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Savolainen, Einar E. 82.33
Sherbut, Lewis W. 4.63
Sawyer, Josephine M. 50.45
Sheridan, James L. 6.48
Sherman, Effie E. 62.90
Shirley, Anne L. 6.98
Shirley, Archie L.
49.95
Shirley, Phares 91.40
Shirley, William P. 7.40
Shorey, Leforest 191.22
Siaglo, Boleslaw 28.68
Scimone, Stefano .93
Scollins, George F. 24.05
Scott, Charles 1.85
Scott, Mary D. 11.60
Secor, George and
Mary 134.13
Seigle, Emma K., bal. 113.84
Sellick, Charles W. 62.90
Sellick, William C. and
Susie M. 141.10
Semons, Elizabeth,
bal. 54.84
Selmer, Lydia
36.08
Serino, Antonio and
Salsman, Elmer D. 3.70
Sampson, Thomas
91.58
Shanton, Jennie 86.95
Shattuck, Arthur R. 5.55
Shaw, Jennie L. 57.35
Sheahan, Mary M. 3.70
Shearer, Daniel L. 3.70
Sheehan, Nora Mary 122.60 Shepard, Bridget M., et al, bal. 33.06
Shepard, Emerson 48.10
Scaplen, Ernest A. 22.20
Scaplen, Marion, bal. 69.35
Scarrozza, Giovanai and
Agrippina 83.25
Schaadt, Lloyd H. B. 56.17
Schein, Meyer, bal. 14.43
Schmit, Henry H. . 93.43
Siaglo, Boleslaw and Joseph Keene 92.90
Silva, Frank L., et al 8.33 Silver, heirs of Sarah A. 20.35
Scott, Grace 6.48
Russetto, Angelo 3.70
Searles, Sanford S. and Annie H. 86.03
Sears, George E. .67
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LIST OF UNPAID TAXES.
1921]
Silvi, Domanico
6.48 Soucy, Mary V. 75.85
Sim, William
2,909.80
Spagnuolo, Modestino 1.85
Simms, John J. 6.48 Sparkes, Edward A. 49.95
Sims, Joseph C.
11.IO
Skehan, John J. 22.02
Skehan, William P. 5.55
Sketchley, Fred R. and
Katherine M., bal. 37.33
Shaunwhite, Rhoda 116.55 Spencer, Richard J. 10.18 Smiledge, George W. 2.78 Spencer, William T. 141.85 Smiledge, Hattie E. 76.78 Spinney, Albert Edward 5.55 Smith, Anna R. 18.50 Spivak, Abraham 6.48
Smith, Delia
62.90
Smith, Clarence K. II.IO
Smith, Elizabeth V. 75.42
Smith, Ernest F. 1.48
Smith, Ernest F. and Ruth M. 104.53
Smith, Frank E. 15.28
Smith, Frank E.
II.IO
Smith, George 37.50
Smith, Helen A. 121.18
Smith, James, bal. 56.78
Smith, Leonard, bal. 20.75
Smith, Lucy J. 14.80
Smith, Maria E., bal. 85.75
Smith, Mary E. Buxton 178.03
Smith, Malinda 16.65
Smith, Melinda and
Lillian II.IO
Smith, Otis R. and
Georgie M. 110.04
Smith, Robert 3.70
Smith, Robert J. 13.5.98
Smith, Susan A., bal. 565.66
Smith, Victor N. 5.55
Smith, William R.,bal. 70.85 Snodgrass, Isabel R. 42.85 Snow, Julia B. 108.30
Snow, William R., bal. 208 63
Sofness, Jane Smith 12.95
Sophia, Ross 39.78
Sosnowske, Adam, bal. 66.00
Spencer, Benjamin F. and Blanche A. 23.45
Spencer, Mary E. 8.33
Spencer, Philip H. 92.08
Sprague, Mary E. 99.90
Squatretto, Liberio 2.78
Stacy, Samuel II.IO
Stames, Emmanuel 8.83
Stanbon, Harry R. and J.Edgar Barnes, Trs. 116.55 Standard Tire & Rubber
Company of Boston 81.40
Stanley, Fred M. 14.80
Stanton, Joseph M. 5.55
Stanton, Marjorie E. 79.55
Stasinoplos, Demetries S. 39.78
St. Croix Land & Water
Power Company 7.40
Steeves, G. Irvine 27.75
Steubesand, John L. 3.70
Stevens, Emma J. 55.50
Stevens, Guy A. 7.40
Stevens, Joseph A. 44.23
Stevens, Walter C. 131.35
Stewart, Daniel J. 2.78
Stillings, Charles E. 85.54
Stillings, Charles E. and Lucy F., bal. 208.58
Stock, Pauline 7.40
Stockard, Sidney L. 42.55
Stocker, Allan M. 40.70
Stocker, Flora H. 67.53
Stocker, Frederick Est.,
bal. 348.64
Spaulding, Albert W. 34.23
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Stocker, Lawrence E. 5.00
Stocker, Louisa M. 499.71
Stocker, Mary E. and
Angelina A.Fletcher 238.88 Stokaski, Beatrice N. 24.55
Stone, Heirs of James M. 5.55
Stone, Orrin 77.70
Story, William Heirs 24.98
Stowkowski, Beatrice M. 4.63
Struthers, Arthur J. 20.57
Sullivan, Charles A. and
Bessie M., bal. 56.55
Sullivan, Ellen B. et al .3.70
Sullivan, George H. 93.43
Sullivan, Margaret T. 22.20
Sullivan, Mary J. 83.75
Sullivan, Michael J. 18.50
Sullivan, Nora T. 10.93
Sullivan, Nellie H., bal. 59.15
Sullo, Francesco 201.58
Surrette, Eugene R. 35.15
Surridge, Stephen J. 5.55
Sutherland, Kath'ne A. 112.85 Sutherland, William J. 11.10 Suttie, Ida E. 10.18
Sverker, Gustaf A. 68.12
Swain, Henry A. 47.18
Swan, Edgar 66.08
Swanson, Anna J. bal. 24.78
Sweezey, William A. 872.35
Swett, Daisy L. 68.28
Swett, Frank W. 6.98
Swift, Edward R. and
Florence E. 86.95
Swift, Olive N. 232.25
Sylvester, Julia E., bal. 57.00
Tardiff, Maria 74.00
Tavekelian, Satrak S. 4.63
Taylor, Charles 5.55
Taylor, Edward J. & Co. 3.70
Taylor, Avis Fay 9.25
Taylor, Fred D. and
Carrie E., bal. 79.90
Taylor, Margaret 3.70
Taylor, Walter J. 90.43 Taylor, William : 3.70
Tedesco, Alexander 64.75
Tedeschi, Mary C. 22.20
Tennant, Nathaniel H. 119.83 Thomas, Elizabeth 4.63
Thomas, Nellie R.
75.85
Thomas, Nellie M.
3.70
Thomas, Otto W.
5.55
Thomas, Robert H. 3.70
Thomas, Thomas B. 61.98
Thompson, Alfred J. and Lissa J'. 3.70
The C. Wilson Co. 29.60
Thompson, Joseph G. 94.35
Thompson, Ruel W. 34.80 Thurlow, Moody A. 28.49
Tierney, Paul F. 5.55
Timson, Jessie E , bal. 2 00
Tinker, M. Frank 37 00 Tirrell, Beatrice B. 84.68
Tivey, Charles E. 3.70
Toorello, Louis 3.70
Torelli, Luigi 98.05
Torr, Annie E.
7.40
Torr, Walter F.
5.55
Tower, Joseph M. 53.65
Towle, Herbert A. and Ethel K. 98.98
Towns, George E. 5.55
Towns, George E. and Mary E. 61.98
Townsend, Almira E. 12.03
Townsend, Almira E. and Charles H. 5.55
Townsend, Charles H.
6.30
Townsend, Charles H. and Almira E. 92.99
Trant, Nora
16.65
Trefethen, Frederick A., Est. 135.98
Trigg, George E.
10.18
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LIST OF UNPAID TAXES.
149
Trigg, George E. and Mary E. 88.80
Trochi, Joseph 81.90
Trow, Edgar M., bal. 43.45
True, Horold E. 208.26
Tucker, Albert H. 1.48
Tucker, Albert H. and Cora A. 89.30
Turner, Mary E.
141.10
Tuttle, Albina 1.85
Tuttle, Clara Brooks, bal. 38.34
Ura, Michael 2.78
VanBuskirk, J. Harry 7.40
Vandelli, Alberico 26.83
VanMaldeghem, Florant 20.35
VanNest, Drucilla and
Minnie G. Aylward 9.75
Vassallo, Celestina M. 407.72
Vassallo, John E. 25.90
Vatcher, Eugene and Emma E. 150.77
Vatcher, Ida M., bal. 17.18
Vatcher, James 2.78
Vaughan, Frances M. 103.43
Ventullo, Vincenzo 29.60
Ventullo, Vingenzo and
Mariagrazia 2.78
Vernazza, Em'l G. bal. 66.15
Vincola, Maddalena 1.85
Vokes, Sidney V. 8.33
Vollm, Lena 88.23
Vouriotis, Costas 5.55
Vroom, Herbert H. 10.18
Vroom, Melvia 10.18
Wade, Levi C. 96 20
Wakefield, Howard L. 7.40
Waldemyer, Sarah J. 94.35
Walker, Albert H. 3.70
Walker, Edward E., Alexander T. and
Magdelena 150.78
Walker, Harry G. 105.09
Walker, Mary D. 62.90
Walkey, Ida B. 14.80
Wallace, Mary Jane 6.98
Walsh, David J., bal. 28.85
Walsh, Matthew F. 112.31
Walther, George J. and Lillian M. 116 55
Walz, William 5.55
Walz, William and Christine M., bal. 12.90
Ward, Arthur L. and Charlotte L. 7.40
Warner, Oscar E. and Elmira J. 83.25
Warren, Calvin E. 78.34
Warren, Hadley P. 84.18
Warren, Moses B. and Sarah, bal. 57.28
Warsocka, Anna 48.10
Watson, Alexander. D , Est. 101.75
Watson, William 10.18
Webster, Alvin S., and Helen C. 7.40
Webster, Everett S. 12.95
Weeks, Harland C. 5.55
Weideman, James S.,
bal. . 86.18
Weingartner, John 38.50
Wellander, John D. 20.42
Wellander, Maria 66.60
Wells, James E. 3.70
Welsh, Willard 131.85 Wennerstrom, Ellen E. 106.38
Werner, Bertha 37.93
Werner, Nicholas .93
West, George H. 1.85
West, Margaret T. 29.60
West Cliftondale, Real
Estate Trust, bal. 19.24
Westall, Laura M. 24.55
Wheaton, Benjamin C. 11. 10
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Whitaker, William 112.28 Wood, Edward B. 1.85
White, Edwin B. 5.00
Wood, Howard N. 1.85
Wood, Kenneth 14.80
Wood, Robert J. 18.50
Wood, Roxie 10.18
Woodill, George F. 18.50
Whittredge, Chauncy V. and Grace S., bal. 75.29
Whorf, W. L. 7.40
Whyte, Winnifred, bal. 31.98
Wilbur, Mary A. 13.95
Wild, William, bal. 31.08
Wilensky, Isaac 26.83
Wilkinson, Harold I., bal. 36.60
Willard Welsh Realty
Company, bal. 501.43
Wyatt, Anna B., bal. 96.70
Wyatt, Philip 3.70
Mary J. and 140.60
Willey, George O.
S.S3
Yanulis, Victoria
7.40
Willey, Milley F. 9.25
Williams, Grace
105.60
York, Viola 9.33
Williams, John O.
3.70
Young, Horatio L. 18.51
Williams, Tacy H. 2.78
Wilson, Herbert N.
98.05
Wilson, Percy M. 36.15
Ziemis, Staney, bal. 23.10
Zuker, John B. 135.55
Wing, Emily M. 92.50
Zulanti, Antonio 9.25
Winslow, Annie, bal. 21.23
Zutell, Annie F. 27.75
Wishneusky, Joseph W.
Boston, Rendering Com-
and Aurelis 74.00
pany 740.00
Wissman, Edward N.
Webber, Robert P.
3.70
and Cassie B. 2.78
Have collected since January 1, 1922, not included in the above list, $14,576.60 leaving uncollected, $119,152.65.
HENRY A. PARKER,
Tax Collector.
Yeo, Frederick H. 6.48
Williams, Mary C.,bal. 58.75
Young, Josiah H. 99.90
Zides, Max 21.28
Ziegler, Arthur A. et al 51.37
Wing, C. Joseph 7.40
Yankoski, Annie 25.90
Willey, Edward A.
Woodward, Daniel C. 133 12 Woodworth, Elvin M. 128.57 Worcester, Edgar L. 2.78 Wormstead, Charles N. 30.35 Wormstead, Harriet A. 105.10 Wormstead, William E. 35.15 Wormstead, William H. 42.55 Wozny, Joseph and Katherine 55.50
White, Harry A. and Ethel G. 109.65
Whittemore, C. Fred 9.25
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND
Superintendent of Schools
OF THE
TOWN OF SAUGUS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1921
OF . SAU
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LYNN, MASS. FRANK S. WHITTEN, PRINTER
1922
SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND ASSIGNMENT OF SCHOOLS
Term expires 1922
DR. E. W. HOMAN, Chairman 116 Walnut Street Saugus 274-J, Lynn 271 High, North Saugus, Lynnhurst
LAWRENCE E. MORSE
16 Riverside Court Mansfield, Ballard
Term expires 1924 Saugus 42-R
MRS. ANNA C. PARKER 51 Western Avenue
MORTIMER H. MELLEN
26 Mount Vernon Street Felton, Emerson
Term expires 1922 Saugus 149 Term expires 1922 Saugus 502-M
FRANK P. BENNETT I Hayden Road
Term expires 1924 Saugus 356-M
Roby, Manual Training, Oaklandvale
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
JESSE W. LAMBERT
Residence, 279 Central Street
Tel. 267
Office in Town Hall
Office hours : 4 to 5 P. M. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ; 8 to 9 A. M. on Monday, Tuesday, Friday ; 8.30 to g A. M. on Wednesday at Cliftondale School.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Fall term (15 weeks), September 6-December 16, 1921. Thanksgiving recess, 23 days beginning at noon, Wednesday. Winter term (12 weeks), January 3-March 24, 1922. Spring term (12 weeks), April 3-June 23, 1922. Graduation, High School, Thursday, June 27, 1922.
Fall term (15 weeks), September 5-December 15, 1922. Thanksgiving recess, 23 days beginning at noon, Wednesday. Winter term commences January 2, 1923.
NO SCHOOL SIGNAL
(2-2-2-2) on the fire alarm and the street lights turned on five minutes.
At 7 A. M., means no High School session for that day.
At 8 A. M. means no session for the grades in the forenoon. At 12.45 P. M., no afternoon session for the grades.
Annual Report of School Committee.
To the Citizens of the Town of Saugus :
In submitting this annual report your committee take par- donable pride in the fact that we have kept within our appro- priation for the year and turning back to the town a balance of $4,339.52 in General Accounts and $11.32 in the Repair Account from Americanization Account $152.67.
With a total appropriation of .
$143,400 00
Received from state
$22,949 90
Received from tuition
909 50
Received from miscellaneous . ·
255 95
Balance
.
4,502 51
28,617 86
Net cost of schools
$114,782 14
This saving is accounted for in part by having a fifteen week term instead of sixteen weeks. Rearranging the schedule sav- ing the salary of one manual training teacher. Also in part due to the employing of many new teachers at less than the ones who left Saugus were receiving.
We have bought coal enough to last over into 1922 and we have bought generously, but not lavishly of books and supplies. We have been able to employ a clerk in the office most of the time this year and have appointed a school nurse.
Superintendent and Teachers
Your committee feel that the town has been very fortunate in retaining both Superintendent Lambert and Principal Mrs. Norris of the High School this past year. They both have received offers from other places, but their loyalty to their con- tract and the town has kept them with us. We call attention to their reports. Superintendent Lambert has done on the whole a remarkable piece of work in filling so many vacancies as have occurred this past year so acceptably. The teaching
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staff of the town is for the most part very satisfactory and working in harmony for the advancement of the pupils of the town.
Americanization
With the $400 appropriated at a Special Town Meeting a small start has been made in this most important work.
The Supervisor Mr. Johnson and Assistant have done very good work considering the short time, and we call your atten- tion to his report and recommend a larger sum for this purpose.
School Nurse
The State having passed a law compelling towns the size of Saugus to employ a school nurse. Your committee em- ployed Miss Florence Harrison for this position, beginning November 1, 1921.
Dental Clinic
Report of the organization of the Saugus Dental Clinic Association, under the direction of the Red Cross.
The teachers of Saugus have brought about the existence of this Association, by their desire, interest and efforts to do something for the betterment of the health of the pupils of the Saugus schools.
The Red Cross being cognizant of their wish, extend the time of organization so that they might be sure of financing their plans. The sources. from which funds have been obtained are as follows; for two years forty per cent of the Junior Red Cross membership dues, last year, sixty per cent, this year nearly the entire membership dues. The Tubercular League gave one hundred dollars for each of the past two years. and further aid is expected from them this year. With extra assist- ance from the Red Cross and two contributions, the financing of this project was assured and ready for organization.
Under the advice of the Red Cross a second hand dental chair, a bracket and table, and dental engine were purchased for two hundred dollars. With this equipment and $815 in the bank, the Saugus Dental Clinic Association was formed Nov. 1, 1921, for the benefit of the school children.
The work will be started January 9, under dental and nurse supervision in the Cliftondale school, this point being the easiest of access for the primary grades of the five schools.
Our next work will be the installation of the equipment at
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the Roby school, thus taking care of the primary pupils of that section, and emergency cases of the upper grades, with the con- tinued interest of our teachers and all parents co-operating with the Junior Red Cross health program the Association hopes to flourish and expand.
The following officers were elected ; President, Dr. G. C. Parcher, Chairman Saugus Aux. Red Cross ; Vice president, Anna C. Parker, chairman Saugus Junior Red Cross ; Secretary, G. H. Kelland; Treasurer, J. W. Lambert ; Supervisor, Dr. R. C. Beckman; Executive Board, Thomas Baldwin Jr., Henry A. Mccullough, Louis Zurback, Frederick L. Sawyer, Charles E. Stillings, J. W. Lambert, G. H. Kelland, L. E. Morse. The board of directors include principal of the schools and the chairman of the Junior Red Cross.
Transportation and Tuition
These two matters are so closely related that we will consider them under one paragraph. The constantly increasing cost of the tuition in the near-by towns as well as the ever-increasing number of children who live on the outskirts of the town nearer Wakefield or Melrose than they do Saugus has caused an alarming increase in the amount of the tuition paid out this year. On the other hand, these children live so far away from a school house that it would be necessary to transport them to school and this offers a difficult problem. Supervisors have to be transported owing to the unsatisfactory transportation facilities.
Repairs
Your committee feel that much has been accomplished this year. The heating job at the High School has been completed, and works very nicely. Your committee would recommend that another furnace be removed this year. The added height in the chimney gives plenty of draft and we are now burning part screenings at considerable saving. We have painted walls in the halls and corridors besides many minor repairing jobs done by the janitor, Mr. Lynn. The Mansfield school has been shingled and painted and put in good order. Electric lights have been installed at the Lincoln and Armitage Schools ; also electric lights and new blackboards in the old rooms of the North Saugus. The Lincoln and Armitage, both old build- ings, need a great many repairs, but as a new building must be built at once in Cliftondale, the committee hesitate to expend
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any large amount on these schools. Your committee feel that the Felton school and Manual Training building should be painted this year, and repair work done on the Roby and recommend that $6,000 be appropriated again this year for repairs.
Your committee as a whole do not feel that our superintend- ent and teachers are overpaid, but we are forced to admit that with our burdensome tax rate and the present financial condi- tions of the town that we cannot grant any additional increase except those called for by the schedule. We feel that the peak has been reached in the high prices of coal and supplies and we would recommend that the sum of $145,360.00 be voted your committee for school purposes in 1922.
Respectfully submitted, DR. E. W. HOMAN, Chairman. LAWRENCE E. MORSE, MRS. ANNA C. PARKER, MORTIMER H. MELLIN.
A Minority Report
The preceding report as approved with certain reservations to be explained later.
With its local features I thoroughly agree and I join with the Committee in commendation of the supeirntendent and teachers.
My criticisms apply to methods and curriculum for which blame might be attached to the committee, perhaps, for lack of initiative in dealing with State authorities and those responsible for courses of study.
The time has been too short for me to suggest at the moment some very decided changes which I will explain later.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK P. BENNETT, Member of School Committee.
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Report of Superintendent
To the School Committee and Citizens of Saugus :
Your Superintendent herewith submits his fourth annual report of the condition, progress and needs of the public schools of Saugus, the same being the twenty-ninth annual school report.
The Teaching Force
During the past year we have lost about the usual number of teachers. We have done our best to find competent successors and have succeeded in a general way but this constant changing of teachers from year to year is a most serious drawback and should be a matter of special concern to every person interested in the better education of youth and in the educational advance- ment of the schools of Saugus.
The problem is not a new one :- It has been with us for years and still awaits solution.' What is the answer? We believe it can be found partially, at least, by a careful consideration of the following factors :
1. Working Conditions.
Several of our schools are very much overcrowded. With the variety of subjects which we are now obliged to teach fifty pupils are too many for any teacher and their presence in the schoolroom requires a change of air much more rapidly than is possible without increasing the efficiency of our ventilating system.
As a result the atmosphere is oppressive, depressing and more conductive to sleepiness than to effective work. These condi- tions may be the best we can afford at present, but they should not be allowed to continue any longer than is absolutely necessary.
2. " Free-hearted Hospitality ".
Does every worthy teacher enjoy this at the hands of those to whom she is giving the very best of which she is capable ? If not, why not ?
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3. Co-operation and a " Square Deal."
Is she getting these every day? If not, can she be blamed if she has visions of fairer conditions elsewhere.
4. An Attractive Salary.
A real teacher would scarcely make this the first and only consideration, but no love of work, however ardent, can feed, clothe and provide for a "rainy day." Are we doing our utmost in this direction ?
Changes in Teaching Force
The following lists show the changes in our teaching force that have become operative in 1921 :
RESIGNED
NEW TEACHERS
Senior High.
Senior High.
Agnes Bailey
Morelle Connell
Emily Campbell
Ruth Tilton
Mrs. Lurana C. Wilson
Doris Cuzner
Mary Morse
Vernon W. Evans
Elizabeth K. Paine
Geneva Chamberlain
Louise Porter
Arline Pike
Tullia Richardson
Alice Gaffney
Harriet Whitaker
Etta Crane Gladys M. Carney
Ida Walkey
Junior High.
Junior High.
Mrs. Harriet Campbell Vatcher Elsie Betz
Dorothy Kirk (deceased)
Eugenia McCann
Marjorie Buck Helen Higgins
Alice Willis
Elenora Richards, Arith.
Roby School.
Roby School.
Mrs. Florence Martin (deceased) Marie Neis
. Charlotte Seymour
Hazel Fogg
Ballard School. Marjorie Platt
Ballard School.
Nettie Perry
Emerson School. Mildred Hale Enid Waring
Emerson School. Madeline Littlefield Elenora Richards Amy Lawson
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Mansfield School. Elsie B. Wilson
North Saugus School. Rozella Fairchild
Lynnhurst School. Grace Cavanaugh Maurine Dudley
Supervisors. Josephine Malone, drawing
Katherine Falvey, Pemanship
Mansfield School. Josephine Freeman, Sub.
North Saugus School. Florence Tomlinson
Lynnhurst School. Mary Bridgham Marie Reynolds
Supervisors Lillian Tinkham Margaret Cameron
Transfers Operative in 1921 Senior High. Geneva Chamberlain to Head of Department of French. Lillian Tinkham to Supervision of Drawing.
Junior High.
Margaret Cameron to Supervision of Penmanship.
Ballard School.
Elsie Betz to Central Junior High
1
Emerson School.
M. Hazel Fogg to Roby School. Elenora Richards to Central Junior High.
Lincoln School.
Emma Hughes to Ballard School.
Vacancies caused by transfers were filled as follows :
Geneva Chamberlain Succeeded by Ella C. Maxcy
Lillian Tinkham Succeeded by *Eleanor Lee
Margaret Cameron Succeeded by Theresa Haley
Elsie Betz Succeeded by Emma Hughes
M. Hazel Fogg Succeeded by Elenora Richards
Elenora Richards
Succeeded by Hazel Adams
Mrs. Emma Hughes Succeeded by Emily Higgs
*Formerly assistant in Manual Training.
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A New Salary Schedule
With prices of foodstuffs and clothing on the decline, it seems illogical to call for a revision of salaries upward but we believe it to be one of the remedies for teacher shortage or for too large a percentage of inexperienced teachers on our force.
We now start an inexperienced grade teacher at a salary of $850 per annum and agree to carry out the following schedule : Second year, $900 ; third year, $1,000; fourth year, $1, 100; fifth year, $1,200 ; the last named being the maximum salary.
It is extremely difficult to secure a teacher of one year of successful teaching experience for $900. In fact, many who have had no experience as teachers are demanding $1,000 a year. If we would secure and retain teachers of known excel- lence, we should cut down the time necessary for reaching the maximum salary by adoping a salary schedule somewhat like this : First year, $850; second year, $950; third year, $1, 100 ; fourth year, $1,250, this schedule to hold good for the first six grades.
For Junior High School teachers the following schedule is worthy of consideration : First year, $900; second year, $1,050; third year, $1,200 ; fourth year, $1,350.
For the Senior High School we would suggest the following : First year, $1,000 ; second year, $1, 150; third year, $1,300; fourth year, $1,450.
For these salaries we would be reasonably sure of ·securing excellent teachers with two or three years experience instead of taking chances with too many untried teachers. These sugges- tions do not imply any general dissatisfaction with the work of our inexperienced teachers. In fact, they are doing much better in many cases than we had dared to hope. But will they stay with us for a fifty or hundred dollar increase? Probably not. It is very obvious that our new schedule would require an additional expenditure for each teacher of experience who has not reached the maximum but it would not prohibit us from employing inexperienced teachers at the old price in case our funds should prove insufficient to do otherwise. An increase of two or three thousand dollars for teachers' salaries would be of material aid in raising the standard of our teaching force and we believe it would yield a return sufficient to more than justify such an additional expenditure.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
1921]
School Attendance
We believe there has never been a year during which regular school attendance has been a subject for so great special con- sideration as has been the case during the past year.
Our Attendance Officer, Mr. Light, has given unstintingly of his time and energy in this direction and we are pleased with the results secured. We feel safe in saying that, for the money expended, no greater return has been realized along any line of educational activity. The salary for this work should be increased.
Physical Training
Probably, you are aware that a new law is now operative which provides for physical training in all public schools. Teachers are endeavoring to meet its requirements by giving a portion of their already overcrowded time to some recognized form of physical exercises. This can be fairly well done in the grades but it becomes a decided problem in the high school where a systematic course should be carried forward by some- one specifically equipped for the work.
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