Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-30
David Bispham.
The Resolutions.

Your committee on resolutions re.
%joices in the enthusiasm of the South
Dakota Educational association for
the true interest of the educators OF
the state and is conscious of the latent
power of the teachers of South Dako-
ia when definitely and democratically
organized for the promotion of well
considered movements. \
The following resolutions are COM
mended to your attention and are rec,
commended for your approval:
THAT the association recognize
with approval the response OF teach
ers to the invitation of the ~associa-
ton extended through officers of the
association and county superintend-
ents for advance enrollments; that
the counties which have presented an
advance enrolment of 100 per cent of
their teachers be especially commend
ed for their ~unreserved support of
the association; that in view OF the
example of these counties we look
forward TO the time when profession
al pride and interest as well as the
practical and ~inspirational value of
our programs and proceedings will
secure the enrolment Of every hold
er of a teachers certificate.
That in view of the ever present
question of school work and in view
of the present progress and change
IN the world of education, involving
questions Of readjustment and adapta-
ton which must be faced by every
department Of this association, we ia
yor a discussion of vital school prob
lens IN the program for the annual
meeting OF the association and desire
the preservation of the round table
spirit by encouraging general and in
discussion in various sectional
meetings.
THAT the practice of providing in
program for inspiration and cultf-
waited entertainment by frst-class art
lists. recitals and concerts be approx
ed.
That the association lis grateful for
the faithful labors OF members Of
charged with important
labors, recognizes with appreciation
their expenditure of time and energy
our common welfare and would,
furthermore, view with approval the
use OF any funds at the disposal of
he association to defray the financial
expenditures which may be absolute.
Y necessary for the performance OF
he duties assigned to them.
That the reported action Of the !
'tate board of regents providing pen
lions for teachers in institutions un-
Ter it's care and control, be approved
is an act worthy in itself and as IL
conspicuous recognition OF the pension
y deferred salary principle which
nay properly be extended in applica-
ion to all teachers in the employ of
he state.
"Fhat the association recognizes
practical value of well conducted
clinics as a service to In.
lividuals and to the system Of educa.
as q whole.
That the efforts Of this ~associa-
to formulate policies, outline far.
eaching plans and institute special
enterprises are sometimes
utile and sometimes fall short Of the
ullest measure Of success, because
he association. It's oflcers ana mem
ers q its committees, have neither
be time 30 the money to gather the
ssential facts on which to base their
ctions; and that the association
vculds ~therefore. view With satisfac-
survey ii education south
4kotA which would Be su~faciently
oniprehensiye for the outlining and
saIization * 4 program Tor thss bet
srInsnt p our pnblic schools.
ssThSt the association regrets the i
etesx n the equal Suffrage amend
lIent constellation ! the
electl0nand looks Forward with
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