The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-04

NAUEAb0CAe S9nuALy Ato~ aIosure that there is only 1$3S,4659 left in the school budget for the remaining three months, an indi- cation of . large deficit at the end of the fiscal year, and discussion concerning . petition received from three local Italian societies, asI<ing that the Italian language be taught in Naugatucls High school. featured the January meeting of the board of education yesterday afternoon.
 Action on the Italian petition was delayed until next month as iTi- formation concerning the number of schools in this state teaching the Italian language has not yet been received from the state edu- cation commissioner.
 The financial report of Superin- Eendent Harold E. Chittendcn showed net expenditures of $142,- 16e.32 from the total budget of 9$19O,628. If the nine months were averaged up. expenses per month, as an average, amounts 10 about $15,796 monthly. If this
 
 1t would mean that 3$47,388 might be required for the next three months. and as only $3S,450 Is left, a possible deficit of about $9,000 looms. Of course, there will be credits coming in from the state but they will only tend to lower the gross expense somewhat. When asked about the probable deficit, Superintendent Chittenden smiled but did not commit himself. The gross expense thus far has been $1553,1455.89 and there has been 410,976.57 in credits. There wag no disclussion of the financial re- port.
 Several board members and the superintendent expressed the be- lief that the Italian language is not taught in many high schools in towns in Connecticut when this matter came up. They expressed surprise at the petition.
 Italian Petition
 Tho petition, addressed to the board, follows:
 'WhereaS the Italian language is being taught in the high schools and colleges of the principle cities of the United States, and,
 Whereas, said Italian language is increasing in importance due to the increased commercial interests between the United States of Amer lea and Italy. and,
 Whereas, there are about two thousand, five hundred inhabitants in the town of Naugatuck who are of Italian extraction, which consti- tutes considerable percentage of Af. "A Ice
 Whereas, there is great desire among said Italian community for the learning of Italian.
 Nov, therefore, the undersigned American societies re- spectfuIly pray that the study of the Italian language be instituted in the high schools of the said town of Naugatuck."
 It was signed by the follwing: Loggia Fiumcle Gloria, represented by Peter Ef MoreIlo. president; Rocco A. Sabia: Cristoforo Colom- bo society. Fedele Pappano, Charles E. Aquavia, Ita1o Marche- gian Club, Nazzaro Schiaroli, James Montanari.
 Board members discussed the communication which was received very recently. That's a new one," Emil Mannweiler commented. Superintendent Chittenden ex- plained he had written to the :, Commissioner of Education fin Connecticut for information con corning the teaching of this In other schools. but no reply has yet been received.
 Would Prefer German
 He pointed out 1t would mean the employment of another teacher and securing new room. There is no space at present In the high school. he said. He expressed himself as having long been in favor of the resumption of teach ing of German locally. This was taught here before the war. but was stopped during the World War period because of the Anti German feeling locally. Most high schools teach 1t and 1t is acceptable as a college entrance requirement., the superintendent said.
 AS far as is known here Italian iB not accepted for college require ment and 1t was pointed out by members of the board that appar- if they do. It Is not taught in
 
 man Charles Rodenbach suggested 1t might be taught in the evening schools. but Mir Chittcnden pointed out day school students are not al- lowed to attend night school.
 If there was a teacher of Italian available. who is out of employ mcnt and who could qualify for ZEBRA teaching work, the subject could be taught locally. probably in the afternoon, at the expense of the government. However, most Of the unemployed NauRatuck teach CTS have not been able to qualify for the EZRA, the superintendent explained. He said this is why some towns In the state have more extensive teaching programs on the FERA than Naugatuck has. The petition was accepted and another discussion of it next month Is likely.
 Superintendent Chittenden re- ported q matter that may in- crease the annual expense of the education section In Naugatuck.
 Added Expense
 It wag in relation to the town having to pay for local residents who attend county homes and who have 10 get cducatiOn ITom OtHei towns. A bill has been received from Seymour for teaching two } children for one year. It amounts to q total of $1550. Naugatuck paid S125 for local girl in New town under the same statute. The law is clear on this matter and If ] 1t is followed, there may be an added expense of about $5500 an- nuaily, the superintendent told the board.
 He pointed out. however. that most towns seem to be ignoring the law. He attempted to collect under the same statute from town in Holland community and his bill and following letter were not an swered. The board decided to let inc matter rest, delaying payment. and see if the law comes up before the state legislature.
 Enuerfntendent Chittenden has