The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-23
SCHOO LOFFICERS HELD CON
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be considered by the Association. Mo-
ton carried.
In the evening the school officers
proceeded to the Grand theatre where
Prof. Hollis of the Agricultural COL
lege gave his illustrated lecture on
Vocational Education. This was a rare
treat to the officers and will indirectly
result in many improvements in the
curriculum of our public schools.
Business Session, Friday, March II.
Meeting called to order by Vice
President Skinner. st. ,-..-,.....
The glee clubs of the Normal school
under the direction of Mrs. Simpson
again gave number of delightful Sc
lections that were greatly appreciated.
The report Of the progress by school
officers was then taken up. Out of a
total of 60 districts represented, time
did not permit of more than 10 or Is
districts to report. The reports from
these were mainly in reference to con-
solidated schools, the cost of mainten-
ance, transportation, courses of study,
anc the various details that enter in
to consideration of a subject that is
exciting so much interest among
school officers and patrons at this time.
Would that space permitted our CIV
ing some of the more important facts
brought out.
Names of the committee appointed
by President Shorb for the purpose of
recommending changes in school laws
were read. The following members
were appointed:
G. }. Brennan, Foxholm, Dist. 26.
A: Haldi, Glenburn, Dist. 62.
Chas. E. Ostrand, Kenmare, Dist 80.
Albert Mork, brady, Dist. LOG.
c. H. Finke, Berthold, Dist. 100.
A resolution was Offered to the ef-
feet that the present law permitting
special school districts to take in ad-
lacent territory is unjust and that the
Ward Couny School Officers Associa-
ton should take steps to secure the
passage of an amendment which will
eliminate the unfairness.
Motion was made and seconded that
the resolution be adopted. Carried.
Miss Eula J. Miller of the Normal
then gave a class demonstration that
excited much favorable comment from
the gathering. Prof. Hollis gave the
members short talk pending the ar
rival OF R. A. Nestos, who addressed
the officers on certain phases of the
school laws, bringing out many points
that will be of value to the officers in
the conduct of the many intricate and
harassing problems that confront
them in the course of their official du-
ties. ,a
An adjournment was then taken for
lunch. s...
Supt. Wendt was the first speaker of
the afternoon session. His subject
concerned the keeping Of the Clerks
and Ireasurer's reports. Much valu-
able information was brought out in
the course Of his address.
Motion was made and seconded that
the Association endorse Superinten-
dent Wendt's present plan of allowing
only teachers who hold North Dakota
certificates to teach in the county and
not issuing permits to anyone. Car
ried.
Motion was made and seconded that
the Association uphold Superintendent
Wendt in enforcing the Compulsory
Attendance law, and a special effort
be made to give him the cooperation
OF school officers so that results can be
more speedily secured. Carried
Report of Committee on Resolutions.
!. Resolved, that the Ward County
School Officers Association tender it's
thanks to President Crane, members
OF the faculty and students for the
cordial welcome and delightful enter
tainment accorded us at the Normal.
2. Resolved, that we especially
thank Mrs. Simpson, the Glee Clubs
and all who assisted in the musical