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GJ. Teachers shall particularly attend to the proper ventilation of their class-rooms, and shall do what lies in their power to secure the maintenance of the school buildings, furniture, offices, and grounds in the tidiest manner possible, and shall exercise all due care to preserve the buildings, furniture, fencing, Ac, from being injured. The Inspectors are specially enjoined to take note of the manner in which this rule is attended to by the several teachers. 63. Residences are for the use of head teachers, and cannot without the express sanction of the Board bs let to, or occupied by, any other persons. When such sanction is obtained, the head teachers shall be held responsible for any injury to the residence, fences, grounds, &c, beyond fair wear-and-tear, and shall provide for such insurance as the Board may direct. (i 1. Head teachers are expected to keep their residences, and the fences and hedges about their residences, in good order, and to keep the grounds attached to the residences free from weeds, iVc. The Inspectors are specially enjoined to take note of the manner in which this rule is attended to by head teachers. 65. All grounds attached to a school are intended primarily for the use of the pupils, and, should there be more than enough for their needs, the head teacher shall have the right to use the remainder. A Committee may, however, with the consent of the Board, by letting or leasing any portion of the grounds make such arrangements as may be deemed expedient in the interests of the school. In all such cases, however, the head teacher shall be consulted, and any revenue derived from such letting or leasing shall form part of the funds of the Board. 66. All requisitions for school furniture and appliances must be made in writing, and must be signed by the head teacher and countersigned by the Chairman of Committee, and, in order that such requisition may be more expeditiously dealt with, teachers should call the attention of the Inspector to their requirements when he makes his visit to the school. School Fund. 67. There shall be a fund known as the " School Fund " in connection with every school under the Board's conjtrol. 68. The Committee of each district for the time being has charge of such fund. 69. 'I he School Fund consists of, — (a.) Money granted out of the Board Fund from time to time. (//.) Donations, subscriptions, and all moneys that may be obtained by the Committee for educational purposes. Incidental Expentet of Schools. 70. The Board shall, by quarterly instalments, contribute every year to the "School Fund" of the several schools the sums set down in the following scale: — When the average attendance is 30 and under, 7s. (id. eaoh on the average attendance. Over 30 and not exceeding 50, 7s. Gd. each for the first 30, and -'is. 9d. each for all over 30. Over 50 and not exceeding 100, Gs. each for the first 50, and -'is. each for all over 50. Over 100 and not exceeding 300, Is. Gd. each for the first 100, and 4s. each for all over 100. Over -'500, 4s. Gd. each for the hist I DO, Is. each for the next 200, and 3s. Gd. each for all over 300. Where any school is connected with an efficient sewage system the rate to be paid to Committees shall be 9d. per head less than the above rates. 71. The following services shall be a first charge on the "School Fund": viz., cleaning the school and grounds; providing propel- sanitary conveniences, lavatory, and suitable requirements; water for the use of the children : effecting minor repairs to school buildings and fencing, and supplying firewood for the use of the schools. 72. iii addition to tl rdinar) capitation grant, the Board will assist by subsidy all voluntary subscriptions collected locally by a Committee for the improvement of the school grounds and buildings, or for the purchase of useful apparatus or appliances for the school; but in all cases special application must lie made to the Hoard in writing, and full particulars of the work required and an estimate of the cost given before any expenditure in this direction can be incurred by a Committee. The Hoard will not hold itself responsible for any liabilities incurred unless its sanction has first been obtained. 73. The schoolroom is to be well swept out and the furniture dusted daily. 74. Tanks must be cleaned out at least every six months, and chimneys must be swept annually. , ~ . . . 7.")' The school floor is to be washed with hot water, soap, and disinfectant at least once a quarter The desks and forms are to be washed with hot water and soap when required. ' 76. During the winter months tirew 1, split and ready for use, is to be provided and delivered by the Committee, at the request of the teacher. When required, the fires should be lit before the school opens foi the day. _ 77 In the event of any School Committee neglecting to make proper arrangements for any o f the semoes chargeable on the School Fund, the Board may, on such neglect being reported to the Board suspend payment of its contribution to the School Fund until such neglect is remedied. y< Committees shall provide paper, ink, pens, chalk, <Src, for school use, and to defray the cost may author,/,- the teachers to collect (id. per quarter from children above Standard I. 79" Committees are requested to exert their influence in upholding the teachers authority in the school, and t<, assist and protect the teacher in the discharge of his duties 80 The duties of teachers being defined generally by the Boards regulations it is not considered desirable that Committees should interfere with the procedure and discipline of schools. If any change in school procedure is considered necessary, the Board s approval should be obtained before any action is taken.