The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-12-04
SCHOOL LEG.
ISLATION RECOMMEND.
EOBY CONVENTION

The third annual convention Of
county and CITY supcrintendcnts met
III Boise, November 10, 20 and 2l. The
superintendent OF Public instruction
called the meeting early this year SO
That the legislative matters might be
discussed and conclusions presented
to the State Board of Education for
their recommendation TO the legisla-
lure. In numbers attending, in in
tereSt and enthusiasm, the meeting
was a record breaker. All save five
county superintendent (who were
detained by illncss), a large number
OF city supcrintendcnts and a num-
Der OF county superintcndcnts- elect
| and representatives of the state cdu-
| cational institutions were present
Some weeks previous to the meet
ing, committees had been appointed
to present important matters of lcgis-
lation, and a circular letter had been
sent to all the educational supervisors
OF the state, presenting these points
and asking for suggestions and critic
iSmS.: In a state so widely diversi-
he'd as Idaho most careful considera-
ton by those Immediately in touch
with school works must be given to
determine what is best for the schools
of the state. The convention acted
as clearing house for problems to-
ward which the state should work in
the future, and recommended num-
Der of changes in school laws that are
needed for the present.
The important subjects discussed
were high school problems, presented
by Supt. Crandall, of Idaho Falls;
Certihcation of Teachers, by Supt.
n LII 4,
Supt. Ethel Redheld, Nez Perez;
Pocatello; Course Study, by Supt.
Catherine Dryden, of Latah county.
The convention recommended that
some plan of county organization Of
schools in place of district organiza-
with counties. They also recommend
ed that all details of the certihcation
| of teachers be referred to the State
| Board of Education, acting on recon-
mendation of an advisory board COM
| posed of teachers. This would relieve
the statute book of nine or ten pages
kof technical details, and save much
time of the legislators.
The convention emphasized the
need OF state aid and direction in
high school work; they requested the
State Board of Education to plan for
State High School Director or
Visitor.
Much interest was aroused by a
Community High School Bill, pre-
pared as a substitute and extension OF
the present Rural High School law
No final action was taken on this.
Endorse State Board of Education
| Ia
unanimous vote in the following reso
luton: Resolved, by this convention
that we commend State COMMISSIONS
Dr. +. O. Sisson and members of the
State Board of Education for thei
efforts to raise the status of educa
ton in Idaho and that we pledge
them our support"
In appreciation of the efforts of tn
retiring Superintendent of Public In
struction. they also passed the follow
ing Whereas, this is the last meet
, ing of this body in its official capa
CITY with our esteemed State Super
intendent, Miss Grace Shepherd, VIII
has devoted her entire energies to tn
hetterment of school conditions /
this state, and has taken large pal
! in the educational affairs of the M
= ton, therefore, be it resolved, that W
! express to her our appreciation {
u her services by rising vote"
i Many of those attending declare
:, this the best convention held Idah
!. is to be congratulated on having
h body of men and women who ar
q giving such careful study to the edl
. cational needs of the state.
4 Recommend Small State Tax to RI
/ lieve Pressure on Districts.
# Much attention was paid TO scho,
/ revenue and expenditure. At preser
) the great bulk of the cost of schoo
in Idaho is borne by the individu