William Chrisman High School - Gleam Yearbook (Independence, MO)

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...nv Education: key to opportunity, cit- izenshnn, and brotherhood. To keep America's expanding environment safe, an education that produces informed citizens and expert leaders is needed. The citizens must remain committed to democracy and knowledgeable enough to fulfill that commitment under all the circumstances imposed by modern times. The most effective institution for pro- viding such instruction for society is the public school. This instruction has been planned by administrators and the facilities provided by the Board of Ed- ucation. Their plans have been executed by the teachers in the classroom.

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5 Dr. Guy Carter Superintendent Mr. Joseph F. Benson Director of Personnel Dr Guy Carter, superintendent of schools, has been in the Independence School System for 13 years. He spent eight years as administrative assist- ant. This is his fifth year as superintendent. He serves as executive officer to the Board of Educa- tion and is the school budget director. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Lions club flndependence hostsl, and the Young Men's Chris- tian Association. In relation to the theme, education-key to op- portunity, citizenship, and brotherhood. Dr. Guy Carter stated, We must recognize that education is a continuing process that extends beyond the classroom. It is the road to opportunity, complete citizenship responsibility, and geniune free- dom-the freedom and dignity of the individual. These men Wetfar-reaching plans Mr. Joseph F. Benson, director ofpersonnel, recommends to the superintendent of schools the employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, demotion, retirement, or discharge of all personnel with the exception of principals and directors. A- long with these duties, he administers a continuous program of in-service training of personnel. He administers salary schedules, leave time, and retirement. He initiates and recommends personnel policies that affect the morale and welfare of school employees. Mr. Benson assists teachers with certi- fication and acts as a contact with the State De- partment of Education on certification matters. When hiring teachers and other personnel, Mr. Benson, judges the perspective employees on their personality, appearance, voice, maturity of judg- ment, and attitude toward work. Placement papers from the college are a great help in deciding the possible success of a new teacher.