OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE. PRINCIPAL: THOMAS F. McCUNE, A. M. SECRETARY: JAMES A. BROWN. HOUSEKEEPER: ELIZABETH LINDEMANN. TEACHERS IN THE ACADEMICAL DEPARTMENT: MISS SADIE E. WAYCHOFF, Principal's Assistant. MISS SUE M. SHAW. GEORGE W. TANNEHILL. TEACHERS IN THE PRIMARY AND GRAMMAR SCHOOLS: TRUSTEES' REPORT. To the Honorable, the General Assembly of the State of Iowa: Your Trustees submit the following as their report for the biennial period, ending June 30, 1889. The College buildings and grounds are in good condition and repair. The special appropriation of the Twenty-second General Assembly, for new roof, was expended in so far as found necessary in putting a new slate roof on the College building at a total cost of $7,059.20. The balance of the appropriation was not drawn. The roof is now in first class condition, and is guaranteed by the contractor for a period of ten years. The health of officers, teachers and students has been good, and the attendance larger than heretofore. The College in all of its departments has been fully officered and the work done compares favorably with that of the best schools of this class. The Iowa College for the Blind, while expending less per capita than similar institutions in this country, shows results in scholarship equal to any. For the details of work and expenditures your attention is called to the reports of the Principal and Treasurer, herewith submitted. The city of Vinton has put in a system of water works, but for lack of funds, cannot extend the mains so as to give the College the necessary fire protection; the city having bonded to the full extent of the law. Our present fire arrangements are inadequate to afford the fullest protection, but by extending the water main (six inch) to the College grounds, a distance of 1,600 feet, and then making a circuit of four inch main around the College buildings and putting in four hydrants, the College will have the full benefit of the water works. The water is supplied by an artesian well, and with comparatively light expense can be conducted into the college buildings for general use. We ask for an appropriation of $3,000 for the purpose of putting in the necessary mains, hydrants, and additional plumbing for the College buildings. The following special appropriations are in our judgment neces sary. For contingent and repairs, $3,000. For bedding and furniture, $2,000. For library and school apparatus, $1,0 ,000. S. W. SOESBE, President. C. O. HARRINGTON, Treasurer. REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL. To his Excellency, WILLIAM LARRABEE, Governor of Iowa: SIR-I have the honor to submit a report of the progress and condition of this institution during the biennial period commencing July 1, 1887, and ending June 30, 1880. DUAL GOVERNMENT. This system has continued since June 16, 1882. It is perfectly satisfactory to me. The Principal is employed at a salary of $1,200.00 per year, and home. He receives his authority from the Board of Trustees, and is responsible to that body alone. His sphere embraces the following five powers: 1. Care and control of all pupils. 2. Control of literary, musical and industrial departments. 3. Control of all libraries, school apparatus and musical instruments. 4. Control, except as to repairs of the College building and its appointments. 5. Control of matron, housekeeper, teachers, instructors and all employes whose duties are confined to the College building or laundry. The Principal's force consists of 1 assistant, $45 per month for ten months. 1 first lady teacher, $35 per month for ten months. 1 fifth and sixth grade teacher, $30 per month for ten months. 1 third and fourth grade teacher, $30 per month for ten months. 1 first and second grade teacher, $35 per month for ten months. 1 mathematic teacher, $70 per month for ten months (lives out of College). 1 musical director, $1,200 per annum (lives out of College). 1 second music teacher, $25 per month for ten months (now increased to $35 per month.) 1 third music teacher, $15 per month for ten months (now increased to $30 per month). 1 broom instructor, $350 per annum. |