Two school board meetings were held in February 1916. Action continued to be on hold regarding the high school building.

The bills paid on Feb. 5 reflected the winter weather and included $3.90 for six foot warmers and $14 for two blankets for the school wagon. The school board clerk was directed to write to the American Book Co. to refund $19.62, the amount overpaid them during the year. The clerk was also instructed to have the postmaster deliver all school mail to the bank and to leave books at the bank.

On Feb. 15, a regular meeting was held at the State Bank of Mound. A motion carried that State Superintendent Schulz be interviewed in the interest of District No. 85 regarding a controversy with Mr. Ferodowill et al. [No further details were included in the board minutes.] A motion was also carried to create a committee on teachers, which would serve to fill any vacancies at the six grade schools in the district.