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Identifier: wwu:33344
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 October
Date: 1910-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 October.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 03 - Page 195 1910-10-18 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held this morning. Previous to the formal meeting the Trustees, P
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Show more1910-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 03 - Page 195 1910-10-18 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held this morning. Previous to the formal meeting the Trustees, Principal and Registrar gathered on the stage in the auditorium at the 10 o'clock assembly of the school. A brief programme had been arranged in the nature of a welcome to Chairman John J. Edens, who had just returned from a lengthy eastern trip, and of which he had been kept in ignorance. Principal Mathes presided and in his opening address to the students briefly detailed the history of the Bellingham State Normal School and incidentally referred to the long connection with it of the chairman of the board. Trustee Handschy was then called upon and in a finished and graceful address, on behalf of Trustee Donovan and himself, presented to the school a framed portrait of the chairman in perpetuation of a recognition of his faithful and valued services extending over a term exceeding fifteen years and as a token in a slight degree of the high esteem in which he is held by his fellow members. Trustee Donovan followed with a happy little speech in indorsement and the Trustees adjourned to their room where proceedings were held as appended: Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. On motion of Trustee Donovan, $156.00 was ordered transferred from the Rebate fund to the Lecture Course committee, that amount, in the aggregate, having been charged against the rebates of individual students. The principal presented the appended, which on motion of Trustee Handschy, was approved: State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash., September 1st, 1910. The undersigned begs to report that certificates have been issued since the last meeting of the Board of Trustees, said students having completed the required work and having been recommended by the faculty committee, Mr. Bond, Mr. Bever, and the Principal. Elementary certificates to -- Clyde Reed, Hallie M. Owen, John M. Richardson, Myrtle Green. Secondary certificates to -- Alice Tiedje, Rose Winkleman, Edith Kelly. Respectfully submitted, WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 03 - Page 196 1910-10-18 The Registrar presented the appended report being the first month's accounting of the text books consigned by the school to the Students Association to be sold: Title of book -- Arithmetic, D. and R., (No. remaining, Oct. I.) 27, (No. given over to N. School) 0, (No. sold) 23, (Price) .10, (Amount) $2.30. Geometry, Shutt's, (remaining) 3, (given) 11, (sold) 29, (Price) .20, (Amount) $5.80. Geometry, Wells, (remaining) 46, (given) 0, (sold) 5, (Price) .20, (Amount) $1.00. Eng. Grammar, W. and L., (remaining) 53, (given) 2, (sold) 27, (Price) .20, (Amount) 5.40. Browning, (remaining) 2, (given) 0, (sold) 20, (Price) .80, (Amount) ????. Paradise Regained, (remaining) 11, (given) 0, (sold) 1, (Price) .04, (Amount) .04. Idylls of the King, (remaining) 21, (given) 1, (sold) 1, (Price) .08, (Amount) 0.08. The Princess, (remaining) 4, (given) 1, (sold) 1, (Price) .12, (Amount) 0.12. Macbeth, (remaining) 20, (given) 0, (sold) 4, (Price) .08, (Amount) 0.32. Merchant of Venice, (remaining) 6, (given) 1, (sold) 9, (Price) .04, (Amount) 0.36. Julius Caesar, (remaining) 23, (given) 1, (sold) 1, (Price) .08, (Amount) 0.08. X-Mas Carol, (remaining) 17, (given) 0, (sold) 1, (Price) .04, (Amount) 0.04. Essay on Elia, (remaining) 10, (given) 0, (sold) 2, (Price) .20, (Amount) 0.40. Essay on Burns, (remaining) 8, (given) 13, (sold) 18, (Price) .08, (Amount) 1.44. Latin Gram. Benett, (remaining) 30, (given) 6, (sold) 3, (Price) .32, (Amount) 0.96. Hist. of Ed. (bad), (remaining) 5, (given) 0, (sold) 30, (Price) .32, (Amount) 9.60. " " " (better), (remaining) 1, (given) 0, (sold) 30, (Price) .90, (Amount) 27.00. Class Room Mgt., Bagley, (remaining) 11, (given) 6, (sold) 20, (Price) .40, (Amount) 8.00. Ancient History (old), (remaining) 16, (given) 54, (sold) 0, (Price) 0, (Amount) 00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 03 - Page 197 1910-10-18 Ancient History (new), (remaining) 4, (given) 4, (sold) 6, (Price) .60, (Amount) $3.60. American History McL., (remaining) 20, (given) 0, (sold) 15, (Price) .60, (Amount) 9.00. European Hist., Rob., (remaining) 0, (given) 3, (sold) 22, (Price) .50, (Amount) 11.00. Eng. Hist. Cheney, (remaining) 0, (given) 1, (sold) 21, (Price) .50, (Amount) 10.50. Zoology - Dodge, (remaining) 13, (given) 0, (sold) 1, (Price) .75, (Amount) 0.75. Botany - B. and D., (remaining) 8, (given) 0, (sold) 29, (Price) .60, (Amount) 17.40. Hygiene - Shaw, (remaining) 12, (given) 6, (sold) 0, (Price) 0, (Amount) 00. Geography - Dodge Adv., (remaining) 0, (given) 0, (sold) 10, (Price) .40, (amount) 4.00. " " ", (remaining) 0, (given) 0, (sold) 30, (Price) .25, (Amount) 7.50. Classics Vocal Expression, (remaining) 6, (given) 0, (sold) 46, (Price) .15, (Amount) 6.90. Pract. Publ. Speaking, (remaining) 9, (given) 0, (sold) 1, (Price) .60, (Amount) 0.60. How to Attract an Audience, (remaining) 14, (given) 0, (sold) 1, (Price) .60, (Amount) 0.60. History of Music, (remaining) 19, (given) 0, (sold) 9, (Price) .15, (Amount) 1.35. N. E. Music Course #3, (remaining) 5, (given) 0, (sold) 18, (Price) .30, (Amount) 5.40. Physics Lab. Manual, (remaining) 0, (given) 0, (sold) 10, (Price) .20, (Amount) 2.00. Total Amt. - $150.54. A mistake on Hist. of Ed. - $9.00. $159.54. The Registrar reported that Mrs. Alice Rost, according to her statement, entered school in Feb. 1901. After a few months' attendance she left school but did not draw her rebate. She now asks that her rebate, which she claims amounts to $5.00, be paid to her. The matter was laid on the table for the present. On motion of Trustee Donovan, the appended bills, when properly checked and O'K'd, were approved for payment: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 03 - Page 200 1910-10-18 MAINTENANCE FUND J. Wayland Clark, Registrar Revolving Fund - 1498.20. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Munro and Haskell - $22.63. LOCAL FUNDS Pacific Steam Laundry - $13.40. Star Creamery Co. - $120.20. J. E. Flick - $10.95. Ada Hogle - $10.00. E. A. Bond, Chairman - $156.00. Whatcom Dairy - $61.50. A. P. Erickson - $179.35. Sweet Grocery - $188.19. John Rindal - $4.00. S. Theil - $15.35. Munro and Haskell - $3.30. John Coldeway - $52.54. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $180.90. Hadley, Hadley and Abbott - $20.00. Milton Bradley Co. - $7.80. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - $5.00. Ehrlich-Harrison Co. - $77.85. Byron Bros. Grocery - $34.99. A. H. Montgomery - $52.65. Students Association - $80.40. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $26.45. Lowman and Hanford Co. - $43.10. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $474.75. B. B. Furniture Co. - $17.75. Montague and HcHugh - $47.76. John Rindal - $1.20. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $21.15. Minerva Lawrence - $10.00. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 04 - Page 003 1910-10-01 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON. Oct. 1st, 1910. To His Excellency, Hon. Marion E. Hay, Governor,- The first legislative action looking toward the establishment of a state normal school in northwestern Washington resulted in the passage of a law creating a commission in 1893 to select a site for such an institution somewhere in Whatcom County. The first appropriation of $40,000 for a building, was made in 1895. In 1897 the appropriation for maintenance received the Governor's veto. The first appropriation for maintenance was granted in 1899, and the institution was formally opened on September 6th, of that year. Buildings. The present buildings of the Normal School include the main building, the Training School annex, the Science annex, the gymnasium and Edens Hall. The first four buildings named are all connected by closed hallways and form practically one large structure, with a solid frontage of 390 feet. Main Building,- The main building is a large, massive brick and stone structure and contains a total of thirty-eight rooms, including the offices, faculty parlor, library, literary society and Y.M.C.A. halls, cloak, toilet and bath rooms, rest rooms, and ten large recitation rooms. Training School Annex,- This annex contains a total of thirty rooms. Two entire floors are devoted to the work of the training department. Upon the second floor are situated several large recitation rooms and a magnificent auditorium. Science Annex,- This annex is devoted to the science work of the institution. It provides three complete suites of rooms, one for the biological department, one for the physical science department, and one for the manual training department. Its appointments in matters of light, heat, ventilation and arrangements are complete and modern in ever detail. Gymnasium,- The gymnasium, constructed in 1901, is situated in the rear of the main building and connected with it by closed hallway. The room is provided with galleries, baths and dressing rooms. Edens Hall is a home for young ladies and contains twenty-eight sleeping rooms, four bath rooms, a parlor, reception hall, trunk room, laundry, store rooms, servants' rooms, kitchen, and a large dining room, seating one hundred and twenty people. The building is provided with electricity, telephone, steam heat, baths, and all modern conveniences. The popularity of the hall is such that all rooms are engaged months in advance. Meals are furnished regular boarders for $2.75 per week, and under wise management satisfactory service is provided at these terms. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 04 - Page 004 1910-10-01 The rooms are all supplied with the heavy pieces of furniture, and are rented at prices ranging from $5 to $10 per month. The annual income from room rent alone is approximately $1,900 per year. These funds are used to pay the salaries of matron and housekeeper, and meet other incidental expenses such as light, fuel and minor repairs. Campus. Two years ago the state made an appropriation of $28,000 for general repairs and improvements. The three great items paid from this appropriation were the completion of the Science annex, the construction of a fifteen foot driveway through the campus, and the purchase of an adjoining tract of about two acres of land for an athletic field. The plan for improvement of the campus, adopted two years ago, is being followed and there is need of a modest appropriation to continue this work. The ground purchased for an athletic field must also be cleared and filled as it is now low and covered with water for a portion of the year. EXPENDITURE OF 1907-1909 APPROPRIATIONS. The law provides that October 1st next preceding the biennial session of the Legislature this institution shall file an accounting of its current state appropriations with the Governor of the state. An accounting at the date named must necessarily cover but eighteen months of the biennium. It has, therefore, been the practice heretofore to also render a report of the same date for the last six months of the preceding biennium, thus covering a total of the years, but beyond its showing of a subdivision of expenditures for the last quarter of the preceding biennium, the utility of such a report may well be questioned. We beg now to submit a report for the entire biennium -- April 1st, 1907--March31st, 1909, which necessarily includes the data presented to the Governor and Legislature in the report of November 1st, 1908: Biennium 1907-1909, ended March 31st, 1909. Maintenance Fund. Appropriation - $88,070.00. Reappropriation Legislature 1909 - $7,133.40. Expenditures: Salaries -- Instructors - $59,563.22. Office, Librarian, etc. - $4,799.36. Janitors - $4,652.00. $69,014.58. General Library - $1,442.99. General Supplies - $6,817.95. Light and light supplies - $1,460.77. Fuel - $3,957.75. Water - $875.00. Express, freight and cartage - $619.08. Edens Hall (Dormitory) - $3,119.76. Advertising - $297.63. Labor - $1,677.48. Telephones and telegrams - $434.48. Expense - $2,812.11. Postage - $569.94. General repairs - $130.34. New stairway - $159.81. Rebates - $16.50. Woodshed - $70.72. Science Annex - $875.70. Domestic Science - $536.49. Reverted to state - $514.32. $95,203.40. $95,203.40. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 04 - Page 005 1910-10-01 Biennium 1907-1909 continued. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Appropriation--all expended - $4,400.00. FURNITURE FUND Appropriation--all expended - $1,800.00. MUSEUM FUND Appropriation - $750.00. Expended - $531.03. $531.03. $218.97. SCIENCE ANNEX FUND Appropriation - $51,000.00. Expended - $50,993.13. Reverted to state - $6.87. $50,993.13. ADDITION TO DINING HALL FUND Appropriation--all expended - $7,000.00. SUMMARY Maintenance Fund (preceding page) Total appropriations - $95,203.40. Total expended - $94,889.08. $94,889.08. Maintenance fund-- Reverted to state - $314.32. Museum fund - $218.97. Science Annex fund - $6.87. Total reversion - $540.16. Total expended - $159,613.24. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 04 - Page 006 1910-10-01 EXPENDITURE OF 1909-1911 APPROPRIATIONS. Eighteen months only. Fund MAINTENANCE (Appropriations) $97,000.00, (Withdrawn) 73,758.28, (Balance) 23,241.72. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND (App.) 28,000.00, (With.) 27,767.70, (Bal.) 232.30. STREET ASSESSMENTS FUND (App.) 2,500.00, (With.) 2,500.00, (Bal.) ---. Total Appropriations - $127,500.00. Total Withdrawn - $104,025.98. Total Balance - $23,474.02. Subdivision of Expenditures. Total expenditures - $104,025.98. Advertising - $195.00. Domestic Science Department - $235.47. Edens Hall (Dormitory) -- plant and equipment - $1,477.32. Expense - $1,391.51. Freight, express and cartage - $120.58. Fuel - $3,808.20. General supplies - $3,314.46. Investment and Betterments--Normal School plant and equipment, including finishing and equipping Science annex, new concrete walk on campus; puchase of two acres of land for playgrounds - $26,427.32. Labor - $1,292.39. Library - $683.85. Light and light supplies - $650.99. Manual Training Department - $543.88. Payroll - $59,496.95. Postage - $242.20. Revolving fund - $1,000.00. Street assessments - $2,500.00. Telephones and telegrams - $260.86. Water - $385.00. $104,025.98. $104,025.98. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 04 - Page 007 1910-10-01 ESTIMATED NEEDS FOR 1911-1913. The needs of an institution growing at the rate of more than 30% the last year and indicating a similar growth the coming year renders the problem of making an estimate of financial needs for the two years a complex one. The lengthening of the Summer Session from six to nine weeks, entailing additional labor upon instructors and all other employees adds to the problem. An estimate for departmental supplies based upon a given attendance at one date may be largely inadequate two years thence, and increase the complexity of the problem. Herewith is presented a carefully revised estimate submitted by the Principal and the heads of the various departments. At the close of the estimate appears an item for additional rooms for the Training School. At present seven more rooms are absolutely necessary to carry on the work of this department, and to properly carry it on there should be at least eighteen rooms. We believe the modest amount asked for vis., $18,000 will meet the requirements for several years to come. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 04 - Page 008 1910-10-01 Maintenance. Salaries of Faculty -- Principal - $3,600. Dep't of Education - $2,100. Assistant - $1,350. Mathematics - $1,800. Associate - $1,320. Physical Science - $2,000. Assistant - $1,500. Biological Science - $1,800. Associate - $1,400. History - $1,740. Assistant and Dean of Women - $1,320. English - $1,620. Assistant - $1,140. Assistant - $600. Expression - $1,440. Music - $1,140. Manual Training and Drawing - $1,380. Assistant - $1,080. Physical Education - $1,140. Domestic Economy - $1,200. Hygiene and Health - $1,080. Training School - $1,920. High School Assistant - $1,400. Grammar - $1,320. Second Intermediate Assistant - $1,140. First " " - $1,140. Primary - $1,320. $39,990.00. Other Employees -- Chief Fireman - $960. Chief Janitor - $960. Night Watchman and Carpenter - $840. Assistant Fireman - $780. Assistant Janitor - $780. Student help as janitors and laboratory assistants - $600. Gardener--six months per year - $480. Executive Force -- Registrar - $1,500. Librarian - $1,260. Recorder - $840. Stenographer - $800. Assistant Librarian - $720. Additional teaching force - NOTE -- The increase in attendance during the past two years exceeds thirty per cent, and the following additional teachers are needed to care for the growth of the institution. Assistant critic teacher in Tr. Sch. - $900. Assistant teacher in Manual Training - $900. Assistant teacher in Domestic Science - $900. Assistant teacher in English - $1,000. Teacher in German - $1,000. Teacher in commercial subjects - $900. $5,600.00. For one year - $56,110.00. For two years - $102,220.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1910 Volume 04 - Page 009 1910-10-01 Brought forward - $112,220.00. General equipment-- History--Maps - $100. Training Department - $1,500. Biology Department - $2,475. Chemisty Department - $517. Agriculture - $45. Geography - $265. Photography - $97. Astronomy - $525. Physics - $750. Foreign Languages - $150. Education - $100. Drawing and Manual Training - $600. Domestic Economy - $124. Gymnasium - $500. Supplies for School Nurse - $250. $7,998.00. General Repairs and Improvements-- Office safe and additional files - $200. Rugs, etc. - $100. Chairs for school rooms - $250. Varnishing old building - $150. Roof--asbestos roof for old building - $1,800. Painting roofs of two buildings - $350. Finishing music rooms - $1,000. Campus--concrete steps and filling grounds - $1,200. Rollers--new flues - $500. Telephones--additional 'phone service - $100. Edens Hall--permanent improvements - $1,000. $6,650.00. General Maintenance Items -- (for two years) Advertising - $200. Domestic Science Supplies - $350. General expense--traveling expenses, additional plumbing, breaking, minor repairs, etc. - $2,000. Freight, express and cartage - $550. Fuel for four buildings--two heating plants - $5,400. General school supplies--ink, chalk, office paper, lumber, toilet paper, towels, seeds, paints, laundry, etc. etc. - $2,500. Labor - $1,800. Library--tables, book cases, light fixtures, etc. - $1,000. Light and light supplies - $950. Manual Training supplies--lumber, reeds, rattan, etc. - $200. Postage - $360. Telephone rentals and telegrams - $390. Water - $1,000. Repairs and general improvements of buildings and grounds - $2,400. $19,100.00. Additional rooms for Training School - $18,000.00. $165,968.00. All of which is respectfully submitted. By order of the Board of Trustees. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33167
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 September
Date: 1910-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191009
Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 178 1910-09-28 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present:
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1910-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 178 1910-09-28 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees
Show more1910-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 178 1910-09-28 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Trustees Handschy and Donovan, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. In accordance with the informal action of the Board, effective Sept. 10th last, Trustee Handschy had been appointed chairman pro tempore during the absence from the city of Chairman Edens, and Trustee Handschy occupied the chair at this meeting. The minutes of the meetings of July 25th and Aug. 16th were, on motion of Trustee Donovan, approved as read. The appended inventory of books consigned by the school to the Students association was presented: PRICE LIST OF TEXT-BOOKS RETAINED BY THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION. MATHEMATICS. Durell and Robins Arithmetic - 50 copies at $0.10. $5.00. Walsh " - 47 " " $0.40. $18.80. Brooks Mental " - 90 " " $0.08. $7.20. Speer's Primer " - 5 " " $0.20. $1.00. Speer's Elements " - 2 " " $0.20. $0.40. ALGEBRA-Beman and Smith - 56 " " $0.20. $11.20. GEOMETRY-Shutt's Plane - 43 " " $0.20. $8.60. Geometry-Plane and Solid-Wells - 51 " " $0.20. $10.20. TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS-Young - 81 " " $0.80. $64.80. ENGLISH. Grammar-Whitney and Lockwood - 81 " " $0.20. $16.20. American Poems-Long - 8 " " $0.30. $2.40. Browning - 22 " " $0.80. $17.60. Vision of Sir Launral - 7 " " $0.04. $0.28. Paradise Lost - 23 " " $0.10. $2.30. Paradise Regained - 12 " " $0.04. $0.48. Rip Van Winkle - 46 " " $0.04. $18.40. Jew of Malta - 11 " " $0.04. $0.44. Dialogues and Scenes - 2 " " $0.04. $0.08. Enoch Arden - 18 " " $0.04. $0.72. Alexanders Feast - 12 " " $0.04. $0.48. Snowbound - 4 " " $0.04. $0.16. Fairy Queen - 12 " " $0.04. $0.48. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 179 1910-09-28 L'Allegro - 24 " " $0.04. $0.96. Idylls of the King - 23 " " $0.08. $1.84. The Princess - 6 " " $0.12. $0.72. She Stoops to Conquer - 11 " " $0.04. $0.44. Essays and Tales-Addiaen - 11 " " $0.04. $0.44. Prologue and Knight's Tale - 26 " " $0.08. $2.08. DeCoverly Papers-paper cover - 10 " " $0.04. $0.40. Macbeth - 24 " " $0.08. $1.92. Merchant of Venice - 16 " " $0.04. $0.64. Julius Caesar - 25 " " $0.08. $2.00. Hamlet - 31 " " $0.12. $3.72. Poe's Poems - 5 " " $0.12. $0.60. Thanatopsis - 62 " " $.08. $4.96. Christmas Carol - 18 " " $.04. $.72. Ancient Mariner - 26 " " $0.04. $1.04. Legend of Sleepy Hollow - 24 " " $0.04. $.96. Vicar of Wakefield - 25 " " $.08. $2.00. Essay on Elia - 12 " " $.20. $2.40. Poor Richard's Almanac - 1 " " $0.08. $0.08. Franklin's Autobiography - 6 " " $0.08. $.48. Culture and Anarchy - 30 " " $0.04. $1.20. Essay on Milton and Addison - 23 " " $.12. $2.56. Essay on Burns - 39 " " $.08. $3.12. Sartor Resartus - 21 " " $.40. $8.40. Fortune's of a Republic - 9 " " $0.08. $.72. Webster's Reply to Hayne - 15 " " $.08. $1.20. Burke's Speech on Conciliation - 23 " " $.18. $2.56. " " " " - 31 " " $0.04. $1.24. Bunker Hill Oration-Webster - 10 " " $0.08. $0.80. Life of Johnson - 6 " " $0.12. $.72. The American Scholar-Emerson - 29 " " $.12. $3.48. Principles of Composition-Pearson - 7 " " $0.20. $1.40. Specimens of Prose Composition - 8 " " $0.30. $2.40. LATIN. Latin Grammar-Benett - 39 " " $.32. $12.48. Latin Composition-Bennett - 4 " " $.20. $.80. GERMAN. German Grammar-Jones and Meissner - 20 " " $.40. $8.00. Wm. Tell - 2 " " $.20. $.40. Erstes Buch - 7 " " $.12. $.84. Little German Stories - 55 " " $0.08. $4.40. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 180 1910-09-28 EDUCATION History of Education MONROE - 35 copies at $0.32. $11.20. History of Education-Monroe - 31 " " $.90. $27.90. Philosophy of Education-Rosonkranz - 31 " " $.90. $27.90. Sociology-Fairbanks - 41 " " $.40. $16.40. Sociology-Fairbanks - 28 " " $1.00. $28.00. Class Room Management-Bagley - 37 " " $.40. $16.20. HISTORY. Ancient-West-2 vol. in 1. - 12 " " $0.60. $7.20. Ancient-West - 70 " " $0.06. $4.20. McMaster, U. S. - 23 " " $0.20. $4.60. McLaughlin, U.S. - 35 " " $0.60. $21.00. European-Robinson - 25 " " $.50. $12.50. European-Judson - 11 " " $0.80. $8.80. England-Cheney - 22 " " $.50. $11.00. Modern-West - 14 " " $.40. $5.60. SCIENCE. Chemistry-Newell - 29 " " $.40. $11.60. Lab. Manual of Physics - 28 " " $.08. $2.24. BIOLOGY-Parker - 18 " " $1.00. $18.00. Zoology-Dodge - 14 " " $.75. $10.50. Animal Structure-Jorden and Price - 56 " " $.20. $11.20. Botany-Leavitt - 6 " " $.60. $3.60. Botany-Burgan and Davis - ? " " $.60. $22.20. Botany-Burgan - 15 " " $.60. $9.00. Botany-Baily - 5 " " $.60. $3.00. Botany-Lab. Man.-Clark - 46 " " $.12. $5.52. Botany Man.-Stechell - 16 " " $.12. $1.96. Plante-Coulter - 15 " " $.60. $9.00. Nature Study-Munsch - 5 " " $.60. $3.00. Nature Study-Jenkins and Kellog - 9 " " $.40. $3.60. Nature Study-Hodge - 15 " " $.60. $9.00. Physiology of the Brain-Loeb - 14 " " $1.00. $14.00. School Hygiene-Shaw - 18 " " $.32. $5.76. Agriculture-Stevens and Burkett - 42 " " $.20. $8.40. Geography-Dodge's Natural Adv. - 10 " " $.40. $4.00. Geography-" " " - 30 " " $.25. $7.50. Geography, Commercial-Redway - 22 " " $.32. $7.04. EXPRESSION. Psychological Development of Exp. Vol. I - 58 " " $.07. $4.06. " " " " Vol. II - 40 " " $.12. $4.80. " " " " Vol. III - 38 " " $.32. $12.16. Classics for Vocal Expression-Curry - 52 " " $.15. $7.80. Practical Public Speaking - 10 " " $.60. $6.00. How to Attract and Hold an Audience - 15 " " $.60. $9.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 181 1910-09-28 ORTHOGRAPHY. Word Building-Kellog and Reed - 35 " " $.06. $2.10. Spellers - 100 " " $.04. $4.00. MUSIC. History of Music-Henderson - 28 " " $.15. $4.20. $426.84. Carried over, $257.54. Total - $884.38. STATE OF WASHINGTON: COUNTY OF WHATCOM: SS: I, E. A. Bond, being first duly sworn, depose and say that the foregoing inventory of text books consigned to the Students Association of the Bellingham State Normal School to be sold and the proceeds to be turned over to the Registrar of the Bellingham State Normal School, was made by me and is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. E. A. Bond. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of September, 1910. The Registrar presented the appended report: Sept. 1, 1910. To the Honorable, The Board of Trustees. Bellingham State Normal School. Bellingham, Washington. Gentlemen:- I beg to submit for your consideration the following report of the financial condition of this institution at this date. You will find 1. Cash accounting of Local funds 2. Bank accounting of Local funds 3. Summary of condition of State funds 4. Subdivision of expenditure of State funds 5. Consolidation of State and Local funds to show aggregate expenditures and the status of the different departments 6. Summary of Edens Hall account 7. Trial balance of Ledger--Local funds 8. A brief resume of the work of this office the first year of its existence WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 182 1910-09-01 LOCAL FUNDS Cash Accounting Cash received from August 1, 1909 to date - $24303.07. Cash deposited in banks and disbursed - $24247.19. Cash on hand this date - $55.88. $24303.07. $24303.07. Bank Accounting Bellingham National Bank--Deposits - $9546.69. Withdrawn - $7516.09. Balance - $2030.60. Their Balance Sept. 1, 1910 was - $2259.38. Our checks outstanding on Revolving Fund #903 - $12.00. #924 - $12.00. #925 - $5.00. #926 - $0.50. #928--944 - $196.78. also Rebate Check #184 - $250. $228.78. True balance - $2030.60. First National Bank---Deposits - $14101.96. Withdrawn - $13482.66. Balance - $619.30. Their balance Sept. 2, 1910 was - $1068.92. Our checks outstanding at this timeâ€¦ #293 - $1.50. #312 - $32.50. #332 - $90.00. #333 - $50.00. #334 - $5.00. #335 - $2.67. #336 - $7.75. #337 - $12.15. #338 - $5.55. #339 - $10.50. $217.62. $851.30. Since Sept. 1, 1910, to avoid carrying 232 names forward into the new school year account, there have been issued checks for Certificate fees to the amount of - $232.00. True balance - $619.30. Forward - $2649.90. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 183 1910-09-01 Forward - $2649.90. Students Loan Fund--deposited with First National Bank--Deposits - $704.92. Loaned - $526.35. Balance - $178.57. Northwestern State Bank--Deposits - $11.29. Withdrawn - $10.00. Balance - $1.29. Cash in hand this day - $55.88. Total cash resources this day - $2885.64. STATE FUNDS MAINTENANCE FUND Appropriation for biennium Apl. 1, 1909 to Mar. 31, 1911 - $97,000.00. Withdrawn to date - $70,054.93. Balance - $26,945.07. Repairs and Improvements Fund Appropriation as above - $28,000.00. Withdrawn to date - $26,990.66. Balance - $1,009.34. Assessments for Street Improvements Fund - $2,500.00. Withdrawn - $2,500.00. Add Cash Resources as above - $2,885.64. Total resources - $30,840.05. STATE FUNDS Subdivision of Expenditures Advertising - $195.00. Domestic Science - $235.47. Edens Hall - $1477.32. Expense - $1391.51. Freight, Express and Cartage - $120.58. Fuel - $3808.20. General Supplies - $3152.77. Investment and Betterments - $2650.28. Labor - $1292.39. Library - $683.85. Light and Light Supplies - $650.99. Manual Training - $543.88. Payroll - $55955.29. Postage - $242.20. Revolving Fund - $1000.00. Street Assessments - $2500.00. Telephones and Telegrams - $260.86. Water - $385.00. $99,545.59. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 184 1910-09-01 CONSOLIDATION OF STATE AND LOCAL FUNDS TO SHOW AGGREGATE EXPENDITURES AND THE STATUS OF DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS Advertising - (Dr. Expenditures) $195.00, (Cr. Receipts) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Certificate and Diploma Fees - (Dr.) $238.00, (Cr.) 245.00, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Contingent funds - (Dr.) 50.00, (Cr.) 40.00, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Domestic Science - (Dr.) 416.86, (Cr.) 330.53, (Gain) ---, (Loss) 86.33. Edens Hall - (Dr.) 11662.19, (Cr.) 11,527.91, (Gain) ---, (Loss) 134.28. Expense - (Dr.) 1684.45, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Freight, Express and Ctg. - (Dr.) 483.26, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Fuel - (Dr.) 4004.20, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. General Supplies - (Dr.) 3159.87. (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Investment and Betterments - (Dr.) 26650.28, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Labor - (Dr.) 1379.49, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Library - (Dr.) 2738.87, (Cr.) 3039.75, (Gain) 300.88, (Loss) ---. Light and Light Supplies - (Dr.) 650.99, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Manual Training - (Dr.) 719.44, (Cr.) 338.70, (Gain) ---, (Loss) 380.74. Miscellaneous - (Dr.) 61.47, (Cr.) 270.82, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Payroll - (Dr.) 55955.29, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Petty Accounts - (Dr.) 206.10, (Cr.) 582.25, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Postage - (Dr.) 272.20, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Telephones and Telegrams - (Dr.) 260.86, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Water - (Dr.) 385.00, (Cr.) ---, (Gain) ---, (Loss) ---. Edens Hall. Sept. 1, 1910. Summary of Account Receipts Sept. 1, 1909 to Sept. 1, 1910 - $11527.91. Expenditures " " - $10184.87. Cash balance - $1343.04. Expenditures from Local funds as above - $10184.87. Expenditures from State funds from Mar. 1, 1909 to Sept. 1, 1910 - $1477.32. Total - $11662.19. Subdivision of Expenditures: Steam plant - (Main. Fd.) ---, (Rep. and Impt. Fd.) 486.25, (Local) ---, (Total) 486.25. Repairs and Improvements and Expense - (Main.) 62.50, (Rep.) 430.77, (Local) 188.09, (Total) 684.36. Light and Light supplies - (Main.) 165.80, (Rep.) ---, (Local) 292.60, (Total) 458.40. Help - (Main.) 324.00, (Rep.) ---, (Local) 1652.00, (Total) 1976.00. Groceries - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 2517.66. Meat - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 1782.95. Fuel - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 489.04. Milk - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 761.35. Bread - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 536.62. Eggs - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 175.41. Miscellaneous food supplies - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 29.01. Ice - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 10.00. Pickles and condiments - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 84.71. Butter - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 1048.40. Vegetables - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) - 148.94. Telephone - (Main.) 5.00, (Rep.) ---, (Local) 50.55, (Total) 55.55. Furniture, kitchen and table ware, etc. - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 357.24. Laundry - (Main.) ---, (Rep.) ---, (Local) ---, (Total) 60.30. $11662.19. Total expenditures - $11662.19. Total receipts - $11527.91. Excess of expenditures over receipts - $134.28. (Of the foregoing expenditures $975.00 may properly be regarded as investment in plant.) WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 185 1910-09-01 LOCAL FUNDS Trial Balance of Ledger: Bellingham National Bank - (Dr.) 9546.69, (Cr.) 7516.09. First National Bank - (Dr.) 14101.96, (Cr.) 13482.66. First National Bank Students Loan Fund - (Dr.) 704.92, (Cr.) 526.35. Northwestern State Bank - (Dr.) 11.29, (Cr.) 10.00. Cash - (Dr.) 24303.07, (Cr.) 24247.19. Certificate and Diploma fees - (Dr.) 238.00, (Cr.) 245.00. Contingent Funds - (Dr.) 50.00, (Cr.) 40.00. Domestic Science - (Dr.) 181.39, (Cr.) 330.53. Edens Hall - (Dr.) 10184.87, (Cr.) 11527.91. Expense - (Dr.) 292.94, (Cr.) ---. Freight, Express and Cartage - (Dr.) 362.68, (Cr.) ---. Fuel - (Dr.) 196.00, (Cr.) ---. General Supplies - (Dr.) 7.10, (Cr.) ---. Labor - (Dr.) 87.10, (Cr.) ---. Lecture Course - (Dr.) 397.50, (Cr.) 397.50. Library - (Dr.) 2055.02, (Cr.) 3039.75. Manual Training - (Dr.) 175.56, (Cr.) 338.70. Miscellaneous - (Dr.) 61.47, (Cr.) 270.82. Petty Accounts - (Dr.) 145.60, (Cr.) 451.89. (Dr.) 2.50, (Cr.) 62.55. (Dr.) ---, (Cr.) 59.00. (Dr.) 28.00, (Cr.) 8.81. Postage - (Dr.) 30.00, (Cr.) ---. Rebate Fund - (Dr.) 2973.65, (Cr.) 3053.50. Revolving Fund - (Dr.) 3920.91, (Cr.) 4271.40. Students Association - (Dr.) 238.00, (Cr.) 238.00. Students Loan Fund - (Dr.) 526.35, (Cr.) 704.92. Transfer Account - (Dr.) 127.89, (Cr.) 127.89. $70950.46. $70950.46. RESUME OF THE WORK OF THE OFFICE The wisdom of your action in establishing the office of Registrar has been so conclusively demonstrated in the first year of its existence and is so patent that more than a passing reference is unnecessary. The office has had the accounting of more than $104,000 of business in the twelve months. It has relieved principal and heads of departments previously overloaded with work of all financial burdens--burdens that with the largely increased growth of the school during the year would have proved well-nigh intolerable. It has centralized in one place for the students payments of every nature. "We are a little world unto ourselves up here" volunteered one of the teachers this morning, "and I cannot find words to express my appreciation of the convenience it is to me to get a check cashed at your office." This quotation sounds the key-note of a phase of helpfulness the office has been to faculty and students alike. It has been measured financially in the table appended: Number of General receipts issued, involving more than 1400 transactions - 1243. Number of Edens Hall receipts issued - 828. Number of meal tickets issued, each named and dated - 548. Number of State Vouchers drawn, involving more than $80,000 - 211. Number of Revolving fund checks issued - 518. Each of the Revolving fund checks required a sub-voucher receipt setting forth in detail the items for which the check was in payment - 518. Number of Voucher-checks issued - 339. Each of these checks required notarial attestation. Your registrar did not attest all of them, but he sealed enough other affidavits to increase the number to more than - 400. Number of Rebate checks drawn - 608. Number of Edens Hall Board accounts - 171. Number of general accounts - 32. Number of Certificate and Diploma accounts - 245. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 186 1910-09-01 Number of checks cashed for students and faculty - 800. Number of checks received by the school - 1657. Amount of money used in cashing checks - $8999.75. Amount of checks received by the school - 20400.00. No accounting of the Locker fund appears in this statement. There are 160 lockers a number of which are not in commision. Each applicant for a key is required to make a deposit of 25 cents which is returned to the holder upon final presentation of the key. Each borrower of a key is penalized 5 cents which may be charged against the deposit or may be paid in cash. At one time during the year there was nearly $50.00 in the fund. The first of the new year there was less than $5.00. Respectfully submitted, Registrar. Trustee Donovan moved that the report be accepted, filed and made a part of the minutes. The principal presented the following, which on motion of Trustee Donovan was adopted: State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington, September 5th, 1910. To the Board of Trustees,- At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held August 16th, 1910, the duty of filling the vacancy in the English Department, caused by the resignation of Miss Catherine Cribbs was referred to the Chairman of the Board and the Principal, with power to act. After correspondence with Miss M. Belle Sperry, head of the English Department, and consultation with various candidates, and after correspondence with several applicants, the Principal recommended upon his own judgment, the employment of Miss Olive Edens to serve as assistant teacher of English for the school year 1910-1911, at a salary of $1020 per year, and assigned her for work in that department. At the same meeting of the Trustees, the question of the employment of a lady to serve as teacher of physiology and hygiene and fill the position of school nurse, was also referred to the Principal and the Chairman of the Board, with power to establish and fill the position. The performance of this duty proved no easy task, but after correspondence with Superintendent F. B. Cooper, of Seattle, Dr. Luther C. Gulick, of New York City public schools, and Dr. Leonard P. Ayres, of the Child Study Department of the Russel Sage Foundation, and after personal conferences with candidates both in Bellingham and Seattle, it was decided to establish the position and after the work to Miss Ruth Gottlieb, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Gottlieb was recommended by the director of Child Study in the Russel Sage Foundation, and is a teacher of successful experience. She is also a graduate of a medical college which is now merged with the Medical Department of the University of Cincinnati. The position was formally offered to Miss Gottlieb, Sept. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 187 1910-09-01 3rd, 1910, at a salary of $900 per year. Miss Gottlieb formally accepted the position and began her duties Monday, September 12th, 1910. The duties outlined for the position of school nurse have been made general in character for the first year, in order that opportunity may be given for proper organization and development of the work, but in general they will include the following items:- To teach one or two classes each semester in the elements of physiology and hygiene, and during one semester a class in school hygiene. Also to examine each lady student upon admission and report such as should be asked to present a formal medical certificate from a regular physician; also to examine each child admitted into the training department and hold clinics and give lectures at stated periods with these children before classes of practice teachers; also to visit students who may be temporarily ill in their rooms near the school; also to have regular office hours for consultation of students about their general health and living; also have general charge of the problems of health, of contagious diseases, and epidemics that break out in the school from time to time. It is not expected that she shall have charge as physician and write formal prescriptions, and she will not be expected to take care of students who are ill as a regular nurse would do, and only in emergency cases will she be required to do any night work. She should be entitled to the usual vacations of the institution. The hours will cover from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. and it will be expected that the teacher will be willing to conform to the needs of the department during the experimental development of the work. The following fees for the physical examination of students have been announced for the school year 1910-1911. Normal School students: per semester - $0.50. per year - $1.00. Training School pupils: per semester - $0.25. per year - $0.50. Since this department and the fees charged were not officially announced in our catalogue or bulletins for this school year, it is recommended that students be excused from payments of same for the first semester where they bring at the opening of the school year a medical certificate from a physician. Respectfully submitted, Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 188 1910-09-01 The appended estimate was presented by the Principal: Washington-State Normal School-Bellingham, September 28th, 1910. To the Board of Trustees,- We respectfully submit for your consideration the following estimate of the funds needed for equipment and maintenance of the State Normal School at Bellingham for the biennial term, 1910-1913. Salaries of Teachers: Principal - $3,750. Deerwester - $2,100. Epley - $2,100. Bond - $1,800. Bever - $1,800. Romine - $2,000. Philippi - $1,500. Moodie - $1,400. Patchin - $1,400. George - $2,000. Jensen - $1,500. Baxter - $1,380. Baker - $1,380. Hays - $1,500. Thatcher - $1,200. Sperry - $1,800. Hogle - $1,500. Edens - $1,200. Dawson - $1,200. Sheafer - $1,300. Lawrence - $1,300. Gray - $1,380. Norton - $1,350. Montgomery - $1,350. Felt - $1,200. Drake - $1,200. Hillis - $1,000. Gottlieb - $1,200. $43,790. New Teachers: Assistant Grammar Critic - $1,000. " Primary Critic - $1,000. " Manual Training - $1,000. " Domestic Science - $1,000. " English - $1,000. German - $1,200. Commercial Subjects - $1,000. $7,200. $50,990. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 189 1910-09-01 Brought forward - $50,990. Executive Force: Registrar - $1,680. Librarian - $1,350. Recorder - $900. Stenographer - $800. Assistant Librarian - $720. $5,450. Other Employees: Fireman - $1,080. Chief Janitor - $1,080. Night Watchman - $900. Assistant Fireman - $900. Assistant Janitor - $900. Gardener - $600. Student Assistants - $600. $6,060. Total for one year - $62,500. Total for two years - $125,000. Equipment: Following estimates have been submitted by the heads of the various departments: History--Maps - $100. Training Department: Texts - $300. Garden, etc. - $150. Reseating Rooms - $300. Manual Training Equip. - $1,000. High School Equipment - $400. Furniture - $100. $2,250. Biology Department: Completion of electric lighting in biology laboratories - $100. Completion of gas fixtures in biology laboratories - $75. Plumbing for water and gas to museum rooms - $35. Demonstration case, sink, drawers, etc. - $150. Museum Cases - $500. Skylight over museum - $150. $1010. $1,010. $123,360. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 190 1910-09-01 Brought forward - $128,360. Biology Department cont: Large Aquarium stand and sink - $200. Chemicals and Reagents - $35. Entomological Supplies - $100. Compound Microscopes - $1,000. Dissecting Microscopes - $150. Anatomical Models - $2,250. Balopticon - $400. Glassware - $250. Edged instruments - $40. Microscope accessories - $50. $?,475. Physical Science: Chemistry- Cal. Standard Thermometer - $25. Standard Barometer for physics and chem - $50. Bunsen Siphon Barometer, all glass - $10. Reagent Bottles (Qual. Chem.) - $50. Mixing Cylinder - $2. Quantitative Flasks - $5. Chemicals to replenish stock - $200. Glassware " - $100. Laboratory ironware - $25. Teacher's Chemical Desk - $150. Remodeling Chemical Tables - $150. Agriculture: Cyphees Incubator (fire proof) - 25. " " " - $20. Geography- Forms for teaching: Map projection - $10. Maps - $25. Window Transparencies - $25. Pictures - $25. Table for lecturing - $150. Level - ---. Stand for lantern, closets, etc. - $25. Lantern Slide boxes - $5. $265. Photography- Lantern Slide making Camera - $35. Attachments for same - $15. Trays - $5. Printing Frames - $3. Roller - $2. Squegee Boards - $2. Carpenter work on dark room - ---. Plumbing " - $25. Supplies - $10. $97. $134,000. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 191 1910-09-01 Brought forward - $134,009. Astronomy: Queen and Co's. Astronomical Outfit- Sederial Clock - $75. Telescope-Equatorial - $300. (Has slow motion in right ascension 4th aperture.) Transit Instrument 20th focus, etc. - $150. Electric Chronograph - $350. $875. Physics--(list on file in office) - $1,065. $1,065. Foreign Languages - $150. Education - $100. Drawing and Manual Training- 1 Pottery Kiln - $175. 140 Drawing Boards - $70. Metal Equipment - $150. 12 Drawing Desks - $144. 1 Desk Chair - $10. 1 Case for Drawing Boards - $50. 24 Model Stands - $60. Drawing Models, pottery, etc. - $25. Electric Grindstone - $25. Woodworking Tools - $50. Set of tools for janitor - $759. $136,958. Domestic Economy- 1 doz. individual gas ovens - $20. Tables for 24 students - $25. Complete equipment for 4 students - $15. Screen for dining room - $4. Cover for dining room table - $4. Chest of drawers for sewing room - $20. Sq. of linoleum for kitchen - $20. Steamer (Toledo) - $6. Shears - $5. Pint jars - $4. Jelly glasses - $1. $124. $137,082. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 192 1910-09-01 Brought forward - $137,082. Gymnasium- Official basket balls - $24. Mats 4 x 6 - $45. Swinging rings - $64. Climbing poles - $---. Vertical ladders - $240. Circle swings - $100. Balance board - $25. Straight body horses - $200. Indoor baseball - $2. Wands - $56. One pound clubs - $3. $759. Supplies for School Nurse - $250. General Supplies- Office safe - $200. Rugs, etc. - $250. Chairs - $250. Varnish building - $200. Roof - $1,800. Paint roof - $500. Finish music room - $1,250. Files - $250. Concrete steps - $800. Filling grounds - $1,200. Boilers - $600. Telephones - $300. Edens Hall - $2,000. $9,600. $147,691. Additional Rooms for Training School - $18,000. $165,691. These figures do not include estimates from all departments, but those not included here will probably be very modest in their requests for general equipment. The report also does not include figures for the general maintenance of the institution as these can be secured directly from the record of the Registrar. The increased amount needed over former estimates for the operation and equipment of the institution for the biennial term of WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 193 1910-09-01 1911-1913 bears a direct relation to the growth of the institution during the past two years, and if the present rate of growth increases during the next two years, the estimates herewith submitted will probably prove inadequate to cover the needs of the institution. Respectfully submitted, Principal. Anna Fry of Sumas entered school at the opening of the current year and a few days later was compelled to return home an account of an attack of typhoid fever. On the suggestion of the principal it was ordered that her entire library fee of $10.00 be returned to her. The University of Puget Sound at Tacoma having invited this school to send a representative to be present at the formal inauguration of their president, Dr. Zoeller, it was ordered that the invitation be accepted and after discussion, Prof. Deerwester was selected. Duplicate certificates were ordered issued to Edith Kelley and Lois Pebley. On motion of Trustee Donovan the following bills were approved for payment: MAINTENANCE FUND B. B. Furniture Co. - $93.51. Central Scientific Co. - $68.18. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Munro and Haskell - $255.56. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $450.00. Morse Hardware Co. - $40.02. Larson Lumber Co. - $16.08. Morrison Mill Co. - $15.38. LOCAL FUNDS Peter Frank - $1.75. Kate Payn - $30.00. Mabel Z. Wilson - $90.00. S. G. DeGross - $12.00. Ida E. Powell - $50.00. W. J. Lidell - $12.50. D. P. Day - $3.58. Kate Bliss - $37.50. Frances Strand - $20.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1910 Volume 03 - Page 194 1910-09-01 Kate Payn - $30.00. Ada Hogle - $15.00. Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. - $5.00. S. A. Atwood P. and W. P. Co. - $91.20. Morrison Mill Co. - $4.10. B. B. Furniture Co. - $170.23. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $4.10. Lillian Wade - $8.40. B. B. Ice and Fuel Co. - $7.50. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $19.50. Munro and Haskell - $4.40. Montague and McHugh - $17.35. Ida E. Powell - $7.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - $245. Atkinson, Mentzer and Grover - $16.68. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $25.75. Milton Bradley Co. - $9.60. Ida E. Powell - $10.00. Dodd, Mead and Co. - $40.00. E. T. Mathes for Annie W. Fry - $10.00. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33142
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 August
Date: 1910-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1910 Volume 03 - Page 176 1910-08-16 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Present: Ch
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Show more1910-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1910 Volume 03 - Page 176 1910-08-16 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee J. J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. On motion of Trustee Donovan it was ordered that a duplicate 5-year certificate be issued to Louise A. Markham to replace one destroyed by fire. On motion of Trustee Donovan, it was ordered that certificates be issued in accordance with the rules of this school and the law of the state as follows: Elementary---Cassie Estey, Elementary---Ella Byers, Secondary---Lois Pebley. The principal verbally presented the resignation of A. W. Parsons as janitor. On motion of Trustee Donovan, the resignation was accepted and George Heath was elected to the position at a salary of $75.00 per month, service to commence the 1st of September, 1910, election to be for a term of one year. The registrar was instructed on behalf of the Board of Trustees to convey to Mr. Parsons the sentiment of the Board that in his resignation the school had lost a faithful and conscientious employee and to express the hope that a change of occupation would restore him to good health. The principal was authorized to employ the necessary student sweepers and employees. The resignation of Rebecca S. Knight, one of the critic teachers, was reported by the principal. He recommended the election of Ida A. Felt to the vacant position. On motion of Trustee Donovan, the recommendation was adopted and Miss Felt was elected at a salary of $990.00 for the year commencing Sept. 1, 1910. The resignation of Miss Katherine Cribbs was read. The selection of her successor was left to the chairman of the board and the principal. On motion of Trustee Donovan, the chairman of the board and the principal were authorized to take such action in the employment of a school nurse as seemed advisable. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1910 Volume 03 - Page 177 1910-08-16 By common consent, it was agreed that Miss Wilson, the librarian, should have an increase in salary after the 1st of April next. On motion of Trustee Donovan the appended bills were ordered paid: LOCAL FUNDS Stan Selby and Co. - $158.80. A. W. Parsons - $2.25. Mabel Z. Wilson - $90.00. Ida E. Powell - $50.00. Santo Vacuum Cleaner Co. - $5.00. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $2.67. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $7.75. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $12.15. Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. - $5.55. Seth A. Atwood P. and W. P. Co. - $10.50. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33122
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 July
Date: 1910-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1910 Volume 03 - Page 173 1910-07-25 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1910-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1910 Volume 03 - Page 173 1910-07-25 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Tr
Show more1910-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1910 Volume 03 - Page 173 1910-07-25 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee J. J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meeting of June 11th were read and on motion of Trustee Donovan approved. Miss Baker's contract having been presented to the Registrar with a communication indorsed upon it, Trustee Donovan moved that the contract be returned to her by the Registrar with the request that she execute the contract in the usual way without indorsement of any statement upon it, but if Miss Baker desires to make a statement to the Board she be asked to make it in the usual form of a communication. So ordered. Miss Hogle having taught in summer school in the year 1909 by assignment and having been permitted to substitute for Miss Dawson in the summer school of 1910, it was ordered on motion of Trustee Donovan that she shall not be required to teach in the summer school of 1911. On motion of Trustee Donovan, the action of the Chairman and Registrar in executing a voucher in favor of Scott and Co. for $507.50 for fuel, being the first month's delivery under their contract, was approved. Sec. 3 of Par/ 313, Code of Public Instruction, requiring this school to collect a fee of $1.00 for each certificate or diploma granted and to remit to the Superintendent of Schools of the country in which the applicant resides or intends to teach, on motion of Trustee Donovan, the Registrar was directed to remit such fees to the Superintendent of Schools of Whatcom County in cases where the applicant registers from any other state than Washington or where the place of residence is not clear. Principal Mathes reported than since Jan. 1, 1910, there has been issued by this school a total of 236 elementary and secondary certificates, diplomas and life diplomas. It was ordered that the name of Edna Hallock be added to the list those granted life diplomas June 7th, 1910. Upon recommendation of the faculty, certificates and diplomas were ordered issued to the following: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1910 Volume 03 - Page 174 1910-07-25 SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATES. July 25, 1910. Blanch Day, Ida Keto, Alice Gilbert, Lois Jones, Maud Plummer, Vera Davidson, Frances Stewart, Rilla Ball, Ruth Lawson, Nelle Houston, Josephine Porter, Lois Webber, Susie Smith, Phila Nicoll, Elsie Scott, Arthur McCoubrey, Sadie Parker. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATES. July 25, 1910. Clara Gogg, Wright Jeannette, Edna Staples, Hilden Westerlund, Lillian Pitman, Anna Breum, Laurel Wight, Vida Carver, Lucy Fowler, Mary Perry, Ernest Stowell, Eunice Dodd, Mrs. Ella Peterson, Kathleen McGowen, Mable McChesney, Olwen Hughes, Bertha Holst, Edna Cook, Alice Young, Mable Allen, John Laraway, Mayma McIntosh, Martha Simpson, Olga Emerson. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR LIFE DIPLOMAS, July 25, 1910. Mabel Gibson, Myrtle Wright, Minnie Osberg, Mrs. J. D. Atkinson, Ada Myers, Louise Miller, Abagail Arnston, Elizabeth Williams, Ada Pence. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMAS, July 25, 1910. Vale Nixon, Myrta Wilsey, Effie Morgan, Lena Wilson, Amelia Fiske, Mayme TeRoller, Mina Rowell, E. Leona Laube, Mary Watrous, Margaret Oliver, Betsey Stenberg, Adele Huntington, Elizabeth Hemphill. The date of issue of the diploma granted Lucy Bonker was changed from June 1st to July 22nd. Upon the recommendation of Principal Mathes, Lucy S. Norton of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. was elected critic teacher to fill the place of Miss Rose Baxter and her salary fixed at $1170.00 per annum. The principal was authorized to engage a student assistant in the Domestic Science department at a salary of not to exceed $20.00 per month. The matter of the employment of a school nurse was thoroughly discussed and the principal directed to make further investigations preparatory to a meeting of the board to be called, if necessary, specially. On motion of Trustee Donovan, it was ordered that John Lemach be held responsible for the heating of the Normal and Edens hall plants and be furnished with two student assistants. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1910 Volume 03 - Page 175 1910-07-25 On motion of Trustee Donovan the following bills were approved for payment: MAINTENANCE FUND Revolving fund (J. Wayland Clark, Registrar) - $1198.45. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Morse Hardware Co. - $21.05. Munro and Haskell - $30.95. Western Wood Working Co. - $13.70. A. H. Montgomery - $59.00. Morrison Mill Co. - $41.11. Ehrlich-Harrison Co. - $12.38. Bellingham Paint Co. - $16.50. George Heath - $63.60. LOCAL FUNDS Star Creamery Co. - $67.20. Sweet Grocery Co. - $158.54. John Rindal - $26.35. John Coldeway - $32.48. John A. Arnold - $1.50. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $49.55. A. P. Erickson - $124.75. Mabel Z. Wilson - $90.00. Betsy Pauline Stenberg - $10.00. Ida E. Powell - $50.00. Star Creamery Co. - $58.20. Belle McLean - $45.00. Kate Payn - $30.00. Aleine Bennett - $25.00. S. Theil - $23.94. John Rindal - $24.35. Shaw's Bargain Store - $1.00. John Coldeway - $24.00. Sweet Grocery Co. - $55.55. Ida E. Powell - $6.45. Berene J. and O. House - $2.00. A. P. Erickson - $95.20. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $27.60. L. Stanton - $32.50. Munro and Haskell - $9.65. B. B. Ice and Fuel Co. - $5.00. Morse Hardware Co. - $1.55. Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. - $8.65. Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. - $5.00. B. B. Furniture Co. - $15.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $18.55. John Rindal - $3.00. The University of Chicago Press - $1.41. Normal Book Store - $2.55. The Leader - $3.17. S. L. Church and Co. - $9.35. The Prang Educational Co. - $22.16. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $17.45. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $23.71. Byron Bros. Grocery - $33.90. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33174
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 June
Date: 1910-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 June.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1910 Volume 03 - Page 168 1910-06-01 To the Board of Trustees:- The Faculty respectfully recommend the following Seniors for graduation June 8th, 1910: Agan, Ethel. Akan, Nellie. Ambrose, Juanita. Ambrose, Julia. Armstrong, Grace. Bonker, Lucy.
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Show more1910-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1910 Volume 03 - Page 168 1910-06-01 To the Board of Trustees:- The Faculty respectfully recommend the following Seniors for graduation June 8th, 1910: Agan, Ethel. Akan, Nellie. Ambrose, Juanita. Ambrose, Julia. Armstrong, Grace. Bonker, Lucy. Bowie, Anna. Bowie, Margaret. Brown, Stella. Buell, Phoebe. Calder, Erminie. Campbell, Ada. Clark, Helen. Clark, Mabel. Clouston, Harriet. Clouston, Margaret. Coleman, Jessie. Currier, Florence. DesAulnieres, Frances. Dolsen, Mae. Dow, Edna. Drysdale, Florence. Elzey, Rossie. Fuller, Gladys. Felt, Ida A. Gildersleeve, Helen. Goerig, Ethel. Griffith, Donna. Haffly, Nora M. Heaton, Grace. Hoffman, Pearl. Honrath, Freda. Johnson, Abbie. Johnson, Vivian. Jones, Clara. Keel, Eleanor. Kreidl, Ida. Landen, Ina. Lawrence, Edna. Lobe, Hilda. McDaniel, Amy. McKean, Florence. Musgrove, Hilda. Nichols, Ethel S. Nicoll, Bessie. Parkyn, Esther. Pease, Elizabeth. Peterson, Huldah. Preble, Lou. Richford, Nita. Ryan, Viola. Sanderson, Minnie. Sharkey, Margaret. Shepard, Alta. Sillix, Grace. Snodgrass, Lenore. Souders, Laura. Studebaker, Herbert. Tapping, Lillian. Walton, Margaret. Welbon, Vida. Wheeler, Gladys. Wiseman, Sarah. Westcott, Maude. Woolbert, Meleyann. Respectfully yours, Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1910 Volume 03 - Page 169 1910-06-01 There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1910 Volume 03 - Page 163 1910-06-01 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. At the request of Trustee Donovan, the Registrar read certain correspondence between Mr. Donovan and Governor M. E. Hay, Mr. Donovan having presented it with a desire of having filed with the records of the school. At the close of the reading, on motion of Trustee Handschy, the chairman concurring the correspondence was ordered entered in the minutes of the present meeting: It follows: 1910-05-21 Hon. M. E. Hay, Governor of Washington, Olympia, Wash. My Dear Governor: - Permit me herewith to present my resignation as a Trustee of the Bellingham State Normal School, to take effect June 30, 1910. This in accordance with what I wrote you at the time when there was some friction in the faculty a year ago. I am happy to say that this has been entirely eliminated and I believe the school today is in a more efficient state in every respect than ever before in its history, and I do not know of a better normal school anywhere. I became a Trustee more than five years ago at the request of my friend Governor Mead, after declining to serve as a regent of the State University. I graduated many years ago from an eastern normal school and while my profession and life work has been that of a civil engineer, I taught for several years before graduation form an engineering school, and therefore it has been with a special interest and pleasure that I have given some time to the normal school here. If I remember rightly, my term expires in June, 1911. With thanks to you for the personal courtesy shown on several occasions, I remain, Yours very respectfully, J. J. Donovan. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1910 Volume 03 - Page 170 1910-06-11 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meetings of May 14th and June 1st were read and approved. Trustee Handschy moved that in accordance with the recommendation of the faculty certificates be issued to the students whose names are appended; and it was so ordered: CANDIDATES RECEIVING ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATES. Anderson, Mabel. Belewick, Emily. Call, Jennie. Cresap, Fay. Deem, Laura. Draney, Ethel. Gordon, Rhona. Hansen, Marius. Hinman, Grace. Hogan, Philip. Kendall, Gertrude. Knudson, Roy H. Kimple, Edith. Kennedy, Cora. Mayer, Bertha. McDowell, Bessie. Mills, Jennie. Monroe, Mary. Owen, Vera. Page, Leila. Schmitt, Tillie. Simpson, Mabel. Strickland, Winifred. Trimble, Jesse. Webber, Vera E. Wright, Pearl. Pyeatt, Alvin. Anderson, Ethel. Brown, Mabel. Clark, Olive. Duxbury, Ruth. Brown, Annie E. Bennett, Lottie. CANDIDATES RECEIVING SECONDARY CERTIFICATES. Smith, Mary L. McKean, Ruby. Bair, Beatrice. Anderson, Ida B. Wilson, Marguerite. Philippi, Elsie M. Thompson, Gertrude. Nord, Andrea. Hemmingsen, Christine. Hartman, Mae. Kelly, Olive. Philippi, Georgia. Evensen, Bergliot. Everett, Janet. Jeans, Jessie. Hamble, Maude. Rossing, Clara. Barnes, Grace. Simpson, Jessie. Fuller, Elsie. Pederson, Olga. Ely, Eureka. Morgan, Ethel. Oertli, Mattie. Sandgren, Esther. Sandgren, Jennie. Siemons, Elsie. Williams, Winona. Conant, Gertrude. Davison, Madeline. Sharkey, Mary. Sexton, Mary E. VanCleave, Vida. Woodhouse, Emma. Utzinger, Hedwig. Fenno, Edna. Dickinson, Blanche. Guard, Gladys. Gehrke, Mabel. Augustine, Josephine. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1910 Volume 03 - Page 171 1910-06-11 The Registrar presented the appended report: To the Honorable, The Board of Trustees. Gentlemen:- I beg to report that the Senior class of 1910 has deposited with the Registrar the sum of $147.38, of which $50.00 is to be paid for royalty on the Senior class play in case such royalty is demanded; the Registrar is to take up such bills as may be presented and the remainder is by wish of the class to be placed to the credit of the Students Loan Fund. Respectfully submitted, Registrar. Upon motion of Trustee Handschy, the bills as appended were approved for payment: REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Morse Hardware Co. - $5.30. Munro and Haskell - $11.80. A. H. Montgomery - $30.00. Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. - $36.52. Central Scientific Co. - $32.03. LOCAL FUNDS A. P. Erickson - $172.00. Ida E. Powell - $10.00. James Carriccilo - $2.20. John Coldeway - $49.44. Star Creamery Co. - $114.00. L. Stanton - $84.25. Mary E. Cade - $10.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - $7.10. Sweet Grocery Co. - $133.30. John Rindal - $25.20. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $127.10. W. H. Towner Printing Co. - $16.25. Union Printing Co. - $6.25. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $9.80. Barrett Transfer Co. - $1.95. A. H. Montgomery - $29.94. Mabel Z. Wilson - $90.00. Betsy Pauline Stenberg - $10.00. Ida E. Powell - $50.00. Belle McLean - $45.00. Kate Payn - $30.00. Aleine Bennett - $20.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1910 Volume 03 - Page 172 1910-06-11 Upon motion of Trustee Handschy, the chairman concurring, the following proceedings were had: Miss Catherine Montgomery--salary advanced from $100.00 to $105.00 per month; Mabel Z. Wilson--re-elected librarian; John Lemach--re-elected engineer; A. W. Parsons--re-elected janitor; John Rindal--re-elected assistant janitor; Ida E. Powell--re-elected matron of Edens Hall; All of the foregoing to be re-employed for a term of one year commencing Sept. 1, 1910, at their present rates of compensation and under their present form of contract; further, that the action of the Board is not to be conclusive without the consent of the absent member, Trustee Donovan, the Registrar being directed to first consult him before issuing the contracts. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33135
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 May
Date: 1910-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 160 1910-05-14 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting or the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Pres
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Show more1910-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 160 1910-05-14 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting or the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan, F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. The Minutes of the meeting of April 9th were read and approved. The Registrar read a letter from Miss Adalyne D. Ring of Snohomish addressed to Dr. Mathes and his reply. Misses Ring and Shannahan entered school Oct. 26th, 1909, each paying her library fee of $10.00. Nov. 2nd, 1909, both withdrew from school and each received her rebate of $5.00. In the letter from Miss Ring referred to, she demanded the return of the remaining $5.00, which had been passed by the Registrar to the Library fund, and threatened suit in case the demand was not complied with. On motion of Trustee Donovan, the Registrar was directed to forward the correspondence in the matter to the attorney-general and secure his opinion as to whether this school has a right to collect the library fee and to retain one-half of it for library purposes. Miss Hogle having offered to take the place of Miss Dawson in summer school this year, on motion of Trustee Donovan the substitution was approved. The substitution of W. H. Patchin for Miss Drake in summer school was also approved. On motion of Trustee Donovan, Dr. Mathes was authorized to order not to exceed $50.00 worth of supplies for Mr. Moodie for use during the present biennium. The Registrar was directed to advertise for bids for furnishing 500 cords of slab fir wood, to be delivered on the school grounds at such place as may be indicated; successful bidder to have the option of delivering the whole of the contract during the month of June, 1910, or of delivering one-third of the contract during each of the months of June, July and August, but complete delivery to be made before Sept. 1, 1910; bids to be in the hands of the Registrar by 3 P. M., June 1st, 1910. Principal Mathes presented the appended recommendations: State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington, May 14th, 1910. To the Board of Trustees,- The meeting of this board to-day being the last regular meeting before the close of the present school year, we desire at this time to bring to the attention of the members of the board a number of recommendations that relate to the work of the institution for the coming year, and should receive consideration at this meeting or in the very near future. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 161 1910-05-14 We recommend:- First,- That Miss Rose Baxter be transferred from the corps of critic teachers and assigned class work as an assistant teacher to Mr. Deerwester, and director of observation in the training school. Second,- That an additional critic teacher be employed to fill the position made vacant by the transfer of Miss Baxter. Third,- That Miss Isabel Kay, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, be employed at a salary of $1140 per year, to take the place of Miss Baxter in the critic force. Fourth,- That Mrs. Florence Fox Thatcher of Topeka, Kansas, be employed as teacher of vocal music for the coming school year, and paid a salary of $1020 per year. Fifth,- That Mr. E. A. Bond be regularly elected as head of the department of Mathematics, and his salary advanced to $1560 for the coming year. Sixth,- That Mr. H. O. Philippi be regularly elected as assistant teacher in science and mathematics, and his salary advanced to $1320 per year. Seventh,- That Miss Ida A. Baker be promoted from assistant to associate teacher in mathematics. Eighth,- That Miss Mabel Sheafer be employed as teacher of Physical Culture and Hygiene for the coming shool year, and paid a salary of $1020 per year. Ninth,- That Miss Mary O. Hillis be retained as a special teacher of English, engaged by the month on half time, and paid a salary of $35.00 per month for each month employed. Tenth,- That Miss Catherine Montgomery be employed as supervisor of practice work in the first and second grades in the training school, and teacher of primary methods in the normal school; provided that Miss Montgomery shall conduct a class in primary methods (two credits) during the first quarter of the school year and repeat the course during the third quarter of the year, and provided further, that in lieu of the classes in primary methods Miss Montgomery shall be relieved of the responsibility of critic work in her department during the hour of recitation in primary methods, and the superintendent of the training school shall appoint some party to be personally responsible for the work and order of the primary department each day during the absence of Miss Montgomery in the primary methods class. Respectfully, Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 162 1910-05-14 After discussion, on motion of Trustee Donovan, the foregoing recommendations were adopted, with the exception of the 3rd clause, action on that clause to be deferred until a meeting to be held June 1st. On motion of Trustee Handschy, all other members of the faculty and the registrar were employed for another year, beginning Sept. 1, 1910, in their present position at their present rates of compensation and under the same form of contract. On motion of Trustee Donovan the following bills were approved for payment: MAINTENANCE FUND Normal Messenger - $12.00. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND George Heath - $47.40. Morrison Mill Co. - $9.77. Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. - $17.00. Byrne-Turner Co. - $6.54. Morse Hardware Co. - $16.70. LOCAL FUNDS Kersey Floral Co. - $6.75. Ada Hogle - $10.00. J. E. Flick - $4.85. Pacific Steam Laundry - $5.65. L. Stanton - $80.50. Ireland and Pancoast - $44.30. Sweet Grocery Co. - $122.17. McCaddon Creamery Co. - $102.00. A. P. Erickson - $168.40. John Rindal - $17.50. John Coldeway - $50.88. Munro and Haskell - $5.14. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $33.10. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - $5.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $28.95. B. B. Furniture Co. - $12.92. Dodd, Mead and Co. - $18.00. Minerva Lawrence - $10.00. Students Loan Fund - $6.21. Christopher and Blythe - $3.75. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $14.00. Mabel Z. Wilson - $90.00. Betsy Pauline Stenberg - $10.00. Edna M. Lawrence - $8.00. Ida E. Powell - $50.00. Herbert E. Studebaker - $12.00. Belle McLean - $45.00. Kate Payn - $30.00. Aleine Bennett - $20.00. Barrett Transfer Co. - $16.10. On motion of Trustee Donovan adjournment was made to 3 o'clock P. M., June 1st, 1910. The members of the board, the principal and the registrar then repaired to the Domestic Science department where a delicious dinner was admirably served by the girls of the Eighth grade cooking class under the supervision of Miss Lawrence. At the close of the dinner a vote of thanks was extended by the board to the little hostesses and Miss Lawrence. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 164 1910-05-23 STATE OF WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OLYMPIA Hon. J. J. Donovan, Bellingham, Wash. My dear Mr. Donovan: I am in receipt of yours of the 21st instant tendering your resignation as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham Normal to take effect June 30th. I should be very much pleased if you would withdraw this resignation and continue upon the Board in the future as you have in the past. Your work has been very satisfactory to me, and I feel it would be very hard to find a man to take your place. Now that you have been with the institution so many years, you understand the conditions very thoroughly and are much better qualified to handle the school than would probably be any new man I could pick up. Trusting I may be favored with advice from you stating you will continue upon the Board, and with the kindest personal regards, I am, Very respectfully yours, Governor. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 165 1910-05-24 Hon. M. E. Hay, Governor of Washington, Olympia, Wash. My Dear Governor:- Your favor of the 23rd, requesting that I should withdraw my resignation as trustee of the Bellingham State Normal School, is received this morning, and in view of your statement I am pleased to do this and will serve out my term, if I live, which ends in June 1911. I wish to thank you for your expressions of confidence and am especially pleased to know that my conduct as trustee of the normal school has been satisfactory. You will remember that a year ago there were some points of policy where we did not quite agree and while I realized fully your position and the reason for it, I was unable to agree that the plan I proposed was the one that I should follow under the circumstances. It was because of this that I told you at the time that I would resign at the end of the year when matters had quieted down as I assumed they would, but now that matters are satisfactory to you, I shall be pleased to remain a trustee another year. Again thanking you for your kind expressions, I remain, Yours very respectfully, J. J. Donovan. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 165 1910-05-26 STATE OF WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OLYMPIA Mr. J. J. Donovan, Bellingham, Washington. Dear Sir: Just prior to his departure, Governor Hay received your letter of May 24. He directed me to acknowledge the same and to express his sincere pleasure at the fact that you have decided to reconsider your decision to resign as Trustee of the State Normal. Yours respectfully, Secretary to the Governor. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 166 1910-05-26 The Registrar reported that, in accordance with the direction of the Board, he had referred the claim of Adalyne Ring for the return of her library fee to the attorney-general and asked these questions: First, whether this school has a right to demand a library fee; secondly, whether we have a right to retain one-half of the fee for library purposes; thirdly, whether we can forfeit the rebate if not called for by the 1st of Augus, 1910, of the present school year. In his letter of May 20th, the attorney-general, W. P. Bell, gives his opinion that the school is entitled under the law to retain the deposit, but he believes we have no authority to enforce a forfeiture if not presented by a given date. The registrar also reported that he had conveyed to Miss Ring for herself and Miss Blanche Shannahan who proposed to join her in a suit to collect the fee the substance of the opinion of the attorney-general. Bids for furnishing the school 500 cords of good fir slabs for fuel, in accordance with the appended call were then opened: BIDDERS Scott and Co., South Bellingham, Per cord - $2.90. Trunkey and Sons, Bellingham " , - $3.15. Larson Lumber Co. " , - $3.00. Trustee Donovan moved and Trustee Handschy seconded that the contract be awarded to Scott and Co., the lowest bidders, at a price of $2.90 per cord. So ordered. The following communication was read: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 167 1910-05-25 To the Board of Trustees, State Normal School. Gentlemen:- The Students' Association of the State Normal School at Bellingham respectfully requests the privilege of handling the textbooks needed in the various classes of the Normal School during the ensuing and subsequent years. The reasons for our making this request are as follows:- 1. Convenience to our students-- obviating frequent trips down town for the purchase of books; 2. Economy-- in that we can sell books at a narrower margin of profit than the merchants can do; 3. Increased service ableness of our Association-- which is ambitious to serve the student-body in every legitimate way possible 4. Profit-- even a small percentage of profit will mean a considerable sum in the course of a year. As a matter of satisfaction to the Board of Trustees, we offer: first, our record of the past year, which we believe has been thoroughly business-like, honorable and succesful, aggregating a total business of approximately two thousand dollars; second, our willingness to secure the Board of Trustees financially by a surety bond for the proper accounting for all text-books received from the School; third, a general surety bond (500.00 for the current year) given by our storekeeper to the Students' Association. Trusting that our request will be granted and pledging ourselves, in case such is done, to use every care to secure a proper and satisfactory conduct of the business, we are, in behalf of the Students' Association, Very respectfully, WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1910 Volume 03 - Page 168 1910-05-25 On motion of Trustee Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the request was granted upon the following conditions: First:- In no way shall the funds or the credit of the Bellingham State Normal School become involved with, or used by the Students association; Secondly:- That the Registrar shall have a complete accounting of all text books turned over by the school to the store of the Students association to be sold; Thirdly;- That the Faculty representatives upon the Board of Control of the Students association shall certify to the correctness of such accounting, which, in case such books are consigned to the Students association, shall be made periodically and filed with the Registrar. Trustee Handschy moved, and Trustee Donovan seconded, that the following list of diplomas issue in accordance with the recommendation of the Faculty: ##
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Identifier: wwu:33371
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 April
Date: 1910-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 143 1910-04-01 BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON. SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL STATEMENT April 1st, 1895 - April 1st, 1909. Table No. 1. State Appropriations
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Show more1910-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 143 1910-04-01 BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON. SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL STATEMENT April 1st, 1895 - April 1st, 1909. Table No. 1. State Appropriations. 1895 - Original Building - (Appropriation) $40,000, (Expended) $40,000. 1897 - Extras for construction - (Appropriation) 4,189.05, (Expended) 4,189.05. 1899 - Relief of Jasper N. Warren, custodian, to Mar. 31, 1899 - (Appropriation) 300, (Expended) 300, (Total expended) $44,489.05. 1899-1901 - Maintenance - (App.) 17,500, (Ex.) 17,500. " Deficiency appro. '01 - (App.) 4,150, (Ex.) 4,150. Science - (App.) 1,000, (Ex.) 1,000. Library - (App.) 1,500, (Ex.) 1,500. Campus - (App.) 3,000, (Ex.) 3,000. Museum - (App.) 500, (Ex.) 500. Stationary and Text Books - (App.) 2,000, (Ex.) 2,000. Heating - (App.) 4,000, (Ex.) 4,000. Furniture - (App.) 4,000, (Ex.) 4,000. Relief of citizens who advanced funds to complete necessary rooms - (App.) 1,654, (Ex.) 1,654. (Total expended) $39,304.00. 1901-1903 - Science--Supplies 1500, equipment 300 - (App.) 1,800, (Ex.) 1,799.99, (Reverted to State) .01. Maintenance - (App.) 42,500, (Ex.) 42,500. Library - (App.) 1,000, (Ex.) 1,999.98, (Re. to St.) .02. Campus - (App.) 500, (Ex.) 499.18, (Re. to St.) .82. Tr. School Annex and Heating - (App.) 45,000, (Ex.) 44,987.71, (Re. to St.) 12.29. Furniture - (App.) 2,000, (Ex.) 1,982.04, (Re. to St.) 17.96. Finishing rooms in old bldg. - (App.) 1,000, (Ex.) 996.18, (Total expended) 93,765.08, (Re. to St.) 3.82. 1903-1905 - Maintenance - (App.) 65,000, (Ex.) 64,983.63, (Re. to St.) 16.37. Science - (App.) 3,000, (Ex.) 2,990.59, (Re. to St.) 9.41. Library - (App.) 1,000, (Ex.) 997.69, (Re. to St.) 2.31. Campus - (App.) 5,000, (Ex.) 5,000. Annex--completion - (App.) 9,000, (Ex.) ????, (Total expended) ????, (Re. to St.) ????. (Total Re. to St.) 64.81. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 144 1910-04-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 145 1910-04-01 Table No. 2. Analysis of Expenditures of State Appropriation. Total Expended - $499,728.33. Plant--Main Building - $51,139.23. Tr. School Annex - $53,985.91. Science Annex - $50,993.13. Edens Hall - $7,000. Heating and Repairs - $9,000. $172,118.27. Campus - $10,489.33. Equipment- Science - $9,818.93. Furniture - $7,782.04. Library and Text Books - $5,497.67. $23,098.64. Maintenance - $294,022.09. $499,728.33. $499,728.33. Table No. 3. Local Receipts. (Year) '99-'00, (Library Fees) 1320.00, (Books and Supplies sold-Normal) 56.90, (Books and Supplies sold-Tr. School) ---, (Summer School Tuition) ---, (Odds and Ends) 18.15, (Edens Hall Rent) ---, (Fines and Fees) ---. (Year) '00-'01, (Library) 1330.00, (Normal) 45.55, (Tr. School) ---, (Summer) ---, (Odds) 5.00, (Edens) ---, (Fines) ---. (Year) '01-'02, (Lib.) 1675.00, (Normal) 94.75, (Tr.) ---, (Summer) ---, (Odds) 38.22, (Edens) ---, (Fines) ---. (Year) '02-'03, (Lib.) 1935.00, (Normal) 89.25, (Tr.) ---, (Summer) ---, (Odds) 6.00, (Edens) ---, (Fines) ---. (Year) '03-'04, (Lib.) 1515.00, (Normal) 170.85, (Tr.) 90.00, (Summer) ---, (Odds) 25.90, (Edens) 175.00, (Fines) 15.60. (Year) '04-'05, (Lib.) 1400.00, (Normal) 224.25, (Tr.) 108.75, (Summer) 516.00, (Odds) 24.25, (Edens) 150.00, (Fines) 63.80. (Year) '05-'06, (Lib.) 1410.00, (Normal) 242.53, (Tr.) 184.58, (Summer) 600.95, (Odds) 16.10, (Edens) 900.50, (Fines) 174.43. (Year) '06-'07, (Lib.) 1630.00, (Normal) 666.13, (Tr.) 600.78, (Summer) 817.00, (Odds) 39.06, (Edens) 874.80, (Fines) 251.28. (Year) '07-'08, (Lib.) 1675.00, (Normal) 161.35, (Tr.) 78.45, (Summer) 1056.50, (Odds) 72.13, (Edens) 1767.80, (Fines) 41.75. (Year) '08-'09, (Lib.) 2350.00, (Normal) 160.24, (Tr.) 109.75, (Summer) 35.00, (Odds) 208.64, (Edens) 1704.83, (Fines) 53.20. Total Library Fees - $16,240.00. Total Books and Supplies sold, Normal - 1911.80. Total Books and Supplies sold, Tr. School - 11,721.31. Total Summer School Tuition - $3,025.45. Total Odds and Ends - $453.45. Total Edens Hall Rent - $5,572.93. Total Fines and Fees - $600.06. (Notes) - 1. Foregoings brings the record to April 1st, of 1909. Supplemental report is made of latter year to Mar. 1, 1910. 2. Items of "Books and Supplies sold" means Expenditures of State Funds for books and supplies sold students, proceeds being devoted to a repurchase. Text books purchased, used but not sold, have depreciated probably 50 to 75%. No division is made between text books and supplies. 3. Summer school was first held in 1904, and tuition charged. Receipts were devoted to paying salaries. Tuition was abolished in 1908. 4. Edens Hall (Dormitory) built on school grounds was ??? privately until 1907, ???????? the school by the matron. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 146 1910-04-01 School operated the dormitory subsequently, receipts being turned back into the dormitory plant and equipment, except when receipts were remitted to State Treasurer as shown in Table No. 5. 5. The library fee is $10.00 per student per annum. One-half of this amount called the Rebate Fund, is held as an indemnity fund for the safe return of books to the library, and is returned to the student. It has no place in this accounting. 6. All receipts may be regarded as expenditures, except balances which passed in 1909 records and are covered by supplementary report. Table No. 4. Analysis of Expenditures of Local Funds. Library fees - (Plant) ---, (Equipment) $16,240.00, (Maintenance) ---. Books and Supplies sold, Normal Students, Tr. School " - (Plant) ---, (Eq.) 1,911.80, (Main.) ---. Summer School Tuition - (Plant) ---, (Eq.) 1,172.31, (Main.) 3,025.45. Odds and Ends - (Plant) ---, (Eq.) 453.45, (Main.) ---. Fines and Fees - (Plant) ---, (Eq.) 600.06, (Main) ---. Edens Hall (Dormitory) - (Plant) 85,572.93, (Eq.) ---, (Main.) ---. Total Plant - $5,572.93. Total Equipment - $20,377.62. Total Maintenance - $3,025.45. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 147 1910-04-01 Table No. 5. Analysis of Expenditures of State and Local Funds. (Consolidation of Tables Nos. 2 and 4) (Prefatory Note:- In obedience to the law which required us to remit our local receipt to the State Treasurer, we forwarded in 1907-08-09 a total of $8,708.51. In 1909 the Legislature reappropriated of this amount, $7,133.40. $1,575.11. Balance to our credit on the books of the State Treas. The reappropriation of $7,133.40 appears in the maintenance fund of 1907-1909 (Table No. 1). Deduction of $8,708.51, segregated into various funds, appears in the appended tabulation:) State Funds (No. 2) - (Plant) 172,118.27, (Equipment) 23,098.64, (Campus) 10,489.33, (Maintenance) 294,022,09. Local " (No. 4) - (Plant) 5,572.93, (Eq.) 20,377.62, (Campus) ---, (Main.) 3,025.45. Total Plant - $117,691.20. Total Eq. - 43,476.26. Total Campus - $10,489.33. Total Main. - $297,047.54. Deductions - (Plant) 3,426.08, (Eq.) 170.93, (Campus) ---, (Main.) 5,111.50. Total Plant - $174,264.12. Total Eq. - $43,305.33. Total Campus - $10,489.33. Total Main. - $291,936.04. Total Expenditures. Plantâ€¦ $174,264.12. Equipmentâ€¦ 43,305.33. Campusâ€¦ $10,489.33. Maintenanceâ€¦ $291,936.04. Grand Totalâ€¦ $519,994.82. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 148 1910-04-01 Table No. 6. Cost of Maintenance per Capita. (Biennial Periods) '99-'01, (Total Maintenance Expended) 21,650.00, (Enrollment Normal School) 570, (Enrollment Tr. School) 197, (Total Enrollment) 727, (Normal School Enrollment cost per capita) 40.85, (Total Enrollment cost per capita) 29.78. (Biennial) '01-'03, (Total Main. Ex.) 42,500.00, (En. Nor.) 722, (En. Tr.) 348, (Total En.) 1070, (Nor. En. cost per cap.) 58.86, (Total En. cost per cap.) 39.71. (Biennial) '03-'05, (Total Main. Ex.) 65,499.63, (En. Nor.) 643, (En. Tr.) 397, (Total En.) 1040, (Nor. En. cost per cap.) 101.86, (Total En. cost per cap.) 62.98. (Biennial) '05-'07, (Total Main. Ex.) 71,417.33, (En. Nor.) 675, (En. Tr.) 418, (Total En.) 1093, (Nor. En. cost per cap.) 105.80, (Total En. cost per cap.) 65.34. (Biennial) '07-'09, (Total Main. Ex.) 95,945.58, (En. Nor.) 840, (En. Tr.) 532, (Total En.) 1372, (Nor. En. cost per cap.) 114.22, (Total En. cost per cap.) 69.93. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 158 1910-04-09 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meeting of March 14th read and, on motion of Trustee Handschy, approved. Trustee Handschy moved that the action of the faculty in granting a secondary certificate to Ethelyn Clark be approved and such certificate issue. A. P. Romine having addressed a petition to each member of the Board asking for relief from teaching in Summer School this coming summer for the purpose of making a collection of specimens for use in his department during the following two years, and proposing, if desired, to teach in Summer School in the summer of 1911, on motion of Trustee Donovan, it was ordered that the request be granted and that Principal Mathes be directed to inform Mr. Romine of the decision of the Board. The matter of inaugurating a movement designed to place the five educational institutions of the state on a mill tax basis was again discussed and the Board approved the idea. On motion of Trustee Handschy, Trustee Donovan seconding, the appended list of bills was approved for payment: MAINTENANCE FUND Revolving Fund, J. Wayland Clark, Registrar, $764.49. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Central Scientific Co. - $300.61. Munro and Haskell - $25.05. Morse Hardware Co. - $14.30. R. W. Paltridge and Co. - $21.30. Universal Electric Storage Battery Co. - $25.00. Fred Frick Clock Co. - $154.40. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1910 Volume 03 - Page 159 1910-04-09 LOCAL FUNDS L. Stanton - $84.75. J. E. Flick - $4.30. Peter Frank - $1.75. Betsy Pauline Stenberg - $66.60. Pacific Steam Laundry - $6.55. Ireland and Pancoast - $118.80. John Rindal - $43.26. Royal Dairy - $2.25. A. H. Montgomery - $28.50. McCaddon Creamery Co. - $113.94. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $26.40. Munro and Haskell - $1.70. A. P. Erickson - $178.35. Sweet Grocery Co. - $139.80. Santo Vacuum Cleaner Co. - $4.00. Washington Bakery - $49.64. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - $5.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $36.10. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $37.55. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $113.77. Lowman and Hanford Co. - $7.72. Christopher and Blythe - $43.90. The Prang Educational Co. - $122.40. Mabel Z. Wilson - $90.00. Betsy Pauline Stenberg - $10.00. Edna M. Lawrence - $8.00. Ida E. Powell - $50.00. Herbert E. Studebaker - $12.00. Belle McLean - $45.00. Kate Payn - $40.00. Aleine Bennett - $20.00. Kersey Floral Co. - $6.75. Ada Hogle - $10.00. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33232
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 March
Date: 1910-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 139 1910-03-14 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Present:
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Show more1910-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 139 1910-03-14 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meeting of Feb. 14th read and on motion of Trustee Donovan approved. Prefatory to the introduction of the following report, the Registrar read a letter from the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, dated Feb. 21, 1910, as follows: "This Bureau is preparing a statistical report showing the growth and financial history of each public institution in the state since its establishment. "Would it be asking too much of you to prepare and forward to us a complete statement, showing the date of location, donated and by whom, or puchased and the price paid, the amount appropriated by the state each biennial period (buildings, grounds and equipment) and for maintenance, also the amount of each such appropriation expended; also the amount received from any other source used in connection with the institution; the average number of students each biennial period and the average cost of maintenance per capita. An early compliance will be greatly appreciated by the Bureau," etc. The report on the succeeding pages was then presented and on motion of Mr. Handschy ordered entered in the record: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 140 1910-03-14 BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON. INTRODUCTORY HISTORICAL STATEMENT. The first legal step taken by the State of Washington in the establishment of a State Normal School at New Whatcom (now Bellingham) was taken in the enactment of a law in 1893, providing for the appointment of a commission of three citizens to select a site for a state normal school, to be located somewhere in Whatcom County. The act also provided that the site should consist of not less than ten acres of land and be donated in ice simple. After full consideration of the respective merits of the three different sites offered, a tract of ten acres situated upon the northwesterly slope of Sehome Hill and between the cities of New Whatcom and Fairhaven was chosen. This land was donated by the Fairhaven Land Company, and the Bellingham Bay Improvement Company. The first appropriation of funds for the institution was made by the legislature in 1895, and provided $40,000 for the erection of the first building. This structure was erected and partly completed in 1896. The legislature of 1897 made an appropriation for the maintenance of the school during the following biennial period but this appropriation was vetoed by Governor John R. Rogers. In 1899 the state legislature made an appropriation of $33,500, for the equipment and maintenance of the institution during the next two years. The institution was, therefore, formally opened on September 6th, 1899, with an enrollment of about one hundred pupils. It may be of interest to note that during the life of the institution a grand total of one thousand nine hundred and eighty seven different persons have been enrolled as regular students in the Normal School proper. While it is true that some of ???????????????????? WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 141 1910-03-14 term of attendance of each student will approximate two years. The general growth of the school during the past ten and one-half years also shows several other interesting facts and we submit herewith two tables giving by years a brief summary of: (a) The enrollment in the Elementary Courses, (b) The enrollment in the Advanced Courses, (c) The enrollment in the Training Department, (d) The number of teachers employed, (e) The number of diplomas granted, (f) The number of three-year certificates granted, (g) The number of two-year certificates granted. TABLE OF ENROLLMENT (Year) '99-'00, (Enrollment Elementary Courses) 223, (Enrollment Advanced Courses) 41, (Enrollment Summer School) ---, (Enrollment Training School) 80, (Number Teachers Employed) 9. (Year) '00-'01, (Elementary) 204, (Advanced) 62, (Summer) ---, (Training) 117, (Teachers) 12. (Year) '01-'02, (Elementary) 223, (Advanced) 112, (Summer) ---, (Training) 154, (Teachers) 15. (Year) '02-'03, (Elementary) 254, (Advanced) 133, (Summer) ---, (Training) 194, (Teachers) 16. (Year) '03-'04, (Elementary) 192, (Advanced) 111, (Summer) 56, (Training) 208, (Teachers) 18. (Year) '04-'05, (Elementary) 167, (Advanced) 113, (Summer) 63, (Training) 189, (Teachers) 19. (Year) '05-'06, (Elementary) 177, (Advanced) 108, (Summer) 72, (Training) 201, (Teachers) 20. (Year) '06-'07, (Elementary) 204, (Advanced) 123, (Summer) 85, (Training) 217, (Teachers) 21. (Year) '07-'08, (Elementary) 182, (Advanced) 153, (Summer) 108, (Training) 252, (Teachers) 22. (Year) '08-'09, (Elementary) 186, (Advanced) 220, (Summer) 138, (Training) 280, (Teachers) 24. (Year) '09-'10, (Elementary) 218, (Advanced) 246, (Summer) â€¦, (Training) 268, (Teachers) 26. TABLE OF CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS. (Year) '99-'00, (Total Diplomas Issued) 8, (Total Three-year Certificates Issued) 14, (Total Two-year Certificates Issued) ---. (Year) '00-'01, (Diplomas) 29, (Three-year) 24, (Two-year) ---. (Year) '01-'02, (Diplomas) 31, (Three-year) 25, (Two-year) ---. (Year) '02-'03, (Diplomas) 38, (Three-year) 24, (Two-year) ---. (Year) '03-'04, (Diplomas) 37, (Three-year) 31, (Two-year) ---. (Year) '04-'05, (Diplomas) 37, (Three-year) 28, (Two-year) ---. (Year) '05-'06, (Diplomas) 43, (Three-year) 35, (Two-year) 22. (Year) '06-'07, (Diplomas) 34, (Three-year) 53, (Two-year) 28. (Year) '07-'08, (Diplomas) 44, (Three-year) 74, (Two-year) 46. (Year) '08-'09, (Diplomas) 57, (Three-year) 69, (Two-year) 46. (Total: Total Diplomas Issued) 358. (Total: Total Three-year Certificates Issued) 377. (Total: Total Two-year Certificates Issued) 142. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 142 1910-03-14 During the life of the institution, a total of fifty four different teachers have been employed to give instruction in the institution. Of the nine teachers employed during the first year, five are still in the service of the institution, and twenty six of the entire number constitute the faculty for the current school year. In the summer of 1903 the trustees entered into an agreement with private parties for the establishment and maintenance of a dining hall upon the campus. In December 1904, the title to this building passed to the state, and later the structure was enlarged and operated wholly under direction of the Board of Trustees, as indicated in the financial tables. The summer school was established in 1904, and has rendered valuable service to a good number of experienced teachers. In this connection it should be added that the institution has been the recipient of numerous gifts from various sources. Among these only two need be mentioned here. In the fall of 1899, a cash donation of $425.00 was received from the citizens of Bellingham Bay as a part payment for the Collins Museum. In 1904 the graduating class gave an entertainment and donated the proceeds toward the establishment of a Student Loan Fund. The net proceeds form this entertainment amounted to about four hundred dollars. Since that time two other classes have made donations to this fund and approximately one thousand dollars have been loaned to different students in various small sums. In accordance with the rules governing loans made from the fund, interest has accumulated until the value of the fund now approximates $600. This fund is held in trust by the Board of Trustees, and loaned in small sums to such students as are recommended by a Faculty Committee. A summarized financial statement of the operations of the institution will be found upon the following pages. Respectfully, Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 149 1910-03-01 MARCH 1st, 1910. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 1909-1911 BIENNIUM. Table No. 7. State Appropriations. 1909-1911 - Maintenance Repairs and Improvements Street Assessments, (Appropriation) $97,000.00. $28,000.00. $2,500.00. (Expended to date) $46,694.09. $25,436.89. $2,500.00. (Balance) $50,305.91. $2,563.11. Local Funds. Cash Accounting. Registrar's office opened August 1st, 1909, and new system inaugurated. More than twenty small cash items transmitted to Registrar, amounting toâ€¦ $213.75. Edens Hall balancesâ€¦ $372.21. Library feesâ€¦ $295.00. Total cash received to date, including main items noted aboveâ€¦ $14,465.00. Total disbursements to dateâ€¦ $10,253.22. Cash in Bankâ€¦ $3,977.55. " " Safeâ€¦ $229.20. $4,206.78. $14,465.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 150 1910-03-01 CONDITION OF ACCOUNTS. (Transcript of Trial Balance) Certificate Fees (Receipts) $13.00, (Disbursements) $6.00. 1 - Contingent Funds, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 20.00. Domestic Science Department, (Receipts) 207.30, (Disbursements) 114.67. Dormitory (Edens Hall), (Receipts) 6,711.91, (Disbursements) 5,323.78. Expense, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 268.04. Freight, Express and Cartage, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 236.58. Fuel, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 196.00. General Supplies, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 7.10. Labor, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 87.10. 2 - Lecture Course Committee, (Receipts) 397.50, (Disbursements) 397.50. Library, (Receipts) 2,329.75, (Disbursements) 995.34. Manual Training Department, (Receipts) 167.60, (Disbursements) 11.00. Miscell. And Incidentals, (Receipts) 168.17, (Disbursements) 54.31. Petty Accounts, (Receipts) 526.95, (Disbursements) 148.10. Postage, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 30.00. 3 - Rebate Fund, (Receipts) 2,291.50, (Disbursements) 891.75. Revolving Fund, (Receipts) 1,766.54, (Disbursements) 1,718.81. Student Association, (Receipts) 238.00, (Disbursements) 238.00. 4 - Student Loan Fund, (Receipts) 481.88, (Disbursements) 221.35. 5 - Transfer Account, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 127.89. Cash in Bank and Safe, (Receipts) ---, (Disbursements) 4,206.78. Total Receipts: $15,300.10. Total Disbursements: 15,300.10. Note 1 - Moneys advanced Heads of Departments for cash purchases, bills to be turned in subsequently. 2 - Money subscribed by students for lecture course tickets and deducted from their Rebate Funds. 3 - Rebate Fund belongs to students - not to the school. 4 - A Fund instituted by students and maintained by contributions and interest. A private fund though administered by Chairman of Board of Trustees. 5 - Money advanced from local funds to meet a voucher to be covered by state voucher on Repairs and Improvements Fund. Enrollment March 1st, 1910, Normal School - 464. " Training School - 268. " Special Students - 48. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 151 1910-03-01 The case of Bessie McKinnon of Sumner, Washington, was then presented with this statement of facts: Miss McKinnon attended this school and at the close of the school year last June failed to secure a secondary certificate on account of a lack of necessary credits, though her record showed that she was entitled to an elementary certificate. She began teaching in September in Sumner without any certificates, supposing that she could apply for and receive a certificate at any time and have it dated back to the time she had earned it. The records of this institution show that no certificate has ever been issued and dated previous to the time it was granted. But in a letter of March 9, 1910, to Miss Bessie McKinnon from J. M. Layhue, assistant superintendent of instruction of the state, occurs the following: "This is a very serious matter and I hope some way may be found to relieve the school district from the loss of its funds" (Some $2,800.00.) "This I think can be done by Dr. Mathes and the Bellingham State Normal School. Since you earned your elementary certificate last June, I can see no reason why it should not be issued and dated at that time. The only reason that Dr. Mathes offers for not doing this is that it will complicate the records of the Normal school and also of this department. Please say to Dr. Mathes that I have assured you that this will not seriously interfere with our records and that under such serious circumstances as have arisen over this matter, I hope he will be able to issue the certificate and date it at the time you earned it. I do not think this would be fixing a precedent for the Normal school. It would be simply doing something in an emergency that might very reasonably be refused ordinarily." Again, in a letter to Dr. Mathes from the same gentleman, dated March 17th, is the following:â€¦ "before I wrote to Miss McKinnon stating that I believed you could lawfully issue the certificate which she earned last June and date it at that time, I consulted the assistant-attorney-general on this matter and he advised me that there is no lawful reason why you cannot do it." In view of the existing emergency and the recent action of the faculty in voting an elementary certificate to Miss McKinnon, on motion of Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that such certificate be granted. Principal Mathes presented the following agreement of the principals of the state normal schools of Washington, and on motion of Trustee Handschy, it was indorsed: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 155 1910-03-01 To the Honorable, The Board of Trustees. Bellingham State Normal School. Gentlemen:- Appended is a statement of the financial condition of this institution this date: STREET ASSESSMENT FUND Appropriation 1909-1911 - $2,500.00. Expended - $2,500.00. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Appropriation 1909-1911 - $28,000.00. Expended--Edens Hall - $917.02. Manual Training Department - $302.66. Investment and Betterments, including completion of Science Annex, improvement of campus, purchase of playground, general improvements and repairs - $24,217.21. $25,436.89. Balance available $2,563.11. MAINTENANCE FUND Appropriation 1909-1911 - $97,000.00. Expended--Advertising - $151.20. Domestic Science Department - $141.03. Edens Hall - $557.80. Expense - $907.73. Freight, Express and Ctge. - $106.46. General Supplies - $2,731.79. Fuel - $2,358.20. Labor - $1,066.14. Library - $516.75. Light and Light Supplies - $396.30. Manual Training Department - $119.52. Pay-roll - $36,070.29. Postage - $197.20. Revolving Fund - $1,000.00. Telephones and Telegrams - $163.68. Water - $210.00. $46,694.09. Balance available - $50,305.91. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 156 1910-03-01 LOCAL FUNDS. Cash Accounting. Cash received to date - $14,465.00. Cash deposited in banks and disbursed - $14,235.80. Cash in safe - $229.20. $14,465.00. $14,465.00. Bellingham National Bank--Deposits - $5,463.33, Withdrawn - $3,110.60, Balances - $2,352.73. First National Bank--Deposits - $8,396.97, Withdrawn - $7,033.94, Balances - $1,363.03. First National Bank Student Loan Fund--Deposits - $481.88, Withdrawn - $221.35, Balances - $260.53. Northwestern State Bank--Deposits - $11.29, Withdrawn - $10.00, Balances - $1.29. Add Cash in safe as shown as above - $3,977.58. $229.20. Total cash resources - $4,206.78. Standing of Accounts. Certificate Fees - (Disbursements Dr.) $6.00, (Receipts Cr.) 13.00. Contingent Funds - (Dr.) 20.00, (Cr.) ---. Domestic Science Department - (Dr.) 114.67, (Cr.) 207.30. Edens Hall - (Dr.) 5,323.78, (Cr.) 6,711.91. Expense - (Dr.) 268.04, (Cr.) ---. Freight, Express and Cartage - (Dr.) 236.58, (Cr.) ---. Fuel - (Dr.) 196.00, (Cr.) ---. General Supplies - (Dr.) 7.10, (Cr.) ---. Labor - (Dr.) 87.10, (Cr.) ---. Lecture Course Committee - (Dr.) 397.50, (Cr.) 397.50. Manual Training Department - (Dr.) 11.00, (Cr.) 167.60. Miscellaneous and Incidentals - (Dr.) 54.31, (Cr.) 168.17. Petty Accounts - (Dr.) 148.10, (Cr.) 526.95. Postage - (Dr.) 30.00, (Cr.) ---. Rebate Fund - (Dr.) 891.75, (Cr.) 2,291.50. Revolving Fund - (Dr.) 1,718.81, (Cr.) 1,766.54. Student Association - (Dr.) 238.00, (Cr.) 238.00. Student Loan Fund - (Dr.) 221.35, (Cr.) 481.88. Transfer Account - (Dr.) 127.89, (Cr.) ---. Library Fees - (Dr.) 995.34, (Cr.) 2,329.75. $15,300.10. Lass Cash Resources - $4,206.78. $11,093.32. $11,093.32. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1910 Volume 03 - Page 157 1910-03-01 Consolidation of State and Local Funds. Advertising - (Expenditures) 151.20, (Receipts) ---. Bellingham National Bank - (Ex.) 5,463.33, (R.) 3,110.60. First National Bank - (Ex.) 8,396.97, (R.) 7,033.94. First National Bank Students Loan Fund - (Ex.) 481.88, (R.) 221.35. Northwestern State Bank - (Ex.) 11.29, (R.) 10.00. Cash - (Ex.) 14,465.00, (R.) 14,235.80. Certificate Fees - (Ex.) 6.00, (R.) 13.00. Contingent Funds - (Ex.) 20.00, (R.) ---. Domestic Science Department - (Ex.) 255.70, (R.) 207.30. Edens Hall - (Ex.) 6,798.60, (R.) 6,711.91. Expense - (Ex.) 1,175.77, (R.) ---. Freight, Express and Cartage - (Ex.) 343.04, (R.) ---. Fuel - (Ex.) 2,554.20, (R.) ---. General Supplies - (Ex.) 2,738.89, (R.) ---. Investment and Betterments - (Ex.) 24,217.21, (R.) ---. Labor - (Ex.) 1,153.24, (R.) ---. Lecture Course Committee - (Ex.) 397.50, (R.) 397.50. Library fees - (Ex.) 1,512.09, (R.) 2,329.75. Light and Light Supplies - (Ex.) 396.30, (R.) ---. Manual Training Department - (Ex.) 433.18, (R.) 167.60. Miscellaneous and Incidentals - (Ex.) 54.31, (R.) 168.17. Pay-roll - (Ex.) 36,070.29, (R.) ---. Petty Accounts - (Ex.) 148.10, (R.) 526.95. Postage - (Ex.) 227.20, (R.) ---. Rebate Fund - (Ex.) 891.75, (R.) 2,291.50. Revolving Fund - (Ex.) 2,718.81, (R.) 1,766.54. Students Association - (Ex.) 238.00, (R.) 238.00. Students Loan Fund - (Ex.) 221.35, (R.) 481.88. Telephones and Telegrams - (Ex.) 163.68, (R.) ---. Transfer account - (Ex.) 127.89, (R.) ---. Water - (Ex.) 210.00, (R.) ---. Footing of State Funds - (Ex.) ---, (R.) 72,130.98. Total Expenditures - $112,042.77. Total Receipts - $112,042.77. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33298
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 February
Date: 1910-02
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 February.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191002
Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910 Volume 03 - Page 135 1910-02-04 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at
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Show more1910-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910 Volume 03 - Page 135 1910-02-04 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee Handschy and the Registrar. On motion of Trustee Handschy, it was ordered that the certificates listed below be issued in accordance with the recommendation of the faculty made Jan. 31, 1910/ ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATES: Eva Rooker, Maud Champlain, Mary Allen SECONDARY CERTIFICATES: Eula Canavaugh, Lila M. Patterson, Iva Whitesides (N.B.:-The certificate for Iva Whitesides was voted at the close of Summer School, 1909, but was called for only recently.) There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910 Volume 03 - Page 136 1910-02-12 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their office this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee Donovan, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meetings of Jan/ 8th, Jan. 21st and Feb. 4th, 1910 read and on motion of Mr. Donovan, approved. Chairman Edens presented a letter from J. T. Forrest from Powell Butte, Ore., in which he stated that he would not be able to return to school work for possibly several years. A bill from Munro and Haskell, dated Feb. 5th, 1910, indorsed "Repairs to Heating plant--Plenum Chamber" and amounting to $39.51, on motion of Mr. Donovan was rejected on the ground that the so-called repairs were practically a part of the original contract for construction and that in any event the bill should not have been presented in view of the leniency shown Munro and Haskell when they failed to complete the contract form weeks after the contract date. A bill for gas from the Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co., dated Feb. 1st, 1910, and amounting to $48.20 was ordered returned to them with a request that they bill gas used by this institution at fuel gas rates on the ground that a very large percentage of gas used in the school is used for fuel or laboratory purposes and that whenever gas is consumed for illumination, it is burned in emergencies when the electric current fails. Miss George proposing to make an eastern trip more particularly for the purpose of studying rural school work and attending a school convention at Indianapolis and further visiting normal schools at St. Cloud, Minn, Menominee, Wis. Macomb, Ill/, and other places, offered to pay all her expenses provided the Board would purchase a round trip railroad ticket to Indianapolis. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the chairman concurring, the Registrar was authorized to purchase such ticket at a cost of $106.00. Through Principal Mathes, A. P. Romine presented an objection to working in Summer school on the ground that the time devoted to such work might be better employed in gathering biological specimens for use in the following school year. After a full discussion of the matter, the Board ordered it of record that it did not deem it expedient to recede from the position it has taken heretofore and that it could not make any changes in the assignment of teachers for the coming Summer school this year. On motion of Mr. Donovan the following bills were approved for payment: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910 Volume 03 - Page 137 1910-02-12 On motion of Trustee Donovan, the appended bills were approved for payment: MAINTENANCE FUND Northwest Journal of Education - $4.00. Byron Bros. Grocery - $20.05. J. Wayland Clark, Registrar, Revolving Fund - $541.92. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $54.10. Repairs and Improvements Fund Reid Bros. Co. - $109.30. Morrison Mill Co. - $57.42. Bay City Sash and Door Factory - $76.00. Morse Hardware Co. - $18.75. Munro and Haskell - $108.11. W. I. Baumeister and Co. - $100.00. Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. - $25.00. Thiel and Welter - $9.00. Ehrlich-Harrison Co. - $17.60. Central Scientific Co. - $59.00. Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. - $12.66. Chas. W/ Owens - $89.25. J. Wayland Clark, Registrar - $127.89. Coleman and Rives - $16.48. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $36.85. Local Funds. Mrs. Alma Hibbard - $12.00. L. Stanton - $79.25. Belle McLean - $45.00. Mrs. P. Richert - $30.00. Mrs. H. C. Chapman - $25.00. " - $7.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - $10.85. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - $5.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $42.50. A. P. Erickson - $198.00. Ida E. Powell - $10.00. Washington Bakery - $53.92. John Rindal - $7.45. McCaddon Creamery Co. - $103.20. A. H. Montgomery - $24.75. P. K. Dodd - $8.00. B. B. Furniture Co. - $45.05. Sweet Grocery Co. - $152.24. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $59.15. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $33.70. Royal Dairy Co. - $2.70. Munro and Haskell - $1.95. The Macmillan Co. - $12.84. Chas. Scribner's Sons - $20.85. Lowman and Hanford Co. - $28.95. A. H. Montgomery - $496.00. The Macmillan Co. - $33.31. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910 Volume 03 - Page 138 1910-02-12 Peter Frank - $3.50. Mabel Z. Wilson - $90.00. Ida E. Powell - $50.00. Betsy Pauline Stenberg - $10.00. Edna M. Lawrence - $8.00. Herbert E. Studebaker - $12.00. Wyatt and Giles - $51.37. Ada Hogle - $10.00. Emma Richert - $10.00. Christine R. Kanters - $2.50. Belle McLean - $45.00. Mrs. P. Richert - $30.00. Alein Bennett - $10.00. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910 Volume 03 - Page 152 1910-02-19 Cheney, Washington, Feb. 19th., '10. Principals of the State Normal School of Washington in conference formally agreed to the following general regulations for the management of these institutions. (1). It was agreed to abolish free text-books after Sept. 1st., 1910, and sell any text books on hand. (2). It was agreed to establish and collect the following fees in laboratory courses. Botany - $1.00 pre semester. Zoology - $1.00 " ". Biology - $1.00 " ". Chemistry - $1.00 " ". Cooking - $1.00 " ". Sewing - $1.00 " ". Wood work - $1.00 " ". Metal work - $1.00 " ". (3). It was agreed that the following Library Fees shall be charged after September 1st., 1910. For one full year (12 mos.) - $10.00. For one semester and one summer session - $10.00. For one semester - $6.00. For one summer session - $6.00. (4). It was agreed that applications for life diplomas shall be filed by May 1st. each year, and all diplomas awarded upon such applications shall be presented to the candidates at the following commencement. (5). It was agreed to ask the State Superintendent for an interpretation of the law regulating the acceptance of experience for securing a life diploma. (6). It was agreed to omit the Tri-Normal Contest for the present school year. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910 Volume 03 - Page 153 1910-02-19 The matter of the inauguration of a movement looking forward to placing the five educational institutions of the state on a mill tax basis was introduced and discussed but no action taken. The appended annual report of Edens Hall was presented and ordered entered of record: ANNUAL REPORT Edens Hall Sept. 1, 1908--Aug. 31, 1909 RECEIPTS Regular Boarders (Table) - $8019.00. Roomers during Summer School (Money received after we ceased remitting to the State Treasurer) - $145.60. $8164.60. Transient Boarders - $199.15. Laundry - $58.50. Sundries - $79.35. Cash on Hand Sept. 1, 1908 - $838.84. EXPENDITURES Groceries - $3675.63. Bread - $255.66. Meat and Lard - $1826.30. Milk - $626.76. Help - $995.20. Sundries - $1578.93. Rebates, etc. - $151.35. Cash on Hand Sept. 1, 1909 - $230.61. $9340.44. $9340.44. Paid to Registrar--Room rents - $145.60. Cash Balance - $230.61. $376.21. A. P. Romine appeared before the Board and asked for relief from Summer School teaching this year in order that he might devote the time to the collection of material, proposing that, if relieved, he would collect enough material for two years' use and, if desired, would teach in Summer School in 1911. The Board took no action. On motion of Trustee Handschy, the following bills were approved for payment: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1910 Volume 03 - Page 154 1910-02-19 MAINTENANCE FUND Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $50.90. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Chas. W. Owen - $54.25. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $215.20. Munro and Haskell - $22.95. Central Scientific Co. - $42.73. Ehrlich-Harrison Co. - $56.52. Thiel and Welter - $3.00. W. I. Baumeister and Co. - $52.58. Morrison Mill Co. - $32.70. Northwest Hardware Co. - $14.62. Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. - $17.55. Morse Hardware Co. - $17.76. Burpee and Letson, Ltd. - $11.90. LOCAL FUNDS A. P. Erickson - $175.60. L. Stanton - $79.25. R. B. Hudson - $12.00. Sweet Grocery Co. - $195.57. Washington Bakery - $58.72. McCaddon Creamery Co. - $67.76. J. E. Flick - $5.05. Patrick Healy - $10.00. H. E. Lanum - $1.25. Pacific Steam Laundry - $6.15. Patrick Healy - $19.00. Ludwig and Collins - $3.00. W. H. Towner Ptg. Co. - $2.75. Mabel Z. Wilson - $90.00. A. H. Montgomery - $28.50. A. G. Spaulding Bros. - $28.00. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $21.50. Lowman and Hanford Co. - $24.15. John Rindal - $5.20. Ginn and Co. - $20.00. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - $5.00. Byron Bros. Grocery - $13.05. Betsy Pauline Stenberg - $10.00. Edna M. Lawrence - $8.00. Ida E. Powell - $50.00. Herbert E. Studebaker - $12.00. Belle McLean - $45.00. Mrs. P. Richert - $30.00. Aleine Bennett - $20.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $41.20. The Registrar presented the following report which was ordered entered in the records: ##
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Identifier: wwu:33221
Title: WWU Board minutes 1910 January
Date: 1910-01
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1910 January.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191001
Text preview (might not show all results): 1910-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1910 Volume 03 - Page 128 1910-01-08 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their office this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee Handsc
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Show more1910-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1910 Volume 03 - Page 128 1910-01-08 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their office this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meeting of Dec. 11th read and on motion of Trustee Handschy approved. Mr. Clark, representing the Keasbey and Mattison Co. appeared before the Board in the interest of their asbestos shingle. The bill of T. D. O'Brien for weatherstrips put on windows during the Christmas vacation, amounting to $130.50, was ordered paid at a discount of 2% for cash, from local funds, the Registrar to recover such funds from the Repairs and Improvements fund. The Registrar presented the following report which was ordered of record: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1910WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1910 Volume 03 - Page 131 1910-01-08 The principal presented the appended communication: STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, January 8th, 1910. To the Board of Trustees,- The close of the first semester of the present school year finds the Bellingham State Normal School enjoying the largest attendance in its history. The total enrollment in all departments having passed the seven-hundred mark. It is of course a source of much gratification to all friends of the institution to learn that the school is enjoying a most substantial growth, and increasing every year in influence and usefulness in the state, but to those in charge of the daily work of the school, this increased attendance brings serious problems for consideration, and at this time we desire to bring to the attention of the Board of Trustees some of the facts regarding the work of our training department. The work of this department has always been considered the most important single factor in the development of the institution, and soon after the organization of the school when it was found necessary to ask the state for additional buildings, the first structure erected provided new quarters for our training school. At that time these new quarters were ample for the work to be done, but the rapid increase in the enrollment in the advanced classes has fully outgrown the present accommodations, as the following comparison of figures will indicate: In 1902, the first year after the Training School Annex was completed, there were enrolled in the Normal School a total of 33 Seniors and 79 Juniors, making a total of 112 students in the advanced courses who were candidates for practice teaching. At that time twenty weeks of practice work were required of each student in the Junior year and twenty weeks in the Senior year. During the current school year we have enrolled a total of 90 Seniors and 15 5 Juniors. At present twenty weeks of practice work are required in the Junior year and forty weeks in the Senior year. A comparison of these figures shows that the Normal School must provide opportunity for three times as much WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1910 Volume 03 - Page 132 1910-01-08 practice teaching today as was necessary seven years ago. During these seven years the number of children in daily attendance in the training school has increased about fifty per cent, and the ninth grade has been added to the work offered. This growth has made it possible to provide classes in a fairly satisfactory manner for the increased number of practice teachers, but the problem of providing a sufficient number of rooms in which these student teachers may do their practice work under proper conditions is proving a difficult task. When the Training School Annex was erected eight years ago it was planned to provide a general school room for each of the eight grades, six class rooms, a private room for each supervisor, four cloak rooms, two toilet rooms, a play room, and a general office. These accommodations were adequate and in almost every way satisfactory when they were opened for use, but the general growth of the Normal School during the past few years has been such that at present eighteen classes from the training department must be conducted daily in rooms regularly assigned to other departments in the Normal School. While this plan of using the same rooms for different purposes does not seriously impair the efficiency of the work, it does greatly inconvenience both faculty and students and renders further development of the work exceedingly difficult. We desire, respectfully, therefore, to call the attention of the Trustees, not only to present conditions but to the great need for taking steps in the near future to increase greatly the present quarters of our training department. At the present time there is positive need for two additional school rooms, five or six additional class rooms, a general assembly room, a separate gymnasium, and several smaller rooms all for the exclusive use of the training department. Since it is desirable to keep the practice work of the institution thoroughly organized in one general system, this additional room may probably best be secured by the erection of an addition at the rear of the present Training School building. Such an improvement will not prove expensive, and yet will give the much needed additional room. We recognize of course that it will be impossible to proceed at once in this matter, but we beg to suggest that the time is at hand when plans should be formulated WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1910 Volume 03 - Page 133 1910-01-08 to provide for this improvement. It should also be added that there is serious need for additional supervisors in the training school. The growth of the Normal School demands a larger training department, and the children can be secured when we have additional rooms to accommodate them and additional supervisors to direct their work. The entire Normal School is crowded with work, and of necessity in this growing country, must be for years to come. The problem, therefore, of providing both buildings and teachers will be ever present for consideration so long as this great northwest shall enjoy development and prosperity. Respectfully, Principal. On motion of Trustee Handschy, the appended list of bills was ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND Byron Bros. Grocery - $15.80. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $49.85. American Printing Co. - $16.30. C. M. Sherman - $12.35. Santo Vacuum Cleaner Co. - $12.00. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Munro and Haskell - $251.78. Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. - $30.74. Orr and Lockett Hardware Co. - $35.00. Chas. W. Owen - $91.00. Bellingham Livery and Transfer Co. - $86.00. Western Wood Working Co. - $5.90. Ehrlich-Harrison Co. - $65.93. Morrison Mill Co. - $41.17. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $48.15. LOCAL FUNDS Santo Vacuum Cleaner Co. - $13.00. E. A. Bond, Chairman - $47.50. Mrs. Lee Howard - $2.25. B. B. Tamale and Chili Co. - $3.75. W. E. McCaddon - $81.60. T. D. O'Brien - $127.89. Henry W. Parrott, Trustee - $34.76. A. P. Erickson - $137.25. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $38.43. Great Northern Furniture Co. - $2.50. Sweet Grocery Co. - $108.52. L. Stanton - $51.25. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $61.66. Ireland and Pancoast - $23.50. Coldeway and Kvam - $33.84. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $49.15. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $145.71. The Macmillan Co. - $25.79. Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. - $5.00. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1910 Volume 03 - Page 134 1910-01-21 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy and the Registrar. The faculty, at its meeting of January 17th, 1910, having recommended the issue of diplomas to the following: Myrtle Brown, Florence Connell, Mary Dubois, Clara Junk, Grace McLeran, Rose Thibert on motion of Mr. Handschy, the action of the faculty was approved and diplomas ordered issued. Section 3 of Par. 313, Code of Public Instruction, providing for the payment of a fee of One dollar by any applicant for a teacher's certificate or life diploma and the State Superintendent of Instruction having held that this school must collect this fee before issuing such certificate or diploma and remit to the Superintendent of Schools of the country in which the applicant intends to teach, or resides, on motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the Registrar was instructed to issue checks for such fees in accordance with the ruling. The matter of an increase in the price of meal tickets for use at Edens Hall having been brought up, by common consent it was decided to make no increase at the present time. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33257
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 December
Date: 1909-12
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 December.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190912
Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1909 Volume 03 - Page 125 1909-12-11 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in their office, this afternoon at 2:30 o
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Show more1909-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1909 Volume 03 - Page 125 1909-12-11 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in their office, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meeting of Nov. 16th and 26th read and approved. The Registrar presented the appended which on motoin of Trustee Handschy, seconded by Trustee Donovan, was ordered entered of record: STATE FUND Bellingham, Wash., Dec. 8, 1909. To the Honorable, The Board of Trustees. Bellingham State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington. Gentlemen:- The 1907 Legislature passed a law requiring Cash Receipts of any State Institution to be deposited daily with the State Treasurer. Between the time this Law became effective and the opening of school in September of that year there were no cash receipts. From Sept., 1907 to June, 1909, our receipts were remitted to the State Treasurer. The 1909 Legislature passed an act repealing the law above noted, which became effective June 10, 1909. During the session of the 1909 Legislature, an act was passed reappropriating to this institution the funds it had deposited with the State Treasurer up the the time the bill was drawn. From that time to June 10, 1909, this school continued its deposits and the appended report divides the balance in the bank between School and State and closes out the fund: RECEIPTS Receipts for the year Sept. 1, 1908--Aug. 31, 1909 Tuition - $35.00. Room rent--Edens Hall - $1659.28. Locker fees - $53.25. Incidentals - $124.69. Library fees - $2350.00. $4222.22. REMITTANCES Remitted to the State Treasurer up to and including July 1, 1909 --- $3873.52. Sept. 1, 1909--Balance in Bellingham National bank - $348.70. There were no receipts subsequent to June 10, 1909 except Summer School Library fees. Receipt book shows number of fees received from June 14 to close of Summer School to be--63. Less Volgar, McCoubrey, Casey and Boynton who paid June 9th, 1909,--------4. 59. 59 fees at $10.00 - $590.00. 1/2 for Library fund - $295.00. 1/2 for Rebate fund - $295.00. $590.00. $590.00. Above Library fund passes to the school - $295.00. Balance to State Treasurer - $53.70. Fund as a whole Sept. 1, 1907 to Aug. 31, 1908 Remitted to State Treasurer - $4641.40. Sept. 1, 1908 to July 1, 1909 " - $3873.52. Dec. 8, 1909--balance " - $53.70. Total of this fund " - $8568.62. Reappropriated by 1909 Legislature - $7133.40. Standing to our credit - 1435.22. Add checks Forrest and Hogle - $50.00. Add balance as per 1908-1909 Library report - $89.89. TOTAL - $1575.11. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1909 Volume 03 - Page 126 1909-12-11 Trustee Handschy reported that the City Water Board had extended the present flat rate of $35.00 per month for city water to the Normal school to April 1st, 1911. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the thanks of the board were extended him and Dr. Mathes for their services in appearing before the City Water Board. The registrar reported that Isabella M. Williams had made a partial payment of $10.00 upon her note to the Students Loan Fund. The registrar also reported that the check of James O'Sullivan for $15.00 to cover books taken by him from the library but not returned had been reported by the Bellingham National Bank, on which it had been drawn, to be valueless. The registrar also reported that a loan had been made to Arthur M. McCoubrey of $50.00 from the Students Loan Fund. The principal was authorized to expend $15.00 with the Herald and with the Reveille for write-ups in their respective Holiday editions of the Normal School. The principal was authorized to have the steam heating pipes in the Domestic Science department lowered. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the principal was authorized to expend the sum of $200.00 for providing windows with weatherstrips of the Chamberlain metal weather strip pattern and double windows, selection of treatment to be at his option. Principal Mathes presented the appended recommendations for the Summer School schedule, which on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, were adopted: Bellingham State Normal School, December, 11th, '09. To the Board of Trustees,- It is recommended that the following provisional assignment of members of the faculty be made for service as teachers in the summer term of 1910, provided that such changes as are found advisable in the organization of the work may be made with the consent of the Board of Trustees. (Subjects to be taught.) (Suggested Elective subjects.) Miss Almina George - Tr. School Psychology I (2) R. S. Methods - School Aministration for Principals. Miss Maude Drake - Tr. School (2) - Music I (2)- Miss Nellie A. Gray - Review Geography - Geography Methods - Methods for defective children. Miss Frances S. Hays - Oral Expression I (2) - Oral Expression II. School Entertainments. Miss Ida A. Baker - Algebra - Arithmetic - Juvenile Lit. Miss Catherine Cribbs - Grammar - English Method - English classics. History of American Literature. Miss Lulu B. Dawson - Drawing I - Manual Training I - Drawing Method. Metal Work. Miss Minerva Lawrence - Cooking (2) - Sewing. Home Economics. Mr. E. A. Bond - Physics I (2) - Arithmetic Method. School Apparatus. Mr. A. P. Romine - Physiology - Zoology (2). School and Home Sanitation. Mr. James Bever - Sociology (2) - School Manual. Rural Sociology. It is further recommended that four class hours per day shall be considered regular work. Respectfully submitted, Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1909 Volume 03 - Page 127 1909-12-11 Miss Catherine Montgomery was granted permission to teach in the Summer School of the Oregon State University the coming summer. A. P. Romine was appropriated the net sum of $300.00 for supplies for his department. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the following bills were audited and ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND Northwest Journal of Education - $8.00. Bellingham High School "Kulshan" - $7.00. Normal Messenger - $12.00. Griggs S. and P. Co. - $19.10. Central Scientific Co. - $42.11. Byron Bros. Grocery - $14.15. Lowman and Hanford S. and P. Co. - $79.88. A. P. Romine - $7.55. Revolving Fund - $895.04. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $139.20. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Morse Hardware Co. - $14.34. George Heath - $33.30. Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. - $54.61. Munro and Haskell - $53.64. Morrison Mill Co. - $60.57. Western Wood Working Co. - $25.55. A. P. Romine - $7.32. Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. - $76.84. LOCAL FUNDS Mrs. Alice Rost - $6.75. Mrs. L. Stebbins, Edens Hall Pay-roll - $45.00. Mrs. P. Richert, " - $30.00. Mrs. H. C. Chapman, " - $20.00. Peter Frank - $3.50. W. E. McCaddon - $102.00. Santo Vacuum Cleaner Co. - $4.00. Mabel Z. Wilson, December Pay-roll - $90.00. Betsy Pauline Stenberg - $10.00. Ida E. Powell, Edens Hall Pay-roll - $50.00. Herbert E. Studebaker, " - $12.00. Edna M. Lawrence, December Pay-roll - $8.00. W. L. Gunn - $5.00. S. Theil - $9.75. Sweet Grocery Co. - $102.99. Pacific Steam Laundry - $6.35. Coldeway and Kvam - $67.32. A. H. Montgomery - $33.55. A. P. Erickson - $181.25. E. B. DuVall - $3.75. Ireland and Pancoast - $61.90. Wyatt and Giles - $6.10. Royal Dairy - $4.50. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $136.30. L. Stanton - $78.50. J. N. Selby and Co. - $16.80. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $21.70. Christopher and Blythe - $3.85. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $94.21. B. B. Furniture Co. - $7.05. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - $5.00. Mrs. L. Stebbins, Edens Hall Pay-roll - $45.00. Mrs. P. Richert, " - $30.00. Mrs. H. C. Chapman - $20.00. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33355
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 November
Date: 1909-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 November.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190911
Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 109 1909-11-16 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3:00 o&apo
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Show more1909-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 109 1909-11-16 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in their room this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan, F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meeting of Oct. 19th read and approved. The Registrar announced that Isabella M. Williams had made a payment of $15.00 on her note given the Students Loan fund. The registrar also read a letter from Prest. E. A. Bryan of the State college regretting his inability to be present at the reception of Oct. 8th. On motion of Trustee Handschy, seconded by Trustee Donovan, the bill of Hadley, Hadley and Abbott for $140.00 was allowed and ordered paid out of local funds. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the following elementary certificates, approved by the faculty, were ordered issued: Edna Smith, Veda Forrest, Blanche Day. There was appropriated the sum of $30.00 to J. Wayland Clark for work performed for the school previous to his election as Registrar. The registrar presented the following Library report which was ordered entered of record: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 110 1909-11-16 ANNUAL REPORT OF LIBRARY FEES RECEIVED Bellingham State Normal School Bellingham, Washington. For the School year 1908-1909 and Summer School of 1909 Name. Amount Rec'd. Rebates Issued. Amount for Books, Fines etc. Lecture Tickets. Christine Abild, $10, $5.50, ---, $1.50. Ethel Agan, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Nellie Akan, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Daisy Allason, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Leila Allen, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Georgia Allen, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Grace Allen, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mary Allen, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Arthur Alsop, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Laura Angst, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Emma A. Anderson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Gyda Anderson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lizzie Arnold, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Olive Arnold, $10, $3.30, $0.70, $1.50. Gertrude Armstrong, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mrs. Anna Atkinson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Edna Audett, $10, $3.30, $0.20, $1.50. Myrtle Auer, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Josephine Augustine, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Beatrice Bair, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Linda F. Babcock, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Julia Baila, $10, $5.50, ---, ---. J. H. Banfill, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Sophia A. Barbo, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Marion Bascom, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mrs. Anna Bartlett, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Irene Barker, $10, $4.10, $0.90, ---. Ruth Barnhart, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Nellie M. Barnett, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Elizabeth Bartlett, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. R. S. Bateman, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mabel L. Bean, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Elmer Beal, $10, $4.90, $0.10, ---. Charles Becker, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Agnes Bevier, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Emma A. Benthien, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lillian Blanchard, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 111 1909-11-16 Lydia Brackett, $10, $4.50, $0.50, ---. Minnie Braendelin, $10, ---, ---, ---. Lida Brannan, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Otis Boynton, $10, $3.06, $0.44, $1.50. B. Brennan, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Raoul Brinck, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Stephen Brinck, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Myrtle Brown, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Martha Brown, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Goldie Brown, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Stella Brown, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Lucy Bonker, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Guy H. Booker, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Anna Bowie, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Garnett Bowers, $10, $3.10, $0.40, $1.50. Andrew Bowdish, $10, $4.80, $0.20, ---. Verna Boyd, $10, $2.25, $1.25, $1.50. Margaret Bryant, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Frances Burgess, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Elta Butler, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ella Byers, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Flora Colvin, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Alice K. Carr, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. May Cauvel, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Erminie Calder, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Cora Cahill, $10, $4.60, $0.40, ---. Lillian Carlton, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Martha Carson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Lelia Caple, $10, $4.30, ---, $0.70. Kathleen Casey, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Eula Cavanaugh, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Minnie Carver, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lelia A. Caron, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Millie Carr, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Maud Champlain, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Margaret Chappell, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ethelyn Clark, $10, $4.80, $0.20, ---. Claude Clifford, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Harriet Clouston, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mrs. C. E. Cochran, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lida Copeland, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Elizabeth Coates, $10, ---, ---, ---. James Copenhaver, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mrs. Clara Collins, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mabel Coffman, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ruby Cooper, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ethel Cook, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Cecelia Cosgrove, $10, $3.15, $0.45, $1.50. Keith Copenhaver, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ella Cone, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Frances Cochel, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Florence F. Connell, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lottie Crawford, $10, $2.10, $1.40, $1.50. Marguerite Crosby, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Fay Cresap, $10, $3.00, $0.50, $1.50. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 112 1909-11-16 Jessie Cresap, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Belle Crews, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Cecil Cruikshank, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lucy Crocker, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mrs. Lucy M. Curley, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Nellie Crabtree, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Emma Currier, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Hattie Davison, $10, $3.00, $0.50, $1.50. Joyce Day, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Noah Davenport, $10, $4.80, $0.20, ---. $Blanche Day, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Laila Davenport, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ethelyn Davis, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Kate Davis, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Hazel Davis, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Bessie Day, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ola Deakins, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Leo DeMerchant, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Phil M. Delp, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mary Dewar, $10, $1.95, $1.55, $1.50. John W. Dill, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. John W. Dill (Redeposit), ---, $5.00, ---, ---. Mary Dill, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Maude Dickinson, $10, $4.80, $0.20, ---. Mae Dolson, $10, $3.10, $0.40, $1.50. Helena Domerude, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. H. B. Doolittle, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mabel M. Drake, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Madge Driscoll, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mary Dubois, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ruth Durfee, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Clara Edmunds, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ethel Elzey, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Ebertine Erickson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. E. H. Evans, $10, $4.60, $0.40, ---. Morfydd Evans, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Blodwin Evans, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Bergliot Evensen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Della Fahlsbusch, $10, $3.50, ---, 1.50. Irene Finley, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Grace Fiske, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Effie Fish, $10, $4.25, $0.75, ---. Amelia Fisk, $10, $3.40, $0.10, $1.50. Dana Fletcher, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Viva Flory, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Frank E. Fagan, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Elizabeth Fitzgerald, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Anna Fitzgerald, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 113 1909-11-16 Earl Forrest, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Veda Forrest, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Fucy Fowler, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. A. D. Foster, $10, $1.30, $3.70, ---. Francis Frescoln, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mabel L. French, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Lorena M. Frey, $10, $1.50, ---, $3.50. Jennie M. Frost, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Gladys Fuller, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Clara Garrison, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Blanche Gawley, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ethel Gerding, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Eva Gibson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Theresa Giesen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Lola Gifford, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mabel Green, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Winnie Green, $10, $4.50, $0.50, ---. Mary Green, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Myrtle Green, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. May Greenman, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Anna Grue, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Vinsen Gorman, $10, $3.50, ---, 1.50. Roy Goodell, $10, $4.80, $0.20, ---. Stella Gosch, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ethel Goerig, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Clara Gogg, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Rhona Gordon, $10, $3.00, $0.50, $1.50. Gladys Guard, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Clara Goodwin, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Marie Gunsaullus, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Luch Hawkins, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Olaf Hanson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Agnes Hansen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Donna Hawkins, $10, $4.90, $0.10, ---. Ethel Harvey, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Beatrice Hatt, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. May Hazeltine, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Annie Hall, $10, $2.50, $1.00, $1.50. Marius Hansen, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Hazel Hanna, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ada Hilderbrand, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Alma Hildebrand, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mabele Hillier, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Rina Hjort, $10, $3.15, $1.85, ---. Hazel Henkle, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Harry Heath, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 114 1909-11-16 Pearl Hoffman, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Alice Holm, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Nellie Holmes, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Merle Holm, $10, $3.40, $0.10, $1.50. Hazel Horn, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Bertha Holst, $10, $4.60, $0.40, ---. Florence Hoag, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Philip Hogan, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Alice Hubbard, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Jessie Hunter, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Adele Huntington, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Grace Hinman, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Erma Ives, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ingrid Jacobsen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Hannah Jacobsen, $10, $3.45, $1.55, ---. Thelda Jacobson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Edith Jaye, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Lura Jayne, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Iva Johnson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Doris Johnson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Abbie Johnson, $10, $3.20, $0.30, $1.50. Fannie Johnson, $10, $2.70, $0.80, $1.50. Geneva Johnson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Sydney Johnson, $10, $3.15, $1.85, ---. Hilda Johnson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mary Johnson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Gomer Jones, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. C. D. Jones, $10, $4.30, $0.70, ---. Winogene Jones, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Clara Jones, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mabel A. Jones, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Isabel Jenni, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Clara Junk, $10, $3.35, $0.15, $1.50. Eleanor Keel, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Esme Keeler, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ralph W. Keller, $10, $4.50, $0.50, ---. Elsie Keene, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Gertrude Kendall, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Cora Kennedy, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Edith Kimple, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Florence Kilmer, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mabel Kimball, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Julia Kimball, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mary A. Kline, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Blanch Knight, $10, $3.50, --- $1.50. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 115 1909-11-16 Roy Knudson, $10, $3.30, $0.20, $1.50. Frank Krause, $10, $4.85, $0.15, ---. Louise Kuehner, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Elizabeth Kyle, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Marion Lain, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Edna Lawrence, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Anna J. Landen, $10, ---, $1.50. Ruth E. Lapp, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Alphonzo Lee, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Fred Lee, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ruth Lemach, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Grace H. Lindsay, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Andrew Linstedt, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Bess V. Llewellyn, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Hilda Lobe, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Florence Ludlow, $10, $2.60, $0.90, $1.50. Fannie Lyle, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mabel Markham, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Bertha Mayer, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ruby Marston, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Sophia Mayer, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Bessie Mathews, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Winifred Maw, $10, ---, ---, ---. Mrs. Gertrude Maylor, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mildred Marston, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Sadie Mallahan, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Louise Markham, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mrs. Gertrude Marsch, $10, $0.65, $2.85, $1.50. Bertha Meyer, $10, $3.35, $0.15, $1.50. Harriet Mendenhall, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Irma Meisel, $10, $1.50, $2.00, $1.50. Edna Merchant, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Herman Meyling, $10, $3.80, $1.20, ---. Geraldine Messick, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. W. P. Meyer, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Effie Morgan, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Margaret Moore, $10, $3.15, $0.35, $1.50. Esther Moy, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mary McDougall, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lucetta McKechnie, $10, $3.40, $0.10, $1.50. Mary McPherson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. May McIntosh, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Bessie McKinnon, $10, ---, ---, ---. Maxine MacDowell, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Grace Macneil, $10, $3.30, $0.20, $1.50. Agnes McDowell, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Beulah McCutcheon, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Flora McWilliams, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. C. W. McWilliams, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Inez McLaughlin, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 116 1909-11-16 Kathleen McGowan, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mabel McChesney, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Martha McLaughlin, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Katherine Macneil, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Ivaline McLaughlin, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Marguerite McConihe, $10, $0.95, $2.55, $1.50. A. M. McCoubrey, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mrs. Ida McWilliams, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mary McNair, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Grace McLeran, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Grace McKechnie, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Myrtle Muncie, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Hilda Musgrove, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. L. F. Moore (1908), ---, $5.00, ---, ---. Lena Naslund, $10, $3.10, $0.40, $1.50. William Nattrass, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Zera Neilsen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Hattie Nelson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Florence Newton, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ethel Nichols, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Bessie Nicoll, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Vale Nixon, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Hattie Nixon, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Andrea Nord, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Erika Nordberg, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Elva Nuttall, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mary Oakes, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Margaret Oliver, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Walberg Olson, $10, $3.35, $0.15, $1.50. Frank Olsen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Thelma Olsen, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Chelnesha Olsen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Olga Olsen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Jessie Olmstead, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ida Omeg, $5.00, ---, ---. Gertrude Osborne, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mary Ossewarde, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. V. Owen, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Violet Parker, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ida M. Pattee, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Violet Paxon, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Esther Powell, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Greta Pattison, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Frances Park, $10, ---, ---, ---. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 117 1909-11-16 Leila M. Pattison, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Charles Petheram, $10, $4.50, $0.50, ---. Mary C. Pilz, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Agnes Pitsch, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Florence Plumb, $10, $3.30, $0.20, $1.50. Dell Pratt, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Lou E. Preble, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ruth Pritchard, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Bessie Prickman, $10, $2.60, $0.90, $1.50. Margaretta Parker, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Sadie Parker, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Violet E. Payn, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ilma Parr, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mrs. L Peterson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Paul Pederson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lillian Pitman, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Maude Plummer, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Gertrude Randall, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ada Randall, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Lydia Rainey, $10, $4.10, $0.90, ---. Blossom Rader, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Phoebe Read, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Emma Reichert, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Nita Richford, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Catherine Russell, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Marie Robinson, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Marie Reese, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Katherine Roddy, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Loleta Risley, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mina Rowell, $10, $3.30, $0.20, $1.50. Pearl Rockey, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Grace Ross, $10, $3.15, $0.35, $1.50. Merle Rogers, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. H. E. Rogers, $10, $3.50, ---, 1.50. Afred R. Roos, $10, $4.10, $0.90, ---. Walter Rooney, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Gracia Robinson, $10, $3.10, $0.40, $1.50. Loretta Rutherford, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Minnie Sanderson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Hazel Sauers, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Winifred Sanders, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Marguerite Scott, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Gertrude Scott, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mrs. Mary B. Scheuerle, $10, $2.65, $0.85, $1.50. Louise Schneider, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Morris Schwartz, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Della Schott, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ruth B. Sears, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Leafe Sebelist, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 118 1909-11-16 Mrs. J. B. Smith, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Pearl Stanbra, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Hazel Shull, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mary Sholtus, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Hazel Shires, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Alta Shepard, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Cammie Shouse, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Gladys Slater, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Otella Smaby, $10, $3.40, $0.10, $1.50. Ethel Smith, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Edna Smith, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Herman Smith, $10, $2.90, $0.60, $1.50. Marjory Smith, $10, $3.45, $0.05, $1.50. Harvey Smith, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Leonre Snodgrass, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Alma Snyder, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Hannah Spedding, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Xerpha Spencer, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Hazel Spinning, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Olive Splane, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Esther Spurgeon, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Laura Souders, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Herbert Studebaker, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Myrtle Sturgeon, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Blanche Stewart, $10, $2.50, $1.00, $1.50. Fern Stahley, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Pearl Stanton, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. C. A. Stultz, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Minnie Strauch, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Edna V. Staples, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. May Stevens, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Agnes Stewart, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Dora Stires, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mattie Stanton, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Gretchen Stewart, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Carl Storlie, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Katie Stewart, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Edna Swanson, $10, $3.30, $0.20, $1.50. Inga Sweet, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Olive Switzer, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Lillian Tapping, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Chas. P. Tate, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mayme TeRoller, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mary Templin, $10, $3.40, $0.10, $1.50. Rose Alma Thibert, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ethyle Thomas, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Anna Thomas, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Ellen Thomas, $10, $2.80, $0.70, $1.50. Frances Thrall, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Addie Thomas, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Warrena Thayer, $10, $2.10, $1.40, $1.50. Anna Thomas (Redeposit) ---, $5.00, ---, ---. Alice Tiedje, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Frank Tiffany, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 119 1909-11-16 Minerva Tower, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Belle Truman, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Jesse Trimble, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Emma V. Treshan, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Freda Uhlman, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Frank Umbarger, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Susie Valdason, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. Viola Vancuren, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Grace Varker, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Alma Van Kleeck, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Nicholas Volgar, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Celia Wahl, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Olive Watson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Lena Watrous, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Grace Waikle, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Frances Watson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Tryphena Warren, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Mary F. Watrous, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Emma Wahlstrand, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Letitia Wallis, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Carrie M. Weir, $10, $3.80, $1.20, ---. Hildur Westurland, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Mabel West, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Vida Welbon, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Kittie Westley, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Harriet White, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Zoe Wherry, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Gladys Wheeler, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Ive Whitesides, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Isabel Williams, $10, $1.50, ---, $3.50. Ruth Wilkinson, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Esther Williams, $10, $3.35, $0.15, $1.50. Ursula Winters, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Hazel Wilcox, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Martha Wiburg, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Edith Wiggins, $10, $4.85, $0.15, ---. Frances Williver, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Louella Woody, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Bernice Woodcock, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Meleyann Woolbert, $10, $3.25, $0.25, $1.50. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 120 1909-11-16 Ella Xavier, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Marion Yeatmanm $10, $5.00, ---, ---. Maude Zaring, $10, $3.50, ---, $1.50. Novella Ziese, $10, $1.50, ---, $3.50. Sylvia Zoll, $10, $5.00, ---, ---. $4700. $1899.41. $50.49. $390.70. 1908-1909 LIBRARY REPORT Names in preceding list---473. Less Moore-1908. " Dill-redeposit. " Thomas--" _______ 3. 470. CASH AMOUNT Receipts 470 names at $10.00--$4700, (Library fund) $2350, (Rebate fund) 2350. Add Dill redeposit, (Rebate fund) 5. " Thomas redeposit, (Rebate fund) 5. " Cash book special deposits, (Rebate fund) 16. Totals, (Library fund) 2350, (Rebate fund) 2376. Deposited Bellingham Nat. Bank, (Library fund) 2350. " First National Bank, (Rebate fund) 2376. BANK ACCOUNT Expenditures LIBRARY FUND---See accounting STATE FUND REBATE FUND Deposit, (Dr.) ---, (Cr.) 2350. Add Moore, Thomas, Dill at $5.00, (Dr.) ---, (Cr.) 15. 2nd col. preceding list Rebate checks drawn, (Dr.) 1899.41, (Cr.) ---. 3rd col. Preceding list Credit to Books, etc. sold and fines, (Dr.) 50.49, (Cr.) ---. 4th col. preceding list Credit to Lecture Course Committee, (Dr.) 390.70, (Cr.) ---. Total, (Dr.) 2340.60, (Cr.) 2365. Less error Olive Arnold overpd. .50. " C. Cosgrove " 10, 60. Less checks not issued as appended: Minnie Braendelin, (Rebate) 3.50, (Lecture Course) 1.50. Elizabeth Coates, (Rebate) 3.50, (Lecture Course) 1.50. Winifred Maw, (Rebate) 5.00, (Lecture Course) 3.00. Bessie McKinnon, (Rebate) 5.00, (Lecture Course) 1.50. Frances Park, (Rebate) 3.50, (Lecture Course) 20.50. 2340. 2340. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 121 1909-11-16 IN ACCOUNT WITH THE BANK July 31st, 1908, Bank balance------$104.45. Deposits during the year-------$2376.00. Rebate checks presented after July 31, 1908 belonging to previous year------$26.55. Rebate checks belonging to 1908 drawn after July 31st, 1908-----#337--Otis Boynton, $5.00. #336--Lelia Caple, $5.00. $10.00. 1909 Rebate checks drawn-----$1899.41. Checks drawn to Lecture Course Committee-----$407.50. $2343.46. Check to Hilda Johnson not presented Oct. 31, 1909, which should be subtracted------$5.00. $2338.46. Balance----$141.99. $2480.45. $2480.45. Our balance as above--------$141.99. First National Bank balance Nov. 8, 1909, $141.49. Discrepancy-----$0.50. TO CLOSE OUT THE ACCOUNT Bank balance as above------$141.49. Less check out and to be presented-----$5.00. Cash in fund to be distributed-----$136.49. DISPOSITION OF REBATE CHECKS (preceding page), (Normal), (State)-----$25.00. Forfeit Braendelin-----$3.50. Pay Lecture Course---$1.50. Same disposition. Eliz. Coates-----$1.50. $3.50. Winifred Maw owes Edens Hall--$9.00. Give her Rebate to Edens Hall, $5.00. Forfeit McKinnon, $5.00. Apply Park's Rebate as follows: Lecture Course 1908, $1.50. 1909 Library fee, ---, $3.50. $4.50. $20.50. $25.00. $25.00. LECTURE COURSE RECEIVED-----$407.50. Erroneously paid and returned, $6.00. $401.50. Should have received-----$390.70. Were overpaid, $10.80. Entitled as above to-----$4.50. Owes school, $6.30. Forward, $25.00. $00.00. $136.49. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 122 1909-11-16 Brought forward, $25.00, $00.00, $136.49. BOOKS, MAGAZINES, etc.-------$50.49. Of this there was charged after June 10, 1909, $12.90, $12.90. Pay State balance, $37.59, $37.59. Totals, $37.90, $37.59. NORMAL SCHOOL also owes STATE for books, magazines, etc. sold as per Library Report for year ended June 11, 1908------$52.30. Totals, $37.90, $89.89. Add Normal Balance, $37.90. $8.70. $136.49. $136.49. DETAILS OF DIVISION Checks drawn on Rebate Fund of 1908-1909 #299 Check to State Treasurer----$89.89. #394 Check to E. A. Bond, Chairman Lecture Course Committee, account of Braendelin, Coates and Park------$4.50. #395 Check to Edens Hall, acct. Winifred Maw's board bill-----$5.00. #396 Check to Bellingham State Normal, acct. Frances Park's Library fee for 1909-----$3.50. $397 Check to Bellingham State Normal for balance, $33.60. $136.49. Of the latter check Cr. Library---$12.90. " Cr. Rebate---$20.70. Collect from Lecture Course and Cr. Rebate---$10.80. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the appended bills were ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND Central Scientific Co. - $68.38. E. T. Mathes - $30.65. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $84.26. John Rindal - $35.00. Montague and McHugh - $11.74. Carr's Pharmacy - $12.40. American Type Founders Co. - $25.00. Anna C. Atkinson - $90.00. Graham and Munch Drug Co. - $16.00. Byron Bros. Grocery - $21.80. Sherman, Clay and Co. - $29.75. Milton Bradley and Co. - $4.82. The Lynch Packing and Storage Co. - $15.00. Northwest Hardware Co. - $26.50. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $60.20. The Oregonian - $6.00. City Water Department - $70.00. J. N. Selby and Co. - $26.70. Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. - $42.39. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 123 1909-11-16 REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Booker and Campbell - $2071.70. A. Lee - $450.00. Bellingham Hardware Co. - $38.55. Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. - $12.70. Western Wood Working Co. - $2.50. Bay City Manfg. Co. - $8.60. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $42.95. Thiel and Welter - $15.20. Munro and Haskell - $28.80. Morse Hardware Co. - $8.80. Library Bureau - $52.00. LOCAL FUNDS Betsy Pauling Stenberg - $5.10. W. E. McCaddon - $136.80. A. P. Erickson - $190.60. Sweet Grocery Co. - $102.45. A. H. Montgomery - $18.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - $5.50. Wyatt and Giles - $46.20. C. M. Sullivan - $2.00. L. Stanton - $85.25. M. L. Duvall - $8.25. Coldeway and Kvam - $70.54. S. Thiel - $18.65. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $121.42. B. B. Furniture Co - $26.06. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $41.70. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - $5.00. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $21.00. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $31.50. Mabel Z. Wilson, Nove. pay-roll - $90.00. Betsy Pauline Stenberg " - $10.00. Edna M. Lawrence " - $8.00. Ida E. Powell " - $50.00. Herbert E. Studebaker " - $12.00. M. L. Duvall - $8.50. E. A. Bond - $200.00. Ada Hogle - $10.00. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 124 1909-11-26 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and Handschy and the Registrar. On recommendation of the faculty, Trustee Handschy moved and Trustee Donovan seconded, that an elementary certificate issue to Verna M. Boyd. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 128 1909-11-30 To the Honorable, The Board of Trustees, Bellingham State Normal School. Gentlemen:- Appended is a statement of the financial condition of this school: STREET ASSESSMENT FUND Appropriation 1909-1911---$2,500. Expended, $2,500. (Appropriation exhausted) REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Appropriation 1909-1911----$28,000.00. Expended as per detailed statement below: Edens Hall----$917.02. Investment and Betterments, including completion of Science annex, improvement of campus, purchase of playground, general repairs - $22,490.59. Manual Training Department - $184.13. Unexpended Balance - $4,408.26. $28,000.00. $28,000.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 129 1909-11-30 MAINTENANCE FUND Appropriation 1909-1911-----$97,000.00. Expended as per detailed statement below Advertising---$94.20. Domestic Science---$54.43. Edens Hall---$511.00. Expense---$561.10. Freight, Express and Cartage---$91.40. Fuel---$2,358.20. General Supplies---$2,260.26. Labor---$706.65. Library---$347.50. Light and Light Supplies---$197.80. Manual Training Department---$119.52. Miscellaneous---$--.--. Pay Roll---$25,945.29. Postage---$161.20. Revolving fund---$1,000.00. Telephones and Telegrams---$70.14. Water---$140.00. $34,618.69. Unexpended Balance---$62,381.31. $97,000.00. $97,000.00. LOCAL FUNDS--CASH ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Fees Domestic Science Department - $106.45. Edens Hall (Dormitory) - $3,607.11. Library Fund - $2,076.85. Fees Manual Training Department - $90.75. Miscellaneous - $129.17. Petty Accounts - $41.29. Rebate Fund - $2,015.00. Revolving Fund - $861.50. Students Loan Fund - $280.43. Proceeds of check drawn to Cash - $5.00. Check drawn on Sundry Items Fund - $10.00. $15.00. $9,227.55. DISBURSEMENTS Bellingham National Bank--deposits - $3,992.69. First National Bank--deposits - $4,483.07. First National Bank--Students Loan Fund - $280.43. Northwestern State Bank--on deposit (Sundry Items) - $11.29. Cash expenditures (to a large extent made before the new set of books was opened) - $87.28. Cash in drawer - $372.79. $9,227.55. LOCAL FUNDS---BANK ACCOUNTS Bellingham National Bank--deposits 3,992.69. withdrawn 1,735.85. - (Balance) $2,256.84. First National Bank--deposits 4,483.07. withdrawn 2,771.52 - (Balance) $1,711.55. First National Bank--Students Loan Fund - (Balance) $280.43. Northwestern State Bank--Sundry Items Fund - $11.29. withdrawn 10.00. $1.29. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1909 Volume 03 - Page 130 1909-11-30 TRANSCRIPT OF TRIAL BALANCEOF LEDGER (In the appended is not only a Trial Balance of Local Funds, but also a sub-division of Expenditures from all State and Local funds. Figures given are totals and not balances. Column #1 shows Local Fund Debits. Column #2 shows State Funds and Local Funds Debits added. Column #3 shows Local Fund Credits.) Advertising--Main. fund - (No. 1) ---, (No. 2) 94.20, (No. 3) ---. Bellingham National Bank - (1) 3992.69, (2) 3992.69, (3) 1735.85. First National Bank - (1) 4483.07, (2) 4483.07, (3) 2771.52. First National Bank--Students Loan Fund - (1) 280.43, (2) 280.43, (3) ---. Northwestern State Bank - (1) 11.29, (2) 11.29, (3) 10.00. Cash - (1) 9227.55, (2) 9227.55, (3) 8859.76. Contingent Funds - (1) 20.00, (2) 20.00, (3) ---. Domestic Science--Main. Fund, 54.43 - (1)114.67, (2) 169.10, (3) 106.45. Edens Hall--Main. fund, ----- 511.00. Rep. and Imp., 917.02 - (1) 2144.31, (2) 3572.33, (3) 3607.11. Expense--Main. fund --- 561.10 - (1) 265.39, (2) 826.49, (3) ---. Freight, Express and Cartage Main. fund, 91.40 - (1) 142.75, (2) 234.15, (3) ---. Fuel--Maintenance fund, 2358.20 - (1) ---, (2) 2358.20, (3) ---. General Supplies, 2260.26 - (1) 7.00, (2) 2267.26, (3) ---. Investment and Betterments--R. and I. fund, 22490.59 - (1) ---, (2) 22490.59, (3) ---. Labor--Main. fund, 706.65 - (1)87.10, (2)793.75, (3) ---. Lecture Course - (1) 350.00, (2) 350.00, (3) 397.50. Library, 347.50 - (1) 319.38, (2) 666.88, (3) 2076.85. Light and Light Supplies Main. fund, 197.80 - (1) ---, (2) 197.80, (3) ---. Manual Training-Main. fund, 119.52 - (1) ---, (2) ---, (3) ---. Rep. and Imp. fund, 184.13 - (1) 1.00, (2) 304.65, (3) 94.75. Miscellaneous - (1) 21.00, (2) 21.00, (3) 129.17. Pay Roll--Main. fund, 25945.29 - (1) ---, (2) 25945.29, (3) ---. Petty accounts - (1) ---, (2) ---, (3) 41.29. Postage--Main. fund, 161.20 - (1) 30.00, (2) 191.20, (3) ---. Rebate fund - (1) 741.00, (2) 741.00, (3) 2015.00. Revolving fund--Main. fund, 1000.00 - (1) 748.55, (2) 1748.55, (3) 861.50. Street Assessments--Street Assessment fund, 2500.00 - (1) ---, (2) 2500.00, (3) ---. Students Association - (1) 238.00, (2) 238.00, (3) 238.00. Students Loan Fund - (1) ---, (2) ---, (3) 280.43. Telephones and Telegrams Main. fund, 70.14 - (1) ---, (2) 70.14, (3) ---. Water--Main. fund, 140.00 - (1) ---, (2) 140.00, (3) ---. (No. 1): $23,225.18. (No. 2): $83,935.61. (No. 3): $23,225.18. The Registrar reported that Isabella M. Williams had paid $10.00 on her note to the Students Loan fund; that Mrs. Annie Goodell had paid $20.00 on the note of Roy Goodell to the same fund and that Goldie Brown (Conolly) had paid her note and $3.00 interest, amounting to $53.00 to the same fund. The Registrar was directed to interview J. W. Burns and see what his intentions were toward filling his contract for wood for fuel and to secure 120 cords, if possible. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33119
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 October
Date: 1909-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 October.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1909 Volume 03 - Page 098 1909-10-19 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the Trustees room this afternoon at 3 o&a
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Show more1909-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1909 Volume 03 - Page 098 1909-10-19 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the Trustees room this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee Donovan, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meeting of Sept. 18, 1909, read and approved on motion of Trustee Donovan. Principal Mathes was authorized to expend $100 for cases and $100 for labor in fitting up the new Museum. He was also authorized to expend $400 to $500 in fitting up Professors Romine and Moodie's rooms. The Registrar was authorized to draw $238 from the Rebate fund, charging this amount to the students who had authorized the deduction of $1.00 each from their respective rebates, and pay it over to the Students association. The Registrar was directed to appear before the City Water Board in relation to a continuance of the present water rate of the school, viz., $35.00 per month for eleven months in the year. The faculty having recommended the issue of Elementary certificates to Chas. Becker Anna Bowie on motion of Mr. Donovan, it was ordered that such certificates issue. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the appended list of bills was approved and ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND Northwest Journal of Education - $8.00. C. M. Sherman - $87.05. City Water Department - $35.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $60.80. J. N. Selby and Co. - $108.74. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND B. B. Furniture Co. - $77.73. Great Northern Furniture Co. - $22.04. Morrison Mill Co. - $23.89. T. D. O'Brien - $87.90. Bay City Manfg. Co. - $35.60. Chandler and Barber - $65.33. A. Bucher - $25.65. W. I. Baumeister and Co. - $213.20. Cornish-Mitchell Paint and Co. - $40.65. Great Northern Furniture Co. - $17.50. Christopher and Blythe - $461.30. B. B. Furniture Co. - $30.00. Munro and Haskell - $1.79. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1909 Volume 03 - Page 099 1909-10-19 LOCAL FUNDS #11 Mrs. L. Stebbins - $45.00. 12 Mrs. Paline Richeert - $30.00. 13 Mrs. H. C. Chapman - $20.00. 14 S. Theil - $34.75. 15 Sweet Grocery Co. - $97.28. 16 W. E. McCaddon - $101.70. 17 L. L. Berens - $12.90. 18 M. L. Duvall - $15.25. 19 J. P. Hanson - $6.40. 20 A. H. Montgomery - $15.90. 21 Munro and Haskell - $5.75. 22 L. Stanton - $59.35. 23 Great Northern Furniture Co. - $62.25. 24 Pacific Steam Laundry - $6.05. 25 Peter Frank - $3.50. 26 A. P. Erickson - $161.55. 27 Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $147.74. 28 Washington Bakery - $45.84. 29 Eureka E. Ely - $3.00. 30 Void 31 John Rindal - $11.25. 32 Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $40.05. 33 S. L. Church and Co. - $12.10. 34 B. B. Ice and Fuel Co. - $5.00. 35 Byron Bros. Grocery - $39.03. 36 B. B. Furniture Co. - $61.22. 37 Void 38 Students Association - $238.00. 39 Occidental Pub. Co. - $25.00. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the following Rules and Regulations were adopted and ordered entered of record: ##
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Identifier: wwu:33235
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 September
Date: 1909-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190909
Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1909 Volume 03 - Page 093 1909-09-18 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in its room at the office this afternoon at 2:30 o
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Show more1909-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1909 Volume 03 - Page 093 1909-09-18 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in its room at the office this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Minutes of the meetings of July 28th, August 7th and August 21st, 1909, read and approved. T. D. O'Brien, manager, representing the Chamberlin metal weather strip, appeared before the Board with a proposal to equip the windows of the school with his strip. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the principal be authorized to select three rooms to be equipped with the weather strip, cost to be 15c per lineal foot and total cost to be about $100.00. J. Wayland Clark, registrarm presented a bond for $3,000.00 with himself as principal and the Title Guaranty and Surety Co. as surety; bond running to the State of Washington; running from Aug. 1st, 1909 to Aug. 31st, 1910--the date of election and qualification of his successor. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the bond was approved and ordered placed in the custody of the chairman of the Board. Chairman Edens presented the request of O. M. Jenkins, who is erecting a building on his own property near Edens Hall, for permission to connect with the sewer of the Hall. The chairman suggested that the matter be referred to the city engineer and if our sewer is of sufficient capacity that the requested permission be granted. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was so ordered. The appended list of books, standing as charged against James O'Sullivan, Sept. 17, 1909, in the library was presented: McLaughlin--American Nations #45 - $1.40. West--Ancient World--Green #38 - $2.00. E. G. Bourne--Essays in Historical Criticism #4653 - $2.00. Byron, Lord--Poetry - $1.00. Gardiner--Students History of England #5159 - $2.40. Gee, Henry--Documents Illustrative of English Church History #4628 - $2.60. Wilson, Woodrow--Division and Reunion (Epoch Series) #5980 - $1.25. Arena (Feb., June, Sept., Oct.) 1908 - $1.00. Century, Dec., 1907 - $0.35. Cosmopolitan, Jan., 1907 - $0.15. Everybody, July, Aug. )))(date omitted), 1907 - $0.45. McClure, Dec., 1907 - $0.10. Scribner's, Apr., '03, Oct., '04, Nov., '07 - $0.75. $15.45. (N.B.:-Subsequent to the filing of the foregoing report and previous to the writing of these minutes, the book "Bourne-E.G., Essays in Historical Criticism"--value, $2.00 was returned, leaving a net of $13.45 outstanding:) WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1909 Volume 03 - Page 094 1909-09-18 With the foregoing report was filed a check, dated Feb. 2, 1909, payable to the order of Miss Ethel Revelle (at that time librarian) for $15.00, signed by James O'Sullivan, and indorsed on the face "Deposit with Normal Librarian to cover books charged to me not returned as yet to Normal Library." The report and check were ordered placed in the custody of the Registrar. Munro and Haskell having offered to instal a 200-gallon steel boiler in the boiler room for the purpose of heating water for the Normal school building, at a cost of $83.40, on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, that firm was awarded the contract. John Lemach, engineer, having applied for assistance in the boiler room, it was ordered that he be given a student assistant until Dec. 1st next at a salary of $15.00 per month. Abstract of title and deeds from L. H. Bean and wife, Robert B. Clark and wife, W. S. Quinby and wife and Thomas W. Montague, deed of the latter being accompanied by an affidavit, to a tract of land adjoining the campus on the south, consisting of two acres, more or less, each of the deeds being for an undivided one-quarter interest and calling for $750.00 each, being presented, on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that if in the opinion of the attorney-general the title was perfect, vouchers be issued on the Repairs and Improvements fund. The matter of hauling earth from the residence of Miss Hogle to fill the land above described, on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, was left to the discretion of the chairman. Chairman Edens presented the appended report of the Students Loan fund: Amount of cash on deposit in the First National Bank - $265.43. Notes outstanding as follows: Lydia Rainey, due May 16, 1909 - $50.00. Roy Goodell, due Jan. 23, 1909 - $50.00. Ethyl Thomas, due Jan. 21, 1910 - $20.00. Isabella Williams, due Mar. 11, 1908 - $50.00. Myrtle I. Beam, due Mar. 23, 1909 - $35.00. Goldie Brown, due Jan. 13, 1910 - $50.00. Noah Davenport, due April 1, 1910 - $40.00. Face value of notes - $295.00. $295.00. Total - $560.43. The Registrar was instructed to remit to the State Treasurer such of the funds taken over by him from Principal Mathes Sept. 1, 1909, as belonged to the state. The matter of the employment of Miss Elena H. Bateman as special teacher on the piano was left to Dr. Mathes. The Registrar presented the following reports: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1909 Volume 03 - Page 095 1909-09-01 Received of E. T. Mathes, Principal of the Bellingham State Normal School, moneys in the safe of the school in various funds as appended: Proceeds of Montaville Flowers entertainment - $17.75. Manual Training funds--Miss Hogle - $39.75. Proceeds of sale of second-hand sash and wire lath to John Lemach - $5.00. Library fee--Hilda Johnson (1909) - $5.00. Clionian society--money left in safe when it died in June, 1905 - $2.70. Funds deposited in safe to the credit of the "Messenger" in 1905 - $2.70. Balance in Prize fund - $7.75. Lights in Edens Hall 1908-1909 - $14.65. Fines in Library paid over by the Librarian in July, 1909 - $36.10. Book Locker fund - $32.45. Less payment to M. Hawkey for labor April 24, 1909 - $4.00. Less paid Hugh Eldridge for postage stamps, April 20, 1909 - $10.00. $14.00. $18.45. A. D. Foster, warrant for salary, erroneously drawn - $8.00. Library fee--Summer school, 1908 - $0.75. 1909 Senior class contribution to Students Loan Fund - $11.74. Revolving fund balance - $2.64. Balance of fees collected by Miss Barnett--Domestic Second Summer School 1909 - $3.55. $172.98. Account correct: Registrar. Principal. ODDS AND ENDS FUND Sept. 1, 1909--Balance in this fund - $1.01. "TIN BOX FUND" Sept. 1, 1909--A round tin box was found in the safe. It had been placed there during the absence of Dr. Mathes; he knew nothing of its origin or its ownership and it had been there for more than a year. It now passes, until identification, into the funds of this school - $10.45. N. B.: -Above appears a contribution from the Senior class of 1909 to the Students Loan Fund of $11.74. Such contribution was made subject to the payment of delayed bills. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1909 Volume 03 - Page 096 1909-09-01 REVOLVING FUND Deposits May 7, 1909--Bellingham National Bank - $1000.00. Aug. 14, 1909 " - 21. Expenditures Checks #360--409 inclusive 411--413 ". 416--421 ". 426--427 ". Above covered in voucher mailed State Auditor Aug. 27, 1909, and aggregating - $858.86. Check #414--Lulu B. Dawson - $9.00. " 415--Ada Hogle - $32.95. Above in process of vouchering - ------- $41.95. " 422-425 to be vouchered - $89.40. Check #410 drawn to cash - $10.00. Expenditures: June 21---Express - $2.15. June 26---Messenger - $0.25. July 2---Ticket to Wahl and return, J. T. Forrest - $0.55. July 7---Western Wood Working Co. - $.50. July 15---Express - $2.60. Aug. 14---Overdraft at Bellingham National Bank - $0.21. Aug. 30---Express prepaid - $1.10. Sept. 1---Cash in drawer - $2.64. $10.00. $10.00. $10.00. $1000.21. $1000.21. Sept. 1, 1909 Cash in drawer - $2.64. Account approved: Principal. Registrar. 1909-08-01 SUNDRY ITEMS FUND Balance in this fund according to report of October 20, 1908, recorded on page 8, Minutes of the meeting of Nov. 21, 1908--- $9.64. RECEIPTS 1908 Dec. 15---Training School - $20.00. 1909 Feb. 8---Warrant of Viva Flory (She left school during the month of January and was paid from the Revolving Fund. Hence her warrant is deposited in Sundry Items fund - $10.00. " 13---Check of Frank Deerwester--sale of books. See Minutes Feb. 13, 1909 - $23.50. EXPENDITURES 1908 Dec. 18---Union Printing Co.--Invoice Nov. 30 - $2.50. " Bellingham Printing Co.--Invoice Dec.1/08 - $8.00. 1909 Feb. 17---P. O.--500 2c stamps - $10.00. March 24---W. H. Towner Printing Co.--Inv. Feb. 3 - $23.60. March 24 S. B. Irish and Co.--Inv. Jan. 13, 1909 - $7.75. Balance - $11.29. $63.14. $63.14. Aug. 1, 1909 Balance on deposit Northwestern State Bank - $11.29. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1909 Volume 03 - Page 097 1909-09-01 On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the appended bills were audited and ordered for payment: MAINTENANCE FUND Title Guaranty and Surety Co. - $12.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $15.30. Atkinson, Mentzer and Grover - $11.52. American Rattan and Reed Manfg. Co. - $90.00. McHutchison and Co. - $18.00. Milton Bradley and Co. - $2.91. Cedarine Co. - $45.00. J. W. Burns - $400.00. Rand, McNally and Co. - $62.00. Theo. Presser - $17.15. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - $39.58. Griggs Sta. and Ptg. Co. - $34.75. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Thiel and Welter - $267.60. Booker and Campbell - $4500.00. Bay City Sash and Door Factory - $30.80. Bay City Manfg. Co. - $33.80. Bellingham Hardware Co. - $15.85. Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. - $49.58. Morse Hardware Co. - $17.94. Northwest Hardware Co. - $10.71. Orr and Locket Hardware Co. - $118.80. Coleman and Rives - $267.50. Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. - $12.54. Brooks Manfg. Co. - $21.00. A. Bucher - $176.00. P. K. Dodd - $302.65. R. C. Stephen - $102.50. W. I. Baumeister and Co. - $325.60. Chapman Bros. and Co. - $144.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $123.10. Acme Novelty and Wire Works - $38.50. Munro and Haskell - $310.24. B. B. Furniture Co. - $421.90. Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. - $25.05. L. H. Bean - $750.00. Robert B. Clark - $750.00. W. S. Quinby - $750.00. Thomas W. Montague - $750.00. Local Funds #1 Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $71.20. 2 S. L. Church - $11.00. 3 John Rindal - $20.05. 4 Bowman-Bolster-Eaton Co. - $76.65. 5 Students Association - $25.40. 6 Wyatt and Giles - $20.00. 7 Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - $20.65. 8 The Leader - $9.81. 9 A. H. Montgomery - $11.40. 10 B. B. Furniture Co. - $113.18. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33303
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 August
Date: 1909-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190908
Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1909 Volume 03 - Page 090 1909-08-07 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o&apo
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Show more1909-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1909 Volume 03 - Page 090 1909-08-07 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan, and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the registrar. The matter of the improvement of the street car service on Garden street was referred to Trustee Donovan. The principal and the registrar were authorized to secure four dozen tablet arm chairs, four tables, two roll top desks, a standing desk and a few chairs for the registrar's office. On motion of Mr. Donovan, a bill of Miss Elena H. Bateman for the expenses of a recital given by Miss Erna Muehlenbruch Mar 12, 1909, amounting to $16.50 was allowed and ordered paid. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, it was ordered that Miss Hillis be engaged for a term of ten months at a salary of $40.00 per month, service to be during the morning from 8:30 to 12 o'clock; service to consist of instruction in English and orthography and the performance of such other duties as may be assigned. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Dr. Mathes was instructed to write Governor Hay and the State Board of Control and secure permission to purchase two acres of land adjoining the campus for a play-ground, payment to be made from the Repairs and Improvements fund. On motion or Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, John Lemach was re-elected fireman for a term of one year commencing Sept. 1st, 1909, salary to be $75.00 per month. Authority was given the principal to purchase a programme clock and two synchronized clocks. The board inspected the workings of a vacuum cleaning apparatus and directed Janitor Parsons to ask that the apparatus be left at the school for a week or two for the trial. Bids were read for the overhauling of the steam heating plant in Edens hall as follows: B. B. Plumbing Co/ - $175.00. Munro and Haskell - $471.40. Christopher and Blythe - $457.00. The first named company having installed the present unsatisfactory system and presenting a bid which, in the judgment of the board contemplated patching instead of remedying radical defects and further accompanying the bid by no guarantee was not considered. Christopher and Blythe being the lowest bidder and further guaranteeing their work, when completed "to be free from flaws and to operate perfectly and to the complete satisfaction of the Board of Trustees, and to keep same in good repair, with the exception of the boiler, for the term of three years," on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, was awarded the contract. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1909 Volume 03 - Page 091 1909-08-07 On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that six cluster light poles be ordered for the campus, two on High street--one at each entrance of the concrete driveway; two at the junction of the driveway and concrete walk and two on the terrace at the top of the steps. It was ordered that a public reception be held about the 1st of October. Bids were then opened for the installation of electric light and gas fixtures in the Science annex. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. presented a bid of $346. Coleman and Rives presented a bid in detail, showing price per fixture. Bid of the former was referred back with a request for a price in detail and upon receipt the principal was authorized to award the contract to the lowest bidder. Bids were opened from Thiel and Welter and the B. B. Furniture Co. for furnishing window and door shades for the Science Annex. The former bid 63 shades for $84.30, door shades at 60 cents each. The latter bid 65 shades at $90.00; door shades at 45 cents each. It being evident that a decision as the lowest bidder must depend upon the number of door shades and that number being unknown, the matter was left to the discretion of the principal after ascertaining the number of door shades demanded. On motion of Mr. Handschy, the appended bills were audited and ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND. American Printing Co. - $25.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $35.15. Cole Truck and Storage Co. - $56.75. A. H. Montgomery - $458.20. S. B. Irish and Co. - $12.25. Fairhaven Pub. Co. - $1.30. The Century History Co. - $25.00. F. B. Hawes - $230.30. Raoul A. Brinck - $12.25. Elena H. Bateman - $16.50. Ada Hogle - $15.00. M. Belle Sperry - $1.70. E. T. Mathes - $25.40. Revolving fund - $858.86. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Booker and Campbell - $4,569.30. A. H. Montgomery - $46.65. Munro and Haskell - $147.65. P. J. Halberg - $79.00. Bay City Manfg. Co. - $40.40. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1909 Volume 03 - Page 092 1909-08-21 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the Registrar. Action of the Registrar in drawing a check for $10.00 on Sundry Items fund for postage stamps and of the chairman and registrar in drawing checks to Lorena M. Frey--$42.60 and for $20.00 for postage stamps, on motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, confirmed. The registrar was authorized to pay monthly the bill of Cole Truck and Storage Co. without awaiting action by the Board and was further authorized to pay bills of a limited amount. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the principal was authorized to negotiate with Mr. Bean and his associates for the purchase of a tract of land adjoining the campus on the basis of $3,200 with a limit of $3,400. The bond of the registrar was fixed at $3,000.00 to be furnished by a surety company. On motion of Mr. Handschy the chairman and registrar were authorized to draw a check for $150.00 as advance payment on magazine order placed with J. N. Selby and Co. The registrar was authorized to place Miss Bateman on the August pay-roll for the sum of $110.10. The principal announced that he had engaged H. C. Philippi to take the place of J. T. Forrest, absent on leave for a year, at a salary of $1260.00 per annum. It was ordered that the proposed reception to the general public be given Oct. 8th instead of Oct. 1st. The following bills were audited and ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND E. T. Mathes - $25.40. Revolving fund - $858.86. J. Wayland Clark - $28.77. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33220
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 July
Date: 1909-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 July.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 083 1909-07-01 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon. Present: Chai
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Show more1909-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 083 1909-07-01 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. On motion of Trustee Handschy the clerk was instructed to get prices on four electric light poles of the cluster type installed--two at the junction of the concrete walk and the concrete driveway and two at the tops of the terrace at the head of the steps. The matter of securing instruments for a brass band was discussed but no action taken. The clerk was instructed to secure from Miss Elena H. Bateman, piano teacher, her account for the past school year and to ascertain whether she desires to renew her arrangement with the school for the ensuing year. An order for supplies and tools for the Manual Training department was left with the principal. Teachers to fill vacancies in the force were discussed but no choice made. The first estimate, certified to by Architect Lee, to Booker and Campbell, contractors for the completion of the Science Annex, amounting to $2835.00 was allowed. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 084 1909-07-13 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held at the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee Handschy and the clerk. Minutes of the meetings of June 3rd, 9th, 12th and July 1st, 1909, read and approved. The chairman stated that he had received a letter, returning his contract, from A. P. Romine who objected to serving in Summer school without extra compensation. The matter was laid on the table until a full meeting of the Board. Letter from Miss Sperry, dated June 30th, 1909, read. Miss Sperry felt that the new requirement for service in Summer school without extra compensation reduced her salary instead of increasing. She closed her communication as follows: "Of course it will make no difference in my faithfulness or loyalty to the school; it only takes away the inspiration and satisfaction which one feels in work that receives material appreciation." Letter read from Miss Lawrence in which she states her disappointment that her salary was not increased to $90.00 per month. Miss Lawrence also submitted the appended reports: Sequim, Wash., June 28, 1909. To the Honorable Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen,- I beg to submit the appended report of the finances of the Domestic Economy department for the second semester of the year 1908-1909. Receipts. Feb. - (Fees) $45.00. (Sales) $4.07. (Total) $49.07. March - (Fees) $9.50. (Sales) $1.17. $3.85. (Total) $14.52. April - (Fees) $3.75. (Sales) $10.40. $2.00. (Total) $16.15. May - (Fees) $1.50. (Sales) $2.90. $5.00. (Total) $9.40. June - (Sales) $10.43. (Total) $10.43. $59.75. $28.97. $10.85. $99.57. Balance on hand Feb. 1st - $0.61. $100.18. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 085 1909-07-13 Expenditures. February 1st to June 8, 1909. Equipment- Dishes, curtains and fixtures for the A.Y.P. - $11.05. Supplies- Groceries and sewing materials (thread, needles and ----. - $89.13. $100.18. Estimated value of staple groceries, thread and needles on hand - $10.00. Outstanding grocery fill - $18.10. Outstanding merchandise fill (materials for A.Y.P. Exhibit and class materials - $11.00. Total Indebtedness for Entire Year - $19.10. Respectfully submitted, Minerva Lawrence. The following reports from Miss Gray on the operations of Edens hall were read and ordered entered of record. April Report To the Honorable Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen:- We beg to submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of April, 1909. Receipts: Regular boarders - $688.25. Transient - $19.80. Laundry - $8.50. Sundries - $4.43. $720.98. Expenditures: Groceries - $458.45. Meat, lard, andc - $178.60. Milk - $69.13. Help - $76.00. Sundries - $60.17. $842.35. Cash in hand, April 1, 000.00. " " bank, " ", $368.74. $1089.72. Cash in hand, May 1, $15.00. " " " " ", $232.37. $1089.72. Respectfully submitted. Nellie A. Gray WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 086 1909-07-13 May Report. To the Honorable Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen:- We beg to submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of May, 1909. Receipts: Regular boarders - $772.60. Transient - $31.55. Laundry - $4.75. Sundries - $8.95. $817.85. Expenditures: Groceries - $429.86. Meat, lard, andc - $182.05. Milk - $35.45. Help - $130.75. Sundries - $47.74. $825.85. Cash in hand, May 1, $15.00. " " " " ", $232.37. $1065.22. Cash in hand, June 1, $87.25. " " " " ", $152.12. $1065.22. Respectfully submitted. Nellie A. Gray. The clerk stated that the Whatcom County Ry. and Lt. Co. had submitted a price of $75.00 per pole for four new cluster light poles proposed for the campus. No action taken. Bids were opened from the B. B. Plumbing Co. and Munro and Haskell for overhauling the heating plant in Edens hall. The bid of the B. B. Plumbing Co. was $175.00 and that of Munro and Haskell was $471.40. There being a wide discrepancy in the bids, the clerk was instructed to secure further bids. Munro and Haskell offered to instal complete three 18x36 white enamel sinks in the Training department in the Science annex for $104.90. The matter was referred to the clerk with instructions to consult the architect with respect to the completeness of the bid and the fairness of the price and in case of satisfactory conditions to instruct Munro and Haskell to proceed with the work. Miss Elena Bateman by letter presented the appended statement (see page 84) of lessons given on the piano and receipts therefor and stated that she would be willing to renew the arrangement she has had with the school for another year. On motion of Mr. Handschy the appended bills were audited and ordered paid: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 087 1909-07-13 MAINTENANCE FUND Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound - $5.00. Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. - $28.63. F. B. Hawes - $27.75. E. L. Boardman - $9.00. Ginn and Co. - $24.25. A. C. McClurg and Co. - $11.18. The H. W. Wilson Co. - $6.00. Northwest Hardware Co. - $44.33. Oregon Teachers Monthly - $11.25. N. W. Journal of Education - $16.00. Lowman and Hanford S. and P. Co. - $47.50. J. W. Burns - $320.00. Barker, Florist - $5.50. Griggs S. and P. Co. - $24.45. B. B. Furniture Co. - $32.63. Katherine Cribbs - $4.40. E. A. Bond - $3.90. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. - $50.80. Engberg's Pharmacy - $3.75. E. L. Boardman - $1.50. Red Cross Pharmacy - $12.00. A. H. Montgomery - $795.00. City Water Department - $105.00. $1589.82. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND Charles E. Lind - $15.00. P. K. Dodd - $24.70. E. C. Lyle - $156.00. C. G. Burnet and Co. - $1350.00. $1545.70. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. Miss Bateman's statement 1908-1909 Statement of Lesson - Sept. - (No. of lessons) 35. $26.75. Oct. - (No. of lessons) 59. $45.25. Nov. - (No. of lessons) 62. $47.50. Dec. - (No. of lessons) 46. $35.00. Jan. - (No. of lessons) 51. $38.75. Feb. - (No. of lessons) 65. $49.25. Mar. - (No. of lessons) 36. $27.25. Apr. - (No. of lessons) 64. $49.00. May - (No. of lessons) 67. $51.00. June - (No. of lessons) 13. $10.00. $379.75 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 088 1909-07-28 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee J. J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of July 13th read and approved. By letter, A. P. Romine, through the chairman, addressed the Board, taking exception to the clause in his contract requiring teachers to serve in the Summer school every alternate year without extra compensation. After discussion in which the sentiment was manifested that it would be impossible to make an exception in the case of Mr. Romine, the clerk was instructed to return his contract to Mr. Romine and to express the feeling of the Board in the matter. The principal was authorized to secure bids for combination light fixtures and window shades for the Science annex. The principal was also authorized to have installed four hitching posts. On motion of Mr. Donovan, an appropriation of $75.00 was made for instruments for a band or orchestra. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the principal was authorized to proceed with the installation of a toilet and lavatory in the room adjoining his private office at an expense not to exceed $250.00. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the principal was directed to consult Architect Lee relative to taking out of the Science annex such radiators as had been placed there temporarily and attaching them to steam mains in rooms that needed more heat radiation. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the following elections were made: James Bever of North Yakima to the chair of history at a salary of $1380 per year. W. H. Patchin to take charge of the high school work in the Training school at a salary of $1140 per year. Christine Kanters to take charge of the physical training department at a salary of $ ????,00 per year. J. Wayland Clark to the position of registrar, for the term of thirteen months at a salary of $1200 per year, services to begin August 1st next. The clerk reported that he had receipted for $145.60 room rent of various roomers at Edens hall, collected by the matron, Mrs. Powell during summer school. The clerk presented the bid of Christopher and Blythe for overhauling the steam heating plant in Edens hall at $?57.00. The following diplomas and second and third grade certificates, recommended by the faculty, were ordered issued: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 089 1909-07-28 July 22, 1909 Mrs. Anna Atkinson, Mrs. Lida Copeland, Lucy Crocker, Morfydd Evans, Hazel Horn, Merle Rogers, Warrena Thayer, Myrtle Auer, Ruth Wilkinson. The following students were recommended for secondary normal school certificates: Agnes Biver, Stephen Brinck, Cecil Cruikshank, Marguerite Crosby, Viva Flory, Vinsen Gorman, Margaret Oliver, Mrs. Ida Mo Williams, Charles. Petheram, Grace Robinson, Ruth Sears, Agnes Stewart, Isabella Williams, Blanche Gawley, Gertrude Randall. The following students were recommended for elementary certificates: Stella Gosch, Isabel Jenni, Emma Richert, Paul Pederson, Gertrude Osborne, Lottie Crawford, Kathleen Casey. The Board adjourned fixing the time of the next regular meeting for August 7th, 1909. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 100 1909-07-31 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON. REVISED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, JULY 31st, 1909. GENERAL STATEMENT. Article 1. Sec. 1- It shall be the aim of the State Normal School, situated at Bellingham, Washington, to educate and train teachers for service in the public schools of the State of Washington. For this purpose it shall be the educational policy of this institution to emphasize the development of character, and scholarship in its students as fundamental to their usefulness as teachers, and to regard all forms of professional training as equally essential, but supplementary to character and scholarship for such usefulness as teachers in the public schools of this state. Sec. 2- It shall be the general policy of this institution to be governed in matters of instruction and discipline by the faculty under the laws of the state through the Principal and Board of Trustees. Sec. 3- The duties of the Principal in general shall be administrative in character, and he shall supervise within the institution and promote its general interests without under the direction of the Board of Trustees to the end that its usefulness in public welfare be extended. He shall also formulate the general policy of the institution and shall make such recommendations to the faculty and trustees from time to time as will give unity, harmony and progress to the institution. FACULTY. Article 11. Sec. 1- The Faculty of the State Normal School at Bellingham, Washington, shall consist of the Principal thereof and all persons regularly employed by the Board of Trustees to give instruction therein, except student assistants. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 101 1909-07-31 Sec. 2- The faculty shall have power to make rules and regulations governing the instruction and discipline of students, subject to the provisions of the laws of the state, the regulations of the State Board of Education, and of the Board of Trustees. Each member of the faculty shall give active support to the enforcement of all rules and regulations and to the general policies of the institution. Sec. 3- It shall be the duty of the faculty to investigate the work of students and pass upon the number of hours of study per week which they may pursue. Sec. 4- The faculty shall have power to accredit schools upon recommendation of the Committee on Credits and Accredited Schools. Sec. 5- It shall be the duty of the faculty to hear requests of students for extra hours of study and to decide upon the number of such extra hours that may be granted to any such student upon such request. Sec. 6- It shall be the duty of the faculty to unify, harmonize and systamatize the instruction in the school by modification or limitation thereof within reasonable bounds. Sec. 7- All members of the faculty who wish to be absent from the school during its regular session, shall secure permission for such absence from the Principal. It shall be the duty of the Principal to report to the Board of Trustees, at each of its meetings, all such absences granted by him for whatever cause. Sec. 8- All actions of the faculty to be valid must receive a majority vote of the membership of the faculty present at any meeting, and three-fifths of the total membership shall constitute a quorum. Sec. 9- To make regular the business transactions of the faculty, Roberts' Rules of Order shall be the basis of procedure. Sec. 10- Regular meetings of the faculty shall be held on the first Monday of each calendar month in the scholastic year at four o'clock, p.m. Sec. 11- All special meetings of the faculty shall be called by the Principal when in his judgment such meetings are necessary. Sec. 12- The Principal shall have general supervision of all WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 102 1909-07-31 departments of instruction and shall approve the general character of all courses offered in the same; he shall enforce all regulations of the institution and shall have authority to make such special regulations as in his judgment may be necessary to carry forward the daily work of the school in harmony with the general policies of the administration. He shall have and exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by the laws of the state and by the Board of Trustees. Sec. 13- He shall also outline the daily program of work, and shall assign to each department the daily work to be done by the teachers of the department, and in conference with them shall assign the work to each teacher within the department. DEPARTMENTS. Article 111. Sec. 1- In order to interpret the course of study in detail, to organize and unify the same for effective use in instruction, to economize the time and efforts of the students, and in all ways to render the total effect of the institution upon its students the most beneficial and fruitful - the whole field of its instructions shall be divided into departments. Sec. 2- By a department of instruction shall be meant the work required to teach a generally recognized element of culture with its proper subdivisions of branches. Sec. 3- Each department shall have one teacher to be known and designated by the Board of Trustees as head of that department. Sec. 4- If the work in that department shall require the services of more than one teacher, such additional teachers shall be known and designated by the Board of Trustees as associate teachers, assistant teachers, and instructors. Sec. 5- The Head of each department shall be authority in all matters of daily instruction in his department, and shall be held responsible for the character of the work done, but the general character of the subject-matter offered in each course shall be approved by the Principal, and may be reviewed by the Board of Trustees. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 103 1909-07-31 Sec. 6- It shall be the duty of the Head of each department with his assistants to recommend to the Principal all text books, apparatus, or other supplies intended for use in his department. Sec. 7- Assistant teachers shall have charge of all work assigned to them subject to the advice of the head of the department. Sec. 8- Each teacher in the school shall be the judge of the fitness of any student in his classes for continuation of work therein, and shall report deficient students to the proper committee for re-classification. Sec. 9- Each and every subject of instruction required in the course of study shall be included in the work of some department. NAMES OF DEPARTMENTS. Article IV. Sec. 1- The following departments are hereby established with subjects of instruction assigned as outlined in the catalogue for the scholastic year of 1905-1906. This roster of departments and assignment of subjects shall however, be subject to change or modification by the Principal when approved by the Board of Trustees. New subjects of instruction added from time to time to the course of study shall be assigned to proper departments by the Principal. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Psychology, History and Philosophy of Education, School Management, School Administration, Child Study, Principles of Teaching, Practice Teaching, Observation of Teaching, Illustrative Teaching, and Special Methods. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Ancient History, European History, American History and Constitution, United States History, English History, Sociology, Political Economy, Political institutions, and State Manual. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 104 1909-07-31 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- English Grammar, Rhetoric and Composition, English Literature, and American Literature. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Latin and German. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Mental Arithmetic, Written Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Physics, Chemistry, Physical Geography, Geography, Agriculture, and Geology. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCE. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Botany, Zoology, Biology, Physiology, and Nature Study. DEPARTMENT OF ORAL EXPRESSION AND LITERATURE. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Oral Expression, Reading, and Orthography. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 105 1909-07-31 DEPARTMENT OF DRAWING AND MANUAL TRAINING. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Drawing, and Manual Training. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL CULTURE. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- All forms of Physical Culture, and School Hygiene. DEPARTMENT OF DOMESTIC ECONOMY. This department shall include instruction in the following subjects:- Cooking and Sewing. STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR PRESCRIBED DUTIES. Article V. Sec. 1- By the adoption of these regulations the following Standing Committees are established - to-wit - Committee on Elementary Course of Study, Committee on Secondary Course of Study, Committee on Advanced Courses of Study, and Committee on Credits and Accredited Schools. Sec. 2- The members of all committees shall be appointed by the Principal from the membership of the faculty and he shall designate the chairman of each committee, and shall himself be a member ex-officio of each committee. Sec. 3- It shall be the duty of these standing committees to work under rules and regulations made by the faculty consistent with their prescribed duties, and to make all reports to said faculty. All reports made by these standing committees to the faculty shall be subject to the approval and final action of said faculty. Sec. 4- It shall be the duty of the Committee on Credits and Accredited Schools to receive each student after his admission to the institution by the Principal and determine his classification. When any student presents standings from any Secondary or Advanced school for acceptance in this institution, it shall be the duty of this Committee to pass upon the same and determine their value in WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 106 1909-07-31 credits. If the school from which the standings are presented is not an accredited school, this Committee shall ascertain by prompt investigation the character of the work done in the school giving the standings, and in so far as the work is satisfactory, the Committee shall accept the standings and determine their value in credits. It shall also be the duty of this Committee to consider all applications for concessions in credits, and when any such applicant is a candidate for admission into any advanced course, the Committee shall determine both his classification and the requirements for his graduation. The Committee shall also have power to examine and recommend schools for recognition on the list of accredited schools for this institution. This Committee shall also keep a record of all its proceedings and shall place on the permanent records of the institution all standings accepted from each student. It may also furnish each student with a copy of his approved standings and their value in credits. The Principal shall be ex-officio chairman of this Committee and shall have power to act for the Committee with the Normal School is not in session. Sec. 5- It shall be the duty of the Committee on Elementary Course to receive all students referred to it by the Committee on Credits and Accredited Schools, arrange and approve their daily programs, advise with them in all matters relating to their work, keep a record of their progress and recommend to the faculty from time to time those who are candidates for Elementary Certificates. Sec. 6- It shall be the duty of the Committee on Secondary Course to receive all students referred to it by the Committee on Credits and Accredited Schools, arrange and approve their daily programs, advise with them in all matters relating to their work, keep a record of the progess of each student and recommend to the faculty from time to time, those who are candidates for Secondary Certificates from the Secondary Course. Sec. 7- It shall be the duty of the Committee on Advanced Courses to receive all students who are referred to it by the Committee on Credits and Accredited Schools, arrange and approve their daily programs, advise with them in all matters relating to their work, keep a WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 107 1909-07-31 record of the progress of each student, and recommend to the faculty from time to time, candidates for Secondary Certificates from the Junior Year and candidates for diplomas from the several advanced courses. Sec. 8- All Standing Committees other than those herein-before mentioned shall be announced by the Principal at the first meeting of the faculty in each scholastic year. It shall be his duty also to instruct in writing, such committees as to their duties, and to designate the chairman of each committee appointed by him. Sec. 9- All Standing Committees shall be permanent after their appointment during the scholastic year in which their appointment takes place. Sec. 10- The Librarian shall be ex-officio chairman of the Librarian Committee. GENERAL REGULATIONS. Article VI. Sec. 1- On or before the opening of each school year the Principal shall recommend to the Board of Trustees for appointment, some member of the faculty who shall serve for the year as chairman of the faculty during the absence of the Principal, and discharge his duties whenever that Officer is absent from the school or city. Sec. 2- Resolved that the salary of any teacher for the last month of any semester shall not be paid until such teacher has filed in the office of the Principal all required reports and copied on the records in the office all grades and credits made by students in their classes during the semester. Sec. 3- All teachers or employees shall be assigned their duties in the institution by the Principal and shall be directly responsible to him for their work and conduct in connection with the institution under such regulations as shall be prescribed by the Board of Trustees. Sec. 4- Any member of the faculty, or committee or executive of the same, who willfully neglects or refuses to observe, abide by, or enforce any of the rules and regulations of the institution, shall be deemed guilty of acting in bad faith, and for such offensem may be dismissed from his connection with this institution by the Board of Trustees, WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1909 Volume 03 - Page 108 1909-07-31 at any regular or called meeting of said Board. THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING IN JUNE, 1907. Sec. 5- Members of the faculty who find it desirable and necessary to draw reference and technical books from the general library for the special use of their classes in their recitation rooms, shall not be required to replace any books lost in such transfer, provided that no books shall be taken from the library without the consent of the librarian, also that a list of all books taken shall be made and filed with the librarian, further that all books so drawn shall be returned to the library before the close of the current school year and checked up on the list drawn out, and lastly that a list of the missing books shall be filed with the Principal of the institution and by him transmitted to the Board of Trustees at the close of the school year. Sec. 6- For the convenience of the faculty and Board of Trustees, the secretary of each committee, and the secretary of the faculty shall keep on file at all times in the office of the Principal a copy of the proceedings of each committee or organization respectively. All permanent records and all official correspondence shall also be kept on file in the office. Sec. 7- It shall be the duty of the Dean of Women to take charge of the dormitories if Edens Hall and have general care of the young ladies living in the building; she shall pass upon all excuses of students for absence from the regular daily work of school, shall assist students in securing desirable places to board and places to work for their board, and perform such other duties as may be outlined or determined by the Principal or Board of Trustees. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33262
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 June
Date: 1909-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 June.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190906
Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1909 Volume 03 - Page 078 1909-06-03 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at 3 o&apos
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Show more1909-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1909 Volume 03 - Page 078 1909-06-03 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, Trustee Handschy and Principal Mathes who acted as secretary. The appended communication was received from the faculty and on motion it was ordered that diplomas issue in accordance with the recommendation: "Bellingham, Wash., June 5, 1909. "To the Board of Trustees. "State Normal School. "Bellingham, Wash. "By action of the faculty this day, the persons named on the list attached are recommended for graduation from the advanced course of this institution: Abild, Christine--Bellingham, Wash. Armstrong--Ballard, Seattle. Audett, Edna--West Seattle, Wash. Brackett, Lydia--Seattle, Wash. Chappell, Margaret--Seattle, Wash. Coffman, Mabel--Bellingham, Wash. Currier, Emma--Ellensburg, Wash. Davenport, Noah--Bellingham, Wash. Elzey, Ethel--Everett, Wash. Foster, A. D.--Castle Rock, Wash. Gerding, Ethel--Astoria, Ore. Goodell, Roy--Bellingham, Wash. Grue, Anna--Bellingham, Wash. Johnson, Fanny--Great Falls, Mont. Kimball, Julia--Bellingham, Wash. Marston, Mildred--Mt. Vernon, Wash. Marston, Ruby--Mt. Vernon, Wash. McLaughlin, Inez--Port Angeles, Wash. McPherson, Mary--Goldendale, Wash. Maelleil, Grace--Bellingham, Wash. Meyer, Bertha--Seattle, Wash. Moore, Margaret--Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Moy, Esther--Bellingham, Wash. Pattison, Greta--Spokane, Wash. Prickmay, Bessie--Olympia, Wash. Roos, Alfred--Bellingham, Wash. Ross, Grace--Port Angeles, Wash. Schwartz, Morris--Bellingham, Wash. Smith, Herman--Lynden, Wash. Spedding, Hannah--Bellingham, Wash. Splane, Olive--Sedro-Woolley, Wash. Stanton, Mattie--Snohomish, Wash. Storlie, Carl--Hillhurst, Wash. Switzer, Olive--Bellingham, Wash. Thomas, Addie--Port Angeles, Wash. Tower, Minerva--Yankton, S D. Uhlman, Freda--Bellingham, Wash. Umbarger, Frank--Mt. Vernon, Wash. Wahl, Celia--Blaine, Wash. Waikle, Grace--Bay View, Wash. Watrous, Lena--Olympia, Wash. White, Harriet--Colfax, Wash. Wiburg, Martha--Bellingham, Wash. Ziese, Novella--Bellingham, Wash. (Signed) Frank Deerwester, "Chairman Advanced Com." WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1909 Volume 03 - Page 079 1909-06-03 The rates for compensation of teachers in summer school were fixed as follows: for the entire term of six weeks: Teaching three or more hours--$125.00. Teaching two hours--$85.00. Teaching one hour--$50.00. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1909 Volume 03 - Page 080 1909-06-09 A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in the office of the Principal at 9.45 a.m. Members present Chairman J. J. Edens and F. F. Handschy. Principal Mathes acted as clerk pro-tem. The only item of business was the issuance of certificates and diplomas, and the same were ordered issued by the board as named below. The following students were duly recommended by the Faculty for secondary normal school certificates at a special meeting held Tuesday afternoon, June 8th. '09. Angst, Laura. Brinck, Raoul. Brown, Goldie. Bryant, Margaret. Carleton, Lillian. Carson, Martha. Cauval, May. Collins, Clara. Davis, Ethlyn. Dewar, Mary. French, Mabel. Frey, Lorena. Gifford, Lolo. Hazeltine, Mae. Holmes, Nellie. Horn, Hazel. Kimball, Mabel. Knight, Blanche. Ludlow, Florence. McKechnie, Grace. Allen, Leila. Blanchard, Lillian. Jayne, Lura. Mendenhall, Harriet. Williams, Esther. Beatrice Hatt. Della Schott. Alma Snyder. MacNiel, Katherine. Markham, Louise. Markham, Mabel. Newton, Florence. Nichols, Ethel. Nielson, Zura. Ossewarde, Mary. Plumb, Florence. Pratt, Dell. Preble, Lou. Scott, Gertrude. Shepard, Alta. Shoultes, Mary. Slater, Gladys. Smith, Ethel. Thomas, Anna. Thomas, Ellen. Westley, Kittie. Yeatman, Marian. Zaring, Maude. Bascom, Marian. Harvey, Ethel. Jones, Carles D.. McKechnie, Lucetta. Louise Schneider. Elmer Beal. The following students were also recommended for elementary certificates: Agan, Ethel. Bonker, Lucy. Dolsen, Mae. Hansen, Agnes. Ives, Erma. Jacobson, Thelda. McLaughlin, Martha. Mallahan, Sadie. Nuttall, Elva. Pilz, Mary. Richford, Nita. Tiedge, Alice. Wallis, Letitia. Wherry, Zoe. Green, Winnie. Kilmer, Florence. Arnold, Olive. Carver, Minnie. Colvin, Thora. Davis, Hazel. Sanders, Winifred. Spurgeon, Essie. Strauch, Minnie. Thomas, Ethyle. Watson, Olive. Edmonds, Clara. Jaye, Edith. McDougall, Mary. Parker, Margaretta. Davenport, Laila. Woodcock, Berenice. March, Mrs. Gertrude. Diplomas were granted to --------, ---------- and Andrew Anderson. Signed, WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1909 Volume 03 - Page 081 1909-06-12 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of May 25th read and approved. F. Lutz appeared and asked for an order to attach his window fixtures. Action was deferred. On motion of Mr. Handschy it was ordered that any moneys remaining in the Rebate fund (June 10. 1909) be sent to the State Treasurer. The clerk stated that Booker and Cambell had filed one bond for $3,649.00 and one bond for $14,596.00 for the faithful performance of their contract for the completion of the Science annex; that the bonds had been approved by L. M. Hadley; that they were filed in the safe in the office of the school and that he had returned to Booker and Campbell their certified check accompanying their bid. The bids were then opened for furnishing the school with wood for fuel as appended: Name: A. H. Montgomery (200 cords). Price per cord (Slabs): $3.25. Price per cord (Body fir) 100 cords $4.00. Price per cord (Mixed maple and Alder) 300 cords $3.95. J. W. Burns: Price per cord (Body fir) 200 " " $4.00. Price per cord (Mixed maple and Alder) 200 " " $4.00. Scott and Co.: 200 cords, Price per cord (Slabs) $3.15. Caine-Grimshaw Co. filed a bid for coal which was not considered. On motion of Mr. Handschy it was ordered that a contract be entered into with A. H. Montgomery for 200 cords of alder at $3.95 and 100 cords of fir at $4.00 and that a contract be entered into with J. W. Burns for 100 cords of alder and 200 cords of fir, each at the price of $4.00 per cord. On motion of Mr. Handschy it was ordered that a new water connection be made from the street to Edens Hall. The clerk read a letter from Miss Tallulah LeConte applying for a leave of absence for one year beginning Sept. 1, 1909. The leave of absence was granted, but the clerk was instructed to notify the applicant that the board would adhere to the principle in granting this and future leaves of absence that the granting of a leave does not imply re-employment at the close of the leave; that in case of a desire, subsequent to the leave, to re-enter the service of the school, the grantee must make application in the usual course for specific election. The principal stated that he had offered the History chair to T. H. Ziegler at $1500.00 per year and the position in the training school to James Bever at $1350.00. The principal was authorized to provide 80 tables for the study room at $2.50 per table. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1909 Volume 03 - Page 082 1909-06-12 On motion of Mr. Handschy, the appended bills were audited and ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND Pacific Steam Laundry--$5.35. Silver, Burdett and Co.--$3.60. William Abbatt--$2.50. S. B. Irish and Co.--$40.75. Dodd, Mead and Co.--$7.00. The Baker and Taylor Co.--$3.76. C. M. Sherman--$27.52. Montague and McHugh--$12.44. L. A. Sprague--$13.50. Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound--$10.00. J. W. Burns--$315.00. Morrison Mill Co.--$11.90. Cole Truck and Storage Co.--$7.45. Western Engraving Co.--$28.66. A. C. McClurg and Co.--$5.45. Fairhaven Pub. Co.--$12.00. John Rindal--$4.70. American Printing Co.--$14.65. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co.--$47.20. Long Bros. Supply House--$8.35. F. B. Hawes--$5.18. A. H. Montgomery--$40.50. Merrin Wall Paper and Paint Co.--$6.00. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co.--$8.00. Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co.--$31.15. Northwest Hardware Co.--$20.87. E. T. Mathes--$17.45. $710.93. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33145
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 May
Date: 1909-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190905
Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 070 1909-05-08 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:
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Show more1909-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 070 1909-05-08 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of April 28, 1909, read and approved on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy. Mr. Lutz appeared before the Board with reference to the matter of attaching window fixtures. The subject was postponed for the present. The matter of fixing salaries was then taken up and after a long and thorough discussion the schedule as appended was adopted, the following actions in individual cases being formally taken during consideration of the list: Mr. Donovan moved and Mr. Handschy seconded that the salary of Dr. E. T. Mathes be fixed at $3,500 annually for the two-year term of his contract. Motion carried unanimously, all members of the Board voting. Mr. Handschy moved and Mr. Donovan seconded that the salary of Miss George be fixed at $1,800.00 per year. Motion carried. Mr. Donovan moved and Mr. Handschy seconded that the salary of A. W. Parsons be fixed at $75.00 per month and that of John Rindal at $60.00 per month, the understanding being that the latter should devote a part of each day to carpenter work. Mr. Handschy then moved, Mr. Donovan seconding, that the salaries of the following named instructors and librarian be fixed as per the appended schedule: F. W. Epley: $1740. Ida Agnes Baker: $1260. Catherine Montgomery: $1200. Frances S Hays: $1380. A. P. Romine: $1680. Ada Hogle: $1260. Mabel M. Moore: $1080. Tallulah LeConte: $1080. M. Belle Sperry: $1440. Nellie A. Gray: $1200. Lulu B. Dawson: $840. Frank Deerwester: $1860. Maude Drake: $1080. E. A. Bond: $1440. Katherine Cribbs: $1110. Mary L. Jensen: $1140. Almina George: $1800. W. L. Moodie: $1320. Rose Baxter: $1200. Minerva Lawrence: $1020. Rebecca S. Knight: $1020. Mabel Zoe Wilson, librarian: $1080. (motion continued) all teachers employed and executing contracts under the above schedule are hereby required, upon request by the Board or principal, to serve as instructors in the summer school without additional compensation, provided that no person shall be required to teach in said summer school two years successively, that is to say, it is the intention of the Board that every teacher employed in said school shall serve as a teacher in the summer school every alternate year." Motion carried. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 071 1909-05-08 Mr. Donovan moved and Mr. Handschy seconded that an appropriation of Four Hundred dollars ($400.00) be made from the Maintenance fund to cover travelling and personal expenses of Dr. Mathes when travelling when attending county institutes and other educational gatherings and when lecturing upon educational topics that are calculated to enhance the interests of popular education or of this school; such appropriation applying to the present fiscal year beginning April 1st, 1909; further, that the principal be directed to make no charge whatever against any city or county of the state when engaged in such work. Motion carried. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the appended report was ordered filed: MARCH REPORT. To the Honorable Board of Trustees; Bellingham State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington. Gentlemen:- We beg to submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of March, 1909. Receipts: Regular Boarders, $898.20. Transient, $24.35. Laundry, $10.00. Sundries, $10.50. Expenditures: Groceries, $306.58. Bread,. Meat, $201.20. Milk, $67.45. Help, $123.00. Sundries, $24.90. Cash on hand, Mar. 1, $00.00. " in bank " $148.82. $1091.87. Cash on hand Apr. 1, $00.00. " in bank " $368.74. $1091.87. Respectfully submitted. Mr. Handschy moved and Mr. Donovan seconded, that the election of the remainder of the employees be postponed until the next meeting. The clerk was directed to purchase more wood. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 072 1909-05-08 On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the appended bills were ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND E. A. Bond, $15.80. F. W. Epley, $9.67. J. T. Forrest, $13.36. Long Bros. Supply House, $27.35. Griggs Sta. and Ptg. Co., $11.40. R. A. Richards Co., $2.85. Thos. C. Trueblood, $1.00. Cunningham, Curtiss and Welch, $115.20. S. A. Perkins, $30.00. Gyneth Knight, $3.00. Hann Studio, $3.00. Morrison Mill Co., $15.15. Sherman, Clay and Co., $853.00. Pacific Steam Laundry, $5.10. Hugh Eldridge, P. M., $106.20. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co., $47.35. H. W. Wilson Co., $17.00. B. B. Plumbing Co., $63.00. Cole Truck and Storage Co., $9.70. A. H. Montgomery, $83.00. Crane and McGlenen, $5.40. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 073 1909-05-25 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School adjourned to May 22nd and re-adjourned to this day at the Normal School. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees Donovan and Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk and during the opening of certain bids, A. Lee, architect. The minutes of May 8th were read and approved. The clerk then proceeded to open sealed bids for the construction of a concrete driveway and walk upon the grounds of the school as appended, No. 1 in the tabulation meaning "proposal for the contruction of concrete driveway and concrete walk"; No. 2 meaning "proposal for the construction of concrete walk and concrete driveway, without the wearing surface of such driveway." No. 3 shows the amount of certified check accompanying the bid: Bidderâ€¦ Wm. Damaske (No. 1) $1818.00. (No. 2) $1327.00. (No. 3) $95.00. E. Hagonâ€¦ (No. 1) $1667.00. (No. 2) $918.00. (No. 3) $83.35. J. Lichâ€¦ (No. 1) $2100.00. (No. 2) $1345.00. (No. 3) $105.00. K. Sausetâ€¦ (No. 1) $1530.00. (No. 2) $1227.50. (No. 3) $80.00. Campbell and Smithâ€¦ (No. 1) $1800.00. (No. 2) $1200.00. (No. 3) $90.00. C. G. Burnet and Coâ€¦. (No. 1) $1325.00. (No. 2) -----. (No. 3) $75.00. K. Sauset also bid on 2-inch asphalt surface at $720.00. After due consideration of the bids on motion of Trustee Donovan, seconded by Trustee Handschy, the bid of C. G. Burnet and Co. was accepted and the clerk was instructed to notify them to that effect and to instruct them to execute contract and furnish bonds at once. The bids for the completion of the Science Annex were then opened and were listed as appended: Bidder F. H. Boydâ€¦ (Amount of bid) $15,273.00. (Certified Check) $785.00. Bratt and Sonâ€¦ (Amount of bid) $16,605.00. (Certified Check) $830.25. Booker and Campbellâ€¦ (Amount of bid) $14,596.00. (Certified Check) $750.00. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the contract was awarded the lowest bidder, viz.: Booker and Campbell at $14,596.00/ On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, it was ordered that the contracts let this day be executed on the part of the Board of Trustees by its chairman, J. J. Edens. The clerk was instructed to return the respective certified checks to all unsuccessful bidders. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for wood to a total amount of 600 cords, of which 200 cords are to be No. 1 sound body fir; 200 cords are to be mixed maple, birch and alder and 200 cords slab wood, all in four-feet lengths, bids to be in by 1 P. M. June 12, 1909. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 074 1909-05-25 The clerk presented the appended form of contract with teachers and other employees and on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the chairman was authorized to execute the contracts on behalf of the Board: THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered in this ____ day of _____, A.D.19__, by and between the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School at Bellingham, Washington, party of the first part, and ________, party of the second part. WITNESSETH, That Whereas, the party of the first part as trustees aforesaid, did on the ____ day of ______19____, at a meeting of said board, pass a resolution employing the party of the second part as _________ in the State Normal School at Bellingham, Washington, and did determine the salary of said party of the second part as hereinafter set forth, for the term of employment hereinafter named, now THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained and the mutual advantages to be derived therefrom, said parties hereto have agreed and they do hereby mutually agree with respect to all the matters hereinafter stated and set forth as follows, to-wit: That the party of the first part does hereby employ the party of the second part as ________ in the said State Normal School at Bellingham, Washington, for the term of ____ year_, said term being from the ____ day of ______19__, to the _____ day of ________19___, at a salary of $_______ per annum payable in ______ equal payments of $________ per month, the same being the full ______ year__ from __________ to ___________ inclusive, which said employment is made by the party of the first part and accepted by the party of the second part upon the further conditions, reservations and stipulations hereinafter contained, the same being a part of the consideration of this contract. It is expressly understood and agreed that any teacher when required to teach in summer school shall do so without extra compensation, such requirement in case of continuous employment to be made each alternate year. Said party of the second part hereby accepts said position and employment for the period and at the salary and upon the terms herein specified, and agrees during the whole of said time to discharge faithfully the duties required by said position and such other duties pertaining to the work and welfare of the said institution as may be determined by the principal thereof, or by resolution or resolutions WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 075 1909-05-25 adopted by the Board of Trustees of said institution for its government, all in a manner satisfactory to them. The said party of the first part reserves and shall have the right to discharge the party of the second part and terminate this contract whenever the covenants or any thereof herein agreed to be kept and performed by the party of the second part are violated by the party of the second part, or remain unfulfilled, or whenever by reason of any act or conduct of the party of the second part the usefullness of the latter under said employment in the judgment of the party of the first part shall at any time become impaired or destroyed. Provided, that as a condition precedent to effecting such discharge and termination of contract for any of the reasons provided herein as a ground therefor, the party of the first part shall first give to the party of the second part thirty days written notice of the time when such discharge will take place and go into effect and such contract be terminated. Said party of the second part further agrees to pay to the party of the first part the sum of $________ as liquidated damages if the terms of this contract are violated by resignation during the school year of ______ to _______ inclusive, provided that no damages shall be adjudged is said resignation is filed with the principal of said institution or with the secretary of said Board of Trustees for a period of not less than thirty days before said resignation shall take effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this agreement in duplicate the day and date first above written, the party of the first part having executed the same in its name by and through __________ its Chairman, he being thereunto duly authorized and the party of the second part having executed the same in his own person. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON. By,______ Itâ€™s Chairman. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the following changes were made in the salary list as previously adopted: Frank Deerwester increased to $1920.00 per year. F. W. Epley increased to $1800 per year. Mary L. Jensen increased to $1200 per year. The salary of Ida E. Powell, matron, was fixed at $50.00 per month, contract to be for twelve months instead of eleven as heretofore. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the status of E. A. Bond and W. L. Moodie was elevated from that of assistant teacher to associate teacher. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 076 1909-05-25 On suggestion of Dr. Mathes, the matter of an issue of a diploma to Andrew Anderson, witheld two years ago by reason of his lack of knowledge of English was referred to faculty. Messrs. T. H. Ziegler, D. W. Freeman and Mr. Bever were discussed as prospective teachers but no action was taken. Mr. Handschy presented the appended and moved its adoption; Mr. Donovan seconded; by-laws adopted: BY-LAWS RELATING TO SECRETARY OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN DEFINING HIS DUTIES. The Board of trustees shall have power to elect a secretary who shall be the recording officer of said Board; shall attest all instruments required to be signed by the President and shall keep a true record of all the proceedings of said Board and do all other things required of him by said Board. The Secretary of said Board shall also act as treasurer and be the financial officer of said Board. He shall keep a true and accurate account of all moneys received and expended by him. He shall keep all the books of account of said Board and it is hereby made the duty of all persons connected with said Normal school receiving moneys on account of tuition, library fees and all other sources to pay the same over to said Treasurer who will issue his receipt therefor. Said Treasurer shall keep a journal in which shall be accurately entered all moneys received, showing from whom and for what purpose, and also showing all moneys expended to whom and for what purpose. He shall also keep a ledger in which shall be accurately kept an account with every fund of said school created by the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer of said Board shall make disbursements of the funds in his hands on the order of said Board which shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and countersigned by the secretary of said Board and shall state on what account the disbursement is made. The Secretary and acting Treasurer of said Board shall, before entering upon the discharge of his duties as such, execute and give a sufficient bond to the State of Washington of such character and form as the Board of Trustees may require and in such sum as said Board may determine conditioned on the faithful performance of his duties as Secretary and Treasurer, and that he will faithfully account for and pay over to the person or persons entitled thereto all moneys which shall come into his hands as said officer, which bond shall be approved by the Board of Trustees and shall be filed with the Chairman of said Board. Said Secretary and Treasurer shall have an office in the Normal School building and shall be present there during such hours as the Board may direct. His books and records shall be open for inspection of said Board and he shall from time to time as required make complete and accurate statements of the transactions of his office to the Board. All moneys received and expended shall pass through his hands, provided that the Board shall have power to designate and create a contingent fund for the payment of sundry and emergency expenses to be paid on the order of the principal who shall render a complete statement of such expenditures to the Board. The Board of Trustees shall audit, approve and allow all claims and shall designate the form of all receipts, orders and other records provided for the transaction of the financial business of said school. The Board of Trustees shall fix the compensation of the Secretary of said Board, which compensation shall be in full for all services as Secretary and Treasurer and other duties performed by said Secretary. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1909 Volume 03 - Page 077 1909-05-25 The Board of Trustees shall have full control of the boarding house known as Edens Hall, and employ matron and such other assistants as may become necessary to conduct the same, and to make such rules for its government and management as they may deem necessary. All moneys received by the management of said boarding house shall be paid to the Treasurer of this Board, and all bills against said boarding house shall be audited and ordered paid by said board, provided said Board may provide for the creation of a contingent fund for the payment of sundry and emergency expenses by the management of said boarding house as the Board may from time to time direct, provided a complete and accurate statement of expenditures from said contingent fund shall be made to the Board of Trustees as it may from time to time direct. No moneys shall be expended except upon the order of the Board with the exception of the disbursements from the contingent or emergency fund and for the return of the indemnity from the Library fund, which disbursements may be made upon the order of the Secretary and Principal without first being authorized by said Board of Trustees. All of the foregoing shall apply to all funds other that those appropriated for the benefit of said institution by the State Legislature. These by-laws shall be in force and effective on or after the first day of September, 1909. Mr. Handschy offered the following resolution, and moved its adoption: "It is hereby resolved by the Board of Trustees that all supplies purchased for this institution shall be upon requisition only, such requisition to be signed by the Chairman of the Board or the principal, excepting requisitions for supplies for Edens Hall which shall be signed by the matron thereof; all requisitions to be attached to bills duly rendered for said supplies furnished thereunder. Mr. Donovan seconded and upon vote the resolution was adopted. Trustee Donovan on motion of Mr. Handschy, was granted a six weeks leave of absence. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33166
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 April
Date: 1909-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Show more1909-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 061 1909-04-10 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of March 13th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th and 31st, recorded on pages 41 to 60 inclusive read and on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, approved. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, Engineer E. C. Lyle was authorized to hire one or two teams to grade the ground about the artificial lake. G. H. Barnes of Sherman. Clay and Co. presented a proposition to furnish Four academic Everett pianos at $342.00 each- - - 1,368.00 taking in exchange One Jacob Doll Grand piano at $290.00 One Behning Grand piano $225.00 $515.00. Cash payment to be $853.00. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the proposition be accepted in full settlement of all demands of Mr. Barnes of Sherman, Clay and Co/, it being understood that Mr. Barnes keeps all the pianos mentioned, as well as the Chickering now in the school, in tune for one year. Mr. Handschy offered an amendment to Paragraph 3 of the Regulations of this Board, adopted May 4, 1907, regarding Leaves of Absence, inserting after the word "to" in the second line of this paragraph the following: "devote the time so absent to study and research to the service of the school." Mr. Donovan seconded and the amendment was adopted. As amended the Regulations now read as follows: TEACHERS LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School. First:- Applications for leaves of absence shall be granted only when there shall have been continuous and satisfactory service for the term of six (6) years. Second:- Applications shall be considered in the order of their seniority of service, and onlyone such application shall be granted annually. The maximum time of absence shall be one (1) year. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 062 1909-04-10 Third:- The acceptance of a leave of absence implies the intention of the teacher to devote the time so absent to study and research to increase his or her efficiency for teaching and to return to the service of the school. Fourth:- An allowance of Fourty (40) dollars per calendar month will be paid during the time of absence, not to exceed one year. Fifth:- Before receiving any of the above allowances, the applicant shall sign an agreement to repay the sums received unless he or she shall return and teach in the Bellingham State Normal School for at least one (1) year after re-election, on the expiration of leave. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, this motion was carried: "Moved, that the clerk be requested to transmit to the attorney-general of the state a copy of the regulations covering leaves of absence for teachers with the request that he advise the Board whether we have the legal right to allow money for teachers in the way proposed." The election of principal and teachers for the ensuing school year was made a special order of business for 2 o'clock April 24, 1909, to which time this meeting is to be adjourned. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the matter of a new hot water boiler for Edens hall, to cost about $85.00 was left with the principal. A letter was read from J. H. Brown, secretary State Board of Control calling attention to the fact that the last Legislature enacted a law providing that in all local improvement assessments affecting state lands belonging to the educational institutions, notice of the assessment should be served upon the State Board of Control; further asking this Board to furnish him a list in detail of the lands occupied or in immediate possession of this institution. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the clerk was instructed to secure the description of the Normal school property and forward it, as requested. Mr. Handschy moved, and Mr. Donovan seconded, that the clerk be instructed to have the city treasurer put in correct voucher form the amount due the city on street and sewer assessments to be presented to the Board for payment, provided the legislature has made appropriation therefor. Carried. Mr. Handschy moved and Mr. Donovan seconded that Mr. A. Lee be employed as architect to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of the Science annex, provided his charge does not exceed $450.00. Carried. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 063 1909-04-10 The appended reports from Miss Gray on the operations of Edens hall, on motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, were ordered received and filed. Edward T. Mathes. Principal. Miss Nellie A. Gray. Dean of Women. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM. WASHINGTON To the Honorable Board of Trustees, Bellingham State Normal School. Gentlemen:- We beg to submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of November, 1908. Receipts: Regular borders: $905.45. Transients: $14.55. Laundry: $2.00. Sundries: $20.40. $942.40. Expenditures: Groceries: $320.28. Bread: $45.40. Meat and lard: $189.05. Milk: $68.94. Help: $98.50. Sundries. Gas: $1.50. Room rent: $3.00. Supplies: $2.05. Telephone: $5.15. Paint, varnish: $5.10. Carpenter: $19.25. Silverware: $6.30. Telephone: $5.00. Bedding: $5.97. Rugs, shades: $122.38. Laundry: $6.70. Steam table: $146.16. $328.56. Total: $1050.73. Cash in hand, Nov. 1st: $22.15. " " bank " ": $281. 07. $1245.62. Cash in hand, Dec 1st: $98.80. " " bank " ": $261.07. $1245.62. Respectfully submitted. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 064 1909-04-10 Edward T. Mathes, Principal. Miss Nellie A. Gray, Dean of Women. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM. WASHINGTON December Report. To the Honorable Board of Trustees, Bellingham State Normal School. Gentlemen:- We beg to submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of December, 1908. Receipts: Regular boarders: $550.05. Transients: $5.60. Laundry: $5.25. Sundries: $3.25. $564.15. Expenditures: Groceries: $293.05. Bread: $28.64. Meat and lard: $151.30. Milk: $50.85. Help: $94.45. Sundries. Stamps: $0.50. Gas: $0.75. Roomrent: $10.00. Bedding: $2.50. Coal: $36.00. Dishes: $27.13. Plumbing: $3.65. Laundry: $7.55. $88.08. $706.37. Cash on hand Dec. 1st $98.80. " " in bank " " $96.09. $759.04. Cash in hand Jan. 1st $52.05. " " bank " " $0.62. $759.04. Respectfully submitted. January Report. To the Honorable Board of Trustees, Bellingham State Normal School. Gentlemen:- We beg to submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of January, 1909. Receipts: Regular boarders: $680.45. Transients: $12.45. Laundry: $7.75. Sundries: $5.65. $706.30. Expenditures: Groceries: $292.87. Bread: $39.92. Meat and lard: $185.65. Milk: $63.75. Help: $88.00. Sundries: $71.00. Stamps: $0.50. Gas: $0.50. Express: $0.45. Checks: $3.00. Rugs andc: $49.97. Scavenger: $2.50. Roomrent: $5.00. Telephone: $10.00. $71.92. $742.11. Cash in hand, Jan. 1st: $59.05. " " bank " ": $0.62. $758.97. Cash in hand Feb. 1st: $00.00. " " bank " ": $16.86. $758.97. Respectfully submitted. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 065 1909-04-10 Edward T. Mathes, Principal. Miss Nellie A. Gray, Dean of Women. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM. WASHINGTON March 1, 1909. To the honorable Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham. Gentlemen:- We beg to submit the following report for the month of February, for the boarding department of Edens Hall. RECEIPTS Regular boarders: $834.10. Transients: $30.05. Laundry: $3.25. Sundries: $7.50. $874.90. DISBURSEMENTS Groceries: $277.12. Bread: $54.30. Meat: $174.60. Milk: $57.40. Help: $88.00. Sundries: $85.77. Rebates: $5.75. $742.94. Cash in hand Feb 1: $00.00. " " bank " ": $16.86. $891.76. Cash in hand Mar. 1: $00.00. " " bank " ": $148.82. $891.76. Respectfully submitted. The appended bills on motion of Mr. Handschy were audited and ordered paid: MAINTENANCE FUND W. L. Moodie: $2.67. Hadley, Hadley and Abbott: $140.00. Fred M. McCreary: $7.00. Cole Truck and Storage Co.: $18.80. Montague and McHugh: $0.67. Bowman-Bolster-Eaton Co.: $76.65. S. B. Irish and Co.: $12.05. Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co.: $2.75. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co.: $13.00. Morse Hardware Co.: $0.65. Smith-Premier Typewriter Co.: $90.00. Bellingham Hardware Co.: $1.25. Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co.: $31.39. B. B. Furniture Co.: $238.82. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co.: $82.75. Sherman, Clay and Co.: $950.00. Cedarine Co.: $24.00. Thiel and Welter: $10.00. McHutchison and Co.: $23.10. J. O. Lemach: 10.25. Graham and Munch Drug Co.: $16.65. Long Bros. Supply House: $0.55. E. Wilcox and Son: $14.00. Pacific Steam Laundry: $5.65. Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound: $5.00. L. M. Alexander and Co.: $35.00. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co.: $0.90. C. A. Nichols: $28.00. A. Bucher: $6.72. A. Evans: $55.35. Frank Deerwester: $6.60. J. T. Forrest: $25.37. Munro and Haskell: $253.57. City Water Department: $70.00. J. W. Burns: $405.00. A. H. Montgomery: $28.15. $2692.31. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 066 1909-04-10 REPAIRS and IMPROVE. FUND A. Bucher: $82.28. MUSEUM FUND N. L. Davis: $56.75. Bay City Sash and Door Factory: $30.00. $86.75. Letter was read from J. T. Forrest stating that his request for a leave of absence for one year did not carry with it a request for any salary. On recommendation of the faculty a five-year certificate was granted. Agnes Pitsch. On motion of Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that if arrangements can be made satisfactory to the principal and faculty, the Board hereby grants permission for the use of a room with light and heat in the Normal school for the teaching of the violin, but it is expressly understood that no appropriation is hereby made or compensation allowed for such instruction. There being no further business the Board adjourned until 2 o'clock, April 24th, 1909. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 067 1909-04-28 The meeting adjourned to April 24th not having been held, but again adjourned until April 28th, here follow the minutes of the meeting adjourned from April 10th. Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy and the clerk, and, during a part of the deliberations, the principal, E. T. Mathes. Minutes of the meeting of April 10th, 1909, ran and on motion of Trustee Handschy, approved. The clerk read a letter from Attorney-general W. P. Bell expressing an opinion that this Board had no authority to grant leaves of absence with pay to teachers. Thereupon Mr. Handschy moved and Mr. Donovan seconded, that in view of the opinion rendered by the attorney-general the resolutions heretofore adopted by this Board in relation to leaves of absence be abrogated and that in future no leaves of absence be granted by this Board, except absences without pay, until unquestioned authority be given by law to this Board to grant leaves with pay. Motion carried. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the request of J. T. Forrest for one year's leave of absence was granted. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the plans submitted by Engineer E. C. Lyle for new roadway on the campus be adopted, excepting with these changes: That the extreme outside distances on the driveway be reduced from sixteen feet to twelve feet; that an additional specification be drawn calling for substitution of wearing surface of 1 1/2" asphalt for 1 1/2" cement; that when the Board calls for bids, it calls for alternative bids; that an addition be made to the specifications calling for a cement walk ten feet wide from the driveway to the foot of the wooden steps leading from the main building to the present walk, with a suitable concrete base and proper wearing surface. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that Engineer Lyle be requested to modify the specifications as soon as possible and that when he reports the specifications ready, the clerk be instructed to call for bids for the construction of the work, the bids to be in by 1 o'clock P. M. May 22nd, 1909. Engineer Lyle appeared before the Board and presented a written proposition, dated this day, and addressed to the Board as follows: "In compliance with a request made by you, I wish to state that I will do all the engineering and supervising required to build your walk and driveway, together with all the work I have done upon grounds in staking out for shrubbery and grading lawns complete, including expenses of chainmen and other engineering helpers for the sum of One hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00). "Respectfully submitted, "E. C. Lyle, "Engineer." On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the bid of Mr. Lyle was accepted. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 068 1909-04-28 On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the claim of the City of Bellingham for street and sewer assessments, with interest figured to May 1st, 1909, amounting to $2502.20, was approved and ordered paid. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the proposed form of contract between this Board and teachers and employees, with the suggestions of Hadley, Hadley and Abbott, be referred back to that legal firm with a request that they prepare the full form of contract ready for printing or type-writing and return to this Board for approval, incorporating the most stringent of the two forms suggested and providing that the notice to be given a teacher or employee, in case the Board desires to discharge, shall be for thirty days and in writing. Election. Mr. Handschy moved that E. T. Mathes be re-elected principal of the Bellingham State Normal School. Mr. Donovan seconded. The motion being put, all the trustees voted "Aye." Mr. Donovan moved that the re-election be for the term of two years from the end of Dr. Mathes' present term. Mr. Handschy offered an amendment that the term be for one year. Upon the motion being put, the vote was as follows: In favor of the amendment: Handschy. Against the amendment: Donovan. There being a tie vote, the Chairman voted against the amendment and it was declared lost. The motion that the term be fixed at two years was then put and the vote was as follows: In favor: Donovan. Against: Handschy. There being a tie vote, the Chairman voted in favor and declared the motion carried. Chairmen Edens then announced that Dr. Mathes was re-elected for the term of two years beginning at the end of his present term. The election of teachers was then taken up. On account of the proposed leave of absence of J. T. Forrest, he was not nominated for election. Mr. Donovan moved, and Mr. Handschy seconded, the election of the appended list. F. W. Epley. Ida Agnes Baker. Catherine Montgomery. Frances S. Hays. A. P. Romine. Ada Hogle. Mabel M. Moore. Tallulah LeConte. M. Belle Sperry. Nellie A. Gray. Lulu B. Dawson. Frank Deerwester. Maude Drake. E. A. Bond. Katherine Cribbs. Almina George. Rose Baxter. Minerva Lawrence. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1909 Volume 03 - Page 069 1909-04-28 Mr. Donovan moved, and Mr. Handschy seconded, that J. O. Russell of Weston, Ore. be elected teacher of mathematics to fill the vacancy occasioned by the leave of absence granted for one year to J. T. Forrest, salary to be $1260.00. Mr. Donovan moved and Mr. Handschy seconded that Mary L. Jensen be elected teacher of Latin and German. Mr Handschy moved, and Mr. Donovan seconded, that W. L. Moodie be re-elected, position to be assigned. Mr. Handschy moved, and Mr. Donovan seconded, that Mabel Zoe Wilson be elected librarian. The foregoing were then declared elected. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for the completion of the Science Annex in accordance with the plans and specifications to be seen at the office of A. Lee, architect, bids to be in by 1 P. M., May 22nd, 1909. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33339
Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 March
Date: 1909-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1909 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190903
Text preview (might not show all results): 1909-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 039 1909-03-06 Minutes of the meeting, adjourned from Feb. 20, 1909, of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the library of the school thi
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Show more1909-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 039 1909-03-06 Minutes of the meeting, adjourned from Feb. 20, 1909, of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the library of the school this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Feb. 20th, 1909, read and approved on 1909-03-06 Minutes of the meeting, adjourned from Feb. 20, 1909, of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the library of the school this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Feb. 20th, 1909, read and approved on motion of Trustee Handschy, seconded by Trustee Donovan. Chairman Edens stated that on the 20th day of February, Attorney S. M. Bruce presented to the Board a document purporting to be charges against Dr. E. T. Mathes. The Board went into executive session; the charges were read, and were of such nature that the Board determined to thoroughly investigate them and had set this hour, day and place for the hearing. The clerk was instructed at that meeting to notify Attorney S. M. Bruce of the action of the Board and the clerk was now asked whether he had carried out the instructions of the Board. Upon an affirmative reply, the following appearances were recorded: James O'Sullivan and E. N. Stone and their attorneys, S. M. Bruce and Henry White in support of the charges; E. T. Mathes and his attorneys Hon. Jere Neterer and W. H. Pemberton in defense; Vaughan Tanner, assistant attorney-general of the state, by request of the Board, represented the Governor; L. H. Hadley, attorney, acting wholly in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees as to procedure; Earl E. Richards, stenographer, engaged by the Board of Trustees to appear and take the statements that might be offered, in shorthand, to be transcribed as may be required. In pursuance of the arrangement with Mr. Richards, as set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph, he took the statements made and identified documentary matter offered as an available record of the proceedings on this hearing. The clerk read the charges against Dr. Mathes in full. Attorney Bruce made some statements regarding the first charge, to which Judge Neterer strenuously objected on the ground that only authenticated memoranda could be presented. Mr. Donovan moved, and Mr. Handschy seconded, that the Board of Trustees take a recess of five mintues for consultation with the Board's attorney and the attorney of the state. Motion carried. The Board retired and upon return the chairman stated that the Board would hear the statements, but such action should not be regarded as a precedent. Thereupon Messrs. Bruce, White and O'Sullivan took up the sixteen charges seriatim and presented a large number of exhibits WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 040 1909-03-06 which were duly indentified by the stenographer. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, a recess was taken until eight o'clock this evening. On reassembling at 8 P. M., Mr. Bruce submitted farther statements. A question having arisen as to this order in which and the number of charges which would be answered at this session, Mr. Handschy moved, and Mr. Donovan seconded, that the Board dispose of all the charges possible at this session in the order most agreeable to both parties and further that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn until next Monday night at 7:30 o'clock. Motion carried. Dr. Mathes then took up the charges, answering up to No. 6 inclusive and a part of Nos. 9 and 10. At the close of Dr. Mathes' presentation of his case, on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the time of adjournment was reconsidered and a substitute motion offered that the Board adjourn until next Saturday morning, March 13th, at 9:30 o'clock. Motion carried. Adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 041 1909-03-13 Minutes of the meeting, adjourned from March 6, 1909, of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the library of the school, commencing at 11 o'clock A. M. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustees J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy and the clerk. The minutes of the meeting of March 6, 1909, were read and on motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, were approved as read. The hearing of Dr. E. T. Mathes' answers to the charges taken up by the Board at the preceding meeting was resumed, he taking a large part of the day in making statements and submitting documentary matter. The same appearances noted in the minutes of March 6, 1909, were made at this present meeting. The Board took a recess at 12:30 P. M. to 2 P. M. and after reassembling at this latter hour, remained in continuous session until 7 P. M. At the close of the hearing Messrs. Bruce and White, attorneys for Messrs. Stone and O'Sullivan, and Judge Neterer and W. H. Pemberton, attorneys for Dr. Mathes, submitted the matter to the judgement of the Board without argument. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the Board adjourned until 2 P. M. Tuesday, March 16, 1909. Minutes approved. 1909-03-16 Pursuant to adjournment, the Board of Trustees assembled at 2 P. M. this day at the Normal School. A brief submitted by Attorneys Bruce and White in the Mathes case was read. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that J. W. Burns furnish the Normal school 120 cords of alder wood at Four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50) per cord, delivered in the yard of the school. The Board then considered the documentary matter offered in the Mathes case at the preceding hearings and adjourned until tomorrow afternoon at the same place. 1909-03-17 Pursuant to adjournment, the Board assembled at 2 P. M. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 042 1909-03-17 On motion of Mr. Donovan, the clerk was directed to transmit to Prof. J. T. Forrest and Miss Ada Hogle a copy of the resolution adopted by the Board March 25, 1905, under which each of them received $25.00 for the purpose of visiting schools, also a copy of the resolution adopted by the faculty at its meeting of June 5, 1905, thanking the Board for the appropriation of $25.00 each for the purpose of visiting schools, and require of each of them a certificate that they had spent the money as directed, or an immediate return of the money together with an explicit statement as to why they did not expend the money as directed. The Board then resumed its consideration of the documentary matter in the Mathes case and adjourned until March 19th, 1909, at the same place. 1909-03-19 Pursuant to adjournment, the Board assembled at 2 o'clock P.M. for further consideration of the Mathes case. Letters were read from Prof. J. T. Forrest and Miss Ada Hogle, each inclosing a check for $25.00, being a return of the money appropriated in 1905 for the purpose of visiting schools. It was ordered that the two checks be forwarded to the State Treasurer. The Board adjourned until March 20th, 1909, at 2 P. M. 1909-03-20 Pursuant to adjournment, the Board met in the office of the principal at 2 P.M. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, J. J. Donovan, F. F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. G. H. Barnes, of Sherman, Clay and Co. presented a communication of even date relative to an exchange of pianos. Checks for $12.56 and $44.79 respectively drawn by the Students association in payment for supplies furnished by the state and sold by the association were ordered sent to the State Treasurer. Miss Mable M. Moore filed a communication stating that she had consumed the remainder of the appropriation made by the Board in 1905 of $25.00 to each member of the faculty for visiting schools in a recent trip to Seattle schools. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the communication was ordered filed with the records. Miss George having recently made an official trip to Seattle on school business, it was ordered that her expenses be paid from the Training school fund. The State Auditor having returned vouchers made to S. B. Irish and Co. for $7.75 and W. H. Towner Printing Co. for $23.60 respectively, the clerk was directed to draw checks in payment on the Sundry Items fund. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the appended bills were ordered paid: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 043 1909-03-20 MAINTENANCE FUND J. N. Selby and Co. 10.50. A. C. McClurg and Co. 40.00. Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. 191.05. Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound 5.00. Normal Messenger 25.00. J. W. Burns 300.00. J. W. Burns 100.00. Lowman and Hanford S. and P. Co. 47.82. Eberbach and Son 7.25. T. W. Tolman 2.00. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. 8.00. C. M. Sherman 20.50. Cole Truck and Storage Co. 13.25. Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. 18.55. Pacific Steam Laundry 4.85. Montague and McHugh 2.40. Munro and Haskell 26.80. B. B. Furniture Co. 16.10. Bellingham Electric Supply Co. 2.10. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. 1.90. Morse Hardware Co. 1.49. Merrin Wall Paper and Paint Co. 1.73. The Quick Print 3.00. Griggs Sta. and Ptg. Co. 1.75. Chapman Bros. and Co. 1.75. M. D. Berlitz 5.95. Milton Bradley Co. 7.80. Morrison Mill Co. 16.60. Union Printing Co. 1.50. Postal Tel-Cable Co. 6.17. Collins and Co. 1.10. Sun Drug Co. 3.50. Henry Engberg 1.90. The Baker and Taylor Co. 79.75. Washington Nursery Co. 447.75. E. A. Bond 34.66. E. T. Mathes 8.45. 1,541.32. Revolving fund----$1,000.00 (This voucher is to be covered by Warrant #21,511, issued Oct. 18, 1907 to the credit of Revolving fund.) Museum fund N. L. Davis 63.50. J. T. Forrest in a communication applied for a leave of absence for the next school year. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the clerk was directed to write Mr. Forrest and inquire whether his request carried with it a request for part salary during the proposed leave. The matters of a bath room in Edens Hall, a new connection with the sewer in Cedar street, the purchase of a new typewriter and the painting of the roof of the Science annex were left with the principal. The Board adjourned until Tuesday, March 23rd, 1909, at 2 P.M. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 044 1909-03-23 Pursuant to adjournment, the Board met at 2 o'clock P/ M/ and resumed consideration of the Mathes case. Adjournment was taken until March 25th, 1909. 1909-03-25 Pursuant to adjournment the Board met at 2 P. M.; resumed consideration of the Mathes case and adjourned until the 26th of March. 1909-03-26 Pursuant to adjournment, the Board met at 2 o'clock P. M.; resumed consideration of the Mathes case and adjourned until March 27th, 1909. 1909-03-27 Pursuant to adjournment, the Board met at 10 A. M/ and signed their findings in the Mathes case. Appended are the findings and a letter of transmittal to the Governor: Bellingham, Wash., March 27th, 1909. To His Excellency The Governor: In the matter of charges of Profs. Stone and O'Sullivan vs. Dr. E. T. Mathes. We submit herewith a copy of our findings as made by the Board in the above matter, the same being the matter in which you were represented at the hearing by Mr. Tanner, Assistant Attorney General. We also submit herewith extracts from the minutes of this Board of January 9th, February 13th. February 20th, and March 6th and 13th, 1909, the same covering all the acts of this board relative to the hearing and dismissal of Profs. O'Sullivan and Stone and that led up to the matter of this investigation. We also hand you herewith the original exhibits filed upon the hearing in this matter, in so far as they are still in our posession, and copies of those that we do not have. Certain originals, as you are doubtless aware, were used from the State Auditor's office and returned. We respectfully request that the exhibits submitted herewith be all returned to us when you are through with their examination, in as much as they are a part of the Board's records in this matter. Considerable oral testimony was offered at the hearing and taken in shorthand, which the Board has not found it necessary to transcribe for its own use having heard the same, but in this connection if you should desire any portion or all of this testimony transcribed, the Board will be pleased to have the same extended and submitted to you upon request. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) J. J. Edens. J. J. Donovan. F. F. Handschy. Board of Trustees of Bellingham State Normal School. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 045 1909-03-27 The Board of Trustees having received all the testimony offered at two public hearings held at the State Normal School on March sixth and thirteenth, 1909, in the matter of the charges of E. N. Stone and James O'Sullivan against Dr. E. T. Mathes, Principal of said School, and having carefully considered said testimony find as follows, to-wit: The Principal is charged: First: "With pretending to a scholarship he does not possess and claiming the respectable degree of Ph. D. which he has never earned and which no reputable institution of learning has conferred upon him." This charge is not sustained. We find no pretentions have been made as to holding scholarships or degree other than those actually held and conferred. Second: "He advertises himself as holding the degree of Ph. D. from the Omaha University conferred at a time when it had no reputable standing and whose records do not show his ever having been enrolled as a student and which now denies its ability to issue such degrees." This charge is not sustained. The facts of Dr. Mathes' education, scholarship, and degrees are as follows: He graduated with honors from Heidelberg University of Triffin, Ohio in 1899 with degree of B.S. Three years later in regular course he took the degree of M.S. in the same institution. This college was established in 1830, is in good standing to-day and has about four hundred students. After making the M.S. degree in 1892 he began to study for the Ph. D. degree and continued this study until the degree was granted by Bellevue College of the University of Omaha on June 9th. 1987, receiving a diploma signed by its President David R. Kerr, now president of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri (State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Missouri vouches for the standing and reputation of the college and also for Dr. Kerr as ascertained by independent inquiry by the board). Bellevue WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 046 1909-03-27 College was established in 1888, exists to-day, and states that it properly issued the degree to Dr. Mathes. Dr. Mathes has been an educator all his life since graduation nineteen and a half years ago. The first five years were spent in Kansas, four years teaching in public schools, one year in college in Wichita, then one year in a private school at St. Joseph, Mo., then three and a half years as first assistant in the State Normal School at Lewiston, Idaho, and for the past ten years has served as principal of the State Normal School located in the City, being with said school from its institution to the present time in that capacity. We desire to give expression here to the judgement of this Board that a Ph. D. degree or any other degree is of comparatively small importance as a reason for retention or dismissal when we have before us for consideration and review ten years of actual service to determine the fitness and capacity of the incumbent. Third: "He has advised trafficking in pretended degrees of scholarship and is without educational standing amongst educators." The only evidence in support of this charge is an affidavit from a former teacher of this school purporting to give the substance of a conversation had with Dr. Mathes. In opposition to this we have the testimony of Dr. Mathes giving a different version of the conversation. The charge is dismissed as trivial and unsubstantial. Fourth: "His management of the Bellingham state normal school has been such that educators throughout the state do not credit his personal recommendation of teachers." In support of this charge was filed a letter from a rural school teacher of this county claiming that a school director of his district placed no weight upon such recommendation. This evidence has been absolutely refuted by the sworn testimony of the director himself denying that he ever made such statement but on the contrary had the highest opinion of Dr. Mathes. In support of this charge a personal letter was filed from Prof. Yoder of Tacoma (such use of which was WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 047 1909-03-27 unauthorized and condemned by the writer subsequently) criticising one of the graduates of this school. Against this testimony we have fifty-three letters written to Dr. Mathes from various school superintendents in the state written within the past two years asking information concerning teachers, among them were six from Supt. Yoder, nine from Supt. Cooper of Seattle and among others from Prof. Showalter of Walla Walla, U.S. Bureau of Education, State Superintendent Dewey, City Superintendent of Colfax, City Superintendent of Palouse, City Superintendent of Centralia, and many others. In our judgment no testimony has been presented to support this charge and the same is therefore dismissed. Fifth: "His management of the school has been the constant sacrifice of quality for numbers of the student body." The record and present advanced condition of the school refutes this charge. In 1905 the course was increased from five years to six years and the per centage of high school graduates now in the school is larger than ever before. Sixth: "He has assigned students to classifications far beyond their proper grade." In support of this charge there were submitted two complaints from students. Since the record shows that 1749 students have been admitted to the school, exclusive of summer school, since its beginning, that 634 of these have been classified during the past three years, that only 107 of these were personally classified by Dr. Mathes, one of whom was on of the students named, when we are asked to substantiate a charge of this character upon the testimony of two students out of the above number, the idea becomes ridiculous. This charge is therefore dismissed. Seventh: "He has constantly antagonized, to the point of dismissal, the stronger members of the faculty." The only members of the faculty dismissed within the past three years are the persons bringing these charges, and the reasons given for their discharge have been heretofore fully set out by the WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 048 1909-03-27 members of this Board. Certain former teachers three years ago submitted proposed rules which in effect would relieve the Board of Trustees of most of their duties, except approving bills, and the principal of practically all of his duties under the law. After eliminating the most objectionable features the trustees, uninformed as to the notices of the petitioners, permitted the trial for one year during which time, according to the testimony of Mr. O'Sullivan, "Mr. Lull (with the aid of the committee) ran the school." The only basis for the above charge that we can discern is the fact that the principal protested against this innovation. The board revised the rules placing back the assignment of committees in the principal's hands, and has also recently abolished the so-called faculty council which in the light of experience we conclude is unsuitable for a school of this size and character, and which has been condemned by every member of the faculty testifying before this board, except the two complainants. If some of the former members of this faculty have seen fit to sever their relations with this school because the laws of the state of Washington placed the supervision of such schools in the hands of the principal, it should certainly be charged as much the fault of the law as of the principal. The educational code in reference to state normal schools defines the duty of the principal as follows:- "The principal of each state normal school shall have the general supervision of the school, shall see that all laws and rules of the Board of Trustees are observed by teachers and students, that the course or courses of study prescribed are faithfully pursued, shall assign students to their proper classes or grades, and unless otherwise specially provided he shall designate the work to be performed by each teacher. He shall at the close of each school year make a detailed annual report to the Board of Trustees containing a classified catalogue of all students that have been enrolled during the year, and such other information as he may deem advisable or as the Board may require, and WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 049 1909-03-27 it shall be his duty to superintend the printing of the same. It shall also be his duty when required by the Board of Trustees to attend County Institutes and other educational gatherings and to lecture upon educational topics that are calculated to enhance the interest of education or of his school. The Board of Trustees shall audit and allow all his necessary expenses incurred in travel." It is the judgment of this Board that in the future the person duly elected as principal and drawing the salary of that position, shall perform all of the functions prescribed by law. Eighth: "He has granted certificates to teach to persons morally and intellectually unfit to teach, and recommended such persons to the public schools as reputable teachers from this school to the detriment of our student body." In support of this charge there was submitted one affidavit most vague and indefinite, attacking the moral character of a graduate of this school. 635 certificates and diplomas have been issued by this school. It would be exceptional indeed if among this large number there should not be found one who was lacking in some qualification. We cannot sustain this charge on the meager testimony offered and therefore dismiss the same and condemn it as attacking the personal character of the allumni in an unwarranted and deplorable way. Ninth: "He has taken the public money and distributed it as largess by a pretense and obtained thereby fictitious credit with the state." This charge relates to the payment of $25.00 each to eighteen teachers in 1905 for expenses of visiting schools. One of the complainants, E. N. Stone, says he was paid $25.00 and used it for the purposes directed. He now, after a silence of four years, prefers this charge against Dr. Mathes. The other complainant, James O'Sullivan, was not connected with the school at that time. The full responsibilty for this action rests with the Board of Trustees. We herewith submit the complete record in reference thereto. As shown by the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trus- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 050 1909-03-27 tees of the Bellingham State Normal School held March 25th, 1905. "Present Chairman Edens, Trustees Donovan and Teck, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. Teck, that an appropriation of $25.00 each be made to the 18 members of the faculty to cover expenses in visiting schools. Motion carried unanimously." In so far as these charges are directed to Dr. E. T. Mathes, the same are dismissed. The principal cannot be held responsible for appropriations made by the board of trustees. Tenth: "He has unlawfully mingled the state's money with his individual funds." The testimony introduced to support this charge rests entirely upon a transaction involving a check for $88.10. To their specific charge that $88.10 has never been turned into the state treasury, although a payment on State Normal School goods sold for the State Normal School by the Students' Association" - we find that on November 11th, 1908, a check for $88.10 drawn by Viva Flory, Treasurer of the Students' Supply fund and payable to E. T. Mathes was issued for the purpose of paying various accounts of the Students' Book Store for supplies furnished. We find that none of the accounts (five in number) included in this sum of $88.10 were for goods furnished or paid for by the state. That the state had no interest therein whatever and that the proceeds of said check have been duly applied in that payment of said accounts as intended by the makers of said check. The above charge is therefore untrue. Eleventh: "He has collected money from the state for services and expenses for which he had already been paid from the public moneys of various countries throughout the state." After a careful and painstaking examination of the mass of vouchers and exhibits filed, covering a period from 1901 to date, we find that all the specific cases charged and brought to out attention are without proof or substantiation excepting a portion of two which appear to be in duplications. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 051 1909-03-27 In August 1901 Mason County paid in an expense bill rendered an item of boat fare from Olympia to Shelton and return, of $1.25. This item also appears to have been paid by the State in a voucher dated August 13. 1901, and allowed September 18. 1901. At the same time and in the same way, an item of boat fare from Seattle to Whatcom of $1.75 appears to have been paid by both Mason County and the State. In October 1904, the cost of a R.R. ticket from Walla Walla to Pomeroy, $2.25, was paid by Garfield County. This same item appears to have been paid by the State in a voucher dated October 24. 1904, and allowed December 3. 1904. Total duplications shown amount, therefore, to the sum of $5.25. Twelfth: "He has attempted to pad his accounts against the state and tried to procure others to do so." Charge is not sustained. Thirteenth: "He has collected money due to the State of Washington and not paid the same into the state treasury." The several specific charges relied upon to prove this charge are answered as follows: To the charge than an item of $66.16 credited by Ginn and Co. on account of old books (the property of the state) exchanged, is a loss to the state, we find the transaction to be as follows: The school supplied and there was sent to Ginn and Co. to be exchanged 502 old books. Ginn and Co. sent to the school 440 new books as per invoice filed of the value of $134.00 upon which was credited on account of old books and commission $66.16. Of the 440 new books the Normal School received for use in its training department and has now in its possession 200 copies of the (cost) value of $60.00. The students' association received the remaining 240 copies. Under the exchange agreement one new book must be purchased for each old book credited. There being but 440 new books purchased, but 440 old books were exchanged and credited, leaving 62 old books with Ginn and Co. subject to future exchange and credit when more new books are purchased. The present status of the transaction is this: The school has surrendered in exchange old books to the extent WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 052 1909-03-27 of 440 copies of the credit value with commission of $66.16. The school has received therefore 200 copies of new books to the value of $60.00. The students' association is indebted to the School in the sum of $6.16 and will be further indebted thereto to the amount of credit allowed upon 62 old books when exchanged. Recently further purchase of books has been made by the Students' Association from Ginn and Co. permitting exchange and credit for the remaining 62 old books and when invoice is received due settlement will be made with school by the payment of the full amount credited for old books, less the sum of $60.00 the value of new books already received by the school. To the specific charge that the state paid a bill of $23.76 properly payable by the students' association, we find this true in part only. We find that in December last (in the absence, by the way, of Dr. Mathes from the State) a bill was presented to the Board, containing four different items, two of which items were for supplies furnished to the school and properly payable by the state, and two of which items amounting to $12.56 were for supplies for the students' book store and therefore properly payable only from the students' supply fund. The payment of said bill to the extent of $12.56 was therefore an error and has been duly corrected by the payment of said sum from the students' supply fund and its remittance to the State Treasurer. Fourteenth: "He has recommended for payment duplicated accounts against the state to the state's loss." In support of this charge but one case of duplication is cited and this is the only instance known to this Board. The facts are, that a bill of $55.00 of A. C. McClurg and Co. of Chicago (with whom the school has a large volume of business in the purchase of books) dated in February 1905, was allowed and paid in May 1905. In June the same items were included along with others in a bill and allowed and paid. It was discovered by the clerk of the board shortly after the second payment and duly noted in his records, and also discovered by Messrs. A. C. McClurg and Co. who at once called attention to the matter in a communica- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 053 1909-03-27 tion to the clerk. Purchases were made from time to time from McClurg and Co. and the account held until exceeding the sum of $55.00 and the matter duly adjusted by taking credit for said duplicate payment and allowing the balance justly due. This oversight was discovered by all the parties concerned and corrected long before these charges were brought, and that State has not suffered or been in danger of suffering any loss thereby. We have but to add that in all the financial transactions of the school brought to out notice we have, after careful investigation, been unable to find anything wrong, excepting the errors herein mentioned. No indication of wrong doing or bad intent has been disclosed. Fifteenth: "He has used money of the state for purposes different from those set forth in the appropriations made by the legislature." No testimony has been introduced in support of this charge. In so much as this charge relates to Dr. Mathes it is untenable and frivolous. The trustees and not the principal are responsible for the use and expenditures of the moneys appropriated by the legislature. No evidence beyond the bald and unsupported statement of counsel has been introduced to prove this charge. Sixteenth: "His administration has been extravagant to the extent that he has lost prestige with the present legislature." No evidence of any character has been introduced to substantiate this charge. A simple review of the legislative appropriations of the past six sessions during the life of this school is sufficient answer to this charge. The school has grown in numbers and influence almost in direct proportion to the legislative maintenance appropriations which have been given, which are a follows: 1899: $17,500. 1901: $42,500. 1903: $65,000. 1905: $70,000. 1907: $88,070. 1909: $97,000. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 058 1909-03-06 Minutes of the meeting, adjourned from Feb. 20, 1909, of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, held in the library of the school this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee J. J. Donovan and F. F. Handschy and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Feb. 20th, 1909, read and approved on motion of Trustee Handschy, seconded by Trustee Donovan. Chairman Edens stated that on the 20th day of February, Attorney S. M. Bruce presented to the Board a document purporting to be charges against Dr. E. T. Mathes. The Board went into executive session; the charges were read, and were of such nature that the Board determined to thoroughly investigate them and had set this hour, day and place for the hearing. The clerk was instructed at that meeting to notify Attorney S. M. Bruce of the action of the Board and the clerk was now asked whether he had carried out the instructions of the Board. Upon an affirmative reply, the following appearances were recorded: James O'Sullivan and E. N. Stone and their attorneys, S. M. Bruce and Henry White in support of the charges; E. T. Mathes and his attorneys Hon. Jere Neterer and W. H. Pemberton in defense; Vaughan Tanner, assistant attorney-general of the state, by request of the Board, represented the Governor; L. H. Hadley, attorney, acting wholly in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees as to procedure; Earl E. Richards, stenographer, engaged by the Board of Trustees to appear and take the statements that might be offered, in shorthand, to be transcribed as may be required. In pursuance of the arrangement with Mr. Richards, as set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph, he took the statements made and identified documentary matter offered as an available record of the proceedings on this hearing. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 059 1909-03-06 The clerk read the charges against Dr. Mathes infull. Attorney Bruce made some statements regarding the first charge, to which Judge Neterer strenuously objected on the ground that only authenticated memoranda could be presented. Mr. Donovan moved, and Mr. Handschy seconded, that the Board of Trustees take a recess of five minutes for consultation with the Board's attorney and the attorney of the State. Motion carried. The Board returned and upon return the chairman stated that the Board would hear the statements, but such action should not be regarded as a precedent. Thereupon Messrs. Bruce, White and O'Sullivan took up the sixteen charges seriatim and presented a large number of exhibits which were duly identified by the stenographer. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, a recess was taken until eight o'clock this evening. On reassembling at 8 P. M., Mr. Bruce submitted further statements. A question having arisen as to the order in which, and the number of charges which would be answered at this session, Mr. Handschy moved, and Mr. Donovan seconded, that the Board dispose of all the charges possible at this session in the order most agreeable to both parties, and further than when the Board adjourns, it adjourns until next Monday night at 7:30 o'clock. Motion carried. Dr. Mathes then took up the charges, answering up to No. 6 inclusive, and a part of Nos. 9 and 10. At the close of Dr. Mathes' presentation of his case, on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the time of adjournment was reconsidered and a substitute motion offered that the Board adjourn until next Saturday morning, March 13th, at 9:30 o'clock. Motion carried. Minutes approved. (Signed) J. Wayland Clark, Clerk. J. J. Edens, Chairman. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Minutes approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1909 Volume 03 - Page 060 1909-03-31 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal after assembly this morning. Present: Chairman J. J. Edens, Trustee J. J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The Board first appeared before the school assembled in the auditorium where the school was addressed by Chairman Edens and Trustee Donovan and the clerk read the findings in the Mathes investigation. The Board then adjourned to the office of the principal hwere G. H. Barnes, representing Sherman, Clay and Co. presented a revised proposition on the exchange of pianos. On motion of Mr. Donovan, it was ordered that the appended proposition be accepted: Sherman, Clay and Co/ to furnish the school: 1 slightly used Steinway piano at $900.00. 1 Angelus cabinet player, $225.00. $1,125.00. The school giving in part payment 1 Arion second-hand piano valued at $175.00. Cash payment to be $950.00. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minuted approved. ##
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Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 February
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Show more1909-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 029 1909-02-13 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meetings of Jan. 9th, 18th, and 29th were read and approved. Mr. Lutz showed a window attachment and offered to equip the windows of the Normal school at $1.50 per window. No action. Manager G.H. Barnes of Sherman, Clay and Co. offered to exchange one player piano and three Everett pianos at less than $400.00 each for four pianos belonging to the school, allowing for the latter as follows: The jacob Donn $225.00; the Johnston $150.00; the Arion $125; and the Behning $150.00, which is the amount that has been paid on the last-named piano to date. Mr. Barnes was instructed to present his proposition in writing for an exchange of the five pianos belonging to the school. The matter of putting new hammers in the Chickering for $25.00; rebuilding the Jacob Doll for $60.00; or remodelling the latter to make as good as new for $115.00 was laid on the table. Principal Mathes reported that the Faculty council had held its final meeting but had not revised the rules as yet. On motion of Mr. Handschy, the appended bills were audited and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: Sherman, Clay and Co. $81.61; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co. $100.55; City Water Department $35.00; C.M Sherman $11.10; F.D. Yale $15.00; Pacific Steam Laundry $6.15; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $8.90; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $16.00; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.35; Henry Holt and Co $1.37; Easton, Art Jeweler $7.74; Lowman and Hanford S and P Co. $56.14; S.B. Irish and Co. $7.75; W.H. Towner Printing Co. $23.60; National Education Association $2.00; Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $5.45; A.R. Campbell $5.00; Chandler and Barber $6.54; A.C. McClurg and Co. $29.59; E.T. Mathes $10.05; Total $434.89. Furniture Fund: B.B. Furniture Co. $17.07; Easton, Art Jeweler $21.21; Total $38.28 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 030 1909-02-13 Miss Lawrence presented the appended report: Feb. 4th, 1909. To the Honorable Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: I beg to submit the appended report of the finances of the Domestic Economy department for the first semester of 1908-1909. Receipts. Sept - Fees $76.50; Total $76.50; Oct - Fees $7.00; Total $7.00; Nov - Fees $2.50; Sales $6.65; Dinners $4.90; Total $14.05; Dec - Fees $3.00; Sales $17.37; Dinners $1.20; Total $21.57; Jan - Sales $5.00; Dinners $8.75; Total $8.75. Total Fees $89.00; Total Sales $29.02; Total Dinners $9.85; Total $127.87. Expenditures. September, 1908 to February 1, 1909. Equipment - Mirror, screen, towel racks, shears, etc. $21.65; Supplies - Groceries and sewing materials (thread needles and pins) $105.61; Total $127.26; Balance on hand $0.61. Estimated value of supplies on hand including stable groceries, jelly, pickles and canned fruit $16.00; Outstanding grocery bill $15.75. Respectfully submitted, Minerva Lawrence. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the principal was requested to extend to Miss Lawrence the appreciation of the board of her clear, comprehensive statement and good financiering displayed. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the matter of the annual catalogue of the school was referred to the principal. The remission of the indebtedness of Miss Gray for board at Edens hall in consideration of her work as bookkeeper was laid on the table. Principal Mathes presented the following statement from Prof. Frank Deerwester: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 031 1909-02-04 Received from textbook library of Bellingham State Normal School: 45 copies Royce's Psychology; 11 copies Bett's Psychology. The same being valued at $23.50 as per statement of A.G. Seiler attached, which amount is at this time paid to Pres. E.T. Mathes. Frank Deerwester. The check for $23.50 to in the foregoing was turned over to the clerk to be deposited in the Sundry Items fund. Dr. Frye of the University of Washington having invited the co-operation of this school in the bilogical station at Friday Harbor during the summer, the board determined to supply a teacher for a term of six weeks. The principal reported that Mrs. Agnes Nessenson had taken her position as teacher of German at a salary of $40 per month beginning with February 1st, 1909. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the principal was authorized to purchase two dozen tablet arm chairs. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the principal was authorized to offer James A. Mitchell of Alma, Mich., a salary of $107.50 per month from date of engagement to August 31st, 1909, and to state that if his work is satisfactory the board is inclined to agree to elect him for the ensuing year at a salary of $1,500.00. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the principal was authorized to offer Miss Rebecca Knight of Geneseo, N.Y. an engagement for the present year closing August 31st, 1909, at a salary of not to exceed $1,000.00 per year. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the appended matters offered by the clerk were ordered entered of record: 1st: The entering into of a contract with J.W. Burns for the delivery of 100 cords of wood at $4.00 per cord before March 15th, 1909, at the Normal school, the bond being signed by J.W. Burns and O.F. Thompson. 2nd: The written application of Geo. H. Hornbuckle for the position of janitor in case of a vacancy. 3rd: the return to C.W. Gorham, ex-state printer, of original and duplicate vouchers and requisitions-one for $539.92, the other for $150.85, a total of $690.77, these vouchers having heretofore been presented to this Board by Mr. Gorham, but ordered filed. The return to Mr. Gorham was made at his request. 4th: The bill of Dr. Wheaton for $3.00 against Roy Goodell, which had been turned over to the Students association some months ago, but not paid. Mr. Hanschy presented a letter from E.W. Ross, addressed to F.L. Olslager, city treasurer, a copy of which is appended: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 032 1909-02-11 Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands. Olympia, Wash. Feb. 11, 1909. Mr. F.L. Olslager. Bellingham, Wash. Dear sir: Your letter of the 6th inst. with reference to assessment for local improvements charged against the Normal School site in Bellingham has been referred to the Attorney General with the request that while the legislature is in session he will take up with the proper committee the advisability of new legislation on this subject. The commissioner of Public Lands has no record that will enable him at this time to describe the land occupied by any state institution, and I do not think that any of the acts of the Legislature relative to assessments for local improvements contemplated the conferring of jurisdiction upon the commissioner of public lands or the board of state land commissioners to take any action or do anything whatsoever with reference to local assessments against sites of public institutions. Such matters are peculiarly within the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of such institutions. I do not believe that any law on the statute books today authorizes the assessment of the cost of local improvements against the site occupied by the Normal School at Bellingha. In my opinion no city favored by the legislature of the State of Washington with the location of such an institution as a normal school should be permitted to charge to the state any sum whatsoever for local improvement of streets in the neighborhood, and I do not believe that the law now authorizes the assessment of such local improvements against the site of the institution. I believe the laws authorizing local assessments to be made referred to land grants and not to the campus of an institution. However, the Attorney General will be requested to look into the matter and recommended to the proper committee of the Legislature the enactment of such laws as may be necessary to clear the atmosphere. Very truly yours, (Signed) E.W. Ross. Commissioner. On motion of Mr. Hanschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the clerk was instructed to refer the letter to Hadley, Hadley and Abbott, with a request that they determine what is the law in the case, what legal steps are necessary to be taken for the legislature to make payments for the assessments in question and to submit their fundings as soon as possible by letter to senator R.L. Kline. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was resolved that when the board adjourns, it adjourn to 3 o'clock PM Feb. 20th, 1909, at the office of the principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 033 1909-02-11 The clerk reported that he had followed the instructions of the Board of Trustees in serving a copy of the resolution of the Board of Jan. 9, 1909, relative to the investigation of the cause of unrest in the school and the resulting demand for the resignations of Professors O'Sullivan and Stone, upon those gentlemen, Dr. E.T. Mathes and the Bellingham Herald and American-Reveille and further that he had served upon Dr. Mathes the resolution relative to the abolition of the Faculty council, all of which instructions were carried out the morning of Jan. 11th, 1909. The clerk further reported that he had not received the resignations of Professors O'Sullivan and Stone. Thereupon Mr. Donovan offered the appended resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Handschy, and carried unanimously: Resolved, that the clerk of the Board be instructed to notify James O'Sullivan and E.N. Stone, in writing, to be present at an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, next Saturday, Feb. 20th, 1909, at 3 o'clock PM at the office of the principal in said school to show cause why they should not be dismissed from the faculty of this institution for causing to be published and inspiring charges in the public press to the detriment of the discipline and standing of this school as found in the resolution of this board Jan. 9, 1909, to which reference is hereby made as a part of this resolution, and why their contracts should not be respectively rescinded and abrogated. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the clerk was instructed to confer with Hadley, Hadley and Abbott as to the proper legal form of the notices to James O'Sullivan and E.N. Stone. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 034 1909-02-20 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting, adjourned from Feb. 13, 1909, of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Feb. 13, 1909, read and approved. Principal Mathes reported that Miss Knight will be here a week from next Monday, but that Mr. Mitchell does not want to come until the 1st of April. Mr. Handschy presented a letter from W.P. Bell, attorney-general relative to the unpaid local improvement assessments against the Normal School property. Also, a letter from F.L. Olslager, city treasurer, on the same matter; And a blank certificate, addressed to the State Auditor, certifying that the assessments are unpaid. Mr. Handschy moved and Mr. Donovan seconded, that the certificate be signed by the Board of Trustees and that the clerk be instructed to forward all papers at once to Senator R.L. Kline for immediate filing with the State Auditor. Copies of the papers follow: Office of Attorney General Olympia. Feb. 17, 1909. Trustees of Bellingham Normal School. Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: The City Tresurer of Bellingham has certified to E.W. Ross the amount of a local improvement assessment against the Normal school property in Bellingham, and the matter has been referred to this office. Mr. Ross takes the position that he has no authority or control whatever over the land belonging to the state which is occupied by any of the public institutions, but has only control of the land that is for sale or lease. I believe, however, that the legislature will provide for paying the local improvement assessments against improved property belonging to the state, such as the Normal school property, although there is no direct or positive law provided for the state making such payments. I would suggest that your Board of Trustees ascertain the full amount of the local improvement assessment against the Whatcom Normal School property and certify the same to the State Auditor, WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 035 1909-02-20 and he will then present the matter to the Legislature and ask that an apparopriation be made to cover the amount. This should be done immediately as the legislature will not be in session very long and bills of this kind should be presented on or before the 23rd, as under a rule adopted no bill can be presented after that time without consent. Yours very respectfully, W.P. Bell, Attorney general. Bellingham, Wash, Feb. 20, 1909. To the Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash; Gentlemen: Herewith I hand you duplicate copies of assessment made against the Normal School property by the City of Bellingham for street improvements. Local Improvement Dist. No. 61, for the improvement of High street and Oak street to a point one block south of Cedar street, by grading, plank sidewalks, wooden curbs gutters etc; $1,309.91. This assessment having been made under the mode of bond payments, interest must be figured to date of next delinquiency, after having passed a delinquent period, which in this case requires the payment of interest from Aug. 9, 1907 to Aug. 9, 1909, two years at 7% or $183.39 together with principal $1309.91 a total of $1493.30. Local Improvement Dist. No. 144, for the improvement of Cedar street High to Indian street, by clearing grading and concrete sidewalks, $606.72 bears interest from Aug. 21, 1908 at 7% to date the remittance will reach the City Treasurer's office. Trunk Sewer Dist. No. 7, being for a storm sewer Maple to Cedar street on Garden street for the purpose of draining certain portion of the city, $379.50. This assessment is not yet delinquent but will become so on March 18, 1909. If payment is made before that date there will be no interest charges, otherwise interest will accrue on that date and is chargeable at 7% from March 18, 1909 to date of payment, same as Dist. No. 144. I have mailed copies of amounts to be paid, when delinquent etc; giving full information to Mr. E.W. Ross, Commissioner of Public Lands on dates noted on enclosed copies, so that his office has full data as per 1905 session laws, page 268. Yours truly, F.L. Olslager, City Treasurer. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 036 1909-02-20 State of Washington $1309.91; Vacant space between lot 7, block 104 and Cedar street. Garden Park Addition. Certificate of above mailed E.W. Ross, Commissioner of Public Lands, Olympia, Wash; Aug. 14th, 1907. State of Washington $606.72. That portion of the Bellingham Normal School Tract, located in the city of Bellingham and lying within the assessment district and described as follows: Commencing at the west corner of said tract, thence southeast along the southwest margin of the point of intersection of the northwest line of Indian street produced with the said southwest margin of said tract; thence at right angles in a northeasterly direction a distance of 220 feet; thence in a northwesterly direction 220 feet from and parallel to the southwest margin of said tract to the intersection with the northwest margin of said tract; thence southwesterly along said margin to the west corner of said tract, the point of beginning. Certificate of above mailed E.W. Ross, Commissioner of Public Lands, Olympia, Wash; July 23rd, 1908. State of Washington $379.50. Tract Marked "Normal School" approximately 55 lots. Certificate of above mailed E.W. Ross, commissioner of Public Lands, Olympia, Wash. Feb. 18th, 1909. Bellingham, Washington, Feb. 20th, 1909. Honorable State Auditor of the State of Washington. Attached hereto are three duplicate memoranda of assessments with letter of F.L. Olslager, City Treasurer of the city of Bellingham, Washington, dated today, showing the amount of assessments and particulars as to accrued and accruing interest thereon levied and charged by said city upon and against the property of the State of Washington in said city, as therein show, being the site of the Bellingham State Normal School. The attached documents are hereby referred to and incorporated in this certificate as a part hereof. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 037 1909-02-20 We hereby certify that the several assessments shown in said attached instruments have been levied and charged as therein shown upon and against the property therein stated, and that said assessments in the amounts and with interest as shown in the treasurer's attached statement and the whole therof, are unpaid. Board of Trustees of Bellingham State Normal School. In pursuance of the direction of the Board of Trustees as embodied in a resolution under date of Feb. 13th, 1909, the clerk had addressed a communication to E.N. Stone and James O'Sullivan respectively, of which the appended is a copy: Dear sir: you are hereby notified to be present at an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, next Saturday, Feb. 20th, 1909, at 3 o'clock PM at the office of the principal of said school to show cause why you should not be dismissed from the faculty of this institution for causing to be published and inspiring charges in the public press to the detriment of the discipline and standing of this school, as found in the resolution of this Board, Jan. 9th, 1909--of which resolution you have a copy--and why your contract should not be rescinded and abrogated. This notice is given in pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Trustees, Feb. 13th, 1909. Respectfully yous, (Signed) J. Wayland Clark, clerk. In response to the foregoing notice there were present: Messrs. James O'Sullivan, E.N. Stone and their attorneys S.M. Bruce and Henry M. White, and Reporters Prouty and Carver, representing respectively the American-Reveille and Bellingham Herald. Chairman Edens presented the appended statement: To Professors Stone and O'Sullivan, members of the faculty of the Bellingham State Normal School: Gentlemen: There were published in our city newspapers a short time ago several articles reflecting upon the efficiency the standing and good name of the Bellingham State Normal School. Ordinary the board of trustees take no notice of occasional articles of this character, but the persistent publication of these attacks was injuring the school, and had injured it almost irreparably throughout the country. With the view to ascertain and determine who was responsible for the publication of these articles, the Bard of Trustees held an investigation in the Normal building, on the 9th day of January, 1909. Some twenty-seven witnesses were examined at that time, including every member of the faculty, except three who were absent from the city. The evidence produced at that time clearly showed beyond a doubt that both of you were responsible for their publication. The result of this evidence was that you were at once suspended from you work with your classes and requested to voluntarily tender your resignation as members of the faculty to take effect within thirty days. That time has now elapsed and your resignation has not yet been received. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 038 1909-02-20 The board of trustees believe that the very fact that you gentlemen (who were teachers in our school at that time) would use the newspapers to create and work up among the public an adverse and injurious sentiment against the efficiency, good name and standing of our Normal school has rendered your firther usefulness as teacher in our school at an end, and is good and just cause for your dismissal from our institution. If you can show cause, or have any good reason, why your connection with the Bellingham State Normal School should not terminate at once, the Board of Trustees are not ready to hear you. Messrs. White, Bruce and O'Sullivan made formal addresses in which the responsibility for the articles referred to was admitted in part. After a lengthy discussion of the matter Attorney S.M. bruce offered a communication purporting to be a series of charges against Principal E.T. Mathes and claimed that the proof of such charges would be a complete defense and justification of such conduct on the part of Professors Stone and O'Sullivan. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy the Board decided to receive the communication in open session and to consider it in executive session. Dr. Mathes also addressed the board asking for a complete and immediate consideration of the charges. In executive session the communication directed against Dr. Mathes was read and after consideration the Board found that such charges would not be a justification of the conduct of professors O'Sullivan and Stone, even if true. The board also found from the statements made and evidence submitted in the open session and admissions made to the board by the said professors at the former meeting of Jan. 9th, 1909, that the full responsibility for the articles referred to in the resolution adopted at that meeting, of which resolution the said professors have received a copy, rested upon said professors; the board further found that the publication of said articles resulted in serious detriment to the discipline and standing of the Normal School, that the usefulness of said professors has been destroyed, that their continued employment under their contracts would be detrimental to the best interests of the institution, and that their conduct violated the conditions of their contract. Thereupon Mr. Donovan offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolved that the existing contracts between this Board and Professors E.N. Stone and James O'Sullivan be abrogated for causeunder date of February 28th, 1909, and that the clerk be instructed to notify both these gentlement in writing of the action of this board. Mr. Handschy seconded. Upon formal presentation for a vote, the three members of the Board voted "aye" and the resolution was declared carried. Upon motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the charges preferred through Attorney Bruce and directed against Dr. Mathes be made the special order of business at 2 o'clock PM, march 6th, 1909 at the Normal School. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that when this meeting adjourns, it adjourn until the hour, day and place set forth in the last preceding motion. The clerk received instructions to notify Attorney Bruce of the hearing set for the charges preferred through him and to notify Messrs. Stone and O'Sullivan of the abrogation of their contracts. The action of the clerk in drawing a check for $10.00 on the Sundry Items fund in payment for 500 two-cent postage stamps, on motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Edens, was ratified. There being no further business, the Board adjourned until 2 PM March 6th, 1909. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. Chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 055 1909-02-13 The clerk reported that he had followed the instructions of the Board of Trustees in serving a copy of the resolution of the Board of Jan. 9, 1909, relative to the investigation of the cause of unrest in the school and the resulting demand for the resignations of Professors O'Sullivan and Stone, upon those gentlemen, Dr. E. T. Mathes and the Bellingham Herald and American-Reveille and further that he had served upon Dr. Mathes the resolution relative to the abolition of the Faculty council, all of which instructions were carried out the morning of Jan. 11, 1909. The clerk further reported that he had not received the resignations of Professors O'Sullivan and Stone. Thereupon Mr. Donovan offered the appended resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Handschy, and carried unanimously: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 056 1909-02-13 "Resolved, that the clerk of the Board be instructed to notify James O'Sullivan and E. N. Stone, in writing, the be present at an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, next Saturday, Feb. 20, 1909, at 3 o-clock P. M. at the office of the Principal in said school to show cause why they should not be dismissed from the faculty of this institution for causing to be published and inspiring charges in the public press to the detriment of the discipline and standing of this school as found in the resolution of this Board, Jan. 9, 1909, to which reference is hereby made as a part of this resolution, and why their contracts should not be respectively rescinded and abrogated." 1909-02-20 In pursuance of the direction of the Board of Trustees as embodied in a resolution under date of Feb. 13th, 1909, the clerk had addressed a communication to E. N. Stone and James O'Sullivan respectively, of which the appended is a copy: "Dear sir;- you are hereby notified to be present at an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School, next Saturday, Feb. 20th, 1909, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the office of the Principal of said school to show cause why you should not be dismissed from the faculty of this institution for causing to be published and inspiring charges in the public press to the detriment of the discipline and standing of this school, as found in the resolution of this Board, Jan. 9th, 1909 --- of which resolution you have a copy---and why your contract should not be rescinded and abrogated. This notice is given in pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Trustees, Feb. 13th, 1909. Respectfully yours, (Signed) J. Wayland Clark, Clerk." In response to the foregoing notice there were present: Mossrs. James O'Sullivan, E. N. Stone and their attorneys S. M. Bruce and Henry M. White, and Reporters Prouty and Carver, representing respectively the American-Reveille and Bellingham Herald. Chairman Edens presented the appended statement: "To Professors Stone and O'Sullivan, members of the faculty of the Bellingham State Normal School;- Gentlemen:- There were published in our city newspapers a short time ago several articles reflecting upon the efficiency, the standing and good name of the Bellingham State Normal School. Ordinarily the Board of Trustees take no notice of occasional articles of this character, but the persistent publication of these attacks was injuring the school, and had injured it almost irreparably throughout the country. With the view to ascertain and determine who was responsible for the publication of these articles, the Board of Trustees held an investigation in the Normal building, on the 9th day of Jan., 1909. Some twenty-seven witnesses were examined at that time, including every member of the faculty except three who were absent from the city. The evidence produced at that time clearly showed beyond a doubt that both of you were responsible for their publication. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 057 1909-02-20 "The result of this evidence was that you were at once suspended from work with your classes, and requested to voluntarily tender your resignation as members of the faculty to take effect within thirty days. That time has now elapsed and your resignation has not yet been received. "The Board of Trustees believe that the very fact that you gentlemen (who were teachers in our school at that time) would use the newspapers to create and work up among the public an adverse and injurious sentiment against the efficiency, good name and standing of our Normal school has rendered your further usefulness as teachers in our school at an end, and is good and just cause for your dismissal from our institution. "If you can show cause, or have any good reason, why your connection with the Bellingham State Normal School should not terminate at once, the Board of Trustees are now ready to hear you." Messrs. White, Bruce and O'Sullivan made formal addresses in which the responsibility for the articles referred to was admitted in part. After a lengthy discussion of the matter Attorney S. M. Bruce offered a communication purporting to be a series of charges against Principal E. T. Mathes and claimed that the prood of such charges would be a complete defense and justification of such conduct on the part of Professors Stone and O'Sullivan. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the Board decided to receive the communication in open session and to consider it in executive session. Dr. Mathes also addressed the Board asking for a complete and immediate consideration of the charges. In executive session the communication directed against Dr. Mathes was read and after consideration the Board found that such charges would not be a justification of the conduct of Professors O'Sullivan and Stone, even if true. The Board also found from the statements made and evidence submitted in the open session and admissions made to the Board by the said professors at the former meeting of Jan. 9th, 1909, that the full responsibility for the articles referred to in the resolution adopted at that meeting, of which resolution the said professors have received a copy, rested upon said professors; the Board further found that the publication of said articles resulted in serious detriment to the discipline and standing of the Normal School, that the usefulness of said professors has been destroyed, that their continued employment under their contracts would be detrimental to the best interests of the institution, and that their conduct violated the conditions of their contract. Thereupon Mr. Donovan offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolved, that the existing contracts between this Board and Professors E. N. Stone and James O'Sullivan be abrogated for cause under date of February 28th, 1909, and that the clerk be instructed to notify both these gentlemen in writing of the action of this Board." Mr. Handschy seconded, Upon formal presentation for a vote, the three members of the Board voted "aye" and the resolution was declared carried. Upon motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the charges preferred through Attorney Bruce and directed against Dr. Mathes be made the special order of business at 2 o'clock p. m., March 6th, 1909 at the Normal School. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1909 Volume 03 - Page 058 1909-02-20 On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that when this meeting adjourns, it adjourns until the hour, day and place set forth in the last preceding motion. The clerk received instructions to notify Attorney Bruce of the hearing set for the charged preferred through him and to notify Messrs. Stone and O'Sullivan of the abrogation of their contract. There being no further business, the Board adjourned until 2 P. M. March 6th, 1909. (Signed) J. Wayland Clark, Clerk. J. J. Edens, Chairman. ##
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Title: WWU Board minutes 1909 January
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Show more1909-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1909WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1909 Volume 03 - Page 024 1909-01-09 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, comprising the full board of trustees, and the clerk. Absent during the entire session: Principal E.T. Mathes. Newspaper articles tending toward a disruption of the faculty; attacking the scholarship and integrity of the principal; fomenting trouble trouble in the student body and generally derogatory to the institution having been recently published, under direction of the board, the clerk had notified every member of the faculty in the city to be present at this meeting to give voice to his or her sentiments, in order that the board might arrive at the cause of the unrest. A.D. Foster, Noah Davenport and Herman F. Smith, a committee of the student body appeared and volunteered a statement. The members of the faculty, whose names are appended, appeared singly before the board in the order named: Ida Agnes Baker; Elena H. Bateman; Rose Baxter; E.A. Bond; Katherine Cribbs; Lulu B. Dawson; Frank Deerwester; John T. Forrest; Maude Drake; F.W. Epley; Almina George; Nellie A. Gray; Frances S. Hays; Mary L. Jensen; Minerva Lawrence; Tallulah LeConte; Edna H. Samson; W.L. Moodie; Mabel M. Moore; E.N. Stone; Ethel P. Revelle; M. Belle Sperry; James O'Sullivan. Morris Swarth, a student, also appeared and read a statement. After hearing all the statements the Board listened to the opinion of Attorney F.D. Yale, presented by the clerk, upon the validity of the contract between the Board of Trustees and the teachers; what constitutes a violation of the contract and the legal steps necessary for the board to take in terminating a contract. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1909 Volume 03 - Page 025 1909-01-09 On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the appended resolution was presented and carried unanimously: "Resolved, that after a full investigation of the published reports derogatory to the Bellingham State Normal School and to Dr. E.T. Mathes, we find that the full responsibility for the article in the Herald of Jan. 6th and the inspiration of other recent publications rests upon Professors O'Sullivan and Stone. We further find that such articles had no just foundation, that the school is in a high state of efficiency, better equipped and with a larger number of high grade students than ever before and that no member of the faculty excepting the two above named believe conditions warrant the attacks made or desire Dr. Mathes' removal. "after examining twenty-seven witnesses, including every member of the faculty but one, who is absent from the city, we find that Dr. Mathes has been courteous, kind and generous to faculty and students and is in close touch with all the work of the institution. The course of study is as prescribed by the State Board of Higher Education and is good. In view of these facts we request the resignation of Professors O'Sullivan and Stone to take effect within thirty days and meanwhile they are suspended from all teaching functions and are directed to turn in all records to the principal forthwith." On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the following resolution was carried unanimously: "Resolved, that the faculty council be abolished and that a committee be appointed to revise the rules governing the faculty to conform with conditions created by the abolition of the council; the revised rules to be first considered by the faculty, but before final adoption to be submitted to the board of trustees for approval; the committee to consist of Dr. E.T. Mathes, J.T. Forrest, F.W. Epley, Frank Deerwester, Ida Agnes Baker, Almina George and Rose Baxter." WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1909 Volume 03 - Page 026 1909-01-09 The clerk was instructed to serve a copy of the first mentioned resolution on Dr. E.T. Mathes, professors Stone and O'Sullivan and upon the Bellingham Herald and American-Reveille Monday morning, Jan. 11, 1909 and the second resolution upon Dr. Mathes at the same time. The appended bills were audited and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: Bellingham Bay Post $1.50; City Water Department $35.00; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co. $105.85; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.00; Graham and Munch Drug Co. $8.50; Fairhaven Publishing Co. $4.75; V.E. Johnson $7.50; J.M. Hall $1.50; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $4.90; Perolin Co. of the North Pacific $24.00; Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. $11.35; F.W. Epley $14.80; E.A. Bond $9.59; Total $233.24; There being no further business, at 2:30AM Jan 10th, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1909 Volume 03 - Page 027 1909-01-18 Minutes of a special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of trustee F.F. Handschy this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the clerk of the Board was authorized to consult the legal firm of Hadley, Hadley and Abbott and have them advise this Board "as to whether the notice we have heretofore given Messrs. Stone and O'Sullivan is sufficient to effect the dismissal of theose gentlement at the end of thirty days from the date their resignation were demanded; if not, how to effect their dismissal; further how to effect the dismissal of any employee under the present contract." Upon recommendation of the faculty, it was ordered that diplomas issue to the following named graduates at the mid-year commencement exercises: Miss May Greenman, Portland, Ore; Miss Alma Hildebrand, Bellingham, Wash; Miss Elsie Keene, Bellingham, Wash; Miss Erma Misel, Wenatchee, Wash; The clerk was instructed to investigate the matter of securing more wood. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1909 Volume 03 - Page 028 1909-01-29 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this evening. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The employment of certain teachers was discussed but no conclusion reached. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the following certificates were ordered issued on recommendation of the Faculty: Secondary Certificates: Allen, Grace; Dickinson, Maud; Henkle, Hazel; Swanson, Edna; Templin, Mary; Van Curen, Viola; Elementary Certificates: Caple, Leliea; Ciesen, Teresa; Shull, Hazel; Xavier, Ella; There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1909 Volume 03 - Page 054 1909-01-09 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the Principal this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy comprising the full board of trustees, and the clerk. Absent during the entire session: Principal E.T. Mathes. Newspaper articles tending toward a disruption of the faculty; attacking the scholarship and integrity of the principal; fomenting trouble in the student body and generally derogatory to the institution having been recently published, under direction of the board, the clerk had notified every member of the faculty in the city to be present at this meeting to give voice to his or her sentiments, in order that the board might arrive at the cause of the unrest. A.D. Foster, Noah Davenport and Herman F. Smith, a committee of the student body appeared and volunteered a statement. The members of the faculty, whose names are appended, appeared singly before the board in the order named: Ida Agnes Baker; Elena H. Bateman, Rose Baxter; E.A. Bond; Katherine Cribbs; Lulu B. Dawson; Frank Deerwester; John T. Forrest; Maude Drake; F.W. Epley; Almina George; Nellie A. Gray; Frances S. Hays; Mary L. Jensen; Minerva Lawrence; Tallulah LeConte; Edna H. Sampson; W.L. Moodie; Mabel M. Moore; E.N. Stone; Ethel P. Revelle; M. Belle Sperry; James O'Sullivan. Morris Swartz, a student, also appeared and road a statement. After hearing all the statements the Board listened to the opinion of Attorney F.D. Yale, presented by the clerk, upon the validity of the contract between the board of trustees and the teachers; what constitutes a violation of the contract and the legal steps necessary for the board to take in terminating a contract. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1909 Volume 03 - Page 055 1909-01-09 On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the appended resolution was presented and carried unanimously: Resolved, that after a full investigation of the published reports derogatory to the Bellingham State Normal School and to Dr. E.T. Mathes, we find that the full responsibility for the article in the Herald of Jan 6th and the inspiration of the other recent publications rests upon Professors O'Sullivan and Stone. We further find that such articles had no just foundation that the school is in a high state of efficiency, better equipped and with a larger number of high grade students than eevery before and that no members of the faculty excepting the two above named believe conditions warrant the attacks made or desire Dr. Mathes' removal. After examining twenty-seven witnesses, including every member of the faculty but one, who is absent from the city, we find that Dr. Mathes has been courteous, kind and generous to faculty and students and is in close touch with all the work of the institution. The course of study is as prescribed by the State Board of Higher Education and is good. In view of these facts we request the resignation of Professors O'Sullivan and Stone to take effect within thirty days and meanwhile they are suspended from all teaching functions and are directed to turn in all records to the Principal forthwith. The clerk was instructed to serve a copy of the resolution on Dr. E.T. Mathes, Professors Stone and O'Sullivan and upon the Bellingham Herald and American-Reveille Monday morning, Jan. 11, 1909, and the second resolution upon Dr. Mathes at the same time. There being no further business, at 2:30 A.M. Jan. 10, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. (Signed) J. Wayland Clark, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33164
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 December
Date: 1908-12
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 December.
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Show more1908-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1908 Volume 03 - Page 022 1908-12-11 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Minutes of the meeting of Nov. 21st read and approved. The clerk read a letter from the secretary to the Governor suggesting that if the Board desired the Fifth Biennial Report and the "Deficit" report printed that requisitions be forwarded at once: On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the clerk was directed to issue requisitions for each report and further to mail copies of the deficit report to each member of the incoming legislature. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, it was ordered that $20.00 be transferred from the Training School fund to the Sundry Items fund. The clerk reported that he had written the Water Board of the City of Bellingham the appended letter: To the Honorable, the Water Board, City of Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: For more than two years the Bellingham State Normal School has had a flat rate of $35.00 per month for water with a rebate of one month's rental during August when the institution is vacant. We have received a bill for October water rental figured on a meter basis, amounting to $43.45 and upon inquiry find that the flat rate granted by your board expired Spetember 30th of this year. I am directed by the board of trustees of this institution to request your honorable body to renew the flat rate of $35.00 per month with a rebate during August for another year. Respectfully yours, J. Wayland Clark, clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1908 Volume 03 - Page 023 1908-12-11 In this connection the clerk also reported that he had been present at the meeting of the Water Board on the 4th of December and that the request embodied in the letter had been granted. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the bill of Sherman, Clay and Co. for $75.00 being the second payment on a piano was ordered paid. Vice-principal Epley reported that it was impossible for Judge Thomas Burke, who had been invited to make the mid-winter commencement address, to be present and suggested the same of Chief Justice H.E. Hadley. The suggestion meeting the approval of the Board, Mr. Epley was instructed to write him. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the following bills were ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: Atkinson, Mentzer and Grover $23.76; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $8.45; Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $8.40; Cunningham, Curtiss and Welch $5.70; Griggs Stationery and Printing Co. $7.85; Bay City Electric Equipment Co. $5.15; Collins and Co. $5.95; Charities Pub. Committee $1.00; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $8.00; Blake Hardware Co. $2.90; Carr's Pharmacy $2.00; City Water Department $105.00; Northwest Hardware Co. $2.80; Home Telephone Co. $5.00; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co $117.90; Sherman, Clay and Co. $75.00; Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. $15.42; E.A. Bond $6.10; Prang Education Co. $7.75; $418.74. Sundry Items Fund: Union Printing Co. $2.50; Bellingham Printing Co. $8.00; Total $10.50; There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk; John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33206
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 November
Date: 1908-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 November.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 004 1908-11-21 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2
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Show more1908-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 004 1908-11-21 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Oct. 13th read and approved. The chairman presented two insurance policies for $1,000 each, placed with Swartz and Britton, agents, on Edens hall. The total amount of insurance on Edens hall is now $5,000, divided into four policies: One of $1,500, placed with L.H. Baldy and Co; one of $1,500 placed with R.L. Kline Invistment Co.; and two of $1,000 each placed with Swartz and Britton. The chairman reported that he could secure good clean horse manure for the campus from Chas. E. Lind at $2.00 per load delivered; no action taken. The principal reported that he had remitted to the State Treasurer $2,450.75 since September 1st, 1908. On motion of Mr. Donovan following the recommendation of the faculty, the following elementary two-year certificates were granted: Lydia Rainey, Seattle, Wash. Jennie Deichman, Hillsboro, Oregon. It was ordered that another fifty cords of alder wood be purchased of J.W. Burns at $3.75 per cord. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the appended reports heretofore submitted by main by the clerk to the members of the board were ordered entered in the minutes: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 005 1908-11-21 To the Honorable, the board of trustees, Bellingham State Normal School. Bellingham, Washington. Gentlemen: In anticipation of a conference with the members of the State Board of Audit and Control, your Clerk presented for you consideration a Summary of the financial operations of this Board for the first seventeen months of the biennium 1907-1909, such report being dated Sept. 1, 1908. The page following shows in detail the condition of each of the funds of this institution as recorded in the voucher register of the date of Nov. 1, 1908. The recapitulation of balances shows a total of funds available of $14,835.61. in addition the balance in the Revolving fund. Oct. 20, 1908 was $334.008; In "Sundry Items" fund the same date there was a balance $9.64; Total cash resources Oct. 20th $15,179.33. Estimated expenditures for the next five months, completing the biennium are as follows: Payroll for 5 months on basis of October, 1908; payroll $15,591.65; Total withdrawn from Maintenance fund during 19 months $73,737.04; Less payroll for 19 months $53,907.91; Total $19,??9.13. Add sub-vouchers on Revolving fund; Not audited and therefore not recorded, but being the difference between $1,000.00; Cash on hand $334.08; $665.92; Expenses, exclusive of payroll $20,495.05; for 19 months; Average per month, say, $1,078.00. For the next 5 months $5,390.00; Balance $5,302.32; $20,981.65; Deficit $5,802.32. Two years ago this month your honorable body took up the matter of an estimate of the cost of a new science building and an addition to the Dining hall, now known as Edens hall. You also estimated very carefully the cost of operation of this institution for the present biennium. You could not foresee that by the time the contracts for the building were let, which was late in the ensuing spring, the cost of every item entering new construction would reach the highest point known in the history of this section. The dining hall had so nearly taken care of itself that you asked nothing of the legislature for its maintenance. You could not foresee a demand for accommodations from pupils to the utmost capacity of the building nor the heavy extra expense in the way of furnishings entailed by such demand. You relied on library fees--according to law--to add to the library. You depended on tuition fees to add their quota to the assets of the institution. Your body could have met extraordinary conditions of cost and maintenance without much detriment to the institution if you had possessed the cash assets on which you had legally relied. But you are aware that by a law passed by the legislature WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 006 1908-11-21 of 1907 late in the session, you were compelled to remit the cash receipts of the institution to the State Treasurer, and that the effect of that law has been disastrous to the finances of this school. This institution, however, foreseeing the ultimate effect of the law in question and knowing beyond question that it would be compelled to appear before the next legislature with a deficit, cheerfully complied with the terms of the law and has sent to the State Treasurer a sum exceeding $6,600 to the date of this report. It is a matter of pride that compliance with the law in question has been so complete as win the encomium from the State Treasurer, in a letter address to the principal, Dr. E.T. Mathes "since the law referred to went into effect you have more fully complied with its provisions than has the head of any other institution in the state. Naturally under existing circumstances, you body has been forced to practice extreme economy and the institution has been compelled to do without much that would add to its efficiency. As stated, we have sent to the State Treasurer a sum exceeding $6,600 and before the close of this biennium this amount will be increased to more than $7,500. There is an estimated deficit of more than $5,800. Your clerk ventures to suggest that this Board appear before the next legislature asking that those moneys which it has earned be re-appropriated and further to so amend the law in question as to exempt the educational institutions of the state from its operations. Respecfully submitted, J. Wayland Clark, clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 007 1908-11-01 Status of Funds. Maintenance fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $88,070.00. Amount withdrawn: Salaries: Instructors: $46,631.55, Office, librarian, etc. $3,909.36, Janitors $3,367.00; General Library $937.20; General supplies $4,506.64; Light and light supplies $789.98; Fuel $3,096.75; Water $630.00; Express, freight and cartage $476.38; Dining Hall (Edens Hall) $1,901.21; Advertising $271.63; Labor $1,410.95; Telephones and Telegrams $331.67; Expense $2,420.79; Postage $370.86; Revolving fund $1,000.00; General repairs $130.34; New stairway $159.81; Rebates $16.50; Woodshed $70.72; Science annex $875.70; Domestic science $432.00; Total $73,737.04; Balance in fund $14,332.96. Repairs and Improvements fund: appropriation 1907-1909 $4,400.00; Amount withdrawn $4,317.72; Balance in fund $82.28. Furniture Fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $1800.00; Amount withdrawn $1,755.72; Balance in fund $44.28; Science Building fund: appropriation $51,000.00; expended by State Board of Audit and Control to May 18, 1908 $50,481.72; Balance available by this board $518.28; Vouchers ordered at meeting Oct. 13, 1908 $511.41; Balance in fund $6.87; Addition to Dining Hall Fund $7,000.00; Amount withdrawn $7,000.00; Museum Fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $750.00; Amount withdrawn $380.78. Balance in fund: $369.22; Recapitulation: Maintenance fund balance: $14,332.96; Repairs and improvements fund balance $82.28; Furniture and balance $44.28; Science Building fund balance $6.87; Museum fund balance $369.22; Total $14,835.61. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 008 1908-11-01 Sundry Items Fund: (Certain cash receipts of this institution have been of such nature that the board of trustees have regarded them as the property of the school and have refrained from transmitting them to the state treasurer. The clerk has been made custodian of such receipts and has expended them at the order of the board. Appended is an accounting from the establishment of the fund:) Receipts: 1908: Jan 28 - Check American Book Co. in settlement of Credit Memorandum: $6.84; Jan 28 - Lulu Shircliffe - Settlement of old board bill $19.80; Jan 28 - Training school $51.75; Feb 20 - Training school $7.50; Mch 24 - Training school $7.00; Apl 8 - Booker and Campbell - their check meeting excess over the monthly flat rate charged by the City of Bellingham for water - being the difference between $42.16 and $35.00 - $7.16; May 29 - Lake Whatcom Logging Co. - 2nd hand hot water tank $5.00; June 15 - Proceeds of fines at Edens hall - overuse of electric light $25.75; June 19 - F.W. Epley - granite $4.00; July 23 - Summer school payroll State warrant #37,970 (Owing to the manner in which the committee in charge of the summer school made out their claims, the State Auditor forwarded a single warrant covering the payroll. The clerk cashed the warrant and paid out clerk's checks). $1,099.96; Sept 7 - Training school $20.00; Oct. 20 - Certificate of Deposit issued to H.G. Lull, July 17, 1906 by First National bank $3.50; Expenditures: Feb. 2 - Marz and Frank - meat bill $17.69; Feb. 3 - Lowman and Hanford S and P Co. - Stationery $60.50; Feb 3 - Exchange - $0.20; Feb 20 - W.H. Towner Ptg. Co. bill $7.50; Mch. 24 - W.H. Towner Ptg. Co. bill $7.00; June 16 - B. Uhlman - bill check #1 $3.00; June 16 - Munro and Haskell - bill #2 - $17.10; June 16 - Union Ptg. Co. - bill #3 $3.00; June 16 - W.H. Towner Ptg. Co. #4 $2.75; June 16 - W.I. Baumeister and Co. $5 - $10.92; June 22 - Cole Truck and Storage Co. #6 - $4.50; July 24 - Summer school payroll #7-17 inc. $1,099.96; Sept. 11 - Telegram $1.00; Sept 11 - Bellingham Ptg. Co. $12.00; Sept 22 - M.M. Moss $1.50; Balance $9.64; Total: $1,258.26; Oct. 20, 1908 - Balance in Northwestern State Bank $9.64. J. Wayland Clark, Secretary. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 009 1908-11-01 Principal Mathes submitted the following and the clerk was instructed to transmit the report to the Governor: State Normal School. To His Excellency, Honorable Albert E. Mead, Governor. General Statement. A few statements cover briefly the chief items in the history of the State Normal School at Bellingham. A commission to determine the location of the institution was appointed in 1893; an appropriation of $40,000.00 was made in 1895 for construction of the first building; this building was erected in 1896; in 1897 the school received no appropriations; in 1899 an appropriation of $33,500.00 was made for equipment and maintenance for a term of two years. Total Appropriations. The total appropriations made by the State in favor of the institution since its establishment are as follows: 1895 - Original building $40,000.00; 1897 - Extras for construction $4,189.05; 1899 - Equipment, maintenance, etc. $33,500.00; 1901 - Deficiency $4,150.00; Reimbursement of citizens $1,650; Construction of Annex $45.000; Equipment, maintenance, etc $48,800; 1903 - Maintenance, improvements, etc $83,000; 1905 - Maintenance, repairs, etc. $80,000; 1907 - Maintenance $88,070; Repairs and improvements $4,000; Furniture $1,800; Addition to Edens Hall $7,000; Science Annex $51,000; Museum $750.00; Total appropriations $492,909.05. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 010 1908-11-01 Value of Property. The permanent investments of the institution at the present time represent an approximate value of a quarter of a million dollars. This sum includes grounds, building and equipment. The library of the institution represents a cost of approximately $12,000.00, and numbers more than ten thousand volumes. A feature of this library worthy of special mention is the collection of books and pamphlets upon the history of the Pacific Northwest. Edens Hall. The history of Edens Hall is an interesting story. The first wing of the structure was erected in 1903. In 1905 the building was moved across the campus to its present location, and a large addition made to the originial structure. In 1907 the building was raised and put upon a concrete foundation, and again enlarged to its present proportions. The hall represents an investment of approximately $14,000.00, and provides living rooms for forty five young ladies. The dining room accommodates one hundred and twenty boarders comfortably. The building is heated by steam, lighted by electricity, and provided with numerous baths, laboratories, and closets, telephones and signal balls, truck rooms, and laundry. The popularity of the Hall is such that all rooms are engaged months in advance. Meals are furnished regular boarders for $2.75 per week, and under wise management satisfactory service is provided at these terms. The rooms are all supplied with the heavy pieces of furniture, and are rented at prices ranging from $5.00 to $10.00 per month. The annual income from room rent alone is approximately $1,900 per year, and these funds as collected are remitted daily to the State Treasurer. It should be added here that the remittance of these funds was not anticipated when the last estimate for maintenance of the institution was made, and it has been necessary to defray the operating expenses of the Hall out of funds that were intended other maintenance purposes. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 011 1908-11-01 Campus. During the past two years the city has graded the streets on two sides of the campus and constructed plank or cement walks. These improvements have added greatly to the attractiveness of the Normal School campus. The trustees of the institution have also taken active steps to make many needed improvements in the grounds. A topographical survey has been made and submitted to a landschape gardner. The result is a working plan for the permanent improvement of the grounds, with driveway, concrete walks and steps, and ornamental trees and schrubbery. It should also be added here that a number of modern and attractive private homes have been erected in the vicinity of the Normal School during the past two years and many general improvements made in landscape effects in the community. It is further worthy of note that five of the new homes have been erected by members of the Normal School faculty. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 012 1908-11-01 Unexpended Balance, December 1, 1906. Statement showing expenditure of State Funds during the four months subsequent to Dec. 1, 1906, which is the date of the last report to the Governor and Legislature, closing the 1905-1907 biennium: Maintenance Fund. Appropriation 1905-1907 $70,000.00; Dec. 1, 1906 - Expanded as per report to Governor $57,571.52; Balance: $12,428.43. Subdivision of Expenditures. Salaries: Instructors $10,243.33; Office, Librarian, etc. $700.01; Janitors $426.00; General Library $38.40; General Supplies $123.87; Light and light supplies $190.60; Fuel; Water; Express, Freight and Cartage $47.60; Dining Hall; Advertising $5.80; Labor $26.95; Telephone and Telegrams $47.94; Expense $562.36; Postage $15.00; Reverted to State $0.62; Total $12,428.48. Science Fund. Appropriation 1905-1907 $2,500; Dec. 1, 1906 Expended as per report to Governor $2,240.78; Balance $259.22; Expended for Science Supplies $257.99; Reverted to State $1.23; Total $259.22; Campus Fund: Appropriation 1905-1907: $2,000; Dec. 1, 1906 - Expended as per report to Governor: $1,644; Balance $356; Expended on campus $346.15; Reverted to State $9.85; $356.00; Museum Fund: Appropriation 1905-1907: $500; Dec. 1, 1906 - Expended as per report to Governor $156.25; Balance $343.75; Expended on Museum $342.30; Reverted to State -$1.45; Note - The Repairs and Improvement fund of $5000.00 was entirely exhausted at this date. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 013 1908-11-01 Expenditures, April 1, 1907 - November 1, 1908. The expenditures from the appropriations for the present biennial term cover a period of nineteen months. This period has been one of unusual growth and activity, and many marked improvements have been made around the institution. The sums expended and balances on hand November 1, 1908, are as follows: Maintenance Fund. Appropriations 1907-1909 $88.070.00; Amounts withdrawn: Salaries: Instructors: $46.631.55; Office, Librarian, etc. $3,909.36; Janitors $3,367.00; General Library $937.20; General Supplies $4,506.64; Light and light supplies $789.98; Fuel $3,096.75; Water $630.00; Express, Freight and Cartage $476.38; Dining Hall (Edens Hall) $1,901.21; Advertising $271.63; Labor $1,410.95; Telephone and Telegrams $331.67; Expense $2,420.79; Postage $370.66; Revolving Fund $1,000.00; General Repairs $130.34; New Stairway $159.81; Rebates $16.50; Woodshed $70.72; Science Annex $875.70; Domestic Science $432.00; Total $73,737.04; Balance $14.332.96. Repairs and Improvements Fund. Appropriation 1907-1909 $4,440.00; Amount withdrawn $4,317.72; Balance $82.28; Furniture Fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $1800.00; Amount withdrawn $1755.72; Balance $44.28. Science Building Fund: Appropriation $51,000; Expended by State Board of Audit and Control to May 18, 1908 $50.481.72; Balance $518.28; Vouchers ordered at meeting oct. 13, 1908 $511.41; Balance $6.37; Addition to Dining Hall Fund: $7,000; Amount withdrawn $7,000; Museum Fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $750; Amount withdrawn $380.78; Balance $369.22. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 014 1908-11-01 Estimated Expenses for Biennial Term: 1909-1911. State Normal School Bellingham, Washington. Salaries for two years: Annual salaries for teachers $65,240; Annual salaries for other employees $11,980; Office of Registrar - to be established $2,400; Ten percent for additions, increases and changes that may become necessary $7,962; $87,532.00; General expenses for two years: Fuel $4,000; Water $840; Express, freight, cartage, etc. $550.00; Advertising (not Catalogue) $300; Postage $480; Telephones, telegrams, etc. $400; General supplies $5,630; Incidental $2,800; $15,000; Repairs and improvements $2,400; Science equipment and maintenance for two years: Biology $1,000; Chemistry $400; Physics $400; Geography $600; Manual Training $400; Domestic Science $400; Gymasium $200; Total $3,400; Edens Hall for two years: Maintenance $4,500; Repairs and furniture $900; Total $5,400; Campus: Estimates furnished by A.R. Campbell, Engineer: Schrubbery and trees $750; Main walk to building-concrete, 14000 sq ft $2000; Walks to Edens Hall-concrete, 4000 sq ft. $600; Steps on terrace-concrete $250; Foundations for walks $150; Engineering work for walks $150; Playground $4000; Total $8,700; Museum: Purchasing specimens, mounting, care, etc $1,500.00; Furniture: Roll top desks $150; 48 chairs $100; Six science tables $180; Science laboratory desks $2400; Office files $300; Two typewriters $200; One piano $400; Slate blackboard $240; Tablet arm chairs $150; Six plain tables $120; Six plain book cases $180; One writerpress $150. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 015 1908-11-01 Electric lights on campus $150; Raecolith floor in Chemical laboratory $500; Electric clock $250; $5,470; Summer school for two years $3,600; Exhibit at A.Y.P. fair $500; Completion of Science Annex: Estimates furnished by A. Lee, Architect. Completion of basement floor: Materials, carpenter work, plastering, etc $2600; Electric wiring $100; Plumbing $900; Total $3,600; Note: This basement floor is to be used for the department of drawing and manual training. Completion of second floor: Materials, carpenter work, plastering, etc $3,600; Electric wiring $150; Plumbing $1,200; Total $4,950; Note: The second floor is to be occupied by the department of Biology, Zoology and Botany. Completion of attic: Materials, carpenter work, plastering, etc $1,700; Electric wiring $75.00; Total $1775.00; Heating plant for science annex: complete heating and ventilating plant with fan and thermostat regulating valves $7,500: Note: Main floor of Science Annex is completed at present and is heated tomporarily by direct radiation with radiators connected to general heating system. This method of course, provides no system of ventilation for the rooms now occupied. Total estimates $151,377.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 016 1908-11-01 Explanation of Estimates. The principal item in the estimates outlined above for the biennial term, 1909-1911, is for general maintenance. The increase asked inthis item over two years ago is approximately twenty per cent. This increase in expense is in harmony with the increase in attendance, and increased usefulness of the institution to the state. Two years ago the annual enrollment for the regular school year was three hundred twenty-four while the enrollment for the current year will easily exceed four hundred students. A corresponding increase is likewise noted in the number of pupils attending the training department. In the year 1907 the institution issued a total of one-hundred and fifteen certificates and diplomas, while during the year of 1908 a total of one-hundred and sixty two were granted. It should also be observed that the increse in attendance is shown in the advanced classes, the enrollment in the senior year at this writing numbering sixty, while the Junior Glass will reach one hundred and fifty for the year. The appropriation of $51,000.00 made in March, 1907, for the construction of a science annex proved inadequate to complete the structure. The general building plan adopted several years ago made it necessary that this annex should harmonise in general size and appearance with the annex erected in 1901, but the marked increase in the cost of construction between the time the estimate was prepared and the contract was awarded made it impossible to carry out this plan with the funds available. After careful consideration by the State Board of Control, a contract was finally let providing for the construction of the new building with only the main floor completed for use. The estimate for the coming biennial term, therefore, includes items covering the approximate cost of completing this structure. The new building at present only provides relief in the way of additional room for one of the three departments that are eventually to occupy the structure. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 017 1908-11-01 The institution is therefore almost as badly cramped for accommodations as it was two years ago, and the completion of the new building is a positive need at the present time. The appropriation made two years ago for purchase of furnitures was of necessity almost entirely used to equip Edens hall, and no furniture has been purchased thus far for the new annex, hence the request for an appropriation for furniture in the proposed budget. The campus has been an expensive piece of ground to render useful and attractive. Much of it has required not only clearing and grading, but more than three acres immediately surrounding the buildings on two sides required filling from one to three feet. This work has now been completed and the grounds are ready for permanent improvements. The main sidewalks were constructed more than nine years ago and sadly need replacing with walks of permanent character. It is estimated that the appropriation requested for the campus will replace the old walks with a new system of concrete walks, and plant the necessary trees and schrubbery to complete the general plan submitted by the landscape gardner. These improvements will be permanent and the expense will not need to be repeated for years to come. In conclusion, the trustees of this institution beg to express their appreciation of the cordial support that has been accorded the institution during the past, both by patrons and those in legislature authority. It further wishes to extend to the people of the State generally a most cordial invitation to visit the institution, inspect the daily work of the faculty and students and examine carefully the buildings and equipment that have been provided with the appropriations made for the purpose. Respectfully submitted, John J. Edens, Ch'm; John J. Donovan; Frank F. Hanschy, Board of trustees. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 018 1908-11-01 Miss Gray, dean of Edens hall presented the appended report for the month of October, 1908. To the Honorable Board of Trustees: Bellingham State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: We beg to submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of October, 1908. Receipts: Regular boarders $857.50; Transients $17.50; Laundry $4.25; Supplies to girls $7.95; Total $866.80. Cash in hand $3.00; Cash in bank $380.58; Total $1250.38; Expenditures: Groceries $470.86; Bread $48.40; Meat $205.65; Milk $64.25; Help $112.25; Sundries: Stamps $0.50; room-rent $3.00; Carpenter $14.00; Gas meter $0.50; Clock $1.25; Telephone $5.00; Hardware $1.00; Lamp globes $5.10; Chairs $4.50; Laundry (July-Oct) $10.65; Total: $45.75; $947.16; Cash in hand $22.16; Cash in bank $281.07; Total $1,250.38. The above figures seem to indicate that we have expended nearly one-hundred dollars of our surplus on regular expenses. We beg to call attention to the fact that there were only three weeks of school during September and that the first month's income covered the first week of October. Futher that the month of October had five Saturdays and our bills for Sat. are our heaviest bills. If the clerk of the board will be so kind as to exercise his exper knowledge of finance to the extent of telling us whether we are spending more than we are receiving, we shall be greatly indebted to him. We humbly submit the fact that our knowledge of finance is very limited. Nellie A. Gray. The clerk was instructed to present to the governor a statement of the estimate deficit of this institution at the close of the present biennium and the reasons therefor. The copy of such statement is appended: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 019 1908-11-01 To the Governor, Albert E. Mead. Executive Chamber, Olympia, Wash. Sir: Under direction of the Board of Trustees of this institution, I beg to submit the appended estimate of the amount of deficit with which the Bellingham State Normal School will appear before the next legislature: Nov. 1, 1908 Balances available in all funds $15,179.83. Payroll for the five months remaining of the present biennium on basis of October, 1908, payroll $15,591.65. Expenses of the institution, exclusive of payroll, for the first nineteen months of present biennium were $20,495.05, or an average per month of $1,078.00. Expenses of the institution for the next five months on basis set forth above $5,390.00. Balance: $5,802.32; $20,981.65. Estimated deficit therefore is $5,802.32. For this deficit the board of trustees has no apology to make as it has been brought about by conditions entirely beyond its control. Two years ago in making its estimates for the ensuing biennium, the Board of Trustees asked for a new Science building. The estimates were prepared in October and the contract was let the State Board of Audit and Control in June of the following year. Meantime the cost of all material and labor entering construction had advanced to the highest point known in this section of the country. The contract for the building was let at a price somewhat higher than the appropriations of $51,000.00, which necessitated drawing to some extent on other funds, which could be legally done, in fitting the building for occupancy. This condition of affairs could have been met without injuring the efficiency of the institution had it been the only problem to solve. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 020 1908-11-01 The dining hall or dormitory, now known as Edens hall, had in previous years been operated at an annual slight loss or an equally slight profit. Its revenues had just about taken care of its expenditures. Consequently two years ago no appropriation for its maintenance was asked by the board of trustees though an appropriation was asked and granted for its enlargement. The need for such enlargement had been manifest but the trustees had had no measure of the need and when every room in the enlarged building was seized immediately upon completion by students, the board found itself obliged to undertake a heavier expense for furnishing than it had estimated. If the board could have availed itself of the incresed revenues, this condition of affairs would have caused no uncasiness. Upon entrance every Normal pupil pays a library fee of $10.00, one-half of which had previously gone into the library fund and expended for the maintenance of the library, the other half being retained as an indemnity fund for the safe return of books and given back to the pupil upon such return of books. The board of trustees in making its estimates relied upon the asset of library fees and also the fees from tuition. The board of trustees could have met all these extraordinary conditions of cost and maintenance without detriment to the efficiency of the institution could it have possessed the cash assets on which it legally relied at the time of making the estimates. But you are aware that by a law passed by the legislature late in the session of 1907, the Bellingham State Normal School, in the common with all the other educational institutions of the state was compelled to remit its cash receipts to the State Treasurer. The disastrous effect of such legislation is seen in the deficit it has created. The board of trustees, however, at the outset foreseeing the ultimate effect of the law in question, cheerfully complied with the terms of the law and has sent to the State Treasurer a sum exceeding $6,600 to the date of this report and before the close of the biennium will increase it to at least $7,500.00. It is a matter of pride that compliance with the law in question has been so complete as to win the encomium from the State Treasurer, in a letter addressed to the principal, E.T. Mathes, "since the law referred to went into effect you have more fully complied with its provisions than has the head of any other institution in the state." Under the existing circumstances of extraordinary costs of construction and maintenance the board of trustees has been forced to exercise rigid economy and had it had at its command its full cash resources of $7,500, it would have been compelled to deprive the institution of mcuh that would add to its efficiency. As it is, in an effort to keep the deficit as low as possible, it has been compelled to be fairly niggard in some respects. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1908 Volume 03 - Page 021 1908-11-01 The board of trustees therefore respectfully beg the governor to urge the legislature to re-appropriate to the Bellingham State Normal School those moneys which it has already remitted to the State Treasurer or will remit before the 31st of March, 1909, such re-appropriated funds to be regarded as a part of the Maintenance fund for the 1907-1909 biennium. Respectfully submitted, by order, Board of Trustees. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the clerk was isntructed to write the Water Board of the City of Bellingham, requesting a restoration of the flat rate of $35.00 per month for water for the institution. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the appended bills were audited and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund. Western Wood Working Co. $7.80; Morse Hardware Co. $11.30; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $15.35; Montague and McHugh $7.40; Blake Hardware Co. $8.15; Webster and Stevens $8.00; Sherman, Clay and Co. $10.00; Lowman and Hanford S and P Co. $85.45 + $46.51 = $131.06; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.00; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $9.45; Frank W. Lees $56.00; F.B. Hawes $5.60; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co $158.75; Bay City Electrical Equipment Co. $21.90; J.W. Burns $187.50; Griggs Stationery and Printing Co. $11.25; L.H. Baldy and Co. $30; Swartz and Britton $40; R.L. Kline Investment Co. $30; $754.51. Furniture Fund: Thiel and Welter $6.00. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33259
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 October
Date: 1908-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 October.
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Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1908 Volume 03 - Page 001 1908-10-13 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3:3
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Show more1908-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1908 Volume 03 - Page 001 1908-10-13 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Sept. 9th read and approved. The chairman announced that he had had two policies of insurance on Edens hall renewed. Each of these policies is for $1,500 and the premium on each $30.00. After discussion, on motion of Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the insurance be incresed to $5,000 and the chairman was authorized to place the additional $2,000. Miss Gray, dean of Edens hall presented the appended report: To the Honorable Board of Trustees, State Normal School. Gentlemen: We beg to submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for two months eding Sept. 30, 1908. Receipts: Regular Boarders $819.50; Transients $18.75; Laundry $1.50; Sundries $4.07. Expenditures: Groceries $354.60; Bread: $39.00; Meat: $162.80; Milk $50.44; Help $46.50; Sundries: Kalsomining D. Room $40; Remodeling Bath room $100.00; Lumber for Bath room $6.28; Paint varnish and c $12.00; Lavatory (dean) $83.00; Labor I3I-2 das $45.50; Plastering $5.40; Electric bells $6.30; Sewing Machine $12.00; "B.B. Doom" $10.47; Laundry tubs and c $91.97; Wood and Coal $72.00; Rugs and Dishes $93.82; Bedding $15.00; Laundry $5.15; City Scavenger $6.00; Floors, dado, varnish $34.10; Incidentals $6.75; Total $645.74. Cash in hand, Aug. 1st; Cash in bank, Aug. 1st $838.84; Total $1682.66; Cash in hand, Oct. 1st, $3.00; Cash in bank, Oct. 1st $380.58; Total $1,682.66. Respectfully submitted, Nellie A. Gray. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1908 Volume 03 - Page 002 1908-10-13 Dr. Mathes reported that he had received a note from the State Printer, C.W. Gorham, asking for the payment of his bills, amounting to $690.77, these bills having been presenting to the board heretofore and ordered filed. He had replied that this school would appear before the next legislature with a deficiency in any event and the payment of the bills in question would increase such deficiency to the amount of the bills. It was therefore a question as to whether this school or the State Printer should appear with its deficiency increased by the additionof the bills in question. The matter of manure for the campus was referred to the chairman. The principal stated that O.M. Jenkins had bought the lot diagonally across from Edens hall and proposed to erect a two-story building, the lower floors of which he proposed to devote to stores and the upper to rooms for rent. He asked for the privilege of connecting with Edens hall sewer. No objection was expressed against such connection. The principal reported that he had $2,069.40 in the bank belonging to the state and asked for instructions as to whether he should remit it, in view of the fact that a deficiency in the funds of the school was inevitable. Under instructions of the board Dr. Mathes had written the State board of Audit and Control asking whether the fees collected by this school should be remitted to the State Treasurer or should be retained to meet a deficiency. The reply of the Board of Audit and Control was read. Dr. Mathes' Letter had been referred to the State Treasurer with a request for leniency in the matter, but the State Board suggested that every effort be made to curtail expenses. The reply of the State Treasurer, Geo. G. Mills, set forth that under no circumstances could he countenance a violation of the law "I appreciate your position thoroughly and must say that since the law referred to went into effect you have more fully complied with its provisions than has the head of any other institution in the state." He stated that it would be very easy to demonstrate to the next appropriation committee the reason for a deficit in that this board had figured on using our fees instead of turning them into the State Treasury. The principal reported that he had already sent the State Treasurer an amount exceeding $4,400 and that this amount would be increased to $6,500 by transmitting the amount now in bank. He was instructed to forward the $2,069.40 to the State Treasurer. The principal reported that Frank W. Lees who had the contract for delivering 300 cords of wood was finding it difficult to secure wood that would fill the specifications made by this board. His contract still lacked 36 cords of completion and he would be willing to cancel it. The contractors for 50 cords of wood for Edens hall were willing to furnish the 36 cords in question at $4.00 per cord and the principal was instructed to order the 36 cords of them. The principal announced that the State Board of Audit and Control would be at this institution Oct. 30th and 31st. The plan of entertainment included a dinner to the State and Normal school boards in the Domestic Science department the evening of the 30th, to be followed by a reception by the Senior Class. The principal reported 115 practice teachers and spoke of the necessity of an addition at an estimated cost of $10,000 to provide more room. The clerk was instructed to write the Governor stating that the biennial report of this institution was in course of preparation. The principal was granted a month's vacation. The following bills, on motion of Mr. Handschy, were audited and ordered paid: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1908 Volume 03 - Page 003 1908-10-13 Maintenance Fund: Cunningham, Curtiss and Welch $30.40; Henri Gerard $2.10; Thiel and Welter $12.30; Northwest Hardware Co $5.75; The Diamond Palace $7.00; McDonald Bros $109.50; American School of Home Economics $14.40; Lowman and Hanford S and P Co$5.00; American Printing Co $2.00; Post Intelligencer Co. $3.00; Northwest Journal of Education $40.00; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $8.00; Munro and Haskell $329.80; Fairhaven Publishing Co. $2.70; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $48.33; M. Seller and Co. $12.95; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co. $33.30; E.T. Mathes $8.65; Minerva Lawrence $8.00; Blake Hardware Co. $43.60; C.M. Sherman $26.55; City Water Department $35.00; Perolin Co. of the North Pacific $24.00; Thos C. Trueblood $11.48; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.00; Great Norhtern Furniture Co. $8.00; Library Bureau $1.18; Clayton F. Summy Co. $2.97; Montague and McHugh $22.25; F.B. Hawes $24.50; Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. $19.54; B.B. Furniture Co. $110.78; Oregonian Pub. Co. $4.00; Total $1,022.00. Repairs and Improvements Fund. Reid Bros. Co. $198.50; Bay City Electrical Equipment Co. $37.00; Total $235.00. Furniture Fund: Thiel and Welter $13.50; Chapman Bros and Co. $66.00; Total $79.50. Museum Fund: Brooklyn Biological Supply Co. $16.25. Science Building Fund: (Appended vouchers to be sent to the State Board of Audit and Control) Bay City Sash and Door Factory $23.67; W.I. Baumeister and Co. $274.86; Kewaunee Mfg Co. $2.63; Bay City Electrical Equipment Co. $130.60; A. Bucher $79.68; Total $511.41; Aggregate $1,864.16. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33178
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 September
Date: 1908-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190809
Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908 Volume 02 - Page 194 1908-09-09 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at
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Show more1908-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908 Volume 02 - Page 194 1908-09-09 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Aug. 24th read and approved. It was ordered that $20 from the Training school fund be turned over to the clerk to pay sundry small bills. Principal Mathes presented bills for printing from C.W. Gorham, Public Printer as follows: Aug. 8th $539.92; Aug. 21st $150.85; Total $690.77; It was ordered that these bills be filed by the clerk. It was ordered that 50 cords of alder wood at $3.25 per cord, delivered at Edens Hall be purchased. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that Principal Mathes be instructed to communicate with the state authorities in the name of the Board of Trustees asking whether the funds now in the hands of the principal be retained to meet the deficiency now inevitable or whether they be remitted to the State Treasurer. The clerk presented the following report: Bellingham, Wash. Sept. 1, 1908. To the Honorable, the board of trustees, Bellingham State Normal School. Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: I beg to submit the attached statement of the financial operations of your honorable body. First: (On the first page attached) for the term of Seventeen months of the present biennium, commencing April 1, 1907 and ending August 31, 1908. Second: (on the second page attached) for the term of Four months, closing the biennium of 1905-1907, commencing Dec. 1, 1906 and ending March 31, 1907. Third: (on the third page attached) a Summary of Receipts and Expenditures of Edens Hall for the year commencing Sept. 1, 1907 and closing August 31, 1908. In a nutshell. Of the various appropriations you have this date unexpended in the: Maintenance fund: $22.015.58; Repairs and Improvements fund $452.95; Furniture fund $264.28; Museum fund $385.47; Science annex $518.28; Total amount available $23,636.56. (N.B.: To the foregoing should be added a balance in the Revolving fund). The second page attached contains the data necessary to compile the usual biennial report to the Governor and Legislature. Edens Hall shows a net excess of expenditures over receipts of $792.20; Adding to the foregoing the room rentals sent to the State Treasurer, viz: $1,767.80; We have a gross excess of expenditures of $2,560.00. Respectfully submitted, J. Wayland Clark, clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908 Volume 02 - Page 195 1908-09-01 Status of Funds: Maintenance Fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $88,070.00; Sept 1, 1908 - Expended as per appended statement $68.054.42; Sept 1, 1908 - Balance $22.015.58. Subdivision of Expenditures: Salaries: Instructors $41,376.24; Office, librarian, etc. $3,493.36, janitors $2,883.00; General library $884.07; General Supplies 4,004.67; Light and Light Supplies $768.98; Fuel $2,796.75; Water $595.00; Express, Frt. And Cartage $393.75; Dining Hall (Edens Hall) $1,778.41; Advertising $219.93; Labor $1,410.95; Telephone and Telegrams $302.42; Expense $2,339.74; Postage $370.86; Revolving Fund $1,000.00; General Repairs $130.34; New Stairway $159.81; Rebates $16.50; Woodshed $70.72; Science Annex $875.70; Domestic Science $183.22; Sept. 1, 1908 Expended $66,054.42. Repairs and improvements fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $4,400.00; Sept 1, 1908 - Expended $3,947.05; Sept. 1, 1908 - Balance $452.95; Furniture Fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $1,800.00; Sept. 1, 1908 - expended $1,535.72; Sept 1, 1908 - balance $264.28; Museum fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $750.00; Spet. 1, 1908 - expended $364.53; Sept. 1, 1908 - balance $385.47; Addition to dining hall fund: Appropriation 1907-1909 $7,000.00; Sept. 1, 1908 - expended $7,000.00; Science Annex: Appropriation 1907-1909 $51,000.00; Sept. 1, 1908 - expended $50,481.72. Sept. 1, 1908 balance $518.28. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908 Volume 02 - Page 196 1908-09-01 Statement showing expenditure of state funds during the four months subsequent to Dec. 1, 1906, which is the date of the last report to the governor and legislature, closing the 1905-1907 biennium. Maintenance fund: Appropriation 1905-1907 $70,000.00; Dec. 1, 1906 - Expended as per report to governor $57,571.52; Dec. 1, 1906 - balance $12,428.48. Subdivision of Expenditures: Salaries: Instructors $10,243.33; Office, Librarian, etc. $700.01; Janitors $426.00; General library $38.40; General supplies $123.87; Light and light supplies $190.60; Fuel; Water; Express, Frt. And Cartage $47.60; Dining Hall; Advertising $5.80; Labor $26.95; Telephones and Telegrams $47.94; Expense $562.36; Postage $15.00; Reverted to State $0.62; Total $12,428.48. Science Fund: Appropriation 1905-1907 $2,500.00; Dec 1, 1906 - Expended as per report to Governor $2,240.78; Dec. 1, 1906 - balance $259.22; Expended for science supplies $257.99; Reverted to State $1.23; $259.22. Campus Fund: Appropriation 1905-1907 $2,000.00; Dec. 1, 1906 - expended as per report to Governor $1,644.00; Dec. 1, 1906 - balance $356.00; Expended on campus $346.15; Reverted to State $9.85; $356.00. Museum Fund. Appropriation 1905-1907 $500.00; Dec. 1, 1906 - Expended as per report to governor $156.25; Dec. 1, 1906 - balance $343.75; Expended on Museum $342.30; Reverted to State $1.45; $343.75. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908 Volume 02 - Page 197 1908-09-01 Edens Hall. Receipts: Room Rents, Sept. 1, 1907 to date $1,767.80; Receipts from Table, etc $8,082.65; Total $9,350.45. Expenditures: for table $6,879.72; For Improvements, furniture, bedding and supplies more or less permanent in character as appended: From old dining hall fund $116.49; from existing furniture fund $(?); from existing repairs and improvements fund $174.69; From existing maintenance fund $1,778.41; From table receipts (Miss Gray's Report) $355.79; From supplied by Normal school - 108 cords at $3.25 per cord $351.00. Excess of Expenditures over receipts 792.20. Total Edens receipts: $10,642.65; Total Edens expenditures: $10,642.65. Adding room rents noted above, which have ben remitted to the State Treasurer, viz. $1,767.80; And excess of expenditures over receipts, viz $792.20; There is an aggregate excess of $2,560.00. The principal reported that the students association had secured two bids for printing the "Normal Messenger" one for $352.00 from M.M. Moss and one for $375.00 from S.B. Irish and Co., the present publisher. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that the Students association be authorized to enter into contract with S.B. Irish and Co. for the publication of the "Normal Messenger" for the opening school year for $375.00, providing that Mr. Irish will give the students his co-operation and assistance in securing the advertisements for the publications. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908 Volume 02 - Page 198 1908-09-01 Principal Mathes presented the appended: Estimated expenses for maintenance, repairs and improvements of State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington for Biennium, 1909-1911. For two years: Salaries of teachers $65,240; Salaries of other employees $11,980; $77,220; Five percent added to allow for increases, additions and changes that may become necessary $3,851; Total for Salaries $31,071; Office of Registrar $2,400. For Two years: Fuel $3,600; Light, gas for laboratories, etc $1,160; Water $840; Express, freight, cartage $550; Advertising $250; Postage $480; Telephone, telegrams, etc $400; General Supplies $5,000; Incidentals $2,400. Repairs and Improvements $8,000; Science equipment and supplies $3,400; Campus $2,000; Museum $1,500; Furniture $2,000; Summer School (two years) $3,000. Maintenance Edens Hall $4500; Furnishings Edens Hall $900; $5400; $5,400; Library $3,500; Total $126,951.00. Note: The last two items amounting to $3,900 may be omitted from the above estimate if the law is amended to allow the institution to retain the fees collected through its officers. Respectfully submitted, Principal. Mr. Donovan suggested that the appended item be added to the foregoing: for additional playground $4,000. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1908 Volume 02 - Page 199 1908-09-01 The clerk reported that in his opinion the first boiler in the boiler room was unsafe; that the flues recently taken out had been carefully examined by him and found to be badly pitted. The principal was authorized to have such new flues put in as were necessary. The clerk reported that the settlement of $28.65 with Miss Elena Bateman was satisfactory to her. The appended bills were audited and ordered paid: Maintenance fund: Thayer and Chandler $13.50; Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $10.50; Home Telephone Co. of the Puget Sound $5.00; Frank W. Lees $300.00; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. 11.25. Milton Bradley Co. $15.00; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $34.30; William Dixon, Inc. $15.76; $405.31. Repairs and improvements fund: Blake Hardware Co. $40.55; Bay City Sash and Door Factory $12.90; Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. $66.47; Northwest Hardware Co. $15.25; $135.16. Furniture Fund: Kewaunee Manfg. Co. $140.50. Sundry Items: Bellingham Printing Co. $12.00; M.M. Moss $1.50; $13.50. There being no further business the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J.Wayland Clark, secretary. Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33372
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 August
Date: 1908-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190808
Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1908 Volume 02 - Page 192 1908-08-24 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon
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Show more1908-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1908 Volume 02 - Page 192 1908-08-24 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 11th and the special meeting of July 27th were read and approved. It was ordered that the term of service of John Rindal, janitor, begin with Sept. 1st, 1908. The principal reported that he had secured the services of Miss Almina George as supervisor of the Training School at an annual salary of $1680.00. Principal Mathes presented a letter from the State Board of Audit and Control, dated August 21st, quoting that part of Chapter 166, Laws of 1907, describing the duties of that Board in relation to this Normal School, asking that the financial statement of the Bellingham State Normal School for the coming biennial period be prepared and forwarded to the State Board not later than October 1st next and stating that the State Board will endeavor to visit this institution during the month of October. The clerk reported in relation to the terms of employment of Miss Elena Bateman that the minutes showed no action later than July 23rd, 1906, when such terms were fixed as follows: (page 56) "Miss Bateman shall receive all income from instruction in the piano department up to $600.00 per annum, and pay the school 20 percent of all income over $600.00; furhter if the income should not reach $600.00 for the year, the school agrees to make good one-half of the deficiency between the amount of tuition fees collected and $600.00. All pupils receiving instruction from Miss Bateman during the school year shall be considered members of the Normal school." On motion of Mr. Donovan the clerk was instructed to write Miss Bateman, quoting the terms noted above, and asking whether a settlement of $28.65, which is one-half of the deficiency between $542.70 (Her report pp. 189-190 this book) and $600.00 is according to her understanding and further to state that the board is desirous of continuing her services for another year under the same terms. The clerk reported that G.H. Hornbuckle, representing the Washington Nursery Co. had offered to furnish the bill of trees, shrubbery, vines, etc. necessary to complete the planting plan of the campus for a total of $558.90 which is in excess of the maximum amount fixed by the board, viz $500.00 and further suggesting that the flower bed could be eliminated for the present at a saving of $ about $58.00, he was instructed the place the order. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1908 Volume 02 - Page 193 1908-08-24 The appended bills were audited and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: American Printing Co. $1.20; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $10.15; Thiel and Welter $42.85; W.I. Baumeister and Co. $201.88; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.00; Bay City Sash and Door Factory $18.00; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $12.05; J.L. Hammett Co. $6.74; W.H. Hanmer Co. $1.84; A. Flanagan Co. $17.20; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co. $20.45; Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. $45.81; S.B. Irish and Co. $12.50; Munro and Haskell $66.76; Frank W. Lees $700.00; P.K. Dodd $41.50; A.H. Montgomery $29.50; Thiel and Welter $115.00; Pacific Bindery $15.00; Milton Bradley Co. $8.00; Total $1371.43. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33312
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 July
Date: 1908-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190807
Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 184 1908-07-11 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o&ap
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Show more1908-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 184 1908-07-11 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of June 15th read and approved, Trustee Handschy again expressing his disapproval of the Students association operating a store. Application of L.W. Dudley for the position of janitor read. Written application of Miss Catherine Montgomery for a leave of absence during the first semester of the school year of 1908-1909 read. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, leave of absence was granted, salary during absence to be $40.00 per month. The principal and clerk were directed to issue Miss Montgomery a letter of credentials for use during her trip abroad for which leave of absence was asked. Mr. O'Sullivan again appeared before the board and requested that the publication of the "Normal Messenger" be turned over to the Students association. He presented bids for the publishing of the paper from Griggs Stationery and Printing Co. and F.S. Baltuff. After discussion the matter was laid on the table. The principal was authorized to charge a semester fee of $1.00 in the new Domestic Science department. He was also authorized to buy the material for covering exposed steam pipes in the new building, the work to be done by Fireman Lemach. The board adopted an order forbidding ball playing or sports on the campus in front of the buildings and the clerk was instructed to secure land south of the campus for a playground, if possible, without compensation to the owners. The principal was instructed to ask bids for furnishing new shades for the rooms to be occupied in the new building and to accept the lowest bid. He was also authorized to have installed new light fixtures in the same building. He was also authorized to proceed with the construction of the new wood-shed for Edens Hall. The matter of new tables for the laboratory was laid on the table. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 185 1908-07-11 The appended report of Edens Hall for the month of May, 1908 was presented: Receipts: Cash on hand May, 1, 1908 $19.30; Cash in bank May 1, 1908 $529.82; Regular boarders $336.75; Transient boarders $16.40; Laundry $7.00; Sundries $8.00; Total $1467.27. Expenditures: Groceries $318.00; Bread $44.47; Meat $154.80; Milk $57.92; Help $95.00; Sundries $18.50; Cash on hand June 1 $137.10; Cash in bank June 1 $644.48; Total $1467.27. Cash on hand June 1, 1908 $137.10; Cash in bank June 1, 1908 $644.48; total $781.58. The appended report on the operations of the 1908 Summer School was presented: July 9, 1908. Pres. E.T. Mathes: We your committee, appointed to consider the matter of the payment of teachers for services in the summer school of 1908, beg leave to submit the following: Resources: Appropriation by board $1200.00; Door receipts, Hart Lecture $12.50; Total $1212.50; Obligations: Dr. Hard for lectures $100.00; Miss Sperry, extra Class in Eng. $10.00; Faculty, 28 Classes ($38.37 1/2 each) $1102.50; Total $1212.50. The amounts due individuals under this apprortionment are as follows: Dr. Hard, Lectures $100.00; Belle Sperry, extra Class in Eng. $10.00; Belle Sperry, regular classes $118.12; F.W. Epley, do. $118.12; Jas. O'Sullivan, do. $118.12; E.A. Bond, do. $118.12; Lulu B. Dawson, do. $118.12; Frank Deerwester, do. $118.12; F.L. Turner, do. $118.12; Mabel Moore, 2 Classes $78.75; Maude Drake, 2 Classes $78.75; Training School - A.N. Thompson, 1 wk. $19.69; 3 Classes - W.E. Morrow, 5 weeks $98.44. Of the amount due Mr. Turner under the apportionment above, he has already received $12.50 (receipt attached) and the balance due him, therefore, is $105.62. Respectfully submitted, Frank Deerwester, A.E. Turner, Mabel Moore, Committee. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 186 1908-07-11 The following bills were audited and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: Central Scientific Co. $7.20; Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. $47.64; Griggs Stationery and Printing Co. $11.95; Munro and Haskell $37.58; Morse Hardware Co. $21.10; Dodd, Mead and Co. $4.80; Personal Help Publishing Co. $1.25; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.00; City Water Department $35.00; Lowman and Hanford Stationery and Ptg. Co. $38.35; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $11.80; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $3.40; S.G. Harris $30.80; American Printing Co. $25.00; H.W. Wilson Co. $6.00; North Coast Engraving Co. $11.32 + 22.81 = $34.13; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt. Co. $42.00; Blake Hardware Co. $16.00; Revolving Fund - E.T. Mathes $955.39; Summer School Pay Roll $1099.96; F.W. Epley $3.89; James O'Sullivan $2.00; Total $2,440.24. Museum Fund: N.L. Davis $42.00. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. Chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 187 1908-07-28 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. A letter from E.N. Stone, inclosing his contract for the coming school year, properly executed, was read. Mr. Stone stated that he had delayed sending his contract as he had not received a reply to his request of June 3rd for an increase in salary, or, as an alternative, relief from all duties except those of teaching. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the clerk was directed to acknowledge the letter and to state that the Board is unable to see its way clear to grant the request either for an increase in salary or the relief from duties other than those of teaching. The appended reports of Edens hall were presented. May 1, 1908. To the honorable board of trustees, Bellingham State Normal School, Gentlemen: We beg to submit the following report of the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of April, 1908. Receipts: Regular boarders $755.45; Transients $14.15; Laundry $5.50; Sundries $5.12; Total $780.22. Disbursements: Groceries $275.12; Bread $29.90; Meat $145.35; Milk $58.37; Help $102.25; Sundries $160.83. Total $771.82. Cash in hand April 1st $00.00; Cash in bank April 1st $540.72; Total $1320.94. Cash in hand May 1st $19.30; Cash in bank May 1st $529.82; Total $1320.94. Respectfully submitted. Nellie A. Gray; Ida E. Powell; The item Sundries $160.00 includes $100 in carpets, $22.00 for refrigerator and mason jars, $13.35 for linoleum and small rugs. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 188 1908-07-28 July 1, 1908: To the Honorable Board of Trustees, Bellingham State Normal School. Gentlemen: We beg to submit the following report of the boarding department for Edens Hall for the month of June, 1908. Receipts: Regular boarders $605.65; Transients $18.90; Laundry $9.25; Sundries $0.50; Totals $634.30. Cash in hand June 1 $137.10; cash in bank June 1, $644.48; $881.58; Total $1415.18. Disbursements: Groceries $217.81; Bread $21.85; Meat $86.90; Milk $21.75; Help $96.00; Sundries $106.19; Rebate $1.60; $552.10; Cash in hand July 1, $10.05; Cash in bank July 1, $853.73; $865.78; Total $1415.18. Respectfully submitted, Nellie A Gray, Ida E. Powell. The item Sundries $106.19 includes $36.94 for (?) for each bed and sheets and pillow cases for rooms occupied by the help, $17.00 for screens $10.10 for garbage cans, $21.75 for wood and Coal. July 25, 1908. To the honorable board of trustees, Bellingham State Normal School, Gentlemen: We beg to submit the following report of the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of July, 1908. receipts: Summer boarders $212.90. Cash in hand July 1st $10.05; Cash in bank July 1st $853.73; Total $1076.68. Disbursements: Groceries $92.55; Bread $9.79; Meat $43.80; Milk $17.20; Help $30.00; Sundries $36.20; Total $229.54; Cash in hand July 25 $00.00; Cash in bank July 25 $847.14; Total $1076.68. The figures seem to indicated that we have lost money on our summer school boarders but the facts will show the reverse to be true. During July Mrs. Powell has canned 130 quarts of fruit and 13 glasses of jelly for next year's use. In addition to this we have purchased a gas range costing $17.50 and dishes costing $12.70. In reality we have made a small surplus even though we have had less than twenty-five boarders. Respectfully submitted, Nellie A. Gray WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 189 1908-07-28 July 25, 1908 Gentlemen: We beg to submit the following report of the boarding department of Edens Hall for the school year of 1907-1908. Receipts: Regular boarders $7583.58; Transient $384.52; Laundry $45.25; Sundries $69.30; Total $8082.65. Disbursements: Groceries $3312.46; Bread $326.00; Meat $1456.30; Milk $525.54; Help $970.20; Sundries $625.91; Rebates and C. $20.10; $7235.51; Cash on hand July 25, cash in bank July 25 $847.14; Total $8082.65. We humbly desire to call attention to the fact that during the year out of the boarding fund we have purchased equipment for Edens Hall, more or less permanent, as follows: Tables $7.00, clock $15.00, curtains $13.10, Silverware $43.05, carpets $100.00, Bedding $40.44, dishes $52.35, garbage cans $10.00, screens $17.50, refrigerator $17, linoleum $13.35, repairing furniture $10.00, printing $4.50. In addition to this we have had a number of entertainments at the Hall which, though inexpensive, have added not a little to the expense because of the number of guests, Viz. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, Christmas party for the stay-in-town students, supper for the sailors of the Tennessee bseball team and their friends, Mid-year senior party. We feel that this expenditure has been as "bread upon the water" because of the social spirit that has come to Edens Hall because of it. We humbly suggest that our of our balance of $847.14 we keep a balance of $150.00 or $200.00 to our credit at the bank, and that the remainder be expended at the Hall for repairs and improvements, according to plans discussed by Dr. Mathes, Mrs. Powell and myself. Permit me to add that the credit for the balance above our expenses, is wholly due to the careful oversight and economy of our Matron, Mrs. Powell. We may well congratulate ourselves for the wise choice of this careful, helpful, Christian woman, not only for her economy and thrift but for her staunch adherence to high ideals for Edens Hall. Our aim for next year is to promote a greater spirit of loyalty to the Institution among our students, to secure a healthful, joyous, atmosphere in the Hall, to observe regular hours for study and retiring, and in every way possible to make Edens Hall a girl's home and not a boarding place. We thank the members of the board and the principal of the school for your kind and coureous helpfulness throughout the year. Sincerely yours, Nellie A. Gray. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Mrs. Ida E. Powell was elected Matron of Edens Hall for eleven months from Sept. 1st, 1908, at a monthly salary of $50.00. On motion of Mr. Donovan Miss Minerva Lawrence was elected head of the Domestic Science department for 12 months beginning Sept. 1st, 1908, at a monthly salary of $75.00. As substitute to Miss Montgomery, during her leave of absence Mrs. Edna Horner Sampson was elected for a term of five months at a salary of $80.00 per month. The merits of sundry candidates for the office of supervisor of the Training school were discussed at length and the choice of Miss Almina George or Dr. Colegrove was left to the principal, the salary of the former to be $1680.00 per year. Miss Elena Bateman presented the appended report of receipts as music teacher for the school year of 1907-1908: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 190 1908-07-28 Sept 1907 - 52 lessons - $39.75; Oct 1907 - 103 - $78.75; Nov 1907 - 78 - $59.75; Dec 1907 - 55 - $42.25; Jan 1908 - 70 $57.75; Feb 1908 - 88 - $66.50; Mar 1908 - 79 - $60.00; April 1908 - 81 - $61.70; May 1908 - 81 - $62.50; June 1908 - 18 - $13.75; Total $542.70. The clerk was directed to look up the matter of financial arrangement with Miss Bateman. The appended recommendation for the issue of diplomas and certificates, as indicated, was presented and on motion of Mr. Donovan was made effective: The following students were recommended for diplomas and certificates (as indicated) by the summer school faculty at a meeting held, Friday July 24, 1908. For Diplomas: Miss Erika Nordberg; Aimee Harned; Louisa Markham; Myrtle Wright. For Secondary Certificates: Miss Erma Misel; Stella Barker; Ethel Cook; Zelma Winegard; Edna Dow; Genevieve Davis; Bertha Johnson; Margaret McDonald: Katherine Plummer; Emlie Chabot; Harriet Clouston; Effie Fish; Hannah Sorenson; Leslie Hankins; Gwendelyn Crandall; Francis Doran; Clara McLean; Morris Schwartz. Ragnihild Thoen. For elementary certificates: Miss Mary Umbarger; Zada McBurney; Leila Allen; Freida Honrath; Nora Walkup; Fay Arnold; Hazel Stetler; Jessie Dillabough; Elta Butler; May Marston; Francis Burgess; Mabel Spencer. Respectfully submitted E.T. Mathes. Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1908 Volume 02 - Page 191 1908-07-28 Thiel and Welter being the lowest bidders for shades in the new Annex, the contract ws awarded to them. Principal Mathes reported that he had expended about $275.00 in preparing the old laboratory for the new domestic science department. He also reported that Prof. Epley would content himself with a teacher's experimental table to cost about $113.00 and would need probably about $100.00 more expenditure. He furhter reported that the woodhouse was about completed. The choice of John Rindal as janitor at a salary of $50.00 per month was approved. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that the issue of text books to pupils, heretofore the work of a student on the payroll of the school, be turned over to the Students association and that the board pay the association the sum of $8.00 per month for such work. There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33326
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 June
Date: 1908-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 June.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190806
Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1908 Volume 02 - Page 179 1908-06-03 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Mr. F.F. Handschy this afternoon at 3 o&apo
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Show more1908-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1908 Volume 02 - Page 179 1908-06-03 Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Mr. F.F. Handschy this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The principal brought up the matter of the recently organized Students association. The constitution had been submitted to the faculty and had met its approval. The students desired to have charge of the athletics of the school, the publication of the "Messneger," to exercise supervision over all social affairs and to operate a store for the benefit of the students, carrying school supplies. A board of control had been elected consisting Miss Cribbs, Mr. O'Sullivan and Miss Hays, representing the faculty and five students. The association representing the faculty and five students. The association proposed to have a membership fee of 50 cents a semester. The association desired the approval of the board of trustees. In general discussion Mr. Handschy expressed himself as opposed to the store proposition and further consideration of the matter was postponed until the next regular meeting. The principal presented the following communication: To the board of trustees: To the board of trustees: The following students were duly approved and recommended for graduation by the faculty of the institution at a special meeting held Friday afternoon, May 29th, 1908: Arke, Lillian - Glendive, Mont; Arnston, Abigail - Tacoma; Barrett, Grace - Tacoma; Bayton, Lucy - Port Angeles; Canfield, Ione - Bellingham; Cochran, Sarah - Tacoma; Copeland, May - Charleston; Dow, Minnie - Chehalis; Fasken, Sadie - Bellingham; Fowler, Stella - Bellingham; Hedger, Grace - Walla Walla; Henry, Tillie - Bellingham; Jennings, Dollie - Marysville; Kerr, Edna - Mount Vernon; Kreiter, Gladys - Ferndale; McDonald, Eva - Hartford; McGill, Mary - Seattle; Miller, Louise - Bellingham; Moore, Mazie - Bellingham; Morrison, Agnes - Bellingham; Noble, Annabel - Snohomish; Osgood, Mabel - Bellingham; Peterson, Caring - Friday Harbor; Peterson, Gertrude - Seattle; Revelle, Ethel - Tacoma; Schumaker, Alice - Edison; Shoemaker, Beth - Dayton; Smith, Ray - Lynden; Walter, Winifred - Tacoma; Welton, Martha - Hanford; Whipple, Maud - Bellingham; Wills, Alma - Walla Walla; Wilson, Jane - Wenatchee; Witter, Martha - Bellingham; Wood, Kate - Astoria, Ore; Wynn, Inez - Olympia; Walker, Louise - Walla Walla. Respectfully submitted, E.T. Mathes, principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1908 Volume 02 - Page 180 1908-06-03 On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, it was ordered that diplomas be issued in accordance with the recommendation of the faculty. Mr. E.N. Stone appeared before the board with a communication asking that his salary for the ensuing year be placed on the same basis as that of the other men who had taught in the school for the same length of time that he had and in case the board should see fit to deny the request, as an alternative he asked that he be relieved from all committee work and other duties outside of the class room in order that he might live at his home on the lake during the greater part of the year, which would considerably diminish his expenses. Mr. Donovan and Mr. Handschy speaking in the negative, the matter was laid on the table. The matter of an increase in the salary of Mr. Thompson was laid on the table until the next regular meeting. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1908 Volume 02 - Page 181 1908-06-15 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the regular meeting of May 11th and the special meeting of June 3rd read and approved. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the appended list of bills was approved, audited and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: W.I. Baumeister and Co. $14.00 + $158.33, = $172.33; B.B. Furniture Co. $43.80; Arthur W. Hall Scientific Co. $51.50; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $11.80; George Hartness $22.63; A. Bucher $32.50; A.C. McClurg and Co $8.75; Long Bros Supply House $15.60; S.B. Irish and Co. $6.25; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.00; G.W. Walker $10.00; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt. Co $317.20 + $32.50 + $349.70; Munro and Haskell $17.50; A.H. Montgomery $265.50; The National Geographic Society $2.50; City Water Department $35.00; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $19.10; Total $1069.46. Museum Fund: N.L. Davis $78.30. Matters of increases in the salaries of Messrs/Thompson and Stone discussed, but no action taken. Mr. O'Sullivan appeared before the board in the interest of the newly organized Students association. He stated that the purpose of the association was to create a general school spirit instead of class spirit. Its affairs were to be handled by a board of control, composed of four members of the student body and three members of the faculty, one of whom was to be appointed by the principal, one elected by the faculty and one elected by the student body. The board of control was to have absolute control of all financial matters and the association to have charge of all athletics, social affairs, take charge of the "Normal Messenger" and to operate a store: membership to be purely voluntary and membership fee to be a dollar a year. The ends sought in the store were convenience of the pupils in securing supplies; uniformity in note books and stationery; reasonable prices. He thought that if the association could receive the $10.00 per month paid a student for caring for the text book room by the trustees and an assistant at $5.00 per month to be paid by the Students association, the store would be well supplied with clerks. The principal disadvantage would be the animosity, possibly, of the merchants with whom the store would come into competition. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1908 Volume 02 - Page 182 1908-06-15 Afer a thorough discussion of the matter, on motion of Mr. Donovan, amended by Mr. Handschy and duly seconded, the board of trustees expressed its opposition to the students association's assumption of the responsibility of the publication of the "Normal Messenger" at present, ruled that it should be the policy of the association to patronize local merchants in the purchase of supplies whenever it could be done at reasonable prices and furhter ruled, in view of the experimental character of the undertaking, that the sale of supplies should be confined to school stationery and envelopes; blank tablets, unifor notebooks, uniform examination papers, souvenir postal cards, school emblems, pens, penholders, ink, pencils, mucilage, rulers, erasers and such other supplies of like nature as may be approved by the board of trustees. Principal Mathes presented the appended: Certificates Granted June 15, 1908: Secondary Certificates: From Junior Year: Abild, Christine; Avery, Clarice; Barker, Mabel; Barnett, Pearl; Bird, Margaret; Blood, Rena; Brackett, Lydia; Brainerd, Nellie; Burns, Evangeline; Camp, Sadie; Case, Alice; Clausmeyer, Blanche; Dickie, Augusta; Drysdale, Florence; Getz, Carrie; Griffiths, Grace; Harer, Alta; Harnded, Ethel; Hayward, Zoe; Honrath, Emma; Honrath, Freda; Hughes, Hazel; Johnson, Fannie; Johnson, Gracie; Keel, Eleanor; Kreidl, Ida; Linden, Hellen; Lyle, Fannie; Marston, Mildred; Marston, Ruby; Meyer, Bertha; McPherson, Mary; Pattison, Greta; Roberts, Ferne; Robertson, Mabel; Slaght, Grace; Thomas, Addie; Stark, Margaret; Stewart, Katie; Zobrist, Ida; Davenport, Noah; Bowman, William. From Fourth Year: Allen, Leila; Blackburn, Zella; Easterbrooks, Ruth; Hoover, Gertie; Hughes, Dorothy; Pence, Alice; Prickman, Bessie; Stroup, Cecelia; Tarte, Clara; Wiley, Laura; Goodell, Roy; Tegland, Kellie. Elementary Certificates: Bervin, Josephine; Buege, Emma; Caraway, Ammie; Crum, Gladys; Deem, Coney; Eyde, Cora; Gillott, Mrs. Bessie; Grasser, Anna; Hall, Annie; Harlow, Eva; Henderson, Grace; Kale, Olive; Maxson, Olive; McKechnie, Lucetta; Nagley, Phoebe; Payne, Violet; Petheram, Charles; Smith, Cora; Thomle, Ragnhild; Tremaine, Grace; Walter, Adair; Whittier, Irma; Williams, Isabella; Wilke, Mrs. Lizzia; Westcott, Maud; Ziese, Novello; Boyer, Phoebe; Cloud, Charlotte; Wahl, Celia. The above named persons were formally recommended by the faculty of the Normal School at a special meeting held, Tuesday, June 9th, 1908. Respectfully submitted, E.T. Mathes, Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1908 Volume 02 - Page 183 1908-06-15 On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, action of the faculty was ratified and certificates ordered issued. A letter of thanks for the menu cards of the Junior-Senior banquet, presented by the Board of Trustees, signed by A.D. Foster, (?) and Maud Westcott, Secretary, was read. The principal Mathes on behalf of the Senior class presented the Students Loan fund the sum of $25.50. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, J. Wayland Clark was re-elected clerk of the board at a salary of $50.00 per month, such engagement to take effect at the close of the present contract, viz., Aug. 31, 1908 and to continue for one year. The principal turned over to the clerk the sum of $25.75 as proceeds from fines for burning lights in Edens hall after hours and the clerk was instructed to pay sundry small bills. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the clerk was instructed to place an order for shrubbery, trees and plants, to complete the planting plan of the campus, such order not to exceed $500.00 in the aggregate; delivery to be in the spring of 1909; invoice to be dated April 1st, 1909. The principal was authorized to continue the board walk from Edens hall to the newly constructed concrete walk. The matter of a new wood-house for Edens hall was laid on the table. The applications of John Boylan, D.D. Smidell and John Rindal for assistant janitor were received. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the hours of service of the assistant janitor should be from 4PM to 1AM, that the salary be limited to $50.00 per month, and that the choice of man should be left to Dr. Mathes. The matters of cleaning and calcimining the new building were left to the principal. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33351
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 May
Date: 1908-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190805
Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 171 1908-05-11 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o&apos
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Show more1908-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 171 1908-05-11 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of April 18th read and approved. The matter of the completion of the lake on the campus was left with the principal. The placing of further orders for trees and shrubbery was left with the clerk. The clerk, by request of Prof. J.T. Forrest, extended to the trustees the latter's high sense of appreciation of the board's action in offering him a vacation of thirty days on account of ill-health, but declared his inability to accept the offer at the present on account of the fact that some of his classes were behind with their work. The contract and bond of Frank W. Lees for 300 cords of wood was presented. The clerk, calling attention to the fact that the bond was not dated, was directed to return the bond to Mr. Lees to supply the omission. The Fairhaven Pub. Co. having presented a bill for $6.90, dated March 7th, for advertising and this board having audited it and ordered it paid and the State Auditor having allowed a warrant in payment for only $2.50, the clerk read the correspondence with the State Auditor, particularly a letter of April 25th. The clerk was thereupon instructed to tender the warrant for $2.50 to the Fairhaven Pub. Co. in settlement of their bill for $6.90. The principal reported the sale of some granite left over from the construction of the new annex to Prof. Epley for $4.00. On motion of Mr. Hanschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, F.D. Yale was allowed $10.00 for notarial service for the year ending April 1st, 1908. Principal Mathes presented the following: Recommendations from the Principal to the Board of Trustees, State Normal School Bellingham, Washington, May 11, 1908. Gentlemen: We beg leave to submit the following recommendations and suggestions for your respectful consideration: the following teachers are cordially recommended for re-election for the coming school year, the salaries named in each case being the salary paid during the current year: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 172 1908-05-11 Frank Deerwester, Principles of Education $1800; John T. Forrest, Mathematics $1680; Frances W. Epley, Physical Sciences $1680; James O'Sullivan, History and Sociology $1290; Edward, N. Stone, Latin and German $1380; M. Belle Sperry, English Literature $1380; Frances S. Hays, Oral Expression of Literature; Mabel M. Moore, Vocal Music $1020; Tallulah LeConte, Physical Culture $1020; Nellie A. Gray, Dean of Women, Geography $1140; Ada Hogle, Drawing and Manual Training $1200; Elias A. Bond, Assistant in Mathematics and Science and Director of Athletics for Men $1290; Lulu B. Dawson, Assistant in Drawing and Manual Training $750; Katherine Cribbs, Assistant in English $1020; Ida A. Baker, Assistant in Mathematics; Elena Bateman, Piano (No Salary); A.N. Thompson, Supervisor of Training School $1632; ____ Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades; Mary L. Jensen, Critic Teacher, Second Intermediate Gr. $990; Maude Drake, Critic Teacher, First Intermediate Grades $960; Catherine Montgomery, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades $1140. It will be observed that the Grammar Grade Critic position is vacant, and that no salaries are named for Miss Hays and Miss Baker, both of whom have been absent on leave during the current school year. At former meetings of this board of trustees Prof. A.P. Romine was granted a leave of absence with pay at the rate of $40 per month, and Miss Tallulah LeConte a leave of absence without pay, both for the school year of 1908-1909. At this time our efficient librarian, Miss Mabel Zoe Wilson, asks for a leave of absence from May 25th, 1908, to July 31st, 1909, and it is recommended that this request be granted. Miss Wilson does not ask for pay during the coming school year but she does request that her regular salary be paid for the remainder of her present contract. Miss Catherine Montgomery also asks that her name be recommended by this Board as a candidate for membership in the party of American teachers to visit the continet of Europe for the purpose of visiting public schools during the coming Fall. Miss Montgomery has not named any terms in her request but the trip will necessitate absence for several months and a leave of absence for half a year will probably be desired if she secures an opportunity to make the trip as a member of the proposed party. It is worthy of consideration that we grant the half year's leave of absence upon part pay if it will endable Miss Montgomery to make this trip as a representative of the institution. It will probably be wise for the board to determine the salaries of Miss Hays and Miss baker for the coming school year. At the close of last year Miss Hays was receiving $1300 per year and Miss baker $1200 per year. It might be added here that miss Bateman has made no formal report at this time but we are informed that the deficit will be very small, if any exists at all the end of the year. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 173 1908-05-11 It is recommended that Mr. William L. Moodie, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be elected to take charge of the work of the Biological department during the absence of Prof. A.P. Romine, at an annual salary of $1140. It is recommended that Miss Ethel Revelle, a member of our present Senior class, be employed to take charge of the library during the absence of Miss Mabel Zoe Wilson, in case her request is acted upon favorably, and that Miss Revelle be paid $70 per month for her services, payments to be made for the months of June and July in the vacation of 1908, and from Sept. 1st, 1908, to July 31st, 1909, inclusive. It will be noted that we have recommended Miss LeConte for re-election and it is probably best to allow her to withdraw her request for a leave of absence for the coming year 1908-1909, but the Principal begs to suggest that teachers be requested in the future when they desire leaves of absence, not to ask for such privilege until they have their plans matured, that when such request has been granted the action be considered final for the year. Miss Berenice Barnes has verbally offered her resignation as Critic Teacher for the Grammar Grades. The undersigned is not prepared at this time to recommend a teacher for the vacancy, but a recommendation will be made at a later meeting. It is further recommended that the following persons be re-elected to their respective positions for the coming school year: Miss Nellie McBride, Secretary to the Principal $70; A.W. Parsons, Janitor $70; J.O. Lemach, Fireman $70. It is further recommended that the Principal be authorized at this time to employe such student help for assistants in library, offices, laboratories, and Janitor work as may be necessary for the coming school year, such employment to begin in September, 1908. It is also recommended that the number of student assistant janitors for the coming year be reduced from seven to three or four and that a regular assistant janitor be employed, this assistant janitor begin work daily at 3PM and continue at work regularly until midnight, with one hour for dinner. This assistant janitor should have charge of the heating plant at Edens Hall from 3PM until 9:30 or 10PM should have general charge of all buildings at night, open and close the buildings when used for evening gatherings, and should be responsible for sweeping and cleaning certain parts of the building daily. This service will probably cost about $60.00 per month, but a saving of about $40 per month may be made by reducing the student force of janitors. While this may seem to WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 174 1908-05-11 work a hardship on a few of the young men, we believe the institution will get more efficient service under the new system, and the young men will be able to secure work in other lines. The plan will also provide for a night watchman during the early part of the evening, which is both desired and needed. The principal also begs to call the attention of the board of trustees to the need for the organization of a department in domestic art and domestic science. This work should include laboratories for giving instruction in the elements of sewing and cooking, but the cost for the installation of equipment for a beginning in this work should not cost to exceed $300. If the board should find it advisable to establish this department the old chemical laboratory could be remodeled for the domestic science work, and the physical science lecture room could be used for the classes in sewing. In addition to the cost of equipment a teacher for the department would have to be employed. A young lady could probably be secured for about $70 per month, which would involve an expenditure of $490 for salary during the remainder of the present biennial term. The necessity for this department may be found in the very general demand made everywhere today for the introduction of industrial education into our public school system. It is also worthy of note that a number of cities in our state have already added the subjects of domestic art and domestic science to their courses of study and are asking for teachers to conduct the work. After the completion of the improvements now under way on the campus, no extensive repairs will be needed during the present summer, but the expenditure of a few hundred dollars will be necessary to prepare the new building for occupancy. This will include new shades, lighting fixtures, some chairs, tables, and cases for the laboratories, The room is still unpainted, the training school will need quite a supply of text books, and Mr. Epley has an unexpended balance of some eight hundred dollars in the appropriations made for the physical science department and for equipment in geography. The manual training department has also expended only a small portion of its appropriation of $400. Edens Hall will also need some minor repairs along with the construction of a woodhouse, lumber for which has already been purchased. If the city council should pass a strict fire escape WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 175 1908-05-11 ordinance, we may be compelled to provide the buildings all with fire ladders. Finally there is a positive need for a play ground for the students and children. During the present spring both the students and children have been given the privilege of playing on the front lawn, and a glance at the grass will show that it will be impossible ever to have a beautiful lawn as long as baseball is permitted on the grounds. We have a small vacant plot of ground back of our woodyard, and if we could make arrangements by purchase or lease to add about two acres to this plat. We would then have a good ball ground and could prevent the use of the front lawn for athletic exercises. Upon our suggestion your Clerk has made some investigations regarding the availability of the land lying adjacent to the south corner of the campus and I believe is prepared to make a statement of conditions. In conclusion, Gentlemen, we are aware that this budget calls forth a number of important matters for consideration, but it seems to us that the time is at hand when greater things should be undertaken for our institution and a very careful study of these problems is earnestly invited. Respectfully submitted, Principal. Action on Recommendations. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that salaries not named in the foregoing list be fixed as follows: Ida Agnes Baker $1200; Frances S. Hays $1350. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, an increase in the salary of Miss Nellie J. McBride was made of $5.00 per month, as follows: Nellie J. McBride $75.00. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that all teachers and employees named in the foregoing list be employed for the ensuing year, beginning Sept. 1st, 1908, at the salaries named and as changed; that each teacher and employee sign a contract like that signed last year and that July 1st next be fixed as the date by which all contracts must be in the hands of the clerk. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the request of Miss Wilson, librarian, for a leave of absence for one year was granted, she to receive her salary until the close of her present contract and the appointment of Miss Ethel Revelle as substitute was made effective, she to receive $70.00 per month for June and July 1908 and a like sum per month for the year beginning Sept. 1st, 1908. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 176 1908-05-11 On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that Miss Montgomery be recommended by the board as a candidate for membership in the party of American teachers to visit Europe for the purpose of visiting public schools during the coming fall. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Hanschy, it was ordered that William L. Moodie of Oklahoma city be engaged for one year at a salary of $1140 to take the place of Prof. Romine, granted a leave of absence. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that Miss Rose Baxter of Warrensburg, Mo. Be elected to fill the vacancy as critic teacher made by Miss Berenice Barnes, at a salary of $1140. The principal was authorized to enter correspondence with Miss Jessie Lawrence with a possible view of securing her to take charge of the proposed Domestic Science department. The matter of securing ground adjoining the campus on the south for playground was left with the principal and clerk. The appended Edens Hall report for the month of March, 1908, was presented: To the honorable the board of trustees, Bellingham State Normal School, Bellingham. We submit the following report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of March 1908. Receipts: Regular boarders $862.95; Transients $19.25; Laundry $4.25; Sundries $18.89; Totals $905.34. Cash on hand, Mar. 1 $14.85; Cash in Bank, Mar. 1 $474.12; Total $1394.31. Expenditures: Groceries $402.76; Breads $33.68; Meat $179.70; Milk $64.94; Help $93.00; Sundries $79.51; Total $853.59; Cash on hand, April 1 $00.00; Cash in Bank, April 1 $540.72. Total $1394.31. Respectfully submitted, Nellie A Gray. Ida E. Powell. The item sundries $79.51 includes silverware for the house amounting to $42.50 (3 doz. Knives, forks, soup spoons, 2 doz teas) WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 177 1908-05-11 The principal was authorized to employ a carpenter to make cases in the laboratory. He was also authorized to close the school the day of May 22nd during the visit of the battleships. He was further authorized to insert an article in Twenty-fifth anniversary number of the Reveille at a cost of $200.00 or $25.00. The matter of Prof. Thompson's request for the use of the August number of the bulletin for the purpose of publishing courses in the training school was laid on the table and similar action was taken with the request of the proposed Students Association for the board of trustees to establish a fee for membership. Principal Mathes presented the appended report of the condition of the Revolving Fund. Condition of this fund May 8th, 1908. 1908. Feb 1 Cash in Drawer $16.12; Cash in Bank $425.84; State Warrant covered by Voucher #240 $558.04; Total $1000.00; Sub-vouchers audited at meeting May 11, covered by Voucher 34V (sub-vouchers numbered 1-107 inclusive) not including #32 which is held for affidavit $674.58; Sub-voucher #32 as above $2.05; E.T. Mathes checks out, but sub-vouchers not returned $1.37; Total $32.40, $33.77; Rebate on F.W. Epley's expense account $3.60; Warrant to be turned over by F.W. Epley when received, this being carried as cash meantime $1.15; Total $4.75. May 8 Cash reported in hand $6.24 (This Item should be $6.24; Rebate as above $3.60; Epley's slip carried as cash $1.15; Total $10.99. May 8 Cash in Bank. $278.61, $284.85; $1000.00. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the bills on the following page were audited and ordered paid: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1908 Volume 02 - Page 178 1908-05-11 Maintenance Fund: Peter Henderson and Co. $6.75; Cunningham, Curtiss and Welch $13.00; Bellingham bay Lumber Co. $7.83; Ginn and Co. $1.29; Blake Hardware Co. $27.40; R.C. Sisson $20.00; Library Bureau $2.00; Northwest Hardware Co. $11.40; A.C. McClurg and Co. $61.25; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co. $15.85; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt. Co. $60.30; City Water Department $35.00; Sandahl and Son $6.00; Oliver Ditson and Co. $1.58; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.00; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $11.25; University of Chicago Press $41.60; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $16.60; Western Music Co. $10.08; S.B. Irish and Co. $11.25; Nestos Timber and Brokerage Co. $25.00; Central Scientific Co. $28.10; Long Bros. Supply House $12.50; E.C. Lyle $79.00; Morse Hardware Co. $9.29; C.P. Jacobson $28.00; A.H. Montgomery $129.00; E.A. Bond $3.46; E.N. Stone $1.21; Frank Deerwester $9.46; F.W. Epley $1.15; E.T. Mathes $8.42; Revolving Fund - E.T. Mathes $676.63; J.T. Forrest $4.25; Daisy D. Nettleton $19.17; Total 1400.07. Repairs and Improvements fund: Booker and Campbell $3000.00; Museum Fund: N.L. Davis $79.53; There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33350
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 April
Date: 1908-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190804
Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1908 Volume 02 - Page 169 1908-04-18 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 4 o&apo
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Show more1908-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1908 Volume 02 - Page 169 1908-04-18 Minutes of the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 21st and the special meeting of March 31st read and approved. Letter from C.F. Kiehnoel, dated the 14th, road in which he declined to fill the contract for 300 cords of sound body fir wood which he had been awarded March 14th. The clerk was directed to consult the next lowest bidders and place the contract at $2.75, if possible. The clerk reported that he could get an 80-feet flag pole delivered on the ground for $5.00, but the order would have to be placed immediately. He was instructed to inspect and report upon the unused flag pole lying on the fair grounds. The clerk report the receipt of a check for $7.15 from Booker and Campbell, being the excess over the flat rate for water charged by the city in the month of January. The clerk was instructed to apply the check to the purchase of a flag pole. The principal reported that one of the young men and one of the young ladies, students in the school, would enter the declamatory contest in Ellensburg May 15th and that he proposed to send one of the teachers, probably Mrs. Nettleton, in company with the young lady, the expense to be about $12.00. A discussion of the advisablility of establishing a domestic science department resulted in a declaration to establish such a department, the estimated cost being about $300.00 for fixtures and supplies and the salary for the teacher for the first year being about $700.00. On motion of Mr. Handschy, Prof. J.T. Forrest was granted a vacation of thirty days in the hope that a rest would enable him to recover his health. The appended bills were audited and ordered paid WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1908 Volume 02 - Page 170 1908-04-18 Maintenance Fund: Blake Hardware Co. $16.50; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $11.25; Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound $5.00; S. B. Irish and Co $8.80; C.M. Sherman $6.00; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $19.20; Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $16.50; City Water Department $70.00; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co. $63.75; Lowman and Hanford Sta and Ptg. Co. $9.65; J.N. Selby and Co. $6.48; R.C. Stephen $15.00; A.C. McClurg and Co. $77.28; Peter Henderson and Co. $10.65; Educational Publishing Co. $3.77; Henry Holt and Co. $2.19; American Paper Co. $15.00; Thompson Pub. Co $3.00; Central Scientific Co. $13.00; Chapman Bros and Co. $23.75; American Printing Co. $4.38; Washington Nursery Co. $29.77; Total $430.92. Museum Fund: N.L. Davis $80.45. There being no furhter business the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33289
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 March
Date: 1908-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908 Volume 02 - Page 163 1908-03-14 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held this afternoon at the office of Trustee Handschy. Presen
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Show more1908-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908 Volume 02 - Page 163 1908-03-14 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held this afternoon at the office of Trustee Handschy. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, F.F. Handschy and Principal Mathes, the latter acting as clerk pro tem. The appended bids were opened in response to an advertisement calling for 300 cords of body fir wood: C.H. Kuehnoel, Goshen, R.F.D. #1, Box 141, 300 cords, $2.60 per cord; F.W. Lees, Bellingham, 300 cords, $2.75 per cord; J.L. Michel, Lynden, green alder, 100 cords $2.95 per cord; A.L. Felton, Bellingham, 2nd growth fir, 100 cords, $3.88 per cord; John Sholund, box 804, Centralia 2nd growth fir, 300 cords, $3.75 per cord. W.W. Branin, Chas. Lovell, Ferndale, fir on G.N. Cars, 200 cords, $3.25 per cord; Riddle and Cavanagh, Bellingham, 300 cords, $3.20 per cord; H.R. Adams, J.A. Gilfillan, Box 84, City, 300 cords, $3.25; No Name 2315 Iron Street, 300 cords, $2.75. After consideration of all the bids, it was moved and carried that the contract for 300 cords of good body fir wood be awarded to C.H. Kuehnoel at $2.60 per cord. There being no further business the board adjourned. Minutes approved. E.T. Mathes, secy. Pro tem. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908 Volume 02 - Page 164 1908-03-21 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2L30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the regular meeting of Jan. 25th, and the special meetings of Feb. 1st, Feb. 4th, Feb. 28th and March 14th read and on motion of Mr. Handschy approved. Principal Mathes presented the appended: Calendar. School Year 1908-1909. 1908: September 7 - Organisation of Training School; September 8 - Entrance Examination and Registration; September 9 - First Semester begins; November 16 - Second Quarter begins; November 26 to 30 - Thanksgiving vacation; December 18 - Holiday vacation begins. 1909: January 4 - School opens after holiday vacation; January 29 - First semester closes; February 1 - Entrance examinations for second semester; April 2 to 7 - Spring vacation; April 7 - fourth quarter begins; May 30 - Decoration Day (Holiday); June 4 - training school closes; June 6 - Baccalaureate sermon; June 8 - class day; June 9 - reception; June 10 - Annual commencement; June 14 - summer session begins; July 23 - summer session closes. Note: Edens Hall will not be open for boarders until Monday, September seventh. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908 Volume 02 - Page 165 1908-03-21 Miss Gray, dean and Mrs. Powell, matron, presented the following: February 7, 1908. To the Honorable, the board of trustees, Bellingham State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: We beg to submit a report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the first semester of the year 1907 and 1908. Receipts: Regular Boarders $3,793.93; Transients $35.17; Laundry $16.00; Sundries $28.70; Disbursements: Groceries $1679.20; Bread $152.63; Meat $699.30; Milk $236.99; Help $457.95; Sundries $207.37; Rebates and C $18.50; Cash on hand $23.76; Cash in bank $447.10; Total $3922.80. The item under disbursements, "rebates and c," is made up of a very small balance, returned to one who left sooner than she anticipated, and two checks drawn to make change during the recent financial stingency. Nellie A. Gray, Dean. Ida E. Powell, Matron. March 1, 1908. To the Honorable, the board of trustees, Bellingham State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington. Gentlemen: We beg to submit a report for the boarding department of Edens Hall for the month of February, 1908. Receipts: Regulars $679.85; Transients $17.75; Laundry $3.25; Sundries $8.09; Total $708.94. Cash on hand, Feb. 1 $23.70; Cash in bank, Feb. 1 $447.10; Total $1179.80. Disbursements: Groceries $327.02; Milk $68.37; Bread $33.68; Heat $145.45; Help $96.00; Sundries $20.31; Total $690.83. Cash on hand, Mar. 1 $14.85; Cash in bank, Mar. 1 $474.12; Total $1179.80. Bal: $488.97. Ida E. Powell, Matron. Nellie A Gray, Dean. Edens Hall. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908 Volume 02 - Page 166 1908-03-21 The clerk of the board was instructed to communicate with C.H. Kuehnoel, Goshen, asking when he expected to begin delivery of 300 cords of body fir wood for which he was awarded the contract and whether he will be willing to execute a bond for the faithful performance of such contract. The city water department having presented a bill for the month of February for $42.16, which is $7.16 in excess of the flat rate of $35.00 per month which this institution has been paying for a year, and upon report of the clerk who had investigated the reason and found that the extra charge was due to the waste of water by Booker and Campbell, contractors for the science annex, of motion of Mr. Donovan, the clerk was isntructed to write Booker and Campbell asking them to reimburse the Normal School to the amount of $7.16; and upon motion of the same gentleman, Mr. Handschy was appointed a special committee of one to confer with the Water board of the city and secure a restoration of the flat rate of $35.00. The abuse of the privileges of Edens Hall by the students resident in it, especially in the way of excessive use of electric lights involved in the late hours kept by a number of the roomers received long and careful consideration. The outcome was an expression of the sense of the board that all lights used after 11 o'clock PM should be used at the expense of the individual burning them, such expense to be figured at 50 cents per month per light, but with the understanding that the dean might grant permission to burn lights later in her discretion; further that the authority of the dean should be paramount in Edens hall, subject only to the board of trustees; that the dean might have the authority to discipline disobedients by asking them to leave the hall and find rooms elsewhere, but that such action should not be taken without consultation with the principal. The foregoing action was expressed in part by consent and in part by a motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy. By consent the board expressed an opinion adverse to the holding of dances at the Normal School. The principal reported that he had engaged Dr. Alva Bushnell Hard for five lectures during the summer school session at an expense of $100.00. The principal also reported that he had secured Dean Henry L. Southwick, president of the Emerson college of Oratory in Boston for the baccalaureate sermon June 7th next and H.G. Lull for the commencement address June 11th. The clerk was authorized to pay a bill of W.H. Towner Printing Co. amounting to $7.00 from funds received from the Training School. Action on the matters of calcimining the walls on the main floor of the science annex, repainting of the old roofs and painting of the new roof of the annex was postponed. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the principal was authorized to have the hall-way connecting with the stairway in the basement of the annex temporarily finished. Adjournment taken for dinner in Edens hall. After inspection of Edens Hall, the board resumed deliberations and the principal was authorized, after conferring with the chief of the fire department of the city to have fire excapes installed on Edens hass at an expense of not to exceed $100.00. The principal was also authorized to have a partition put in the bathroom on the main floor of the hall and to provide another toilet and several lavatories. The principal was also authorzed to investigate the matter of establishing a training school play ground and put up a fence on the rear of the campus. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908 Volume 02 - Page 167 1908-03-21 The matter of securing more pianos was laid on the table. The clerk was instructed to further investigate the matter of a flag pole. Correspondence between the clerk and S.G. Harris regarding a plan for the improvement of the campus read before the board. The settlement of the bill of F.B. Charroin for $7.30 for changes in the hot water apparatus of Edens Hall and the sale of a discarded hot water boiler referred to the clerk with power to act. The following bills were audited and ordered paid: Maintenance fund. Ginn and Co $16.54; Chas. H. Lilly Co $120.00; Long Bros. Supply House $11.00; City Water Department $35.00; Central Scientific Co. $15.35; Chapman Bros and Co $65.55; D. Appleton and Co. $19.68; Mineral Tablet Ink Co. $6.00; Lowman and Hanford S and P Co. $22.44; School Journal Publishing Co. $40.00; Great Northern Furniture Co. $21.88; Houghton, Mifflin and Co. $1.65; Ginn and Co. $2.92; A.C. McClurg and Co. $5.03; C.M. Sherman $11.45; Electric Construction Co. $35.01; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $8.90; B.B. Furniture Co. $14.80; Lowman and Hanford S and P Co. $25.98; Home Telephone Co. $10.00; J.A. McCormick $13.60; The Smith Premier Typewriter Co. $5.00; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt. Co. $15.80; Pacific Telephone and Telepgraph Co. $25.30; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $15.80; B. Uhlman $6.50; W.U. Baumeister and Co. $54.38; Munro and Haskell $32.33; National Educational Association $2.00; The Plant World $1.00; Fairhaven Publishing Co. $6.90; W.I. Baumeister and Co. $146.06; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt. Co. $166.70; P.K. Dodd $13.75; B.B. Lumber Co. $10.80; S.B. Irish and Co. $7.10; Perolin Co. of the North Pacific $50.00; Central Scientific Co. $83.59; Total $1,145.81. E.A. Bond $40.52; A.N. Thompson $8.35; Frank Deerwester $2.80; A.P. Romine $6.36; J.T. Forrest $1.00; Total $1,204.84. Museum Fund: N.L. Davis $84.25. There being no further business the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1908 Volume 02 - Page 168 1908-03-31 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The proposed improvement of Cedar street was studied with Mr. Becker of the City Engineer's office and the latter was instructed to show a sketch of the proposed gradeto meet the wishes of the board. The proposed Planting Plan of S.G. Harris, landscape artist of Tarrytown, N.Y. and accompanying letter were presented and studied. The board instructed the principal with the aid of Engineer Lyle to stake out the proposed lower pond and determined not to put in the second, or upper pond, this season. It was also determined not to take any active steps toward constructing the proposed 12-foot roadway this season. It was, however, decided to start in on the work. Letter from C.H. Kuehnoel, to whom was awarded the contract for furnishing 300 cords of four-foot sound body fir wood at the $2.60 per cord, was read and on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Kuehnoel that he might begin the delivery of the wood as soon as he chose and that the board would offer him either one of two methods of payment: 1st: to measure the wood delivered on the grounds each month and issue a warrant for the amount, less 10% to be retained by the board as liquidated damages, in case of non-fulfillment of the contract: or 2nd, in case Mr. Kuehnoel furnished a bond for the completion of the contract as proposed, to measure the wood monthly and issue a warrant for the full amount. Miss Gray, dean, and Mrs. Powell, matron, were authorized to purchase a rug for the parlor in Edens hall and a carpet for Mrs. Powell's room, payment to be made out of Edens hall funds. Miss Moore was authorized to secure a piano from Sherman, Clay and Co. to cost $250.00; terms of payment to be $75.00 down; $75.00 in six months and $100.00 in one year, the board to make the first and last payments and Miss Moore to make the second payment from the proceeds of a proposed entertainment. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, these bills were audited and ordered paid from the Maintenance Fund: S.G. Harris $39.00; F.B. Charroin $7.30; Sherman, Clay and Co. $75.00. There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. John J. Edens, president. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33170
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 February
Date: 1908-02
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 February.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190802
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Show more1908-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1908WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1908 Volume 02 - Page 159 1908-02-01 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Trustee Handschy this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the appended diploma and certificates were ordered granted: Diploma: Minnie Osberg; Two-year certificate: Mazie Perrault, Mamie Baldwin, Belle Parrott. Principal Mathes reported that he had had a call from Mr. Davis of the board of audit and control who had expressed his disappointement at the lack of progress on the science annex and who had said that it was the slowest in construction of any building in the state under the supervision of the board. Mr. Davis stated that under the contract the building was to be completed by the first of next May. No reason for the dilatoriness of the contractors had been presented to the board and therefore if the building was not completed in accordance with the terms of the contract by May 1st the board of Audit and Control would insist on the penalty of $120 per day until completed. At the suggestion of Mr. Davis, Principal Mathes presented the sub-vouchers for expenditures from the Revolving fund and on motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, they were audited and ordered paid. Foregoing sub-vouchers cover the term from Sept. 18, 1907 to Feb. 3, 1908 and are numbered from 1 to 1907 inclusive, and amount in the aggregate to $558.04. Principal Mathes filed the appended report of the Revolving fund: State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington. February 1st, 1908. Statement of Revolving Fund: Cash received from State Treasurer $1000.00; Vouchers taken for checks $534.16; Cash paid from drawer $23.88; Cash in drawer $16.12; Cash in bank $425.84; Total $1000.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1908 Volume 02 - Page 160 1908-02-01 Statement of account of Cash Drawer: 1907: Sept 22 - Express to Tacoma: (cash paid with voucher) $0.60; Oct 14 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.30; Oct 16 - Express: (cash paid without voucher) $0.55; Oct 16 - Express: (cash paid without voucher) $0.25; Oct 16 - Postage: (cash paid without voucher) $0.25; Oct 17 - Labor, eight hours: (cash paid with voucher) $2.00; Oct 17 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Oct 21 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Oct 21 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Oct 22 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Oct 23 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Oct. 23 - Money order, U.S. Maps: (cash paid with voucher) $5.63; Oct 25 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Oct 25 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Oct 28 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.40; Oct 28 - Express: (cash paid with voucher) $1.50; Oct 28 - Express: (cash paid with voucher) $1.05; Oct 29 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Oct 31 - Car tickets: (cash paid with voucher) $1.00; Oct 31 - Washers-Heating plant: (cash paid without voucher) $0.25; Nov. 1 - Labor, four hours: (cash paid with voucher) $1.00; Nov. 5 - 4 pkg disinfectant: (cash paid with voucher) $0.80; Nov 5 - Labor, two hours: (cash paid with voucher) $0.50; Nov 9 - Turpentine: (cash paid without voucher) $0.25; Nov 13 - Registered letter: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Nov 14 - Cash for lock: (cash paid with voucher) $0.50; Nov 19 - Express: (cash paid without voucher) $0.30; Nov 20 - Labor, four hours: (cash paid with voucher) $1.00; Dec 3 - Express: (cash paid without voucher) $0.45; Dec 6 - blank keys: (cash paid with voucher) $0.50; Dec 10 - express: (cash paid without voucher) $0.25; Dec 10 - Repairing clock: (cash paid with voucher) $1.00; Dec 11 - Express: (cash paid with voucher) $0.60; Dec 12 - Express: (cash paid with voucher) $1.55; Dec 13 - Car fare: (cash paid without voucher) $0.10; Dec 16 - Plank paper: (cash paid without voucher) $0.30; Dec. 16 - Express: (cash paid without voucher) $0.20. Total paid without vouchers: $4.65; Total paid with vouchers: $19.25; Total $23.88. The principal reported that he had explained the unsatisfactoriness of the present arrangement of steam pipes to Mr. Davis who had said that he would take up the matter with Mr. Moorse and expressed a belief that the latter would remedy the difficulty. The principal reported that he had had a conference with Mr. Baumeister who is to furnish the woodwork for the Science building and at a cost of about $30.00 he would put up shelving in Prof. Epley's proposed rooms in the new building, such shelving to be about fifty feet in length of 2" x 24" plank and to cover a part of a wall with cedar boards for display purposes. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, Dr. Mathes was directed to order Mr. Baumeister to do the work specified. The principal reported about 200 pupils in the training School with assured prospects of an addition of 15. He had ordered fifteen new seats for them. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, an appropriation of $1,200.00 was made for the Summer school to be held in 1908. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1908 Volume 02 - Page 161 1908-02-01 Chairman Edens reported that he had consulted Mr. Gamwell with regard to fertilizer for the campus and the latter had recommended one containing 5% nitrogen, 10% potash and 5% phosphoric acid, to be distributed 1500 pounds to the acre. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the chairman was authorized to order three tons for the campus to cost $40.00 a ton. The principal report that he had caused a cheap flooring to be laid in the attic over Society Hall. There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. Chairman. 1908-02-08 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, the principal and the clerk. Primarily the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering a general plan for landscaping the campus and the board of trustees had availed inself of the courteous offer of Mr. R.G. Gamwell to study the conditions of the campus with the members and to offer such suggestions as lay within his knowledge. After a thorough inspection of the campus and careful study of present conditions and potential possibilities, the unanimous decision of the board, taking form in a motion by Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, was "that we proceed to obtain a proper plan for the improvement of the campus and that we employ Mr. Lund to make a contour and such other maps as may be necessary as a preliminary." Mr. gamwell suggested the name of Mr. S.G. Harris of Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson as a landscape artist to whom the maps should be sent and who should be employed to make the plan for the beautifying of the campus. On motion of Mr. Hadnschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the thanks of the Board were tendered to Mr. Gamwell for his courtesy and for the valuable suggestions he had offered the board. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Prof. Romine was authorized to employ a student assistant teacher in his department until the close of the school year at a monthly salary of $15.00, Mr. Handschy seconding. The chairman reported that the Students' Loan Fund now contained only between $9.00 and $10.00. The clerk reported that he had secured two prices, based on the same specifications from F.A. Blomquist and B. Uhlman for the new sign for "Edens Hall." The price of the former was $13.00 for the sign erected in place, and of the latter not to exceed $6.50. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, Dr. Mathes and the clerk were authorized to secure the sign from Mr. Uhlman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1908 Volume 02 - Page 162 1908-02-04 On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the principal was authorized to notify Booker and Campbell that the board would be willing to assume the extra expense of having a granite slab in Prof. Epley's new laboratory, polished instead of being left rough. There being no further business the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. Chairman. 1908-02-28 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy and the principal. In the absence of the clerk, Principal Mathes was appointed clerk pro tem. After discussing the plans of the new Science Annex and the rights of the board of trustees in the matter of ordering work done, it was moved that, since the State Board of Audit and Control had requested the local board, within the limits of the appropriation, to make such changes and additions to the contract as seem desirable for the best interests of the school, Principal Mathes be authorized to have installed all necessary electric wiring for use on the main floor of the Science Annex. Carried. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that a piano be rented for the month of March, April and May, 1908, for use in the gymnasium. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the chairman was authorized to advertise for 300 cords of body fir wood; bids to be in the hands of the board by March 14th, 1908. On motion of Mr. Handschy, a leave of absence without pay is granted to Miss Tallulah LeConte for the year 1908-1909. There being no further business the board edjourned. Minutes approved. E.T. Mathes, secretary pro tem. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33123
Title: WWU Board minutes 1908 January
Date: 1908-01
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1908 January.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190801
Text preview (might not show all results): 1908-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1908 Volume 02 - Page 156 1908-01-25 Minutes of the meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Princ
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Show more1908-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1908 Volume 02 - Page 156 1908-01-25 Minutes of the meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the regular meeting of Dec. 18 and the special meeting of Dec. 24, 1907 read and approved. The principal reported that the boarders at the Dining hall had agreed upon the name "Edens Hall" in honor of the chairman of the board and that the choice of name had met the approval of the dean, Miss Gray, and himself. The chairman recommended a prearranged plan for the improvement of the campus before any further work was done and reported that Mr. R.G. Gamwell had volunteered without expense to the board to give any advice in his power toward making such plan. The recommendation of the chairman was approved. The clerk reported that he had given the books of the Dining hall a thorough overhauling and had established a system for the keeping of the records. He had advised the dean, as the close of the semester was at hand, to render a report at the close of this month, in lieu of previous reports, showing the operations of the hall during the first half year. The chairman reported that Mr. Davis had applied for the position of taxidermist vacated by the death of Mr. Ridgway. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was agreed that Mr. Davis be employed for such work in this line as is necessary; to do the work under direction of Mr. Romine; and the expense to be limited to $300 to $350, to be paid out of the Museum fund. The principal recommended the erection of a gas pipe flag pole about eighty feet high. The clerk was instructed to secure prices. The principal reported that he had conferred with the teachers in the training school and all were favorable to the retention of Miss Isabel Clark as penmanship teacher for another four months; the teachers volunteering to learn the system of her and to teach it themselves thereafter. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that Miss Clark be retained for another four months at her present salary of $50.00 per month and the clerk was instructed to so notify her. The principal was authorized to remove two registers from the auditorium and buy two more small registers and have them installed in the room next to the library and another room not provided with registers. Mr. Donovan moved diplomas in the advanced course be awarded: Cora Burr, Mary Lea Pemberton. The graduates at the midwinter commencement exercises Jan. 31, 1908 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1908 Volume 02 - Page 157 1908-01-25 The principal reported that the basket-ball team had arranged a trip east of the mountains and had arranged a trip east of the mountains and had asked the board, in case it was necessary to meet a deficit, to guarantee a part of it. The sense of the board was a willingness to pay from $10.00 to $20.00. The appended letter showing the disposition of certain records was presented by the clerk and ordered incorporated in the minutes: To the Honorable, The board of trustees. Gentlemen: Your clerk begs to report that he has filed in the vault in the Normal school basement records of the Board as appended: 1 package containing Boyd and Noble contract; 2 bonds - 1905; 1 sealed envelope containing notes and memoranda of L.H. Darwin; Teachers contracts for 1903 and 1904, not complete; Teachers' contracts for 1905-6; Teachers' contracts for 1906-7; 1 envelop cancelled checks to teachers - 1905; Duplicate Payrolls Dec. 1904-Nov. 1906; Vouchers #382-543 inclusive, Dec. 1, 1904 - Mar. 31, 1905. 1 Package containing Vouchers #1-415 inclusive, issued during 1905 - 1907 Biennium on the different funds. Respectfully submitted, J. Wayland Clark, clerk board of trustees. The cler was instructed to secure a sign for the newly christened "Edens Hall" WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1908 Volume 02 - Page 158 1908-01-25 The appended list of bills was audited and ordered paid in the usual course. Maintenance fund: City of Bellingham $35; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt. Co. $103.80; P.K. Dodd $17.80; Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. $79.39; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $1.05, $7.25 = $8.30; Gorham Rubber Co. $35.00; North Coast Engraving Co. $11.55; Electric Construction Co. $33.55; John W. Graham and Co. $15; Home Telephone Co $5; Review of Reviews Co. $7; Cole Truck and Storage Co $17.55; S.B. Irish and Co $10.15; Educational Publishing Co. $8.14; Columbia College of Expression $6.62; Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. $8.05; Whitcomb and Barrows $1.70; Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. $5.60; Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. $7.76; University of Chicago Press $3.65; H.W. Wilson Co. $5; Columbia College of Expression $3.20; F.W. Braun $3.60; Electric Goods Manfg. Co. $12; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt. Co. $19; J.N. Selby and Co. $11.30; E.T. Mathes $9.95; Battersby Bros $27; Total $511.86. There being no further business the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33126
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 December
Date: 1907-12
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 December.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190712
Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1907 Volume 02 - Page 153 1907-12-18 Minutes of the meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'
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Show more1907-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1907 Volume 02 - Page 153 1907-12-18 Minutes of the meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Nov. 18th read and on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, approved as read. The chairman reported that he had received a letter from Miss Bertha Payne of Colfax, Wash. Asking for an extension for a year on her note for $50.00, falling due, March 8th, 1908. It appearing from the correspondence that a misapprehension existed in the mind of Miss Payne as to the maturity of the note in question, the chairman had replied that he thought the board would be willing to grant an extension of six months from date of maturity of the note. The action of the chairman was informally ratified. Miss Catherine Montgomery appeared before the board asking to be relieved from teaching a class in Primary methods and to be required only to perform the work of a critic teacher. After a long and careful consideration of the request, the clerk was directed to inform Miss Montgomery that her request was denied. The clerk presented correspondence from Mrs. C.B. Branchard and his replies thereto in reference to an alleged claim for unpaid services at the Dining Hall during the summer of 1906. It appearing that Mrs. Branchard had not and apparently would not submit a financial statement setting forth the amount claimed, the clerk was directed by the board to interview Mrs. Branchard and secure such statement. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, authority was given Prof. Romine to hire a student to enlarge charts for use in his room, such charts to be 15 or 20 in number and to cost about One dollar ($1.00) each. Dr. Mathes reported that the students at the Dining Hall had preferred a request for the privilege of selecting an appropriate name for that institution. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, permission was granted, the choice of name to be approved first by Miss Gray and finally by Dr. Mathes. Miss Susie Andrus, now teaching at Burlington, who graduated in 1905, reported that she had lost her diploma and asked for a duplicate. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the request was granted. The monthly report of the Matron of the Dining Hall for November was presented. It showed a cash balance De. 1, 1907, of $214.60. The board of trustees having in force a regulation witholding salary warrants for the month in which the semester closes until teachers have copied their grades and the closing of the present semester and the last day of January being coincident; the teachers therefore having no time to perform the work of copying grades, WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1907 Volume 02 - Page 154 1907-12-08 at the request of the faculty, on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the rule set forth was ordered suspended for one month only. In the matter of holding commencement exercises at the close of the first semester for two graduates, the committee of the faculty unanimously favored holding simple exercises Friday evening, Jan. 31, 1908, the speaker of the evening to be the Hon. F.F. Handschy, member of the Board of Trustees. On motion of Mr. Donovan, it was ordered that the recommendations of the faculty committee be approved. The governor having declined to endorse the publication of a bulletin, prepared by the principal, and designed for distribution among young men, on account of the lack of funds in the State Printing fund, it was ordered that the bulletin be published in the January number of the Normal Messenger and that a bill for the extra cost of the issue be paid by the board. The principal reported that he had entered correspondence with Prof. H. Morse Stevens of the University of California with a view of possibly securing him as speaker at the commencement exercises in June. Further consideration of the matter was postponed. The principal reported that he had received a letter from the State Superintendent of Schools stating that the law passed by the last legislature relating the apportionment of school moneys to normal schools with training schools had been passed upon by the attorney-general and had not only been held to be valid, but also that under that law this institution was entitled to a share of the moneys distributed during 1907; in consequence at the coming apportionment in March, this normal school would receive not only its share of that apportionment but also the share earned but not paid last year. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the clerk was instructed to write the superintendent of streets asking for the construction of a cross-walk on Cedar street at the Dining Hall. The matter of securing fertilizer for the campus was left to the chairman of the board. The appended bills were audited and on motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: Cole Truck and Storage Co. $28.00; Great Northern Furniture Co. $40.50; City of Bellingham $35.00; Home Telephone Co $5.00; Red Cross Pharmacy $10.00; Douglass Light Co $3.00; Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. $32.00; Taylor Bros Co $5.00; Ginn and Co. $1.75; H.W. Wilson Co. $5.00; American Entomological Co. $3.38; A.C. McClurg and Co. $19.58; The Kny-Scheerer Co. $1.46; F.W. Braun $27.30; Central Scientific Co. $546.65; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $17.03; Munro and Haskell $13.45; Electric Goods Manfg. Co. $21.50; Milton Bradley Co. $2.92; Hinds, Noble and Eldredge $6.00; Blake Hardware Co. $17.00; A. Flanagan Co. $15.20; Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co. $62.25; F.B. Charroin $121.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1907 Volume 02 - Page 155 1907-12-08 There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk board of trustees. Chairman board of trustees. 1907-12-24 Minutes of the Special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held at the office of Trustee F.F. Handschy at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. On the recommendation of the faculty, by motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, a Secondary-Five-year certificate was ordered issued to: Althea Nuttall. The clerk reported an interview he had had with Mrs. Cosette B. Branchard with reference to her claim against this institution for services in the Dining hall during the summer school of 1906. A settlement on the basis of $10.00 per week for six weeks, or a total of $60.00, less the value of board for one of her sons for the same length of time, or $16.50, making a net of $43.50 would be satisfactory. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, such settlement was made effective. The clerk also reported that in accordance with instructions from the board he had informed Miss Montgomery that her request for relief from teaching a class in Primary Methods had been denied. There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33294
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 November
Date: 1907-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 November.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190711
Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1907 Volume 02 - Page 151 1907-11-16 Minutes of the meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the office of the prin
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Show more1907-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1907 Volume 02 - Page 151 1907-11-16 Minutes of the meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the office of the principal. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Oct. 12, 1907, read and approved. Bids were presented for the installation of a new 200-gallon galvanized hot water boiler in the dining hall basement, with a cross-connection to the present hot water boiler and a heating coil in the furnace of the heating boiler. These bids were from the Blake Hardware Co: $150.00; from the B.B. Plumbing Co: $125.00; and F.B. Charroin: $123.00. A question having arisen as to the exact grounds covered by the latter two bids, on motion of Mr. Donovan, the matter was elft for decision to Dr. Mathes and the clerk, they to let the contract for the board of trustees to the bidder from whom the most and best results could be obtained. On motion of Mr. Donovan the appended list of bills was audited and ordered paid: Maintenacne Fund: Munro and Haskell $40.25; Western Wood Working Co. $11.75; C.M. Sherman $40.85; A.H. Montgomery $112.15; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $12.30; Thiel and Welter $12.75; R.C. Stephen $22.25; Long Bros. Supply House $4.60; Bratt and Son $62.00; City of Bellingham $35.00; J.N. Selby and Co. $47.25; Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $16.75; Boyer S and P Co. $16.75; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $3.50; Blake Hardware Co $345.43; WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1907 Volume 02 - Page 152 1907-11-16 Dr. Mathes was authorized to expend the sum of $60.00 for Carpenter's Readers for use in the training school. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Dr. Mathes was authorized to take up the matter of furnishing new locks for the outside doors of the building and to purchase the same. The heating of the Dining room of the Dining hall having been satisfactorily accomplished by the use of three radiators instead of four as originally planned, thus leaving one radiator not in use, Dr. Mathes was directed to have the fourth radiator set in the waiting hall and to send the bill for this work to the State Board of Audit and Control. On the recommendation of the faculty, on motion of Mr. Donovan, a five-year certificate was granted to: Kame Keeler. The olding of commencement exercises in February on the graduation of two pupils having been brought before the board, the principal was directed to discuss the subject with the members of the faculty and the graduates-elect and secure their opinions and again bring the matter before the board. Consideration of the appointment of a substitute for Prof. Romine during his proposed leave of absence for a year was postponed until April. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33374
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 October
Date: 1907-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 October.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1907 Volume 02 - Page 148 1907-10-12 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoo
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1907-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1907 Volume 02 - Page 148 1907-10-12 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the board
Show more1907-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1907 Volume 02 - Page 148 1907-10-12 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Sept. 14th read and approved. Dr. Mathes reported that a duplicate diploma had been issued to Miss May Pillman to replace one that had been lost. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the clerk was directed to write the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. asking for a rebate on the charge for rental of the telephone in the Dining hall for the month of September on account of its being out of repair for fully three weeks after school opened. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the appended bills were audited and directed to be paid: Repairs and Improvements Fund: B.B. Lumber Co. $60.34; P.K. Dodd $24.65; Bratt and Son $273.00; W.I. Baumeister and Co. $25.44; Total $383.43. Maintenance Fund: Barrett Transfer Co. $24.45; A.C. McClurg and Co. $59.64; The Kny Scheerer Co. $17.60; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $19.45; Lowman and Hanford S and P Co. $160.57; Ehrlich Harrison Co. Inc $28.14; Henry Hold and Co. $23.36; Longmans, Green and Co. $8.72; George Hartness $66.50; City of Bellingham $35.00; Bellingham Bay Lumber Co $1,625.00; Morse Hardware Co. $3.25; Boyer S and P Co. $22.70; E.T. Mathes, Revolving Fund $1,000.00; Pacific Typewriter and Supply Co. $73.50; Fred'k Pearce and Co. $1.20; Long Bros. Supply House $11.50; Western Wood Working Co. $13.35; Electric Construction Co. $58.65; Blake Hardware Co. $13.65; Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $22.47; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $10.50; Whatcom Co Ry and Lt Co $13.70; Montague and McHugh $113.84; Mars and Frank $17.87; Fisk's Cash Grocery $9.80; Total $3,454.41. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1907 Volume 02 - Page 149 1907-10-12 Furniture Fund: Fair Department Store $59.90; E.M. Griffin and Co. $50.10; Thiel and Welter $32.65; B.B. Furniture Co. $168.37; Great Northern Furniture Co. $159..53; Morse Hardware Co. $8.80; Total $479.33. Library Bank Fund: H.W. Wilson Co. $6.00; A.C. McClurg and Co. $113.51 + $21.97 = $135.48; Columbia College of Expression $21.50; Total $162.98. Dr. Mathes announced that Prof Thompson needed a girl assistant in his department and that he would appoint one at a salary of $5 or $6 per month. Dr. Mathes announced that the work in the biological and zoological department had increased to such an extent that Prof Romine needed assistance. Prof Romine had offered, however, if the board would increase the salary of his present assistant, Miss Eva McDonald, from $10.00 per month to $25 per month for four and one-half months, he would carry on these departments for this year without calling for more assistance. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the offer was approved and made effective for the months of February, March, April, May and once-half of the month of June, 1908, the increase in salary for the time specified being $67.50. The appended letter was presented by the clerk: Bellingham, Wash. Oct. 8, 1907. Mr. J. Wayland Clark, Secretary board of trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Dear sir: I hereby desire to make application to the Honorable board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School for a leave of absence extending over the academic year of 1908-1909 and carrying with it such conditions and privileges as the board in its discretion may decree. I desire further to state that should the board act affirmatively upon my application, it is my intention to do a year's graduate work in some American University of note in the subjects of my department and at the expiration of that year to be ready to resume my work in the Bellingham State Normal School. Sincerely (Signed) A.P. Romine, Instructor in Biology and Geology." On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, leave of absence was granted Mr. Romine for the time specified upon his accepteance of the general conditionns prescribed by the board attaching to leaves of absence. The matter of a change in the policy of furnishing free text books was discussed and on motion of Mr. Hanschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the board delcared for a policy of the gradual elimination WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1907 Volume 02 - Page 150 1907-10-12 of free text books and the eventual abolishment of the free text book system. A proposal was presented from the Blake Hardware Co. relative to putting a new hot water tank in the dining hall. After inspection of the existing conditions the clerk was directed to informally ask for bids from the Blake Hardware Co. and the B.B. Plumbing Co. for putting a 200-gallon tank in the boiler room of the Dining Hall, cross-connecting the present tank with the proposed tank; putting the heating coils in the furnace of the boiler and placing valves between the boiler and the tanks. The faculty council having recommended the choice and immediate announcement of twelve or sixteen subjects which will be taught at the coming summer session, on motion of Mr. Hanschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the recommendation was made effective and the council directed to prepare a list of the subjects in accordance with such suggestion. Dr. Mathes reported work that had been accomplished by the cabinet-makers in the employ of the institution. He also reported that he had given permission to the city engineer to use three feet of the campus on the Cedar street side in order to make effective the proposed improvement and parking that street. Dr. Mathes presented the report of the Matron of the dining hall for the month of September showing a balance on rand of $198.18. He also presented a report showing the expense for salaries for the last summer session of the school to have been $1610.00 and the total receipts to have been $754.00. He also presented the annual report of library fees received for the year ending June 6, 1907, showing total received $3265.00. There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wyland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman board of trustees. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33363
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 September
Date: 1907-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190709
Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907 Volume 02 - Page 142 1907-09-04 Minutes of a special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2
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Show more1907-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907 Volume 02 - Page 142 1907-09-04 Minutes of a special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meetings of August 9th and August 16th read and approved. It appearing from the records that the name of Miss Mabel M. Moore does not appear in the list of teachers elected on the 10th day of May, 1907. Such omission being the result of clerical error, on motion of J.J. Donovan, Miss Mabel M. Moore was elected teacher for the year beginning Sept. 1, 1907 and closing August 31, 1908, at a yearly salary of $1020, payable in 12 monthly payments of $85 each. By consent of the board Dr. Mathes was authorized to hire four student sweepers at a salary of $10.00 per month each. Dr. Mathes and the clerk reported the results of their recent trip to Olympia and their conferences with the governor, auditor and board of audit and control in relation to the operation of laws passed by the recent legislature with regard to the disposition of funds handled by this institution. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the principal and clerk were directed to write Governor Mead to this effect: The board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School proposes to lease its Dining Hall at a monthly rental of $25.00 and will remit such rental monthly to the State Treasurer as required by the new law. Such disposition of the Dining Hall matter will protect the interests of the state and will solve all the problems now facing the board. If there should be objection to this procedure and the board not be permitted to carry out its intention, this institution will inevitably have a deficit in its Maintenance appropriation before the close of the present biennium. The dining hall, which is a necessary adjunct to the State Normal School at Bellingham, is designed to be self-supporting and is so. In making its estimate for the support of this institution for the Governor and Legislature last December, the board of trustees did not include a dollar for the support of the Dining Hall. But if the board is now compelled to divert the revenues of the Dining Hall from their proper course of paying the bills of the hall, then a hardship is entailed for which the board is in now way responsible. This board desires, in its management of this state institution, to cheerfully and fully meet the demands laid on it by the law-making power of the people of the state and it believes that in the proposed rental of the Dining Hall, it is fully meeting the terms of the recent law. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907 Volume 02 - Page 143 1907-09-04 On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the appended regulation were adopted: Regulations for Keeping Records: Whereas it has become both advisable and necessary through the growth of the institution to re-organize the methods of keeping the accounts and general records of the institution, therefore resolved: that all members of the faculty who are authorized to collect fees for the use of apparatus or equipment of the institution shall submit to the Principal at the close of each month an itemized statement of all funds received together with all funds collected during said month; all members of the faculty who are authorized to expend funds for the institution shall submit to the principal for his approval an itemized list of all materials to be purchased in each order and file in the office a copy of said order for reference. The principal shall appoint all committees in the faculty and faculty council and for the convenience of the faculty and board of trustees the secretary of each committee and the secretary of each faculty organization shall keep on file at all times in the office of the principal a copy of the proceedings of each committee or organization respectively. All permanent records and all official correspondence shall also be kept on file in the office. The supervisor of practise and the dean of women shall be ex-officio members of the faculty council. Prof. Francis W. Epley shall serve as chairman of the Faculty for the school year 1907-1908. It shall be the duty of the dean of women to take charge of the dormitories of the dining hall and have general ears of the young ladies living in the building; she shall pass upon all excuses of young ladies for absence from the regular daily work of the school, shall assist students in securing desirable places to board and places to work for their board, and perform such other duties as may be outlined or determined by the principal or board of trustees. Prof. James O'Sullivan is hereby given the position of associate professor of history and is entitled to a seat in the faculty council. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907 Volume 02 - Page 144 1907-09-04 By consent, the principal was authorized to continue the practice of hiring lecturers or entertainers. A letter from Mrs. Cosette B. Branchard, under date of Sept 2, 1907, accompanied by a final statement of receipts and expenditures of the boarding department of the dining hall, having been read, on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that the clerk draw a voucher for thirty dollars ($30.00) on the dining hall fund, in full settlement of the claims of Mrs. Branchard, as matron, and further that the clerk express to Mrs. Branchard the appreciation of the board of trustees of her efficient services as matron. In conformity with Chapter 97 of the laws of 1907, on motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, the clerk was directed to file with the clerk of the Bellingham School District an estimate of the number of pupils required in the training department of this institution, such estimate being: 25 pupils per grade for the first four grades; 30 pupils per grade for the last four grades. (Note: To a statement of the foregoing estimate, sent under date of Sept: 2, 1907, is added this clause: "It is possible that some of these grades will be voluntarily filled, that is, without assignment by your board. In such event we should expect only complement to be filled. At any rate we will further advise with you." Preliminary arrangements for the engagement of a teacher of English to fill the position vacated by Miss Miller were left with the principal. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, Dr. Mathes was authorized to purchase a list of furnitures and fixtures needed for the Dining Hall and such other necessities as are demanded. By consent the principal was authorized to have a counter built in the office of the principal. There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk board of trustees. John J. Edens, chairman board of trustees. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907 Volume 02 - Page 145 1907-09-14 Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held in the office of Mr. F.F. Handschy this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of Sept. 4th, 1907, read and approved. On motion of Mr. Hanschy the appended bills were audited and allowed for payment: Maintenance Fund: Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt. Co $12.70; The Smith-Premier Typewriter Co. $6.50; J. Wayland Clark $13.79; The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $7.25; Atlas School Supply Co. $200.00. Total $240.24. Library Fund: James T. White and Co. $8.00. The clerk read a letter from Ida Agnes Baker, under date of Sept. 5, 1907, accepting a leave of absence for the current school year on the conditions prescribed by the board. The faculty having recommended, on motion of Mr. Handschy, the appended list of certificates was ordered issued: Two-year certificates: Herman F. Smith, Artie Thrall. Five-year Certificate: Huldah Peterson. Principal Mathes announced that he had engaged Miss Katherine Cribbs as assistant English teacher at an annual salary of $1020.00 payable at the rate of $85.00 per month for twelve months. On motion of Mr. Handschy the action of Principal Mathes was ratified. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907 Volume 02 - Page 146 1907-09-14 On motion of Mr. Handschy, Principal Mathes ws authorized to have the sewer now being built to the Dining Hall extended to the beiler room and downspouts of the building. The principal was authorized to have a telephone installed in the training school. Mr. Mercer of the B.B. Lumber Co. appearing before the board in relation to the matter of fuel, the chairman of the board directed him to furnish an additional one hundred cords of slabs at the price of $3.25 per cord. The contract price for the 400 cords of slabs now delivered. Principal Mathes announced that he had engaged Miss Isabel Clark as teacher of penmanship for five months at a salary of $50.00 a month. On motion of Mr. Handschy the action of the principal was ratified. It was determined to pay Mrs. C.B. Branchard $30.00 from the dining hall fund and to pay the balance remaining in this fund consisting of $116.49, to the B.B. Furniture Co. on account. On motion of Mr. Handschy the following bills were audited and ordered paid: Furniture Fund: B.B. Furniture Co. $103.47; Thiel and Welter $59.75; Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. $43.00; Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $293.33; Morse Hardware Co. $100.80; Total $600.37. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1907 Volume 02 - Page 147 1907-09-14 Repairs and Improvements Fund: Whatcom Falls Mill Co. $24.75; Chapman Bros and Co. $153.72; P.K. Dodd (Normal School) $154.00; P.K. Dodd (Dining Hall) $128.00; Electric Construction Co. $73.00; Western Wood Working Co. $14.65; S.E. Fancy $15.00; Total $363.62. Library Fund: A.C. McClurg and Co: Aug. 5 $233.99, Aug. 5 $44.28, total $278.27; Henry Holt and Co. $23.40; The Macmillan Co. $35.11; D. Appleton and Co. $24.00; Allyn and Bacon $21.96; Total $382.74. There being no further business, the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman board of trustees. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33131
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 August
Date: 1907-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190708
Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907 Volume 02 - Page 138 1907-08-09 A meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal ws held this date. All present except Mr. Handschy. Minutes of previous meetings held s
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1907-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907 Volume 02 - Page 138 1907-08-09 A meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham
Show more1907-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907 Volume 02 - Page 138 1907-08-09 A meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal ws held this date. All present except Mr. Handschy. Minutes of previous meetings held since July 22nd read and approved. The following bills were presented, audited and ordered paid out of Maintenance Fund: Soclean Mfg Co. $50; City Water Dept. $35; A.H. Montgomery $68.35; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $22.75. The matter of securing a matron for the Dining Hall was again brought up and discussed, and several candidates were mentioned, but no action was taken, as it was desired that Mr. Handschy be present when choice was made. Dr. Mathes read a letter from the Governor, in answer to his letter concerning the incidental fund, in which the governor stated that he had had a conference with the State Auditor and Treasurer, and talked over the difficulties of the situation, and suggested a further conference at Olympia with Principal present, so that the matter could be fully understood. Mr. Walther came before the Board and submitted samples and prices of combination lighting fixtures for the building. Action was postponed until other dealers could be heard from. Principal Mathes read a report from Blake Hardware Co. stating that the boilers of the heating plant had been subjected to a 55 pound test, and that they could be cleaned and put in good condition at an expense approximating $14. On motion Dr. Mathes was directed to order the work done. The bill of the American Printing Co. for $38.50, which had been allowed by the board at a former meeting, in the sum of only $14 was again presented, with a written request from Manager Darwin that the bill be passed up to the State Auditor for settlement at a rate to be fixed by him. The clerk was instructed to comply with the request, write the auditor a letter of explanation and attach the letter of Mr. Darwin to the bill, for the auditor's perusal. To fill the position of Miss Ida Baker during her absence on leave Principal Mathes recommended Miss Wilma Beebe. On motion of Mr. Donovan the board elected Miss Beebe as teacher for a period of 10 months and fixed her salary at $70 per month. No further business coming before the board, the meeting then adjourned subject to the call of the chairman. Minutes approved. John J. Edens, chairman. J.Wayland Clark per F.L. Yale, Deputy Clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907 Volume 02 - Page 139 1907-08-15 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal school held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The clerk presented a letter, of which the appended is a copy, from Frank Wilson, City Treasurer of the City of Bellingham: Dear sir: The city of Bellingham has a line on vacant space between lot 7, Block and Cedar street, Garden Park Addition (Normal School Tract) for the improvement of High street District No. 61, amounting to $1,309.91, said amount is now due and delinquent bearing 7% interest from the 9th inst. Please attend to this matter at your earliest convenience and save further cost. Yours very respectfully, etc. Date of letter August 12, 1907. The matter was referred to the chairman and clerk. After a long and careful discussion of the merits of the case on motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, Mrs. Ida E. Powell was elected matron of the Dining Hall for a term of eleven months at a salary of fifty dollars ($50.00) a month, the understanding being that Mrs. Powell be allowed to take her younger sons with her, they to work for their board. The clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Jaycox, who were also applicants for the position of the action of the board. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the action of the board in fixing the compensation of A.N. Thompson, the newly elected supervisor of the Training school, at $1584 per annum was reconsidered--Mr. Handschy seconding and the amount fixed at $1632 per annum. On motion of Mr. Handschy, Mr. Donovan seconding, the action of the board in fixing the salary of James O'Sullivan, teacher, at WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907 Volume 02 - Page 140 1907-08-15 $1260 per annum was reconsidered and the annual salary fixed at $1290. By unanimous action of the board, the clerk was directed to write the secretary of the summer school faculty as follows: The board of Trustees begs to acknowledge receipt of a communication from the faculty of the summer school regarding the absence of Mss Sperry from a part of the summer session. After giving the matter consideration it was informally decided that the action of the faculty be stricken from the records and no further mention be made of the subject. The clerk read the following bids for electric light fixtures: From the Electric Construction Co. Bellingham, under date of Aug. 15: 1 gas, 1 electric $6.50; 2 gas, 2 electric $7.50; 3 gas, 3 electric $10.00. Square fixtures: 1 gas, 1 electric $9.00; 2 gas, 2 electric $16.50; 4 gas, 4 electric $20.00. Fixtures to be complete with 16 C.P. lamps, shades, gas lamps. All fixtures to be installed according to Rules of National Boards of Underwriters. (Signed) Electric Const. Co. "Theo. Walther." From the Bellingham Electric Supply Co., Bellilngham, under date of Aug. 15: "We are pleased to quote you on the following fixtures for various prices: 1 #3156 - 2/2 complete $14.00 each; 1 #437 - 1/1 $5.50 each; 1 $1687 - 3/3 $14.50; 1 #8042 - 2/2 $7.00. You will find these fixtures all marked in numbers, and can be furnished on short notice in any quantity, in either finish Ox. Copper or Brush brass, to be complete with lamps, Welsbach in perfect order in the Normal building. Respectfully submitted, Bellingham Electric Supply Co. Albert Rives, General Manager." On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy: Style $437 - 1 gas, 1 electric and; Style #8042 - 2 gas, 2 electric. Were selected as the choice of the board from the samples submitted by the Bellingham Electric Supply Co. and the clerk was instructed to notify that company to furnish these styles in such number and to place them in such locations as indicated by Dr. Mathes. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1907 Volume 02 - Page 141 1907-08-15 Under the same motion from the styles submitted by the Electric Construction Co. the following choice was made 2 only of the style known as 4/4, square, 2 only of the style known as 2/2, square, and the clerk was also instructed to notify the company of the action of the board. It appearing from the records that Maud Wetmore had not been awarded a certificate by the faculty of the summer school, though clearly entitled to it, it was ordered by the board that she be granted a five-year certificate. Principal Mathes was instructed to go to Olympia and confer with the governor regarding the handing of local funds. Authority to settle the matter of drainage of the Dining Hall was conferred upon the chairman. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33243
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 July
Date: 1907-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907 Volume 02 - Page 133 1907-07-13 A meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal School held this date. Present, Chairman Edens, Trustees Handschy, Donovan. Minutes of the meetings of
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1907-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907 Volume 02 - Page 133 1907-07-13 A meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal Sc
Show more1907-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907 Volume 02 - Page 133 1907-07-13 A meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal School held this date. Present, Chairman Edens, Trustees Handschy, Donovan. Minutes of the meetings of June 18 and 22 read and approved. Bill of the Fairhaven Publishing Company for advertising for bids for wood in the sum of $7.00 was presented, allowed and ordered paid. Bill of the American Printing Company for advertising for bids for wood was presented. Amount $38.50. No reason being discovered why the American Printing Company should charge higher rate for advertising than the Fairhaven Publishing Company the bill was allowed to the extent of $(?) and ordered vouchered and paid. Bids were received from A.H. Montgomery and Bellingham Bay Lumber Company to supply wood for the State Normal School. The lowest bid received was that from the Bellingham Bay Lumber Company and was as follows: Bellingham, Wash., July 5, 1907. Mr. J.J. Edens, Chairman Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham. Dear Sir, we agree to furnish the State Normal School with 400 cords (or what additional quantity may be required), four foot slabs, mill run, piled on the grounds of the said school on Sehome Hill, Bellingham, at a rate of $3.25 per cord. We agree to pile the entire quantity on the grounds within sixty days from accepting agreement. The school board to provide suitable piling space for the same without delay to deliveries. Terms: Net cash in 60 days or 2% discount at end of each month. This offer for prompt acceptance and in accordance with your advertised request for bids. Yours very truly, Bellingham Bay Lumber Company. Accepted 7/13/07 conditionally. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907 Volume 02 - Page 134 1907-07-13 On motion of Trustee Donovan the bid of the Bellingham Bay Lumber Company was ordered accepted upon condition that the said company would deliver 200 cords of wood prior to October 1st, 1907 and 200 cords after October 1st, and the clerk was directed to so notify the company. Chairman Edens reported several verbal applications for the position of Mrs. Branchard. Also reported a letter from Mr. Thompson applying for the positionvacated by Professor Lull. At the suggestion of the Chairman definite action upon these matters was deferred until the return of Dr. Mathes. Chairman Edens also reported that he had ordered a set of history works for the use of the school entitled "Greats Event of History," at a net price of $58.00 or if paid for on the installment plan the price of $65.00, payable $3.50 per month. The action of Chairman Edens in ordering the work was unanimously approved by the board. Chairman Edens reminded the board that his term of office as chairman had expired, that he had re-appointed as a member of the board by the Governor and requested that a new Chairman be elected in his stead. The matter of election of chairman was thoroughly discussed by the members of the board. Trustees Donovan and Handschy fully realizing the long and efficient services rendered by Mr. Edens and further realizing that he was in thorough touch with all the details of the Normal School management insisted that the honor of chairman should be retained by Mr. Edens not only as a matter of honor but that the best interests would thus be conserved. On motion of Mr. Handschy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, Mr. Edens was re-elected as chairman of the board of trustees. No further business coming before the meeting the board then adjourned. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. F.L. Yale, depty clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907 Volume 02 - Page 135 1907-07-20 Board of trustees of the State Normal School met in special session, at the office of F.F. Handschy at 9AM. All members present. Principal Mathes acted as clerk pro tem. Principal Mathes submitted the following recommendations of the faculty for the granting of diplomas and certificates. The following students were recommended by the faculty at their meeting, July 18th, 07 for certificates and diplomas: for diplomas: Roger Williams, Anna Walden, Pearl Van Ostrand. For five-year certificates: Margarette Cloustin, Pearl Maring, Belle Comstock, Juanita Ambrose, Jessie Bryant, Nora Haffley, Velma Moorman, Hilda Musgrove, Frankie Frescoln, Carrie Schuh, Mattie Stanton, Albert G. Stinson, Alice Shoemaker, Hattie Burnett, Inez Townley. For Two-year certificates: Selma Beckstrom, Alice Gilbert, Bessie Workman, Charlotte Andrews, Elizabeth Pease, Leslie Hankins, Clara Cade, Bessie Stanton. Respectfully submitted, E.T. Mathes. Principal. Mr. Donovan moved that diplomas and certificates be granted to the persons named in the recommendations of the faculty, in accordance therewith. Seconded and carried unanimously. After an informal discussion of the affairs of the school, the board adjourned to meet at the office of the Principal, on Tuesday afternoon, Jaly 23rd, 1907 at 2PM. E.T. Mathes, clerk pro tem. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907 Volume 02 - Page 136 1907-07-23 An adjourned meeting of the board of trustees held this date at the office of the principal: all of the members of the board being present. On motion the following bills were allowed and ordered vouchered and paid. Maintenance fund. Whatcom County Ry and Lt Co. $19.50; Whatcom Falls Mills Co. $36.02; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $11.25; Fairhaven Pub. Co. $7.00; American Printing Co. $14.00; Pacific Tel and Tel Co. $8.80; Whatcom Co Ry and Lt Co $15.80; Munro and Haskell $13.30; Lowman and Hanford $8.69; Western Wood Working Co $17.85; Geo C. Bourneman Co $36.00; Incidental Fund $390.55; E.T. Mathes $65.52. Library Bank: A.C. McClurg and Co $57.16; J.B. Lippencott Co. $3.00; National Alumni $58.50; Jon C. Winston Co $1.45; Chairman Edens reported that Mrs Martin had withdrawn her application for the position of Mrs. Branchard. Dr. Mathes read a communication from the Governor and an opinion of the Atty General attached relative to the manne of handling the incidental fund. Dr. Mathes reported prices received on the proposed combination lighting fixtures for the Normal building. It appearing there from that it would cost nearly $300.00 to supply the building including the public rooms, it was decided to inquire further for prices before ordering. The applications for positions in the faculty from Profs Engle, Thompson and Deerwester were discussed and their respective merits considered. No further business coming before the meeting the board then adjourned. John J. Edens, Chairman board of trustees. J.Wayland Clark, clerk. L.H. Yale, deputy clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1907 Volume 02 - Page 137 1907-07-26 Special meeting board of trustees of the State Normal School held this date, all the members of the board being present. The matter of improvement of Cedar Street was brought up and as the property owners on said street were desirous of having the street improved, on motion of Mr. Donovan, the board decided to join in a petition for that purpose. Principal Mathes reported that Mr. Moore had been up looking over the heating plant, and had agreed to arrange for heating certain rooms and cut off heat from other rooms when not in use, thus saving expense. The boiler of the heating plant having been reported by Mr. Moore as being in bad condition, it was decided to have the boiler tested under Mr. Moore's supervision. On the recommendation of Principal Mathes, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by the board: Resolved that the Chair of Education and the Supervisorship of the Training School shall in the future be united in one department. The head of this new department shall be known as Professor of Education, and General Director, the Training School. The associate teacher shall be known as Associate Teacher of Education and Supervisor of the Training School. The matter of selection of men to fill the position of Supervisor of training department and Chair of Psychology and education was again brought up and earnestly considered. The merits of the various applicants were thoroughly canvassed and compared. It appearing that all of the members of the board and Principal Mathes were in harmony as to choice of mem. On motion of Mr. Donovan the following named men were unanimously elected and their salaries fixed. Prof Frank Deerwester for Professor of Education and General Director of the Training School, at a salary of $1584 payable in 12 equal monthly instalments. Mr. Davis, a taxidermist, appeared before the board after examining the school museum and informed the board of its neglected condition and offered many suggestions for its betterment, and applied for a position in that department. It being deemed advisable to consult Prof Romine before taking definite action, on motion of Mr. Donovan the matter was left in the hands of Chairman Edens. Mrs Branchard having notified the Principal that she would not accept the position of Matron of the dining hall again, Dr. Mathes was requested to consult with Mrs Powell with the view of securing her for the position, provided her boys could be cared for elsewhere. Dr. Mathes reported having placed an order with J.N. Selby for magazines for the library, and also read a letter written by him to the Governor relative to the manner of handling the incidental fund, pointing out to him the inconsistancy of the interpretation of the law and the impracticability of conforming to the request of the Governor, and asking for further information. No furhter business coming before the meeting, the board then adjourned. J. Wayland Clark, clerk board of trustees. L.D. Yale, deputy clerk. John J. Edens, Chairman, board of trustees. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33270
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 June
Date: 1907-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 June.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907 Volume 02 - Page 129 1907-06-04 Board of trustees met in called session at the office of the Principal at 4:00PM. Members all present. In absence of clerk, Principal Mathes acted as secreta
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1907-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907 Volume 02 - Page 129 1907-06-04 Board of trustees met in called session at the office of
Show more1907-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907 Volume 02 - Page 129 1907-06-04 Board of trustees met in called session at the office of the Principal at 4:00PM. Members all present. In absence of clerk, Principal Mathes acted as secretary, pro. Tem. Meeting was called to hear report of Principal Mathes and Architect Lee relating to the opening of bids at the office of the State Board of Control at Olympia, June 3rd, inst., for the re-modeling of the Normal dining hall and construction of new science annex. It was reported that all bids were far in excess of funds available and that the matter of changes in plans were referred by the board of Control to the Normal School Trustees. As Messrs. Booker and Campbell of Bellingham were the lowest legal bidders, these gentlemen and their representatives were invited to confer with the trustees, and after a full discussion of the whole situation, Architect Lee was instructed to re-model the plans of the Dining Hall to bring the cost of re-modeling within the appropriation, and he was further instructed to confer with Messrs. Mooker and Campbell and determine what part of the science wing could be completed with the available funds for this purpose. After the adjustment of these matters Architect Lee is to submit a report to the State Board of Control for their consideration. Upon the terms of Architect Lee's report it is expected that the State Board of Control will be able to let Contracts for the construction of the proposed new buildings. The question of employment of teachers to fill vacancies in the faculty was then taken up and upon the recommendation of Principal Mathes the following teachers were elected. Miss Berenice Barnes, 814 E. University St., Ann Arbor, Mich. As critic teacher for the school year September 1st, 1907 to September 1st, 1908, at a salary of $1020 per annum. Miss Mary L. Jensen, 420 S. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. As critic teacher for the school year, September 1st, 1907 to September 1st, 1908 at a salary of $990 per annum. Miss Mande Drake as critic teacher for the school year September 1st, 1907 to September 1st, 1908, at a salary of $960 per annum. Mr. E.A. Bond of Blaine as assistant teacher in mathematics and science and director of athletics for young men for the school year, September 1st, 1907 to September 1st, 1908, at a salary of $1290 per annum. Board then adjourned. Minutes approved. E.T. Mathes, Sec'y Pro. Tem. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907 Volume 02 - Page 130 1907-06-06 Special meeting of the board of trustees was held in the office of the principal at 12:30PM, Thursday June 6th. Members present, Chairman J.J. Edens and Trustee F.F. Hanschy. Principal Mathes acted as Secretary pro Tem. Upon recommendation of Principal Mathes the following students were awarded certificates as shown in report submitted: The following young people are recommended as qualified to receive Elementary certificates--good for a term of two years: Clara Jones; Mabel Wright; Olga Pederson; Zella Mudge; Susie Lenfesty; Lizzie Call; Jennie Byington; Mary Jacobson; Ina Long; Pearl Jones; Lillian Blanchard; Xerpha Spencer; Claud Miller; Maud Plummer; Ruth Sears; Alice Peacock; Florence McKean. The following young people are recommended as qualified to receive Five Year Certificates: Minnie Anderson, Seattle - H.S. Diploma; Edna Audette, W. Seattle - H.S. Diploma; Lucy Bayton, Port Angeles - H.S. Diploma; Ruby Bergman, Everett - H.S. Diploma; Josephine Brown, S. Bend - H.S Diploma; Ida Crooks, Bellingham - H.S. Diploma; Maybelle Dargan, Puyallup - H.S. Diploma; Minnie Dow, Chehalis - H.S Diploma; Beulah Eaton, Coupeville - H.S. Diploma; Stella Fowler, S. Bellingham - H.S. Diploma; Caroline Gunn, Renton - H.S. Diploma; Florence Haycox, Olympia - H.S. Diploma; Grace Hedger, Walla Walla - H.S. Diploma; Inex McLaughlin, Port Angeles - H.S. Diploma; Henrietta McNerthney, Puyallup - H.S. Diploma; Rossie Elsey, Everett - H.S. Diploma; Marie Nettleton, Seattle - H.S. Diploma; Esther Noy, Bellingham - H.S. Diploma; Gertrude Peterson, Seattle - H.S. Diploma; Ethel Revelle, Chehalis - Academy diploma; Margaret Rosenfield, Coupeville, Acad. Diploma; Celestine Shea, Seattle - H.S. Diploma; Grace Sillix, Pomeroy - H.S. Diploma; Lulu Shireliffe, Chehalis - H.S. Diploma; Hanna Spedding, Everson - H.S. Diploma; Ella Thompson, Stanwood - Acad. Diploma; Louise Walker, Walla Walla - H.S. Diploma; Inez Wynn, Olympia - H.S. Diploma; Alma Whittier, Riverton - H.S. Diploma; Sarah Wiseman, Olympia - H.S. Diploma; Frances Des Aulniers, Bellingham - H.S. Diploma; Clara Eason, Seattle - Grades from H.S.; Ethel Burroughts, East Sound - Grades from H.S; Myrtle Porter, Tacoma - Grades from H.S; Amy Kingdon, Edmonds - Grades from H.S. Respectfully submitted, E.T. Mathes. June 6th, 1907. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907 Volume 02 - Page 131 1907-06-06 No other business being presented for consideration the board adjourned to meet at the call of the Chairman. Minutes approved. E.T. Mathes, Sec'y Pro. Tem. John J. Edens, chairman Board of Trustees. Hereby certify that the above is a true copy of original minutes. J Wayland Clark, clerk. 1907-06-18 A meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School held this date. Present, Chairman Edens, Trustee F.F. Hanschy and Principal Mathes. Minutes of the meetings of May 31st, June 4th and June 6th, read and approved. The matter of the water bill was brought up and discussed. It was decided to defer definite action until after representatives of the board should meet with the water board and endeavor to have the exorbitant charges for water for the use of Normal School, reduced. The following bills were allowed and ordered vouchered and paid: Maintenance Fund: Boyer Stationery and Printing Co. $10.50; Munro and Haskell $68.98; E.M. Griffing and Co. $20.70; Central Scientific Co. $3.90; Fairhaven Publishing Co. $25.00; A.H. Montgomery $15.00; W.I. Baumeister and Co. $24.90; Thiel and Welter $43.00; Whatcom County Ry and Lt. Co. $17.10; Lowman and Hanford $20.61; Ginn and Co. $5.66; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $8.30; B.B. Furniture Co. $18.00; B.B. Lumber Co. $12.87; Longman, Green and Co. $49.96; Pacific Tel and Tel Co. $9.75; Incidental Fund $346.72; E.T. Mathes $34.21; J.T. Forest $13.26; Washington Wilson $13.70; H.M. Lull $15.20. Library Bank Fund. G.H. Brown $59.50; A.C. McClurg and Co. $54.56. Chairman Edens reported having ordered a carload of wood from A. H. Montgomery at $3.50 per cord to provide for the immediate needs of the school. His action was approved by the Board. Contracts in duplicate were ordered prepared and executed with the teachers and other employees of the school in persuance of elections and rates fixed by the board. The matter of employing a special teacher in penmanship to fill the vacancy was brought up by Doctor Mathes and it was decided not to employ one until some future time. Principal Mathes reported that satisfactory arrangements with Mrs. Branchard to take charge of the Dining Hall for the ensuing year could not be made, but that he would endeavor to secure a woman suitable to fill her position. The matter of payment of teachers in the summer school was brought up and considered and it was decided to place them on the July pay roll as special teachers. The resignation of H.G. Lull was presented to the board and accepted. The clerk was instructed to write Prof. Lull a formal letter of acceptance of his resignation and to express the regret of the board at losing so valuable a teacher. Principal Mathes reported that he was in correspondence with several men with a view of filling the positions left vacant by H.G. Lull and Washington Wilson. Dr. Mathes recommended the purchase of slate black-boards for use in the training department and was authorized to purchase them. The following resolutions were suggested by Dr. Mathes and adopted by the board. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1907 Volume 02 - Page 132 1907-06-18 Moved that the Board of Trustees commend the interest and care which the faculty have given to the work of revising and harmonizing the courses of study now offered in our institution and heartily approve of the report with recommendations which the faculty have prepared to have submitted to the board of higher education at their meeting to be held during the present month. Moved further that the principal in conference with the members of the faculty shall make such changes in the present courses of study as may be necessary to harmonize them with all changes that may be made in the official courses by the board of higher education, at their next meeting and have the revised courses published in the August number of the school bulletin together with such other information as may be necessary to explain the work of the institution for the coming year. Moved further that all elective courses offered by the several departments of the institution shall be approved by the board of trustees and by the principal of the school in order that the required daily work may be properly adjusted to the teaching force of the school. Principal Mathes reported that a number of minor repairs were necessary about the building and was authorized by the board to employ a carpenter and have the necessary repairs made during the summer vacation. No further business coming before the board the meeting then adjourned without date. J. Wayland Clark, clerk board of trustees. F.L. Yale, deputy clerk. John J. Edens, Chairman, board of trustees. 1907-06-22 Special meeting of the board of trustees was held at 4:30PM at Normal School Building. Present, Messrs. Edens and Handschy. E.T. Mathes acted as Clerk. Upon motion of Mr. Handschy water bill of the city was ordered paid at the flat rate of $35.00 per month. Motion carried. The trustees then adjourned to look over the water system of the institution in company with City Water Superintendent Clark. E.T. Mathes. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33266
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 May
Date: 1907-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190705
Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 120 1907-05-04 Pursuant to adjournment the board of trustees of Bellingham State Normal School, met this date. All of the members of the board were present. Minutes of previo
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1907-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 120 1907-05-04 Pursuant to adjournment the board of trustees of Bellingham
Show more1907-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 120 1907-05-04 Pursuant to adjournment the board of trustees of Bellingham State Normal School, met this date. All of the members of the board were present. Minutes of previous meetings, towit, Mar. 20, April 9., April 18, and April 27, were read and approved. The resignation of Washington Wilson, dated April 17, 1907 was submitted and read. On motion of Mr. Handschy the resignation was granted to take effect August 31, 1907 as requested. Prof. Wilson intimating that he might desire to leave before Aug. 31. to prepare for removing his family, it was decided by the Board to leave the matter to the descretion of Principal Mathes. The matter of granting leave of absence to teachers with part pay during absence was brought up and carefully considered. Letters on the subject from Pullman, Ellensburg, Cheney and the University of Wash, were read by Principal Mathes. Desiring to aid and encourage teachers of long and faithful service, in the pursuit of advanced methods and better equipment fo their profession, and at the same time deeming it wise to temper liberality with caution, the board, on motion of Mr. Donovan unanimously adopted the following regulations: First applications for leave of absence shall be granted only when there shall have been continuious and satisfactory service for the term of six (6) years. Second, applications shall be considered in the order of their seniority of service, and only one such application shall be grated annually. The maximum time of absence shall be one (1) year. Third, the acceptance of a leave of absence implies the intention of the teacher to return to the service of the school. Fourth, an allowance of forty (40) dollars per calendar month will be paid during the time of absence, not to exceed one (1) year. Fifth, before receiveing any of the above allowance, the applicant shall sign an agreement to repay the sums received unless he or she shall return and teach in the Bellingham State Normal School for at least one (1) year after re-election, on the expiration of leave. A letter and statement of piano account from D.S. Johnston and Co. were received and read. A liberal discount of $25.00 for cash settlement being offered, on motion of Mr. Handschy the balance of the bill amounting to $456.00 was ordered paid out of the new appropriation for Furniture fund. Principal Mathes explained the need of combination lightning fixtures for building, and was requested to ascertain the cost of such fixtures. A proposition from the P.I. relative to advertiseing space was received, but the board deeming such expenditures unnecessary and unprofitable, rejected it. The application for leave of absence, from Miss Frances Hays was taken from the table and granted subject to the regulations just adopted relative to elave of absence, and the clerk was instructed to notify Miss Hays accordingly. Principal Mathes recommended a change in the matter of payment of teacher's salaries, after carefully considering the same, the board unanimously adopted the follows rules: First, the regular school year of the Bellingham State Normal School shall begin September 1 of each Calendar year, and end on August 31 following. Second: All regular contracts with teachers and other employees shall be drawn to terminate with the regular school year. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 121 1907-05-04 Third: all members of the faculty and other employees regularly engaged by the year for service in this institution, shall be paid in twelve (12) monthly payments: said payments being due at the close of each Calendar month of the school year. Fourth: the payment of an annual salary in twelve equal instalments shall not obligate any member of the faculty to teach in the Summer session of the institution without additional compensation. On motion of Mr. Donovan all regular members of the faculty were unanimously re-elected to their present positions for the ensuing year, at salaries to be considered at the next meeting of the board. Principal Mathes recommended to the consideration of the board the appointment of a dean of women. Principal Mathes brough to the attention of the board the inadequacy of the stage equipment in the auditorium, for the proper presentation of dramas, which are fostered by the school to display and encourage elocutionary talent. On motion of Mr. Donovan, amended by Mr. Handschy, Principal Mathes was authorized to procure the necessary equipment and to make the needed changes about the stage at a cost not to exceed $200.00 with the strict accountablility imposed upon Dr. Mathes that the changes should not mar or detract from the present appearance of the state. The meeting then adjourned to Friday May 10, 1907 at 2PM at the Normal School. J. Wayland Clark per F.L. Yale deputy, clerk board of trustees. Minutes approved, John J. Edens, chairman trustees. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 122 1907-05-10 An adjourned meeting of the board of trustees Bellingham State Normal School was held this date. All of the members of the Board and Principal Mathes present. The matter of salaries was brought up for consideration and action. By resolution passed by the unanimous vote of the board. The salaries of members of the faculty were fixed for the ensuing year and made payable in twelve equal monthly instalments as follows: J.T. Forest $1680; F.W. Epley $1680; Ida A. Bake $1200; Catherine Montgomery $1140; A.P. Romine $1620; Ada Hogle $1200; E.N. Stone $1380; Tallulah Le Conte $1020; M. Belle Sperry $1380; Elnora Miller $1020; H.G. Lull $2100; Nellie A. Gray $1140; Lulu B. Dawson $750; J.O. Sullivan $1260; Edna Horner $1080. By resolution passed by unanimous vote of the board the salaries of the following named employees of the Normal School were fixed for the ensuing year and made payable in twelve equal monthly payments, as follows: Mable Z. Wilson $1020; Nellie J. McBride $840; J.Wayland Clark $480. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 123 1907-05-10 J.O. Lemach $840; A.W. Parsons $840. Upon the recommendation of Principal Mathes, and due consideration, on motion of Mr. Handschy, Miss Nellie A. Gray was elected Dean of Women and teacher of Geography. Miss Ida Baker came before the board and verbally requested the board to consider a leave of absence desired by her. She was requested to present proposition in writing with assurance of an early report as to their decision. On motion of Mr. Donovan Mrs. Daisy D. Nettleton was elected to fill the position vacated by Miss Frances Hays, and Principal Mathes was authorized to engage her for the ensuing year at a salary of $1020. On recommendation of Dr. Mathes the board voted to employ Miss Alena Bateman as special pinao teacher for the month of May at $100. per month. On motion of Mr. Donovan the purchase of 300 or 400 cords of wood for use of the school was authorized. Principal Mathes was also authorized to purchase a suitable roll top desk, and to order fertilizer for the Campus. The following report on Normal Dining Hall was submitted by Mrs. Branchard: Month of Jan 1907. Students 3 meals a day $214.50; Students 2 meals a day $108.00; Transients $8.33; Total $330.85; Expenses three weeks in Jan $326.33. $4.52. Month of Feb 1907: Students 3 meals a day $275.00; Students 2 meals a day $160.00; Transients $10.36; Total $445.36. Expenses $459.01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 124 1907-05-10 Month of March 1907. Students 3 meals a day $286.00; Students 2 meals a day $168.00; Transients andc $9.15; $463.15; Expenses $443.27; $19.88. The following calendar of 1907-1908 was adopted on recommendation of Principal Mathes: School Calendar for 1907-1908. 1907: September 9 - Organization for Training School; September 10 - Entrance Examinations and Registration; September 11 - First Semester begins; November 18 - Second Quarter begins; November 28 to December 2 - Thanksgiving vacation; December 20 - Holiday vacation begins. 1908: January 6 - School opens after holiday vacation; January 31 - First Semester closes; February 3 - Entrance Examinations for Second Semester; February 3 - Second Semester begins; April 3 to 7 - Spring vacation; April 7 - Fourth quarter begins; May 30 - Decoration Day (holiday); June 5 - Training School closes; June 7 - Baccalaureats sermon; June 9 - Class Day; June 10 - Reception; June 11 - Annual Commencement; June 15 - Summer Session begins; July 24 - Summer Session closes. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 125 1907-05-10 Principal Mathes was authorized to arrange for assistants for Profs Eply and Romine and for the Librarian, one for each, at a salary of $10.00 per month of actual service. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Dr. Mathes was authorized to add $200 for Gymnasium, to his estimate of division of maintenance fund. By unanimous vote of the Board of following bills were allowed and ordered paid: Maintenance: Whatcom Co. Ry and Lt Co. $34.10; Incidental Fund: $96.25; Boyer Stationery and Printing Co. $24.60; Red Cross Pharmacy $17.50; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $11.15; Cornish-Mitchell Paint Co. $8.75; Lowman and Hanford $7.50; K. Sauset $74.90; C.M. Sherman $14.25; Pacific Tel and Tel Co. $8.10; A.C. McClurg and Co. $7.14; Grim and Co. $5.66; Long Bros. $12.50; Smith Premier Typewriter Co. $7.50; Silver, Burdett and Co. $1.40; Total $332.30; Dining hall Fund: B.B. Furniture Co. $52.85; Meetings then adjourned subject to call of the chairman. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk board of trustees. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 126 1907-05-31 A called meeting of the board of trustees of the Bellingham State Normal School was held this date. All of the members of the board being present. The resignation of Miss Edna Horner was presented, read, and accepted by the board. The clerk was directed to notify Miss Horner of the acceptance and to express the good wishes of the board for her future success and happiness. The following recommendation of Principal Mathes relative to management of the library was submitted and adopted: It is recommended, that where members of the faculty find it desirable and necessary to draw reference and technical books from the general library for the special use of their classes in their recitation rooms, that such teachers shall not be required to replace any books lost in such transfer, provided that no books shall be taken from the library without the conset of the librarian, also that a list of all books taken shall be made and filed with the librarian, further that all books so drawn shall be returned to the library before the close of the current school year and checked up on the list drawn out, and lastly that a list of the missing books shall be filed with the Principal of the institution and by him transmitted to the Board of trustees at the close of the school year. Submitted, E.T. Mathes. Principal Mathes submitted a recommendation for graduation of members of the class of 1907 as follows: State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington. To the board of trustees: The following members of the class of 1907 are hereby recommended for graduation at the commencement exercises June 6th, 1907, by the Normal School Faculty: Guy S. Allison - Spokane; Myrtle Alexander - Snohomish; Byrd Anslow - Port Orchard; Frances Arnold - Bellingham; Herbert W. Copeland - Port Gamble; Nora Corbett - Ballard; Helen Goldwaithe - Sunnyside; Minerva Lawrence - Blyn; Emma Leidl - Goldendale; Aimee Lowe - Walla Walla; Alice McCullough - Everett; Grace Mansfield - Bellingham; Aimee Moyer - Bellingham; Stella Mott - Seattle; Ada Myers - Shelton; Walter Nichols - Bellingham; Ellen O'Farrell - Orting. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 127 1907-05-31 Gladys Patric - Snohomish; Berth Elda Payne - Everett; Ada Pence - Bellingham; Faith Pope - Bellingham; Grace Purinton - Tacoma; Lola Records - Everett; Grace Smith - Bellingham; Elizabeth Souders - Bellingham; Ellen Sweet - Bellingham; Tyra Thomson - Puyallup; Tena Wahl - Blaine; Elsie Ware - Port Angeles; Frances Moncrief - Everett. Andrew Anderson is recommended as having completed all of the work required for graduation except ten weeks of practise teaching and is further recommended as a capable student, but owing to a strong foreign accent it is recommended by the faculty that his diploma be held by the institution until through further study and experience in the English Language he has acquired greater facility in using the language taught in the public schools of our state. Respectuflly submitted, E.T Mathes, principal. On motion of Mr. Donovan the recommendation was unanimously adopted and certificates of graduation were ordered prepared for the graduates. The board authorized the principal and clerk to adjust the account for services of Miss Alena Bateman as piano teacher and to enter the balance due her upon June payroll. Dr. Mathes was authorized to order a set of seven relief maps for use of the school. On recommendation of Dr. Mathes the engagement of Miss Siders as teacher for the summer school for a period of six weeks at $20 per week, was authorized. The matter of keeping the library open during the summer school season was brought up and discussed. It was decided by the board that the librarian should keep the library open from 9 to 12AM and close the same for the afternoon, without extra compensation, for such services during the summer months. Principal Mathes strongly recommended E.O. Bond, of Blaine, as a teacher and also as an enthusiast on athletics. On motion, Principal Mathes was authorized to engage Mr. Bond at $1250.00 per year, if he could, as it was deemed advisable to secure a good teacher, who was also interested in the promotion of athletics, as such a teacher would tend to increase the attendance of boys at the Normal School. On motion of Mr. Donovan a fee of $60 was allowed to Dr. Bowman for commencement oration, and Principal Mathes was directed to pay the same out of the incidental fund. Miss Ida A. Baker submitted to the consideration of the board the following application for leave of absence. To the Hon. School Board of the Bellingham State Normal. Dear Sirs: I am requesting of you a years leave of absence for rest and study. In granting this you will not be merely doing me a favor. We, who teach because we love the profession, give, without limit to our pupils, and hence to the school, of our vitality. The success of the school is built upon this fact. There are other things that make more show but this is the basis of a school's permanent influence. Your chairman knows that those of us who have been here from the first had occasion, and gladly, gave doubly of our strength, sometimes for half pay. For instance, I came here with good eyesight. At the end of the second year my eyes succumbed to a nerve strain. The oculists all said it was due to over work and that they will never be good eyes again. I only mention this to illustrate that we worked to the limit without complaining. There really is such a thing as devotion in a State institution. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1907 Volume 02 - Page 128 1907-05-31 This is the end of the eighth year for five of us. I am not physically bankrupt but I am close to the limit. A year of change will make me enough stronger to more than recompese the school for my absence and leave pay. The absence of two of us at once can not cripple the school, since we are not from the same or even similar departments; and there have been almost no changes in the mathematical department from the beginning. Hoping you can see the way for granting me the leave of absence this coming year. Very respectfully, Ida Agnes Baker. After careful consideration of the matter it was decided that Miss Baker's case was an exceptional one, and not within the contemplation of the rule adopted by the board relative to leave of absence, and on motion of Mr. Handschy her request was granted by unanimous vote of the board, her allowance fixed at $40 per month and the choice of substitute teacher reserved to the board. Meeting then adjourned subject to call of the chairman. J. Wayland Clark, F.H. Yale, Clerk Board of trustees. Minutes approved. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33255
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 April
Date: 1907-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190704
Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907 Volume 02 - Page 115 1907-04-09 Board of trustees met in special session in the office of the Principal at 7:30PM. Present, trustees Edens and Handschy, and Principal E.T. Mathes. In the
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1907-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907 Volume 02 - Page 115 1907-04-09 Board of trustees met in special session in the office
Show more1907-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907 Volume 02 - Page 115 1907-04-09 Board of trustees met in special session in the office of the Principal at 7:30PM. Present, trustees Edens and Handschy, and Principal E.T. Mathes. In the absence of the Secretary, Principal Mathes acted as secretary pro tem. Upon recommendation of the Principal, Chas. D. Jones was granted an elementary certificate bearing the date of April 9th, 1907. After careful discussion Mr. A. Lee of this city was ununimously employed as architect for the preparation of plans and supervision of construction for the science annex and the addition to the Normal Dining Hall, both buildings, to be constructed during the years 1907 and 1908: it was also provided that the services of said A. Lee shall not be required in the preparation of plans for the heating system of the science annex: and provided further that the sum of $1500.00 shall be paid said A. Lee for his services in preparing plans, and supervising construction of said buildings. It was also ordered that Principal E.T. Mathes should correspond with Mr. J.C. Moore, 307 Empire Building, Seattle, to ascertain information concerning the system of heating represented by him, and also to ascertain upon what terms he would prepare plans for the remodeling of our present heating plant together with plans for heating the new science annex. Trustees then adjourned to meet at the call of the chairman. Copy certified by F.H. Yale, deputy clerk. E.T. Mathes, clerk Pro tem. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907 Volume 02 - Page 116 1907-04-18 Special meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal School held this date. Present, Chairman Edens, Trustees, Donovan, and Hasdschy Principal Mathes and the deputy clerk. On the recommendation of Dr. Mathes, and on motion of Mr. Donovan Miss Louisa Markham was granted a secondary Normal School teachers certificate. Plans for the entertainment of the State Board of Control, consisting Messrs Jones Davis and Piles, were discussed and it was decided that conveyances should be provided to convey the board to the Normal School upon their arrival April 20 and that a luncheon should be served at the Normal Dining hall. The plans for the constructions of the new Science annex to the School building, prepared by Architect Lee, were examined and it was decided that said plans should be submitted and recommended to the State Board of Control. Senator Moulltry appeared before the Board and entered verbal complaint that his daughter was not advancing in her studies as she ought. Referred to Dr. Mathes for investigation as to the cause. The resignation of J.N. Bowman and Miss Adda Wilson Smith, as teachers, were read by Dr. Mathes and ordered filed. No further business coming before the meeting, the board then adjourned. J. Wayland Clark; per F.H. Yale, Depty Clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907 Volume 02 - Page 117 1907-04-27 A special meeting of the board of trustees held this date. Present, Chairman Edens, Trustees J.J. Donovan, and F.F. Handschy, Principal E.T. Mathes, and the clerk. Being a special meeting, reading of minutes of previous meetings were omitted on motion of Mr. Donovan. The following bills were presented and approved and on motion of Mr. Donovan were ordered vouchered and paid. Campus Fund: K. Sauset. (Old ap) $75.00; Incidental fund: A.W. Parsons $67.50; Ray Smith $1.50; E.M. White $2.50; Mary Jacobson $4.00; Claud Miller $3.00. Total $153.50. Science Fund: Central Scientific Co. $54.45. Maintenance Fund: Cole Truck and Storage Co. (old) $10.30; U.S. Post office Dpt. (new) $162.00. Chas. A. Foyer and Co. $2.50; Allyn and Bacon $5.23; C.E. Abrams $25.00; A.H. Montgomery $381.90; Ehrlich-Harrison Co. $12.50; S.B. Irish and Co. $29.15; B.B. Lumber Co. $15.33; Lowman and Hanford $51.56; D. Appleton and Co. $22.40. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907 Volume 02 - Page 118 1907-04-27 Whatcome County R. and L. Co. $65.55; Henry Halt and Co. $13.70; Samuel French $2.00; Taylor Gardner Co. $2.95; Pacific Tel and Tel. Co. $9.15; Incidental Fund, Stamps P.M. $10.00; E.S. Allison $2.50; Mary Jacobson $4.00; L.H. Smith $4.00; Ora C. Wright $15.00; P.M. Stamps $10.00; A.P. Romine $22.15; Total $868.57. Library Bank. Wheeler Pub. Co. $13.25. A.C. McClurg and Co. $138.65; Total $151.90. Resignation of Washington Wilson read and filed, Resignation of J.N. Bowman called up for consideration. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that the resignation of Prof. Bowman be accepted and that he be notified by the clerk with an expression of the regret and also of the good wishes of the board. The resignation of Miss Adda Wilson Smith was accepted and the clerk was isntructed to convey to her the good wishes of the board. An application was received from Miss Frances Hays, asking for leave of absence for one year with part pay. Tabled. Communication from J. Wayland Clark relative to Photos of the School buildings received and read. Clerk was requested to write D.S. Johnson and Co. to ascertain the amount requred to pay for balance for piano purchased for the school. The matter of adjustment and payment of salaries was considered and tabled until next meeting for definite action. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1907 Volume 02 - Page 119 1907-04-27 Request of Miss Lulu Dawson for leave to go May 25 was grated. Dr. Mathes was authorized to make requisition for 1000 invitations for senior class commencement. Board then adjourned to meet at 2PM, May 4, 1907. Minutes approved. John J. Edens. J.Wayland Clark, per F.H. Yale, depty, clerk board of trustees. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33217
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 March
Date: 1907-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190703
Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1907 Volume 02 - Page 111 1907-03-20 Regular meeting of the board of trustees held in the office of the principal this afternoon. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Pri
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Show more1907-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1907 Volume 02 - Page 111 1907-03-20 Regular meeting of the board of trustees held in the office of the principal this afternoon. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The clerk transferred to the chairman of the board postal money order for $31.40 from Bertha Mauerman in settlement of her note and interest, borrowed from the Students' Loan fund, dated June 15, 1906. The clerk was instructed to return to her the note cancelled. Mr. Donovan moved that the principal be instructed to order 5,000 stamped 2-cent envelopes and 5,000 stamped 1-cent envelopes. Carried. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the clerk was instructed to notify the City Council that inasmuch as the grade on High Street now being improved is so unsatisfactory, the Board has determined not to lay cement sidewalks but to accept plank sidewalks. The clerk was also directed to notify Contractor Sauset to the same effect. On motion of Mr. Donovan the clerk was instructed to call the attention of the Mayor and City Council to the action of the Board October 13th aking for the improvement of Oak street and to add that the board is now about to undertake the construction of a Science annex and an addition to the Dining Hall and it is very important that Oak street be improved at once. The Board therefore earnestly requests that the improvement be made at once. Chairman Edens was asked to investigate the possibility of making some temporary repairs and changes in the roadway at the corner of Ivy and Indian streets with a view of lessening the expense to the Normal School in the matter of hauling supplies to it. Prof Forrest having suggested that the board join him in grading the half block between his house and High street, on Motion of Mr. Donovan, Dr. Mathes was instructed to have the work done as cheaply as possible. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Dr. Mathes was instructed to make arrangements for taking out a large stump in the 14-ft. strip of parking at an expense not to exceed $20.00. After a general discussion it was ordered that at the coming entertainment to be given by the senior class, the charge for admission to students shall not exceed 15 cents. The following report of the Faculty Council in the matter of the Summer School was presented by Dr. Mathes: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1907 Volume 02 - Page 112 1907-03-20 Report of Committee on Summer Session for 1907. The Committee consisting of Dr. Mathes, Miss Baker, Messrs. Lull and Romine authorised by the faculty council March 4 to prepare plans for a summer session in 1907 met in Dr. Mathes' office Monday March 11, 1907, and made the following recommendations: I. That a summer session be conducted this year. II. That a student in residence attendance at the Summer Session would be allowed a maximum of 10 credits, provided that no 4- or 5- credit subject should be given except upon a double period basis: Provided further, that United States History, Geography and Elementary Agriculture be excepted from the foregoing double-period basis. III. That the services of some teacher of distinction should be secured if possible. IV. That certain special courses be offered from year to year in the Summer Session in something of routine form, this year the special courses to be Primary Methods and School Organization. V. That a training school should be conducted. VI. That definite courses in English Literature be offered. VII. That definite courses in Physics be given. VIII. That classes be not organized in any of the subjects offered unless four or more students enroll in it. That classes be organized in other subject if four or more students call for such subject, provided that the total work of the summer session shall not exceed thirty two hours. IX. That tuition to the amount of $6.00 be charged for a single subject covering one hour's work a day for the Session, and that one dollar be charged for each additional subject covering one hour, it being the sense of the committee that tuition should be charged to the amount of one dollar for each additional hour taken. X. That Sec. 2 Article VII of the General Regulations be constructed as applying to teachers in the Summer Session. XI. That the appended list of subjects be offered. Mental Arithmetic - 2.5 Cr; Written Arithmetic - 2.5 Cr; Algebra - No Cr; U.S. History - 5 Cr; English History - 3 Cr; English Grammar - 5 cr; American Literature - 2 cr; English Literature - 2 cr; Biology - 4 cr; Botany - 4 cr; Physics - 2.5 cr; Elements of Agriculture - 5 cr; Geography - 5 cr; Manual Training - 2.5 cr; General Methods - 2 cr; School Management - 2 cr; Music 1 - 4 cr; Drawing - 2.5 cr; Methods in Drawing - 3 cr; Oral Expression I - 3 cr; Reading Methods - 3 cr; Primary Methods - 2 cr; School Organization 2 cr; Teaching - 2.5 cr. E.T. Mathes, H.G. Lull, A.P. Romine, Miss Ida Baker. Committee. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1907 Volume 02 - Page 113 1907-03-20 On motion of Mr. Donovan the report was accepted and approved. On the recommendation of Dr. Mathes it was ordered that W.E. Chancellor, city superintendent of school, Washington, D.C. be engaged for one week at the Summer School at a compensation of $100.00. It was also ordered that an appropriation of $300.00 or so much as may be necessary be made for the support of the Summer School. On recommendation of Dr. Mathes and the motion of Mr. Handschy, Prof. Wilson was approinted to take charge of the Summer School. It was ordered that the salary of Miss Nellie McPride be increased to $62.50, to take effect the first of April next and to continue to Sept. 1st. Dr. Mathes stated that the faculty had fixed upon Friday of next week and the following Monday as holidays. In lieu of paying a personal expense account of the principal against the institution, the board agreed to pay the expense of the principal to N.E.A. at Los Angeles this summer, estimated at between $50.00 and $60.00. Principal Mathes and Professors Romine and Epley were authorized to make as full an investigation as possible into the matter of the best method of building and equipping the proposed Science annex and to confer with the architect when he is appointed. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Handschy, it was ordered that Secretary Clark be authorized to provide an efficient deputy at his own expense to assist him in his duties in this institution, while taking charge of the Bellingham Publicity Bureau in the city of Seattle; and that his salary be increased to $40.00 per month, beginning April 1st, 1907. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Hanschy, it was ordered that all bills before the board, properly O.K'd, be drawn on such funds as the chairman, the principal and the clerk agree upon. Here follows the result: Maintenance Fund: Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Co. $5.35; Booker and Campbell $27.60; Bellingham Printing Co. $13.50; J.Wayland Clark $14.94; Total $61.39. Science Fund: Blake Hardware Co. $8.90; Munro and Haskell $47.85; Total $56.75. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1907 Volume 02 - Page 114 1907-03-20 Campus Fund: Munro and Haskell $57.65; Museum Fund. B.B. Furniture Co. $4.05; Edwin E. Howell $125.00; Incidental Fund $67.50; Total $196.55. Dining Hall Fund: B.B. Furniture Co. $57.20; Booker and Campbell $23.26; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. $2.25; Total $82.71. Library Bank Fund: J.N. Selby and Co. $10.80; J.N. Selby and Co. $2.20, $13.00; Selver, Burdett and Co. $2.40; Atkinson, Mentzer and Grover $5.12; Gustav Stickley $3.00; The Plant World $2.00; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $31.15, $56.67. On motion the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk board of trustees. John J. Edens, chairman board of trustees. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33300
Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 February
Date: 1907-02
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1907 February.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190702
Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907 Volume 02 - Page 104 1907-02-02 Special meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal School held at the office of F.F. Handschy this afternoon. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens,
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Show more1907-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907 Volume 02 - Page 104 1907-02-02 Special meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal School held at the office of F.F. Handschy this afternoon. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan and F.F. Handschy of the board; Principal E.T. Mathes; the committee of the faculty having in charge the proposed bill for the elevation of the school to the rank of a college, consisting of Profs. Lull, Forrest, and Romine and the clerk of the board. Dr. Mathes made an exhaustive report regarding his trip to Olympia and his appearance before the house committee on appropriations and suggested some changes in the proposed bill for the elevation of the school. After a full discussion the board resolved to refer the draft of the bill to Dr. Mathes and the committee to be changed to meet the objections that had been raised against the bill by members of the legislature. The board also directed members of the committee to go to Olympia if necessary and Mr. Handschy was asked to also go as a representative of the board of trustees. On motion the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J.Wayland Clark, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907 Volume 02 - Page 105 1907-02-09 Regular meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the regular meeting of Dec. 8, 1906, and the special meetings of Dec. 13, 1906, Jan. 28, 1907 and Feb 2 read and approved. Chairman Edens reported that Contractor K. Sauset at work on the improvement of High street would fill in the campus where indicated for $50.00 and would fill in front of the Dining Hall at the rate of 20 cents a cubic yard and wait for his pay until the new appropriation was available. The bill of S.E. Booker was referred back to him for more specific details. On motion of Mr. Donovan the appended bills were allowed and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund. D.S. Johnston Co. $20; Battersby Bros $22; Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $47.10; $37.00; $77.45; $161.55. Sunset Telph. and Telgh Co. $15.50; $7.85; $23.35. Cole Truck and Storage Co. $7.75; $234.65. Science Fund: E.R. Neuenfeldt: $3.65; Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $2.25; Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. $56.51; Mineral Tablet Ink Co. $2.50; P.L. Hegg $2,45; Montague and McHugh $7.93; Henry Engberg $1.20; The Western Wood Working Co. $10.70; Morse Hardware Co. Inc. $15.40; Incidental Fund $31.30; $133.89. Museum Fund. City Water Department, Bellingham $89.25; Incidental Fund $56.50; $145.75. Campus Fund: Incidental Fund: $135.00; Dining Hall Fund: B.B. Plumbing Co. $26.66; Sunset Telph and Telgh. Co. $4.50; $31.16. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907 Volume 02 - Page 106 1907-02-09 Library Bank Fund. W.F. Gorrell $4.40; The J.K. Gill Co. $5.25; A.C. McClurg and Co. $151.30; Lowman and Hanford S.and P. Co. $57.68; Ginn and Co. $3.54; Allyn and Bacon $5.48; The University of Chicago Press $2.70; The H.W. Wilson Co. $6.00; Incidental Fund $6.00; $242.35. Miss Frances Moncrief appeared before the board with designs for a seal for the school which also could be adapted to a class badge. She was instructed to make a larger design of a selected drawing. Dr. Mathes presented the following Statement of Attendance and of Maintenance of the School since Organization, prepared at the request of Senator R.L. Kline for use at the present session of the state legislature. State Normal School. Bellingham, Washington. Statement of Attendance and of Maintenance since Organization. Table of Attendance. Total number of different students enrolled in Normal School since its organization: 1514. Number of Graduates: Advanced courses: 226; Secondary courses: 181; Elementary courses: 22; Total: 429. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907 Volume 02 - Page 107 1907-02-09 Average annual attendance during first five years: In Normal School: 331; In training department: 151; Total: 462. Average annual cost for maintenance during first five years, approximately $22,000.00. Average number of teachers employed during first five years: 14. Enrollment, sixth year: In the Normal School: 324; In training department: 189; Total: 513. Approximate cost for maintenance, sixth year $32,500; Number of teachers employed: 19. Enrollment, seventh year: In the Normal School: 318; In the training department: 201; Total: 519. Approximate cost for maintenance, seventh year: $35,000. Number of teachers employed: 20. Enrollment, eighth year, to Feb. 1, 1907. In Normal School: 338; In training department: 216. Total: 554. Approximate cost for maintenance, eighth year $35,000. Teachers employed at present: 22. Estimated attendance for full eighth year: In Normal School: 385; In training department: 220; total: 605. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907 Volume 02 - Page 108 1907-02-09 Comparative Staement of Expenditures, Biennial Term De. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906. Estimated needs, biennial term, April 1, 1907 - April 1, 1909. Items: Salaries - Principal, 21 teachers, librarian, secretary to pricipal, clerk to board, firemen, janitors: (Expenditures Dec. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906) $56,226.32 (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $62,800.00. Payroll for Dec. 1904 amounted to $2420. Payroll for Dec. 1906 amounted to $2900, an increase of $500 per month being due to growth of institution during two years. Additional teachers needed during next biennial term: (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $6,700.00. One science teacher $1,250. Three assistants at $700 each $2100 (for two years). Increase in salaries 5% (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $3,140. Summer School: (Expenditures Dec. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906) $1,292.50 (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $11,500.00. Operating Expenses: Fuel - Estimated value on hand. Dec 1, 1904 $950, purchased Dec. 1, 1904 to Dec. 1, 1906 - $1,949.50: (Expenditures Dec. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906)$2,899.50, (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $3,200.00; N.B. Since report on Dec. 1, 1906, price of fuel has advanced from 50% to 60%. Water: (Expenditures Dec. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906) $498.25 (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $1,000.00. N.B. Nov. 1, 1906 water meter put in. This has doubled cost of water to institution. Lighting: (Expenditures Dec. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906) $411.59, (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $1,000.00. Electric and Gas increase in estimate due to very largely increased use of gas, based on present consumption, owing to deficient steam heating plant. Telephones, rental charge: (Expenditures Dec. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906) $174.00, (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $180.00. Telegrams and Long Distance Service: (Expenditures Dec. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906) $173.30, (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $300.00. Institution has contracted for additional telephone service. Postage: (Expenditures Dec. 1, 1904 - Dec. 1, 1906) $387.28, (Estimates for Apl. 1, 1907 - Apl. 1, 1909) $500.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907 Volume 02 - Page 109 1907-02-09 Text Books: (Expenditures) $1,896.56, (Estimates) $1,400.00. Policy of institution is gradually to abolish free text books. Freight, express, cartage: (Expenditures) $517.10, (Estimates) $600.00. Office supplies: (Expenditures) $585.00, (Estimates) $600.00. Sundries: including printing, engraving, advertising, labor on heating plant, cleaning building, insurance on Dining Hall, etc.: (Expenditures) $1,708.59, (Estimates) $1,000.00. Incidentals: including more than 400 small items of expense of maintenance: (Expenditures) $3,781.35. Betterments: including safe, gymnasium lockers, 144 chairs, carpenter work, typewriter and desk, doors, lumber, doors, and moving of Dining Hall: (Expenditures) $2,076.49. Travelling expenses: (Expenditures) $390, (Estimates) $400. Lectures: (Expenditures) $570.00. $73,524.83. Less wood on hand Dec. 1, 1904: $950.00; Maintenance Total Expenditure $72,574.83. Improvements and Repairs made: Addition to Dining Hall: $3,566; Furniture for Din. Hall $640; General Repairs $794: (Expenditures) $5,000.00. Improvements needed: Varnishing in old bldg. $350; Calcimining $400; Repairs on roof $200; Replacing flues in boiler $600; Covering steam pipes $200; Installing fan system $1,200; Gymnasium $150; Lockers for gymnasium $300; Finishing 3 small rooms in attic for piano practice $1,000: (Estimates) $4,400.00. Science fund: (Expenditures) $2,599.36, (Estimates) $3,150.00; Campus: (Expenditures) $1,777.81, (Estimates) $1,750.00; Museum: (Expenditures) $343.75, (Estimates) $750.00. Furniture: (Estimates) $1,800.00. Domestic Science: (Estimates) $1,000.00. Total: (Expenditures) $82,295.92, (Estimates) $97,770.00. Science Annex: (Estimates) $45,000; Heating same: (Estimates) $4,000; Furnishing same: (Estimates) $2,000; Addition to Dining Hall: (Estimates) $10,000; Total: (Estimates) $158.770.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1907 Volume 02 - Page 110 1907-02-09 It was ordered that the salary of A.W. Parsons, janitor, be drawn for one month on the Museum fund. The clerk was isntructed to notify K. Sauset that the Board of Trustees does not desire a plank walk in front of the campus on High street under any circumstances, but is not in position to order a cement sidewalk until it knows what appropriation it is to receive. Authority was granted Dr. Mathes to open correspondence with a prominent educator in the east with a view of having him attend the session of the proposed summer school. Dr. Mathes reported that Mrs. Branchard, matron of the Dining Hall, had reported to him that the November receipts of the Hall were $534,35 and the expenses $499.58. On motion the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Title: WWU Board minutes 1907 January
Date: 1907-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1907-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1907 Volume 02 - Page 103 1907-01-28 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal School held this afternoon in the office of the principal. Present: Chairma
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Show more1907-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1907WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1907 Volume 02 - Page 103 1907-01-28 Minutes of the special meeting of the board of trustees of the State Normal School held this afternoon in the office of the principal. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The faculty having made such recommendation, on motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that a five-year diploma be awarded to Miss Minnie LeSourd and five-year secondary certificates be awarded to Misses Grace Heaton and Mae Sloan. On motion the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Title: WWU Board minutes 1906 December
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1906-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 089 1906-12-08 Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Present: the chairm
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Show more1906-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 089 1906-12-08 Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School held in the office of the principal this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Present: the chairman, J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan and F.F. Handschy of the board; Principa E.T. Mathes and the clerk. The minutes of the meeting of Nov. 10th read and approved on motion of J.J. Donovan. On motion of Mr. Handschy the appended bills were allowed and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: C.M. Sherman: $25.20; Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $3.60; Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $25.45; Sunset Telph and Telgh Co. $6.05; C.H. Stadelman $450.71; Cole Truck and Storage Co. $12.00; Lowman and Hanford S. and P. Co. $34.40; Orr and Lockett Hardware Co. $1.75; Atkinson, Mentzer and Grover $4.00; E.R. Croft $17.00; Incidental Fund $171.47; $752.18. Science Fund: Incidental Fund: $12.90; Library Bank Fund: Bellingham Bay POST $1.50. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that A.W. Parsons, on the payroll as Assistant Janitor, be paid from the Campus Fund for two months at the regular rate of $67.50 per month. On motion of Mr. Handschy it was ordered that the matter of filling the hole in front of the Dining Hall in the campus be left with Dr. Mathes with power to act. Dr. E.T. Mathes presented the following report: State Normal School, Bellingham, WA. December 8, 1906. To the board of trustees: Gentlemen, The state Normal School under your charge in the City of Bellingham has completed seven years of active work, and successfully entered upon the eight year of its history. The general growth of the institution during these years is a familiar story, but I have ventured to bring together certain data concerning the cost, maintenance, and work of the institution with the hope that the same may be of assistance to you in preparing your estimate of the needs of the school, which estimate shall be presented to the next session of the State Legislature for their consideration. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 090 1906-12-08 It is eminently true that the school has long since passed the experimental stage, and has achieved results that entitle it to favorable consideration as an important factor in the educational system of the state. The first year of work demonstrated clearly the need of a Normal School in Western Washington, and each succeeding year the advance in scholarship has strengthened the right of this institution to a leading position among the state normal schools of the entire Northwest. But it is not our purpose here to discuss the rights of the institution, rather we desire to present some of the results that have been achieved for the State in return for the investments made. The following data has been prepared with considerable cars, and the results in general are as nearly correct as it is possible to compute them. During the entire period there have been enrolled in the institution a total of 1,495 different students. So far as information can be obtained, 845 of these have taught in the public schools of the State since leaving the Normal School. Of the 650 remaining, 305 of them are at present enrolled as students in the school. The total number of certificates and diplomas granted by the school since organization is 426. This indicates that more than four hundred students have passed the teachers' examination since leaving the Normal School. Of those who have completed courses of study in the school, 225 have received diplomas; 179, five-year certificates and 22 two year certificates. The positions held throughout the State by the graduates of the school from the Advanced Course are indicated as follows: Bellingham 24; Seattle 10; Tacoma 8; Everett 7; Ballard 6; Spokane 4; Puyallup 4; Monroe 4; Marysville 4; and many other places, one, two or three each. Of the 225 graduates from the advanced courses only twenty have been married since graduation. This item, however, we do not consider a cause for congratulation, but it disproves of the fact the Normal graduates marry within a year or two after leaving the institution. Our first graduating class numbered eight young ladies, and six of the eight have tought continuously during the past seven years. Our second class numbered twenty-nice, and twenty-three of these have taught in the State continuously for the past six years. Later classes naturally show even a greater percentage. During the past year we graduated forty-three young ladies. Of these, forty-one are teaching at present and two are attending the University of Michigan. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 091 1906-12-08 The average enrollment for the first seven years has been 313. The advance in character of scholarship is shown by the fact that in 1899 we have 110 students in the first year class and only 8 in the senior class; while in 1906 we had only 42 in the first year class and 48 in the senior class. During the first year only 33 students were enrolled in the Junior class, while at present the enrollment is 90. During the first year of the school's history two college graduates were enrolled for work, and each succeeding year has witnessed an increase in the number of graduate students. Every year there can be found many experienced teachers among the students, and at the present time teachers are absent on leave from Seattle and Tacoma to attend our Normal School. It is true that the institution has received liberal treatment in many lines from the hands of past Legislatures. The school now possesses the finest auditorium of any educational institution in the Northwest, and our Training department has the best quarters of any training school on the Pacific Coast; but in other lines our school has received very meager support. During the first year or two only a limited number of our students needed laboratory work in science, but at the present time a large majority of our students are ready for laboratory work when they enter the institution, but our facilities for handling students in laboratory courses are no greater now than they were five or six years ago. At the present time, Mr. Epley is teaching Chemistry, Geography, and Agriculture all in the same room; while Mr. Romine is using one laboratory for all his classes in Neurology, Biology, Botany, and Zoology. Five years ago we had thirty students in Biology, while today we have nearly ninety, the same conditions are true in the subjects of Physics and Geography. Five years ago we taught no Manual Training whatever in the institution, while at the present time more than two hundred students receive regular instruction in this subject, and the only available room for this work is a suite of three poorly lighted rooms in the basement. Other and similar conditions might be enumerated, but it is sufficient to add that the great material need at the present time is an annex on the North end of the building in which may be placed the science work of the institution. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 092 1906-12-08 The appropriations received by the school in the past are as follows: 1895 $40,000; 1897 $4,189.05; 1899 $33,500; 1901 $4,150, $1,640, $93.800; 1903 $83,000; 1905 $80,000; Total $340,279.05; These sums have been divided as follows: Buildings $95,829.05; Heating $9,000; Science $8,300; Library $3,500; Campus $10,500; Museum $1,000; Furniture $6,000; Text books $2,000; Repairs $5,000; Maintenance $199,150; During the first seven years the studens paid into the institution as library fees the sum of $21,180. During this time rebate checks were issued to the amount of $10,024.25. This has left in the Library fund for the purchase of books a total of $11,155.75. It will be observed that the normal dining hall does not appear in the items for which appropriation has been made, and it should be explained here that this department of the school was originally started as a private enterprise. Upon solicitation Mr. C.R. Roth constructed in 1903 a frame building on the normal campus which the school leased and used as a boarding hall. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 093 1906-12-08 At first a (?) was collected from those in charge which proceeds were applied toward payment for the building; also upon approval of the Attorney General the board of Trustees expended about six hundred dollars from the general maintenance fund on the building. In December, 1904, the trustees were able to settle in full with Mr. Roth. The legislature in 1905 made an appropriation of $5,000 for repairs and improvements and something over four thousand dollars of this sum were used in moving the dining hall to a new lcoation and constructing a large addition to the original structure. The building as reconstructed now accommodates 24 young ladies with rooms and board and offers meals to fifty regular boarders. At the present time the Dining Hall is not only self-supporting buy yields a revenue of approximately forty dollars per month to the institution, which funds are used to keep the building in first-class repair. In conclusion, the school has also from time to time been the recipient of various sums of money but as these came as gifts to the school from various classes and social organizations, no account of them has been kept by the institution. Respectfully submitted, E.T. Mathes, Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 094 1906-12-08 The clerk presented a report which being incorporated in the report to the Governor is not entered here. Dr. Mathes presented the following report to the Governor: Bellingham, Washington, Dec 14, 1906. To His Excellency, Honorable Albert E. Mead, Governor: General Statement. The State Normal School at Bellingham was established by legislative enactment in the year 1893. The law formally creating the institution carried no appropriation but provided for the appointment of a commission to determine its location. The legislature of 1895 made an appropriation of $40,000.00 for the erection of the first building. In 1897 the institution received no appropriation for maintenance. In 1899 the legislature made an appropriation for $33,500.00 for equipment and maintenance for a term of two years. The institution has therefore completed seven years of active work. During the period approximately fifteen hundred students have received instruction in the institution, and a total of 486 certificates and diplomas have been issued. Of these, 225 have completed advanced sources of study and received diplomas. A very large percentage of those holding certificates and diplomas are at present teaching in the schools of the State, and in addition to the graduates of the various courses more than four hundred other students have engaged in teaching since leaving the institution. Total Appropriations. Since the establishment of the school, the State has made fillowing appropriations for equipment and maintenance: 1895 $40,000; 1897 $4,189.05; 1899 $33,500; 1901 $4,150; $1,640; $93,800. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 095 1906-12-08 1903 $83,000; 1905 $80,000; Total $340,279.05; These appropriations represent investments as follows: Buildings $95,829.05; Heating $9,000; Science $8,300; Library $3,500; Campus $10,500; Museum $1,000; Furniture $6,000; Text Books $2,000; Repairs $5,000; Maintenance $199,150. From these figures it is evident that the permanent property and equipment of the institution represent a value of approximapetly $140,000, and the total cost of maintenance for seven and three-fourths years is a trifle less than $200,000. The average attendance during the first seven years in both the Normal School and training school was 468. The average annual cost for maintenance has been, therefore, $54.90 per pupil. During the first seven years the sum of $10,590 was received from the students in library fees, and this sum has been invested in the library of the institution. Normal Dining Hall. The location of the Normal School renders it desireble to provide boarding accommodations near the institution for practically all students, and the rapid increase in attendance during the first few years made it necessary for the Trustees to provide boarding facilities in addition to those offered in private homes. The available funds for this purpose being very limited, Mr. C.I. Roth erected upon the campus a frame building to be used as a dining hall. The rentals collected from this building paid in part WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 096 1906-12-08 for its construction. In December, 1904, the title to this building passed to the State. The legislature of 1905 made an appropriation of $5000.00 for "improvements and repairs," of which sum $3566.00 was used in moving and enlarging the original building. The building, as remodeled, is still very inadequate, but even under these conditions it is exceedingly popular and all rooms are constantly engaged months in advance. Unexpended balances, Dec. 1, 1904. At the time of our last biennial report, issued Dec. 1, 1904, to Governor Henry McBride, the following balances remained from the appropriations made for this institution in 1903: Maintenance Fund - Balance $15,019.68; Expenditures: Payroll $9,686.03; Safe $250.00; Water $170.00; Stamped envelopes $162.00; Gymnasium lockers $252.00; Chairs for society hall $200.00; Type-writer and desk $124.50; Carpenter work $161.50; Locks $83.00; Doors $47.30; Lumber $41.30; Dining Hall $1,130.00; General expense $2,665.68; $15,003.31; Reverted to State $16.37; Campus Fund - balance $133.81; Expenditures $133.81; Science fund - balance $461.08; Expenditures $458.75; Reverted to state $8.33. Completing Annex - balance $1.80; Same amount reverted to state. Library fund - balance $26.71; Expenditures $24.40; Reverted to state $2.31. Appropriations for biennial term 1905-1907. Maintenance $70,000; Science $2,500; Museum $500; Campus $2,000; Improvements and repairs $5,000. Expenditures. Apr. 1, 1905 - Dec. 1, 1906. The expenditures from the appropriations for the present biennial term cover a period of twenty months. The amounts ex- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 097 1906-12-08 pended and balances on hand, December 1, 1906, are as follows: Maintenance Fund. Appropriation: $70,000.00; Expenditures: Payroll - instructors, librarian, janitors, and clerk $46,540.29; General library, including text-books and training school supplies $1,538.34; Furniture $183.75; General supplies $817.63; Betterments and general repairs $1,009.28. Cost of summer school - two sessions $1,292,50; Incidentals $2,628.30; Light and light supplies $302.60; Fuel $1,949.50; Water $328.25; Express, freight, and cartage $378.95; Dining hall supplies $76.00; Printing, advertising, and engraving $178.17; Labor $219.30; Telephones $59.30; Insurance on dining hall $69.27; 57,571.52; Balance $12,428.48. Improvements and repairs fund. Appropriation $5,000; Expenditures: Addition to dining hall $3,566.00; General repairs $1,434.00; $5,000; Appropriation exhausted. Science Fund. Appropriation $2,500; Expended in science equipment and supplies $2,140.76; Balance $359.22; Campus Fund. Appropriation for the same term $2,000; Expended on campus for grading, seeding, nursery stock, fertilizers, sidewalks, etc. $1,644.00. Balance: $356.00. Museum Fund. Appropriation for the same term $500.00; Expended for museum $156.25; Balance $343.75. Estimate of Expenses for Biennial Period 1907-1909. Faculty: Salaries based on present schedue: for principal and twenty other teachers for two years: $54,100.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 098 1906-12-08 Other employees: Salaries based on present schedule: for librarian, secretary to principal, secretary to trustees, fireman, janitor, student assistant janitors - for two years $8,700; Increase in salaries 5% $3,140.00; Additional teachers needed: One science teacher, and three assistant teachers - for two years $6,700; Summer Session - two years $1,500; Operating expenses: Fuel $1,600; Water $500; Gas $150; Electricity $350; Telephones $90; Telegrams etc. $150; Postage $250; Text Books $700; Cartage, freight, and express $300; Office supplies $300; Traveling expenses $200; Lectures $300; Sundries $500; $5,390; For two years $10,780. Science Supplies and Equipment: Manual training $300; Laboratories: supplies $800; Equipment $1,600; Training School $200; Gymnasium $250; For two years $3,150; Museum - two years $750; Improvements and Repairs. Repairs: Varnishing in old building $350; Calcimining $400; Repairs on roof $200; Replacing flues in boilers $600; Covering steam pipes $200; Installing fan systems $1,200; Gymnasium $150; Lockers for Gymnasium $300; Finishing: 3 small rooms in attic for piano practice $1,000; $4,400; Furniture $1,800; Installing Domestic Science Department $1,000. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 099 1906-12-08 New buildings: Science annex $45,000; Heating same $4,000; Furnishing same $2,000; $51,000. Addition to Normal Dining Hall $10,000; Total appropriation $158,770; Explanation of Estimates. The estimates herewith presented may be classified under two heads: General Maintenance and New Buildings. The total estimate for general maintenance is $97,770, and for new buildings, $61,000. The estimates for salaries are based upon salaries actually paid at this time. The estimates for supplies and operating expenses have been computed upon the records of past years, and an intimate knowledge of the needs for repairs and improvements in the near future. The additional cost of living will not be compensated for in the small increase of 5% in salaries. Additional teachers are needed in the science and mathematical departments, and there is urgent need for assistant teachers to care for overflow classes that must be formed almost every quarter of each school year. The estimates for repairs are confined principally to the original building which has now been in use for eight years and needs a general overhauling. The item for furniture is to provide an additional piano, gas fixtures for the annex, extra book cases and chairs, etc. The installation of a domestic science department is in line with the general progress of the institution. New Buildings. For the past seven years our physical and chemical laboratories have been located in small, poorly lighted and poorly ventilated rooms in the north and of the basement of the main building. These rooms are sorely inadequate for efficient work. In addition to poor light and ventilation, they are finished with cement floors, which are cold and damp and expecially unfit for ladies to stand upon for long periods of laboratory work. The WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 100 1906-12-08 dampness of these rooms in the summer is also very detrimental to the apparatus of the departments. At present, all of the laboratory work for biology, neurology, and zoology is crowded into one room less than thirty feet square, and there is great need for more room in this department. The manual training department is also located in basement rooms which are too dark for use during the winter months except with artificial light. At the present time more than two hundred students are taking work in this department, and the need for more as well as better rooms is very urgent. To provide adequate accommodations, therefore, for the science departments of the school, it is earnestly requested that an appropriation be made for the erection of a science annex to the present building. Reference has been made elsewhere in this report to the Normal Dining Hall. At present this building is crowded to its utmost capacity, and the demand for rooms is so great that they are frequently engaged a year in advanced. Table accommodations for fifty and rooms for twenty-four young ladies are provided at the present time, but the buildings should be enlarged to accommodate fully double this number. In conclusion, it should be added that the most vital element in the estimates submitted is the general maintenance fund. The increased number of students and increased cost of living make it a very essential thing that the maintenance appropriation be liberal if the efficiency of the institution is to be maintained and strengthened. Respectfully submitted. After full discussion the following estimate was prepared for presentation to the next session of the State Legislature as representing the needs of the institution for the coming two years. The principal was instructed by the trustees to have the estimate printed in the next issue of the School Bulletin with a proper explanation of the items enumerated: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 101 1906-12-08 State Normal School. Bellingham, Washington. Estimate of Expenses for Biennial Period, 1907-1909. Maintenance, present salaries: principal $3,250; education $1,500; history $1,500; English $1,300; $950; $2,250; Mathematics: $1,600; $1,130; $2,750; Science: $1,600; $1,500; $3,100; Oral Exp: $1,300; Music: $950; Draw. And Man. Tr. $1,050; $650; $1,700; Language: $1,300; Training school: $2,000; $1,050; $1,050; $1,050; $1,000; $6,150; Phys. Training: $950; Piano teacher: $350 $27,050. For two years $54,100; Other employees. Librarian $950; $60 $1,010; Sec'y to Prin $840; Sec'y to Board $480; Fireman $810; Janitor $810; Ass't Janitors $400; $4,350. For two years: $3,7000; Increase in salaries 5% $3, 140. Additional teachers, Science teacher $1,300; Domestic teacher, $1,000; Assistants $1,150; $3,350; for two years $6,700; Summer session for two years $1,500. Improvements and supplies: campus: Gardener $400; Seeds $75; Fertilizer, sidewalk and fence $130; Filling $350; $875, for two years $1,750. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 102 1906-12-08 Science Supplies - two years: Manual training $300; Laboratories $800; Training sch. $200; Apparatus for laboratories $1600; Gymnasium $250; $3,150. Museum $750. Furniture $1,800. Operating expenses for two years: Fuel $2,200; Water $1,000; Gas $200; Electricity $700; Telephone $180; Telegraph $300; Postage $500; Text books $1,400; Cartage, treight and exp $600; Office supplies $600; Travel $400; Lectures $600; Sudnries $1,000: $10,780. Repairs etc. for two years: Varnishing $350; Calsomine $400; Roof $200; Flues in boilers $600; Covering pipes $200; Installing fan system $1,200; Gymnasium $150; Lockers $300; Piano rooms $1,000: $4,400. Installing Domestic Science dep't: $1,000. New building: Building $45,000; Heating same $4,000; Furniture $2,000: $51,000. Addition to Dining Hall: $10,000. Grand total: $158.770. Upon motion of Mr. Donovan, Miss Lois Pebley and Miss Erika Nordberg were awarded elementary certificates and Miss Jessie Coleman a secondary certificate. Upon motion of Mr. Handschy the Christmas vacation was lengthened to two full weeks, that is, beginning Friday evening, Dec. 21st, 1906 and closing Monday morning Jan. 7th, 1907. Principal Mathes reported that Mrs. E.E. White had tendered her thanks for the payment for legal services rendered to the school by her husband. Principal Mathes also reported that the faculty committee on the matter of changing the Normal school to a college was at work and would submit a report to the Board during the next few days. On motion of Mr. Donovan the board adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1906 Volume 02 - Page 103 1906-12-13 Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School held at the residence of J.J. Donovan. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, F.F. Handschy, Principal Mathes and the clerk; together with Profs. Lull, Forrest, and Romine, the committee of the faculty, having in charge the matter of the elevation of the school to the rank of a Normal college. After a full discussion of the matter the committee was instructed to secure the service of an attorney in drafting a bill covering the points brought out during the discussion to present to the next legislature. On motion of Mr. Donovan the clerk was isntructed to address a letter to the mayor and city council of Bellingham, notifying them that the board of trustees elected to have a cement sidewalk in front of the campus, instead of plank sidewalk, in the improvement of High Street now under way. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33183
Title: WWU Board minutes 1906 November
Date: 1906-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1906 November.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190611
Text preview (might not show all results): 1906-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1906 Volume 02 - Page 085 1906-11-10 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees held this afternoon at 2L30 o'clock in the office of the principal; present: Chairman Edens, J.J
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Show more1906-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1906 Volume 02 - Page 085 1906-11-10 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees held this afternoon at 2L30 o'clock in the office of the principal; present: Chairman Edens, J.J. Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The minutes of the meeting of Oct. 13 were read and approved. Chairman Edens reported the sale of 80 feet of second-hand pipe to the Blake Hardware Co. at 5 cents per foot, or an aggregate of $4.00. The proceeds were ordered deposited in the Incidental Fund. Chairman Edens read a letter from Miss Bertha Mauerman, Box 6, Yelm, Wash., asking for an extension of her note for $30.00, given June 15th, 1906 and due Jan 1st, 1907, interest at 6%, drawn on the Student's Loan fund; for three months. The request was granted and the clerk directed to notify Miss Mauerman of such action. A letter from G.W. Felker regarding the insurance of the boilers was read. Action on insurance was deferred. C.H. Stadelman appeared before the board in defense of his bill of $450.75 for making changes in smoke connections to a boiler in the building and making new steam connections. After his statement, objection to the amount of his bill was withdrawn and the bill was ordered paid. Professors Lull, Romine and Forrest appeared before the board to present the proposition of elevating the State Normal School to the rank of a Normal college. After a full discussion, on motion of Mr. Donovan, it was ordered that Dr. Mathes and Prof Lull secure the catalogues of other Normal colleges in the country as well as copies of the laws of those states in which these colleges are located, to enable them to draft a bill to be presented to the next legislature of this state, elevating this institution to the rank of a Normal college, providing for the elimination of the first two year' course now being followed; providing for an advanced two years' course in lieu thereof, and providing for the conferring of pedagogical degrees. Dr. Mathes presented the report of Mrs. Branchard, matron of the Dining Hall, for the month of October showing total receipts to be $517.70 and total expenses to be $552.96, a deficiency of $35.26. Dr. Mathes reported that Miss Bateman after an attack of scarlet fever would return to her duties as music teacher Nov. 19th. He also called attention to the fact that the biennial report to the governor would have to be prepared at once. He stated that he had appeared before the city council representing 1800 feet of the 2700 feet of the proposed improvement of High street and that the council had rejected the bids before it for the improvement and called for new bids. He also read a list of teachers' absences during the month of October. The matter of dean of women he reported still under advisement. Cheney and Ellensburg Normal school, he reported, followed the practice of the Bellingham State Normal school in making no rebate in WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1906 Volume 02 - Page 086 1906-11-10 library fees on account of non-attendance of pupils during a part of the year. The clerk presented the following: Bellingham, Wash., Nov 8, 1906. Board of Trustees, State Normal School. Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: I beg to submit the appended report of the finances of this institution, compiled by Dr. Mathes, principal, and your secretary. At the outset it should be stated that the balances in the funds cannot be exceeded, that they are not interchangeable and that they must carry the institution until the 1st of April, 1907. Maintenance: Appropriation for two years: $70,000; Oct. 15 Amount Drawn: $50,017.28; Amount drawn since Oct. 15 for sundry bills $963.94; October Payroll $3,032.32. Nov. 8 - Vouchered bills in hand; bills not vouchered; supplies engaged, including wood ordered from A.H. Montgomery to cost $612.50; $1,526.74; 55.540.28; Balance: $14.459.72. Museum: Appropriation for two years $500.00; Nov 8: Amount drawn to date $156.25; Balance: $343.75; Science: Appropriation for two years: $2,500.00; Oct, 15 - Amount drawn $2,167.18; Oct. 18 - Amount drawn $28.60; Nov. 8 - Amount to be drawn $45.00; $2,240.78; Balance: $259.32. Campus: Appropriation for two years $2,000.00; Oct 15 - Amount drawn $1,644.00; Balance: $356.00. Improvements and Repairs: Appropriation for two years $5,000; Oct. 15 - amount drawn $5,000.00. Balance. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1906 Volume 02 - Page 087 1906-11-10 Consideration of Maintenance Fund: Balance as shown above: $14,459.72. Payroll on its present basis of $2, 829.82 per month for 5 months will be $14,649.10. Less $80.00 due to ending of contract with Miss Clark, Penmanship teacher $80.00; $14,569.10; Leaving a shortage of practically $110.00; Estimates of fixed charges are as follows: Gas per month $8 for 5 months $40.00; electric light $10 for 5 months $50.00; Telephone per mon. $8 for 5 months $40.00; Water per mon. $40 for 5 months $200.00; Croft's bill per mon $10 for 5 months $50.00; Postage stamps per mon. $5 for 5 months $25.00; Advertising per mon $8 for 5 months $40.00; E.T. Mathes' expense 10 for 5 months $50.00; Incidentals estimated $205.00; D.S. Johnston Co. $100.00; C.H. Stadelman - estimated revised bill: $400.00; 1,200.00; Total estimated shortage $1,310.00. To meet this estimated shortage, Dr. Mathes states that he will be able, legally and instrict justice, to use these amounts from the respective funds as set forth: Science fund $100; Incidental fund $610; Campus fund $100; Library fund $200; Dining hall fund $200; Incidental fund (amount that will shortly be deposited to its credit) $100; $1,310.00. Since the foregoing statement was prepared, your clerk has had a conference with Mr. Montgomery with this result: Mr. Montgomery to receive a warrant for the wood he has already delivered on the last order for 175 cords at $3.50 per cord, amounting to 48 cords at $3.50 - $118.00. He is either to complete the contract during the winter months or to renew it next spring, but in either case he is to receive his pay not later than the 1st of May, 1907, all of which is subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. J. Wayland Clark, clerk. Dr. Mathes reported that the City of Bellingham had been charging the Normal school about $25.00 per month water rental, but had recently attached a meter and the bill for October amounted to $47.68. J.J. Donovan was asked to appeal to the City for a reduction in the bill. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1906 Volume 02 - Page 088 1906-11-10 On motion of Mr. Donovan the following bills were allowed and ordered paid: Maintenance: A.H. Montgomery $168.00; Morse Hardware Co. $9.60; Prentiss Clock Improvement Co. $3.00; Houghton, Mifflin and Co. $27.00; E.W. Stanton $43.44; Hinds, Noble and Eldredge $30.00; Atkinson, Mentzer and Grover $14.00; Silver, Burdett and Co. $45.67; Ginn and Co. $28.28; Lowman and Hanford S. and P. Co. $8.47; Lowman and Hanford S. and P. Co. $41.78; D.S. Johnston Co. $20.00; H.G. Lull $7.20; Incidental fund $160.85; Incidental fund - E.T. Mathes $20.85; $628.14. Science Fund: The Randolph Jones Mfg. Co. $26.50; Milton Bradley Co. $18.50; $45.00. Library fund: A.C. McClurg and Co. $102.54; A.C. McClurg and Co. $102.00; A.C. McClurg and Co. $62.00; A.C. McClurg and Co. $223.74; A.C. McClurg and Co. $1.56; $491.84. Dining Hall Fund: Dining Hall Fund: Scott and Co. $2.50; Bellingham Bay Lumber Co. $50.00; B.B. Furniture Co. $4.00; Sunset Telph. and Telgh. Co. $2.25; $58.75; $1223.73. The board then adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33346
Title: WWU Board minutes 1906 October
Date: 1906-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1906 October.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190610
Text preview (might not show all results): 1906-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906 Volume 02 - Page 080 1906-10-12 The board of trustees met in special session at the office of the principal at 9AM. Members present: President Edens and J.J. Donovan and Principal Mat
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1906-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906 Volume 02 - Page 080 1906-10-12 The board of trustees met in special session at the
Show more1906-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906 Volume 02 - Page 080 1906-10-12 The board of trustees met in special session at the office of the principal at 9AM. Members present: President Edens and J.J. Donovan and Principal Mathes. In the absence of the clerk, Principal Mathes acted as temporary secretary. The purpose of the meeting was the consideration of the request of Miss Edna Horner for a leave of absence on account of ill-health. After a conference of the trustees, the principal and Prof. Lull, it was moved by Mr. Donovan and declared passed by the chairman that Miss Horner be granted an idefinite leave of absence on account of the condition of her health and that she be given permission to resume her position in the Normal School at any time during the present school year, after giving the trustees and principal thirty days' notice of her desire to resume her position in the faculty, and further that she be paid her salary for the full month of October, 1906. It was then moved and ordered that Miss Mary P. Carpenter be temporarily employed to fill the place of Miss Horner in the training school during Miss Horner's absence and paid a salary of One hundred dollars ($100) per calendar month for each month of service actually rendered, said service to begin October 15th, 1906. The meeting then adjourned. Minutes approved. Clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906 Volume 02 - Page 081 1906-10-13 The board of trustees convened in regular session this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the office of the principal. Members present: Chairman Edens and J.J. Donovan, also Principal Mathes and the clerk. J. Wayland Clark. The minutes of the regular meeting Sept. 20th and the special meeting Oct. 12th were approved as read. A letter addressed to the president of the board was read from Mrs. E.E. White, expressing her thanks for the appreciation of her husband expressed in the resolutions of the board. The letter was ordered filed. A letter from A.H. Montgomery was read asking if High Street, between Cedar and Pine streets, could not be repaired as it is next to impossible to drive along that block without upsetting. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that the clerk be directed to refer the substance of the letter to the mayor of the city and ask that the street commissioner be instructed to make temporary repairs pending a permanent improvement. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that the Board engage One hundred and seventy-five (175) cords of Strandell 4 ft. slab wood of A.H. Montgomery at three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) per cord, to be delivered immediately at the Normal school. On motion of Mr. Donovan it was ordered that the bill of P.L. Cate for washing windows be allowed at the rate of thirty (30) cents an hour and that the excess of five (5) cents per hour be disallowed. Principal Mathes was authorized to send Mr. Cate a check in settlement in accordance with this resolution. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906 Volume 02 - Page 082 1906-10-13 The matter of the choice of a preceptress for the school was referred to Principal Mathes to bring up at the next meeting of the faculty for their decision as to whether a preceptress is needed and, if so, how much extra time is needed on the part of one of the teachers to fulfil such duties, Principal Mathes to report back to the board. The clerk reported that he had carefully examined the bill of C.H. Stadelman, amounting to $450.75, for making changes in the smoke connections to a boiler in the basement and was satisfied that the material called for in the bill had been furnished. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the clerk was instructed to inform Mr. Stadelman that in the opinion of the board the bill, in view of Mr. Stadelman's verbal statements as to the cost in his preliminary estimate, was outrageously high; that while the board believed the bill of material charged for had been furnished, they believed the charge for labor to be excessive and also believed that Mr. Stadelman had charged for labor on two sheets of steel that he had spoiled in the process of working; that further while the board might resist successfully the collection of the bill, it would be satisfied with a material reduction. The appended letter, addressed to President Edens and signed by Washington Wilson, secretary to the Faculty Council, dated at Bellingham, Oct. 10th, was read: "Dear sir: I am instructed by the faculty council to ask your attention to the following resolution adopted by the council at a recent meeting, viz.: 'that a committee consisting of Mr. H.G. Lull, Mr. J.T. Forrest, and Mr. A.P. Romine be authorized to confer with the board of trustees and the principal concerning the drafting of a law raising this institution to the rank of a Normal College and procuring the passage of the same by the next legislature.' "The above resolution was unanimously adopted by the faculty council at its meeting held Oct. 8, 1906." WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906 Volume 02 - Page 083 1906-10-13 Dr. Mathes was instructed by the board to report to the faculty council that the board of trustees will meet the committee at its next regular meeting and before, if possible, for a consideration of this matter. Dr. Mathes reported the resignation of Miss Nellie A. Cooper, as secretary to the principal, and his appointment of Miss Nellie McBride to fill the vacancy created at a salary of $55.00 per month until April. The written resignation of Miss Cooper was filed with the clerk and the appointment of Miss McBride was sanctioned by the board. The clerk was instructed to convey to Miss Cooper the regret of the board at her resignation and to express its high appreciation of her years of faithful service, the letter conveying such sentiments to be signed by the president of the board and the clerk. Principal Mathes reported the employment of Noah Davenport as fourth assistant janitor at a salary of $9.00 per month, commencing Oct. 1st. It was ordered that another $100.00 be appropriated for the employment of Miss Isabel Clark as special penmanship teacher; that she be allowed $80.00 for the months of September and October and $40 per month for the remaining three months of the first semester of the present school year. Dr. Mathes reported that he had not yet heard from the Ellensburg normal school in the matter of any rebate of library fee in cases of attendance for a part of the school year. The clerk was instructed to request the City Council to examine Oak street from Garden to High Street with a view of improving it by resolution in order that the improvement of WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1906 Volume 02 - Page 084 1906-10-13 High street, which has been ordered, may be thoroughly effective. Principal Mathes reported that the only absence on the part of teachers during the month of September was that of Miss Horner. He also reported that Prof. Romine had asked for a student assistant at a salary of $8.00 or $10.00 per month. No action. Principal Mathes was authorized to appoint a student guard for the building when it is open evenings at a salary of $1.00 per night and to consult with the chief of police or the sheriff as to investiture with proper police powers. On motion of Mr. Donovan the appended bills were allowed and ordered paid: Maintenance Fund: Munro and Haskell $12.20; Munro and Haskell $10.80; J.N. Selby and Co. $32.59; Lowman and Hanford $181.51; B.B. Furniture Co. $16.80; The A.N. Palmer Co. $9.40; A.H. Montgomery $395; Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $38.70; Northwest Hardware Co. $13.05; C.M. Sherman $63.27; E.R. Croft $33.50; W.I. Baumeister and Co. $108.62; Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Co. $8.50; D.S. Johnston and Co - Sept. 1 $20, Oct. 1 $20; $963.94. Science Fund: Thayer and Chandler $25.60; Eberbach and Son $3.00; $28.50. Dining Hall Fund: B.B. Plumbing Co. $10.29. Minutes approved. J.Wayland Clark, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33189
Title: WWU Board minutes 1906 September
Date: 1906-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1906 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190609
Text preview (might not show all results): 1906-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 072 1906-09-08 The board of trustees met in regular monthly session at the office of the principal with all members present. In the absence of the clerk, Prin. E.
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1906-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 072 1906-09-08 The board of trustees met in regular monthly se
Show more1906-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 072 1906-09-08 The board of trustees met in regular monthly session at the office of the principal with all members present. In the absence of the clerk, Prin. E.T. Mathes acted as clerk pro-tem. The minutes of the previous meeting were not read. The first item of business that came before the board was the matter of the insurance of the boilers. Mr. G.W. Folker appeared before the board and explained the cost and terms of a policy for said insurance but no action was taken. The following bills were allowed and ordered paid: Maintenance: E.R Croft $6.70; E.R. Croft $11.25; Northwest Hardware Co. $49.36; W.D. Ross $20.00; McAllaster and Bennett $32.90; Lowman and Hanford $121.05; Morse Hardware $9.70; A.H. Montgomery $279.00; Parker Printing Co. $13.00; Incidental Fund $48.26; Incidental Fund $163.79. Science Fund: Eberbach and Son. $3.00; Ehrlich-Harrison Co. $13.53; Dining Hall Fund; Thiel and Wolter $13.00; P.K. Dodd $14.00. Campus Fund: A.R. Campbell $59.00; K.Sauset $224.55; Morse Hardware Co. $41.75; Inicidental Fund $33.05. After consideration the board passed the following regulations for the government of the dining hall for the year 1906-1907. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 073 1906-09-08 Regulations for the Normal Dining Hall. 1. The dining hall during the school year 1906-1907 shall be in charge of Mrs. C.B. Granchard, as Matrion. She shall have general charge of the Hall, and with the consent of the principal of the school and the board of trustees shall employ all help needed and outline the duties of each person employed; puchase all supplies needed for the boarding department, and collect all money due for board in the hall. She shall also enforce all regulations prescribed by the principal or the board of trustees, and use her best judgment and discretion in dealing with the roomers and boarders, to render the Hall as pleasant and agreeable to all patrons as possible. 2. The Matron shall make a monthly report to the principal, showing the names of all regular boarders and the amounts paid by each boarder, and the same shall be submitted monthly to the board of trustees. 3. The Matron shall also keep the principal informed as to the list of roomers and the rent to be paid by each roomer per week. At the close of each month of the school year from September to June inclusive, the principal shall pay to the Matron from the fund collected for room rent, the sum of $50 for her services. 4. From the money collected for board the school shall receive the sum of $10.00 per month for use of building, and $6.00 per month for fuel furnished the cook stove, and the Matron shall pay these amounts monthly to the principal. 5. Roomers who desire to use their light after eleven P.M. shall be required to pay 50 cents per month extra for each room. 6. All young ladies who use the laundry should pay 25 cents per month for fuel and light. All money received for fuel used and for extra light shall be turned into the room rent fund. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 074 1906-09-08 7. All money due for meals shall be paid to the Matron. All money due for room rent in the Dining Hall and for fuel used in laundry shall be paid to the principal in the office. All bills are due by the month in advance. Receipts shall be given for all money received. 8. Meal hours during the week shall be as follows: Breakfast - 7:30 to 8:15; Lunch - 12:00 to 12:45; Dinner 5:30 to 6:30. The dining room shall be clear fifteen minutes after the meal hour is over. 9. All regular boarders knowing they will be absent from any meal or meals should, when possible, notify the matron of such absence. 10. Roomers should aid in every possible manner to keep the rooms of the building neat and clean; they should have regular hours to use the bath tubs and laundry; and they should voluntarily observe study hours from 7:30 to 10:00 every week day evening. 11. The piano in the dining hall parlor is reserved for use of those who pay rental for piano practise. Those wishing to use it occasionally for pleasure and practise should ask permission of the Matron. The piano should not be used during study hours. 12. The fireman shall turn the steam into the Dining Hall at 6:30 in the morning and shall supply the building with sufficient steam during the day and evening to keep the rooms comfortable until 10:30 in the evening. Such other regulations as may be necessary from time to time may be established by the Matron and the Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 075 1906-09-08 The principal recommended the following persons as heads of the various departments for the school year 1906-1907. The list accepted and ordered made a part of the Records. State Normal School. Bellingham Washington, Sept 8 '06. Heads of departments are named as follows for the school year, 1906 and 1907. English - Miss M. Belle Sperry; Mathematics - John T. Forrest; Physical Science - Frances W. Epley; Biological Science - Alexander P. Romine; Education - Washington Wilson; Foreign-Languages - Edward N. Stone; Oral Expression - Frances S. Hays; Training Department - Herbert G. Lull; Music Department - Mabel M. Moore; Drawing and Man.Tr. - Ada Hogle; History - E.T. Mathes; Physical Culture - Tallula LeConte. To the board of trustees, State Normal School, Gentlemen: We hereby recommend Prof Frances W. Eply to serve as chairman of the faculty for the school year 1906-1907. Respectfully, E.T. Mathes, principal. The principal also recommended Prof. F.W. Epley as chairman of the faculty. The recommendation was endorsed by the board. The trustees took up the matter of selecting a clerk of the board to succeed Mr. R.O. Hadley. After a cordial discussion of the matter Mr. Donovan placed in nomination Mr. J. Wayland Clark for the position. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Handschy and Mr. Edens then declared Mr. Clark the unanimous choice of the board. It was further decided that his services shall begin upon the taking effect of Mr. Hadley's resignation, and that his salary shall be $400 for the first year. Meeting adjourned. Approved, Sept 20. Clerk Pro Tem. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 076 1906-09-20 The board of trustees of the State Normal School convened in the office of the principal Sept. 20th at 3PM. Present: Chairman J.J. Edens, J.J. Donovan, Dr. E.T. Mathes, principal, Roy O. Hadley, retiring clerk. J. Wayland Clark, clerk-elect. The minutes of meetings from May 23rd-Sept. 9th inclusive were read and approved. On motion of J.J. Donovan a claim for $25 for notarial services performed by the late E.E. White for the institution was allowed and Dr. Mathew was authorized to draw a check for that amount on the Contingent fund in favor of Mrs. E.E. White. Several students having brought up the subject of a rebate in the library fee, which amounts to $10.00 for the full school year, on account of attendance during a part of the year, Dr. Mathew was requested to investigate the practice of other state institutions of like character and report back to the board. Occupants of the dormitory were allowed the privilege of calcimining their own rooms at their own expense. Dr. Mathes reported that at a meeting of the faculty Sept. 17th, Arthur J. Robinson was granted a five-year secondary normal school certificate and Miss Caring Peterson and Miss May Scott were each granted a two-year elementary normal school certificate. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the action of the faculty as reported was approved. Dr. Mathes reported that James O'Sullivan, jr. had been employed as teacher of history and sociology at a salary of WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 077 1906-09-20 $1050 for the school year. Dr. Mathes presented the appended bills, approved by himself, and chargeable to the Dining Hall fund: Munroe and Haskell: Sept. 6 $10.55; Sept 10 $15.80; Sept. 11 $0.60. B.B. Furniture Co.: Sept. 5 $23.30; Sept. 6 $18.00; Sept. 11 $13.20; Sept 14 $12.75; $67.25. Great Northern Furniture Co.: Sept 18 $8.25. On motion of Mr. Donovan payment of the foregoing bills was ordered. Dr. Mathes presented the following report: State Normal School. Bellingham, Washington, September 1, 1906. To the board of trustees. Gentlemen: We herewith submit a statement of the operation of the Normal Dining Hall for the school year 1905-1906. During the year the Dining Hall has been in charge of Mrs. C.B. Branchard who, as Matron, has rendered very efficient service. We were also exceedingly fortunate in having the services of Miss Sadie Wilson as cook. The partronage of the Hall has been good, every room having been occupied nearly the entire year. A total of twenty-seven young ladies made the hall their home at different times during the year; eighteen of them having been residents during the entire year. The total income from all sources was $3758.10. This was divided as follows: Room rent $774.50; Table board and incidentals $2,983.60; $3,758.10. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 078 1906-09-20 of the room rent $377.50 was received by the institution as rental. The institution also received as rental $10.00 per month for nine months from the boarding department, and a monthly payment of $4.00 per month for nine months for fuel used in the kitchen range. From these sources the total income was as follows: Room rent $377.50; Rent from boarding department $90.00; For fuel $36.00; $503.50. From this total disbursments have been made as follows: electric lights: Sept. $5.70, Oct. $13.45; Nov. $15.65; Dec. $6.00; Jan. $24.85; Feb $8.50; Mar. $11.35; Apr. $10.90; May $9.40. $105.80; Supplies $23.70; Hot water apparatus $45.00; $175.50. The amounts paid for electric lights and for supplies were paid from the cash receipts. The bank account is as follows: amount deposited in bank: $375.00; Paid out by check: $45.00; Amount in bank at present: $330.00. It is recommended that a portion of this fund be appropriated for making repairs on the Hall during the present vacation. The needed repairs include papering a few rooms, dressing hall floors, buying some additional dishes, and a few pieces of furniture, and a few small items. These repairs and improvements ought not to cost to exceed two hundred dollars. The normal dining hall was kept open during the summer session, but as the patronage was limited the matron was allowed the total income to meet the necessary expenses. Respectfully, E.T. Mathes. Principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1906 Volume 02 - Page 079 1906-09-20 On motion of Mr. Donovan the foregoing report was approved and ordered entered in the minutes. The bill of C.H. Stadelman changing over smoke connections to a boiler in the basement was referred to the clerk-elect. President Edens on behalf of the board in bidding goodbye to the retiring clerk, Mr. Hadley, spoke in terms of high appreciation of his services and ability and of the pleasure of his courteous companionship. The meeting adjourned. Minutes approved. J. Wayland Clark, clerk-elect. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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