New Britain herald., 1927-06-11
SCHOOL BOARD NOT
 ANXIOUS FOR MART
SablotSky and Le Witt in Tilt
 Teachers Ask Pay Change
The likelihood of farm produce


 The likelihood of a farm produce market being established in the rear of Central Junior High school dwindled yesterday following dis cussion Of a question before the school board when Chairman P. F King appointed a committee of three members, two of whom had gone on record as opposed to the plan, to meet with the council con- mittee.
 Mrs. Fife G. kimball and Will liam H. Day, both of whom had spoken against granting the petition of the council as presented by Coun- cilman Samuel Sablotsky. were named toNthe committee with Con- mitteeman S. Gerald Casale as the third member. Mir. Casale proposed the committee and said he had not sufficient information to be prepared to vote at once either in favor or usdllSt the project.
 Levitt vs. Sablotsky !.
 Discussion of the proposed market was featured by a verbal clash be- tween Councilman Sablotsky and Committeeman George Levitt. After the former had concluded his remarks in favor, Levitt asked Councilman. how large 8 plot is in the rear of Central Junior High school?'
 T din's know exactly How large is it?" Sablotsky asked.
 Levitt expressed surprise that the 7"s(lcel .nould request use of a plot without knowing its dimensions, and when Sablotsky repeated his in- quiry, Levitt said; Mir Downes was 10 be here today and could tell exactly. but I believe it is 1o5 feet deep"
 "Oh, you believe it is, do you. well why should you ask me the size when you don't know it your self Sablotsky shot back at the committeeman.
 But One Supporter
 Committeeman James J. Butler was the only member who favored granting the councils request He called attention to the fact that there are few farmers making use of the market in the month of June and when the great number is on hand school will have been dismissed since the peak is reached during the summer vacation period. He favor- ed granting the use of the land over a trial period and cancelling the privilege if there are abuses. or if conditions dangerous to the welfare of the children appear. The fact that the use of the school grounds will eliminate rental which will be passed on to the farmers affords the city an excuse for demanding a lower price on vegetables. Butler declared as an additional argument for favorable action.
 Committeeman William H. Day feared, he said, unhealthy conditions would accompany the handling of large amounts of vegetables and driving in and out of horses. Chair man King reminded that caretaker might make the grounds apparently clean, but there might be remaining condition which would make abso- lute cleanliness impossible.
 Mrs. kimball asked if an effort had been made to obtain park prop erty. and Councilman Sabotsky said it was thought to be impossible.
 Committeeman Levitt expressed himself as opposed to allowing the school children to play on the grounds where the various undesira- ble elements including decayed fruit and debris had been fifteen minutes before.
 1T know I would not want my children to play around there and 1 am sure the parents of other chill dren would feel the same,' he de- clared.
 Propose Salary Change
 Mrs. Laura Mangan asked if it W ere possible to change the salary under which the teach CTS in the city are now working. She said that at the present time the teachers are paid their yearly salary in 10 monthly installments. with nothing during the summer va cation. According to Mrs. Mangan h a Nl, n ,nyinpc fNr n$ hap which would allow them pay in l2 equal installments.
 At the present time the teacher receives the last 10th of her yearly salary at the end of the June term.
 Superintendent Holmes said this change could be brought about but 1t would make serious changes in he bookkeeping system.
 Committeeman James J. Butler motioned that two propositions be presented to the teachers to be voted upon. The first would be a. that the system be chang ,d to 12 monthly installments and he second is that it be changed to allow the teachers pay on a 10 ,qual installment basis. At present he 10 installments arc not equal zed.
 Secretary Burr voiced the opinion hat it was contrary to the interest of the teachers and should be re- 5erred<to the teachers council before he board takes action. Mrs. Man. gan answered this request with the statement that the teachers council 8 too slow in it's action on matters to it.
 Teachers to Decide
 Committeeman Butler withdrew lis motion with the agreement that he matter be referred to the teach ers. It was left with the finance committee with the understanding hat it interview the teachers coun-