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207.62
207.628
207.62
Glen Road, Street Repairs
1,377.80B
1,377.80
236.37
1,141.43
1,141.43
Rebuilding Cross Street
600.35
Surveying & Laying Out Streets
.03
Chapter 90 Construction, 1950
Putting Specified Streets in
1,862.29
Passable Condition
8,000.00
$ 67,002.00
$ 1,472.53
$28,008.65
$ 96,483.18
$ 87,551.67
$ 8,931.51
$ 1,693.18
$ 7,238.33
CHARITIES AND SOLDIER'S BENEFITS
Public Welfare, Administration
$ 2,040.00 $
$
$
$ 2,040.00
$ 2,005.71 % 18,426.04
34. 29
$ 34.29
Public Welfare, Aid
25,000.00
25,000.00
6,573.96
6,573.96
Aid to Dependent Children,
20,000.00
20,000.00
14,851.35
5,148.65
5,148.65
Aid to Dependent Children,
700.00
700.00
699.32
.68
.68
Old Age Assistance, Town Assistance
48,000.00
48,000.00
46,597.26
1,402. 74
1,402.74
Old Age Assistance, Town Administr.
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,929.27
70.73
70.73
Veteran's Benefits
14,788.00
14,788.00
6,791.75
7,996.25
7,996.25
$112,528.00
$
$
$ $112,528.00
$ 91,300.70
$21,227.30
$21,227.30
$
SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES
School Department Salary & Wages
$183,629.00 $ 60,191.00
153.64
60,344.64
60,341.68
2.96
2.96
695. 24
Vocational Training, 1951
5,000.00
5,000.00
3,223.84
1,776. 16
1,776.16
2,751.60
Junior High School Repairs and Alterations
5,000.00B
5,000.00
2,248.40
2,751.60
2,751.60
Altering & Equipment, Existing Roman House Property
2,173.64B
2,173.64
2,172.76
.88
.88
Elementary & Other Schools
Investigating Committee
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
Purchase of Land-McMahon
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
63,992.59B
63,992.59
49,628.89
14,363.70
14,363.70
Library
2,030.00
2,030.00
1,723.54
1 306.46
306.46
$252,850.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 153.64
$71,861.47
$329,865. 11
$304,945. 45
$24,919.66
$ 2,109.12
$22,810.54
$
$183,629.00
$183,606.34
$ 22.66
22.66
$
School Department Expenses
Vocational Training, 1932-36
695. 24B
695.24
695.24
Town Aid
·
Town Administration
1,318. 10 B
1,318. 10
717.75
600.35
5,922.88B
5,922.88
5,922.85
.03
8,000.00
6,137.71
1,862.29
9,502.00
9,400.18
Street Repairs
Water Extension-Nassua Ave-Street Rep.
6,000.00
5,839.97
18,000.00
$ 19,760.41
Construction of New High School
207.62
TOWN OF WILMINGTON REPORT OF EXPENDITURES AGAINST APPROPRIATIONS AND HIGHWAY GRANTS IN AID FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1951
Appropriations-1951
Balance
Annual Town Meeting
Special Town Meeting 12/19/51
Transfers From Reserve Fund
Other
Amount Available for Expenditure During 1951
Expendi- tures 1951
As at 12/31/51
To 195 1 Revenue Account
To be available for expenditure, '52
RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED
Parks
1,500.00
74.04
169.28F
2,743.32
2,743.32
Unclassified
3,975.00
22.84
3,997.84
3,997.84
Memorial Day
500.00
500.00
396.53
103.47
103.47
Lease of VFW Quarters
500.00
500.00
500.00
Lease of American Legion Quarters
500.00
500.00
500.00
Indemnity for Drivers of Town Vehicles
1,000.00
575.05
1,575.05
1,425. 29
149. 76
149.76
Reserve Fund
7,000.00
5,052. 72cr.
1,947.28
1,947.28
1,947.28 II
4-H Town Committee
100.00
100.00
100.00
Unpaid Bills of Previous Years
46.50
46.50
46.50
$ 16,121.50
S
$ 4,38079cr.
$ 169. 28
$ 11,909.99
$ 9,709.48
$ 2,200.51
S 253.23
$ 1,947.28
ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES
Water Department Salary & Wages
$ 22,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $
S
$ 23,000.00 $ 22,960.08
$ 39.92
$ 39.92I
Water Department Expenses
18,000.00
5,000.00
23,000.00
21,083.68
1,916.32
1,916.321
Water Extensions Nassua Ave.
159.28B
159.28
100.00
59.28
59.28
Hydrant Service
7,500.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
7,500.00 I
Water Extensions, Specified Streets for 195 1
30,000.00
500.00
30,500.00
29,398.54
1,101.46
1,101.46
Water Extensions, Wildwood Street
2,300.00
500.00cr.
1,800.00
1,800.00
1,800.00 II
1,800.00
Purchase of Wm. Russell Land
130.00
130.00
130.00
Cemetery
7,000.00
169. 28cr.
6,830.72
6,830.72
9,515.52
$ 86,930.00
$ 6,500.00
$ -0-
S 510.00cr. $92,920.00
$ 80,503.02
$ 12,416. 98
$ 9,515.52
$ 2,901.46
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT.
Interest Maturing Debt
$ 14,275.00
S 39.82
$ 14,314.82
$ .03
$ .03
63,500.00
$ 12,450.00cr.
51,050.00
$ 14,314.79 48,500.00
2,550.00
2,550.00
$ 77,775.00
$
$ 39.82
$ 12,450.00cr. $65,364.82
$ 62,814.79
$ 2,550.03
$ 2,550.03
$ 716,990.50
$ 12,950.00
Scr. 438. 80
$92,823.40
$822,325. 10
$740,990. 17
$81,334.93
$41,519.66
$39,815. 27
NOTES TO REPORT OF EXPENDITURES AGAINST APPROPRIATIONS AND U.S. GRANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1951
A. Amount certivied by the Assessors for Treasurer for use in Tax Title sales.
B. Unexpended Balances carried over from 1950 appropriations.
C. Tree Warden Wages & Expenses, Suppression of Moth and Suppression of Elm Leaf Beetle all combined as Tree Department by order of Town Manager. Unexpended balances as at date of consolidation transferred to Tree Department Account.
D. Allotted by Commonwealth - Chapter "81" work.
E. Closed to accounts Receivable as Non case Payments: State Aid $1,437.23
County Aid 1,437.23 $2,874.46
F. Cemeteries consolidated with Parks per order of Town Manager as at Nov 23 and the unexpended balance of Cemetery Account transferred to Parks & Cemeteries Account.
1. Appropriated amount transferred to Water Available Surplus without going through the Cash Payments Records.
II. Transfer to Reserve Fund Overlay Surplus.
TITLE OF APPROPRIATION
3/12/51
U. S. GRANTS AND EXPENDITURES AGAINST SAME For year ending as December 31, 1951
FUNDED OR FIXED DEBT
Outstanding January 1, 1951
Paid during 195 1
Balance aa st December 31 1951
Balance 1/1/51
US Grants through 12/31/51
Expenditures through 12/31/51
Balances 88 st 12/31/51
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN:
Administration
1,159.53
1,089.36
1,804.02
444.87
Aid
5,100.44
13,202.53
11,070.65
7,232.32
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE:
598.93
2,275.87
2,329.47
545.33
Aid
5,752.94
42,359.71
27,818.47
20,294.18
12,611.84
58,927.47
43,022.61
28,516.70
Aid to Dependent Children, Administration
Salaries of administrative personnel
1,493.78
Telephone
30.25
Light
6.74
Fuel for Heat
53.71
Rent of Office
180.00
Repsirs & Maintenance of Auto
19.25
Office Forms
2.21
Postsge & stationery
15.63
Office Supplies
2.45
1,804.02
Aid to Dependent Children, Aid Cash Aid
11,070.65
Old Age Assistance, Administration
2,067.60
Salaries of administrative personnel Telephone
38.46
Light
2.98
Fuel for Heat
11.48
Rent of Office
120.00
Repsirs & Maintenance of Auto
41. 12
Office Forms
10. 18
Postage & Stationery
28. 14
Office Supplies
1.76
Miscellaneous Expenses
7.75
2,329.47
Old Age Assistance, Assistance
Cash Aid
27,818.47
Total Expenditures against US GRANTS
43,022.61
TRUST FUNDS
S.D.J. Carter Lecture Funds
$ 6,862.46
Sears Cook Walker School Fund
360.30
Carter W. Clark Library Fund
796.25
Burnap Library Fund
210.61
Benjamin Buck Library Fund
525.04
Charlotte C. Smith Library Fund
595.37
Sabra Carter Common Fund
221.88
Lizzie T. B. Sweat Cemetery Fund
5,107.39
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds
11.950.63
Trust Funds Cash and Securities
$ 26,629.93
$ 150,000.00
Borrowed during 1951:
$ 50,000.00
Note # 494
50,000.00
Note # 495
50,000.00
Note
# 496
Note
# 497
Note
# 498
Paid during 1951:
Note # 491
50,000.00
Note # 492
50,000.00
Note
# 493
50,000.00
Note
# 494
50,000.00
250,000.00
Note
# 496
Balance as at December 31, 195 1
Temporary Loans in
Anticipation of Reimbursement by State and County Aid to Highways
Balance, January 1, 1951, Notes 489-490
$ 12,000.00 3,000.00
$ 15,000.00 15,000.00
Paid during 1951 - Notes 489-490
Balance as st December 31, 1951
-0-
75
74
Water Department Bonds (issue of 1928)
$ 100,000.00
$ 12,500.00
$ 87,500.00
Water Msins Extension Notes (issue of 1946)
55,000.00
5,000.00
50,000.00
Water Mains Extension Notea (issue of 1947)
14,000.00
2,000.00
12,000.00
Water Mains Extension Notes (isaue of 1949)
12,000.00
4,000.00
8,000.00
School Loan:
265,000.00
15,000.00
250,000.00
Inaide debt limit, Notes 1-265
200,000.00
10,000.00
190,000.00
Acts of 1947,
Notes 1-200
$ 646,000.00
$ 48,500.00
$ 597,500.00
STATEMENT OF TOWN DEBT
Temporary Loans in
Anticipation of Revenue
Balance, January 1, 1951, Notes 491-492-493
50,000.00
50,000.00
250,000.00
$ 400,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 150,000,00
Administration
ANALYSIS OF WATER AVAILABLE SURPLUS For the Calendar year ended December 31, 1951
Balance as at January 1, 1951
19,168.60
Add:
Transfer of Appropriation (Water Hydrant Rental) 7,500.00
Balance of Appropriations, Unexpended, Operation
and Maintenance Water Department 1,956.24
28,624.84
Deduct:
Appropriation voted to be transferred from Water
Available Surplus at Town Meeting March 12, 1951 Maturing Debt
$ 12,500.00
Interest
4,856.00
17,356.0
11,268.84
Add: Collections of Water Department above that voted for appropriation
2,620.04
$ 13,888.88
ANALYSIS OF OVERLAY ACCOUNTS For the caldendar year ended December 31, 1951
Deduct
Overlay Accounts
Balance January 1, 195 1
1951 Abatements
1951 Appropriations
Balance December 31 195 1
1938
S 4.36
S
S
S
4.36
1939
3.98
3.98
1940
4.12
4.12
194 1
3.98
3.98
1942
4.20
4.20
1943
1.94
1.94
1944
2. 10
2.10
1945
(120. 77)
114.40
(6.37
1946
( 195.40)
263.23
67.83
1947
344.49
347.80
356.49
335.80
1948
1,186.42
494.07
1,344.44
336.05
1949
1,535.20
735.06
1,535.20
735.06
1950
1,227.28
2,089.76
1,227.28
2,089.76
1951
17,407.51*
18,107.89
700.38
Reserve Fund Overlay Surplus
Transferred from Reserve Fund
563.30
1,947.28
2,510.58
* Overlay set by Assessors 1951
Annual Report
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF
WILMINGTON, MASS.
ASS.
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TOGETHER WITH THE REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1951
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WILMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Organization
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Mr. Closson K. Blaisdell, Chairman
Wilmington
1949-1952
Mr. Ernest Crispo
Wilmington
1951-1954
Mr. John Hartnett
No. Wilmington 1951-1954
Mr. John J. Nitchie
. Wilmington
1949-195°
Miss Eleanor Grimes, Secretary . Wilmington
1950-195
Mr. Arthur Lynch
. Wilmington 1950-195-
Superintendent of Schools
Clifford J. Good, 131 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington .......... Tel. Wilmington 234
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Ernest C. MacDougall, M. D. Tel. Wilmington 43'
SCHOOL NURSE
Mrs. Esther H. Nichols, R. N. Tel. Wilmington 74
ATTENDANCE OFFICER
Mr. Ernest Cail .Tel. Wilmington 571
ROSTER OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
CLIFFORD J. GOOD. Superintendent .. Wilmington,, Mass.
Supervisors .... Mary Boutilier
Supervisor Remedial Reading .Lowell, Mass.
Evelyn Andersen
.. Supervisor of Drawing
No. Wilmington, Mass.
Harriet Berube
Supervisor of Music
.. Lowell, Mass.
Harold McDonnell Band Master ....
.Methuen, Mass.
Lawrence Cushing
Supervisor Physical Education
& Coach of High School Girls
.. Wilmington, Mass.
. Bernard McMahon High School
No. Wilmington, Mass.
Teachers
Harold Driscoll ... Sub Master
.. Lawrence,
Mass.
Harland Whittredge
Social Science & Personnel
.. Wilmington, Mass.
Anthony DeLuca
.Commercial & Driver Training
Woburn, Mass.
Robert Barrett
Mathematics
.. Reading, Mass.
Irene Sharp
.Commercial
.Wilmington, Mass.
George Webber
Head of Commercial Dept.
.. Wilmington, Mass.
Laura N. Marland
Head of English Dept.
.... Andover,
Mass.
Elene W. Farello
Science
.Wilmington, Mass.
Mary M. Daily
Arlington, Mass.
Allan Harris
Squantum, Mass.
Margaret Horner
Lawrence, Mass.
Helen Kelley
Home Economics
Lexington, Mass.
Albert Hoag
Manual Training
Waltham, Mass.
Commercial & Girls Coach Malden, Mass.
Christine Mulcahy Constantine O'Doherty .... Social Science & Coach
Woburn, Mass.
Principal
Florence Liston
Jr. High School ..... Lowell, Mass.
Teachers
....
Virginia Erickson
.. Geography Grade 8
. Wilmington, Mass.
Mary P. Mogan
Arithmetic
Grade 7
.. Lowell, Mass.
Warren Cheever
Geography Grade 7
Woburn, Mass.
Francis X. Moriarty
English
Grade 8
.Lowell, Mass.
Joseph Beaton
Grade 7
Wilmington, Mass.
Pauline Durgin
Grade 7
Lawrence, Mass.
Rosemary Drohan
Grade 5
Winchester, Mass.
Mary B. Crawford
.Grade 5
.. Methuen, Mass,
Principal
Rose Kennedy Buzzell
School
.. Lawrence, Mass.
Teachers
Mary L. Donahue
Buzzell School Grade 6
Lowell,
Mass.
Margaret Maloney
Buzzell School Grade 5
.Lowell,
Mass.
Isabelle Burns
Buzzell School Grade
Lowell, Mass.
Irene Rogers
Buzzell School
Grade 5 .No. Wilmington, Mass.
Barbara Duffy
Buzzell School Grade 6
Lowell, Mass.
Principal
Margaret Clarke
Center School
....
.. Lawrence, Mass.
Teachers
Helen Roth
Center School
Grade 3
.... Dracut, Mass.
Pauline Leiter
Center School Grade 4
.. No. Wilmington, Mass.
Emma Mallon
.Center School Special
Class .Lowell, Mass.
Principal
Sybil Wiberg
Walker School ...
Reading, Mass.
Teachers
Olive Oman
Walker School Grade 3
Reading, Mass.
Gladys Dunigan
Walker School Grade 4
Lowell. Mass.
Mildred Keville
Walker School Grade 2.
.Lowell, Mass.
Principal
Helen Patten
Whitefield School Grade 4.
.. Wilmington, Mass.
Teachers
...... Lena Doucette Whitefield School Grade 2 ..
.No. Wilmington. Mass.
Catherine Mclaughlin .. Whitefield School Grade 3
.Lawrence,
Mass.
Lena Leiter
Whitefield School Grade 1.
.. No. Wilmington, Mass.
Principal
. Agnes Daley
Mildred Rogers School
.Lowell,
Mass.
Teachers
Ruby Fitzsimmons
Mildred Rogers School Grade 3 ...
.Lowell.
Mass.
....
Ruth O'Keefe
Mildred Rogers School Grade 2.
Lowell. MasS.
Molly Mazur
Mildred Rogers School Grade 2
. Lowell, Mass.
Josephine O'Donnell
Mildred Rogers School Grade
4. Lowell, Mass.
Marydean Snell
Mildred Rogers School Grade 1 ..
. Winchester, Mass.
Principal Marjorie Ethier
. Maple Meadow School Grade 2 ........ No. Wilmington, Mass.
Teachers
Mary Martin
Maple Meadow School Grade 1.
.. Lowell, Mass.
Principal
& Teacher ...... Lena Eames
... West School Grades 1 & 2.
... Wilmington, Mass.
Nurse
Esther Nichols R. N .......
Wilmington.
Mass.
Clerk
Dr. Ernest MacDougal.
Wilmington, Mass.
H. S. Clerk
Eleanor Day
Wilmington, Mass.
Janitors
...
.... Lester 'Smith
High School
Wilmington,
Mass.
William Chisholm
High School Asst.
.Wilmington,
Mass.
Louis H. Nichols
Jr. High School
Wilmington, Mass.
Ernest Cail
Buzzell School & Maple Meadow.
.Wilmington. Mass.
Bernard McDonough
Mildred Rogers & Center
Wilbur Spanks Walker & Whitefield
Eli Coombs
West School
.. Wilmington, Mass.
Man
... Anton Thiel
All Schools .... ......
Wilmington, Mass.
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79
..
Arithmetic Grade 8
. Lowell , Mass.
. G. Myrtle Mahoney
....
. Latin Spanish & French English English
Principal
Maintenance
Wilmington, Mass.
Physician
Natalie A. Giroux
SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1952
January 2 to February 15 - 7 Weeks
Vacation One Week February 25, to April 10 - 7 Weeks
Vacation One Week
April 21 to June 13 - Elementary - 8 Weeks
Summer Vacation
September 3 to December 23 - 16 Weeks
Vacation One Week
School Commences January 5, 1953
School Holidays
February 22 May 30
Good Friday October 12 November 27, 28
April 19 November 11
NO SCHOOL SIGNAL
22
22 22
Twenty-two blown three times on fire alarm signal
At 7:00 - No School - Grades 7 - 12
At 7:15 - No Schools - Grades 1 - 6
Radio announcements will also be made over
WLLH-Lowell-1400 on the radio dial WLAW_Lawrence-680 on the radio dial WBZ-Boston-980 on the radio dial WEEI-Boston-590 on the radio dial From 7:00 to 9:00 A.M.
GRADUATION EXERCISES
WILMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
1951
Held at THE COMMON
WILMINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE TWELVE
PROGRAM
Processional Invocation National Anthem Challenge of Youth
Robert Gipp
Mixed Chorus
Salutatory - Let's Probe Our Prejudices Essay - Our Future
Anne M. Frotten Dolores E. Amaro
On the Lagoon Brahms
Girl's Glee Club
Valedictory - The Evolution of the Public School System in Massachusetts
Glen Connolly
Clifford Good, Supt. of Schools
George C. Kambour, Principal of High School
Closson Blaisdell, Chairman of School Committee Stephen G. Bean, Supt. of Schools Emeritus Stock & Rose
Mixed Chorus
Rev. Stanley Cummings High School Band
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Remarks Presentation of awards Presentation of Diplomas Remarks
American Prayer
Benediction Recessional
High School Band Rev. Albert J. Shea
CLASS OF 1951
*Dolores Esther Amaro
Joyce Alba Eaton
Carl Arthur Backman, Jr. Lionel Baldwin
"Arthur Elfman Ruth Ann Efraimson Barbara Joyce Faulkner
Marylu Baxter ¢Lloyd W. Belbin
Madge Elizabeth Field
Lucille Jean Bourassa Daniel M. Boylen *Ann Branscombe
Arlene Elenora Fiorenza Phillip D. Fisher Lorraine Margaret Forrest
Martha Ann Rooney Richard J. Rothwell William Matthew Sanborn, IV Dorothy G. Sharp Helen Sheahan
*Helen Patricia Calnan Alice Elizabeth Canelas Harold O. Clements Janet Marthe Condrey
*Anne Marie F'rotten Louise Harwood Gove Cynthia Anne Hale Barbara Anne Hughson
@Robert P. Sheehan Roger Franklin Smith Roland F. Smith
John Douglas Cosman, Jr. Lars T. Christiansen
*Loraine Ruth Kitchener Elizabeth J. Kobylis Dolores Ina Landry
Robert William Surrette
Samuel S. Thorpe, Jr.
Cynthia May Corneliussen Delores Theresa Cuoco Mona Gertrude Crispo
Frederick L. Leverone
Jean Sarah Tovey
Henry F. Danico
Marilyn Ann Lynch Patricia Ann MacFeeley Thomas H. McMahon Claire Louise Moran
Vernon James Walsh Frederick H. Ward
Barbara Draper
Donald W. O'Connell
*Elected to Membership in the National Honor Society
CLASS OFFICERS
President
Donald O'Connell
Vice President
Anne Frotten
Secretary
Lloyd Belbin
Treasurer
CLASS COLORS
Blue and White
CLASS MOTTO
Our knowledge is the symbol of our future
CLASS FLOWER
American Beauty Rose
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
In making our report for the year 1951, it seems only fitting and proper to pay tribute to Stephen G. Bean, our past Superintendent. Mr. Bean has given twenty-seven years of his life to provide a program of education that we might be proud of in our school system for many years to come. His endeavors will be remembered by all who have been as- sociated with him on the School Committee. Mr. Bean's retirement in June, 1951, placed upon the Committee a responsibility of choosing a replacement for him. After many special meetings, interviewing some thirty-five candidates, it was the unanimous decision of the School Board to appoint Mr. Clifford Good to this position on a full time basis. Previous to this time, Mr. Bean served as Superintendent for Tewksbury, Middleton and Wilmington. Due to the increase in school enrollment however, the State allowed that we were large enough to require a full time man. In the few short months that Clifford Good has been with us, he has more than proved worthy of this task, and we know he will continue in this capacity.
It was with regret that Mr. George Kambour, who was principal of our High School, resigned to better himself elsewhere.
Although, under the new Charter, in the Town-Manager form of government, your School Committee has been relieved of some of the direct responsibilities regarding maintenance of school buildings, etc., the question has come up many times as to the power of the Committee and that of the Town Manager. This still remains an uncertainty, after discussion with the Town Counsel and the only known solution seems to be that complete understanding and cooperation must exist between the School Committee, the Superintendent and the Town Manager. If this condition does not exist, there is a strong possibility that many things which are intended to be accomplished will fall by the way-side. It is, however, a definite responsibility of the School Committee to see that the youngsters of school age be properly housed and that they have the best possible conditions under which to carry on their scholastic ac- tivities.
It is needless to repeat that which is given in the report of Superin- tendent Good. However, the tremendous increase in enrollment has come to the point where there is no more room in our school buildings to take care of any more children, and something must be done to alleviate this condition. A special committee has been appointed to investigate possi- bilities of a new elementary school, as well as an addition to our New High School, and unless action is taken on at least one of these projects
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Gerard Patrick O'Keefe Gerald O'Reilly Barbara A. Palombl Richard Pivirotto Leona E. Porter
Nancy Reid
Glen Edward Connolly
Franklin R. Humphrey
John Francis Towski
Robert L. Darling Rocco DePasquale
Willis B. Whalen, Jr.
Gerald O'Reilly
a two-platoon system will have to be inaugurated. This form of education has been proved, in other townships, to be very unsuccessful.
The school budget has again increased due to many existing con- ditions, but only in proportion to increase in attendance, additional teachers, increase in salaries, increase in cost of books and supplies, and increase in cost of materials for the purpose of repairs and re- placements. -
It is indeed gratifying to have so many different organizations of the Town, such as the P.T.A., Mothers' Clubs, Boosters and Rotary Club who have taken such an interest in the well-being of our schools, and have done much to help improve them so that our children will receive the best education possible.
Respectfully,
Closson K. Blaisdell, Chrm. Eleanor A. Grimes, Sec. John J. Nitchie Arthur Lynch Ernest Crispo John Hartnett
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
It is an honor and a privilege to submit my first annual report of the public schools of Wilmington for the past year. My report, of necessity, must be a partialreport since my appointment as Superintendent of Schools did not become effective until June 1, 1951. The report will be adequate, however, in regard to the most important items, since complete changes in major areas do not just happen in a relatively short space of time.
My brief but most enjoyable acquaintance with citizens of Wilmingto has convinced me that they are imbued with a very constructive and progressive spirit, and that they are most willing to help in any worthy endeavor. It is my sincere intention to return such courtesy, and t provide time for any and all who wish to consult with me regarding schoo problems. Such has been my practice in the past, and such a policy will be rigidly followed in the future. These are the means to co-operative effort and attainment, and I feel quite sure that the result will be bette educational and physical facilities for our children in Wilmington.
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We cannot, in this day and age, fail those who will soon be as- suming the responsibilities of this great democracy of ours. To this end we must continue to commit ourselves to better educational facilities, since this is one of the major steps toward an improvement of our great heritage. If we fail our children in this respect, we imperil their future, and thus we leave a void of preparation for future years.
It is my belief that the citizens of Wilmington are definitely edu- cationally minded, that they have embarked upon a plan of decided improvement, and that they will continue to work toward the objectives of desirable and effective educational outcomes for all.
I feel quite certain that the teaching personnel is quite well equipped to handle future problems, and to cope with whatever changes may be necessary as time goes on. Close co-operation between the home and the school is an absolute essential for success in every educational endeavor.
Education is the business of all people, not just a few, and the sincere interest of every citizen of Wilmington is definitely needed.
ENROLLMENT
The enrollment figures can be seen at a glance on the two charts provided at the end of this report. The two charts, providing an Age- Grade distribution, and a School-Grade distribution, show quite clearly the problem we are going to be faced with for a few years.
At the present writing, it would seem to me that the enrollment figure will total at least 1750 pupils by September 1952. This means that for the school year beginning in September, 1952, we will be using every inch of available space in the entire elementary area of Grades 1 to 8. It means, also, additional over-crowded classrooms, and the re- sulting lack of individual attention to the children. There are many other disadvantages just as serious, which would take considerable time to enumerate.
It will take considerable planning to house these children in Sep- tember, 1952, to say nothing of how we will provide other essential and necessary educational programs.
There is no doubt in my mind that a two-platoon system will be absolutely necessary, in part, by September, 1953, unless a new ele- mentary school is provided in the meantime. There is one other immediate
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alternative, and that is to add to the new High School, to the extent of making it a Junior-Senior High School Building. In any event, it will b. impossible to avoid this addition beyond September, 1955 at the latest.
I see no immediate relief in sight for the ever-growing school population, considering present housing developments, and plans for industry.
School construction in the elementary area, and an addition to the present High School are decidedly inevitable. However, one thing is certain, some action must be taken, and it must be taken immediately.
I present these housing problems to the School Committee for referral to the proper authorities under the new Town Charter. It is my opinion that, in the last analysis, the responsibility no longer rests with the School Committee as regards new construction for the proper housing of pupils. I have drawn the above conclusions, however, for the School Committee to act upon, and, as I hope, to so approve.
I would like to take this opportunity to go on record as saying that I am unalterably opposed to two-platoon systems in education, in any degree or form. In my opinion, they are ineffectual in every way, and were never appropriate for educational endeavor. In the industrial inter- pretation, the two-platoon system would correspond to two shifts, and I think we should bear in mind that we are dealing with impressionable young children, and not industrial by-products.
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