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$207.15
Levy of 1956:
County Tax, 2,441.48
Poll, 6.00
2,648.63
Levy of 1957: Poll, 2.00
Payroll Deductions :
Federal Taxes,
$152.30
Levy of 1958:
State Taxes,
11.56
Poll
$4.00
County Retirement System
56.15
Real Estate
44.80
220.01
48.80
Levy of 1959 :
Dog Licenses-Due County,
7.00
Poll,
$6.00
Personal Property,
30.71
Collector's Costs,
12.35
Real Estate,
555.00
Trust Fund Income : Quintus Allen School Fund,
$544.89
Levy of 1960:
Poll,
$28.00
Personal Property,
376.80
Davenport Library Fund,
122.00
Real Estate
3,765.00
Robertson Memorial Library Fund, 53.60
Levy of 1961:
Poll,
$122.00
Personal Property,
7,325.03
Real Estate
26,137.73
33,584.76
Federal Grants: Disability Assistance: Assistance, $112.50
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Davenport Poor and School Fund, 136.14
591.71
4,169.80
856.63
2.00
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise:
Levy of 1956,
$25.63
24.38
Levy of 1957, 70.25
1,526.30
Levy of 1958,
41.42
Levy of 1959,
674.22
Levy of 1960,
1,349.92
Levy of 1961,
562.32
2,723.76
Farm Animal Excise:
Levy of 1959,
$15.34
Levy of 1960,
145.39
Levy of 1961,
424.14
School:
584.87
Departmental :
Old Age Assistance,
139.41
4,802.71
Aid to Highways:
State,
$12,000.00 1,000.00
Appropriation Balances,
24,524.17
County,
13,000.00
Sale of Real Estate Fund,
2,375.00
Estimated Receipts-to be Collected
13,815.93
Road Machinery Fund, 5,627.72
Reserve Fund-Overlay Surplus,
3,474.20
Overlays Reserved for Abatements:
Levy of 1955, $2.00
Levy of 1956, 6.00
Levy of 1957, 2.00
Levy of 1958, 48.80
Levy of 1959, 591.71
Levy of 1960,
784.96
Levy of 1961,
842.61
2,278.08
Overdrawn Appropriations: Highways-Chapter 90, Construction, $5,915.44
Road Machinery,
400.82
6,316.26
Aid to Dependent Children : Administration, Aid,
Old Age Assistance: Administration, 22.30
Assistance, 1,868.97
Medical Assistance for the Aged:
Administration, 3.32
Assistance, 1,103.40
Public Law #85-864, National Defense, 141.54
School Lunch Program,
24.46
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Revenue Reserved Until Collected : Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise, $2,723.76
Farm Animal Excise, 584.87
Departmental, 139.41
Aid to Highway,
3,000.00
6,448.04
Surplus Revenue,
28,890.03
$92,189.03
$92,189.03
DEBT ACCOUNTS
Net Funded or Fixed Debt : Outside Debt Limit,
$15,000.00
School Building Loan,
$15,000.00
TRUST ACCOUNTS
Trust Funds, Cash and Securities,
$7,922.79
Barstow Charity Fund,
$1,874.63
Davenport Poor and School Fund,
1,100.00
Charles M. Davenport Library Book Fund, Robertson Memorial Library Fund,
1,188.88
1,184.75
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds,
2,574.53
$7,922.79
$7,922.79
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Report of Northern Franklin Welfare District
To: Leyden Board of Public Welfare
From: L. R. Stark, Director, Northern Franklin Welfare District Subject: Annual report on Public Assistance for 1962
During the year 1962 the District Welfare Office in Bernardston continued to administer Public Assistance for the Leyden Board of Public Welfare. Leyden's share of this cost was $252.00.
There were no general cost of living increases in grants during the year. Medical costs continued to increase as hospital and nursing home rates were higher. Some Old Age Assistance grants were in- creased because of legislation giving additional exemptions to their children and all Old Age Assistance grants were increased $1.00 per month in travel allowance. Massachusetts residence requirement was reduced to one year for 'eligibility in Old Age Assistance. A new pro- gram of additional social services to families, particularly with children, was started during the year requiring more frequent visits and contacts and the requirement of fitness of the parent in Aid to Dependent Children was eliminated. Federal participation was in- creased to $54.00 per month in Old Age Assistance and to $46.50 per month in Disability Assistance while it remained at $20.50 per head in Aid to Dependent Children and 50% of the cost in Medical Assist- ance for the Aged. The State also reimburses a part of the cost in all categories.
Six cases were being aided at the beginning of 1962, and four were on the rolls at the end of December.
Total assistance payments were about $1,500. less than in 1961. Aid to Dependent Children, Old Age Assistance and Medical Assist- ance for the Aged were lower. General Relief was higher.
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Minimum grants were increased to $64.00 per month for recipi- ents living with relatives and $84.00 per month for all others without other resources. The highest regular payment during the year was $84.00 per month plus medical needs.
At the beginning of the year four cases were being aided at a cost of $284. per month exclusive of medical needs. At the end of the year there were two on the rolls with a regular monthly payment of $156. Additional payments for medical needs averaged about $114. per month during 1962. Assistance payments were about $1,000. less than last year.
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No new applications were received during the year. One case was closed because of the death of the recipient, and one case was transferred to another town.
Six Old Age Assistance real estate liens were in force at the be- ginning of the year. One was released after recovery of $919.50 and no new liens were filed.
There were no appeals during the year.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Two cases with three children were being aided at the start of the year at a cost of about $112. per month. No new applications were received leaving two cases with two children at the end of the year with a monthly cost of $79. plus medical needs. Total assistance in this category was about $150. less than last year.
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
No assistance in this category was given during the year. No applications were received.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED
There was no assistance given in this category during the year and no applications were received.
GENERAL RELIEF
One single person case was aided with cost of hospitalization during the year. There was no aid being given at the end of 1962.
WELFARE DEPARTMENT ESTIMATES FOR 1963
CATEGORY
AVAILABLE FUNDS
Town Appropriation
Previous Balance
Estimated Federal Reim.
Total Available Funds $4,478.88
O.A.A.
$2,000.00
$1,178.88
$1,300.00
M.A.A.
1,000.00
858.40
500.00
2,358.40
A.D.C.
500.00
1,555.40
500.00
2,555.40
D.A.
0
112.50
0
112.50
G.R.
500.00
0
0
500.00
Administration
295.00*
25.00
23.32
343.32
Total
$4,295.00
$3,730.18
$2,323.32
$10,348.50
* Total District Administration cost is $320.00-remainder to be paid from Federal Administration Funds.
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WELFARE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES 1962
AVAILABLE FUNDS
DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS
Cate- gory
Town Approp. & Refunds
Prev. Balance
Federal Reim. 1,962
Total Available Total Unused Funds Payments Balance
-
Federal
State
Other
Net Leyden Cost
O.A.A.
$2,534.44
$337.27 $2,479.33
$5,351.15 $4,172.27 $1,178.88 $2,479.33 $2,227.04
0
$534.10 cr.
M.A.A.
400.00
1,103.40
1,503.40
245.00
1,258.40
245.00
0
0
0
A.D.C.
800.00
1,400.00
533.00
2,733.00
1,177.60
1,555.40
533.00
419.30
0
225.30
D.A.
U
112.50
0
112.50
0
112.50
0
0
0
0
G.R.
800.00
0
U
800.00
685.85
114.15
0
0
0
685.85
Adm.
227.00
25.00
25.00
277.00
252.00
25.00
25.00
12.50
0
214.50
Total
$4,761.55 $2,978.17 $3,037.33 $10,777.05 $6,532.72 $4,244.33 $3,282.33 $2,658.84
0 $591.55
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Report of School Department
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Harold Johnson, Chairman Edith Fisher, Secretary
Doris Glabach
Term Expires 1965 Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1964
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
F. Sumner Turner Dartmouth, A.B. - Harvard, M.Ed. Boston University - University of Massachusetts Office, Pioneer Valley Regional School Telephone -- Northfield 757
Office Hours
School days 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. School vacations 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN William Buchanan, M.D. Greenfield, Mass.
SCHOOL NURSE
Mrs. Dorothy Streeter, R.N. Bernardston, Mass.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Schools open January 2, 1963 Schools open February 25, 1963 Schools open April 22, 1963 Schools open September 4, 1963 Schools open December 2, 1963 Schools open January 2, 1964
Close February 15, 1963 Close April 11, 1963 Close June 21, 1963 Close November 27, 1963 Close December 20, 1963 Close February 14, 1964
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee and Citizens of Leyden:
I am pleased to present herewith my fifteenth annual report deal- ing with the progress made in the public school in the year 1962. This report covers the 191st year of public education in the Town of Leyden.
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
As of October 1, 1962 the enrollment was as follows:
Mrs. Helen Smith
Miss Pearl Rhodes
Grade 1
5
Grade 4 9
Grade 2
11
Grade 5
7
Grade 3
3
Grade 6 6
Total
1,9
22
Pioneer Valley Regional School Grades 7-12
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Greenfield Vocational School
1
42
Total Registration 1961 - 94
Total Registration 1962 - 83
SCHOOL PERSONNEL
The year found no changes in our School Personnel. In general, the continuity of staff assures a better integrated program of educa- tion. Again, we can point out that the building has been neatly kept, the extra-curricular activities have been well attended, the lunch pro- gram has continued its popularity and parent interest in our school has been high.
SCHOOL CAFETERIA
During the year 6,364 Type A pupil lunches, 390 adult lunches, and 991 additional bottles of milk were served in the Leyden School Cafeteria. The task of managing a school lunch program is challeng- ing to say the least. Mrs. Charlotte Howes deserves much credit for the continued success of the lunch program with so small a group and facilities.
SUPERVISORS
The Music Supervisor, Miss Phyllis Drew, and Art Supervisor, Mrs. Joan Coughlin, have successfully continued to bring inspiring materials and programs to our school. This year, the services of Mr. Eugene Gancarz for Instrumental Music was added to the program. Six youngsters have joined the group and are doing very well indeed.
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FINANCES
During 1962 the cost of public education in the Town of Leyden was $17,949.24 and Leyden's share of the Pioneer Valley Regional School operational cost was $20,199.29, making a total of $38,148.53. The reimbursements paid to the Town of Leyden were $11,804.57 and L'eyden's share of the reimbursements paid to the Pioneer Valley Re- gional School was $4,018.78, making a total of $15,823.35. This leaves a net cost of $22,325.18. The Town of Leyden is educating 83 pupils during the year 1962. This makes a per pupil cost of $268.97. Ana- lyzing costs of 1961 in the same fashion the per pupil cost was $205.69.
The reimbursements for the year 1963 as estimated follow:
$7,388.32
Chapter 70
Superintendent's Salary and Travel 437.82
Transportation 3,200.00
Vocational Transportation
145.00
Vocational Tuition
260.00
Quintus Allen
400.00
$11,831.14
I invite you to study with care the reports of the School Personnel for a more detailed description of the activities of the school.
It has often been said that the schools in any town are just as good or as poor as the people wish them to be. Modern education is now a very complex and involved process and requires the complete cooperation of all citizens in the locality in which the school is situ- ated. At best the schools have charge of the pupils less than one-third of the day and then only on school days. Learning goes on, good or bad, wherever the child may be. Therefore, the parents and others must play their part in the education that the child receives in those "off school" hours so that the complete process will give us an alert and well-educated young man or woman. It is impossible to adequate- ly discuss here the program of the schools in the space or time that is allotted for such a purpose. Once again I invite all parents and towns- people to visit our schools in action and see for themselves the fine work that is being done.
I wish to thank the School Committee for their untiring efforts and assistance with the Principal, Teachers, Supervisors and other school personnel, the pupils, parents and townspeople for their splen- did cooperation during the past year. It is only through this effort that we have the type of school that we wish in Leyden.
Respectfully submitted,
F. SUMNER TURNER
Superintendent of Schools
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SCHOOL EXPENDITURES FOR 1962
Appropriation - 1962
Expenditures - 1962
$19,040.00 17,949.24
Appro- priation 1962
Expended 1962
Recom- mended 1963
Superintendent's Salary
$ 866.00
$ 835.98
$ 910.00
Out of State
15.00
8.03
15.00
Administrative Expense
180.00
144.00
108.00
Clerk
278.00
278.00
292.00
Teachers' Salaries
9,000.00
8,718.80
9,900.00
Music Supervisor
551.00
534.64
580.00
Art Supervisor
305.00
242.47
320.00
Penmanship Supervisor
150.00
150.00
150.00
Textbooks
250.00
206.34
250.00
Student Supplies
225.00
231.30
225.00
Janitor Supplies
150.00
140.76
150.00
Janitor Salaries
650.00
620.00
670.00
Fuel
800.00
583.20
800.00
Water and Current
275.00
364.27
325.00
Repairs
330.00
140.95
330.00
New Equipment
100.00
91.40
100.00
Physician
60.00
60.00
60.00
Nurse
175.00
150.00
175.00
Vocational Transportation
360.00
253.00
180.00
Vocational Tuition
520.00
469.60
440.00
Transportation
3,600.00
3,567.70
3,800.00
Sundry Ed.
200.00
158.80
200.00
Totals
$19,040.00
$17,949.24
$19,980.00
Balance to be returned to Treasury
$1,090.76
Public Law #85-864, Title III
Available 1962
$450.29
Received from Commonwealth
327.18
$777.47
Expenditures, 1962
388.18
Available 1963 $389.29
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REIMBURSEMENTS AND NET COST OF EDUCATION
Expendi- Reimburse-
Cost per
Year
tures ments % Net Cost Pupils pupil
1961
$36,980.97
$18,879.75
51 $18,101.22 88 $205.69
1962
38,148.53
15,823.35
41.4 22,325.18 83 268.97
NET COST OF SCHOOLS FOR 1962
Expended by the School Department, 1962 Regular Appropriation (Elem. School)
$17,949.24
Pioneer Valley Reg. (Leyden's Share) 20,199.29
$38,148.53
State of Massachusetts Reimbursements and other receipts to Town of Leyden Chapter 70
7,388.32
Vocational Transportation
312.00
Transportation
3,266.43
Superintendent's Salary and Travel Quintus Allen
400.00
11,804.57
Reimbursement paid to P.V.R.S. (Leyden's Share)
4,018.78
Net Cost of education 1962
15,823.35 $22,325.18
SCHOOL CAFETERIA
Net worth January 1, 1962
-135.50 $
Cash Balance $ -312.29
Receipts :
Pupil lunches
$ 1,206.46
Adult lunches
105.30
Milk
38.19
U.S.D.A.
622.86
Other
.10
1,972.91
Total Cash
1,600.62
Disbursements :
Food
746.54
Labor
1,074.00
Other
113.08
Cash Balance
Cash Balance
$ -273.00
Inventory
77.71
U.S.D.A. Claims
112.19
Lunches in arrears
71.00
Net worth December 31, 1962
$
-12.10
1,933.62 $ -273.00
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437.82
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
Began Service
Name Pearl E. Rhodes
Grade
Principal Grades 4, 5, 6
American International
College, A.B.
1946
*Boston University
Helen Smith
Grades 1, 2, 3
*North Adams College
Westfield State Teachers
Colleg'e
1953
Phyllis Drew
Music Supervisor
Crane School of Music
1959
Joan Coughlin
Art Supervisor
*New York University Rhode Island School of Design, B.F.A., B.S. 1962
Eugene Gancarz
Instrumental Music
Boston University,
B.M., M.M.
1962
Lois Humphrey
Physical Education
Sargent College, B.U., B.S.
*Springfield College
*Attended without graduation
CAFETERIA Mrs. Charlotte Howes
CUSTODIAN Mrs. Charlotte Howes
ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 1, 1962 LEYDEN ELEMENTARY
Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Boys
3
4
1
3
3
5
19
Girls
2
7
2
6
4
1
22
Totals
5
11
3
9
7
6
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OTHER PUPILS
Boys
Girls
Total
Pioneer Valley Regional School
25
16
41
Greenfield Vocational School
1
1
Totals
26
16
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LEYDEN CENSUS REPORT
Boys
Girls
Total
Between ages 0 and 5 years
15
27
42
Between ages 5 and 7 years
9
10
19
Between ages 7 and 14 years
23
22
45
Between ages 14 and 16 years
10
9
19
Totals
57
68
125
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Where Educated
in Leyden
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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools and the Leyden School Committee :
Since the beginning of the school year the grade school students have been exploring various possibilities of familiar art materials. A sincere attempt has been made to encourage the natural creative expression of the child. As teachers working with young minds, we must always remember to avoid imposing so-called "adult" standards of visual perception upon the children. In fact, one of the art edu- cator's chief roles should be an attempt to bridge the gap between the child's natural creativity and the young adult's objectivity. We must strive to help the adolescent retain his creative interest by encour- aging him to express his ideas naturally.
To date we have worked mainly in the area of two dimensional expressions : crayons, paint, paper collage, chalk and mixtures thereof. Three dimensional art work was explored briefly in the form of paper sculptured figures of Christmas - The Creche and Good Old Saint Nick.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many consider- ate and helpful teachers of the Union schools. Without their accept- ance and support, the art program would lose much of its effective- ness.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN H. COUGHLIN
Art Supervisor
REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools and the Leyden School Committee:
May I submit the report of the music program.
The 1962 program in music education has reached a higher level than in previous years. The individual child is showing an ease and familiarity with music that must lead to an appreciative basis upon which a discriminating taste may be developed for all the arts. We must continue our efforts toward such a worth while goal.
There have been many programs showing the growth in knowl- edge, appreciation and performance.
All of the schools enjoyed Christmas music.
The Leyden elementary school joined in a celebration of music week at the Pioneer Valley Regional School.
New material has been supplied- and the pianos have been tuned in all schools.
. The piano teachers of the area are proving to be an invaluable aid in the cultural life of the community. They are providing well- trained, alert and talented accompanists for the work in music edu- cation.
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Parental and community sanction and backing of the musical education program will establish a satisfying atmosphere in which to work and insure a successful and enriching program.
Respectfully submitted,
PHYLLIS DREW
Music Supervisor
REPORT OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
To the Superintendent of Schools and the Leyden School Committee:
An instrumental music program at the elementary school was newly instigated this year. Presently, six students from the fifth and sixth grades are enrolled. A group type weekly lesson in the form of instruction. This is held each Tuesday morning of each school week. The following instrumentation comprises the group: one cornet, one trumpet, two trombones, and two clarinets.
The instrumental music program in the elementary school will enable the students to prepare for the more diversified program in the Pioneer Valley Regional School.
Respectfully submitted,
EUGENE GANCARZ, Instructor
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DOCTOR
To the Superintendent of Schools and the Leyden School Committee:
Complete physical examinations were given all the pupils of the Elementary schools. Most were in good health. In cases requiring medical or dental attention parents were notified.
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BUCHANAN, M.D.
REPORT OF THE LEYDEN SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools and the Leyden School Committee:
Thirty-nine students were examined in the year 1962 and notes relative to defects were sent home. All students were weighed, measured and had their eyes and ears tested.
On June 15, 1962 a Well-Child Conference, which I attended, was held at the Town Hall. It was well attended and a total of 42 children were examined.
On May 2, 1962 Type I oral polio vaccine was given to 70 children ranging in age from 3 months to 7 years of age. The second oral polio drink, Type III, was given on June 6, 1962. The third drink to
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complete the series will be given sometime in January or February 1963. The initial program was aimed at pre-school children from three - months of age and school children in kindergarten and grade one who fall into the top priority group established by the United States Public Health Service on the basis of potential risk of infection.
Thank you Miss Rhodes, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Howes for your cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted, DOROTHY STREETER, R.N. School Nurse
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Pioneer Valley Regional School District Report
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Robert P. Barnes, Chairman
Harold Johnson, Vice Chairman
Mrs. Anna M. Wilcox
Mr. Richard L. Tubbs
Mr. Wendell E. Streeter
Mrs. Carolyn Parenteau
Northfield Northfield Warwick
Mr. Charles A. Morse
Mr. Maurice L. Underwood, Jr.
Warwick
Mr. Albert H. Stoddard, Jr. (Resigned Dec. 1, 1962)
Warwick
Mr. Howard Keith (appointed Dec. 2, 1962)
Warwick
Mrs. Dorothy Howes Leyden
Mrs. Marion Zimmerman
Leyden
To the Pioneer Valley Regional School Committee and Citizens of Bernardston, Leyden, Northfield and Warwick:
I am pleased to present the sixth annual report of the operations and accomplishments of the Pioneer Valley Regional School. It is most interesting to note that the present senior class was the first class to enter Pioneer Valley Regional School as the seventh grade. All their secondary school education has been received at Pioneer Valley. It hardly seems possible that time has passed that quickly. The school has continued to pursue the aims and objectives of a com- prehensive junior-senior high school - trying to fill the particular educational needs of all pupils to the limit of its ability.
In late October the school was evaluated by a committee of seven- teen educators representing the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The report of the committee has been re- ceived and is being carefully studied by the School Committee, ad- ministration and teachers. I am sure that this report will help to guide us in further facilities purchased programs to be initiated. We await the final report from the Association. This will give us stand- ing in the accreditation of our pupils with the colleges of our nations. We feel certain that this report will be most favorable.
The building facilities have continued to be used by the various member communities. The Evening Practical Arts program has aver- aged four classes per semester.
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Northfield Leyden Bernardston Bernardston Bernardston
Mr. Gilbert Stacy
CHANGES IN TEACHING PERSONNEL WITHDRAWALS
Mr. Paul F. Goss
Jun'e, 1962"
June, 1962
Mr. Ralph Martino Mr. John F. McHugh
June, 1962
Mr. John C. Williams
June, 1962
Mrs. Nathalie Turner
May, 1962
APPOINTMENTS
Mrs. Joan H. Coughlin
September, 1962
Mrs. Ruth D. Dow
September, 1962
Mr. Edward H. Forbush
September, 1962
Mr. Peter J. Kapolka
September, 1962
Mr. Richard Martin
September, 1962
Mr. Ernest P. Pike
September, 1962
Miss Frances Roscoe
September, 1962
The 'educational backgrounds and assignments of these new teachers may be found in the list of the faculty.
As the close of the school year 1962 approached, we received the resignations of five teachers for various reasons. In general these teachers found professional advancement. Two extra teachers were added to the five replacements to help in the expanding program. The supply of good teachers becomes most inadequate for the needs of our growing school systems. We must do everything possible to attract and keep good teachers. The changing of school personnel is very damaging to the continuity of school programs and most costly. The adage "good teachers cost money, poor teachers cost more" is more true today than ever before. Aside from the problems of salary, teaching assignments, facilities and the like, the problem of housing is most grave in all our towns. When these new teachers can not find adequate housing in our towns they are forced to look elsewhere. This involves travel and the loss of participation in local affairs. They find it difficult to become a vital part of our towns. In time this leads them to go elsewhere for their needs, except school, and finally the interest in school is lost.
I invite you to read the reports of the various departments of our school for further details of the total operation.
Whenever words of praise are directed towards our school, it is the result of the working together of the School Committee, Adminis- tration, Teachers, other school personnel, pupils, parents and towns- people. It is the sum total of all its component parts. I wish to thank all these people for their cooperation and efforts to make Pioneer Valley Regional School the success that it is.
Respectfully submitted,
F. SUMNER TURNER Superintendent of Schools
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL 1962
To the Superintendent of Schools and the Pioneer Valley Regional School District Committee :
Herewith, I submit my sixth annual report as principal of this school.
ENROLLMENT
Our school opened in September 1957 with an enrollment of less than 350. This year our enrollment reached 500 at one time. Indi- cations are that we will continue to grow slightly from year to year. This continued growth has already created a problem of room accom- modations for some classes. We are already using rooms for class- rooms that were not originally meant for that purpose. I urge that an immediate study be made into possible future enrollments to ascer- tain the need for possible expansion.
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