Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-14

the Teachers Welfare committee, NJ.
Beatrice Johnsone, Grand Forks;
member OF the Legislative committee,
Souyain, superintendent of
schools in Devils Lake; member OF
the resolution committee, Dean
Joseph Kennedy, University OF North
Dakota. Wiz =
The nominating committee recon-
mended and it was voted. on favor
ably by the association that the first
five officers be designated the execu-
tive committee of the association. and
that such executive. committee pre-
pare a constitution and present 1t for
adoption to the association.
The three vice presidents are to
three departments holding special
sessions, the first vice ipresideEH. act
ing as president of the department Of
secondary education. The second
vice president as chairman of the
rural teachers section, and the third
vice president as chairman Of the
teachers section. =
Resolutions. o
High lights in the resolutions
passed on by the association this
morning included an appeal to
boards Of education 10 consider the
salary question seriously: a decision
to recognize the educational system
in North Dakota; condemnation of
the breaking Of teachers contracts:
and re-atfirmation of confidence in
work. ~.
Ths>resolutions as passed:
Whereas, the present critical
situation in education requires united
action on the part of those engaged
in school work to secure proper in
crease in teachers salaries. s
Resolved, that We unite in an APP
peal to all boards Of education in
North Dakota to consider seriously
the salary schedule proposed by the
committee on teachers welfare of the
ton, and to put it into practice in
the employment Of teachers for next
year. just as far as present laws will
permit. NO teacher ought to accept
employment IL ? >,hool where the
need>of substantial %increase in teach
ers' salaries is ignored. ~.
i R~e-organize Education.
Believing that there should be a
Reorganization of education in North
Dakota-rural, elementary, second
airy and collese-based upon the NJ
tural periods and demands Of life, We
would urge a constitutional conven'
tion in the near future for the econ.
%sideration. among other things of GU,
preceded by an educational surve,
and conference. to give definite ex'
preston by educational experts t.
the wisest and most scientific educa'
tional~ policies, as a basis and guide
for cons-~ional changes. .
Condemn Contract Breaking;
Whereas, the need Of the tim,
calls for teachers to do their best tt
maintain high standards for the pro
fession.
"Resolyed, that We favor a stric
adherence to the ethics OF the profes
sion. Especially do we condemn tn
breaking of teachers contracts with
out the consent of the employer.
Resolved, that we re-afirm GU
adherence to the principles embodie.
in the Smith-Towner bill.
In view Of the work. now under
taken by the North Dakota Stat
Teachers association. .
Resolved. that loyalty to tn,
self in active support Of our owl
state organization. and that ever
county. superintendent be hereby re
quested to organize a committee mex
fall to secure a complete enrollmen
Of all teachers. r
Support Mis- Nelson.
Resolved, that we re-affirm on
confidence in If state superintend
ent Of public instruction. Miss Min
ME j. Nelson, and pledge her on
continued hearty support.
Resolved, that we unite with ou'
sister associations in their petition /,
the state legislature for a law pro
viding for the payment of tuition TO
high school pupils by the district II
which they reside in case such dis
trict does not afford them such schoo
advantages at home. -.
Thank University and City. .
Resolved, that we thank the Uni
versity of North Dakota, and the cit!
Of Grand Forks for their entertain
ment of this association" ~
Committee-Nelson Sauvain, Devil
Lake; Anna Nestos, Hillsboro; Doro
thy Somerville, Grafton; c. c
Schmidt. university; p: Fl. Lehman
Grand Forks. =
Morning Program, -
A series OF. three fineaddresses b.
w. F.. Webster, assistant su%perintend
2 ent Of the Minneapolis public