Introduction: The material in this section is taken directly from the school board minutes of the decade. The selections themselves are a sampling of the official record kept during that time. The following have been chosen in an attempt to provide the reader with a sense of some of the problems and issues confronting the district and the board. The selections have been organized chronologically in seven categories. These include budget, personnel, discipline, the district, salary, curriculum, and community relations.
Budget
Report on Bus Mechanic situation as follows: Mr. Hodge was to continue as bus-driver at the regular salary of $89.25 plus $30 per month for greasing, gassing, and checking tires of all busses. Payment to be on a nine month basis. This plan was to be followed until a suitable mechanic was selected. The busses to be serviced as follows:
Burton’s, Cook’s, Whitson’s, Hodge’s busses at Field’s Garage
Donaldson’s, Stewart’s, and Lane’s busses at Brown’s Garage (Feb. 13, 1946)
The Superintendent reported that the school uses about one ton of coal a day, or about 1 1/2 cord of wood per day. Clarence Barlow had wood for sale at $8 per cord not delivered (second growth) Mr. Ismay would get wood for $9.50 per cord. After some discussion the Supt. was instructed to contact the Bucoda & Penn Mines for a bid on coal, and get Martin Schneider to haul it, if this was cheaper than the bids from the above mentioned firms. (December 11, 1946)
Superintendent reported that the District had secured from the War Surplus Commodities, two large boxes of tools at no cost to the District other than cost of crating and freight. The tools were turned over to the Ag. Department. (December 11, 1946)
Meeting was moved to the Office to hold the hearing on the proposed budget for 1949-50. Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mr. Demich and Mr. Brugger were present.
Copies of the proposed budget of $165,170 was presented and discussed. (April 13, 1949)
It was resolved by the board the Lunchroom business be divided equally between Wolfs and Edwards. (April 13, 1949)
Personnel
Mr. Merz reported that criticism had come to him on the selection of Emory Dalan as janitor, as he had no dependents and was not a taxpayer as Supt. Davis stated that he had been selected only temporarily, until a regular janitor was secured. (Feb. 13, 1946)
Motion by Merz, seconded by Wilcox, that Supt. look for a younger teacher for the Lackamas School. Motion carried. (May 8, 1946)
Mrs. H. O. Martin selected as janitor at McKenna School. (August 14, 1946)
Mrs. Jean Grinde selected as library clerk with salary $117.00 a month. (August 14, 1946)
Vouchers and payroll signed and approved. A contract for Mrs. Milo Schneider was signed to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mrs. Walen. December 11, 1946
Discipline
Mr. Merz asked for a report on the Robinson – Otto incident. Supt. Davis reported that a thorough investigation had been made. The Principal and the School Nurse had examined the Otto boy and found no real serious cuts or bruises. Mr. Robinson had been questioned and he stated that the boy had been impudent to his teacher at that time and received a good shake up as a result. It was recommended to the Board that he not be dismissed but allowed to finish the school year. (Feb. 13, 1946)
The District
Resolution signed authorizing return of grounds of the Eureka School Dist#43, to the original owner was approved and signed. (August 14, 1946)
Also a delegation consisting of: Chester Thompson, Warren Wallace, Virgil Daskam, of McKenna; and Cap Longmire of Lackamas. (December 11, 1946)
Discussion was held on the Lackamas School Property. (Nov. 17, 1948)
Meeting was called to order in room 2 for the purpose of meeting with the delegation concerning the disposal of the Lackamas Gym. Mr. Glen Rutledge and Mr. Cap Longmire presented the articles of incorporation of the Lackamas Community Club together with the by laws of the club. These papers were read by the Secretary. (April 13, 1949)
Salary
Approved and signed the following contracts:
Thomas J. Davis…………………..Superintendent…………………….. $4200
Frank Bower ………………….High School Principal ………………..$3685
Harry Southworth…………Yelm Grade School Principal…………. $3260
Wm. Thun ……………McKenna Grade School Principal…………. $3260
Eugenia Coury ………………High School English…………………….$2710
Katherne Burgess ……….High School Commercial………………. $2525
A. E. Prescott ………….High School Social Science………………$2860
S. W. Dunn ……………High and Grade School Music…………… $2750
Bob Herness………….. Upper grade and grade coach…………… $2060
Bill Olsen …………….Upper grades and Vice-Principal………….. $2825
Frances Norton ………………..Upper Grades……………………….. $2390
Zelma Anderson ……………….Upper Grades……………………….. $2400
Velma Curry ………………….. Upper Grades…………………………$2100
Mrs. Wheeler ……………..Intermediate Grades…………………….. $2500
Thelma Lynne …………….Intermediate Grades…………………….. $2220
Frances Drogseth ……………Primary Grades………………………. $2400
Cassie Pierce …………………Primary Grades………………………..$2340
Ruby Lynne ………….Intermediate Grades McKenna School…..$2330
Ruth Cumming ………..Intermediate Grades McKenna …………..$2400
Laura Hahn ……………..Upper Grades at Yelm…………………….$2420
Curriculum
Mrs. Dallas Edwards appeared before the board concerning the opening of a Kindergarten at mid-year.
It was decided after considerable discussion to let the P.T.A. make a survey on the number of eligible students and see if it would be possible to hire a teacher by charging a fee, as the School District does not have funds to hire a Kindergarten teacher. (Nov. 17, 1948)
Community Relations
Frank Bower appeared before the board representing the Lion’s Club asking for permission to fence the athletic field. The Lion’s has agreed to furnish the material and labor to construct a barbed wire fence. (November 9, 1949)