The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-10-23
COUNTY TEACHERS
PASS RESOLUTIONS
Favor Cottages For Teachers and
Increased Salary For County
School Superintendent.

Believing that statement in def
mite form of some of our beliefs and
policies will be beneficial to the Or
ganization, the Morrow county teach
ers in annual institute assembled are
asked by the committee on resolu-
tons to consider the following:
/. Whereas, We are not assured
at this time of the complete recovery
OF our President, and
Whereas, we feel that the cause
Of humanity and the welfare of our
own country needs his services,
Therefore, be it resolved that we.
the teachers of Morrow County hope
and pray for his speedy recovery.
ii. Whereas, our honored County
Superintendent has given her best
effort to prepare a profitable pro-
gram for this institute, and
Whereas, the instructors in this
connection have brought to us the
fruits Of their training and exper-
ience, and
Whereas. the people of Heppner
have graciously thrown open their
homes for our entertainment, and
Whereas, the teachers of the Hepp-
ner Schools have entertained US de-
lghtfully,
Therefore, be II resolved that we
extend our most hearty thanks and
appreciation to one and all who have
so contributed to make our institute
pleasant and successful.
III. Whereas. nearly all COM
munities are not offering the proper
living conditions to the teachers Of
the publicc schools, and
Whereas. no teacher can do efficient
work unless comfortably housed un-
der pleasant conditions. and
Whereas, the future welfare Of the
pupils Is based largely II not entirely
upon the efficiency OF the teacher,
Therefore, be It resolved that ef-
forts be made in all communities to
remedy these conditions either by the
providing OF teachers cottage or by
a campaign which will have for its
object the opening OF some Of the
best homes in the communities to the
teachers during the school year.
Nv. Whereas, last year much Of
the school time was taken up in war
work of various kinds, and
Whereas, that need is now past,
Therefore be il resolved, that all
outside requests for aid In various
movements, except such as are foster
ed by the county and state education
al authorities. be refused, and that
the pupils devote their time to school
work and teachers their time to teach
ing.
V. Whereas, every school seems
TO lack the support and encourage
ment accorded by the visits of pa
irons, and
Whereas. both pupils and teachers
do better work II they are able to
feel that parents are vitality inter-
ested In what the schools are doing,
Therefore, be 1t resolved that each
p T. A. or similar organization be
requested to appoint each month. a
committee for school visitation, such
visitation to cover the regular work
Of the school.
vi. Whereas, the Office OF Count.
Superintendent Of School is one Of
the most important in educational
administration, and
Whereas, the work of the Office
is continuous throughout the year,
and
Whereas, many principals whose
work is no heavier and no more i'm
portant, receive larger salaries.
Therefore, be 1t resolved that It Is
the sentiment OF this meeting that
the salary Of the county superintend-
ent should be increased to an equal
ity with that Of any other teacher In
the county
VII. Whereas, h Q Industrial
Club Work in Morrow County has
assumed such vigorous proportions
and
Whereas. It is being fostered and
supported by all classes Of people and
organizations throughout the coun.
try. and
Whereas, the benefits to the youth
of our schools cannot be overesti.
mated, and
Whereas, there are funds available
for duplication In Morrow County
for the promotion of the work.
Therefore, be 1t resolved, that It 1.
the sentiment OF this organization
that the county court take such ac'
ton as 1t deems advisable under the
circumstances to promote the Indus
trial Club work to the highest eff
cheney possible. And sum suffi'
cient for this purpose should be ap
propriated for this purpose together
with 5000 for local fairs In various
communities.
VII. Finally, be 1t resolved, thai
Morrow County teachers individually
and collectively pledge themselves
unreservedly to heartily cooperate
In putting over the National Program
for
l. The removal OF illiteracy.
2. The Americanizatlon of immi
grants.
3. The Improvement Of physica
development and health.
4. The equalization of education