1923-1924 Teacher: R.A. Shafer & Miss Aharrah: Graduates: Doretha Boyer (Van Norman), Malinda Morey, Pelton Smith,
Here are School expenses for current year
Jan 5 1924 School Board met: Carrier, Van Norman, Homer Carrier and Bartlett present
L.E. Bartlett were appointed to see if J.P. McCracken about serving on the board in D.E. McFadden's place.
(paid normal bills)
Feb 2 1924 Carrier, VanNorman &Bartlett were present
Commission reported on regard to J.P. McCracken that he would serve . McCracken was unanimously elected to serve as Director in McFadden's place
(paid normal bills)
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
March 1st 1924 School board met, all members present
J.P. McCracken took oath of office
(paid normal bills)
March
7th 1924: Here I will include an announcement about an event at "The
Hall" it was the building at the bottom of Richardsville hill, it was a
store at one time, then afterwards became known as "The Hall" where community
events were put on. (inserted here to show other things going on at that
time.)
Picture about 1900 Richardsville showing "The Hall" bottom left in photo
April 5 1924 School board met, all members present
(paid normal bills)
On motion the Secretary was instructed to see our Attorney about selling the Smith School.
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
May 3 1924 School Board met, all members present
(paid normal bills also including R.A. Shaffer for Diplomas - $5.00
On motion Helen Davis and Ruby Shreckengost were elected to take same rooms as last year.
On motion David Gayley was elected to teach Russell school term of 1924-25
On motion J.P. McCracken was appointed to get galvanized pipe and put in at McFadden's ready for water at School House.
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
May 12 1924 Special meeting, all members present
On motion unanimously carried Arthur Dickey was elected Principal of West Warsaw Schools at a Salary of $130.00 per mo. and schools to be open in the H.S. for groups.
On motion the Smith School house ordered to be sold at the price of $300.00 and said to be advertised in two county papers.
On motion the schools were granted the privilege of attending the Wednesday afternoon Convention at Baptist Church.
Levying the millage for schools for term 1924-1925
After considerable discussion the board levied 35 mills on the dollar, 20 mills for running schools and 15 mills for building debt and 5 mills per capita.
It was found that David Gayley could not take the Russell School and Mr. Eugene Whitchell was elected in his place for $100.00 per month.
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
June 23 1924 School Board met in special meeting, all members present
The name of Miss Lucas was presented for teacher of the first two years of H.S. and she was unanimously elected at a salary of $140.00 per month.
Motion was unanimously carried to open school Sept 1st 1924
Secretary was instructed to notify Mr. Bunjaur about completing his work on heating plant, and also to notify Mr. Lon Adams to complete his work on building.
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
July 7 1924 School Board met with Auditor for settlement.
( details listed here, I will list bottom line here: Balance in treasurary at this time $566.25)
July 21 1924 Board met in special meeting with Mr. Bunjaur to see about laying sewer pipe for indoor closets before cement would be put in basement.
Bunjaur figured the job at $130.00
On motion unanimously carried Mr. Bunjaur was given the contract.
On motion we bought 60 ft. of galvanized pipe to be laid at D.E. McFadden's spring for carrying water the then under his outbuilding, so that latter, water could be connected to the school bldg.
On motion Mr. Bunjaur was given a note for $899.00 dated July 1st 1924 for furnaces according to agreement when furnaces were installed.
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
Aug 25 1924 A special meeting was called to see about Insurance for our Teachers and (un-readable) for Smith school children.
On motion we take out Insurance under the State Workman's Insurance Trust Fund. motion carried.
On motion an order was granted to pay Lewis Evans $60.00 for interest due on the school order for $1,000 which he holds.
(also paid some other bills not listed here)
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
Aug 28 1924 Special meeting called, all members present
Sect. reported the note due at Title & Trust Co. On motion unanimously carried note and interest was paid $1521.75
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
Sept 1st 1924 Regular meeting held, all members present.
(paid bills for local people working on grounds)
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
Sept 30 1924 Regular meeting was called, F. Carrier, J.P. McCracken, Horner, Carrier & L. Bartlett present.
A discussion arose about getting someone to do janitorial work or raise Mr. Dickey's salary from $130.00 to $140.00 per month. Finally a motion was carried to raise Mr. Dickey's salary to $140.00 and he was to see that the ashes were taken out etc.
(also paid bills not listed here)
Oct 31 1924 Regular meeting of School Board, all members present
(paid bills among them:)
Mangarch? Lucas - 23 Teaching 23 days - $154.87
Eugene Whithall - 23 Teaching 23 days - $111.17
Cora George - 23 Teaching 23 days - $94.15
Helen Davis - 23 Teaching 23 days - $94.15
John McFadden - Transporting Smith School students - $66.70
L.E. Barnett Sect.
Nov 1 1924 A special meeting was called to see about note which was due at Brockwayville Natl. Bank. Mr. Bunjaur held the note against us and put it in that bank. On motion a check was granted to Brockwayville Bank face and interest of note $916.98
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
Nov 10 1924 Special meeting was called to settle with Lon Adams contractor for building.
$10.200.00 - Amount of contract
Extras:
$5.00 - Lumber on Belfry
$120.00 - total - Four book on supply closet each room one $30.00 each
$12.00 - Labor on Belfry
$5.25 - Panel for school building
$00.45 - Painting Wainscoting
$29.25 - Extra cement (Basement)
$10416.50 - Total
$10000.00 - Paid to date
$416.50 - Balance due Mr. Adams.
On motion a check was granted Mr. Adams for $500.00 which is included in this settlement.
On motion we pay 6 % of the remaining $416.00 from this date until said $416.00 is paid.
The matter of electing Truant officer was discussed at some point.
On motion J.P. McCracken was elected Truant officer for West Warsaw School District.
L.E. Bartlett Sect.
Dec 2 1924 The election of officers for coming year
F. Carrier elected President
J.P. McCracken Vice President
L.E. Bartlett Secretary
Brookville Title and Trust Co. Treasurer
Motion carried to borrow $800.00 from Title and Trust Co.
Dec 4 1924 Regular board meeting all members present.
(paid bills no new business)