North Central High School - Tamarack Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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Pictured left to right at a meeting of the School Board are: H. Avery Peyton, George R. Nethercutt, Oscar S. Santchi, James E. Winton, Mary F. Wurth and W. C. Sorenson. Board of District No. SI Directly Responsible for School Policies S tiool Distri i SI is an example of local govern- ment which h;is been authorized by the Constitu- tion of the Slate of Washington. The School Hoard ' s Functions are primarily legislative. The Hoard of Directors is directly responsible for estab- lishing local school polic ies. Employing a citj superintendent of schools, tea lici s, janitors, one or more assistant city super- intendents, supen isors oi instruction and all other necessary persons for the well-being of the school district is the main responsibility of the Board of Directors. Adopting and enforcing such rules as may be deemed essential and determining the length of time thai school shall be maintained are more duties delegated to the board. The Board of Directors must also provide text- books and supplies to be used by the students and prohibit all secret fraternities and sororities among the Students in an ol the schools of the district. Mary F. Wurth, president, and James E. Winton. vice-president, sign important papers. 9

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Mr. William C. Sorenson, Superintendent of Schools William Sorenson, Executive Officer of Board of Education, Responsible for Regulations Set forth by the Board William G. Sorenson, as Superintendent of Schools for District 81. is considered the chief ex- ecutive officer of (he Board I Education and is responsible for carrying out all policies or rules and regulations established by the Board of Direc- tors. Mr. Sorenson makes the rules which are nec- essary lo make the policies of the Hoard of Direc- tors effective. All individuals employed by the board are re- sponsible to Mr. Sorenson. Submitting in writing his recommendations lor all candidates for employ- ment, being responsible lor the assignment oi all personnel within the school distric t and providing professional leadership for the educational pro- gram of the schools are more duties delegated to him. Mr. Sorenson also is responsible for the develop- ment of a plan of maintenance, improvement, or expansion of buildings and site facilities needed and means of keeping the community informed about school matters. He also brings back various ideas which can be used in our school system from meetings with other school officials. At the beginning of each fiscal year, Mr. Soren- son must submit to the Board of Directors a pre- liminary budget for the ensuing year and at the ciul of each school year make a report on the operation of the school system. This year the Downtown Kiwanis Club, sponsor of the newly organized Key Club at North Cen- tral, gave Mr. Sorenson a special award and much recognition lor his serv ice in organizing the club. 8

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Principal John P. Rodkey Bears Many Responsibilities John P. Rodkey, as principal of North Central, assumes many responsibilities. Before he comes to school, he makes arrangements for substitute teachers. Alter arriving al sc hool, he consults with teachers about grading and other problems. In t he morning;, Mr. Rodkey works with the (k ins and vice-principal on acute discipline cases and lias orientation with cadet teachers assigned by the nea r-by teacher-training colleges. Lunch, if an) a! all. is usually taken shortly after noon. In the afternoon, Mr. Rodkey attends meetings with other secondary principals of the school dis- trict and with the ahtletic board of control to disCUU league schedules and problems. Every Tuesday after school he conducts a faculty meet- ing for the in-service training of teachers. Mr. Rodkey also edits the daily bulletin ol school news and when completing this, he often has a meeting at the Administration building to work on millage and bond levies or other school mat- ters with the board and superintendent. During his busy day, Mr. Rodkey answers nu- merous phone calls, writes volumes ol correspond- ence regarding former students, discusses curricu- lum problems with department heads and makes plans for building improvements. In the evenings, he attends the athletic , music and drama events of the school and helps chaperone the sc hool dances. 10