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2.70
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Street Labor
13.47
C. A. Reed, Street Labor
12.00
J. H. McCabe, Material Center St.
99.75
Fall River Electric Light Co., Light, Main St.
3.25
Payroll, Street Labor
116.50
119.75
A. G. Williams & Co., Lumber
29.80
Fall River Electric Light Co., Light, Main St. 3.25
21.00
D. McInnes, Labor
Pierce Hardware Co., Supplies
3.04
A. P. Brown, Labor
31.00
$200.42
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C. P. Gorden, Sr., Care of Main St., Light
12.00
Payroll, Street Labor
341.13
Leroy Latimer, Sup't., Salary 62.50
H. P. Goff, Street Labor
19.50
E. A. Wheeler,
9.75
D. McInnes, 66
60.00
Payroll, Street Labor
66 66
76.52
675.49
66
58.50
F. Rose
6 66
3.00
J. P. Dion, Damage to car
23.85
$85.35
Total,
$16,004.98
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Rose E. Palmer, Clerical Work
$5.60
Gaylord Bros., Books
6.25
Library Book House, Books
2.92
L. J. Cole, Salary
33.33
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
15.00
Staples Coal Co., Fuel
66.00
129.10
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
10.00
Gaylord Bros., Books
14.20
Rose E. Palmer, Clerical Work
11.20
Raymond A. Horton, Fuel
36.00
G. C. Thompson, Books
4.00
L. J. Cole, Salary
33.33
Library Book House, Books
290.21
Library Book House,
5.20
404.14
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
10.00
Rose E. Palmer, Clerical Work
8.40
J. E. Chase, Repairs
22.00
6.00
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39.00
Fall River Electric Light Co., Light & Repairs
36.26
Pierce Hardware Co., Supplies
6.80
Library Book House, Books
8.75
L. J. Cole, Salary
33.33
164.54
Library Book House, Books
53.60
Rose E. Palmer, Clerical Work
2.45
L. J. Cole, Expense
.77
L. J. Cole, Salary
33.33
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
13.60
W. H. Co., Supplies
4.50
Fall River Electric Light Co., Light
1.68
109.93
Pierce Hardware Co., Supplies
5.90
Rose E. Palmer, Clerical Work
2.45
M. P. Chase 66 66
5.20
L. J. Cole, Salary
33.33
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
10.00
56.88
Rose E. Palmer, Clerical Work
2.80
L. J. Cole, Salary
4.25
L. J. Cole, Expense
13.03
Library Book House, Books
10.00
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
63.41
Payroll, Supplies & Labor
80.21
G. C. Thompson, Magazines
52.75
Fall River Electric Light Co., Light
4.71
Gaylord Bros., Books
10.74
N. P. Barlow, Clerical Work,
2.10
Rose E. Palmer,
12.25
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
10.00
95.29
2.74
Library Book House, Books
33.33
80.21
M. C. Almeda, Fuel
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N. P. Barlow, Clerical Work 2.10
66 Rose E. Palmer, 66 13.65
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
10.00
Library Book House, Books
34.09
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Repairs
10.00
69.84
H. D. Greenlaw, Care of Lawn
25.00
Dodd, Mead & Co., Books
6.10
H. P. Hathaway, Repairs
3.00
Rose E. Palmer, Clerical Work
11.90
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
10.00
Library Book House, Books
18.98
Fall River Electric Light Co., Light
9.36
84.34
L. J. Cole, Expense
2.51
Rose E. Palmer, Clerical Work
13.30
Library Book House, Book
1.92
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
10.00
27.73
L. J. Cole, Salary
166.65
L. J. Cole,
33.37
E. E. Barlow, Janitor
10.00
D. D. Andrews Co., Supplies
1.70
M. Almeda, Fuel
15.00
Staples Coal Co., Fuel
85.00
Office S. & E. Co.
2.00
$313.72
Total
$1,599.13
BRISTOL COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL
Maintenance assessed by County $3,112.25 $3,112.25
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NOTES
Bristol C. Trust Co., Temporary Loans $30,000.00
Machinists National Bank 66
30,000.00
Taunton Savings Bank, School Loan
1,000.00
$61,000.00 $61,000.00
CEMETERY FUNDS
W. W. Tinkham, Care of lot 28.25
H. H. Horton,
54.50
R. A. Horton, 66 58.00
H. W. Briggs, 3.00
Deposited E. Essex Fund, Taunton Savings Bank 200.00 Deposited J. H. Horton Fund, B. C. Savings Bank 100.00 A. T. Story & Co., Trees for Walker Lot 70.00
Total $513.75
$513.75
INVESTMENT FUNDS
Taunton Savings Bank, Deposited Interest 34.50
Taunton Savings Bank, Deposited Proceeds of
Sale of shares of No. D. Co-op Bank
1,200.00
Taunton Savings Bank, Deposited Interest
33.00
Taunton Savings Bank, 66 66
27.27
Taunton Savings Bank,
66
92.91
Bristol Co. Savings Bank,
99.18
$1,486.86
Total $1,486.86
LAND DAMAGE WINTHROP STREET
Release on McNeill property on State Highway,
Winthrop Street $300.00 $300.00
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PAYMENT OF 1929 BILLS IN 1930
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Fire Department $5.33
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Police 3.25
J. R. Ingham, Board of Health 75.00
Harold Stafford, Streets
1.93
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Streets
3.09
Dighton C. Stone Co.,
28.80
B. C. T. Hospital, Board of Health
80.60
Henry W. Horton, Public Welfare
4.00
Henry W. Horton,
12.00
Henry W. Horton,
6.20
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., So. School Well
244.22
D. D. Andrews Co., Fire Department
48.00
D. F. Lane, Incidentals
160.00
D. T. Wood, Board of Health
175.00
H. C. Briggs, Incidentals
19.75
D. F. Lane, Board of Health
145.00
J. Nunes, Public Welfare
104.27
Leroy Latimer, Streets
62.50
H. P. Goff, Streets
6.00
Physician's Payroll, Board of Health
19.75
$1,204.69
Total $1,204.69
DIGHTON & BERKLEY BRIDGE
J. H. Babbitt, Salary as Draw Tender
840.00
J. H. Babbitt, Repairs & Supplies 1.54
$841.54
Total
$841.54
INTEREST
Bristol County Trust Co., Discount on Note $20,000.00 $530.00
Machinists Nat'l. Bank, Discount on Note $20,000.00 535.00
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Taunton Sav. Bank, Interest on School Loan
40.00
Bristol C. Trust Co., Discount on Note $10,000 67.78
Machinists Nat'l. Bank, Discount on
Note $10,000 66.67
Taunton Savings Bank, Interest on School Loan
$40.00
$1,279.45
Total
$1,279.45
WELLINGTON STREET MACADAM
Globe Newspaper Co., Adv.
$13.20
E. F. Jones, on a/c contract
29,154.52
E. F. Horton, on a/c well
125.00
L. A. Waterman, Land damage
300.00
J. N. Muldoon, Supplies
12.25
State of Mass., Material
37.50
N. E. R. B. Asso., Adv.
14.30
C. P. Gorden, Use of Truck
100.00
E. F. Horton, in full for well
125.00
H. E. Horton, Damage
15.25
Henry E. Williams, Weight
68.00
Department of Correction, Iron Work
159.22
Payroll for Labor
105.00
Payroll for Labor
270.50
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Labor
15.95
- $30,515.69
$30,515.69
GYPSY MOTH
Payroll for Moth Work
$198.00
Frost, I. Co., Material
3.10
Pierce Hardware Co., Material
4.58
J. Gillis, Spraying
550.00
Payroll, moth labor
31.20
Total $786.88
$786.88
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TERCENTENARY
G. L. Thompson, Postage
$1.95
Davol Printing Co., Printing
15.00
D. F. Lane, Cash Expense
12.81
G. L. Thompson, Expense
1.53
Total
$31.29
TAXES
Audit
$841.62
Highway Tax
2,572.80
Veterans Exemptions
8.64
Snow Removal Tax
488.81
State Tax
4,760.00
County Tax
5,974.72
$14,646.59
Total
$14,646.59
GRADING AT SOUTH SCHOOL
W. Reed & Sons Co., Adv.
$4.50
J. H. McCabe, in full for grading
690.00
$694.50
Total $694.50
MAIN STREET SIDEWALK
W. Reed & Sons Co., Adv. $10.50
E. F. Jones, in full for sidewalk 521.30
$531.80
Total
$531.80
TOWN FOREST
B. C. A. School, Supplies $2.85
E. D. Robinson, Surveying 5.00
$7.85
Total $7.85
$31.29
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GRADING AT TOWN HALL
J. McCabe, Material & Labor $190.03
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Material & Labor 193.33
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Material & Labor
1.88
H. L. Ballou & Son, Labor
1.50
Total
$386.74
MEMORIAL DAY
Agent G. A. R.
$100.00
Agent D. A. R.
25.00
$125.00
Total
$125.00
Balance Dec. 31, 1930
$23,979.44
TOTAL
$251,123.81
I have examined the accounts of David A. Buffington, Collector of Taxes, and find as follows :-
Balance of 1929 tax due Jan. 1, 1930
$5,677.91
Interest Collected
224.44
$5,902.35
Credit
By Cash to Treasurer
$5,781.73 104.70
By Abatements
Total credit
$5,886.43
$5,886.43
Balance due Jan. 1, 1931
$15.92 $15.92
Tax warrant for 1930
$90,167.33
Interest Collected
13.51
$90,180.84
$386.74
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Credit
By Cash to Treasurer $82,700.90
By Abatements 15.22
$82,716.12
Total Credit
$82,716.12-
Balance due Jan. 1, 1931 $7,464.72
$7,464.72 Adjustment of Interest .04
$7,464.76
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX
Balance 1929 tax due Jan. 1, 1930 $932.46
Interest Collected
15.12
$947.58
Credit
By Cash to Treasurer
$743.49
By Abatements 112.77
Total Credit $856.26 $856.26
Balance due Jan. 1, 1931
91.32
$91.32
Tax Warrant for 1930 $7,978.30
Interest Coll. 7.09
$7,985.39 $7,985.39
Credit
By Cash to Treasurer
$6,421.85
By Abatements 350.07
Total Credit
$6,771.92 $6,771.92
Balance due Jan. 1, 1931 $1,213.47 $1,213.47
Total due Jan. 1, 1931 $8,785.43
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TOWN INVESTMENT FUNDS
Income earned in 1930
$286.86
Income reinvested
286.86
PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS
Perpetual care funds received during year
Edward Essex fund
$200.00
J. H. Horton fund
100.00
Withdrawn for care
212.75
Total
$512.75
Due Town Treasury for advance of $1.00 for care
$1.00
$513.75
Credit
By Deposited in Bank
E. Essex fund
$200.00
J. H. Horton fund
100.00
Paid for care
213.75
$513.75
SUMMARY OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE 1930
Revenue
Jan. 1, 1930 Cash Balance
$37,880.74
Taxes
95,387.81
State of Massachusetts
Corporation tax, business
$14,470.47
Corporation tax, Pub. Service
636.70
Income Tax
21,811.80
National Bank Tax
70.97
Trust Co. Tax
27.90
State Aid
168.00
For Wellington Street
14,577.26
Miscellaneous Receipts
$51,763.10 $3,199.40
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Interest
Taxes
$260.16 544.45
Checking Accounts
$804.61
Total Revenue
$189,035.66
Loans
60,000.00
Investment funds
1,486.86
Dividend No. D. Co-op Asso.
88.54
Cemetery funds
512.75
Total Receipts
$251,123.81
Expense
Public Welfare
$11,012.90
Schools
63,355.77
Streets
16,004.98
Public Library
1,599.13
Police
2,836.28
Incidentals
3,886.52
Board of Health
2,740.50
Town Officers
4,537.48
State Aid
298.00
Fire Department
1,907.88
Dighton & Berkley Bridge
841.54
Interest
1,279.45
Forest Fires
773.58
Wellington St. Macadam
30,515.69
Gypsy Moth
786.88
Tercentenary
31.29
So. School Water
726.47
Audit
841.62
State Highway Tax
2,572.80
Veterans Exemptions
8.64
Snow Tax
488.81
State Tax
4,760.00
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Grading So. School
694.50
Main St. Sidewalk
531.80
Town Forest
7.85
Grading Town Hall
386.74
County Tax
5,974.72
Memorial Day
125.00
Land Damage
300.00
Revenue Reserve
1,204.69
B. C. T. Hospital
3,112.25
Total Expense
$164,143.76
Town Notes
$61,000.00
Cemetery Funds
513.75
Investment Funds
1,486 .86
Total Payments
227,144.37
Cash Balance Jan. 1, 1931
23,979.44
$251,123.81
The Town debt is $1,000.00 and falls due November 1, 1931.
I have examined the securities of the Town Farm and War Poll Tax funds and find them intact, the income being accounted for and payments properly vouched. The accounts of the Collector are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. The Treasurer's accounts are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and all balances are in the Treasury.
Respectfully submitted, HOWARD C. BRIGGS,
Town Auditor.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committee
OF THE
TOWN OF DIGHTON
FOR THE
Year Ending December 31, 1930
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Term expires :
Roy F. Walker, Chairman
North Dighton
1933
Mrs. Sara G. Hamilton Segreganset
1931
Trenor F. Goodell Dighton 1932
Leland F. Bullard Segreganset 1933
Henry W. Horton
West Dighton 1931
Mrs. Clara L. Wyeth
Segreganset 1932
Superintendent Norman D. Bailey
Residence: 76 Spring Street, North Dighton.
Office: Grammar School Building, North Dighton. Tel. Taunton 1146.
Office Hours: 8-9 A. M. on school days and by appointment.
Office Clerk : Dorothy P. Carr.
Office open : 8-12:00 1-5:00 School Days.
School Physician :
H. S. Miller, M. D.
School Nurse :
Mrs. Leila A. Hoard, R. N.
The meetings of the School Committee are held regularly on the last Thursday of the month at 7:30 P. M.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Dighton :
Your Committee hereby submits its report of the year 1930.
During the year the following repairs and improvements have been made:
1. The South Grammar School yard has been graded.
2. The Brick School House has been shingled, and painted inside and outside.
3. The Fish School House has been painted inside.
4. The North Grammar Building has been painted out- side.
Improvements that should be made in the year 1931, if possible :
1. Re-surface the roof of the North Grammar Building.
2. Paint the South Grammar Building.
3. Improve the North Primary School yard.
This year a change was made in Superintendent of Schools. The Joint Board of Dighton, Berkley and Freetown elected Mr. Norman D. Bailey to this position. Mr. Bailey began his duties here on August 1, 1930. Under his leadership your Committee feels that our schools will continue to pro- gress and maintain a high standard of efficiency.
The School Department has closed its accounts with all bills paid, and with a small balance in the treasury.
The total income of the School Department is made up as follows:
Town of Berkley, tuition $408.00
Town of Freetown, tuition 120.00
City of Taunton, tuition 120.00
J. A. Grandfield, tuition
38.00
State of Mass., Evening School aid
57.80
State of Mass., tuition
23.89
State of Mass., General Fund
4240.00
Total
$5007.69
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The above mentioned sum does not show in the School Financial Report because this money goes into the general treasury of the Town, and is not credited to the School De- partment.
Your Committee has endeavored to cut the Budget for 1931 as much as possible. Thirty-two pupils are planning to enter high school next September, while only eleven are being graduated in June. This will make a net increase of twenty- one pupils in high school-an item over which we have no control. However, by careful planning, it is felt that our schools can be operated for the amount shown by the following Budget. This is $1550.00 less than the amount asked for 1930.
SCHOOL BUDGET FOR 1931
Superintendent and Law Enforcement
$2,700.00
Teachers' Salaries 27,000.00
Books & Supplies
2,500.00
Janitors' Salaries
3,150.00
Fuel 2,800.00
Repairs
1,500.00
Health
1,800.00
Transportation
7,900.00
Tuition
10,600.00
New Equipment
300.00
Contingent
1,200.00
Total
$61,450.00
Respectfully submitted,
ROY F. WALKER, Chairman
MRS. SARA G. HAMILTON, Sec.
TRENOR F. GOODELL, Fin. Sec.
MRS. CLARA L. WYETH LELAND F. BULLARD HENRY W. HORTON
Dighton School Committee.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee of the town of Dighton:
Ladies and Gentlemen :
It is my privilege to submit to you, and through you, to the citizens of the town, my first annual report as your super- intendent of schools covering the period August 1, 1930- January 1, 1931. In a school system, a change in adminis- tration necessarily involves some readjustments. We have attempted to reduce to a minimum the disturbance caused by such a change, and to see that as far as possible the actual machinery of the schools is kept running smoothly. It is also true, that a period of getting-acquainted and of study is necessary at the beginning of any work; and consequently, much of the time since the opening of school has been spent in careful study of the schools and school work of the town.
In the following report, I have attempted to point out such matters as would seem of interest to the public, and to make such recommendations as seem reasonable. The opening of the work here has been most pleasant. The attitude of the members of the committee has been exceedingly cooperative. Many of the spots, which might have proved rough, have been smoothed through their kindly counsel and helpful sug- gestions. The teaching staff has been ready at all times to respond to suggestions, and to help in explaining existing situations. It is my hope that as time passes, and I become better acquainted, that working together we shall accomplish worth-while things for the children of Dighton.
Respectfully submitted, NORMAN D. BAILEY,
Superintendent of Schools.
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- I. TEACHING STAFF.
First and foremost in any school achievement must stand the teacher. "As the teacher, so the school," is an old adage, but is still a true one. No school room will rise beyond the leadership which its teacher gives it. Courses of study, text books, and fine equipment are all important, but no one of these, nor all together, can take the place of a well-trained and competent teacher. The teachers of the Dighton schools are, as a group, well trained and professionally minded. It should be the constant goal of the system to secure the best possible teachers at the salary available.
Three new teachers entered the service this fall :- Miss Isabel Chisholm, graduate of the Salem Normal School, four year course, has taken the position held by Mrs. Chew at the Commercial School. Miss Irene F. Riley, graduate of Fitch- burg Normal School is teaching the second grade at the North Primary School. Miss Alice Dobbyn, graduate of Hyannis Normal School has taken the position at Segreganset, made vacant by the transfer of Miss Cora Walker to the position of helping teacher.
II. IMPROVEMENT OF BUILDINGS.
The school committee and townspeople should be com- mended for a consistent effort to improve the school property of the town. At present, two needs seem to be outstanding :
1. Installation of electric lights in classrooms.
2. Grading of school grounds at North Primary School. Certain changes in seating should be made to con- form with the best modern theory of lighting. As far as possible the light should come from the left side of the pupil.
III. DISTRICT OFFICE.
The decision of the joint committee of the three towns composing the supervisory district to establish a central
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office, has proven a wise step. This office, in the grammar school building at North Dighton, is open on school days from 8-12, and 1-5. It is also open on Saturday mornings. The employment of a clerk has relieved the superintendent of a considerable amount of detail, and has left him free for the more valuable work of supervision. Through the office, it is possible to keep definite records in regard to text books and supplies, purchases, pupil-progress, and other important items. The office is well equipped, and is a credit to the dis- trict.
IV. IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION.
The first obligation of the superintendent of schools is the improvement of the instruction in the schools. This im- provement may be accomplished in several ways-
1. Through direct supervision-
It is the plan of the superintendent to devote as much as possible of his time to actual classroom supervision. Only through direct contact with the work of the school room can a worthwhile knowledge of the problems which confront the teacher be secured. Through conferences many of these problems may be solved.
2. Through teachers' meetings.
Frequent teachers' meetings are a fruitful source of in- formation and of round-table discussion. It is planned to hold an occasional demonstration meeting, at which some worthwhile project may be shown to the whole teaching force.
3. Through bulletins.
Frequent bulletins are sent to the teachers of the district offering suggestions for the improvement of the work.
4. Through standardized testing.
By means of the standardized test, it is possible to com- pare the work of pupils in the schools with an objective standard, based on a very large number of cases. The
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standardized test does certain definite things for the school -
a. It removes the personal judgment as an element in marking.
b. It affords an opportunity to compare the work done in different schools by pupils of the same grade.
c. It affords an opportunity to compare the work of the schools with a nation-wide standard.
d. Most important of all, it provides for discovery of a pupil's weak points, and leads to instruction definitely planned as a remedy for these troubles.
5. Through a definite course of study.
V. COURSE OF STUDY.
One of the big problems facing us is the development of a course of study for the schools of the district. Through a course of study we may-
1. Set a definite standard of work to be accomplished.
2. Provide a minimum amount of work for slow classes, and a mazimum for bright classes.
3. Assure uniformity of procedure and method.
It may be of interest to the public to realize just what steps we are taking in this work.
1. Study of the existing situation in our schools.
2. Appointment of committees of teachers to work on each subject.
3. Investigation of courses of study in other towns and cities.
4. Study of work carried on in the field by specialists at schools of education.
5. Conference with authorities in the various subjects.
6. Analysis of text books and materials for teaching.
7. Compilation of course of study.
When completed, the schools of Dighton, Freetown, and Berkley should be equipped to carry on a fine piece of work in the preparation of boys and girls for life.
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VI. PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY.
In order that a school system may be thoroughly efficient and abreast of the times, it is necessary that the teachers in the system keep familiar with the latest developments in the various fields of education. In order that the teachers in the district may have some such opportunity, we have begun the collection of a professional teachers' library. In this way, it becomes possible for each teacher to keep abreast of the new methods.
VII. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
One of the fundamental principles of the junior high school ideas has been its emphasis upon the club activity, so-called. In the club activity, the boy or girl is given an opportunity for self-expression and self-realization, which is impossible in the classroom. These clubs are of various types, and have as many purposes as there are types; but an underlying principal of each is to help the boy or girl find himself. They offer splendid opportunities for vocational and educational guidance-another of the fundamental prinicples of the junior high school.
VIII. SUMMARY.
We are living in the midst of an era of depression. All about us is the call to retrench, to cut down expenditures, to limit the program of school activity. It is essential in such a period that we analyze carefully every expenditure-to be sure that dollar expended, brings dollar value in return. The committee and superintendent are working continually with this in mind. There is, however, an even greater con- sideration than economy ;- that is, the welfare of the child. At no time must the future of any boy or girl suffer in the sway of any policy of retrenchment. In reducing the budget $1550.00 for the coming year, the aim of the department has been the greatest economy commensurate with the welfare of the boys and girls of the town.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1931
School opens December 29, 1930 Closes February 20, 1931 School opens March 2, 1931 Closes April 17, 1931
School opens April 27, 1931 Closes June 12, 1931
School opens September 9, 1931 Closes December 23, 1931
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REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICER
Mr. Norman D. Bailey Superintendent of Schools North Dighton, Massachusetts Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1930. During the year, I have made 121 visits to parents to ascertain the causes of non-attendance of children at school. The attendance record for the year shows improvement over 1929.
I thank all connected with the administration of the schools for their hearty cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, HOWARD C. BRIGGS,
Attendance Officer.
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SCHOOL REPORT
DIGHTON PUPILS IN HIGH SCHOOL
SENIORS-11
Taunton
Mabel Broadbent
Rudolph Christenson
Norman Entwistle
Anna Galligan
Dorothy Goff
Herbert Holt
Ernest Horton
Natalie Horton -
Dorothy King
Vincent Makin
Fall River
Harold Kossoi
JUNIORS-16
Taunton
Rolf Anders
Herbert Ballou
Allen Briggs
Kenneth Cameron
Thelma Chisholm
Barbara Marble
Llewellyn Padelford
Everett Smith
Mae Stead
Roy Stead
May Synan Alice Terrien
Louise Wyeth
Fall River
Milton Kossoi
Howell Carr
Robert Thompson
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SCHOOL REPORT
SOPHOMORES-18
Taunton
Margaret Bolger Gloria Cambra Winifred Goodell Norman Holmes William Holt
Arnold Kay Margaret Latimer Carol Millard
Richard Perry Elena Richmond
Charles Sears
Barbara Wyeth
Fall River
Dorothy Vickers Thomas Rose
Edward Rose
Haswell Carr
Hanford Carr
Somerset
Sumner Varney
FRESHMAN-25
Taunton
Lillian Blaney
Edwin Broadbent
Fannie Costa Hilda DeMello Alice Gilbert
Elizabeth Harrison
Henry Hathaway
Philip Hathaway Anna Horton Dorothy Horton Isabel Horton Leon Horton Leonard Horton Virginia Ide
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SCHOOL REPORT
Mabel Ingalls
Edith Perry
Helen Rose
Norman Shaw
Raymond Simmons
Alice Sousa
Fall River
Bernice Darling
Ada Kossoi
Horace Ingalls
Martha Carr
Doris Car
POST GRADUATES-1
Taunton
Agnes Marsden
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SCHOOL REPORT
PHYSICIAN'S REPORT
To the School Committee of the town of Dighton :
The usual routine physical examination has been followed among 612 children of the schools, added to which number were re-examinations in certain cases; also in schools reporting contagion of a serious nature, entire rooms were again ex- amined. Contagious diseases in order of prevalence are as follows:
Chicken pox 35
Scarlet fever 20
German measles 15
Impetige 10
Whooping cough
6
Diptheria 1
Scarlet fever cases above noted, although plenty, occurred at different times and in different sections of the town, and at no time assumed proportions that were alarming. A ques- tion arises as to whether or not all cases of rash are reported by parents to the school nurse, the family physician, or the school physician. Occasional cases of desquamation (peeling) have been found in children sent to school, therefore, it would seem that children, after a few days of fever, are allowed to return to school, having no idea what the fever might have been due to. It would help the schools, and the community in general, if the school nurse or the family physician might be notified in every case of rash however slight.
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