The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-05-03

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either in the governusnt0f the school
Tor the Classification Of its pupils, or!the
method of instruction employed in the
several branches, aed shall make such
Suggestions IN private 70 the teaehers
as to him shall appear necessary to the
good order of the school and the pro-
gress of the pupils.
| 3 He shall l-note the character and con
ditior Of the school houses, the suficien
| cy. OF insafRciency ofthe furniture, and
shall make such suggestions to the
several District Boards,;as, ia his opinion
shall seem conducive to che comfort and
! progress Of the pupils Of the several
schools. It shall be tue duty of each
County School Commissioner to aid the
teachers in all proper efforts to improve
themselves in their profession.
For this purpose he shall encourage
the formation of associations of teachers
for mutual Improvement; he shall attend
the meetings Of such associations, and
give such advice aud instruction IN re-
gard to their conduct aud management
as, in bis Judgment, will contribute to
their greater efficiency. Hs shall also
deliver public Seizure to,tbe people in
each of the several Districts Of the
county each year, for the purpose Of
elevatipg the staDdard Of education, and
increasing the general interest of the
people in public schools. {.
SEC. q. That it shall be his duty to
see that in every school under his care
there shall be taught, as far as practica-
bic, orthosraphy, rea6 -'s, writing, ari-
thme;ic, geography, English grammer,
history Of the Ubitcd States, the princi.
pies Of the Constitution aud Laws ofthe
United States and Of this State, and
good behavior.
Sec. %. He shall on or before the
first day Of October Of each year, forward
to the State Superintendent of Eeuca-
tion an extended report, containing an
abstract of the reports lnsdo to him by
the various school officers and teachers
iu his county, aud showing the condi-
ton of the schools under bis charge,
suggesting such Improvements in the
school system as he may deem useful,
and giving such other information in
regard to the practical operation of the
common schools aud laws relating there
to, as may be deemed Of public interest.
lie shall also include 10 his report, such
other matters as he shall be directed to
report by the State Superintendent Of
EAacation.
SEC. 26. That, should he fail to
make the report required io the preced
Ing Section, he shall forfeit to the
school fund of his County his last
quarters salary Of that year, and shall.
also be liabie for all damages caused By
such failure.
SEC q. That he shall, at all times,
conform to the Instructions Of the State
Superintendent of Education, as to
matters within the Jurisdiction Of said
Superintendent. He shall serve as the
organ Of communication between the
said State Superintendent. and school
authorities. lie shall transmit 70 school
officers, or teachers, ali blanks, circulars,
and other communications which are to
them directed.
SEC. 2S. That each County School
Commissioner shall receive, as CON-
peasatiou for bis services, iaclud:ug ex-
Ecnscs Of tranaportiou within his Coun-
,y, an annual salary of One thousand
dollars, except the County School
Of Charleston, who shall
receive an annual salary Of one thou
'and two hu,ared dollars, payable quar-
.eriy by the S;ate Tysnsurer.
SEc. % The County Treasurer shall
9ay over ali mo"eys By him received,
Which shallhavs been assessed BY virtue
# the vote ofany district meeting, IS
hereinafter provided for, 10 the County
10 which such di.trict is situated, on the
,rdcr oe ;hs Clerk Of the Board Of Trus
ees cfsaid District. couutersigned by
he County School Commissioner, to. be
,sed for the purpose directed by the
District meeting so held. Said moaey
hall Lc assessed aud collected at the
inc, and 10 the aannsr that County
axes arc assessed and collected and ifl
be Inhabitants Of any School District,
: t!.e;r annual District meeting, shall.
all to provide orshs raising of sach
az, tbeu the County School Commis-
ionsr Of the Comfy 10 which such
Iistrict;is situated shall be required To-
withhold from said District that part Of