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Cost of
Real Estate
$ 12,070.78 58,340.84
Steam and Oil Plants
Poles, overhead lines, meters and transformers
154,784.23
Electric Plant
28,587.99
Sub Station
8,318.57
Transportation equipment
3,497.50
· $265,599.91
Note Issue Depreciation and other transfers Transferred from income
$137,000.00
51,619.35
76,980.56
$265,599.91
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WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
DEPRECIATION FUND
Balance 1928
$10,075.63 Bills Paid Balance
$ 3,777.10
Trans. from earnings
6,117.66
12,416.19
$16,193.29
$16,193.29
NOTE INDEBTEDNESS
To notes
outstanding
$58,600.00
By notes paid By balance
$ 7,850.00 50,750.00
$58,600.00
$58,600.00
NOTES PAID
Notes paid by Treasurer
$7,850.00
INTEREST
Interest paid by Treasurer $2,324.50
MANAGERS REPORT
To the Water and Light Commission :
Gentlemen :
I submit the following report for the receipts and expenditures for the Lighting Plant for the year 1929 :
Maintenence
J. A. McLean, labor
$2,115.70
G. E. Brown, labor
1,685.15
W. P. Edgerly, labor
1,935.00
Frank Mallard, labor
1,896.70
George L. Fall, labor
1,625.58 1,431.00
Fred C. Rust, labor
Lincoln Howe, labor
146.50
R. B. Pickard, labor
49.32
Total
$10,884.95
Fuel
Standard Oil Co., oil
$6,087.65
Shell Eastern Pet. Products, oil
1,321.61
Gulf Refining Co., oil
854.28
The Atlantic Refining Co., oil
1,259.04
Total
$9,522.58
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Miscellaneous
James L. Wile, teaming
$ 8.50
A. H. Gray, teaming
3.25
Allison Sheppard, labor
110.25
Wetmore Savage Co., supplies
141.12
Standard Oil Co., oil
1,515.22
Vye Neill Co., supplies
333.11
Western Union, rent
4.00
F. E. Wood, teaming
301.98
J. W. Goodhue Corp., supplies
62.84
Mosher Bros., supplies
61.97
J. H. Sheppard, labor
1,837.35
Gordon Player, labor
1,565.50
John Harris, labor
1,789.00
Harry Leno, labor
1,339.50
Napoleon LeMay, labor
1,312.50
Stephen Woodman, labor
146.75
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., supplies
12.20
Reg. of Motor Vehicles, registration
2.00
General Electric Supply Co., supplies
2,291.24
C. E. Goodhue, P. M., supplies
416.45
Mayer & Porter, supplies
126.12
C. F. Chapman, supplies
1.77
Ipswich Motor Co., supplies
173.56
Haverhill Electric Co., energy
1,914.30
Mallard Electric Co., supplies
840.36
B. & M. R. R., freight
65.92
G. W. Knowlton Rubber Co., supplies
31.40
A. G. Osborn, oil
188.54
Anne Jewett, bookkeeper
624.00
H. B. McArdle, supplies
88.50
Wetmore Savage Co., supplies
141.07
A. H. Walton, Supt.
1,100.00
Manzer & Damon, supplies
3.55
Blaisdells Express Co., express
28.30
J. B. Bailey, supplies
456.21
N. E. T. & T. Co., telephone
178.04
Braman Dow Co., supplies
8.80
Franklin Hulbert, supplies
3.20
G. A. Schofield & Son, printing
92.50-
A. J. Barton & Son, supplies
12.18
Mass. Reformatory, chair
11.50
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William G. Horton, supplies
9.80
Marshall Moulton Ex. Co., express
.50
William Bizeski, labor
10.50
C. L. Lovell, supplies
137.58
Siolek Hardware Co., supplies
239.56
Geo. A. Schofield, insurance
961.47
Line Equipment Co., supplies
29.40
A. P. Marcorelle, supplies
62.59
J. T. Hood, repairs
1.00
American City Magazine, subscription
4.00
Fairbanks Morse Co., supplies
1,399.51
E. H. Smith, repairs
71.00
Maris Bros., supplies
15.36
Canney Lumber Co., supplies
9.58
George Hall, labor
41.00
G. A. Barker, insurance
125.00
R. W. Davis, supplies
32.75
Geo. H. Buckminster, supplies
309.01
Westinghouse Elec. Co., supplies
21.38
The States Co., supplies
3.62
Geo. H. Wahn Co., supplies
1,556.00
Harris Oil Co., oil
38.47
C. M. Warner, supplies
16.00
Pierce Perry Co., supplies
161.73
Postal Telegraph Co., rent
21.00
C. A. Mallard, commissioner
100.00
J. E. Cole, Jr., commissioner
100.00
A. H. Walton, commissioner
100.00
A. H. Walton, expenses
8.00
Warren D. King, dues
15.00
Dustbane Mfg. Co., supplies
5.00
The Brady Elec. & Mfg. Co., supplies
28.76
Garlock Packing Co., supplies
26.57
Chapman Radio Shop, supplies
9.35
Boston Beverly Ex. Co., express
.35
Pauline Blunda, rent
25.00
Chas. Meunier, labor
3.00
Jos. A. King, repairs
3.32
M. & M. Smith Express Co., express
.65
Hugh Gwinn, labor
5.25
Slate Bros., supplies
1.70
Comm. of Mass., Public Safety, inspection
5.00
Miley Soap Co., soap
22.75
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Samuel Gordon, supplies
10.00
James Stewart, labor 24.00
Lundin Electric & Mac. Co., supplies
37.50
C. S. Tyler, supplies
.30
Marcorelle Bros., supplies
.20
Speedway Ex. Co., express
.35
Graybar Electric Co., supplies
73.31
Gloucester Fire App. Co., supplies
3.10
Lathrop Bros., supplies
58.98
B. B. Ward, repairs
5.00
H. W. Crozier, supplies
75.00
Total
$25,468.35
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MAINTENENCE
Dr.
Cr.
By bills paid
$ 45,875.88
To sale current
46,989.56
Interest paid
2,324.50
To sale power
17,448.29
Old bills due
11,629.96
Misc. receipts
3,139.93
Oil on hand
325.00
Bills due
300.61
Depreciation
6,117.66
Street lights
9,700.00
By balance
86,458.36
Due current
11,262.53
Oil on hand
514.48
$160,581.36
$160,581.36
To bal. Jan. 1, 1929 $ 71,225.96
Notes paid
7,850.00
ELECTRIC LIGHT LOAN
Amount Rate Date of Issue
No. Notes
Matures
$ 2,000.00 4 June 15, 1907
2
1932-33
2,000.00 4 June 30, 1908
2
1934-35
2,000.00 4
June 15, 1909
2
1936-37
Ipswich Savings Bank G. A. Schofield
1,250.00 4 500.00 4
Dec. 30, 1910
5
1930-34
June 15, 1914
$100
each year
1,000.00 5
July 1, 1919
2
1930-31
10,000.00 41/4
June 5, 1924
10
1930-34
32,000.00 4
Aug. 15, 1927
8
1930-37
24
Held by Cemetery Trust Funds No. Andover Sav. Bank Malden Savings Bank
Ipswich Savings Bank First National Bank F. S. Moseley Co.,
$50,750.00
WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
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1929
ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Joseph T. Morton, Treasurer
Dr.
Cr.
To amounts received :
By Paid :
Comm. Light
$45,309.93
Orders
$66,945.70
Town Bldgs.
1,430.63
Notes 7,850.00
Power
17,448.29
Prepayments
249.00
Miscellaneous
3,139.93
$67,577.78
$77,120.20
Street Lighting Appro.
9,700.00
$77,277.78 Bal. Dec. 31, '28 17,322.20
Bal. Dec. 31, '29 17,479.78
$94,599.98
$94,599.98
The Treasurer has the following bills for collection :
Commercial Light
$3,360.76
Power 392.88
Miscellaneous
300.61
$4,054.25
Commitment December
7,508.89
$11,563.14
Interest 2,324.50
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MANAGER'S REPORT
I would recommend the Town appropriate $12,100 for street lights for the ensuing year in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 1927, which fixes the price at which electricity shall be sold for street lighting.
The number of meters installed during the year was 85 making a total of 1683 December 31, 1929.
Output at Station and distribution of same for the year 1929 :
Total K. W. generated
1,359,723
Total K. W. bought
45,600
Total generated and bought
1,405,323 .
Total K. W. accounted for Commercial Light
510,793
Total K. W. accounted for Power
337,118
Total K. W. accounted for Street Lights
231,550
Total K. W. accounted for Auxiliary Lights
14,436
Total accounted for
1,093,897
Total unaccounted for
311,426
1,405,323
Owing to the increased demand and the normal growth of the plant, I would recommend enlarging our generating capacity.
I would also recommend a reduction in Commercial Lighting, effective, January 1, 1930.
ARTHUR H. WALTON,
Manager.
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COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
To the Citizens of Ipswich :
The Municipal Water and Light Commissioners sub- mit their annual report for the year ending, December 31, 1929.
Water Department
The expenditures for the year 1930 are estimated as follows :
For Interest
$ 2,215.00
For General Expenses
11,000.00
For Note Payment
5,500.00
For Hydrant Service
2,220.00
Total
$20,935.00
We would recommend the amount for Hydrant Ser- vice be raised and appropriated from the tax levy, the balance to be used from the receipts of the Department.
The shortage of water in nearly every community in Essex County during the past summer is well known by everybody. Ipswich however had an abundant sup- ply at all times due to the fact that your Commission de- veloped a new Basin in Bull Brook valley two years ago. There was some criticism at the time but the past sum- mer was proof enough that this basin was installed at the proper time. The earnings of the Water Department are caring for the payments of this new basin and there is a sufficient balance to purchase an auxiliary water pump and we recommend that this balance be transferred for this purpose.
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ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
We have continued the work of rebuilding our street lighting system from the old type to the new series type. When this is completed the streets will be better lighted without any great increase in power. The Mangers re- port will explain the method of fixing the amount to be paid from taxation for the street lighting.
Condition of Power Plant
The Deisel Oil Engines installed in 1927 have proven very economical in operation. When installed they were of sufficient capacity to care for our needs, but it appears that we have not reached the point of saturation as the en- closed chart will show that our K. W. output from the station has increased 10% or better over each previous year. Our preesnt plant capacity is 400 K. W. and at times in December our load was 500 K. W. Of this 100 K. W. had to be purchased at times from the Newbury- port Gas and Electric Company. During the last year we connected to the Town Electric system one of the large private estates and we have signed an extension contract with another large estate which will be connect- ed before spring. With these loads added to our normal increase which we can be sure of from previous experi- ence, we believe that our plant capacity should be in- creased. It is found by the following scale that in- creased output of current, with increased manufacturing efficiency automatically means lower rates.
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House Lighting Rates
Cost per K. W.
Year
with 10% dis.
K. W. output
1921
.14
494,830
1922
.14
579,070
1923
,14
618,360
1924
.13
694,350
1925
.13
768,339
1926
.12
880,140
-
1927
.11
1,075,210
1928
.10
1,185,704
1929
.10
1,405,323
1930
.08
With the rate changed from 10 cents to 8 cents on January 1st and with the household power rate lower than the average we feel that this is a credible showing and justifies the expenditure of money to further increase our plant capacity. If considered good business by pri- vate companies it certainly is good business for the Town of Ipswich and we recommend that the plant be enlarged and we be authorized to expend any available funds and the necessary balance to be raised by a note issue, same to be paid from the earnings of the Department.
House Lighting
8 cents per K. W. hour for 1930 with a reduction of 10% if the bill is paid on or before the 20th of the month. Minimum charge of 50 cents per month, adjus- table once each year.
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Annual Output of Electric Energy
K. W. H.
2000000
1800000
1600000
1400000
1200000
1000000
800000
.
600000
...
...
...
400000
. .
.
Year Ending Dec. 31
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
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Household Power Rates
To include heating, cooking, battery charging, etc. No motor above 1 H. P., or any motor used commercially at 4 cents per K. W. hour and no discount. Minimum charge of $2.00 per month.
Commercial Power
6 cents per K. W. hour for first 50 K. W. 5 cents per K. W. hour for next 100 K. W. 41/2 cents per K. W. hour for next 300 K. W. 4 cents per K. W. hour for next 500 K. W.
31/2 cents per K. W. hours for all over 950 K. W.
Minimum charge of $2.00 per month for 2 H. P. or less and $1.00 for each additional H. P. per month, no discount.
ARTHUR H. WALTON, JAMES E. COLE, JR., CHARLES A. MALLARD, Water and Light Commissioners.
January 27, 1930.
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AUDITOR'S STATEMENT
This is to certify that I have examined the books of the Water and Electric Light Department and find them correct.
FREDERICK S. WITHAM,
Auditor.
Ipswich, January 25, 1930.
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INDEX
PART I. TOWN REPORT
Page
Accountant's Report
6
Balance Sheet
90
Bonded Debt
93
Expenditures
88
List of Jurors
109
Tax Collector's Report
-
105
Town Officers
3
Trust Funds
155
Report of Town Officers
Assessors' Report
115
Auditor's Report
154
Board of Health
133
Board of Public Welfare
142
Clam Commissioners
138
Cemetery Trust Funds
95
Engineers
127
List of Town Property
111
Milk Inspector
137
Moth Superintendent
129
Park Commissioners
131
Police Department
124
Sanitary Inspector
136
Sealer of Weights and Measures
132
Selectmen
112
Superintendent of Streets
140
Town Clerk
119
Tree Warden
130
PART II.
Water and Light Report
PART III.
School Report
TOWN OF IPSWICH
-
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
CH
S
634
THE BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
16 87
FOR THE YEAR 1929
-
THE CHARLES G. HULL PRESS 8 COGSWELL STREET, IPSWICH, MASS.
1930
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
JOSEPH W. ROSS FRED D. HARRIS
Term Expires 1930
1930
CHARLES E. GOODHUE, JR.
1931
ERNEST J. SMITH
1931
CHARLES T. AMES
1932
JOHN H. CAMERON (Resigned)
1932
ORGANIZATION.
-
Ernest J. Smith George W. Tozer George E. MacArthur, M. D. Martha J. Stewart, R. N. George W. Tozer
Chairman Clerk School Physician School Nurse Attendance Officer
Joseph I. Horton Office Office Hours
Superintendent and Purchasing Agent Manning School Building School Days from 3:30 to 5:00
DISTRIBUTION OF PUPILS BY AGE AND GRADES.
IPSWICH SCHOOL REPORT
Grade
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Total
I.
*63
80
24
4.
171
II.
32
69
41
10
3
. 1
156
III.
39
74
33
12
5
2
1
166
IV.
2
25
63
30
12
9
2
2
145
V.
24
52
39
23
7
-
146
VI.
14
39
47
31
7
4
142
VII.
41
40
44
20
7
1
153
VIII. :
2
27
34
24
8
8
1
104
IX
3
31
42
30
16
6
1
1
130
X.
1
3
16
24
23
9
2
1
79
XI.
4
27
14
17
4
5
71
XII.
3
7
10
19
7
2
48
XIII.
1
1
3
5
Total
63 112| 134 144 130 111 139 152 153 118 108 73 53
14
12
1516
.
Thr e pupils in the 19-age group are 20 years old or more .
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ENROLLMENT OF PUPILS IN THE DIFFERENT GRADES FROM 1917 TO 1929
Grade
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
I.
164
161
180
210
212
198
223
214
190
172
201
175
171
II.
121
144
159
201
199
184
165
154
163
182
159
163
156
III.
110
117
127
140
144
174
195
199
189
149
179
172
166
IV.
114
120
83
130
136
147
130
155
142
195
155
168
145
V.
80
104
133
107
166
134
127
140
177
141
173
145
146
VI.
93
75
94
134
111
148
127
125
129
166
163
180
142
VII.
60
63
82
90
117
131
110
124
135
127
139
133
153
VIII.
68
49
53
55
59
87
104
99
102
104
93
119
104
IX.
80
75
64
52
69
71
76
113
105
108
117
95
130
X.
43
37
39
47
37
52
60
57
69
69
76
81
79
XI.
36
27
32
25
33
32
33
57
60
60
65
60
71
XII.
27
28
26
25
21
32
28
27
40
46
47
50
48
Post Graduate
3
3
· 5
Totals
996
1000
1072
1219
1307
1390
1378
1465
1501
1521
1570
1544
1516
Annual In :
21
4
72
147
88
83
*12
87
36
20
49
*26
*28
.
2
3
3
*Dec easy.
IPSWICH SCHOOL REPORT
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IPSWICH SCHOOL REPORT
COMMITTEE'S REPORT
To the Citizens of Ipswich :
.We herewith submit to you a report for the year 1929.
Our activities have been along the same lines as in the last few years. We have as usual followed strict business principles but in spite of this fact closed the year with a small deficit. This was due in part to the attendance of pupils at the State Trade School at Lynn. This school is under state supervision and one half of each pupil's tuition must be paid by the town from which the pupil attends. We have no means of forcasting the number who will go from Ipswich. Last year we asked for $1100 and were obliged to pay $1541.08 out of our appropriation.
The accompanying table will show that the cost per pupil has been far below the average. Ipswich paid during the year 1928 the sum of $51.42 to educate each pupil in our schools while the average for the state was $96.81. We have worked with the superintendent to keep down the ever increasing expense of running the schools. There are only a few items upon which we may economize. Our teachers are underpaid in comparison to salaries paid by towns the size of Ipswich. Our text-
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books must constantly be replaced. Histories and geog- raphies must be brought up to date.
Transportation of pupils to and from their homes in the outlying districts has become a serious problem. Some one has suggested that the town purchase a bus and hire a driver but this would be practically impossible as the routes are so far apart that more than one bus would be necessary in order to bring the pupils to the schools in time for the start. We hope however to re- duce or at least prevent an increase this year by carrying out a recommendation of the superintendent, viz: that we start the high school session at 8.30 A. M. instead of 8.00 o'clock and the grades at 8.30 A. M. instead of 8.45 A. M. This plan would necessitate only one trip in the morning instead of two as at present. Both high school and grade pupils would be brought in at the same time.
The question of a new high school is once more before the town. Your committee at one of their meetings went on record unanimously, in favor of a new high school. The present building which was erected fifty years ago now falls far short of the requirements of a modern high school and as was explained in our last report, handicaps a pupil wishing to enter college. Of course this refers to the larger number of pupils. A certain percentage would excel in rank and standing if there was no school. The number of pupils has not diminished appreciably, there being about the same number in spite of the fact that many families have moved away from Ipswich. Per- haps the time may not be opportune but it is only putting off the inevitable to postpone action.
The committee lost a valuable member owing to the resignation of Mr. Cameron who left town permanently. The time being nearly up when Mr. Cameron resigned,
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. the committee did not deem it neccessay to fill his place before the annual meeting.
During the year the committee has held special meetings at the request of various groups of citizens and much good has been accomplished. We feel that any- one who has a grievance with regard to the general con- duct of any of the school organization, should come be- fore the committee and settle the question. We will gladly give a hearing at anytime and as we have said in the past will welcome any just criticism of our actions.
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST J. SMITH, Chairman.
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Comparative Statement of School Department Expenditures, Years 1922-1929 Inclusive.
IPSWICH SCHOOL REPORT
1922 $ 5,195.91
1923
1925
1928
1929
General Exp.
Teachers Sal.
51,810.21
$ 5,211.34 54,513.29
1924 5,269.87 56,522.96
$ 5,331.65 58,570.96 163.00 8,792.67 560.00 3,478.50 130.00
1926 $ 5,913.41 61,759.46 178.00 6,551.16
1927 $ 5,265.73 64,435.40 144.00
$ 5,044.24 65,232.55 0 3,926.55
$ 5,013.62 67,103.96 0
Evening School
104.00
179.00
174.00
Text Bks. & Sup.
6,019.03
5,664.33
4,621.52
Tuition
227.27
306.00 3,250.00
194.00 3,425.00
666.50 3,983.75 6.86
491.00 4,871.15
4,886.50
5,561.54
Support Truants
210.57
209.14
151.42
0
0
0
Janitor Service
3,693.50
3,670.00
3.882.40
3,962.50
3,889.02
4,130.40
3,923.99
3,979.98
Fuel and Light
2,042.21
5,353.65
3,335.82
3,823.07
3,865.30
3,326.26
3,653.60
3,028.91
Bldgs. and Grounds
3,865.50
3,209.03
4,080.59
6,259.76
6,709.01
4,563.18
4,190.29
3,071.35
Furniture and Fix.
221.86
614.53
1,174.34
839.45 30.00
0
0
0
60.00
Diplomas and Grad.
Expense
179.70
144.60
114.96
78.60
209.80
193.77
166.55
171.15
Insurance
702.09
61.12
483.60
1,613.24
1,432.17
798.11
555.76
997.20
Athletics
125.00
469.07
513.89
599.13
599.10
588.14
Total Expend.
$77,307.85
$82,386.03
$83,555.48
$94,102.47
$96,490.24
$97,073.93
$93,335.29
$97,380.55
Receipts :
Mass. Inc. Tax
7,860.00
8,550.00
8,770.00
8,580.00
9,230.00
8,830.00
9,230.00
9,430.00
Tuition
6,481.35
4,094.43
4,101.82
3,782.50
3,740.00
4,252.63
4,292.50
4,377.50
Mass. Voca. Educa.
80.00
70.88
178.75
109.00
225.00
139.40
197.00
418.44
Miscellaneous
145.02
698.41
63.63
66.07
55.84
0
0
17.20
Total Receipts
$14,566.37
$13,413.72
$13,114.20
$12,537.57
$13,250.84
$13,222.03
$13,719.50
$14,243.14
Net Cost
$62,741.48
$68,972.31
$70.441.28
$81,564.90
$83,239.40
$83,851.90
$79,615.79
$83,137.41
Number of Pupils
Enrolled
1,390
1,378
1,465
1,501
1,521
1,570
1,544
1,516
Net Cost per
Pupil
45.14
50.05
48.08
54.34
54.73
53.41
51.56
54.84
811.91
1,090.79
84.28
413.88
Rent
65.00
7,165.01
1,071.88
1,541.08
5,849.74
Transportation
2,971.00
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the School Committee of Ipswich, Massachusetts, Gentlemen :
In compliance with the laws of the state twenty- eighth annual report coming from the office of the Sup- erintendent of Schools is herewith submitted for your consideration.
As in former years, the records of the different schools will be presented by their respective principals. I have requested that these be as concise as possible, but still complete enough to give a full and impartial survey of the work accomplished and to suggest such measures whereby further improvement and progress may be se- cured. As these will deal with individual needs, rather than with a general summary to be found in my own report, may I ask that full and serious consideration be given to their recommendations. These are the founda- tions upon which all future development and progress are to be built, and should be met, in a reasonable degree, with a spirit of broad and generous sympathy and coop- eration.
Buildings and Grounds
My report under this heading for last year will, with sundry additions and extensions, suffice for this year also. Were it not for a few alterations and improve-
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ments made at the suggestion of the Board of Health and the State Police, a verbatim report of last year would answer for the present occasion.
Of course, the wear and tear of another year has left its imprint upon both buildings and grounds and calls for an increased outlay of both money and material.
Following out the same order made use of last year, we shall call attention first to the Manning and Winthrop group.
The roof of the Manning Building is in such condition that opinion is properly divided as to the better course to be taken in its renovation. Leaks have become so numerous and destructive, previous attemps at repairs have so signally failed, weathering and decay are so no- ticeable over ever-extending areas, that some wholesale plan of renovation would seem to be the more economical and wiser course to pursue. No doubt this plan would yield the more lasting satisfaction in the end. Over against this is the additional cost of such an undertaking. But here is a real need where delay increases the cost. This should be carefully considered before reaching a definite conclusion. But whatever the decision, something should be done at once to check further damage to the building itself and to reduce the possibility of injury to pupils occupying the upper hall.
There are other repair items to be considered but the roof is the larger and more serious problem. Most of the repairs made in this building during the year have been of a minor type-resetting broken glass and re- placing the old cotton window cord with steel chain.
The boys' toilet has been made more sanitary and serviceable. Five additional urinals have been installed. These repairs were made at the suggestion of the State authorities.
The repairs at the Winthrop School have been along similar lines and these also on the recommendation of the
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agent of the Board of Health. Sanitary conditions have been much improved in all School buildings. They are still far from perfect and much room is left for constructive improvement. The most serious trouble here has to do with the grounds. These are limited in extent and are constantly occupied to capacity. The grounds for a large part of the year are totally unfit for outdoor ac- tivities and many a day is lost in school by reason of this condition. A hundred or more loads of good gravel would greatly improve the appearance of the yard and give larger accommodations and comfort to the children.
New steps at the east entrance and a covered pas- sageway to the manual training room should have your attention.
At the Burley School four storm porches have been built and storm windows have been fitted to the base- ment windows on the north side of the building. These have added materially to the comfort of the pupils with some saving of fuel.
The old building in the rear of the Payne School has been removed. A little more work is needed in leveling the old foundations. A few loads of gravel are needed about the front steps. With these improvements the area of the playground will be enlarged and the children given a fuller opportunity for healthful play and enjoy- ment.
Last year the Town appropriated $600.00 toward the grading of the entrance to the Shatswell School, In addition to this the School Grounds Improvement Associ- ation has expended $240.00 in repairing the old wall im- mediately about the entrance and in erecting four stone posts with their rail connections. These completely close the entrance except when in use and prevent many acts of vandalism or what was worse. Neighbors are not an- noyed as formerly and the appearance of the grounds has been greatly improved.
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