S.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2499, 6 May 1893, Page 2

S.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The monthly meeting of the South Canterbury Education Board was held yesterday. Present Messra 8. W. Goldsmith (chairman), Talbot Graham, Jackson, Pearpoiut, Gray, and Rev. J. White.

The chairman spoke in coinplimentai/ terms of the efforts put forth by MiKeith, of Timaru, to establish a savings bank in connection with the school.

On the motion of Mr Talbot, seconded by Mr Graham, it was resolved—" That the thanks of the board be accorded to Mr Keith and those workiug with him, for the trouble taken and the success attained in instituting a savings bank iu connection with the Timaru schools."

On the motion of Mr I albot, it was resolved that the second opportunity to ekct coinmitoes whero there was failure to elect, be fixed for the 29th inst.

Mr C. Pye was elected to fill a vacancy in the Milford Committee.

Mr W. B. Howell was reappointed this boird's representative on the Board of School Commissioners.

a question ov insurance.

A letter wa3 read from the Department respecting the loss of the Scotsburn school cottage by fire, that the Department did not undertake to rebuild schools burned down, but only hand over the amount of the valuation in the Board's annual return, and as that valuo was covered by the committee's insurance there wai no reason why the Department should have to pay.

The chairman said that was the answer after waiting for six months.

The sphqolhqusp had been insured for £2OC>, add 'tlio board 'had received tliat money.

It was resolved that the aychtyect VrQparo plans for rebuilding, and also for re covering the roof of the schoolroom, and it was. said the board should send a, glujtu. to Pepartinent for. any pce^

over the insurance money. It was also pointed out that the board must in future put down in its valuation of buildings, not the actual value of the buildings but the cost of replacing them. APPOINTMENTS. It was resolved to confirm committees' appointments—Mr John McLeod as master at Burke's Pass; Misses A. Aimers, K. Montgomery, B. Cullman and T. Harris, as pupil teachers at Timaru maiu school. Letters were received from the TimarU Committee anil from tho headmaster, on the appointment of pupil teacners. The latter explained that tho four pupil toachcrs w»re recommended to take the place of four who had completed their term of apprenticeship. The regulation gave the opportunity to retain their services till the end of the year, and Mr Wake recommended that this be done.

Mr White objected to the exchange on principle. The chairman said the committee might have recommended that two of them bo kept on. But it was now a question of Mr Wake versus the committee, aud if the Board agree to his view it would look like taking sides. Mr Pearpoint said it would not be wise to interfere between the committee and the head let them fight it out among them. The chairman said the present case was another reason why " candidates" for pupil teacherships should not be avowed to enter in the examinations. They were manufacturing too many teachers. Timaru asked for a wooden partition in one of the large rooms; cost £2O. —Referred to the Inspector to report.

WAIMATE HIGH SCHOOL,

Mr J. Manchester waited on the Board as a deputation from the Waitnate High School Board of Governors He proposed that the Governors would give £2OO a year instead of £75 as at present, if the school were enlarged. Members of the Board expressed their willingness to fa 11 , in with the scheme, but lack of funds for building blocked their way. They asked : * the Governors could make a loan of the sum required, and Mr Manchester said that would require a legal opinion. After a considerable amount of discussion, it was resolved to obtain plans and estimate of cost of a suitable addition to the building and a report from the Insepector on the present accommodation.

committees' correspondence,

Kangilata station asked for a g.-ate.— To be supplied. Te Moana for a grant to procure trees for planting on Arbor Day.—The Board cannot afford grants for planting. Woodbury asked for £1 to complete division fence.—£3 granted, to be supplemented by £1 by committee. Mr A. Martin, Otaio, wrote that in offering £lO a year as rent for the schoolroom, he meant that it should be free to all denominations.— Mr Martin was appointed commissioner to look after the Board's interests while the school is closed, and his offer of rent was accepted.

Hazleburn asked for coalshed and clo3et, and painting.—Tender to be obtained for closet and grant of £2 made towards the coal shed.

It was resolved on the motion of Mr Gray—" That the Redcliffe Committee be informed that the Board will continue to pay the lodging allowance of the teacher, and would suggest that the committee make their arrangements as to residence with the teacher." The Board then rose.