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1900-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900 Volume 01 - Page 140 1900-06-04 (Special) The board met at chairman Neteter's office pursuant to call: present chairman Neterer and trustees Edens and Teck. Chairman Neterer stated that he had been looking up the law upon the subject and that it was unlawful for the board to create a deficiency and that at the meeting of May 10th the minutes were not kept full enough; that they did not convey the proper idea; and that these minutes the clerk had written the teachers notifying them that they had been continued at salary schedule adopted April 30th and amended May 1th and that the present schedule would be paid in warrants and that the balance would be certified by the board to the next legislature as a deficiency due the teachers by the school. Further he stated that he had that day explained the matter fully to the assembled teachers in the principal's room in the school building and- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900 Volume 01 - Page 141 1900-06-04 that principal Mathes, Miss Rogers, Miss Montgomery, Prof Vaile and Prof. Eply had signified their intention of remaining at the old schedule which, of necessity, must remain in force until Feb. 1st 1901 that being the time approximately, when the present appropriation would become exhausted. Prof Robb B Vaile was continued as a teacher in the school and his salary from Sept 1st, 1900 until Feb 1st 1901. Fixed at $50 per month and provided furhter that he shall receive $75 per month after the next appropriation for the maintenance of the school becomes available. Chairman Neterer offered the following resolution, which was adopted by the board covering the salary question for the ensuing year: Whereas this board did on the 10th day of May 1900 pass a resolution, upon the refusal of some of the teachers in the school to continue as teachers in the school unless they were paid the increase of salary for the full year and there not being sufficient funds appropriated to pay the same, and the board not having any authority to contract any (?) unless there was then sufficient funds appropriated to pay the same and whereas, the said teachers after a conference agreed to remain, provided the board presented a statement to the legislature to the effect, that the salaries as fixed were reasonable and just, the said teachers necessary and all of the facts surrounding the school, and the work required of the teachers and in all matters sop as to give to the legislature a full, fair and clear understanding of the conditions and the necessity for its maintenance as was done, and suggest that equity and justice demanded the payment to the teachers the difference between the old and new- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900 Volume 01 - Page 142 1900-06-04 salary schedule, but not in any event to recognize the same as a claim or demand against the state or board of trustees of said school, or an attempt upon the part of the board to create a deficit so that the legislature in its wisdom could come to the releif of said teachers; and whereas the board of trustees did on the 10th day of May 1900 at a special meeting, pass a resolution intending to convey the sense of the foregoing; and whereas: the minutes of the said meeting do not fully and explicitly express the same of said board nor the understanding with the said teachers. And whereas the clerk of the board of trustees did on the second day of June 1900 or thereabouts notify the teachers of the said school and did in the said letters as written convey the impression that a deficits claim or obligation on the part of the board of said school would be certified to the legislature as a deficits claim or obligation and ask an allowance for the same. And whereas the impression conveyed by the said letter based upon the resolution passed on the 10th day of May 1900 expresses a conclusion which is in violation of the laws of the state and does not express the decision actually arrived at by the board nor the understanding between the said teachers and the board; and whereas the teachers were requested by the clerk to signify their acceptance of the employment tendered and the same not having been accepted. And whereas immediately upon the foregoing facts being ascertained by the chairman of the board all the teachers were notified of the limited powers of the board by the chairman and that the board having no jurisdiction to enter into obligations for which there was not sufficient funds to pay and that the said employment so far as it pertained to the certifying of a deficit. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900 Volume 01 - Page 143 1900-06-04 was not the conclusion of the board and that the board had no power to enter into such arrangements. Now therefore be it resolved by the board of trustees that the resolution and minutes of the meeting of the board of May 10th 1900 are amended so as to read as herein recited and set forth and that the action of the chairman of the board in notifying the said teachers and withdrawing the tender of employment as set forth in said letter as aforesaid be and the same is hereby approved. The following resolution was adopted by the board relative to the tenure of employment of the teachers elected for the next school years. Whereas the teaching force at the school is inadequate to instruct properly the nubmer of students in attendance: And whereas the prospective attendance for the next term with be greater than at present and the principal and the board of trustees believing it to be for the best interests of the state and the patrons of the school to secure a sufficient number of teachers to properly instruct the students: and whereas the appropriation made by the last legislature is not sufficient to pay the salaries of teachers now lugaged and to be engaged for a longer period than to Feb. 1st 1900. Therefor be it resolved; that the employment of all teachers engaged and to be engaged shall not extend beyond feb 1st, 1900 and that this board does not obligate itself nor the state to pay any salary for teaching after Feb. 1st 1900. Be it further resolved: that the board of trustees does hereby authorize the employment of three (3) additional teachers at salaries not to exceed in the aggregate $230.00 per month said employment to continue until Feb 1st- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900 Volume 01 - Page 144 1900-06-04 1901. Miss Jane Connells resignation as literature teacher was accepted. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Chairman. 1900-06-07 (Special) The board met pursuant to call at chairman Neterer's office: present chairman Neterer, trustees Edens and Tech and principal Mathes. Upon recommendation of Principal Mathes, the board resolved to employ Prof. Washington Nelson of Berkeley, Cal to hold the chair of psychology until Feb. st 1901 at a salary of $100 per month. Miss Cora F. Bratton of Albany New York as (?) teacher for the intermediate grades at a salary of $65 per month until Feb 1st 1901, Miss L. Harper of Milford Mich as asst in reading and drawing at a salary of $65 per month until Feb 1st 1901; Miss Mittie W. Myers of Oakland Cal as teacher of latin and English to succeed Miss Jane Connell, resigned, at a salary of $80 per month until Feb 1st, 1901. The chairman announced that he had received the resignation of Miss Avadana Millett, as instructress of drawing and physical culture in the school. It was accepted with regret. The following resolution was passed by the board. Whereas: Pauline Jacobs, Clearbrook; Ruth O. Pratt, Custer; Margaret J. Clark, Everett; Clara Norman, Port Townsend; Florence M Griffith, New Whatcom; Hattie B. Thompson, Tacoma; Kate M. Schutt, A.B, Fairhaven; Emma Mythaler, Tacoma; have creditively and honorably completed the course of study in this normal school prescribed by the Laws of the state of Washington and the board of education and are entitled under the law to Diplomas. Therefor be it resolved by the board of trustees- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900 Volume 01 - Page 145 1900-06-07 that diplomas be issued to the above named persons and that the chairman of the board of trustees and the faculty of the school is hereby instructed to certify, sign and deliver such diplomas in accordance and pursuance of the provisions and intent of the laws of the state of Washington. Be it further resolved that elementary certificates be issued to Marie Ames, Seattle; Bertha Ross, Everett; Ida Pillman, Everett; Pearl Lee, New Whatcom; Minnie Walling, Coupeville; Elsie Moore, Seattle; Anna Iverson, Olympia; Emma Whitworth, Fairhaven; Carrie Risedorph, Seattle; Lillie Buckles, Seattle; Anna Padden, Fairhaven; and Sarah McRose. They having honorably completed the course of study prescribed by the laws of the State of Washington and board of education. Entitling them to such certificates. Be it further resolved that elementary certificates be issued to Lucile Fobes, New Whatcom; Lina Feckenscher, Seattle; Jessie Havens, Kent; Cecelia Zeigweid, Burlington, upon their filing and presenting to the principal of the school a second grade certificate and that the chairman of the board of trustees, the principal of the school and the faculty are hereby instructed to certify and sign and deliver such certificates and sign and deliver such certificates as above set forth. Board adjourned. Record Approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. 1900-06-18 (Special) The board met at chairman Neterer's office; present the chairman and trustees Edens and Teck. The minutes of Meeting of May 25th were read and Erratts ordered inserted. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900 Volume 01 - Page 146 1900-06-18 A letter was read from Prof Washington Wilson accepting the chain of Psychology in the school in accordance witht the resolution of April 30th; also one from Miss Harper accepting the position of assistant in drawing and reading in accordance with the same resolution. The board of trustees having presented to the citizens of Bellingham Bay the necessity for additional school room facilities in the normal school to accommodate the prospective increase in attendance during the ensuing year and not having any funds with which to complete or furnish any more rooms, it had been suggested that the attendance would have to be limited unless arrangements were made whereby such rooms could be completed and the board of trustees at said time were given assurances that the citizens of Bellingham Bay would contribute the necessary funds to complete the additional rooms required. In accordance with the said suggestion there is presented to the board the following communication by the citizens of Bellingham Bay contributing the necessary funds with which to complete certain rooms in the school building towit: Two class rooms on the second floor; one toilet room; stairway and hallway to the third floor; one large assembly room on the third floor. The clerk was instructed to call bids for completing the above named rooms and for extending the heatup system of the school to them. The following vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher No. 231 - favor W. Fuzzell Hdw. Co. $9.40 for two window glasses furnished the school and set; and hardwood furnished as per- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1900 Volume 01 - Page 147 1900-06-18 attached bills of May 25th and June 25th. Maintenance. Voucher No. 232 - favor L.H. darwin $54.45 to expense bill as clerk board of trustees for period ending June 30th as per attached vouchers numbered 1 to 11. Maintenance. Voucher No. 233 - favor E.R. Croft $8.20 to cartage done for the school and freight charges prepaid as per bill June 23rd. Maintenance. Voucher No. 234 - Favor E.T. Mathes $55.45 to expense account as principal school for period ending July 2nd, as per attached vouchers numbered 1 to 20 maintenance. Voucher No. 235 - favor J.C. Holway $62.40 for 80% of 29 cords of wood furnished the school at $2 per cord = $78.00 as per contract. Maintenance. Voucher No. 236 - favor Tucker Hanford Co. $30.00 for 200 diplomas furnished the school as per attached bill May 31st. Maintenance. Voucher No. 237 - favor L.H. Darwin $25.00 for services as clerk of the board of trustees from June 15th to July 15th. Maintenance. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. ##