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1924-09 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - September 1924 - Page 1 ----------xxxxx---------- 115 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1924 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on Septemoer 30, 1924 in the office of the President. Present were Dr. W. D. Kirkpatrick, Chairman, Mr. Walter B. Whitcomo, Mr. Noah Shakespeare, and President C. H. Fisher. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. INITIATIVE MEASURE # 50 The President read to the Board of Trustees Initiative Measure # 50 which, along with other initiative measures is to be submitted to the voters of this state at the coming fall election in November. Initiative Measure # 50 as proposed, is as follows: "Be it enacted by the People of the State of Washington: Section 1. Except as hereinafter provided, the aggregate of all tax levies upon real and personal property by the state, county, school district and city or town, shall not in any year exceed forty mills on the dollar of assessed valuation, which assessed valuation shall be fifty per cent of the true and fair value of any such property in money, and the levy by the state shall not exceed five mills, the levy by any county shall not exceed ten mills, including the levy for the county school fund, the levy by or for any school district shall not exceed ten mills, and the levy by any city or town shall not exceed fifteen mills; Provided, That nothing herein shall limit the power of any county to levy taxes, at the rate provided by law, for any taxing district, other than a school district, where such taxing district includes less than the whole county: Provided further, That the limitations imposed by this section shall not prevent the levy of additional taxes to nay interest or principal on bonds issued by or through the agency of the state, or any county, city, town or school district, nor the levy of additional taxes to pay interest on or toward the reducation at the rate provided by statute, of the principal of county, city, town or school district warrants outstanding at the time of the taking effect of this act; Provided further, That any county, school district, city or town shall have the power to levy taxes at a rate in excess of the rate specified in this act, when authorized so to do by the electors of such county, school district, city or town by a three-fifths majority of those voting on the proposition at a special election, to be held on the Tuesday next preceding the first Monday in October of the year in which the levy is made. in the manner provided by law for holding general elections, which special election may be called by the board of country commissioners board of school directors, or council or other governing body of any city or town, by giving notice there of for two successive weeks by publication and posting in the manner provided by law for giving notices of general elections, at which special election the proposition of authorizing such excess levy shall be submitted in such form as to enable the voters favoring the proposition to vote "Yes" and those opposed thereto to vote "No." The president pointed out the danger involved in this measure to adequate financing of the state educatianal in stitutions as well as the public school system. The welfare of the state Normal schools and the public school system are closely bound together. Whatever affects one should be of interest to the other. In considering the effects of this measure, we cannot separate the consequences of this measure to the public schools from the consequences to the state normal schools. During the 1911 session of the legislature, a law was passed for the annual levying of a mill tax for the support of the state educational in stitutions. Since 1911 the state normal schools along with other state educational institutions have enjoyed certainty and stability of income. The approval of Initiative Measure # 50 threatens to remove the certainty and stability of income which bas been guaranteed state educational institutions since 1911. From the standpoint of the public school system, the measure threatens to make inoperative the Barefoot Schoolboy Law, otherwise known as the 20 - 10 plan of state and county school support, and the inoneration of which law will pleace impossible financial burdens upon local school districts bringing diseaster to many public schools. ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - September 1924 - Page 2 ----------xxxxx---------- 116 The president recommended that the Board of Trustees pass, a resolution regarding Initiative Measure # 50 and that this resolution be sent to all alumni of the institution and that it be given publicity thru the press. The following resolution was submitted and approved: "WHEREAS, there is now pending before the electors of the State of Washington and there will appear upon the November ballot, a proposal to limit levies on real and personal property to a total of 40 mills on a 50% valuation. It being further provided that only 5 mills shall be available to the State for all state purposes: and, WHEREAS, the proposed 5 mill limit will compel a reducation or approximately 50% in the funds made availeble to the higher educational institutions of this state and will create a condition which will render it impossible for them to maintain that high standard to which the young men and young women of this state are entitled; and WHEREAS, the proposed measure will compel a great reducation in the income to the public schools from the state and the county and result in making inoperative the Barefoot Schoolboy Law, otherwise known as the 20 - 10 plan of state and county school support, and the inoperation of which law will place impossible financial burdens upon local school districts bringing disaster to many public schools; and WHEREAS, proponents of this measure have been unable to demonstrate the possibility of securing revenue from other sources to compensate for the deficit which will occur by the adoption of the limits proposed and it therefore appears that essential functions of government will be seriously impaired, if not actually destroyed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BElLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL: That we do hereby urge a careful study of this measure by all citizens so that they may have a full realization of its exact effect; that we particularly request the alumni to bear in mind the effect of this measure upon the higher educational institutions as well as its effect upon the public schools; that we further urge the alumni to disseminate information regarding this measure in their communities in order that the people may have an opportunity of determining whether they desire to so restrict the activities of the higher educational institutions and the public schools as to render them inferior to similar institutions in other parts of the country." BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM 1925 - 1927 The president submitted a budget for toe biennium 1925-1927. This budget covers salaries and wages, general expense, operation expense, and maintenance expense. It does not include capital outlays. This budget is to be submitted to the state Finance Committee. The following is the budget submitted and approved by the Board of Trustees: ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - September 1924 - Page 3 ----------xxxxx---------- 117 BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM 1925 - 1927 1925-26 1926-27 I. Salaries and Wages President and Registrar $ 8,700 8,700 $ 17,400 Clerks 13,600 13,600 27,200 Employees 17,110 17,110 34,220 Teachers Subsidy for Rural Teachers 198,700 2,500 214,400 2,500 413,100 5,000 Subsidy for City Teachers 3,000 4,000 7,000 Extra Teachers for Summer School and Substitute Teachers for Teachers on vacation 12,000 12,000 24,000 ---- $ 255,610 272,310 $ 527,920 II. General Expense Traveling Expenses $ 1,500 1,500 $ 3,000 General Office Supplies 600 600 1,200 Telegraph and Telephone 900 900 1,800 Postage 500 600 1,200 Stationery and Printing 1,500 1,500 3,000 Insurance, etc. 1,800 1,800 3,600 $ 6,900 6,900 $ 13,800 III. Operating Expense Fuel $ 10,000 10,000 $ 20,000 Water 600 600 1,200 Light and Light Supplies 2,000 2,000 4,000 Janitors' Supplies 1,500 1,500 3,000 School Supplies 3,000 3,000 6,000 $ 17,100 17,100 $ 34,200 IV. Maintenance Expense Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,000 3,000 $ 6,000 Grounds and Roadways 2,000 2,000 4,000 Machinery, Appliances and Plant 3,000 3,000 6,000 Furniture and Equipment 2,000 2,000 4,000 -- $ 10,000 10,000 $ 20,000 Grand Totals $ 289,610 $ 306,310 $ 595.920 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - September 1924 - Page 4 ----------xxxxx---------- 118 PERSONAL SERVICE - ITEMIZED ADMINISTRATION 1925-26 1926-27 Salaries of Officers President $ 6,000 6,000 $ 12.000 Registrar 2,700 2,700 5,400 $ 8,700 8,700 $ 17,400 Salaries of Clerks Accountant $ 2,200 2,200 4,400 Assistant Accountant 1.300 1,300 2,600 Secretary to President 1,800 1,800 3,600 Secretary to Registrar 1,300 1,300 2,600 Recorder 1,600 1,600 3,200 Secretary to the Dean 1,600 1,600 3,200 Secretary to Dean of Women 1,600 1,600 3,200 Appointment Secretary 1,600 1,600 3,200 Clerk for Dean of Men 300 300 600 Clerk for Education Departnent 300 300 600 $ 13,600 13,600 27,200 INSTRUCTION Education Head of Department $ 4,300 4,500 8,800 Teacher 3,800 3,900 7,700 Teacher 3,900 4,000 7,900 Teacher 3,200 3,300 6,500 Teacher 2,900 3,000 5,900 Teacher 3,100 3,200 6,300 Additional Teacher 3,500 3,500 English Head of Department 4,000 4,000 8,000 Teacher 3,300 3,400 6,700 Teacher 3,300 3,400 6,700 Teacher 2,400 2,500 4,900 Teacher 2,500 2,600 5,100 Additional Teacher 3,000 3,100 6,100 Speech Head of Department 3,300 3,400 6,700 Teacher 2,400 2,500 4,900 Foreign Languages Teacher 3,000 3,000 6,000 Mathematics Teacher 3,600 3,700 7,300 Science Head of Department 3,700 3,800 7,500 Teacher 2,700 2,800 5,500 Teacher 2,600 2,700 5,300 Additional Teacher 3,500 3,600 7,100 Additional Teacher 3,500 3,600 7,100 Additional Teacher 2,500 2,600 5,100 Health Education Hygiene Teacher (Part-time) 1,300 1,400 2,700 School Physician 2,500 2,500 5,000 School Nurse 2,500 2.500 5,000 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - September 1924 - Page 5 ----------xxxxx---------- 119 Social Sciences Head of Department Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Additioal Teacher Additional Teacher Typewriting and Penmanship Teacher Teacher Public School Music Head of Department Teacher Teacher Teacher Fine Arts Head of Department Teacher Teacher Teacher Home Economics Head of Department Teacher Industrial Arts Head of Department Teacher Teacher Teacher Physical Education Physical Director for Women Teacher Teacher (Part-time) Additianal Teacher Physical Director for Men Library Librarian Reference Librarian Cataloguer Training School Director of Training School Supervisor of Primary Grades Supervisor of Upper Grades Supervisor in City Schools Supervisor in City Schools Supervisor in Rural Schools Additional Supervisor in Rural Schools Training Teacher Pre-Primary Training Teacher, First Grade Training Teacher, Second Grade Training Teacher, Third Grade Training Teacher, Fourth Grade Training Teacher, Fifth Grade Training Teacher, Sixth Grade Training Teacher, Seventh Grade Training Teacher, Eighth Grade Additional Teacher, for Sub-normal children $ 1925-26 4,000 3,800 3,000 3.100 3,000 3,000 2,200 2,000 2,600 2,400 2,200 3,100 2,200 2,100 2,100 3,500 3,100 2,100 1,700 3,000 2,000 1,000 2,400 3,000 3,400 2,400 2,400 3,400 3,200 3,200 3,100 3,100 3,500 2,700 2,200 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,500 198,700 1926-27 4,200 3,900 3,100 3,200 3,100 3,200 3,000 2,300 2,100 2,700 2,500 2,300 2,400 3,200 2,300 2,200 2,200 3,200 2,600 3,500 3,200 2,100 1,700 3,200 2,100 1,100 2,500 3,200 3,500 2,500 2,500 3,500 3,300 3,300 3,200 3,200 3,500 2,800 2.300 2,100 2,300 2,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,600 214,400 8,200 7,700 6,100 6,300 6,100 6,200 3,000 4,500 4,100 5,300 4,900 4,500 2,400 6,300 4,500 4,300 4,300 6,300 5,100 7,000 6,300 4,200 3,400 6,200 4,100 2,100 4,900 6,200 6,900 4,900 4,900 6,900 6,500 6,000 6,300 6,300 7,000 5,500 4,500 4,100 4,500 4,900 4,900 4,900 4,900 4,900 4,900 5,100 413,100 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - September 1924 - Page 6 ----------xxxxx---------- 120 GROUNDSD AND BUILDINGS 1925-26 1926-27 Superintendent and Engineer 2,100 2,100 4,200 Fireman 1,350 1,350 2,700 Fireman 1,350 1,350 2,700 Carpenter 1,800 1,800 3,600 Night Watchman 1,200 1,200 2,400 Gardner 1,350 1,350 2,700 Assistant Gardner 1,200 1,200 2,400 Janitor 1,440 1,440 2,880 Assistant Janitor 1,320 1,320 2,640 Student Janitors 4,000 4,000 8,000 $ 17,110 17,110 34,220 IMPROVEMENT OF SEHOME HILL It was suggested by Mr. Whitcomb that steps should be taken to improve the condition of Sehome Hill, extending between the buildings and the driveway. This would involve clearing out the underbrush and removing some treee that would give other trees a better opportunity for growth. This work would not only improve the appearance of the hill but would reduce the fire hazard to the buildings. Upon motion, it was agreed. that the president, in cooperation with Mr. John Gibson, City Park Commissioner, should work out a plan in accordance with the suggestions made. It was suggested that $ 1,000 to $ 1,200 would probably be enough expenditure on this work. CONFERENCE WITH MR. CARL F. GOULD Mr. Carl F. Gould of the firm of Bebb and Gould. Architects, was present and submitted for the discussion of the Board of Trustees, the comprehensive plan of development as evolved up to the present time. The plan as submitted, met with the approval of the Board of Trustees with the exception of a few minor changes. It was agreed that there should be a future meeting with Mr. Gould for the final adoption of the plans. Bills were audited and allowed as follows: Voucher Checks No. 3824 - 4949 inc. Voucher Checks No. 534 - 1281 inc. (Edens Hall) State Vouchers No. 142 - 260 inc. Adjournment followed: Secretary Chairman ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - September 1924 ----------xxxxx----------