Rules and Regulations of the Public Schools of the City of Springfield: 1867 — A detailed look at how a mid‑19th‑century city organized its public schools, from governance to the classroom.
This state and city framework covers how leaders are chosen, how meetings are run, and the duties teachers and staff must follow.
The book lays out the structure of the school system, the grouping of schools, and the chain of supervision. It also describes the school year, daily schedules, holidays, and rules for behavior, attendance, and discipline. Readers will find the official stance on teacher employment, reporting, and professional development, as well as how diplomas are earned.
What you’ll experience
- How a city board selects a chairman and superintendent, and how committees guide schools
- The organization of high, grammar, primary, and special schools, with details on supervision and immediate administration
- The school year, term lengths, daily sessions, openings, recesses, and established holidays
- Rules on behavior, discipline, attendance, and the responsibility of teachers and families
Ideal for readers of educational history, municipal governance, and 19th‑century public schooling.