The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-12
NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING IS ALREADY INADEQUATE FOR NEED
 OF BRIDGEPORT BOYS AND GIRLS
Superintendent Slawson Calls Attention That Sruc Already Outgrown-Salary Changes Made by Board of Education.

There are 1,555 pupils in the new High school at present. Every room is filled to capacity and the board of education must act at once to pro- vide rooms and teaching facilities for about 300 pupils who will graduate from the grades into the High school at the beginning of the term in Feb ruary. < Superintendent of Schools Samuel J. Slawson at the meeting o1 the board last night called attention to the crowded condition of the High school and also to the fact that while he has repeatedly said since taking office here, that the handsome new half million dollar High school is in adequate, the board has taken no ac- tion. More than year ago The Farmer pointed out that the building would be far from adequate for the needs of the growing city. The re- peated reports by the superintendent of schools have borne this out.
 Supt. Slawson said last night that he would be under the necessity ot making some other provision for the pupils who will be advanced In the spring and that the board must make arrangements for an addition to the new high school or for rooms in the old building in order to accommodate the 1900 additional pupils that will surely come with the beginning of the term next September. Members of the board informally last night dis cussed the advisability of asking for a bond. issue to provide an addition to the school.
 At the annual meeting which pre- ceded the regular business meeting last night officers for the ensuing year, clerks, agents and assistants were elected. Salaries of several em- ployes of the board were increased.
 Commissioner Nathaniel Bishop re- ported that the committee on schools is still considering the schedule Tor the increase in teachers salaries and the board of apportionment will be asked to provide funds for the in crease.
 William J. Matthews, the expert recently brought here from New York city resigned as clerk and John B. wynkoop of this city was elected in his place: MT. Matthews received s1,20O per year. MT: Wynkoop will receive $1,500. ..
 MT. ,Wynkoop has been an em- ploy of the D. M. c. Co. and has been with the New Haven road as an 
 City Clerk Robinson sent to the board the resolution of Alderman William J. Moran, adopted by the last common council calling for an increase of $100 in salary for each school teacher The board accepted it and placed it on file.
 Supt. Slawson told the board he had suspended the rules regarding the star holidays without consulting members of the board because such rules were a violation of tlie laws of the state concerning attendance at the public schools. The members of the board were for supporting the in his action but there was some question as to whether or not 1t could be done until pr. Zones pointed out that any rule of the board might be suspended at any time by unanimous vote of the mem- bers.
 Some question having been raised as to the election of Elmer H. Ha- vers as president at previous meet Ing, the board voted over again. Col. Ravens was elected, Dr. George w.. Osborn confirmed as vice president and Robert D. Goddard reelected secretary.
 The board voted to increase the salary of John A. Kinsella, agent of the board, from $1,500 to $1,700 per year. David Ginand, former agent, is retained as assistant agent at $750 per year.
 Upon the recommendation of Supt. Slawson, the salary of Miss Florence B. Kirk, his chief clerk, was increased from $900 per year to $1,100. Miss Villa c. Reid. general office assistant, was given an increase of from $750 per year to $S50. Mil- dred M. Rose was granted an in- crease from $650 to $750 per year. increase of but $50 but upon a mos ton made by MT. Bell, this was rais- ed to an even hundred dollars tn- crease. sts
 James J. Rooney, the supply clerk. was reelected at a salary of $1,OO0.
 The following committees were named:
 On schools: Elmer H. Ravens. William R. Webster, IT,, and Ma thaniel W. Bishop.
 On school buildings: Howard s. pr. George w. Osborn and A. William Bell.
 On supplies: John A. Hurley, Louis F. Schwerdtle and Robert D. Goddard.
 On Finance: Harry H. DeLoss. Dr. Charles c. Godfrey and Dr. A. c. Zones.
 Dr., Zones also takes the place of William B. BoardAan on the commit tee on Hall and Garfield schools.
 John M. Sears was named janitor of Island Brook school at salary of $4O0 per year. Arthur Stray, former tanitor died recently. He had been in the public service 25 years and the board last night passed resolutions commenting his faithful service.
 William J. McMullen after 22 years service for the board resigned as jan itor of Elias Howe school. He was also given a vote of thanks. Charles T. Molden was appointed in his place
 Clayton J. Griggs was named to fill