The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-03-28
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES

The letter intended for publication
this week will be held until next week
in order that communication adj
dressed to teachers and school officers
by State Superintendent Sam A. Bak-
er, may be published. The communi-
cation of Mr.. Baker is in part as fol-
lows:
Through the courtesy of Mr.. AL
bert S. Lehr, editor of the Missouri
School journal, am permitted to ad-
dress you through the columns of the
Journal.
81 wish to express my apprccia-
ton for the many kind words and of
fcrs of cooperation in making my ad-
miristration success which have
come from school men throughout
the state. 1t is our intention to cor
duct the affairs of this Office in such
a manner as to obtain tangible re-
suits. The Department of Education
is exceedingly busy and if the force
of assistants wore doubled, there would
still be plenty of work for ALL There
has been some confusion, of course,
due to the changes that took place
early in January. Some county ST.
perintendents have not received their
quarterly or their final examination
questions as soon rs they would like
to have had them. Mr.. HARDWOOD,
the rural school inspector, who has
charge of that matter, will see to it
that in the future these questions are
sent out on time. In fact, they will
be cent ahcad of time so that no coun-
ty superintendent will be put to in
convenience in the matter of sending
these questions to their teachers.
"a great many inquiries have come
to this Office regarding matters of leg .
islation pertaining to the schools. A
great many school people have asked
for copies of bills and have asked
that they be furnished information
regarding every matter pertaining to
schools that has come before the Cen
eral Assembly. While we would be
glad to accommodate oil in this re-
gard, it is a physical impossibility to
do so. We will, however, furnish de.
tailed information that may be called
for.
"At present there are only two or
three bills before the General Assem-
bly, affecting matters of education.
The present Assembly Is composed of
men who are very DESTROYS of giving
to the school interests of the state
the very best that is in their power.
The educational committees of both
House and Senate are composed of
men who have the very best interests
of the schools at heart. Senator Har-
rison of the Senate committee and DIR.
Speer of the House committee are
among the most influential members
of the Assembly.
~ have sent circulars to the county
superintendent bearing on tho mat
tor of making up lost time and the
status of teachers who have been out
of employment on account of the in
fiucnza. A bill is now before the leg
islaturc, and in all probability will
pass, authorizing the State Supcrin-
tendent of Schools to make tho appor-
tionmcnt of the state funds, incluc-
ing state aid for this year, on the ba-
sis of last years attendance. This
will be fair to all, inasmuch as some
schools have been closed much
longer time than others, and some a
greater difficulty in making up the
time that has boon lost.
IT am considering the advisability
Of having the annual county superin-
tendcnts' convention the last week in
April, in order that they may have an
opportunity to visit the General As
senbly while it is still in session. Il
there 10 any good reason why the
meeting should not be held at this
time, / should be glad for those who
read this article to SO advise me.
II, as State Superintendent, and all
my assistants stand ready at all times
to serve the school people and school
interests TO the very best Of our abil-
ity. Do not hesitate to call on us at
j. CLYDE AKERS,
County Supt. Of Schools.