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Fuel
4,400.00
Supplies
750.00
Water
300.00
Gas
300.00
Electricity
1,800.00
Telephones
400.00
Miscellaneous
300.00
Total Operation of Plant
$18,650.00
Maintenance of Plants
Maintenance of Plants $2,500.00
MAINTENANCE OF PLANTS $2,500.00
Auxiliary Agencies
Libraries
$320.00
Promotion of Health, School Physician
300.00
School Nurse ..
1,750.00
Health Supplies
100.00
Printing and Advertising
50.00
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Transportation Miscellaneous
16,150.00 300.00
Total Auxiliary Agencies
$18,970.00
General Control
Administrative Salaries
$6,150.00
Attendance Officer
50.00
Conference Attendance by Superintend- ent
150.00
Stationery - Postage
150.00
School Committee
200.00
Miscellaneous
700.00
Total General Control
$7,400.00
CAPITAL OUTLAY
$3,000.00
CONTINGENCY FUND
$400.00
Summary
Salaries
$164,075.00
Books and Supplies
8,775.00
Operation of Plants
18,650.00
Maintenance of Plants
2,500.00
Auxiliary Agencies
18,970.00
General Control
7,400.00
Capital Outlay
3,000.00
Contingency Fund
400.00
$223,770.00
Housing
Two very important events occurred at the opening of school in September of 1957. One, the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School was ready for occupancy for grades seven through twelve. Two, the two-session day, which had been in existence for four years, had come to an end. Other important changes which took place with the opening of the new school were the following: The elimination of the three rented classrooms, the closing of two of the three village schools (the South School is still being used and houses grade five), and the consolidation of the elementary grades in the old high school. Presently the old high school accommodates two second grade classes, four third grade
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classes, five fourth grades and one special class. The old shop area has been converted into two modern classrooms. The elementary school pupils also enjoy the library and Blanchard Hall for assemblies and special events. What was formerly the art room has been converted into a teachers' room for their special use. This building also has a health room and accommodations for the Director of Music. By special action of the Acton-Boxborough Regional District School Committee permission was granted to house the four sixth grades in the new Regional High School for the year 1957 - 1958.
On Sunday, November 17, 1957, over two thousand people visited the new Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Anne Rimbach and her high school cafeteria staff.
In October of this year ground was broken for a new twenty-room elementary school to be located on Charter Road. This building should be ready for occupancy by Sep- tember, 1959. A permanent building committee comprised of James Kinsley, Chairman, Norman McIntosh, Secretary, Kenneth Jewell, Edmond McNiff, and Lloyd Priest has been working closely with the Superintendent of Schools in the construction of this new elementary school.
The Acton-Boxborough Regional District School Committee is made up of Mr. Thomas E. Wetherbee, Chairman, and Mrs. Elizabeth H. Boardman, representing the Town of Acton, and Dr. Joseph H. Hartshorn, representing the Town of Boxborough.
The local School Committee, which is responsible for operating the Acton Public Schools, Grades 1 through 6, is comprised of the following: Mr. George E. Neagle, Chairman, Mr. Thomas E. Wetherbee, Secretary, Mr. Edmond J. McNiff, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Boardman, Mrs. Evelyn N. MacLean, and Mr. Lloyd W. Williamson.
Both School Committees are members of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and New England School Development Council.
Following this report will be summaries of progress by Mr. Raymond J. Grey, Regional High School Principal, and Miss Ruth R. Proctor, Director of Guidance.
Enrollment
When the 1957 school census was completed by the Senior Class of the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, a
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continued increase in enrollment was evident. The new census shows that we will have the following numbers entering our first grades in the next six years: September, 1958 -- 143; 1959-160; 1960-162; 1961- 168; 1962 - 165; 1963-180. It can be readily seen from these figures that the new twenty-room elementary school will be oper- ating at capacity shortly after it is opened. With the open- ing of school in September, 1957, the total school population was 1200. This was an increase of 114 children over the figures of the previous year. The breakdown was 735 in the Acton Public Schools, and 465 in Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. From the figures of the past five years we are averaging an increase of over 100 children per year, and this will continue to increase, as indicated by the pre-primary school census.
Instruction
A major change in the Acton Public Schools in 1957 was the appointment by the Acton School Committee of Mrs. Carolyn Douglas as a full-time elementary school principal. Previously the Acton elementary schools have had teaching principals, which made it extremely difficult for close super- vision. Formerly, Mrs. Douglas was a teaching principal at the West Acton Elementary School and she has been a member of the faculty of the Acton Public Schools for fifteen years.
A revised elementary school curriculum, which is the result of the work of many Acton Elementary School teach- ers, has been in effect since the opening of school this year.
Three new teachers in Grades 1, 2 and 4 were added to the staff because of increased enrollment. It will be neces- sary to add three more teachers in 1958 for Grades 1, 4 and 5.
Three teachers resigned from the Acton Public Schools during 1957. They were: Mrs. June Mahoney, Grade Two; Mrs. Mary Crory and Mrs. Carolyn Bird, both of Grade Six.
The following teachers of the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School resigned: Miss Mary Green, to accept a position in her home town of Arlington; Mrs. Christine Demetriou; Mr. Arthur Gulla, to go into private business; Mrs. Dorothy Ray, to accompany her husband to Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mr. Irving Schwartz, to accept a teaching position in his home town of Chelsea; and Mr. John Dillon, to accept a
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position in Harvard, Mass. Mr. James Dadoly, who was on military leave, rejoined the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School faculty at the beginning of the new school year.
To attract and retain good teachers for our schools, the Acton School Committee and the Acton-Boxborough Regional District School Committee have approved the following salary schedule, which will go into effect in September, 1958. The starting salary with an A.B. or B.S. Degree will be $3,700.00 - maximum, $5,700.00; with a Master's Degree the starting salary will be $4,000.00 - maximum, $6,000.00. Since the State minimum is now $3,300.00, and with bills in the State Legislature calling for a $4,000.00 State minimum, both committees felt it was necessary to set up this new salary schedule. The competition for conscientious teachers with the surrounding towns is increasing each year, and salaries are one of the most important selling points.
The teachers listed below have taken courses in their own subject fields during the year 1957: Miss Maurine Berry, Mrs. Alice O'Hearn, Mrs. Margaret H. Barrett, Mr. Salvatore Lipomi, Miss Dorothy McNamara, Mrs. Joanne Dagdigian, Miss Jane Flynn, Miss Florence Merriam, Mrs. Helen Detsch, Miss Joan Capitell, Miss Isadore Stearns, Mr. Ernest Mandeville, Mr. Anthony Pappas, Mr. Robert Sullivan, Mrs. Mora Rawlings, Mr. James Dadoly and Miss Helen Davis.
New Faculty Members
Mrs. Gail Brusch Grade I
Mrs. Naomi Davies Grade II
Mrs. Rae Janson Grade II
Mrs. Jo-Anne Stuart Grade IV
Mrs. Carol Fowler
Grace IV
Miss Jane Flynn
Grade V
Miss Nancy Joslin
Grade V
Miss Mary Brosnan
Grade VI
Mrs. Mary Randig
Remedial Reading
Miss Mary Boyle
Junior High Home Economics
Miss Rosalie Catanzano Junior High Science and Mathematics Miss Barbara Clemence School Nurse
Miss Helen Davis High School Librarian
Mrs. Esther Folts High School English and Social Studies
Mr. John Nionakis
High School Languages
Mrs. Louise Olaska
Music
Miss Marie Yates
High School English
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Arthur D. Little Plan
This plan was continued for the second year with the same two instructors, namely, Jon Thunberg and Charles Battit. Both of these men are in the field of Chemistry and are employed both by the Arthur D. Little Corporation and the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. The plan originated in 1956 by Arthur D. Little to attract college graduates into the field of teaching high school science. Originally this was a three year plan, but in recent weeks Dr. Fisher of Arthur D. Little has indicated that they may be interested in increasing it beyond three years. In Sep- tember, Mr. Thunberg teaches science in the Acton-Box- borough Regional High School, while Mr. Battit is employed by Arthur D. Little. At the mid-year (February 1) these two men exchange positions - Mr. Battit coming to the high school and Mr. Thunberg returning to Arthur D. Little. During the summer they have the choice of attending sum- mer school at a college or being employed by the Arthur D. Little Company.
Scholarships
The following scholarships are awarded at graduation exercises in June :
Acton Center Woman's Club
$100.00
Acton Firemen's Association
1,000.00
The Acton Lions Club
100.00
Acton Parent-Teachers' Association
200.00
The Julia L. McCarthy (Acton Teachers' Association)
200.00
Rotary Club of Maynard
100.00
Technology Instrument Corporation
1,000.00
West Acton Woman's Club
150.00
Plant Operation and Maintenance
There were three major improvements in the Acton Ele- mentary School (the old high school). One, the renovation of the shop area into two modern classrooms; two, the replacement of shades in all classrooms and in Blanchard Hall; and three, marked improvement in the ventilation sys- tem. Now that the school is on a one session day for the first time in four years, working conditions for Mr. Leveroni and Mr. Garthe, the school custodians, have improved. Mr. Kenneth Harvey, custodian of the South School, has con- tinued his high standards of workmanship at that school.
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This year Blanchard Auditorium was accepted by the Acton School Committee. By such action the two Acton members of the Acton-Boxborough Regional District School Committee have assumed the supervision of this building, according to the terms of the agreement of the Regional School District. The major improvements in the Blanchard Auditorium were: (1) replacement of the base floor and the hardwood floor; (2) improvement in the ventilation of the auditorium; (3) landscaping. The building has been used by the following organizations during the year: The American Legion, The Lions Club, The Firemen's Associa- tion, The Cub Scouts, The Girl Scouts, Acton Community Center, The Acton Alumni, West Acton Woman's Club, and for some school events. The care and upkeep of this build- ing, along with the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, has been under the able supervision of Head Custodian Emery Nelson. Much credit also should be given to the other custodians, namely, Mr. Timothy Hennessey, Mr. Robert Dunne, and Mr. Arnold Leavitt.
Auxiliary Agencies
Transportation again was the largest item in this phase of the budget, for more than 1,000 pupils were transported daily. Expenses for school health were increased last year due to the hiring of a full-time nurse. Miss Barbara Clemence was appointed to this position and started work in Septem- ber, 1957. At this time I should like to thank Mrs. Eillen Hale and Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor for their cooperation with the school department; each served in the dual capacity of School Nurse and Board of Health Nurse.
Cafeteria
Better cafeteria facilities were made available to all the pupils with the opening of the new Regional High School. The high school cafeteria, together with the Julia L. McCarthy School cafeteria, makes possible the participation of all the pupils in the hot lunch program. Presently over one thousand hot lunches are being served daily. Mrs. Anne Rimbach is Director of the Cafeterias. The following people are members of the cafeteria staffs: Julia L. McCarthy School - Mrs. Martha Lowden, Mrs. Ruth Phelps, Mrs. Helen Worrall, Mrs. Anne Arciszewski, Mrs. Dorothy Davis and Mrs. Anne Foley. Acton-Boxborough Regional High School - Mrs. Bertha Tucker, Mrs. Meimi Fullonton, Mrs. Merle
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Hayward, Mrs. Olga Andersen, Mrs. Blanche Beaudoin, Mrs. Madelene Clapp and Mrs. Lucille Cunningham.
Reading Program
The reading program in the Acton Public Schools was under the supervision of Mrs. Elizabeth Keeton from January through June and Mrs. Mary B. Randig starting in September 1957. There has been a marked improvement in this pro- gram as fewer children are being recommended for enroll- ment. Mrs. Raymond Hatch is again the reading improve- ment instructor in the high school.
Michael J. Foley
In January, 1957, the School Department lost a very loyal friend with the death of Police Chief Michael J. Foley. Chief Foley will be greatly missed; he was extremely interested in athletic events and other school functions. He stressed safety to the pupils in the school system, and stood for upright conduct at all times.
Julia L. McCarthy
Julia L. McCarthy, a life-long resident of the Town of Acton and a teacher in the Acton School System for forty- nine years, died in April, 1957. Miss McCarthy was former Principal of the primary school which now bears her name. She was appointed as a teacher in 1905 and retired in June, 1954. After her retirement she contributed a scholarship intended for a senior girl who planned to study in the field of Elementary Education.
Aubrey Kretschmar
The people of Acton were saddened by the death of Aubrey Kretschmar in May, 1957. Mr. Kretschmar served as a member of the Building Committee of the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. Although he was active in other committees, he gave freely of his time in the initial planning stages of the new high school.
Mrs. Hazel Blanchard
The school family was saddened by the death of Mrs. Hazel Blanchard in February of 1957. She and her late husband were very close to the Acton schools, and the Blanchard Auditorium and Blanchard Hall were given by the Blanchard family to the Town. Another outstanding
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memorial is the very fine Blanchard Scholarship which is awarded at graduation each year to a member of the senior class who is a resident of Boxborough and who must have been a student in grade six at Blanchard Memorial School.
In conclusion I should like to sincerely thank the staffs of the schools for their loyalty and support, the parents and citizens of the Town for their understanding and encourage- ment, and the school committees for their support, inspira- tion and sound advice during the school year. The committees have met on numerous occasions above the regular schedule to discuss and solve many problems concerning the construc- tion of the new high school, breaking of ground for the elementary school, transportation, preparations for increased student enrollment, budgetary needs and improvement in the teaching staff. It has been my pleasure to work with the men and women of these two school committees who have given so freely of their time and effort so that the education for Acton children might continue to improve. I also thank the many Town boards and committees which have been so helpful to me.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM L. O'CONNELL, Superintendent of Schools.
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MEMBERS OF THE ACTON FACULTY Superintendent of Schools, William L. O'Connell
Name
Professional Training
PRIMARY SCHOOL
MARGARET BARRETT
Lowell Teachers College
Principal
ANGELA BEMIS
Boston Normal School
I
GAIL BRUSCH
Wheelock College
BS
I
JEAN DUFFY
Lowell Teachers College
BS
I
CELINA MACLEAN
Perry Normal School
T
PHYLLIS MORSE
Fitchburg Teachers College
BS
I
MAURINE BERRY
Oklahoma City University
BS
II
NAOMI DAVIES
Tufts College
BS
II
HELEN DECOSTE
Lesley College
II
RAE JANSON
Keene, N. H. Teachers College
B.Ed.
II
ALICE O'HEARN
Lowell Teachers College
BS, M.Ed.
II
ACTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Fitchburg Teachers College
BS
Principal
JOANNE DAGDIGIAN
Regis College
AB
III
FLORENCE MERRIAM
Fitchburg Teachers College
III
PATRICIA MORSE
Fitchburg Teachers College
BS
III
Machias Normal School
University of Maine
BS
III
Grade or Position
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ROBERTA PUFFER
Cedar Crest College
CAROL FOWLER MADELEINE KINGSTON DOROTHY MCNAMARA JO-ANNE STUART ELIZABETH TUFTS
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North Adams Teachers College
BS
IV
Fitchburg Teachers College
BS
IV
Lowell Teachers College
BS
IV
Syracuse University
BS, MS
IV
Massachusetts School of Art
Gorham Teachers College
BS
IV
Framingham Teachers College
V
Dickinson College
AB
V
NANCY JOSLIN
Mount Holyoke
AB
Boston University
M.Ed.
V
KATHERINE MATSEN
Smith College
AB
V
MARY BROSNAN
Merrimack College
BA
VI
JESSIE GEMMA
Fitchburg Teachers College
VI
KATHERINE LESTER
University of New Hampshire
BA
VI
Boston University
AB
VI
SUPERVISORS
Subject
EDWARD JAMES
Boston University
BS
Physical Education
SALVATORE LIPOMI
Lowell Teachers College
BS
Tufts College
M.Ed.
Opportunity Class
JOHN PRISKE
Truro College
AB
New England Conservatory
MS
Music
RUTH PROCTOR
Radcliffe College
AB
Boston University
M.Ed.
Guidance
MARY RANDIG
Danbury Teachers College
BS
Remedial Reading
CAROL SPAULDING
Massachusetts School of Art
BS
Art
ISADORE STEARNS
University of Maine
BS
Physical Education
ELIZABETH KEETON
University of Texas
BA
Remedial Reading
DARDANA BERRY JANE FLYNN
HOPE PLACE
REPORT OF THE ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 1957
Regional School Committee
Thomas E. Wetherbee, Chairman Acton
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Boardman Acton
Joseph H. Hartshorn Boxborough
Mrs. Priscilla Felt, Secretary-Treasurer
Regular meetings of the School Committee are held every Thursday at the Regional High School at 7:30 P. M.
Superintendent of Schools William L. O'Connell
Principal Raymond J. Grey
Director of Guidance Miss Ruth R. Proctor
The School Committee and its administrative staff were occupied in the early months of 1957 with the selection of furnishings and equipment for the new building. At this time it was evident that building and facilities would be a reality by September. Mr. Raymond J. Grey, Principal, and Miss Ruth R. Proctor, Director of Guidance, were diligently drafting the new Program of Studies for use in the fall.
The highlight of the year for all concerned undoubtedly took place on the first day of school in September when the new building was officially opened for use. This culmination of some three years of planning and hard work was ample reward for the personal sacrifices of time and energy over this long period. Since September all facilities have been installed and the school is operating normally.
Credit for the interesting and lively color arrangements in the new school goes to Miss Carol Spaulding, Supervisor of Art, who modified and improved the original color sched- ule submitted by the architect.
The cafeteria personnel are to be congratulated for the efficient operation of the school lunch program. Personal inspection by members of the School Committee revealed that our students are receiving nutritious, well-prepared meals.
As one moves through this new building it is very evident that our custodians are doing a magnificent job.
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The splendid cooperation shown by all departments indi- cates that our Principal Mr. Raymond J. Grey, and our Superintendent, Mr. William L. O'Connell, are administering the school in the best interests of the pupils and townspeople of the member towns.
The Regional School Committee wishes to thank the edu- cational staff and all persons in the member towns who have contributed to this most rewarding year.
Acton-Boxborough Regional District School Committee
THOMAS E. WETHERBEE, Chairman, MRS, ELIZABETH H. BOARDMAN, JOSEPH H. HARTSHORN,
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AGE AND GRADE DISTRIBUTION TABLE (October 1, 1957)
PRE-SCHOOL
Entering Class of 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958
5 6 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 Total
Pre- School 180
165
168
162
160
143
I
16
100
21
II
20
93
10
III
13
81
18
2
IV
24
89
15
1
V
20
83
10
3
VI
1
29
65
6
5
Opportunity Class
1
2
2
3
6
1
ELEMENTARY
740
VII
22
60
5
2
VIII
17
69
10
1
IX
14
67
14
4
X
19
52
5
XI
15
35
6
1
XII
12
32
6
HIGH SCHOOL
468
16 120 127
115
128
130
98
88
95
101
88
57
38
7 1,208
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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Treasurer's Report December 31, 1957
Balance, December 31, 1956
$687,598.37
Receipts, 1957 :
Town of Acton
$212,349.11
Town of Boxborough
27,632.94
State Aid for Construction
48,509.35
Federal Aid
2,592.00
Transportation Reimbursement
12,123.76
Interest Earned
1,660.00
School Lunch
11,397.43
School Athletics
903.81
Tuition
395.10
Refunds
466.85
Miscellaneous
82.22
Total Receipts
$318,112.57
Total
$1,005,710.94
Disbursements, 1957:
Maintenance and Operation :
General Control
$7,377.62
Expenses of Instruction
142,792.26
Operation of Plant
15,827.17
Maintenance of Plant
173.65
Auxiliary Agencies
1,485.92
Outlay
190.50
Cost of Transportation
20,085.64
Miscellaneous
63.56
School Lunch
11,106.32
School Athletics
1,684.18
School Construction
534,656.68
Payment on Principal
80,000.00
Interest on Bonds
43,545.00
Cost of Bond Issue
978.42
Furnishings and
Equipment
Miscellaneous
6,591.33
Total Disbusements, 1957
$866,558.25
Balance, December 31, 1957 $139,152.69
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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Proposed Budget for 1958 January 1 - December 31, 1958
General Control
School Committee Expenses ..
$110.00
Administrative Salaries
6,650.00
Supervisor of Attendance
50.00
Stationery and Postage
200.00
Conference Attendance by
Superintendent
150.00
School Census
200.00
Magazines, Books, Dues
50.00
Bonding Treasurer
250.00
State Audit
130.00
Miscellaneous
500.00
TOTAL GENERAL CONTROL
$8,290.00
Expenses of Instruction
Faculty
$158,700.00
Substitutes
2,500.00
Miscellaneous
600.00
TOTAL SALARIES
$161,800.00
Textbooks
English
$656.00
Mathematics
187.00
Science
330.00
Social Studies
454.00
Languages
97.00
Business
134.00
Remedial Reading
50.00
Orientation
146.00
Guidance
100.00
Music
150.00
Art
50.00
Industrial Arts
50.00
Home Economics
75.00
Miscellaneous
500.00
TOTAL TEXTBOOKS $2,979.00
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Instructional Supplies (Specific)
English
$50.00
Science
200.00
Remedial Reading
50.00
Guidance
463.00
Music
150.00
Art
750.00
Industrial Arts
300.00
Home Economics
500.00
Physical Education .. 200.00
Audio-Visual Aids
100.00
Total Supplies (Spe-
cific)
$2,763.00
Instructional Sup-
plies (General)
1,800.00
TOTAL EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION ..
$169,342.00
Operation of Plant
Custodians
$11,700.00
Fuel
5,000.00
Light
6,000.00
Gas
720.00
Telephone
1,080.00
Plowing
100.00
Supplies
2,500.00
Water
400.00
Insurance
2,500.00
Miscellaneous
1,000.00
TOTAL OPERATION OF PLANT
$31,000.00
Maintenance of Plant
Typewriter Repairs
$400.00
Miscellaneous
1,500.00
TOTAL MAINTENANCE OF PLANT
$1,900.00
Auxiliary Agencies
Transportation (Field Trips)
$500.00
School Physician
300.00
School Nurse
1,750.00
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Health Supplies
100.00
Library
1,250.00
Insurance (School Car)
90.00
Graduation
200.00
Printing and Advertising
50.00
Miscellaneous
500.00
TOTAL AUXILIARY AGENCIES
$4,740.00
Outlay
$500.00
Cost of Transportation
$20,250.00
Miscellaneous
$200.00
Recapitulation
General Control
$8,290.00
Expenses of Instruction
169,342.00
Operation of Plant
31,000.00
Maintenance of Plant
1,900.00
Auxiliary Agencies
4,740.00
Outlay
500.00
Cost of Transportation
20,250.00
Miscellaneous
200.00
Total
$236,222.00
Capital Cost, Debt Service
121,280.00
$357,502.00
Non-Classified
Adult Education
$1,200.00
School Athletic Fund
1,800.00
GRAND TOTAL
$360,502.00
Gross Operating Budget
$236,222.00
Less (1) Bal. of 1957 Op.
Budget $7,048.85
(2) 1956-57 Transpor- tation Reimburse- ment 12,123.76 19,172.61
$217,049.39
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Debt Service
Interest on Bonds
$41,280.00
Principal
$80,000.00
Less (1) Transfers $22,871.20
(2) State Aid
48,000.00 -70,871.20 $9,128.80
Non-Classified
Adult Education
$1,200.00
School Athletic Fund
1,800.00
TOTAL
$270,458.19
APPORTIONMENT OF THE CHARGES TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE TOWNS OF ACTON AND BOXBOROUGH
Acton
*Operating Expenses, 88%
of $209,923.15 **
$184,732.37
Cost of Transportation $14,250.00
Less Reimbursement
7,530.00 6,720.00
Debt Service, 95% of
$50,408.80
47,888.36
Non-Classified, 88% of $3,000.00
2,640.00
-$241,980.73
Boxborough
*Operating Expenses, 12%
of $209,923.15 **
$25,190.78
Cost of Transportation $5,000.00
Less Reimbursement 4,593.76 406.24
Debt Service, 5% of $50,408.80 2,520.44
Non-Classified, 12% of $3,000.00 360.00
$28,477.46
$270,458.19
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Acton Student Enrollment 10/1/1957 411 Boxborough Student Enrollment 10/1/57 56
467
Gross Operating Budget less $7,048.85 $229,173.15
Less: Combined Acton and Boxbor- ough Cost of Transportation (Contract amts.) -19,250.00
$209,923.15
REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
School started on September 4, 1957 and this day had a special significance for two reasons, namely, (1) All students reported to a beautiful new school; (2) The days of the two-platoon system were over.
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