Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-11-18
Resolutions
Passed dy
the Teachers


lutions recommended and the conven-
tlon unanimously passed the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That the teachers Of Ma
rion county assembled extend their
sympathy to our honorable state SUI
perntendent, i. r. Alderman, who Is
unable to be with us, and we also ex-
tend to him our appreciation for his
untlring efforts in the cause Of educa-
tion.
Resolved, That at least one day in
the school year be set apart in order
to give the teachers an opportunity
to visit and observe the work done in
other schools.
Resolved, That the supervisors be
highly recommended for the way in
which the work has been handled, and
we wish TO advise the extension Of
the number of supervisors, as provid-
ed by law.
Resolved, That our present appor-
tlonment law be so changed that no
district shall receive less than $iOO,
instead Of $500, as at present
Resolved, That no person shall re-
. celve a certificate who has not com
pleted at least two years Of high
! school work.
Resolved, That seperate state ques-
; tlons be given to the seventh and
, eighth grades; that pupils meet at a
, central point, not more han five miles
distant. that a conductor for the eX-
animation be appointed by the county
superintendent; that current events be
included as one or he subjects, and II
j Is per cent grade is made, to be
credited in lieu Of the failure in any
b other subject That only two oppor
tunltIes be allowed any pupil for eX
animation.
Resolved, That our course Of study
should be more elastic, in order tha
y local conditions could be more easil,
u met and further that there be sepa
B rate courses for city and for rura
schools.
Il Resolved That we petition the text
book commission to so modify thei
u adoption Of texts as to meet the need
j Of the high schools Of different sizes
. especially as to special subjects, sue
I, as books on agriculture, commercial
J" work, music and such other lines a
are affected by specializing in tn
u larger high schools; that It further b
resolved that this commission care
fully consider the special needs of tn
. rural schools,
tt Resolved, That with the addition {
" more subjects, with the new deman
IL for industrial education, and for nor
o' efficient teachers, has come to us
y realization that the old plan Of singl
~ county districts must be abolished
. therefore, be It resolved that we rt
}" spectfully ask special considerable
Of the consolidation Of rural schools
" Resolved, That we heartily appr,
y" Clate the interest shown by the dali
NV press in the various workings Of Il
u" institute, and for the large amount ,
''o space devoted to the cause Of educj
''' tlon,
~ Resolved, That the heartest appr
.' citation Of the teachers Of Marion coul
'9 ty be extended to County Superinten,
ent W. NJ Smith for his excellent pr
gram and choice OF instructors; al
zee that the thanks Of the assemble
5es teachers be extended to the board
directors of the Salem schools 4
city superintendent and the teache
o, of Salem for their hearty welcome al
" generous hospitality and to the mut
Irc clans ana others who have helped
~. make this institute success
ara Resolved, Further that a copy
mn these resolutions be spread upon I
ara records Of this institute. and that
copy hc furnished to each of the G
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