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boards of education that have been in existence in some

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parts of this State since 1826. I submit to you that they

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have passed the test of time and are not fleeting flights

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into fantacy. They have proven capable to the task of

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adjusting themselves to many educational climates and

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educational philosophies. They are the system and not

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the way by which education is taught in itself.

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The committee has been unable to obtain any ex-

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plicit proof that an elective or appointed board is

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superior to the other and either are more or less efficient.

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Although a majority of witnesses spoke in favor of appointive

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boards. We would say that by express language the majority

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recommendation is that no local board be changed by the

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mere adoption of this Constitution from its existing status

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we have provided for such in our language. I might add

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an historical note at this point.

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The first local boards of education created in

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this state in 1886 also provided that there should be a

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local referendum to determine the creation of these boards.

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We submit that in matters so basic tothe educational sys-

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tem of the State the people should have the right to