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MATHEMATICS
The national crisis in the technical manpower supply is acknowledged by all. Mathematics training is more important for everyone now than at any other period in history.
In our junior high school an opportunity for remedial instruction for the slow learner is given along with the accelerated work for the more rapid learner. In all cross- overs, ability and ultimate goals are considered.
SCIENCE
There is no escape from the social and economic affects of modern science. Science and human interpre- tation of science are inseparable.
Many of the important parts of both the physical and natural sciences are touched upon in our general science course. Here the needs of all our students are met, giving them an opportunity for exploration within special fields and laying the foundation for specialized work in specific fields in the high school.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Society supports schools primarily to train youth for constructive participation in the life of the community, the nation and the world. The satisfactory product of our school should be an active, intelligent citizen, a self-reliant and cooperative member of society, and one who holds a firm belief in our form of government. It is toward this end that our social studies course is planned.
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The geography of our land, the growth and develop- ment of our country, the study of our community, state and national government, and an understanding of current affairs all combine to make social studies become a living thing of importance to our students' immediate and future interests and uses:
My present staff is made up largely of inexperienced teachers who have made excellent progress in solving these many problems that face young people as they take over for the first time the instruction of children in the classroom situation. The efficient operation of any school depends upon the intelligent efforts and devoted service of people who are happy in their work. Whatever success my school has achieved during the past year is due in large measure to the hard work of my past and present staffs.
The more closely the home and school work together ; the more profitable will be the educational experiences of each individual child. It is with a bit of nostalgia that I take this opportunity to again thank the citizens of Merri- mac and especially my junior high school parents for their understanding, loyalty, and cooperative support. I could ask for none better.
To Mr. Jakobek and the members of the School Com- mittee I gratefully express my sincere appreciation for their help, support, and advice in the important task of giving direction to the education of our Merrimac Junior High School youth.
Our task as parents and teachers is a never ending one but a most rewarding one. The enthusiasm, courage, and faith of our youth is for us a constant challenge and inspiration. May our schools ever stand as pillars of their welfare.
Respectfully submitted, CORNELIA E. WOLFE
Principal
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REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr. John C. Jakobek Superintendent of Schools Elementary School Merrimac, Mass.
Dear Mr. Jakobek:
I herewith submit my final report to you as principal of Merrimac High School.
It is with regret that I note this expiration of my services in the Merrimac School System because of the excellent relationship I have enjoyed as one of its members. However, in this moment of personal regret there is a much greater note of optimism with the excellent oppor- tunities that will be forthcoming in the regional program. It will provide facilities that will create a more wholesome educational environment. Most noticeable will be the ad- dition of home economics and shop training. Without these facilities we have been handicapped in providing for the youth not inclined both in aptitude and interest to- wards the strict academic program.
However, academically, we can point with pride to the accomplishments of the graduates of Merrimac High School. This factor can be best illustrated by making an analysis of our most recent graduating class in terms of furthering their education. Twenty-one graduated and of this number, ten have gone on to further their education. This is a percentage of approximately 48% while figures for all high schools in the state indicate an average of slightly less than 30% who go on to school. Consideration needs to be given also to the fact that of the remaining 52%, not continuing formal education, there are four boys who have entered the armed services and may at a later date continue their schooling.
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This is not intended to mean that the entire respon- sibility for their success is due to their secondary training in Merrimac High School but rather that whatever small part we have played in this success was only due to devot- ion and understanding of faculty members in doing their required jobs. The students were justifiably challenged and have responded in a most admirable manner. I say this without equivocation, that even with the obvious lim- itations, the students entrusted in our care have grown emotionally, socially, and academically in creditable fashion. No greater tribute can be given to the efforts of our faculty.
Individual accomplishment has also been realized by one of the members of the 1957 graduating class. Charles Getchell has been cited by the University of Massachusetts for his unusual achievement in chemistry and English. In preliminary achievement testing he ranked consider- ably above the average and it will not be necessary for him to take these subjects on the college level. This is an honor that comes to a relatively small number and one he can be justly proud of.
Faculty changes over the years have been at a high percentage and this year was no exception. Fifty percent of our staff consisted of new replacements. Mr. Michael Sullivan left us to teach in his home community and was replaced by Daniel Gulezian who taught for three years at Strong High School in Maine. Mr. John Mitro joined the faculty at Natick High School and was replaced by Mr. James Maher, a graduate of Salem Teacher's College. The vacancy in our English Department was filled by Mr. John Milleravage who taught two previous years in the western part of the country.
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Summarizing the past school year is a difficult thing to do but I will attempt to do this by noting some of the highlights.
Group guidance has been continued this year with each teacher participating in the program. The SRA Mental Abilities Test and the Kuder Preference make up the bulk of our testing program, along with the General Aptitude Test administered to seniors by the Mass- achusetts Division of Employment Security. Enrollment this September increased to a capacity rate and it was necessary to press the small laboratory into use as a class- room. Our school was honored by the presentation of a special award by the Freedom Foundation, and was the only such award given to a high school in the state. The senior class made its annual educational trip to Washing- ton during the spring vacation, this being made possible only through the generous support of the community. Our basketball team, under the capable leadership of Coach Everett Ryerson, covered itself with glory. They won the Merrimac Valley Small Schools Tournament at George- town and were runner-ups in the Bay State Tournament sponsored by the Massachusetts Headmasters' Association. In all, it was a very productive and busy school year.
In closing, I would like to express my appreciation to the Merrimac School Committees and the Superintendent of Schools for their unselfish and devoted support.
Respectfully yours,
EDWARD MORROW, Principal
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1956 - 1957 HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Seniors
Patricia Cahill
*H. Marie Dressler
*Judith P. Ferrick
*Charles L. Getchell
*Mary L. Kimbrell
Susan Lund
*Caleb Wolfe
Juniors
*Lloyd D. Crossman William H. Ferguson
Marsha J. Hargraves
Joanne E. Donaghue *Sheela A. Fowler Barbara A. Peirce
Margaret A. Staples
Sophomores
Raymond J. Coggin Elise A. Lemp Arthur F. Palmer
Mariellen A. Getchell *John D. McCarron Patricia F. Sowick
Freshmen
Dorothy A. Arcisz Robert J. Gillen
*Jeanne Morgan *Carol A. Spofford Patricia A. Sweet
Judith A. Bishop Maryjane Howe
* - High Honor
Diana Dow Josephine Michelin Patricia E. Peirce Janet R. Staples Arline Wechezak Catharine Gaudreau Helen J. Journeay
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
My report is herewith submitted, dating from January 1, 1957 to December 31, 1957.
Number of School Visits 165
Number of Home Visits 206
The pre-school clinic was held on May 8th, 9th and 10th.
Number of children given physical examinations by Dr. Davis at pre-school clinic 28
There were six polio clinics held during the year of 1957.
Number receiving polio shots 791
One clinic was held for Asiatic flu shots for the teachers, firemen, policemen and town employees.
The diptheria clinic was held on January 14th, February 25th and March 4th.
Number receiving initial three doses 18
Number receiving booster shots 98
A complete physical examination was given by Dr. Davis to all children in the first and fifth grades who were not examined by their family doctors.
A complete physical examination was given by Dr. Davis to all students of the Freshman class and all new pupils entering Merrimac Schools.
Number of urine tests for sugar 130
Number of children tested with the
Massachusetts Vision Test 616
Number failing this test 54
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Number tested with the Audiometer for hearing 611
Number failing this test 16
The third year of the tuberculosis patch test was held on September 30th, October 2nd and October 4th.
Number tested 254
Number of pupils reacting to the patch test and were taken to Middleton with Mrs. Cecile Sargent for x-rays 15
I attended meetings in Lawrence, Haverhill, Salisbury, Danvers and Merrimac pertaining to the School Health program.
ANNIE L. GLEED, School Nurse
SCHOOL LUNCH REPORT
The lunch room is staffed by five people consisting of a manager, Margaret Martin; two general workers, Amber Murdock and Esther Smith; and two part-time workers, Lucille Gamelin and Frances Smith.
During the past year the lunch room has shown good growth of participation by students and adults.
Total Number Type A Lunches: 1957 - - 52,536 1956 - - 43,981
Total extra 1/2 pints milk : 1957 18,412
1956 - 16,269
The Type A Lunch consists of 2 oz. protein (either meat, fish, cheese, egg, 1/2 cup beans or 4 tbsp. peanut butter), 1 slice bread, 2 tsp. butter, 3/4 cup vegetable or fruit and 1/2 pt. of unflavored milk. Our menus must in- clude Vitamin C every day and Vitamin A at least two
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times a week. For this meal the child pays 25 cents per day and we are reimbursed 9 cents from the State and U.S. Government.
The Special Milk Program consists of 1/2 pint of unflavored milk for children who bring their lunches from home, or desire extra milk with our Type A meal, or have a bottle of milk as a recess drink. The child pays 3 cents per bottle and may buy one or more daily. Because the State and U. S. Government reimburse the school lunch for each bottle purchased, it is possible to sell the milk at this price. This is to encourage the children to drink more milk.
Our Federal Department of Agriculture has been very generous with commodities. There is a constant supply of butter and cheese. Among other necessities we have an unending supply of flour, shortening and dry milk. This enables us to have on our menus hot breads and biscuits. The benefit is twofold as the children enjoy and- eat more of the homemade breads and it also keeps our bread bill at a minimum. This breadmaking is made easier because of our 20-qt .. Hobart electric mixer which was purchased by the lunch room in June. We also pur- chased the shredder attachments which save much time in preparing salads. Another new piece of equipment is the Hobart electric meat slicer which we use to slice roast meats, homemade bread, cheese, etc. We have also been able to extend the stainless steel counter in our dish- washing room to make it more sanitary and convenient.
All these additions are made possible with the income from our Type A meals, with no expense to the taxpayer, Even with these new pieces of equipment we have been completely self-supporting and have satisfied the require- ments of the State School Lunch Program.
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During the school year 1956-57 the lunch room in- itiated "Birthday Friday". This is a small celebration for the children who have a birthday during the month. The children sit at the "birthday table" and, as an extra. receive a party basket of candies and a cup cake with a lighted candle. Children with a summer birthday are feted during June. This program was so enjoyed by the children that we have continued it during the present school year. Members of the P. T. A. volunteered to serve as hostesses at this table each party day. Mrs. Arthur Burns was hostess through June, and Mrs. Ralph Harring- ton started in September, 1957.
MARGARET S. MARTIN
School Lunch Manager
REPORT OF THE PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
To the Honorable Boards of Selectmen:
Towns of Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury
The fourth annual report of the Pentucket Regional School District Committee is submitted to you for your consideration.'
Review of Developments
Reviewing briefly the development of the Regional School concept reminds us of the regional district approval in 1955. Later in the year, a $84,000.00 bond issue was approved to proceed with the building planning phase.
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In 1956 as recorded in the third annual report of this Committee, detailed plans for the construction of the Pentucket Regional School were developed in close co- operation with the town officials and the people of these three towns. On November 8, 1956, the construction bids for this school were opened. In November each town held a special town meeting to approve the $1,876.000.00 bond issue to construct the Pentucket Regional Junior- Senior High School as previously presented in detail to the inhabitants of this district. An almost unanimous vote gave overwhelming approval to proceed with these plans.
With the award of the construction contract on December 10, 1956, the construction phase of this project began. In 1957, to carry on the duties of this Committee as prescribed by law and agreement, this Committee held twelve regular and seven special meetings. These meet- ings dealt with construction features, equipment, financing and administering the school whose construction and operation was entrusted to this Committee.
As can be seen by a visit to the Regional School site, the Regional School construction is proceeding on schedule. The progress of construction does not indicate the amount of time and consideration given to this phase of the work by this Committee. In addition to the day by day decisions affecting this project, this Committee was faced with decisions relative to: materials and testing of materials, finish hardware, light fixtures, cafeteria and kitchen equipment, science equipment, homemaking, arts and crafts equipment, classroom cabinets, sewage dis- posal, grading, seeding and surfacing the grounds, indus- trial arts benches and equipment, stage rigging and cur- tains, mechanical drawing and office equipment, library and classroom equipment, as well as a host of lesser decisions.
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The $1,876,000.00 bond issue authorized in 1956 was offered for sale in two issues: January 15 and December 1. The January 15 sale was for $1,000,000 and sold at 3.75 per cent interest, with the principal payable annually at the rate of $50,000.00. The December 1 issue of $876,000.00 was sold at 4.00 per cent interest, the princi- pal to be retired as follows: 1948 - $46,000.00; 1949 to 1972 - $45,000.00 annually ; and $40,000.00 annually from 1973 to 1977.
BUDGET FOR 1958
On November 4th this Committee adopted a tentative budget of $347,887.63 for the 1958 calendar year. On November 19th, an open meeting to consider this budget was held at the Merrimac Elementary School. As a result of this meeting and the concern of the townspeople, at the Regional Meeting to vote the 1958 budget the Regional School Committee voted to adopt a budget of $329,739.63. To alleviate the expense of operating and amortizing the costs in 1958, the Committee voted to tranfer $129,739.63 from its Excess and Deficiency fund. This leaves $200,000.00 to be raised by the three towns according to the Regional School Agreement.
The 1958 budget as finally accepted reflects a reduct- ion in several items. Of the items reduced, the original request of $9,240.00 for football uniforms was deferred for further study and consideration by a lay committee. This lay committee will be empowered to study the whole question of intramural and inter-school athletics and re- port their recommendations to this Committee for further consideration and action.
A copy of the 1958 budget and the method of dis- tributing the costs of operating the Regional School in 1958 will be found elsewhere in this report.
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EDUCATIONAL EXPENDITURES
The educational expenditures as expressed in the budget represent in terms of dollars and cents the educat- ional program to be carried on. These expenditures begin and end in every respect with the nature and character of the educational activities that are to be supported by the community. Annual expenditures reflect the needs of a continuing program of education.
In considering these expenditures, one fundamental fact is evident. This fact is that schools affect the welfare of each community more than ever before. In the past, this importance has sometimes been underestimated and even today there are men who dangerously underestimate the full implication of education. No other event has done more to remind us of this fact than the Russian Sputnik.
We must always keep in mind that unlike money spent for consumer goods, that spent for education yields a return which, over a period of time, quite exceeds the original investment. Because the education of people is a perishable asset, the full effects are not evident until some years later. Direct results of good schools may not be noticed immediately, but it cannot be denied that the results of poor schools will become noticeable over a period of time.
Now this would not be such a disturbing factor were it not established beyond equivocation that, in general, greater expenditures per pupil have a direct relationship to the quality of education. Since we are vitally interested in the best returns in the education of our children, the quality of our schools must be maintained.
Can we afford not to provide the necessary funds for educational programs when the following estimate of J. Edgar Hoover is presented! (1) Crime, nationally, cost
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each family $459.00 in 1956; and, 2) for every dollar spent on education, $1.89 is spent on crime. Studies also give a strong indication that many of the pathological con- ditions of our society which we cope with through police, sanitation and welfare have their origins in some degree in the treatment of children in schools under mass condit- ions necessitated by low expenditures.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
We are proud to assure the people of this district that the Pentucket Regional School is planned to provide the basic instructional features demanded by the latest critics of the public schools who decry the lack of science and mathematics. Four year programs in each area have been provided for. It will be of interest for those who are not aware of our science program, that intensive classroom and laboratory work is planned in every science course.
But American education is not devoted to science only. In this country we educate not only for the welfare of the State, but also that of the individual. The common good can best be served by the fullest development of the individual. In considering the educational program, we must continue to offer the educational training needed by students who make secondary education terminal, as well as those who go to college. Only by a well balanced pro- gram can we prepare every student to take his proper place in the community. It is easier to recognize this re- sponsibility than to fulfill it.
We must be ever mindful that the rewards of educa- tion for the student and the community are intertwined. We must strive to raise our whole educational effort. For too long American education has been operating at a deficit level. Unless our educational system provides for the fullest opportunity for development of individual abil- ities, we deny the children fitted for leadership the opportunity to become educated for the task.
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Before leaving this topic a few words of concern must be written about some of the emphasis placed upon social and emotional growth in today's schools. One glar- ing reason is reported by J. V. Hanna and V. E. Fisher in "The Dissatisfied Worker". Their study showed that much of the vocational maladjustment in American in- dustry is not the result of intellectual deficiency, tecnical incompetence, or objectionable factors inherent in the work itself, but in the social and emotional maladjust- ments of the individual. Other reasons for this emphasis are: the amount of institutionally cared for mental patients, the juvenile delinquency situation, crime, etc.
PROPAGANDA & SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
During recent years there have been a number of articles on school construction in national publications, which have made broad generalizations of a critical nature. In a rapidly changing economic and social period of history such as the present, various individuals and groups with devious motives find such criticism to their advantage. It is to be granted that constructive criticism based upon evidence forthrightly presented can serve our schools and our communities.
However, unsubstantiated charges and planned pro- paganda about schoolhouse construction or any other topic of public interest can serve only a devisive influence. Unsubstantiated charges stemming from alleged isolated instances and clever propaganda can often do harm, be- cause some people grant uncritical, exaggerated respect to the printed word. The fulminations of misguided in- dividuals can thus do incalculable harm to matters of public interest.
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There are times when readers of these articles quest- ion us as to the authenticity of these articles. Why, too, are not the facts presented as broadly and vividly! The answers stem from the facts themselves. Sensational statements arouse emotions. There are publications which devote space to the sensational and controversial types of articles which some people enjoy. The truth rarely has the intriguing plot effect so desired by some readers. Because there may be people who are not acquainted with schoolhouse construction facts, some are being presented here.
1) Initial costs are not true measures of economy. Cheap construction resulting in high maintenance and a short life is wasteful.
2) Isolated instances of alleged waste should not be used to imply schoolhouse construction in general is not economical.
3) Comparison of cost increases in the last twenty years:
a) School buildings have increased 150%
b) General construction has increased 275 %
c) Medium priced brick residences have in- creased 225 %
d) Automobile prices have increased 200 %
e) Structural steel has increased 215%
f) Face brick has increased 200 %
g) Skilled labor has increased 220 %
We, in particular, are interested as to how this relates to the Regional School. Our position is that not only is our cost low as compared to other types of construction, but we have substantially better quality. Our classrooms are larger, more attractive and better adapted to edu- cation. In addition, we point out that this school is safer, cleaner and healthier in all its aspects than the schools of years ago.
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OPENING OF REGIONAL SCHOOL
Your Regional High School is scheduled for opening at the beginning of the 1958 school year. Present estim- ates provide for an enrollment of 631 students the first year, with an increasing school population of about 790 students about 1965. A general levelling in the rise of the school population will provide accommodations for the children of the three towns for many years to come.
SCHOOL SITE
The Pentucket Regional School is located in West Newbury on property formerly owned by the Albertson family. This site lies on Route 113 and adjoins the Grove- land town line. The area acquired for the erection of this school contains 19.506 acres of land.
REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
The Regional School Committee is composed of the three members of the Groveland and West Newbury School Committees, and the Merrimac School Committee, now composed of five members, elects three of its members to the Regional Committee. During 1957 the Groveland members were as follows, with their terms of service:
Dr. Douglas V. Crook Chairman to March 31,1957 Mr. Harold A. Bilodeau Mr. Sydney A. O'Neill
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West Newbury members during 1957 :
Miss Louise E. Mills Chairman from April 1 on Mr. Leo A. Soucy Mr. T. Tait Bender
Merrimac members during 1957:
Mr. Irving A. Blake term began April 1, 1957 Mrs. Virginia Webster term expired March 31, 1957 Mr. Carl G. Olson Mr. Kenneth G. Fowle
The Treasurer's report and the 1958 budget will be found on the following pages.
The above committee wishes to express its appreciat- ion to John C. Jakobek, Superintendent of Schools and Secretary of this Committee, for his able assistance in handling the many problems which have confronted this committee during the year.
LOUISE E. MILLS, Chairman
KENNETH G. FOWLE, Vice Chairman
DOUGLAS V. CROOK HAROLD A. BILODEAU
SYDNEY A. O'NEILL
VIRGINIA H. WEBSTER IRVING A. BLAKE CARL G. OLSON T. TAIT BENDER LEO A. SOUCY
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TREASURER'S REPORT PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RECONCILIATION OF CASH
Cash Balance January 1, 1957 $ 1,557.87
Receipts
Assessments to the Towns $ 41,788.50
Interest on U. S. Treasury Bills 10,009.00
Comm. of Mass. Reimbursments 199,718.40
Premium on Loans 6,218.24
Accrued Interest on Loans 2,493.16
School Construction Loans 1,876,000.00
Payroll Deductions Withheld
414.54
$2,136,641.84
$2,138,199.71
Expenditures
Operating and Maintenance $ 2,561.54
Construction 1,129,159.87
Amortization - Debt & Interest 25,922.50
Payroll Deduction Payments 414.54
Cost of making Loans
4,844.66
$1,162,903.11
Cash Balance December 31, 1957
$975,296.60
Receipts
Town Assessments:
$ 13,271.01
Groveland
16,563.22
Merrimac
11,954.27
West Newbury
$ 41,788.50
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Interest income on U. S. Treasury Bills $ 10,009.00
Comm. of Mass. Reimbursments:
Reimbursment for Planning Costs $ 78,493.40
Reimbursment for Construction Costs 121,225.00
$199,718.40
Premium on Loans:
$1,000,000.00 Bond Issue $ 3,599.00
$876,000.00 Bond Issue 2,619.24
$ 6,218.24
Accrued Interest on Loans :
$1,000,000.00 Bond Issue $ 2,395.83
$876,000.00 Bond Issue 97.33
$
2,493.16
School Construction Loans:
Loan made January 15, 1957 $1,000,000.00
Loan made December 1, 1957 876,000.00
$1,876,000.00
Payroll Deductions :
Federal Withholding Tax $ 377.10
Teachers Retirement Fund 24.96
Essex County Retirement Fund
12.48
$ 414.54
Total Receipts for Year Ended December 31, 1957 $2,136,641.84
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Expenditures
Operating and Maintenance :
Superintendent's Salary
$
500.00
Treasurer's Salary
500.00
Postage
51.58
Transportation
79.66
Advertising
142.87
Office Equipment & Stationary
1,183.73
Express Charges
4.40
Toll Calls
2.30
Treasurer's Bond
97.00
$
2,561.54
Construction :
General Contractor
$1,034,307.56
Architect's Fee
18,674.42
Equipment Consultant's Fee
2,666.67
Advertising for Bids
259.80
Printing Bid Specifications
96.32
Sub Contractors
60,774.60
Insurance
3,486.62
Clerk of Works Salary
8,770.68
Legal Fees
100.00
Postage
4.40
Supplies
18.80
$1,129,159.87
Amortization :
Note Maturity on $84,000.00
Bond Issue $ 5,000.00
Interest on $84,000.00 Bond Issue 2,172.50
Interest on $1,000,000.00 Bond Issue 18,750.00
$ 25,922.50
Payroll Deduction Payments :
Federal Withholding Tax ... $ 377.10
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Teachers Retirement Fund
24.96
Essex County Retirement Fund 12.48
$ 414.54
Expense of Making Loans:
$1,000,000.00 Loan $ 2,555.02
$876,000.00 Loan
2,289.64
$
4,844.66
Total Expenditures for Year Ended December 31, 1957 $1,162,903.11
BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1957 GENERAL ACCOUNTS
Assets
Cash $975,296.60
Liabilities
Premium on School Loan $ 1,373.58
School
Construction 746,597.36
Surplus
Revenue
227,325.66
Total Assets
$975,296.60
Total Liabilities and Surplus Revenue $975,296.60
DEBT ACCOUNTS
Net Funded or Fixed Debt $1,950,000.00
School Loans Dated
Oct. 1, 1955 $ 74,000.00 Jan. 15, 1957 1,000,000.00
Dec. 1, 1957 876,000.00
$1,950,000.00
$1,950,000.00
SYDNEY A. O'NEILL
Treasurer
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1958 PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL BUDGET January 1 to December 31, 1958
GENERAL CONTROL:
School Committee Expense $ 200.00
Superintendent's Salary 500.00
Treasurer's Salary
500.00
Accountant's Salary
300.00
Secretarial Services
1,000.00
Supervisor of Attendance
50.00
Postage, Office Supplies, Printing
800.00
Telephone
120.00
Travel (including out-of-state)
400.00
Other Expenses
300.00
GENERAL CONTROL TOTAL $ 4,170.00
EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION:
Salaries :
Administrators
$ 10,000.00
Administrative Travel
500.00
Teachers
58,833.00
Substitutes
500.00
In - Service Education
300.00
Association Memberships
100.00
Instructional Expenses :
3,100.00
Clerical
Postage, Forms, Printing and Supplies
700.00
Textbooks
4,417.00
Specific Supplies: Homemaking
650.00
650.00
Science
10,872.13
General Supplies
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Guidance
350.00
Physical Education
1,500.00
Industrial Arts
600.00
Driver Education
500.00
Audio - Visual Aids
800.00
Art
300.00
Music
300.00
INSTRUCTION TOTAL $ 94,972.13
OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT :
Janitorial Salaries
$ 6,700.00
Telephone Service
560.00
Janitorial Supplies
2,000.00
Fuel
4,500.00
Water, Gas, Electricity
3,500.00
Insurance,
Workmen's Compensation
200.00
Building Insurance
3,030.00
OPERATION TOTAL
$ 20,490.00
MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT:
Upkeep of Grounds $ 750.00
Snow Removal 200.00
MAINTENANCE TOTAL $ 950.00
AUXILIARY AGENCIES:
Library
$ 4,000.00
Health:
School Physician
650.00
School Nurse
800.00
Travel, Nurse
100.00
Supplies
300.00
AUXILIARY AGENCIES TOTAL $ 5,850.00
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CAPITAL OUTLAY :
Grounds Equipment
$ 3,600.00
Science
9,898.00
Homemaking
1,100.00
Music (Band Equip.)
3,500.00
Piano (Auditorium)
1,000.00
Industrial Arts
2,400.00
Audio - Visual Ed.
1,900.00
CAPITAL OUTLAY TOTAL $ 23,398.00
DEBT SERVICE:
Interest on Bonds
$ 73,637.50
Payment on Principal
101,000.00
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL $174,637.50
NON - CLASSIFIED (Miscellaneous) :
Athletics $ 2,272.00
School Lunch Program
3,000.00
NON - CLASSIFIED TOTAL $ 5,272.00
GRAND TOTAL
$329,739.63
ADOPTED: November 26, 1957
PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS
52
Appropriated
Expended
Unexpended Balance December 31, 1957
General Contract
$ 1,490,000.00
$ 1,034,307.56
$ 455,692.44
Architect's Fee
110,000.00
83,674.42
26,325.58
Equipment including Consultant's Fee
195,000.00
5,333.34
189,666.66
Site Development and Sewerage Disposal
110,000.00
61,679.60
48,320.40
Cost of Site
15,000.00
15,000.00
Contingencies including Clerk of Works Salary
40,000.00
13,407.72
26,592.28
$ 1,960,000.00
$ 1,213,402.64
$ 746,597.36
SCHOOL
REPORT
PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1958 BUDGET FIGURES
Enrollment per town October 1, 1957
% of Total
PLUS
% of Equalized Valuation =
1/2 of Preceding Column = % of 1958 Operating Costs
GROVELAND
264
37.2881
31.3456
68.6337
34.3169
MERRIMAC
270
38.1356
39.7264
77.8620
38.9310
WEST NEWBURY
174
24.5763
28.9280
53.5043
26.7521
Amortization Total - $174,637.50
Operating Costs $155,102.13 34.3169 or $ 53,226.24 38.9310 or $ 60,382.81
Total
GROVELAND
31.3456 or $54,741.17
$107,967.41
MERRIMAC
39.7264 or 69,377.19
$129,760.00
WEST NEWBURY
28.9280 or
50,519.14
26.7521 or $ 41,493.08
$ 92,012.22
$329,739.63
$174,637.50
Operating $155,102.13
Total
$ 44,897.87
GROVELAND
$14,073.50
$ 53,226.24
$ 67,299.74
MERRIMAC
17,836.31
$ 60,382.81
$ 78,219.12
WEST NEWBURY
12,988.06
$ 41,493.08
$ 54,481.14
$200,000.00
TOWN
OF
MERRIMAC
Amortization Less transfer of 129,739.63
Enrollment
53
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appropriations Made 1957
14
Fire Alarm
9
In Memoriam 122
Jury List
11
Town Officers
3
Town Warrant
112
Reports of-
Assessors
22
Board of Public Welfare
40
Cemetery Trustees
38
Dog Officer
35
Finance Committee
43
Fire Engineers
20
Inspector of Wires
21
Inspector of Milk, Animals and Slaughtering
46
Municipal Light Board
33
Planning Board
21
Playground Commissioners
27
Police Department
18
Public Health Nurse
39
Public Library
45
School Committee
125
Sealer of Weights and Measures
37
Selectmen
13
State Auditor
100
Tax Collector
24
Town Accountant
47
Town Clerk
29
Town Forest Committee
42
Town Treasurer
42
Trustees of Kimball Park
41
Water Commissioners
30
Vote for Town Officers ....
109
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