S.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2326, 5 March 1892, Page 3

S.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The monthly meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday. Present Messrs J. W. Goldsmith (chairman), J. Talbot, G. H. Rhodes, W. Storey, M. Gray, W. B. Howell, and R. H. Pearpoint, and Rev. T. J. Smyth In his open statement, the chairman said there were recommendations for certain appointments at Temuka and Waitohi Flat to be dealt with. Both committees had elected Mr Forsyth, who had selected to take Waitohi Flat. The board were left to decide between two other applicatants for Temuka. Miss Alice Glanville had been appointed pupil teacher at Orari South, Mrs G. Sams as sewing mistress at Sutherlands, and Mrs Morton in a like capacity at Rangitira Valley. He examined the minute book carefully and there was nothing on record relative to the subject Of teachers' bankruptcies. It was the intention of the board to lay down some regulation, but the regulation had never been formulated or passed. Mr Storey's motion therefore need not be discussed.

Mr Pearpoint mentioned the case of Pleasant Valley, where by some misunderstanding, the assistant mistress having left, the master was in charge of two rooms without help.—lt was agreed to send a locum tenens for a while, until it is seen how the opening of Te Moana school affects the attendance.

The secretary was appointed auditor of committees' accounts.

A circular from the Department pointed out that the difficulty found by some committees, through the large number of .vote 3 recorded at elections, could be got over by appointing a sufficient number of scrutineers. It was an error to suppose that only two scrutineers could be employed. The secretary, as scrutineer, reported the result of the committees' vote for ftie election of three members to the board: — Goldsmith 38, Rhodes 37, Jackson 31, Boss 11, Balfour 3. The three first named (the retirimer members) were declared elected.

Mr D. West reported that the Te Moana school building was completed satisfactorily. The additions at Waimataitai were progressing satisfactorily. The Seadown alterations had been completed, and the Washdyke repairs were in hand. Tenders for Blackburn and Milford were received. Regarding the painting of schools, he attached a list of materials required for the painting of six schools as instructed. Mr West, ► however, opposed the proposal, giving v reasons why it would be found expensive and wasteful. He recommended the appointment of a thoroughly trustworthy man, under a bqnd, to do all the painting work of the Board. After some discussion Mr Talbot gave notice to rescined the motion passed at the previous meeting, and it was resolved to call for tenders in the ordinary way by next meeting for painting the six schools ©rdered to be painted. Tenders were received as follows : Building at Blackhurn—J. R. Black, *£l37 (accepted); D. McKay, £156; Baird and Blue. £2Ol ss. Bepairs at Milford—J. D. Higgins, £3O (accepted); Clinch and Lloyd, £3l 2s ; J. Mclnnes, £3B 4s 6d. . Mr E. Jones wrote on behalf of resile dents of Ashwick Flat asking the board ■ to establish a school for them, there being 53 children in the locality, of whom 34 are of school age. It was understood there are 10 acres reserved for a school site.—Tho inspector was instructed to call a meeting of the settlers at Ashwick Flat at his earliest convenience, and attend the same

for the purpose of ascertaining and reporting to the board upon the necessity of making provision for a school there. A deputation of two members of the Silverstream (aided) School Committee waited on the board to request them to recall their demand for the resignation o* the teacher, who has been there about three years. The majority of the committee had by letter, and the deputation now verbally, offered excuses for the unfavourable reports of the inspector—in irregular and unpunctual attendance and, sickness. The committee (all save the chairman) were perfectly satisfied with the teacher, and were in favor of retaining l her services. After some discussion the Board decided to adhere to their previous determination, and the deputation stated, six member of the committee would resign. —The Board then resolved :—" That the letter of 29th February from the chairman of the Silverstream School Committee be acknowledged, and that he be requested to explain why he writes as if representing the feeling of the committee I while the board are informed that he did not attend the last regular monthly meeting of the committee held at the schoolroom, at which a resolution was passed entirely contrary to the tenor of his letter." In reference to the selection of an assistant at Temuka, it was decided to ask the committee to make a choice between two eligible applicants, the office to confirm the selection. The Befield committee asked that two rooms in the master's house be papered—£2 was voted for the work. On the recommendation of the Waitohi Flat shool Committee Mr S. Forsyth was appointed head-master. Mr C. A. Strack was appointed the headmaster of the Pleasant Point school.

Dr Barclay was appointed the board's representative on the Waimate High School Board.

Kakahu Bush recommended that Mr C. H. Bum be appointed master, and it was approved. Other minor matters of no importance to this district were dealt with, and the meeting terminated.