§ 6-65-107 - Faculty and employees.

6-65-107. Faculty and employees.

(a) (1) (A) The faculty of each school shall consist of:

(i) A principal, who shall be a graduate of some reputable college or university;

(ii) One (1) instructor in stock raising and dairying;

(iii) A competent textile instructor; and

(iv) Assistants as may be necessary.

(B) The trustees may combine the duties of any two (2) of the above when practicable.

(2) (A) It shall be unlawful for the board of trustees of any of the schools to employ as teachers of the natural and domestic sciences any other than graduates of agricultural colleges or colleges of domestic science.

(B) Any member of the board of trustees violating subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) and shall be removed from office by the Governor.

(b) (1) The board of trustees of any of the agricultural schools shall not employ anyone related by consanguinity or affinity within the fourth degree to any trustee.

(2) Any member of the board of trustees violating any of the provisions of subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) and subject to removal by the Governor.

(c) All persons, including the principal, instructors, and other employees, except those participating in the student labor funds shall be paid by warrants drawn monthly against the Auditor of State on funds appropriated for that purpose.