Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
RESOLUTIONS PASSED az
TEACHERS INSTITUTE


from our circle our friend and co-work-
er Victor C. Myers.
We the Institute do regret the loss
of our friend, and efficient co-worker
but realize that Providence doeth all
things well. and are humhly resigned
to his will.
We do extend to the family and
friends of the deceased the sincere
and heartfelt sympathy OF this the In.
siitute Of 1912.
/ Whereas. We regard the sale of
strong drink in West Virginia great
hinderance to the progress of our
schools.
Therefore. We the teachers of Berke
ley county recommend the passage of
the proposed prohibition amendment
this fall. and We pledge ourselves to
work pers,stently for it.
We heartily endorse our uniform
examination system believing that 1t
has brought about more efficient teach
ers.
Resolved, That the legislature of
West Virginia should take such meas.
ures as will enable them to tax the
water power of West Virginia, should
such power be developed and become
valuable.
The income from said proposed tax
to be used to increase the permanent
school fund of West Virginia.
That there may be a more unified
effort on the part of rural teachers,
the following order be adopted and
enforced as law by boards of education
in rural districts.
All teachers shall be required to
attend two district institutes within
each district, one of which shall be
held on school day and shall sub
stitute for day taught
The boards of education discourage
the itinerant teacher, and encourage
a greater number of years of service
in one locality by providing substan-
tial increase in salary for the person
teaching successfully a second and
third term in the same school.
That it be compulsory for members
of boards of education to attend their
County Teachers Institute for at least
three whole days, and that they be
paid for their time.
That 1t be compulsory for boards OF
/ education to supply medical inspec-
ton for our rural schools.
That we have an efficient State Pure
Food law and thorough inspection OF
all places where foods are prepared
stored or distributed.
That there be one consolidated
school In each district, and provision
J made to take the children to and from
school.
That any teacher who has success
fully taught for twenty-five years in
) the State of West Virginia shall re
ceive a pension.
That each teacher be given one day
in each term to visit schools with pay
for time.
That the minimum salary for a mum
Der one certificate be seventy-ive (75.
, 00) dollars per month
/, That our thanks and appreciation
are due our instructors, Dr. H. G. Min
mich, and Supt. Roster, for the excel
lent service and instruction given to
us; to our worthy superintendent e
N. Zeilor for his courteous and able
management of the institute to the w
G.. II. u. for the act of courtesy shown
the gentlemen of the institute noffer
ing them lunch, and to all others who
have helped to make this institute q
success.
That we believe the children of the
country districts should have the priv
ileges of high school training, the same
as the children of the cities and towns
| and therefore favor the establishment
of district high schools.
That we recognize the necessity oil
more thorough supervision of the free
schools of our commonwealth in order
that educational interest may keeI
pace with our material progress, and
to this end we ask our representatives
in our State legislature, a personal eff
fort to secure such legislation as will
give to county superintendent, as
sistant supervisors and provide for
them a re Enumeration in keeping with
the responsibilities and dignity of the
office.
That we advocate the placing OF II
braries in the various schools OF the
county, and that we do all in our pow,
er to raise funds and to create senti
ment in favor of them in the minds oil
school officials of the county districts
C. II. HERBERT,
FLORENCE NJ. CURTIS, Chairman
Secretary.