The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Constitution and Bylaws Were
 Adopted Yesterday
MEETING AT HIGH SCHOOL
Address Made By Mrs. J. D. MatIock of the State Federation-Other Educators Spoke-Large
 Attendance.


 J. D. Matlock, quite number of ladies who are patrons of the public schools of the city met in the general lecture room of the High school The superin- tendent ana principals of the public schools were also present.
 After a temporary organization had been effected Mrs Matlock as the repre- sentative of the state federation deliv- cred an address in which she outlined tine needs of organization among the patrons Of the schools for the purpose of cooperating with the teachers and school authorities in the general im- provement of school grounds and class rooms.
 Addresses were also made by Superin- tendent J. H. Phillips, Principal J. B. Cunningham of the High school Prinei- pals Glenn, Lyon, Adams. Brown Mrs J. W. Bruce, Miss M. A. Cahalan and others.
 A committee was appointed to draft constitution and bylaws for the organi- zation. The constitution reported pro- vides for central organization whose specific field of labor shall be in the high school and branch organization in each of the elementary school districts.
 The constitution and bylaws of the branch organization shall be the same as that of the central association, with the exception of the matter of paying dues; each branch or district associa- ton may determine the qualifications and conditions of its own membership.
 Constitution.
 This conclusion was reached unani- mousy after considerable discussion. The constitution and bylaws as adopted is aS follows
 Art. I. Name. This organization shall be known as the Birmingham School Improvement association.
 Art. IL Objects. The objects of the association shall be as follows: l. To cooperate with the teachers and school authorities of the city in securing neatness and cleanliness in the schools, and in providing such physical conditions as shall most effectively promote the health, comfort and efficiency of teach CTS and pupils.
 ?. To assist the principal and teachers of each school in improving the appear anee of the school grounds, and in deco rating ana beautifying the halls and class rooms with appropriate pictures and such other works of art as shall de- velop in the children love for the beau- tiful in nature, in art, and in life. 8. To assist the principal and teachers of each school in obtaining needed ap- paratus and material equipment for eff fective teaching, and in providing an ad- equate supply of suitable books to be placed In the hands of the children for general reading.
 4. To cooperate with the principal and teachers of each school in securing the | attendance school of all children of educable age, but especially of those who are in poor and neglected homes, and In providing for the destitute and helpless such mate riaI aid may be required In order that they may avail themselves of the benefits of the schools
 5. Always and invariably to render the | teachers of the schools sympathy, en- | codraSement and support, to the end l that all the agencies Of the school may be economically and efficiently devoted to the we'll being of each individual child ] and to tho conservation of the social, civil and moral welfare of the community and of the state; provided, that the pur- poses and methods of the association shall always be cooperative and con- structlve and in no wise conflicting or 1 interfering With the rights duties and obligations of the legal and duly con stituted school authorities.
 Art. III. Membership. Any friend of education residing within the limits of the schoo! district shall be eligible to membership in the association, subject to the payment of such annual fee as may be required ty the bylaws of the asso- eiation.
 Art ". Officers. The officers of tne asso siation shall be a president, vice- president, a secretary and a treasurer, who shall be elected at the annual meet ha halI on 70 T October of each year, and whose term of office shall be for one year, or until their succe ss6rs are +cted
 Art. V. Duties of Officers-The duties of the officers respectively shall be such as are required of such officers in similar organizations
 Art. VI Executive Committee-The of fcers of the association, together with three members appointed by the president at the annual meeting, shall constitute an executive committee, whose duty 1t shall be to carry into effect the general aims and purposes of the association.
 Art. VII. Branch Assoeiatlons-The as soeiation may, at It's discretion, author ize the organization of branch associa- tions for the several elementary schools within the district provided that said branch associations shall be conducted in strict accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the Birmingham School Improvement association and provided further that each branch association shall have It's own officers and executive com mittee, who shall make a report of their work at the regular meetings of the Br- mingham School Improvement associa- tion Each branch association may deter mine it's own membership requirements.
 Art. VIII. Meetings-The regular meet ings of the Birmingham School Improve ment association shall be held in the Birmingham High school at such times as may be fixed by the bylaws. The regu- lar meetings of any branch association shall be held in the school building of the district for which it is organized.
 Art Tx By-Laws-Any bylaw not in conflict with this constitution may be adopted at any regular meeting by q two-thirds vote of the members present, provided that the alteration or amend ment shall have been substantially pro- posed In writing at previous regular meeting of the association.
 Bylaws.
 1 The regular meetings of the associa-