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Collins Farr
Gordon Woods
Herbert Wormwood
Ethel Bailey
Laura Walker
Clarence Barrett, Janitor
118 Main St. 19 Summer St. 6 Dundee St. 22 Church St. R.F.D. No. 3 30 Western Ave. East Barnet Colonial Apts. 69 Pearl St. 47 Pleasant St.
PORTLAND STREET
· Hazel Humphrey
Freda B. Stearns
Marion C. Shattuck
Nettie M. Smith
Berta P. Tilton
Lucy M. Birch
lessie M. Beaton, Principal
Nancy Klingensmith
Henry Gilfillan, Janitor
2 Emerson St. 57 Summer St. Lyndonville, Vt. 4 Spring St. 26 Lafayette St. 5 Elm St. 34 Pearl St. 18 Main St. 43 Portland St.
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY
Luallie Hubbard Thelma Drown F. E. Delworth, Janitor
R.F.D. No. 3 114 Concord Ave. East St. Johnsbury
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SUMMER STREET
Nellie A. Manchester
Edith Nelson
Louise M. Brown
Katherine E. Scott
Florence G. Wark
Lillian C. Abbott
Bertha C. Young
Hattie P. Jones
Annie M. Suitor
Velma J. McAllister, Principal
Charles Curtis, Janitor
Colonial Apts. R.F.D. No. 2 35 Spring St. 17 Church St. East St. Johnsbury 32 Clarks Ave. 18 Summer St. 3 Central St. 28 Summer St. Colonial Apts. Danville Road
NORTH HALL
Margaret H. Carter Ruth A. Holmes
Helen B. Stearns, Principal
Eleanor Dahlbergh
Henry Gilfillan, Janitor
86 Summer St. 9 Clinton Ave. 16 Green St. River Road 43 Portland St.
ARLINGTON
*Ethel Alley
Marion Dubuque
Doris Badger
Dorothy Bennett
Edith F. Knapp
Madeline Russell
Fannie J. Silsby, Principal
Alphonso White, Janitor
8 Dundee Street 40 Mt. Vernon St. 8 Dundee St. Memorial Drive Emerson St. Pearl St. 13 School St. Pleasant St.
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER
Ethel Wood Alpa S. Boutwell Velma Neverett Carl R. Duff, Principal
St. Johnsbury Center R.F.D. No. 4 Lyndonville St. Johnsbury Center
GOSS HOLLOW
Marjorie B. Edgerton * Assisting one-half day
R.F.D. No. 3
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GRADUATES-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1947
Summer St. - Grace
Ann Cecelia Boylan
Richard W. Hoar
Frances Ann Aiken
Mary Ellen Sherrer
Rodney Hardy McFarlin
Frederick Carroll Silloway
Barbara Mae Steeves
Patricia Jean Steeves
Mary A. Johnston
Edwin M. Pierce
Shirley E. Metcalf
Madeline Douglas
Betty Marlene Keniston
Mary Elizabeth Hubbard
Patricia Jean Wilson
Robert S. Corliss
Kenneth J. Granger
Summer St. - Carter
Richard A. Emmons
Ashley E. Bean
Muriel Gertrude Mackay
Glenda May Burr
Cecile Lorraine Lamouria
Albert R. Mann
Rita Dorothy Robillard
Larry Alfred Davis
Jacquelyn Hilda Drew
Robert Sterry Waterman
Patricia Harriette Vigneault Barbara Jane Moore Robert Root
Beverly Jean Dutton
Joan Amelia White Joyce Louise Wheeler
Arlington
Norman A. Caron
Ernest J. Finn
Paul A. Lachance
Roderic B. Vitty Franklin |. Wheelock
Richard P. Wilkins
Patricia J. Buxton
Marion T. Handy
Mavis C. Jameson
Joann H. Johnson
Barbara L. Kaiser
Marilyn R. Skinner Barbara A. Taylor
Portland Street
Melvin R. Ash
Wendall H. Boardman
Doris Camire
Frank Constant
William T. Costa, Jr.
Priscilla E. Cutting
Richard Leo Eastman
Ronald H. Faufaw
Ruth L. Fauteux
Michael H. Griffin
David F. Lenton Carlyle Marcotte
Marie Pearl Mooney
Raymond A. Poliquin
Robert S. Johnston
William B. Nichols
Helen Lucy Roy Everett C. Rand
Carolyn Mae Silsby
Mary L. Simons Carol Sousa Daniel E. Toussaint Ella Linda Turcotte Donald E. Welcome
Clara Mae Wheeler
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Ann Marie Desrochers
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St. Johnsbury Center
Ray Edward Cross
Dale Harrison Deblois Therese Albertha Goyet Hilda Florence Kenney Richard William Taylor Donna Lee Shannon
Roger Donald Paquin
East St. Johnsbury
Gloria Phebe Goodwin Margaret Louise Parker Charles Franklin Babcock Irving Franklin Danforth Gerald Walter Curtis
SECONDARY SCHOOL St. Johnsbury Trade School
Eugene A. Allen
Franklin A. Batchelder
Morris A. Davis
Lawrence J. Duperron
Gilbert L. Dwinell
Harold A. Flanders
Donald E. Foster Norman C. Jaquith Kenson A. Knight Robert C. Morey Robert B. McGill
Gustav T. Pederson
Ellsworth F. Pierce
James E. Sullivan
Merl E. Wheeler
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Report of School Directors And Superintendent
Expenditures
Budget
Difference
Teaching Force & Nurse $ 94,561.80 $ 86,500.00 + $ 8,061.80
Directors
300.00
300.00
Furniture & Equipment
1,234.89
1,000.00 +
234.89
Water, Gas & Lights
1,346.21
1,700.00 ----
353.79
Janitors
7,763.90
7,500.00 ++
263.90
Summer Cleaning
1,872.00
1,872.00
Transportation
15,775.50
13,996.88 +
1,778.62
Fuel
5,344.13
5,600.00 -
255.87
Supplem'nt'ry Books & Sup. 1,071.63
400.00
+ 671.63
Supplies & Appliances
2,728.05
2,400.00 +
328.05
Textbooks
2,008.94
2,100.00
91.06
Sundries
1,307.94
1,200.00
107.94
Janitors' Supplies
918.52
1,000.00
81.48
Manual Training Supplies
512.08
400.00
+
112.08
Home Ec. Supplies
198.59
200.00 -
1.41
Insurance
3,521.55
1,500.00 +
2,021.55
Truant Officer
50.00
50.00
Power & Equip. Shops
2,000.00
2,000.00
Telephones
406.81
350.00
56.81
Tuition
34,912.90
36,034.84
1,121.94
Hospitalization Insurance
329.29
+
329.29
T. S. Ex Cur.
119.90
300.00
180.10
T. S. Athletics
2,034.54
1,200.00
+ 834.54
-
8,257.36
North Hall
4,118.04
4,900.00
781.96
Portland St.
5,024.62
+
5,024.62
General Repairs
1,680.69
3,500.00
1,819.31
$237,885.16
$229,131.72 + $ 8,753.44
Interest on Bonds
1,455.00
1,460.00
5.00
Bond Retirement
7,000.00
7,000.00
$246,340.16
$237,591.72 + $
8.748.44
Spec. Meeting paid by Treas. 121.00
+
121.00
$246.461.16
$237,591.72 + $
8,869.44
T. S. Books
912.01
T. S. Supplies
927.72
Arts & Crafts
928.38
Canning Center
113.96
Hot Lunches 22.34
Mat. T. S. Shop & Cl. Room 1,936.19
+
-
+
-
Maintenance & Repair :
So. Building
46,742.64
55,000.00
+
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Legal Services & Spec. Meet. 305.50
T. S. Vis. Education 52.34
Home Ec .- Academy 942.50
Architects' Fees New Build. 14,000.00
14,000.00 Rec. Fed. Funds
$266,602.10
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand
$ 2,496.88
Received from Treas. taxes for 1947
156,359.15
Received from Treas. unassessed taxes
418.11
Received from Tax Collector, taxes
2,300.33
Received from Tax Collector, unassessed taxes
18.99
$161,593.46
State and Federal Receipts
State Aid
10,355.92
Refund T. S. Salaries
4,354.75
Arts & Crafts
751.76
Home Economics-Academy
942.50
Canning Center
$ 16,959.93
Iv.iscellaneous Receipts
T. S. Tuition
7,770.26
T. S. Books
1,032.03
T. S. Supplies
511.34
T. S. Radio
201.64
T. S. Reg. Fees
380.00
T. S. Ex. Cur. Activ.
96.13
T. S. Athletics
215.93
T. S. Elec. Dept.
9.49
T. S. Woodworking Dept.
575.93
T. S. Machine Shop
412.52
T. S. Locker Fees
93.00
T. S. Shop Fees
16.70
T. S. Pro. Rental
19.68
Rental School Property
52.88
Land Rental
767.25
Elementary Tuition
100.50
Manual Training Supplies
16.50
Elementary Home Economics Sup.
117.00
Equipment Sold
.05
Schoolroom Supplies
1.02
M & R
14.44
Furniture & Fixtures
55,309.15
Sales of Bonds & Interest
1.280.50
Canning Center Supplies
176.00
555.00
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Insurance Refund Supp. Books Sale School Property
39.93
Federal Funds New Building
79.63 1,560.00 14,000.00
$ 84,849.50
$263,402.89
Balance 1947 State Aid
$ 10,355.92
Total Receipts
$273,758.81
Total Expenditures
$266,602.10
Cash on Hand December 31, 1947
$ 7,156.71
Returns from Treasurer's Office
.02
$ 7,156.73
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ST. JOHNSBURY TOWN REPORT
COMPARATIVE BUDGET
1948
1947 Budget
1947 Expenditures
1948 Budget
Teaching Force & Nurse
$ 86,500.00
$ 94,561.80
$108,500.00
School Directors
300.00
300.00
300.00
Furniture & Equipment
1,000.00
1,234.89
1,000.00
Water, Gas & Lights
1,700.00
1,346.21
1,500.00
Janitors
7,500.00
7,763.90
8,400.00
Summer Maintenance
1,872.00
1,900.00
Transportation
13,996.88
15,775.50
13,000.00
Fuel
5,600.00
5,344.13
6,100.00
Supplementary Books
400.00
1,071.63
400.00
Supplies & Appliances
2,400.00
2,728.05
2,500.00
Textbooks
2,100.00
2,008.94
2,100.00
Sundries
1,200.00
1,307.94
1.200.00
Janitors' Supplies
1,000.00
918.52
1,000.00
Manual Training Supplies
400.00
512.08
400.00
Home Ec. Supplies
200.00
198.59
200.00
Insurance
1,500.00
3,521.55
3,200.00
Truant Officer
50.00
50.00
50.00
Power-Shops
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Telephone
350.00
406.81
450.00
Tuition
36,034.84
34,912.90
41.452.50
Hospitalization Insur.
329.29
700.00
Trade School Ex. Cur.
300.00
119.90
300.00
Trade School Athletics .
1,200.00
2,034.54
1.400.00
Repairs & Maintenance
3,500.00
6,705.31
4,000.00
Bal. on Sum. St. Remodel.
3,656.71
$169,231.72
$187,024.48
$205,709.21
Retirement on Bonds T. S.
$
7,000.00
Int. T. S. Bonds
1,350.00
Retirement Bonds S. S. Remodeling
11,000.00
Int .- Summer St. Remodeling
687.50
$225.746.71
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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF ACCOUNTS
Receipts
Total Revenue Receipts
$273,758.81
Expenditures
Administration
Superintendent's Salary
$ 3,808.20
Superintendent's Office Clerks
$1,948.30 250.00
Other Expense
2,198.30
Administration Expenses
480.00
School Board
300.00
Total Adminstration
6,786.50
Instruction
Principal's Salary (secondary)
3,404.12
Special Teachers
7,877.60
Male Teachers' Salaries Elementary
1,770.00
Secondary
11,265.00
13,035.00
Female Teachers' Salaries
Elementary
61,034.78
Secondary
1,780.00
62,814.78
Principal's Office
Clerk
1,193.80
Other Expense
200.00
1,393.80
Textbooks
Elementary
2,008.94
Secondary
912.01
Supplementary
571.63
3,492.58
Instruction Supplies
Elementary
2,728.05
Secondary
927.72
Shops-Material
1,936.19
5,591.96
Library Books, Mag., Wk. Readers
Elementary
300.00
Secondary
200.00
500.00
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Other Instruction Costs
Manual Tr. Supplies
512.08
Home Ec. Supplies 198.59
T. S. V.E. & Ex. Cur.
172.24
Other Spec. Travel,
Summer School
478.55
Power & Equip. T. S.
2,000.00
3,361.46
Tuition-High School
34,912.90
Federal Funds-Secondary
942.50
Operation of Plant
Janitors' Salaries
7,763.90
Janitors' Supplies
918.52
Fuel
5,344.13
Light, Power, & Water Rent
1,346.21
Other Opera. Costs (telephone & truck)
651.20
Maintenance
Repairs & Upkeep
10,823.35
Furniture & Equipment
1,234.89
Summer Cleaning & Maintenance
1,872.00
13,930.24
Auxiliary Agencies
Health-Hospitalization Insurance
329.29
Transportation
15,775.50
School Lunches
22.34
Truant Officer & School Census
185.00
T. S. Athletics
2,034.54
18,346.67
Fixed Charges
Insurance
3.521.55
Total Fixed Charges
3.521.55
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE
$195.935.62
Debt Service
Interest on Bonds
1,455.00
Payment on Bond
7,000.00
8,455.00
Capital Outlay
Special Meeting & Legal Exp .- New Bldg. 426.50
Remodeling Summer St. School 46,742.64
47,169.14
TOTAL ALL EXPENSES
$251,559.76
Federal Aid Architects' Fees-New Bldg. 14,000.00
Expenditures Federal Courses 1,042.34
15,042.34
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
$266,602.10
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137,326.70
16,023.96
ST. JOHNSBURY TOWN REPORT
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR Jan. 1, 1948 to Dec. 31, 1948
Cash on Hand January 1, 1948 Taxes on $88,500.00 (estimated grand list @ $2.15)
$ 7,156.71
$190,275.00
Estimated Collection 98%
$186,469.50
Discounts of 4% on taxes paid
7,458.78
Delinquent tax collection (estimated)
$179,010.72 2,000.00
181,010.72
Receipts from Federal Gov't (estimated)
4,657.24
Receipts from State Aid
20,600.00
Trade School Tuition
6,500.00
Trade School Reg. Fees
350.00
T. S. Locker Fees
90.00
T. S. Athletic Receipts
450.00
T. S. Extra Curricular Activ.
200.00
T. S. Shop Fees
1,200.00
T. S. Income (Four Shops)
800.00
Manual Training Receipts
150.00
Miscellaneous Receipts
2,582.04
$225,746.71
This budget will enable the St. Johnsbury Schools to continue to operate on the pay-as-you-go policy.
We recommend a school tax of $2.15 per hundred dollars of assessed valuation.
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TRADE SCHOOL ATHLETICS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Receipts Disbursements
Football-1947-1948 Season
Admissions
Guarantees
$ 13.83 105.00
Tax
$ 8.92
Travel & Telephone
194.38
Equipment & General Expense
936.82
Advertising
1.47
$ 118.83
$1,141.59
Basketball-1947-1948 Season
Admissions
84.31
Tax
8.24
Officials
10.00
Travel & Telephone
165.83
Equipment & General
336.92
Advertising
6.00
Rental of Hall
123.00
$ 84.31
$ 649.99
Baseball-1947-1948 Season
Admissions
12.79
Equipment & General
167.42
Travel & Telephone
23.12
Advertising
14.46
Officials
6.00
Tax
3.20
$ 12.79
$ 214.20
Ping Pong
Equipment
16.42
Volley Ball
Equipment
12.34
Extra Curricular Activities
96.13
119.90
Registration Fees
380.00
Net Cost of T. S. Athletics
and Extra Curricular Activities
1,462.38
$2,154.44
$2.154.44
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Jan. 1, 1948 and INTEREST RATE
Trade School Bonds (interest 11/2%)
$90,000.00
Summer St. Remodeling (interest 11/4%) TABLE 2
55,000.00
Schedule of Bond Retirement Trade School Bonds $ 7,000.00 per year
Summer St. Remodeling Bonds
$11,000.00 per year
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TABLE 1 BONDS AGAINST TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Report of Superintendent
To the Board of School Directors and citizens of St. Johnsbury, Vermont
I have the honor of presenting you my thirteenth annual re- port, it being the fifty-sixth in the series.
STATISTICS
1. Population, Census 1940
9,059
2. School Census August 1947
203
Number of children 8-15 years
933
Number of children 16-17 years
230
Number of children becoming 6 between Sept. & Jan. 1947 23
Number of children 18
97
1,486
3. Distribution of Schools by Grades
Grades
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
T
Summer St. So.
33
22
22
24
31
20
25
23
33
22
255
No. Hall
24
23
95
Portland St.
23
36
23
20
27
30
23
29
211
Arlington
30
14
23
10
18
17
14
15
141
Center
7
14
9
9
5
11
11
12
78
Goss Hollow
2
2
1
2
2
9
East
3
3
7
3
4
1
4
4
29
Trade School
23
20
43
121
111
109
89
119
101
101
110
861
Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors Spec.
Trade School 28
23
23
11
19
104
Mt. St. Joseph : Elem.
145
H. S.
34
St. Gabriel
100
St. Johnsbury Academy-Resident
333
1,577
88
T.
23
25
Number of children 6-7 years
ST. JOHNSBURY TOWN REPORT
EXPLANATION OF BUDGET INCREASES
The town school district year begins January 1st and ends December 31st of each year.
The state school year begins July 1st and ends June 30th each year.
Budget estimates were given last year on known adjust- ments in teachers' salaries and tuition to cover the town year and not the school or state year.
Amounts paid on salaries up to December 31st, 1947, could not be estimated accurately because these budgets were printed in February, 1947, and teachers' contracts were not written until after the end of the legislative session. Salaries for teachers were determined by law. It was necessary to increase all of the elementary teachers an average of $400. on the new contracts. These contracts hold until July 1st, 1948. Three-fifths of the increased amounts for salaries will have to be accounted for on the 1948 school budget.
The 25% increase in high school tuition means also that the last two terms will fall due in 1948 and will have to be re- ported in the 1948 budget as such increase.
The remodeling of Summer St. School will increase the budget by $11,000.00 per year for reduction of bonds in addition to the interest for the next five years.
If you consider the school district bonded indebtdeness and interest, you will find that twenty-eight cents on the Grand List dollar is required each year, leaving $1.87 for all other current school expenses.
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
North Hall-
North Hall at the Academy is used by the two seventh and two eighth grades from Summer St. School. Extensive repairs were made to these four class rooms, hallways and entrances.
The total cost was $4,118.04.
Portland St. School-
Painted halls on first and second floors, teachers' room and library, eight class rooms, flag pole, front and back entrances, jet and window sash on the whole building. The chimneys were relaid, new ventilators installed, roof painted, brick walls point- ed and window sash replaced. Extensive repairs were made in the boys' toilet and wash room, in the girls' toilet and wash room and in the hot lunch room and kitchen. New fixtures were in- stalled and continuous hot water supplies from the boiler to these rooms. New drinking fountains were installed in the base- ments.
The total cost of these repairs was $5,024.62.
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Summer St. Remodeling-
This work was all done by contract in five divisions as follows: heating, plumbing, electrical, decorating and general carpentering and masonary.
The total cost to date was $46,742.64. There are unfinished items not included in this amount which are estimated to cost $3,656.71.
Arlington School-
Several rooms should be re-decorated this summer.
Trade School-
Drawing and drafting room should be insulated or plastered to save fuel expense. The building should be painted on the out- side to preserve this first coat given the building in 1942.
There will be the usual summer maintenance and repair work for the four full time janitors. This work is mowing lawns, repairing playground equipment, repairing broken windows, doors and desks, and thoroughly cleaning all school buildings. This is a full time summer job for the four men. Each janitor is allowed two weeks vacation with pay.
ADMINISTRATION
A continuous program of public school improvement is a full time job for your school board and their executive officer.
A few recommendations might be mentioned here: a salary schedule, teacher evaluation, operation of plants, instruction, maintenance, transportation and health services.
For example, teacher evaluation might be considered in terms of specific accomplishments after taking into consideration the standings of the class when the teacher receives the class. It is very difficult for first grade teachers because here the teacher has to make the beginning and become responsible for all of the specific accomplishments during the year.
As the chief executive officer, the superintendent is dele- gated with the responsibility of providing educational leadership and management of the schools' business and financial affairs. He should be relieved of routine and should devote at least half of his time to organization, direction of curriculum, instruction and guidance.
The principals and special teachers and supervisors are directly accountable to the superintendent, and through him to the school board.
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If the school board, administration and teaching staff are to render their best service to the community the leadership of the district must be understanding and cooperative.
The administration has attempted to keep school costs and salary schedules on a level with inflated prices.
Price Index, present dollar compares with pre-war dollar as follows :
Present VS
$4,000
Pre-war $2,442
3,500
2,137
3,000
1,832
2,500
1,526
2,000
1,221
It is evident from the above and from many other examples, that unless teachers' salaries are still further in- creased, the inflationary trend will discourage them from teaching and candidates for training from entering the profession.
The reports of the principals, supervisors, and special teachers are printed as they were presented to me.
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ST. JOHNSBURY TRADE SCHOOL (Lewis J. Streeter, Prin.)
I respectfully submit my second annual report as prin- cipal of the St. Johnsbury Trade School.
The cumulative registration for the current year as of this day is as follows: Freshmen 31. Sophomores 26, Juniors 29, Seniors 11, Veterans 16, Post-Graduates 2, Special Stu- dents 6. In addition there is one first grade, one second grade, and the homemaking classes for Grades VII & VIII taught in the Trade School. These grades are taught by Miss Ethel Bailey, Miss Laura Walker, and Mrs. Avis Pillsbury respectively.
Provision could readily be made for a somewhat larger Freshman class. The mortality rate is usually greater in the ninth and tenth years due to various reasons, the greatest of which is perhaps the student's inability to adjust himself. The number in the senior class is small this year which some- what lowers our cumulative enrollment.
The cooperative part-time program has eleven enrolled which is a slight decrease from last year. This is in all probability due in part to the fact that some local concerns are using apprentices under the G. I. Bill of Rights. The Trade School boys who follow the cooperative program are receiving training with Northern Cadillac Co. Inc .; Fair- banks, Morse & Co .; Sherman Motors, Lancaster, N. H .; Ambrose Colby; Leo D. Stetson; Warren Motors: Corner Garage and K. P. Morrill.
Training in Auto Mechanics is being offered this year. However, it should be realized that it takes time as well as tools and equipment to organize a new course of this type. Apparently the school has made a successful start in a trade at which boys can always find employment. A course in Civil Air Patrol was also started in September. This course is spon- sored by the War Department Air Corps for the purpose of interesting boys in aviation.
We are now able to offer training in a rather diversified field in such trades as Auto Mechanics. Building Trades, Drafting, Electricity, Machine Shop. and Radio. The above allows opportunity for a considerable choice and a boy will find himself with a background that may lead to a very specialized occupation if he applies his efforts and completes his training.
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We were fortunate in the fact that the personnel of the Trade School faculty has remained the same as that of the 1946-1947 school year. These instructors and their subjects are: Mr. William E. Anderson, Auto Mechanics and Elec- tricity ; Mr. Alfred E. Burrows, Machine Shop; Mr. Collins J. Farr, Radio and Civil Air Patrol; Mrs. Claire T. Miller, English and Civics; Mr. Gordon G. Woods, Drafting and Re- lated Subjects; and Mr. Herbert E. Wormwood, Building Trades. The high grade of instruction and cooperativeness of the teachers mentioned above is very much appreciated. The principal teaches several related and academic subjects.
Each teacher has continued to supervise one or more extra-curricular activities which requires a considerable amount of time, and in certain instances handicaps the teacher in 'his own field of endeavor. We are carrying three major sports which have been coached by the regular faculty with the exception of football which has been under the direction of Mr. Gilbert Johnson. It is my opinion that the Trade School should have an additional teacher, part of whose respon- sibility would be coaching.
Due to the fact that the athletic field is in rather poor condition, it is recommended that the grounds be seeded. This would allow the football squad as well as the baseball team to perform with greater efficiency and eliminate many injuries.
Opportunity is taken at this time to express my gratitude to my associates, members of the school committee and Super- intendent Frank R. Adams for their cooperation and helpful- ness during the present school year.
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HOME ECONOMICS (Avis T. Pillsbury)
I hereby submit the annual report of the department of home economics of the public schools. The aim of this de- partment is to provide the girl entering or about to enter her teens an opportunity to express herself in the general field of home making, to help her to formulate desirable ideals and standards, of personal living, to develop an appreciation of her responsibility in family life and to equip her to a certain degree with the information she needs to take her place as an integral member of her family circle.
Our budget allows $200. for the maintenance of this work, of which $198.59 was expended this past year. In June, 1947, there was an enrollment of 96 girls while in January, 1948, the total is 112. This allows approximately $2.00 for the expenses of each one which is the minimum amount the state department of home economics recommends for foods'
courses only.
The following courses were studied during the past school year and a similar program is being followed this year.
Grade VIII
Meals for the family-a supper unit
Grooming
Planning for and making a school dress.
Grade VII
Meals for the family-a breakfast unit
Beginning sewing
Elementary clothing project.
Some slight changes are made as the classes in the different schools require them. For instance, a hospitality unit is being substituted for the grooming unit with the girls in the Portland St. eighth grade.
At Christmas time, all girls of the eighth grades in the various schools joined together in furnishing a box for a state child who had no family to provide for him. This supplies an incentive for several lessons in buying clothing and toys for a year old child, as this was the age of the little boy for whose Christmas we accepted the responsibility.
I have found the girls of this age group much interested in their work and anxious to participate in every way. I feel free to say it has been a happy year from the standpoint of both teacher and pupils.
In conclusion, may I express my sincere appreciation to the parents, the members of the school board, and to the superintendent for their cooperation and interest.
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SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM (Eunice Martin, R. N.)
All school children were weighed and measured and cards made out for each in the Fall of 1947.
The vision tests were completed on the Keystone Telebino- cular.
Health examinations have been given at the Trade School and Center School. Immunizations have been given at the Trade School, Portland St. School and Center.
There are more immunizations, health exams and corrective work to be done in all of the schools.
Members of the Parent Teachers' Association have given their assistance at these health examinations.
These health examinations and immunizations are being given free because the doctors have very graciously offered their services.
PORTLAND STREET SCHOOL (Jessie Beaton, Prin.)
Eleven pupils from our upper grades have throughout the year served in a courageous and courteous manner as our Safety Patrol. We feel they deserve much credit.
Under the supervision of our nurse, Mrs. Eunice Martin, R. N., and Doctor Cosgrove the children have received exami- nations or diphtheria immunization. Hearing and vision tests have been given by the teachers.
The Summerville P. T. A., has since December 3, 1947 con- ducted a Hot Lunch program with from forty to fifty children participating daily. Since October an average of 150 pupils daily have enjoyed milk furnished them at a reduced rate by Kilfasset Farms. The P. T. A. Kitchen Committee, Mrs. Easter, Chairman, deserves much credit for the time and thought spent on the lunch program.
Weekly lessons in playing musical instruments have been conducted by Mr. Leo Messier.
We take this opportunity to thank Superintendent Frank R. Adams for his assistance; the librarians, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Cutting and our custodian, Mr. Gilfillan, for their help.
The 222 children enrolled are adjusting themselves to the full day of school again and to them, to their parents, and to all our teachers I express my gratefulness for their splendid cooperation.
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ARLINGTON SCHOOL (Fannie J. Silsby, Prin.)
I respectfully submit the annual report of the Arlington School, which opened September 8th, with an enrollment of 140.
The teaching force is the same as last year with two excep- tions. Mrs. Ethel Alley is assisting during the A. M. in Grades 2 and 3, owing to the large attendance in that room, and Mrs. Thesba Johnston replaces Miss Russell, the 7th grade teacher, who is attending Lyndon Teachers' College.
A movie projector has been purchased. The films shown have furnished additional classroom instruction as well as enjoyment.
Milk is being served during the winter months, the expense being shared by the pupils, the Parent Teachers' Association and the Federal Government.
Grades 6, 7 and 8 have received instruction at the Athenaeum in indexing, filing and the use of the card catalog. Mrs. Annie Campbell, with Mrs. Garry, assistant, brings books from the library every second Thursday.
Vision tests have been given to all the pupis by their respective teachers. On Feb. 2, Dr. Wilson gave 21 diphtheria innoculations and 16 small pox vaccinations. She was assisted by the school nurse, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. McNamara, R. N., Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Brunelle and Mrs. Lucas. Immunizations will be completed in March also physical examinations given at that time.
I wish to thank Supt. Adams, school directors, teachers, special helpers, janitor, parents and pupils for their cooperation during the year.
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SUMMER STREET SCHOOL
(Velma J. McAllister, Prin. South Bldg.) (Helen Stearns, Prin. North Hall)
We hereby submit the following report of Summer Street School :
School opened September 8th with a total enrollment of 354 pupils.
Many activities have been carried out in both buildings throughout the year.
A student government was formed in grades 7 and 8 which has done much to further the development of responsibility in its members.
Keen interest has been shown in sports. Basketball uniforms are soon to be purchased from money given by interested citizens.
The School Patrol which was organized in September is functioning successfully.
Many pupils are making the most of the splendid oppor- tunity of receiving class lessons in violin and wind instruments each week under the able direction of Mr. J. Leo Messier.
Much credit should go to Mrs. Eunice Martin for her effi- cient work as school nurse. Mrs. Martin comes to us excep- tionally well qualified being a graduate of Newton Hospital.
Eye examinations along with periodic check-ups of pupils have been carried out.
A clinic has recently been held for vaccination and im- munization against diphtheria.
Approximately 170 bottles of milk are served to pupils each morning.
Many new books have been added to our school libraries.
The community skating rink on Gilman's meadow is pro- viding healthful recreation for pupils during their leisure time.
Much credit should go to Mr. Curtis and Mr. Gillillan our janitors, for keeping both buildings comfortable during the extreme cold weather.
In closing we wish to thank Superintendent Adams, School Directors, teachers, parents, pupils, and all others for their fine cooperation during the school year.
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Mr. Gilbert D. Johnson is instructor in Manual Training for all seventh and eighth grade boys. This course is given in the Summer St. building in the remodelled room.
Mrs. Bettie L'Heureux was supervisor of public school music until January 30th. Miss Teresa Grace will act as music supervisor for the rest of the year.
Four of our elementary teachers will receive degrees from Lyndon Teachers' College this year. A large number of teachers are taking other special courses.
The teachers' association committee and superintendent are studying salary schedules and some recommendations have been made. The school board, superintendent and teachers' com- mittee feel that the fixing of basic salaries should be postponed until prices and general living costs have stabilized. A fixed salary schedule at this time would work a hardship on some teachers. Reasonable adjustment in all teachers' salaries will be made and continued in force.
New contracts will have increments of at least $150 for all teachers. Teachers pay for sick leave should be increased from five days to ten days.
I wish to thank the School Directors, Principals, Super- visors, Teachers, P. T. A. Organizations and parents for their cooperation and asssitance during the past year.
Respectfully submitted. Frank R. Adams,
Superintendent
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WARNING
FOR ANNUAL TOWN AND TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1948
The citizens of St. Johnsbury who are legal voters in Annual Town and Town School District Meeting are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Vermont State Armory, in the Village of St. Johnsbury, on Tuesday, March 2nd, 1948, at nine o'clock in the forenoon to transact the following business :
ARTICLE 1. To elect all Town and Town School Dis- trict Officers required by law. (Polls on this Article to close at 2 P. M.)
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to be used in defraying the expense of a proper ob- servance of Memorial Day, and if so, how much?
ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money not to exceed $1,500.00 toward the expense of a District Nurse for the ensuing year.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 toward the expense of maintenance of the Athenaeum for the ensuing year.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $1,800.00 toward the expense of maintenance of the Fairbanks Museum of Natural Science for the ensuing year. .
ARTICLE 6. To see what action, if any, the Town of St. Johnsbury will take with reference to appropriating a sum of money to pay the expenses of outdoor band concerts, in whole or in part, pursuant to Section 3703 of the Public Laws.
ARTICLE 7. Shall licenses for the sale of malt and vin- ous beverages be granted in this town?
Shall spirituous liquors be sold in this Town? (By ballot. Polls on this Article to close at 3 P. M.)
ARTICLE 8. Shall Eastern Daylight Saving Time be observed in the Town of St. Johnsbury from 2 A. M., on Sunday, April 25, 1948, to 2 A. M. on Sunday, September 26, 1948? (By ballot. Polls on this Article to close at 2 P. M.)
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ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to collect 1948 taxes by its Treasurer and if so, to fix a date or dates for the payment of taxes ; and to direct the Treasurer, 'as receiver of taxes, to deduct a per cent to be fixed by vote, not to exceed 4% from the tax of a person who pays his taxes on or before such date or dates.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $25.00 per mile, or $2,068.02 to take advantage of the extra $25.00 per mile granted to the Town by the State under Act 101 of the Acts of 1937.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise money to defray the expenses and liabilities of the Town for the current year, and if so, how much ?
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise money for the maintenance of its highways, and if so, how much ? 1
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town School District will vote to raise money to defray the expenses of maintenance of its public schools, and if so, how much?
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and instruct its Selectmen and Treasurer to borrow money, if necessary, to defray current expenses of the Town, prior to the collection of 1948 Town taxes.
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will authorize the Auditors of the Town to employ the services of an accountant from the office of the Auditor of Accounts as provided by No. 55 of the Acts of 1937 to conduct an audit of the accounts of the Town.
ARTICLE 16. To transact any other business proper to be brought before said meeting.
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FRED W. KNOWLTON CARL D. HOVEY FRED G. JOHNSON
Selectmen of the Town of St. Johnsbury Dated at St. Johnsbury, Vt., this 14th day of February, A. D., 1948.
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COWLES PRESS - ST. JOHNSBURY, VT.
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