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193 33
Tuition of children (grade)
162 00
Town of Oakham by transfer to the school department for grade school tuition and transportation 174 07
$7,002 52
EXPENSES
Paid James P. Fairbanks, chairman of
school committee 10 00
Paid Gertrude A. Woodis 10 00
Paid Leone B. Daniels, secretary
25 00
45 00
SUPERINTENDENT'S SALARY AND EXPENSE OF OFFICE
Paid James R. Childs, salary 340 08
Paid James R. Childs, traveling expenses 62 50
Paid Ruth B. Childs, clerical work 2 00
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Paid clerk
10 90
Paid repairs on typewriter
2 15
Paid telephone
4 80
Paid postage and express
1 05
423 48
TEACHERS
Paid Miss Florence E. Bothwell, salary
$1,069 50
Paid Miss Ethel M. Braman
1,069 50
Paid Miss Myrtle V. Booth
83 34
Paid Miss Mary F. O'Donnell
472 26
Paid Mary R. Spofford, music supervisor
178 75
Paid Miss Doris L. Potter, drawing
supervisor 170 00
$3,043 35
PROMOTION OF HEALTH
Paid Miss Mildren Givan, school nurse 100 00
Paid Miss 'Amreau B. Blood, school nurse 71 25
Paid A. W. Kimberly, M.D. school physician 36 00
207 25
CARE AND CLEANING
Paid Vincent Mullen care of Coldbrook school 39 50
Paid William A. Nye, care of Center school 110 00
Paid W. Edgar Swindell, care of Center school 123 20
FUEL 272 70
Paid John P. Day, 3 cords of wood 30 00
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Paid David La Bonte, 23 cords of wood 184 00
Paid Walter Zelnia, sawing 20 cords of
wood
20 00
$234 00
LIGHT
Paid Gardner Electric Light Co. $10 25
$10 25
REPAIRS
Paid Oliver Wilkins, cleaning chimney at Coldbrook school
$2 00
Paid Ralph I. Daniels, trucking and in- stalling seats 13 10
Paid Ralph I. Daniels, installing toilet system
775 08
Paid Ralph I. Daniels, galvanized pipe
1 90
$792 08
SUPPLIES
Paid C. T. Sherer Co.
3 00
Paid Duncan and Goodell Co.
4 00
Paid Edward E. Babb and Co.
21 43
Paid J. L. Hammett Co.
20 99
Paid World Book Co.
3 36
Paid Perkins and Butler Inc.
18 95
Paid Milton Bradley Co.
10 84
Paid Silver, Burdett and Co.
3 90
Paid Dura Binding Co.
90
Paid Masury-Young Co.
1 14
Paid James R. Childs
4 05
Paid W. E. Swindell
50
Paid Irving L. White
83
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Paid Mary Conant
38
$94 27
BOOKS
Paid Little, Brown and Co.
$2 11
Paid Mason H. Arnold
2 00
Paid Beckley-Cardy Co.
9 36
Paid E. C. Shirmer Music Co.
31 84
Paid Longmans, Green and Co.
12 95
Paid Silver, Burdett and Co.
10 87
Paid Scott-Forsmann and Co.
8 19
Paid Rand, McNally and Co.
39 87
Paid Ginn and Co.
4 48
Paid Benjamin H. Sanborn
91
Paid Edward E. Babb and Co.
1 89
$124 47
GRADE TRANSPORTATION
Paid Robert Dwelly
$56 00
Paid John O'Donnell
850 00
Paid John Dogul
100 00
Paid Frank Lupa
344 00
Paid Fred Parkman
1,050 00
$2,904 00
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Paid F. W. Beckwith
$50 00
Paid Ed. H. Bullard
78 80
Paid Dorothy Chaplin
46 40
Paid E. J. Crawford
130 00
Paid Isabel Daniels
92 80
Paid Ralph I. Daniels
46 40
Paid S. R. Dean
51 40
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Paid E. Dufresne
151 20
Paid Mrs. Hipkins
198 40
Paid Frances Karp .
46 40
Paid Eldredge La Count
144 40
Paid Eldredge La Count, trade school
59 20
Paid F. M. Lincoln
96 00
Paid O. T. Loring
97 20
Paid George Lackey
44 00
Paid Anthony Lupa
44 00
Paid Mrs. Katherine Mullen
138 00
Paid Joseph Potter
28 60
Paid Bert S. Reed
47 20
Paid Mrs. Laura Snay, grade school
12 00
Paid Mrs. Philip Wareing
90 40
Paid Percy F. Wilbur
140 00
Paid Oliver Wilkins
95 20
$1,928 00
HIGH SCHOOL TUITION
Paid Town of Barre
$445 00
Paid Town of Hardwick
719 00
Paid Town of Rutland
276 00
Paid Town of Holden
240 00
Paid City of Worcester
142 87
$1,822 87
MISCELLANEOUS
Paid J. L. Hammett
$3 00
Paid James R. Childs
4 70
Paid George S. Butler
13 10
Paid Frank Lupa
2 50
Paid Mrs. C. M. Fairbank
2 00
Paid Mrs. Augusta M. Dean
5 00
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Paid R. I. Daniels
7 50
Paid William A. Nye
16 42
Paid J. P. Fairbank
1 10
$55 32
Total expenditures
$11,956 99
Total appropriations
$12,500 00
Total expenditures
11,956 99
Unexpended balance
$593 01
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES P. FAIRBANK, GERTRUDE A. WOODIS,
LEONE B. DANIELS, Secretary, School Committee.
REPORT
OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS For the YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1930
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
James P. Fairbanks, Chairman Term expires 1930
Leone B. Daniels, Secretary Term expires 1931
Gertrude M. Woodis Term expires 1932
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
James R. Childs Office Holden 147-2 Residence : Holden 209
SCHOOL NURSE
Amreau B. Blood, R. N. Office : Holden 147-2
Residence : Holden 180
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Rockwood H. Thayer, M. D. Office : Holden 89-2 Residence : Holden 162
ATTENDANCE OFFICER AND JANITOR
W. E. Swindell Oakham
Holden, Mass., Dec. 31, 1930
To the School Committee of Oakham:
My thirteenth report and the thirty-first in the series since the formation of the present Union, is presented herewith for your consideration.
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Because of the changes in the village of Coldbrook it was de- cided to close that school in June and transport the remaining children to the Center school. This is less expensive for the town than trying to maintain the other school with the few pupils now left. We are very glad to report no changes at the Center school, where Miss Bothwell and Miss Braman have for so long and faith- fully maintained the high standard characteristic of our schools. Miss Spofford and Miss Potter returned for another year so we continue to have excellent training in Music and Art.
Another musicale in observance of National Music Week and directed by Miss Spofford, was held in the high school auditorium at Holden in April. Pupils from all the schools of the Union took part in this inspiring and popular program. Several of our pupils have begun the study of the violin, and all are finding in music new experiences that will enrich their lives and make others happier.
A visit to the schools will show the excellent work being done in Drawing and Art under Miss Potter's supervision and with the fine cooperation of the teachers. "Art in its various forms is another absorbing avocation" and often real talent is discovered that furnishes enjoyment and may lead to profitable employment.
Our teachers attended several meetings during the year. There was an Institute in Barre in September and the County Conven- tion in Worcester. Many opportunities are offered through ex- tension and correspondence courses as well as in summer school for our teachers to keep in touch with modern progressive trends in education and an abundance of professional books are avail- able for those who wish to keep an open mind and be growing teachers. William Lyon Phelps says, "Teaching is an art-an art so great and so difficult to master that a man or woman can spend a long life at it without realizing much more than his limit- ations and mistakes, and his distance from the ideal. But the main aim of my happy days has been to become a good teacher, just as every architect wishes to be a good architect and every professional poet strives toward perfection."
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Our health program has been carried on by the teachers in co- operation with the nurse and physician. It involves vaccination, immunization against diphtheria, care of the teeth and correction of physical defects. We strive to develop habits of cleanliness, proper eating and sleeping habits and wholesome recreation. In addition to teaching the fundamental subjects of the curriculum, the teacher has constantly in mind character training, develop- ment of a good disposition, teaching of loyalty, consideration for others, truthfulness, generosity and unselfishness.
In the annual poster contest conducted by the American Humane Society, first prize medal was won by Anthony Lupa, second prize medals by Edgar Duquette, Emily Hipkins and Alberta Woodis. Honorable mention was made of the posters by Paul Kitchen, Edward McCulloch and Mary Yurkievicius.
The last annual report of the State Department of Education shows that Oakham actually spent last year the sum of $11,664.58 for elementary and high school education. In state reimburse- ments we received :
Part I of school fund $1,120 00
Part II of school fund
2,353 92
On salary of superintendent
193 33
High school tuition
2,174 00
High school transportation
1,852 70
Grade school tuitions
162 00
$7,855 95
The net cost to the town therefore was but $3,808.63, making the net cost per pupil extremely low in the grades and practically nothing in high school. In this connection it seems to me im- portant that we should give careful attention to the recommenda- tions of the state board regarding the physical conditions surround- ing our pupils. The greatest credit is due to the School Committee for the improved sanitary and toilet conditions now operative, and it is to be hoped that it will be possible this coming year to improve
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the lighting in the school rooms, and provide more playground and teaching equipment.
Under the direction of Mrs. Cross of the County Extension Bureau we are doing some interesting and valuable club work. I wish we might have manual training for the boys as well. For less than $200 a year we could have the part-time service and training of a physical director. The town is to be congratulated on its sound financial condition. Shall we stop short of the best for our boys and girls ?
I want to thank the committee and our teachers for their fine support and cooperation in everything that makes for the success of our schools.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES R. CHILDS, Superintendent of Schools.
REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
My weekly visit to Oakham is always anticipated with delight.
In the primary room, we learn to sing many songs and then to read music. The grammar room carries this on, and sings songs in unison, two-part and three-part. In both rooms, we stress the importance of singing with a good tone. The Concord Song Book, our new supplementary material, is just full of lovely songs and adds much pleasure to the music period. While we sing these songs, we become acquainted with the art of conducting. We work earnestly and sincerely and as a result, we enjoy it all, more than we realize at the time.
The instrumental classes are continuing and we hope to show improvement in June.
Representatives of both rooms and of the instrumental classes were sent to Holden to participate in the spring musicale. It is needless to say that they did their part extremely well.
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It is always a pleasure to work with Miss Bothwell and Miss Braman.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY R. SPOFFORD.
REPORT OF THE DRAWING SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
The work in drawing has been carried on under the same gen- eral outline used in the past two years. To add variety and retain interest, new projects which give training in the use of the same principles have been presented. The study of nature specimens has been followed by free-hand original pattern work, based on a particular plant growth.
Since lettering is one of the most important phases of our train- ing, more time has been spent on the study of different types of lettering.
The results of the last annual "Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- mals," poster contest, show a growth in originality and workman- ship. We hope our boys and girls will show even greater im- provement in the approaching contest. Probably the making of posters is one of the most valuable of all art projects to the average child. One poster may involve several important prin- ciples of : composition, lettering, color harmony, perspective, fore- shortening, shading, design, originality, and gives training in a variety of mediums.
We wish to express our thanks for the interest shown, by the supplying of materials with which to carry on our work. I also wish to extend sincere appreciation of the cooperation of the teachers.
Respectfully submitted,
DORIS L. POTTER.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
This report covers the period from September 1, 1930 to Jan- uary 1931.
Dr. Thayer has completed the annual physical examinations and the children have been weighed and measured twice since school began.
It is interesting to note that in most cases the children have made a decided gain in both height and weight, and in all cases the child has gained some.
There have been few absences due to illness, the most general causes have colds or something of that nature. There have been a few cases of skin infections, but these have been put under treatment promptly and have improved rapidly.
On September 19, 1930, the "Ten-Year Program" was con- ducted by the State Department of Health. On this date the children whose names were carried over from the last year were tested and X-rayed. And on October 14, 1930, Dr. Martin from this department did physical examinations on the same children and was assisted by a nutritionist who talked with an older sister or the parent and children regarding the child.
The following is the report on the results of the findings :
Number of children recommended for re-examination 4
Number of children re-examined 4
Number of children found to be improved 4
Number of children X-rayed
4
Number of children tested 4
Number of children who re-acted to test
3
Number of children who did not re-act to test
1
Number of cases of hilum tuberculosis 1
Number of cases classified as suspects
1
Number of contact cases 1
I wish to thank all persons who helped to make this clinic a
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success, either by affording transportation for the children or as- sisting in any other way.
The following is the report of the work done by the nurse since September :
Examinations for uncleanliness
368
Examinations for pediculosis
375
Corrected visions
2
Home visits
2
School hygiene talks
10
Home hygiene talks
2
Number of skin infections
2
The hygiene talks in the school have been illustrated by posters and pictures, and a few children have made posters themselves illustrating the talks given.
I wish to thank all who have in any way assisted me in my work and especially the teachers, parents, school physician and superintendent for their very splendid cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
AMREAU B. BLOOD, R. N.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools:
In submitting my report for Oakham I will refer you for de- tails to the report of the school nurse. I wish to call your at- tention to certain undesirable conditions which I observed on my visit to the schools. The lighting and ventilation are poor and the rooms are overcrowded. I believe that sanitary paper drinking cups should be provided. It is to be hoped that the teachers will make every effort to follow up cases of physical defects and urge proper remedial treatment, as suggested by the physician and nurse and indicated on the physical record cards.
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The classroom walls and ceilings should have another coat of paint.
Respectfully submitted, ROCKWOOD H. THAYER, M. D.
ENROLLMENT FALL TERM 1930
Grade
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
Total
Boys
6
8
4
6
4
3
5
6
42
Girls
6
4
8
6
7
9
7
3
50
Totals
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
9
92
REGISTRATION OF MINORS October, 1930 CHILDREN IN OAKHAM
Between 5 and 7 years of age
9
9
18
Between 7 and 14 years of age
34
44
78
Between 14 and 16 years of age
13
8
21
Totals
56
61
117
AGE AND GRADING CHART October, 1930
Age
6
7
8
9 10
11
12
13
14
15 Totals
I
9
5
1
15
II
3
6
1 2
1
13
III
1 10
1
1
13
IV
3
3
3
1
10
V
6
5
1
12
VI
1
7
4
1
13
VII
1
7
2
10
VIII
6
4
10
Ungraded
1
1
Totals
12
12
15
6
12
14
12
8
4
2
97
STATISTICS FOR 1929-1930
School
Total
Mem.
Average Mem. 33
Average Atten. 31
% of Atten.
Center Grammar
34
95
-
--
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Center Primary
37
36
34
96
Coldbrook
35
21
21
98
Totals
106
90
86
96
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION 1929-1930
School
Teacher Appointed
Center Grammar
Florence E. Bothwell No. Brookfield H. S.
1897
Center Primary
Ethel M. Braman
North Sem.
1907
Coldbook
Myrtle V. Booth
Worcester N. S.
Sept. 1929
Mary V. O'Donnell
Worcester N. S.
Jan. 1930
Music
Mary R. Spofford
Lowell N. S. 1927
Drawing
Doris L. Potter
Keene N. S.
1927
HONOR ROLL
Perfect Attendance for SIX YEARS Marion Wilkins Perfect Attendance for TWO YEARS Helen Bechan John Bechan Russell Dean Perfect Attendance for ONE YEAR
Yvonne Agar
Robert Dwelly (1A)
Haig Aroian (1T)
Steadman Humphrey
Dorothy Briggs
Louis Kitchen (1T)
Ann Daniels (1A)
Helen Proctor (1A)
William Dermody '
Anthony Winsky Sophie Yurkievicius (1A)
GRADUATES-JUNE 1930
Laureston Crawford Walter Jones
Charles Daniels
Martha Lackey
David Duquette
Anthony Lupa
Edgar Duquette
Edward McCulloch
Emily Hipkins
Myrtle Reed
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
Winter term-Jan. 5, 1931 to March 13, 1931
Spring term-March 30, 1931 to June 12, 1931
Fall term-Sept. 8, 1931 to Dec. 18, 1931
Winter term-Jan. 4, 1932 to March 12, 1932
TOWN WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
WORCESTER, SS.
To either of the constables of the town of Oakham, in the County of Worcester.
GREETINGS :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Oak- ham qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall, known as "Memorial Hall," on Monday, the sec- ond day of February next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles :
Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at all town meet- ings except for the election of State Officers, during the coming year.
Art. 2. To hear the annual report of the several town officers, and act thereon.
Art. 3. To choose one Selectman, one Assessor, one Over- seer of Poor, one School Committee, one Library Trustee, one Cemetery Committee for three years, Collector of Taxes, Treas- urer, Auditor, Tree Warden, six Constables; shall licenses be granted for the sale of non-intoxicating beverages in this town, all on one ballot. The polls will be opened at ten o'clock in the forenoon and may be closed at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Art. 4. To choose all necessary town officers and committees for the ensuing year, not required to be elected by ballot.
Art. 5. To see what compensation the town will allow the Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector, Auditor and Constables for the ensuing year.
Art. 6. To see what compensation the town will allow for
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men and teams in repairing highways and opening roads for the ensuing year.
Art. 7. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the following town charges for the ensuing year, and make appropriations for the same: Bonding, Cemeteries, Dog Officer, forest fire equipment, Fire Department, Gypsy Moth, Inspection of Meat, Inspection of Barns, Insurance of Employees, Library, Memorial Day, Miscellaneous, Opening Roads, Police Depart- ment, Printing, Town Roads, Chap. 81, No. Brookfield Rd., Chap. 90, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Schools, Street Lights, Town Officers, Town Officers' Supplies, Tree Warden, Reserve Fund, Repairing Bridges, Public Welfare, Trade School.
Art. 8. To see if the town will raise and appropriate $300 for maintenance of the Coldbrook road, providing the County and State appropriate $600 each.
Art. 9. To see what sum of money the town will raise and appropriate for the relief of poor and needy soldiers, as required under Chapter 79, Section 18, of the Revised Laws.
Art. 10. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow during the current finan- cial year, in anticipation of the revenue of said year, such sums of moneys as may be necessary for the current expenses of the town, giving the note or notes of the town therefor, these notes to be paid from the revenue of said financial year.
Art. 11. To see if the town will appoint some person as agent, to prosecute and defend all suits that may be brought for or against the town in the ensuing year.
Art. 12. To see if the town will employ some person or per- sons to care for the Town Hall, Town Clock, and Library Build- ing for the ensuing year.
Art. 13. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money to paint the Town Hall.
Art. 14. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum for a Dental Clinic.
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Art. 15. To see what action the town will take in providing a toilet for the Town Hall, make necessary appropriation for same if necessary, or pass any vote relative thereto.
Art. 16. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a cer- tain sum of money towards sidewalks.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up three attested copies in public places in said town seven days at least before time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting as aforesaid.
Given under our hand this twentieth day of January, in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one.
JOHN P. DAY, WALTER WOODIS, SYLVESTER R. DEAN,
Selectmen of Oakham.
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