Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
School Conference
April Is at Machias

The following program has been issued
from the office of the State superinten-
dent of schools for the conference of
| members of the experimenting school
committees and superintendents of
schools which will be held next Tuesday.
April IS, in Machias:
MORNING SESSION-1o.OO to 1900.
(The topics listed for this session will be
discussed briefly by the persons indicated.
G .aene 5 discussions will follow
ent OF Schools and the experimenting
| School Committee Payson Smith
.. state Superintendent of schools.
Town" Harold A. Allen, State Agent
for Rural Education.
SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR GENERAL
DISCUSSION.
Better buildings and SURROUNDINGS.
,(a) Where can school officers secure
plans and suggestions for new buildings9
20 Is it possible to remodel old build
| ards? N"' "'oiu-
grounds. cummings anu
(d} Decent and sanitary outbuildings.
| Fairgrounds?
~ What would be a minimum stand
ara OF equipment for a one-room school,
schools. ~ eo'''iiioil
(al What are the duties Of the superin-
tendent and the members of the Commit
tee IN the matter of conveyance?
(b) What distance is reasonable for
pupils, to walk or for parents to be re-
sponsi 81 for pupils conveyance?
reo1r sa1 ~ as small and young pupils be
mized? We iiiiii-
1eo The conveyance wagon and its
S d) Would It be wise for the State to
UNDERTAKE, within certain limitations.
compulsory conveyance?
svI me conveyance of pupils to second
AFTERNOON sEss1oN-ao to 4m
SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR GENERAL,
| =. DISCUSSION. --<>A'
"a selection may be made OF the torics
| OF greatest interest.) WHY'S
1lConsolidation Of Schools.
AVA 9as What hat, are the advantages and dis
more interest in a larger school which
Is tne result OF the combination Of small
e. How does the expense compare for
maintaining several small schools with
nttie transportation with maintaininr q
teM larger schools with much transpor-
1d) Is the consolidated school of the
type maintained in the middle western
states adapted to conditions in Maine?
EAttendance and truancy:
(a) Iruancy-how to deal with IT,
~ Mhat shall be done when parents
TAKE children from school and 70 out of
town to localities where the Children
lc), What shall be done with transient
scholars in town for a few months onlys
tdo HOW to keep in school boys over
Il who are doing sixth and seventh grade
(e) Required attendance Of children 81
COMPULSORY school age who have CT COM n.
pieted common school course.
IThe teacher.
|. la) Shall the selection Of teacher. \.
ieIt entirely to the superintendent?
fo ", now 10 solve the problem Of board
&c e. Wv, Where to look for teachers trained
% The effect Of recent legislation unor
(e) Should Changes be made IN ~.
STATE certifcation law?
to contracts. :" ieearo
% Offering inducements to teacher. to
turn uf 70 p n,r training and their re-
.r sh) l. Minimum 1ilan1 requirements for teach
FThe Administration of Schools
la) The advantages Of union suner-
90 Is it advisable to generally en,arve
ING superlntendency unions now forme6S
Ncl Ine problem Of securing a auner;n
te "a, Mh N small town.
10 sun Mhat powers should b delegated
ey Wnat matters ought to be referred
superintendent? - inc
tn % co The value Of regular meetings of
!. g! g; The employment and direction .,
R How school finances should b con.
~, ~ 81 Should :1p.ssntendent approve Il,