The Columbian

SCHOOL BOARD.
Regular monthly meeting of the School Board was held Friday evening of last week. Nearly all the teachers were present to sign their agreements and hear words of instruction concerning the duties for the coming year.

The object of the new monthly report books, as prepared by the text book committee for use of teachers in keeping account with the pupils using text-books and supplies belonging to the district, was fully explained, and teachers directed to follow closely the rules as prepared.

Mr. C. W. Allen representing E. K. Humm & Co. manufacturers of lightning rods, were present and after fully explaining their system of locating rods, and the advantages gained by having buildings protected by electrical currents, made a very liberal proposition to the Board. The subject was referred to the committee on Buildings and Grounds.

The Text Book committee reported having received the greater part of the books for the districts but that the Arithmetics and a few other supplies from the American Book Company had not yet arrived.

Committee on Buildings and Grounds reported having had the grounds about all the buildings graded and attended to all needed repairs. The spire to the tower and other work about the roof having been completed, except replacing of slate which would be completed as early as possible.

Bills for coal and other general supplies were presented and Secretary directed to draw orders for their payment.

The next regular meeting of the Board will be held Friday, September 29th.

A law passed by the last legislature provides for the issuing of professional certificates by the State Superintendent to college graduates the same as to Normal School graduates. Dr. Waller was much interested in this bill while Superintendent, and did much to secure its passage. As a compliment the first certificate issued under the law will be issued to Dr. Waller.