The record-union., 1894-05-08
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS.
What Was Done at the Biennial Ses-
sion Yesterday.
Reciprocity of Committees
Named-VisIt to the Art Gall
lery, Banquet, Etc.

/ The biennial convention of City and
County School Superintendents COM
menced its session in the Senate chamber
at the Capitol yesterday at L P. NJ.
| State superintendent j. W. Anderson
called the meeting 10 order and presided.
He said he had nothing to present to
/ them except in a general way. There
were. however, some special matters that
required attention, and one of them was
the lack of uniformity in the course OF
study in the different counties. Another
/ thing was reciprocity between counties
in regard to certificates. There was also
the formation of new districts, the law
not being very we'll understood by the
people lie would suggest the appoint
ment of committees on these subjects,
that they might be considered.
! Superintendent Jobe Wood of Monterey
twas unanimously elected Vice. President,
and NJ. p. Stone, Secretary.
! On motion of uperintendent Wagner
-of San Diego the Chair appointed the
| following committee of seven on resolu-
tions: Wagner of San Diego, Finch OF
| Glenn, Mrs. f. G.. Wright of Del Norte.
| Mrs. Harrington of Lake, Seaman OF Los
Angeles, Babcock of san Francisco and
/ IhufmOnt OF santa BARBARA.
McCIymond of Oakland said the matter
was an important one, but he did not
think that it could be changed without
changing the Constitution, as county
boards have power TO adopt their own
course of study. 1t is of no use to pass
resolutions till an amendment is passed.
Chapman of Santa Clara agreed with
| him, but thought no harm would come oi
discussing the subject. He knew many
i. ,f..ff
/ Vice President Wood said it is ques-
ton what is the wisest course. Some
thought local pride in building up the
| schools would attain better results than a
| State course of study.
The Chair appointed Chapman. Nc
| Clymond and Molyneux a committee to
wait on the Governor and invite him to
! attend the session.
! c. IL. keyser of Throop University was
elected an honorary member.
Mrs. Egenhoff of Mariposa was elected
Assistant Secretary.
Babcock moved that committee of
nine on course OF study be appointed, re-
questing that his name be left out.
Wagner suggested that the motion re-
quire them to report at l:30 P. NJ. to-mor-
row.
The Chair appointed Chapman, Banks
Coffey, McGrath, Beattie, Mrs. Dixon,
Logan, Wood and Furlong as such com
| nittee.
The committee appointed to wait ON the
Governor reported that he had only just
returned from the country, having un-
derstood that the convention met or
Tuesday. He would spend ali the time
he could with them on Tuesday.
! President Anderson said that while ac
ton could only be recommendatory the
opinion of the convention ought to have
considerable influence and Boards o.
Education would be likely to act in ac-
cordance with the recommendations oi
the Superintendents.
Coffey moved that separate committee
of five be appointed to consider the ques-
ton OF reciprocity of certificates.
Chapman said there was wide differ
ence in the standing required for a Ger.
tificats in different counties, it ranging
from 20 to 50 per cent. He thought if il
were discussed considerable good migh
be done.
On motion of Brown of Los Angeles
kindergarten certificates were included
The committee as appointed is Coffey
of Sutter, H'rick of Alameda, Kirk o
Fresno, Mrs. Woodin of Lassen ana Miss
richards of Mono.
De Burn introduced the following reso.
luton, which was adopted:
"ReSotCed, That a committee of nine
be appointed to take into consideration
matters pertaining to legislation concern
ing school districts having Boards of Ed.
ucation or districts of more than ordinary
population, said committee to consult the
Attorney-General as to matters of law
The committee was appointed as fol-
lows: De Burn of San Diego, Erlewine
aud Howard of Sacramento, Russell o.
San Jose, Lanscott of Santa Cruz, Fol-
som of Yuba, Sullivan of Alameda, Sea-
man of Los Angeles and McClymond oi
Oakland.
Mrs. j. w. Anderson, Deputy Superin-
tendent of Public instruction, and w.
II. V. Raymond. Editor-in-Chief of the
State textbooks. were elected honorary
members.
Raymond said the eagerness of new
members in deliberative bodies is we'll
known and he was no exception. With
the permission of the convention he
would make his maiden speech. The
President of the Museum Association,
who was unable to be present, had de-
puted him to extend an invitation to the
convention TO visit the Art Gallery at $3.50
o'clock. Carriages would be in waiting
to convey them to the Art Gallery. In
the evening number Of prominent citi-
zens wished to honor themselves by Civ
ing the members reception at the Golden
Eagle Hotel parlors at s p. NJ. and at 9:3O
lunch in the dining-room.
The invitation was accepted.
Thompson moved that committee of
five be appointed on county high schools,
and it was carried.
Thompson of San Benito, S. B. Wright
of Del Norte, Mrs. IL. l.. Wilson of CO.
Iusa, Finch of Glenn and Coffey of Sutter
were appointed as such committee.
Gregory moved that a committee of five
on city, district. and union high schools
be appointed, which was done, as follows:
Gregory of Riverside, Mack Of Amador,
Black of Ventura, Crookshanks of Tulare
ard Beattie of san Bernardino.
Wood said that the law for semi-annual
payment of taxes was working great
hardship on the schools. The rich keep
their money in the banks until the last,
while the poor man pays it all at once.
As consequence it is very hard to tell
how long the school in district can run.
1t is bad law. 1t only helps the rich
and hurts the spring sessions of the
schools.
Sullivan of Alameda indorsed all
Wood said. There was an uncertainty
that was harmful. The law is of nc
help to the poor.
Keyser suggested that the State Super
intendent bring the matter to the atten-
ton OF the Legislature, as the unanimous
sense of the convention, and ask them tc
repeal the law.
Waggoner said that Superintendent
are not allowed by the law 10 draw war.
rants for teachers unless there was money
in the fund. Teachers are the only one.
who have to wait months for their money
A motion by Wagner that the hours 0
the morning session be given TO discus
sion of the supervision of schools pro
voked considerable discussion, but wa
finally carried.
The convention adjourned to meet at
A. NJ. to-day.
AT THE ART GALLERY.
At $3.50 the members of the convention
and ladies' accompanying, in all fifty
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