New Britain herald., 1916-02-12
School Board Asks f0r
 $308, fo1 Vext Year
Increase of $36483 Sought-Physical Education in Schools Is Recommends ded-Lunch Room at
 High School-M erchans to Talk.

Estimates totaling s30S,19 an in- crease of s36,483 over last year, were approved by the school board at the February meeting yesterday. The largest single item is $176,355 for day teachers salaries, an increase of about $16,000 The estimated expense of running the Vocational High school is placed at $17, 1000 by Superintend- ent Holmes, so these two items &C., . count for the bulk of the increase. Superintendent Holmes went over the estimates in detail, explaining to the board where and how the increases and decreases occur.
 Expense Will Grow.
 MT. Holmes explained the continu- ally increasing cost of the schools by the growth of the city, necessary in crease of teachers increased salaries and reduction of pupils in rooms from 50 to 35. The superintendent, how ever, maintained that it is good investment and will make a return to the city in other ways later on.
 Trade School Cost.
 In compiling an estimate of the expense of operating the Vocational High school, MT. Holmes said he was forced to get his information from Superintendent Trinder as the school board had had no experience in the matter. He read a letter from MT. Trinder containing the desired infor- nation, which placed the total at s17.- 900. The trade school superintendent said the income of the school de- bends to some extent upon the amount of material furnished by the outsider where buildings were con- structed. On plumbing and painting jobs it has been the practice of the school to furnish materials.
 Estimates Compared.
 Besides the increase of $16, ,000 for teachers salaries, growing expendi- lures show themselves under various heads. Janitors' salaries are estimat- ed at $15, ,275, an increase of $2,500 largely accounted for by the opening of the new Vocational High school. Evening schools remain the same at $500 and tuition to the state board of education is placed at s25,500, an increase of nearly $1,000. This eventually comes back to the city, but not to the school fund. Clerk hire will cost s3,350. MT. Holmes said this was to be expected. Another i clerk is requested at the High school l and more aid is needed in the super {, office. General and jani- | tors supplies decreased nearly $750 and kindergarten supplies increased nearly s100. Printing is placed at $500 and may be less with the taking over of the trade school Text books. and writing materials total $8, 900, a slight increase. Fuel will cost $500 more. the figures being $13,- 900, though mild weather may effect g" saving here. Light and power are placed at s5,o00 and it is possible a better rate may be obtained from the lighting company. Insurance is $2,500, a small increase, and the school increase, and the school cen sus is estimated at $500. last year be- :. ing SITE. The tenant officers salary Is $900, the same as last year. Library books and apparatus will cost $1,000, 1, last year being $900. School furni- l ture is s1,oo0 or one half last years figure.
 Repairs and improvements are ,i figured at 5000. Last year they were $8,079 and MT. Holmes said this fig tire will increase as 1t is not possible . to keep New Britain's school plant l in repair on any such sum. The ! school nurse will cost s1,000 as last year and medical inspection s1,050. i expenses are estimated | at $6,000, slightly more than last l year. The cost of maintaining vaca- 1 ton schools is estimated at $500, last l year being s520, and the open air l school $2,600. Last year it was l s2,56O. Compensation insurance will cost $365, being $576 last year. 5!
 The Estimates.
 The figures as tabulated by the su- perintendent follow: