EDUCATION BOARD.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1898, 20 July 1888, Page 3

EDUCATION BOARD.

At the Education Board's mooting yesterday the report o! the Appointments Committee was reid as follows :~ " Ashburton Forks — In reply to an application from the Sohool Committee for the retention of the mistress, it was re■olved that as the average bad not for a considerable time been np to the requisite number, the previous dec'slon should be adhered to. Reports — Inspection reports were reoelved : From Dr Andaraoo, on Elgin, Tiawald, Winslow, Flemington, Aihton, Longbeaoh, Hinds, Ashbarton Forks, Maytieldj main and side, Lismore, Mount Homers. The report was adopted. The Buildings Commit teo reported ss .follows:— "Harewood road— Mr Wright reported that be had visited the Harewuod road eohool. He recemmended that the propoitl to move to another one be not entertained ; that a now room, 30ft x2oft, ba added at the north-east end of the present building, and that a new closet and the sum of £5 for gravelling be allowed. The report wrb approved. Alford Forest — The sum of £3 was allowed to the School Committee for stopping a leak In the roof of the muster's house and foe a new gate. Weaterfiaid — The School Committee reported that the pipe m the well wanted driving deeper, and that the lite as pegged out was found not to correspond with the land oonvoyed. The Clerk of Works was dlreoted to report about the well. It was resolved to ask Mr Hawdon whether any arrangement could be made respecting the Bite. South Bakftia. — An application for painting and for some repairs was deferred till there should be funds available. Tinwald —An alteration m (he gallery, recommended by the Inspector, was authorised. LaurlitoD — The sum of £3 was allowed to the Sohool OsramlUee towards the cost of renewing the dividing fenoe. Dancing In Schoolrooms — The memorandum from the Department, respecting the use of schoolrooms for purposeß of amusement was considered, and it was resolved to send a olrcular to -all School Committees as requested. Flemington — The Clerk of Works repotted that he had visited the Fleming ton School. He found theohlmney In good condition, but choked up with birds' nests ; the fences and gates entirely decayed, and the master's house m need of papering. It waß resolved to allow the School Committee £3 for a ladder and £6 for gates and papering, if they would find the balance. Tenders— The following tender was aooepted : — Mount Somere, repairs, Barnes and Smith, £54. The report was adopted; Mr Wright thought that a great many requests for repairs would never be made to the Board If a proper understanding were come to as to what the Incidental Expenses Fund ought to cover. It was deolded that the Buildings Committee', should consider Mr Wright's suggestion. Mr Cunningham said he had had an opportunity of reading the Inspectors' reports. They were very satisfactory. tdt Wright moved his adjourned motion — " That In future the Board meet only ODCe m each month, for the transaction of ordinary business." He reiterated the arguments be bad formerly used m favor of the change, and said that only the Canterbury and Taranakl Boards met oooe a fortnight.

Mr Bowen seconded the motion, Mr Western moved an amendment— "That the meetings be held once every three weeks," as a compromise. Mr Anuon seconded the amendment, believing that the meetlDgs If held monthly would be too protrsoted. Mr Wright mid the general appeared to be to accept tku. meetings, and he wonld alter hla moJ&n to thai effect. Mr Oaanlngham strongly opposed any change In the present- arrangement; and Mr Weston withdrew bit amendment, "Mr Wright's motion, as altered, was carried. The Board will therefore meet once every three weeks.'datine from August 9. Mr Bo*d moved ;— " That the question of Inspeotora' salaries be reconsidered with the view of fixing them ac £450." The mover felt that It was not wise to redaoe the salaries of the Inspectors too muob, M the men they bad ohosen to discharge these duties had been selected with very great care. Ml Wright thought two Inspectors were quite plenty to do the work of the Board, and he- favored employing only two at £500 a year, with travelling expenses ft was well known that Mr Saunders held 'views on this question, and he thought the' matter would not cu^r by pelng held over for another meeting, when Mr Saunders would be present. Ultimately the motion was deferred until next meeting.

Air Saunders' motion to make the Inipectori salaries £500, to Include travelling expenset, was also deferred. ■ TBAOHBBS' Mr Cunningham moved, — { \ That In future all applications of teaohers for appointments to eohools ba considered by the Board after being submitted to the {School Cjommjttee requiring each teacher. " The mover spoke at some length on the ■abject, saying that la some Instances grossly Improper appointments had been made. Mr Bnddenkia.o seconped. Mr Weitod strongly opposed any and Mr Wright felt that the present system of appointment was the moil convenient and flatloftptory to the Committee*. The motion was lost, The Board then adjourned.