.V < ==»' '3^ , ■"'' .;\/.>^'. A^-^ V X? ^^ " — * * ^. > 0.0-^ ^SJ,' r V, >* '5' -V L. >' ^V .\vi'.. ^ K^ o " c ^ *© o s o^ v*?-' O V .'■ o 'o , * o o > -n^o^ ^^0^ ^o-r^ :iM^"^; .^q K^ y<» S N ' .-(^^ rove, on examination, to be duly qualified, and to none others. 9th. To enter into written contracts with teachers, audit and pay their just accounts, and those of other persons. 10th. To keep accurate accounts of all their oflicial acts, })roceedings and decisions ; of all monej's received, held, or disbursed ; of all propert}' acquired or disposed of, and a record of the state and condition of each school, and report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction when required. 11th. To appoint a librarian to have charge of the school library, who shall see that it is properly cared for, and made available to all the inhabitants of the neighborhood, and to change the ])Ooks from one librarv to another when it can be _ done for the general good. 12th. To fix the compensation for services and expenses of tlie Connt3' Superintendent of Schools. 13th. To perform all acts reasonable and necessar}' for the promotion of the educational interests of the county, and the general diffusion of knowledge among the citizens. 14tli. To hold regular meetings for the transaction of business, by arrangement with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and to convene in special session on emergencies when sum- moned b}' the County- Superintendent of Schools. 15lh. The Board of Public Instruction in each county shall, on or before the last Monday in June of each ,year, prepare an an itemized statement showing the amount of money required for the maintenance of the necessary common schools of their county for the next ensuing scholastic year, and shall deliver an oflicial copy of the same to the Assessor of Taxes on or be- fore the first Monday in July following, and the said amount shall not be less than one-half of the amount received from the State by apportionment of the Common School Funds, nor more than one-half of one per cent, of the assessed value of the taxable propert}^ of the count3-, and the Assessor shall THE SCHOOTi LAW OF FLORIDA. 11 compute and the Collector shall collect the said amount in like manner as other taxes are computed and collected.* 16th. To select the candidates for admission to the State Uni- ^^°|^'[|^*^^y ^'"^ versity or Seminaries. Sec. 21. No Board of Public Instruction shall have pov/er to ^ot contract enter into contract with any of its members, except for the with member?, purchase of a school site. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT. Sec. 22. It is the duty of the County Superintendent of Schools, and he is hereby directed — 1st. To make timely inspection of the county, to ascertain the localities in which schools should be established, the number of youth who would attend each, and the amount of aid that citizens will contribute to encourage the establishing of any one school. 2d. To present to the Board of Public Instruction plans and estimates for constructing school-buildings and making other improvements which he ma}' deem necessary. 3d. To visit each school at least once during each term, and make a thorough examination of the condition of the school, as respects the progress of the pupils in learning, the order and discipline observed, the system of instruction pursued, the at- tendance and progress of the pupils, the mode of keeping the school records, the character and condition of the school- buildings, furniture, books, apparatus and premises ; the effi- ciency of the school trustees, tlie interest and co-operation of the citizens in regard to educational matters, the condition and usefulness of the libraries, and -to give such advice as he may judge proper. 4tli. To do all in his power to awaken an increased interest in parents, guardians, school trustees and teachers, with re- gard to the better education of 3'outh in every respect, and in the general diffusion of knowledge. 5th. To confer with school trustees frequently, and see that the^^ attend to their duties, keeping them supplied vrith copies of the school law, decisions, blanks, and regulations of the de- partment. Gth. To select for school trustees persons whose characters, qualifications, and sympathy with education specially com- mend them to those positions. 7th. To keep a record by number, name and description of locality of each school established, of the expenses incurred for and of his visits of inspection to the several schools. 8th. To notify the State Superintendent immediately on County Super- intendent. Preparatory in- spection. Plans for build- ings, &c. Visit eacii school once a term and exam- ine its affairs. Excite interest in education. Confer with trustees. Qualification of trustees. An account with school. Report names. * As amended by act, (Chap. 2030,) approved February, 16 18T4. 12 THE POHOOL LAAV OF FLORIDxV. Dicide disputed questions. Watch over the school in- terests. Act instead of Board of Public Instruction. Examine candi- dates. llcvolce or suspend certifi- cates. Take charge of schools. General duties. Inspect schools their entering upon their duties tlie names and addresses of all county scliool officers and teachers. 9th. To decide upon questions in dispute wliicli arise under the operations of this act, when submitted to him by the par- ties intei-ested, or to refer the cases to the Board of Public In- struction. 10th. To see that the interests of the county are properlj^ re- garded, and its rights secured in the making and performance of every contract for the construction of school buildings, or for other purposes ; and that all moneys apportioned to, or raised by the county, are applied to the objects for which they were granted or raised. 11th. To establish and conduct schools in tlie county, under the direction of the State Superintendent, before the Board of Public Instruction shall have been organized, or wdien the board without sufficient reason, and in disregard of the public good, fail or neglect to establish and maintain free public schools, for all the youth as herein provided, and to perform all acts needful for the accomplishment of the object, in the stead of the Board of Public Instruction in such cases. 12th. To examine candidates for teaching when empowered to do so by the Board of Public Instruction. 13th. To revoke or suspend such certificates, and to suspend those issued by other authority for cause manifestly sufficient; giving notice in writing to the authorit}^ issuing them, and of the grounds for so doing ; also notifying the teacher in like manner, and of the right of appeal ; to whom and when such appeal should be made. SCHOOL TRUSTEES. Sec. 23. It is the duty of every school trustee, or board of school trustees, and the}^ are hereby authorized : 1st. To take the special charge, inspection and management of all the schools and school interests over which they have been appointed. 2d. To attend to the construction, rental, repair and im- proving of the school buildings, furniture, fences, grounds and fixtures ; to the supply of the proper text-books, sta- tionery and apparatus for the school and teacher ; the books for the libraries ; to procuring a copy of the school laws, regu- lations and decisions, and the proper forms for the teacher and for statistical reports. 3d. To inspect each school once a month, and see that it is conducted according to the regulations of the department ; that the instruction and moral influences are good ; that the attendance, deportment and order observed by the pupils are satisfactory, and that the school propert3', of whatever kind, is jDroperiy kept in order. THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA, 13 4tli. To attend at other times when requested b}', and co- suspend or operate with, the teacher in efforts to elevate the character and ^^p^^i P"pi' condition of the school ; to extend the suspension of, or expel from school, any pupil for gross misconduct, immorality, a disregard of, or persistent opposition to the authority of the teacher. But such restriction is not to be continued after a manifest reformation and a sincere determination to do well in future. 5th. To endeavor to stimulate parents and guardians to co- Encourage operate in securing prompt and regular attendance of their children and the careful observance of needful regulations, and to excite among citizens generally greater interest in edu- cation ; also to suggest to the County Superintendent changes and improvements that seem important to them. 6th. To keep full and correct records of their official acts and proceedings, accounts of all moneys and property received, expended, or disbursed, the length of time each teacher was actually employed in the school, and certify to the accounts of teachers or other persons. 7th. To report to the County Superintendent quarterly, or oftener when required, on all matters under their charge. teachers' certificates. prompt attend- ance. Keep accounts and records. Report. Sec. 24. A certificate of qualification to teach a school may By whom be granted by a Board of Public Instruction, to be good in the granted. county for one 3^ear ; also by the Superintendent of Public In- struction to graduates of the Department of Teaching, and to eminently successful teachers, to be good in any part of the State during the time specified therein. Sec. 25. Certificates may be of three grades, the standard of Three trades. qualification to be fixed by the Superintendent of Public In- struction. Sec. 26. Such certificates may be granted to any candidate, who, ill addition to possessing the requisite literary qualifica- i\e, tions, produces satisfactory evidence of maintaining a good moral character, and of possessing the art of imparting instruc- tion and managing a school. Sec. 27. A Board of Public Instruction may charge each ap- plicant for a certificate one dollar before commencing the exam- ination, which money shall be applied to defraying the expenses of teachers' institutes in the county. Sec. 28. A certificate may be suspended by a County Super- intendent and annulled by the authority which issued it, for any cause that would disqualify a candidate. Who are eligi- Gne dollar fee. Suspended or amended. 14 TffE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. Teachers' du- ties. Inculcate truth, honesty, patri- OtiBUl. l\'i-sonal habits 'I'hu school liouse. Hnfoice restric- tion!?. Suspend pupils. Examiuation*. Deliver up keys. Exemption. Bible and devo- tional exercises A day. A month. A term. A year. Holidays. TEACHERS. Sec. 29. Evei\y teacher is hereby directed and authorized : 1st. To labor faithfiiUj' and earnestl}^ for the advancement of the pupils in their studies, deportment and morals, and em- brace every opportunity to inculcate, by precept and example, the principles of Truth, Honesty, Patriotism, and the practice of every Christian virtue. 2d. To require the pupils to observe personal cleanliness, neatness, order, promptness and gentility of manners, to avoid vulgarity and profanity, and to cultivate in them habits of in- dustry and economy, a regard for the rights and feelings of others, and their own responsibilities and duties as citizens. .Sd. To see that the school-house, and all things pertaining^ thereto, are not unnecessarily defaced or injured. 4th. To enforce needful restrictions upon the conduct of the pupils in or near the school-house and grounds, avoiding at all times unnecessary severity and measures that are degrading in their tendenc3\ oth. To suspentl pupils from school for ten days for gross immoralit}^, misconduct or persistent violations of the regula- tions ; giving immediate notice to the parent or guardian of the pupil, and to the school trustees of the suspension, and the cause for it. fith. To hold a public examination of the school once each term. 7th. To deliver up the keys and all school property to the trustees on closing or suspending the school, and in all things to conform to the regulations of the department. Sec 30. No teacher while actually engaged in his profes- sion shall be lia})lc to military or jury service, nor to a deduc- tion of salary for necessary absence while attending a teachers' institute. Sec 31. 'LMie reading of the bible in, and short devotional exercises of a non-sectarian character at the opening of the school are not to be prohibited ; but no pupil is to be required to engage in them against his conscience or contrarj- to the wishes of his parents or guardian. TIME. Sec 32. 1st. A school day shall not comprise more than six honi's, exclusive of recesses. 2d. A school month contains twenty-two days, exclusive of the first and last days of each week. 3d. A school term contains three school months. 4th. The school year contains three terms. Sec 33. All recognized State national holidays are schooJ THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. 15 holidays ; also the times necessarily spent by a teacher in going to, attending and returning from a teachers' institute. Sec. 34. Lost time may be made up by a teacher, at the Lost time. discretion of the school trustee, when no conflict would be oc- casioned with the arrangements of the Board of Public Instruc- tion. Sec 35. One-half day in each week may be devoted to in- Manual laboi-. struction in some branches of needle-work or manual labor. GENERAL PROVISIONS ON SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL MONEYS. Sec. 36. When it is more convenient for youth residing in one county to attend school in an adjoining county, they may do so by the concurrence of the School Superintendents of the two counties. The proportion of school money for such youth shall be transferred by requisition of the Superintendent of Schools of the county in which the youth resides upon the treasurer of the school funds of that countj^, to the treasurer of the school funds of the county in which the school is located. Sec. 37. When the citizens of a neighborhood desire the ben- efits of a free public school prior to the system going into gen- eral operation, and when they shall have raised by gift or vol- untary contribution among themselves a sum sufficient to de- fray one-half the salary of a teacher or teachers for not less than three months, and have secured the payment of the same to the satisfaction of the Board of Public Instruction, and made suit- able arrangements for the accommodation of the school and the board of the teacher, then the Board of Public Instruction shall notify the County Commissioners of the amount and the purpose for which the mone}?^ is required, and the County Com- missioners shall, at the next levy and collection of taxes, raise the same amount, not to exceed one dollar per mouth for each pupil entitled to attend the school ; and the Board of Public Instruction shall open the school accordingly, and use the funds so collected for its support. Sec. 38. Any county (or school district) neglecting to estab- lish and maintain for at least three months in any year such school or schools as the available funds will support, shall for- feit its proportion of the common school funds during such neglect, and in that case all moneys so forfeited shall be appor- tioned among the several counties at the next annual appor- tionment.* Sec 39. It shall be the duty of the Tax Assessor of each county, at the time of assessing the taxes of his county, in the year A. T>. 1876, to take the census of all the children of the county between the ages of four and twenty-one, also six and Kesident of one county, may at- tend in another. Benevolent funds or contri- butions. Forfeited moneys. Census to be taken by the as- sessor. * Section 38, as amended by act, (Chap. 1838,) approved January 27, 1871. 16 THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. twenty-one years, and if any of them be deaf mutes, that he SO state and report the same on oath to the County Superin- tendent, on or before the 1st of June following, and every four 3^ears thereafter, for which services he shall receive three cents for each child reported to the County Superintendent, and upon failure of the Tax Assessor to perform the duties herein required, he shall forfeit the sum of fifty dollars, to be deducted from the sum whicli the County Commissioners may allow him for assessing the taxes of the county.* Sec. 40. In case the Tax Assessor fails to take the census of Su^^u' ^ ^'' the children, as above provided, in any year, then the County Superintendent of Schools shall perform tliat duty. Sec. 41. The special tfix of one-tenth of one per cent, on tlie /assessed value of the taxable property of the State, which is { provided for by section five. Article VIII of the Constitution, shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as other taxes. And the Tax Collectors of the several counties shall pay tlie same over to the Treasurer of tlie Board of Pub- lic Instruction in and for their respective counties, taking du- plicate receipts for the same ; one of which receipts he shall forward to the Treasurer of the Board of Education at the Capital, who shall receive and receipt for the same, and charge the amount thereof to the county from whence it was received. The Treasurer shall then pass said receipt to the Comptroller, who shall credit the amount thereof to the Collector of the county from whence it was received. Sec. 42. The Treasurer of the Board of Educatiou shall keep an account with each of the several counties, in which ac- count he shall credit each county with its proportion of the in- come of the Common School Fund, and of the fund raised by the one-mill tax authorized by the Constitution, and shall charge them with the amounts receipted for by the Treasurer of the Board of Public Instruction to the Tax Collector, and all amounts paid to them by the State under the direction of the President of the Board of Education. Sec. 4.3. If at any time it shall be found that the amount of the one-mill tax collected in ■. ny county as provided in section 39 is more or less than the amount apportioned to that county, it shall be the duty of the Treasurer of the Board of Educa- tion to adjust the balance with the Treasurer of the Board of Public Instruction for said county in the apportionment of the interest of the Common School Fund. Sec. 44. It shall be the duty of the several Tax Collectors, and they are hereby instructed, to receive only the current funds of the United States in payment of all taxes provided * As amended by act, (Cbap. 2008.) approved February 19, 1874. THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. 17 For damage aud obscenity. Insulting for in this act, except such certificates of indebtedness as may be issued by County Boards of Public Instruction, which shall be receivable for county school taxes only.* PENALTIES. Sec. 45. Any person who shall wilfully cut, paint, paste^ or deface, hj writing, or in any other manner, any school-build- ing, furniture, apparatus, appliance, out-building, ground, fence, tree, post or other scliool property, with obscene word, image or device, shall, upon conviction before any court of competent jurisdiction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred dol- lars, or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding fifteen days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Sec. 46. Any person v/ho shall, within the school-house or grounds, upbraid or insult any teacher in the presence of the teacher pupils, shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine of twenty-five dollars. Sec 47. Every oflicer who may hold, or may hereafter re- • 1 ,• J? -TJ 1 i. Officers to pay ceive, moneys paid as an exemption Irom military duty, or any certain moneys fine collected under the penal laws of this State, together with to the state twenty-five per centum of the proceeds of the sales of the pub- lic lands of the State, which may have been received since the adoption of the present Constitution, or may hereafter be re- ceived from the above sources, shall paj' the same to the Treas- urer of the State, to be by him placed to the credit of the Common School Fund, any act to the contrary notwithstanding. Sec. 48. Any officer who may neglect or refuse to pay over moneys, as above directed, shall be deemed guilty of emljezzle- ment, and shall be fined in a sum not less than double the amount withheld by him, one-half to go to the informer and the other half to the Common School Fund.f The Tax Assessor of any county, who fails to perform the duties prescribed in section 39, shall forfeit the sum of fifty dollars, to be deducted from the sum which the County Com- missioners may allow him for assessing the taxes of the county. PfnrJty. ARBITRATIONS AND APPEALS. Sec. 49. All matters of difference which may arise between school officers and teachers, or other persons, under the opera- tions of this act, shall be submitted to the decision of arbitra- tors, to be chosen one by each party. If the two cannot agree, they shall choose a third, and the decision of any two of them shall be binding. Sec. 50. Arbitrators shall have power to administer oaths, * Sections 41 to 44 as amended, act (Chap 1858) approved January 27, 1871. t Sections 47 and 48 as amended, act (Chap. 172.3) approved June 34, 1869. Arbitrations binding. Powers and dit- ties of arbitra- tors. t^aBttpensatioii.- i^miSSi-asioiis Xi^e See. 1 of Art ansproved Hla»^ 7,1877. T5lte2Se<;.3of jNA upriroved ]BiinBtiV.3ST7. THE SCHOOL LAW OF TLORIDA. send for. persons and papers, take testimony, and determine both the matter in dispute and the costs of the arbitration. They shall file a copy of their proceedings and decision in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools. Sec. 51. Arbitrators shall receive the same compensation as county jurors. Sec. 52. No action shall be entertained in any court at law on matters in dispute arising under the operations of this act that can be settled by arbitration. Sec. 53. Parties aggrieved or dissatisfied with the acts or de- cisions of school officers may appeal within ten days to the next superior authority. Sec 54. The decisions of tlie Superintendent of Public In- struction, or of the Board of Education, shall be final. Sec 55. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the pro- visions of this act are hereby repealed. Approved Jiiniiary 30, 18G9. AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.* Section 1. The Florida State Agricultural College is hereby established. Sec 2. The design of this institution is to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the me- chanic arts, without excluding other scientific and classical studies, and including military tactics, in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions of life. Sec 3. William D. Bloxham, Oliver Bronson, Cliandler H. Smith, Josiah T. Walls, Robert Meacham, John Varnum, J. S. Adams, Peter Knowles and the Superintendent of Public In- struction, (by virtue of his office as such,) their associates and successors, are hereb}^ constituted a body corporate and politic, by the name of the Florida Agricultural College, and are en- trusted with the general powers of a corporation for the pur- pose of teaching such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the mechanic arts, military tactics, and other scientific and classical studies, in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the general pursuits and professions of life ; and the said corporation shall have perpetual succession, as is provided in the said act to which this is amendatory, and the right to use a corporate seal. Sec 4. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be (by virtue of his office as such) President of the said college, and shall call a meeting of the corporators named in this act, ♦Chapter 116C of Session Laws of Florida, approved February 18, 1870, and amended 1812. THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. 19 who shall he the board of directors of the said college ; and they shall elect a vice-president, secretary and treasurer, and an executive committee of five members, who shall be empow- ered to act in behalf and under direction of the board, between the regular meetings of the same, together with such other officers as may be needed, and to fix their tenure of office and determine all other matters relating to officers or committees, and make all needful rules and regulations for the management of the officers of the board and college. A majority of the board or any committee shall constitute a quorum for the trans- action of business. Sec. 5. Said trustees shall have power to remove any mem- ber from said corporation when, by continued neglect or re- fusal, he fails to perform his duties, or when, by reason of age or infirmity, he shall have become permanently incapable of performing them. They shall fill by election any vacancy that may occur in their board, subject to the approval of the Judges of the Supreme Court. Sec. 6. The said corporation shall have power to build and construct a college building, and such other buildings and out- buildings as they may deem necessary, to contract and be con- tracted with, to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded in all courts of la^v and equit}-, to receive donations and make pur- chases of lands, and to sell and conve}'^ the same. Sec. 1. Each Senator, during his term of office, shall be em- powered, and it is hereb}' made his duty, to nominate and send one student, who shall be a resident of his Senatorial District, to said State Agricultural College, who shall be entitled to re- ceive the benefit of a full course of instruction at said college, without an}^ charge for tuition, subject to such rules and regu- lations as may be established for the government and direction of said college, according to the provisions of this act. Sec. 8. The trustees shall have no compensation for their services while attending any of the meetings of the board, but may be allowed their necessary expenses while going to, from and attending such meetings. Sec. 9. Said trustees are hereby authorized to claim and re- ceive from the Secretary of the Interior the Agricultural Col- lege Land Scrip to which this State is enlitled by act of Con- gress, July 2, 1862, and acts supplemental thereto. Said scrip is hereby transferred and assigned to and vested in the trus- tees of the Florida Agricultural College and their successors and assigns forever. They shall, when in their judgment it will best promote the object for which they are chosen, sell and assign the scrip, or locate and thereafter transfer and convey the lands, and use the proceeds as herein directed. Sec. 10. Ten per centum of the proceeds af the sales of the 20 THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. scrip, or of the lands, may be expended for the purchase of a site for an experimental farm. The remainder of the proceeds shall be invested in the stocks of the United States, or of some of the States of this Union, bearing annual interest of not less than six per centum on their par value, and shall remain a per- manent fund forever. The annual interest of the fund shall be regularly applied without diminution to the purposes set forth in section 2 of this act. Donations may be received for spe- cific purposes, and shall be applied to the objects for which they were granted. Sec. 11. No portion of the principal or interest of the fund shall be applied, directly or indirectly, under any pretense whatever, to the purchase, erection, preservation or repairs of any building or buildings, or for expenses incurred in selling the scrip, locating the lands, or in managing the funds of the lands. No scrip, lands, or property of whatever kind that may be obtained and held by said corporation under this act, whether of buildings, grounds, farms, workshops, fixtures, ma- chinerjr, apparatus, cabinets, library, furniture, or other valu- ables, shall be encumbered, aliened, or otherwise disposed of by the said trustees, or by any other person or persons, con- trary to the provisions of this act, except on such terms as the Legislature shall have previously approved, and any act of said trustees, or any other person or persons, which shall have or be intended to have such effect, shall be void. Sec 12. The trustees shall, within the time pi-escribed by Vide Sec. 4 of Congress, determine upon the location of the college at some Marc:b t'^ict?. healthy and conveniently accessible point, which location shall be as near the centre of the State as possible, and take the necessary measures to open the same for the reception of stu- dents. They shall purchase or obtain by gift, grant, or other- wise, in connection with the college, a tract of not less than one hundred acres of land, to be used as an experimental farm, or for the location of workshops, or otherwise to promote the object of the institution. Sec. 13. In pursuance of the act of Congress making the grant of agricultural college lands, it is hereby declared that all necessary expenses incurred in procuring and selling the scrip, or in examining, selecting, locating and managing the lands, in taxes, in the management and disbursement of the moneys received from the sale of the scrip or of the lands, and of the interest arising therefrom, and in the regular execution of the provisions of this act, are legitimate charges against the State of Florida. The trustees shall keep accurate ac- counts of all such expenses, and present them, duly authen- ticated, to the Comptroller, who shall audit the same and pre- pare bonds of convenient denominations, to be signed by the Governor and Comptroller, with the seal of the State aflfixed THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. 21 thereto, having not more than twenty j'^ears to run, and bearing an annual interest of not less than six per centum, and deliver said bonds to said trustees at their market value in payment of said debt. Sec. 14. Said trustees shall have the right to deposit funds in the State Treasury received from the sale of scrip or of lands, and to demand of and receive from the Comptroller their equivalent in bonds of this State at their market value. Said bonds to be executed in manner, form, and with rate of interest as aforesaid. Said deposited funds shall, when required by the trustees, be and remain a separate and distinct fund, and shall be set apart for the exclusive purpose of paying the ex^Denses growing out of the regular execution of the provisions of this act. Sec. 15. The Board of Trustees shall choose a president of the college, and such professors, teachers, superintendents and employees as the necessity of the institution may demand. They shall fix their compensation, define their duties, limit their powers and the duration of their terms of office ; also, make all general provisions for the management of the college in its several departments. They may limit the number of students and confer appropriate degrees. Sec. 16. The president, professors and superintendents of said college, and the secretary of the Board of Trustees, shall constitute the facultv of the college. Sec. it. The faculty shall have the immediate charge and management of the college and farm ; shall determine the basis of admission, the length of complete and partial courses of study, the studies to be pursued, and the text-books to be used ; also, the daily hours for labor and of attendance upon the exercises of the institution. They shall likewise make all needful rules and regulations for the government and discipline of the students, and for promoting, in the highest degree, their morals, health, decorum, and ' scholastic advancement ; all which shall be subject to revision, alteration or rejection b}^ the Board of Trustees. Sec. 18. The several departments of the college shall be open to applicants for admission at the lowest rate of expense con- sistent with the welfare and efflciencj' thereof as herein pro- vided, and without further distinction as to class or locality, to-wit : Each county shall be entitled to send annually, or so often as vacancies may occur, one student for each member of the Assembly from that county ; such students shall be selected by the Boards of Public Instruction of the several counties from among the most advanced pupils in the common and higher schools therein who may present themselves as candi- dates. Each County Board of Public Instruction shall an- 22 THE SCHOOL LAW OP FLORIDA. nually, or as often as vacancies occur, which should be filled by the county, give early notice of such vacancy, and of the time and place of the meeting for the examination of candidates. The County Board shall then and there by themselves or with the assistance of such persons as the}' may appoint, examine said candidates, and select those best qualified as to scholastic attainments, good health and upright moral character, and fur- nish them with certificates of selection for admission, subject to the re-examination and approval of the faculty of the col- lege. In case an}^ Board of Instruction fails to attend to the above duty, then pupils holding high rank in their schools in that county may make application in person to the faculty of the college, and be examined and admitted on the same terms as they would have been had they passed a preliminary exam- ination before the Board of Instruction of their county. But in case vacancies remain unfilled, students may be selected from the State at large by the facult}-. Sec. 19. The Comptroller is authorized to make examina- tions, from time to time, as he may see fit, into the actions and doings of said trustees, to the end that he may ascertain whether the funds committed to them are and have been man- aged according to the letter and intent of this act. Said trus- tees shall report to the Comptroller annually, on the first day of October, in such form as the Comptroller may direct, the amount of land or land scrip sold, the prices and terms of sale, the amount of money received therefor, the disposition made thereof, and the expense incurred in the sale. Sec. 20." The trustees shall make an annual report to the Su- perintendent of Public Instruction on or before the first day of October, to be by him printed with his report and laid before the Legislature at the beginning of each regular session. Such report shall give a full exposition of the financial condition of the corporation, the progress and improvements made, the na- ture, cost and results of experiments, and such other matters, including State industrial and economical statistics, as may be supposed useful ; one copy of which the Superintendent shall transmit by mail to each of the other colleges, which were en- dowed under the provisions of act of Congress of July 2, 1862 ; also a copy to the Secretary of the Interior, and one to each House of Congress. Sec. 21. The Legislature may add other departments of learning to this college when the endowment of such depart- ments shall have been provided for. Sec 22. The Justices of the Supreme Court shall constitute an examining committee, with power to investigate the aflfairs of the college and the corporations, and to appoint proxies to act in their stead. REGULATIONS, FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. Office op Sup't of Public Instruction,") Tallahassee, March 22, 1811. f The following regulations, forms and instructions have Tbeem prepared (section 13, clauses 1 and 11) for the use and guid- ance of school officers and teachers, (section 6, clause 1.) OFFICERS. Regulation 1. — Qualifications. — Persons, to be eligible to appointment to offices in this department must be well endorsed as possessing, substantially, the following qualifications : " They are personally known to us as citizens of good moral character, upright, responsible, and desirous of extending the benefits of free public instruction to all classes of youth. As officers, they will be found competent, impartial and faithful in the performance of their duties. For these reasons we com- mend them for appointment." (No. 1.) Form of Recommendation of Board of Public Instruction. [Note. — Members of the Legislature, when recommeuding candidates for appointment as members of the Beard of Public Instruction, are re- spectfully requested to use this form.] County of . , 18—... To , Superintendent of Public Instruction • Sir : The undersigned, members of the Senate and Assem- bly, representing the county of , have the honor to rec- ommend the following named persons to be appointed mem- bers of the Board of Public Instruction for that county : names. PRECINCT. POST-OFFICE. Qualifications. — (See Regulation 1.) (Signed) 24 REGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. (No. 2.) Office of the T3oard of Education of Florida,) Tallahassee, , 18 — . ) To , Sir: You are hereby appointed by the Board of Education of Florida to be a member of the Board of Public Instruction for the county of , during the faithful and valuable per- formance of the duties which the position devolves upon you, — not to exceed four years. Please signify your acceptance at your earliest convenience. YGvy respectfull}', , President. , Secretary. (No. 3.) Form of Accepfance of Member of Board of Public Instruction. County of , , 18 — . To . , President of the Board of Education of Florida : Sir : I have received your letter of the , notifying me of my appointment, by the Board of Education, to be a mem- ber of the Board of Public Instruction for the county of . I hereby accept the appointment, and will faithfully and im- partially perform all the duties of the position. Very respectfully, Regulation 2. — School trustees will be governed, in the general managemeut of their affairs, by the directions of the Board of Public Instruction of the county. (No. 4.) Officb of the Board of Education of Florida,} Tallahassee, , 18 — . \ To , Sir : For 3^ou are hereby removed from the Board of Public Instruction for county. B}^ order of the Board of Education. Very respectfully, , President. HEGULATIONS, FORMS, AC. 25 (No. 5.) Form of Reoomviendation for School Trustee. School No. , Situated at ^, \_ County of , , 18 — . j To , County Suj^t of Schools arid Secrhj B. P. Instruction : Sir : The undersigned, fairly representing the patrons of School No. , at , in this county, recommend the following-named persons to be trustees of our school : NAMES. PRECINCT. POST-OFFICE. Qualification. — (See Regulation 1.) (Signed) Remark. — School Trustees. — One good, competent trus- tee, "".vho will take a lively interest in the affairs of the school, is sufficient. When the responsibility is divided among sev- eral, they will be more likel}^ to neglect the worl< thai) one man, when the duty is laid upon him. Trustees are to be rec- ommended by the patrons of the school, (section 4,) but the County Superintendent raa\^ exercise some discretion in nom- inating them, (section 22, clause 6.) (No. 6.) Form of Aiypointment of School Trustee. Office of the Board of Public Instruction ) FOR THE County of , , 18 — . )" To , Sir : At a meeting of the Board of Public Instruction for the county of , held at , on the day of , 18 — , you were duly recommended by the patrons of school No. , situated at , as a suitable person to act as trustee for their school, and were appointed accordingly for four years, or during the faithful and valuable performance of the duties which the position devolves upon j^ou. A blank form of acceptance is herewith enclosed, which please fill out and return, with the oath attached duly executed. Yery respectfully, Secretary and County Superintendent of Schools. 26 REGULATIONS, FORMS, AC. (No. 1.) Form of Acceptance of A2:)pointment as School Trustee. County of , , 18 — To , Secretary and County Superintendent of Schools : Sir : I have received your letter of the • , notifying me of my appointment, by the Board of Public Instruction for this county, to be a school trustee of school No. , situated at . I hereby accept the appointment, and will faithfully and im- partially perform all the duties of the position. Very respectfulh^, TEACHERS. Regulation 3 Any person, to be considered a teacher in the meaning of the school law, or entitled to compensation for services or any of the privileges and immimities of a teacher, must, at the time of performing the services or claiming the immunities, hold a teacher's certificate unimpaired by suspen- sion, revocation, or limitation, (section 28.) Regulation 4. — Eligibility. — A candidate for teaching, to be eligible to an examination., must produce satisfactory evi- dence of being of strictly temperate habits, and maintaining a good moral character, (section 26.) (No. 8.) Form of Recommendat ion as Teacher. , 18— To , Secretary and County Superintendent of Schools : Sir: The undersigned are well and personally acquainted with , of , and take pleasure in commending to be a person of strictly temperate habits, of good moral character, and, if found possessed of the requisite literaiy qualifications, would be worth}^ the confidence of the people as an instructor of youth. Very respectfully, , Regulation 5. — Third-class Certificate To be entitled to a certificate of this grade, a candidate must, on examina- tion, be able, (section 25) — 1st. To read intelligibly from the Bible or any school reader in common use. REGULATIONS, TORMS, &0. 21 2d. To spell correctly the words of any ordinary sentence. 3d. To write a plain hand. 4th. To solve readily the questions involving the four pri- mary rules or arithmetic, and explain the principles on which their solution depends. 5th. To have some general knowledge of geography : as the location and boundaries of continents ; the relative positions of the principal countries, oceans, seas and rivers ; the bounda- ries and capitals of the United States and of the several States and Territories. 6th. To have some general knowledge of the history of the United States and of the State of Florida. 1th. To have some good, practical knowledge of school or- ganization, classification, management and discipline, and of the arts of interesting youth and imparting instruction. Remark. — No certificates will be issued to applicants who, on examination, fail to answer 15 per cent, of the questions sub- mitted in the above branches. (No. 9.) Form of Teacher^ s Certificate — Third Glass. Office of Board of Public Instruction, ]_ FOR County, , 18 — . ) This is to certify that having placed on file in the ofiice of the County Superintendent of Schools of this county, satisfactory evidence of maintaining a good moral char- acter, and having sustained an examination by in the elements of reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, geogra- phy^, and the history of the United States, as well as in the arts of imparting instruction and managing a school, is therefore entitled to receive this Teacher's Certificate of the third class, and is hereby pronounced competent to teach the public school No. at in this county, or such other school as the board may direct, until the day of 18 — , and will be respected accordingly. (Signed) . Regulation 6. — Second Class. — In addition to the forego- ing qualifications, a candidate for a second-class certificate must, on examination, be able, (section 25) — 1. To read with ease and accuracy. 2. To write a plain, free hand. 3. To spell correctly. 4. To solve readily the questions in any practical arithmetic in common use. 28 REGULATIONS, FORMS, AC. 5. To have a good knowledge of geograpli}'. 6. To be familiar with the English grammar, so as to apply its i^rinciples correctly in composing, spelling, and punctuating a letter, or any ordinary sentence. Y To have a good knowledge of the outlines of general history, and especially that of the United States and of Florida. 8. To be acquainted with the elements of book-keeping. 9. To understand and be able to explain the principles which underlie the branches taught. 10. To understand well the proper organization, classifica- tion, management and discipline of a school, the improved methods of teaching, and possess good self-control. Remark 1. — No applicant will be awarded a certificate who, on examination, fails to answer 80 per cent, of the questions proposed in the above branches. (No. 10.) Form of Teacher''s Certificate — Second Class. Office of Board of Public Instruction) FOR County, , 18 — . j This is to certify that — of , having placed on file in the ofltice of the Count}^ Superintendent of Schools of this county, satisfactory evidence of maintaining a good moral character, and having sustained an examination by in reading, writing, spelling, practical arithmetic, geography, English grammar, history, the elements of book- keeping, and on the principles which underlie those branches, together with the proper organization and management of a school, and the improved methods of teaching, is therefore en- titled to receive this Teacher's Certificate of the second class, and is hereb}^ pronounced competent to teach the public school No. at in this county, or such other school as the board may direct, until the day of 18 — , and will be respected accordingly. (Signed) . Remark 2 Teacher's Certificates of the First Class will be granted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to eminently successful teachers of the second class who, on exam- ination, answer 85 per cent, of the questions submitted in the branches usually taught in high schools, (sec. 25.) Graduates of normal schools may receive First Class Certifi- cates without examination. REGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. 29 (No. 11.) Form of TeacJier^s Certificate — First Glass. Office of Superintendent op Public Instruction,! Tallahassee, Fla., , 18 — \ This is to certify that of having placed on file in this office satisfactory evidence of maintaining a good moral character, and having sustained an examination by me in reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, geography, grammar, and the higher studies usually taught in high schools, together with the proper organization and management of a school, is enti- tled to receive this Teacher's Certificate of the first class, and is hereby pronounced competent to teach the public school No. at in county, or such other school as the board may direct, until the day of 18 — , and will be respected accordingly. (Signed) . time of issuing certificates. Remark 3. — Although a Board of Public Instruction may ex- amine teachers and grant certificates, (section 19, clause 8,) at any time, or authorize the County Superintendent to do so, which may continue in force in the county for one year from date, yet it may be found desirable to fix upon certain days and places at which this particular duty will be attended to. Cer- tificates may be issued to expire within the year, to correspond with the times of holding the meetings. By such an arrange- ment, both the board and the teachers would be accommodated. Remark L — Ample notice should be given of all such meet- ings by the County Superintendent, so that every teacher, or person desirous of teaching, may have th©' opportunity of pre- paring for the examination. (No. 12.) Form of Suspension or Revocation of Teacher^s Certificate. Office of the Board op Public Instruction) FOR ■ — County, , 18 — . j To Teacher. It is my unpleasant duty to inform you that certain charges have been preferred against you, on apparently sufficient grounds, alleging that (state the charges plainly and briefly — see section 22, clause 13, and section 28) in consequence of which your certificate to teach a public school is hereby de- clared suspended, (or revoked, as the case may be,) and the right to teach a public school in this State, as well as the priv- 30 REGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. ileges conferred b}- said certificate, are suspended (or revoked, as the case maj^ require) until further notice. The case will be presented to the Board of Public Instruc- tion, (or Superintendent of Public Instruction, if the certificate had been issued by him ; also state the time and place at which a hearing will be granted,) at which time you shall have an op- portunity to make a full and fair vindication of the charges, in conformit}^ to the regulations of the department of Public In- struction. Very respectfully, County Superintendent of Schools. (No. 13.) Form of Contract with Teacher. This contract by and between teacher, and the Board of Public Instruction for the count}' of , State of Florida, witnesseth that : The said agrees to teach the public school No. — at , or such other public school as the Ijoard may elect, commencing on the day of , 18 — , for the term of months, and to perform well and faithfully the duties of teacher, according to law and the regulations of the Department of Public Instruction of Florida. For and in consideration of services so rendered, the said Board of Public Instruction for the county of agree to pay to the said , the sum of dollars per school month, and to give such further aid as the law requires. (Signed) , Teacher. By order and on behalf of Board of Pub. Inst. Witness : . [Contract between teacher and Board of Public Instruction to be exe- cuted in duplicate, and one copy held by each party.] (No. 14.) Form of award of Board of Public Instruction on, charge$ against a Teacher on Appeal. Office of the Board op Public Instruction) FOR THE County of , , 18 — . ) To , Teacher. After a fair and careful examination, on appeal, of the charges preferred against you by , to-wit : (recite the REGULATIONS, FORMS, &G. 31 charges plainly and briefly,) it appears to this board that (state the conclusion of the board) you are hereby honorably acquit- ted and continued in your position in (or " censured and dis- charged from," as the case may be) the service of this board. Your salary will be continued from the time of your suspen- sion, (or " will not be continued," in case the suspension is con- firmed or certificate revoked.) '■ , Chairman. To Secretary and County Superintendent of Schools. (No. 15.) Form of Notice of Suspension of a Piqnl by a Teacher. School No. , , 18 — . School Trustee, I regret to be compelled to inform you that under the pro- vision of the school law (section 29, clause 5) I have found it necessary, for the good of the school, to suspend (name pupil) from attendance at school for days (not exceeding ten.) The cause for such suspension is (state the cause ; as gross immorality, flagrant misconduct, persistent op- position to the authority of the teacher.) Have the kindness to call on me at your earliest convenience, to extend such aid and advice, and take such further action as you may judge proper, according to section 23, clause 4, of the law. Very respectfully, — , Teacher. Remark 5. — The teacher will also give notice to the parent or guardian of the pupil (section 29, clause .5.) This may properl}'' be done in person. At the interview, the teacher should care- fully avoid finding needless fault with the child, and should manifest such a kindly spirit towards both parent and child as should satisfy them that the suspension was not prompted by any malice, but only for the good of the pupil and the school. Indeed, it is much better to have a good, frank interview with the parent or guardian in advance of the suspension, in order, if possible, to reclaim the erring youth without a resort to a measure which would necessarily affect his character and stand- ing in the school and the neighborhood. Remark 6. — The school trustee may confirm, revoke or ex- tend the suspension of the pupil, as he may judge best, (section 23, clause 4.) He should give notice accordingly to the parent or guardian of the pupil. The necessary modification of above 32 REGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. form to adapt it to the purpose of expelling a pupil, will readily suggest itself. Remark 7. — Should there be manifest injustice in the case, the parties feeling aggrieved may appeal to the County Super- intendent of Schools, (section 32, clause 9,) conforming, sub- stantially, to the prescribed manner of making appeals. UNIVERSITY. (See section 11, clause 6.) Regulation Y. — Eligibility — Xo person will be eligilile to admission to the University Avho does not maintain a good moral character. Regulation S. — Admission to the preparatoiy department will be based on a thorough /examination upon the standard of literary qualifications fixed for a third-class teacher's certificate. (See page 22.) Regulation 9. — Admission to the department of teaching will be based on a thorough examination upon the standard of literary qualifications prescribed for a second-class certificate. (Page 23.) Remark Further terms for admission, &c.. will be pre- scribed b}- the Board of Education. (No. 16.) Form ()/' Recoiinneiulotion of a State Pupil to a Board of Pvh- Jic Instruction. County Superintendent of Scliooh : This certifies that , of , aged • years, is well knoAvn to us as a person of good moral character, and is desirous of preparing for teaching in the public schools of this State. We recommend -- — as a suitable candidate for appointment as State pupil in one of the departments of teach- ing in the university. (Signed) , Dated , 18—. . Remark 1. — AVhen a Board of Public Instruction have se- lected a candidate as State pupil, the secretary of the board will endorse on the recommendation the following : "Approved : respectfully recommended for appointment as State pupil in one of the departments of teaching in the uni- versit}'. " (Signed) , " Secretary and County Sup't of Schools," and forwarded to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. REGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. 33 Remark 2. — Instruction only, in the university, is free to State pupils. Ttiey must provide for their own board and in- cidental expenses. In these matters every assistance ■will be rendered them, (section 11, clause 6.) (No. n.) Form of Appointment of a State Pupil by the Board of Educa- tion. Board op Education, Tallahassbb, , 18 — . This is to certify that the aforesaid applicant, provided shall pass the requisite preliminary examination, is hereby ap- pointed as a pupil in the , to have and enjoy all its priv- ileges, and be subject to its rules and regulations. President and Sup't of Public Instruction. EDUCATI0N7\.L LANDS AND FUNDS. Regulation 10. — A Board of Public Instruction, in its man- agement of public edujcational lands and funds, will be gov- erned by the general regulations of the Board of Education. A GENERAL LINE OF POLICY EemaT-k 1. — Until full regulations shall be establiehed, county boards are earnestly requested, 1st. To use great discretion, prudence and a wise economy in all their arrangements. 2d. To keep accurate accounts of all moneys received and paid out, and of all business transactions. 3d. To avoid excessive taxation as they would a dangerous rock in navigating a ship at sea. 4th. To use every means to secure material assistance from the friends and patrons of each school before starting it ; as, in the gift of a lot of land, contributions of money, materials or labor in the construction or repair of a school building, or in the use of a suitable one free of rent, and in sharing the ex- penses of the school among themselves ; as, in providing board for the teacher without making it a county charge, &c. Remark 2 The first object and the great final aim towards which all efibrts are to be directed is the establishment of good schools for all the youth, in a harmonious and satisfactor}^ manner. But the finances of the State are not in a condition at present to warrant heavy taxation. The people are unused to free schools. Would it not be the height of folly to begin 3* 34 REGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. by incurring such heavy public expenses as to make the system odious before the benefits which must result from it have come to be appreciated ? When a person has put in his own money or labor he takes greater interest in the work. Is it not better, therefore, to begin this year's operations by encouraging pri- vate individuals, interested in the schools, to do all in their power, gratuitously ? When business improves — as no doubt it will soon — more funds can be raised and with greater ease than at present. Employ good teachers. They will make good schools, and good schools will be sustained much more willingly than poor ones. Remark 3 — The provisions of section 9, clauses 2 and 3, should be rigidly applied, not only to the satisfaction of the County Commissioners, but certainly to the entire satisfaction of the Board of Public Instruction. Remark 4. — As each county is a school district, it may for- feit its portion of the State school funds according to article 8, section 8, of the present Constitution. Section 38 of the school law provides for the use of such funds. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS. Regulation 11. — The County Superintendent being the Secretary of the Board of Public Instruction, will keep its books, papers and records. As its agent he will execute its orders. Frequent communication and a ready co-operation on his part with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, is ex- pected and cordially invited. Remark 1. — This officer will be the working man of the board. If he be active and energetic, and at the same time is judicious in all his acts — ^if he studies to cultivate harmonj- and promote the best interests of the schools, he will be a most useful and valuable officer. Remai'k 2. — Incompetency, neglect, &c., on his part, should be reported by the Board to the Superintendent of Public In- struction. His duties are prescribed in sections 22, 28, 36, 39, 40, &c. (No. 18.) Foi'm of a Call for a Meeting of a Board of Public Instruction. Office of Board of Pubic Instruction "^ FOR County, , 18 — . j To — , I have the honor to request your attendance at a special (or regular) meeting of the Board of Public Instruction for REGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. ^ this county, to be held at -, on the — '■ — day of __ ^ ^ — ,a£ the hour of'— (A. M., or P. M.,yfor the purpose of (state the object of the meeting, if a special meeting.) ? Secretary and County Superintendent of Schools. (No. 19.) Form of Public Notice of a Meeting of a Board of Puhlk: Instruction. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Pub- lic Instruction for this county will be held at , on the — day of , at the hour of — A. M., (or P. M., as m^ be,) for the purpose of (state the object.) Dated — da}^ of , 18 — 7 Secretar}^ and County Suprintendent of Schools^ (No. 20.) The Board of Fublic Instruction for the County of -^ State of Florida, To" ■ , Dr. Year. Month, I Day. (Specify the item with date of[$ each.) Cr. ! (When pa3^ments have been re-j ceived make proper credits in! form as above.) | Balance due I Gent«- (Signed) Dated , 18 — Received payment ^ Remark Accounts of all local expenses incurred by school. trustees under authority of the Board of Public Instructioa for the county, will be paid by the Treasurer on the order ot the board, (section 20, clause 9,) after being duly certified to hj the trustees, (section 23, clause 6.) The following endorsement should be made upon the back oi the account by the trustee or board of trustees of the school for which the expenses were incurred : (No. 21.) Form of Certificate to an Account. School No. — , Situated at — 18- This certifies that the withia account has l>een duly examined 36 EEGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. by (name the officer or committee,) and has by him (or them) been pronounced correct and just in every particular. The amount due is dollars and cents. (Signed) , Remark. — When there is an oganized Board of School Trus- tees, the certificate should be signed as follows ; By order of the board. , Chairman. , Secretar}'. (No. 22.) Form of Warrant on a Treasurer of Board of Public Instruc- tion. d ex.- o o Xi o CQ o r/2 No. To 7 Treasurer of Board/of Pub. Inst, for the Gouniy of State of Florida . Pay to the order of the sum of dollars, from any moneys now in or that may come into your hands belonging to the Fund ; it being for (state the purpose for which the expendi- ture was made.) Dated at (Signed) this day of 18- Chairman. (No. 23.) Ta the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Florida , A. D. 18—. This is to certify that is Treasurer of county and is hereby authorized by the Board of Public In- stmction for said county to apply to the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Florida, and to receive the sum ap- portioned to said county from the Common School Fund for theyear 18 — . (Signed) , Chairman of Board. County Snp't Public Schools. REGULATIONS, FORMS, &0. 8*1 (No. 24.) To the GomptrolUr of Public Accounts of the State of Florida.: Sir : I hereby make application for the sum apportioned to county from the Common School Fund for the year IS—. (Signed) Treasurer of county. Chairman of Board. (No. 25.) Form of Bond to be given by any School Officer, (Section 9, clause 2.) Know all Men by these Presents, That we, A B., the Treasu- rer (or other officer to be entrusted with moneys, &c.,) of the Board of Public Instruction for the county of. , State of Florida, as principal, and C D and E F, his sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the said county of in the sum of (insert double the amount that will be liable to fall into his hands at any one time), for the payment of which sum, well anti truly to be made to the said county, we firmly bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, by these presents. The\condition of this obligation is such, that if the said AB, Treasurer (or such other officer as is named above) of the Board of Public Instruction for the county of , State of Flor- ida, shall faithfully appropriate to their proper and lawful uses all moneys or other proi)erty that may come into his hands by virtue of his office, and render promptly the required returns, and pay over when required all balances in his hands, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise of full force and virtue. Signed and sealed this day of , A. D. 18 — A. B. [seal.] ., C. D. [SBAL.J E. F. [SEAL.J Signed, seaLd, and delivered in presence of — (No. 26.) Form of a Contract for Building a School House. Contract made and entered into between A B of the county of , State of Florida, and the Board of Public Instruc- tion for the county of , State of Florida, and their suc- cessors in office. 58 REGULATIONS, FORMS, &C. In consideration of the sum of one dollar in band paid to A B, tiie receipt whereof is herelw acknowledged, and of the further sum of (insert the total amount,) to be paid as hereinafter pro- vided, the said A B agrees to build a (describe the kind of building in general terms, as log, brick, &c.,) and to furnish the material therefor, according to the plan and specifications for the construction of said house hereunto appended, at (de- scribe the locality,) and on such lot as the board maj^ direct. The said house is to be built of the best materials, in a sub- stantial, workmanlike manner, and is to be completed and deliv- ered to the said board, or their successors in oflice, free from 'jtny lien for work done or material furnished, b}^ the day of , 18 — ; and in case the house is not finished and ready for delivery by the time herein specified, the said A B shall for- feit and pay to the said board, or their successors in office, for ttie use of the public schools of the county, the liquidated sum of (insert the forfeit mone}',) and shall also be liable for all damages that may result to said board in consequence of such failure. The said board hereby agree for tliemselves, and their suc- cessors in office, to pay to the said A B the sum of dol- lars when the foundation of the house is finished ; and the fur- ther sum of dollars when the walls are up to the square, ;{ud ready for the roof, and the remaining sum of dol- lars when the said house is finished and delivered as herein stipulated. It is further agreed that this contract shall not be sub-let, transferred or assigned, without the mutual consent of both parties. Witness our hands and seals this day of , 18 — . (D'. S. Kev.^ A B, Contractor. [seal.] I stamp. ] , Board of Pub. Inst'n. [seal.] Remark 1. — Attach the drawings showing the plan and speci- fications. Remarlc 2. — In building a permanent and expensive school- house, there should be drawn up in advance, by some compe- tent mechanic or architect, full and distinct drawings or work- ing plans and specifications. These should set forth cleai'ly the dimensions of the building, the materials to be used ; if a frame building, the size and kind of timber ; the material for the foundation ; if in columns, the size of each ; its depth be- low and height above the surface ; the number and size of chimneys, fire-places and flues ; the stjde of finishing the chim- •ney-tops ; the provision for ventilation ; the number of coats, quality and finish of the plastering ; also the color, number of coats and quality of paint ; the fixtures for hats and shawls ; REGULATIONS, FORMS, ! 1 7 Provide plans and specifications 13 2 7 Call meetings of school officers 13 'A 7 Hold teachers' institutes 13 4 8 Fix standard of qualifications of and grant teachers' certificates 13 r-> 8 Apportion school moneys. 13 (> 8 Discretionary powers in regard to apportionments. . 13 Decide on appeals, or refer to Board of Edncation.. 13 Provide an official seal 13 Collect specimens and samples 13 Prescribe rules and regulations of the department. . l:-! SURETY— Officers to give double '.' TEACHERS— Who are, delined — Eligibility to examination as — Duty towards parent and guardian — Form of recommendation in favor of a candidate. . . — Form of contract with — Form of notice of suspension by — To be satisfactory to trustees 20 By whom examined 20 By whom employed and paid'. 20 Application fee of candidate 27 Care over pupils, deportment, &c 2*.' Care over personal habits and manners of pupils. . . 2'.i To enforce needful restrictions 20 To suspend pupils from school 2'<> To hold public examinations 2'.> To conform to regulations of Department Public In- struction 2'.» Special exemptions of 30 Penalty for insulting -.. 4*\ TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES. See Certificates of Qualification to Teach. TEACHING — Departments of, how to be established 11 ('■> 7 TERM OF SCHOOL defined 32 :: 14 TEXT-BOOKS, under the charge of whom 12 — 7 Samples of, to be procured 13 By whom provided in a county 20 By whom supplied to a school 23 TIME— Periods of, defined 33 Lost, may be made up 'M TITLE to school property, in whom vested 10 TREASURER OF THE STATE 10 TREASURER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, Qualifications of — Bonds ol — TRUSTEES. See School Trustees r- S 8 8 u S lo- 8 ll 8 2 « — 26 — 2(5 — SI — 20 — 30 — 20 4 9 s 10 9 10 — IS 1 14 2 14 4 14 5 14 14 7 14 — 14 — 14 10 8 !j n — 14 — 15 1 <; — fi 83 — 33 PD 5. -"t \ o •" • O. ^. o V ^""^^ .0^ ^^•^ ^0'