The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-04-30

The above notice was handed to the Copper Era for publication just as we go 10 press and is result of a meet ing held at the Town Hall on Tues day of this week at which Mayor F'ras- CT presided Among those present were E. H. Springer, F. N. Flynn. I. N. Stevens, J. G. Cooper, E. M. 1. Williams, J. c. Gatti, A. A. Ander- son, and Dr. McPheeters Evidently the meeting was called for the pur- pose of hearing statements of several teachers in our schools last year who either failed to apply for another term, or were dismissed by the new Board of trustees, Members Alt and Risdon voting aye and Member Grimes not present.
 As result of the meeting Dr. Me Pheeters was appointed as a commit tee of one to interview Messrs. Alt and Risdon and request the above named trustees. to meet with the above named patrons for a discussion of school affairs. In response to the representations made by Dr. Nc Pheeters, as committe of one, Mes sers Alt and Risdon decided to call a public meeting at Library Hall for Saturday evening, May 1st, at eight o'clock, to which all patrons having an interest in the welfare of the schools are cordially invited to attend.
 Notwithstanding the statements to the contrary, Messrs. Alt and Risdon in an interview, say things are pro gressing nicely along the line of schol matters.
 They say many of the local teachers have already signed up contracts for another year along with the-head of the schools and special supervisors Contracts are nearing closure for most of the positions which were left va cant by those who failed to apply. as well as positions made vacant by fail ure of election. The Board is swamp ed with applications for all depart ments, especially for the High School positions. They state, they expect to have all positions filled by the 18th Of May, or soon thereafter.
 The wages paid to Arizona teachers. rank of school classification, coupled With the mild climate, makes Arizona one of the very attractive fields for school work
 Every position, so they say, could be filled many times over even at a reduced schedule of wages if they so chose The average wage scale paid Tn the Clifton schools is little hfgiher than the average throughout the state, thus applications come to our schools from Arizona teachers as well as from other states. It is not the policy Of the Board, however, to- run the schools of Clifton on cheap basis but pay good wages and exact the service -4sr :.
 The change, say the members of the Board, in so called policies, along the line of which the schools win be conducted, are not so revolutionary. as perhaps many think, but is the setting right of many of the basic principles on which our schools are founded: results from which will only show through the general uplift of the com munfty and the placing of our schools on higher plane
 Many improvements as well as addi- tions are under contemplation for an- other year. Statements of which will be given to the public later
 In the meantime the recall petition directed against, Trustee Risdon is be- ing quietly circulated and it is an nounced that already sufficient sigma lures have been secured to insure a recall election.
 The filing of this recall petition will probably be, delayed awaiting the result of the public meeting to be held at the Library Hall on Saturday evening. In the event that the recall election is started the matter will find it's way into court as both sides to the controversy have retained attorneys for this purpose.
 The present undesirable situation in our school affairs has grown out of the dissatisfaction resulting from the dismissal of several teachers by the new Board on the ground that these teachers were not in harmony with the DurDOSeS of tW0 Of fha fT11cfoao o,, the Board.
 full discussion will be had at the public meeting on Saturday night and it is possible that arbitration and con- ciliation may be the result. At least 1 1t is to be hoped so.