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The type of program being carried out in both girls' and boys' physical education classes is shown in the special reports by the super- visors.
This year, as last, our lunchroom, under the management of Mrs. Irene Emerson has been most efficient and successful. The lunchroom was redecorated during the Summer and presents a very pleasing atmosphere. Nearly all of the McFarlin School pupils and about 250 High School students eat at the lunchroom each day. A report by Mrs. Emerson showing the number of pupils served and how the lunchroom is managed is presented in the appendix to this report.
A significant feature of our lunchroom is the cost factor. It is a self supporting unit. All expenses of operation including payroll expense are met from daily receipts and Federal and State financial assistance. Since the lunchroom was started in October 1945, the Town has appropriated only $100.00 for its use. This was for miscellaneous kitchen equipment.
The lunchroom is under the constant supervision of the officials of the Community Lunch Program and has earned an especially high rating in the State.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
This year we were fortunate in being able to purchase the fol- lowing new equipment, all at Federal Government expense.
1 new gas stove.
1 six cu. ft. refrigerator.
1 thirty cu. ft. refrigerator ..
1 automatic dishwasher.
1 gas hot water heater.
1 stainless steel steam table.
Whenever the McFarlin School lunchroom is mentioned, it should not be forgotten that the McFarlin School Parent-Teacher Association gave invaluable help in getting it started. Assistance of other groups, such as the South Chelmsford P.T.A. should be remembered too.
It should be pointed out that while only the McFarlin School lunchroom is equipped to serve hot lunches, all other schools take part in the program to the extent of providing government subsidized milk.
The Federal Government has made the school lunch assistance program permanent, and Chelmsford can count on Federal assistance without interruption in the years ahead.
The size of classes in our Elementary Schools and High School together with data showing instructional costs are shown in the fol- lowing tabulations.
NUMBER OF PUPILS ENROLLED IN THE VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS
English A
133
Senior Science
20
English B
103
Community Civics
0
English C
87
E. E. History
77
English D
81
World History
47
French A
54
U. S. History
83
French B
30
P. A. D.
18
French C
0
Economics
29
Latin A
55
Sociology
23
Latin B
38
Physical Geography 52
Latin C & D
15
Jr. Bus. Tr. 89
Algebra
73
Bookkeeping A
34
General Math
70
Bookkeeping B
17
Math 2A
28
Stenography A
25
Geometry
51
Stenography B
14
Solid Geometry
11
Typewriting A
55
Trigonometry
11
Typewriting B
30
General Science
86
Typewriting C
24
Biology
48
Office Practice
26
Chemistry
48
Rev. Math.
34
Physics
20
DISTRIBUTION BY GRADES 1946-47 ENROLLMENT
Ungraded
Grade I
Grade II
Grade III
Grade IV
Grade V
Grade VI
Grade VII
Grade VIII
Grade IX
Grade X
Grade XI
Grade XII
Totals
School
8
High School
134
106
87
74 401
McFarlin School
7
41
26
28
31
32
39
41
25
270
Princeton St.
27
24
25
17
29
28
21
24
195
Westlands
19
18
27
12
18
23
18
28
163
Highland Ave.
11
co
10
13
17
10
13
12
87
Quessy
11
9
18
14
12
11
9
00
90
East Chelmsford
17
12
12
00
7
10
13
7
87
South Chelmsford
00
7
10
4
2
8
32
7
132
102
120
100
117
129
115
102
134
106
87
74
1325
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1946
BOYS
Age
-
5 6 7 8 9 10
11 | 12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
| Totals
Grade 1
21 42
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
54
Grade 3
19
39 | 11 |
1
-
-
-
-
-
- 69
Grade 4
15 |24 |
13 |
4 |
1
-
1
-
50
Grade 6
17
28 |
16
6
1
-
- 68
Grade 7
19
22
12
-
6
-
-
- 59
Grade 8
18
17
16
-
2
-
- 53
Grade 9
71
Grade 10
1
-
22
18
7 |
1
48
Grade 11
19
18
5
1
43
Grade 12
10
15
2 |
1
28
Ungraded
1
1 |
1|
2
-
1
-
I
- 6
Totals
21 |62 |49 |61 |48|
58
59
62
48
92
- 49
38
21
3 | 1
672
-
-
- 12
47
- 9
-- 3
-
-
1
-
-
1
I
-
-
1
-
-
-
---
56
Grade 5
11 | 27 |
7 |
4 |
-
-
-
67
Grade 2
20 26
7 |1|
-
-
-
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1946
GIRLS
Age
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
|Totals
Grade 1
28 35 |1|
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48
Grade 3
25 29 | 3 |1|
-
-
-
-
-
- 43
Grade 5
1 23 35 | 5 | 3
-
67
Grade 6
26 |21 | 9
5
-
-
-
1
61
Grade 7
1 |19 |30
2
2
-
-
1
-
55
Grade 8
24
21
-
4
-
-
-
-
49
Grade 9
1
18
31
- 11
1
-
-
-
1 56
Grade 11
-
-
-
--
-
18
22
4
-
-
1
| 45
Ungraded
-
28 |63 45 53 43 |67 45 68 |
46 |61
- 53
- 51
-
25
1
4
-
-
1 653
-
-
-
- 64
Grade 2
-
1 .
22 |17 | 4 |
-
1
-
-
---
-
- 24
23
9
i
-
-
- 19
22
- 3
-
1
-
I
-
1
-
1
-
58
Grade 4
-
-
-
- 62
Grade 10
44
Grade 12
-
Totals
28 19 1
240
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES-1946
Salaries of principals
Elem.
High
Total
teachers and supervisors
$ 86,626.61 $ 39,527.70 $126,154.31
Textbooks
1,332.16
1,254.96
2,587.12
Supplies
1,057.87
1,694.17
2,752.04
Totals
$ 89,016.64 $ 42,476.83 $131,493.47
PERSONNEL September, 1946
ADMINISTRATION
Appointed
Everett L. Handy, Superintendent of Schools Harvard University, Ed. D.
1945
Evelyn J. Hilton, Secretary
1945
Winslow P. George, Attendance Officer
Ralph J. Hulslander, Attendance Officer
HEALTH OFFICERS
Arthur G. Scoboria, M.D. Chelmsford, Mass.
J. E. Boucher, M.D. No. Chelmsford, Mass.
Christina N. Simpson, R.N Chelmsford, Mass.
SUPERVISORS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTORS
Appointed 1945
B. Andrea Rouvalis, Music Supervisor
N. E. Conservatory of Music
Patrick J. Pappalardo, Phys. Ed. Supervisor. 1945
Boston University, B.S.
Bernard Larkin, Instructor of Band 1943
Mrs. Irene Emerson, Lunchroom Supervisor 1945
Simmons College, B.S.
Shirley E. Simpson, Girls Phys. Ed. Super. Tufts College, B.S.
1946
HIGH
Lucian H. Burns, Principal, Math. 1930 Univ. of N. H., B.S., Columbia, M.A.
1927
F. Christine Booth, Latin, Math. Colby, B.A. (Mrs.) Charlotte S. Carriel, Eng. 1942
Mt. Holyoke, B.A.
241
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Eleanor M. Donahoe, Math. and Social Science Smith, A.B.
Appointed 1940
Mildred M. Hehir, Eng. Regis, A.B.
1942
Murray B. Hicks, Science and Math. 1945
Mass State College, B.S.
Gerald A. Ivers, Math. and Science 1936
Lowell Textile, Columbia, M.A.
Daisy B. MacBrayne, English
1929
Boston University, A.M.
Ernestine E. Maynard, Commercial Salem, B.S.E.
1934
C. Edith McCarthy, Vice Prin., Comm.
Salem, B.S.E. 1923
(Mrs.) Helen Poland, Science
1938
Boston Univer., A.B.
Mary E. Pollard, Commercial 1941 Lowell, B.S.E., Boston Univ., M.S.C.
Marjorie B. Scoboria, Math.
1942
Wellesley, A.B., Radcliffe, M.A.
John J. Shannon, History 1943 Clark, A.M.
Earl J. Watt, French, Geo. Harvard, A.M.
1934
EAST
(Mrs.) Jessie F. Brown, Principal, Grades 7 and 8 1930
Boston University
Mildred G. Perry, Grades 5 and 6 1931
Fitchburg, B.S.E.
Ann F. McEnaney, Grades 3 and 4 1943
Lowell, B.S.E.
Brenda A. Meloon, Grades 1 and 2
1946
Lowell, B.S.E.
HIGHLAND AVENUE
Mary H. Ryan, Principal, Grades 7 and 8 1930 Lowell Normal
Nora E. Miskekll, Grades 5 and 6 1937
Lowell, B.S.E.
Lottie M. Agnew, Grades 3 and 4 1923 Lowell Normal
(Mrs.) Veronica M. Berry, Grades 1 and 2 1936
Lowell, B.S.E.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
McFARLIN
Appointed 1946
Earle F. Pine, Principal
Maine Teachers College, B.S.
Alice T. O'Neill, Grade 8 Lowell Normal . 1943
(Mrs.) Eva L. Dobson, Grade 7
1919
Plymouth Normal
Evelyna Anderson, Grade 6
1944
Lowell, B.S.E.
M. Marion Adams, Grade 5
1938
Lowell Normal, Inst. of Music Pedagogy
Emily Hehir, Grade 4
Lowell Normal
1928
Mayme G. Trefry, Grade 3
1921
Truro Normal
(Mrs.) Hope Lawrence, Grade 2
1941
Lowell, B.S.E.
Edna Hoyt, Grade 1
1937
Lowell, B.S.E.
Doris E. Hevey, Special Class
1941
Lowell, B.S.E.
PRINCETON STREET
Genevieve E. Jantzen, Principal, Grade 8 1911
Lowell Normal
(Mrs.) Elsa Reid, Grade 7 1922
Lowell Normal
Esther Burns, Grade 6
1945
Lowell, B. S. E.
Gladys T. Harrington, Grade 5 1931
Lowell Normal
Sally T. Conlon, Grade 4
1937
Lowell, B. S. E.
Margaret D. Sousa, Grade 3
1941
Lowell, B. S. E.
Helen C. Osgood, Grade 2 1921
Lowell Normal
Ann E. Hehir, Grade 1
Lowell, B. S. E. .
1935
243
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
QUESSY
Appointed 1942
Ann M. Hickey, Principal, Grades 7 and 8 Lowell Normal
(Mrs.) Lilla M. Dexter, Grades 5 and 6 1942
Lowell Normal
M. Pauline Sullivan Grades 3 and 4
1941
Lowell, B. S. E.
Alice F. McEnaney, Grades 1 and 2 1936
Lowell Normal
SOUTH
(Mrs.) Ruth R. Brodeur, Grades 1 and 2
1939
Lowell, B. S. E.
Bertha R. Barrett, Grades 3 and 4 1942
Lowell Normal
WESTLANDS
Maurice F. Smith, Principal, Grade 8 1945
Salem, B. S. E .
(Mrs.) Evelyn Jenkins, Grade 7 (temp. teacher) 1946
Detroit Teachers College
B. Muriel Bridges, Grade 6
1937
Lowell, B. S. E.
Florence M. Kelley, Grade 5 1942
Lowell, B. S. E.
(Mrs.) Charlotte Bovill, Grade 4 1932
Lowell Normal
Josephine F. Brennan, Grade 3 1941 Lowell, B. S. E.
(Mrs.) Marion E. Adams, Grade 2 1928
Lowell Normal
Ruth E. Wilcock, Grade 1 1945
Boston University, B. S. E.
JANITORS
Leslie J. Reid
High School
William T. Davis High School
Otis Brown McFarlin School
Joseph Morris East School
Edward Brick Highland Ave. School
Patrick Cassidy Princeton St. School
Carl Peterson Quessy School
George Burton South School
William J. Ayotte Westlands School
244
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Note:
Carl Peterson, janitor of the Quessy School for several years, retired November 1, 1946.
Herbert Hodgson, appointed Janitor of the Quessy School Novem- ber 25, 1946.
Leslie Reid, Janitor at High School resigned August 1946. Thadde Ducharme, appointed Janitor at High School Sept. 1, 1946. Frederick Townsend, Assistant Janitor at McFarlin School, September 1946-December 1946.
RESIGNATIONS
January 1, 1946-December 31, 1946
Rita M. Foley, Grade 7 Westlands School
Mary E. McGauvran, Grades 1 & 2 East School
Doris E. Hevey, Special Class McFarlin School
Louis Stearns, Grade 7 Westlands School
(Mrs.) Helen B. Mills, Grade 7 McFarlin School
RETIREMENTS-1946
Helena B. Lyon McFarlin School
LEAVE OF ABSENCE-1946
Margaret Sousa, Grade 3, Princeton St. Jan. 1946-Sept. 1, 1946 (For graduate study at Harvard University).
(Mrs.) Veronica Berry, Grades 1 & 2, Highland Ave. School. Sept. 4, 1946-Dec. 2, 1946.
Miss M. Marion Adams who had been on leave of absence re- turned to teaching and was appointed to teach grade V in the Mc- Farlin School.
RETURNED FROM MILITARY SERVICE
Name
Returned to Teaching
Earl A. Watt
February 4, 1946
Gerald A. Ivers September 4, 1946
Mabelle Birtwell
October 1, 1946
APPOINTMENTS
Louis Stearns, Grade 7 Westlands School
Brenda Meloon, Grades 1 & 2 East School
(Mrs.) Emma Mallon, Special Class McFarlin School Shirley E. Simpson, Physical Ed. Super.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
NUMBER OF DIFFERENT PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
December 31, 1946
Grand
Men Women Total . Total
General Control:
Superintendent
1
1
Attendance Officers
1
1
Secretary to Superintendent
1
1
3
Supervising Principals:
High School
1
1
Teaching Principals : Elementary
2
4
6
6
Supervisors & Special Instructors:
Music
1
1
2
Physical Education
1
1
2
Lunchroom
1
1
5
Teachers:
High School
4 10
14
Elementary
35
35
49
Janitors:
High School
2
2
Elementary Schools
7
7
9
Health Officers:
School Physicians
2
2
School Nurse
1
1
3
Total number of different persons employed by the School Dept. 76
The following tabulation shows the salaries of the personnel listed on the previous page.
Salary Statistics 1946
Total Yearly Salaries
1. Superintendent
$ 4,300.00
2. Secretary
1,300.00
3. Attendance Officers
30.00
4. Teachers and Principals
120,254.55
5. Supervisors
5,899.76
6. Janitors
15,219.68
7. School Physicians
700.00
Total
$147,703.99
246
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
THE SCHOOL PLANT
It has long been recognized by administrators, though not so clearly by persons outside the teaching profession, that school build- ings are important factors influencing and controlling the program of studies offered. It has been a fairly common practice in communities to erect buildings first and then fit the educational program to them afterward. Narrow and ineffectual educational programs generally result when school building planning precedes educational planning. It has long been recognized by educators, though, again, not so clearly by the general public, that one of the constant features of an educa- tional program is the element of change. School educational programs are influenced by many conditions outside the school and must reflect these conditions if they are to be effective. The school plant in Chelms- ford presents many challenging problems, perhaps the most significant is its lack of adjustability to educational change.
The Chelmsford school plant is characterized by its large number of school units, some of which are located quite close to one another. There are nine school buildings housing eight different school units. Contrast the number of buildings in Chelmsford with those in the Town of Concord. In the Town of Concord, which has about the same school population as Chelmsford, there are only two elementary schools and one High School.
Chelmsford School Plant
Name
Location
Grades
Number Rooms
Number Pupils
High School
Chelmsford
9-12
16
401
East School
E. Chelmsford
1- 8
4
90
McFarlin
Chelmsford
1- 8
12
270
Princeton St.
N. Chelmsford
1- 8*
8
195
Highland Ave.
N. Chelmsford
1- 8
4
87
Quessy
W. Chelmsford
1- 8
4
87
South
S. Chelmsford
1- 6
2
32
Westlands
Chelmsford
1- 8
8
163
*Contains 4 rooms in each of two buildings.
To meet new demands resulting from change in educational prac- tices, the Chelmsford School Committee, during the year 1945-46 spent much time and effort discussing the possibility of lessening the number of school units to provide more effective education at less cost. After long study and several open meetings it was clearly established that the people wished to continue the present number of schools even though the cost might be greater that way. The Committee then began a study of how to put the present buildings in satisfactory condition. Some of the progress in this direction is presented in the following paragraphs.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
The following major repairs were made during 1946:
McFARLIN SCHOOL
Exterior:
Painted three coats. Cast stone pointed-up. Cement apron constructed in front of building.
Interior:
Painted two coats throughout building. All electric outlets checked and repaired. ..
New grates installed in heating unit.
Repaired valves and installed vents in toilet rooms. Carpentry repairs (windows, doors, etc.).
New window shades installed. Sanding and refinishing all pupils' desks.
QUESSY SCHOOL
Exterior:
Painted two coats. Damaged clapboarding replaced. Asphalt walk constructed. Repaired foundation wall.
Interior:
Painted two coats throughout. Toilets remodeled. Fluorescent lights installed. Sanding and refinishing all pupils' desks.
EAST
Exterior:
Painted two coats. Roof re-shingled. Fire escapes repaired. Hoods constructed over two main entrances.
Old clapboarding replaced. Windows weatherstripped.
Interior:
Painted two coats. Pupils' desks sanded and refinished. Two completely new toilet rooms installed. Fluorescent lighting in all classrooms. Supply closet built.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SOUTH
Exterior: Painted two coats. Windows weatherstripped. Old clapboarding replaced.
Interior:
Painted two coats. Fluorescent lighting installed. Pupils' desks sanded and refinished. New window shades installed. New window screens made.
Expenditures under this Article are not yet complete.
The Summer of 1946 saw the completion of the new Athletic Field in Chelmsford Center. Action was taken in 1945 by the School Com- mittee to do something about a new field, when the Committee an- nounced that its post-war plans were to include the construction of a new Athletic Field in the Center. Early in 1946 an article was prepared for the warrant asking for a transfer of $5000.00 to construct an Ath- letic Field and improve the play area at the McFarlin School. The article was passed at Town Meeting and construction began in the Spring.
There was much interest and enthusiam for the project throughout the Town. Representatives from the Selectmen, Highway Department, High School Athletic Association, the Civic Committee and the Ath- letic Advisory Board met with the School Committee in preliminary discussions. Richard Monahan, Civil Engineer, was engaged to draw plans and specifications in accordance with the general arrangements approved by the Committee. Bids were solicited and considered, but estimates quoted were too high and all bids were dismissed. With great courage and a knowledge that many sacrifices in time and money would be necessary, the School Committee, with Mr. Monahan as En- gineer, undertook to plan and supervise the construction of the field, and engaged equipment by the day to carry on the grading and other necessary work.
General interest continued high, and the Athletic Advisory Board transferred $1000.00 for use on the field. This money was used to pay part of the cost of the fence which surrounds the field. The High School Athletic Association voted to contribute $500.00 for the field. This money was used for grading. The Class of 1946 of the High School voted $161.76 to purchase a gate for the field. This money was used for the main gate and a bronze plaque was purchased to be attached to it. A High School fund of $125.00 for fence was presented for use in purchasing fence.
249
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
The George R. Knightly fund of $204.23 was presented to the Com- mittee to assist in meeting the cost of the baseball field. A plaque has been made and will be attached to the baseball field gate naming the baseball field for Mr. Knightly. At a special Town Meeting in June it was voted to transfer $3000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency account to be used to meet the cost of erecting chain link fence at the Athletic Field and McFarlin playground. This money was paid to the Joseph Soucy Wire and Iron Works for fence.
More than half of the McFarlin School playground was graded and seeded. The Committee plans to complete the remainder when the seeded area is ready for use by the pupils. Much credit is due the School Committee for its willingness to undertake the project and for its successful completion of it. The work was especially difficult be- cause during a relatively long period only two members of the Com- mittee, Mr. Emerson and Mr. Lupien, were available. Mr. Stephen Mansur, chairman, could not be present because of his business activ- ities in the western part of the United States. Added to this was the problem of planning and supervising major building repairs going on in several schools. Meetings, conferences, and just plain hard labor were the daily fare for many weeks.
Many thanks are due the Town Highway Department for the use of the Town Grader. The School Department paid for the operator and fuel, but was most grateful for the use of the machine. Mr. William Jenkins, who operated the grader took a personal interest in the work and his advice was sincerely appreciated.
It was voted to name the field the Chelmsford High School Memo- rial Field in honor of veterans of World War II, and a suitable sign was erected at the field.
The following statement shows 'money available and expended for the field, play area and parking lot.
Money Transferred or Voted for the Construction of the Athletic Field and Play Area
Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town in March, 1946 for construction of Athletic Field and Play Area $ 5,000.00
Money transferred from Excess and Deficiency for construction of a fence for the Athletic Field and McFarlin Play Area 3,000.00
Transferred from Athletic funds by Athletic Advisory Board for use in construction of the field or purchase of equipment. 1,000.00
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Transferred from Athletic funds by Athletic Advisory Board for use in construction of the field or erection of fence 300.00
High School Fence Fund
125.00
Gift of Class of 1946
161.76
By vote of High School Athletic Association
500.00
George R. Knightly Memorial Fund
204.23
Total funds available
$10,290.99 $10,290.99
Money Expended for Construction and Maintenance of New Athletic Field and Play Area
Expenditure of $5000.00 transferred by the Town
The Lowell Sun
$ 8.00
Edward Duffy
1.25
Fritz Pearson
15.00
Herbert J. Scobie
22.50
Frederick R. Greenwood
22.50
W. H. Jenkins
24.64
Frederick R. Greenwood, Jr.
2.50
No. Chelmsford Motors
6.00
Chelmsford Water District
40.00
Marinel Trans. Co.
29.50
William H. Jenkins
9.24
William H. Jenkins
25.41
Marinel Trans. Co.
4.00
William H. Jenkins
27.72
Vincent P. Garvey
10.00
Explosive Supply Co.
30.00
Alex Mailloux
2,164.00
Thadde P. Ducharme
12.00
Marinel Trans. Co. '
32.00
Kenneth. R. Reid
30.00
William H. Jenkins
30.17
Percy T. Robinson
16.00
Vincent P. Garvey
48.00
Osborn Motors
1.89
William F. Roberts
10.00
Joe's Service Station
1.00
Thadde P. Ducharme
37.00
Vincent Garvey
80.00
Kenneth R. Reid
80.00
Amasa Brown
48.00
William H. Jenkins
21.56
Marinel Trans. Co.
32.00
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
William H. Jenkins
8.95
Angelo Solazzo
792.00
George R. Morris
508.76
William H. Jenkins
14.62
William H. Jenkins
34.26
Thadde P. Ducharme
28.50
Richard Monahan
350.00
Harvey Building & Wrecking Co.
175.00
Coburn Seed and Supply Co.
15.60
Russell Lumber Co.
.40
P. Cogger Co.
140.00
John Burns
8.75
$ 4,998.72
Paid to Joseph Soucy for fence from $3,000.00 transferred by the Town $ 3,000.00
Paid to Joseph Soucy for fence from $1,000.00 transferred from Athletic Funds 1,000.00
Paid to Forrest Rogers for seat boards and foot boards from $300.00 transferred from Ath- letic Funds
300.00
Paid to Joseph Soucy for fence from $125.00 transferred from High School Fence Fund. 125.00
Paid to Joseph Soucy for fence from $161.76 transferred from Gift of Class of 1946. 161.76
Paid for general construction and maintenance of field from funds voted by High School Ath- letic Association 500.00
Paid to Angelo Solazzo for seeding baseball field from money in the Knightly Fund 204.23
Balance
$10,289.71 $10,289.71 $ 1.28
Again with the exception of the Princeton Street School, all schools have good play areas available. This year Mr. Pappalardo and Miss Simpson have made up plans for the development of these play areas. These plans show various types of playground equipment, soft ball diamonds, and basketball apparatus. It is hoped that these play- grounds can be built up each year until they are complete.
252
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
For several years $500.00 has been appropriated yearly for play- grounds, and for several years most of this money has been paid for the maintenance of the Westlands School playground and the Highland Avenue School playground. The following statistics show how this money was expended in 1946.
Westlands School Janitor $200.00
Highland Avenue School Janitor 200.00
Miscellaneous expenditures on other playgrounds 100.00
Concerning new structure, the School Committee feel that the most immediate building need is the erection of a new school to re- place the Princeton Street building. The Committee recognizes that building materials are not immediately available, and that any con- struction will require long study and planning. It recognizes too, that school house planning ought to be considered in reference to town planning as a whole.
However, there are no limits on planning, and the School Com- mittee proposes to make application to the Federal Works Agency for the advancement of a sum of money to pay for the preparation of plans and specifications for a new school at Princeton Street.
In order to obtain a grant of Federal funds for plans and specifi- cations for a new school application may be made by the School Com- mittee to the Federal Works Agency for such funds. The application should contain a preliminary sketch showing the type and size of the proposed unit and its estimated cost. If approved the Federal Govern- ment will advance about 4% of the estimated cost to be used for plans and specifications. The structure shown would cost about $200,000.00 to construct.
School Costs
The following tabulations indicate what it costs to operate the Chelmsford Schools for a calendar year. The first table shows amounts appropriated in March 1946, amounts expended under this appropria- tion and balances. In this table are also shown certain credits which tend to reduce the total cost of operation. In 1946 Chelmsford received $11,334.50 from the Massachusetts General School Fund. This amount is applied against town taxes due the state, and is based on a reim- bursement of $100, $150, or $200 on each teacher in Chelmsford de- pending on her training and experience. In addition to the above a number of state and City of Boston wards attending our schools have their tuition paid by the state and City of Boston to the Town of Chelmsford. This money is paid directly and goes into the Town Treasury. Other tuition (pupils attending whose residence is else- where), rent, etc., are direct payments and go into the Town Treasury.
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