The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

Iof the appropriation of $i74,5OO there has been e net expense thus far of $151,O71.22, leaving $23,42S for the two remaining months. Su. perintendent Chittenden in his re. port said that if the budget ig over4 run, it will be by a small amount, It has been necessary to exceed certain items due to changes in policy and, in one instance, to change in the state law, he added. The state would furnish equip ment and instruction for a state trade school here, the report of the superintendent shows. The Connec- ticut state director of vocational schools sperS a day in Naugatuck last month, as reported exclusively by the Democrat and the whole question was investigated.
 Trade Schools
 The town would have to furnish Ia building and furnish light and heat under one plan. Under the other, classes in the different trades could be organized by the town and carried on in the school buildings or in rented building. The state would provide substantial por- ton of the instruction in such classes and it seems as though some of the equipment for this kind of work, particularly machine shop port said.
 Attendance Less
 Enrolment figures for 1882 and 1888 showed a considerable de- crease in average attendance in the total schools in the borough for this school year. In 19s2 for the term ending December 22 there was a total enrollment of 185,- 245.5 while for the term ending December 21, 1898 there was an aggregate enrolment of 178.022.6. Tn 1932 the average attendance for the period was 2544.68 of 277O reg istered while for 1888 the average attendance was 2,438.28 of 2,74S registered.
 Health conditions Is one of the causes of the decrease in average attendance. The newt decrease in number registerd is only 22, the superintendent pointed out.
 If funds are available one or two more nursery school centers may be instituted if the suggestion of the superintendent Is followed. Six FRA classes were organized dur. ing the month. There are now two nursery school classes, one in Hop Brook and one in Beebe street schools. A good response from the parents to this work has been re- ceived.
 Few Substitutes
 The number of substitutes re- ouired during January. was low, only IS having been required. It was, pointed out by the superin. tendent in his report that all un- employed teachers in Naugatuck are now working on FRA projects and as consequence substitute work must be carried on by others.
 There were five new pupils in evening school work at Salem and Hop Brook schools. There are now 98 men and 69 women there or a total of 155. The average attend ance is 81.27. Eleven new Amert- can citizens were made at the naturalization hearing in the court of common pleas at Waterbury on January 18th, Mrs Gertrude Madt. gan, adult education supervisor, rec ports.
 There were 37 absent from the schools during January. Personal illness accounted for IS, illness In the family accounted for 2 and there were nine played truaYit. one could not come to school because or lack of shoes.
 Many Inspected
 The report of the school nurse, Ethel R. Clark, showed that there were 2,O95 pupils, of 2,224 regis tered in 12 schools visited during the month, who were inspected and there were Al home calls. Groveside school was inspected daily and Central avenue and Oak street schools were inspected once d week. Physical examinations were made at the high school and Groyeside and Prospect street schools by the school physicians.
 The dental hygienist examined 90, gave 90 prophylactic treat ments and eight tooth brush drills There were 22 fire rills held in va rious schools throughout the month.