New Britain herald., 1915-06-12


 crease.
 President B. F. Gaffney remarkeed that what MT. French said was true and he said the committee on teachers was in favor of granting the increase. He considered MT. French exception ally we'll qualified for the position and he did not believe 1t good policy to swap horses in mid-stream" or in the period Of reorganization which the Grammar school is going through because of the adoption of prevoca- tional courses.
 MT. Pease asked whether MT. French would guarantee to remain in New Britain for a number of years if the increase was granted and Presi- dent Gaffney replied that he did not think SO. pr. J. l.. Kelly expressed the opinion that MT. French should meet the comittee half way Presi- dent Gaffney was of similar opin- ion On motion of MT. Pease the salary was increased
 Two Teachers Dissatisfied.
 The board learned that Miss Grace A. Gerard of the Grammar school and Miss Grace Meehan of the Burritt school were dissatisfied with the sal ary offered them for the coming year.
 Miss Gerard has taught in New Britain for eight years and at the Grammar school for five years. She now receivees $500 and would consider an increase of $50. Miss Meehan stated that she was disap- pointed in the salary offered her.
 President Gaffney said both teachers were receiving the maximum sal ary under the present schedule. and that the teachers .comittee did not be- lieve special action should be taken. If this was done it would leave the committee open to pressure in the future. The committee was in favor of giving the teachers leave to with draw but on motion of Mr. Pease the were sl laid on the table.
 President Gaffney reported that some one should be in charge at the Grammar and Prevocational schools noon hours, when many children eat their lunch there. Superintendent Holmes agreed with him and said seventy mine pupils brought their lunch. He believed teacher could be engaged to do duty. The superin- was empowered to take proper action.
 Tennis Court Wanted.
 A petition from the common coun- cil for 8 tennis court at the Smalley school was read. The communica- ton was placed on the table and it was decided to report to the com mon council that there are no funds available for the purpose.
 President Gaffney reported there is considerable land west of the Smalley school available for playground pur- poses. The land is owned by the Clark estate and it is said to be on the market at 8 reasonable figure The public amusement commission is con- sidering the site for a playground, but has no power or authority to buy 1t. The matter was referred to the on school accommodations
 petition was received from the osgood Hill school Parents. and Teachers association for the estab- ishment of a fifth grade in the school. Holmes was iii favor of the plan. The matter was re- erred to the superintendent.
 The board voted to grant the usual privilege of using school rooms to or which conduct summer schools.
 Summer School Opens July 6.
 It was decided to open the summer ,chool again this year on July 6, and continue until August 16. The school will be in session daily except Satur- lays from 8:S0 to 11:30.
 MT. Pease, for tho finance comnit- ee, recommended the payment of bills amounting to $2,006.75, and late bills from the Curtis Building com ,any of $68.99 and $350. The recom- nendation was adopted.
 Dr. E. T. Tromen recommended hat action on new text books be de- erred until the July meeting in the lbsence of the chairman of the text ,ooks committee. K. o. kilbourne.
 School Physicians Rc-engagcd.
 On recommendation of pr. Fromen ation it was voted to engage the anne school physicians and the school nurse at the same salary for the en- uing year The physicians are Dr. leorge w. Dalton, Dr. Waterman ] lyon and Dr. c. M. Cooley. The l chool nurse is Miss Mary Kiniry. On 1 notion of Dr. J. l.. Kelly. the secre- ] ary. w. l.. Hatch, cast ballot for l 'ach. Dr. Pease asked why report | lad not been received from the nurse, md Dr. Fromen replied that Miss Xii | liry would be pleased to furnish re- l port if it was desired.
 New Teachers Elected.
 New teachers were chosen for the | High, Grammar and Lincoln street { chools. All with one exception have | ,een printed in the Herald. The | xception is Miss Ruth l. McAron, vho is engaged to teach grades VII l nd VIII at the Grammar school | Hiss McAron is a graduate of Bos- on university with the degree of A. 3. She is now teaching in Cornwall Plains, Conn.
 On motion of Mir. Pease it was vot-