New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
SCHOOL BOARD AND
 COUNCIL AT ODDS
Bristol Has New Instructor But
 No Appropriation
INDUSTRIAL COURSE ROW
Board Of Education Request For For S7,I94 Turned Down Although
 Harry w. Griffin Has Already
 Been Engaged For New Position.
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Been Engaged For New Position. Especial to tho HeraldD
 Bristol. July S--The gauntlet was thrown down with q bang last night hy the city council to the board of education, when the proposed indus , trial course for the high school esti- mates was left high and dry with the refusal of the council to ap- proprlate the necessary funds. De- spite the explanations of Superinten- dent of Schools Karl A. Reiche, who presented facts and figures, the councilmcn were adament and would not "ante up.' Upon motion of Councilman Homer II. Judd, the re- quest for an appropriation of s7,794.- 9i to pay the expenses of the course was tabled indefinitely.
 we must put the brakes on somewhere" said Councilman Judd in presenting his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Frank R. Graves, Tor the first thing, we know, the board of education might hire a polo instructor and buy a lot of polo ponies for the high school.' The councilman continued that he was curious to see just what the board of education would do should the request be refused.
 The fireworks began after Super intendent Reichs asked for the ap- propriation, saying that an instruc- tor had been engaged and all prep arations had been received for the class but only 24 pupils could be accommodated.
 Councilman Judd Surprised Councilman Judd interposed the first word of objection. saying that he had attended one joint session of the council and the board of educa- lion, when the matter had been dis cussed and understood that the course had been turned down. The next he knew he saw in the papers that the course had been started. | Superintendent Reiche said that | the board of education and council 1 had decided to determine the atti- tude of the manufacturers and that it was the idea of the board to go l ahead, if the manufacturers would co-operate by taking the pupils for practical work 10 supplement The course,
 When the manufacturers "er" , found willing to cooperate, the board vent ahead and hired Harry 1 ". C:iffin as an instructor and oth- rrwisc completed arrangements for inc new course, the superintendent informed the council
 Instructor Already Engaged
 "Then the board of education en- cagnd an instruSo and signed a contract with him. without knowing who was to pay the bill?' asked Councilman Frank Graves. Here Superintendent Peiche explained the ,asa was no different than the usual procedure of hiring teachers,
 By this time, the matter had pro cnnGed to strained stage and tabling of the qucstio nuntil the iak~ | ing up Of new business was decided upon. Az this motion was passed Thomas A. Tracy declared: MT. Mayor, if you can't spend that $lN'- o0o paving appropriation for West street, give 1t to the board Of eau cation to spend for you,
 When new business was reached, indefinite tabling was decided upon after a sharp discussion. Mayor Wade asked the council where the money was coming from to pay the bill as desired by the board of edu- cation for the new course. and de clared that all city departments were cut down 70 the "quick' now as Tar as expense allowance vas concerned and the money vas simply not available
 What Will Be Result? Just what will happen nov, vas the subject of much speculation about the city today in view of the councils flat refusal 10 grant the ap- propriation last night. The merits of the new industrial course were not questioned by the councilmen, who declared last night that it was problem as 10 where the money would come from.
 Paving Opposed Permanent paving was strenu- ously opposed by residents and pro- perty owners of West street at the council meeting last night, when a hearing on the matter was held. Emile Delage was the only property owner to favor the improvement. With such a preponderance of op- position presented, the council de- cided to table the matter indefinitely.
 Parking Rules Again
 Parking regulations on Main street came to the fore again when no parking was proposed for the sec ton between the boulevard and Riverside avenue on both sides Of the street. compromise was ef- fected whereby 20 minute parking will be effective from Prospect street 10 the Boulevard.
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