Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 May 1901 — Board of Education Meeting. [ARTICLE]

Board of Education Meeting.

The County Board of Education met at the county superintendent’s office in Rensselaer last Monday. All members were present except those from Keener and Remington. At the meeting it was decided to require each pupil in school to do literary work at least once each month. It was decided in taking examination for diploma, to take the grade the pupil makes through . the school year in music in lieu of examination on the same. On educational day at the county institute all graduates will be expected to be present to listen to an address by State Superintendent Jones. Supt. Hamilton has agreed to furnish entertainment for the graduates during their stay in Rensselaer. Hereafter applicants for teacher’s license may have two days in which to take the examination instead of one as formerly. They may take the professional part on Saturday and the academic the following Saturday. Dates for commencement were set as follows: Union, May 11; Hanging Grove, June Bth. Other dates to be set later. Philip Blue was re-elected truant officer.