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BIENNIAL REPORT

of the

SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

of the

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDED
JUNE 30, 1959

Published by order of the
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

ROBERT E. MARTIN
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chairman State Board of Education

 

  

 

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To the Governor and
the General Assembly

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 57.140 and 156.250 of the
Kentucky Revised Statutes, I am submitting the Biennial Report
of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the biennium
ending June 30, 1959.

Patti of this report constitutes the Report of the Superintendent
Of Public Instruction and his staff in the various Divisions of
the Bureaus in the Department of Education while Part II is
made up of statistical information and data relating to personnel,
finance, and school population for the state and the local school
districts.

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eSpecially invite your attention to the narrative sections of
is report in which the major educational achievements of the
temliuin are summarized and to that portion of the report Which
SCUS$68 recommendations for the continued advancement 0f

publ

i0 education in this Commonwealth.
Respectfully submitted,

ROBERT R. MARTIN,
Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

  

 

 

, I, KENTUCKY STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
' ROBERT R. MARTIN, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chairman

GUY BILLINGTON, Murray JOE E. BATES, Greenup “V“

‘ HENRY E. POGUE. JR.. 82 Henry Court. J. V. Vittitow, 221 st. Ann Street,
Fort Thomas Owensboro

-‘ , MRS. JOHN H. WALLS, 1631 West RALPH FONTAINE, Shepherdsville

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Ii JEfferson’ Lomsvme TED c. GILBERT, Assistant Super-
} '1 MRS. FRANCELE H. ARMSTRONG, intendent of Public Instruction,
, Box 4, Henderson Secretary

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STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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‘ '_ MARTIN, ROBERT R., Superintendent of Public Instruction
‘ GILBERT, TED C., Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction
SMITH, ROY G., Coordinator of Defense Education

‘ DIVISION OF DEPARTMENTAL FINANCE AND SERVICES
? GARRISON, EARL E., Director

‘ . BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
'2 ‘ ROSCHI, WALTER W., Head DIVIS

DIVISION OF FINANCE
, SWAIN, MARSHALL, Director
1, _, RALL, C. E., Assistant Director

DRYDEN, RAY N., Accounting Supervisor, Mt. Olivet
i " HOOKS, N. T., Accounting Supervisor, Hopkinsville
TYLER, LEE. Accounting Supervisor, Beattyville
, COLVIN, JAMES W., Accounting Supervisor, Lexington
‘ . BATES, CLARENCE, Accounting Supervisor, Monticello

 

, DIVISION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
l‘ THURMAN, PAUL W., Director DIVIS
ATKINS, EUGENE, Assistant Director
1 MASON, GEORGE W., Engineer

1‘ GUESS, ARNOLD, Supervisor

DIVISION OF RECORDS AND REPORTS
POWELL, J. C., Director
ALSIP, JOE M., Assistant Director
WEAVER, I. JAY, Administrative Assistant
MARTIN, ANNE, Administrative Assistant

' DIVISION OF PUPIL TRANSPORTATION . IWIS:
’ VICKERS, JOHN L., Director .

DIVISION OF SCHOOL LUNCH ,
BEVNS, C. E., Director 1
‘f DURHAM, JAMES E., Assistant Director 1
‘ BOTTS, ANNIE MARY, Supervisor '
i LEWIS, JANE, Supervisor
‘ MOORES, LAURA, Supervisor
COLLIER, ANNA M., Supervisor
ARNETT, GEORGIA M., Supervisor
LIGON, BERNICE ELEANOR, Supervisor

 

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: DIVISION OF FREE TEXTBOOKS , DIVIS]
. TRIPLETT, ISHMAEL, Director

DIVISION OF PROPERTY UTILIZATION
WILLIAMS, J. B., Director
THOMPSON, T. 0., Assistant Director

i RAY, WILLIAM E., Surplus Property Supervisor

i SMITH, JACKSON, Surplus Property Supervisor

' FOLEY, WOODROW, Surplus Property Supervisor .

GREENWELL, DONALD R., Surplus Property 51113531'V15or

GREENE, ROBERT L., Surplus Property Supervisor

BODKIN, SARA H., Administrative Assistant

 

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BUREAU OF INSTRUCTION
BALE, DON C., Head

CIVIL DEFENSE ADULT EDUCATION SECTION

RECHTIN, N. C., Coordinator
MILLS, ROSS JR., In-Service Teacher Education Supervisor
BERTRAM, CHARLES L., In-Service Teacher Education Supervisor

DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

ELSWICK, DONALD E., Director

TAYLOR, CLAUDE, Assistant Director

WALTON. MOSS, Supervisor Secondary Education

TAYLOR, SAM, Supervisor Secondary Education

WILDER, O. 3.. Supervisor Elementary Education

BERRY, ALBERT L., Supervisor Science Education

ANDERSON, D. C., Supervisor Elementary Education

GENTRY, RICHARD LEE, Supervisor Health, Physical Educ. & Safety
CHAPMAN, MRS. VIRGINIA RUTH, Supervisor Attendance & Pupil Personnel
BAILEY, NELLA, Supervisor Libraries

ADAMS. EARL, Supervisor Elementary Education

MCQUEEN, WILLIAM, Supervisor Music Education

SHINDELBOWER, D. N., Supervisor Art Education

WHALIN, E. B., Administrative Assistant

DIVISION OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

COMBS, LOUISE, Director

SIMANDLE, SIDNEY RAY, Assistant Director

SANDERS, WILLIAM C., Supervisor of Certification

MARSHALL, MARY, Supervisor of Certification

BARNARD, ETHEL M., Consultant, III-Service Teacher Education

BROWN. JAMES, Consultant, In-Service Teacher Education

3%?551“ ADDLY EUGENE, Consultant, In-Service Teacher Education
EY, ROBERT E., Consultant, In—Service Teacher Education

O'DONNELL, LOUISE. Administrative Assistant

JOHNSON, VIVIAN, Transcript Analyst

DIVISION OF EDUCATION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN

EDWARDS, STELLA A., Director
CLOPPER, DONALD L., Supervisor
HAYCRAFT, SARAH L., Supervisor
PERRY, DORIS, Supervisor (On Leave)

BUREAU OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
PATTON, JAMES L., Head

ESHAM, C. E, Coordinator, Rural Development Program

[CULTURAL EDUCATION
P., Director
M., Assistant Director
OBERT L., Supervisor, Munfordville
I‘VEILEDMEI’ Supervisor, Morehead

, Supervisor, Ho kinsville
THREI4KELD, J. ERNEST, Supervise: Simpsonville
., Supervisor, Lexington
, State Supervisor, Hardinsburg
Y. W. C., State Supervisor
ES 0.. JR., State Supervisor
ILLIAM R., Supervisor, Paris ’

HILTON, E.
BOTTO, M

TRADE AND INDU ;
STRIAL
MARTIN. FRED, Director EDUCATION 5
:15]; JULIA! supervisor, Practical Nurse Training '
MATTINGLY ES H" supervisor, Industrial Arts I
SLOANE Rd JOHN D" Supervisor, Distributive Education ?
' BERT W., State Coordinator

WILLIAMSgME ECONOMICS EDUCATION
VAUGHAN i, MARY LOIS, Director
COLLINs, MASS}! BELL, Assistant Director

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BLACK, JANE, Supervisor
MELTON, JANE, State Supervisor
PORTER, FANNIE, State Supervisor
SMITH, DOROTHA, Supervisor

DIVISION OF EDUCATION FOR VETERANS

SALLING, ROBERT W., Director

McGOWN, JAMES R., Supervisor, c/o Western Trade School, Bowling Green
NEIKIRK, LYLE M., Supervisor, c/o Somerset Vocational School, Somerset
SAYLOR, DEWARD Bi, Supervisor, c/o Harlan Vocational School, Harlan

BUREAU OF GUIDANCE SERVICES
OCKERMAN, ELBERT “7., Head

DIVISION OF GUIDANCE SERVICES

OCKERMAN, ELBERT W4, Director
CAMPBELL, KEARNEY, Assistant Director
DAVIS, ORDIE U., Supervisor

PRYSE, HENRY F., Supervisor

FULLER, RUTH, Supervisor

BUREAU OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
COFFMAN, BEN F., Head

DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

REED, JOHN 8., Director

BALDREE, W. HICKMAN, Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator
TAYLOR, WENDELL, Senior Administrative Assistant
ALLEN, LINDSEY Ei, Rehabilitation Services Supervisor
FLEGE, R. FRED, Rehabilitation Services Supervisor
LEONARD, THOMAS P., Medical Consultant

CONLEY. TED L.. Counselor, Ashland

TAYLOR, ESTHER Ki, Counselor, Lexington
BASKETT, BESSIE Rt, Counselor, Bowling Green
LAWRENCE, ROBERT E., Counselor, Covington
BURKI—IART, JOHN M., Counselor, Harlan

COX, WILLIAM J., Counselor, Harlan

FORMAN, RUTH B., Counselor, Lexington

MEENACH, LEON, Counselor, Lexington

BROWN, HAYWARD, Counselor, Louisville

PATTON, DOROTHY, Counselor, Louisville

SHERLOCK, WILLIAM E.. Counselor, Louisville
WILSON, WILLIAM E., Counselor, Louisville

COX, CHARLES E., Manager, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, L0
TRAYLOR, ROBERT E., Counselor, Madisonville
WHITE, IRVIN K., Counselor, Owensboro

HAYNES, JESS W., Counselor, Paducah

MULLINS, BASIL T., Counselor, Paintsville

HEATH, FLENOR, M., Counselor, Somerset

HOLMES, CECILE, Counselor, Louisville

WILLIAMS, RANDALL P., Counselor, Lexington
BECKHART, DONALD L., Counselor, Louisville
KNIGHT, THOMAS P., Counselor, Covington

uisville

DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

CRANMER, T. V., Director

VOOR, JOHN B., Placement Counselor, Louisville

GISSONI, FRED L., Placement Counselor, Lexington
LINTON, EUGENIA, Supervisor Business Enterprises Program
HOWARD, MOODY C., Vending Stand Counselor

Louisville

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS

JONES, HOWARD P., Director
RICE, CLFTON A., Disability Determiner
CONNOR, THOMAS JR., Disability Counselor
WHITE, LYLE 13., Disability Counselor
STROHMEIER, DAVID L.. Disability Counselor
CLAY, JOHN B., Medical Consultant

RAMSEY, JAMES T., Medical Consultant
CORUM, PAUL E., Medical Consultant
LYKINS, JOHN, Disability Counselor

 

 
 
 
  
 
 
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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BERRIE, RALPH H., Disability Counselor

BRIDGES, WILLIAM, Disability Counselor
JONES, WELDON, Disability Counselor it
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'set CLERICAL ASSISTANTS (State Office)
m Anglin, Martha Goins, Edith Patrick, Katherine
Baker, Virgilene Gorman, Polly Peden, Lorena
Bates, Janice Graham, Rebecca Penn, Theresa ,
Blakeman, Sue Carol Grimes, Doris Bedding, Mae 2
Boone, Virginia . Hahn, Arlene Rice, Katherine g
Burke, Joan Harnice, Sharon Rodgers, Elois
Campbell, Mary Hawkins, Vena Rudd, Dorothy
Campbell. Willena Hazelrigg. Eva Jane Shaw, Marie
Cauble, Irma Henry, Edna Slucher, Alma Jean
Catlett, Ellis Mae Hodgkin, Mildred Sims, Ethyl ,
Caudill, Helen Hoehner, Arvilla Sims, Myrtle ‘
Cecconi, Jo Wanda Hollins, Mary Lou Spaulding, Roberta ‘
Church, Helen Johnson, Florence Strassner, Josephine
ClarkaUdy Jones, Emily Stucker, Emma H.
Clarkev Mel‘ie Jones, Jessie Sudduth, Barbara
83:21 éifices Eagi;.1Edlizabeth Sudduth, Eva
Combs: Margaret L::?hl: r, Elstlte Thomas, Tacie
Conway, Irene Lippert? ’Warid: Thompson, Dorothy
Crosswhite, BObby McDaniel, Ruth Thompson, Nancy
Davis, Sara L, Maddox, Alma Tomlmson, Rose
DeMogs_ Clara Mason, Bath Trimble, Maria
Dempsey, Patsy Mason, Edna Wade, Elandor
! DGIlnis. Shirley Mattingly, Fay Walpert, Sandra
‘ Gain _ onoghue, Cell 1.9.37- 0 nn
' GOlHESVEIIM’lda Parker, George Ella Williams, Helen
' 0159 Parker, Pettit Wilson, Gladys
MISCELLANEOUS
rille Baxter, Junious, Storekeeper, Madisonville

Baxter, Barry, Storekeeper, Madisonville
Ballinger, Westley, Laborer
Botkins, Billy, Clerk
Bradshaw, Lucian, Messenger
Braswell, James, Guard
Carpenter, Paul, Clerk
Carr, Eugene, Storekeeper
Cauble, William, Storekeeper
Clark, Hillis, Storekeeper
. Craig. Robert, Truck Driver

i Dodd. Harry, Storekeeper

Giles, Fred T., Storekeeper
I Hall, William, Storekeeper
Haydon, Allen, Truck Driver

lle l Hall, Gilbert, Light Equipment Operator
Hill, Charles F., Storekeeper, Madisonville
Howard, Edward B., Truck Driver
Hulker, Roy, Dup. Equipment Operator
Johnstone, Ben, Storekeeper. Madisonville
McDaniel, William, Storekeeper
McDonald, Charles E., Storekeeper
Redmon, Donald, Garage Attendant
Rodgers, Hershell, Storekeeper
Rodgers, Paul, Storekeeper
Shaw, Hardin, Clerk
Shuttleworth, Harold, Storekeeper
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Smith, Douglas, Guard
Thompson, Carlos, Storekeeper

Tincher, Kash, Storekeeper

Warfield, Clarence, Automotive Mechanic

MEMBERS OF THE STATE TEXTBOOK COMMISSION

JAMES L. COBB, Covington, Chairman
MITCHELL DAVIS, Glasgow, Vice-Chairman
ROBERT R. MARTIN, Secretary

MRS. HAZEL R. MEARS, Horse Cave

MRS. GEORGIA B. WEAR, Murray

J. DORLAND COATES, Richmond

MRS. MAZIE B. CROLEY, Frankfort

JOE C. HOWARD, Louisville

MRS. CHESTER CLICK, Heidrick

TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY
FRANKFORT
Board of Trustees

W. S. MILBURN, Chairman, Louisville

MRS. EDNA E. LINDLE, Vice Chairman, Henderson

MRS. MARGARET SHEEHAN, Danville

SEDLEY STEWART, Beattyville

HON. ROBERT R. MARTIN, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Frankfort
HON. JO M. FERGUSON, Attorney General, Frankfort

HON. HENRY H. CARTER, State Treasurer, Frankfort

PERSONNEL
JAMES L. SUBLETT, Executive Secretary
VERA BECKHAM, Assistant Secretary "

WILLIAM RAY HOLT, Accountant
N. O. KIMBLER, Consultant

Lucy Blackemore Joyce Hutcherson
Barbara Case Edna Inman
Polly Casey Susan Leathers
Bill T. Childers Alean McDonald
Anna Mae Connelly Helen N. Meade
Nancy G. Cosby Amanda Owens
Wilma Gaines Jean L. Pulliam

Wilma L. Shryock
Martha C. Sudduth
Anna Jean Tracy
Doris w. Ward
Dorothy L. Wood
Frances Wright

  
   
 

 

    

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Organization of the Department of Education
Letter of Transmittal

PART I
SECTION I.
Chapter 1.
The Superintendent Discusses the Status of Education
in Kentucky ________________________________________________________________________________________ 993
Chapter 2.

Leadership and Consultative Services ——
The Department of Education 997

SECTION II.

Chapter 1.
Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction ...... 1003
Division of Departmental Finance 1003
The Kentucky School for the Blind _______________________________________ ~ 1003

  
 

 

 

 

 

 

National Defense Educational Act 1006
The Teacher Retirement System 1009
Chapter 2.

The Bureau Of Administration and Finance _____________________________________ 1014
Division of Buildings and Grounds 1014
Division of Finance ______________________________________________________________________ 1016
Division Of Free Textbooks ___________________________ 1017
Division of Property Utilization __________________________________________________ 1022
Division of Transportatioh _______________________________________________ 13::
DiViSiOn of Records and Reports 1027
DiViSiOn of School Lunch

Chapter 3. 1031

The Bureau of Instruction _______________________________________________________________ 1031
Division of Instructional services _____________________________________________ 1048
Division of Education for Exceptional Children ......... 1056
Division of Teacher Education and Certification .......

Chapter 4. 1057

The Bureau of Vocational Education _________________________________________________ 1073
Division of Agriculturai Education ______________________________________________ 1076
Division of Home Economics Education... 1080
Division of Trades, Industrial and Distributive inducatior1 " 1092
Division of Education for Veterans

Chapter 5. 1094

The Bureau of Rehabilitation

Chapter 6. 1100

Division of Guidance Services ___________________________________________________

     
 

 

 

 

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Statistical Tables
Division of Departmental Finance ______________________________________________________ 1116

Division of Records and Reports
Bureau of Administration and Finance ...................................... 1132

Division of Finance, Bureau of Administration and Finance ....... 1143

 

 REPORT OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

 

        

    
  
 

THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
CONSIDERS EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS AND
LOOKS AHEAD TO THEIR SOLUTION!

The full financing of Kentucky’s Foundation Program Act in 1956
gave new impetus to the educational progress of our elementary and
secondary schools. Many signs of this progress are evident. Teachers
are better qualified to discharge their important responsibilities. Many
of our inadequate one-teacher schools have been consolidated into school
centers which offer immensely better opportunities for learning. Since
the Foundation Program was implemented, all schools have been oper-
ated for at least a nine-months’ school term.

In the pages of this report, the changes in Kentucky’s school system
are described in detail. Perusal of the various sections of this report
show the changes that have occurred as a result of the Foundation Pro—
grain. A story is told that reflects the greater awareness by the State
of its responsibility for the education of its children and youth. But the
1"-‘lmrtshows clearly the problems that still beset public education in
thlS State. As we consider the future, these problems must be faced and
remedial'a'ction begun if Kentucky affords its children the educational
0ppOFtunl’tles necessary for them to compete in our national society.

falligurf teachers’ salaries continue to rank 48th in the nation and are
WEreilifigher below the national average each year. In 1956—57, they
IDOSSlble b lower than the national average despite the increases made
$1600 andy‘tthe Foundation. Program. In 1958-59, the gap hadw1dened to
ObViousl 1K5lppears that in 1959—60 the downward trend Will continue.
Statesfof’th entquy schools cannot compete with schools of other
SChools in ebserVices of teachers. Our teachers are leaving Kentucky
States th tSu stantial numbers for better paying positions in all the

a SUrround us. More serious in import for the future is the

failur
Service 9f Kentucky schools to attract the young college graduates to
e in the state which trained them.

Th - .
situatioilsecond ”13301“ problem of Kentucky schools is the school housmg

In Some 1111;511:3303; of available classrooms has caused over-crowding and,
an EduCatiOn in 9:, double—sessions. Many of Kentucky’s children seek
inated and im re aSSI‘OOmS which are poorly heated, inadequately illum-
learning progrisoperly ventilated. Certainly these conditions deter the
h0using picture S-MThe threat of major disaster is present in the school
c°n5tructed prio tore than half the school buildings in use today were
terials an fire: f0 the Wlde—spread use of fire-resistive building ma-
and beams Woo: ety d651gn- These buildings with their wooden joists
hlghly comybustimgn ftlioors, open stairwells and ventilator shafts are
then and teachers, an are an ever—present hazard to the lives of chil-
In a ' -
Cation £33211: ‘50 these two major problems, other areas of the edu-
offree tethooksarii cause for concern. Among these is the provision
_as been the ch' ' hrolighout modern educational history, the textbook
lef tool in the teaching-learning process. Appropriations
ave 1’10t been sufficient to keep pace with mounting en-

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rollments and the increased costs of textbooks. Therefore, textbooks
have not been supplied in the required quantity to pupils in the first
eight grades.

Our teachers, handicapped by over—sized class loads, are further
limited in their achievement by a severe lack of instructional equipment
and teaching materials. While the National Defense Education Act will
alleviate this condition to some extent in specific subject fields, it will
not begin to supply all the needs in this important area of our school
program.

Significant problems face Kentuckians in areas of education other
than the public elementary and secondary schools. Our colleges and
universities are already faced with increasing enrollments that have
begun to tax their facilities. Yet it is predicted that college enrollments
will double in the next ten years. We must face up to the needs of
higher education, else many of our Kentucky’s deserving young men
and women will be deprived of their right to a college education.

If Kentucky is to make significant progress, industry must be at-
tracted. Our programs of trade and vocational education will need eX-
pansion to provide the pool of trained manpower possessing the $10115
demanded by modern industrial techniques.

The problems I have outlined above do not encompass all the d
of difficulty in Kentucky’s schools. However, the problems'discusse
seem to be major in import and to demand immediate attention.

Kentucky’s Foundation Program has proven its Worth as the condull
through which Kentucky taxpayers can purchase an educational 210i
gram of the highest quality they can and will afford. While its technICat
provisions may require minor adjustments from time to time to mee'
changing conditions, its basic philosophy and princip1es are sound.
tention must be given, however, to the dollar values it contains.

The amount included for teachers’ salaries must be increased 51:31).
stantially in order that teachers may be more adequately compensaand-
Such is imperative if we are to stop the flow of Kentucky teachers and
college graduates to other states and to insure that Kentucky boy’shers.
girls will have the services of competent, trained, conscien’tlOus teac

~aised
The amount included for Other Current Expenses.Irlllslfitl’éfn:1 m
in order that teachers have available the necessary equipmen bility-
terials needed to realize the full potential of their teachlng a

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The amount included for Capital Outlay must be Incr€a§3i :ve‘rt'
are to alleviate the existing shortage of classrooms and PTOVIIeammg
Kentucky child with an adequate, attractive, healthy ar}d.5af:uthoriiy
environment. In connection with this, a State School Bulldlng
should be established to assist in the marketing of school reve e1'5 as 3
Such an Authority would provide substantial saving5 to taxpaiablished
result of lower interest costs. This Authority COUIC1 be e:tmento
Within the present framework and organization of the DepaldiStricts.
Education without usurping any of the authority 0f local Schog of
This Authority, by its nature, would give impetus t0 the km
building program necessary to meet our present need.

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necessary textbooks provided for pupils in grades one

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twelve grades of the public school system. This extension is mandatory
if we are to provide for every Kentucky boy and girl an equal oppor-
tunity to achieve a high school education. Proper financing of the text-
book program can best be accomplished by making it a part of the
Foundation Program. Such a move would be in keeping with the philos-
ophy of the Foundation Program and would provide for flexibility in
financing public education through a single appropriation.

A technical revision of the Foundation Program is necessary in its
provisions for Pupil Transportation. The present method of distributing
state aid for pupil transportation results in inequities among the school
districts. A revised formula has been developed by the Department of
Education with the assistance of an advisory committee of local super-
intendents that will remove the inequities and provide support on a more
realistic basis. The Foundation Program Act should be amended at the
next session of the General Assembly to incorporate this revised formula
to the end that a safe and adequate system of pupil transportation may
be realized.

Our programs of vocational and technical education must be ex—
Danded and extended to provide increased opportunities for Kentucky
Youth to develop marketable skills and trades. This is inherent in any
Scheme to expand the states’ economy through attraction of industry
and the further development of modern agricultural practices.

The colleges and universities of Kentucky must embark immediately
on programs of expansion of facilities and faculties to enable them to
gfizide the opportunity for a college education to all who shall seek it.
du tprogram is mandatory if no Kentucky youth is to be turned away

e 0 lack of dormitory or classroom space.

effecltievltgtugfy’s Teacher Retirement System is now basically sound and
in Kentuck stands out as one incentive for Kentucky teachers to remain
more ade uytschools. The Retirement System must be strengthened to
financialiea 6y reward our. teachers faithful service and to provide the
Flirther thicuglty they so richly deserve in their years of retirement.
to Teduc _ S ystem must be Jealously protected from those who seek
Th 6 its effectiveness by combining it with other systems.

dedicatZdDEESftment of Education must continue to be staffed with
ability toimak Detent professmnal educators chosen on the basis of their
such perso e worthwhile contributions to public education. Only with

nnel can the Department of Education exercise its important

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for coflifij‘unction in the educational program. Provision must be made
Instructi 1y 0f leadership in the office of Superintendent of Public

prOViSiOifrslimelesicure professional leadership in this important position,

vidual to this off‘ 6 made for the appOintment of the best qualified indi-

0 e appointed 1:: However, if the people are unwilling for this office

Should be e r en the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction
nabled to succeed himself in office.

Ever
lation foy effort m11st be exerted to secure enactment of Federal legis-

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§tru0tion, Titleagcfil support of teachers’ salaries and schoolhouse con-
1n the field 6 eral Government can no longer ignore its responsibility

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and low Q fpublic education. As federal taxation has grown, the states
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eremfiliiities' are left With ever-narrowing tax bases. This has

mport ard’ShlpS upon states with limited financial resources.
ance of an educated citizenry for national survival makes

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mandatory Federal financial assistance to public education without fed-
erally imposed curricular or other forms of Federal control.

Finally, the ultimate need of Kentucky’s educational program is the
need for quality. To cite the increasing complexity of life, the rapid
expansion of human knowledge, the tremendous technilogical advances
which are occurring during these times is to recite the obvious. Equally
apparent is the necessity for education to prepare our children and youth
to assume their proper roles in our society upon their attainment of
adulthood. It is my firm conviction that the progress of this state, the
preparedness of this nation and the survival of our democratic concept
of living depend, ultimately, upon the scope and quality of the educa-
tional program carried on in our public schools today.

Toward this end we must first secure able, alert teachers and pro-
vide them with the classrooms, equipment and materials necessary for
superior teaching. We must revitalize our program of instruction in all
subject fields; discarding from them those elements that are archaic and
obsolete, cherishing those components that are sound and of proven
value, and incorporating the concepts and knowledge uncovered in our
current search for truth. Our teaching methods must be implemented
and supplemented by utilization of the latest developments, both 1n
technology and in the humanities.

To achieve an educational program of superior quality is no simple
task. Fundamentally, this will require greater financial support by
Kentucky taxpayers. However, the channeling of increased fundsiO
public education is not the purchase of a consumable item; for educatlon
is productive. Higher educational attainment will result in higher per-
sonal incomes, an expanded economy and a better way of life.

The spreading aspirations of mankind, together with a recognltlon
that education is the primary means of attaining that to which we aspire,
has focused society’s attention upon the schools. Citizens, parents an
educators must build together upon this concept an educational program
for Kentucky’s boys and girls unsurpassed in quality. Such is the respon-
sibility of this age for the next.

  

 

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SECTION I
CHAPTER II

LEADERSHIP AND CONSULTATIVE
SERVICES

SCHOOL SYSTEM ESTABLISHED IN 1837

Kentucky’s common school system was established by an act of the
legislature on February 23, 1837. This provided the general frame-work
of school law under which the schools would operate. This act and
others pertaining to the common schools were approved by acts of the
legislature in the following February, 1838 and became a law in the land.

This early law was comparatively sound considering the time and
circumstances of its passage. It provided for a school fund, a superin-
tendent of public instruction, a state board of education, and for county
school districts. The law also required that local districts levy a tax
for education upon adoption of the common school system. Management
Of'schools within each district was to be under the control of five com-
missioners appointed by the state board of education. It was from this
pr0v1510n that the office of county superintendent evolved.

cher provisions of this law required an examination of teachers,
public election of five school trustees, and the requirement that no state
money would become available to the local school district until “at the
expense of the inhabitants thereof” a school had been procured and a
tax lev1ed. This was a part of the law that met with little popular sup-
port and therefore many counties did not avail themselves of the
Opportunity for education that was made possible by the law.

EARLY SUPERINTENDENTS HAD LITTLE HELP
no aESIiStflrSt several superintendents of public instruction had practically
the pOSitéiince With the keeping of records and other clerical aspects of
(184151931 Until and during the administration of R. J. Breckinridge
Secondary te office of superintendent of public instru