teachers, including those employed by institutions
of higher education, be subjected to a random drug
test annually.
56. DISCIPLINE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
To create the optimum learning environment, West
Virginia Farm Bureau strongly recommends that local
school authorities be empowered to establish a proper
disciplinary environment.
Toward that end, parents or guardians shall be held
legally responsible for the actions of their children.
57. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION,
VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, 4-H,
NATIONAL FFA, FCCLA & FCA
National FFA Association, 4-H clubs, Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America and
Fellowship of Christian Athletes have been, and will
continue to be, vital tools for development of talent
and leadership needed in family resources, agricultural
and ecological industries. West Virginia Farm Bureau
recommends continued support for vocational
agriculture in public secondary schools. Specifically,
we recommend that:
• All agricultural education programs in
secondary schools in West Virginia should be
year-round
We feel strongly that the cattle facilities should be
maintained and available for educational activities
such as 4-H livestock projects, public shows and
sales. We feel that Jackson’s Mill is a major asset to
West Virginia as a center for youth activities and as
an adult education facility. Jackson’s Mill should be
maintained and the facilities improved with additional
private housing. We encourage West Virginia
University to put more emphasis on improving and
using Jackson’s Mill.
Farm Bureau is willing to work with other
organizations to help secure adequate state funding for
this facility. We request that WV citizens receiving a
state tax refund be given the option to dedicate it to a
designated fund meant for capital improvements and
maintenance of Jackson’s Mill.
59. WVU EXTENSION SERVICE
The WVU Extension Service has made an
outstanding contribution to the farm community. It
must be continued and strengthened to meet the future
needs of agriculture, and its primary responsibility
should be to serve the educational and informational
needs of farmers. We strongly support West Virginia
University in acquisition of funds from the legislature
to carry out the Extension Program, 4-H, Community
Educational Outreach Services, and county extension
agents serving traditional needs of the agriculture
• The state should support this change by
community.
reimbursing county school systems for a
West Virginia Farm Bureau will continue to
minimum of 240 days
support a sound WVU Extension Service program.
We recommend that a minimum of one agent and
• The state should assist in maintaining and
one secretary be placed in each county. Effectiveness
adding agricultural education in all counties
in program development and f [