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Committee feels that this article should be given more study in as much as the School facilities will be needed to properly carry on such a program, and refers this article to the School Department for further study.
ARTICLE 17. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of $775.00 which together with the exchange value of the present 1953 Ford Police car is to be expended for the purchase of a new Police Cruiser for use of the Police Department, to be purchasd by the Board of Selectmen as provided in the By-Laws, agreeable to the petition of the Chief of Police.
Committee recommends approval of this article.
ARTICLE 18. To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by adopting the proposed amendments thereto set forth in
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a publication entitled "Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of the Town of Middleton", referred to in the notice of public hearing thereon, and distributed to all voters in connection with said notice, including amendments to the zoning districts shown on a new zoning map entitled "Zoning District Map of the Town of Middle- ton," dated July 1954, also referred to in said notice, and displayed at said hearing and at the office of the Town Clerk prior thereto; or take any other action relative thereto according to the recom- mendations of the Planning Board.
No recommendation needed.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the town will vote to amend the Building By-Laws by striking out Section 8 through 10, inclusive, and substituting a new section 10 therefor as set forth in a publication entitled "Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of the Town of Middleton," distributed to all voters; or take any other action relative thereto, according to the recommendations of the Planning Board.
No recommendation needed.
ARTICLE 20. To see what action the town will take to appropriate the sum of one thousand dollars to provide off the street parking in front of the school building - area to be hot-topped and a curb provided approximately twenty feet beyond the sidewalk from Park Street to the school driveway.
Committee recommends this article be discussed at Town meeting.
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Schedule A RECOMMENDATIONS UNDER ARTICLE 3
Item
Item
Average Expended 1951-1953
Expended 1954
Recom- mended
No.
1955
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - 5.02% OF TOTAL
Moderator
1.
Salary
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
Finance Comm.
2.
Expenses
19.08
15.30
45.00
Selectmen
3.
Salaries
900.00
900.00
900.00
4.
Expenses
349.44
458.65
450.00
5.
Clerk
250.00
250.00
6.
Perambulating
150.00
Accountant
7.
Salary
900.00
900.00
1,000.00
8.
Expenses
71.61
55.51
100.00
Treasurer
9.
Salary
833.35
900.00
1,000.00
10.
Expenses
514.68
658.61
537.00
11.
Tax Titles
219.58
285.25
400.00
Collector
12.
Salary
833.33
900.00
1,000.00
13.
Expenses
653.08
709.60
718.75
Assessors
14.
Salaries
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
15.
Expenses
730.08
750.00
675.00
16.
Equipment
577.00
Counsel
17.
Salary
533.33
600.00
600.00
18.
Expenses
122.16
14.85
150.00
Clerk
19.
Salary
400.00
400.00
400.00
20.
Expenses
96.19
337.48
125.00
Elections and Registrations
21.
Salaries
140.00
220.00
265.00
22.
Expenses
340.43
693.96
275.00
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Item
Item
Average Expended 1951-1953
Expended 1954
Recom- mended 1955
No.
Planning Board
23.
Expenses
72.33
350.60
200.00
24.
Survey
1,925.00
Town Hall
25.
Salary
622.00
480.00
480.00
26.
Expenses
609.86
647.94
650.00
27.
Painting
700.00
Memorial Hall
28.
Salaries
320.00
360.00
360.00
29.
Expenses
1,357.76
1,969.08
1,500.00
30.
Special
428.77
700.00
250.00
TOTALS
$12,617.06
$17,031.83
$15,307.75
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY-7.06% OF TOTAL
Constable
31.
Salary
35.00
35.00
35.00
.
Police Dept.
32.
Chief Salary 3,490.00
3,900.00
4,420.00
33.
Wages
1,649.19
2,048.20
2,400.00
34.
Expenses
1,734.08
1,976.06
1,740.00
35.
Car
775.00
TOTALS
6,908.27
7,959.26
9,370.00
Civil Defense
36.
Expenses
264.56
407.05
100.00
Fire Dept.
37.
Salaries
776.25
1,095.00
1,115.00
38.
Expenses
4,246.79
4,574.64
5,875.00
TOTALS
5,023.04
5,669.64
7,090.00
Building Insp.
40.
Salary
333.33
400.00
400.00
41.
Expenses
95.16
100.00
100.00
TOTALS
428.49
500.00
500.00
Board of Appeals 42.
Expenses
172.86
235.00
285.00
39.
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Item
Item
Average Expended 1951-1953
Expended 1954
Recom- mended 1955
No.
Wire Insp.
43.
Salary
133.33
200.00
300.00
44.
Expenses
39.27
50.00
80.00
TOTALS
172.60
250.00
380.00
Sealer of Wghts. and Measures
45. 46.
Salary
125.00
125.00
125.00
Expenses
58.01
353.54
75.00
TOTALS
183.01
478.54
200.00
Forestry Dept.
47
Moth Expenses
1,184.53
1,499.98
1,200.00
48.
Tree Expenses
1,729.06
1,964.24
1,000.00
49
Dutch Elm Control
399.07
490.45
1,000.00
50.
Poison Ivy Control
183.20
51.
Trailer For Sprayer
250.00
52
Planting New Trees
200.00
TOTALS
3,312.66
4,387.87
3,400.00
Dog Officer
53.
Salary
100.00
100.00
100.00
54.
Expenses
182.00
200.00
TOTALS
100.00
282.00
300.00
GRAND TOTAL PROTECTION
PERSONS AND PROPERTY
$16,565.49
$20,169.36 $21,525.00
HEALTH AND SANITATION - 1.23% OF TOTAL
Board of Health
55. 56.
Salaries Expenses
1,808.72
120.00 1,900.00
120.00 1,900.00
TOTALS
1,808.72
2,020.00
2,020.00
Dental Clinic 57.
Expenses
556.36
1,253.29
1,500.00
Insp. of Cattle
58.
Salary
200.00
200.00
200.00
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Item
Item
Average Expended 1951-1953
Expended 1954
Recom- mended 1955
No.
Insp., Slaughtering
59.
Salary
25.00
25.00
25.00
GRAND TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION
$ 2,590.08 $ 3,498.29 $ 3,745.00
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - 17.81% OF TOTAL
60.
Road Machinery Account
3,915.53
4,493.77
4,000.00
61. Highway Surveyor Salary, (From Available
3,246.66
3,536.00
3,770.00
Dept. Funds)
62.
Highway General Fund
4,184.09
7,659.04
5,000.00
63.
Chapter 81
4,800.00
4,800.00
4,800.00
64.
Chapter 81 State
8,800.00
8,800.00
8,800.00
65.
Chapter 90 Construction
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
66. Chapter 90 State
and County
6,000.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
67
Chapter 90 Maintenance
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
68.
Chapter 90 State
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
69. Snow Removal
6,305.12
7,062.26
7,500.00
70.
Street Lights
3,500.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
71. Peabody Street Bridge
1,500.00
72. £ State and County
4,500.00
GRAND TOTAL HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
$45,751.40 $50,851.07 $54,370.00
CHARITIES - 14.03% OF TOTAL
Public Welfare
73.
Salaries
475.00 3,966.24
650.00 4,605.35
6,000.00
TOTALS
$ 4,441.24
$ 5,255.35
$ 6,650.00
75. Old Age Assistance Aid
17,787.94
26,138.30
30,000.00
76. Federal Grant
77. Aid Dependent Children
2,646.34
4,317.59
4,500.00
78. Federal Grant
79. Disability Assistance Aid
80. Federal Grant Aid
348.33
1,105.58
1,000.00
650.00
74.
Expenses
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Item
Item
Average Expended 1951-1953
Expended 1954
Recom- mended 1955
No.
81. Welfare District Adm.
893.83
618.00
623.00
TOTALS
21,676.44
32,179.47
36,123.00
GRAND TOTAL CHARITIES
$26,117.68
$37,434.82
$42,773.00
VETERANS SERVICES - 1.41% OF TOTAL Veterans Agent
82.
Salary
250.00
250.00
250.00
83.
Expenses
000.00
5.00
50.00
84.
Veterans Aid 1,493.35
6,265.08
4,000.00
GRAND TOTAL VETERANS SERVICES $ 1,743.35 $ 6,520.08 $ 4,300.00
SCHOOLS - 40.49% OF TOTAL
85.
Salaries and Wages
62,564.00
61,699.11
65,600.00
86. Expenses
54,996.25
50,427.02
57,425.00
87. Supt. Out of State Travel
75.00
75.00
100.00
88. Vocational Education
2,500.00
1,207.12
1,500.00
TOTAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
120,135.25
113,408.26
124,625.00
LIBRARY - . 98% OF TOTAL
89. Salaries
1,254.69
1,400.00
1,400.00
90 Expenses
1,708.84
2,371.69
1,600.00
Plus Dog Tax Refund
761.05
TOTAL LIBRARY
2,963.53
3,771.69
3,000.00
RECREATION - . 27% OF TOTAL
Park
91.
Expenses
771.27
798.16
840.00
92.
Equipment
300.00
127.86
000.00
TOTAL RECREATION
1,071.27
926.02
840.00
UNCLASSIFIED - 2.93% OF TOTAL
93 Retirement Fund Assessment
2,122.79
3,192.15
3,292.13
94. Memorial Day
370.92
376.11
400.00
95. Town Reports
791.85
926.60
1,000.00
96. Insurance
4,247.64
2,614.70
4,000.00
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Item Item
Average Expended 1951-1953
Expended 1954
Recom- mended 1955
No.
97. Christmas Tree Lighting
75.00
67.65
75.00
98. 1955 Census
175.00
99. Reserve Fund (From overlay reserve)
1,062.51
1,072.68
2,000.00
TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED
8,670.71
8,249.89
8,942.13
ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT
100. Salaries (Inc. Comm.,
Clerk and Mgr.)
7,925.80
7,580.00
7,990.00
101.
Wages
14,416.86
14,219.10
12,500.00
102. Energy
73,738.99
73,093.42
72,000.00
103. Expenses
16,740.38
18,482.38
16,000.00
104.
Depreciation
4,381.60
4,199.77
4,500.00
105. Line clearance
1,250.00
2,986.95
0,000.00
106. Reserve Fund
1,000.00
0,000.00
TOTAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT 119,453.63 120,561.62
112,990.00
CEMETERIES - 1.77% OF TOTAL
107.
Supt of Burials, Salary
30.00
30.00
30.00
108. Commissioners, Salaries
60.00
60.00
60.00
109. Cemetery, Expenses
3,009.45
3,494.98
3,800.00
110. Opening Graves
554.65
781.90
750.00
111. Hot Top
700.00
486.55
500.00
112. Reimbursement for Insurance Claim, (Lot Damage)
250.00
TOTAL CEMETERY DEPT. $ 4,354.10 $ 4,853.43
$ 5,390.00
MATURING DEBT AND INTEREST - 6.56% OF TOTAL
113. School Construction Loan
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
114. School Addition Loan
10,000.00
10,000.00
9,597.99
115. Fire-Highway Bldg. Loan
5,000.00
5,000.00
116. Interest
3,480.00
3,728.75
3,401.25
TOTAL DEBT AND INTEREST $15,480.00
$20,728.75
$19,999.24 GRAND TOTAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1955 BUDGET $258,059.92 $287,443.49 $304,817.12
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Town of Middleton
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600
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Report of the Superintendent of Schools for the Year Ending December 31, 1954
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SCHOOL REPORT
School Committee
MR. EBEN L. JEWETT, Chairman
Term expires 1955
MRS. ROSAMOND BASTABLE, Secretary
Term expires 1955
MR. HAROLD F. PURDY
Term expires 1956
MR. HENRY LUSCOMB
Term expires 1957
MR. ELMER MORRILL
Term expires 1957
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS THOMAS L. RIVARD, Tewksbury
Office: North Street School Tel. Ulysses 1-2431
The superintendent may be seen at the Howe-Manning School by appointment. Appointments may be made through Mr. Raymond Dower, Principal. Telephone Danvers 475-M 1.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Mrs. Lois Rogers, M.D. Topsfield, Mass.
SCHOOL NURSE
Mrs. Louise Brennan, R.N. Salem, Mass.
School Calendar 1955 .
Open January 3, 1955 Close February 18, 1955 VACATION - ONE WEEK
Open February 28, 1955 Close April 15, 1955 VACATION - ONE WEEK
Open April 25, 1955 Close June 17, 1955
SUMMER VACATION
Open September 7, 1955 Close December 23, 1955
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
February 22 Good Friday May 30 November 11 October 12 November 24 and 25 (and such other days as the School Committee may designate)
The School Calendar may be subject to change.
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No School Signals
The following no school signals have been adopted:
a. 2-2-2 blast on the fire alarm.
b. Two blasts at the B. B. Chemical Co.
c. Street lights on for three minutes.
d. Radio Stations WBZ and WNAC will carry an announcement on their regular no school broad- casts.
-
The signal for the High School will be at 7:15 A.M. The signal for the Howe-Manning School will be at 7:45 A.M.
SCHOOL CENSUS October 1, 1954
Age
Girls
Boys
Total
5-7
32
40
72
7-16
203
234
437
4-5
26
24
50
3-4
25
27
52
2-3
21
26
47
1-2
42
30
72
Under one year (both boys and girls)
57
Age of School Admission
All children born on or before January 1, 1950 are eligible to attend school in the coming fall term. No entrance tests for children under the age requirements will be given.
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HOWE-MANNING SCHOOL Corps of Teachers 1954-1955
Name
Raymond S. Dower, Jr., M.Ed., Principal
Catherine Devane
Majorie Shaw, B.S. Ed.
Ruth Edwards, B.A.
Tufts College 2 Sept. 1953
Rosemary McHugh, B.S. Ed. Salem Teachers Col. 2 Sept. 1954
Gail O'Dea, B.A.
Marymount College 3 Sept. 1954
Gladys Williams
Bridgewater Normal 3 Sept. 1954
Betty Boudreau, B.S. Ed.
Lowell Teachers Col. 4 Sept. 1954
Fannie Hinkley
Salem Teachers Col.
4&5 Sept. 1914
J. Nellie Johnston
Salem Teachers Col. 5 Sept. 1949
Merrimack College
6 Sept. 1954
Lowell Teachers Col.
6 Sept. 1954
Salem Teachers Col.
7 Sept. 1953
Boston University
7 Sept. 1953
Purdue University 8 Sept. 1954
Boston University 8 Sept. 1954
Supervisors
Barbara Prinn, B.A.
Doris Nyquist, B.M.
Edward Bruzzo, B.S.
William Rinehart, Dir.
Middlebury College
Read. Sept. 1954
N. E. Con. of Music
Music Sept. 1951
Tufts College Art Oct. 1953
Rinehart Handwriting Penman-
ship Sept. 1951
Janitor and Attendance
Nathan Hayward, Jr. Middleton
Eugene Winter, B.S. Ed.
Lillian Taylor, B.S. Ed.
Eleanor Lozeau, M. Ed.
James Georgakakos, B.S. David Phillips, B.S. Ed.
Date of Grade Appointment
Boston University
Sept. 1951
Lesley College 1 Sept. 1937
Salem Teachers Col. 1 Sept. 1950
Mary Clare Hickey, B.A.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
The school committee hereby submits to the citizens of Middleton its annual report for the year 1954:
During the past year some major projects in building mainten- ance have been undertaken. All of the soft coal which had been in the boiler room since before the installation of oil heat has been removed. The room has been washed down, painted, and converted into needed storage space. The problem of the muddy play area has been minimized somewhat by sacrificing the lawn area on either side of the walk at the side of the school and having that space filled, graded, and hot-topped. The committee had the outside of the windows washed for the first time since the school was built. This makes for a much brighter appearance of the classrooms.
With Central Street being made one-way, the school is faced with a parking problem for its twenty odd personnel. To sacrifice some of the lawn in the front of the school for a parking area seems to be the best solution to this pressing problem.
During the year a new duplicating machine, an opaque projector, and a slicing machine have been purchased. We feel that a new movie projector should be bought during the coming year as the present one has seen a great deal of service and can be used in the classroom to supplement a new one which would be used in the auditorium.
This year the committee has employed a part-time secretary for the school office. This arrangement has been most effective and has relieved our principal, Mr. Dower, of many petty details and clerical duties and has allowed more time for supervision and educational matters.
The committee received a request for a salary increase from the teachers' association. Although the committee did not see fit to grant the request in its entirety, a change was made in the schedule by increasing the yearly increment from $100 to $150 and setting the maximum for a Bachelor's degree at $4,150. The committee felt that these changes in schedule would put Middleton on a more equitable basis with other communities and might help to stabilize our teach- ing staff.
The committee has been somewhat disappointed during the past year that some phases of its educational program have had to be curtailed because of increased enrollment with its resulting lack of space and is hopeful that action is impending that will prevent further curtailment of our educational program. It has been necessary to have one of our eighth-grade classes held in the auditorium during
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this school year. Aside from the fact that such a set-up is not con- ducive to the best learning situation, it has necessitated the abandon- ment of the physical education program for the lower grades. It has also been necessary to take over the room on the lower floor as a classroom instead of having it available for activity groups. To schedule activities such as instrumental music during school time poses a problem because of lack of space.
Middleton is at the present time faced with many far-reaching and crucial decisions in respect to its educational future. Your com- mittee would like to admonish its citizens to become conversant with these problems and give them your serious consideration and investi- gation. The future of high school education for Middleton pupils has not been settled. Our future security in Danvers is quite doubtful. The possibility and feasibility of a regional arrangement should be given serious and careful investigation. If an additional school build- ing is decided upon, the advisability of having it be a junior high school should be seriously considered. The future of our superin- tendency union with Tewksbury is doubtful. The Tewksbury com- mittee has expressed the need for a full-time superintendent because of the tremendous population growth it is experiencing. A meeting will soon be held with Tewksbury and another with the State Department of Education to determine the future of Middleton in this respect.
It is with very deep regret that the committee has accepted the resignation of our superintendent, Mr. Rivard, to be effective in February. We have been fortunate indeed to have such a person - a man of sterling qualities of character, of boundless energy, and with a very profound knowledge of education and educational problems. Our school has flourished under his guidance. To you, Mr. Rivard, our very sincere thanks and our best wishes for success in your new position. We shall do our utmost to maintain the high standard of education that we have attained under your very kind and able leadership.
The committee would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to our principal, Mr. Dower; our teachers and supervisors; our school janitor; and our very capable cafeteria staff for their fine cooperation and loyalty during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
MIDDLETON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Eben L. Jewett, Chairman Rosamond L. Bastable, Clerk Harold F. Purdy Henry F. Luscomb Elmer P. Morrill
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the Middleton School Committee:
I herewith submit my fourth and final report as Superintendent of the Middleton Public School System.
Instruction
During the past four years the teachers, administrators and School Committee have been working constantly on the modernization and improvement of the educational system. As a result of this constant evaluation all basic textbooks have been replaced; a standard- ized system of handwriting, a new report card, a cumulative record card and a testing program adopted; the music and art departments reorganized; the scope of the remedial reading department enlarged; and the curriculum of the seventh and eighth grades departmentalized. Physical education and guidance have been introduced and an excellent audio-visual aid program is under way.
The next phase in this program is an evaluation of the entire educational system relative to developing a philosophy of education --- objectives, aim, methods - with resulting courses of study for all subjects as well as handbooks of duties from the level of the School Committee down to the custodian democratically arrived at.
Full use is made of all types of clinics in the area so that every child is given the opportunity to develop to the fullest extent of his ability thus assuring him of becoming a happy well-adjusted citizen.
As individuals our concern for schooling must not be confined simply to our own children. Each of us, whether we have school age children or not must be virtually concerned with the ultimate product of our schools - for the young school child of today is our citizen of tomorrow. The extent to which our children are well taught will, in the long run, be the measure of the world we live in.
The broad testing program carried on under the supervision of the Principal has disclosed much helpful and pertinent information. This information is invaluable for curriculum planning, remedial work and for general evaluation of progress.
During the past year teachers and administrators have had many meetings and workshops which have resulted in the preparing of quantities of instructional materials designed to meet the needs of all types of students. Modern methods of instruction have been encouraged and every child given the opportunity to participate in some activity.
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School Facilities
While the Town of Middleton has been fortunate to escape the rapid growth of many of the neighboring towns, there has been, nevertheless, a slow but constant rate of increase in school population. The gymnasium now houses one class and within the next two years two additional classes will be needed.
However, additional elementary classrooms are only one part of a three-fold question. The other two parts yet to be answered are: 1, Where will our high school students go when Danvers can no longer house them? 2, What type of superintendency should Middle- ton have when the Tewksbury Middleton Union is eventually dis- solved ?
I believe that part if not all of these answers will be found in some sort of a regional setup with one of the neighboring towns. I strongly urge that the citizens of Middleton be cognizant of these problems and attempt to find a solution rather than to live in the false security that "time takes care of everything".
Conclusion
I have enjoyed my work as superintendent of schools in Middle- ton over the past three and three-quarter years. While the kind of education our children are getting depends to a great extent on the teaching staff, it depends further on the philosophy and attitude of the School Committee. The citizens of Middleton have indeed been fortunate in their selection of citizens to serve as members of their school committee. I expect to work with many school committees in the years ahead. While some may equal the quality, unselfishness, and wisdom of the present members of the Middleton School Com- mittee none will ever exceed them. May the citizens of Middleton continue to elect this type of civic-minded individual to represent them on the School Committee.
I commend the Principal and the staff of the Howe-Manning School, both teaching and non-teaching personnel, for their outstand- ing cooperation and loyalty. Their personal interest in children is clearly reflected in their work. I call your attention to the special reports appended to this report which should provide our citizens with additional knowledge of some of the work carried on in the school.
I express my deep and heartfelt appreciation to the entire staff, the School Committee, and the citizens of the Town of Middleton for thir loyal support and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS L. RIVARD, Superintendent of Schools
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ENROLLMENT STATISTICS
Age-Grade Distribution - October 1, 1954
Age Grade
5 6 7
8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 Total
T
10
43/ 9
1
63
II
8
44
6
58
III
15
46 2
63
IV
10 20
5
2
37
V
4.23
15
3
4
39
VI
9
39
6
2
56
VII
10
32
4
46
VIII
9 : 32
6
2
49
Total
10
51
68
67 35
29
54
51
3.8
6
2
41]
Teacher-Grade Distribution - October 1, 1954
Teacher
Grade Crade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 1 2 8
3
4
5
6
7
Total
Miss Devane
31
31
Mrs. Shaw
32
32
Mrs. Edwards
29
29
Miss McHugh
29
29
Mrs. Williams
31
31
Miss O'Dea
32
32
Mrs. Boudreau
23
25
Viss Hinkley
9
13
22
Mrs. Johnston
26
26
Miss Hickey
29
29
Mr. Winter
27
27
Mrs, Lozeau
23
23
Mrs. Taylor
23
23
Mr. Georgakakos
25
25
Mr Phillips
24
24
Totals
63
58
63
37
39
56
46
49
411
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1
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SCHOOL REPORT
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
To the Superintendent of Schools of the Town of Middleton:
Herein, and on the following pages, is my fourth annual report as Principal of the Howe-Manning School to the citizens of the Town of Middleton. The report has been divided into major sections for ease in reading.
FACULTY
Again, this year, one more classroom teacher has been added to the total teaching staff due to the necessity of forming a second Eighth Grade class. The faculty now numbers fifteen classroom teachers, an Art Supervisor, Music Supervisor, Reading Supervisor, Penmanship Supervisor, and Principal. New teachers added to the faculty because of resignations include: Grade Two, Miss Rosemary McHugh; Grade Three, Miss Gail O'Dea and Mrs. Gladys Williams; Grade Four, Mrs. Betty Boudreau; Grade Six, Mr. Eugene Winter and Miss Mary Clare Hickey; Grade Eight, Mr. James Georgakakos and Mr. David Phillips. Mrs. Barbara Prinn is now Reading Super- visor. Changes in teaching assignments include the transfer of Mrs. Lillian Taylor from Grade Five to Grade Seven. Grades Seven and Eight are organized departmentally. The teaching assignments follow: Grades Seven: Mrs. Lillian Taylor - English, Music, and Art. Mrs. Eleanor Lozeau - Science, Guidance, and Girls Physical Education. Grades Eight: Mr. James Georgakakos - Math, Guidance, and Pen- manship. Mr. David Phillips - Social Studies and Boys Physical Education. A complete roster of teaching personnel may be found elsewhere in this report.
CURRICULUM
The addition of another Eighth Grade class has necessitated changes in assignments for teachers in Grades Seven and Eight. The second Eighth Grade class has been placed in the school gymnasium for lack of classroom space. Students in Grades Seven and Eight have been able to receive additional instruction in music and art due to the addition of another teacher. Heretofore, these students only received instruction from the special teachers in these fields but now it is possible for them to receive instruction from one of the regular members of the faculty in addition. Mrs. Lillian Taylor has been assigned to these duties. Emphasis has been placed this year on music interpretation and appreciation for these children under Mrs. Taylor's supervision. It is now possible this year to begin an art
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