Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-21

ton of the proposed Board could be kept
clear of the trammels of political parCi
zanship, the plan no doubt would be a
a feasible and successful one. With a.
properly constituted Board-men whose
hearts were in The work-and possessing
the time, talent, and opportunity for in
vestigating the subject-lor proving and
disproving--the best means for advanc-
ing the cause of Education would un-
doubtcdly soon be brought to light, and
adopted. The provisions made for the
educational interests of our State, are
munifcent, and abundantly sufficient,
properly directed, to give every child in
it classical education. That these in
terests are liable to be neglected, and
these resources misapplied, under our
present system, the action of our present
Superintendent fully proves. And then
again, the proper performance of the fl
nancial duties of his office, would almost
entirely preclude the possibility Of that
officer examining the operations of the
system, or to intelligently suggest impor-
tant alterations. These objection, at least,
we think would be lessened, if not wholly
removed, by the adoption of the proposed
amendment, full synopsis Of which is
here given:
SEC. Provides for the formation of a
Board of Education, consisting Of IS
members.
SEC. 2. Members must have attained
the age of rs years and been years a
resident of the State.
SIC. 3. The State TO be districted into
Is educational districts, one member to
be elected from each. One half the Board
to be chosen every years, and, with the
exception of one-half of the first Board,
to hold their Offices for years.
Sec. 4. First session to be held at the
seat of government, and afterwards, places
ofmeeting to be determined by the Board
SEC. 5. One regular session of the
Board is to be held every year. Session
not TO exceed 90 days. Gov. may call
extra session upon recommendation of
two-thirds Of the Board
SEC. 6. Provides for tie appointment
Of officers and publication of journal of
proceedings.
SEC. 7. All Rules and Regulations of
the Board shall be published and distrib-
uted to Tie Counties, Towns and School
Districts.
SIC. 8. Gives Board power to legislate
for all public institutions Of learning in
the State.
SEC. .. A chancellor to be appointed
10 decide all questions arising from action
"''-ve tsrr1t 70 Supreme Court.
SEC. 10. Board to provide system of
Common Schools, by which school shall
be kept in each district at least 3 months
N tie year. Districts failing, 10 be de-
prived Of their portion Of School Fund.
SEC. IL. Provides for the establish
ment of a University at some central por-
ton of the State.
SEC. IL. University lands and pro-
ceeds to be fund, the interest on which
to be annually appropriated Tor support Of
said University.
SEC. 10. Proceeds Of all lands lhat have
or may be granted by the L. S. to the
State, for School purposes, all estates Of
deceased persons dying without heirs,
per centage granted by Congress for sale
of public lands within the State, 10 re-
main fund. tie interest of which is to
beapplied 70, support Of Common Schools.
SEC. ID. Proceeds Of exemption from
military duties, and clear proceeds Of all
fines for breach of penal laws, to be APP
piled, in the counties where raised, to the
support of Common Schools and the es-
adjustment of libraries.
SEC. Is. General Assembly to provide
for protection and improvement of Uni
versiiy lands, and proper application Of
University Fund.
SEC. Is. Tie financial agents Of School
Fund to be the same who by law control
the State and County Revenue.
Sec. II. The money fer support of
Common Schools to be distributed to dis
tricts in proportion TO number Of unmar-
ried youths between s and % years.
SEC. IS. Board to receive same per diem
and I,riivr,5,v ., cos members of General AS
scmbly.
SEC. 10. A majority of Board 10 con-
slitute quorum, and no law, rule or reg
ulation shall pass without the concurrence
of majority of all the members Of the
Board.