The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

what O1 the teaCer WOrtn Dy actual observation and investigation. When once the teacher has been selected the director should be his loyal friend, willing to advise, slow to believe reports to his discredlt, and in hearty sympathy with all ef- forts made for the best interest of the school.
 EXPENDITURE OF SCHOOL FUNDS.
 Again, the question of expendi- ture of the school fund is one often left to the judgment of the director. As to certain expenditures, the law is plain and should be we'll under stood but in some instances a carelessness is manifested in hand ling this fund that should by no means exist. The question of sal ary to be paid the teacher is left entirely to the judgment of the dl- rector. Beware o; the cheap teach CT, of the teacher who is willing to und erbid a fellow teacher, of the teacher who depends on pull to secure a position. The question of fitness is mainly involved, and 1t is frequently the case that discus sion of this question will remove the scales from the eyes of the dl- rector, and as consequence he be- gins to realize that competent teachers are in demand, and can be secured only by payment of reason able salaries. The money spent in buying worthless school supplies might be used to much better ad- vantage in better salaries, improve ment of school property, purchase of school libraries: thus making the school worthy of the highest appre- citation of pupils and patrons.
 SCHOOL PROPERTY.
 The care of the school property also demands his attention. We'll kept grounds and attractive build ings cost little more than those of opposite character, but add much to the interest that the children have in their surroundings and re- fleet credit upon the directors and the community in which such are to be found. The demands become greater on each succeeding genera tion, if progress is to mark our Co,,V+ry'c frtI1re Tt ic therefOre of the utmost importance that our boys and girls be given the best chance possible to develop into that type of manhood and womahood which shall reflect credit upon the state and the republic.
 WORTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
 Arousing interest in all educa- tional matters is peculiarly the privilege ot the director, and his position gives him opportunity for this kind of work that IS not afford ed to other citizens of the district His opinion is entitled to consider ation and will receive it, provided he presents 1t in such way as to prove his sincerity. With the leg islators his word should have much weight in favor of laws helpful to the school interests, as his duties as director place him in position to speak advisedly on these subjects. It is gratifying to note the increas- ing interest taken in these matters by many directors, and the result ing properity of the schools in their districts encourages others to emu late their example.
 DIRECTORS ORGANIZATION.
 These and many other questions may be considered in meetings of the directofs, and one can readily see the good results that must fol- low. It is earnestly requested that you cooperate with the other di- rectors of your county in their ef- forts to still further advance the school interests of the state. No one can refute the statement that the best work of this character can be accomplished only through or