The purpose of this association shall be to 1)cultivate a spirit of understanding and goodwill among our members; 2)promote a professional attitude and ethical conduct among teachers;3) to raise the standards of the teaching profession; 4) to establish cooperation and promote understanding between teachers and the community; 5) to promote the general welfare of the schools and the members of this association; 6) to provide an opportunity for continuous study of the problems of the profession; 7)to provide a representative body, able to speak with authority for the teachers of the affiliated schools.