§ Mr. MILLSasked the President of the Board of Education whether teachers who pass the required examination are given a diploma known as the certificate; and, if so, on what grounds, if any, may this certificate be withdrawn or suspended, and by whose authority?
§ Mr. FISHERPersons who have passed the Board's final examination of students in training colleges or some other examination accepted for the purpose, and who have satisfied the Board of their physical capacity, are entitled to receive a certificate from the Board. The certificate of a teacher expires on his attaining the age of 65 years, or, if the Board on account of his special fitness allow his services to continue for a further limited time, then on the expiration of that limited time. As is stated in the Code of: Regulations for Public Elementary Schools, a certificate may also at any time be recalled or suspended by the Board. The withdrawal or suspension of a certificate usually occurs as a consequence of misconduct, and, as is indicated in the Code, the Board use every available means of informing the teacher of the charges against him and of giving him an opportunity of explanation.