New Britain herald., 1926-03-12

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 the dampness would otherwise se.
 riously effect the masonry work.
 The matter Of getting bids for
 machinery and tools for the co.
 operative industrial course was
 discussed and the superintendent,
 was instructed 10 first secure a
 definite ruling on the matter of
 state employment laws before pro-
 ceeding further.
 In considering the matter of the
 re-engaging of teachers in the special departments the subject was discussed. The time schedules, the
 hours Of classes, and the work covered in each subject as shown by these special departments was considered. Tables showing the amount of work covered in other cities and towns of BrIstols size throughout the state were presented, These tables also showed the salary schedules for teachers employcd in special departments, A table show Ing tho comparison in number of minutes per subject per week among these several towns as compared With Bristol was also presented Alter long discussion the following votes concerning the teachers in the special departments were taken;
 First that all teachers as now listed be re-engagcd for tho school year l926-27. Second, that with certain exceptions, special teachers receiving less than $1,6O0 receive an increase. Third, that there be no increase for the position of school medical advisor, dietitian of the health school. and attendance officer. Fourth. that the superin- tendent be instructed to investigate further the needs of those additional classes in home economics which arc now being taken care Of by q part time teacher. Fifth, that the superintendent be instructed to in Vestlgate the entire matter of special teachers during the coming school year for the purpose of as ccrtaining what course may be pursued in eliminating some Of the positions in the special teachers departments.
 The matter Of engaging the high school teachers for the school year 192G-27 was considered. Here also data was presented showing the number of pupils, the number of teachers, and the maximum salaries of men and women. both as heads Of departments and teachers of l6 other high schools of Bristol's com parable size throughout the state. Following a discussion the following votes concerning the engagement of high school teachers were taken:
 First. that all high school teach CTS receiving lees than $1,600 at the present time be re-engaged for the school year l92G-27 at an in crease.
 Second. that with three excep- ttons all high school teachers re- cciving sl,G00 or more be re- engaged for the school year 192G-27 at an increase of $50.
 Third, that Mr. French, Nr. Towlc and Mr. Josolowitz be re- engaged for the school year 1926-27.
 Fourth, that Thomas Monahan be rc-engaGcd as athletic coach for the school year 1o26-27.
 Fifth, the superintendent was in structed 10 defer the matter of re- engaging the part time teacher in the commercial department until such time as the pupils courses of study will show the need of such additional part time instruction.
 Sixth, that Principal Cottlo be re- engaged for the school year 192G-27.
 The matter of re-cngaging the members of the janitor force at the high scohol was considered. Fol lowing a discussion the following votes were taken:
 First, that Emil Massaro, John Galerneau, Jerome Moody, and Nello Fulgenti each receive an in crease of $2 per week. Second, that E, r. Menges receive an in crease of $2.SO per week. Third, ] that E. F. Eddy receive an increase )f S2 per week.
 The matter Of engaging sccre- taries In the board of education office was considered and it was voted that Miss Hazel S.one and Miss Anne Crowthcr receive an in- , 'reasc of s1 per week and that Miss Dorothea Steed receive an increase | of $20O per week
 The board voted to re-ongaee the of Karl A. Reich, school superintendent al an increase of |@Q0 per year.
 Dissatisfied With Tax
 Dissatisfaction has been expressed 1 " taxpayers in the Fifth school district, which takes in the entire Third taxing district, over the seven mill tax laid at the school meeting leld on Wednesday evening, The aN last year was five mills and in jew of the fact that most property las been increased in the revalua- ion and equalization list compiled ! " the assessors n short time ago. aXpaycrs in the district in question will probably be obliged to pay a chool tax twice the amount of last ear.
 The present grand list for the econd taxing district totals approx mately $3.133.0O0 and on the basis f seven mill tax. about S22,0O0 . ,ill be realized from this source. |, .ast year the tax receipts were bout $11.O0O.
 The school district is now com letting a new school house, which rill cost, it is believed. over sS0,- o0. and In view Of the fact that s those familiar with the situation He Can't Answer