Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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E. S. Kern Superintendent of Schools Supt. E. S. Kerr works to keep the Salem schools running harmonious- ly and at the highest efficiency possible. As executive officer for the Board of Education, he studies school procedures and keeps in touch with educational developments throughout the country. Mr. Kerr's responsibility for keeping a modern city school system in operation through the recent World War was a heavy one. Likewise, the postwar readjustment period through which We are now passing with its scarcity of teachers, supplies, and Wide-spread unrest is a trying one. Through such times as these, his fine leadership is a significant public ser- vice to the Salem community. Mr. Kerr's fine reputation throughout the state of Ohio for his educa- tional activities Won for him the presidency of the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association. Our superintendent is continually trying to improve the Salem schools in every Way possible. As a faithful and conscientious worker for the good of our schools, he has gained the admiration, esteem, and co-operation of the teachers, students, and parents of Salem. 12

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Row 1-George F. Koontz, clerk, Earl S. Kerr, superintendent, Frederick P. Mullins, Robert W. Campbell. Row 2-John T. Burns, presidentg Edwin S. Dawson, George P. Lozier, vide-president. Alfred L. Fitch, not pictured. 0144 Eenewlenl' feacfead. Five eminent men, elected for four-year terms by the citizens of Salem, make up the Board of Education. It is their duty to approve the educa- tional policies and to plan for the Welfare of the Salem schools. They ap- prove the appointment of the best teachers available and secure good edu- cational equipment. Members of the Board levy taxes to finance the operation of the schools. They also hire all school employees, buy all textbooks and sup- plies, and keep buildings in repair and equipment up to date. The problem of providing adequate housing facilities for the future large enrollment of students in the Salem schools is a difficult one. At present the Board is concentrating its attention toward providing addi- tional elementary schoolrooms which will be needed from next September on for many years. When this larger number of students reaches high school, a new senior high school building will be needed. Although the students of Salem High see little of these men, they feel the results of their planning and appreciate how important this wisely se- lected group is to the successful functioning of the school. 13