The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-18

stated by the secretary, who read the call
which gave as a reason the consideration
of the transfers of Principal Edwards from
the Croker to the Washington School,
Principal White from the Washington to
the Hearst, and Principal Woods from the
Hearst to the Croker School. These trans
fers were made by the old board prior to
the expiration of their terms of office. An
Injunction was sued out to prevent the
transfers, which have not yet gone into
effect, and the action is still pending.
The chambers of the board were filled
with friends of the transferred teachers.
When President Dodge asked what was the
pleasure of the board, Director Carew
asked that Attorney Young be heard on
behalf of Principal Edwards. Permission
dressed the board, saying that he did not
appear as lawyer, but as simply spokes-
man of the people residing in the neigh
borhood of the schools. He said the pro-
test against the transfer of Principal Ed
wards was unanimous, both on the part of
teachers, parents and children.
He stated that Edwards had built up
the school and was beloved on all sides,
having established discipline in school
where it was not before. "The change
should not be made in the middle of a
term, and If it is the whole educational
system of the Croker School would be dis
rupted," said Attorney Young. at would
also break the course of education in the
other schools in which changes were
made" He held that no probable benefit
could be derived from the transfers, and
that therefore the wishes of the parents
and children should be considered, as there
was not a dissenting voice in the matter.
There is nothing before the board, !"
said President Dodge.
School Director Clinton arose and pre-
scented the following resolutions, which he
moved be adopted, Carey seconding the mo-
ton:
RESOLVED, That the recent action of the board
in ordering the transfer of Mrs. Woods and
Messrs. Edwards and White would If carried out,
be detrimental to the interests of the children
for the following reasons:
First-A principal does his best work when
he thoroughly understands his assistant
Second-A principal does his best work when
he is acquainted with and understands the
personal peculiarities of the children under his
supervision.
Third-A principal does his best work when
he is acquainted with the parents of the chill
dren under his charge.
Fourth-A principal does his best work when
which his school is located.
1t is peculiarly unfortunate for the head of
any school to be transferred at any time other
than the beginning of the school term.
ResoIUed, That the recent action of the board
of Education in transferring Principal Ed
wards from the Croker to the Washington
school, Principal White from the Washington
to the Hearst Principal Woods from the Hearst
to the Croker school be and the same is hereby
rescinded.
"Are you ready for the question:"
asked President Dodge.
mo, sir" said Director Scott. 81 want
more evidence"
Director Carew called on Attorney O'Don-
nell, who also represented the parents of
the children, and he went over the same
ground as the previous lawyer.
81 would like to hear from the Superin-
tendent," said Director Comte.
Superintendent Moulder responded, say
ing: 81 have visited the schools inter-
ested in this matter with the especial view
of ascertaining the real facts. The Croker
School is like happy family; pupils,
children and parents all seem pleased with
Principal Edwards. The children look
upon the transfer of Edwards as hard
ship. Many parents and citizens have
called upon me in protest.
"In some leases children are almost in
revolt, saying they would not go back to
school. The same may be said of the
Washington and the Hearst schools-the
opposition and protest against change.
The transfers would affect 1000 children. If
any good should result from the changes
it will be more than counteracted by the
harm. A principal must study the pecu-
Garity of each of his pupils and suit his
plans to their peculiarities. 1t would be
unwise to interrupt principal in the mid
die of his term. l therefore came to the
conclusion that it would not benefit the