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Investment as reported Dec. 31, .1924 ......
$ 4,000.00
Dividends for year 1925 230.00
$ 4.230.00
Dividends credited to Library $ 230.00
Bond Investment 4,000.00
$ 4,230.00
ADELIA J. CLOUGH LIBRARY FUND
On deposit December 31, 1924 ......
$ 300.00
Interest earned to Aug. 1, 1925
13.64
Interest credited to Library $ 13.64
On deposit Wakefield Savings Bank
300.00 $ 313.64
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MARY U. NASH IMPROVEMENT FUND
........ On deposit December 31, 1924 .... Dividends Wildey Savings Bank 42.66
$ 2.479.30
27
313.64
On deposit Suffolk Savings Bank, Dec. 31, 1925
Dividends Wakefield Savings Bank
47.16
Dividends Mechanics Savings Bank 17.56
$ 2,586.68
On deposit Wildey Savings Bank $ 1,099.12
On deposit Wakefield Savings Bank 1,083.91
On deposit Mechanics Savings Bank
403.65
$ 2,586.68
LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND
Amount on deposit December 31, 1924
$ 1,521.59
Appropriation of 1925 added
500.00
Interest earned 1925
69.21
$ 2,090.80
On deposit Wakefield Savings Bank
$ 1,590.80
On deposit Dorchester Savings Bank 500.00
$ 2,090.80
LEGION MEMORIAL FUND
Amount of Fund voted March 1925 $ 134.19
On deposit Dorchester Savings Bank 734.19
CEMETERY ENDOWMENTS
Four lots were endowed during the year 1925 each in the sum of one hundred dollars. Income to be used for perpetual care.
May 4. From Charles H. Getchell one hundred dollars to endow lot No. 108. of Charles H. Getchell in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Deposited May 9 in Mechanics Savings Bank.
Interest began June 1, 1925.
June 14. From Mrs. George Viles one hundred dollars to endow lot of Bowman Viles in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Deposited June 16 in Mechanics Savings Bank.
Interest began July 1, 1925.
Oct. 13. From Lyman B. Smith of Pepperell, Mass., one hundred dollars to endow lot of William Smith in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Deposited October 15 in Mechanics Savings Bank.
Interest began Nov. 1, 1925. .
December 7. From Executor of Estate of Joseph T. Bancroft one hundred dollars to endow the Joseph T. Bancroft lot in the West Cemetery. Deposited December 8 in Mechanics Savings Bank. Interest began January 1, 1926.
Amount of Endowments with accrued interest as
reported December 1, 1924 $ 7,089.00*
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Endowments received in 1925 Interest earned
400.00
319.12
$ 7,808.12
Withdrawn and paid for care of lots
271.00
$ 7,537.12
Wakefield Savings Bank
$ 3,607.00
Mechanics Savings Bank
2,443.30
Wildey Savings Bank
1,186.82
Liberty Bonds
300.00
$ 7,537.12
* Corrected Bank Statement from last year. Should have been
$7,089.00 instead of $7,088.20. Emerson and Orne Cem. Fund 80c added.
INCOME, EXPENSE AND BALANCE OF EACH FUND
On Deposit 12-31-24
Income 1925
Expended On Deposit
1925
12-31-25
Charles F. Abbott
$ 102.63
4.64 14.20
7.00
319.66
Joseph T. Bancroft
100.00
Warren Bancroft
100.00
4.25
4.25
100.00
Thomas D. Blake
123.63
5.61
6.00
123.24
Albert R. Bryant
112.60
5.11
7.00
110.71
John Bryant
86.18
3.92
2.00
88.10
Jonathan Bryant
104.67
4.75
4.00
105.42
Matthew Cox
127.40
5.79
4.75
128.44
Jeremiah Coney
161.71
6.50
6.00
162.21
Sarah J. Coney
111.78
4.50
4.00
112.28
Daniel P. Cook
100.00
4.25
4.25
100.00
George S. Danforth
102.90
4.64
4.00
102.74
John M. Danforth
100.95
4.57
4.00
101.52
Mary A. Danforth
113.71
4.56
8.50
109.77
Edward Downing
105.85 102.87
4.64
4.00
103.51
William C. Duncanson
100.00
4.25
4.25
100.00
Adelia C. Emerson
76.01
3.44
3.00
76.45
Emerson & Orne
86.83
3.92
2.00
88.75
Charles H. Getchell
2.25
102.25
Lucy E. Gowing
50.47
2.28
52.75
Esther W. M. Gilman
238.30
10.83
8.00
241.13
Endicott Hart
50.47
2.28
52.75
John E. Hastings
109.65
4.97
4.00
110.62
Mary B. Hawkes
111.54
5.07
4.00
112.61
:29
4.83
7.00
103.68
Oliver Downing
$ 3.00
$ 104.27
Henry Bancroft
312.46
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George Edmund Herrick
100.55
4.55
4.00
101.10
Joseph H. Hobson
102.55
4.64
3.00
104.19
Joshua Hewes
105.33
4.24
4.00
105.57
Jacob Hood
111.20
5.04
4.00
112.24
Joseph Hart
157.77
7.15
6.00
158.92
George J. Mansfield
103.12
4.16
4.00
103.28
R. and M. Mansfield
108.66
4.93
4.00
109.59
Viola E. McNeil
100.55
4.55
4.00
101.10
A Brigham Munroe
103.40
4.68
4.00
104.08
Daniel Needham
121.32
5.51
4.00
122.83
Helen D. Newcomb
111.10
4.48
4.00
111.53
James H. Newhall
116.13
5.27
4.00
117.40
Joseph C. Newhall
91.81
4.14
2.00
93.95
Warren Newhall
105.66
4.79
4.00
106.45
Wright Newhall
108.65
4.93
4.00
109.58
James Norwood
100.80
4.57
4.00
101.37
David F. Parsons
110.52
4.44
4.00
110.96
Israel Parsons
110.52
4.44
4.00
110.96
Ebenezer Parsons
129.48
5.87
6.00
129.35
Esther R. Perkins
108.80
4.93
4.00
109.73
John H. Perkins
203.50
9.25
8.00
204.75
M. C. Pope
106.29
4.82
5.50
105.61
Charlotte M. Ramsdell
139.87
6.35
4.00
142.22
Herbert Richardson
84.14
3.83
2.00
85.97
Moses Richardson
121.30
5.51
6.00
120.81
John W. Ross
102.73
4.66
4.00
103.39
Nathaniel Ross
102.31
4.64
4.00
102.95
Elbridge Russell
230.01
10.47
9.50
230.98
Lois Shute
102.92
4.66
4.00
103.58
George Skinner
104.58
4.73
5.50
103.81
Herbert A. Skinner
110.58
5.02
6.00
109.60
William Skinner
153.69
6.18
6.00
153.87
William Smith
.38
100.38
Bowman Viles
1.88
101.88
Thomas B. Wellman
205.25
9.31
7.50
207.06
Amanda Wiley
110.60
5.02
4.00
111.62
Jacob Wiley
107.02
4.32
5.00
106.34
Mary E. Wiley
104.48
4.73
4.00
105.21
$ 7,089.00
$ 319.12
$ 271.00
$ 7,537.12
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INVESTMENT OF CEMETERY ENDOWMENTS
Wakefield Savings Bank, Wakefield
$ 3,607.00
Mechanics Savings Bank. Reading 2,443.30
Wildey Savings Bank, Boston
1,186.82
Liberty Bonds
300.00
$ 7,537.12
TREASURER'S RECEIPTS
Cash balance January 1, 1925
$ 1,298.15
Loans in Anticipation of Revenue
30,000.00
Licenses Permits various persons
95.50
Essex County Dog Tax refunded
194.59
Interest George N. Blake Library Fund
230.00
Interest Mary U. Nash Library Fund
45.00
Interest George L. Hawkes Library Fund
22.50
Interest Adelia J. Clough Library Fund
13.64
Fines Collected Main Library
19.40
Fines Collected Branch Library
35.58
Interest on Cemetery Endowments withdrawn
271.00
Cemetery Lots Sold
60.00
Rent of Town Hall
80.00)
Rent of Chemical Hall
85.00
Fees Collected by Sealer
23.58
Moth Department
500.25
David Fullerton for care
248.56
John F. Currier Estate
15.26
A. P. Joll Estate
5.00
Refund for Advertising hearing
15.00
Peabody Court for fines
10.00
Essex County for Killing Dogs
13.00
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. Commission
.15
Lynn Fire Dept. check returned
100.00
Highway Dept. Use of Roller
30.00
Essex County Refund Tubercular Hospital
3,773.94
School Dept. Sale Electric fixtures.
64.00
School Dept. Refund Insurance
63.33
Parents, Tuition
4.00
City of Peabody Tuition
135.00
School Dept. overpayment
3.41
School Dept. Retirement Fund
532.00
Commonwealth, Vocational Schools
10.00
Commonwealth, Acct. Supt. Salary
290.00
Commonwealth, Transp. High School Pupils
3,074.10
Commonwealth, Tuition
830.09
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Commonwealth, Soldiers' Exemption 15.50
Commonwealth, National Bank Tax
35.10
Commonwealth, State Aid
240.00
Commonwealth, Corporation Tax Public Service
865.65
Commonwealth, Corporation Tax Business
675.16
Commonwealth, Income Tax 1922
17.50
Commonwealth, Income Tax 1923
87.50
Commonwealth, Income Tax 1924
140.00
Commonwealth, Income Tax 1925
4,585.60
Wakefield Trust Co. Interest Treasurer balance
153.84
Wakefield Trust Co. Interest Collector balance
132.21
Collector of Taxes, Tax Certificates
2.00
Collector of Taxes, 1923 Tax
10.49
Collector of Taxes, 1924 Tax
13,751.96
Collector of Taxes, 1925 Tax
46,869.63
Collector of Taxes, 1923 Moth Tax
1.50
Collector of Taxes, 1924 Moth Tax
256.00
Collector of Taxes, 1925 Moth Tax
1
62.25
Collector of Taxes, 1923 December Assessment
38.88
Collector of Taxes, 1924 December Assessment
424.09
Collector of Taxes, 1925 December Assessment.
33.17
Collector of Taxes, 1925 Poll Tax
812.00
Collector of Taxes, Interest 1923 Tax
18.51
Collector of Taxes, Interest 1924 Tax
339.96
Collector of Taxes, Interest 1925 Tax
16.56
$111,776.09
Treasury Warrants Paid
$106,153.47
On Deposit Wakefield Trust Co.
5,622.62
$111,776.09
Franklin W. Freeman, Treasurer.
REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
APPROPRIATIONS, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 9, 1925
General Government
$ 4,500.00
Schools
19,750.00
Centre School Repairs
600.00
Highways
11,000.00
Catch Basin
150.00
Police Department
1,175.00
Precinct II Special Officer
900.00
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Sealer Weights and Measures
150.00
Inspection Barns and Animals
50.00
Board of Health
25.00
Essex County Sanatarium
517.43
Memorial Day
150.00
Street Lighting
2,813.50
Fire Department
3,200.00
Charities
1,500.00
State Aid
180.00
Cemeteries
400.00
Libraries
600.00
Tree Warden
300.00
Moth Work
869.81
Parks
250.00
Interest
1,600.00
Debt (Notes due)
3,000.00
Reserve Fund
1,500.00
Compensation
500.00
Main Street, Special Highway
2,000.00
$57,680.74
Jan. 19 Special Town Meeting, Boston & Maine R. R. Account
1,000.00
Total Town Appropriations
...............
$58,680.74
STATE AND COUNTY ASSESSMENTS
State Tax
$ 4,320.00
County Tax
4,219.46
State Highway
418.60
State Moth Work
1,545.72
$69,184.52
Overlay Account
1,200.08
Total
$70,384.60
From Estimated Credits
12,600.00
Total for Tax Levy
$57,784.60
Moth Assessments
90.00
$57,874.60
Warrant to Tax Collector
$57,874.60
Assessed Polls, 413 at $2.00
$ 826.00
Warrant to Tax Collector
$ 826.00
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DECEMBER ASSESSMENT
Additional Polls, 3 at $2.00
$ 6.00
Tax on Personal Property . 23.54
Tax on Real Estate
78.65
$ 108.19
Warrant to Tax Collector
108.19
ESTIMATED CREDITS
Income Tax
$ 3,793.60
Corporation Tax
746.92
Bank Tax
44.43
Licenses
106.00
Special Assessments
50.00
General Government
451.32
Protection, Fines, etc.
56.24
Board of Health
20.00
Highways
16.60
Schools, Reimbursement
4,924.65
Libraries, Fines, etc.
49.85
Parks
8.00
Interest on Deposit
131.83
Interest on Taxes
933.34
Moth Work Refund
213.85
Soldiers' Benefits
261.84
$11,808.47
413 Polls at $2.00
826.00
$12,634.47
Used for reduction of Tax Levy
$12,600.00
TABLE OF AGGREGATES, APRIL ASSESSMENTS
Number of Residents Assessed
578
Number of Non-Residents Assessed
23S
All Others
7
Polls Assessed at $2.00
413
Value of Personal Property
$ 301,207.00
Value of Buildings
$ 1,612,025.00
Value of Land
$
786,965.00
Total Value Real Estate
$ 2,398,990.00
Total, Real and Personal
$ 2,700,197.00
Rate, $21.40 per $1,000.
.............
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Tax on Personal Property
S
6,445.83
Tax on Real Estate
$ 51,338.38
Total Tax Levy
$
57,784.21
Tax on 413 Polls
S
826.00
Moth Work, Special Assessment
$
90.00
Number of Horses Assessed
68
Number of Cows Assessed
210
Number of Sheep Assessed
2
Number of Neat Cattle Assessed
13
Number of Swine Assessed
33
Number of Fowl Assessed
5,124
Number of Dwelling Houses
542
Number of Acres of Land
6,028
ABATEMENTS 1925
Levy of 1924 .
253.71
Personal Tax
$ 19.17
Real Estate
180.54
Moth
7.00
Commonwealth
35.00
Polls
12.00
253.71
·
Levy of 1925
Personal Tax
$109.14
Real Estate
133.75
Polls
20.00
262.89
Board of Assessors,
George H. Bancroft,
Clerk.
REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS LYNNFIELD WATER DISTRICT
Under the direction of the Board of Water Commissioners the Asses- sors were instructed to assess owners of Real and Personal property in said Water District, Tax sufficient to raise the sum of $2,600, one thousand dollars ($1,000) having been voted at meeting of Dec. 17, 1924, and sixteen hundred dollars ($1,600) to meet first payment of interest, on bond issue, authorized at meeting of May 25, 1925, ($77,000 to be paid within 30 years from date of issue of first note or bond, under provisions of Chapter 445 Acts of 1924 and of Chapter 44 of the General Laws.)
On advice of the Tax Commissioner's Office, of the Commonwealth, a separate valuation was made of all Real and Personal property located
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within bounds of said Water District, and assessment made on all owners of property in said Water District.
Warrant for same being committed to Collector of Taxes, Franklin W. Freeman, October 24, 1925, total amount raised under this Warrant being $2,775.41. After payment of amount due Dec. 15, 1925 a balance of $175.41 remains as a credit of Water District.
REPORT OF ASSESSORS
Number of Residents Assessed
228
Number of Non-Residents Assessed
42
All Others
5
Value of Personal Property
$
111,995.00
Value of Buildings
$
707,500.00
Value of Land
$ 247,140.00
Total Value Real Estate
......
$ 954,640.00
Total Value Real and Personal
$ 1,066,635.00
Rate of Levy $2.60 per $1,000.
Tax on Personal Property
$
291.24
Tax on Real Estate
$ 2,484.17
Total Tax Levy
$ 2,775.41
Warrant to Tax Collector
$ 2,775.41
Number of Horses
12
Number of Cows
64
Number of Sheep
1
Number of Neat Cattle
4
Number of Swine
27
Number of Fowl
980
Number of Dwelling Houses
17.4
Number of Acres of Land
626
Board of Assessors,
George H. Bancroft,
Clerk
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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
and
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Town of Lynnfield
MASSACHUSETTS
Year Ending December 31, 1925
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1925
John S. Caldwell, Chairman Martha D. Mansfield, Secretary Norman B. Cawley
. Term expires 1926 Term expires 1927 Term expires 1928
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE Appropriation
$29,750.00
Credit 3.41
$29,753.41
SUMMARY OF DISBURSEMENTS
General Administration 1
$ 1,930.86
Centre School
13,101.87
South School
14,226.10
$29,258.83
Credit Balance
494.58
DISBURSEMENTS
General Total
School Committee
Salaries
John S. Caldwell
$ 8.34
Norman B. Cawley
6.93
Edward A. Russell
1.40
Martha D. Mansfield
8.33
$ 25.00
Other expenses
Wakefield Daily 1tem
23.75
Martha D. Mansfield
62.73
Edward A. Russell
22.82
Wright & Potter
2.07
111.37
Superintendent
Salary
John D. Whittier
600.00
Other expenses
Ruth B. Perley
133.20
J. D. Whittier
118.44
Citizens Printing Co.
5.40
W. A. Perkins
4.50
861.54
Supervisors' Salaries :
Abbie V. Cragge
100.00
Maud L. Thomas
254.00
Madeline Hopkins
135.00
Other expenses
3.11
492.11 $ 492.11
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EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION
Center School
South
Teachers' Salaries:
Ona K. Ridley
S 1,620.00
Ruth P. Sleeper
1,220.00
Margaret Hamblen
840.00
Laila D. Pollard
520.00
Bernice L. Ayers
1,240.00
Elizabeth Deans
46.75
Althea M. Robinson
1,370.00
Grace E. Hughey
810.00
Katherine Strong
540.00
Marilla Howard
720.00
Blanche Hallowell
480.00
$3,920.00 $5,486.75
$ 9,406.75
Text books and supplies :
John C. Winston Co.
16.89
12.00
Proff Form Service
2.86
Lyons & Carnahan
.81
.81
Rand McNally Co.
.66
.66
Little Brown & Co.
2.34
15.25
National Safety Council
.30
.30
J. B. Lippencott Co.
8.23
Milton Bradley Co.
2.52
3.12
De Wolfe Fisk Co.
18.00
20.00
Scott Foresman. & Co.
3.41
63.05
Harris & Gilpatrick
10.60
Educational Supply Co.
3.49
Wheeler Publishing Co.
5.68
7.40
American Book Co.
15.00
46.70
Marilla Howard
3.04
Harry Houston
2.62
3.93
Ginn & Co.
3.99
C. C. Birchard & Co.
1.80
Ryan & Burke Inc.
3.10
E. E. Babb & Co.
151.67
119.13
Citizens Printing Co.
12.90
14.30
Lefavour Music House
4.50
8.25
J. L. Hammett & Co.
.84
7.12
World Book Co.
10.38
19.93
Mass. School Dept.
.50
Charles Scribner & Co.
2.13
School
Total
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F. M. Ambrose & Co.
9.21
Silver Burdett & Co.
9.62
8.94
Current Events
9.00
World News
24.00
Town of Chester, Vt.
2.00
2.00
Grace E. Miller
3.20
National Fire Pro. Asso.
1.44
Posture Stand Co. Inc.
2.80
Macmillan Co.
1.32
14.00
Laidlaw Bros.
2.19
L. B. Philbrick Co.
13.20
Library Book House
78.89
75.25
Library Bureau
12.72
Boston Music Co.
6.73
Benj. Sanborn & Co.
20.01
31.33
$ 408.50 $ 549.56 $ 958.06
EXPENSES OF OPERATING SCHOOL PLANTS
Janitors' Wages :
L. F. Southworth
1,200.00
W. F. Griffin
900.00
$1,200.00 $ 900.00
$ 2,100.00
Fuel :
Thomas Hickey
81,70
George W. Pickering & Co.
712.50
579.19
Minot Carter
82.50
Carl Kiley Co.
36.00
$ 795.00 $ 696.89
$ 1,491.89
Miscellaneous :
L. F. Southworth
10.05
A. A. Butler
9.00
Lynnfield Water District
29.59
Salem Window Cleaning Co.
12.00
J. W. Grace
4.50
H. W. Treamer
2.55
Mass. State Prison
2.75
5.33
American Seating Co.
3.21
George .M. Roundy
54.73
12.50
Reformatory for Women
13.14
4.78
Ona K. Ridley
2.38
Flash Chemical Co.
5.50
5.50
W. H. Griffin
.37
F
40
L. B. Philbrick
12.00
Reading Light Plant
26.87
Peabody Light Plant
65.53
Lynn Gas & Electric Co.
3.10
1.48
Minot Carter
6.00
Charles Pratt
2.50
Andrews Paper Co.
15.00
$ 165.14 $ 145.22 $ 310.36
Maintenance :
Repairs :
Perkins & Bancroft
4.25
55.48
James W. Brine
7.30
O. M. West
1.00
W. H. Griffin
.50
Massachusetts Reformatory
.60
A. W. Leavitt
3.00
George W. Ide
3.50
Salem St. Garage
9.75
H. E. Todd
128.80
H. S. Sorenson
3.50
W. F. Patton
2.00
M. A. Fletcher
3.00
M. J. Neagle
12.00
Otto Johnson
60.10
Curtis Robbins
41.79
Louis Tecce
2.25
$ 157.05 $ 181.77
$ 338.82
Auxiliary Agencies :
Health :
George W. Potter, D. M. D.
30.00
18.00
48.00
(General)
Helen Purdy
220.28
C. E. Montague, M. D.
100.00
Florence Stobbart
108.00
Liggett Drug Co.
12.56
440.84
Transportation :
Lynnfield Comm. Inc. Gram.
760.00
440.00
Lynnfield Comm. Inc. High
1,275.48
1,857.00
$2,035.48 $2,297.00
$ 4,332.48
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Tuition :
Town of Wakefield
3,827.51
2,806.26
City of Lynn
525.85
$3,827.51 $3,332.11
$ 7,159.62
Sundries :
Ona K. Ridley
· 128.00
Mrs. Charles Joll
146.50
Martha D. Mansfield
12.00
Hattie F. Russell
12.00
E. M. Fletcher
1
4.50
Commissioner Public Safety
2.00
2.00
Norman B. Cawley
5.00
$ 165.50 $ 146.50 $ 312.00
OUTLAY
New Grounds :
Ralph E. Cox
75.00
S 75.00
New Equipment :
A. W. Leavitt
6.45
E. Q. Moulton
14.35
A. T. Locke
5.04
Massachusetts Reformatory
74.78
M. A. Fletcher
115.00
Pettingell & Andrews
67.39
A. W. Leavitt
68.80
$ 142.64 $ 209.17
$ 351.81
Insurance :
Ray C. Daly
49.00
222.13
Dewick & Flanders
79.80
41.00
George W. Bancroft
51.25
$ 180.05 $ 263.13 $ 443.18
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1925
We take pleasure in submitting herewith the Annual Report of the School Committee for 1925.
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The year just passed has been one of gradual progress in not only the school curriculum, but also in much needed physical improvements in buildings, grounds and equipment, and we trust the citizens will approve of the policy pursued by their Committee.
There have been nine meetings of the Committee in conjunction with the Superintendent during the year with practically a full attendance at each meeting, and in addition district meetings at Wenham in co-operation with the Committees from other four towns comprising the School Dis- trict Union.
At the beginning of the year the matter of school house insurance was taken up and it was found that there was only $10.000 coverage on the South School against $23,000 on the Center School with nothing on the contents of either building. We immediately placed $10,000 additional in- surance on the South School and $2,000 each on the contents of both schools, the total coverage now being $47,000 on both buildings and con- tents which is still below their replacement values.
A plan was worked out where by a rearrangement of policy expira- tion dates we obtained practically a uniform amount coming due each year which facilitates the making up of the budget in determining the amount necessary for insurance premiums.
A check up of the insurance rates on the two schools was made and ' from the information obtained it was discovered that defects were charged for which did not exist, and an application was filed with the New Eng- land Insurance Exchange for a reduction in rate which was granted, and then the question of rebate was taken up with the agents and approxi- mately $100 in returned premiums was allowed.
IMPROVEMENTS CENTER SCHOOL
A complete system of modern semi-indirect type of lighting has been installed throughout the four class rooms, and outside lights provided at the three entrances. The desks and interior woodwork have been refinished in order to preserve the wood.
We have always experienced trouble during heavy rains and in the Spring with wash of the gravel surface about the building and driveways. In order to obviate this difficulty we had the surface oil treated during the Summer, and so far this improvement has resulted in satisfaction.
IMPROVEMENTS SOUTH SCHOOL
A modern piano has replaced a worn out, obsolete type. In connec- tion with the installation of the public water works system in this part of the town, connection was made to same for the school replacing the for- mer private water supply. Concrete retaining walls were constructed
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around the basement windows to prevent water seeping into the cellar dur- ing heavy rains. and a concrete platform constructed at entrance to the school building.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It will be recalled that at the last town meeting a special appropria- tion was made for replacement of the flat roof covering at the Center School. Just prior to that time we had the roof treated with "Stormtight", a special roof preparation, in the attempt to stop the leaks which had de- veloped.
This application proved entirely satisfactory and there have been no leaks developed in this roof during the past year so that this appropria- tion was not utilized. Inasmuch as this treatment has proved satisfactory for one year, we have not recommended that this appropriation be made again, feeling that possibly we have solved the difficulty, although eventual- ly this roof will have to be replaced.
A problem which must be faced during the coming year exists at the South School in connection with the outside appearance of the grounds. It certainly is no credit to the town and has been a source of much con- cern to the School Committee that they were unable to improve the out- side appearance.
It is our intention this coming year to make a start on grading, and possibly by the addition of shrubbery, to attempt to beautify this loca- tion, which at the present time is somewhat of an eyesore.
It will be noted from the amount asked for in operating the schools for this year that it has increased slightly over that of last year. This is ac- counted for by a material increase in the school tuition for pupils attending the Wakefield High School.
Respectfully submitted, John S. Caldwell, Chairman.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
To the School Committee :
Madam and Gentlemen :
1 am submitting my third annual report as superintendent of your schools.
HEALTH
This topic is of sufficient importance to be given first place in any re- port having to do with the education of children. The health program in our schools is of the best. The school physician and nurse very methodi cally carry on the necessary examinations to determine the exact physical
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condition of every child. Individual treatment is given or recommended in so far as justifiable, then the case is taken to the parent with a request that the family physician be consulted. The program for this work is preventive and remedial health work but the most important is' the real program of health education for thereby is laid the important foundation for future citizenship-a healthy body.
DENTAL CLINIC
Through financial assistance received from the Red Cross organiza- tion to supplement the expenditures by the town it has been possible to have a competent dentist examine the teeth of all pupils in the schools. Parents were notified of the condition of the teeth and requested to have the work done. In cases where it was financially possible to have the work done they were expected to do so. In other cases the work was done for pupils in grades one to five. This is one of the important pieces of work done to promote better health among the children and almost without ex- ception they will have the work done themselves after leaving our schools. Therefore it is desirable that our dental clinic be made permanent with the same financial backing as formerly.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
If the prescribed school work is to be accomplished by the pupil it is necessary that he be regular in attendance to profit by the instruction given. In order that the teachers may meet the requirements of their work they should not be expected to do review work for the reason that someone has been absent from classes. During the past year every teacher has endeavored to secure as high a percent of attendance in her school as possible.
The median percent of attendance from January to December has been ninety-three which, by the way, is the same as that for the entire state during 1923-24. Since September of this present school year a median per cent of ninety-six has been maintained.
If there is neither an epidemic nor severe weather during the next few months we should be able to maintain this present high standard.
An examination of the reports reaching this office disclosed the fact that there were altogether too many tardy marks. Teachers were in- structed to use every means possible to reduce the number with the result that there has been a slight decrease. Results are far from satisfactory. Parents whose children are habitually tardy will render an important ser- vice by sending the children to school on time to avoid being tardy. As an incentive to the children a "Perfect Attendance Certificate" is awarded all pupils in June neither absent nor tardy for the school year. A list of those perfect in attendance for the school year 1924-25 is appended to this report.
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HONOR ROLI.
That greater interest in scholarship may be created among pupils of grades seven and eight an "Honor List" is prepared at the end of each two months. Pupils who receive l's and 2's are given a place on the list according to the per cent of I's received. The list is published in the papers as well as posted in the schools. There is a very noticeable effort on the part of many pupils to have their scholarship of such a high grade that they may win a place on the list and as near the head of the same as possible. The list of honor pupils from September to December inclusive is appended to this report.
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