100 Years Ago

Herald of June 24, 1921

Teachers’ salaries, length of term and tax rates were primary concerns of the new law passed in the 1921 legislative session. Holders of all kinds of permanent teaching certificates in elementary schools would receive $100, and high school $130; professional or equivalent, elementary and high school, $85; provisional or equivalent. Elementary or high school $75. No law ruled against an increase in wages if given by the board or recommendation of the district superintendent for a teacher with high qualifications. The minimum school tax rate was extended to 35 mills in fo...