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I recommend that the 1937 Terraplane coupe be traded for a 1940 coupe and that the sum of $400.00 be appropriated for the same.
Respectfully submitted,
W. F. REEVES, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
1939]
Board of Appeals
December 30, 1939
To the Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Appeals acted upon two matters during the year of 1939.
On September 6, the Board granted the petition of Alice R. Al- bree, 6 Humphrey terrace, to construct a one-car garage under the piazza. Said garage not to extend beyond the present lines of the house and overhead doors shall be used in its construction.
On December 26, the Board granted the petition of Mary Chian- cone, 43 Redington street, to build a piazza within the setback dis- tance. Said piazza shall be 4' x 12' to set within six (6) feet from the street line and shall be in line with other buildings on the street.
CONRAD P. RICHARDSON, Chairman, CHARLES V. EASTERBROOKS, C. GLOVER BOWES.
Forest Warden
January 4, 1940.
To the Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my annual report as Forest Warden for the year 1939. During the year, an unusually dry one, several fires were started by small boys in the region between Essex street and the State road. The majority of these fires were stubborn ones and burned in the humus only to smolder and break out hours and even days later. In the rear of Jackson Park, an acre of young pines was destroyed before any help could get up over the steep ledge. The Fire Department was fine in their co-operation and in many cases this department was not called in.
As the spraying season is coincident with the grass fire and woods fire season, I again recommend that the position of Forest Warden be transferred to the Fire Department. There are many other numerous advantages toward a united office and it is my sincere wish that your Board will give this matter serious consid- eration.
Respectfully yours,
FREDERICK C. BURK, Forest Warden.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Dog Officer
To the Board of Selectmen:
During the year 1939 a total of 266 complaints were received, all of which were investigated and remedied. There were 266 dogs turned over to the dog officer, 37 of which were returned to their various owners and 229, proven to be stray dogs, were disposed of according to law. Also, during the current year, there were 37 dogs which succumbed to either natural or accidental causes within the town.
Several dog owners who had neglected to procure the necessary license, were duly notified and required to provide for same as pre- scribed by statute. The total number of licenses granted for the year were 706.
WILLIS E. SHEPHARD,
Dog Officer.
Town Engineer
To the Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my annual report of services rendered by the Engineering Department for the year ending December 31, 1939.
The Engineering Department has had charge of the following lines of work: designing and superintending the construction of all sewers and drains, together with plans, specifications and esti- mates for the same; the establishing of street lines and grades, for the setting of curbing and laying of sidewalks and all engineering questions which came before the several departments.
Drains
A reinforced concrete culvert, in Nason road, a part of it being 2'-6" x 5' and part 2'-6" x 4' was constructed under P.W.A. grant. Its length is 1030 feet and the total cost was $16,874.62 and of this amount the town share was about 55 per cent.
The Beach Bluff avenue drain, constructed by W.P.A. labor, is approximately 2450 feet long and discharges into the Hawthorne Brook Culvert. It is constructed of 18", 15" and 12" reinforced con- crete pipe and included are eight manholes and seventeen catch basins.
The Crosman avenue drain, constructed by W.P.A. labor, is approximately 1450 feet long and discharges into open ditch of Hawthorne Brook. It is constructed of 18", 15" and 12" reinforced concrete pipe and includes six manholes and eight catch basins.
The Elmwood road drain, also constructed by W.P.A. labor, is approximately 462 feet long and constructed of 15" reinforced con- crete pipe and includes two manholes and five catch basins. This drain serves the area between Thomas road and Paradise road which is the area formerly drained by Mudge Brook before its location was changed to Paradise road.
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REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER
1939]
Resurfacing Atlantic Avenue
The resurfacing of a portion of Atlantic avenue and construc- tion of retaining wall along the property line of the Hotel Preston, was done under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, at a cost of $5,539.88, with the state, county and town assuming their propor- tional share.
Curbing and Sidewalk
The town has constructed, by W.P.A. labor, 3664 square yards of sidewalk with Type E mixture, in various sections of the town, at a cost of $1.04 per square yard and set 4544 linear feet of curb- ing at a cost of $1.36 per linear foot. One-half of the above mate- rial costs are assessed to the abutters.
Tid Street
Tid street has been graded and surfaced, by W.P.A. labor, for a distance of about 360 feet and also included the building of about 200 feet of surface water drain, with the necessary catch basins.
Sewers
The only sewer constructed was in Hampshire street, which re- quired 327 cubic yards of rock excavation and the total cost was $1,917.53 with one-half of this cost assessed to the abutters, at a cost of $1.96 per linear foot of frontage.
Assessors' Department
The yearly routine work required to bring the plans and card index up to date has been completed for this department.
Selectmen's Department
Data and estimates have been furnished this department and plans submitted for their approval.
At the request of property owners, street lines and grades have been given for the grading of lawns, sidewalks, walls, etc.
WALLACE W. PRATT, Town Engineer.
Fourth of July Committee
Although there was no parade for the first time in many years due to lack of appropriation, a well-rounded day was accorded our citizens and particularly the youth of our community.
During the afternoon field activity consisting of various races for both boys and girls took place at the town's three parks. After these activities had concluded, ice cream and candy was distributed to all in attendance.
The Committee presented an innovation in the form of a novelty orchestra of Hawaiian design which played during the afternoon at Abbott Park and at Phillips Park during the evening.
Dancing was provided at Phillips Park prior to the fireworks display which ended the day's celebration.
We extend our sincere thanks to all those who assisted the Committee or in any other manner participated in the success of the day.
ROBERT G. BYRNE, Chairman, HAROLD P. BOUDREAU, JOSEPH P. HINES, FRED J. HAY, LOUIS LaPARELLA.
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TOWN
OF
SWAMPSCOTT TEN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
YEAR 1939
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1 . UNDER ESTIMATES
2 GENERAL GOVERNMENT
3 LIFE & PROPERTY
4 HEALTH & SANITATION
5 HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES
6 . CHARITIES
7 EDUCATION
8 LIBRARIES
9 RECREATION
10 "CEMETERY
11 , UNCLASSIFIED
12 DEBT
.
. 13 DEBT INTEREST
14 STATE TAX
15 STATE ASSESSMENTS
16
COUNTY TAX
17 COUNTY ASSESSMENTS
18 OVERLAY
THE EIGHTEEN CLASSIFICATIONS INTO WHICH THE 1939 BUDGET OF $ 907,652.84 Is SUBDIVIDED.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
12
14
TOWN
OF
0
600000
700000
SWAMPSCOTT 800000 900000
30
DOLLARS 25
20
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
TAX RATES
GROSS APPROPRIATIONS - NOT . INCLUDING WATER
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
1939]
Liabilities, Town of Swampscott, 1939
*STATE ASSESSMENTS:
State Tax 1939
$65,340.00
Auditing Municipal accounts
2,009.93
Charles River Basin Loan fund
2,770.38
Met. Parks Loan sinking fund
8,857.65
Met. Planning Division
125.20
Met. Parks Loan sinking fund, series 2
1,134.93
Met. Parks Loan Fund, Nantasket, Maintenance
736.15
Wellington Bridge, maintenance
22.45
Veterans' exemption
80.87
State Tax Deficit 1938
32,670.00
State Assessment deficit 1938
30.98
COUNTY ASSESSMENTS; *County tax
33,228.24
Tuberculosis Hospital
9,683.28
TOWN APPROPRIATIONS:
(a) to be raised by taxation
702,382.40
(b) to be taken from available funds
83,151.00
*Metropolitan water
33,078.55
Debt and Interest, School House
9,698.75
Overlay deficit 1926 (Chap. 59, Sec. 23)
1.40
Overlay deficit 1927
(Chap. 59, Sec. 23)
12.20
Overlay deficit 1928
(Chap. 59, Sec. 23)
1.20
Overlay deficit 1929 (Chap. 59, Sec. 23)
1.20
Overlay deficit 1930 (Chap. 59, Sec. 23)
1.20
Overlay deficit 1931 (Chap. 59, Sec. 23)
1.27
Overlay deficit 1935
(Chap. 59, Sec. 23)
112.61
Overlay (of Current year)
10,000.00
Total
$995,131.84
*'As estimated by the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation.
Assets, Town of Swampscott, 1939
Property tax, valuation $23,710,150 @ $26.00 per $1,000 Available funds
132,849.75
Poll taxes, No. of Polls 3,470 @ $2.00 each
6,940.00
Estimated receipts (State accounts)
91,827.10
Estimated receipts (Town accounts)
147,051.10
Total assets
$995,131.84
Real Estate Valuation
$22,486,182
Tax
$584,640.73
Personal Valuation
1,223,968
Tax
31,823.16
$23,710,150
$616,463.89
Estimated Receipts
TOWN:
Motor excise
$34,000.00
Licenses and permits
4,553.70
Fines
100.00
Grants and gifts
500.00
Special assessments
7,900.00
General government
700.00
Protection of person and property
600.00
Health and sanitation
800.00
Highways
100.00
Charities
20,000.00
$616,463.89
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
School's
300.00
405.00
Libraries Recreation: Parks
600.00
Public service enterprises: Water
71,179.00
Interest on taxes and assessments Vessels
13.33
Total STATE:
$147,051.10
*Income tax
$53,080.65
*Corporation taxes
4,958.17
*State tax overestimate 1938
1,145.51
*County tax overestimated 1938
56.46
Special Highway Fund
32,586.31
Total
$91,827.10
*As estimated by the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation.
Table of Aggregates
For the town of Swampscott of polls, property and taxes as as- sessed January 1, 1939:
Number of persons, partnerships and corporations assessed on property 2,850
Number of polls assessed
3,470
Value of personal estate assessed
$1,223,968
Value of buildings excluded land
15,690,127
Value of land excluding buildings
6,796,055
Total value of real estate assessed
22,486,182
Total value of estates assessed
23,710,150
Number of horses
10
Number of dwelling houses assessed
2,657
Taxes for State, County and Town Purposes
On personal estate
$31,823.16
On real estate
584,640.73
On polls
6,940.00
Total
$623,403.89
Rate of tax per $1,000
$26.00
FRANK E. MORRISON, CLARENCE B. HUMPHREY, JOHN A. HOLMES,
Board of 'Assessors.
5,300.07
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
1939]
Statistics of the Town of Swampscott, 1896 -- 1939
ASSESSORS' VALUATION
JANUARY 1.
Year
Real Estate
Personal
Total
Rate Taxes per $1,000
Year
Debt
1939
$22,486,182
$1.223,968
$23,710.150
$26.00
1940
$561,950.00
1938
22,200,540
1,221,031
23,421,571
25.00
1939
623,500.00
1937
22,009,175
1,225,488
23,234,623
26.40
1938
688,050.00
1936
21,989,840
1,251,017
23,240,857
27.00
1937
715,600.00
1935
22,135,642
1,240,657
23,376,299
29.30
1936
494,650.00
1934
22,257,887
1,215,044
23,472,931
27.00
1935
546,200.00
1933
22,405,423
1,248,975
23,654,398
24.40
1934
440,100.00
1932
22,543,462
1,276,099
23,819,561
26.40
1933
486.300.00
1931
22,523,651
1,168,246
23,691,897
25.50
1932
534,500.00
1930
22,239,452
1,013,203
23,252,655
24.00
1931
538,700.00
1929
21,592,351
1,016,761
22,609,112
24.00
1930
502.600 00,
1928
20,977,277
1,862,029
22,839,306
24.00
1929
259.600.00-
1927
20,417,314
1,877,468
22,294,782
26.00
1928
296,800.00.
1926
19,584,208
1,648,254
21,232,462
28.00
1927
338.000.00
1925
17,870,147
1,643,644
19,513,791
26.00
1926
345,200.00
1924
17,088,098
1,546,498
18,634,596
25.00
1925
246.900.00
1923
16,157,425
1,526,754
17,684,179
26.00
1924
291,900.00.
1922
15,321,512
1,414,422
16,735,934
25.00
1923
343,900.00
1921
14,226,510
1,391,298
15,617,808
24.00
1922
341,500.00
1920
14,007,916
1,316,938
15,324,854
23.00
1921
344,100.00
1919
12,771,170
1,179,422
13,950,592
20.00
1920
236,600.00.
1918
12,619,556
1,110,776
13,730,332
20.00
1919
251,750.00.
1917
12,141,321
1,000,682
13,142,300
20.00
1918
312,000.00·
1916
11,532,432
4,928,181
16,460,513
20.00
1917
330,800.00*
1915
10,810,305
5,028,193
15,838,498
17.80
1916
363,900.00
1914
10,508,225
3,531,119
14,039,344
16.80
1915
344,100.00·
1913
10,028,325
3,174,590
13,202,915
16.40
1914
293,500.00.
1912
9,413,525
2,974,381
12,387,906
16.00
1913
276,600.00·
1911
9,050,850
2,771,167
11,822,017
15.00
1912
273,150.00'
1910
8,489,200
2,698,340
11,187,540
15.00
1911
194,639.00
1909
7,675,905
2,450,021
10,125,926
16.00
1910
184,295.00
1908
7,312,165
2,680,490
9,992,655
16.00
1909
191,295.00
1907
7,099,090
2,317,468
9,317,468
14.50
1908
176,420.00'
1906
6,303,625
2,093,820
8,397,445
14.50
1907
167,320.00
1905
6,030,185
2,117,442
8,147,627
14.50
1906
151,320.00
1904
5,489,121
2,206,172
7,695,293
12.90
1905
110,020.00
1903
5,135,124
1,286,981
6,422,105
11.50
1904
114,770.00
1902
4,762,665
1,744,874
6,507,539
12.00
1903
75,270.00
1901
4,668,985
1,598,745
6,267,730
12.00
1902
70,600.00
1900
4,446,900
1,138,275
5,585,175
11.00
1901
68,100.00
1899
4,200,175
1,199,045
5,399,220
11.50
1900
64,300.00
1898
4,135,582
1,318,591
5,454,173
14.00
1899
59,000.00
1897
3,997,975
1,304,163
5,302,138
12.00
1898
71,000.00
1896
3,896,059
1,245,245
5,141,304
12.00
1897
78,250.00.
Net
Property
Valuation
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RELATIVE STATISTICS CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS AND VALUATIONS
Compiled by Board of Assessors-F. E. Morrison, C. B. Humphrey, J. A. Holmes.
Liabilities
Overdraft previous year
1935 $4,812.95 40,563.00
1936 $43.67 43,324.00 106,786.09
1937 $9,139.86 42,943.00
1938 $8.055.17 60,628.64
1939 $34,735.95
General government
113,532.66
117,401.00
110,322.01
100,076.91
Health and Sanitation
38,143.00
33,989.50
40,019.00
34,575.00
59,407.50
Highways and Bridges
108,602.69
112,875.00
99,710.00
118,010.00
105,500.00
Charities and soldiers' relief
52,499.46
58,482.24
66,231.40
65,259.96
83,719.72
Libraries
11,454.00
12,839.00
11,000.00
11,055.00
11,810.00
Cemeteries
5,605.00
6,540.00
2,660.00
6,475.00
7,694.00
Maturing debt
50,050.00
41,050.00
53,538.43
45,050.00
57,050.00
Maturing debt interest
26,518.75
25,376.00
23,155.75
22,683.00
20,082.75
State Tax
35,055.00
36,900.00
42,435.00
29,040.00
65,340.00
State Assessments
14,484.10
14,672.41
14,758.88
15,605.54
15,737.56
County Tax
..
..
33,636.66
35,386.04
34,667.09
36,056.52
33,228.24
County Assessments
5,937.49
8,046.12
9,312.05
9,653.93
9,683.28
Overlay
8,000.00
10,410.91
6,000.00
6,000.00
10,000.00
Totals
$791,921.10
$771,377 22
$795,888.46
$806,324.33
$907,652.84
Education
189,076.00
187,772.00
199,297.00
197,397.00
198,683.00
Recreation
16,000.00
17,034.00
16,384.00
15,128.00
26,010.75
Unclassified
37,950.34
19,850.24
7,236.00
15,329.56
16,230.46
TOWN DOCUMENTS
Above figures represent moneys appropriated at Town Meetings.
[Dec. 31
52,662.72
Protection life and property
TO BE RAISED BY RECEIPTS AND TAXES ON PROPERTY
Assets
Estimated receipts
Transfers
Poll taxes
Property taxes
1935 $100,489.54 00.00 6,506.00 684,995.56
1936 $114,912.08 22,500.00 6.462.00 627,503.14
1937 $127,232.28 49,251.77 6,178.00 613,226.41
1938 $146,967.14 67,575.92 6,242.00 585,539.27
6,940.00 616,463.89
Totals
$791,921.10
$771,377.22
$795,888.46
$806,324.33
$907,652.84
APPROPRIATIONS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT OR MONEY RAISED ON BOND ISSUES NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE FIGURES
Amounts bonded
$00.00
$269,000.00
$33,000.00
$00.00
$0.00
Value of buildings
15,329,891.00
15,208,975.00
15,209,270.00
15,370,310.00
15,690,127.00
Value of land
6,805,751.00
6,780,865.00
6,799,905.00
6,830,230.00
6,796,055.00
Value of personal property
1,240,657.00
1,251,017.00
1,225,448.00
1,221,031.00
1,223,968.00
Total valuations
23,376,299.00
23,240,857.00
23,234,623.00
23,421,571.00
23,710,150.00
Tax
rate
29.30
27.00
26.40
25.00
26.00
Polls
3,253
3,231
3,089
3,121
3,470
Population 10,486.
In addition to the above, $36,207.00 was appropriated at a Special Town Meeting held on October 4, 1938, after the Tax Rate was fixed. $36,207.00 was transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
1939]
1939 $133,910.92 150,338.03
REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
School Committee, 1939
Philip H. Stafford, Chairman
LYnn 2-5973
7 Millett road
Edgar U. Burdett
LYnn 2-3853
Bernard F. Carey
LYnn 3-3696
85 Kensington lane
LYnn 3-6464
Regular meeting, second Wednesday of each month.
Superintendent of Schools and Secretary of the School Committee Frank L. Mansur
88 Banks road LYnn 3-2193
The office of the Superintendent of Schools is open on school days from 8.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M .; Saturdays from 9.00 A.M. to 12.00 M.
School Calendar 1940
Winter term begins Tuesday, January 2
Winter term closes Friday, February 16
Spring term begins Monday, February 26
Spring term closes Friday, April 12
Summer term begins Monday, April 22
High School Graduation Friday, June 14
Fall term begins Wednesday, September 4
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE Changes and Improvements
In making its annual report the Committee would like to bring to the attention of the residents of the town a number of the more interesting matters which have been originated or otherwise acted on by the Committee.
Many a community gives little thought, except in a routine way, to the subject of fire hazard until after some catastrophe has occurred and the lives of school children endangered or lost. As a further improvement to our monthly fire drill practice, a Buddy sys- tem has been put into effect. Under this plan, a check of each class is made after children have left the building in order to assure that all children are accounted for.
Engaging in athletics by school students is bound to result in some accidents of a more or less serious nature. The School Com- mittee is prevented by law from using town funds to reimburse stu- dents for medical care in such cases. It has, therefore, been voted to permit the adoption of the Athletic Insurance Plan of the Council of New England School Principals' Association. While this plan does not offer full insurance in case of injury, it does offer a number of advantages at low cost.
Further progress has been made in the development of the do- mestic science course at the High School and some new equipment has been provided. Capable leadership is making this particularly practical subject of benefit to an increasing number of girls.
Each year recently there have been presented to the State legis- lature a number of bills which, if passed, would adversely affect the educational system of a community such as ours, chiefly by raising costs. As some bills of this nature have been passed, the Committee has gone on record against such legislation and advised our local representatives accordingly.
26 Banks road
Marion D. Morse
LYnn 2-5470
56 Elmwood road
63 Orchard road
Amos E. Russell
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1939]
It is not generally known that a special class for handicapped children, under the guidance of an especially trained teacher, is maintained at the Machon School. This is a continuing plan adopt- ed some years ago. Transportation to and from this class is provid- ed for such children.
Justifiable pride is taken in the continued improvement in the school band and orchestras. They have been built up through addi- tional time allotted to Mr. Louis Marino for instruction in instru- mental music, as well as by group instruction given by Miss Naz- arian.
Maintenance and Cost
Public school property in Swampscott is valued at nearly $1,000,000.00. Each year a certain amount of work must be done to keep the buildings and grounds in proper condition. A partial list of such items this year includes:
Painting of the exterior trim of the High School.
Plastering and painting the Stanley School auditorium.
Repointing one wall of the Junior High School.
Roof repairs made at the Clarke, Hadley and High Schools.
Installing ventilator fan in manual training room at High School. In proportion to the value of the property, the percentage cost of upkeep is very low.
In order to secure more economical results from the heating system at the High School, a special draft control has been installed which is cutting the fuel cost.
Attention of the townspeople should be directed to the fact that the net cost of operating the school system is between $15,000.00 and $20,000.00 lower than the total budget appropriation would indi- cate. This is effected by certain refunds made by the State because our schools measure up to standards set up by the State Department of Education.
In conclusion the Committee wishes to record its appreciation of Miss Harriet M. Dillon who for over twenty-three years served as a teacher in our schools. It also wishes to voice its approval of the loyal and painstaking service of the superintendent, school prin- cipals and teachers, and school maintenance staffs.
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP H. STAFFORD, Chairman, MARION D. MORSE, EDGAR U. BURDETT, BERNARD F. CAREY, AMOS E. RUSSELL.
To the Members of the School Committee of the Town of Swamp- scott, Mrs. Morse and Gentlemen:
It is a comparably simple matter to lay before the citizens of a town a formal report of the condition of a school system so far as its material elements are concerned. One may enumerate the growth or decline of mere numbers of pupils, the expansion or elimi- nation of activities, the addition or loss of buildings and facilities, and the increase or lessening of cost of operating and maintaining the various enterprises of the department, all this with compara- tive ease. And it is in such things that those who undertake to read a town report are for the most part interested, for therein lie the rise and decline of tax rate.
Momentarily, therefore, may I present some figures comparing size and costs of our system during the past year with those of the peak year of 1932-33.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
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Number of Full-Time Teachers
School year 1932-33
School Year 1938-39 21
High School 19
Junior High 24 21
Elementary 36
33
To the above for the year 1938-39 add part time teachers in Instrumental Music and Domestic Science at the High School, and in English and Instrumental Music at the Junior High School.
Number of Pupils-Average Membership
School Year 1932-33
School Year 1938-39
High School 378
434
Junior High 422
426
Elementary 879
765
1679
1625
Comparison of Average Membership in Elementary Schools
1932-33
243 Pupils
Clarke School
1938-39
214 Pupils
1932-33
208 Pupils
Hadley School
1938-39
190 Pupils
1932-33
230 Pupils
Machon School
1938-39
171 Pupils
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1932-33
198 Pupils
Stanley School
1938-39
190 Pupils
1939]
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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Proportion of Pupils Attending Various Schools
1932-33
1938-39
1932-33
1938-39
All Schools
Elementary Schools Only
High School
High School
Clarke School
Clarke School
22.5%
26.7%
27.6%
28.0%
Junior High
Amior High
Hadley School
Hadley School
25.1%
26.3%
25.7%
24.6%
Elementary Grades
Elementary Grades
Machon School
Machon School
52.4%
47.06
26.2%
22.4%
Stanley Sohool
Stanley School
22.5%
24.8%
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From the foregoing, these conclusions may be drawn as to en- rollment.
1. Since our peak year of 1932-33, total school enrollment has decreased 54 pupils.
2. This decrease is entirely in the elementary grades, where the loss is 114 pupils.
3. While there has been a decrease in each elementary build- ing, it has been heaviest at the Machon School-more than 25%. 4. The Junior High School enrollment has remained practi- cally constant.
5. The High School has increased 56 pupils, or almost 15%, and has offset almost half the loss in the elementary grades.
The financial comparisons are likewise interesting:
Appropriations
Fiscal year 1932
$203,175.00
Fiscal year 1939
$198,583.00
Comparative Tabulation of Costs-School Year Basis
1932-33
1938-39
Instructional Service
High School
$44,231.74
$54,245.18
Junior High School
45,675.12
44,615.64
Elementary Schools
59,612.96
55,667.47
Operation of School Plants
High School
3,913.77
10,324.78
Junior High School
4,628.65
4,788.67
Elementary Schools
10,485.44
10,670.90
Maintenance
High School
1,538.94
1,232.17
Junior High School
2,573.06
479.19
Elementary Schools
1,660.73
2,045.19
Auxiliary Agencies
High School
1,472.97
921.28
Junior High School
1,302.09
1,215.21
Elementary Schools
1,886.44
1,791.05
General Control
6,888.11
6,964.02
Capital Outlay
786.02
442.76
In drawing conclusions about costs, care should be taken not to confuse the fiscal or calendar year with the school year. The school year runs from July 1st of one year to June 30th of the next, and expenditures over that period do not bear any fixed relationship to the appropriation for a given calendar year. Our records and figures are all kept and reported to the state on a school year basis.
Likewise, in considering the cost of operation at the High School, it should be remembered that ever since the building has been in use we have kept the gymnasium section open fifteen weeks each winter for the use of outside groups; and that for two years we have maintained quarters for W.P.A. projects not connected with schools. Both of these accommodations have cost us for all light, heat and water used, and the former has added to our cost for janitorial service. We estimate that about $1.50 of our High School per pupil costs may be charged to these projects which really have no bearing at all on our regular school activity.
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