Establishment of District 68 1877-1956
A meeting of school district No 68 county of Sumner State of Kansas was held ? To call at the
House of Mr Kcaliock in said district on the 2nd Tuesday of August 1877. The Treasurers
report was read. The following persons dully elected officers of the district for the resume
term, Jacob Laylor Director. J. L. Hutchinson Clerk. On motion it was voted to built a school
house on the S E quarter of Section no 29 S of R3WTW34.The officers was Sworn in.
Adjourned
J. L. Hutchinson Clerk
Next come a petition signed by the legal voters of the District (beginning date the 4th of
December 1877) asking that a election of said district be called for the purpose of voting bond
on said district to the amount of $200. For the purpose of building a school house. The
election was called by the board on the 17th day of December 1877 between the hours of 8
O'clock AM and 6 O'clock PM at the Residence of A Czaplinski the Bonds was carried by a
unanimous vote. Discussed and sold at pm by the Board on the 19th day of December 1877
On the 17th day of December 1877 during the time of holding election for bonds it was agreed
between a majority of the voters of the district to change the location of the school house to the
North West corner of the S W ¼ of section 28 Township 34 S R3W the said described real
estate being the claim of Joseph Smith he agreeing to give a bond for a deed to the amount of
one acre at said location it was agreed that J M Smith T A Mills and J L Hutchinson act as a
building comity.
A Special meeting of school district No 68 was held at the school house on the 16th day of
February 1878 at 2 O'clock PM. On notion it was voted to empower the Board to seat the
school house with patent seats providing they can be bought from not more than one hundred
dollars
On notion it was voted to build two Privies out the lumber left of the house size 3x5.
The building comity's report was read approved and the comity discharged. Adjourned.
J. L. Hutchinson Clerk
Annual School meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County State of Kansas was held
present to all at the school house on the 8th day of August 1878 at 2 O'clock PM Mr Jacob
Laylor in the chair. The treasurer read his annual report which on notion was adopted. The
clerk read his annual report which on notion was adopted. The following persons was duly
elected officers for the unassuming term. T A Mills director LR Dixion Treasurer. On notion it
was voted to have a four month term of school taught announcing November 1st 1878. On
notion it was voted to levy a 5 Mill tax for incidental funds. On notion it voted to levy a 5 mill tax
for Library and adopt the Independent Senses of text books for five years. Adjourned
J. L. Hutchinson Clerk
Resolved by the school board district No 68 Sumner County State of Kansas on this 5th day of
June 1879 that we adopt the independent senses of text books for uniform use in the school
of this district for 5 years in compliance with section 1 of the school law approved March 12th
1879
J. L. Hutchinson Clerk
Annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner county State of Kansas was held
present to call at the school house on the 14th day of August AD 1879 at 2 O'clock PM Mr.
Jacob Laylor in the chair the treasure read his annual report which on notion was adopted.
The clerk read his annual report which on notion was adopted. The following persons was
daily elected officers for the unassuming term. J. M. Smith Director the same Treasurer On
notion it was carried to have a six month of school commenced 1st day of October 1878 and
ending the first of April 1880. On notion it was voted one percent teachers funds. On notion it
was voted to levy ten mills for inclination. On notion it was voted to turn over the library to the
next teacher and he to the pupils and never take them up again and never vote any more
library funds and all books discharged to pupils be replaced by the parents of the pupil
detaining the same. On notion it was voted to employ a male teacher. On notion it was voted
to pay Miss tame Harington the sum of $12.50 cents.
Meeting of the Board at school house district 68 1878 For the pupils of haying the house
painted at the lowest sides the house shall be painted with white lead and oil J Smith 25.00
dollars. And have wood furnished at the lowest bidder the wood shall be small enough for the
stove by J Hudson the sum of wood 6 ricks at $4.00 and have low privies built at the lower
bides and of one inch length 4 feet square six feet high and have the prive 3 ½ feet long and 2
feet wide and 2 ½ deep J Smith Building of the Prives $11.00 dollars.
Annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County state of Kansas was held
present to call at the school house on the 12th day of August A.D. 1880 at 2 O'clock PM Jacob
Elswick in the chair. The treasurer read his report and adopted The clerk read his report and
was adopted the following persons was dully elected as officers Jacob Elswick as Director I.
E. Sharp as treasurer on motion it was voted to have a 3 month school commencing the first
Monday in November and ending the last of January on notion it was voted to buy 5 mills for
incidental purpose and was voted to lay 2 mills for library
School District No 68 Employed Miss Wiriarn A marm to teach a term of 4 months coming on
the 17th of October 1881 at a salary of 35.00 a month November 25th 1881 And the board
bought 1 acre of ground from Mr William Dimke for $10.00 dollars and the papers and all cost
$10.75 cents for the school district 68.
E. A. Millin
The annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County State of Kansas was held
present to call at the school house in said district on the 18th day of August A.D. 1882 at 2
O'clock PM. Meeting called to order by the director. Minutes of last meeting read and
approved. The treasurer read his annual report which on notion was adopted. J Taylor
Director presented his resignation which on notion was accepted. L. U. Johelori was elected
director for one year to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Laylors resignation. S. H. Vans Kite was
elected clerk for a term of three years. On notion it was voted to leave 6 months school during
this year. To commence on the 2nd day of October 1882 and close on Friday the 30th day of
March 1883? On notion it was voted to levy a tax of ¾ of one per cent for the teachers fund and
also ¾ of one per cent for the building fund. The boards were re-elected to purchase desks
for the scholars and chair and table for teacher. Adjournment
L. H. Vans Kite, Clerk
August 9th 1883 the annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County State of
Kansas was held present to call to the school house in the said district on the 9th day of
August A.D. 1883 at 2 O'clock PM. Called to order by L M Johnston reading of minutes and
approved treasurer report read and adopted clerk report read and adopted J. W. Johnston
was re-elected director for three years moved to levy a tax of one cent for the teachers funds
tax of for mills for building funds moved how build the privies Each 4 & 6 inch shingle roof and
3 N hole rendirmiath moved to have 4 months school to commence on the 1st Monday in
October 1883 moved to adjourn
L. H. Vans Kite, Clerk
Moved the board sell the old stove and buy a coal stove and build a coal House. The board
hired Nathaniel D Stephenson to teach a term of 5 months at 40 dollars a month. The board
got the schoolhouse insurance for 400.00 dollars for 5 years.
August 14th 1884 the annual school meetings of school district No 68 Sumner county state of
Kansas was held present to call house in the said district on the 14th day August A. D. 1884
at 2 PM Coal to order by J.W. Johnston reading of minutes and approved Treasurer report
read and adopted. Clerk report read and adopted Jacob Elswick was re-elected treasurer for
three years move to levy a tax of 5 mills for Teachers funds and 2 mills for building funds
move to fill up around school house with district and to pay someone to do it and move to
have 8 or 6 month schooling this year if we can get a teacher. Move to commence school the
first of October 1884 move to adjourn
L. H. Vans Kite, Clerk
And employed Frank Czaplinsky to teach 4 months school at 40.00 dollars a month and
employed miss Callie Carson to teach 3 months at 30.00 dollars.
August 13th 1885 The annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner county State of
Kansas was held present to all of the district trial? was called to order by Mr Jacob Elswick in
the chair reading of the minutes was read of the last meeting and adopted the treasurer report
read and excepted and it was motioned to levy 5 mills for teachers and 2 mills for building and
was voted to fix the school house up by binding it with stone and mortar and to fix up the
school house and out house it was give to Jacob Elswick for the sum of Twenty Dollars. It
was voted to have the starting text book the next 5 years and to have six month school 3 winter
and 3 spring and the board hired Miss L Vacy to teach at 35 dollars a month for the six month
and the board hired Miss Marry Vacy to teach 2 month at 30.00 thirty dollars.
Lewis H Vans Kite, Clerk
August 12th 1886 The annual school meeting of school district No 68 County of Sumner State
of Kansas was held present to call of Mr Jacob Elswick in the chair minutes of Last meeting
read excepted Treasurer report read and excepted clerk report read and excepted. It was voted
to Levy 1 cent tax for the school for the year. It was voted to have a 8 month school to
commence 20 day of September 1886. IT was voted to Hire Mr Gibson fiz school for 7 dollars
Bank and fix the flew? and the come? of school house. It was voted that Mr Jacob Laylor be
elected director for 3 years from date. It was voted to hire Mrs Elene Rice to teach the school 8
months at 35 dollars a month and was voted to give Mr Elswick 10.00 dollars for his trouble
treasurer of School District 68. It was voted to have the standard text book for the next 5 years
Miss Elen Rice teach 5 months and quit and Miss Sarah Carson 3 months
Lewis H Vans Kite, Clerk
1887 June 30th The annual school of 68 meeting was call to order by Mr Jacob Laylor in the
chair reading of last meeting read and adopted Treasurer report read and received the clerk
read and received. It was voted to levy a tax of one cent for school It was voted for community
uniformity text books. It was voted to have 8 months school to commence on the first Monday
in September. It was voted to have a man teacher It was voted to give the treasurer Ten dollars
for his trouble and the clerk the same. It was voted to re-elect Jacob Elswick as treasurer for 3
years from date It was voted to call election to vote bonds to build a new school house 24 x 36
on Monday. It was voted to adjourn no other business The board hired Charles Stephens to
teach the school for eight months at Thirty five dollars a month.
1888 June 28th the annual school meeting of school district 68 was called to order by L. H.
Vans Kite In the chair reading of last meeting read and adopted treasurer report read and
received the clerk report read and received. It was voted not to vote on the new uniform text
book but keep the one we have in the district It was voted to elect Mr R M Johnson for director
for one year in Jacob Laylor reclining It was voted not to levy any tax for 1888 for school. It was
voted for the board to have a teacher for the school the board hire a teacher for the school the
board hires Miss Of? Breese? to teach the school for 8 months at thirty five dollars
Caldwell Sumner County July 25th 1888 the annual school meeting of District 68 was called
to order by Charles M Johnson in the chair minutes of last meeting read approved the
treasurer report read adopted the clerk read and adopted Anton Kuchera elected director for
three years letter county Supt. Read on uniforming text books A vote taken on text books it was
carried 12 to 3 It was voted to have seven month school commencing Oct first Monday. It was
voted to have a man Teacher with a first class certificate. If one could be had it was voted to
Levy 7 ½ mills to run the school this year. It was voted to allow Jacob Elswick ten dollars for
hauling coal and other things. It was voted to call a c To call a special meeting to vote bonds. It
was voted to adjourn. The board hired David Colven as teacher C Stephens
July 31st 1890 The annual school meeting was called order by director in the chair minutes of
last meeting read and approved treasurer report read and adopted clerk report read and
adopted Jacob Elswick elected a month term Anton Kucher recline his place as director.
Charles W. Johnston elected to fill the vacancy for two years the valuation of Taxable property
in district was 43,735. It was voted to have a male teacher not to exceed $40.00 a month and
have 8 month school and to commence the first Monday in September Motion to build a coal
house. Last motion to adjourn and carried voted to pay Jacob Elswicks 15 dollars for hauling
coal and other works.
The annual meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County was held July 30th 1891 at 2 PM
in the school house. Meeting called to order by L. M. Johnston director. The minutes of last
meeting read and approved.
The treasures read his report which was accepted. The clerk did not have report with him.
Charles M. Johnston having changed his residence, resigned. Mr John S. was elected in his
place for the vacant one year term C. M. Johnston was elected to clerk for 3 years. Motion to
vote tax of 7 mills for school purposes last motion to have 8 month school commencing the
1st Monday in September carried.
C. M. Johnston, Clerk
Annual meeting school district No 68 Sumner County Kansas meet October at school house
July 28th 1892 at 2 PM Director Prof. John Soucek called meeting to order. Minutes of last
meeting read and approved Clerks report the same. C. M. Johnston elected to serve as
director for 3 years 6 mills on the levy for all school Expenses for usual year Motion carried to
have 7 month school beginning first Monday in September.
C. M Johnston, Clerk
The Annual meeting of Voters in district No 68, Sumner County Kansas met in school house
July 27th 1893. Last attendance for annual years. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Treasurer report said balance in hands of treasurer $29.22 voted to levy a tax for general
purposes of 10 mills. Motion to have 8 months school commencing the first Monday in
September with 10 days or 2 weeks vacation for Christmas and new years. Motion carried
marvelously to thank Mr Elswick for his long faithful service as Treasurer D. J. Baker was
elected treasurer for 3 years. It was moved and carried that the school board be authorized to
begin to build a new school house next summer or fall using their best judgment as to size
situation Material of building. (by contract or by the day) and that we next year vote tax enough
to cover balance of cost of said schoolhouse and also tax for current expenses. Adjourned C.
M. Johnston P.S. Clerk given the directions because clerk said there were no more builder in
district. 43 last year 54 this.
The annual meeting of this No. 68 Sumner County Kansas met at the school house. July 26
1894 Minutes of last meeting read and approved Treasurer report read by S. M. Baker and
excepted. Notification of officers S. M. Baker. Elected for Clerk for three years. Voted to have a
seven months school to commence the tenth day of September. A Tax of seventeen and a
half mills and the dollars was voted for miscellaneous purposes. Moved and carried that
Charles M. Johnston be allowed a liberal compensation for Supervising the Building of the
school house. Meeting adjourned. S.M. Baker Clerk.
The annual school meeting of voters of school district 68 met in school house July 25th 1896
minutes of last meeting read approved. Treasurer report read and excepted. Clerk Report
Same. Nomination of officers Albert Subera elected director for three years moved that ten
mills be levied for misc. School purposes also that we hire a seven month school and a male
teacher and for the board to favor uniformity of text books. Moved and carried that the board
enters a contract with the American book Co. for text books for one more year. Moved to call
the school house “Belleview” meeting adjourned. S. M. Baker Clerk.
The annual school meeting of voters of district # 68 met July 30th 1896 with Mr Subera in the
chair minutes of last meeting read and approved treasure report read and excepted. Clerks
report the same election of officers J. C. Butcher elected treasurer five mills was voted for
misc. school purposes and that have a male teacher and seven months of school the
sentiment of the meeting was for Ms Brawing and that we pay 35.00 per month or less. The
board was adjourned to buy same second hand seats. Meeting adjourned S. M. Baker Clerk.
The Annual school meeting of District No 68 met July 29th 1899 minutes of last meeting read
and excepted treasurer report read and approved clerks report the same. Letters read from
state Supt. Stephens Moved we have seven months school six mills was levied for school
purposes moved and carried the clerk go over the District and get an account of the no of
books to be exchanged. And the board pay him 2 dollars per day for labor. Moved and carried
we send the county Supt. report back and tell him it was 97 and not 96 election of officers. S
Baker elected clerk for three years. Meeting adjourned S. M. Baker Clerk
A school meeting this school district No 68 County of Sumner State of Kansas was held
present to call at the school house in said district on the 28th day of July A. D. 1898 at 2
O'clock PM with Mr A Subera in the Chair. The minutes of last annual meeting read and
approved. The treasurer read his annual report which on motion was adopted the clerk read
his annual report which was adopted as read. There being a director to elect for three years.
Mr Albert Subera was re elected by a unanimous vote for the resuming term. On motion it
was voted to have a seven month school. On motion it was voted there be six mill levy for
several school purposes. The board was instructed to have the school building painted
provided they have funds sufficient meeting adjourned
S. M. Baker Clerk
Minutes of meeting held July 27th 1899 in school District No 68 Count of Sumner state of
Kansas. Minutes of last years meeting read and approved C. M Johnston appointed pro term.
Clerks report read and approved treasurer report read and approved. Election of officers J. C.
Butcher was elected treasurer. Charles G.Czaplinski was elected clerk for one year to take
place of S. M. Baker (moved out of district) A tax levy of 6 Mills was made for general purposes.
A motion that we pay $35.00 per month for teacher for ensuring year was carried A motion
carried that the District clerk and District treasurer be allowed $2 per year for clerical work. Mr
Butcher qualified as treasurer Meeting adjourned Charles G. Czaklinski Clerk
Belleview school district No 68 July 26 the 1900 Meeting called to order by Chairman U.
Subera R. M Johnston a clerk per term minutes of last meeting read and approved report of
clerk read approved Treasurer report read and approved. On motion of J. C. Butcher that one
note seven mills tax for ensuing year Carried John Bobel was elected clerk for the next 3
years. On motion of C. M. Johnston the director were allowed $200 each for their services for
other ensuing years. On motion meeting adjourned J. M Baker Clerk It was agreed that we
pay teacher salary $40.00 of forty dollars per month.
Bell View district No 68 July 25th 1901 Meeting called to order by Chairman of board minutes
of former meeting read and approved clerks report read and approved also treasurer report it
was then voted that we levy fund for school purposes. Albert Subera was dully elected director
for the term of 3 years R. M. Johnston moved that we plant some shade trees on school
house yard motion carried the clerk is to plant the trees and care for others. On motion it was
decided to have a term of seven months school commencing 16 day of September 1901 The
board hired Miss Glarce Logan to teach the school at $35.00 per month on motion the moved.
Adjourned
J. Bobek Jr.
Bell View school district 68 July 31 1902 board met in regular session all members present
meeting called to order by chairman Al Subera minutes of former meeting read and approved
also. Treasurer report read and approved it was voted that we levy a tax of nine Mills on the
dollar for a general school fund on motion of Wesley Kralieds to have a term of eight months
school beginning the third Monday in September carried it was also decided to calcium the
walls of school building and repair walls of Coal cove. Hanny Kalbfleisch was duly elected
treasurer and verified their being no more business the board adjourned
J. Bobel District Clerk.
Belle View School Dis. 68 Sumner Co. Board met in regular session June 18 1903 all
members present minutes of former meeting read and were approved annual Report of dis
Treas read and approved. Report of clerk read and approved on motion it was decided to
make a levy of Thirteen Mills of the taxable property of the dis. Motion to paint school carried
also. To repair coal cove and build pavetn? It was decided to have a term of eight months
beginning the first Monday in September No more business. The board adjourned to meet at
next regular meeting
J. Bobek Sr. Clerk
The board employed Miss Lilou Halverstall of Oxford at Salary of $45.00 per month.
Belleview School dis. No. 68 June 16 1904 Board met in regular session All member present
meeting called to order by chairman J. Subera minutes of former meeting read and were
approved report of treasurer read and approved as was also report of Clerk it was voted that
we have a term of eight months school beginning the second Monday in Sept the board then
employed Miss Thora Dawson as teacher a salary of forty five dollars per month. The board
approved a levy of 12 mills for a general school fund No further Buisness The Board
Adjourned
J. Bobek Jr. Clerk
J Albert Subera was dully elected director for a term of three years term expires June 16 1907.
Belleview school dis. No 68 July 20th 1905 The annual school meeting was called to order by
chairman Albert Subera. Reading of former minutes by clerk were approved report of
treasurer was read and approved and also report of clerk read and approved it was then
decided to have a term of eight months school beginning the second Monday in September a
levy of ten mills was then voted for a general school fund R. M. Johnston was dully elected
treasurer for a term of three years upon motion it was decided bar outside children from
school district. There being no more Business. The meeting adjourned
J. Bobek Sr Clerk
July 19 1906 The annual meeting of the voters of school bis 68 was called to order by
chairman Mr Subera minutes of former meeting read and approved also report of treasurer
and clerk were read and approved it was then decided to have a term of eight months school
beginning the second Monday Spetember moved and seconded to have a well drilled carried
a levy of 12 mills was voted for resuming John Bobek Sr. was dully elected clerk Miss Maude
Lupp Employed as teacher at salary of 50.00 per month There being no more business. The
board adjourned.
J. Bobek Sr Clerk
July 18 1907 The board of school dis No 68 met in regular session meeting called to order by
chairman Albert Subera minutes of former meeting read and approved the report of dis. Treas
read and approved followed by report of clerk which was also approved. It was then voted to
levy a tax of ten mills for a General fund. It was decided to have a term of eight months school
commencing on the second Monday of September Albert Subera was dully elected director for
a term of three years. Miss Turman was employed as teacher at the salary of Fifty dollars per
month there being no more business after a general conversation the board adjourned
J. Bobek Sr. Clerk
July 23rd 1908 the board of school dis 68 met in regular session meeting called to order by
chairman Al Subera report of dis treasurers read and approved Same report of clerk. Tere
being no dis valuation the board decided to levy a school fund of five hundred dollars the
board employed miss Vida Dinnoon as teacher for a term of eight months commending on
the second Monday in September 14th at a salary of fifty dollars per month Jerry Lebeda was
dully elected treasurer it was decided to buy a new stove and repair parick and black board
and new doors and locks for school house. There being no more business the board
adjourned.
J. Bobek Sr. Clerk
July 17 1909 The school board of dis 68 met in regular session the meeting was called to
order by Albert Subera chairman the questions of getting new seats was discussed decided
to buy eight small seats also decided to get a new black board not slate but as good imitation
as possible also decided to get new window shades T J Schaffer dully elected clerk to
succeed John Bobek. Miss Era Taylor employed as teacher for a term of eight months
beginning September 5th at $50.00 per month Then to hire Janitor work done. There being
no further business the board adjourned.
T. J. Schaeffar Clerk
July 23rd 1910 The school Board of dist 68 met in regular session. The meeting was called to
order by Albert Subera chairman The need of Painting the house was discussed. Decided to
employ a man to paint and paper the house the school board to furnish the paint and paper
also decided to employ a carpenter to repair doors and lay new floors in cloak rooms. There
being no suitable application did not hire a teacher until one week later when Miss Stella
Wright was hired for 8 months at $52.50 per month she to hire the janitor work done Albert
Subera was dully elected director The board adjourned
T J Schaeffer Clerk
April 14 1911 The school board of Dist 68 met by special order of Co Superintendent as the
law was changed requiring all meetings to be held in Spring. The meeting called to order by
Albert Subera. Those present were John Bobek Sr., Jerry Lebeda and T. J Schaeffer. The
report of the last meeting read and approved the letter from supt Lee Harrison was read by
the clerk the supt suggestion that a levy of $1 per scholar for increasing the school library was
approved by the board the books to be selected by said board and to include one large
Websters dictionary. The question of school funds for ensuring year was discussed it was
decided that we would need $700 for school purposes next year. The school year to be 8
months and school to begin 2nd Monday in September. Jerry Lebeda was dully nominated
and elected treas. Of dist 68. Two applications for the school were received by no action taken
regarding them. The board adjourned to meet and complete its work last of June.
T. J. Schaeffer Clerk
1912-1923??
Minutes of School Dist No 68 Bellview School April 11 1924 Meeting was called to order by Mr.
T C. Moore Director Minutes of last meeting were read and approved as read. Then the
treasurer report was read and approved as read. It was decided to have eight months of
school the school term to begin on the second Monday in September 1924 Next was election
of Clerk Nomination were Felix Subera and Ed Nulik, Ed Nulik being elected It was decided to
have the school house painted on the outside and painted and papered on the inside. Then
there was a motion made second and carried that there be a levy of $800.00 for maintenance
of the school for the earning year. The school board decided to levy the hiring of the teacher
for the coming year to the patrons of the school with the result of Miss Dorothy E Rains being
hired at the sum of Ninety Dollars per month. If she would accept the school. Being no other
business Meeting adjourned.
Edward Nulik, Clerk
Minutes of School Dist 68 Bellview School April 10 1925 Meeting was called to order by T. C.
Moore Director Minutes of last meeting was read and approved as read then the treasure's
report was read and approved as read Then Clerks report was read and approved as read It
was decided to have eight month of school ensuing in the 7th day of September 1925. Next
was nomination made that the school house floor be oiled and seats varnished motion
seconds and carried. Motion made and carried that the District bevy 800.00 for Maintaining of
the school for the coming year. Next was reading applications for the school marm made and
carried that the district offer the school to Miss Dorthy E Prather under the same contract and
price as the year just ending and if not accepted offer the contract to Christian Paulson for
85.00 per moth Being no other business meeting adjounred.
Edward Nulik, Clerk
Minutes of school district No. 68 Bellview School April 9th 1926 Meeting called to order by T. C.
Moore Director Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read. Then the Treasurer's
report read and approved as read.. The Clerks report read and approved as read. It was
decided to have eight months of school term to begin on the First Monday in September
1926. Next in order was nomination of Treasurer Mr Subera being nominated of and dully
elected Then come the decision of keeping the school standardized of which called for a new
set of maps, globe and better black boards and at least three play ground amusements and
at least $5.00 worth of library books. It was decided to purchase a new set of maps and globe
and a tetter totter boards and a basket ball and $5.00 worth of library books purchases out of
General fund. And have a personal interview with our superintendent in regards to our black
board. Then a motion was carried that the district levy $900 for the maintenance of the school
for the coming year. Next was reading of Applications and discussion of same of which the
boards decided on Miss Alta Keisas teacher for the coming year at $90.00 per month if she
accepts the school. Then come the discussion of planting same variety consisting of Elm
Heckberry and Cedar trees. No other business meeting adjourned.
Edward Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Bellview School Dist No 68 April 8th 1927 Meeting called to order by T. C. Moore
Director Minutes of last annual meeting read and approved as read. The treasurer report read
and approved as read. It was decided to have eight months of school beginning on the first
Monday in September 1927 Next in order was nomination of Clerk Edd Nulik being nominated
and elected. Then it was discussed to levy the necessary library books out of the Gerneral
fund. Next was the approval of the necessary minor repairs of the school building such as
windows and door repairs Then Motion was made and carried that the dist Levy $800.00 for
the maintenance of the school for the coming year. Then was hiring of a teacher Miss Alta
Keer was hired to teach the school for the coming year for 95.00 per month. There being no
other business meeting adjourned.
Edd Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Bellview School Dist. No 68 April 13th 1928 Meeting of School Dist 68 called to
order by Director T. C. Moore. Minutes of last annual meeting read and approved as read.
Treasurer report read ad approved as read Clerk report checked with treasurer report and
found ok. It was decided to have eight month of school beginning on the second Monday in
September 1928. Next in order was nomination of a director T. C. Moore was nominated and
elected director Then it was decided to buy the necessary library books out of the general
fund. Next was the decision of the necessary minor repairs of the school building and
grounds Then was the agreement of buying a musical instrument for the school as piano if
not too expensive. Also a clock of a reasonable price. Then was agreed upon to levy $900.00
for maintaining the school for another year. Miss Lavern Lungren was chosen to teach the
school if she would accept the contract. There being no more business meeting adjourned
Edd Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Bellview School dist No 68 April 12 1929 Meeting called to order by Director T. C.
Moore Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read. Treasurer report read and
approved as read. Clerk report checked with treasurer report and a difference of .09 cents in
balance. Decision of length of school term decided as eight months of school commencing
on the First Monday of September 1929. Next in order was in nomination of treasurer Mr
Albert Subera was nominated and elected as Treasurer. Then was decided to levy the
necessary library books out of the General funds. Next was a decision of the minor
improvements of school building being the oiling of the floor. Then comes the improvement
of the school grounds and was agreed that we plant some shade trees such as Elms and to
buy sum evergreens. Then was agreed that we levy $800.00 for maintaining the school for
another year Miss Irene Radford was chosen to teach the school for the coming year for
$80.00 per month being no other business Meeting adjourned.
Edd Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Belleview School Dist. No. 68 April 11th 1930. Meeting called to order by director T
C. Moore Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read Treasurers report read and
approved as read Clerks report balanced with treasurer report. Moved and seconded that we
have 8 months of school commencing 1st Monday in September. Next in order was
nomination of Clerk Mrs H. C. Main and John Kalbfleisch nominated. John Kalbfleisch elected
by Ballot. Then it was decided of the by the Library books out of the general fund and a new
dictionary the minor repairs were oiling the floors Then a motion was made and seconded
that we levy $1000.00 for maintaining the school the coming year. Motion moved and
seconded of that we vote by Ballot on Miss Edith McCowen and vera Jones to teach the
coming year. Vera Jones was elected if she would accept. There being no other business
meeting adjourned.
Edd Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Belleview School dist No 68 April 10th 1931. Meeting called to order by Director T.
C. Moore. Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read treasurers report read and
approved as read Clerks report read and approved as read moved and seconded that we
have 8 months of school to begin the 1st Monday in September. Election of Director Mrs H. C.
Main and T. C. Moore nominated of T. C. Moore elected of by Ballot moved and seconded that
Clerk investigate regarding building a cave Moved and seconded that Clerk investigate
building fires with Coal oil $5.00 was voted for Library books. Moved and seconded that we
levy $1000.00 for maintaining the school next year. Moved and seconded that we adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Meeting April 8th 1932 Meeting called to order by T. C. Moore minutes of last meeting read
and approved as read. Annual report of the treasurer and clerk read and approved. We
decided to have eight months of school to start on first Monday in September was nominated
and elected $5.00 was voted for books and a tax of $800.00 levied. There being no other
business. The meeting adjourned.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Meeting May 26th 1933. The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore The county
Superintendent's letter was read. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
approved as read. The treasurer's and Clerk's reports were read and approved. We decided
to have eight months of school to commence the first Monday in September. Election of
Clerks John Kalbfleisch was nominated and elected. Repairing and painting the building
was discussed but not decided upon. $5.00 was voted for Library books and $600 levied as a
tax. Their being no other business a motion was made to adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Dist. 68 Meeting May 25th 1934. The meeting of school Dist. 68 was held on the 25th day of
May 1934 at 2 O'clock. It was called to order by Director T. C. Moore those present were all the
board members and fourteen legal voters The minutes of the last annual meeting were read
and approved The clerk's and treasurers reports were read and approved. T. C. Moore was
nominated and elected director. It was voted to maintain school for eight months beginning
Monday Sept. 3 1934. It was voted to repair the barn. Rebuild the flue, redecorate the inside of
school building and paint the outside. $400.00 was levied as a tax. A short discussion of
teachers was held after which the meeting adjourned.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Dist. 68 Meeting May 31st 1935. The meeting of school dist. 68 was held on the 31st day of
May 1935 at 2 O'clock. It was called to order by Director T. C. Moore Those present were
Director T. C. Moore Treasurer Albert Subera and John Kalbfleisch Clerk. The legal voters
present including the officers were 26. The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved. It was voted to maintain school for eight months beginning Monday Sept. 2nd 1935.
No action was taken on the school house, it being in good repair except a possibility of re
shingling. It was voted to purchase a new flag and new shades. Ablert Subera and Edd Nulik
were nominated for treasurer and Albert Subera was elected by Ballot It was voted that
$800.00 be levied as a tax. Motion to adjourn carried.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
District. Meeting May 29th 1936. The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore at 2
PM. Director T. C. Moore, Clerk, John Kalbfleisch and treasurer Albert Subera preset eleven
legal voters were present It was voted to maintain school for eight months during the ensuing
year beginning on Monday September 7th 1936. We voted to shingle the school building fill
and oil the floor and buy some new books. We had a discussion of teachers and salary and
decided to fix the east cloak room for girls. After considering the amount of money needed it
was voted to levy $1000.00 for next year. John Kalbfleisch was nominated for clerk and
unanimously elected. Motion made by Otto Subera that clerk's report be accepted and filled
motion seconded and carried. Motion made by Otto Rogers that the treasures report be
accepted and filled Motion made to adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
The day was partly cloudy and very sultry!
Dist. 68 Meeting May 28th 1937 The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore.
Those present were Director T. C. Moore, Clerk John Kalbfleisch and treasurer Albert Subera.
Legal voters present including officers were eleven Minutes of last meeting and clerks and
treasurer's report read and approved We voted to maintain school for eight months beginning
Monday Sept 6 1937. We voted to put a new floor in the school building and annie rooms. We
held a discussion of teachers and salaries and to raise the salary of the present teacher. After
considering the amount of Monday needed. We voted to levy $1115.00 for the coming year T.
C. Moore was nominated and elected director. There being no other business to come before
the meeting a motion was made to adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch Clerk.
The weather was fair and warm and prospects for a bumper wheat crop.
District 68 Meeting April 8th 1938. The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore at 2:
30 P.M. Those present were Director T. C. Moore and clerk John Kalbfleisch. The legal voters
present including officers were 2. The minutes of last meeting and the clerks report was read
and approved We voted to maintain the school for eight months beginning on Monday
September 5th We will probably redecorate the school building and do some work on
grounds after considering the amount of money needed we voted to levy $1000.00 for
expenses the coming year. Frank Berka Sr. was nominated and elected as treasurer. There
being no other business to coming before the meeting a motion was made to adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch Clerk
The day was very windy and cold a heavy snow had fallen all night.
District 68 meeting April 14th 1939. The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore at
2:30 P.M. Those present were Director Moore Clerk John Kalbfleisch treasure Frank Berka
and eight legal voters. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The co
Superintendent's letter was read and the clerks and treasure's report read and approved. The
chairman appointed Otto Rogers and Sada J. Subera to audit the books of the clerk and
treasurer. It was noted to have eight months of school beginning on Monday September 4th
1939. The budget was read and $900.00 was voted as the amount needed for the coming
year. John Kalbfleisch was nominated and elected clerk. Motion made by Otto Subera that the
clerks report be accepted as read. Motion made by Edd Krenk that the treasurer report be
accepted as read. No further business the meeting adjourned.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Dist. 68 Meeting held April 12 1940 The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore
Treasurer Frank Berka and Clerk J. Kalbfleisch present. Legal voters present were 19. The
minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, the clerks report and treasure's report
read and approved the chairman appointed Lawrence Mossman and Rudolph Misak to audit
the clerk's and treasurer's books. Lawrence Mossman made a motion to have eight months
school to start the first Monday in September. Carried the budget was read and the expenses
of $1153.75 was decided as the necessary amount needed. Otto Subera made a motion that
the budget be accepted. Carried nominations for Director were S. J. Subera, Floyd Hardesty
and Lawrence Mossman, Vote was 11-4-3. L. J. Subera was declared elected. Motion made
by Mossman that the Clerk's report be accepted as read. Motion made by Edd. Nulik that the
treasurer's report be accepted as read. Oath administered to Director L. J. Subera. Motion to
adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Meeting held April 11th 1941 The meeting was called to order by Director L. J. Lebeda.
Treasurer Frank Berka and Clerk, F. B. Hardesty were present. Legal voters including officers
were 15th . Minutes of last annual meeting read and approved, County Superintendent’s
annual letter read and discussed the report of the treasurer and clerk was read, chairman
appointment James Corzine and Mrs. Lawrence Mossman as a committee to audit the books
of the clerk and treasurer. It was voted to maintain school for 8 months, beginning Monday
Sept 8th 1941. It was decided to sand and refinish the floors of the school house. Wiring and
fixtures for lights were discussed and responsibility left with the school board. The budget
was read and expenditures for ensuing school year of the amount $1200.00 was decided as
the necessary amount needed. John Kalbfleisch made the motion that the budget be
accepted as read, seconded by Rudolph Misak. Voted and carried. Nominations for treasurer
were Frank Berka and James Corzine. Vote was 9 and 6. Frank Berka was dully elected.
Motion made by John Kalbfleisch that F. B. Hardesty be nominated as clerk. Voted and
carried. The auditing committee approved the report of clerk and treasurer as read. Motion
made by John Kalbfleisch that reports be accepted as filed. Motion seconded and carried.
Oath of officer was administered to treasurer. Frank Berka and clerk F. B. Hardesty. Meeting
was then adjourned.
F. B. Hardesty, Clerk
The Annual meeting was held on April 10th 1942 at 2 O'clock PM The meeting was called to
order by Director L. J. Lebeda, Clerk F. B. Hardesty treasurer Frank Berka Legal voters present
including officers were twelve. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and
approved, The county superintendent Annual letter was read and discussed. The report of the
clerk read, The report of the treasurer read. The chairman appointed Edd Nulik and Mr Miller
as a committee to audit the books of the clerk and treasurer. It was voted to maintain school
for eight months beginning, Monday. September 9th. It was voted to purchase a new hot plate
electric stove and curtains for the stage. Also to have the floor finished. The budget in as read
by the clerk and $1000.00 was decided as being sufficient for the school year. F. B. Hardesty
was re elected clerk. The auditing committee approved the report of the clerk and treasurer
as read. Motions were made by James Corzine and Edd Nulik that they be accepted and filed.
The motion carried The minutes were read and approved. The oath of officers administered to
officers elected. The meeting was then adjourned.
1943 missing?
April 14th 1944 District 68 Annual meeting was held at Belvew school #68 on the 14th day of
April 1944 at 2 O'clock. Meeting called to order by director L. J. Lebeda. Those present director
L. J. Lebeda. Clerk F. B. Hardesty treasurer FrankBerka The number of legal voters present
including officers was eleven. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved the
county superintendent annual letter was read and discussed. The clerk report and treasurer
report were read. The chairman appointed Theo Subera and Geo Czaplinski as a committee
to audit the books of clerk and treasurer. It was voted to maintain school for 8 months during
the ensuing year Beginning Monday September 4th 1944 at 9 O'clock also to continue at 9
O'clock for the next 2 ½ months. Then changing to begin at 10 O'clock at the first of March to
begin at 9 O'clock for rest of term. Budget was read and discussed amount 1333.00
nominations for office of treasurer Herry Metzinger and Rudolph Mikah Ballots were Taken
and Henry Metzinger was elected Treasurer and committee approved report clerk and
treasurer a read minutes read and approved oath of officers administered treasurer
Mentinger approved.
Signed F. B. Hardesty clerk
April 13th 1945 Bellview school district 68 Annual meeting was held and the school house.
April 13th 1945 meeting called to order by Director L. F. Lebeda those present were Director L.
J. Lebeda Treasurer Herry Metzinger clerk F. B. Hardesty the legal voters present including
officers were present. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The co Superintendent
letter read and discussed The report of the clerk read. The report of Treasurer read. The
chairman appointed Mrs Kandist and Mrs Metzinger as a committee to audit the books of the
clerks and treasurer It was voted to maintain school for 8 months beginning Monday
September 3rd 1945. Was voted to repair paint and paper interior of school house if possible .
The budget was read and discussed and of budget adopted being $1685.00. Your name old
clerk n was retained audit committee approval the reports of clerk and Treasurer as read.
Motion made By Rudolph Misak that the clerk report be accepted and filed motion seconded
and carried. Theo Subera made a motion the treasurer report be accepted and filed motion
seconded and carried. The oath of office administered to clerk. This talking care of all Old
Business meeting adjourned
Signed F. B. Hardesty, Clerk
1946 missing?
Reorganized District #68 April 11th 1947 The Annual school meeting of newly reorganized
District 68 county of Sumner State of Kansas, was held in the Bellview school house at two
O'clock P. M. With A. R. Hoyt Director, as chairman of meeting. The chairman appointed Mrs.
Rudolph Lebeda and Mrs. Floyd Hardesty to audit the clerks and treasurer's books. The
minutes of the Feb 27th 1947 meeting were read and approved as read. It was voted to
maintain two schools next term in District for 8 months, beginning September 8th 1947.
Nominations for Treasurer were L. J. Lebeda and Rudolph Misak. Moved and seconded that
Nomination cease carried. Voters received L. J. Lebeda 28 Rudolph Misak 5 L. J. Lebeda
elected treasurer for a term of three years. Moved and seconded that all regulations be
removed and that A. R. Hoyt for Director and Edwin Johnson for Clerk be declared elected.
There were 20 voters for and 12 voters against. A. R. Hoyt being elected director for a term of 2
years and Edwin Johnson elected clerk for a term one year. Moved and seconded that school
board decide which school the pupils should attend carried. Moved and seconded that District
pay transportation charge beginning at two Mills or more carried. Moved and seconded that
the amount of compensation for transporting children that live more then two miles from
school be decided by the school board carried. Moved and seconded that a budget of
$4000.00 be adopted carried. It was voted 29 to 4 to increase the rate of levy not more then
25%. The auditing committee reported the clerks and treasurer books correct. Administered
Oath to newly elected officers. Moved to adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson Clerk
April 9th 1948 Dist 68 The annual school meeting of District # 68 Co. of Sumner State of
Kansas was held in the Bellview school house at two O'clock PM With A. R. Hoyt, Director as
chairman of meeting. The chairman appointed Edna Johnson and Marie Zurek to audit the
clerks and treasurer books. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved
as read. The clerks report was read and approved. The treasurer report was read and
approved. It was voted to maintain two school in Sdistrict for a term of 8 Months beginning
September 6th 1948. Moved and seconded to paint both school houses inside and out
carried. Moved and seconded that Mrs A. R. Hoyt, Marie Zurek, Edna Johnson, Rose Wencl
and Lillie Zurek to pick out the wall paper and inside paint carried. Moved and seconded to
pay compensation for hauling school children that live more then 2 ½ miles from school
carried. It was voted that school board buy new lighting equipment. It was voted to raise the
proposed budget of $4100.00 Which was adopted. Nomination for clerk was Edwin Johnson.
Moved and seconded Nominations cease carried. Edwin Johnson was elected clerk for a
term of three years. The auditing committee approved the clerks and treasure's reports as
read. Moved by Frank Metzinger and seconded that the clerk and treasurer reports be
accepted as read carried. Administered Oath to newly elected officer. Moved and seconded to
appose the adoption of the county unity plan of school, which would eliminate all present
existing rural grade schools carried. Moved to adjourn carried.
April 8th 1949 Annual Meeting of school district #68 co. of Sumner State of Kansas was held
in the Bellview school house at two O'clock P. M. With A. R. Hoyt Director as chairman of
meeting. The chairman appointed Mart Kloefkorn and Floyd Hardesty to audit the clerk and
treasurer books. The minutes of previous meeting was read and approved as read. The
clerks report was read and approved as read. The Treasurer report was read and approved
as read. Moved and seconded to raise the proposed budget of 4350.00 to 4800.00 carried.
Nominations for Director were A. R. Hoyt, Mart Kloefkorn and Floyed Hardesty Floyed Hardesty
getting 8 voters out of the thirteen east, therefor elected director for a term of three years.
Moved and seconded not to pay transportation for the 49-50 term of school carried. The
auditing committee reported the clerk and treasurer books correct. Administered Oath to
newly elected officer moved to adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson Clerk
1950 April 14th District 68 The annual meeting of school district 68 co. of Sumner , State of
Kansas, was held in the Bellview school house at 2 o'clock P.M. With F. B. Hardesty Director,
as chairman of meeting. There were 20 legal voters present. The Chairman appointed Mrs.
Zeo Zurek and Rose Wencl to audit the clerks and treasurer books. The minutes of previous
annual meeting were read and approved as read. The clerk report was read and approved as
read. It was voted to suspend the reading of the treasurer report as it was the same as clerk
report. Moved and seconded to have 8 months school for the 1950-1951 term of school to
begin on September 4th 1950, carried. Moved and seconded to maintain one school in district
for one year, carried. It was voted to pay $60.00 per school month to W. R. Mortimer for
transporting his three children to Bellview school for the 1950-1951 term of school, as his
children would be the only one attending knowledge Hill next year. Carried. The budget in the
amount of $5000.00 was adopted. The election of Treasurer W. R. Mortimer was nominated.
Moved and seconded nominations cease carried W. R. Mortimer was elected district treasurer
for a term of three years The auditing committee found the clerk and treasurer books correct It
was voted the school board see to it and have the necessary repairs done. Administered oath
to newly elected officer moved to adjourned carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson Clerk
Letter written April 2 1951 Caldwell, KS
Mrs J. E. Little 809 N. Nevada Colorado Springs Colorado Dear Madam: About 6 or 7 years
ago school district # 191, 99 and 68 were reorganized into one district. A petition was gotten
up and signed by the majority of the legal voters of the district for the school board to call a
special meeting, the 11th of April 1951 to vote on a proposition of changing the school site to
a central location of the District and moving the two school house to this new site and
modernize. I was delegated to write you and find out if you would sell 1 ½ acre square in the S.
E. Corner of the North East ¼ of section 17-34-3W for a school site and for how much money?
I would like to know before the meeting. Thanks, Yours Truly Edwin Johnson, School District
Clerk.
Letter back to Edwin Johnson from Mrs. J. E. Little
Dear Mr. Edwin Johnson, I just received your letter of April 6th, asking about buying a portion of
my land. I am not interested in selling any of that piece of land, as that Kansas land provides
my income. We hear that crops are in good shape and that you have been having plenty of
rain. Very truly yours, Mrs. J. E. Little.
Letter back to Edwin Johnson from Warren and Jordan April 7th 1951 Dear Edwin, Your letter
of April 2nd It has followed me around. In regard to your inquiry, I am not too anxious to sell 1
½ acres as for your location. However the price would be $500.00 for 1 ½ acre as for your
location. The buyers would stand the escrow expense and I would retain the mineral rights.
We are having wonderful weather here and if by any chance you visit California Would be
please for you to call and see us. Truly yours, Warren and Jordan
April 11th 1951 The Annual meeting of school District #68 co. of Sumner state of Kansas was
held in the Bellview school house at two O'clock P.M. With F. B. Hardesty Director, as
chairman of meeting. There were 56 legal voters present. The chairman appointed Mrs. Zeo
Turek and Mrs Rudolph Misak to audit the clerks and treasurer books. The minutes of
previous meeting were read and approved as read. Moved and seconded to maintain school
for 8 months to begin on September 3rd 1951. Carried. The clerk read the proposed budget
for next term of school in the amount of $4060.00. Moved and seconded that the proposed
budget be adopted 21 voted for 27 voted no. The motion did not carry. Moved and seconded
not to move the school house for two years. 18 voted yes 29 voted no. Motion did not carry.
Motion made and seconded to move both school houses this year 32 voted for carried. Moved
and seconded to move this school house to a central location and go as far as the money will
go, putting a basement under it and modernizing 28 voted yes and 13 voted no motion carried.
Voting on special action for increase of levy 31 voted yes 21 voted no. Did not carry as a ¾ vote
is required. Moved and seconded to adopt a budget of $5500.00 31 voted yes motion carried.
Nominations for clerk Edwin Johnson was nominated. Moved and seconded nomination
cease carried. Edwin Johnson was elected clerk for a term of three years. Mart Klofkorn and
Rudolph Misak were nominated as a committee to help the school board on moving and
building or modernizing, also location carried. The auditing committee reported the clerk and
treasurer books were correct administered Oath to newly elected officer moved to adjourn
carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
June 6 1952 The annual meeting of school district # 68 co. of Sumner State of Kansas, was
held in the Bellview school house at two O'clock P.M. With F. B. Hardesty director as chairman
of meeting. There were 15 legal voters present. The minutes of previous meeting were read
and approved as read. The clerks report was read and approved as read. The Treasurer
report was read and approved as read. Moved and seconded to have a 8 month term of
school to begin on the 1st day of September 1952 carried. The proposed budget was read
$3600.00 moved and seconded to adopt the proposed budget, carried. Nomination of
Director Rudolph Misak was nominated. Moved and second that nomination cease carried.
Vote by Ballot 7 yes 6 months. Rudolph Misak elected Director for a term of three years. The
auditing committee Mrs. Jerry Lebeda and Mrs Rudolph Krenck found the clerk and treasurer
books correct. It was moved and seconded to hold annual meeting at 2PM 4 voted yes and 9
voted no did not carry. It was moved and seconded to change the time of the annual school
meeting to 8PM 9 voted yes and 4 voted no. the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
school board dispose of any property not in use or to be used carried moved and seconded to
refinish floor and furniture carried administered Oath to newly elected officer moved to adjourn
carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
July 31st 1952 District 68 Meeting held at Bellview school on the 31 day of July 1952 District
Board Members present: Rudolph Misak Director, Edwin Johnson Clerk, W. R. Mortimer
Treasurer Proceedings of meeting: The school Board of school District # 68 met at Bellview
school, with all voted yes motion carried members present. We decided to have the floor
sanded gym sealed and varnished also the desks to be varnished. The wood work to be
painted all bills were paid to date. Moved to adjourn.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
March 10 1953 District 68 Meeting held at School house on the 10th day of March 1953 District
Board Members present: Rudolph Misak Director, Edwin Johnson Clerk, W. R. Mortimer
Treasurer Proceedings of meeting: A meeting was held with all members of the school
board present & Miss Virginia Johnston and Zeo Zurek Two members of a committee
appointed by the president of the community meetings to discuss the buying of a projector,
the school board decided to purchase a projector and that the community have the privilege to
pay some on it if they so wished to. It was voted to buy soon. There being no other business
the meeting adjourned.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
June 5th 1953 District 68 Meeting held at Bellview school house on the 5th day of June 1953
District board members present: Rudolph Misak director, Edwin Johnson Clerk, W. R.
Mortimer Treasurer Proceedings of meeting: The annual meeting of school district # 68
County of Sumner State of Kansas, was held in the Bellview school house at Eight O'clock PM
With Rudolph Misak Director as chairman of meeting. There were eight legal voters present.
The minutes of Previous meeting were read and approved as read. The clerk and treasurer
reports were read moved and seconded to have 8 months school carried moved and
seconded to begin school August 31st 1953 carried. Moved and seconded to adopt the
proposed budget in the amount of $3500.00 carried Frank Kublik and Josephine Kubik
audited the clerk treasurer looks a reported them to be correct. Moved ad seconded to sand
and varnish the floor until a good finish is obtained carried moved and seconded that school
board get new benches and rec about cleaning venetian blinds tune piano get fire
extinguisher and to ceiling and walls carried. W. R. Mortimer was nominated for treasurer
moved and seconded that nominations cease carried. W. R. Mortimer was elected by a
unanimous vote for a term of three years. Administered oath to newly elected officer. Moved to
adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
November 23rd 1953 District 68 Meeting held at Bellview School House on the 23rd day of
November 1953. Proceedings of meeting: The board of school district # 68 held a meeting in
the school house , beginning at 7:30 with all members of the board present. Some bills were
paid. It was voted to rock the entrance from the highway in on to school grounds. It was voted
to buy a 14 foot creosoted pole for basket ball back stop. It was voted to dry clean the stage
curtains. Moved to adjourn.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
February 15th 1954 District #68 The school board met February 15th 1954 with all members
present. One bill was paid a buyer was present to bid on the old barn that is located on the
former District 99 grounds he bid $15.00 just as is. We sold it. Mr. Arthur Hoyt offered to give a
used gas stove with oven on top to the District to use in school house which we accepted.
June 4th 1954 The annual meeting of school District # 68 Co. of Sumner State of Kansas,
was held in the Bellview school house at eight o'clock pm with Rudoloh Misak Director as
chairman of meeting. There were eight legal voters present. The minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved as read. The clerks and treasurer reports was read and approved as
read. The County Superintendent letter was read. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Lebeda were
appointed to audit the clerks and treasurer books and report them correct. Moved and
seconded to have eight months school carried. Moved and seconded to begin school
September 6th 1954 carried. Moved and seconded to adopt the proposed budget in the
amount of $4285.00 carried. Edwin Johnson was nominated for clerk Lill Zurek nominated for
clerk but declined the nomination. Edwin Johnson was elected clerk for a term of three years.
Moved and seconded to move the merry go round and teeter totter from the north school
ground to the Bellview grounds carried. Moved and seconded to buy or make a bend carried.
Moved and seconded to varnish floor and turn piano, carried. Moved and seconded that
school board see about fixing the small kitchen in the southeast cloak room and building
shelves in stair way for supplies to be stored. Carried it was voted to do some painting on
building. Administered Oath to newly elected officer. Moved to adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk.
June 3rd 1955 The Annual meeting of school district #68 Co. of Sumner State of Kansas was
held in the Bellview school house at eight O'clock P.M. With Rudolph Misak director as
chairman of meeting. There were eight legal voters present. The minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved as read. The Co. Superintendent letter was read. Mrs. A. R. Hoyt
audited the clerks and treasurer books and found them correct. Moved and seconded to have
8 months school to begin on the 5th day of September 1955 carried. Moved and seconded to
adopt the proposed budget in the amount of $4000.00 carried. Rudolph Misak was nominated
and elected Director for a term of three years. Moved and seconded to fix the sink drain
carried. Moved and seconded to authorize the board to paint the inside of school administered
Oath to newly elected officers Moved to adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
October 6th 1955 Meeting held with District #20 Board on 4th day of October 1955. District
board members present Edwin Johnson Clerk. Proceedings of meeting the school board of
District # 68 met with the school District #20 and presented a petition with 53 names of legal
voters in district to annex District #68 to District #20 which was accepted by the District #20
board and agreeing to sell back the Bellview school house and grounds located in the N.W.
Corner of the S.W quarter of section 28 Caldwell township for $1.00 to the Caldwell Township.
Also agreeing that present District # 68 board finish out present school term which ends in
April 1956.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
May 22nd 1956 District 68 Meeting held at Bellview school house on the 22nd day of May
1956. District Board Members present: Rudolph Misak Director, Edwin Johnson Clerk, W. R.
Mortimer Treasurer. Proceedings of meeting: As school District # 68 is annexing to school
District # 20. The last and final meeting of school District # 68 was held in the Bellview school
house with all members of the board present. All bills presented were paid leaving a balance
of $943.35 in our District Treasury to be transferred to District #20. There is a balance of
$1081.42 in the county treasurer for this District to date.
House of Mr Kcaliock in said district on the 2nd Tuesday of August 1877. The Treasurers
report was read. The following persons dully elected officers of the district for the resume
term, Jacob Laylor Director. J. L. Hutchinson Clerk. On motion it was voted to built a school
house on the S E quarter of Section no 29 S of R3WTW34.The officers was Sworn in.
Adjourned
J. L. Hutchinson Clerk
Next come a petition signed by the legal voters of the District (beginning date the 4th of
December 1877) asking that a election of said district be called for the purpose of voting bond
on said district to the amount of $200. For the purpose of building a school house. The
election was called by the board on the 17th day of December 1877 between the hours of 8
O'clock AM and 6 O'clock PM at the Residence of A Czaplinski the Bonds was carried by a
unanimous vote. Discussed and sold at pm by the Board on the 19th day of December 1877
On the 17th day of December 1877 during the time of holding election for bonds it was agreed
between a majority of the voters of the district to change the location of the school house to the
North West corner of the S W ¼ of section 28 Township 34 S R3W the said described real
estate being the claim of Joseph Smith he agreeing to give a bond for a deed to the amount of
one acre at said location it was agreed that J M Smith T A Mills and J L Hutchinson act as a
building comity.
A Special meeting of school district No 68 was held at the school house on the 16th day of
February 1878 at 2 O'clock PM. On notion it was voted to empower the Board to seat the
school house with patent seats providing they can be bought from not more than one hundred
dollars
On notion it was voted to build two Privies out the lumber left of the house size 3x5.
The building comity's report was read approved and the comity discharged. Adjourned.
J. L. Hutchinson Clerk
Annual School meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County State of Kansas was held
present to all at the school house on the 8th day of August 1878 at 2 O'clock PM Mr Jacob
Laylor in the chair. The treasurer read his annual report which on notion was adopted. The
clerk read his annual report which on notion was adopted. The following persons was duly
elected officers for the unassuming term. T A Mills director LR Dixion Treasurer. On notion it
was voted to have a four month term of school taught announcing November 1st 1878. On
notion it was voted to levy a 5 Mill tax for incidental funds. On notion it voted to levy a 5 mill tax
for Library and adopt the Independent Senses of text books for five years. Adjourned
J. L. Hutchinson Clerk
Resolved by the school board district No 68 Sumner County State of Kansas on this 5th day of
June 1879 that we adopt the independent senses of text books for uniform use in the school
of this district for 5 years in compliance with section 1 of the school law approved March 12th
1879
J. L. Hutchinson Clerk
Annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner county State of Kansas was held
present to call at the school house on the 14th day of August AD 1879 at 2 O'clock PM Mr.
Jacob Laylor in the chair the treasure read his annual report which on notion was adopted.
The clerk read his annual report which on notion was adopted. The following persons was
daily elected officers for the unassuming term. J. M. Smith Director the same Treasurer On
notion it was carried to have a six month of school commenced 1st day of October 1878 and
ending the first of April 1880. On notion it was voted one percent teachers funds. On notion it
was voted to levy ten mills for inclination. On notion it was voted to turn over the library to the
next teacher and he to the pupils and never take them up again and never vote any more
library funds and all books discharged to pupils be replaced by the parents of the pupil
detaining the same. On notion it was voted to employ a male teacher. On notion it was voted
to pay Miss tame Harington the sum of $12.50 cents.
Meeting of the Board at school house district 68 1878 For the pupils of haying the house
painted at the lowest sides the house shall be painted with white lead and oil J Smith 25.00
dollars. And have wood furnished at the lowest bidder the wood shall be small enough for the
stove by J Hudson the sum of wood 6 ricks at $4.00 and have low privies built at the lower
bides and of one inch length 4 feet square six feet high and have the prive 3 ½ feet long and 2
feet wide and 2 ½ deep J Smith Building of the Prives $11.00 dollars.
Annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County state of Kansas was held
present to call at the school house on the 12th day of August A.D. 1880 at 2 O'clock PM Jacob
Elswick in the chair. The treasurer read his report and adopted The clerk read his report and
was adopted the following persons was dully elected as officers Jacob Elswick as Director I.
E. Sharp as treasurer on motion it was voted to have a 3 month school commencing the first
Monday in November and ending the last of January on notion it was voted to buy 5 mills for
incidental purpose and was voted to lay 2 mills for library
School District No 68 Employed Miss Wiriarn A marm to teach a term of 4 months coming on
the 17th of October 1881 at a salary of 35.00 a month November 25th 1881 And the board
bought 1 acre of ground from Mr William Dimke for $10.00 dollars and the papers and all cost
$10.75 cents for the school district 68.
E. A. Millin
The annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County State of Kansas was held
present to call at the school house in said district on the 18th day of August A.D. 1882 at 2
O'clock PM. Meeting called to order by the director. Minutes of last meeting read and
approved. The treasurer read his annual report which on notion was adopted. J Taylor
Director presented his resignation which on notion was accepted. L. U. Johelori was elected
director for one year to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Laylors resignation. S. H. Vans Kite was
elected clerk for a term of three years. On notion it was voted to leave 6 months school during
this year. To commence on the 2nd day of October 1882 and close on Friday the 30th day of
March 1883? On notion it was voted to levy a tax of ¾ of one per cent for the teachers fund and
also ¾ of one per cent for the building fund. The boards were re-elected to purchase desks
for the scholars and chair and table for teacher. Adjournment
L. H. Vans Kite, Clerk
August 9th 1883 the annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County State of
Kansas was held present to call to the school house in the said district on the 9th day of
August A.D. 1883 at 2 O'clock PM. Called to order by L M Johnston reading of minutes and
approved treasurer report read and adopted clerk report read and adopted J. W. Johnston
was re-elected director for three years moved to levy a tax of one cent for the teachers funds
tax of for mills for building funds moved how build the privies Each 4 & 6 inch shingle roof and
3 N hole rendirmiath moved to have 4 months school to commence on the 1st Monday in
October 1883 moved to adjourn
L. H. Vans Kite, Clerk
Moved the board sell the old stove and buy a coal stove and build a coal House. The board
hired Nathaniel D Stephenson to teach a term of 5 months at 40 dollars a month. The board
got the schoolhouse insurance for 400.00 dollars for 5 years.
August 14th 1884 the annual school meetings of school district No 68 Sumner county state of
Kansas was held present to call house in the said district on the 14th day August A. D. 1884
at 2 PM Coal to order by J.W. Johnston reading of minutes and approved Treasurer report
read and adopted. Clerk report read and adopted Jacob Elswick was re-elected treasurer for
three years move to levy a tax of 5 mills for Teachers funds and 2 mills for building funds
move to fill up around school house with district and to pay someone to do it and move to
have 8 or 6 month schooling this year if we can get a teacher. Move to commence school the
first of October 1884 move to adjourn
L. H. Vans Kite, Clerk
And employed Frank Czaplinsky to teach 4 months school at 40.00 dollars a month and
employed miss Callie Carson to teach 3 months at 30.00 dollars.
August 13th 1885 The annual school meeting of school district No 68 Sumner county State of
Kansas was held present to all of the district trial? was called to order by Mr Jacob Elswick in
the chair reading of the minutes was read of the last meeting and adopted the treasurer report
read and excepted and it was motioned to levy 5 mills for teachers and 2 mills for building and
was voted to fix the school house up by binding it with stone and mortar and to fix up the
school house and out house it was give to Jacob Elswick for the sum of Twenty Dollars. It
was voted to have the starting text book the next 5 years and to have six month school 3 winter
and 3 spring and the board hired Miss L Vacy to teach at 35 dollars a month for the six month
and the board hired Miss Marry Vacy to teach 2 month at 30.00 thirty dollars.
Lewis H Vans Kite, Clerk
August 12th 1886 The annual school meeting of school district No 68 County of Sumner State
of Kansas was held present to call of Mr Jacob Elswick in the chair minutes of Last meeting
read excepted Treasurer report read and excepted clerk report read and excepted. It was voted
to Levy 1 cent tax for the school for the year. It was voted to have a 8 month school to
commence 20 day of September 1886. IT was voted to Hire Mr Gibson fiz school for 7 dollars
Bank and fix the flew? and the come? of school house. It was voted that Mr Jacob Laylor be
elected director for 3 years from date. It was voted to hire Mrs Elene Rice to teach the school 8
months at 35 dollars a month and was voted to give Mr Elswick 10.00 dollars for his trouble
treasurer of School District 68. It was voted to have the standard text book for the next 5 years
Miss Elen Rice teach 5 months and quit and Miss Sarah Carson 3 months
Lewis H Vans Kite, Clerk
1887 June 30th The annual school of 68 meeting was call to order by Mr Jacob Laylor in the
chair reading of last meeting read and adopted Treasurer report read and received the clerk
read and received. It was voted to levy a tax of one cent for school It was voted for community
uniformity text books. It was voted to have 8 months school to commence on the first Monday
in September. It was voted to have a man teacher It was voted to give the treasurer Ten dollars
for his trouble and the clerk the same. It was voted to re-elect Jacob Elswick as treasurer for 3
years from date It was voted to call election to vote bonds to build a new school house 24 x 36
on Monday. It was voted to adjourn no other business The board hired Charles Stephens to
teach the school for eight months at Thirty five dollars a month.
1888 June 28th the annual school meeting of school district 68 was called to order by L. H.
Vans Kite In the chair reading of last meeting read and adopted treasurer report read and
received the clerk report read and received. It was voted not to vote on the new uniform text
book but keep the one we have in the district It was voted to elect Mr R M Johnson for director
for one year in Jacob Laylor reclining It was voted not to levy any tax for 1888 for school. It was
voted for the board to have a teacher for the school the board hire a teacher for the school the
board hires Miss Of? Breese? to teach the school for 8 months at thirty five dollars
Caldwell Sumner County July 25th 1888 the annual school meeting of District 68 was called
to order by Charles M Johnson in the chair minutes of last meeting read approved the
treasurer report read adopted the clerk read and adopted Anton Kuchera elected director for
three years letter county Supt. Read on uniforming text books A vote taken on text books it was
carried 12 to 3 It was voted to have seven month school commencing Oct first Monday. It was
voted to have a man Teacher with a first class certificate. If one could be had it was voted to
Levy 7 ½ mills to run the school this year. It was voted to allow Jacob Elswick ten dollars for
hauling coal and other things. It was voted to call a c To call a special meeting to vote bonds. It
was voted to adjourn. The board hired David Colven as teacher C Stephens
July 31st 1890 The annual school meeting was called order by director in the chair minutes of
last meeting read and approved treasurer report read and adopted clerk report read and
adopted Jacob Elswick elected a month term Anton Kucher recline his place as director.
Charles W. Johnston elected to fill the vacancy for two years the valuation of Taxable property
in district was 43,735. It was voted to have a male teacher not to exceed $40.00 a month and
have 8 month school and to commence the first Monday in September Motion to build a coal
house. Last motion to adjourn and carried voted to pay Jacob Elswicks 15 dollars for hauling
coal and other works.
The annual meeting of school district No 68 Sumner County was held July 30th 1891 at 2 PM
in the school house. Meeting called to order by L. M. Johnston director. The minutes of last
meeting read and approved.
The treasures read his report which was accepted. The clerk did not have report with him.
Charles M. Johnston having changed his residence, resigned. Mr John S. was elected in his
place for the vacant one year term C. M. Johnston was elected to clerk for 3 years. Motion to
vote tax of 7 mills for school purposes last motion to have 8 month school commencing the
1st Monday in September carried.
C. M. Johnston, Clerk
Annual meeting school district No 68 Sumner County Kansas meet October at school house
July 28th 1892 at 2 PM Director Prof. John Soucek called meeting to order. Minutes of last
meeting read and approved Clerks report the same. C. M. Johnston elected to serve as
director for 3 years 6 mills on the levy for all school Expenses for usual year Motion carried to
have 7 month school beginning first Monday in September.
C. M Johnston, Clerk
The Annual meeting of Voters in district No 68, Sumner County Kansas met in school house
July 27th 1893. Last attendance for annual years. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Treasurer report said balance in hands of treasurer $29.22 voted to levy a tax for general
purposes of 10 mills. Motion to have 8 months school commencing the first Monday in
September with 10 days or 2 weeks vacation for Christmas and new years. Motion carried
marvelously to thank Mr Elswick for his long faithful service as Treasurer D. J. Baker was
elected treasurer for 3 years. It was moved and carried that the school board be authorized to
begin to build a new school house next summer or fall using their best judgment as to size
situation Material of building. (by contract or by the day) and that we next year vote tax enough
to cover balance of cost of said schoolhouse and also tax for current expenses. Adjourned C.
M. Johnston P.S. Clerk given the directions because clerk said there were no more builder in
district. 43 last year 54 this.
The annual meeting of this No. 68 Sumner County Kansas met at the school house. July 26
1894 Minutes of last meeting read and approved Treasurer report read by S. M. Baker and
excepted. Notification of officers S. M. Baker. Elected for Clerk for three years. Voted to have a
seven months school to commence the tenth day of September. A Tax of seventeen and a
half mills and the dollars was voted for miscellaneous purposes. Moved and carried that
Charles M. Johnston be allowed a liberal compensation for Supervising the Building of the
school house. Meeting adjourned. S.M. Baker Clerk.
The annual school meeting of voters of school district 68 met in school house July 25th 1896
minutes of last meeting read approved. Treasurer report read and excepted. Clerk Report
Same. Nomination of officers Albert Subera elected director for three years moved that ten
mills be levied for misc. School purposes also that we hire a seven month school and a male
teacher and for the board to favor uniformity of text books. Moved and carried that the board
enters a contract with the American book Co. for text books for one more year. Moved to call
the school house “Belleview” meeting adjourned. S. M. Baker Clerk.
The annual school meeting of voters of district # 68 met July 30th 1896 with Mr Subera in the
chair minutes of last meeting read and approved treasure report read and excepted. Clerks
report the same election of officers J. C. Butcher elected treasurer five mills was voted for
misc. school purposes and that have a male teacher and seven months of school the
sentiment of the meeting was for Ms Brawing and that we pay 35.00 per month or less. The
board was adjourned to buy same second hand seats. Meeting adjourned S. M. Baker Clerk.
The Annual school meeting of District No 68 met July 29th 1899 minutes of last meeting read
and excepted treasurer report read and approved clerks report the same. Letters read from
state Supt. Stephens Moved we have seven months school six mills was levied for school
purposes moved and carried the clerk go over the District and get an account of the no of
books to be exchanged. And the board pay him 2 dollars per day for labor. Moved and carried
we send the county Supt. report back and tell him it was 97 and not 96 election of officers. S
Baker elected clerk for three years. Meeting adjourned S. M. Baker Clerk
A school meeting this school district No 68 County of Sumner State of Kansas was held
present to call at the school house in said district on the 28th day of July A. D. 1898 at 2
O'clock PM with Mr A Subera in the Chair. The minutes of last annual meeting read and
approved. The treasurer read his annual report which on motion was adopted the clerk read
his annual report which was adopted as read. There being a director to elect for three years.
Mr Albert Subera was re elected by a unanimous vote for the resuming term. On motion it
was voted to have a seven month school. On motion it was voted there be six mill levy for
several school purposes. The board was instructed to have the school building painted
provided they have funds sufficient meeting adjourned
S. M. Baker Clerk
Minutes of meeting held July 27th 1899 in school District No 68 Count of Sumner state of
Kansas. Minutes of last years meeting read and approved C. M Johnston appointed pro term.
Clerks report read and approved treasurer report read and approved. Election of officers J. C.
Butcher was elected treasurer. Charles G.Czaplinski was elected clerk for one year to take
place of S. M. Baker (moved out of district) A tax levy of 6 Mills was made for general purposes.
A motion that we pay $35.00 per month for teacher for ensuring year was carried A motion
carried that the District clerk and District treasurer be allowed $2 per year for clerical work. Mr
Butcher qualified as treasurer Meeting adjourned Charles G. Czaklinski Clerk
Belleview school district No 68 July 26 the 1900 Meeting called to order by Chairman U.
Subera R. M Johnston a clerk per term minutes of last meeting read and approved report of
clerk read approved Treasurer report read and approved. On motion of J. C. Butcher that one
note seven mills tax for ensuing year Carried John Bobel was elected clerk for the next 3
years. On motion of C. M. Johnston the director were allowed $200 each for their services for
other ensuing years. On motion meeting adjourned J. M Baker Clerk It was agreed that we
pay teacher salary $40.00 of forty dollars per month.
Bell View district No 68 July 25th 1901 Meeting called to order by Chairman of board minutes
of former meeting read and approved clerks report read and approved also treasurer report it
was then voted that we levy fund for school purposes. Albert Subera was dully elected director
for the term of 3 years R. M. Johnston moved that we plant some shade trees on school
house yard motion carried the clerk is to plant the trees and care for others. On motion it was
decided to have a term of seven months school commencing 16 day of September 1901 The
board hired Miss Glarce Logan to teach the school at $35.00 per month on motion the moved.
Adjourned
J. Bobek Jr.
Bell View school district 68 July 31 1902 board met in regular session all members present
meeting called to order by chairman Al Subera minutes of former meeting read and approved
also. Treasurer report read and approved it was voted that we levy a tax of nine Mills on the
dollar for a general school fund on motion of Wesley Kralieds to have a term of eight months
school beginning the third Monday in September carried it was also decided to calcium the
walls of school building and repair walls of Coal cove. Hanny Kalbfleisch was duly elected
treasurer and verified their being no more business the board adjourned
J. Bobel District Clerk.
Belle View School Dis. 68 Sumner Co. Board met in regular session June 18 1903 all
members present minutes of former meeting read and were approved annual Report of dis
Treas read and approved. Report of clerk read and approved on motion it was decided to
make a levy of Thirteen Mills of the taxable property of the dis. Motion to paint school carried
also. To repair coal cove and build pavetn? It was decided to have a term of eight months
beginning the first Monday in September No more business. The board adjourned to meet at
next regular meeting
J. Bobek Sr. Clerk
The board employed Miss Lilou Halverstall of Oxford at Salary of $45.00 per month.
Belleview School dis. No. 68 June 16 1904 Board met in regular session All member present
meeting called to order by chairman J. Subera minutes of former meeting read and were
approved report of treasurer read and approved as was also report of Clerk it was voted that
we have a term of eight months school beginning the second Monday in Sept the board then
employed Miss Thora Dawson as teacher a salary of forty five dollars per month. The board
approved a levy of 12 mills for a general school fund No further Buisness The Board
Adjourned
J. Bobek Jr. Clerk
J Albert Subera was dully elected director for a term of three years term expires June 16 1907.
Belleview school dis. No 68 July 20th 1905 The annual school meeting was called to order by
chairman Albert Subera. Reading of former minutes by clerk were approved report of
treasurer was read and approved and also report of clerk read and approved it was then
decided to have a term of eight months school beginning the second Monday in September a
levy of ten mills was then voted for a general school fund R. M. Johnston was dully elected
treasurer for a term of three years upon motion it was decided bar outside children from
school district. There being no more Business. The meeting adjourned
J. Bobek Sr Clerk
July 19 1906 The annual meeting of the voters of school bis 68 was called to order by
chairman Mr Subera minutes of former meeting read and approved also report of treasurer
and clerk were read and approved it was then decided to have a term of eight months school
beginning the second Monday Spetember moved and seconded to have a well drilled carried
a levy of 12 mills was voted for resuming John Bobek Sr. was dully elected clerk Miss Maude
Lupp Employed as teacher at salary of 50.00 per month There being no more business. The
board adjourned.
J. Bobek Sr Clerk
July 18 1907 The board of school dis No 68 met in regular session meeting called to order by
chairman Albert Subera minutes of former meeting read and approved the report of dis. Treas
read and approved followed by report of clerk which was also approved. It was then voted to
levy a tax of ten mills for a General fund. It was decided to have a term of eight months school
commencing on the second Monday of September Albert Subera was dully elected director for
a term of three years. Miss Turman was employed as teacher at the salary of Fifty dollars per
month there being no more business after a general conversation the board adjourned
J. Bobek Sr. Clerk
July 23rd 1908 the board of school dis 68 met in regular session meeting called to order by
chairman Al Subera report of dis treasurers read and approved Same report of clerk. Tere
being no dis valuation the board decided to levy a school fund of five hundred dollars the
board employed miss Vida Dinnoon as teacher for a term of eight months commending on
the second Monday in September 14th at a salary of fifty dollars per month Jerry Lebeda was
dully elected treasurer it was decided to buy a new stove and repair parick and black board
and new doors and locks for school house. There being no more business the board
adjourned.
J. Bobek Sr. Clerk
July 17 1909 The school board of dis 68 met in regular session the meeting was called to
order by Albert Subera chairman the questions of getting new seats was discussed decided
to buy eight small seats also decided to get a new black board not slate but as good imitation
as possible also decided to get new window shades T J Schaffer dully elected clerk to
succeed John Bobek. Miss Era Taylor employed as teacher for a term of eight months
beginning September 5th at $50.00 per month Then to hire Janitor work done. There being
no further business the board adjourned.
T. J. Schaeffar Clerk
July 23rd 1910 The school Board of dist 68 met in regular session. The meeting was called to
order by Albert Subera chairman The need of Painting the house was discussed. Decided to
employ a man to paint and paper the house the school board to furnish the paint and paper
also decided to employ a carpenter to repair doors and lay new floors in cloak rooms. There
being no suitable application did not hire a teacher until one week later when Miss Stella
Wright was hired for 8 months at $52.50 per month she to hire the janitor work done Albert
Subera was dully elected director The board adjourned
T J Schaeffer Clerk
April 14 1911 The school board of Dist 68 met by special order of Co Superintendent as the
law was changed requiring all meetings to be held in Spring. The meeting called to order by
Albert Subera. Those present were John Bobek Sr., Jerry Lebeda and T. J Schaeffer. The
report of the last meeting read and approved the letter from supt Lee Harrison was read by
the clerk the supt suggestion that a levy of $1 per scholar for increasing the school library was
approved by the board the books to be selected by said board and to include one large
Websters dictionary. The question of school funds for ensuring year was discussed it was
decided that we would need $700 for school purposes next year. The school year to be 8
months and school to begin 2nd Monday in September. Jerry Lebeda was dully nominated
and elected treas. Of dist 68. Two applications for the school were received by no action taken
regarding them. The board adjourned to meet and complete its work last of June.
T. J. Schaeffer Clerk
1912-1923??
Minutes of School Dist No 68 Bellview School April 11 1924 Meeting was called to order by Mr.
T C. Moore Director Minutes of last meeting were read and approved as read. Then the
treasurer report was read and approved as read. It was decided to have eight months of
school the school term to begin on the second Monday in September 1924 Next was election
of Clerk Nomination were Felix Subera and Ed Nulik, Ed Nulik being elected It was decided to
have the school house painted on the outside and painted and papered on the inside. Then
there was a motion made second and carried that there be a levy of $800.00 for maintenance
of the school for the earning year. The school board decided to levy the hiring of the teacher
for the coming year to the patrons of the school with the result of Miss Dorothy E Rains being
hired at the sum of Ninety Dollars per month. If she would accept the school. Being no other
business Meeting adjourned.
Edward Nulik, Clerk
Minutes of School Dist 68 Bellview School April 10 1925 Meeting was called to order by T. C.
Moore Director Minutes of last meeting was read and approved as read then the treasure's
report was read and approved as read Then Clerks report was read and approved as read It
was decided to have eight month of school ensuing in the 7th day of September 1925. Next
was nomination made that the school house floor be oiled and seats varnished motion
seconds and carried. Motion made and carried that the District bevy 800.00 for Maintaining of
the school for the coming year. Next was reading applications for the school marm made and
carried that the district offer the school to Miss Dorthy E Prather under the same contract and
price as the year just ending and if not accepted offer the contract to Christian Paulson for
85.00 per moth Being no other business meeting adjounred.
Edward Nulik, Clerk
Minutes of school district No. 68 Bellview School April 9th 1926 Meeting called to order by T. C.
Moore Director Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read. Then the Treasurer's
report read and approved as read.. The Clerks report read and approved as read. It was
decided to have eight months of school term to begin on the First Monday in September
1926. Next in order was nomination of Treasurer Mr Subera being nominated of and dully
elected Then come the decision of keeping the school standardized of which called for a new
set of maps, globe and better black boards and at least three play ground amusements and
at least $5.00 worth of library books. It was decided to purchase a new set of maps and globe
and a tetter totter boards and a basket ball and $5.00 worth of library books purchases out of
General fund. And have a personal interview with our superintendent in regards to our black
board. Then a motion was carried that the district levy $900 for the maintenance of the school
for the coming year. Next was reading of Applications and discussion of same of which the
boards decided on Miss Alta Keisas teacher for the coming year at $90.00 per month if she
accepts the school. Then come the discussion of planting same variety consisting of Elm
Heckberry and Cedar trees. No other business meeting adjourned.
Edward Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Bellview School Dist No 68 April 8th 1927 Meeting called to order by T. C. Moore
Director Minutes of last annual meeting read and approved as read. The treasurer report read
and approved as read. It was decided to have eight months of school beginning on the first
Monday in September 1927 Next in order was nomination of Clerk Edd Nulik being nominated
and elected. Then it was discussed to levy the necessary library books out of the Gerneral
fund. Next was the approval of the necessary minor repairs of the school building such as
windows and door repairs Then Motion was made and carried that the dist Levy $800.00 for
the maintenance of the school for the coming year. Then was hiring of a teacher Miss Alta
Keer was hired to teach the school for the coming year for 95.00 per month. There being no
other business meeting adjourned.
Edd Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Bellview School Dist. No 68 April 13th 1928 Meeting of School Dist 68 called to
order by Director T. C. Moore. Minutes of last annual meeting read and approved as read.
Treasurer report read ad approved as read Clerk report checked with treasurer report and
found ok. It was decided to have eight month of school beginning on the second Monday in
September 1928. Next in order was nomination of a director T. C. Moore was nominated and
elected director Then it was decided to buy the necessary library books out of the general
fund. Next was the decision of the necessary minor repairs of the school building and
grounds Then was the agreement of buying a musical instrument for the school as piano if
not too expensive. Also a clock of a reasonable price. Then was agreed upon to levy $900.00
for maintaining the school for another year. Miss Lavern Lungren was chosen to teach the
school if she would accept the contract. There being no more business meeting adjourned
Edd Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Bellview School dist No 68 April 12 1929 Meeting called to order by Director T. C.
Moore Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read. Treasurer report read and
approved as read. Clerk report checked with treasurer report and a difference of .09 cents in
balance. Decision of length of school term decided as eight months of school commencing
on the First Monday of September 1929. Next in order was in nomination of treasurer Mr
Albert Subera was nominated and elected as Treasurer. Then was decided to levy the
necessary library books out of the General funds. Next was a decision of the minor
improvements of school building being the oiling of the floor. Then comes the improvement
of the school grounds and was agreed that we plant some shade trees such as Elms and to
buy sum evergreens. Then was agreed that we levy $800.00 for maintaining the school for
another year Miss Irene Radford was chosen to teach the school for the coming year for
$80.00 per month being no other business Meeting adjourned.
Edd Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Belleview School Dist. No. 68 April 11th 1930. Meeting called to order by director T
C. Moore Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read Treasurers report read and
approved as read Clerks report balanced with treasurer report. Moved and seconded that we
have 8 months of school commencing 1st Monday in September. Next in order was
nomination of Clerk Mrs H. C. Main and John Kalbfleisch nominated. John Kalbfleisch elected
by Ballot. Then it was decided of the by the Library books out of the general fund and a new
dictionary the minor repairs were oiling the floors Then a motion was made and seconded
that we levy $1000.00 for maintaining the school the coming year. Motion moved and
seconded of that we vote by Ballot on Miss Edith McCowen and vera Jones to teach the
coming year. Vera Jones was elected if she would accept. There being no other business
meeting adjourned.
Edd Nulik, Clerk
Meeting of Belleview School dist No 68 April 10th 1931. Meeting called to order by Director T.
C. Moore. Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read treasurers report read and
approved as read Clerks report read and approved as read moved and seconded that we
have 8 months of school to begin the 1st Monday in September. Election of Director Mrs H. C.
Main and T. C. Moore nominated of T. C. Moore elected of by Ballot moved and seconded that
Clerk investigate regarding building a cave Moved and seconded that Clerk investigate
building fires with Coal oil $5.00 was voted for Library books. Moved and seconded that we
levy $1000.00 for maintaining the school next year. Moved and seconded that we adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Meeting April 8th 1932 Meeting called to order by T. C. Moore minutes of last meeting read
and approved as read. Annual report of the treasurer and clerk read and approved. We
decided to have eight months of school to start on first Monday in September was nominated
and elected $5.00 was voted for books and a tax of $800.00 levied. There being no other
business. The meeting adjourned.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Meeting May 26th 1933. The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore The county
Superintendent's letter was read. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
approved as read. The treasurer's and Clerk's reports were read and approved. We decided
to have eight months of school to commence the first Monday in September. Election of
Clerks John Kalbfleisch was nominated and elected. Repairing and painting the building
was discussed but not decided upon. $5.00 was voted for Library books and $600 levied as a
tax. Their being no other business a motion was made to adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Dist. 68 Meeting May 25th 1934. The meeting of school Dist. 68 was held on the 25th day of
May 1934 at 2 O'clock. It was called to order by Director T. C. Moore those present were all the
board members and fourteen legal voters The minutes of the last annual meeting were read
and approved The clerk's and treasurers reports were read and approved. T. C. Moore was
nominated and elected director. It was voted to maintain school for eight months beginning
Monday Sept. 3 1934. It was voted to repair the barn. Rebuild the flue, redecorate the inside of
school building and paint the outside. $400.00 was levied as a tax. A short discussion of
teachers was held after which the meeting adjourned.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Dist. 68 Meeting May 31st 1935. The meeting of school dist. 68 was held on the 31st day of
May 1935 at 2 O'clock. It was called to order by Director T. C. Moore Those present were
Director T. C. Moore Treasurer Albert Subera and John Kalbfleisch Clerk. The legal voters
present including the officers were 26. The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved. It was voted to maintain school for eight months beginning Monday Sept. 2nd 1935.
No action was taken on the school house, it being in good repair except a possibility of re
shingling. It was voted to purchase a new flag and new shades. Ablert Subera and Edd Nulik
were nominated for treasurer and Albert Subera was elected by Ballot It was voted that
$800.00 be levied as a tax. Motion to adjourn carried.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
District. Meeting May 29th 1936. The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore at 2
PM. Director T. C. Moore, Clerk, John Kalbfleisch and treasurer Albert Subera preset eleven
legal voters were present It was voted to maintain school for eight months during the ensuing
year beginning on Monday September 7th 1936. We voted to shingle the school building fill
and oil the floor and buy some new books. We had a discussion of teachers and salary and
decided to fix the east cloak room for girls. After considering the amount of money needed it
was voted to levy $1000.00 for next year. John Kalbfleisch was nominated for clerk and
unanimously elected. Motion made by Otto Subera that clerk's report be accepted and filled
motion seconded and carried. Motion made by Otto Rogers that the treasures report be
accepted and filled Motion made to adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
The day was partly cloudy and very sultry!
Dist. 68 Meeting May 28th 1937 The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore.
Those present were Director T. C. Moore, Clerk John Kalbfleisch and treasurer Albert Subera.
Legal voters present including officers were eleven Minutes of last meeting and clerks and
treasurer's report read and approved We voted to maintain school for eight months beginning
Monday Sept 6 1937. We voted to put a new floor in the school building and annie rooms. We
held a discussion of teachers and salaries and to raise the salary of the present teacher. After
considering the amount of Monday needed. We voted to levy $1115.00 for the coming year T.
C. Moore was nominated and elected director. There being no other business to come before
the meeting a motion was made to adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch Clerk.
The weather was fair and warm and prospects for a bumper wheat crop.
District 68 Meeting April 8th 1938. The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore at 2:
30 P.M. Those present were Director T. C. Moore and clerk John Kalbfleisch. The legal voters
present including officers were 2. The minutes of last meeting and the clerks report was read
and approved We voted to maintain the school for eight months beginning on Monday
September 5th We will probably redecorate the school building and do some work on
grounds after considering the amount of money needed we voted to levy $1000.00 for
expenses the coming year. Frank Berka Sr. was nominated and elected as treasurer. There
being no other business to coming before the meeting a motion was made to adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch Clerk
The day was very windy and cold a heavy snow had fallen all night.
District 68 meeting April 14th 1939. The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore at
2:30 P.M. Those present were Director Moore Clerk John Kalbfleisch treasure Frank Berka
and eight legal voters. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The co
Superintendent's letter was read and the clerks and treasure's report read and approved. The
chairman appointed Otto Rogers and Sada J. Subera to audit the books of the clerk and
treasurer. It was noted to have eight months of school beginning on Monday September 4th
1939. The budget was read and $900.00 was voted as the amount needed for the coming
year. John Kalbfleisch was nominated and elected clerk. Motion made by Otto Subera that the
clerks report be accepted as read. Motion made by Edd Krenk that the treasurer report be
accepted as read. No further business the meeting adjourned.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Dist. 68 Meeting held April 12 1940 The meeting was called to order by Director T. C. Moore
Treasurer Frank Berka and Clerk J. Kalbfleisch present. Legal voters present were 19. The
minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, the clerks report and treasure's report
read and approved the chairman appointed Lawrence Mossman and Rudolph Misak to audit
the clerk's and treasurer's books. Lawrence Mossman made a motion to have eight months
school to start the first Monday in September. Carried the budget was read and the expenses
of $1153.75 was decided as the necessary amount needed. Otto Subera made a motion that
the budget be accepted. Carried nominations for Director were S. J. Subera, Floyd Hardesty
and Lawrence Mossman, Vote was 11-4-3. L. J. Subera was declared elected. Motion made
by Mossman that the Clerk's report be accepted as read. Motion made by Edd. Nulik that the
treasurer's report be accepted as read. Oath administered to Director L. J. Subera. Motion to
adjourn.
John Kalbfleisch, Clerk
Meeting held April 11th 1941 The meeting was called to order by Director L. J. Lebeda.
Treasurer Frank Berka and Clerk, F. B. Hardesty were present. Legal voters including officers
were 15th . Minutes of last annual meeting read and approved, County Superintendent’s
annual letter read and discussed the report of the treasurer and clerk was read, chairman
appointment James Corzine and Mrs. Lawrence Mossman as a committee to audit the books
of the clerk and treasurer. It was voted to maintain school for 8 months, beginning Monday
Sept 8th 1941. It was decided to sand and refinish the floors of the school house. Wiring and
fixtures for lights were discussed and responsibility left with the school board. The budget
was read and expenditures for ensuing school year of the amount $1200.00 was decided as
the necessary amount needed. John Kalbfleisch made the motion that the budget be
accepted as read, seconded by Rudolph Misak. Voted and carried. Nominations for treasurer
were Frank Berka and James Corzine. Vote was 9 and 6. Frank Berka was dully elected.
Motion made by John Kalbfleisch that F. B. Hardesty be nominated as clerk. Voted and
carried. The auditing committee approved the report of clerk and treasurer as read. Motion
made by John Kalbfleisch that reports be accepted as filed. Motion seconded and carried.
Oath of officer was administered to treasurer. Frank Berka and clerk F. B. Hardesty. Meeting
was then adjourned.
F. B. Hardesty, Clerk
The Annual meeting was held on April 10th 1942 at 2 O'clock PM The meeting was called to
order by Director L. J. Lebeda, Clerk F. B. Hardesty treasurer Frank Berka Legal voters present
including officers were twelve. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and
approved, The county superintendent Annual letter was read and discussed. The report of the
clerk read, The report of the treasurer read. The chairman appointed Edd Nulik and Mr Miller
as a committee to audit the books of the clerk and treasurer. It was voted to maintain school
for eight months beginning, Monday. September 9th. It was voted to purchase a new hot plate
electric stove and curtains for the stage. Also to have the floor finished. The budget in as read
by the clerk and $1000.00 was decided as being sufficient for the school year. F. B. Hardesty
was re elected clerk. The auditing committee approved the report of the clerk and treasurer
as read. Motions were made by James Corzine and Edd Nulik that they be accepted and filed.
The motion carried The minutes were read and approved. The oath of officers administered to
officers elected. The meeting was then adjourned.
1943 missing?
April 14th 1944 District 68 Annual meeting was held at Belvew school #68 on the 14th day of
April 1944 at 2 O'clock. Meeting called to order by director L. J. Lebeda. Those present director
L. J. Lebeda. Clerk F. B. Hardesty treasurer FrankBerka The number of legal voters present
including officers was eleven. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved the
county superintendent annual letter was read and discussed. The clerk report and treasurer
report were read. The chairman appointed Theo Subera and Geo Czaplinski as a committee
to audit the books of clerk and treasurer. It was voted to maintain school for 8 months during
the ensuing year Beginning Monday September 4th 1944 at 9 O'clock also to continue at 9
O'clock for the next 2 ½ months. Then changing to begin at 10 O'clock at the first of March to
begin at 9 O'clock for rest of term. Budget was read and discussed amount 1333.00
nominations for office of treasurer Herry Metzinger and Rudolph Mikah Ballots were Taken
and Henry Metzinger was elected Treasurer and committee approved report clerk and
treasurer a read minutes read and approved oath of officers administered treasurer
Mentinger approved.
Signed F. B. Hardesty clerk
April 13th 1945 Bellview school district 68 Annual meeting was held and the school house.
April 13th 1945 meeting called to order by Director L. F. Lebeda those present were Director L.
J. Lebeda Treasurer Herry Metzinger clerk F. B. Hardesty the legal voters present including
officers were present. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The co Superintendent
letter read and discussed The report of the clerk read. The report of Treasurer read. The
chairman appointed Mrs Kandist and Mrs Metzinger as a committee to audit the books of the
clerks and treasurer It was voted to maintain school for 8 months beginning Monday
September 3rd 1945. Was voted to repair paint and paper interior of school house if possible .
The budget was read and discussed and of budget adopted being $1685.00. Your name old
clerk n was retained audit committee approval the reports of clerk and Treasurer as read.
Motion made By Rudolph Misak that the clerk report be accepted and filed motion seconded
and carried. Theo Subera made a motion the treasurer report be accepted and filed motion
seconded and carried. The oath of office administered to clerk. This talking care of all Old
Business meeting adjourned
Signed F. B. Hardesty, Clerk
1946 missing?
Reorganized District #68 April 11th 1947 The Annual school meeting of newly reorganized
District 68 county of Sumner State of Kansas, was held in the Bellview school house at two
O'clock P. M. With A. R. Hoyt Director, as chairman of meeting. The chairman appointed Mrs.
Rudolph Lebeda and Mrs. Floyd Hardesty to audit the clerks and treasurer's books. The
minutes of the Feb 27th 1947 meeting were read and approved as read. It was voted to
maintain two schools next term in District for 8 months, beginning September 8th 1947.
Nominations for Treasurer were L. J. Lebeda and Rudolph Misak. Moved and seconded that
Nomination cease carried. Voters received L. J. Lebeda 28 Rudolph Misak 5 L. J. Lebeda
elected treasurer for a term of three years. Moved and seconded that all regulations be
removed and that A. R. Hoyt for Director and Edwin Johnson for Clerk be declared elected.
There were 20 voters for and 12 voters against. A. R. Hoyt being elected director for a term of 2
years and Edwin Johnson elected clerk for a term one year. Moved and seconded that school
board decide which school the pupils should attend carried. Moved and seconded that District
pay transportation charge beginning at two Mills or more carried. Moved and seconded that
the amount of compensation for transporting children that live more then two miles from
school be decided by the school board carried. Moved and seconded that a budget of
$4000.00 be adopted carried. It was voted 29 to 4 to increase the rate of levy not more then
25%. The auditing committee reported the clerks and treasurer books correct. Administered
Oath to newly elected officers. Moved to adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson Clerk
April 9th 1948 Dist 68 The annual school meeting of District # 68 Co. of Sumner State of
Kansas was held in the Bellview school house at two O'clock PM With A. R. Hoyt, Director as
chairman of meeting. The chairman appointed Edna Johnson and Marie Zurek to audit the
clerks and treasurer books. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved
as read. The clerks report was read and approved. The treasurer report was read and
approved. It was voted to maintain two school in Sdistrict for a term of 8 Months beginning
September 6th 1948. Moved and seconded to paint both school houses inside and out
carried. Moved and seconded that Mrs A. R. Hoyt, Marie Zurek, Edna Johnson, Rose Wencl
and Lillie Zurek to pick out the wall paper and inside paint carried. Moved and seconded to
pay compensation for hauling school children that live more then 2 ½ miles from school
carried. It was voted that school board buy new lighting equipment. It was voted to raise the
proposed budget of $4100.00 Which was adopted. Nomination for clerk was Edwin Johnson.
Moved and seconded Nominations cease carried. Edwin Johnson was elected clerk for a
term of three years. The auditing committee approved the clerks and treasure's reports as
read. Moved by Frank Metzinger and seconded that the clerk and treasurer reports be
accepted as read carried. Administered Oath to newly elected officer. Moved and seconded to
appose the adoption of the county unity plan of school, which would eliminate all present
existing rural grade schools carried. Moved to adjourn carried.
April 8th 1949 Annual Meeting of school district #68 co. of Sumner State of Kansas was held
in the Bellview school house at two O'clock P. M. With A. R. Hoyt Director as chairman of
meeting. The chairman appointed Mart Kloefkorn and Floyd Hardesty to audit the clerk and
treasurer books. The minutes of previous meeting was read and approved as read. The
clerks report was read and approved as read. The Treasurer report was read and approved
as read. Moved and seconded to raise the proposed budget of 4350.00 to 4800.00 carried.
Nominations for Director were A. R. Hoyt, Mart Kloefkorn and Floyed Hardesty Floyed Hardesty
getting 8 voters out of the thirteen east, therefor elected director for a term of three years.
Moved and seconded not to pay transportation for the 49-50 term of school carried. The
auditing committee reported the clerk and treasurer books correct. Administered Oath to
newly elected officer moved to adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson Clerk
1950 April 14th District 68 The annual meeting of school district 68 co. of Sumner , State of
Kansas, was held in the Bellview school house at 2 o'clock P.M. With F. B. Hardesty Director,
as chairman of meeting. There were 20 legal voters present. The Chairman appointed Mrs.
Zeo Zurek and Rose Wencl to audit the clerks and treasurer books. The minutes of previous
annual meeting were read and approved as read. The clerk report was read and approved as
read. It was voted to suspend the reading of the treasurer report as it was the same as clerk
report. Moved and seconded to have 8 months school for the 1950-1951 term of school to
begin on September 4th 1950, carried. Moved and seconded to maintain one school in district
for one year, carried. It was voted to pay $60.00 per school month to W. R. Mortimer for
transporting his three children to Bellview school for the 1950-1951 term of school, as his
children would be the only one attending knowledge Hill next year. Carried. The budget in the
amount of $5000.00 was adopted. The election of Treasurer W. R. Mortimer was nominated.
Moved and seconded nominations cease carried W. R. Mortimer was elected district treasurer
for a term of three years The auditing committee found the clerk and treasurer books correct It
was voted the school board see to it and have the necessary repairs done. Administered oath
to newly elected officer moved to adjourned carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson Clerk
Letter written April 2 1951 Caldwell, KS
Mrs J. E. Little 809 N. Nevada Colorado Springs Colorado Dear Madam: About 6 or 7 years
ago school district # 191, 99 and 68 were reorganized into one district. A petition was gotten
up and signed by the majority of the legal voters of the district for the school board to call a
special meeting, the 11th of April 1951 to vote on a proposition of changing the school site to
a central location of the District and moving the two school house to this new site and
modernize. I was delegated to write you and find out if you would sell 1 ½ acre square in the S.
E. Corner of the North East ¼ of section 17-34-3W for a school site and for how much money?
I would like to know before the meeting. Thanks, Yours Truly Edwin Johnson, School District
Clerk.
Letter back to Edwin Johnson from Mrs. J. E. Little
Dear Mr. Edwin Johnson, I just received your letter of April 6th, asking about buying a portion of
my land. I am not interested in selling any of that piece of land, as that Kansas land provides
my income. We hear that crops are in good shape and that you have been having plenty of
rain. Very truly yours, Mrs. J. E. Little.
Letter back to Edwin Johnson from Warren and Jordan April 7th 1951 Dear Edwin, Your letter
of April 2nd It has followed me around. In regard to your inquiry, I am not too anxious to sell 1
½ acres as for your location. However the price would be $500.00 for 1 ½ acre as for your
location. The buyers would stand the escrow expense and I would retain the mineral rights.
We are having wonderful weather here and if by any chance you visit California Would be
please for you to call and see us. Truly yours, Warren and Jordan
April 11th 1951 The Annual meeting of school District #68 co. of Sumner state of Kansas was
held in the Bellview school house at two O'clock P.M. With F. B. Hardesty Director, as
chairman of meeting. There were 56 legal voters present. The chairman appointed Mrs. Zeo
Turek and Mrs Rudolph Misak to audit the clerks and treasurer books. The minutes of
previous meeting were read and approved as read. Moved and seconded to maintain school
for 8 months to begin on September 3rd 1951. Carried. The clerk read the proposed budget
for next term of school in the amount of $4060.00. Moved and seconded that the proposed
budget be adopted 21 voted for 27 voted no. The motion did not carry. Moved and seconded
not to move the school house for two years. 18 voted yes 29 voted no. Motion did not carry.
Motion made and seconded to move both school houses this year 32 voted for carried. Moved
and seconded to move this school house to a central location and go as far as the money will
go, putting a basement under it and modernizing 28 voted yes and 13 voted no motion carried.
Voting on special action for increase of levy 31 voted yes 21 voted no. Did not carry as a ¾ vote
is required. Moved and seconded to adopt a budget of $5500.00 31 voted yes motion carried.
Nominations for clerk Edwin Johnson was nominated. Moved and seconded nomination
cease carried. Edwin Johnson was elected clerk for a term of three years. Mart Klofkorn and
Rudolph Misak were nominated as a committee to help the school board on moving and
building or modernizing, also location carried. The auditing committee reported the clerk and
treasurer books were correct administered Oath to newly elected officer moved to adjourn
carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
June 6 1952 The annual meeting of school district # 68 co. of Sumner State of Kansas, was
held in the Bellview school house at two O'clock P.M. With F. B. Hardesty director as chairman
of meeting. There were 15 legal voters present. The minutes of previous meeting were read
and approved as read. The clerks report was read and approved as read. The Treasurer
report was read and approved as read. Moved and seconded to have a 8 month term of
school to begin on the 1st day of September 1952 carried. The proposed budget was read
$3600.00 moved and seconded to adopt the proposed budget, carried. Nomination of
Director Rudolph Misak was nominated. Moved and second that nomination cease carried.
Vote by Ballot 7 yes 6 months. Rudolph Misak elected Director for a term of three years. The
auditing committee Mrs. Jerry Lebeda and Mrs Rudolph Krenck found the clerk and treasurer
books correct. It was moved and seconded to hold annual meeting at 2PM 4 voted yes and 9
voted no did not carry. It was moved and seconded to change the time of the annual school
meeting to 8PM 9 voted yes and 4 voted no. the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
school board dispose of any property not in use or to be used carried moved and seconded to
refinish floor and furniture carried administered Oath to newly elected officer moved to adjourn
carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
July 31st 1952 District 68 Meeting held at Bellview school on the 31 day of July 1952 District
Board Members present: Rudolph Misak Director, Edwin Johnson Clerk, W. R. Mortimer
Treasurer Proceedings of meeting: The school Board of school District # 68 met at Bellview
school, with all voted yes motion carried members present. We decided to have the floor
sanded gym sealed and varnished also the desks to be varnished. The wood work to be
painted all bills were paid to date. Moved to adjourn.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
March 10 1953 District 68 Meeting held at School house on the 10th day of March 1953 District
Board Members present: Rudolph Misak Director, Edwin Johnson Clerk, W. R. Mortimer
Treasurer Proceedings of meeting: A meeting was held with all members of the school
board present & Miss Virginia Johnston and Zeo Zurek Two members of a committee
appointed by the president of the community meetings to discuss the buying of a projector,
the school board decided to purchase a projector and that the community have the privilege to
pay some on it if they so wished to. It was voted to buy soon. There being no other business
the meeting adjourned.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
June 5th 1953 District 68 Meeting held at Bellview school house on the 5th day of June 1953
District board members present: Rudolph Misak director, Edwin Johnson Clerk, W. R.
Mortimer Treasurer Proceedings of meeting: The annual meeting of school district # 68
County of Sumner State of Kansas, was held in the Bellview school house at Eight O'clock PM
With Rudolph Misak Director as chairman of meeting. There were eight legal voters present.
The minutes of Previous meeting were read and approved as read. The clerk and treasurer
reports were read moved and seconded to have 8 months school carried moved and
seconded to begin school August 31st 1953 carried. Moved and seconded to adopt the
proposed budget in the amount of $3500.00 carried Frank Kublik and Josephine Kubik
audited the clerk treasurer looks a reported them to be correct. Moved ad seconded to sand
and varnish the floor until a good finish is obtained carried moved and seconded that school
board get new benches and rec about cleaning venetian blinds tune piano get fire
extinguisher and to ceiling and walls carried. W. R. Mortimer was nominated for treasurer
moved and seconded that nominations cease carried. W. R. Mortimer was elected by a
unanimous vote for a term of three years. Administered oath to newly elected officer. Moved to
adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
November 23rd 1953 District 68 Meeting held at Bellview School House on the 23rd day of
November 1953. Proceedings of meeting: The board of school district # 68 held a meeting in
the school house , beginning at 7:30 with all members of the board present. Some bills were
paid. It was voted to rock the entrance from the highway in on to school grounds. It was voted
to buy a 14 foot creosoted pole for basket ball back stop. It was voted to dry clean the stage
curtains. Moved to adjourn.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
February 15th 1954 District #68 The school board met February 15th 1954 with all members
present. One bill was paid a buyer was present to bid on the old barn that is located on the
former District 99 grounds he bid $15.00 just as is. We sold it. Mr. Arthur Hoyt offered to give a
used gas stove with oven on top to the District to use in school house which we accepted.
June 4th 1954 The annual meeting of school District # 68 Co. of Sumner State of Kansas,
was held in the Bellview school house at eight o'clock pm with Rudoloh Misak Director as
chairman of meeting. There were eight legal voters present. The minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved as read. The clerks and treasurer reports was read and approved as
read. The County Superintendent letter was read. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Lebeda were
appointed to audit the clerks and treasurer books and report them correct. Moved and
seconded to have eight months school carried. Moved and seconded to begin school
September 6th 1954 carried. Moved and seconded to adopt the proposed budget in the
amount of $4285.00 carried. Edwin Johnson was nominated for clerk Lill Zurek nominated for
clerk but declined the nomination. Edwin Johnson was elected clerk for a term of three years.
Moved and seconded to move the merry go round and teeter totter from the north school
ground to the Bellview grounds carried. Moved and seconded to buy or make a bend carried.
Moved and seconded to varnish floor and turn piano, carried. Moved and seconded that
school board see about fixing the small kitchen in the southeast cloak room and building
shelves in stair way for supplies to be stored. Carried it was voted to do some painting on
building. Administered Oath to newly elected officer. Moved to adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk.
June 3rd 1955 The Annual meeting of school district #68 Co. of Sumner State of Kansas was
held in the Bellview school house at eight O'clock P.M. With Rudolph Misak director as
chairman of meeting. There were eight legal voters present. The minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved as read. The Co. Superintendent letter was read. Mrs. A. R. Hoyt
audited the clerks and treasurer books and found them correct. Moved and seconded to have
8 months school to begin on the 5th day of September 1955 carried. Moved and seconded to
adopt the proposed budget in the amount of $4000.00 carried. Rudolph Misak was nominated
and elected Director for a term of three years. Moved and seconded to fix the sink drain
carried. Moved and seconded to authorize the board to paint the inside of school administered
Oath to newly elected officers Moved to adjourn carried.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
October 6th 1955 Meeting held with District #20 Board on 4th day of October 1955. District
board members present Edwin Johnson Clerk. Proceedings of meeting the school board of
District # 68 met with the school District #20 and presented a petition with 53 names of legal
voters in district to annex District #68 to District #20 which was accepted by the District #20
board and agreeing to sell back the Bellview school house and grounds located in the N.W.
Corner of the S.W quarter of section 28 Caldwell township for $1.00 to the Caldwell Township.
Also agreeing that present District # 68 board finish out present school term which ends in
April 1956.
Signed Edwin Johnson, Clerk
May 22nd 1956 District 68 Meeting held at Bellview school house on the 22nd day of May
1956. District Board Members present: Rudolph Misak Director, Edwin Johnson Clerk, W. R.
Mortimer Treasurer. Proceedings of meeting: As school District # 68 is annexing to school
District # 20. The last and final meeting of school District # 68 was held in the Bellview school
house with all members of the board present. All bills presented were paid leaving a balance
of $943.35 in our District Treasury to be transferred to District #20. There is a balance of
$1081.42 in the county treasurer for this District to date.
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| School years from establishment to Annexing to Caldwell City Schools 1877-1956 Minutes Found in the original School District Clerk Records Books. Some things may not be spelled correctly because some of the writing is difficult to read. |