walnut Grove building site., and a site for the new Separate school,, were discussed and it was arranged for the President of· the Board to visit the proposed locations with Mr. Eastman on the fol~ lowing day. Mr. Eastman reported to the Board that he could secure lots 6 and 7., Block ~incoln Park Addition to Oklahoma City_, for $5.,500. Mr. Mat.lock moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for $5.,.500 out of the Building Fund of 1919,_ for_ lots 6 and 7, · B1ock 9., Lincoln Park Addition, upon the approval of the deed and the abatract by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion .and upon roll call same was carried, all members present· vo1;•. ing "Aye. n .

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Board of Eduoation. Gentlemen: . We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills amounting to $5,810.11 be allowed abd the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. · Respectfully submitted., Roges

Coates.,

J. W. Berry., . J.E. Matlock Auditing Committee

J. P:-ettee & Co. Hardware,& Supplies $82.11 Oklahoma Physicians Supply co. Medical Supplies 12.11 New State Ice Company Coupon Book 5.00 Kansas City Paper House. Duplicator Paper 4.92 12.58The Oklahoma·News Advertising The Parry Printing Co. Envelopes Supts Office 8.50 Zylite Water Company Water Hawthorne & Linwood ll.05 Jasper Sipes Company Blackboard and Freight Charges 2487.48 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Window Glass, paint, etc. 270.81 Capitol Hill Grocery Dom Soi Supplies 19.20 ·Zeller & Bell n 11 n 17.70 II New State Laundry n Laundry work 4.42 Lightning Machine Co. Repairs to Lawn mower 5.00 Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & 011 101.55 Klein Oil Co. n n n 67.20 Sloane-Cordell Oil Co. n n ff 28.20 McDaniel Auto Co. Repairs to Autos 9.11 2.00 Erickson Tire Co. Automobile tires Frederickson Tire Co. II ff 36.80 22.34 B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co. " " Frederick Disinfectant Co. Fredisco Cleaner 175.00 1.60 International Harvester Co. Repairing lawn mower. 10.80 Lyke~ Hardware Co. Hardware & Supplies 87.70 w. o. Moore Debating Expense . 83. 00 G. G. Miller Sand Repairs to Irving Mid eke Supply Co. Engine Fittings 39.75 Manly Supply Co. Office Supplies 3.45 . Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Gas & Electricity 535.07 Oklahoma City Water Department Water service 103.05 4.50 R. v. Smith supply co. Repairs to Auto 12.50 C~amberlin Supply Co. Pump repairs The Warden Company Commencement programs & diplomas 436.80 4.92 E. s. Wells Telegrams Treawurer•s Offioe Hommes-Wilson-Walker Co. Covers for Diplomas 3.55 Dolese Bros. Cement Repairs to Irving . 58. lO .94 Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph service 5.40 .Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical repairs H. s. Adams Engineering & Blue Printing Co. Blue Print Paper , 7.00 2.50 Armstrong, Byrd Music Co. Tuning piano at Putnam 3.50 Burrough·s Adding Machine Co. Adding Machine Paper 1.00 Barteldes Seed Co. Petunia seed 1.45 c. R. Cook Paint Co. Sponges 308 •. '70 Davidson & Case Mbr. Co. Lumber 107.50 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone service 20.20 J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty cash 116.25 Chas. E. Davenport Linseed Oil & Turpentine H.s. .l. 20 The Ronald Press Eff Business Letters 70.65 Smythe.Printing Co. Distribution Sheets 27~95 Storm & Erickson Hardware Co. Hardware & Supplies 21.96 Hugh L. Turner Repairs to Irving Roof 31.30 Dorken Machinery Co. Repairs to equipment H.S. 23.17 Pillsbury-Becker Engineering & Supply Co. 4.23 Otis Elevator Co. Repairs to H. S equipment 82.09 o. K. Transfer & Storage Co • . Hauling Blackboard Piaygrounds Fund Miller Sand Co. A~ H. Hoge w. J. P~ttee & Co. Richards & Conover

Sand Tennis nets and balls Playground supplies Wire netting for playgrounds

$105.50 28.50

33.25 38.00

Mr. Matlock moved that the report of the Auditing Committee be adopted and the· Clerk instructed to issue watll'!ants in payment of the bills. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carrted, all-members present voting "Aye." Mr. Matlock moved that the bill of H. G. Eastman, Agent for the

Howe Capitol Realty Company, for extension of gas main across Block 19., Howe's Capitol ~ddition, be allowed as per contract, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant out of the Building Fund 1919 in payment of same. Mr. Coate.a seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye~ u

Mr. Coates moved that the bill of Layton, Smith & Forsy~h., amounting to $8.,313.58., for·making plans and specifications and detailed · drawings on school buildings., being 3½% of $237,531.00 which is the contract price of said buildings, be allowed and the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant out of the Building Fund of 1919 for same. Mr. Matlock 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 performed and material furnished., as approved by th~ archi~ ' tects., b~ allowed:

Willard School Building $6000.00 Wilson ff ff 1339.58 ff ff ffAdministration ff 2980.80 Heating & Plumbing etc. 13815.00 Cook-McDonnell Co. ff . ft ff " ff for . " 5355.00 Irving School 799.00 Painting Administration Building H~ T. Wood.r ess . 500.00 C. E. Davenport " Wilson School " P. Hughes Dunnir:g Construction Co.

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

The following bills were presented for the earned premium on the additional bonds of Robt. L. Smith, Treasurer, from March lst.J'.., to May 4th, 1919: L, N. Beadles on $50 000 in New Amsterdam Casualty Co. Fred E. Marshall on 1fl00000 in Fidelity & Deposit Co. T. E. Braniff Co. on $200000 in Maryland and F & D Co. W9rkinan & Co. on $1.500.00 in New Amsterdam & Am. Surety Upsher and Upsheri"'cn $100000 in F & G Co. w. s. Spencer & Co. on $150000 in Aetna

$20.16 42.00 . 84.00 60.40

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83.25

Mr. Coates moved that the bills be allowed and the clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Mat+dck seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye •.ff The following bills were presented for the premium on the bonds of ,_ Eugene Wells., Treasurer, for one year, dated May 5th, 1919; Ed M. Semans & Co. W. s. Sp enc er & CO.

Upsher & Upsher Price & Miller

$100000 150000 100000 150000

u. s.

Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Aetna Fidelity & Casualty Co. American Surety Co.

$315.00 472.50 315.00 472.00

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instruotied to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ffAye.n Coates moved that the Treasurer be instructed to retire the $27,947.80 Funding Bonds held in the Sinking Fund. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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The question of employing a Playground Supervisor for the Grade Schools.and a Physical Director for the High School was discussed, Mr. Matlock stating that an application had been received from Elmer B. Cottrell of Springfield, Mass;, whose credentials seemed to be satisfactory, but that the Superintendent wished to have a personal interview with the man before making a decision. Mr. Matlock therefore moved that tl:le Clerk be instructed to wire a ticket to Mr. Cottrell at Springfield, Mass. in order that he might come to Oklahoma City for an interview with the superintendent. Mrs. Li~dsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The contract of the Dunn Feed and Fuel company was presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Coates moved that the contract be referred to the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and sam~ was declared to have carried. / The ·monthly report of the Treasurer was ·received and placed on file. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, ·Oklahoma. July 7, 1919. · Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, recommend that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grotmds be instructed to proceed with the remodeling of the Irving School Building and that he be given authority to employ all the men necessary to carry on this work. Respectfully submitted., G.

o. w0 odworth

w. E. Fightmaster, Buildings & Grounds Committe Mr. Matlock moved that the. report be adopted and the recommendations of the cornm:i.ttee on Buildings & Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coate·s moved that the unexpended balance remaining in the old Ward Sch6bl Building Fund, amounting to $376.61 be transferred to ,the Sinking Fund and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant to the Treasurer for same. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Matlock moved that. the Board adjourn subject to call of the Pres i9-ent. Mr, Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

1919.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 0~ THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, IRVING SCHOOL BUILDING,

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH, 1919, AT ONE THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. J~

Woodworth, President, G. Stearley, Clerk.

J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. F'ightmaster,

Mrs. W. P.· Lindsay, J. E. Matlock, William Mee.

ABSENT:

Elliott Al ton.

The President stat~d that the meeting had been called for the purpose of selecting~ Superintendent of construction for the new additions to school buildings, contracts for which had just been awarded. Letters from local contraetors re oom ,,ending L. G. Mades for this position were read to the Board. An application was received from c.~.Lobdell to supervise the construction of the new buildings at lo/o of the contract price. . Mr. Matlock presented the name of Oscar Boyington who would like to be considered an applicant provided Layton, Smith and Forsyth were not considered by the Board.

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Mr. Mee moved that the Board employ a Superintendent .of for the new buildings outside of Layton, Smith & Forsyth. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion, and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes" Messrs. Mee and Berry and Mrs. Lindsay. "Nays," Messrs. Coates, Fightmaster, Matlock and Woodworth. Whereuppn the motion was declared to have lost.

Mr. Coates moved that Layton:'. Smith & Forsyth be employed to superv.ise,: the construct ion of the new a.ddi tions and. bb.ilclings at the regular fee of l½ per cent. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Mee and Mrs. Lindsay., who voted "No."

The B0 ard then took up the matter of electing the manager of the cafeterias of the School System • Mr. Mee moved that Mrs. A. B. Claussen be employed as Cafeteria Manager as a salary of $175 a month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion. The Bakers' Union had previously filed a protest against the election of Mrs. Claussen on the grounds that the Cla~esen Catering Company would not sign up wit their Union, and in the discussion that followed, it was the sense of the Board that it be understood that the Board was employing Mrs. Claussen and not dealing with the Claussen Catering Company. ' Upon roll call the motion of Mr. Mee was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mrs. Lindsay who voted "No. 11 The following report was read

the Secretary:

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To the Board of Education: We, the undersigned Committee appointed for the purpose of investigating.and recommending in the matter of requirements for the Harmony Hill School beg to submit the following: let. That the repairs s.nd improvements as recommended by the Building and Grounds Committee be made.

2nd. That pupils of the Seventh and Eighth Grades be required to attend school at the Culbertson or any such school as may be recommended by the School Superintendent. 3rd.

That electric lights be installed.

4th. That new desks be provided and that the interior of the building be made as comfortable as possible. 5th.

That janitor service be provided. Respectfully submitted,

M~s. W. P. Lindsay,

E. Fightmaster

J. E. Mat lock Mr. Mee roved that the report be approved and placed on file.

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

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

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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I TH,E BOARD OF EDUCATION OF. THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, I MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SATURDAY, JULY 12TH, 1919, AT ONE THIRTY O'CLOCK P.M.

PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, J. E. Matlock, William Mee. ii

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

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The President stated that the meeting had been called at the request of Mr. Eastman who desired additional instructions from the Board in regard to the purchase of the real estate for the Capitol Rill Junior High Sch,:ooi site.

Eastman appeared before the Board and presented a list of o.ptions on lots in Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition to Oklahoma City.

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A discussion followed, after whioh Mr. Matlock moved that .the Boa:r;d. accept the options secured by Mr. Eastman on the following lots, all I in Block 23, Ca.pi tol Hill Addition to Oklahoma 01 ty, and upon the I approval of the abstracts by the Attorney that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants to pay for said property: · Lots .27 and 2S, Block 23, Capitol Hill Addn. R. A. J?wing II II. It n It II 19 11 20 John L.Wright n n n ff n II B. F. Webb 33-34-35-46 11 n II fl n 37-38-39O C. S. Hyde " fl It ff n n n 9 and 10 M.F.Rowlett ff ff n fl If II 5-6-7-S Frank Wooley

$1000.00 2500.00 3200.00 2000.00

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2 00.00

Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all nembers present voting "Aye. n Mr. Mee introduced and moved the adoption of the following resolutio:

Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried 1 all members present voting "Aye," ' The statutory and construction bonds of Campbell and Price on their contract for building the addition to the Putnam He~ghts School Building, were presented to the Board for their approval. Mr. Mee moved that the bonds of Campbell and Price in the Southern Surety Company, as approved by the Attonney for the Board, be approved. Mr. Fightma.ster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

A bill was presented to the Board by R. J. Edwards in the amount of $1500 for getting up the transcript of proceedings in the $1,000,000 bond issue voted March 18th, 1919. Mr. Matlock moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for $1500 in favor of Mr. Edwards upon the delivery of a complete transaript of proceedings as per a.greem~nt. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was aa.rried 1 all members present voting "Aye." It was called to the attention of the Board that Miss Osborne and Mr. Rusch had been omitted from the list of supervisors who had been pa.id for teaching during Institute week last September. Mr-.' Mee moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants for one week's salary for Miss Osborne and Mr. Rusch for teaching during Institute in September 191$, Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following report: -

Oklahoma. City, Oklahoma. July 12th, 1919.

Board of Education. Gentlemen:

We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the Superintendent of Buildings be instructed to go ahead with the re-modeling of the Harmony Hill School Building. The estimated cost is as follows: 2 Classroom Heaters Plastering Weatherstrips Painting & Decorating Blackboards

$500.00 90.00 40.00

100.00

.Total

65.00 $795-00

Respectfully submitted,

Wm. Mee W. E. Ftghtmaster Buildings & Grounds Committee Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be adopted. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was oarried 1 all members present voting "Aye." The following letter was read to the Board:

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July 10th, 1919.

Board of Education, Irving Seil ool, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: This Chamber has been urged to offer its services to the School Board in connection with the suggestion made by Mr. Will H. Clark of the Landscape Engineering Company, Oklahoma City, to beautify and preserve the site of Captain Payne's Spring on the property two blocks East of the Lincoln School. Naturally we are desirous of ascertaining the attitude that the Board of Education . will be likely to take towards this suggestion, which we understand has already been made to the Board. Mr. Clark's suggestion has not been approved or disapproved by this organization. We realize that you are in the better position to judge of its merits and would greatly appreciate your courtesy in advising us. Yours very truly, Chas. E. Hall, Manager.

Mr. Matlock moved that this communication be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee, together with the architects, for investigation and report. Mrs/ Lindsay seconded the ,motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July 12, 1919.

Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I recommend the appointment of the following nan ed teachers for the year 1919-20:

Gertrude Sutton

ÂˇEmma Diehm

Ma.1-ga.ret Leek

Primary Supervisor Music High School Grade teacher

$1$00 per yr. 9Â˝ mos. 1500 n n ff n 120 "mo. " "

Yours very truly,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Matlock moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be ooncurred and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Figh~master seconded the motion and uppn roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n

A request was received for the Board to authorize the President to sign a petition to pave Phillips Avenue from the North side of Pait Place to the South side of Eleventh Street, said street to be :paved with concrete 6 inches thick with integral curbs, 26 feet wide, all concrete to be laid in accordance with the recommended practice of the Portland Cement Association. 1

Mr. Mee moved that the President be authorized to sign the petition. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried

Mr. Layton appeared before the Boa~d and stated that oement and other gyp products would advance in price 15% in a few days, and he would suggest that if it were at all possible the Board purchase the cement needed for the new buildings and re-sell to the contraotorl as needed. Âˇ 1

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

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ATTEST:~ Clerk

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MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, JULY 15TB, 1919, AT THREE-TH~RTY O'CLOCK P. M. L...,

PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President., J. G. Stearleyr Clerk. W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay., William Mee.

ABSENT:

Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry,

R. s. Coates, J.E. Matlock.

This being the third Tuesday of the month the meeting was held for the purpose of con~tdering the business of the Superintendent but as no quorum was present the President deolaxed the Board adjourned subject to call. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Of THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOAttp=ROOM., ADMINISTRATION BUILDING., i

SATURDAY, JULY 19TH, 1919, AT SEVEN THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. r

PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates., w. E. Fightmaster, J-. E. Âˇ-Matlock, William Mee. Mrs. W. P. Lindsay The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of hearing the report of Mr. Eastman on the purchase of additional real estate, but that the Board would first take up the business that should have been transacted at the previous meeting, at which no quorum was present. The Clerk read the following report: Oklah~na City, Oklahoma. July 15, 1919.

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To the Board of Education, Oklahoma Ci~y, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to report the death of Miss Sadie Andrews, principal of the Riverside School; also, the following named teachers failed to sign their contracts: Miss Bertha White Mias Pearl Hess Miss Mattie Dyke Mias Edna Barlow Miss Gladys Dixon Miss Grace Temple Miss Ida Nash Mr. Horace Thredkeld Respectfully J. A. Whiteford Mrs. Lindsay moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr._ Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was read: Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. July 15, 1919. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the election of the following teachers at the salaries opposite their names:

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Mrs. Eza Christian . Mr. Ii'. W. Whinery

Regular substitute $1600 a yr. for

9½

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months. Re ape ctfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be concurred in. and the teachers employed at the salaries opposite their names. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford stated th~t the Woodrow Wilson School would be ready for occupancy with the opening of school in September and the boundaries for this district should be determined immediately. Mr~ Mee moved that the matter of fixing the boundaries of the Woodrow Wilson School be referred to. the Superintendent and the Clerk of the Board with power to act. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Ollahoma. Board of Education. Gentlemen: , We, your Committee on Playgro~~ds, recommend that Elmer B. Cottrell be employed as Playground Supervisor for one year beginning Se~tember 1st, 1919 and ending August 31st, 1920, at a salary of $175.00 a month. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. w.·P. Lindsay J.E. Matlock J. G. Stearley, Committee on Playgrounds. Mr. Mee moved that the repott be adopted and Mr. Cottrell. employed as Playground Supervisor for one year at a salary of $175 a month. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A communication was read from one of the patrons of the McNabb Street Car line stating that the Oklahoma Railway Company proposed the discontinuan:o.e of this line which would make it impossible for 50% of the pupiis using the line to attend the city schools • ...;i

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board go on record as opposing the closing of the McNabb street car line by the Oklahoma Railway Comptm,y. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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The committee to which had been referred the ~atter of investigati~ the cost of a government survey of the city schools, reported that a letter had been received from the Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Education at Washington, stating that a survey could be undertaken, under certain conditions set forth, soon after the opening of school next fall, at a cost not to exceed $6000. Mr. Coates moved that the report be accepted and the letter from the Bureau of Education be given to the press. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.• July 19th, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Purchasing Comnittee, desire to report that bids on school furniture and equipment have been received and tabulated and we recommend that awards be made to the following firms, they being the lowest and best bidders: Western Bank Supply Company 26 Teachers' Desks

52 Teachers' Chairs

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#559.00 182.00 $741.00

Jasper Sipes Company 40 Moultrop Desks #6 334 ff " - #5 II =/1=4 294 Steel. ·124 " #3 " n u 200 #2 42 Rears #4 II #3 18 ff #2 29

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$386.00 3223.10 1646.40 694.40 ,, 1160.00 220.50 94.50 152.25 Total $7577.15

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St. Paul Model Double M.T. Benches Oklahoma City Model M. T. Benches St. Paul Model M.T. Benches #3 Drawing Tables Total

$267.70 811.98 803.10 650.00 $2532.78

Respectfully suQ~itted, R. S. Coates

J. E. Matlock J. W. Berry Purchasing Committee

Mr. Alton moved that the report be adopted and the awards made as recommended, arid if additional desks or chairs are peeded that the Clerk be instructed to purchase same, . ·. as· needed, ·. at the prices indicated. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Purchasing Committee be instructed to obtain bids and purchase from the lowest bidder, one Ford coup6 with starter, for the use of the Superintendent. Mr. Alton seconded the motion a.nd ~pon roll call same was carried, all membersv present voting "Aye." except Mr. Matlock who voted "No." The following bids were received on two classroom heaters fo~ Harmo ey School i G~ E. Blockie $302.00 Tom Dolan Heating Co.

$312.00

Mr. Coates moved that these bids be referred to the Superintendent of Buildings together with the Clerk, with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call ea.me was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the matter of purchasing classroom heaters for the Rockwood and Longfellow Schools 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. n

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The matter of purchasing two comptometers for the Commercial Department of the High School was discussed. Mr. -Mee moved that this mat:t.e.r be referred to the Superintendent, j;he Principal of the High School' and Mrs. Lindsayt to investigate· and report back to the· Board. Mr. Coates secondec.L the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. H. G. Eastman appeared before the Board., reporting that he had secured options on sites for Rookwood and Walmt Grove Schools. Mr. Coates moved that Mr. Eastman be instructed to purchase Lots 1 to 6, inclusive., and Lots 3l to 48., inclusive, in Block 6., Stander•s First Addition to Oklahoma City, as a site for the R kwood ~ehool, at $1000, the Clerk to issue a warrant for same pon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ."Aye."

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Mr. Matlock moved that the Board purchase Lots 13 to 24,, inclusive.,/) Walnut Grove Addition, as a site for the Walnut Grove 'School, a.t $1875, subject to the existing lease of cottqn crop, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for saxp.e_upon the appr9val of the deed a.nd abstract by the Board's Attorney. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye. 11 1

The location ·of a site for a new Colored School was discussed, 'Blocks 29 and 30 of Oak Park Addition being under consideration. A protest against the location of this school in Block 30 was received from property owners in said Block who stated that while they believed the school should be located further east and south, no serious objection would be made if the location was made in Block 29.

' Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board authorize Mr. Eastman to offer s. E. Laird $3500 for. a clear title to Lots l to 16., and ,••,, Lots 43 and 44 in Block 29., Oak Park Addition to Oklahoma City., and in the event this offer is refused that the J.ttorn{3y for the Board be instructed to institute condemnation proceedings on said lo a. 1

Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll cail same was carried., all members present voting "Aye.," except Mrs. Lindsay., Mr. Berry and Mr. Coates., who voted "No."

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that a new six room frame building be built on the new Walnut Grove site. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Coates., who voted 11 No." Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instruct-ed to advertise for bids on the Jefferson, Lincoln and Westwood School Buildings, bids to be filed before noon on Tuesday., August 5th. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye. n Mr. Coates moved that Miss Whi t-eford., Mrs. Fasken and Mrs. Penney be given two weeks vacation to be arranged by the Clerk and路the Superintendent. Mr.路 Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to ha.ve carried. The question of the use to which the Irving School Building should be put next year was brought up by the Superintendent, Mr. Whiteford recommending that it be used for the Freshman Class of the High School. Mr. Mee moved that the Irving Building be used by the Freshman class of the High School as recommendedcy the Superintendent. Mrs. ~indsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the Presodent. Mr. Coates seronded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RE CE.SSED.

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IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOK, ADMINISTRATION BUILDIN~, SATURDAY, JULY 26TH, 1919., AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth., President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster J.E. Matlock, William Mee.

ABSENT:

Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

Mr. Alton and Mr. Matlock were not present at the initial roll call but entered. the meeting later in the evening. The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of taking up theÂˇmatter of placing the insurance carried by the Board in the hands of the Local Association of Insurance Agents.

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A committee of Insurance Agents was present and Mr. Whittington as spokesman addressed the Board., explaining the method under which the insurance would be carried by the Association. Mr. Whittington stated that under the plan formulated by the Association, school property would be insured against loss by fire and tornado for full value of buildings and contents at an average blanket rate of 36Â˘ per $100.00 for one year, or two and one-half times this rate for three years, or four times the rate for five years; that a survey of school property had been made by Layton & Smith, Architects, and full value of buildings had been placed at $2.,884.,832.00 and with value of contents adde~ they had arrived at a total valuation on buildings and contents of $3.,205.,369.00., which, after having oancelle4 existing policies and deducting the return premium would make the total cost to the Board for one year $7.,967.60. Mr. Whittington further stated that the Association would make a division of premiums ~ong its members. A discussion followed during which Mr. Alton and Mr. Matlock entered the meeting. Mr. Alton moved that the Board accept the plan of the Insurance Agents' Association to handle the insurance of school property. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vpte resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Alton., Fightmaster, Matlock and Ii Woodworth. "Nays," Messrs. Coates., Berry and Mee. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. Mr. Mee moved that the President appoint a committee of three members to co-operate with the committee from the Association of Insurance Agents.- Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth appointed Messrs. Mee., Coates and Alton to act as such committee.

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Mr. H. G. Etasftmantrhepor ted fto hthebB? adr~ that he had completed arrangemen s or e ea1 e o t e u1 1 1ngs on the newly acquired property at Lincoln, Lowell and Capitol Hill Junior High Schools i on August 4th and 5th, and recommended that Perlie Long be employed I as Auctioneer, Mr. Long having agreed to conduct the three sales for $50.00. : 1

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Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of Mr .. Eastman be concurred and Mr. Long employed as Auctioneer for the sales of August 4th and 5th at $50.00. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Matlock who voted "N5."

Mr. Eastman reported that Mr. Laird had rejected the offer of the Board of $3500 for part of Block 29, Oak Park Addition, and that an abstract had been prepared and submitted to the Board's Attorney who would start condemnation proceedings as soon as possibl The purchase of a site for Choctaw (Colored) School was brought up if for discussion, Lots 21 to 32, both inclusive, Block 29, South Okla1 homa City, owned by the Jones estate, being under consideration. Mr. Matlock moved that the Board offer $6000.00 for clear title to be approved by the Attorney for the Board, for Lots 21 to 32, both inclusive, Block 29, South Oklahoma City. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n

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Mr. S. Atwood, Administrator of the Jones estate was present and rejected this offer. ·

Mr. Matlock moved that Mr. Eastman be instructed to ,prepare an abstract on this property and the Attorney for the Board start · condemnation proceedings at once. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Board of Education dedicate to the City of Oklahoma City.: ,;~P 1 .~1.P.?-1'y.410f· and for the purpose of widening East Eleventh· Street,;,f6eg1.nn?nt at the center of Lincoln Boulevard and running 180.3 feet east to the west line of Durland Avenue as platted., and lying contiguous and parallel with the north line of Lincoln School grounds, on condition that the Howe Capitol Realty Company give a warranty deed to the Board of Education, .without charge except cost of tr.ansfer, for five feet just sout):l of Lincoln School grounds beginning at the west line of S. E. Quarter of Section 27., T 12, 3 w. and running east and terminating at west line of Durland Avenue as platted, and the Attorney for the Board instructed to prepare the necessary papers. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The foll.owing bids were received for moving three frame buildings from the Lincoln School grounds to the southeast corner of the Northeast Junior High School grounds: Garver Bros. Pack & Calhoun Pack & Pack

$585.00 765.00 775.00

Mr. Mee moved that the bid of Gar.ver Broe. be accepted. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion •. · Mz. eoats,·moved.· as a substitute that all bids b9 rejected and a new call for bids issued specifying that union labor be used. Mr. Alton seconded the motion.and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Al ton, Berry and Coates. "Nays," Messrs. Fightmaster, Matlock., Mee and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. The ~oll was then calJ.ed upon the original motion with the following result: "Ayes," Messrs. Fightmaster, Matlock, Mee and Woodworth,

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The Buildings and Grounds aommi ttee reported that bids had been received for the moving of the Rockwood school from its present location to the new site in Standers First Addition, and the committee recommended that contract be made with Pack and Pack for $400.00, they being the low bidder.

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be corourred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconied the motion and I upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

The CJ.erk read the following: To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City., Okla.

Oklahon:a City., Oklahoma. July 26th., 1919.

Gentlemen: We, your comnittee on buildings and grounds., desire to recommend that D. J. Gers and J.E. Hinkle be aillowed 80 .¢ per hour as School carpenters effective July l, 1919. These men are now getting 70¢ per hour and carpenters out on contract jobs are getting $1.00 per hour.

We feel that they are entitlee to the above increase as they are both capable and thoroughly familiar with the school work. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton

E. Fightmaster

William Mee Buildings & Grounds CorIJ1nittee. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in and the school carpenters be paid at the rate of 80¢ per hour. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll calleame was carried., all members present voting" Aye." Bids for the drilling of a well on the Woodrow Wilson School grounds were taken up for consideration. Mr. Mee moved that contract for drilling the we1i on the Woodrow Wilson School grounds be given to Seawell & McKee at their bid of $1.15 per foot, well to be-cased with 4½ inch tile. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The drilling of a well on the Rookwood School grounds was discussed and referred to the Buildings and Grounds o::ommittee. Mr. Alton moved that the Board recomsider ita a.ction in authorizing the Purchasing Committee to purchase a Ford, coupe for the use of the Superintendent. Mr. Coates sec,onded the motion and ;s~e waif' de- , clared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Board purchase a Ford S~dan for the Superintendent at a cost of $958.59. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and _ upon roll call same was carrJ.s.dy all members present voting" Aye," except Mr. Matlock who voted "No., 1

The question of furnishing additional shelving and furniture for the High School Library was brought up for consideration. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act, Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call 1 same was carried, all members present voting " Aye. 0 Upon recommendation of the Superintendent Mr. Matlock moved that the opening of school be postponed until September 15th. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to the call of the President. Mr.,-Mee seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TEE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY., OKLAHOMA,

MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRITION BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. r

PRESENT: IiIi 11 11

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

Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, .Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock, William Mee.

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The minutes·of the meetings of July 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 19th and 26th were read and approved as read. Messrs. Al ton and Fightmaster entered the meeting during t.he reading of the minutes.

The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 4, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $8427.36, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates J.E. Matlock

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GENREAL FUND 1919-1920

$1273.47 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract 1.50 A. w. Shaw Cbmpany \ Book Supta Office 3.00 The Harlow Publishing\Company Session Laws 1919 74.15 Southwestern Bricklaying Co Repairs to High School 5.50 New State Ice Company \ Coupon Book 92.85 The Schiff-Mayer Com~any Printing & Office Supplies 93.60 The Wellston News Pri~ting Supplies 117.00 S. W. Harris Supply Comp~ny Ink Tablets 506.71 Oklahoma Paper Company iJanitor Supplies 81.25 The Parry Printing Company Printing Supplies 73~30 The Printery Printing Supplies 9.40 Klein Oil Company Gasoline & Oils 52.58 Erickson Tire Company Casings & Tubes 1.55 Western Electric Company Insulating Nails 265.70 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical Fixtures and supplies

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity Oklahoma City Water Department Water service The Bass Furniture & Carpet Company Shades for Admn Bg O. K. Transfer & Stora.ge Co. Hauling safe L. C. Smj_th & Bros. Tpw Co. Typewriter & repairs T~e Western Paint Company Concrete Paint National Wood Renovating Company P & V Soap Alex~nder Drug Company Wood Dye Braden Lumber Company Shingles McKinley School F. D. Bearley ~umber Co. Lumber C. S. Stephenson Peacock Sprinkler Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Hardware Oklahoma City Hdw. Co. Hardware A. G. Hoge Hardware Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings w. J. Pattee&. eompany Hard.ware Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Window glass etc. Crane Company Repairs to pump N. S. Sherman Mach:rne & J)ron Works Repairs to pumps Lightning Machine Corrpany Repairs to Lawn Mower Eck Dynamo & Motor Co. Repairs to Equipment H. S. Chamberlin Supply Co, Pump repairs Chamberlain Metal Weatherstrip Co. We~therstrip Harmony Western Bank Supply Company Furniture and supplies J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash GENERIJ1 FUND

29.53 38.15 83.10 10.00 78.21 238.00 50.00 3.36 300.00 154.20 12.50 23.15 5.10 â&#x20AC;˘ 95 10.60

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334.44 16.66 6.00 3.75 2.07 7.60 49.00 873.10 46.55

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272.50 Ea t 1on & Ooie Audit 10.00 John Lafferty Grading and setting out grass 14.64 Geo. G. Miller Sand 79.40 J. A. Whiteford Expenses trip to N. E. A. 2.50 Mcindoo Publishing Co. Book for Supts. Office 3.00 Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel service .BO Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph service 57.32 Scott-Halliburton Company Wall paper 48.00 Noble Street Planing Mill .Repairs to Irving< 1.78 International Harvseter Co. Repairing Lawn Mower 12.19 Capitol Steel & [ron Co. Reinforcing Steel Irving 10.20 Dolese Bros. Bricklayers Cement 13.80 Capitol Plumbing Company Floor Plates 9.75 Oklahoma City Foundry & Machine Shop Repairs to Irving 131.60 American Brick & Tile Co. Fire Brick & Clay 892.35 W. L. Eby Cement Floors and Walks 521.95 A. M. DeBolt Cement 11.35 Minnetonka Lbr. Co. Lumber 627.95 Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. 37.95 Lykes Hardware Co. Hardware & Supplies 36.47 w. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & Supplies 11.69 Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings 266.92 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Glass & Paints 43.64 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical repairs and supplies 59.20 Western Bank Supply Co. Office Supplies

BUILDING FUND 1919 Central Title & Investment Co.

Abstracts

88.00

PLAYGROUMDS FUND . Leeper Bros. Lumber Co.

Lumber

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SEPARITE SCHOOL FUND Oklahoma Paper Co. Janitor SuppliesÂˇ The Schiff-Mayer Company Printing Warra,nt Books

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Mr. Coates entered the meeting at this time; Mrs. Lindsay, Chairman of the Playgrounds Committee, made an oral report, stating that it had been understood that if the Playgrounds proved a success the Directors were to receive an increase in salary, and the Committee therefore recommended that all Playgrounds Directors be given an increase of $5.00 on their second month.''s salary.

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Mr. Al ton moved that the recommendation of the Playgrounds Cornmi ttee 1 re concurred in and the Playgrounds Directors be allowed an increase: of $5.00 on their second month's salary. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. n The estimates ·of contractors for labor performed and material furnished on the new buildings and additions were presented to the Board by the Clerk. Mr. Mee moved that the following final estimates of Lisle Dunning Construction Company for labor performed and material furnished, as approved by the architects, be allowed ~d the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same: Administration Building .Woodrow Wilson School Building Culbertson School Building

$1117.09 4813.93 2762.62

Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all memb~rs present voting "Aye." Mr. Mee moved that the following estimates of The •. Holmboe Company, for labor performed and material furnished, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same: Wheeler School Addition Lowell School Addition

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

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Mr. Mee moved that the estimate of Campbell and Prioe for $5751.00 for labor performed and material furnished for the addition to Putman Heights School Building, ~s approved ,.by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the esti41ate of s. P .•. 1l1ughea amountirg to $2430.QO for labor performed and material furnished for the Willard School Buildi:cg, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrant in payment of same. Mr. Fightrraster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ,r- Aye," except Mr. Coates who voted "No." It was called to the attention of the Board that the time specified in the contract for the completion o:f' the six room unit building at Willard had been exceeded by the contractor. After some discussion Mr. Mee moved that the matter be referred to the Attorney, ~he architects and the Clerk of the Board. Mr. Coates seconded

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03144.00 3919.50 4323.60

Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the estimates of Cook-McDonnell Company., for labor performed and material furnished., asrapproved by the architects. be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for the heating., plumbing, ventilating and drainage of the following buildings: Wilson, Willard., Eugene Field, Culbertson and Administration Bldgs. Irving Building Wheeler., Lowell., Hawthorne, Whittier Putnam Heights and Willard Building&

$4430.70

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Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Fightm~ster moved that the following estimates of H. T. Woodress of $784 for painting the Addition to Eugene Field School Building., and $750 for painting the addition to Culbertson School Building., as approved by the architects be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of ea.me. Mr. Alton seconded the ma~ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present votirg "Aye "

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Mr. Alton moved that the eat~mate of Chas. E. Davenport, amounting to $1042.55 for painting the the Woodrow Wilson School Building., as approved by the architects., be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in jayment of same. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting n Aye. n The bond of The Holmboe Company in ·the Southern Surety Company was presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Mee moved that the Board accept the Bond of the Holmboe Company as awproved by the Attorney. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A propositton was received from the Electrified Water and Machine Company for the installation of one of thei~ machines in the High School. Mr. Mee moved that this proposition be received and placed on file. Mr. Fightmaster seconded t~e motion and same was declared to have carried. A proposition was received from the Wales Adding Machine Company I to furnish the Board of Education for the general office., two I electrically operated adding machines at $325.oo· each with 25% sohoo discount and an additional 2% fpr cash, a further allowance of $137.50 being made for the old machine own!d by the Board., making a net price of $343.00 for the two machines.

Mr. Coates moved that the Board ,pu:r:.qhass .the .:~w.o •.e:lectTiO adding

MEE~piG OF :AUGU.ST 4th., 1919 (_Cont_inued) machines at $343.00. Mr~ Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

The Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that they had received samples and bids on hardware for the additions to Willard., Wheeler, Whittier., Lowell., Hawthorne and Putnam School Buildings., and recom~ mended that the contr~ct be awarded tow. J. Pettee & Company. Mr. Mee moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be approved and concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The question of moving the frame annex on the Irv.ing School Grounds from its present location to the southeast corner of the block and remodeling for use as a carpenter shop was discussed. Mr. Mee movea that the matter be referred to a committee to be composed of Mr. Woodworth., Mr. Alton and the Clerk of the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to hate carried.

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Mr. Mee moved that the proceeds from the sale of the houses sold at auction August 4th and 5th be placed in the Building Fund of 1919. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The purchase of the building site for Dunbar School in Block 29, Oak Park Addition, was discussed. Mr. Coates moved that the Board give $2750 subject to taxes, for this site, prQVided the offer is accepted at once. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon rollcall the following vote resulted: "Ayes, 11 Messrs. Alton, Coates and Matlock. "Nays," Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Fightmaster, Mee and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Mr. Eastman appeared before the Board and r·eported- that he had secured a price of $27.,550 on Block 9, and $28,800 on Block 1, :both .in University Place Addition to Oklahoma City. Mr. Mee moved that the Board purchase Block 9, Uni.versi ty Place Addition, as a site for the Northwe~t Junior High School at $27,550, and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for same upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Board's Attorney. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was car:fied, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Mee moved that the President, the Clerk and the Superintendent be authorized to move one of the frame anne ms from the · Willar.d School to Orchard Park and to let the contract for the moving of same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was· carried, all membexs present voting "Aye." The Sllperintendent reported that upon further consideration of the matter of a location for·opportunity School, he believed that the two story frame building_ on the Lincoln School grounds could be used to better advantage than an annex moved to another site and would recommend that the Board take action accordingly.

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Mr. Mee moved that the Board rescind the contract with Garver Bros. for moving the liincoln Annex to the Northeast Junior High School Grounds. Mr. Alton seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Whiteford tl;ten stated to the Board that Dr. Martin of the City Health Department had proposed a plan for the organization of a public nursing association whereby the Anti-Tuberculosis Society, the Provident Association, the City Health Department, the Oklahoma City Public Schools, the United States Public Health Service and the City Welfare Board might combine their resources for public mrsing, and asked that a delegate be named to represent the Board of Education. Mr. Mee moved that Dr. Cloudman be appointed to co-operate with the Health authorities in the organization of a Public Health Nursing Association. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mi.'. Whiteford called the attention of the Board to the need of each school for a good encyclopedia and recommended that 18. sets of World Book be purchased to supply this need. Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the Superintendent authorized to place the order for fifteen sets of World Book. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ·~ 11 Aye." The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Okla. Aug. 4,· 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following named teachers have filed· resignations and I recommend that the same be accepted: Miss Miss Miss Miss

Elsie Cody Dierdre Trible Wilma Curl Emma Deihm

The following failed to sign contracts sent to them: Myrtle Drain Ruth Nichols Gladys Kelly Yours very truly,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Mee moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Board of Education.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Aug. 4, 1919.

in order to fill vacancies caused by resignation and to provide additional teachers that will be needed for the opening

¥EETING OF AUGUST 1thJ 1?19 (Contir1ued) of school I recommend the appointment of the following at the salariee opposite their name-s:

$1800 per yr. 1400 If If II II 1600 II If ff II 1600 If II II fl 1600 " " II 1400 II If "II 1400 " " " 125 11 month Manual Training It ff 125 II "n ti II 126 If 11 II II 140 II 1400 II yr. Principal II II 1200 n 11 month 110 Reg. Teacher 110 ff " "II " " . 110 "II "If 90 II " 11 II II 110 II

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J. T. Thompson ' w. A. Henderson J. B. Rogers M. E. Greer J. L. Powers vMyrtle Inches Edith Fowler c. R. Wood Joe Randall Julius Kiefer Harry McKimmey T. K. Tredwell M. M. Wilson 1,-Hazel Stout Isabel Holcomb , Mary Hempstead , Pauline Western v,Susie Latimer JMattie Slemp "Eva E. Henderson Emma Gard Mills Alberta Tallent Ruth Toohey Maude Reichman

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Prin. Asst. Reg. Sub. Substitute Dom. Sci. Grades

110 125 100

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4.00 per day 110 per mo.

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J. A. Whiteford I i

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

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' The Clerk reported to the Board that there had been trouble with the sewer connection at Washington School for the last three years and · he believed that the only remedy would be to connect with the large sewer on Washington Street. Mr. Stearley said that he believed that if this matter was presented to the City Commissioners that proper relief would be given. Mr. Mee moved that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the Comrmi..ssioner of Public Works, giving him the facts in this matter and asking that connection be made with the Washir:gton Street sewer. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. iI Ii

Mr. Coates moved that Eaton & Cole be employed as Auditors for the Board for the ensuing year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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dent. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President ATTEST:

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY; OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH, AT FIVE O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, William Mee. ABSENT:

J. E. Matlock.

The President stated that the owneÂˇr of the property in Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition, on which condemnation proceedings were to be instituted, had offered to sell to the Board at a very reasonable figure and the meeting had been called for the purpose of accepting this offer.

Mr. Mee moved that the Board purchase Lota 1, 2, 3 and 4, in Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition to Oklahoma City, of W. Oakes at $3500 and the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for same upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Board's Attorney. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Eastman was present and reported that Lots 22 and 23, B+ock 23, Capitol Hill Addition, could be purchased by the Board for $600.00 and he would advise that they accept this offer. Mr. Alton moved that the Board purchase from J. w. Grotts Lots 22 and 23, Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition to OkJahoma City, at $600.00 and the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for same upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Eastman also reported that :s_ E. Laird was now offering Lots 1 to 16 both inclusive and Lota 43 and 44, Block 9, Oak Park Addition to Oklahoma City for $2500.00 subject to unpaid taxes. Mr. Coates moved that the Board accept the offer of Mr. Laird to sell Lots l to 16 both inclusive and Lots 43 and 44, Oak Park Âˇ Addition to Oklahoma City,for $2500.00, subject to unpaid taxes and penalties, providing said taxes and penalties do not exceed $3500 and upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Board's Attorney the Clerk tssue a warrant for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call scune was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 :No. 0

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Mr. Coates, Chairman of the Purchasing Committee, reported that the following bids had been received on the additional equipment and furniture for the High School Library:

Jasper Sipes Schiff-Mayer Co.' Western Bank Supply Co.

$667.00 673.20 685.00

Mr. Coates moved that contract be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of $667.00. Mr. Alton seconded.the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that a Western Union Time Clock be installed in the lobby of the Administration Building, the cost of which would be $1.00 a month. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, al 1 members present. voting 11 Aye." The Clerk presented to the Board the bill of Perlie Long for $50.00 for services as auctioneer on sale of buildings August 4th and 5th. Mr. Alton moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issueÂˇa warrant in payment of same. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Âˇ A proposition was received from Al non Hall to spray the trees on the school grounds for bag worm at $1.50 per hour, the Board to furnish the lead arsenate and a man to pump. Mr. Coates moved that the proposition be accepted. Mr.Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON 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,

i;, MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 1919., AT FIVE O'CLOCK P. M. 11

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

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J. W. Berry,

R. S. Coates.

Mr. Alton was not present at the initial roll but entered the meetingj later in the afternoon. · : A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order.

The Clerk reported that bids had been received for removing and rebuilding the carpenter shop on the Irving School grounds as follows: Cri,ssman Ben Dancy

R. M.

$3890.00 3950.00

Mr. Mee moved that all.bids be rejected. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City., Okla.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 18th, 1919.

Gentlemen: The auction sale of houses on the Lowell, Lincoln and the Capitol Hill Junior High School sites were held as advertised and the following sales were made: Lowell site, August 4th at 10:30 A. M. One 6 room house at 619 N. Stonewall St. $735.00 to I. w. Hicks for One 2 room house at 617 N. Stonewall St. 185.00 to I. w. Hicks for Two sheds on rear of 619 N. Stonewall St 9.00 to Walter Dean for Total sales at Lowell I

$929.00

Lincoln site, August 4th at 1:30 P. M. One 6 room house at 1212 N. Geary Ave. to H.J. Wagner for . One 7 room house at 505 E. Park Place to U. M. Baughman for Chicken house and fence on rear of 505 E. Parl Place to Abe Wilson for Chicken house and fence on rear of 1212 N. Gea:ry to H. G. Eastman for Total sales at Lincoln

1000.00

1120.00 18.00 3.00

$2141.00

Capitol Hill Junior High site, August 5th at 1:30 P. M. One 7 room house at 208 W. D Ave. to J.M. Thacker for $620.00 Small garage on rear of 208 W. D Ave. to Mary Holmes for 35.00 Large garage on rear of 208 W. D Ave. to W. K. Kelley for 27.00 Chicken house and fence on rear of 208 W. D Ave. to W. K. Kelley for 19.00 Picket fence in front of 208 W. D Ave. to Elmer Shidler for 10.00 One 5 room house at 2708 s. Harvey Ave. to Inez Caywood for 900.0CLOut buildings and fence on rear of 19.00 2708 S. Harvey to C. W. Cook for One 4 room house at 223 W. E Ave. to B. F. Webb for 410.00' Large outbuilding on rear of 223 W. E Ave. to Mrs. C. J. Murphy for 16.00 Small outbuilding on rear of 223 W. E Ave. 9.00 to J. J. Ward for One 3 room house for 215 W. E Ave. 225.00 to Emma Daugherty for One 5 room house at 213 W. E Ave. 800.00 to B. F. Webb for outbuildings on rear of 213 & 215 w. 20.00 E. Ave. to B. F. Webb for One store room at 2719 s. Robinson Ave. 400.00 to B. F. Webb for One store room at 2717 s. Robinson Ave. 110.00 to Albert Vallet for Barn on rear of 2717 S. Robinson Ave. 40.00 to G. A. Clingar One 5 room house at 206 w. D Ave. 450.00 to R. L. Abel for Total sales at Capitol Hill Junior High site Total of all sales

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$7180.00

Re spe ctf.ully submitted, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Mr. Mee moved that the report be appr0ved and placed on file. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following letter was read: Oklahoma City, Oklaboma. The Board of Education, Oklafrloma City â&#x20AC;˘. Gentlemen: After a careful consideration of the question o:f the disposition which mayÂˇbe made of the proceeds from the sale of tthe buildings, etc. from the land acquired by the board of education for school building sites, I have reached the conclusion that the casual advice which I gave the board to the effect that such proceeds might by motion be placed in the building fund of the school district for disposition in the regular way was erroneous. Under chapter 80, session laws 1911, and House Bill 418, session laws 1917, it is unlawful for any officer to issue, approve sign, attest or register any warrant or certificate of indebtedness

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in excess of the estimate of expenses made and approved for the current fiscal year or authorized for such a purpose by a bond issue., and it will be necessary for the board to file with the excise board a financial statement showing the true fiscal condition of the school district at the close of the month next preceding the date of such filing., and submit therewith a statement of the amount and pur- , pose for which the proposed supplemental appropriation is to be used., together with the amount of the surnlus in revenue due to the pro. ceeds frornsale of buildings., and a$k that the excise board make an ; additional appropriation or approve the additional estimate of expens$ in the fund to which you desire to add the proceeds from the sale of buildings, under section 8, House Bill 418, above referred to. Yours truly., H. C. Thurman Mr. Mee moved that the Board reconsider its action of August 4th, whereby the proceeds of the sale of buildings were placed in the Building Fund. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following bill was presented to the Board: Oklahoma City. Board of Education To T. B. Seawell, Dr.,

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For making well 127 feet for school near 22 and Walker at $1.15 per ft. August 12, 1919.

$146.05

Melton McKee 504 E. Third.

Mr. Mee.moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant to T. B. Seawell for $146.05. Âˇ Mr.Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. fl Mr. Eastman was present and reported .. that Mr. Atwood, the Administrator of the Jones estate, had agreed to sell the Board sis lots in Block 29, South Oklahoma Addition, for $4250, for a site for the Choctaw School.(Mr. Alton entered the meeting at this time). Mr. Matlock moved that. the Board pay the Jones estate $4250 for a clear title to Lots 21 to 26., both inclusive, Block 29., South Oklahoma Addition to Oklahoma City, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same, when funds are available, upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. Mee who voted "No. 11

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A letter was read from the Apollo Club stating that they had understood that the rental of the High School Auditorium had been placed at $100 a night for the coming year, and as the Club would be unable to pay this price, they asked if arrangements could not be made to enable them to hold their concerts as usual in the Auditorium. Mr. Matlock moved that the. Apollo Club be granted the use of the High School Auditorium at $25.00 a night. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present vot.ing "Aye. fl

MEETING OF AUGUST 18th, 1919 (Continued) The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 18, 1919. To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: I wish to report the re·signations of the following and recommend that same be accepted:

Roberta Worley Alice Stauber Clay DeFord Angie Bell Dorothy Phelps Cor·inne Eagle son

Separate schools

The following named teachers ha.ve failed to sign the contracts sent them: J. c. Thompson C.R. Wood Joe ~dall Very respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Mee moved that the resignations reported by the Superintendent be accepted. Mr. Matlock seonded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following: Oklahorm. City, Oklahoma.

To the City Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dear Sirs:

I wish to recommend the election of the following at the salaries opposite their names: $110 a mo for regular teacher Modena Thomas II n n 110 n n Mary GoU It It It n II 100 Grace McMillan It II II 90 II n Mrs. E. L. Emmons II yr. a $1400 Ward Prinoipal 1 Mr. J. F. Portorff High School teacher 1600 II II II '-' Mr. H.B. Summers JJeanette Gordon Head of Department H. s. 1700 n n II Substitute Mrs. C. T. Kelly 11 Mrs. w. A. Henderson

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$4.50 a day 4.00

Very trul.y yours, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Matlock moved that the recommendations of the Superintendent be conourrad in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The Clerk submitted to the Board a proposal of R. M. Crissman to furnish all material and labor necessary to the repairing and plastering of basement of the Eugene Field School, in accordance with

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Forsyth, Architects.

Mr. Mee moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent of Buildings, with power to act. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton., Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Committee reported that the Rockwood School building had been moved to its new site and would be ready for the opening of school. Mr. Alton also reported th~tmwork was progressing on the six room unit building at Willard anaA*ould be ready for opening of school. Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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MEETING OF AUGUST 26TB, 191B. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry,

R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, William Mee.

ABSENT: J. E. Matlock.

A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order. The Superintendent presented the following report: Oklahoma City, Ok1aho na. August 25th, 1919. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahona. Gentlemen: I wish to report the resignations of the following and recommend that they be accepted: Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss

Tufildred McClellan Reba Shelton Edith Fowler Gladys Kramer Augusta Maillian

Mr. J. L. Powers declined to sign the contract sent him. Respectfully.,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Mee moved that the resignations be accepted as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same wec:s: declared to have carried. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 26th, 1919. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the election of the following at the salaries set opposite their names:

Miss Lenore Buchanan - $1900 a yr. for 9½ months as Music ,Supervisor. 1

Miss Cora Ward Miss Irma Kendrick

$1400 a yr. for 9½ mos. High School 15QQ

Mr. Frank McKee - Manual Training - $130 a mo. for II Miss Hattie Gray Regular Teacher 90 II 11

Miss Cleo Ratliffe - II ·Substitute 100 tt tt 11 '$5.00 a day Mrs. Beulah Fetterman H. s. fl 4.50 11 11 Mrs. Marvel McLean II 4.00 II ff Miss Myrtle Brown II 4.50 It It Mrs.Mabel Hodge

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Miss Elsie Brock - Play Circle - $120 a mo nth for

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Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford in

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be concurred and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 26th, 1919. To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, ,Oklahoma.

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Your committee appointed to locate the boundaries of the Woodrow Wilson School beg to report as follows: Beginning at the junction of the alley between 15th and 16th and the Santa Fe Railroad.; thence north to the alley between 24th aiSut§th; thence west to Shartel; thence1\ to the alley between 15th and 16th; thence east to the place of beginning. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Mee moved that the report be approved and adopted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Whiteford then presented the following recommendation: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 26th, 1919. To the Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the election of Miss Myrtle Daves as assistant clerk at a salary of $100 a month effective September 1st. Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Fightmas~r mved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred~â&#x20AC;˘a.nd Miss Daves employed at a salary of $100 a month effecti~e September 1st. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

Mr. Whiteford stated that he had visited the Junction school district and had ascertained that there would be thirteen chilcil'en to attend school in this district and he would therefore recommend that Mrs. Annie Sooter be employed as teacher for Junction school at a salary of $90.00 a month for 9Â˝ months. Mr. Alton moved that Mrs. Annie Sooter be employed as teacher for Junction school at a salary of $90.00 a month as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The Board then proceeded to the consideration of the bids on shades for the Woodrow Wilson, Irving, Garfield, Culbertson, and Eugene Field School buildings, and the following bids were received: Jasper Sipes Company Draper shades n n Union School Furn. Co Bass Furniture Co. Bremlin " n II Standard" " n " Rorabaugh-Brown

$741.31 1320.00 950.20 834.00 826.65

Mr. Coates moved that the contract be awarded to the Jae.per Sipes Company at their bid of $741.31, the shades to be installed as per specifications. Mr. Al ton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye. 11 1

The f ol1owing report was read: Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. August 26th, 1919. To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, recommend that the contract for moving the annex building from the Garfield school grounds to the new location on Choctaw Street, between Robinson & Broadway, be awarded to Pack & Calhoun for the sum of $435.00. Respectfully submitted., Elliott Alton w. E. Fightmaster Wm. Mee Buildings & Grounds Committee

awal:ded t Calhoun & :fl,ack

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in and the contract for moving the annex building from the Garfield school grounds to Choctaw St. location be at their bid of $435.00. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call sarr.e was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following report: To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 26th, 1919.

We, your Purchasing Committee., desire to recommend that _the Board purchase four new pianos, one for Woodrow Wilson school., one

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for Irving school, one for Edgemere· school and one for Franklin school; We further recommend that the Kimball piano, Style 41., be purchased from the Frederickson-Kroh Music Company at their bid of $375.00 each.

Respectfully submitted., R. S. Coates Elliott Alton J. W. Berry Purchasing committee

Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Purchasing committee be concurred in and four·pianos purchased from the Frederickson-Kroh Music Company at =f!,375.00 ea.ch. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read: To the Board of Education of the .of Oklahoma City., Oklaho rra.:

Oklahoma City., Oklahoma~ August 26th, 1919.

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We, your comnittee on Buildings and Gr.ounds., recommend that Lee Harmon be given a contract for the excavation of the basement · for the carpenter and plumbing shop on the Irving site at his bid of 90¢ per cubic yard. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton William Mee W. E. Fightmaster Buildings and Grounds Committee Mr. Coates moved that the report be ad.opted and Lee Harnon be given the contract for the excavation for the carpenter and plumbing shop at 90¢ per cubic yard. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklaboma.. August 26th., 1919. To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. We., your committee on Buildings and Grounds, recommend that the Board purchase approximately 533 cubic yards of ditt to be delivered to the Northeast Junior High School site at 27¢ per cubic ya

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Respectfully., Elliott Alton Wm. Mee W. E. Fightmaster Buildings and Grounds Committ1. Mr. Coates moved that the_ report be concurred in and the dirt purcha at 27¢ per cubic yard delivered to the Northeast Junior High School site. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

A bill for special taxes 9n school property., amounting to $4832.73 was presented to the Board by the Clerk.

Mr. Mee moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant to the City Treasurer for $4832.73 for the 1918 special taxes. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The Clark reported to the Board that only ene b,id had been received for opera chairs for the Irving s.c.hool building, the Jasper Sipes Compa:rv having submitted a bid of $2:72 each for 300 chairs, Style #21. Âˇ Mr. for Mr. all

Coates moved that the J.asper Sipes Company be given the order 300 opera chairs for the Irving auditorium at their bid of $2.72. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., members present voting "Aye. 11

Mr. Whiteford recommended to the Board that Dr. W.W. Phelan., of the Department of Education of Oklahoma University, be engaged to conduct the Institute to be held for teachers the week beginning September 8th â&#x20AC;˘. Mr. Whiteford stated that Dr. Phelan had agreed to come for $100.

Mr. Coates moved that the Superintendent be authorized to secure the .services of Dr. Phelan for the teachers' Institute, at $100 for the week's work. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Board then proceeded to the opening of bids on the 12 room buildings at Lincoln and Jefferson, the addition to the Culbertson school building and the new buildings at Westwood and Walnut Grove. The bids were as follows: The Holmboe Company: Lincoln Jefferson Culbertson Westwood

$88.,800.00 98.,430.00 28.,800.00 45,360.00

Chas, M. Dunning Construction Company: Lincoln Jefferson Culbertson

$85.,850.00 95.,295.00 29,050.00

F. A. Gross: Lincoln Jefferson Walnut Grove Campbell

$93.,195.00 99,892.00 19,200.00

Price:

Lincoln Jefferson

$94.,302.00 102,154.00

Ben Dancey

Lincoln Walnut Grove Westwood

$112.,213.00 32.,534.00 44,600.00

VanVacter Walnut Grove

$21.,950.00

R. M. Crissman: Westwood

$29,407.00

P. Hughes: Walnut Grove

17,269.00

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Mr. Coates moved that the Board go into Executive session. seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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After a. lengthy discussion, Mr. Coates moved that the contract for a two room addition to the Culbertson school building be awarded to the Holmboe Company at their bid of $28,800, deductions and additions to be determined later by the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No." Mr. Coates moved that the contract for a five room building at Walnut Grove be awarded to the Gross Construction Company at their bid of $19,200, deductions and additions to be determined later by the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting •Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the contract for the twelve room building at Lincoln be awarded to the Chas. M. Dunning Construction Company at their bid of $85,850.00, deductions and additions to be determined later by the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that the contract for the twelve room building at Jefferson be awarded to the Chas M. Dunning cvnstruction Corrpany at their bid of $95.,295.00 , deductions and additions to be determined , later by the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call! same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that the contract for the six room building at Westwood be awarded to R. M. Crissman at his bid of $29,407, additions and deductions to be determined later by the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 · · · The following bids were received for Heating, Ventilating., Plumbing and Drainage: A. F. Binns: Heating & Ventilating for the Jefferson, Lincoln and Westwood school buildings For the furnishing of the material for connecting up of the Heating and Ventilating in the Jefferson buildings to present plant in old buildings Eor Plumbing and Drainage work for the Jefferson,. Lincoln and Westwood buildings The plumbing of the Culbertson school building

$36,975.00 $8,787.00

$14.,400.00 $6,983.00

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· $45,800.00

$12,082.29

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$59.,347.00\ 12,083.00

Cook-McDonnell Company: Heating and Ventilating for the Jefferson, Lincoln and Westwood school buildings For the furnishing of the material for connecting up of the Hee.ting and Ventilating in the Jefferson and ·Lincoln school buildings to present plant in old buildings The Plumbing and Drainage wotk for the Jefferson, Lincoln and Westwood buildings The Plumbing of the Culbertson school (building

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Mr Fightmaster moved that the contract for the heating, ventilating, plumbing and drainage be-awarded to Cook-McDonnell Company at their total bid of $66,289.00. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent presented the following report: To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 26th, 1919.

Gentlemen: I wish -to submit the assignment of .the priilcipals to their

respective buildings, under Rule 7, Article 3: Bryant Columbus Culbertson Edgemere Emerson Eugene Field Franklin Garfield Harmony Hawthorne ..-Jefferson Lee Lincoln Linwood Longfellow Lowell McKinley

Mary McCullough w. T. Leach Ethel McMillan Mrs. Dora C. Frye J. H. Payne

S. N. Hopkins Edith Fritzon H.J. Holt Mrs. E.G. Mills Jewel Chapman J. T. Clayton-A. H. Parmalee H. G. Provines Mari on ·McCune M.M.Wilson Lotta Mosier B. L. French

Putnam Heights Riverside Shields Heights Rockwood Walnut Grove Washington Wheeler Whittier Willard Woodrow Wilson Opportunity Irving Separate Schools

Mary Fox E. E., Suman J. T. Portorff Mrs. Ada Campbell G. W. Horton E. L. Burton Mary Couch Mrs. S. c. Hoover J.B. Mitchell Levia Meyers Mamie Franks C. A. Barnett S. R. Youngblood Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the Camp-fire Girls of Capitol Hill be granted the use of the Lee School auditorium for an entertainment. Mr. Coates seconded themotion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Mee moved that September 26th, the last Friday of State Fair week,be set aside as Oklahoma City School Day. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the Pres-Âˇ ident. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28!H, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, William Mee.

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ABSENT: J.E. Matlock. The meeting was held for the purpose of considering the alternates of the bids on Jefferson, Lincoln and Westwood school buildings, but as Mr. Coates and Mr. Alton were not present at the initial roll call several matters presented by the Superintendent were considered. Mr. Whiteford stated that reauests had been received from various organizations to work in the~schools and solicit funds and he wished to know the pleasure of the Board in this matter. During the discussion which folilowed Mr. Coates and Mr, Alton entered the meeting. Mr •. Fightmaster moved that the Board refuse to allow any soliciting in the schools for any cause whatsoever. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mrs. Lindsay who voted "No. 11 Mr. Whiteford recommended that the salary of C. A. Barnett, Principal of Irving Junior High School, be placed at $240.00 a month for ten months.

Mr. Mee moved that Mr. Barnett be elected principal of Irving Junior i High School for ten months at $240 a mo nth to cover the entire II school year. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call [ same was carried., all members present voting 11 Aye." 11

The following bill was presented to the Board: Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

To Lee Harmon., Dr. To excavating basement for plumbing 363 cu. yds.@ .90 shop at Irving

To purchasing dirt for Northeast Junior High 363 cu.yds. @ .27

August 28, 1919. $326.70 179.0l $505.71

Mr. Mee moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant to Lee Harmon for $505.71. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present v9tir.g "Aye."

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I propose to furnish all material and labor to construct concrete walls for the plumbing shop to be located on the s0 utheast cormer of the Irving school grounds, for the sum of 65¢ per cubic foot; for the laying of concrete floors and driveways, 16¢ per squar~ foot; 50¢ a lineal foot for laying curb for driveway. I W. L. Eby I propose to furnish all material and labor to construct side-walks in front and on the South end ant West side of the Woodrow Wilson school building for the sum of 16½¢ per square foot. W. L. Eby

I hereby agree to do cment work according to specifications at Irving school, 3rd and Walnut $259.20 704.09 10.24 4.00 $977.53

1620 sq. ft.@ 16¢ Floor 30 x 54 ft. @ 70¢ Wall 1007 cu. ft. @ 16¢ Drive 64 sq.ft. /Knocking down curb and radius

I hereby agree to furnish all material and labor to :_do cement work sidewalk at 22nd and Walker at Wilson school 500 lin. ft

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2500 sq. ft.@ is¢

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Mr. Coates moved that W. L. Eby be given the contract for the walls and footings for the carpenter shop at 65¢ per cubic foot and the floors@ 16¢ according to the plans and specifications of Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects. Mr. Mee secoIXied the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voti rg "Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that E. O. Parsons be given the contract for the sidewalk at Woodrow Wilson school at his bid of 16¢ per square foot, according to plans and specifications. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n The Clerk reported that J.M. Whiteley, janitor at Putman Heights school and R. M. Messenger, janitor at Riverside school, who were members of the National Guards, had been compelled to go into camp f r two week$ at Fort Sill, and he recommended that they be paid for this this time. Mr. Coates moved that J.M. Whiteley and R. M. Messenger be allowed full pay for the time of their absence in camp. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following communication: August 28th, 1919. To the Board of Education. Dear Sirs: On account of having made an error of Two Thousand Dollars in the cost of Westwood school building, I ask that you

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I Mr. Alton moved that on account of the error in the bid of R. M. Crissman, there be added to the original bid $1375 and that the ~ainting of the walls be excluded, correcting the bid to read J30,782 instead of $29407. Mr. Berry se<mded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Mee moved that the Board reconsider its action of August 26th in awarding the contract for heating, ventilating, plumbing and drainage to the Cook-McDonnell Company. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll caJ.l same was carried, all members present voting "Aye!' Mr. Coates moved that Z. B. Hutchinson be given the contract for the plumb~ng and drainage at Jefferson, Lincoln and Westwood schools, tit his_ bid of $13,848, in accordance with the plans and sepcifications. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pre sent voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that Johns Manville mastic flooring be adopted for the corridors and toilets of the Lincoln school building at a dost of $1640, and for the corridors and toilets of the Jefferson school building at a cost of $1660, in accordance with the bid of Chas.,M. Dunning Construction Company! Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Mee moved that oak be used for all interior trim in the Lincoln school building at a cost of $2661, and in the Jefferson school building at a cost of $2820, in accordance with the bid of Chas. M. Dunning Construction Corr.pany. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," txcept Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Woodworth, who voted "No. 11 Mr. Mee moved that $705 be added to the contract price of both the Lincoln and Jefferson buildings for setting the additional boiler and wiring for motor in Old buildings in order to heat the old buildings from the new boiler rooms, in accordance with the bid of Chas. M. Dunning Construction Company. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Mee moved that the Cook-McDonnell Company be awarded the contract for the heating and ventilating of the Jefferson, Lincoln and Westwood school buildings at their bid of $35,899.00, for the furnishing of the material for connecting up of the heating and ventilating in the Jefferson and Lincoln School ~uildings to present plant in old buildings as called for in the alternate in heating specifications, at their bid of $8640.00, and for the heating, ventilating and plumbing of the addition to-Culbertson school building at their b~d of $6 1 850.00~ Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried 1 all members present voting "Aye.n

Mr. Mee moved that the Board accept the proposition of the Chas. M. Dunning Company to deduct $1125.00 for omitting the painting of the walls of the Lincoln school building and $1245 for omitting the painting of the walls of the Jefferson school building. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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Mr. Me, moved that the Board accept the proposition of the Chas. M. Dunning Construction Company to put on the Barrett sepcification roof at Lincoln school building for the sum of $515.00 and at the I Jefferson school building for the sum of $535.00. Mr. Coates second; ed the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members prese~t voting II Aye â&#x20AC;˘ " [I I

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

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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 BUILDING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. ABSENT: Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P•,. Lindsay, William Mee, J.E. Matlock. As no quorum was present, the President declared the Board adjourned until Tuesday, September 2nd, at eight o"clock P. M. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING., TUESDAY., SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1919, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

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

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J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates., W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock.

ABSENT: Elliott Alton, Will'±am Mee. The minutes of the meetings of August 4th., 7th., 18th, 26th and 28th were read and approved as read.

Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to obtain prices from The Gross Construction Company, R. M. Crissman and the Holmboe Construction Company, on Barrett sepcification roofs for Walnut Grove, and Westwood school buildings and the two room addition to the Culbertson school building. Mr. Fightmaster seconied the motion and same was decla:ed to have carried. The Clerk read a letter from the War Department advising that a shipment of rifles had been directed to the schools, but at the present time it was impossible to issue other equipment, or uniforms, as the military policy for the coming year had not yet been determined by Congress relative to additional officers for training corps work. The letter further stated that a bond in the sum of $10,250 would be necessary to cover the value of the equipment being shipped. Mr. Whiteford stated that it was understood that the officer who was in charge of the military training at the High School in the spring would return this fall but as no definite word had been received to that effect it might be advisable to defer making bond until it could be ascertained whether or not an officer would be detailed here for the coming year. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent for report at the next meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk then read to the Board an ordinance prepareq. by C. A. Will County Probation Officer and recommended by Webb Jones., Truant Officer, prohibiting school children between 8 and 16 years of age from attending picture shows and other places of amusement during school hours in the regular school term~ Mr. Coates moved that the Board go on reco.rd as recommending this ordinance for passage and the Clerk instructed-to so notify the City Commissioners. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Webb Jones, the Truant Officer,. stated to the Board that the compulsory education laws hau been changed by the last legislature and recommended that the statute as now in force be publisbed for general distribution. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent of Schools with power to act. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following: To the Board of Education.

Oklahoma City, Okla. September 2, 1919.

Gentlemen: I beg to recommend forappointment as assistant Medical Inspector Dr. Winnie M. Sanger. Salary to be $100 per month for half time during the school term. All branches of public nursing have agreed to pool their funds in order to obtain greater efficiency. Mr. Mike Donnelly represents the city, Dr. J. L. Moorman the Anti-tuberculosis Association, Miss Gould the Provident Association, some one to be chosen by the Board of Public Welfare, and myself appointed by the Board of Education. The present nurses are to be ret~ined. In view Of this fact I recommend that Miss Nora Shields be employed by the Board of Education until the new arrangement can be completed. Salary $100 per month and $10 per month for transportation â&#x20AC;˘. Respectfully submitted, H. H. Cldmdman, Medical Inspe otor Mr. Coates moved that Dn: Winnie M. Sanger be employed as Assistant Medical Inspector at a salary ofÂˇ$100 per month for half time, as recommended by Dr. Cloudman. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present; voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that Miss Nora Shields be employed as school nurse at salar~ of $100 a month, with an extra allowance of $10 a month for transportation, as recommended by Dr. Cloudman. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same wa.s carried, all members present voting "Aye.n Mr. Busby, a patron of Harmony School .appeared before the Board and requested that electric lights.be installed in theHarmony school building. Mr. Busby stated that he had been informed by the Oklahoma Gas & E!ectric Compaz:w that the lines could be extended and installatiOIJ. made at a cost not to exceed $210.28, and that he was willing t pay Qi.e-half of this amount. Mr. Matlock moved that electric lights be insta.Il.led in the Harmony school building, the Board to pay the entire expense. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the installation of electric lights in the house on the Lowell school grounds be referred to the Superintendent of Buildings with power to act. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.

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Mr. Coates moved that of 1918, which is the be transferred to the and same was declared

the balance of $3,787.38 in the building fund accumulated interest on daily bank balances., Sinking Fund. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion to have carried.

The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 3~ 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee., desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $13.,171.45, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted., R. S. Coates J.E. Matlock

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$200.00 H. G. Eastman Salary 4.80 The Schiff-Mayer Company Office supplies 1.35 Southwes~ General Electric Company Electrical supplies Okla. City Scenic Co. Repairs to scenery H.S.Auditorium ' 760.00 E. W. A. Rowles & Co. Rubber chair tips 37.50 Cook-McDonnell Co. Gas piping at Lowell & Wheeler 175.22 Manly Office Supply Co. Filing cabinet & Office supplies 85.40 2.20 M. B. Schofield Company Molding cement 75.40 Capitol Plumbing Co. Plumbing repairs 26.30 , Chamberlin Supply Co. Pump repairs 47. 50. The T. E. Braniff Co. Premium Ford Sedan 74.48 Betson Plastic Fire Brick Co. Plastic fire brick a.oo American Tile & Brick Co. 23.40 Eclipse Paint & Mfg. Co. Armorcote 75.70 Crane Company Engine fittings 7.45 N. S. Sh~rman Machine & Iron Works Repairs 259.55 Corken Ma.chinery & Supply Co. Repairs to H.S. 120.00 . F. D. Beatley Lumber Co. Shingles 11.70 T. A. Gr:iffith Wind.ow Glass 18.65 S. M. Gloyd Shingles & Cement· 061.04 Ford Sedan McDaniel Auto Company 1.50 Martin Towel Supply Towel service 52.88 Arnold & Wetherbee Electric fans e'tC. 32.62 Alexander Drug Company Lead Arsenate etc. 4111.22 Dunn Feed & Fuel Co. Coal on contr~ct 90.79 A. M. DeBolt Lime, cement., etc. southwestern Bell Telephone Company telephone service 233.15 3.60 The Oklahoma News Advertisement 8.40 Oklahoma Paper.Company Wrapping p~per 212.97 Mideke Supply Company Engine fittings 5.50 New State Ice Comparv Coupon Book 7.55 Ricliards & Conover Hdw. Co. Step ladders

W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware & Supplies Florette McNeese Services Examining Board John T. Clayton II n n Western Union Telegraph Co. Telegraph service E. J. Wooley Sand Wisconsin Electric Co. Dumore Grinder Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Paints etc. The Western Bank Supplt Oo. Linoleum etc. Practical Drawing Company School supplies Smythe Printing Company Printing supplies Webb Publishing Company Printing supplies 11 The Parry Printing Co. n Trave Trammell Co. 11 11 Fre~erickson Tire Co. Tires etc. Erickson Tire Co n 11 Magnolia Petroleum Co. Gasoline & Oils Standard Mills Company Cheese Cloth Baker, Hanna & Blake Company tt 11 Scrivner-Stevens Company Janitors' supplies Universal Cleanser Co. Nifty Cleanser The Western Paint Company Floor paint The Sherwin-Williams Corrpany Linseed Oil Jasper Sipes Corrp5ny School supplies Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Water service Oklahoma City Water Department J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash James H. Jones Crayon Pack & Pack Moving Rockwood school building

$ 95.14

21.00 21.00 8.50 22.00 81.00 197.07 841.15 251.25 569.30 125.00 151.43 21.50 35.35 20.43 145.68 78.62 50.54 102.20 25.20 546.00 118.10 675.22 118.07 29.80 149.31 260.00 400.00

General Fund 1918-1919 Âˇ Cook-McDonnell Compacy Plumbing repairs Noble Street Planing Mill Mill work Irving Ed M. Semans Premium Robt. L. Smmth Bond Sand Geo. G. Miller Davidson-Case Lbr. Co. Lumber W. J. Pettee & Co. Hardware 11 Lykes Hardware Company A.G. Hoge Hardware Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Paints & Oils Dolese Bros. Cement & Sand

169.41 62.45 44.43 15.00 128.15 61.61 7.00 31.40 103.65 12.88

Building Fund 1919 H. G. Eastman

Expense real estate sales

27.65

, Sep~ra te School Fund Frederick Disinfectant Co. Fredisco Claaner Scrivner & Stevens Janitors' Supplies J. s. Coates Abstract Block 29 Oak Park Practical Drawing Co. School supplies Jasper Sipes Company Scho'ol supplies The Schiff-Mayer Co. Estimate stamp Crane Company Pump repairs Uhi11:ersal Cleanser Company Nifty Cleaner Dolese Bros. Cement & Sand Water service Oklahoma City Water Department James H. Jones Crayon

17.50 9.90 14.00 19.50 80,90 2.00 2.54 3.60 1.65 41.05 19.50

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mrs. Lindsay seoonde the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The estimates of contract.ors for labor performed and material furnis Âˇ

ed on the new buildings and additions were presented to the Board by the Clerk.

Mr. Berry moved that the following estimates of Holmboe Construction Companyfor labor performed and material furnished., as approved by ! ~he archi tecta, be allowed and the Clerk instz,ucted to· issue warrants 1 1n payment of same:

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$5519.00 7578.00

Addition to Wheeler School Building Addition to Lowell School Building

Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Matlock moved that the following estimates of R. M. Crissman for labor performed and material furnished~ as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same: Addition to Whittier School Building Addition to Hawthorne School Building Addition to Willard School Building

$3429.25 6901.20 1331.70

Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. 11 Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimate of CSll:'/.pbell and Price, for labor performed and material furnished for the Addition to Putnam Heights School Building, amounting to $7824.60, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call s~ne was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the the following estimates of Cook-McDonnell Company for labor performed and material furnished, as approved by the architects., be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of s~~e: Heating, Plumbing and Ventilating Wheeler, Lowell, Hawthorne, Whittier Putnam Heights and Willard

$2871.00

Heating, Plumbing and Ventilating Willard and Woodrow Wilson

2304.00

Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The following bills were presented: To Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Okla. I

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For services rendered by Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects., for making plans and specifications for the Heating & Plumbing of the Irving School Contract price $10,960.00 of contract price

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For specifications and superintending of painting work on the following buildings: Administration Less $62.00 Culbertson School Contract 11 Woodro1iv Wilson Eugene Field " 5%"of contracts

·$799 .oo 784.00 1542.55 750.00

3875.55

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Balance due on contract for Superintend<ing Construction work on the following buildings: Woodrow Wilson School Culbertson School Eugene Field School Administration Building Total 1Â˝% of '$26,031.90

$13,301.50 5,204.10 500.00 7,026.30 26,031.90

Be.lance due

$390.48

Mr. Berry moved that the bills be allowed except for specifications and superintending of painting, and warrants issued for making plans and specifications for the heating and plumbing of the Irving School in the sum of $383.60 and for the balance due on contract for superintending construction on the Wilson, Cull:ertson, Eugene Field and Administration building in the sum of $390.48. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sept.ember 2., 1919.

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We, your committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the following men be elected as per schedule adopted by the Board: 1. G. Walters

Assistant Supt. Buildings & Grounds at $135.00 per month Vacancy caused by the resignation of R. J. Scott

James Alexander

Janitor Bryant School Vacancy caused by the transfer of L. G. Walters

J.M. Whiteley

Janitor Putnam Heights School Vacancy caused by the resignation of Chas. Smith

Minnie Marvel

Janitress Walnut Grove Vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Gus Werth

Clayton Hooser

Janitor Columbus School

A. C. Werth

Janitor Irving School

Warren Simpson

Janitor Shields Heights School Vacancy caused by the resignation of E. A. McNall

C. W. Tullis

Janitor Franklin School

R. Lemaster

Extra Engineer at $4.00 per day

John Ch&nberlain

Extra Engineer at $4.00 per day

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Extra Laborer at $3.50 per day

Charles Smith

Extra Laborer at $3.50 per day

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G. O. Woodworth Comni ttee Mr. Coates moved that the report be ccncurred in and the janitors employed as recommended by the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 4th, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the ground at the Willard, Rock;.vood and (:!hoctaw schools be improved by the construction of cement sidewalks: Willard Rockwood Choctaw

300 sq. ft. 500 sq. ft. 375 sq. ft.

Respectfully submitted, W. E. Fightmaster G. O. Woodworth Committee

I Mr. Coates moved that the report be concurred in and the sidewalks

constructed as recommended by the Buildings and Gt-ounds Committee. Fightma.ster seco rded the motion and upon roll call same was Ii carried, all members prss~nt voting "Aye. 11 j/

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Mr. Coates moved that the bonds of Cook-McDonnell Company in the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company be accepted and the Clerk and President of the Board instructed to sign the contract ! after they are satisfied that same is correct. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present I v o t i ng II Aye • 11 11

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Mr. Whiteford presented a report from the head of the Commercial Department of the High School, recommending the exchange and repair of typewriters and the exchange of an old adding machine. I Mr. Fightmaster moved that this report be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and up on roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

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Oklahoma City, Okla.~ September 2., 1919. !! To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to report the resignations of the following and recommend that they be accepted: Miss Adele Turk Miss Katherine Allen Mr. Frank McKee and Mr. Julius Kiefer declined the positional offered them. ,I Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Matlock moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Okla. Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the election of the following at the

salaries set opposite their names: George Brucher " Clara Meyer Reta Mitchell J. B. Heckert 1,,

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A. J. Werrell Manual Training $140 a mo. for 9½ mos. 11 11 11 Anna Cooper regulax teacher 110 n 11 · Mrs. Grace Krebs F.rance s Vin•cent

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Separate Schools $100 a mo. for 9½ mos. L.A. Dominus t1 ,, Assistant Play Circle Aner Littlepage Director $80 a month for 9½ mos. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the report be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the I motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present votil J

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 16th, 1919

Board of Education. Gentlemen: Owing to the growth of the public school system the present

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Our first and grecttest need is a man thoroughly qualified to take the direction of the High School orchestra and to organize a band in the High School. The remainder of his time should be devoted to organizing and teaching orchestra c1asses in the grades. In addition we need three women teachers to assist the Supervisor in the grades. With this help we can hope to really keep in close touch with every building in the system and secure results. Respectfully yours, Roberta Worley, Supervisor Upon motion of Mr. Matlock, sec.ended by Mr. Coates, this report was referred to the Superintendent. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Superintendent be authorized to fill _vacancies OQcuring in the teaching force during the school year. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carriei, The furnishing of drinking water for the Irving school building was brought up for consideration.

Mr. Coates moved that this m~tter be referred to the Superintendent of Buildings with power to act. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voti rg "Aye. 11 The election of an Assistant Truant Officer was taken up and Mrs. Lindsay placed in nomination the name of Creamer and Mr. Berry nominated Stroll. Mr. Coates moved that the nominations be closed and that the Board proceed to the election of Assistant Truant Officer by ballot. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and sa.me was declared to have carrie • The President appointed Mr. Coates and Mr. Stearley to act as tellers and upon the second ballot Mr. Creamer received four votes and Mr. Stroll three votes. Mr. Coates moved that the election be made unanimous and Mr. Creamer elected Assistant Truant Officer at a salary of / o D, c· 0 a month. Mr. Berry seconded the· motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon motion of Mr. Coa.tes, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster the Board went into executive session.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that Earl Putman, janitor of Emerson school and Al Colley, janitor of Washington school be discharged from the service of the school board. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Npon motion of Mr. Matlock seconded by Mr. Coates the Board returned to regular session.

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PRESENT: G. 0. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley., Clerk. Elliott~Alton, J. W. Btrry., R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster., Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, William Mee. ABSENT:

J.E. Matlock.

The President stated that the meeting had been called with the understanding that the matter of the insurance would be taken up but as the committee was not ready to report the Board would consider any other matters requiring their attention.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Barrett specification roof with twenty year guarantee be placed on the new Walnut Grove school building at an additional cost of $258.75. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted "No.n The Clerk read the following letter: Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. September 9th, 1919. Messrs. Layton, Smith & Forwyth, Architects, Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. Gen tl-emen: As per your request we have carefully gone over the Jefferson plans and find that it will cost SEVEN NUNDRED EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS FIFTY ($781.50) CENTS, additional to Jefferson contract to duplicate on Lincoln Site the floor plans of Jeffer~on School Building but making elevation same as south half of Lincoln School Elevation.

This difference is caused by the extra excavation necess-. ary on account of slope of land., extra depth of concrete walls to fit this slope and extra hauling on account of getting material on 25th street switch for Jefferson which at Lincoln we have to haul from Frisco tracks and also Katy. Trusting that this will give you the necessary information, we remain, Very truly yours,

CHASM. DUNNING CONSTRUCTION By Chas. M. Dunning Mr. Coates and Mr. Alton, who were not present at the initial roll call, entered the meeting at this time.

Mr. Woodworth stated that before zpaking a definite change in the plans of the Lincoln s9hool building it would be necessary to secure more ground and suggested that an offer be made cy- the , Board for the northwest corner of the clock in which the building i~ located. Âˇ Mr. Mee moved that the Board offer $6500 for the north 70 feet of Lots l to :4, both inclusive, Block 9, Lincoln Park Addition to OklahC:,.na City, and if the offer is not accepted that condemnation lj proceedings be started at once. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting li "Aye. 11 The following report was read: Oklahoma C.i t y, Oklahoma. September 9, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We.,~ your Buildings and Grounds Committee, recommend that the contract for the plumbing for the Choctaw School be awarded to the Capitol Plumbing Company at their bid of $500, this being lowest and best bid.

Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton Wm. Mee W. E. Fightmaster Buildings and Grounds Committee

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the Capitol Plumbing Company given the contract for the plumbing at the Choctaw school at their bid of $500. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Clerk read the following communication:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 5, 1919. Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: We propose to install the heating in the two room addition to the Culbertson school building for the sum of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND N0/100 ($1,700.00) DOLLARS. The above includes all st,eam piping., radiation, valves, diffusers and automatic temperature control for the Manual Training first and second floor class rooms. Respectfully submitted, COOK-MCDONNELL COMPANY Mr. Coates moved that this proposal be referred to the Buildings an Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 5, 1919 •.

Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: If the Firebox Boiler at the Westwood school building is omitted we will deduct the sum of $1,053.00 from our contract. This being the amount carried in our estimate for same. We will install a #234 Bryant Low Pressure Gas Steam Boiler including smoke and steam connections, also gas connections inside boiler room, for the sum of Eleven Hundred Eighty and no/100 Dollars ($1,180.00). In submitting this proposition we do not assume any responsibility for the successful operation of same. Respectfully submitted, ·,·

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Mr. Coates moved that a Bryant Low Pressure Gas Steam Boiler be substituted for the boiler specified at Westwood school building, at an additional cost of $127.00. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The question of buying additional ground for the towell school was discussed and Mr. Mee moved that the President be authorized to offer A. F. Bond, the agent for J.E. Crawford, $5000 for the east one-half of Lota 24, 25., 26., 27 and 28, Block 9, Park Place Adel~ ition to Oklahoma City. Mrs Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

A letter was read from B. M. Hart, City Engineer, stating that after! investigation it was found advisable to recommend that the present sewer connection at Washington school building be discontinued and a new connection made with the sewer in Washington Avenue. Mr. Hart also stated that if the Board approved this recommendation plans, estimat'es and grades would be furnished for the construction of this new connection. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was ~eclared to have carried.

The question of installing a boiler for furnishing steam for the Irving cafeteria was brought up for consideration. Mr. Coates moved that a Bryant automatic low pressure steam generator be installed in the Irving school building. Mr. Mee seconded the motion. and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting ""Aye." The matter of purchasing the R. J. Edwards property west of the Washington school was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, was referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee for investigation and report.

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A requisition was presented to the Board by the Supervisor of the iti Home Eoomomics Department for ten, Singer Sewing Machines for the !I Irving School building, at $-33 .37 each, this price b~ing the lowest i bid obtained by Miss Hopkins. i Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to purchase ten sewing machines from the Singer Company at $33.37 each. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

A requisition was presented for books for the music department amounting to about $400. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to purchase books for the nusic department in accordance with the requisition of the music supervisor. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Whiteford reported that an army officer had been sent here from Washington to take charge of the military training at the High School and he understood that two officers would be sent later in the year. Mr. Coates moved that the President and Clerk be instructed to sign : the bond to the government for $10.,250, covering the valueÂˇof the equipment furnished fqr the military tr?,ining work, and tha~ tp.e eq'ipment be stored in a safe place. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." 1

The following bids were received for hardware for the Lincoln, Jeff~ erson, Westwood 7 Walnut Grove and the two room addition to Culbert- I son:

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Mr. Alton reported for the Buildings and Grounds had this matter in charge., that while the bid of what higher that that of Mr. Hoge., the committee the hardware was of a better grade and therefore commended that the contract be awarded to the W.

committee who had w. J. Pettee was s considered that unanimously recJ. Pettee Company.

Mrl,Lindaay moved that the Board concur in the report of the Buildings and Grounds committee and award the contract for the hardware for the new buildings to thew. J. Pettee c0 mpany, at their bid of $2644.95 which included the panic devise for the Walnu~ Grove school building. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll , call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Eastman entered the meeting at this time together with Mr. R. P. Schuster., the owner of the property adjoining the Linc_oln school grounds for which the Board had offered $6500. Mr. Schuster stated to the Board that we could not accept this offer, but after some discussion agreed to accept $7000. . Mr. Coates moved that the Board pay R. P. Schuster $7000.00 for the north 70 feet of Lots 1, 2., 3 and 4., in Block 9., Johns-Byrd Lincoln Park Addition to Oklahoma City, Mr. Schuster to give possession November lat, 1919, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for the purchase price upon the approval of the deed and abatra ct by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present "Aye. 11

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9th, 19l9_(Gontinued) __ . The Superintendent prese1.1ted the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 9, 1919. r

To the Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to report the resignations of the following and recommend that they be accepted: Miss Miss Miss Mrs. Mrs.

Helen Marlatt Edith Ross Elizabeth Renick LilJ.ian Thompson Edna Emmons

The following failed to sign the contracts sent them: Miss Maud Mr. Louis Mr. J.B. Miss Reta Mr. A. J.

Richman Rhoades Heckert Mitchell Warrell Very truly yours, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Mee moved that the resignations be aroepted. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 9, 1919. To the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wisp to recommend the election of the following at the salaries opposite their names. Miss Fleta Douthit Mr • Chas. Sohre ck /Mr. Fred Bruce , Mr. Guy McGee /Miss Helen Norris · Miss Ann Pearson Miss Lola Beach Mrs. A. J. Boyle Miss Annie Sellers

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Home Economics - $110 a mo. for 9½ mos. High School - $1500 a yr. for 9½ mos. Manual Traininj - $135 a mo. for 9½ mos. High School - 1500 a yr. for 9¥ mos. High School - '1400 a yr. for 9f mos. High School - 1400 a_yr. for 9t mos. regular substitute - $100 a mo. for~- mos. substitute - $4.50 a day - Regular teacher - $120 a mo. for 9} mos.

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The statistical report for the schools of Oklahoma City for the year ending May 30, 1919 was presented to the Board by the Super-

imtendent and is on file in the office of the Clerk. Mr. Whiteford stated that on account of Friday, September 26th, being the day of President Wilson's visit to Oklahoma City, the State Fair officials had requested that another day be designated as Oklahoma City School Day, and he would recommend that the Board set Tuesday, September 23rd, as Fair day for the schools and dismis, school on this date. i Mr. ·Alton rroved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and Oklahoma City School Day at the State Fair be changed from Friday, September 26th, to Tuesday, September 23rd. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.· !

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Mr. Mee moved that the Superintende.nt and the Clerk make arrangement! , if possible, for the school children to see the President on Fri1 day, September 26th. Mr. Fightrnaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. 1

Mr. Mee moved that a new contract be entered into with the Chas. M. Dunning Construction Conpany, allowing $10,305.50 for putting on the extra rooms to complete the original plans for the Lincoln school building at a total contract price of $100,551.50., Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The bonds and contract of the Cook McDonnell Company for the heating and ventilating of the Lincol~, Jefferson, Westwood and Culbertson school buildings, were presented to the Board by the Cle.:r:k. Mr. Alton moved that the bonds of the Cook-McDonnell Company in the Uni tea States Fidelity and Guaranty Company be ·approved and the Clerk and President instructed to sign the contract as approved by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Mee seconded the motion and upon roll call sa.me was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that Mr. Parsons was unable to take the contract for the sidewalk at Woodrow Wilson School and Mr. Eby had agreed to do the·work at 16¢ a sq. ft. Mr. Mee moved that the contract with E. o. Parsons for the sidewalk at the Woodrow Wilson school be cancelled and awarded to w. L. Edy at his .bid of 16¢ a sq. ft. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the mo~~on and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye • " Mr. Mee moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Fightmaater seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. I

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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, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 1919, AT FOUR-THIRTY P. M.

. PRESENT: G. 0. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry., R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J. E. Matlock. ABSENT:

William Mee.

A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order stating that the Board had been called together to consider the purchase of additional ground for the Northwest Junior High School site, and would take up any other matters requiring attention.

Mr. Woodworth stated that the Board had been offered the south onehalf of block 8, University Place Addition to Oklahoma City, at $15,050.00 and the purchase of this ground would enable the Board to close the street between Block 9 and Block 8., thus securing an additional ninety feet of ground.

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Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee who should also ascertain the price of the p,roperty adjoining the High School grounds and facing south on Seventh Street, and report back to the Board at the next regular meeting. ' Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth stated that he had received a request to allow the militia who were to act as guard for President Wilson on September 26th, to camp on the Irving School grounds from September 25th to 27th. Mr. Coates moved that this request beÂˇ granted. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declarad to have carried.

The necessity for making a change in the sewer connection at the Putman Heights was called to the attention of the Board. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion , and upon roll call same was carried, ~11 members present voting "Aye., â&#x20AC;˘

The matter of making water and sewer connections at the Westwood school was discussed and upon mtion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Berry was referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act, upon roll call all members voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Matlock stated that theI'e was not proper drainage of the block to be occupied by the Capitol Hill Junior High School and as a petition to remedy this matter was already in the hands of the City Commissioners, he would move ,that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the Commissioners requesting that they act upon the petition at once. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was dec.lared to have carried. The President then asked for a report from the special committee appointed to co-operate with the Local Association of Insurance Agents in the matter of the insurance of school property. Mr. Mee, Chairman of the committee, not being present, Mr. Coates stated that the committee was not ready to report. Mr. Matlock moved that since there had been no action by the special com,1;ittee, said committee be discharged and the Clark instructed to place the insurance with the Local Association of Insurance Agents, insuring the school property at the rate of 9ofo of the val-. uation of same as determined by the Clerk and the architects, and that the right be reserved by the Board to increase or reduce this valuation, as true values.are determined.

Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Coates and Mrs. Lindsay, who voted 11 NO." A b'id of $175.00 was submitted by Calhoun & Pack for moving the carpenter shop to the southeast corner of the Irving School grounds. Mr. Alton moved that the contract for moving the carpenter shop be given toÂˇcalhoun & Pack at their bid of $175.00. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "'A:ya. n The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Okla. September 16, 1919. The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to report the resignation of the following and recommend that same be accepted:

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- $1400 a year for - $1600 a year for - $110 a mcnth for $110 a month for $100 a month

Bessie Lippincott - Asst. Secretary High School $75.00 a month. Mrs. P. W. Clayton - substitute - $5.00 a day. Miss Eva Shidler, Assistant Secretary to High School principal, 89.lary changed to $75.00 Mrs. Joseph,ine Mitchell,-.. su~stitu:te - $4.pO •a day. The' salary of Miss Helen Norris should have been $1500 instead of $1400 on account of her experience. I should like to recommend this correction. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Fightm9.,ster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred ±n and teachers, substitutes and Assistant secretaries employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting , II Aye. II A co mnunication was re'.'td from Malinda Sprainga, formerly teacher in the separate schools, asking that she be given a hearing by the Board at an early date. Mr. Alton moved that this communication be laid on the table. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The cierk reported that a new well had been drilled at the Irving School, water having been obtained at a depth of 153 ft.

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It was reported to the Board that the owner of the cotton patch on the new Walnut Grove site had complained that his cotton had been damaged by visitors and he had asked that the Board pay him for his loss. Mr. Matlock moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Comnittee. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The purchase of an automobile for the use of the Assistant Truant Officer was brought up for consideration, and Mr. Matlock moved that the Board purchase a Ford car for this purpose. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The bonds of B. Z. Hutchinson in the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland were presented to the Board for their approval.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the bonds of B. z. Hutchinson be accepted ae·'.approved by the A ttorney for the Board, and the President and Clerk instructed to sign the oontract;for: the plumbing and drainage .of the Lincoln, Jefferson aiid'Westwood school buildings. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call es..me was carried., all members present voting "Aye. 11 The bonds o~ tbe C. M. Dunning Construction Company., covering the Lincoln and Jefferson school buildings were also considered and Mr. Alton moved that said bonds in the Fidelity and Deposit Company o:f' Maryland., as approved by the Attorney for the Board., be accepted, and the President and Clerk instructed to sign the contracts. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported to the Board that the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, through error, had ordered a full supply of 5,anitor•s brushes which would be a great loss to them unless the Board would. take them off their hands., and they asked that the Board take the brushes at this time and invoice would be rendered at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried • .Mr. Ma~lock moved that Marjorie Moore be permitted to attend High School without the payment of the customary tuition fee. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carrie • A bill for $19;35.was presente.d to the Board,· this amount having · been paid by Al Colley for hav:ing · the windows washed while he w:as janitor at Washington school.

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PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Al ton, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster., Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock,

ABSENT:

William Mee.

The President stated that the meeting had been cal1ed at the request of the Superintendent. Mr. Whiteford presented the following report: Oklahoma Ci. t y, Oklahomq. September 29, 1919.

The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignation of Miss Katherine Hardy, pianist at High School, and recommend that same be accepted.Â· R. A. Hill, High School teacher, declined to accept the position offered him. Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Berry moved that the report of the Superintendent be accepted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the following: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 29th, 1919. The Board of Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of the following named teachers at the salaries named: Margaret Raleigh regular teacher $110 a month Mrs. Jean Brooks High School substitute $5 a day G. C. Jacobsen High School teacher f1700 a year Wren Wilson High School p~aniat t35 a month t4.50 a dday Mrs. T. J. (May) SpriJ:B.ger Substitute Mrs. Millie Easton Substitute ~4.50 a ay

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n_ The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 29th, 1919. The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the re-adjustment in salaries of the following named teaahers, on account of experience or transfer in position: Sarah McClure - Play Circle Assistant - from $80 to $90 on account of 2 years' experience as assistant director. H. W. McKimmey From $140 a month to $1400 a year, on account of being transferred to High School Vera Campbell From $120 a month to $1300, on account of being transferred to High School Bess Wagoner From $110 to $120 on account of six years' experience. Grace McMillan From $100 to $110, on account of six years' experience. Jessie Daniels From ~110 to $115, on account of nine y:iars' experience. Emma Gard Mills From $125 a month to $1200 a year, on accou Of being transferred from Assistant Principal to Principal. Âˇ Mrs. Bee Brooks From $1200 to $125 a month, on account of being transferred from Principal to -Assistant Principal. Âˇ Mrs. Mary Bagwell From $125 to $120, on account of being transferred from Principal Assistant to regular teacher. Clara Walker $100 to $110, on ace unt of six years' experience.

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The following chainges to be made in principals' salaries according to the salary schedule: H. G. Provines - from f1700 to ''2000 Levia Meyers - from 11200 to 1300 w. T. Leach - from 11700 to 1800 Mrs. S. c. Hoover ~1700 to 1800 Mrs. Dora C. Frye $1500 to 1600 Mr. Guy McGee $1500 to "1600, on account of acting as coach for Irving High School. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and salaries changed as recommended. Mr. Matlock seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, al 1 members present voting "Aye."

Captain Grant, the U. S. ,Army officer detailed for military training at the High School appeared before the Board and explained the work of the R. O. T. C. Unit.

The question of storing the equipment furnished by the government for the military training work was discussed and Mr. :Mat.lock .moved that this matter be referred to the B.lildings and Grounds Committee, together with Capt. Grant, with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Âˇ Mr. Coates moved that the salary of Kenneth Kaufman, Head of the Language Department at the High School be raised from $1800 toÂˇ $2000 a year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that Grace Karnes, stenographer to the Truant Offiiier and the Supervisors be elected for one year at a s2,lary of $100 per month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roil call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to purchase the necese ary furniture for the Principals' offices and rest rooms at the Linwood and Woodrow Wilson school buildings. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

The bill of W. L. Eby for sidewalks at Choctaw, Willard and Wilson Schools, and for foundation and floors for the Carpenter and Plumbing Shop, amounting to $1524.22, was presented to the Board by the Clerk. Mr. Alton moved that the bill of w. L. Eby amounting to $1524.22 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call sa.me was carried., all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Clerk read a letter from B. M. Hart, City Engineer, stating that the contract had been let for the sewer for Block 23, Capitol Hill

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was received from Cook-McDonnell Company to install eight Kerosene Oil Burners for the No. 222-S Bryant Steam Boiler for the West wood School buildingi and also one 110 gallon Black Iron Storage Tank, for the sum of w258.75.

Mr. Coates moved that the proposal of Cook-McDonnell to install the Kerosene Burners and the Storage tank in the Westwood School build-. ing for the sum of $258.75 pe accepted. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Woodworth, who voted "No. 11 /

Mr. Matlock moved that Irl Reid and Carrol~. Sparling be allowed to attend High School without the payment of the usual tuition fee, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,"

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF. THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHO.U:A, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION . 1

BUILDING, MOJ:IDAY., OCTOBER SIXTH, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P.M. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Al ton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J. E. Matlock .

ABSENT:

William Mee.

September The minutes of the meetings of/1st, 2nd, 9th, 17th and 29th were read and approved as read. The monthly report of the Truant Officer Wf\S read to the Board giving in detail the work of the department of compulsory education for the month of September. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster this report was received and placed on file.

The Clerk read the report 0f the Medical Inspector, which, upon notion of Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and placed on file. A communication was received from Josephine E. Mitchell, offering to sell the Board a used Kohler and Campbell piano for $275. Mr. Alton moved that this communication be laid on the table. _Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 6th, 1919. The Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that c. A. Huntley be transferred from the Whittier School as regular janitor of the Emerson School at a salary of $180 per month, the vacancy having been caused by the removal of Earl Putman; that a. R. Lemasters be transferred from extra engineer as janitor of the Whittier School at a salary of $104 per month, vacancy cause~,l;w the transfer of a. A. Huntley; that R. J. Tacker be transferrea;tne McKinley School to the.Washington School as regular janitor at a salary of $180 per month, vacancy caused by the removal of Al Colley; that J. w. Anderson be transferred from the Hawthorne School to the McKiDley School as regular janitor at a salary of $126 per month, vacancy caused by the transfer of R. J. Tacker; that J. W. Kirkland be appointed regular janitor at the Choctaw School at a salary of $12 per month. RespectfÂľlly submitted, Elliott Alton W. E. Fightmaster Buildings & Grounds Committee

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Mr. Berry moved that the recommendations of the Buildings and Grounds Conr1littee be concurred in., Mr. Alton seconded the motion· and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following report: Oklahoma City, Okla. October 6th, 1919.

Board· of Education. Gentlemen:

We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the Superintendent of Buildi:r.gs cmd Grounds be authorized to i.prove the Domestic Science room at the Washington School by building count.ers and installing sixteen one-hole burner hot plates at approximate cost of $200.00. Respectfully submitted, · Elliott Al ton W. E. Fightmaster Conmittee on Buildings & Grounds Mr. Fightrnaster moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Matlock secpnded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read to the Board: October 6th, 1919. I

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

We, your Purchasing Committee, recommend that a Model 76 Mimeograph be purchased for the use of the Supervisors' and General Offices at a cost of $123.50. Respectfully sub mi. tted, R. G. Coat.es, J.E. Matlock, J. W. Berry. Purchasing Committee Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation be concurred in and the mimeQgraph purchased at,$123.50. Mr. Herry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read: Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $31,249.60 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. · Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates J.E. Matlock Auditing Committee

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Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract $3,488.87 1.50 C. C. Birchard & Company Music supplies 10.50 O. K. Transfer & Storage Conpany Hauling Fair Exhibit 6.27 DÂľplicator Manufacturing Conpany Repairs for Duplicator 229.95 D. Appleton & Company Books 805.73 L. C.~Smith_& Bros. Typewriter Company Typewriters 10.25 Remington Typewriter Company Typewriter repairs .72 Postal Telegraph Company Telegraph service Dodd, Mead &. Company 1 set New International Encyclope<iia 126.00 Harbour-Lomgmire Company Furniture for .Administration Bldg. 152.00 6.99 Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Company 21.40 Hugh L. Turner Rep~ir downspouts Admn. Bldg. 50.00 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Adding Machine 18.00 Boasen Bros. Clock 13.50 W. C. Dean Jewelry Co. Clock 1.50 Kelley Jewelry Company Repairing Clock 1.80 Underwood Typewriter Company Adjusting typewriters so.oo F. D. Bearley Lumber Company Lumber 12.95 S. M. Gloyd Lumber 4.90 Grant~sprague Lumber CompanyÂˇ Agatite 108.30 Davidson-Case Lumber Company Lumber 14.65 A.G. Hoge Hardware 22.35 Storm & Erickson Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies 1,516.67 Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies 366.63 Richards & Conover Hardware Co. Hardware & Supplies 370.55 Noble Street Planing Mill Mill work 41.48 A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement 9.73 Corken Machinery & Supply Co. Repairs to H. S. Equipment 27.79 N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Repairs to " 29.55 Chamberlin Supply Company Pump repairs 188.95 Hamilton Supply Co. Repairs to Equipment 5.85 The American Multigraph Sales Co. Repairs to Multigraph 3.34 International Harvester Co. Repairs to Lawn Mower 145.00 Garver Bros. Moving buildings 31.18 Alexander Drug Company Janitors' Supplies 9.20 Gaylord Bros. Library Supplies 48.88 Oklahoma Physicians Supply Co. Medical supplies 18.40 The Sherwin Williams Company Turpentine The 1Uectric Sto:ra:ge Battery Co. Repai:t:s for storage 91.20 batteries 191.88 The Oklahoma School Equipment Company School suppli,es 1,024.65 Oklahoma Book Compa. nv School supplies J.,500.00 Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Pianos 49.90 The Schiff-Mayer Company Office supplies 1,472.18 The Western Bank Supply Company Office supplies 16.95 Manly Office Supply Company Office supplies 29.02 Kansas City Paper House Paper for Duplicator Oklahoma Engravmng and Printing Company Printing supplies 123.50 21.50 Smythe Printing Company Printing Supplies 105.00 Norick Bros. Printing Supplies 30.20 The Printery n " 78.50 Franklin Printing Company Printing Supplies 19.57 Oklahoma Paper Company Paper & Supplies 303.00 G. E~ Blackie Heaters for Harmony and repairs 46.90 T. A. Griffith Window glass 107.11 Pi tts:burgh Plate Glass Company Paints & Window glass 45.00 Harlow Publishing Company Letterheads 32.00 A.G. Spaulding & Bros. Ro~es for H. S. G~nnasium 197.40 The Western Paint Company Floor paint & dressing 4.32 Western Newspaper Union Supplies for Commercial Dept. 12.00 The Oklahoma News Advertisements 72.74 The Daily Oklahoman " 71.75 Eaton & Cole Auditor's report 68.90 J. L. Ladd Sanitary work 9.56 Telegraph service Western Union Telegraph Co npany

Coffey Danner Compaq, Primary supplies 47.00 Zylite Water Company Water 4.00 Singer Sewing Machine Company Sewing Machines 402.94 Klein Oil Company Gasoline 12.40 McDaniel Auto Company No. 1 Auto repairs 4.60 II II McDaniel Auto Compacy No. 2 9.20 Sand Geo. G. Miller 37.63 Martin Towel Supply Co TowÂˇel service 6.50 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical repairs 7.75 Commissioners of Land Office Ground rental for Lee school 28.00 Bruce Publ.ishing Company Subscription to School Board Journal 2.00 American Brick & Tile Company Brick 170.00 Oilahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity 39.83 57.95 Oklahoma City Water Department Water service Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephore service 118.67 83.67 Scott-Halliburton Company Wall Paper Scrivner & Stevens Company Dom Sci supplies 365.31 Baker, Hanna & Blake Company Dom Sci supplies 19.00 Rorabaugh-Br;:;wn D. G. Company Shades & Dom Sci supplies 72.98 4.53 Fitch's Quality Grocery Dom Sci Groceries Rucks 8: Thomas Flour 3.10 61.93 J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty cash w. J. Pettee & Company Hardware & Supplies 1.,444.29 Jasper Sipes Compacy 8.,143.23 School furniture

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189.60 47,83 57.20 42.50 70.50 360.00 36.10 33.20 359.10 22.20 Âˇ~75

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be adopted and the Clerk 'hl-e instructed to issue warrant$ in payment of the bills. Mr. Al ton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

Mrs. Lindsay, Chairnan of the special committee to which was referred the matter of the ,purchase of calculating machines for the Commercial Department at the High School, reported that Mr. M:usrueh, head of the department, had recommended that the coroptometer be purchased. Mrs. Lindsay also stated that the comptometer salesman had agreed, if one machine was purchased, to loan one machine for use during the first semester. a~d the comrrittee recommended that one comptometer be purchased at $250.00. Mr. Matlock moved that the recommendation of the special committee b'e concurred in and one comptometer be purchased for the Commercial Department at the High school at $250.00. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was'carried, all members present voting 11 Aya." Mr. Alton, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, reported that together with Captain Grant, the committee had investigated the matter of securing the armory for military drill and for et0ring equipment, and as a monthly rental of $50.00 was asked, Capt. Grant recommended that the matter be dropped and that gun cases be built in the High School Gymnasium and that they drill outside. A letter was read from John w. Eddings., the owner~of the cotton patch on the Walnut Grove School site, asking that the Board pay him $100 for damage done to hisÂˇ cotton crop. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same w.as carried, all members present voting "Aye. n

The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 6, 1919. Board of Education Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend that the salary of s. N. Hopkins be made $2000 on account of there being seventeen (17) teachers in the Eugene Field School. This is the amount fixed by schedule. Respectfully., J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the salary of Mr. Hopkins be placed at $2000 a year. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

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J. A. Whiteford Mr. Berry moved thqt the recommendation of the superintendent be concur.red in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Whiteford reported that Miss Bessie Lippincott, Secretary to the Principal of the Irving High School, had refused to sign her contract at $75.00 a month. Mr. Coates moved that the salary of Miss Lippincott, Secretary to the Principal of the Irving High School, and the salary of Miss \ , Eva Shidler, Assistant Secretary to the Principal of the High School, be placed at $90 a month, providing that the law is not violated by one month's salary having been accepted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. Woodworth who voted "No. 11 Mr. Whiteford stated that on account of the number of Manual Training students at the Irving High School it had been necessary to have additional hours of instruction or employ another teacher, and that Mr. Corrigan and Mr. Barthold were each teaching two hours overt~me each day, and he would therefore recommend that they be paid $20 or $25 a month extra for this service.

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Mr. Matlock moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of Mr. Whiteford and give J.B. Corrigan and J: H. Barthold $20 a month each for extra work in Manual Training at the Irving High School. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye. tt Mr. Coates moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call s2me was carried., all members present voting ttAye." The case of Malinda Spraings, former teacher in the Colored Schools who had not been recommended for re-election for the year 1919-20, was taken up for consideration. After hearing Miss Spraings, S. R. Youngblood, Principal of the Douglas School and Mr. Whiteford, Mr. Alton moved that the Board accept the report of the Superintendent and the Principal of the Colored Schools, and leave Miss Spraings out of the system for this year. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. 11 Mr. Whiteford sta.ted that he had suspended a boy for one month, the maximum period allowed under the Rules and Regulations, but he believed that the offenee would justify suspension for the entire year and asked that the Board pass on the matter. Mr. Coates moved that a comn:ittee Matlock and Mr. Alton confer with to sending him to Military school Mr. Berry seconded the motion and

composed of The Presid.ent, Mr. the father of the boy in regard for the remainder of the year. sa.me was declared to have ·carried.

Upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, s~conded by Mr. Berry, the Board returned to regular session.

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A bill of H. C. Thurman, Attorney for the Board, for extra services not contemplated by regular employm9nt, amounting to $140 was presented to the Board by the Clerk.

Mr. Alton moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mrf.l Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished for the new buildings and additions were presented to the Board by the Clerk. / :/

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f Company, amounting to $$6, 300 for labor performed and material furn-

t ished for the addition to Lowell school building, as approved by the t architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant

\for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was \_,arr ied, all members pre sent voting "Aye. 11

Mr, Berry moved that the estimate of the Gross Construction Co,q,any, anounting to $5051.24, for labor performed and material furnished for the Walnut Grove school building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimate of Cook-McDonnell~ amounting to $254.35, for extra on bilge pump for the Woodrow Wilson school building, 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 carri•d, all members present voting "Aye." ·

Mr. Coates moved that the estimate of Cook-McDonnell Company, amount ing to $504.10, for extra on bilge pump for the Administration Building, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for s:;tme. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ,It Aye. 11 Mr. Fightmaster mcved that the estimate of Cook-McDonnell Company, amounti!€: to $22,320.00, for labor performed and material furnished for the he,ting, ventilating and plumbing of Wheeler, Lowell, Hawthorne, vThittier, Putnam Heights and Willard school buildings, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Berry moved that the following estimates of R. M. Crissman for la.bor performed and material furnished, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same: Addition Addition Addition Westwood

to Hawthorne School to Whittier School to Willard School school

$4,444.20 6,318.65 5,104.80 7,830.00

Mr. Alton seconded the motion and.upon roll call same was carried, all members pressnt voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the estimate of C~npbell & Price, amounting to $6,750.80, for labor performed and material furnished for the addition to Putman Heights school building., ,.as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a w~rrant in payment of same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ]1

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Mr. Coates moved that the estimate of Chas. M. Dunning Construction Ii Company, for labor performed and mat,erial furnished for the LincC>ln i school building, amounting to $8,334.95, as approved by the architec,:s, I be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment o~ same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." I 1

Mr. Coates moved that the bill of Chas. M. Dunning Construction Compa:qr, for labor and material furnished for erecting counters and railings in the Administration building, amounting to $434.18, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." Mr. Coates moved that the estimate of Chas. E. Davenport for painting of the Willard school building, amounting to $1,400, 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 carreid, all members present voting "Aye. 11

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13,848.00 51.389.00 344,673.00 $12,063.55

Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Goates moved that the bill of Layton, Smith & Forsyth for f,~&.Re -~pe;a:t:t!lcattoits "!md superintendence of the heating and plumbing of the Irving School Building, beinglt% of the c9ntfact price of $10,960, amounting to $164.40, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant ,for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present ,zoting "Aye."

The following bonds were presented for approval, having been approved by the Attorney for the Board:

Chas. M. Dunning Const. Co. for $100,551.00 covering contract for the Lincoln School Building.F. A. Gross Construction Company for $19,200.00 covering contract for the Walnut Grove school building. R. M. Crissman for $19,200.00 covering contract for the Westwood school building. Mr. Alton moved that the bonds be approved by the Board as written, and as approved by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and sa.me was declared to have carried. A letter was read from R. Studer, offering to pay $10.00 for the pump located On the Capitol Hill Junior High School site. Mr. Alton moved that the pump be sold to Mr. Studer for the sum of $10.00,. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The installation of a P. B. X. system in was brought up for consideration and Mr. referred to the Superintendent and Clerk Fightmaster seconded the motion and same

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The attention of the Board was called to the fact that arrangements had not yet been made for the plumbing., water and sewer for the Walnut Grove. school. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The question of fixing and paying the salaries of the teachers in the colored schools was discussed and the Attorney for the Board advised the Board that they could not legally issue sa.lary warrants until after the passage of the separate school budget by the County Excise Board. I Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to notify the principals of the colored schools that immediately after the passage of their budget by the County Excise Board the Board of Education would meet and arrange to fix salaries and pay the teachers. Mr.Âˇ Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mt. Fightmaster second,ed the motion and same was declared to have carried. If HEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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G. O. Woodworth., President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, R. S. Coa.te s, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, William Mee.

The meeting was called for the purpose of fixing the salaries of the teachers in the Separate Schools. The Superintendent recommended that the sala'l'ies be placed as follows:

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Mr. Matlock moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the salaries of the Colored teachers p~aced as indicated. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. n

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 20, 1919. Board of Education Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignation of Miss Hettye Wand, effective October 10 and recommend that same be accepted. Respectfully,

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The Clerk .reported thG.t a letter had been received from :Miss Challes, grade school teacher, who stated that on account of a railroad strike she had been unable to reach the city iri time for the teachers' institute, and as the delay was unavoidab1e asked that she be paid for the time lost. Mr. Fightmaster moved that this request be laid on the table. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Capt. Grant appeared before the Board and reported that the rifles and some other equipment for military training work had been re.ceived but as yet no suitable place had been arranged for their safe keeping. As one of the requirements of the government was that this equipment be stored in a properly secured place, Capt. Grant urged the Board to ta,ke steps toward making proper ar±angement sat once. Mr. Coates moved that this 111atte:r be :referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. Alton and Mr. Fightmaster who passed.

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Mr. Coates moved that the action of the Board at their meeting of October 6th in palcing the sa,laries of Miss Lippincott and Miss Shidler at $90 a month be reconsidered. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Matlock moved that the salaries of Miss Lippincott and Miss Shidler be placed at $80 a month. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Alton, Matlock and Woodworth; "Nays," Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Coates and Mr. Fightmaster. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost. Upon rrotion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, the Board returned to regular session. Mr. Al ton reported that the Buildings and Grounds conrni ttee ha.d investigated the matter of the damage to the cotton crop, on the Walrut Grove site and recommended that the owner be paid $50. Co:'ites moved that the recommendation of the Buildine;s and Grounds committee be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Coates moved that the .junior high school located in the northwest part of the city be called the QJ..&ssen ,J,mior_High.. ..S,chool. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the junior high school located in the northe.ast section of the city be called the __Jlebster ,Tuni..or High,-Schoe¼-.·· Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared· to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the high school located at Eighth Street and Robinson Avenue be called the Central Hig_h ,_School. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The plans for the Junior High Schools were then taken up for consideration. Mr. Matlock rroved that the housekeeping rooms for the domestic scienc department be striken out of the plans. Mr. Coates seconded the motion,and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call cf the President. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was decla:xed to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF,THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 1919, AT FOUR O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. J. W. Berry,

R. S. Coates,

W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. ABSENT: Elliott Alton, William Mee. A quorum being present the meetine; was called to order. The president st3,ted that the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering the plans for the three junior high schools, Mr. Layton presented revised plans to the Board and during the discussion that followed, Mr. Matlbck entered the meeting.

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Mr. McMullen, representing the Oklahoma City Retailers Association, appeared before the Board at this time, requesting that the National Cash Register Company of Dayton, Ohio, be allowed to use the High School Auditorium on November 13th and 14th, for the presentation of a free moving picture and lecture on Retail Merchandizing.

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Mr. Matlock moved that the request be granted, provided that these dates do not conflict with High School activities, the Retailers Association to pay a fee sufficient to cover the expenses of openin~ the Auditorium. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk stated tha~ a request had been made by the Putnam Heights school for the use of the High School Auditorium on November 21st, for an entertainment, the nroceeds of which would be used to .furnish a manual training room. Mr. Berry moved that the request beÂˇgranted provided the date does not conflict with any High School activity, and the Putman Heights school allowed to use the Auditorium without charge. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same v1as declared to have carried. I I

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The consideration of the plans for the Junior High Schools was then : resumed and after further discussion Mr. Matlock moved that the n Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids to be in within fifteen days from the date of advertisement, for the three Junior High Schools, jj according to plans and specifications furnished by Layton, Smith & i Forsyth. Mr~ Fightmaa-ter seconded the motion and upon roll call same i: was carried, all members present voting nAye. 11 ii

Upon motion of Mr. Matlock., seconded by Mr. Berry, the Board went into executive session. Mr. Wood'north stated that since the estimated cost of the Junior High Schools was $300.,000 each and there was a balance in the building fund not contracted for of only ~l:250.,000, it would be necessary to issue additional bonds to complete the present building program. This n1atter was discussed at length but no action taken at this time. Mr. Matlock moved that the Board return to regular session. Mr. Fightrna.ster seconded the mot ion and sa.,me was declared to have carried. Mrs. Lindsay moved that the architect be instructed to change the plans of the addition now being constructed at the ~~we_l_l __ sch_<2_9.-l., so that a room may be equipped as a Kindergarten room and the room now used as a Kindergarten room be converted into a Domestic Science room. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to· have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 27, 1919. Board of-Education. Gentlemen: The following named teachers have filed credits for attendance at summer school and, therefore, in compliance with the rules of the Board, are entitled to the $50 bonus. * *

Mrs. Bee Brooks, Mary Barnhouse. Moss Wingo , Mrs. w. W. Robertson-

Agnes Abbott. Ella Bailey * Lilly J. Short· *·Mrs. Inez George. Hazel Sanders . Mrs. Lida Barnhart. Lena Peyton . * Della Link . Inez E11is Elizabeth MillerJessie - Daniels , Jessie Grety . Bess Elaenor FosterA * A. w. Gaffron. Lucile Mason . * L. O. Wilson- James Mai in . Gr· ace Chadwick * Kenneth Kauffman. Helen Berry Evelyn Lacey. * Helen Landon. Ruth Carnes Martha Porter, Clara Baldwin, * Mary Goff . Geraldine Smith. Priscilla Harrington. - Myrtle Ro;-;;ers.

Oklahoma University Normal, Greeley, Colorado Normal, Ada, Oklahoma Nat. Summer School of Music Chicago, Ill. Colorado University Normal, Edmund., Oklahoma Indiana University Oklahoma University Franklin College, Franklin, In1". Toledo, Ohio University of Chicago University of Cal if ornia Normal, EdmJnd., Oklahoma I University of Oklahoma · Normal, Weatherford, Oklahoma I University of Colorado ! Chicago School of Industrial;: t Kansas State Normal, Pittsburm Texas Christian University Kansas University University of Kansas Cal. School of Arts & Crafts Univsrsity of Oklahoma Normal, Edmond, Oklahoma. State Normal, Pittsburg, Kans. University of Oklahoma Normal., Edmond, Oklahoma Normal, Ada., Oklahoma Normal, Edmond, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma

Ila Rogers Glenn Sisson , Katherine Holtzendorff * Wilda Fuehner Ethel Res.ding Effie Leeman *·Kate Steanson · Vera Baird Maybelle Poole * Jessie Palmer * Edgar Lee Burton Mary Pruitt Delphia Provines Levia Meyers * Ethel Basinger Alma Hodges * Katherine Davis Grace Smith * Mary Black * Myrtle Taylor Jessie Trevarthen . Grace Kirby Cora Cheeves Ruth Smith * Ani"ia K. Kelley

Myrtle Aungst

* · Lillian Henr.:.i rger

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Edith Kirby Avis SeJ.lers Grace R. Bennett Helen Burhans ·Myrtle Poole Maud Milam Alice Eskew Irene Hamilton Edna Foster ·Beulah Chadwick Estelle Manon Adelia Clifton Paul Selders F'loy Dawson Pearl Pike Eva M. White Clara Swatek Jeannette Gordon Gladys Barnes Martha Jane Bro,m Tufaud Finn Josie Richardson Louise Woodbridge

Northern Arizona Normal Normal, Edmond, Oklahoma Normal, Greeley, C lorado. Cornell University· University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma University of Colorado Normal, Weatherford Normal, Edmond, Oklahoma. Normal, Edmond, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Normal, Edmond, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Normal, Edmond,_ Oklahoma Normal, Edmond, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Normal, Edmund, Oklahoma University of Wisconsin Normal, Greeley, Colorado Univ~rsity of Chicago University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma NormaJ., Pittsovrg, Kansas T@e.chers' Col1ege, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Columbia College, New York University of Oklahoma University of Colorado University of California University of Chicago University of Oklahoma Iowa State Teachers' College University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Chicago University Oklahoma University California University Cape Cod School of Art Colorado University Pittsburg Man. Tr. School Chicago University Bowling Green Bus. Uni~ Chicago University Chicago University Chicago University Havana, Cuba, accepted by O. U Chicago University , Chicago University • Oklahoma University Normal, Edmond, Oklahoma I.,)

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Coates moved that the teac:ier·s reported by Mr. Whiteford as having attended summer school be given the bonus of $50 as allowed under the rules and regulations. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. "

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October 28, 1919 Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommen':l the appointment of B. G. Summers as High School Debate coach for ldeven months at a salary of $20 pei·

month.

Gordon Stater, who signed contract.

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Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of ·the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll ca,11 same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The follovdng report was read:

·October 28, 1919.

Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of Mrs·. Pickaboo Clayton as a High School teacher at a salary of $1600 a year to· fill the ~acancy made by the. resignation of Edith Ross.

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and Mrs. Clayton employed to fill the vacancy·at the High School at a salary of $1600 a year. Mr. Berry secorxied the the motion and upbn roll call·same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. !1 The following bids were received on the plumbing at the Walnut Grove school: B. Z. Hutchinson Add for 8" pipe if used instead of 6"

$4679.00 150.00

Capitol Plumbing Co.

3756.70

J. D. Mann Plumbing Co.

3900.00

Mr. Matlock moved that the contract for the plumbing at the Walnut

QEQY§ school building be awarded to the Capitol Plumbing Company

at their bid of $3756.70, providing 8 11 pipe be used, the additional cost of same not to exceed $150.00. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ce.rried, all members present voting "Aye 11 The Clerk presented the final estimate of R. M. Crissman on the addition to the Euge~]'.istl.Q. school building, as approved by the architects. Mr.73'tearley stated that the grounds had been 1eft in bad condition and as it had cost $8.00 to have the rubbish hauled away, he would suggest that this amount be deducted from the a.mount of the estimate.

Mr_. :B,ightmaster moved that the final estiuiate of R. ivi. Crissman, as approved by the architects, be allowed, less $8.00, and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for $492.00 1 n full payment of same. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll cal 1 sa_me was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A cor.r.munication was read from Mrs. Lotta Mosier, Principal of Lowell

School, sta,ting that lumber belonging to the School Board and to herself had been used by the Holmboe Construction Company. The Clerk stated that the school carpenter had estimated the cost of the lumber belonging to the school board to be $4.80 and that belonging to Mrs. Mosier at $16.45 and he would recommend that the total amount of $21.25 be deducted from the next estimate of the Holmboe Company and that Mrs. Mosier be paid for her lumber. Mr. Berry moved that the recommendation of the Clerk be concurred in , and $21.25 be deducted from the next estimate of the Holmboe Construe~ tion Company, and that a warrant be issued to .Mrs. Mosier for the sum of $16.45. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates sec:onded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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' THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 0~ THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

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BUILDING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 1919., AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P.M.

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

J.E. Matlook, William Mee. The minutes of the meetings of Ootober 6th, 20th and 28th, were read and approved as read. Mr. Alton, who was not present at roll oall entered the meeting during the reading of the mimtes. -I

petition was presented by Dr. Gordon asking the Board to establish/ a_.nigb.t school .~q!__ :t:9.J:~_i_g:o~:t:! â&#x20AC;˘ Mr. Al ton moved that this matter be I referred to the Superintendent of Schools, the Clerk and President of the Board, with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all m~imbers present voting 1 "Aye. n . A

A letter was read from J. w. Eddens., owner of the cotton patch on the.new Walnut Grove site., asking that he be paid moi-e than the fift dollars allowed by the Board for damage to his cotton â&#x20AC;˘. Mr. Alton moved th~t this communication be laid on the table. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. i

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i The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was read and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Berry., was received and placed on file.

The Clerk then read the report of the Truant Officer., giving in detail the work of the Department of Compulsory Education for.the month of October. Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed.on file. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. 'rhe following report was read: Board of Education.

Oklahoma City, Oklahom., Nov. 3, 1919.

Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills., amounting to $25.,264.01 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

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.General Fund 1919-1920 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Window glass and paints Erickson Tire Company Tires Main St. Auto Works Auto repairs Aubrey & Shidler Insurance Premium T. E. Braniff Co. n n Coolley-G,ould Co. n n Daniels Insurance Co. n " Delaney & Carye ft n Farmer & Willsey n ff Fidelity Trust Co. ff n Howard Graves n n General Insurance Agency " ff J. F. McCullough Co. n ff F. E. Marshall n n Fred G. Neff n n Nichols & Baker "· n Overholser & Avey n n Price-Clarke & co. n ff Price-Miller co. a n I W. s. Spencer n ff C. E. Stickley Co. ff n Ed M. Semans n n Upsher & Upsher n ft Whittington & Co. n n Workman & Company n n The T. E. Braniff Co. Auto Insurance Crystal Water Co. Water for Hawthorne, Rookwood & Linwood H. C. Thurman Exami ni. rg Abstract Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Telephone service Western Union Telegraph Co. . Teleg::r~h service John T. Clayton Services Examining Board Florette McNeese n ; " n J. L. Ladd Sanitary work , E,.xcelsior Stove Company Gas valves Hamilton Supply Company Sheet packing Crane Company Pu.mp repairs Corken Machinery Company Engine repairs N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works " Eastland Wall Paper & Art Company School supplies The Western Paint Conpany Floor sweep s; M. Gloyd L~mber Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity Oklahoma City Water Department Water service , Webb Publishing Company Books The Warden Company Class Records Manly Office Supply Company Office supplies D. Appleton & Company Books Toilet paper Oklahoma Paper crompany The Anglers Company Live frogs c. W. Knouff Stixit paste A. Flanagan Company Music liners :Hugh L. Turner Repairing roof Emerson 'Empire Electric Company Repairs Electric Motor Washington L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter repairs & tables Felt & Tarrant Mfg. Co. 1 Comptometer O. K. Stamp & Seal Company Police badges Frederiokson-Krob Music Company Tuning piano Wheeler Terminal Battefy Company Repairs Supts Auto Ford Touring car McDaniel Auto Company McDaniel Auto Company No. 2 Auto repairs Deignan Motor Company Repairs Walters Auta Magnolia Petroleum Company Coupon books

$110.05 47.00 6.50 494.12 494.12 494.12 494.12 13.96 494.12 -494.12 494.12 494.12 494.12 494.12 494.12 494.12 494.12 494.12· 494.12 494.12 494.12 494.12 103.64 494.12 494.12 31"~.50

28.80 15.00 116.40 20.75 45.00 45.00 32.50

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16.41 4.56 12.55 111.61 35.90 35.00 156.80 672.90 182.60 112.00 30.00 4.70 84.48 398.75 9.10 125.00 25.84 6.00 100.00 15.75 250.00. 4.50 3.00 .75 670.70 5.60 1.75 150.40

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The A. S. ~arnes Company Industrial Art Text Books $6.89 The Powers Regulator Company Repaj.rs Heat Regulation H.S. 125.50 New State Laundry.. Laundry work High School . .90 Oklahoma Electrical Supply Co. Lamps for High School 101.38 Thomas Grate ~ar Company Grat~ bars for High School 45.80 Martin Towel Supply Co. Towel ser!ice 11.50 The National Amonia Company Ammonia High School 16.30 McEldowney & Son Electrical work Linwood 32.00 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract 768.21 G. E. Blookie Repairs and metal work 181.80 Capitol Plumbing Co. Installing chemistry tables 168.10 Moore-Cottrell SubscriptiGn Agencies Magazine Sup. H. s. 163.60 Doo & Bill Furniture Company Equipment Irving Cafeteria 91.80 Western Bank Supply Co. Mimeograph, Furniture 1 0ffice sup. 888.45 New State Ice Company Coupon Book 5.50 Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Janitors• supplies etc. 19.70 Hoover Bros. Kindergarten supplies 458.60 The.Baker Taylor Company Books H. S. Library 1011.11 3.20 A. L. A. Publi'Shing Board Booklist & A. L. A. Catalogue Noble Street Planing Mill Mill work Irving shop 185.30 Oklahoma City Foundry & Machine Shop Grate rest E. F. 5.00 Minnetonka Lumber Co. Lumber 32.90 Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies 26.70 16.25 T. A. Griffith . Window glass Standard Mills Company l Bale Cheese cloth 81.42 Jasper Sipes Compaq, Chemistry tabl~s furniture etc. 783.18 Central Scientific Company Supplies science dept. 198.51 Smythe Printing Company Printing supplies 20 50 Scott Halliburton Co. Supplies Opportunity cafeteria 30.25 Kress' Supplies Opportunity Cafeteria 13.75 Scrivner-Stevens Company Domestic Science supplies 2.50 Kerr Drygoods Company n n n 11.35 P. & A. Grocery n n " 28.61 J. O. Givens n n " 8.25 Fitch's Quality Grocery n n n 8.45 39.00 J. A. Hurley Repairs Vacuum Machine Washington Hawthorne 3193.54 W. J. Pettee & Co. School supplies Hardware etc. 528.67 Oklahoma Book Compaz:v Drawing supplies 589.13/ W. M. Welch Mfg. Co. Chemistry supplies 96.64 Dr. H. H. Cloud.man Expenses trip to Public Health Assn. Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies· 278.54 A.G. Hoge Hardware 46.67 40.50 Davidson & Case Uumber Company Lumber Mideke Supply Company Engine fittings & supplies 259.00 148.64 J. G. Stearley, Clerk Re-imburse Prtty Cash Separ~te School Fund J. L. Ladd

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42.50 7.40 34.76 159.22 43.95 50.26 187.21 5.55 6.65 53.75 12.60 1.57 2.45.

Playground Fund Brooks Hardware & Sporting Goods Co. w. J. Pettee & Co. Football

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206.40

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Mr. Alt?n moved that the report o~ the Auditing Committee be cancurred 1n and the Clerk instructed to issue warranus in payment of the bills. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished for new buildings were presented to the Board by the Clerk. Mr. Berry moved that the following estimates of 00ntra~ors, for labor performed and material furnished, as approved by the arohivt::ci;s, oe alJ.owea. and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in paymeu °' ox· same : · Wheeler School Addition Lowell " " Culbertson II n

$6644.00 2205.00 6759.00

Plumbing Lincoln,Jefferson and Westwood

1266.95

Chas. E. Davenport

Final estimate for paint~ ing of Willard School

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Campbell & Price

futnam Heights Addition

5229.90

Dunning Construction Co.

Lincoln School Building 11 Jefferson n

8384.12 9533.85

Gross Construction Co.

Walnut Grove School

5937.76

R. M. Crissman

Hawthorne School Addition Whittier School Addition Westwood School Building Willard School Building

1665.00

Hoimboe Construction Co. B.

Cook

Hutchinson

:McDonnell

3343·.60-

4860.00 6930.00

Heating, ventilating and plumbing 0f Whee.ler, Lowell Hawthorne, Whittier, Putnam Heigh-ts and Willard School Buildings 8730.00 Heating and ventilating mf Jefferaen, Linc~ln, Westwood and Culbertson school buildings 1800.00

Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A committee of High School students appeared before the Board and Loren F. Kahle acting as Chairman declared that the newspaper report of a strike by students at the High School was false, that there was no intention among the students to strike or form a soviet and that the student body of Oklahoma City High School . desired, through the committee, to assure the Board ef their loyalty and entire satisfaction with conditions at the High School this yea~

Cur1#'i:s B. Day, another member of the students committee, presented the following written statements: November 3, 1919. We, a committee appointed by and representative of the student body of Oklahoma City High School, wish to make the following statements concerning the report published October 31 and Nov. ember .1 in respect to the supposed soviet and strike in the

af:re~~i~s:h:::, :e-:e~~by ~~irm that the~o~esaid report is entirely erroneous in this:

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No demands were submitted to the Principal.

There were no intentions of the student body to strike or form a soviet.

Records at the High School office show that there were no more cuts from classes on that day than on any other day.

That the attendance and discipline has proved that the student body is well satisfied with conditions this y4ar.

Curtis B. Day Loren F. Kahle Elizabeth Connellee Blanche Weir Florence McHenry Leonard Hadley Stephen FÂˇ King Robert J. Mason William Garrett R0bert J. Price David F. Solliday Jr. Glenn C. HartfGrd

Signed

Garland Jo~es NQtary Public My commission expires June 9, 1923

November 3, 1919. To Whom It May Concern:

It has been reported that a committee of High School students waited on me to present certain demands. I wish to say that no committee of students er any individual has presented any demands, whatsoever, to me for c0nsideration during the entire semester this fall~ The bearers of this note have asked me to make a statement ooncernirg this matter, and it has been absoiutely voluntary on their part. (Signed)

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Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Board exonerate the student body of the High School from any intention of wrong doing and accept their explanation in the same spirit in which it is given. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared te have carried.

Mr. CG~tes moved that the statements preâ&#x20AC;˘ented by Mr. Day be received and spread on the minutes of the meeting of November 3rd. Mra.Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared te have carried. /

The following report was read: November 3, 1919

The Board of Eduoation. Gentlemen: We., your Comriittee on Buildings & Grounds, desire to recemmend that Edward Owens be appointed extra engineer at a salary of $4,00 a day., vacancy caused by the transfer of C.R. Lemaster. Respectfully submitted.,

Elliott Alton Ji w. E. Fight~aster · . i Conmittee on Buildings & Ground,! Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be adopted and Edward Owe~s appointed extra engineer at $4.00 a day. Mr.· Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members pre~ent voting "Aye." The purchase of the lots owned by R. J. Edwards adjoining the Washington School grounds was again brought up for discussion. Mr. Coates moved that the price of these lots be referred to three appraisers., one to be appointed by the Board, one by Mr. Edwards., and the two to appoint the third. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Coates moved that H~·G. Eastman be appointed to represent the Board in the matter of the appraisement of Lots 1., 2., 3., 4 a.nd 5 and Lots 32., 33., 34., 35 a.nd 36 in Bleck 3., Edwards Court House Addition to Oklahoma City. Mr. Fightma.ster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Clerk then brought up the question of securing title to the 17 lots in Block 23., Capitol Hill Addition, on which the Attorney for the Board had been instructed to bring condemnation proceedings. Mr. Stearley stated that he had been unable to locate the owners of some of the lots and it was necessary to make an offer for the property before condemnation proceedings could be instituted. Mr. Stearley also stated that the lots in question had been advertised for re-sale for delinquent taxes and he understood that they would be sold to the highest bidder on November 24th. Mr. Alton moved .that the Purchasing Committee be' instructed to attend the tax a.ale and bid in the 17 lots in Block 23., Capitol Hill Addition to Oklahoma City. Mr~ Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.," except Mr. Coates and Mr. Berry who v0ted 11 No." The Superintendent presented a statistical report of the enrollment and attendance for the first month of school and same was received and placed on file. The following report was read: November 3, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to report the resignations of the following and recommend that same be accepted:

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Eulita Riley Velma Frenca Pearl Obreiter

Respectfui1y, J. A. Whiteford Mr. Alton moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: November 3rd, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen:

The following teachers have attended summer school since I their appointment in June and are therefore entltled to the $50 bon~ according to the rules: j Dora Patrick Josephine Eastland Kate Woodbridge Marie Porter Quim:nie Nelscon Lavinia Hill Margaret Eskew Mrs. Grace Johnson Mabel Ainslee · Edna Fouts

Central State Normal Sta.te No;-mal, Colorado Springs Central State Normal University of Chicago Michigan State Normal Michigan State Normal University of Oklahoma Michigan State Normal Kansas State Normal Central State Normal

. Respectfully,· J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the report be adopted and the teachers named be given the $50 bonus provided under the rules and regulations. Mr. Alton sed$nded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Whiteford stated that a recent act of the Legislature provided I for the e.stablish'ment of part time schools for children not attend- I ing school regularly because of permits to •erk, making it conpulsoriy for such children to attend school for tw~ hour.a a day for two days a week. Mr. Whiteford further stated that the statute provided for the payment of teachers in such schools for one half time by the government and he wished to know what action, if .any, should be taken toward the organizationr of classes for carrying out.the provisions of the statute.

Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent for further investigation and report back to the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. .

Mr. Whiteford brought up for the Board's consideration the question of paying~the full yearly salary of Grover C. Jacobson, High Schoel Coach, who had not taken up his duties until the beginning of the fifth week of school. '

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Mr. Berry moved that Mr. Jacobson. be allowed his salary from the beginning of the school year until the time he began work. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Ceates moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on $344,000 bonds of the $1,000,000 bond issue, bids to be filed with the Clerk before 7:30 P. M. November 17th. Mr. llton; seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all bers present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON TEE 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, NOVEMBER 17TH, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESEMT:

Geo. 0~ Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock.

ABSENT:

William Mee.

The meeting was called for the purpose of opening bids on $344,000 School Building Bonds of 1919, and also opening bids on the three junior high schools. The Clerk read the following notice:

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I The Board then proceeded to open the bids which were as follows: Exchange Trust Company of Tulsa, par and accrued interest to date

:of delivery less 1720.

American National Bank, par and accrued interest and a premium of $21.00 National City Compa~, Field Richards & Co. and Geo. Piersol, $346;667.00 and accrued interest to date.

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R. J. Edwards offered par and accrued interest for $100,000 of the offering, .average maturities. (Mr. Berry entered the meeting during the reading of the bids).

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; Mr. Coates moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. i Fightmaster seconded the motion and sams was declared to have carrieJ. 1.

After discussing,the bids on the bonds, Mr. Matlock moved that the Board reject all~pids and the Clerk be instructed to return the certified checks deposited by the bidders with their bids. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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The bids were as follows: Capitol Hill Junior High Chas. M. Dunning Stewart Const. Co. A. C. Kreipke Campbell & Price Gross Const. Co. Holmboe Const. Co. M: Crissman

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$298,000.00 278,500.00 289,700.00 296.,400.00 258,000.00

283,975.00 282,575.00 281,000.00 254.,700.00

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fI Mr. Alten moved that the Ho+mboe Construction Company be awarded

/ the contracts for the Capitol Hill Junior High School at their bid of $258,000.00., the Webster Junior High Schoel at their. bid of $254,.'100.00., and the Classen Junior High School at their bid of $249.,000.00, as soon as the Board can legally ente~ into the contracts. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vo~ing "Aye."

The following bids were received en the Heating., Ventilating., Plumbing, Drainage and Gas fitting of the three junior high schools: Miner D. Woodling B. Z. Hutchinson C0ok-McDonnell Andy Binns

Heating & Ventilating $106,042.00 126,421.00 118,183.00 119,900.00

Plumbing etc. $57,529.00 57,173.00 53,888.00 52,470.00

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the contract for the Heating and Ventilating of the three junior high schools be awarded to t., F. Binns, at .hi,s,,bid of $52,470 as soon as the Board can legally enter inte the contract. Mr. Alton seconded the moti~n and upon roll call same was carrie4,all members present vpting "Aye." The bids for the Plumbing, Drainage and Gas fitting of the three Jtmior high schools were c'hsoussed but no action taken at this time.

Mr. Matlock introduced and moved the adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, on account of the crowded conditionaf the schools of the City School District known and designated as The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City of-the State of Oklahoma; and

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~1IEREAS, to relieve such condition the qualified electors of said school district, at an election held on the 18th day of March, 1919., authorized the said The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City to issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of One Million Doll~rs for the purpose of constructing additional ward school buildings, additional rooms to ward school building.a, and three junior high school buildings, for the purpose of purchasing sites for ward school and junior high school buildings, and for purchasing furniture and equipment for all of such buildings; and WHEREAS, on account of the unusual increase in the cost of real estate, building materials., and labor, the said bond issue has proven inadequate for the purposes for which it was authorized; and WHEREAS., it is deemed necessary to provide.additional funds for the purpose of completing the construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill, an , addition to Oklahoma City,Oklahoma; a junior high school building in the northeast sectioh of said Oklahoma City,Oklahoma; and a junior high school building in the northwest section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and to purchase all equipment for said buildings and certain ward school buildings, and to purchase additional real estate for school buildings, and WHEREAS., Âˇthere are insufficient funds in the hands of the treasurer of saidâ&#x20AC;˘iThe Board of Education for such purposes., and it is necessary to borrow the further sum of Eight Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($S20,ooo.oo). NOW., THEREFORE, Be It Resol~ed by The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City of the State of Oklahoma: That the Mayor of the City of Oklahoma Oity,Oklahoma,be and he is hereby requested to issue a pro-a,lamation calling a special election in the school district comprising the City of Oklahoma City, and outlying territory annexed thereto for school purposes, for the 6th day of December,1919., for the purpose of submitting ! to the legal voters of said school district the following propositi<rf

"Shall the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma Oity,of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of Eight Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($820.,000.00) for the purpose of providing additional funds for completing the construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill,an additio~ to Oklahoma City,Oklahoma;a junior high school building in the northeast section of said Oklahoma City,Oklahoma;and a junior high school building in the northwest section of said Oklahoma City,Oklahoma; and to purchase all equipnent for said buildings and certain ward school buildings.,and to purchase additional real estate for school buildings;and also to provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property in said school district comprising said city and the territory annexed thereto for school purposes sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal when due? ,r

Said proclamation shall p~ovide and state fully-the purpose of the bond issue, the ~ours of opening and closing the polls, the number and location of the polling places, the names of the persons who shall comduct said election and shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk of said City,and shall be published according to law. ÂˇMr. Alton seconded the motion of Mr.Matlock and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "'Ayes," Mrs.Lindsay., Messrs.Alton., Berry.,Coates, Fightmaster, Matlock and Woodworth; 11 Nays, 11 ' none. i~ereupon the motion was declared to have carried, and the resolution adopted. Mr. Coates moved that Mr. Matlock be selected to act as campaign manager for the $820.,000 bond issue, Mr, Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Board of Education.

November 17th., 1919.

Gentlemen: . We, your Playgrounds Committee, desire to report that bids have been received for playground supplies and we recommend that contract be awarded to the Horace Partridge Company at their bid of $941,40, this firm being the lowest and best bidder. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. W.Ir.Lindsay J.E. Matlock J. GÂˇ, Stearley Playgrounds Committee Mr. Coates moved that the report be concurred in and contract for playground supplies be awarded to the Horace Partridge Company at their bid of $94-1. 4-0, Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye. 11; A communication was received from Mrs. Barney.,stating that her daughter had been injured by falling plaster at the :aryant School and that she felt that something was due her from the Board on this acooun t. Mr. Coates moved that this matte.r be referred to the school physician to investigate the cause and extent of.the injury to the child, and report back to the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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Fred Higgenbotham Harry Brown Howard Fisher June Thompson John Haile Mable Thomas Harv§!y Burris Curt is Selby Ida Buckner

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The Clerk presented a schedule showing the dates that teachers' payrolls are due in his office for the year 1919-20 and the dates warrants are due following, and stated that as there had been objections to this schedule by some of the principals and teachers he desired to have the board act in the matter. The schedule is as follows: Payrolls due I l-,

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Mr. Fightmaster moved the adoption of the schedule as presented by the Clerk. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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The following report was read: November 17, 1919 The Board of Education.

Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignation of Mias Cora Cogswell and recommend that the same be accepted. Respectful 1 y, :t. A. wh'iteford .Mr. Coates moved that the resignation be a.ocepte~ •. M:r;~ Al ton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.• The Secretary read the following:

November 17, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following

teachers: Emily McVaw as Gr~de teacher at $110 a month Mrs. Ray J. Noblitt, as Substitute teacher Mrs. H. C. Melton, as Substitute teacher Mrs. Albert Bays, as Substitute teacher Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Alton moved that the report be accepted and the teachers employed as indicated. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Superintendent presented the following recommendation: November 17, 1919. The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: The following teachers have complied with the regulation of the Board in regard to Summer School work and are, therefore, entitled to the $50 bonus: Âˇ Mrs. Estelle Ogle - Central State Normal University of Chicago Ethel Honeycutt University of Chicago Louise Stickley University of Chicago Agnes M. Thompson University of Wisconsin Georgia M. Smith Kansas State Normal Mary E. Straight Durant Normal Mabel Nolen University of Oklahoma Marian Tate Respectfully, J. A. Whitef0rd Mr. Coates moved that the teachers reported by Mr. Whiteford as haVing attended summer schoel be given the $50,bonus 13.s provided in the rules and regulations, and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The report of the Examin:ing Board covering the period from June 2, 1919 to November l, 1919 1 was received and is on file in the office of the Clerk. Mr. Whiteford reported that as there were seventeen teachers at _!beeler Soh~Q+, Mrs. Couch, the principal would be entitled to the maximum salary of $2000 a year. Mr. Matlock moved that the salary of Mrs. Couch be placed at $2000 a year. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Coates who passed.

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

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'I'UESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 1919, AT THREE O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

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

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William Mee.

The meeting was called for the further consideration of the bids for the heating and ventilating of the three junior high schools. After some discussion Mr. Alton moved that the contract for the heating and ventilating of the three junior high schools be awarded on or before the 15th of December, 1919, notice of.date to be given to each bidder. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Matlock, who was not present at the initial ·roll call entered, the meeting at this time. The following bids were re oeived for slate blackboa..rd for the additions to school buildings now under construction: Bolger Bros. Slate Co.

24¢ per sq. ft. f o b factory

Jasper Sipes Company

24¢ per sq. ft. f o b factory

Rohrman-Cooper Company

24¢ per sq. ft. f o b quarry

Lehigh Nat. Slate Co.

24¢ pe:r sq .• ft. f o b factory

Mr. Berry moved that the Jasper Sipes Company be awarded the contract for the sl~te blackboard for additions to school buildings now under construction at their bid of 24¢ per sq. ft. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Whiteford reported that Mr. Parmalee, principal of Lee School, had been called to the coal fields with the National Guards., having been away from his duties for over two weeks, and he wished to know the pleasure of the Board in regard to paying his salary for the time of his absence. Mr. Matlock moved that $5.00 a day., this being the amount paid his substitute., be deducted from the salary of Mr. Parmalee for the time of his absence with the National Guards. Mr. Alton seconded the motio~ and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "aye."

Mr._ Whiteford stated that teachers who were teaching double sessions had been receiving $20.00 additional a mo:rth, but as this saved the school district the salary of another teacher he would recommend that this amount be raised to at least $25 a month for the extra work. I

Mr. Fightmaster moved that teachers be paid $25.00 extra a moµth for teaching double sessions. Mr. Ber~y seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Clerk announced that he had located the owner of Lota 21 and 22 in Block 23 Capitol Hill Addition, Herman Seebeck, who had offered to sell the lots to the Board for $1000. Mr. Matlock moved that the Clerk be instructed to offer Mr. Seebeck $800 for Lots 21 and 22 in Block 23 Capitol Hill Addition to Oklahoma City, and if the offer is accepted to issue a warrant in payment of same upon the approval of the abstract and deed by the Attorney for the Board. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll _call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n The sale of part of the remaining School Building Bonds of 1919 was brought up for consideration and after some discussion Mr. Matlock moved that tlle Board offer Mr. Piersol $100,000 bonds at the price quoted in his bid on the $344,000 bonds, subject to acceptance by noon, November 19th, 1919. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." I

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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PRESENT:

Geo. o. Woodworth., President., J. G. Stearley., Clerk. Elliott Al ton, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates., W. E. Fightmaster., Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. ABSENT:

William Mee. The Superintendent presented the following report: Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. November 24th., 1919. Board of Education; Gentlemen:

I recommend that the schools be adjourned for the Christmas Holidays on Friday, December 19th and re-convene for work on Monday., December 29th; also that there be no school on January 1st. Respectfully., J. A. Whiteford.

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n The following report was read: Oklahoma City., Okla. November 24th., 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I recommend the appointment of Mrs. F. B. Fetterman as a High School teacher at a salary of $1400 effective to-day. Respectfully.,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that Mrs. F. B. Fetterman be employed as a High Sch9ol teacher at a salary of $1400t effective November 24th, 1919. Mr. Fightmaster secondedâ&#x20AC;¢ the motion and upon r.oll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

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I beg leave to tender herewith my resignation as a member of the Oklahoma City Board of Education, as I find it impossible for me to serve in that capacity lor:ger on account of the increasing demand made upon my time by my official duties. Respectfully, William Mee Mr. Coates moved that, under these circumstances, the resignation of Mr. Mee be accepted and 1:1. vote of thanks tendered him for his valuable services to the Board of Education and to the Oklahoma City School District. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. J. L. Brown appeared before the Board and offered to sell a pair of lots adjoining the Whittier school property for $1000. Mr. Matlock moveg. that the fixing of a price on Mr. Brown's lots;be · referred to a committee of three, one member to be appointed by the Chairman of the Board, one by Mr. Brown and these two to appoint the third.

Mr, Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth announced that he would appoint Mr. H. G. Eastman to act for the Board in this matter. The sale of $100,000 School Bufilding Bonds of 1919 was taken up for discussion, several bond men being present~ A representative of the American National Bank stated that the manager of their bond department was out of the city and asked the Board to defer action until the following day. This request was granted and Mr. Coates moved that the Board·adjourn until Tuesday, November 25th, at seven o'clock P. M. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, 1919, AT SEVEN O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: Geo. 0~ Woodworth, President, J. G. Stean-ley, Clerk.

s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. R.

ABSENT: Elliott Al ton, J. w. Berry. A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order, stating that it was for the purpose of reoeiv,ing bids for $100,000 Building Bonds of 1919 â&#x20AC;˘ . The following bids were opened by the Clerk:

G. W. & J.E. Piersol, par and accrued interest and a premium of $155.00. R. J. Edwards, par and aecrued interest and a premium of $501.00. American Natioml Bank, par and accrued interest. Kr. Matlock moved that the Board sell $100,000 Building Bonds of 1919 to R. J. Edwards at par, accrued interest to date of delivery and a premium of $501.00. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members plesent votir.g "Aye." Mr. Coates introduced and moved the adoption of the .following resoJ,ution:

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has requested the Mayor of said city to call a special election to be held on the 9th day of December, 1919, for the purpose of voting on the question of issuing $820,000 School Building Bonds, and

WHEREAS, it is necessa~y for said The Board of.Education to appoint the election officials for said special election and to designate certain polling places for said eleo~ion, and

WHEBEAS, in the outlying districts forming a part of the Oklahoma City School District there ar& no voting precincts am it is necessary for the said The Board of Education to designate certain polling places for the voters in such districts, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved that the following named persons are hereby designated to conduct said special election:

Precinct 1.

WARD ONE W.R. McWilliams and'D. M. Armstrong, Judges and E.W. Clarke and T. R. Clarke, Clerks.

Precinct 2.

Steâ&#x20AC;˘art Mitchell and J. H. McCullough, Judges and H. C. Lennington and o. L. Hudson, Clerks.

Precinct 3.

E. L. Keys and H.J. Scott, Judges and Mrs. Guy H. Fuller and Leslie McClain, Clerks.

Precinct 4.

Henry Goddard and Mrs. H. A. Kroeger., Judges and C.R. Harkness and H. L. McCracken, Clerki.

Precinct 5.

L. G. Jenkins and G. G. Barnes? Judges and Ruel Haskell and Guy Blackwelder., Clerks.

Precinct 6.

C. C. Fowler and Ed c. Rixse, Judges and T. J. McGuire and James Beatty, Clerks.

Precinct 7.

T. P. West and G. A. Paul, Judges and D. C. Patterson ands. J. Basgall, Clerks.

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Precinct 9.

J. D. Callagy and w. s. Cade, Judges and Altia Craig and T. D. Kelly, Clerks.

w. A. Smith and H. A. Schreffler, Judges and George A. Henshaw and E. E. Kirkpatrick, Clerks.

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Precinct 11.

John F. Martin and W. F. Blah, Judges and J. c. Smith and B. C. Housel, Clerks.

Precinct 12.

R. B. Bell and C. M. Thorpe, Judges and W. F. Vahlbe~g and Margaret Martin, Clerks.

Precinct 1.

WARD TWO E.W. Spivey and A. L. Hoyt, Judges and T. J. Duncan and M. W. Judge, Clerks.

Precinct 2.

Edward ~owell and F. H. Nowlin, Judges and J. H. :nfcCartney and J. H. Shaver, Clerks.

Precinct 3.

G. s. Clayton and E.T. Lane, Judges and Mrs. J. F. Patterson and A.O. Anderson, Clerks.

Precinct 4.

D. A. ÂˇDuncan and J. A. Cherry, Judges and c. B. Clark and Glenn Spears, Clerks.

Precinct 5.

E. B. Surfacr and Geo. R. Yeokum., Judges and F. T. Holland and T. w. Milam, Clerks.

Precinct 6.

Frank Ditto and E. Mullen, Judges and c. M. Baker and A. w. c. Weeks, Clerks.

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Precinct 9. Precinct 10.

Edwards and c. M. Pinkerton, Judges and C. W. Soderstrom and G. V. McClintic, Clerks.

w. E. Gresham and R. E. Rue, Judges and Mrs. Lenora Meaders and Mrs. M. B. Schlegel, Clerks. T. R. Lash and T. H. McConnell, Judges and J. E. Bucklew and J. D. Pugh, Clerks.

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Christison and L. H. Barnes, Judges and Hughes and E. E. Buckholtz, Clerks.

Parr and Lee Hock., Judges and M. D. Murphy and O. M. Hammond, Clerks.

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WARD TWO (Con~imed) M. L. Nix and G. A. Winans, Judges and James S. Gladish ang Lena Carrick, Clerks.

Precinct 12.

Thos. H. Heiny and A. S. Keany, Judges and

Precinct 13.

T. Johnson and G. w. Gilbert, Judges and R. B. Aull and L. V. Rayula, Clerks.

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John Queenan and C. A. Gardner, Judges and George L. Pleitsch and John L. Noel, Clerks. P.H. Caffrey amd Mrs. May Springer, Judges and Tom Dolan and J. R. Cobb, Clerks. N. C. Crain and E. E. Gibbons, Judges and T. o. Morris and Geo. W. Holman, Clerks.

S. H. Goldsberry and A. Dugal, Judges and Mrs. S. H. Goldsberry and Sam Brunk, Clerks.

Precinct 9.

J. K. Wright and M. P. Steddom, Judges and Ruby Linthicum and A. C. Sims, Clerks. ,

Precinct 10.

Jack Wheeler and DePain Hornaday, Judges and A. w. Hubyoka and Mrs. Evah Sweitzer, Clerks.

Precinct 11.

Ed. Huffman and a. E. Dobyne, Judges and Mrs. Earl Armstrong and w. L. Pickett, Clerks.

Precinct 12.

M. S. Ryan and Guy Bryce, Judges and Mrs. Della George and Mrs. Louise L. Smtith, Clerks.

Precinct 13.

Joe O'Leary and Fritz Bl.umenthal, Judges and G. W. Clark and Mrs. Joe O'Leary, Clerks.

Precinct 14.

Wm. D. Thompson and Swan •J. Johnson, Judges and Frank Jones and Porter Phillips, Clerks.

Precinct 15.

V. E. Moinnis and J: J. Novak, Judges and w. F. Johnson and J. s. Yo~nkers, Clerks.

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_Bonny O. Norman and Lavinia Heiny, Clerks.

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A. B. Ashbrook amd Frank Cochran, Judges and Pink Gunther and C. E. Coffman, Clerks. WARD FOUR J.E. Porter amd c. L. Felix.,- Judges and J. H. May and w. M. Plummer, Clerks.

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Ed. s. Quarles and M. w. Coffman, Judges and Mrs. W.R. Disney and Henry F. Husema:n, Clerks.

Precinct 3.

George Stearley and Henry Smart, Judges and a. A. Rodesney and A. D. Evans, Clerks.

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F. F. Monroe and T. L. Terrell, Judges and w. T. Renfro and J.B. Renfro, Clerks.

Precinct 5.

J. A. Bruce and J. P. Brunton, Judges and Edward Tuck and J. B. Corrigan, Clerks.

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R. A. Caldwell and M. w. Pearl, Judges and w. s. Griswold and E. F. Osborne, Clerks.

Precinct 8.•

A. H. Parmalee and J. w. Leeper, Judges and J. c. Saunders and A. T. Pearson, Clerks.

Precinct 9.

Chas. N. Holmes and T. L. Harrison, Judges and J.P. Hathaway and Mrs. H. M. Withrow, Clerks.

Precinct 10.

c. E. Flaharida and A. D. Esterbrook, Judges and Oscar Hankins and Mrs. Etta Coombs, Clerks.

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And Be It Further Resolved that voters residing in the I outlying districts outside the City limits shall vote at the follow- j ing places: l Voters in th6l' outlying d-istriot residing West of Oklahoma Avenue on the North and West of the city limite, vote at Precinct One of Ward One, 1201 West Fortieth Street. 'I

Voters in the outlying district residing between Reno Street and Thirty-second Streei, west of the City limits, vote at Precinct Five; Ward one, 2205 West Sixteenth Street. Voters in the outlying district residing South of Reno Street and West of Western Avenue, on the south and west of the city limits, vote at Precinct 9, Ward Four, 2332 Exchange Avenue. Voters in the outl.ying district residing East of Western Ave me and South of Ash Street, on the South and East of the city limits, vote at Precinct 7, Ward Four, 134 West C-· Avenue. . Voters in the outlying district residing between Ash and Fourth Streets, east of the city limits, vote at Precinct 13, Ward Two, Fire Station No. 2. VoteDa in the outlying district residing North of Fourth Street a ni East of Oklahoma Avenue on the North and East of the city limits, vote at Precinct 1, Ward Two, 1304 East Seventeenth Street. Mr. Matlock seconded- the motion of Mr. Coates for the adoption of the resolution and same was declared to have carried •. Mr. Coates moved'that Mr. Tom Baugh, of 3625 North McKinl~y Avenue be elected to succeed Mr, William Mee as member of the Board of Education from the First Ward. Mr. Matlock aec,onded the motion and upon roll call same was oarried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who passed.

It was reported to the Board that Miss Nelle Brizendine and Miss Sophia Nicklas; grade school teachers, had been very ill and in the hospital, and the question of paying their salaries in full for the time of their absence was disousse.d. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to Mrs. Lindsay and Mrs. Penney for investigation. and report at the next meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 0~ THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 1919, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

PRE;SENT:

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

Mr. Baugh, having duly subscribed to the oath of office, was seated as member of the Board of Education succeeding Mr. William Mee of the First Ward. The minutes of the meeting of November 3rd, 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th were read and approved as read. Kenneth Carpenter, a non-resident High School student, appeared before the Board and requested that he be allowed to attend High School without paying the tuition fee. I

Mr. Alton moved that the request be granted. Mr. Matlo~k seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. N. T. Whitt appeared before the Board requesting the the use of High School Auditorium On the evening of December 12th for a recital to be given by Myrtle Wagner Whitt.

Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Whitt

be permitted to use the High School Audi-t;orium on the evening of December 12th, for a fee of $35.00, providing the date does not interfere with any High School activity. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Morris, representing the Oklahoma Railway Company, addressed the Board with reference to furnishing transportation f'or the children from the outlying districts to the down town section of of the city, for a parade on December 9th, the date of the #820,000 school bond election. Mr. Morris stated that the Railway Compaey could furnish twentx cars at $5.00 a oar fOf the trip to the down town district and 11.50 for the return trip. r

As the Railway Company required notice of only a day or two to get the cars in readiness no action was taken at this time. A co nmi ttee from the county cou roil of defense was present and Mr. Ed Howell, Chairman, addressed the Board, asking if it would be possible for the Board to assist in relieving the suffering caused by the shortage of coal by releasing some of the school coal for distribution amo rg families in need.

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Mr. Coates stated that he had consulted the Board's Attorney on this question and, had been advised that the Board had no legal authority to lend or sell the coal purchased for the use of the schools. Mr. Howell then asked the assistance of the Board. in making a survey of the fuel situation in the homes of the school children.

Mr. Matlock moved that the Superintendent direct the principals of schools to secure information through the pupils in regard to arrangements for heating in their homes. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodworth assured the committee that the Board would do everything in its power to assist in relieving the situation caused by the fuel shortage. A letter was read from A. M. DeBolt offering to sell the Board two lots in block #15, Bell Vern Addition to Oklahoma City, for $4225.00. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to inform Mr. DeBolt that the Board was not in a position to purchase this property at this time. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to issue to Mr. J. L. Brown a warrant for $600.00 for lots 41 and 42, Block 15., Bell Vern Addition to Oklahoma City., and $115.00 for moving some building material.:· off from the lots., making a total of $715.00., oqt of the Playgrounds Fund. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted "No. 11

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The Clerk reported that G. H. Brauer ha.d offered three lots adjoining the Whittier school site for $300 a lot. Mr. Coates moved that the matter of the purchase of the three· lots offered to the Board by Mr. Brauer be referred to the Playgrounds committee for report back to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read a letter from Herman Seebeck., owner of lots 20 and 21, Capitol Hill Addition., in which Mr. Seebeck stated that he would sell theee lots for $950. Mr. Alton moved that the Attorney for the Board be instructed to start condemnation proceedings at once on these lots and any others in Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition th~t can legally be condemned at this time. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The monthly report of the Truant Officer was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Matlock, was received and placed on file. The Clerk then read the report of the Medical Inspector. Mr. Berry moved that the report be received and p~aced on file. Mr.

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Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. petition to pave Washington Avenue from the west line of Walker Avenue to the east line of Francis Avenue., with asphalt., wa:s presented to the Board.

Mr. Coates moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign said petition. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "AYe.n The attention of the Board had been called to the fact that the basement of the Woodrow Wilson sche>ol building was below the sewer which ran throug~-cen'"t'er··-or··-t1ie building and was dangerously · . close to the well. The Clerk read a letter from Layton., Smith & Forsyth in which, as a remedy for this condition., it was recommende~ that the lateral be carried north sixty feet beyond the building an~ theri oonneot with the main sewer. This., it was stated., would avoid ·I any possible contamination of the well and give room for future I additions without having the sewer under any portion of the buildi~. j

'rhe following estimate was submitted by the Assistant City Engineer

for a sanitary lateral sewer to serve the Woodrow Wilson school: 600 ft. 8 in. vitrified pipe sewer complete including backfill @$2.50 3

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$1500.00 360.00 $1860.00

Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for report at the next meeting. Me. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A permi.t was received from the State Board of Health to construct

a sanitary sewer serving Walnut ~roye school., Subject, however, to

the compliance of the city with an order from the State Health Department to install sewage purification works within t9,w years from November 13th, 1919.

Mr. Alton moved that this permit be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to h_ave carried. T~e matter of granting free tuition to certain non-resident High

Sc.hool students was discussed.., it being the sense of the Board t~at consideration be shown students who were working their way through school, and who were unable to pay the tuition fee.

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Matlock moved that the following students be allowed_ to attend Hfgh School without the payment of the usual fee:

Mary McDowell Lovell Patton Addie Golden Mattie Louise Dunn

Edna Bishop Inda Froneberger Walter Conner

George Clark

Loretta Siddons·

Mrs. Lindsay se~omded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

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The Clerk read a communication from Miner D. Woodling who was the low., bidder on the heating and ventilating for the three junior high schools. Mr. Woodling enclosed in his letter a list of architects, contractors and owners for whom he had installed work during the past three or four years and asked that the Board investigate these contracts. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to each of the persons, firms and corporations named by Mr. Woodling ani inquire if Mr. Woodling's contracts had been satisfactorily fulfilled. I Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. December 1., 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $8,040.64, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. s. Coates J.E. Matlock J. w. Berry Auditing Comnittee General Fund 1919-20 Bass Furniture & Carpet Company Office Furniture for Linwood and Woodrow Wilson Schools w. J. Beatty Repairing Clocks for Linwood & Columbus Central Scientific Company Chemistry supplies T. E. Braniff Company Premium Clerk's bond Paper Kansas City Paper House Manly Office Supply Company Office supplies Eugene Whittington & Co. Transportation chgs on bonds Advertising The Daily Oklahoman Scott Foresman Co. Books A. c. McClurg & Company Book Subscription The National Geographic SocJety Johnson Service Company Repairs to Heating Regulation Double Seal Ring Company Piston ring$ Columbia School Supply Company Automatic Planetarium H.F. Rusch Telephone bill H. C. Thurman Examining abstract Klein Oil Company Coupon book etc. The Western Union Tel Co. Telegraph service Wales Adding Machine Adding Machines Hauli:r:g F~ir Exhibit Auto Baggage & Furniture Company Empire Electric Company Repairing Motors etc. New State Laundry . Lau niry work Domestic Science Sanitary Grocery Domestic Science supplies R. & B Grocery n ,, n Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity. Okleb:>ma City Water Department Water service Southwestern Bell Tel Co. Telephone " George G. Miller Sand Drawing supplies Roach & Veasey Drug Company

$204.75 5.00 6.75 5.00 15.97 4.40 83.80

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67.90 2.63 25.00 1.95 10,00 51.10 1.76 343.00 18.00 61.10 1.85 7.10 6.39

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting rtnAye. n

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Mr. Alton made a verbal report on, the progress of the new water line at Columbus school, on changes in the boiler room at the Westwood school, and asked the Board to authorize the City Engineer~ ing Department to make the sewer extension for the Westwood ' building. Mr. Coat~s moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds committee with power to act. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." 1

The purchase of the lots adjoining the Lowell school site,owned by· Mr. Crawford, was again brought up for discussion, it having been reported that Mr. Crawford was considering moving the houses off from this ground and offering the vacant lots to the School Board. It was suggested by Mr. Woodworth,and it was the sense of the Board, that an offer be made Mr. Crawford to trade the house on the Lowell grounds, owned by the Board and occupied by the janitor, for the house owned by Mr. Crawford and located on the corner of Fifth & Stonewall Streets. Mrs. Lindsay reported that after investigation and consideration of the matter of paying the salaries of Miss Brizendine and Miss Nicklas, she believed that these teachers should be paid in full for the time of their absence on account of sickness up to November 21st, the date of the last payroll. Mr. Baugh moved that the recommendation of Mrs. Lindsay be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants accordingly. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye.n The monthly report of the Treasurer was read and upon motion of Mr. Matlock, seconded py Mr. Alton, was received and placed on file.

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Mr. Whiteford reported that he had investigated the matter of holding part time school for children not attending school regularly on account of permits to work, and recommended that plans for organization of classes be dropped for this year but that they be taken up for consideration later for the year 1920-21. Mr. Whiteford also reported that in the class rooms at the Garfield ~chool where night school for foreigners is being held, the books and pencils of the regular pupils were being disturbed and in some i.nstancea being carried away, and he asked that something be done to relieve this situation. Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent of Buildings be instructed to b'q.ild in cabinets for the use of the regular pupils at the GarfieIDd school inthe room being used for night school. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintenden"ti's monthly report of attendance and enrollment· in the schools was presented to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Coates, was received and placed on file. The Clerk p~esented the following estimates for labor performed amd material furnished for the new buildings and additions, as approved by the architects:

R. M. Crissman

Addition,.to Whittier school n " Willard n Westwood school Total Jefferson school Lincoln "

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$1170.00 1813.50 4329.00 $7312.50 $14,137.88 12.205.50 $26,343.3.8

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Addition to Lowell School Wheeler n fl " n n Culbertson n Total

2,457.00 2,921.00 3.915.00 $9.,293.00

Cook-McDonnell

Heating of Jefferson, Lincoln Westwood and plumbing and heating of Culbertson Heating, plumbing & ventilating of Wheeler, Lowell, Hawthorne, Whittier, Putnam Heights and Willard schools

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3,240.00 $5,310.00

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimates presented by the Clerk, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Matlock, director of the campaign for the school bond election, outlined a plan of arganization for the purpose of bringing the facts before theJ;>ublic, moved that the Boar.d declare a half holi, day for Tuesday1;路路路necember 9th, the date of the bond election, and ' that the pupils be assembled at their re~pective buildings for a parade in .the forenoon. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Baugh moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Alton seconded themotion ~nd same was declared to have carried.路 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, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 1919, AT ONE O'CLOCK P. M. r

PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Al ton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coatcls, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT: J.E. Matlock. The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering the advisibility of of ha.ving the pupils parade in the downtown district on the day of the school bond elect ion .•

After some discussion Mr. Coates moved that the Board reconsider its action of December 1st whereby 1t had been arranged to assemble the school children for a parade in the forenoon of D.ecember 9th. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. · It was the sense of the Board that the various principals work out their own plans for demonstrations in their respective districts. , \ (l I \ \ )\ ,

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

Tom W. Baugh, J. E. Matlock.

A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order. The Board met to canvass the returns of the election held by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, on the 9th day of December, 1919, on the question of issuing bonds of said Board of Education for the purpose of providing additional funds for cor_npleting the, construction of a .. junior high school building in Capitol Hill, an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a junior high school building in the northeast section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahona; and a junior high school building in the northwest section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahona; and to purchase all equipm~nt for said buildings and certain ward school buildings., and to purchase additional real estate for school buildings, to be owned exclusively by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City., of the State of Oklahoma.Âˇ The Clerk reported that.he had received from the special election , officials for the special election held on December 9th, 1919, on I ~he proposition of the issuance of School Building Bonds, aggregatiig ~igh~ Hundred Twenty Thousand ($820,000) Dollars, returns showing I the result of said eled.tion. The returns of said special election were canvassed by the Board and Mr. Alton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RE S OLUT I ON WHEREAS., at an election duly called and held on December 9th, 1919, in the City School District, known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, there was submitted to the qualified electors of said School District the following proposition: "Shall the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to the amount of $820,000, for the purpose of providing additional funds for completing the construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill., an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a junior high school building in the northeast section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a junior high school building in the northwest section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and to

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taih ward school buildings, and to purchase additional real estate for school buildings; and also to provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property in said. school district comprising said city and the territory anne :xed thereto for school purposes, sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal when due?"

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WHEREAS, from the returns furnished by the special election officers of said special election, it has been determined and the .Board hereby declare·s of record that it finds that the election was con- ! ducted by the officers designated in the Mayor's proclamation calling such election., with all vacancies filled according to law., in all 1 respects as required by law; that said election was conducted by .1 ballot in the form pre·scri bed; that the polls were opened a.t six o'clock A. M. and not closed before but were closed at se-r,en o'clock p. m. on the 9th day of December., 1919., the hours and the day designated in the Mayor~s proclamation calling said election; and, 1 1

NOW., after carefully canvassing the returns of the election the Board finds and declares of record:

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY:THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: That at the special election held December 9th., 1919., in the City School District., known and designated as the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, at which there was submitted ~o the qualified voters of said City School District the proposition of issuing bonds in the sum of Eight Hundred Twenty Thousand ($820,000) Dollars, for the purpose of providing funds for completing the construction of a junior high school building in Capitol Hill., an addition t~ Oklahoma City., Oklahoma; a junior high school building in the northeast section of said Oklahoma City., Oklahoma., and a junior high school building in the northwest section of said Oklahoma City., Oklahoma; and to purchase all equipment for said buildings and certain ward school buildings_, and to purchase additional real estate for school buildings., a lawful majority cast their votes in favor of the issuance of said bonds, and the proposition of issuing said bonds carried and the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City has full and complete authority to issue and sell all of the above described bonds. The motion to adopt the resolution was se oonded by Mr. Coates and the roll. was called with the following result: "Ayes," Mrs. Lindsay and Messrs. Alton, Berry., Coates., Fightmaster and Woodworth; "Nays, 11 None. Whereupon the motion was declared by the President to have carried and the resolution duly adopted. The bill of H. G. Oliver., Secretary of the County Election Board., amounting to $2,007.20 for the expenses ot the·~spe-cial election held December 9th, 1919, was presented to the Board by the Clerk.

Mr. Alton moved that the bill be all~w~d ·a~d t~e-.C~erk instructed --, to issue. a warrant for sa~e. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A request was received from the War Mothers of America for the use of the High School Auditorium for a·musical recital, the proceeds of which are to go to the American Legion. Mr. Berry moved that the War Mothers of America be given the use of the High School Auditorium free of charge subject to the approval of the Cowity Council of Defence. Mr&J. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes," Messrs. Berry, Coates and Mrs. Lindsay; "Nays," Messrs. Alton, Fightmaster and Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have lost: Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to ascertain the nature of the entertainment to be given by the War Mothers of America and report at the next meeting. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from Mr. A. C. Scott, in which Mr. Scott requested the use of the High School Auditorium for a Course of Lectures to be given by Dr. Edward Howard Griggs on January 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 20 and 21. Mr. Coates moved that this request be laid on the table. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. 1

A request was received from the Rot~ry Club for the use of the High School Auditorium for the evening of December 16th., for a free lecture by Dr. Chas E. Barker.

Mr. Alton moved that the Rotary Club be allowed the use of the High School Audd.td>rium on Tuesday evening., December 15th, at the minimum charge o,f $25.00. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ' Upon motion of Mr. Alton., seconded by Mr. Coates., a request.of the Baptist Young Peoples• Union for the use of the High School Auditorium for a benefit entertainment, was laid on the table. A request was pressnted by the Clerk from the patrons of the LongfelloVi School for e+ectric l.ights to be installed in their school building. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

The Clerk r~ad the following cor.rmunioation: /

Oklahoma City, Okla. Dec. 8., 1919. To the Board of Education. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Pursuant to proper steps taken according to law., the following described territory to-wit:The East one half (1/2) of the South one-half (1/2), of section sixteen (16) Township eleven (11), Range two (2) West., was detached from school district number 59 and attached to the Oklahoma City School District the 15th day of November, 1919, Anna Burks Love County Superintendent Mr. Cpates moved that this notice be received and plaved on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the Patrons Club of the Lincoln School for additional equipment for the lunch room at this school.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing I Committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and ' upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting ,n,Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that Joe Parker ,be ,allowed to attend High School 1j without paying the usual tuition fee. Mr. Alton seconded the motion~ and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye,!,. ii

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Mr. Coates moved that the estimate of B. z. Hutchinson, amounting to $650.00, be allowed, as approved by the architects., and the Clerk: instructed to issue a warrant for s~rne. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pressnt vpting "Aye." · The following report was read:

Oklahoma City, OklaI•. Dec. ·10, 1919.

The Board of Education. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to file the following resignations and recommend

that the same be accepted:

Georgia Bodine, effective December 29 Elizabeth Reichman, effective January 1 Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent

Mr. Alton mved that the resignations be accepted the Superintendent. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the was declared to ha~e carried. The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. December 10, 1919.

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The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of Mrs. Lotta Mosier on the examining Board to succeed John T. Clayton. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The Superintendent presented the following: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. December 10, 1919. The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

I wish to notify the Board of the death of Miss Margaret Welchon, teacher at Riverside School. December

Miss Welohon was employed in May of this year and died

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent

Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent be authorized to draw up suitable resolutions on the death of Miss Welohon and present to the Board for action at the next meeting. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have camried. Mr. Whiteford stated that the teachers at Shields Heights were very greatly inconvenienced by the street car schedule now in effect and asked the Board if something could not be done to relieve thie situation. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent

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Mr. 1 Fightmaster moved that the Boa~d extend a vote of thanks to the ne~papers for the he~p given in the campaign for the bond. election. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was dec~ared to h~ve carried. Mr. Coates 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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MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING., MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 1919., AT SEVEN-THIRTY 0 1 CLOCK P. M.

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PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President., J. G. Stearley., Clerk. Elliott Alton., Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry., R. A. Coates W. E. Fightmaster., Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of awarding the contract for the heating and ventilating of the three junior high school buildings., and also to transact any other business requiring attention.

Mr. James E. Pershing., Scout Executive of the Oklahoma City Div,ision of the Boy Scouts o.f America., addressed the Board in regard to the B~y Scout movement and asked if arrangements could not be made in the ward school buildings for a room to be.· used by the boys as a club room and for the scoutmaster to have a key-to the building. ,

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Mr. Matlock moved that the President appoint a special committee to see if arrangements could be made, for the boy scouts to use the ward school buil,dinga for their meetings. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and s·ame was de.clared to. have carried. Mr •. Woodworth appointed Mrs. L'indsay ,'•'.Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Baugh., · together with the Superintendent., to act as such committee... Mr. Coates moved that the Board go into executive session. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk made a verbal report on the result of his inquiries in regard to the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company. Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Clerk be accepted and the contract for the heating and ventilating of the Capitol Hill Junior High School., the Classen Junior High School and the Webster Junior High School be given to the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company at their bid of $106,042.00., and the President and Clerk instructed to execute the contrac, upon the approval of 'the bonds and contract by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion.and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vot-: ing "Aye."

Mr. J. A. Holmboe., ·of the Holmboe Construction Company, appeared be-· fore the Board, stating that through misunderstanding of the spec~ ifications, the electrical wiring had not been figured in his bids on the three junior high school buildings., and asked that the<,Board nake an adjustment of this matter before the contracts were signed.

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the President and Clerk of the Board be authorized to sign the contracts for the three junior high school buildings as originally awarded to the Holmboe Construction Company. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Baugh who passed and Mr. Matlock who voted "No. 11 Upon motion of Mr. Coates seconded by Mr. Alton, the Board returned to regular session. The following bids were received for directing the proceedings relative to the $820,000 1::ond issue, including the lithographed bonds and the approving opinion of a reputable bond market attorney: R. J. Edwards American Nat'l Bank Hanchett Bond Co.

$1,200.00 1,200.00 1,250.00

Mr. Alton moved that R. J. Edwards be awarded the contract for directing proceedings relative to the $820,000 bonds at his bid of $1,200. Mr. Coates seconde-d. the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye 1 " except Mrs. Lindsay, who voted "No." The Clerk reported that the uniforms had been :c·equisit:ioned'.,f.or the R. O. T. C. unit and it would be necessary for the Board to give further bond to the government for $4,000. . ·, Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk and the President be authorized to sign additional bond to the government in the sum of $4,000. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following communication was read~ December 15th, 1919. To the ioard of Education. Gentlemen: The pooling of all the nursing activities (public) has been delayed on account of inability to secure a competent supervising nurse. This delay is, I feel, doing an, injustice to the school nurse., Miss Shields. Therefore I recommend that her salary be increased to $115.00 per month and that she be given $15.00 per month for the upkeep of her car., which is a necessity in her work visiting homes. I further recommend that this be retro-active to September 1st, 1919. Respectfully., Dr. H. H. Cloudman Medical Inspector. Mr. Coates moved that the allowance made Miss Shields for trans~ portation be increased $20.00 a month. this action to be retroactive to September 1st, 1919. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, aJ.l members present voting "Aye, \I except Mr. Woodworth who passed.

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tuition fee. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pressnt voting "Aye."

The following report was read: December 15, 1919.

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I wish to file the resignation of Miss Floy Shelton, effective December 19, and recommend that same be accepted. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignation of Miss Shelton be accepted. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried, The Secretary read the following: December 15, 1919. Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following teachers have complied with the regulations of the Board of Education with regard to Summer School work and are therefore entitled to the $50 bonus: Maude Wilson, Normal School, Greeley, Colo. Louise Ferguson, University of Chicago. A.H. Parmalee, University of Oklahoma. Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Superintendent Mr. Coates moved that the teachers reported by Mr. Whiteford as having attended summer school be given the $50 bonus as provided in the rules and regulations, and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Coates moved that Miss Karnes be allowed one week's vacation at Christmas time, same to be deducted from the two weeks' annual vacation allowed by the Board. Mr. Alton sedonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk and the President of the Board be authorized to sign the contract with A. F. Binns for the plumbing of the three junior high school buildings, upon the approval of the contracts and bonds by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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The Clerk reported t.hat Herman Seebeck had decided to accept the offer of the Board of $800 for Lots 20 and 21, Block 23, Capitol , Hill Addition, and Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed ! to issue a warrant to Mr. Seebeck for this property upon the approv~: of the deed and abstract by th,9 Attorney for theÂˇ Board. Mr. Berry !' seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all i members present voting "Aye." I Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared.to have carried.

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A'fTEST:-fl4A*rk

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKL.~HOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REG-ULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

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

J.E. Matlock.

The mi rutes of the meetingsc.'.Of December 1st, 3rd, 10th and 15th were read and approved as read. Mr. Coates c1.nd Mr. Berry, who were not present at roll cu.11,entered the meeting during the reading of the minutes. Mr. J. F. Owen, representing the Knights of Columbus, appeared before the Board, stating that a large part of the subscriptions to the United War Work activities still rerna.ined in thGir fund and would be used for vocational schools for returned soldiers and sailors. Mr. Owen stated that it was the intention to esta..blish one of .these schools in Oklahoma City and asked the Board to co-operate in this matter by gr~nting the use of one of the school buildings, preferably the High School building, for the purpose of holding vocational n_~~-1:i~ c lf\El_S~l:1. ..!. Mr. Fightmaster moved. that the Chair appoint a committee of three members, together with the Superintendent, with power to act, to go into this matter with the Knights of Columbus committee. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The matter of valves for the junior high school buildings was discussed, the attention of the Board being called to the Crane and Sloan valves by representatives of the companies handling same. Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Ste&.rley, Mr. Crawford and Mr. Barney Gibbs be appointed a special committee to go into the merits of the valves and report back to the Boa.rd. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same w~s declared to have carr·ied.

A communication was received from Mrs. M. Pearl stating that Mrs. Lo.u.ro., Gilchrist Wci.S willir~ ·t0 sell heI' lots in Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition, at a reasonable compromise price. Mr. Alton moved that this communication be laid on the table and condemnation proceedings continued.· Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the Athletic Association of Oklahoma City College for the use of the High School gymnasium for a college

basket-ball game om Friday, January 16, at 8:00 P. M.

Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Superintendent of Sdhools and the Clerk of the Board with power to aot. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. An offer of $2.00 was received from D.R. Zenor for the grape vines on the Capitol Hill Junior High School site. I'.

Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be authorized to sell the grape vines)! to Mr .. Zenor for ~t2. 00. Mr. Alton seconded the mot ion and same was I; declared toÂˇ have carried. A request was received for improvements to be made School building and for a side walk to be extended the grounds. Mr. Fightmaster moved that this re the table. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same have carried.

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The Clerk read the following communication: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dec . 17 , 1919 â&#x20AC;˘ The Board of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gentlemen:

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I have procured a copy of the petition in the case of R. Q. Blakeney vs. Oklahoma County, The City of Oklahoma City and forty or fifty other defendants, and have carefully examined the same. This is an a6tion brought by the plaintiff under the provisions of Chapter 200 of the Session Laws of 1919, and has for its purpose the P+Ocuring of an adjudication from the district court of the amounts nouv due as general and special taxes, levie.d and assessed over a period of several years, against a large amount of property in which the plaintiff claims to be interested, and asking for a sale of the property under decree of court for the payment of taxes found to be due. It is my opinion that under the law recently enacted the proceeds of the sale, after an adjudication of the taxes, should be applied: First, to the taxes due the state, county and school district;, pro rata, and any balance to be applied upon special assessments. :i

It is necessary that this case be defended by some one, so th t the proper amount of the taxes which have been levied may be adjudicated against the several pieces of property, and I am inclined to believe that this will be a long drawn out case, as it nas doubtless been brought for the purpose of testing the validity of the 1919 statutes above referred to. Please direct me whether I shall appear and defend this action for you. Yours truly, H. C. Thurman

MEETING OF JANUARY 5th, )}~O (Continued) ..

Mr. Al ton moved that Mr., Thurman be instructed to appear for the Board of Education and defend the action brought by R. Q. Blakeney. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The monthly report of the Medical Inspector was read and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Alton, was received and placed on file. The Truant Officer submitted a report of the work done by his department during the month of December, 1919. Mr. Fightmc\l,ster moved i that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A plan was pre3ented by the Domestic Science Supervisor for installing the equipment in the Domestic Science room at Putnam Heights school, with the request that the work be done in time for classes to be started at the beginning of the second semester.

Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act •. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and uoon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. "

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that the following students be admitted to the High School without payment of the tuition fee: Jack Bolles, George Frazier, Deloris Lawson and Myra Scott. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Alton moved that the Principal of the High School be instructed to have all non-resident students who have not made arrangements for their tuition, report to the Clerk of the Board without further delay. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. · A bill for $18.00 was presented to the Board by Miss Inches, the Music teacher at the High School, for expense incurred by reason of the change in date of the concert of the High School Music Classes, the date having been changed at the request of the Board. Mr. Baugh moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a .1arrant for ~18. 00 in favor of lviiss Irw.l:les. Mr. Berry seconded t.he motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members ·present voting "Aye. 11 rrhe Clerk read the following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 5, 1919. Board of Education.

Gent le men: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bi 11s, am::mnt ing to $10,837.52 be allowed a.nd the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates J. W. Berry Auditing Committee

'MEETING OF JANUARY 5th, 1920 {Continued) General Fund 1919-20 Kansas City Paper House SuJ9lies for Su:,)ervisors *;39.43 2l.10 Ha.rbour-Longmire Company Window shades S.80 Klein Oil Company Gasoline The H. W. Wilson Company Subscription to Cumulative Index 7.50 J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work 32.50 10.4-1 Deignan Motor Company Auto repairs J. G. Stea.rley, Clerk Re.:..imburse Petty Cash llES.59 Auto Baggage & Furniture Company Election expense 55.00 11.10 Alexander Drug Company Janitors' supplies 361.84 Cook-McDonnell Company Plumbing Erickson Tire Company Casing (Shirver•s car) 22.59 Liberty Boiler Works Repairing boilers 64.35 Arnold & Wetherbee Elictrical supplies 17. 37 1.00 Lightning Machine Company Repairs to Water Meter 5.40 J. W. Jenkins' Sons Music Company Piano stool & castors A. M. DeBolt Lime & Cement 19.93 141+.S5 Eaton & Cole Audit 2~§0. Main St. Auto Works Repairs to Crawford's auto Martin Towel Supply Towel service 9.37 24.80 Davidson & Case Lbr. Company Lumber A. c. Mcclurg & Company Books 35.10 3.40 Sand George G. Miller Manly Office Supply Company Office supplies 13.33 2.54 R. V. Smith Supply Company Auto supplieR 10.40 Oklahoma Physioians Supply Company Medical supplies 6.00 Oklahoma Construction News Advertisement ·for bids Oklahoma City ';rent & Awning Do. Election expense 4-2.90 Oklahoma City Har-dware Company Kerosene stoves 15.75 N. S. Sherman Ma.chine & Iren Works Repairs 1.50 ' J. G. Stearley, Expense trip to Kansas City 28.33 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company window glass & paints 54. 75 Mideke Supply Company Engine fittings & supplies 15s.36 New England Publishing Company Magazine subscription 3.00 Oklahoma Book Conpany Pen points 130.50 Scrivner-Stevens Company Janitors' supplies 29.50 L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company Typewriter etc. 112.66 4. 24 The ~estern Union Tel. Co. Telegraph service 41.69 Smythe Printing Company Printing supplies Union School Furniture Company Dictionaries etc. 328. 75 1.80 Underwood Typewriter Company Repairing typewriters 8.60 The Western Bank Supply Company Office supplies 46.20 S. M. Gloyd Lumber 23.00 T. A. Griffith Window glass Empire Electric Company Electrical supplies & repairs 71.55 i+. 70 Storm & Erickson Hardware Company Hardware & supplies 746.43 Corken Machi --:1ery Company Tool Grinder & repairs Crane Company Pump repairs 9.91 21.10 Fitch's Quality Grocery Domestic Science supplies 30.00 Scott-Halliburton company fl 11 11 7.44 J. 0. Givens n n n 11 Schadensack & Wiar . 11 11 36.31 14.45 I W. H. Castle 11 11 n 1 ·Yeaman Bros. Grocery II fl 11 37.95 296.00 Chamberlin Metal ,Weatherstrip Coippany equipping vr W. 'Bass Furniture & Carpet Company window shades 3?• l5 2lo.'T0 The Western Paint Company Janitors' supplies 6.50 G. E. Blokie Repairs & metal work Beauvais Typewriter Supply Mfg. Co. Carbon paper 2. 75 W. J. Peettee & Co. School supplies, hardware, etc. 91.59 186.05 The Printery Circulars . 45.10 F. D. Bearley Lumber Company Lumber 6.56 McDaniel Auto company No. 2 Auto repairs 4.20 Gre8t Western Stove Company Grates The Powers Regulator Company Repairs for Heat Regulation 12.00 14.60 Cham,)erlain Supply company Plumbing repairs 212.10 Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasoline & Oils 316.17 Cook-McDonnell company Gas service Putnam School 3.50 The Palace Theatre Stage screws 3.20 A.G. Hoge Hardware & supplies

Johnson Service Company Reps.irs Hea.t Regulation The Daily Oklahoman Alivertising Oklahoma News " South we stern Be 11 Te le phone Company Te le phone service Burroughs Adding Machine Company Ribbon Moore-Cottrell Subscription Agencies Magazines New State Ice Company Coupon Book Noble Street Planing Mill Mill work Minnetonka Lbr. Co. Ladder H. S. Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & supplies Remington Typewriter Company Typewritem & supplies Jasper Sipes Company Shades & blackboards Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Dom Sci Supplies etc. W. M. Welch Mfg. Co. Chemistry Supplies The Darling Lumber Co. On account Man Tr. Lumber Hoover Bros. Kindergarten supplies Oklahoma Ga.s- & Electric Company Gas & Electricity Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service H. C. TlF1.rman Examinim,g abstract _ Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract Douglas School

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Lumber The Darling Lumber Company J. L. Ladd Sanitary work Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings etc. Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Step Ladder W. J. Pet tee & Co. Hardware &. Supplies Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Windqw glass A~ Hall Dom Sci suppl:i.es · Arnold & Wetherbee Electri_cal supplies W. M.• Welch Mfg. Co. Chemistry supplies Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity Oklahoma City Water Department Water service Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service

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Mr. Alton moved t.hat the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in.payment of same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye • 11

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Mr. Alton moved that the estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished, as presented by the Clerk and approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Fightrpaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye.n

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Mr. cqates moved that the bill of Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architect,$, for 3',2 percent of the contract price of the three junior high school', amounting to ~i32, 207 .40, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrant for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 I

Mr. Alton, Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Oonmittee, reported that the electric lighting had been installed at the Longfellow School in time for their Christmas entertainment. Mr .. Alton also reported that the janitor ef Washington school had been obliged to move out of the house that he had been occupying, and as he wa.s unable to find another location asked that he be permitted to use one of the basement rooms in the Washington school building. Mr. Alton therefore moved that R. J. Tacker be allowed temporarily to occupy one of the·basement rooms at the Washington school. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call sa.rrie was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye, 11 except Mrs. Lindsay who voted "No."

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Mr. Whiteford reported that the Oklahoma Railway Company had arranged their schedule to accomodate the teachers at Shields Hts. School. Mr .. 'Whiteford stated that the special con1mittee to which was referred the matter of allowing the Boy Scouts to use the grade school buildings for their meetings, was not.ready to make a definite report and asked to be continued until the next meeting. Mr. Woodworth announced that he would appoint Messrs. Fightmaster, Baugh and Coates as the special committee to confer with the committee from the Knights of Columbus. i

The Board then proceeded to open bids pursuant to the following advertisement :

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The following bids were 1'.eceived: Western Bank Supply Company

$24.oo each 5.00 each

Teachers' desks Bent wood chairs Bass Furniture Company

$15.00 to $41.50 each

Teachers' desks

Jasper Sipes Company Draper Shades as per specifications $1149.S6 Pupils' desks American Tubular Steel :ff,2 desks

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rears desks reurs desks rears desks rears desks rears

$,l6. 90 6.00 6.60 6.00 6.60 6.00 6.30 6.oo 6.30

6.oo

Total $4353.30

Teachers' desks $23.25 each Mr. Coates moved that the contract for the Draper shades be awarded to the Jasper Si-".:les Company at their bid of $1149.86. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll.call same was carried, _all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

Mr. Coates moved that the contract for American Tubular Steel pupils' desks be awu.rded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of $4353.30. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." 1

Mr. Coates moved that the contract for bent wood teachers' chairs be e,1'Varded to Western Bank Su"9ply Company at their bid of $5. 00 each. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 V

Mr. Alton movde that the bids on teachers' desks be referred to the Purchasing Committee for report at the next meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Hr. Alton moved that the matter of furnishing additional desks for supervisors be referred to the Purchasing Committee for report tO the Board. Mr. Fight master seconded the mot ion a.nd same was declared to have carried.

Mr. Coates moved that the use of electric hot plates be permitted in the school buildings. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Bonds and contracts for the three junior high schools were presented to the Board for their approval, same having been approved by the Board's attorney. I.fr. Fightmaster moved that the bonds of '.the Miner Dâ&#x20AC;˘. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company be approved, the President and Clerk authorized to sign the contract i;i,nd the Clerk instructed to file the statutory bond with the Court ClerK. Mr. Baugh seconded the

motion and u1:;on roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

Mr. Coates moved that the bonds of the Holmboe Construction Com, pany, covering contracts on the three junior high school buildings, I be approved, the ?resident and Clerk ~uthorized to sign the contracis and the Clerk instructed to file the Statutory bonds with the !i Court Clerk. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call sameÂˇ was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

Mr. Berry moved that the bonds of A. F. Binns, covering the contract for the plumbing and drainage of the three junior high schoo 1 buildings, be approved, the President and Clerk authorized to sign the contractw, and the Clerk instructed to file the ~tat~ utory bond with the Court Clerk. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Whiteford submitted the following resolutions on the death of Miss Margaret welchon: RESOLUTION. Whereas it has pleased God to remove from her labors on earth, Miss Marg8..ret Welchon, teacher in the Oklahoma City Schools, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education that the school system has lost a faithful employee and the children a devoted teacher, And Be It Further Resolved that the sympathy of the Board be extended to the {)arents of Miss Welchon in their great loss and that a copy of these resolutions be sprea,d upon the records.

Mr. Alton moved that the resolution be adopted and a copy sent to the parents of Miss We le hon.. Mr. Coates seconded the mot ion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 3, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to report the resignations of Miss Constance Steiner and Miss Ola Calloway, teachers in the grade schools, also the resignation of Bertha F. Bigham, teacher in the separate schools, and reco~mend that the same be acceptad. Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the resignations accepted. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the foll9.wing report:

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 5, 191:!f. 'J-o

Board of Education.

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I wish to recommend the appointment of the follc!>wing teachers at the salaries set opposite their names:

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Substitutes

Ii,frs. Grace Krebs $110 a month Mrs. W. A. Henderson 100 a month effective 1/26 Mrs. Fred Bryant l.J., 50 a day -:.Jirs. A. E. Bayliss 4.50 a day 4, 50 II 11 Mrs. Berneice Caldwell 4,50 II 11 Mrs. Nina Gill Mrs. J. 0. Roberts 4 • 50 II II 4 • )0 II II Eva Connor 4 •00 !I II Catherine Ruth Sadler Mrs. Katherine Hughes Beck 4, 00 II II Blanche Pitman, teacher in separate schools, SO. 00 a month effective 1/6 Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pre sent voting II Aye. 11

Mr. Al ton reported that no concl11sion had been reached in the matter of the purchase of the lots adjoining the L_Q..W.~.l.J._$_Q..b,Q_Q],,_ site owned by c. E. Crawford, and he would therefore move that the valuation of these lots be referred to three appraisers, one to be named by the Board, one by Mr. Crawford, and these two to appoint a third, it being understood that H. G. Eastman is to represent the Board. Mr, Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried,

Mr. Alton moved that the services of the Assistant Truant Officer be dispensed w:ii.th ahd his salary stopped on this date, January 5th, 1920; Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same 'Has ca.Tried, all members present voting 11 Aye, 11 except Mr. Berry who voted 11 No," and Mr. Coates who passed. The Clerk called the attention of the Board to the fact that the date for starting the work of taking the school census was Junuary 15th and that the enumeration must be completed and in the hands of the County Superintendent by February 5th. Mr. Stearley asked that the enumerators be appointed and report at his office at an early date.

Iv.Ir. Coates moved that each Board member appoint an enumerator for taking the school census and report to the Clerk not later than Wednesday night, January 7th. Mrs;. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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·Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn until January 16th at· ·seven~ thirty o 1 clock .P .M.Jlr J\l ton seconded the mot ion and same was declared 1 to have carried. WHEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

APPROVED THE

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1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 0F THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN ADJOURNED SESSION

IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING~

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. ABSENT:

Tom W. Baugh.

The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purPOGe of corn;:::,leting proceedings relative to the $S20,000 bond issue, but would consider any other matters requiring attention.

A request was presented by the Boy Scouts for the use of the Culbertson school building for their meetings. The President stated that this request could not be acted upon until the Board received the report of the special committee to which was referred the matter of allowing the Boy Scouts the use of Ward School build-, ings for· t.heir meetings. Mr .• Whiteford announced that a report · of the oonutd ttee would be made as soon c;1,S a ooni.erence 0ould. be held with Mr. Pershing, the Scout Executive.

H. G. Eastman reported to the Board that he had secured an option from,Kate Barnard, owner of Lots 29, Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition to Oklahoma City, to purchase said lot for the sum of $300, all back taxes and abstract fees to be paid out of this amount. Mr. Alton moved that the Board accept this proposition and purchase Lot 29, BlCllck 23, Capitol Hill Addition to Oklahoma City,' at $300, and the Clerk be authorized to issue a.warrant for same upon the approval of the abstract and deed by the Board's attorney. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present vet ing II Aye. 11 Mr. Eastman also reported that Lots 20 and 21, Block 9, Park Place Addition to Oklahoma City, could be purchased for the sum of $900. Mr. Alton moved that Mr. Eastman be authorized to offer $700 for Lots 20 and 21, Block 9, ParR Place Addition to Oklahoma City. Mr. Fightrnaster seconded the motion and upon roll oall same was carried all members present voting "Aye." 1......-,

Mr. Eastman stated that the agent of J.E. Crawford, owner of the east 9ne-half of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Block 9, Park Place Addition to Oklahoma City, had informed him that Mr. Crawford would not consent tq having this property c;1;praised unless the Board would agree to abide by the decision of the appraisers. Mr. E0.sta1c::1.n re001t1uiend.eu. thct.t the Boct.rd agree to this providing that it be stipulated that the valuation be fixed at not less than $5,500

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the amount offered by the Board, 'nor more than $7,000, the amount that Mr. Crawford had agreed to accept for the property.

Mrs. M. W. Pearl, representing Mrs. Laura Gilchrist, owner of 1ots 25 and 26, Block 23, Capitol Hill Addition to Oklahoma City, stated that, on account of defective title, Mrs. Gilchrist was unable to ' give a warranty deed to this property, but to avoid litigation would sell her equity to the Board for $125.00. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Attorney for the Board and Mr. Eastman for report back to the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. There having been presented to the Board the returns of an election held in said City and the territory thereto att~ch~d for school purposes on on the date and for the purpose hereinafter set out, the Board, after carefully canvassing said returns, found, and hereby declares of record that it found that s.aid election was conducted by the officers designated in the Mayor's proclamation and notice of such election, with all vacancies filled according to law, in all respects as required by law; that said elec.tion was conducted by b~llot in the form prescribed; that the polls were opened at six o'clock A. M. and remained open continuously until and were closed ci.t 7 o 1 0lock P. Ivl. on Deuamber 9th, 1919, the hours anJ. do.y designated in said proclamation and, notice of election; that the votes cast by the duly qualified electors were: PROPOSITION 11 Shall the Board of Education of the City of O,klahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, issue its negotiable coupon bonds to· the · amount of $iB20, 000 for the purpose of providing addi tionaJ. funds for completing the construction of a·Junior High School Building in Capitol Hill, an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a Junior High School Building in the Northeast Section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a Junior High School Building in the Northwest section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and to purchase all equipment for said buildings and certain ward school buildings, and ·to purchase additional real estate f<n' school buildings; and also to provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax upon all the taxable property in said School District comprising said City and the territory annexed thereto for school purposes, sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds when due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the pr"incipal when due? 11

Total number of votes cast in favor of the proposition

21+99

622

Total number of votes cast against the proposition·

Total number of mutilated ballots Total number of votes cast

3127

The Board furt.her found that lawful majority of the qualified ·electors voting at said election.cast their ballots in favor of the issuance of said bonds~ and the issuance thereof was authorized. Thereupon, R. s. Coates introduced~ resolution which was read in full by the Clerk, and upon motion of R. S. Coates, seconded by· Elliott Alton, adopted by the following vote: Aye:

Berry, Coates, Fightmaster, Alton, Matlock and Lindsay.

Nay:

None.

Said resolution was thereupon signed by the President, attested by the Clerk, sealed with the seal of said Board and is as follows:

RESOLUTION '

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING BONDS IN THE SUM OF EIGHT H1'JNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ($820,000) DOLLARS; BY THE BO.ARD 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 FOR1f OF BONDS; PROVIDING LEVY OF AH ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE SAME; FIXING OTHER DETAILS OF THE ISSUE. WHEREAS, on the 9th day of December, 1919, 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 pur-i poses, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of such district the question of the issuance of the bonds of said district in the sum of Eight Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars., to provide funds for the purpose of completing the construction of a Junior High School Building in Capitol Hill., an addition to 0k.lahoma Gity., Oklahoma; a Junior High School Building in the Northeast Section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a Junior High School Building in the Northwest Section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and to purchase all equipment for said buildings and certain Ward School Buildings, and to purchase additional real estate for school buildings; and WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns of said Board, at said ·election there was cast by the qualified electors of said district 3127 votes, of which 2499 were in favor of and 622 were against the issuance of said bonds, and 6 were mutilated ballots and,

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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 1. That there are hereby ordered and directed to be issued the negotiable,coupon bonds of said District in accordance with the forms hereinafter set out, in the aggregate amount of Eight Hundred Twenty Thousand ($20.,000) Dollars, which said bonds shall be designated "Building Bonds of 1920, 11 and shall be eight hundred twenty (S20) in number, numbered from one to Eight Hundred Twenty (B20), both inclusive, of the denomination of One Thousand ($1000) Dollars each; shall be dated January First, 1920, and become due and payable: $164.,000 on January First in each of the years 1925, 1930, 1935, 1940 and 1945, .and bear interest from their date until paid at the rate of five (5%) per centum per annum, payable semi-annually on the first day of January and July, each hear, which inst~llments of interest to d~te 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 lawful money of the United States of America at the Fiscal Agency of the State of 0 klahoma in the City of New York, State of New York; or, in the event of the discontinuance of ·such Agency, then at the Mechanivs and Metals National Bank in said City and State,of New York. Section 2. That each of said bonds, the coupons thereto attached, and the endorsements and certificates thereon shall be in substantially the following form: ( Form of Bond) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, Building :Bond of 1920

$1000

No.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Board of Educ a- i i tion of the City of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoi;na, a I body corporate, duly organized and existing as the corporc!te author- ! ity of the school district comprising said city and the territory thereto attached for school purposes, hereby acknowledges itself indebted. to . . . 111.l L,r vc::.l"i.J.e recsi ved, promises to pay bearer the sum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS 1

on the, First day of January, A. D. 19_, together with interest thereon from the date hereof, until paid, at the rate of five per centum per annum, ;:iaya'ble semi-annually on the First da,y of January and July of each year, said interest evidenced by and to be paid upon the surrender of the coupons hereto attc!ched as they severally become due, both principal and.interest payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the Fiscal a~ency of the State of Oklahoma in the City of New York, State of New York; or, in the event of the discontinuance of such agency, then at the Mechanics and Metals National Bank in said City and State of New York. The full faith, .cr.edi t and resources of said district are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of this bond. This bond is one of an issue numbered from One to Eight Hundred Twenty, both inclusive, of like date and tenor, except as to date of maturity, aggregating the principal sum of Eight Hindred and Twenty Thousand Dollars, and iss issued for the purpose of providing additional funds for completing the construction of a Junior High School Building in Capitol Hill, an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a Junior High School Building in the Northeast Section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a Junior High School Building in the Northwest Section of said Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; ctnd to purchase all equipment for said buildings and certain ward School Buildings, and to purchase additional reql estate for school buildings, to be owned exclusively by such district, 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 St.:..te supplement.::.:.ry and amendatory thereto. 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 indebtE3dness of said district, 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 fortthe collection of an annual tax sufficient to pay the intePest 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 has caused this bond to be signed by its President, attested by ots Clerk, countersigned by its Treasurer, and sealed with the seal thereof this First day of January, A. D. 1920. President, Board of Education

Attest:

Clerk, Board of Education Countersigned: Treasurer, Board of Education (SEAL)

Coupon No. __

On the day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _____, 19 , the Board of Education of .the City of Oklahoma City, of theState of oklahoma, promises to pay to bearer the sum of T,w~nty-five and 00/100 Dollars in la11ful money of the United St:::,tes of America at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Oklahoma in the City of New York, State of New York; or, in the event of the discontinuance of such Agency, . then at the Mechanics and Me.tals National Bank in said City .and State of New York, for interest due thci,t day on its Building Bond of 1920, of One Thousand Dol1ars, dated January First, 1920. No. President, Board of Education Attest: Clerk, Board of Education (Fprm of Certificate by the County Clerk and County Attorney ~o be endorsed on each Bond) )

STATE OF OKAAHOMA

I COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

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We, the undersigned, County Attorney andÂˇ County Clerk, respectively, of said County in said State, in which the within 1named district is situ.ate, hereby certify that the within bond is I one of a series of bonds issued by the within named district pur- . suant to law, and that the entire ,issue of said bonds is within the debt limit inposed upon said district by the constitution and laws of the Stu.te of Oklahoma. WITNESS our respective official hands and.the seal of said County this day of February, A. D. 1920. County Attorney County Clerk (Form of Certificate of Registration by Treasurer, to be endorsed on each Bond)

I STATE OF O;{LAHOMA

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COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA)

I, tbe 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 February, 1920. WITNESS my hand the date above written. /

Treasurer, Board of Educat1o

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COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

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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 dt+lY registered the within bond in my office on this the _ 0 day of February, 1920 written.

WITNEss·my hand and the seail of said Board the date· above Clerk, Board of Education (Certificate of approval by Attorney General to be endorsed on each Bond) STATE OF OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BOND DEPARTMENT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1920

I lt3reby 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 ;roceedings and such bond show lawful authority for the issue, and are in accordance with the forms ahd method 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 21.J., 1910, requiring the certificate of the bond commissioner of the State of Oklahoma thereon, is inco'ntestabl,e 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 Oklahom~. Section 3. 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, 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 Clerk and County Attorney,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 purchaser, upon pa.yment of the purchase , price thereof, which shall not be less than 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 prmriding funds for the purpose set out in the bond in Sect ion 2 hereof.

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section 4. For the purpose of providing the necessary funds to pay the interest on said bonds when due and also to constitute and maintain a sinking fund to be designated as 11 Building Bonds of 1920 Sinking Fund, 11 sufficient to discharge the principal thereof at maturity, there shall be and there is hereby ordered levied upon all the taxable property of said district, in addition to all other taxes, the following direct annual tax, to-wit:

For Interest In the year 1920 a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $61,500. In each of the years 1921 to 1923,' both inclusive, a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $4-1,000. In the year 1924- a tax sufficient to produce the net sum

I of $36,900. ;!

i In each of the years 1925 to 1928, both ihclusive, a tax i sufficient to produce the net sum of ~~32, 800. I

In the year 1929 a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $28,700. In each of the years 1930 to 1933, both inclusive, a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of .$24,600 In the year 1934 a tax suffioient to produce the het sum of ~~20, 600. I

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In each of the years 1935 50 193s, both ihcl11sive, a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $16,400. . .

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In the year 1939 a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $12,300. · ·· . · In each of the years 194-o to 1942, both inclusive, a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of .;$8, 200. · , I

In the year 19i~3 a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $12,300. For Principal.

In each of the years 1920 to ~943, both inclusive, a tax sufficient to produce the net sum of $J4-, 166. 66, 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 cert ifie'd, levied, extended and collected; that all funds derived from said tax shall be placed in said sinking fund, which, together with all interested 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.

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Section 5. -Th.:..t a copy of this resolution, si 6 ned 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 16th day of January, A. D. 1920. Attest:

J. G. Stearley Cle.rk:, Board of Educs.'tion.

(SEAL)

G. 0. Woodworth, President, Board of Education

The President stated that bids wo~ld be received for $494,000 Building Bonds of 1919. The following bids were opened by the Clerk: American National Bank, par and accrued interest and a premium of $988, to be paid in non interest bearing certificates of deposit, figuring a net to the Board of slightly under par.

R. J. Edwards, par and accrued interest . Mr. Fighttnaster moved that the Board sell $4-94,000 Building Bonds of 1919 to R. J. Edwards at par and accrued interest to date of delivery. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same v.ras carried, all members pre sent voting 11 Aye. 11 Harry Group., of the Dunn Feed and Fuel Company, ap9eared before the Board and stated that the coal consigned to the Board of Education was being billed to thern at fifty cents above the contract price, said increase being asked on account of the recent advance of 14% in miners I wages. Mr. Group said that when the government alloYved this increase in wages it was with the understanding that it was to be absorbed by the operator and he felt that the Board should not be required to pay this advance. However, since billings were being received at the incxease it was necessary that some action be taken and he would recommend that the Fuel Administrator at Washingt n be asked for a ruling on this question. It was the sense of the Board that Mr. Group take steps to secure a ruling of the Fuel ·Administrator and that a written opinion be obtained from the Board I s Attorney. Mr. Will H. Clark appeared before the Board and out lined plans for landscaping the the Webster Junior High:School grounds.

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Mr. Coates moved that the matter of improving the grounds of the Webster Junior High School be referred to Mrs. Lindsay, the Pres,ident of the Board and the Superintendent to make a recommendation to the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and ·same was declared to have carried. The following bills were presented to the Board as approved by the Auditing Committee: Peckham & sutt·on,Location of Block 29, Howe's Capitol Addition and countour levels and tracing of same - $47.50 J.M. Brown - Labor on Webster Junior School grounds Bluemel " " 11 " 11 11

$14.oo 14-.oo

Mr. Berry moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Matlock moved that the Board go into Executive session. Mr. Berry seconded themotion and same was declared to have carried. /

Mrs. Lindsay moved that the Board reconsider the matter of discontinuing the services of A.H. Creamer, the Assistant Truant Officer. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Statements signed by Mr. and Mrs. Creamer were read to the Board

MEET nm _OF_ JANUARY_ 16th., ____1920 _ _ ( Cont inueg.)_. __ ___________ _ by the Clerk and statements were made by Webb Jones and the Superintendent. After some discussion Mr. Matlock moved that Mr. Creamer be re-employed for two months at a salary of $100 a month, and that he receive orders and make reports to Mr. Jones, the Truant Officer. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call the following vote resulted: 11 Ayes, 11 Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Berry and Mr_. Matlock. "Nays, 11 Messrs. Alton, Coates, Fightmaster and Woodworth. Thereupon the motion was declared to have lost.

Mr. Coates moved that the Ford car purchased for the use of the Assistant Truant Officer be turned over to Miss Mamie Franks in connection with her Truancy vi.0 rk and that the Playground Supervisor be allowed the use of the car during school hours. Mr. Alton seconded themotion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. 11 Upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Berry, the Board returned to regular session. The special committee to which was referred the matter of flush valves for the-three junior high school buildings, reported that the Sloan valve was found to be a better valve than the one specified. Mr. Berry moved that the Clerk be instructed to notify A. F. Binns that the Sloan valve be used. in the three junior high school buildings at his contiâ&#x20AC;˘act price. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, a].l members present voting 11 Aye. 11 A petition was received from pa:t:i:'ons of the Garfield school asking that this school be permitted to have an eighth grade class instead of sending their eighth grade pupils to the Washington school. Mr. -Coates moved that this :matter_be referred to the Superintendent _for investigation and report. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and i same wa.s declared to have carried.

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The following report was_read: Board of Education.

Oklahoma City,ÂˇOklahoma. January 16, 1920.

Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salary opposite each name, effective January 26th. Flora Wild High School Eulita Riley Grades Caroline Head 11

$1300 110 100

Mrs. Leslie Huffman - Substitute

$~.50 a day.

,..,Respectfully, J. A. V\Thiteford Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11

The Secretary read the fol+owing report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 16th, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen:

The following named persons were used in the Separate Schools, as no regular substitute has been appointed for that purpos·e. I recommend that they be paid the salary set opposite their name for services rendered:

Lillian Youngblood Ruth Ewing Beulah Ewing Ever May Scott Ruth Moor

$4.50 a day 4 • 00

4. 00

4 • OQ II 4.00

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford superintendent Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the su,)erintendent be concurred in and the substitutes employed for the separate Schools at the salaries indicated. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting nAye.n The Superintendent presented the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 16, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I wish to file the following resignations at the time specified for each and recommend that they be accepted. J.B. Rogers .Arnell Bearden Grace Chandler Delma Daigh Hazel Graham Myrtle Lyman Mary Johnson

January 23. January lb January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent

Mr. Coates moved that the resignations be accepted as,".recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. /

The following report was read: Board of Education. Gentlemen:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 16, 1920.

We, your committee appointed to confer with the Knights

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of Columbus regarding the, use of the Central High School building for a night school for soldiers, after conferring with the chief engineer and heads of the various departments of the High School, find that it is nor practical to use the Central High for this school, but widh to recommend that the Irving Building be used instead, under the following conditions: 1st. That the Board of Education be furnished with an approved bond, sufficient to cover any damage which might occur while building is in use. 2nd. That the Knights of Columbus be required to pay such rental ofr building necessary to cover. Âˇcost of operation of building and depreciation while in their use. 3rd. The Board of Education choose a man to see that the School is run according to rules and regulations of school district and laws of state, said man to be paid by the Knights of Columbus. 4th. That teachers now employed by the Board of Education ne given preference over other teachers. 5th. ~he Board of Education reserves the right to terminate this agreement, atany time it feels it is to the interest of the school district to do so. Respectfully your committee, W. E. Fightmaster R. S. C.oates

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J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that.the committee be discharged and the matter re-referred to~ committee of four with power to act and report to the Knights of Columbus by Saturday evening, January 17th. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The President appointed Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs Berry and Matlock to act as such committee, together with the Superintendent. A letter was read from Geo. B. Johnson, Secretary of the Oklahoma State Federation of Labor, asking permir:3sion to use the High School Auditorium on February 6th for a lecture on Philosophical Economics. by Mr. Charles Emmett Trimble. Mr,. Matlock moved that this request be referred to a committee 6f three with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Woodworth who voted II No. 11 The President appointed Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Alton and Mr. Matlock to act as such committee.

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The Clerk presented the bill of s. P. Hughes for $137.50 for overtime paid for work done on Sunday in installing the boilers at Willard School. Mr. Coates moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same out of the Building Fund of 1919. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pre~ent voting "Aye. 11

MEETING OF JANUARY 16th, 1920 ( Cont inue-d). --r-Âˇ--~stimates of the cost of making the sewer extensions at Westwood . and Walnut Grove schools were subi~li tted to the Board by the City Engineer, also the estimated cost of changing the Bewer at the Âˇ Woodrow Wilson school. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for changing the sewer at Woodrow Wilson school. Mrlil Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that the R. O. T. C. work be made a part of the course of study at the High School on the same basis as any other subject. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the Presid.ent. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. THEREUPON 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., r

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order, stating that it had been called to receive the report of the committee to which was referred the matter of allowing the Knights of Columbus to use the High School for nightÂˇschool for returned soldiers. Thereupon Mr. Matlock introduced and moved Âˇthe ado1)tion of the following resolution: RESOLUTION.

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Whereas, a committee representing the Knights of Columbus, appeared before this Board asking the use of one of the Oklahoma City School Buildings for the purpose o.f establishing a training school for ex-soldiers, stating that t'he school was to be under the supervision of the United States Government, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City hereby declares itself ready to enter into a contract with the United States Government, allowing the use of the Irving School Building for the purpose above mentioned. Mr. Alton seconded the motion of Mr. Matlock and upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes, 11 Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Alton, Coates, Fightmaster, Mat lock, Woodworth and Berry. 11 Nay, 11 Mr. Baugh. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried and the resolution duly adopted. The Cleik read a letter from A. F. Binns in which Mr. Binns stated that if the Sloan flush valve was adopted for the junior high school buildings, it would be necessary to add $1289.00 to his contract price.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the contractor be instructed tQ 9~ ~Rto use the valve specified, according to his original cont rs.ct. Mr. Al ton seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No. 11 The following report was read to the Board:

MEETING OF JANUARY 20th, 1920 (Continued) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 20, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignation of Miss Hazel Sanders and recommend that same be accepted. effective January 23. Respectfully, ~T. A. Whi tAf ord

Superintendent.

Mr. Coates moved that the resignation of Miss Sanders be accepted. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Secretary read the folJowing: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 20, 1920. Âˇ Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names, iffective January 26: Rosa Crossley $100 Frances Jewell 110 Mrs. A.H. Owens 110 Hazel Herndon 100 Grace Norris High School Floy Elliott

$1300 1400

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Superintendent. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries indicated. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried all members present voting "Aye." The following report was presented to the Board: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 20, 1920. Boa.rd of Education. Gentlemen: To make the records correct, the salaries of the followipg should be as follows: Lois Coffee Mrs. Lola White Florence Chapman Mrs. J. o. Roberts Mrs. H. \V. Collins

$4.oo a day 4.50 II II 4-.50 II II 4. 50 II II 4-. 50 II II

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$4-.50 a day

Mrs • W• W• Graves Mabel Mason Mrs. C. D. Spillman Mrs. W. A. Henderson

Alberta Sanborn Mayme Berry

4.oo " 4. 50

4.50 a day from September 15 to January 26.

Separate Schools 11

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day l1

Respect fully,

J. A. Whiteford, Superintendent Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The question of beautifying the school ~rounds was brought up for discussion, Mr. Woodworth stating that $1000 had been offered to the Board for this purpose by a resident of the city. In co ~:neat ion with this question the disposition of cinders at the various schools was discussed and Mr. Matlock moved that the Superintendent of Buildings be instructed to notify the janitors of all schools that in the future cinders should not be sold, but should be kept on the school grounds to be distributed where needed. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same WD.,s declared to have carried.

Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on lockers for the junior high schools according to the plans and specifications. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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A letter was read from H. C. Thurman, Attorney for the Board, stating that in his opinion the coal co!,ilpany was not entitled to any increase in the price of eoal and that the BOEqrd should refuse to pay same.

I" Mr. Baugh moved that the Boa.rd, refuse to pay the increase of $.,50 ton in the price of coal as billed to the Dunn Feed and Fuel Company .. Mr. Alton secon~ed the motion and same was dee lared to have carried.

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A comnunication was read from Mrs. M. Pearl stating that Mrs. Laura Gilchrist was willing to take $125.00 for her equity in the two corner lots of the Junior High School site in Capitol Hill.

Mr. Coates moved that this communication be received and placed on file. l,1r. !.li;.,,t loc:k seconJ.ed the mot ion and same was dee 11:.l.red to have carried. Mr. Matlock moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. :Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have c3rried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. ATTEST:

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MEETING OF JANUARY g§TH,_).9?9'.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF.THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 1920, AT FOUR O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, T. W. Baugh, R . S • Coates , W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. ABSENT: J.

Berry.

A quorum being present the President called the meeting to order. Mr. W. H. Clark appeared before the Board with plans for beautifying the grounds of the Webster Jun.ior High School. It was the opinion of the Board that the work should be done as outlined by Mr. Clark but no action was taken at this time. The Clerk :9resented an estimate of deduction from the general contract price of the junior high school buildings, on account of changing the size of the swimming pools from 25 1 x 70 1 to 20 1 x 60 1 , amounting to $531. 00 on ea.ch school, or a total deduct ion on the three schools of $1593.00. .

Mr. Alton moved that the Board approve this estimate and instruct the Clerk to make the deduct ion ·of ~~1593 from the contract price of the three ~unior high school buildings. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion ane upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye.n Mr. Baugh moved that the salary of the Floor Jc1nitors at the High School be placed at ~;90 a month effective September 1st, 1919. Mr Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all lJlember s pre sent voting 11 Aye. 11 Mrs. Lindsay moved that the A. M. E. Church be paid $20.00 a month re:t for the basement roorn that is being used for .the Kindergarten for the Separate Schools. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Coates moved that additional bond of ~flOOO be given the Unit~d States government covering equipment furnished for the R. 0. T. C. Unit at the High School, and the President and Clerk of the Board be authorized to execute same. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. II Mr. Delaney, representing the Knights of Columbus, appeared before the Board and stated that it would be impossible for the Board to enter into a contra.ct with the government for the use of the Irving High School by the Knights of Columbus for their training school for returned soldiers, for the reason that while their plan had been approved by the war department and all expenditures would be

MEETING __ OF _JANUARY 26thL__l920 __ (Continued)_. ________ _ checked by the government, the school would be under the supervision of the K:fuights of Columbus and cont,ract must be made with, this organization. , Mr. Matlock moved that it be the sense of the Board that it is not to grant the request of the Knights of Columbus for the 1 use of the Irving High School building. Tutr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ca.rried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. Al ton and Mr. Coa.te s who voted 11 No. "

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The follovling report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 26, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignations of Gladys Smilie, effective~ Ja ruary 30, and of Mary Hempstead, effective January 26 and recom- i mend that sa.me be accepted. ' Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools. Mr. Coates moved that the resignations be accepted as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and aame was declared to have carried. LJ

The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Okl~homa. JanÂˇary 26, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salary set opposite their names effective January 26th: Arthur Kincaid 01ive Cline Teresa McNa.bb Mrs. Olga Spangler Mrs. A. T. Gafford Pearl Huffman

High School Grade Teacher II

Substitute II

Grade Teacher

~p1500 110 110

4-.50 a dayl

4.oo

100

Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford Supt. ,,f Schools

Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the superintendent be concurred in and the tecJ.ohers employed as indicated. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon ro11 call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and sarp.e was dee la.red to have carried. L

THEREUPPN 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,

;: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M.

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

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Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, J. W. Berry, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock R. S. Coates. Mr. Berry and Mr. Matlock were not present at the initial roll call iut ent·ered 'the rrieeting later ·in the .evening.

i The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of cons~dering a new salary schedule for te~chers for the comIi ing year but any other matters requiring attention would be taken !i up for consideration. !1

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A request was received for the use of the High School Auditorium for a charity carnival to be given by the pupils of Mrs. Albert J. He liker.

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that this request be laid on the table. Mr. I Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was declarad to ha-re carried. · I_[

Mr. W. H. Clark appeared before the Board and asked that he be given ! specific instruct ions in regard to putting in the storm sewer at I the Webster Junior High School grounds. (Mr. Berry entered the I meeting during the discuss ion that followed).

Mr. Coates moved that the Buildings and Grounds Cornmi ttee be authorized to contract with Mr. Clark for the extension of the storm sewer at the Webster Junior High School grounds. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Co1:1,tes moved that the plans for landscaping the gro1,1nds of the Webster Junior High School and the contract with Mr. Clark as supervisor be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for recommendation to the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the following bills be allowed: W. M. Brown C. Bluemel

Labor on Webster School grounds 11

$14.oo 11+.oo

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

Mr. Fightmaster reported that his attention had been called to a poorly lighted basement room at the, McKinley school and recommended that the walls be painted a light color in order to overcome this condition. Mr. Coa.te s moved that this recommen,Ja t ion be concurred in and Mr. ii Fightn1aster authorized to have the work done as such time as it : could be conveniently arranged. Mr. Berry seconded the mot ion i 1 and upon roll. call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. ,1

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The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 30, 1920. Boa.rd of Education.

I Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignations of Marion Prater, effective February 2, and Mary Jane VanMeter, effective February 20, and recommend that same be accepted. I wish to report that Floy Eliiott declined to accept the position offered her.Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools. Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the superintendent be received and concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Matlock entered the meeting at this time. The new salary schedule for teachers was taken up for consideration but as no recommendation had been made by the teachers' committee as to whether salaries should be paid in ten or twelve ilionthlf .. payments it was agreed to defer discussion until this matter could be taken ! up by the teachers' organization and report made to the Board. Several changes in the rules and regulations were discussed but no action taken at this time.

Trieings question of granting the Boy Scouts the was broue;ht up for discussion but as 1

use of ward school buildthe special committee to which it had b~en referred was not ready to report Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred back to the committee with the request that they make tnei!' recommendation at the next meeting. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce informing the Board that a resolution had been passed by this body requesting that the Kntghts of Columbus be granted the use of the Irving High School for conducting their vocational night school. It was announced also that similar resolutions had been passed by the Real Estate Board and the Oklahoma City Retailers Association.

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. Mr. Dumas of the Board of ,Public Welfare and Mr. W. M. Harrison, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board in the II interest of this project. Mr. Berry left the meeting at this time. 1

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After a lengthy discussion Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board reconsider its action of January 26th whereby the Knights of Oolumbus were refused the use of the Irving High School for conducting a vocational school for returned soldiers. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and the following vote resulted upon roll call: "Ayes, 11 Messrs. Alton, Coates, Fightmaster and Woodworth, "Nays," Mri. · Ling,sE;l,y, Mr •. Baugh and Mr. Mat lock. 'I

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Further action in this matter was deferred until a report could be made by the SUI)erintendent, who was directed to as¢ertain to just what extent the Knights of Columbus school would be· under the direction of the United Statew government. Mr. Matlock moved that the Board adjourn subje_ct to· call of the President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

WHEREU?ON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEE!_I!i~ OF FE~RUARY: 2ND, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA crrY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION Ii'J THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. 0. Wood.worth, President. J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom W. Baugh, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster; Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. ABSENT:

J. W. Berry.

B1:,t,ugh and Ml'. lvic1, t lo0k were not _pret1en"G o. t the in.it io.l roll call but entered the meeting later in the evening. lvir.

The minutes of the meetings of January 5th, 16th, 20th, 26th and 30th were read and approved as read. Mr. ll[atlock entered the meeting during the reading of the minutes.

A number of patrons of the Franklin School. were present and presented a petition to the Board for certain inprovements to be made at this school next year. Mr. Al ton moved tha,_t this petition be referred to the Budget Cornmi tt Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A committee from the Ministerial Alliance was.present and Mr. German, pastor of Grace M. E. Church, as Chairman, addressed the Board and presented the following resolution:

R E S OLUT I ON . Forasmuch as it is the mind of the Ministerial Alliance of Oklahoma City That the release of the Public School buildings of our city to any fraternal or sectarian body, or organization, would be subversive of the principles of our free institutions, THEREFORE,

Be It Resolved; That the Ministerial Alliance of Oklahoma

City empl1a t ically protests a.gel.inst the u.se of our publio sohool

buildings by any sectarian, or fraternal, organization for educational purposes. L

Several other members of the committee from the Ministerial Alliance ad,Jressed the Board. in reference to al lowing public school buildings to be used by sectarian organizations. These gentlemen were followed by Mr. Fox, Supervisor of the Knights of ©lumbus War Activities School, who explained the scope; and method ·of handling the funds) of the proposed school for which the use of the Irving School building was requested. Mr. Baugh entered the meeting at thi§; time.

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monthly report of the Medi cal Inspector was read to the Board i and upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster. seconded by Mr. Matlock, was I received and D laced on file. I

The monthly report of the Truant Officer was also read and upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Baugh, was received and placed on file. An off er of ~t15. 00 was received for the bath tub in Opportunity School building, from the Dorcas Society of the Nazqrene Church. Mr, Al ton

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thti.t this offer be lo.id on the table•

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seconded tlj.e mot ion and same was dee lared to have carried.

The following report was read by the Clerk: IN THE MATTER OF THE ARBITRATION BET 11:EEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, AND J.E. CRAWFORD .. AWARD

ARBITRATORS.

We, the undersigned persons, duly selected as arbitrators to arbitrate and determine the price to be paid by the Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City, to J.E. Crawford, for the following described real estate situated and lying in Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: The East Half of Lots Twenty-four (24), Twenty-five (25), Twenty-six (26), Tv,entyseven (27) Twenty-eight (28), in Block Nine (9), Park Place Addition to Oklahoma City, do hereby certify that we have carefully examined the property and we do hereby find the actual cash value thereof at this time to be the sum of Sixty-five Hundred Dollars ($6,500.00). Witness our hands at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this 29th ' day of January, 1920. J. H. Everest J. 11. Owen

H. G. Eastman Arbitrators ] r. Al ton moved that the report of the appraisers be received and dopted and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant to J.E. Graw ord for $6,500, upon the qproval of the deed and abstract for the ast half of lots 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Block 9, Park Oklahoma City, by the Attorney for the Board. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the _motion and upon roll call same was ca,rried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 A request was received from the Men's Dinner Club for the use of the High School Auditorium on the night of February 26th, for a lecture by Stephanson, the Artie Explorer. Mr. Alton moved that this request be referred to the Buildings and Groi,mds Committee with power to act. Mr. Fight master seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voti r.g 11 Aye. 11

ME_ETING _QF _FEBRUARY 2nd, __ 1920 j Cont_i_nued) The Clerk reported that the following persons had been appointed to take the school census:

Ward one:

Miss Lucy Povve 11 and Mrs. Chas. A. Mes,ns

Ward T1tJO

Mrs. Claude Hensley and Mrs. James Lindsay

Ward Three Mrs. McGann and Mrs. Chas. Linthicum Ward Four

Ray Matlock and J. W. Berry

Stearley stated that some difficulty had been encountered in taking the census on account of bad weather and sickness, and several: of the enumerators had been unable to continue the work, which necessitated appointing others to finish the enurrerat ion in wards one a.nd two. Mr. Stearley further states. that the County Superir:ctendent had found the same troubles to have existed throughout the county · and had agreed tp extend the time for making the returns to Feb. 15th It was recommended by Mr. Stearley that the enumerators be paid at the time they made their returns to him, keeping back 10% of the ambunt estimated to be due until the returns were c:1ecked by the County Superintendent. Mr.

Mr. Alton moved that the recomrhendation of the Clerk be concurred in. ii•Ir. :iv.ia.:clouk seuoni.leu. the rnotio n i;l,rld UJ:JOll roll 0all ballle was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The Clerk read the following report:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 2nd, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: V!e, your Auditing Committee> desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $13,200.17 be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.

Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates J.E. Matlock .Auditing Comn,i ttee General Fund 1919-20

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Mideke Supply company Engine Fittings Tom Dolan Heating Company Heating supplies Chamberlin Supply Company Pump repairs Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies W. J: Pattee & Co. n n 11 Richards & Conover " Hamilton Supply Company · Plumbing repairs Pittsburgh Plate Glcl.SS Corn_pc::1.ny Ptw. nts & Winu.ow gld..1::H::i G. E. Blackie Repairs to Heating Crane Company Plumbing repairs Erickson Tire Company Auto repairs Schiff-Mayer Company Office supplies The Warden Company School supplies ¥Jebb Publishing CompacyCertificates Smythe Printing Con~any Printing supplies Times Journal Publishing Compa rv Printing cards Burroughs Adding Machine Coupany Ribbon, paper etc. L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company Typewriter J. W. Jenkins' Sons Tuning pianos

$116.34

15.35

2.45 29.10 S7.07 33.39

9.42

20.23 57.30

1.43

LI-. 25

54.50

10.00

93.00

13.20 3.00

3.50#

6Ll-.10

s.oo

New stoves Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Company ~;117. 30 S. M. Gloyd Lumber 59.75 Max Futoransky Repairing clock 2.00 · 21.00 Kerr Dry Goods company School Supplies Rorabaugh-Brown Dry Goods Co. Dom Sci supplies 9.55 11.50 Martin Towel Su:Jply Co. towel service Kelley Theatre Supply Co. Reel for H. S. machine 3.00 2. 4-5 McDaniel Auto Company No. 2 Auto repairs Harbour-Longmire Couch for Irving School 1+7. 50 · .BO Corken Mach. & Supply Co. Jani tors supplies 4-,269.64 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract 111.56 Magnolia Petroleum Company Gasoline & Oils Empire Electric Company Electrical supplies 105.77 22.50 Parry Printing Company School supplies 30.00 A. Flanagan Company Music books 7.06 A. C. Mcclurg Books J.B. Klein Iron & poundry Company Manual Training supp lie sl8. 45 4-8.00 Remington Typewriter Co. Typewriter ribbons 5.19 ' Central Sc ient if ic company Medical supplies 22.69 I'if. S. Sherman Machine & 'Iron Works Repairs to equiprp.ent 32.50 J. L. Ladd Sanitary work 6.50 Paul Clark Labor lining H. S. Cupola 15.30 Western Bank Supply Company Off ice supplies 101. 25 The Bass Furniture Carpet Company Furniture 13.65 T. E. Braniff Conpany Insurance Truant Officer's car 38.63 Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies 17 .15 Adams Engineering & Blue .Ptg Co. Blue Print paper 3.00 Armstrong-Byrd Music Company Tuning p.iano 13.5$ Deignan Motor. c:i mpany Motor repairs H1.36 The D~ily Oklahoman Advertising 4-,4-75.85 Jasper Sipes Company School Furniture The Doc & Bi 11 Furniture CO mpany Dorne st ic Science Supplies 42.1+0 Darling Lumber Company Manual Traihing Lumber 979.34141.05 Southwestern Bell Telephone Con~any Telephone service 55. 39 P. & A. Grocery Domestic Science supplies 184-.S0 Oklahoma City Water Department water service 1,112.56 · Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity 10.00 Boasen Bros. Clock for Willard school 23.22 J. G. St:earley, Clerk Re-imburse petty cash I

Douglas School Dunn Feed & Fuel Conpany Coal on contra.ct The Dc.. r ling Lumber Company Manual Training Lumber Oklahoma City Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service Lykes Hardware Company Hardware Supplies Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Window Glass Arno ld & Wetherbee Electrical supplies J. L. Ladd Sanitary work Empire Electric Company Electrical supplies 1

Playground Fund M&.gnolia Petroleum Cornpany

Gasoline for Pla, ground supervisor 0

9.i+o

Mr. "Fightmaster moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The following report was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 2nd, 1920 Boa.rd of Education.

Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that C. A. Porter be appointed regular janitor at Shields Heights School at a salary of $100 per month, vacancy caused by the resignation of Marion Sin~son; that Edward Owens be transferred from the position of extra engineer to regular janitor at Hawthorne Suhool at a salary of *~95.00 per month and that J. W. Grier be transferred from the Hawthorne School to extra engineer at $4.00 per day; that Charles Smith be transferred from extra laborer to regular janitor at Linwood School at a salary of ~~95.00 per month and that Wm. Chaniberlain be employed as extra la.borer at a salary of $3.50 per day, vacancy caused by the transfer of Chas. Smith; that Earl Hendricks and Earl Meister be employed at aÂˇ salary of $3.00 per day on playground \'\l)rk. Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. W. P. Lindsay

Elliott Alton

J. Eugene Matlock Playgrounds Comrni ttee

W. E. Fightmaster Tom Baugh Bldgs.

Grounds Committee

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation be concurred in and the janitors ancl extra men employed at the salaries indicated. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 (},,;IN::.. ,â&#x20AC;˘ff(:__{;_.

Mr. Alton reported that the Buildings and GroundsArecommended that the plans of Mr. W. H. Clark for.landscaping the Webster Junior High School grounds be accepted and 1500 paid for same, and that Mr. Clark be paid at the rate of $10.00 a day for time actually spent in the supervision of the work on the grounds. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee be concurred in. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. E~bruary 2, 1920. Board of Educa.tion. Gentlemen:

I wish to file the resignations of Clara Swatek~ effective immediately on account of ill health, and Ruby Clements, effective March 1, and recommend that same be accepted. Respectfully, J. A~ Whiteford

Supt. of Schools.

Mr. Matlock moved that the resignations of Miss Swatek and Miss Clements be accepted. Mr. Alton seCQlded the motion and same was declared to have carried. 1

The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 2, 1920.

Boa~d of Education. Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of Dorothy Angereine as High School teacher; at a salary of $1300, effective February 2. I also recommend the appointment of the following as substitute teachers at the salaries set opposite their names:

,"-·4- c:o per day II '4-. 50 II II 4-.50 II II II 4-. 50 II 4-.oo II II 4-.50 II It II 4-.50

Cleta Stubblefield Mrs. Will Mc Craw Mrs. Bertha Holt Mrs. Okla Spangler Mrs. T. L. Gafford Mrs. Vida Meyer Mr s . P . J . Mink Mrs. G. C. Richard

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4. 50

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford

Supt of Schools.

Mr. Matlock moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed at the salaries set opposite their names. Mr. Cbates seconded the motion and upon roll call same wa.s carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Coates moved that Miss Klust Keene be employed as second assistant to the Secretary of the High School Principal, at a salary of $70 a month. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and ·upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes, 11 Mssrs. Baugh, Coates, Matlock and Al ton. "Nays, 11 Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. Fight master and Mr. Woodworth. Whereupon the motion was declared to have carried. The attention of the Board was called to the fact that many pupils attending the ward schools reside outside the school district and should pay tuition.

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Mr. Matlock moved that all children attending the Oklahoma City Schools, who reside outside of the district, be notified that they will be required to secure trb.nsfers or pay tuition next year. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call. sa.me was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. ·woodworth who voted 11 No. 11 The Clerk presented the follovving estimc.tes of contr,wtors, for labor performed and material furnished, as approved by the architects Chas. M. Dunning Const. Co. Extra on

Jefferson Lincoln 11

$;BS11. 00 50L~2 • 4-g

1612.96

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Holmboe Company

Lowe 11 Sc !1001 $3380.00 Wheeler 11 2178.00 Classen 13797.00 Capitol Hill 17514.oo Webster Junior High 7731.00 son 19g9.oo

Campbell

Putnam Hts.

5161. 2S

Westwood Westwood extra Willard Hawthorne Whittier

2279.25 140.00 1710.00 2230.00 213;2.90

Price

R. M. Crissman

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimates be allowed, as approved by the architects, and the Clerk instructed to issue wa~rants in payment of same. Mr .. Al ton seconded the mot ion and upon ro 11 call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. F1ghtmaster moved tha;t payment of the final 3stimate of C@ok .... McDonnell company on their contract of December 1918, be deferred until investigation could be made. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. ,Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the

President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was decla:red to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

ATTEST~~•

Approved the ~_day of

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. The final estimate of Cook-McDonnell Company on their contract of December, 1918, was taken up for consideration and Mr. Layton reported that he had inspected the bowls as he had been instructed at the last meeting and found them up to specifications. The attention of the Board was then called to the flush valves and also to the condition of the floorsat Woodrow Wilson School which were badly damaged by water at the time the heating plant was being tested by the contractors. As it was uncertain whether this damage was the fault of the janitor of the building or the contractors, action was deferred pending further investigation. The disposition of the houses on the Crawford property was discussed and Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. H. G. Eastman reported to the Board that the four lots adjoining the Culbertson school grounds had been offered to the Board ~y Mr. Culbertson for $1500 and he would recommend that this offer be accepted. Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of Mr. Eastman be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for $1500 in favor of J. J. Culbertson for lots 13 and 14 and 29 and 40, block 5, Culbertson Heights Addition, upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Attorney for the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." ', rs. Lindsay reported that some changes were necessary in the playground. equipment and asked that the Board take action in this matter.

Mr. Baugh moved that the Playgrounds Committee be given power to ,act in all matters pertaining to Playgrounds. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The question of ail.lowing the Knights of Columbus the use of the Irving High School for their war activities school was taken up for consideration. A number of citizens were present and an opportunity to address the Board was given to all wishing to speak either in fa-ror of or against the proposition.

After considerable discussion Mr. Alton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption~ RESOLVED that the request of' the Knights of Columbus for the use of school facilities in the city schools for the operating of night schools for vocational training be granted upon the following conditions:

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1st. That the Knights of Columbus pay all expenses of janitor service, repairs and other expenses resulting from operating such night schools. 2nd, That they also pay a rental of ~~--,-_,,---...,,__monthly, to cover waar and depreciation of property and overhead charges in looking after same. 3rd. That the property remain in the custody of the Board, its janitors, Building Cor.~1ittee or other agent in charge of sam~, and the occupants of sa:lllne be under the control of" the Board. . 4th. That the instruction be given,without tuition fees and without discrimination,to any honorably discharged soldier, sailor or marine in the late war.

5th. That no religious or sectarian doctrine or teaching of any kind be permitted or tolerated and this Board retains jurisdiction to enforce this provision to require any teacher or instructor attempting anything of this sort to be summarliy dismissed, and if persisted in the Board regerves the right toterminate this permit. 6th. The personnel of the teaching staff shall be subject at all times to the approval of the Superintendent of City Schools. 7th. The course of study shall be submitted to the Superintendent of City Schools and by him also be approved. 1920.

Sth.

This arrangement shall be in force during the year

Mr. Coates seconded the motion for the adoption of the resolution anq, upon roll call the following vote resulted: "Ayes, 11 Ivlessrs. Alton, Coates, Fight master and Woodworth. 11 Nays, 11 Mrs. Lindsay, Messrs. Baugh, Berry and Matlock. Whereupon ,the President declared the motion to have lost. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 5, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend t~e appointment of Ruth K. Wright as a grade teacher at a salary of *;}10, effective February 9. Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Fightmaster moved that the recommendation of the superintendent be concurred and Miss Ruth K. ·wright employed as grG,de teacher at ~110 a month. Mrs. Lindsa,y seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

Mr. Whiteford reported that the Oklahoma State Teachers Association would hold their annual meeting in Oklahoma City on February 19th and 20th, and recommended that school be dismissed for these two days. Vfr. B&ugh moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and school be dismissed on February 19th and 20th. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Matlock moved that arrangements be made under the direction of the superintendent for the school children to see General Pershing and the parade given in his honor on the day of his visit to Okla.homa City. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The clause in the contracts for the junior high school buildings requiring the Board to take out insurance during construction in the name of the contractor, was called to the attention of the Board, and upon mOtion of Mr. Matlock, seconded by Mr. Berry, was referred to the President of the Board.

A request was received from the American Legion for the use of the High School Auditorium on Sunday Februray 22nd, for holding memorial excercises in honor of the soldiers of oklahoma County who died durin~ the war.

Mr. Matlock moved that the request be granted wj_thout charge. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the Local Council of Boy Scouts for the use of the High School Auditorium for Friday, February 13th at 3 o'clock P. M. for a gathering of women from the membership of the Patrons Clubs of the various Oklahoma City Schools.

Mr. Berry moved that the Boy Scouts be allowed the use of the High School Audi tor ium on February 13th at a nominal charge of $25. 00,. Mr. Baugh seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pres::mt voting 11 Aye, 11 except Mr. Baugh and Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No. 11

Members of the Teachers Executive Cou:ncil were present and the teachers' salary schedule informally discussed, but no action was taken. It was reported to the Board that e.t their meeting on February 5th, the Tee..chers' Association had voted in favor of a ten months schedule by a vote of 14-6 to 86. Matlock moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was dec:lared to have carried.

Mr.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

Presidet

ATTEsT~Liu~ • · Cler I Approved

the ..J__day of

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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, FEBRUARY NINTH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. W. Berry, R . S • Coates , W. E. Fightmaster, J.E. Matlock. ABSENT:

Tom Baugh, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

A quorum being present the Presid,:::rnt' called the meeting to order. The final estimate of Cook-McDonnell Company on their contract of December, 191s, was again tctken up for discussion. A sta~tement by Mr. Harry Cook in regard to the bowls and f1ush valves ha.ving been given due consideration, Mr. Alton moved that the final estimate of Cook-McDonnell Company, for the h";:ating> ventilating, plumbing and Idrainage of the Vwdrow Wilson and Administration Buildings, and the additions to Culbertson, Eugene Field and Willard buildings, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant in payment of same. Mr. Coa.tes seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, a.J.l members present voting "Aye~ 'fJ o'-1- I'& //1) The Superintendent presented the following schedule for teachers;' salaries and recommended its adoption: TEACHERS' SALARY SCHEDULE Years of Service Grades, Play Circle and Domestic Science

1200

1300

Asst. Play Circle

1000

3 14-50

4 1650

5 1800- A rating and Normal Graduate or equivalent

Principals:

Years of Service No. of teachers including principal 1 to 10

1700

1900

2000

11 to 16

2100

2200

2400

17 and above

24-00

2600

2soo

Substitutes Substitutes

( Standard) ~t5. 00 per day (High School) · $6.oo per day

All sa.laries not provided in above schedule will be fixed by the Board and based on position and qualifications. Increases to the <:1bove may be granted for extra service or advanced training. All salaries are for the school year, to be paid in ten equal payments.

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9th, 1920 (Continued) .

In rriak ing the schedu1e ef feet i ve for 1920:...2i· the C 1d~~-iifcat iori of . .. T.. ·: ·-··: .. , teachers now in effect shall be made the bas is for fixing salaries. The qualifications required for t4e ~bove schedule are the bacheI lor 's degree and two yea.rs' experience for high school and ward prin;,'iµi_ls & ,WO years' normal training, or the equivalent, and one year's experience for. the grades with rating of "A" for each,

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T:fr. Coates

moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and the salary schedule adopted as recommended. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Matlock entered the meeting at this time.

Mr. Whiteford recommended the following amendments to the Rules and Regulations: That Rule 3 (B), Article S, be amended to read "All candidates for permanent certificates must produce satisfactory evidence of knowledge of English and Civics, including Oklahoma government; and strike out Rules 23, 24 and 25 of Article S. Mr. Coates moved that the rules be changed in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. It was the sense of the Board that the Superintendent and Clerk go over the Rules and Regulations and make necessary corrections, and have one thousand copies printed. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, February 9, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of the followlng teachers at the salary set opposite each name: Roxy Williamson Clara May Hooker Buena King Maude M. Gilliand Ruth Ralls Verna Brown

Grade teacher H. s. Substitute II

$100 a month

5.00 a day

4.00 III! .50 4.00 " lt. 00 fl

Substitute II

ti II fl

Respectfully, J". A. Whiteford

supt, of Schools

Mr. Matlock moved that the r~port of the Superintendent be concurred in and tea•ehers employed as recommended. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Mr. Whiteford reported that there had been a great many absences among the teachers the past month on account of influenza and recommended that no deductions be madd from salaries in these cases on account of sickness. Mr. Alton moved that all teachers absent on account of sickness be allowed full time for the school month ending February 13th. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9th, .1920 (Continued)

Mr. Whiteford reported t~at the State Teachers' Association would be held in Oklahoma City on February 18th, 19th and 20th, and asked for authority to close the schools on Thursday and Friday, the 18th and 19th, and also asked that the Association be allowed to use the High School for their meetings.

Mr. Matlock moved that school be dismissed on February 18th and 19th, that the attendance at theÂˇ Association meetings be checked and only those tea.chers paid who attend, and that the Association be allowed to use the High School for the three days of their meeting. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye," except Mr. Fightmaster who voted "No." The Secretary read the following report: February 9th, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: The following colored teachers attended summer school and in accordance with the rules are entitled to the Fifty Dollar bonus.: Mary Carr Edwards Pearl Jones Inez Br,ockway c. R. Foster Marie Robinson Salome Harris De laware Asher F. w. Bruner Susie Haywood Minnie L. Hatcher Sallie V. Floyd Lucile Jamison Iphagenia Randolph H. A. Berry Lula Bunn. Olivia Abbey Natalie Jenkins Wilhelmina Joshua Mayme Boone Nicerie Wisener H. V. Gear Pearl Erwin Lucy Winslett Georgella Cage E. H. Wright Mobelia Littlepage Harriet P. Jacobson Luella Lawson G. N. Bowen J. D. Jones

Respect fully, J. D. Whi tetord.

Mr. for Mr. all

Coates movedi that the Colored teac.hers be allowed the $50. 00 attending summer school, as re commended by the Superintendent. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried members present voting "Aye. n '

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

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. i

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ATTEST: Clerk Approved the 1st day of March, 1920

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk,

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

T. W. Baugh, J.E. Matlock.

The President stated that the Board had been called together for the purpose of allowing the bills for labor on the Webster junior high school grounds, and would also transact any other business that might come before it. The following bills were presented to the Board by the Clerk:

Bett Thompson

Labor with men, teams and tools, grading ball grounds Webster Junior High School

Chas. Bleumel

Labor on grounds Webster Junior High School

J.M. Brown

Labor on grounds Webster Junior High School

33.50

Wm. Deering

Labor on grounds Webster Junior High School

21.50

Mr. Berry moved that the bills, as approved by W. H. Clark, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and uoon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. nThe Clerk read a letter from Dr. H. H. Cloudman, calling attention td the porcelain knobs on the flush vo.lves recently installed. Dr. Q:}.oudman stated that the knobs Âˇwere unsafe and easily broken, having already caused several injuries, and he would recommend that a safer device be installed.

Mr. Alton, Chairman of the Buildin~,:s and Grounds Committee reported that bronze knobs had been installed at Woodrow Wilson School and the knobs at the other buildings would be replaced as soon as possible. A request was received for the use of the High School Auditorium by the Oklahorra City College for a piano recital on February 24th.

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MEETIHG OF FEBRU@RY 16th, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that this request be r2ferred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and sa.me was declared to have carried • . . The Clerk read a letter from the Phonograph Shop requesting permission to use the High School Auditorium for a concert by Miss Le Lucy singing in comparison with the Edison Phonograph, on March first. Mr. Coates moved that if this date does not conflict with ani High School activity, t1--,.3 Pho ograph Shop be allmved the use of the High School Auditorium on March 1st, for ~'.100.00. L1r. Alton seconded the, motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." 0

A letter. was received from the Pianists' Club in which it was stated that the Club had been formed for the purpose of bringing concert pianists to Oklahoma City, and asking ;f the High School Auditorium could not be obtained at less than ~,100 a night. Mr. Coates moveJ that the Clerk be instructed to inform the Pianist Club that the charge ·for the use of the High School Auditorium would be $100. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The bid of the Capitol Plumbing Company for the plumbing at the Wal nut Grove School for ~~425. 00 was presented to the Board by the Clerk who stated· that this was the only bid received. Mr. 'Coates moved that the bid of the Capitol Plumbing Company be accepted providing the work be done immediately. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The fourth estimate of the Gross c0 nstruction for material and labor for the Walnut Grove School building, as approved by the architects, was presented to the Board. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the estimate of the Gross Construction Company, in the sum of ~;2, 691. 90, for labor performed and material furnished for the Wam.ut Groy_~ _ Sc.hoG-1, as approved by the architects, be allowed and the --cTerE-·Tn"structed to issue a warrant for 'Same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members prer3ent voting 11 Aye. 11 The follo1img report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 16, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignation of Mabel Handy, teacher in Riverside School, and recommend that same be accepted. Respectfully, J. A. 1/Yhiteford Supt of Schools.

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MEETING OF F'~BRU ARY _16th,_ 1920 __ ( Cor1_t_!_~1J.~_d) -

I Mr. Alton moved that the resignation of Miss Handy be accepted. Mr. " Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 16, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: On account of the epidemic of influenza, it was necessary to use a number of substitutes to meet the emergency, al though some of them have not complied with the rules as to quaJ.jfications. The following are the names of the persons who did this work and I recommend that they be pftid the salary set opposite their names in order to make the record correct:

Mrs. Roy Oliver Mrs. Ethel DeArmond Mrs. w. J. Hein Mrs. Chas T. Idle Mrs. H. H. Boldt Raymo rd Selders Marion RobeTtson Mrs. Hazie Balyeat Mrs. Ruth Nay Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler Mrs. B. F'. DeWitt Mrs. Niemczyk Arlene Klein Juanita Harris Mary Meacham Deborah Long Carolyn Prahl Marjorie Morse Bernice Quillin Tommie Folmer Lois Cornwell Elsie Boon Lynnie Gray Whetstone Velma Oakes Elizabeth Ball Ruth Faris Lydii Roehr Lucille Grace Rev. James Gordon

t~4 .. 00 per day 4. 50

4-.50 4-.50 5.00 ?i-00

4.50 4-. 50 4-.oo 4-.oo 4-.oo 4-.oo 4-.oo 4-.oo

4-.oo

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4-.00 4-.oo 4.00 4.00

II . II

4.00

l+. 00

1+.00 4-.00

4-.oo 4-.oo 4-.00 4-.oo 4-.oo 5.00

Respectfully,

Whiteford Supt. of Schools.

Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the substitutes employed as indicated. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll calJ. same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Representatives of the Oklahoma City Anti-tuberculosis Society appeared before the Board in reference to the establishing of open air classes for anaemic children in the public schools. It was stated that if the Board of Education would furnish the class rooms and teachers, the Society would arrange to furnish proper clothing and nourishing food for the children attending these classes. The matter was informally discussed and Mr. Layton was asked to submit plans for open air class rooms to the Board for their consideration.

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J. C. Olds appeared before the Board and asked that he be allowed : to put in a garden on the eighteen lots on East Seventh Street that were purchased by the Board for a site for a new separate school.

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As it was suggested that this ground might be used as a playground , for the colored children until building was comrnenced, action I was deferred until this matter could be looked into by the Playgroun~s Committee. I; Ii!j

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The Purchasing Committee re])orted that bids had been received on !' lockers for the junior high schools and they wished to give the bidders an opportunity to submit sE.tmples and explain their bids. Representatives of the Berger Manufacturing Company and Hart and Hutchinson appeared before the Board with samples of their lockers, but as the representative of the Jasper Sipes Company was unable to be present Mr. Fightmaster moved that the matter be referred back to the Purchasing Committee for recommendation. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. ii

A report was also made on bids for screens for the new school buildings but as it was discovered that the speeifications were incomplete Mr. Fightrnaster moved that all bids be rejected and the Purchasing Committee instructed to ask for new bids under revised specifications calling for 1 1/8 irtch cypress stock. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon motion of Mr. CoateG, seconded by Mr. Berry the Board went into Executive session. The employing of a building inspector was taken up for consideration after some discussion Mr. Fightmaster moved that _the Board employ Barney Gibbs as general inspector of the entire building program of the Board at a salary of $300 a month, with the understan ing that the contract terminate at any time his services are not satisfactory to the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 and

Upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Alton, the Board returned to regular session~ Mr. Coates moved that W. 0. Moore, Principal ~f the Central High School be given permission to attend the meeting of the North Central Association at Chicago and that his expenses be paid by the Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that Mr. "\Vhiteford be granted a two weeks leave of absence to attend the convention of the National Association of Superintendents and that his expenses be paid by the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. n Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to ca.ill of the President. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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PRESENT: G. 0. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stea~ley, Clerk. Tom Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ABSENT:

Elliott Alton, J.E. Matlock.

The meeting was held for the purpose of opening bids on the sewer extension for Woodrow Wilson School. The bids were as follows: Municipal Excavator Company Sherman Iron & Machine Shop

$2500.00

21+77.77

Mr. Berry moved that the contract for the sewer extension at Woodrow Wilsdn School be awarded to the Sherman Machihe & Iton Works at their bid of $2477.77. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye.tt The following letter was presented to the Bo~rd by the Superintendent it having been forwarded to Mr. Whiteford by the State Supe:c iritednent of Schools: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 11, 1920. Hon. R.H. Wilson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My dear Mr. Wilson: On February 3d and 6th, 1920, I visited the Oklahoma City High School and submit the following report:

1. Miss Florette McNeese was in charge of the Normal Training Class. Âˇ 2. The class consists of two sections applying for certificates - one for May, 1920, the other for January, 1920. The first section of the class consists entirely of young ladies, 16 in number~ apparently worthy of the course, and doing good work under an excellent instructor. 3. Observation and substitute teaching was being done in the city schools. 4. Phillips text was used in Psychology, with most of the supplementary readings from Thorndike, Pillsbury and James. This course seemed popular in the high school, many students from other courses electing Psychology. 5. Library facilities appeared adequate. 6. I recommend approval. Respectfully submitted, M.A. Nash Chief High School Inspector

Mr. Coates moved that this report ~e received and spread on the records. Mr. Ber1·y seconded the mot ion and same was dee lared to have carried. The Secretary read the following report: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February lS, 1920. · Board of Education, Gentlemen: I wish to recommend the appointment of. the following teachers at the salaries set opposite their names: Nettie Kennedy $100 effective February 16 Mrs. Will Mccraw 100 " " " Cleone Odell Substitute $5.00 a day II Mary Jane Dancey Separate Schools $4. 00 a da Mrs. Lillian Youngblood" " " 4.50" " Cleo Ratliffe Regular teacher fpllO effective Jan.26 Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford superintendent Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed as recommended.·· ·Mr. Baugh seconded the mot ion and upon rolJ. call same was ca.rr ied, all mem.;.. bers present voting "Aye." The following report was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. February 18, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen: In consideration of the special work Anna Moore is doing and the overtime it necessitates, I recommend that she be paid $110 instead of $100, effective January 26, 1920. Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Superintendent. Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be ' concurred in and the salary of Anna Moore placed at $110. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. " The Clerk reported that the school census had been completed and the figures had been turned over to the County Superintendent, who wou:J.d check same and report back to him. As soon as this was doT,le, Mr. Staarley stated that a complete report would be made to the Board. Mr. Berry moved that steps be taken to ha.ve a bill introduced at the next session of the Legislature to increase the amount paid for taking the school census, . Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried,

MEETING OF FEBRUARY lSth, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Coates moved that t~e Board adjourn subject to call of the President. M:c. Berry seconded the mot ion and same was dee la.red to have carried.

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MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23RD, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF 'J:'HE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUIL,DING,

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stear ley, C_lerk. Elliott Al ton, Torn Baugh, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay.

ABSENT:

J. W. Berry, J. 路E. Matlock.

Mr. Thurman, the Board's Attorney, appea1路ed before the Board and stated路tha.t a controversy had arisen between himself and the attorneys for the County and City, other defendants in the suit filed against the Board and other government~l agencies for the salre of property on which taxes had been delinquent for several years. Mr. Thurman further stated that the County and City Attorneys had agreed to file a demurrer attacking the co~stitutionality of the statute under which the suit was brought, but it was his opinion that an adjudication of this matter would benefit the school district '.and he desired to file an answer to the petition if such action would coincide with the wishes of the Board. Mr. Fightmaster moved that Mr.. Thurman be authorized to file an answer in the tax case. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call sa.me was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The bill of B. F. T,hoippson, amounting to $321+.50, for men and teams furnished for work on the Webster Ju:nior High School grounds,and approved by W. H. Clark, was presented to the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the bill be ail.lowed and the Clerk incJtructed to issue a war-rant for same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A request was received from the Czechoslovak Alliance for aid in establishing a night school in the Fourth Ward of the city, for Czechoslovak citizens to learn the English language.

Mr. Baugh moved tha.t this matter be referred to the Clerk for investigation~and report back to 路the Board at their next meeting. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. It was reported to the Board that the Community House, which adjoins the Riverside School, had offered a plot of ground one hundred by seventy-five feet, for use as a playground providing the Board would screen the seven windows of the Community House opening onto the grounds. Mr. Fi,_,,-ht1Y;aster moved that the of fer be accepted and thee su.~oer intendent of Buildings instructed to arrange for screening tli wJJna.ows. 0

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Mr. Alton seconded the motion and ,upon roll call same was carried, all members present_voting "Aye." Mr. Wood1.vorth stait;ed that he had been notified by the city that a row of trees on Seventeenth Street, adjoining the Classen Junior High School grounds must be rernoved, and asked that the Board take action in the matter.

'Ir. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Cammi tte3 with power to act .. 1'fr. Baugh seconded the mot ion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 Mr. Gibbs cal led the S:ttention of the Board to the fact that fuel oil was being used in many public buildings, and stated that he estimated the cost of installing the necessary equipment for using same in the junior high school buildings at $1800 per unit. A brief discussion followed and it was the sense of the Board that the Buildings and Grounds Committee investigate this matter and r~port back to the Board. Mr. Coates moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was .declared to have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED. President

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR MO 11THLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

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ING, MONDAY, MARCH 1ST, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O I CLOCK P. IvI. PRESENT:

G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E~ Fightmaster, Mrs. w. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. The minutes of the meetings of February 2hd, 5th, 9th, 16th, lSth and 23rd, were read and approved as read. The Clerk read a letter from the Pianists' Club again requesting the use of the High School Auditorium for a recital by an American artist on Friday evening, April 7th.

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Mr. Baugh moved that the Pianists' Club be permitted to use the High School Auditorium on the evening of April 7th at a charge of $50.00. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No. 11 Mrs. Lindsay stated that she voted 11 No 11 because she believed that there should be no charge for the Auditorium in this case. The Clerk reported that Mr. Eastman had secured an option from W. H. Brown to buy lots 20 and 21, Block 9, Park Place Addition to Oklahoma City, for $750,00 and recommended acceptance of same by the Board. Mr. Alton moved that lots 20 and 21 be purchased from W. H. Brown at $750.00 and that the Clerk be instructed to issue a warrant for same upon the approval of the deed and abstract by the Attorney for th~ Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A communication was read from M. G. Meister, who offered to sell his property at 226 and 230 West Eleventh Street, being the West One Hundred feet of lot 3, in Block 5, McClures Addition to Oklahona City~ for $22,500.

Mr. Coates moved that this matter b~referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. },fat lock seconded the mot ion and same was declared to have carried. A letter was read from the Building Cpmrnittee of the seventh Day Adventist Church, in which the present site of the church at 217 West Seventh Street, adjoining the High School, was offered to the Board tor the sum of $30,000. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, this offer was tab.led.

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i A letter was read from Miss Greta Hansen, High School te0,cher,

thanking the Board for salary paid ,,her for half time during her absence from school on account of illness. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, this letter was received and placed on file. The Clerk presented the resignation of Miss Klusta Keene, assistant secr,stary to the High School principal, which was accepted upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster.

A letter was read from the Commissioners of the Land Office stating that the lease on the Lee School grounds was not taken into consideration by the surveyors when the quarter section of land on which the school is located was platted for townsite purposes, and that the lease now extends over on to a block that has been laid out in town l~ts. It was suggested that. a meeting be arranged between the Commissioners of the Land Office and the Board of Education to see if the matter could be adjusted satisfactorily to all parties. Mr. Coates moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for report back to the Board. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A representa.t i ve of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company appeared before the Board and presented a proposition for group life insurance whereby all teachers and employees of the Board of Education would be insured against death or total disability on account of sickness or accident. Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee. Mr. Berry seconded the moti~n and same was declared to have carried.

The question of plans for open air schools was brought up for consideration but as neither the Medical fnspector nor the architects were ready to report no action was taken. The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Okla. March 1, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee, desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $11,538.23, be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates \

J. Eugene Matlock J.

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$1198, 72 .. Gas & Electricity Oklahoma Gas & Electric C,ompany Geo. G. Miller Sand 137-50 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Paints, Oils & Glass 61;.83 ·! W. J. Pettee & Company Hardware & Supplies 33.11 ·! East Highland Water Company Water 5.00 12.00 Eastland Wall Paper Company Art Supplies 26.98 Adams Engineering & Blue Pr i::it ing Cornpany Tracing Paper 10.00 Typewriter Exchange Overha.uking Remington Typewriter Chamberlin Metal Weatherstrip Company Equipping Addn Culb. 174-.75 4-4-. 50 J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work Chamberlin Supply Company Pump repairs 39.85 25.60 Zylite Water Company Water for Outlying Schools l.J-173.02 , Jasper Sipes Company School furniture ; New State Ice Company Coupon Book 5.50 Martin Towel Supply Company Towel service 11.50 The Oklahoma Book Company Books & Drawing paper 222.55 10.00 Southern United Sales Company Repairs to Walters Auto Central Scientific Company Supplies Science Dept. 3.48 19.86 Hoover Bros. Kindergarten Supplies Mideke Supply Company Engine Fittings 57, 77 The Western Bank Supply Co. Furniture & Office SUpplies 268.75 .1 48.\.10 ' Lykes Hardware Company Hardware & Supplies 11.J.6. 00 I The Western Paint Company Floor sweep and oil N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Repairing gong etc. 9,00 'l L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company Repairing Typewriter 1.50 ·! Smythe Printing Company Printing supplies 90. 31 ·I 10. 80 .II The Warden Company Class Records Scrivner & Stevens Janitors' & Dom Sci supplies 35.15 ·1 Max Futoransky Repairing clocks 7.50 Storm & Erickson Hdw. Co. Hardware 6.35 . 50 'i Si ngcr Sewing Machine Co. Needles 10.81 I Taylor Instrument Companies Hygro Autometer Underwood Typewriter Company Repairing Typewriter .90 Western Union Tele"graph Company Telegraph service 1.85 Pack & Calhoun Moving toilets walnut Grove 30.00 2.60 Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Trot line 0. K. Stamp 8~ Seal Company R O T C Stamp 1.35 0. K. Transfer & Storage Company Hauling Blackboard 164.50 Oklahoma Paper Company Dom Sci Supplies l.J.. 97 Deignan Motor Company Auto repairs 9.58 8.64 The Daily Oklahoman Advertisement Liberty Boiler Works Repairs to· Boiler Riverside 32.75 Alexa.nder Drug Company Sperm Oi 1 .2. 75 F. D. Bearly Lumber Company Lumber 96.05 The Schiff-Mayer Company Payrolls 14.65 Franklin Printing Company Abstract sheets 24-.75 Klein Oil Company Inner tube Crawford Auto 3. 3-5 Empire Electrical Company . Electrical repairs 30.50 12.1-1-g i Hamilton Supply Company Engine packing J. G. Stear ley, Clerk Re-imburse petty cash 51.22 S. M. Gloyd Lumber 5.80 H. C. Thurman Legal services outside contract 60.00 j G. E. Blackie Grate bar 1.50 ! Lightning Machine Company Repairing tool grinder 1.75 ·I.J Parry Printing Company Ruled writing paper & printing 88.30 P. & A. Grocery Dom Sui Supplies 14. 72 A. M. DeBolt Cement etc. 39.65 3.9.65 Davidson & Case Lbr. Co. Lumber 259.55 J. T. Yea.man Dorn Sci Supplies 25.03 Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract 24-12.02 Eaton & Cole Audit 192.40 L~.BO McDanile Auto Company Auto repairs Oklahoma City Water Dept. Water service 80.60 14.44 John Melead Dom Sci Groceries

Building Fund 1919 A. M. DeBolt Material for improvement Webster grounds II II F. D. Bearly Lumber Company sewer pipe II II G. G. Miller Sand H. G. Eastman Earnest money & placards

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I Oklahoma City Hard'Nqre Company

Separate School Fund The Reschke Machine Works Co.

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Repairs to Man Train Equipment

Coffey Danner Company Primary supplies J. L. Ladd Sanitary work Lykes Hardw~re Company Hard.ware Hoover Bros. Kindergarten supplies Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract Oklahoma Gas & Electric Con,pa.ny Gas & Electricity Oklahoma City Water Department Water service 1

7.50 12.40 4-2. 50_ •' 3.40-

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300.35 · 82.14 · 6.80.

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$3251.84 C.R. I. & P. Ry Co. Fre.tght charges on coal II tt II 1634.60 M. K. & T. Ry Co. tt Frrnight charges on blackboard O. K. Transfer & Storage Co.

Milo H. Stuart Dues N.C.A. I F. H. Jewell 1000 ft. sash cord Fannie Pratt Ta.ylor 15 sets Wrold Book Census Enumerators E. J. Streeter W. D. Krahl E. H. Rishel Lucy Powell J. W. Berry C. W. Halloway Mrs. Jas. N. Lin0.say Mrs. Chas. A. Means Mrs. Chas. Linthicum Mrs. Ed Mc Gann Mrs. Claude Hensley J. Ray Matlock

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17.71 . 52.30 e4.4-3 31.00 73.14

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the report of the Auditing Committee be concurred in and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all member 2 present voting II Aye. 11 The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished for the new buildings and additions: Campbell & Price Putnam Heights Cook-McDonnell Contract of 8/27/19 E. M. Crissman

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Vmi tt ier Westwood Willard B. Z. Hutchinson Contract of g;27/19 The Holmboe Company V!ebster Junior High It 11 Classen Capitol Hill If " Chas. M. Dunning Lincoln

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1642.40

2700.00

15948.00

18000.00 20?59;00 6315.55

Mr. Alton moved that the Board allow the estimates of contractors, as approved by the architects and the Su9erintendent of Construction and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call sa.me was carried, all members presc:mt voting "Aye. n

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The following bills were presented to the Board as approved by the BuiJdings & Grounds Committee: J.M. Brown

Labor on Webster grounds

1":ill H. Clark B. F. Thompson

Supervising work on Webster grounds Teams, tools and grading on the VIebster grounds

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Mr. Baugh moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pres,3nt voting "Aye. 11 The bill of Fred L. Knoblock for expenses of trip to Oklahoma City to interview the President of the Board in regard to the position of Superintendent of Construction, was presented to the Board. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instruc ed to issue a warrant in favor of Fred L. Knoblock for $,13.25. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."·

Mr. Gibbs reported that in order to comply with the requirements of the Inspection Bureau it would be necessary to make some changes in the installation of the storage tank and pump for the kerosene burners at the Westwood School. Mr. Gibbs also reported that changes would be necessary in the sewer at the Webster Junior High School on account of the present location of the sewer being above the basement floor.

MT. Matlock moved that Mr. Gibbs be authorized to make the necessary changes in the installation of the storage tank and feed pump at Westwood School and in the sewer at Webster Junior High School. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye." The Treasurer read his report for the month of February, which, upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Baugh.was received and placed on file. The monthly report of the Truant Oft i cer was read to the Board and upon motion of Mr. Baugh, seconded by Mr. Matlock was received and placed on file. The Clerk then read the report of the Medical Inspector for the month of February. Mr. Alton moved that the report be received and placed on file. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The following report was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Barch 1, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: 1Ne, your Purchasing Committee, have opened the bids received on lockers for the Junior High Schools and have carefully

investigu.ted the various sample lockers submitted by the bidders. We are of the opinion that the Medart locker furnished by the Jasper Sipes Company of Oklahoma City is the best locker submitted, from a standpoint of both workmanship a.nd material. Their bid on this locker is 72Â˝ cents higher than the iowest bid received, but this difference we believe, is more than balanced by the difference in the grade of the lockers. First.

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The Medn.rt locker has a heavier frame than the Berger

Second. It has a heavier door with depressed panel adding both strength and beauty. Third. Fourth. Fifth.

It has brass plated hardware, with hinges Welded to the It has a better locking device.

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Sixth. It has the screw adjustuble legs which are more satisfactory than the slotted adjustable legs on the Berger locker. We, therefore, recommend that the contract for the lockers be awarded to the Jasper Sipes Company at their bid of

$7.15 for the students' lockers 18. 75 for group_ of three teachers' lockers 8.20 per double tier gymnasium lockers

The lockers are to be stored in the warehouse of the Jasper Sipes Cotj1pany upon their arrivai in Oklahoma City. Respectfully submitted, R. S. Coates J. Eugene Matlock J. VJ. Berry Purcbasing Committee

Mr. Alton moved that the report of the Purchasing Committee be accepted. and concurred in. Mr. Fightma.ste1~ seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 The following bids were received on screens for the new buildings: New State Sash & Door Company Darling Mill & Mfg. Co. Noble Street Planing Mill

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1715.00 1512.00

Mr. Matlock moved that the bids be referred to the Purchasing Com~ittee for report back to the Board. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Crawford called the attention of the Board to the necessity for making some arrangements for supplying drinking water at Hawthorne School, as the well water was not fit for drinking purposes and it had been necessary to buy d1 i.nking water for the last two yea.rs. Mr. Crawford recommended that an Electrifier or some other purufying device be installed so that city '<Vater could be used. Mr. Baugh moved that this matter be referred .to Mr. Gibbs and Mr. Crawford for investigation and report back to the Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have ~arried.

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1 Mr. Crawford reported that he had been requested to have electric i lights installed in the basement room of the Eugene Field School 1 so the Boy Scouts co~ld hold their meetings in the evening, but as i the comrrii ttee to which the matter of allowing the Scouts the use of 1 the school buildings had not reported which buildings were to be use~ he wished to know the pleasure of the Board before installing the I lights. . 1.

Mr. Coates moved that Mr. Crawford be instructed to have the electrid lights installed in the basement room at ·Eugene Field School, but I not to allow the room to be used by the Boy Scouts until the Comrni ttee made their recommendation. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and i upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." i J

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

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MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

MONDAY, MARCH 15TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY P. Ivl. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Torn Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. L. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock. Mr. Forsyth, of Layton, Smith & Forsyth, Architects, presented plans to the Board for open air schools. Mr. Matlock moved, after some discussion, that the Board declare itself ready to to provide buildings, equipment and teachers for two open air schools, provided that some organization other than the Board of Education guarantee to furnish the food and clothing necessary for the children attending these schools. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 A.ye." The Clerk reported to the Board that Mr. Woodling, the Heating contractor for the junior high school buildiÂˇngs, desired to make some changes in the plans and specifications, which could be done without extra expense to the Board and which he claimed would insure more satisfactory results from the he1;1.ting plant. Mr. Gibbs stated that he had checked the plans carefully and it was his opinion that the changes proposed by Mr. Woodling would reduce the radiation and it would be better to have the work installed according to the original plans. Mr. Baugh moved that the Clerk be instructed to inform Mr. Woodling that it was the desire of the Board that he proceed with the work according to the original plans for heating the junior high school buiJdings. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present vat ing 11 Aye, 11 except Mr. Mc1,t lock who voted 11 No. 11 Mr. Gibbs called the attention of the Board to the need for shower baths in the basement of the Irving School building with an outside entrance for the convenience of the athletic teams, stating that same could be installed at a cost of $50.00.

Mr. Mat lock moved that the Board go to the ex:pe nse of making the :i,mprovements as recorrnnended by Mr. Gibbs. Mr. Alton seoonded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 Eugene Whittington, representing the Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention c 0 mmittee appeared before the Board asking the co-operation of the schools in a clean-up week campaign throughtout the city. It was the sense of the Board that this project be he~rtily endorsed and Mr. Alton moved that the matter be referred to the Superintendent to work with Mr. Whittington and his committee.

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i R. 0. T. C., ther3by increasing the enrollment which he stated I was fr ,r be low wba t it should be. 1

Mr. Fightmaster moved that Capt. Grant be given authority to carry out his plans for building up the R. 0. T. C. Unit, under the direction of the Superintendent. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to nave carried. Capt. Grant's plan included the requirement of a deposit of $10.00 on each outfit furnished by the government. This question was discussed at length ~nd Mr. Alton moved that no deposit be required but that a certificate be signed by the parents of the boys enrolling in the R. 0. T. C. unit, --guaranteeing the ret·urn of the uniform in good condition. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon rol call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11 J. H. Brazleton, author of a book entitled "Self Determination or The Salvation ,of the Negro Race, 11 appeared before the Board asking that a sufficient number of coDies of his book be placed in the libra.r ies of the colored schools to supply al 1 the colored teachers.

Mr. Fightmaster moved that this matter be referred to the Superin.;,. tendent for recomrnenda.t ion. Mr. Berry seconded the mot ion and same was declared to have carried.

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W. H. Clark reported that the grading at the Webster school was co:np and the ground was now ready to be fertilized and seeded. Mr. Clark stated that from :J.OO to 150 loads of fertilizer would be required and this could be obtained at $1.00 a load.

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Mr. Fightmaster moved that this matter be reterred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following bills were presented by the Clerk: JL

B. F. Thompson Grading Webster school grcunds Dr. A. E. Dc1venport Surgical services for Miss Rose Bickett who was injured by the breaking of knob on valve at Woodrow Wilson school Pearle 1ong Auctioneering houses on March 3rd, on the Lowell school grounds.

39.00 25.00

Mr. Coates moved that the bills be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of same. Mr. Alton seconded the motion 3:-nd upon rdll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. letter was re.::Ld from S. R. Youngblood, Principal of the Dol;lglas School;- st1;:.ting that it was his intention to attend the National Association of Colored Teachers in Baltimore next July, and asking the assistance ot the Board in meeting the expenses ot the trip.

Mr. Baugh moved that action in this matter be deferred until the next regular meeting. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was dee larad to have cc.:.1·::d.3,i. The following report was read: =#-1:his bill, upon motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Baugh was reterred to the Attorney of the Board for an o~inion and report.

MEETING OF MARCH 15th, 1920 (Continued) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 15th, 1920.

Board of Education. Gentlemen!' I wish to report the resignations of the following and recommend that they be accepted: Eunice Adams teacher at Irving High Pauline Graess le teacher at Eugene Field Mrs. Lida Barnhart Teacher at Putnam Heights Grace Karnes Asmistant Secretary Supt. 1 s Office Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Superintendent Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignations be accepted. Mr. Alton secsnded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read the following: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 15th, 1920. Board of Education.

Gentlemen:

I wish to recommend the appointment of the following at the salaries set opposite their names: J. Leroy Smith, High School in place of Mrs. McLean $1500 11 Eunice Adams 1500 C. E. Herring " " 11 " $110 Mary Virgin Grades in place of Mrs. B~rnhart 100 Lillian Morris II Wa.lnut Grove Katherine Haley, 2nd Asst. Secy High School in place of Klusta Keene Bess Lister Substitute $4.50 per dc1,y II 11 Elizabeth Styll 4. 50 Âˇ 11 11 II 11 Seth Sooter 4.50 Bessie Lippincott Stenographer Truant Officer 90 Mrs. Guy McGee Secretary to Irving Principal 75 Respectfully, A. Whiteford Supt. of Schools.

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Mr. Coates moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed as indicated. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." A request was received from Jack Wheeler for the use of the High School Auditorium for the night of Friday. March 19th, for a light weight championship wrestling match between Jack Fisher, light weight champioma, Âˇ .. of the world and Jack Bryan of Green Bay Wis. Mrs. Lindsay moved that this request be laid on the table. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye, 11 except Mr. Alton and Mr. Coates who voted 11 No. 11

The Clerk reported that the Oklahoma F.aper Company had. 60 cases of toilet paper on hand which they wo~ld sell to the Board at $11.31 a case. Mr. Stearley recommended that on account of the anticipated! paper shortage he would recommend that this offer be accepted. i I

Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Clerk with power! to act. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was i carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 11

In regard to the bids on screens which had been referred to the i Clerk at the last meeting, Mr. Stearley reported that this matter \ had been gone into by the Superintendent of Buildings who recommende4 that all bids be rejected and the screens be made by the school carpenters, which he estimated could be done at a considerable saving to the Boardi , I

Mr. Coates moved that the bidders' checks be returned and the screen! made under the direction of Mr. Crawford and Mr. Gibbs. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The question of paying Mr. Eastman an additional fee for his service in securing options on real estate for the Board was discussed, but on motion of Mr. Baugh, seconded by Mr. Alton, action was deferred until the next meeting.

Mr. Stearley reported that he had investigated the request of the Czecho-Slovak Alliance for a teacher for night school and had found that there were 25 or 30 persons desiring to attend the school. Âˇ Mr. Baugh moved that' a teacher be provided by the Board of Education for the night school to be held by the Czecho-~lovak Alliance. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and upon roll call same was ca:rried, all members present voting "Aye."Âˇ

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The following bills were presehted to the Board, being unpaid balanc due from the Oklahoma City High School on the Annuals of the years indicated: Farden Company,Balance on Annual of 1919 Oklahoma Engraving & Printing Co. Balance on Annual of 1921 Southwestern Engrqving Co. Balance on Annual of 1918 II

$26.00

25.55

1919

Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be instructed to settle these bills. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye, 11 except Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No.

Mr. Whiteford made a brief oral report of the meeting of the National Association of Superintendents at Cleveland Ohio. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seconded by Mr. Berry, the Board went into executive session. The q'.1estion of the teacbers forming a union and affiliating with the American Federation of Laber was discussed but no action taken. The following report was read:

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UEETIHG OF MARCH 15th, 1920 ( C<?_nt inued)__ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Board of Education.

Gent l·3men: I desire tp make the following recommendation for the . hiring of janitors for the ensuing [3Chool year, 1920-21, and beg to submit the same for your consideration: The Janitor is to receive $5.50 per room, per month, for

each and every room used and rooms where double sessions are used which make it necessary to sweep ahd dust the room twice a day, it

shall be counted as two class rooms.

In addition to the above he shall receive 4~70,00 per month for the operation of the school plant where one boiler is sufficient to take care of the heating and ~:10.00 additional where the second boiler is required and $,5.00 additional where.the third boiler is required. · Respectfully submitted,

R. E. Crawford Supt. Buildings & Grounds

Mr. Coates moved that the report of the Superinterident of Buildings and Grounds be concurred in and the wage schedule a.s approveg. by the Buildings and Grounds Committee adopted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The attention of the Board was called to the play being put on by the High School seniors in which cigaret smoking by three of· the . girls was featured, and also a dance given at Buttricks Hall by the senior class. It was the sense of the Board that the cigaret smoking and the dance should not be permitted and upon motion of Mr. Matlock, seconded by Mr. Baugh, the Superintendent was iristructed to see that they were stopped.

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

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

IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDIN(},

MONDAY, MARCH TWENTY-SECOND, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRt~SENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, G. Stearley, Clerk.

Elliott Alton, Tom Baugh, J. W. Berry, R~ s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay. ' ABSENT: J.E. Matlock. The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of acting on the budget of expenses for the year 1920-21, but that any other matters requiring attention would be considered.

The Clerk read a letter from the Board's Attorney in regard to the liability of the Board of Education for damages sustained oy Miss BicKett at the Woodrow Wilson School. Judge Thurman stated that he was of the opinion that the Board had no legal authority for allowing the claim of Miss Bickett for surgical attendance. Mr. Coates moved that this communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Another letter was read from Judge Thurman, giving as his opinion that there was no provision of law which would authorize the Board of Education to issue bonds for the construction of buildings for the separate schools. This letter was upon motion of Mr. Coates and seconded by Mr. Alton, received and placed on file. The Clerk reported that he had been advised that the price of slate blackboard would advance to thirty-two cents per square foot on April 1st, and recommended that the order for slate blackboard for the junior high schools be placed at once in order to take advantage of the present price of twenty-six cents.

Mr. Baugh moved that this matter be referred to the Purchasing Committee with power to act. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye, 11 except Mr. Berry, Mr. Coates and Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No." The Clerk to whom had been re:rerred the matter of placing the fire insurance, reported that $3g3,ooo additional insurance had been placed, this being the amount paid out in estimates on the new buildings, less the deduction for footings and underground plumbing. Mr. Stearley also reported that the small for the Irving cafeteria had been damaged use, and he would recommend that 4 larger the Bryant Heater & Mfg. Company at $335,

boiler furnishing steam and was unfit for further boiler be purchased from which would be ample to

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take care of all needs of the cafeteria. Mr. Coates moved that the Clerk be authorized to make the purchase of the boiler as recommended. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 The bill of the Capitol Plumbing Company for the plumbing at the Walnut Grove School, amounting to $425.75, was presented to the Board. Mr. Alton moved that the bill be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same upon the presentation of the City Inspectort-i certit'icate. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye."

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Mr. Alton reported that he had taken up the matter of the sewer for Westwood school with the Westwood Development Company and as soon as he could obtain a definite proposition fron'l them the Buildings and Grounds Committee would be ready to make a-recommendation.

A request was received from F. L. Patton, Chief Engineer at the High School, for a two weeks' leave of absence. Upon motion of Mr. Alton, seoonded by Mr. Fightmaster, this request was granted. A committee from Shields Heights District appeared before the Board and stated that the city was making an extension of the water main on 31st Street South, within one block of the Shields Heights school building, the proposition being that the city would lay a two inch water main if the property owners would dig the ditch. The oommitte~ felt that a two inch main was not sufficient to afford fire protecti and as' it was so near Shields Heights school they requested the Board of Education to use their influence to have the city lay either a four or six inch main.

Mr. Alton moved that the Buildings and Grounds Committee take up this matter with the City Commissioners and request that a four or si inch water main be laid thereby affording fire protection to the Shields Heights school and the adjoining property owners. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Woodling, of the Miner D. Woodling Heating and Ventilating Company, appeared before the Board and explained at length the changes which he wished to make in the installation of the heating and ventilating for the junior high schools. As these changes were not approved by Mr. Layton or Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Coates moved that the original plans be carried out and no changes made except with the consent of Mr. Gibbs. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following bids were received for installing a new sewer in place of the present city sewer running through the Webster Junior High School site: Municipal Excavator Company Ho-lmboe Company

$7,200

3,960

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the contract be awarded to the Holmboe Company at their bid of $3960. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. n

Mr. Coates introduced and moved the adoption of the following:

_____________________________________________ ~EETING OF_ MARCH 22nd., __ 1920 _(Continue~) 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 r

JULY 1ST, 1920.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Salary & Expense Cierk & Assistants Operation General Office Payment Census Enumerators Salaries Examining· Board Salary & Expense Legal Department Sala.ry & Expense Treasurer's Office Other Expenses Business Administration Interest

$7,620.00 700.00 900.00 200.00 1,200.00 3,700.00 9,000.00 5,000.00

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Office Superintendent of Schools Enforcement Truancy· Laws Promotion of Health Supervision of Grades & Subjects Principals' Salaries Teachers' Salaries School Supplies Salary & Expense High School Librarian Library & Reference Books Stationery & Printing Telephone & Telegraph Other Expenses of Instruction

8,860.00 3,340.00 8,000.00 20,000.00 90,000.00 920,000.00 25,000.00 l, 275. 00 5,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 1,200.00

EXPENSES OF OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT Janitors' & Engineers' Salaries Janitors' & Engineers' Supplies Fuel Light & Power Water Sanitation Teaming

82,500.00 10.,400.00 55,000.00 8,000.00 4.,000.00 2,500.00 3,600.00

r EXPENSES OF MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT. Repairs to Buildings Repairs to Equipment Repairs to Furniture & Fixtures Upkeep of Grounds Insurance ' Mi see llaneous Expense Taxes (Special)

ADDITIONS & BETTERMENTS Buildings Equipment Furniture & Fixtures Tools & Appliances Permanent Improvement of Grounds Total • • • • . . Less estimated income State & County Appert ionment $60,000.00 Other sources 6,500.00

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Plus 10% for delinquent taxes Amount to be raised by levy for General Fund

25,000.00 14,soo.oo 6,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 28.00 15,000.00 21.,353.00 50,000.00 11,500.00 5,000.00 . 8.000.00 .$1, 468,676.00 66,500.00 1,402,176.00 140,217.60 $1,54-2,393.60

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Total Playground Fund $9,347.00 Plus 10% for delinquent taxes ' 9~4.70 Amount to be raised by levy for Playgrounds Fund $10,2 1.70 Sinking Fund for retirement of Bonded Debt $175,397.4-4 204,44-S.OO Interest on Outstanding Bonds - Total • . . 379,845.44 Less estimated income Interest on Sink,ng Fund Investments $16,000 5,000 21,000.00 Other sources

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Plus 10% for delinquent taxes ~~,E\S4.~4 Amount to be raised by levy for Sinking Fund •• $3 , 729.8

By virtue of the authority vested in the Board of Education by the laws or 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, 1920. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election is hereby called to be held on the 20th day of April, 1920, in Oklahoma City School , District, comprising the territory of the City of Oklahoma City and the territory attached thereto for school purposes, for the purpose of submitting to the qualitied electors of said Oklahoma City School District the question of making an increased levy ot ten mills upon the assessed valuation of the property within said school distr i'ct, 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 beginnlng July 1, 1920. 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, rot the purpose of paying the current expenses of the Board of Education of the City· of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1920?"

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Said elect ion will be held at_ the following_ places: /

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WARD ONE Precinct 1 1201 W. LI-0th 2 2Sth & McKinley - Church 25th & Douglas - Church 1737 W. 11th 2205 w. 16th 1105 N. Western 21st & Western - Fire Station 7g 1107 N. Shartel 1111 N. Shartel 9 10 20th & Lee - J. E. Myers' Garage 11 200 w. 14th 12 Broadway Circle WARD TWO Precinct . 1 1304 E. 17th 2 Rear of 309 E. 10th 3 127. E. 6th 4 206 Harrison 5 420 E. Sth 6 Weeks' Hall - Lindsay & 7th 7 904 E. 8th Stonewall & 9th - Fire Station 9 1400 E. Sth 10 500 N. Laird 11 310 E. 5th 12 120 E. 5th 13 Fire Station No. 2 WARD THREE Precinct 1 N. B;-oadway ·2 23 N. Broadway 307 N. Broadway 719 N. Hudson. 533 w. 4th 709 N. Dewey 706 N. Ollie 7 ·g 708 N. Douglas 1604 Linwood Boulevard 9 10 14-00 W. 2nd. 11 1239 W. 2nd. 12 23 N. Western court House 428 W. California City Hall 100 W. Califo,rnia

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WARD FOUR Precinct 1 205 s. Broadway 331 W. Noble 2 3 515 W. Frisco 4 S26 W. Chickasaw 5 Maple & Walker - Comnunity House 6 21.!-24 s. Central 7 134- w. er Avenue 8 516 w. B Avenue 9~ 2332 Exchange Avenue 10 711 s. Rob~nson

All persons within the Oklahoma City School District who are qualified electors under the Constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma, will be entitled to vote at said election and the qualified electors residing outside the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City, but within the territory attached thereto for school purposes, shall be authorized to vote at the following places: Voters in the outlying district residing west of Oklahoma Avenue· and north of 32nd Street on the north and west of.the city limits, vote at Pree inct One of Ward One, 1201 West 40th Street. Voters residing between Reno Street and 32nd Street, west of the city limits, vote at Precinct Five, Ward.One, 2205west 16th Street. · Voters residing south of Reno Street and west of Western Avenue on the south and west of the city limits, vote at Precinct Nine, Ward Four, ?332 Exchange Avenue. Voters residing east of Western Avenue, and south of Ash Street on the south and east of the city limits, vote at Precinct Seven, Ward Four, 134 West C Avenue. Voters residing between Ash and Fourth Streets ea~t of the city limits, vote at Precinct Thirteen, Ward Two, Fire Station No. 2. Voters residing north of Fourth Street and east of Oklahoma Avenue on the north and east of the city limits, vote at Precinct One, Ward Two, 1304 East 17th Street. · The polls ar such election shall be open at the hour of six o'clock A. M. and close at the hour of seven o'clock P. M. of said election day. WITNESS THE Boar~f Education of the C11iY of Oklahoma City, of the State of Okla oma., by its President, attested by its Clerk, with its official e~l, this 22nd day of March, 1920 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA~ By President ATTEST: Clerk

Mr. Al ton seconded the mo,tion of Mr. Coates and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 0

Mrs. Lindsay called the attention of the Board to the need for redecorating the interior of the janitor's house on the Lowell s.chool grounds and moved that ~he Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be aut-horized to proceed with the work necessary to put the house · in good condition. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call! same was carried, all members present voting 11 Aye. 0 Mr. Whiteford reported that the attandanoe at Walnut Grove school was increasing to such an extent that it would be necessary to provide additional school rooms and suggested that the old building be moveito the site of the new building and be remodeled to fit the present needs. · · Mr. Alton moved that this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee,for report. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. In the matter of placing the book by J. H. Brazleton in the colored . schools, which was referred to the Superintendent at the last meeting Mr. Whiteford reported that after carefully examining the book he I did not believe it to be suitable for school use.. I I1 Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. I

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF APRIL 5_'1??, __l~g_9. __

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF . THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET

i IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILD-

ING, MONDAY, APRIL 5TH, 1920, AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT: G. o. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, Tom Baugh, R • S • Coates , w. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, ABSENT:

J.E. Matlock.

The minutes of the meetings of March 1st, 15th and 22nd, were read and approved as read. The monthly report of the Truant Officer was read and upon motion of Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, was received arid placed on file.

The Clerk also read the monthly report of the Medical Inspector, which u9on motion of Mr. Fightmaster, seconded by Mr. Alton, was rel ceived and placed on file. · A letter from the Oklahoma City Water Department was read, stating that the request of the Board for fire protection for Shields Hts. School would be complied with and a six inch water main would be laid on 31st ·street South and a hydrant placed about. !.i-50 feet from the school bui1ding. Mr. Alton moved that this letter be accepted and placed on file. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried A petition was presented by the Patrons Club of Emerson School asking that a Manual Training. Center be installed at once at Emerson School. Upon motion of Mr. :Alton., seconded by Mr. Fightmaster, this matter was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee., together with the Superintendent, for investigation and report.

A request was received from the Principal of the Franklin School for the use of the High School Auditorium on the night of April 17th, for an entertainment to be given by the pupils of Franklin School. Mr. Fightmaster moved that this request be granted. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A request was received from the Teachers' Music Club for the use of the High School Auditorium on the night of April 27th, for an entertainment given for the benefit of the Club.

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Mr. Alton moved that the Teachers' Music Club be granted the use of the High School Auditorium on Apri·l 27th, provided that this date does not conflict with any High School activity. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. A comrnunication was read from the Riverside Patrons Club commending the Board for the favor shown the teachers in the recent increase in salaries. · Mrfi. Lindsay moved that this communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. An offer was received from G. H. Brauer to sell the Board lots 43.,

4-4 and 45., in Bleck 15, Bell Vern Addition., for the sum of $900 •

. Fightmaster moved that this offer be accepted and the Clerk nstructed to issue a warrant for $900 to G. H. Brauer for lots 43, 4 and 45, Block 15, Bell Vern Addition to oklahoma City, upon the pproval of the deed and abstrct by the Board's Attorney. Mr. lton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all mbers present voting "Aye." A ill for $',00 was filed by H. G. Eastman for services for the year 1920. Mr. Alton moved that action in this matter be deterred until the Clerk could look up the record and ascertain just w:hat services this claim covered. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk read a letter from the Secretary of the National Association of School Accounting amd Business Officials of Public Schools, announcing the date of their next annual meeting on May lS, 19 and 20, 1920. (Mr. Baugh, who was not present at the ihitial roll call ent.ered the meeting at this time.) · Mr, Alton rroved that the Board send the Clerk to this meeting in Minneapolis, Minn. on May 18., 19 and 20, all expenses o:r the trip to be paid by the Board. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The following letter was read: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 2, 1920. Board of Education., ' Oklahoma City., Oklahoma. Dear Sirs: This is to notify the Board or Education of Oklahoma City, that the Oklahoma City High School was unqualitiedly approved and reelected to membership in the North Central Association at Chicago on March 19th, 1920. · This distinction is quite an honor to your school system and we are glad to congratulate you. The North Central Association represents the highest class of schools in the middle west and such a rating is not easily attained, and requires much et·:rort to be retained.

MEETING OF APRIL 5th, 1920 (Continued) We trust your city will continue to maintain these high standards for its schools. Very truly yours, M.A. Nash Chairman Oklahoma North Central Committee By LD

In connection with this letter Mr. Moore gave an oral report of the meeting of the North Central Association at Chicago,·to which he had been sent as a delegate. Mr~ Alton moved that Mr. Moore's report be accepted and the Clerk instructed to acknowledge the receipt of the letter from the Op.airman of' the Oklahoma North Central committee. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr~ Gibbs reported that at the request of the Bui:J_dings and Grounds Committee and the President of the Board, he had made a trip to Kans~ City for the purpose of going into the matter of the heating and ventilating of the junior high schools ·with the Superintendent of Construction of the schools of that city. Mr. Gibbs stated that he was convinced that some changes in the plans were necessary, which would be made under his direction and sent to Mr. Woodling for his approval.

The following report was read by the Clerk: April 5th, 1920. Board of Education. Gentlemen: We, your Auditing Committee., desire to recommend that the following list of bills, amounting to $10.,026.58., be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment o:r same. Respectfully submitted, R. s. Coates

J. W. Berry Auditing Committee

Typewriter repairs Remington Tn,ewriter Company Storm & Erickson Hardware Company Hardware ·southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service The Parry Printing Company School supplies Harlow Publishing Company Supplies Hommes-Wilson-Walker Company O:Lt'ice supplies penoyer-Geppert Company School supplies 1:The· Daily Oklahoman Advertising Deignan Motor Company Auto supplies & repairs The Darling Lumber & Mfg. Co. Lumber A. M. DeBolt Lumber Lumber Hughes Lumber Company T. A. Griffith Window glass Erickson Tire Company Auto supplies 11 Frederickson Tire Company 11 Eaton & Cole Audit p'rankel Carbon & Ribbon Mfg. Co. Typewriter ribbons .Franklin Printing Company Of:t"ice supplies F'rea.erickson-Kroh Music Company Tuning pianos Hamilton Suppl! Company Hardware. supplies

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6.85 14-4-.SO

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102.00

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Johnson Service Company Repairs Heat Regulation Kansas City P.aper House Office ,supplies J. L. Ladd Sanitary Work , Kelley Theatre Supply Supplies for Motion , Lightning Machine Company Welding Pump Lykes Hardware Company Hardware supplies Martin Towel Supply Company Towel service Ma,n facturers Supply Company Cheese Cl:,th Stewart Mitchell Repairing clocks McEldowney & Son Electrical supplies Magnolia Petroleum company Gasoline & OTls W. J. Pettee Company Hardware & Supplies Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Goa.I on contract The J. w. Jenkins Sons' Company Tuning pianos Empire Electric Company Electricaa s~pplies Chamberlain Supply Company Pump repairs Oklahoma City Water Department Water service Corken Mach. & Supply Co. Repairs heat regulation J. E3. Klein Iron & Foundry Company School supplies Arnold & Wetherbee Electrical supplies Collins-Deitz-Morris School supplies F. D. Bearly Lumber Company Lumber Janitor's supplies Oklahoma Paper Company New State Laundry Laundry work Dom. Sci. P. & A. Grocery Dom Sci Supplies R.H. George Grocery Dom Sci Supplies R. & B. Gro~ery " " " John Me lead " " " Fitch's Quality Grocery" " " Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Gas & Electricity Pittsbih.rgh Plate Glass Company Pa.d.nts & Oils The Public School publishing Company Books E. L. Gibbs Expenses to Kansas City & return Armstrong-Byrd Music Company Tuning p;ianos Hoover Bros. Kindergarten Supplies L~ c. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company Typewriter repairs Zylite Water Company Water for outlying schools Klein Oil Company Gasoline G. E. Blockie Repairing water cans Manly Office Supply Company Office & School Supplies Eastland Wall Paper & Art Company Supplies for Art Dept •. J. O. Givens Dom Sci Supplies Western Paint Company Floor Sweep & oil J. A•. Whiteford Expenses to Supt's Convention Mideke Supply Company Engine fittings N. s .. Sherman Machine & Iron Works Pump repairs . I Smythe Printing .Company Teachers' Application blanks Webb Publishing Compa:a.y Certificates of Award Penmanship Oklahoma Book Company Books Southern United Sales Company Auto tires Richards & Conover Hdw. Co. Step Ladder E. Tressing & Company Man. Train. Supplies Phonograph Shop Edison Phonograph Western Union Telegraph Company Telegraph service . J. G. Stear ley, Clerk Re-imburse Petty Cash Davidson & Case Lumber Company Lumber The Western Bank Supply Company Office Supplies etc. McDaniel Auto Company #2 Auto repairs Jasper Sipes Company School Furniture Capitol Plumbing Company Plumbing repairs W. O. Moore Expenses to Annual Convention Capitol Plumbing ·Company Contract for Walnut Grove Plumbing 502.35~ County Treasurer Taxes on Laird property Separate Schoo is 2, SS5. t:>3 • C.R. I. & P Ry Co. Freight charges on coal s9.34 ~· 11 c. R. I. & P. Ry Co. . ,.11, 11 91.12 , 10.l.!-o, The Warden Company Balance on H. s. Annualrl919 10.22 , Oklahoma Engraving & Ptg Co.Bal on H. S. Annual Southwestern Engraving Company II fl fl n 21. OS •

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.. Florette McNeese Services Examining Board II II ff Lotta Mosier Building Fund 1919 Dolese Bros. Co. Crushed Rock

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27.00

$ 50.28

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Hardware & Supplies Brooks Hardware Company _,. Playground Supplies i! W. J. Pettee Company n n Ii Davidson & Case Lumber Company Lumber It

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Separate School Fund Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Telephone service Sklahoma City Water Department Water service Oklahoma City .Gas & Elec.tric Company Gas & Electricity Empire Electric Company Electrical supplies Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Wihdow Glass Dunn Feed & Fuel Company Coal on contract A. Hall Supplies for Dom Science Frederickson-Kroh Music Company Tuning painos J. L. Ladd Sanitaty work Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. One Heater Burner Davidson & Case Lumber Company Lumber Mr. Alton moved that the report be concurred in ~nd the Clerk instructed to issue warrants in payment of the bills. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pre sent voting II Aye. n

The Clerk presented the following estimates of contractors for labor performed and material furnished, for the new buildings, as approvad by the architects and the Superintendent of Construction: B.

Hutchinson

Cook-McDonnell Co.

Plumbing Wheeler Plumbing & Heating for Lincoln, Jefferson, Westwood and Culbertson

The Holmboe Company

Addition to Culbertson Addition to Wheeler Webster Junior High Capitol Hill Junior High Classen Junior High

Chas~ M. Dunning

Lincoln Lincoln Extra Jefferson Jefferson Extra

R. M. Crissman

Plumbing for Westwood, Lincoln and Jefferson

Addition.to Whittier Addition to Willard Westwood

4-137.95 4-021.00 34-61.00 12033.00 17883.00 18l+l4. 00 7577.• 33

129-.20

8745.87

15s.65 2ol+5.so

1017.10

1516.50

Mr. Alton moved that the estimates be allowed as approved by the architects and the Superintendent of construction,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 pre sent voting "Aye. " The report of the Examining Committee was read and upon motion of Mr. Coates, seconded by Mr. Al ton, was received and placed on filEt.W

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The· Clerk read the report of the Treasurer for the month of March, ! which upon motion of Mr. Alton seconded by Mr. Berry was received and placed on file. ' 1

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Coates reported that the Purchasing Committee had placed the ordeir for slate blackboard for the junior high schools. :i

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Mr. ·W. M. Harrison appeared before the Board, stating that a "Save Money on Meat" campaign was being put on by the Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Oklahoman, and requesting the use of the High School Auditorium on Friday, April 16th at 4 P. M. for a meat cutting demonstration. Mr. Baugh moved that Mr. Harrison be allowed the use of the High School Auditorium without charge. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The following report was read: April

5, 1920

Board of Education. Gentlemen: I wish to file the resignations of Frances Jewel/I, effective March 26 and Virginia Fitzgerald, effective Aprlil 9, and recommend that they be accepted. Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford. Mr. Alton moved that the resignations be accepted as reco.mmended by the Superintendent. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

The Secretary read the following: April 5, 1920 ,Board of Educ at ion. Gentlemen: :.'I

I wish to recommend the appointment of the following teachers at the salary set opposite the names: Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

Lola White Harriet Sorrells Mary Harris Ruth Gooch Substitute

$100.00 100.00 110.00

4.oo

a day

Respectfully,

J. A. Whiteford Mr. Coates moved that the ,recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and the teachers employed as tndioated. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye."

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MEETING OF APRIL 5th., 1920 (Continued) The Superintendent presented a report of the attendance and enrollment in the city schools for the month ending March 5th., 1920., said report being on file in the office of the Clerk. ·

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Mr. Whiteford presented the following Proposed Amendment to Rule 1., Art. III of the Rules and Regulations: Duties of the Clerk. He shall, under the direction of the Board., prepare payrolls and warrants for all employees and fix paydays for same. Mr. Coates moved that the amendment be adopted. Mr. Fightmaster sec.!i)nded the mot ion and same was declared to have carried. The matter of securing a speaker for High School Commencement was brought up for consideration by the Superintendent. Mrs. Lindsay moved that Dr. Fox, President of Kingfisher College, be invited to deliver the commencement address at the High School. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye."

·.The placing of the order for the High School Diplomas was also dis.cussed and Mr. Alton moved that the matter be referred to the Clerk, the Superintendent and the Purchasing Committee·, with power to act. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members pre sent voting "Aye, " exce:pt Mr~ Berry, who voted 11 No." The question of putting on a campaign for the extra levy election was discussed and upon the recom~endation of the Superintendent Mr. Baugh moved that school be dismissed at noon on April 20th, the date of the election. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. It was the sense of the Board that the Clerk arrange to have a statement printed for distribution., explaining the dif:terent budget items and emphasizing the importance o~ voting the levy. The Board then proceeded to open bids on the moving of the old Walnut Grove School building to the new building site. The bids were as follows: Pack

Calhoun

For moving the entire building For moving one-half of building

Pack

Garver Bros.

$1450 and 1600.

825.

For moving entire building

2500

For moving entire building For moving one-half of buflding

1265 600

Mr. Alton moved that the contract. be awarded to Graver Bros. at their bid, of $1265, subject to the passing of the budget .at'"the election cm April 20th. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following bids were received on boilers for the Culbertson and Emerson school buildings:

MEETING OF APRIL 5th~ 1920 (Continued) Sherman Machine

Iron Works

Merkle Bros.

$10.,700 10.,900

Mr. Gibbs stated that he believed that these bids were too high and that better prices could be obtained.

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Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Clerk and Mr. Gibbs for report at the next meeting. Mr. Alton sedonded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The Clerk reported in the matter of the Lease on the 1Lee School grounds, that the School Land Commissioners had been in error in platting into town lots part of the ground leased to the Board of Education and they now wished the Board to relinquish the ground so platted. Mr. Alton moved that the Clerk be instructed to inform the School Land Commissioners that the Board of Education would not relinquish or sell any of their leasehold. Mr. Fight master seco.nded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr .â&#x20AC;˘. Al ton moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mr. Coates seconded the motion andÂˇ same was declared to have carried.

THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

MEETING OF APRIL 12TH, 1920.

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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.,

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MONDAY, APRIL 12TH, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M. PRESENT:

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

ABSENT:

Tom Baugh, J. w. Berry, J.E. Matlock.

The President stated that the meeting was called to determine what means should be taken to advertise the extra levy election. Various plans were suggested and after some discussion it was the sense of the Board that the Clerk proceed to get out a circular and place in the schools for distribution on Monday., April 19th.

Mrs. Schwoerke appeared before the Board with a request for the High School Auditorium on the nights of May 14th and 15th for concerts to be given by the Oklahoma City Federation of Womens, Clubs. 1 r

Mr. Coates moved that the request be granted, provided the dates were not already taken, at a cr;arge of $25.00 a night. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. The and had and

Superintendent presented the resignation of Mrs. Grace Johnson., recommended that same be accepted, stating that Mrs. Johnson been a te¢.-obt?r in the oklahoma City Schools for sixteen years was resigning on account of ill health. ·

Mr. Fightmaster moved that the resignation of Mrs. Johnson be accepted to be effective May 6th, her salary for this period to be paid in advance and the Clerk instructed to issue a warrant for same. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried., all members present voting "Aye." The following report was read:

April 12., 1920

Board of Education. Gentlemen:

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I wish to recommend the appointment of Miss Freda E. Mathews as a grade teacher at a salary of $100 • Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford., Superintendent Mr. Alton moved that the recommendation of the Superintendent be concurred in and Miss Mathews employed at the salary indicated. Mr. Fightmaster seconddc the motion and upon roll call aame was carried.,

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The Superintendent presented a letter from Major A. s. Williams,· U.S. A., in charge of the R. O. T. C., who stated that he wished to appear before the members of the Board and other citizens of Oklahoma City sometime in May, in the interest of the R. O. T. C. unit of the Oklahoma City High School. Mr. Alton moved that this communication be referred to the Superintendent with power to act. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. · The Clerk presented the final estimate of F. s. Gross, for labor performed and material furnished for the Walnut Grove School building amounting to $2122.25, duly approved by the architects and the ·· Superintendent of construction; Mr. Alton moved that the estimate be allowed. Mr. Coates seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting II Aye. n The Clerk read the following report: April 12, 1920 Board of Education. Gentlemen-:

' We, your_ committee on Buildings and Grounds, desire to recommend that the salary of the janitor at Walnut Grove School.be increased from $60.00 to $70.00 a month. effe~tive ·April 1st. Respectfully submitted, Elliott Alton

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W. E. Fightmaster Committee on Buildings and Grounds · Mr. Coates moved that the committee be concurred in Grove_School be placed·at motion and upon roll call "Aye.

recommendation of the and the salary of the $70.00 a month. Mrs. same was carried, all

Buildings and Grounds janitor of.Walnut Lindsay sec~nded the members present voting

\, A request was received from the Appllo Club for the use of the High School Auditorium without charge for a free concert to be given by the club on May 4th.

Mr. Coates moved that this request be granted. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present i voting "Aye. 11 except Mr. Fightmaster and Mr. Woodworth who passed. The Clerk presented the following report of the school census for 1920, sta~ing that the figures did not represent the actual number of scholastics as the report of the Superintendent for March showed ,an enrollment in the schools of 19,178. Mr. Stearley attributed the decrease to weather conditions and an epidemic of influenza, which made it impossible for the enumerators to cover the prescribed , territory in the time •allowed, by law.

MEET1NG OF APRIL 12th, 1920 (Continued) SCHOOL CENSUS 1920 WARD ONE 1

White males White females

2205 2185

Colored males Colored females

4390

_5....

Total •

. 4399

Total •

• 4123

Total •

• 4058

WARD TWO White males White females

1636 1860

Colored males Colored females

287 340

34-96 627

WARD THREE White males White females

1924

1952

Colored males Colored females WARD FOUR

75 1oz

3876, 182

White males White females

1956 12s:3 ./

Colored males Colored females

60 105

3939'. \

165

Total

Grand Total • .. .

. • . 4104

1919 Census 1920 Census Loss Mr. Coates moved that the report be received and placed on file. Fightmaster seconded the motion and--.sane was declared to have. carried. . '

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

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.ATTESt7AJ±,. Approved the _day of

1920

MEETING OF APRIL 19TH, 1920. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

MONDAY, APRIL 19TH, 1920, AT EIGHT OI CLOCK P. M•.. PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stearley, Clerk. Elliott Alton, Tom Baugh, J. W. Berry, R. S. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mts. W. P. Lindsay, J. E. Matlock. The President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of appointing the officials to conduct the extra ~evy election to be held on April 20th. The following list, as prepared by the Secretary of the County Elect ion Board was presented to the Board by the Clerk: WARD ONE

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Pr,ecinct

Inspector Clerk Judge Counter

w~ R. McWilliams D. M. Armstrong E. w. Clarke T. R. Clarke M. McWilliams

Insepctor Clerk Judge Counter

Stewart Mitchell J. H. McCullough H. c. Lennington 0~ L. Hudson A. E. Musrush

Inspector Clerk Judge Counter

E. F. Keys G. M. Thompson H. J. Scott Mrs. Guy H. Fuller Leslie McClain

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

H. L. Goddard Warren Kroeger C. R. Har kllle'SS Bess Ritter Eula Ogden

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

L. G. Jenkins G. G. Gilbert Guy Blackwelder Grant Stanley Sam Findley

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

Ed C. T. J. James w. A.

Precinct

0. Fowler

Rixse Maguire Beatty Parker

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Inspector Judge Clerk Counter n·

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter II

Precinct 10

J. D. Callagy Cade Altia Craig T. D. Kelley· Thomas Kelley

w. s.

c. w. c. M.

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

John F. Martin B. C. Housel J. c. Smith Howell Harrell H. M. Millard

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

R.R. Bell C. M. Thorpe w. F. Vahlberg Margaret Martin Mrs. R. R. Bell

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

E. W. Spivey

w. A. Snith Ben Ames Cliff Ratliff E. E. Kirkpatrick A. H. Vance Soderstrom Pinkerton G. V. McClintic R. L. Ewing Leona Jesse

Precinct 12

West Paul Patterson Hasgall Gibson

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter II

Precinct 11

T. P. G'. A. D. c. s. J. H. B.

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Preci net

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

Edward Howell J. H. Mccarthey J. H. Shaver H. F. Bradburn E. c. Taylor

Inspector. Judge Clerk Counter

G.D. Clayton E.T. Lane Mrs. J. F. Patterson A. c. Anderson J. w. Carey

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

J. A. Cherry H. Roberts C. B. Clark Glenn Spears MOliie Cherry

Precinct

Precinct 4

A. L. Hoyt T. J. Duncan M. W. Judge Lee w. Horton

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E. B. Geo. F. T. T. M. Frank

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

E. Mullen Aâ&#x20AC;¢ w. c. Weeks c. M. Harvey Mary Ditto Stogner Samuel l\!iurphy

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

E. Gresham E. Rice R. Mrs. Lenora Meaders Mrs. M. B. Schlegal Mr. M. B. Schlegal

Inspector Judge Clerk counter

T. T. H. J. E. J. D. H. s.

Springer McConnell Bucklew Pugh Baker

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

w. t. w.

A. H. c. E. E. J. s.

Burleson Barnes Hughes Buckholtz Cooley

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

D. W. Parr Lee Hock M. D. Murphy o. M. Hummel c. D. Lortz

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

M. L. Nix G. A. Winans Jas. s. Gladish Lena Carrick Lois Carrick

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

Thos. H. Heiny A. s. Keaney Bonny O. Norman Lavinia Heiny Pearl Obreiter

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

R. L. Armstring G. w. Gilbert R. B. Aull R. v. Rayula T. J. Bishop

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

J. F. Cody A. c. Alexander George E. Swisher Mrs. M. T. Swisher John Howard Payne

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

P. A. Hudleston T. B. Jones H. H. copper Mrs. w. C. Cheatham Mrs. Grace Mccollister

Precinct

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Precinct

Precinct 10 r

Precinct 11

Precinct 12

Precinct 13

Surface R. Yeokum Holland Milam D. Northup

Inspector Judge ' Clerk Counter

WARD THREE Precinct

Precinct

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MEETING OF APRIL 19th, 1920 (Continued) Precinct

Precinct

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

J. J. Rackley T<um Erickson T. H. Cassidy Archie E. Boyd J. R. Pettigrew

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

L. Roden R. F. Helm W. F. Jones M. P. Simmons J.M. Dorchester

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

Jno. Queenan Geo. L. Pleitsch Jno. L. Noel G. s. Britton Lee Tomlin. ..

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

P.H. Caffrey Mrs. May Springer Tom Dolan J. R. Cobb P. A. Ballard

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

c. Crain E. E. Gibbons U'. 0. Norris Geo. W. Holman Lena Knouse

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

S. H. Goldsberry Sam Brunk Mrs. s. H. Goldsberry c. K. Cochran J. D. Head

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

J. K. Wright M. P. Steddom Ruby Linthicum A. c. Sims Francis Campbel1

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

Jack Wheeler DePain Hornaday . C• W. Hubuc a Mrs. Evah Sweitzer J. S. Carle

Precinct

Precinct 10

Precinct 11

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter fl

Precinct 12

Precinct 13

Precinct 14

D. E. Huffman C. E. Dobyns

Mrs-~ Earl Armstrong W. L. Picrket.t Chas.· E. Story

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

M. s. Ryan Guy Bryce Mrs. Della George Mrs. Louise L. Smith Mrs. Anna Chism

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

Fritz Bleumenthal G. E. Johnson G. W. Clark Mrs. Bleumenthal Joe O'Leary

I rape ct or

Wm. D. Thompson Swan J. Johnson Frank Jones Porter Phillips G. R. Stephens

Judge Clerk Counter

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Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

J. J. Novak Geo. Colliver J. s. Meskimen J. S. Younkers W. s. Williams

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

A. P. Ashbrook Frank Cochran Pink Gunther c. E. Coffman 1. M. Spivey

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

E. L. Felix:

Precinct 16

WARD FOUR Precinct

Precinct

W. M. Plummer J. H. May Harry Fink$ Roy Craddock

Inspector Judge CJ.erk counter

Eds. Quarles M. W. Coffman Mrs. W.R. Disney Henry F. Huseman Mrs. Geo. W. Woods

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

C. A. Rodeaney Henry Smart A. D. Evans J. W. Stevens Wesley Skala

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

J. B. Renfro T. J. Terrell W. T. Renfro Tom Terrell Willaim Renfro

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

J. A. Bruce J.P. Brunton Edward Tuck J.B. Garrett Myrtle McManis

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

H. C. Schilling U. W. Barnard Fannie Mann E. McCormack A. W. Capshaw

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

R. A. Caldwell W. S. Grenard E. T. Osborne Mrs. R. A. Caldwell Mrs. E.T. Osborne

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

A. H. Parmalee J. w. Leeper J. c. Saunders M. T. Pearson Mrs. A. H'; ~armalee

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

Chas. N. Holmes T. L. Harrison J.P. Hathaway Mrs. H. M. Withrow Â·H. M. Withrow

Precinct

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Precinct 10

Inspector Judge Clerk Counter

C. E. Flaharida A: D. Estabrook Oscar Hankins Etta Combs Mrs. E. Eatherton

Mr. Alton moved that officials for conducting the extra levy election be appointed in accordance with the.list furnished by the County Election Board. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried,. all members present voting "Aye." A bill of the Harlow Publishing Company, amounting to $197-~5, for work done in connection with the publication of the High School Annuals for the years 1917, 1918 and 1919, was presented to the Board.

Mr. Baugh moved that twenty-five cents on motion and uppn roll voting 11 Aye, 11 except

the Clerk be authorized to settle this bill at the dollar. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the call same was carried, all members present Mrs. Lindsay who voted 11 No."

Mr. Layton appeared be:t"ore.the Board and requested that he be authorized to make a change in the location ot' the Domestic Science rooms in the junior high schools. These changes, Mr. Layton said, had been suggested by the Domestic Science Supervisor and could be made at very little extra expense. Mr. Coates moved that the architect be authorized to make the ..-changes suggested. Mr. Baugh seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." The following communication was read:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April 19, 1920 The Board of" Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gent lernen:

I wish to call the attention of the Board to the statement printed in the Daily Oklahoman of Thursday, April 15, in which Judge Taylor was quoted as having said that at no time was there such a wave of immortality among grade and high school students as at this time. Also the statement by Assistant Attorney Martin that this condition was distributed through all the schools al-ike and no worse in one place than another. In order to ascertain the facts, I addressed the following letter to Judge Taylor, also one to prosecuting attorney .Burns, to which neither have responded: "Dear ·Sir: I am writing to ask if you are correctly quoted Daily Oklahoman of this date in reference to conditions on play-grounds of this city. If you are correctly quoted, I like to have the facts on which you base your statement in that I may co-operate with you in remedying conditions.

in the school should order

Will you, therefore, please give me names of pupils involved,together with dates and name of school attended. Also give offence committed and statements made from witnesses together

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with your decision in each case. rt is absolutely necessary that I have these facts in order that I may proceed properly.

If this is too much of a burden for your clerical force, I shall be pleased to have some one come to your office and copy the records and get the information in detail. It is essential for the good of the conmiuni ty that I have a reply from you at your earliest convenience, for we can not afford to let such conditions exist, if such be the case. 0 In company with Mr. Woodworth, I visited Judge Taylor to-day and secured from him detailed information and find that statements given out were based on mis-conduct of children from two grade schools and that five boys out of the twelve ate not in schools, but either employed or running the streets. It was also brought out that offences were not committed on school grounds and that Judge Taylor had no intention of critisizing any play-ground director in this statement. He states that his purpose in the interview was to call the attention of parents and the public in general to the need ot closet supervision of child life in the city.

As I stated in my interview with the Oklahoman on the date above mentioned, the statements heretofore quoted are .entirely too broad and create the wrong impression in the minds of patrons and teachers. Difficulties that the schools have in handling children come from lack of parental care and control .. The school grounds are supervised during the period of the day when school is in session and even then many influences which are brought out of school arise which must be kept down. The habit of cigarette smoking is acquired by many boys early in life and when once formed. is.very difficult to break up. Again, many pupils receive wrong impressions from attending picture shows and cheap theatres and, come to school with their minds filled with wrong impression ~.,.. It is the practice of principals,and teachers to tell childre to go home at a fixed time every day and to remain off school rounds until the time for assembly next morning. In spite of directions given the children will congregate on grounds even after night. What is needed is closer attention and co-ooeration of these matters on the part of parents and closer supervision of_ school grounds, public parks and automobile riding. It is a well known principle of law that the jurisdiction of the teacher does not extend into the home. The school has no authority while the child is under the .parentÂˇ'Âˇs eye. My conclusion is that there has been too much publicity given to this entire matter. Respectfully, J. A. Whiteford

Mr. Coates moved that this communication be received and placed on file. Mr. Matlock seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Upon motion of Mt. Alton, seconded by Mr. Matlock, the following letter was received and placed on file, said letter having been read in full by the Clerk: Ap:til 16, 1920 Inasmuch as the morality of our children in the Public Schools of Oklahoma City are under public criticism, we, the Patrons: Club of the Lee school wish to express our conclusions on this point in the following language:

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========--===========================-====-=-=------=-----=-====1 1st. That after a thorough investigation we find that the supervision of the Lee School playground is thoroughly satisfactory. 2nd. We express our willingness to help correct any of the special cases of waywardness or the conditions which promote them., but wish to point out that the way to do that is not to make exaggerated statements on the front page of the paper and publish them to the world, but to set at it quietly correcting conditions at home, in the alleys, under our own eaves, correct conditions where boys congregate to sell papers, and never claim or accuse children of being bad unless you expect them to follow the evil suggestion-and be what you claim they are.

Mrs. Theodore Fuehner Coaimi ttee

Mrs. J. W. King - Mrs. R. L. Lingenfelter

Passed by Lee Patrons Club April 16, 1920 The attention of the Board was cal.led to the need of screens on the windows of Lincoln and Linwood school. buildings, and Mr. Alton moved that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds be ·authorized to see that the windows on these buildings were properly screened. Mr. Fightmas.ter seconded the mot ion-and upon roll call · same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." In the matter ot" the new boilers for Culbertson and Emerson S-c_hools, Mr. Stearley reported that in accordance with' the instruct ions of the Board he had secured a bid of $8,850 from the Brownell Company of St. Louis, Mo., which was $1,850 lower that the lowest bid heretofore received.

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Mr. Alton moved that the contract for the three boilers be awarded to the Brownell Company at t-heir bid of .$8,850.00. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye." Mr. Alton moved that the Board adjourn subject to call of the President. Mrs Lindsay seconded the mot ion and same was declared to · have carried. THEREUPON THE BOARD RECESSED.

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MEETING OF APRIL 21ST, 1920.

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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,

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 1920, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK P. M.

PRESENT: G. O. Woodworth, President, J. G. Stear ley, aJ.erk. Elliott Alton, J. w. Berry, R. s. Coates, W. E. Fightmaster, Mrs. W. P. Lindsay, J.E. Matlock ABSENT:

Tom Baugh

The .President stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of canvassing 'the returps of the special erection held on April 20th. The C'lerk reported that he had received from the special election officials the returns showing the.result of said election upon the question

"Sha°ll there be made a ten mill levy in excess of the five mill levy allowed by the statutes of the State of Oklahoma, upon the assessed valuation of all taxable property within the Oklahoma City school district for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the board of education of the city of Oklahoma City, of the State of Oklahoma, for the fiscal year beginning J·u1y 1, 1920?" and the following vote was tabulated: WARD ONE

FOR THE LEVY

Precinct 1

173

123

79 13g 105 188 185

7 g

124 129 59

11 12

Total

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AGAINST THE LEVY 2

5 9

2 18

10· 2

11 14 112

MEETING OF APRIL 21st, 1920 (Continued) WARD TWO·

FOR THE LEVY·

Precinct

1 2

112 174-

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7 g 9 10 11 12 13

AGAINST THE LEVY 1 12 20 10 19 16 12 11 16 11 2

102 91 70

Total

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139

WARD THREE Precinct

4-6 27 19 77 31

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g 9 10 11 12

2 2

43 44-

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148

5491 50 57

Total

21 11

41 15g 190 99 12 815

, For the Levy Against the Levy

1-l Ll

7 g

Grand Total

17 146

39 39 23

15 16 Total

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Precinct

23 13

WARD FOUR

17g

113 3,99~ 51_

Mr. Coates moved that the returns as_ tabulated be adopted as the official vote and placed on the records of the.Board. Mr. Alton seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Fightmaster moved that the Clerk be instructed to transmit the official vote as tabulated to the County Clerk so that the ten mill extra levy might be eKtended on the tax rolls of the Oklahoma City School District·. Mrs. Lindsay seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

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MEETING OF APRIL 21st, 1920 (Continued) Mr. Alton moved that the, Board extend its thanks to the teachers for their assistance in carrying the election. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried. Mr. Berry moved that the Board also extend a vote of thanks to the newspapers of the city for their able assistance in the matter. Mr. Fightmaster seconded the motion and same was declared to have carried.

Attention was called to the necessity of procuring dirt for grading the Wilson School grounds and after some discussion Mr. Coates moved that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. Mr. Berry seconded the motion and upon roll call same was carried, all members present voting "Aye. 11 v

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

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1920