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40.63
46.40
Total for tuition $2,636.44
Total for transportation
$ 3,320.00
Total for High and Smith School pupils
$ 5,956.44
Total cost of schools
$12,423.36
REIMBURSEMENTS
Mass. School Fund, Part I
$950.00
Mass. School Fund, Part II
2,111.75
Vocational Education 730.03
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Supt. in small towns 107.11
High and Smith School tuition
1,824.82
High and Smith School transportation 2,335.20
State Wards 214.59
$ 8,273.50
Net cost to town
$ 4,149.86
LOUISE E. PARSONS, JARED C. WILLIAMS, JOHN C. HATHAWAY,
School Committee
I have examined the accounts of the School Commit- tee and find they have drawn orders and have vouchers for the same to the amount of twelve thousand four hundred twenty-three dollars and thirty-six cents. ($12,423.36).
EDWARD H. MONTAGUE,
Auditor.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee:
I herewith submit my thirteenth annual report, which is the forty-seventh in the series, of the public schools of Westhampton.
An oil heating equipment with thermostatic con- trol was installed in March, pursuant to a vote taken in the last town meeting. This has insured steady heat, whereas before with volunteer firemen and wood for fuel the heat was very unsatisfactory.
For several years Four-H Club work has been car- ried on at the school under discouraging circumstances owing to lack of room. When the room in the base- ment of the town hall, authorized last March, has been completed, the Four-H work will greatly benefit by it. Rev. W. E. Beardsley has given freely of his time in conducting these classes for the boys.
Some time ago land was purchased from Mr. H. M. Clapp for the purpose of enlarging the school yard. Considerable grading will have to be done to make this land usable. The present school yard is altogether too small for the number of pupils enrolled. If the town does not feel able to spend the money to put the new property in suitable shape, an old-fashioned neighbor- hood bee would go far toward making it available. I wish something could be done along this line.
The hall and the two front rooms are in need of paint; the halyards on the flag pole are missing, so that the flag can not be flown as required by law; the seats and desks in the grammar room need screwing down;
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and all seats and desks need sanding, staining, and varnishing.
Our school expenses continue to climb. A part of this is due to our increased high school and vocational school attendance. During the past fiscal year a total of 42 pupils were receiving advanced instruction, al- though not all were attending school at one time. Year- ly tuition rates vary with different schools from $85 to $150 at the vocational schools. Transportation costs are higher.
The attendance figures for the school year ending in June, 1937, are as follows :
Westhampton
Whole No. Average
Average
School
Enrolled Membership Attendance
Constance McKowen
28
27.28
24.64
Gertrude Cady
32
32.49
30.50
Rachel Bridgman
16
14.33
12.45
Totals
76
74.10
67.59
I wish to thank teachers and board members for their cordial cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
HERBERT D. CASEY.
Superintendent of Schools.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
Following is the report of the health activities of the Center School, Westhampton, for the year 1937.
Two dental clinics were held during the year, one in March and one in October. Following is the con- densed report :
MARCH, 1937
School population 72
No. of children examined 67
No. of children with dental defects 64
No. of children receiving care 22
Total no. of dental defects 253
Total no. of dental operations 117
OCTOBER, 1937
School population 76
No. of children examined 70
No. of children with dental defects 65
No. of children receiving care 30
Total no. dental defects 265
Total no. dental operations 118
Total number of dental operations during the year 235
Medical examinations were conducted by Dr. Manwell in September with the following results.
Children examined 72
Children having defects 16
Nutritional 7
Skin 2
Nose and throat 6
Lungs 1
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Following the suggestion of the State Board of Health we are endeavoring to have all seventh grade pupils tested for tuberculosis as well as others in the school as indicated. In the spring four were tested with three negative and one positive. In the fall all seventh grade pupils were tested and one other pupil, all negative. Three pupils were x-rayed at Dr. Man- well's request.
Audiometer tests were given all pupils in the spring and fall. Those showing signs of deafness were retested at the Clarke School and later at Dr. Collins' clinic.
The routine eye tests were given all school child- ren in the fall. No outstanding cases of eye strain were discovered.
One pupil was sent to Camp Hodgkins during the summed because of general nutritional difficulties and T. B. contacts. He showed marked improvement on his return. One pupil returned from Westfield Sani- torium in good condition after a year's hospitalization. Routine weighing and measuring of all children has been conducted as usual.
It is gratifying to note a general improvement in the health of the school population as a whole and an increased interest on the part of both parents and child- ren in matters pertaining to health. Our greatest need is for more dental work. It is gratifying, how- ever, to note that we have more than doubled the amount of dental work done in the school during the year. No note has been made in this report of the families that are taking their children to their family dentist for care at regular intervals.
Again as in previous years I wish to thank the school board and teachers for their help and coopera-
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tion and the parish committee for the use of the church parlors for our physical examination of the school children.
Respectfully submitted,
MABEL C. BRIDGMAN, R.N.
School Nurse.
REPORT OF THE WELL CHILD CONFERENCE
The Well Child Conference for 1937, sponsored jointly by the Knitting Circle and the Men's Civic Club, was held in June. The staff consisted of Claire Man- well, M.D., physical examination and nutrition; John Kissell, D.D.S., and Miss Mary Lewis, Consultant in Public Health Nursing; assisted by Mrs. Whitmore Beardsley and Mrs. Irvin Clapp. Following is the sta- tistical report.
Total number of children examined 28
Infants 3
Entering school 9
Previous attendants at clinics
20
New children 8
Total number recommended for medical care
4
for dental care
5
for T.A.T.
7
for vaccination
22
for habit training 5
NUTRITIONAL REPORT
Number needing more protein foods 7
more fruits and vegetables 2
. more whole grains and cereals
1 more cod liver oil 2
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DEFECTS CORRECTED DURING 1937
Of the seven children needing dental care, five had all dental work completed at the fall dental clinic.
Of the seven needing T.A.T., five had the innocu- lations this fall.
Two children have not been vaccinated for small pox. We think it is a mistake to put this off until just before the child enters school. If the first vaccination does not take, the child must be done again, and comes to school with a sore arm which may be hurt in play. There is no reason why a child should not be vaccinated any time after one year of age. We recommend that children be vaccinated as soon as possible, and are planning a clinic this spring for those who desire it.
We can be justly proud of the fact that we are one of a few towns in this county carrying on the work instituted by the State Board of Health a few years ago. We believe that the parents appreciate this service, and the children have shown marked improve- ment.
The dental service is new, but we believe it will justify itself. The small children easily become ac- customed to dental work begun early. Consultations with the staff are encouraged and we endeavor to plan our time so no one is hurried. All phases of health work are covered.
The Clinic will be held again this June, funds for which are being donated by the Knitting Circle. We hope to be able to continue the work and improve it each year.
MABEL CRAIG BRIDGMAN, R.N.
School Nurse.
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ARTICLES IN THE WARRANT
TOWN MEETING, MARCH 7, 1938
Ten A. M .- Prompt
Article 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
Art. 2. To choose a Town Clerk.
Art. 3. To hear and act on all reports presented at said meeting.
Art. 4. To choose all necessary officers to serve the ensuing year.
Art. 5. To see if the town will vote to leave the care of the highways in charge of the Selectmen.
Art. 6. To see if the town will vote to authorize its Board of Selectmen to appoint one of its members to act as Superintendent of Streets, and fix the salary to comply with Section 4A Chapter 41, General Laws.
Art. 7. To vote in compliance with Section 108, Chapter 41, General Laws, which requires that salaries of elected officers be fixed by vote of the town.
Art. 8. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges the ensuing year.
Art. 9. To see if the town will raise and appropri- ate a sum of money for the observance of Memorial Day.
Art. 10. To take action in regard to the collection of taxes.
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Art. 11. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, to borrow money from time to time in anticipa- tion of the revenue of the financial year beginning Jan- uary 1, 1938, and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Art. 12. To see if the town will raise and appropri- ate a sum of money for further improvements in the ยท basement of the Town Hall.
Art. 13. To see if the town will raise and appropri- ate or take from the road machinery account a sum of money to replace tires on the grader, or take any ac- tion in regard to the purchase of a new grader.
Art. 14. To see if the town will raise and appropri- ate a sum of money to purchase a blade plow.
(Other articles may appear in the posted warrant.)
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