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1. The teachers of science for making the greatest possible use of materials provided.
2. The cooperative spirit between the science department and the library staff.
3. The additions of the teachers' personal materials for broadening the scope of the teaching.
The Committee Recommends:
1. That a greater number of pupils be encouraged to PC participate in the Science Fair.
2. That the possibility of extending the audio-visual pro- NA gram in science be studied.
3. That adequate time be allowed for teachers to prepare ANP demonstrations and experiments.
4. That provision be made for continued purchase of C special equipment and supplies.
5. The appointment of a department head. ANP
6. That a study be made of the advisability of setting up a PC coordinated course of study in the science field.
7. That as far as possible all science classes be scheduled NA in or near the science rooms.
Social Studies (Section D-16)
The Committee Commends:
1. The grouping of students on ability level.
2. The class size, which makes for more efficient teaching.
3. The excellent beginning of the development in the library of social study material.
4. The excellent rapport between teacher and student.
5. The educational background of the social study staff in that area.
6. The extensive use of the chalk boards as a teaching instrument.
The Committee Recommends:
1. An expansion of the audio-visual aids, maps and charts. PC
2. The setting up of a social studies library in each room, ANP for area being studied at time.
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3. That club offerings be expanded. C
4. That an investigation be made into the feasibility of making available, on a heterogeneous basis, for all seniors, a course in the area of Problems of Democracy.
NA
5. That a curriculum study be made for the purpose of PC relocating into another department, Commercial Law, Consumer Economics and Economic Geography.
6. That a Head of the Department be appointed in order ANP to better correlate the offerings.
7. Increase in each room of dictionaries. C
8. The investigation into the feasibility of establishing for NA outstanding students in the senior year, a seminar in the field of American History.
Pupil Activity Program (Section E)
The Committee Commends:
1. The formation of the clubs in response to the expressed needs and interests of the pupils.
2. The variety of pupil activities and the relatively high degree of pupil participation and of faculty guidance which are influential factors contributing to the per- sonal pride of the students as members of the Acton- Boxborough Regional High School.
3. The large enrollment in the music activities, which is a tribute to the music department.
The Committee Recommends:
1. A reappraisal of existing activities as to their leisure C recreational, and social values.
2. Consideration of the possibility of broadening the C interscholastic intramural sports, including such sports that carry over into adult life, such as badminton, golf and social dancing.
3. Consideration of the possibility of increasing the scope NA of the Student Council so as to include the formulation of and enforcement of school policies and regulations.
4. Analysis of the value of utilizing home room group as a NA more vital social entity within itself and in the total life of the school.
5. Organization of a joint faculty and pupil committee to PC plan a 1959-1960 Assembly Series, having a tentative schedule ready by June, 1959.
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6. Study of content, frequence of issuance and format of C papers of other Regional Schools for the purpose of raising the standards of The Colonial Crier.
7. Initiation of clubs of cultural and community interest PC such as of Art, Music and of Business.
8. Insistence by administration of insurance covering pupils C participating in interscholastic competition.
Library Services (Section F)
The Committee Commends:
1. The physical arrangements of the suite.
2. The mechanics of operation of the library.
3. The work done to train pupils in library citizenship.
4. The efforts of the librarian to cooperate with other members of the faculty.
The Committee Recommends:
1. That consideration be given to providing clerical C assistance to the librarian.
2. That the audio-visual aids be under the supervision of PC a person other than the librarian.
3. That, in so far as is practicable, the library is not to PC be used as a study hall.
4. That reconsideration be given to the rule limiting a NA pupil to one period per day.
Guidance Services (Section G)
The Committee Commends:
1. The personnel of the Guidance Department for their sincere efforts to promote the general welfare of the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.
2. The people and committees of this district for their understanding and foresight in providing ideal physical facilities for the Guidance Department.
The Committee Recommends:
1. That consideration be given to extending the services PC concerned with job opportunities and placement for graduates and school leavers.
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2. That consideration be given to providing more clerical C assistance for the Guidance Department.
3. That consideration be given to the inclusion of a male ANP counselor in the Guidance program on a part-time basis.
4. That consideration be given to relieving guidance per- NA sonnel from administrative duties.
5. That consideration be given to developing closer liaison NA between the Guidance Department and the teaching staff.
School Plant (Section H)
The Committee Commends:
1. Excellent choice of site, with aesthetic qualities, central location, and desirable physical characteristics.
2. The fact that the administration, architect, and building committee sought the counsel of the school staff in cooperating to produce a very pleasing, functional building at reasonable cost.
3. The excellent work of the custodial staff in maintain- ing the property in a pleasant and sanitary condition.
4. Provision of facilities that would provide excellent program in adult education when the need for this becomes apparent.
5. Provision of risers by students in the shop program.
6. Installation of safety treads in aisle areas of auditorium.
The Committee Recommends:
1. Development of an outdoor area for physical education R that is nearer the building than the present area used for this purpose.
2. That a study be made of the advisability of blocking ANP off Charter Road for reasons of safety.
3 . That a study be made of the assignment of custodial R staff for the protection and more efficient maintenance of the school building during non-school hours.
4. That provision be made for controlling glare on west ANP wall of gymnasium and in art room.
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5. That provision be made for ventilation of faculty PC dining room, librarian's office, art supervisor's office, music director's office, and any other unventilated similar areas.
6. That provision be made for more mirrors in lavatory ANP areas.
7. That provision be made for more chalkboard in NA several specialized classroom areas.
8. That a graphboard be installed in each classroom used ANP for mathematics classes.
9. That two cots be available in the clinic. ANP
10. That a program be instituted for the provision of more NA rooms that can be darkened for the use of audio-visual aids.
11. That a study be made relative to the need of a "late" ANP bus.
12. That a hand rail be provided on the stairs leading to C parking area.
School Staff and Administration (Section I)
The Committee Commends:
1. The recognition by the school committee and school administrators of the need of a growing school sys- tem and the fact that they are preparing to remedy the problems identified.
2. The fine use which the administration is making of the splendid plant in instituting and carrying out a modern program of education to a very effective degree, in the face of conditions in staff personnel which need stabilizing.
3 . The development of a fine spirit of pride, teamwork and loyalty among the staff members.
4. The fine school spirit, sense of responsibility, and desire for educational progress evidenced in the stu- dent body, staff, and administration.
The Committee Recommends:
1. The establishment of the position of full-time vice- ANP principal.
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2. That department heads be appointed in various areas ANP of the curriculum.
3. That the School Committee proceed to complete draw- C ing up and codifying its policies.
4. That consideration be given to the need for more NA stability of teacher population, with emphasis on future appointments, of teachers with greater maturity and experience.
5. That consideration be given to the need for more C clerical assistance in the areas of guidance, library and in general service to the staff.
6. That consideration be given to the adoption of a salary C program that will retain and attract desirable personnel in today's highly competitive market.
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IN MEMORIAM
ROBERT J. DUNNE
CUSTODIAN ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL HIGH
Appointed August 1957
Died September 30, 1959
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School Finances 1959
Received - To the Credit of Schools
State Aid for Transportation $18,347.50
State Aid for Public Schools
91,929.83
Federal Aid
10,687.50
Education of Handicapped 3,370.25
Tuition
3,151.17
Miscellaneous
47.80
$127,534.05
Net Cost of Operation
Appropriated, March, 1959:
Regional School District $209,588.89
Acton Public Schools 253,407.81
$462,996.70
Total Amount Expended from Appropriations:
Regional School District
$204,551.61
Acton Public Schools 242,308.32
$446,859.93
Received to Credit of Schools
127,534.05
$319,325.88
Less: Cost of New Equipment (Capital Outlay)
1,356.49
NET COST OF OPERATION
$317,969.39
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Expended for Operation in 1959
Instruction
High $150,425.08
Elementary $185,562.31
Total $335,987.39
Books and Supplies
10,014.08
10,854.05
20,868.13
Plant Operation
25,778.67
25,878.91
51,657.58
Plant Maintenance
1,625.98
2,479.71
4,105.69
Auxiliary Agencies
4,308.37
3,164.48
7,472.85
Transportation
17,482.50
19,555.00
37,037.50
General Control
8,053.19
7,904.75
15,957.94
Special Charges
5,321.82
5,321.82
Contingencies
74.99
257.17
332.16
Gross Cost of Operation
$223,084.68
$255,656.38
$478,741.06
Gross cost per high school pupil (550)
$405.68
Gross cost per elementary school pupil (979)
$261.14
Gross cost per pupil (1529)
$313.10
Gross Cost of Operation (as above) ....
$223,084.68
$255,656.38
$478,741.06
Less Receipts
55,237.50
72,296.55
127,534.05
Net Cost of Operation
$167,847.18
$183,359.83
$351,207.01
Net cost per high school pupil (550)
$305.18
Net cost per elementary school pupil (979)
$187.29
Net cost per pupil (1529)
$229.69
1960 SCHOOL BUDGETS
Total
appropriation recommended by Acton
School Committee
$320,778.00
Net amount requested by Acton-Boxborough
Regional District School Committee
257,430.00
$578,208.00
Estimate of School Aid and other state or
federal reimbursement
$141,600.00
Estimate of other non-tax receipts for school support 2,000.00
Total non-local tax receipts for school support
143,600.00
Amount to be raised by local taxation for
support of schools
$434,608.00
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ACTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Proposed Budget for 1960 January 1 - December 31, 1960
Salaries - Instructional
Present Faculty
$224,236.00
Additional Needs - five (5) teachers
9,000.00
Substitutes
2,500.00
Miscellaneous
1,100.00
Total Salaries - Instructional
$236,836.00
Books and Supplies
J. L. McCarthy-M. L. Towne School
$7,968.00
Acton Elementary School
4,600.00
Audio Visual Aids, Grades 1-6
390.00
Guidance, Grades 1-6
720.00
Music, Grades 1-6
1,139.00
Total Books and Supplies
$14,817.00
Operation of Plants
Custodians
$15,500.00
Fuel
6,000.00
Supplies
1,700.00
Water
300.00
Gas
550.00
Electricity
4,600.00
Telephones
575.00
Miscellaneous
500.00
Total Operation of Plants
$29,725.00
Maintenance of Plants
Instructional Equipment
$500.00
General Maintenance Equipment
2,500.00
Total Maintenance of Plants
$3,000.00
Auxiliary Agencies
Library - McCarthy-Towne School
$300.00
School Nurse
2,200.00
School Physician
400.00
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Health Supplies
50.00
Printing and Advertising
50.00
Transportation
22,750.00
Miscellaneous
300.00
Total Auxiliary Agencies
$26,050.00
General Control
Administrative Salaries
$7,650.00
Attendance Officer
50.00
Conference Attendance by Superintendent
150.00
Stationery, Postage, Supplies
300.00
School Committee
200.00
Miscellaneous
600.00
Total General Control
$8,950.00
Capital Outlay
Record Players
$200.00
Record Cabinets
30.00
Filing Cabinet
30.00
Musical Instruments and Teaching Aids
90.00
Miscellaneous
650.00
Total Capital Outlay
$1,000.00
CONTINGENCY FUND
$400.00
Summary
Salaries - Instructional $236,836.00
Books and Supplies
14,817.00
Operation of Plants
29,725.00
Maintenance of Plants
3,000.00
Auxiliary Agencies
26,050.00
General Control
8,950.00
Capital Outlay
1,000.00
Contingency Fund
400.00
$320,778.00
AGE AND GRADE DISTRIBUTION TABLE (OCTOBER 1, 1959)
PRE-SCHOOL Entering Class of
1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960
5 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Total
Pre-
School
210
221
247
228
217 219
I
19
171
15
1
206
II
28
127
22
1
178
III
23
116
27
2
168
IV
20
102
17
139
V
16
92
29
2
139
VI
20
109
16
1
146
Opportunity Class
2
1
4
2
1
10
ELEMENTARY
986
VII
30
97
17
4
1
149
VIII
39
81
8
5
133
IX
20
59
10
6
95
X
19
66
9
1
95
XI
9
64
11
1
85
XII
18
47
2
67
HIGH SCHOOL
624
19
199
165
159
146
131
168
156
120
94
93
98
59
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MEMBERS OF THE ACTON FACULTY
Superintendent of Schools, William L. O'Connell JULIA L. MCCARTHY - MARION L. TOWNE SCHOOLS
Name
Professional Training
Degree
MARGARET BARRETT
Lowell Teachers College
BS
Principal
DOROTHY DONAHUE
Wheelock College
BS
I
ELLEN FISHER
University of Pennsylvania
BA
I
MARY FRAWLEY
Lowell Teachers College
BS
I
ALICE HAYES
Fitchburg Teachers College
BS
I
JOANNA HENDERSON
University of Vermont
BS
I
PHYLLIS HOGARTH
Bates College
AB
I
PHYLLIS MORSE
Fitchburg Teachers College
BS
I
CAROLYN WELSH
Buffalo State Teachers College
BS
I
FLORENCE BETCHER
Gordon College
BR.Ed.
II
Boston University
M.Ed.
HELEN DECOSTE
Lesley College
II
DIANE LOWDEN
University of Massachusetts
BA
II
MARY LUNDEEN
Wellesley College
BA
II
ALICE O'HEARN
Lowell Teachers College
BS, M.Ed.
II
ANNE RICE
Bridgewater Teachers College
BS
II
JOANNE BLANK
Barnard College
BA
III
JOAN HEYMAN
Mount Holyoke College
BA
IJI
Harvard Graduate School
M.Ed.
ANN JORDAN
Mount Holyoke College
BA
III
Harvard Graduate College
M.Ed.
MILDRED KELLY
Florence (S.C.) Teachers College
BS
III
FLORENCE MERRIAM
Fitchburg Teachers College
III
University of Massachusetts
BA
III
ACTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fitchburg Teachers College
BS
Principal
Boston Teachers College
BS
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ALICE WETHERELL
CAROLYN DOUGLAS BARBARA BROOKS
Grade or Position
108
JANICE MORGAN MARY QUINN MARY RANDIG JANET REIDY DARDANA BERRY NANCY JOSLIN
MADELEINE KINGSTON SHEILA LAMONTAGNE DOROTHY LANDRY RHEBA ADOLPH
ANNE MILLHAM
Smith College
BA
VI
JAMES PALAVRAS
Boston University
BA
VI
BARBARA PARKER
Boston University
BS, M.Ed.
VI
Marymount College
AB
VI
SPECIAL FIELDS
MAURINE BERRY
Oklahoma City University
BS
Music
Boston University
M.Ed.
Boston University
BS, M.Ed.
Physical Education
GEORGE DOREN
Yale University
BM, M.M.
Instrumental Music
BARBARA CLEMENCE
University of Minnesota
BS
Nurse
Boston University
BM
Director of Music
Lowell Teachers College
BS
Opportunity Class
Tufts College
M.Ed.
Regis College
BA
Art
Catholic University
M.F.A.
Radcliffe College
AB
Director of Guidance
Boston University
M.Ed.
University of Maine
BS
Physical Education
Massachusetts College of Art
BS
Columbia University
MA
Art
Brigham Young University
BA
University of Utah
BS, M.Ed. IV
BS
IV
Danbury (Conn.) Teachers College
BS
IV
Lowell Teachers College
BS
IV
Framingham Teachers College
V
Mount Holyoke College
AB
V
Boston University
M.Ed.
Fitchburg Teachers College
BS
V
Wellesley College
BA
V
Middlebury College
BA
V
University of Michigan
BA
VI
Lesley College
M.Ed.
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MS
Speech Therapy
DANIEL BOYLEN
CONSTANTINE LIMBERAKIS
SALVATORE LIPOMI
ANNE McNEIL
RUTH PROCTOR
ISADORE STEARNS CAROLINE VATTES
CAROL WARR
Fitchburg Teachers College Lowell Teachers College
HANNAH SKAHAN
ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL District Superintendent, William L. O'Connell
Name RAYMOND GREY RUTH PROCTOR
Professional Training
Degree
Tufts College
AB, MS
Principal
Radcliffe College
AB
Director of Guidance
Boston University
M.Ed.
Cornell University
AB
English
Boston University
M.Ed.
CHARLES BATTIT
Boston University
BA
Science
MARGARET BOORNAZIAN
Burdett College
Business
FRANCES BOYLE
Framingham Teachers College
BS
Home Economics
DANIEL BOYLEN
Boston University
BS, M.Ed.
Physical Education
MARY CAMPBELL
Immaculata College
AB
Social Studies
JOAN CAPITELL
Boston University
BS, M.Ed.
Guidance
BARBARA CLEMENCE
University of Minnesota
BS
Nurse
Emmanuel College
AB
English, French
American International College
BA
Science
Harvard University
M.Ed.
HELEN DAVIS
Tufts College
AB
Librarian
HELEN DETSCH
Boston University
BS
English
GEORGE DOREN
Yale University
BM, M.M.
Instrumental Music
MARY EMERSON
University of New Hampshire
BS
Home Economics
HARVEY GRAY
Northeastern University
BS
Social Studies
Harvard University
AMT
Fitchburg Teachers College
University of Mississippi Stanford University
BA MA
Reading Improvement Social Studies
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PATRICIA CREMINS JAMES DADOLY
EDITH HATCH ARTHUR HAYES
Position or Teaching Field
STUART ADLER
MASON KING
CONSTANTINE LIMBERAKIS JEAN LOW ERNEST MANDEVILLE NATHANIEL MANN, III ANNE McNEIL
ROBERT MORRIS FRANCIS PRATT
ELLIOTT SMALL
GRETCHEN SMITH
Sweet Briar College
AB
English
Brown University
AB
Science
University of Maine
BS
Physical Education
Northeastern University
Industrial Arts
Merrimack College
BA
Science
Massachusetts College of Art
BS
Art
Columbia University
MA
HENRY WALL
Salem Teachers College
BS
Business
Boston University
M.Ed.
Boston University
BS
Science, Mathematics
Pembroke College
AB
English, Latin
Harvard University
AMT
Eastern Nazarene College
BS
Mathematics
Smith College
BA
University of Cape Town
MA
Science
BS AMT
BM
Director of Music
Boston University Tufts University
AB
English
University of Massachusetts
BS
Industrial Arts
Hamilton College
AB
Mathematics
Regis College
BA
Art
Catholic University
MFA
Boston University
BA, MA
French, Spanish
Eastern Nazarene College
BS
Social Studies
Harvard University
AMT
Bates College
BS
Mathematics
Bridgewater Teachers College
M.Ed.
DEAN SOULE
ISADORE STEARNS
RALPH STETSON
JAMES SULLIVAN
CAROLINE VATTES
PAUL WALSH
NANCY WERNETH
RAYMOND WOOSTER MARIE YATES
English, Speech
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard University
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GRADUATION EXERCISES JUNE 12, 1959
Salutatorian
Elizabeth Ann Roach
Valedictorian
Janice D. Hill
Scholarship Awards:
West Acton Woman's Club Stephen French
University of Rhode Island
Acton Center Woman's Club Elizabeth Park
Massachusetts School of Art
Acton Parent Teachers Association Lillian Foley
Fitchburg State Teachers College
Maynard Rotary Club John Mulvany
University of Massachusetts
Acton Firemen's Association Judith Cornwall Robert Gould
Simmons College Tufts University
Acton High School Scholarship Fund Janice Hill . Elizabeth Roach
University of Massachusetts University of Massachusetts
Acton Lions Club George Hollywood
University of Massachusetts
Acton Teachers Association Robert Nylander
University of Virginia
Other Awards:
Bausch and Lomb Medal Robert Gould
Rensselaer Medal Robert Gould
Daughters of American Revolution Award Elizabeth Roach
Outstanding Senior Elizabeth Roach
American Legion Medals for Scholarship, Loyalty and Achievement Elizabeth Roach Curtis Laffin
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Harvard Club of Concord Book Prize Peter Peck
University of Massachusetts Mathematics Award Robert Gould
National Honor Society Members :
Seniors: Stephen French, Robert Gould, Janice Hill, George Hollywood, John Mulvany, Robert Nylander, Elizabeth Roach, Linda Treyz
Juniors : Carol Abbt, Catherine Duggan, Janice Gibbs, Patricia Gould, Caroline Jarvi, Beverly Marston, Rosalie O'Connell, Sara-Ann Sarno, Margaret Smith, Carolyn Sweatt
CLASS OF 1959
Cynthia Ann Bean
Margaret Mary Lentine
Donna Ann Blaum
Roland John Livermore
Paul Martin Caten, Jr.
Peter Edward Clahane
Susan Lennia Collins
Judith Andrea Cornwall
Robert Holt Darling, Jr.
Marcia Lynne Firth
Peter Hansen Flagg Lillian Mary Foley
William Ernest McNiff Leon Burton Meader, Jr. Jay Michael Moody John Thomas Mulvany Cynthia Ann Nelson
Stephen Hubbard French
David Edward Gould
Robert Henry Gould
Lois Anne Hall
Robert Harrington Nylander Elizabeth Janet Park Roger Alan Pederson Malcom Jeness Perkins
Richard Dennis Hammond
Bernard Wallace Harrison Glee Carol Hawes
Sylvia Beatrice Purrier Richard James Rankin Linda Joan Reese Elizabeth Ann Roach
Janice Donna Hill
George Henry Hollywood
Sandra Louise Seller Mary Ann Simeone Robert Bernard Soar
Carolyn Alice Hope Arlene Elizabeth Howe Stephen Eugene Huntley Dennis Carl Jones
Frank Andrew Soracco, Jr.
Linda Treyz
Paul Charles Kelleher Curtis Alan Laffin Gale Arlene Lazaro
Gail Annette Upham
Bruce Linwood Vinal
Donald Robert MacPhee Kenneth Peter MacPhee Stephen Barrie Mason
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
The annual physical examinations were completed in October. Special examinations were given early in the year for those participating in athletics. Parents were notified of medical, orthopedic, and dental problems found.
In conjunction with the Board of Health, Schick Tests for diphtheria immunization were held in April and Tuberculin Tests as screening measure of tuberculosis were given in December.
I wish to thank Mr. O'Connell, the townspeople, teachers, Miss Clemence and Mrs. Hale for their cooperation and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL P. GATES, M.D.
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Eye and ear examinations for school year 1958-1959 were completed in March in all grades. The majority of corrections have been made.
A pre-school clinic was held in April. Twenty-eight children out of a possible 210 were registered by school personnel, and the physical examination of children was done by school physician, Dr. Gates.
A diphtheria clinic was held in April, with 247 children in grades 1, 3, and 5 receiving the Schick Tests. Seven children needed complete immunization, and 44 received booster inoculations.
Junior and senior high school sports candidates received physical examinations by Dr. Gates in September. Routine physical examinations of students in grades 4, 7, 10, and 11 were completed by Dr. Gates in October. A total of 548 students were examined, and parents were notified of medical, orthopedic, or dental defects.
Eye examinations were completed in all grades in December, with 450 students in grades 1, 4, 7, and 11 and 40 school personnel tested. Twelve persons had chest X-rays taken as part of the follow-up program.
Daily visits were made to each school in checking for communicable diseases, sickness, and accidents.
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A few children with medical defects have been referred by physicians to Children's, Massachusetts General and Kennedy Memorial Hospitals for further care. Students have been referred to social agencies, such as Walden Clinic and Concord Family Service. The Lions Club has assisted in making eye examinations and glasses available when necessary.
First Aid courses were offered at junior- and senior-high level. Twenty-three junior high students received Red Cross First Aid Certifi- cates in June. A Future Nurses Club has been organized for students in grades 9 to 12 interested in nursing, and allied fields.
I wish to thank parents, Mr. O'Connell, principals, teachers, other school personnel, Dr. Gates, Mrs. Hale, R.N., and Mrs. McNiff for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA A. CLEMENCE, R.N.
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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Proposed Budget for 1960 January 1 - December 31, 1960
General Control
School Committee Expenses
$300.00
Administrative Salaries
8,450.00
Supervisor of Attendance
50.00
Stationery, Postage, Supplies
400.00
Conference Attendance by Superintendent
150.00
School Census
200.00
Magazines, Books, Dues
50.00
Bonding Treasurer
300.00
State Audit
140.00
Miscellaneous
600.00
TOTAL GENERAL CONTROL
$10,640.00
Expenses of Instruction
Present Faculty $192,076.00
Additional needs:
Four (4) full-time teachers
One (1) teacher-counselor
One (1) part-time teacher
12,920.00
One (1) part-time secretary
Assistant Principal
Conference Attendance 300.00
Substitutes
2,500.00
Miscellaneous
800.00
TOTAL SALARIES
$208,596.00
Textbooks
Art
$50.00
Business
358.00
English
1,449.00
Guidance
75.00
Home Economics
75.00
Industrial Arts
100.00
Languages
725.00
Mathematics
403.00
Music
50.00
Orientation
60.00
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Physical Education
136.00
Remedial Reading
180.00
Science
615.00
Social Studies
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