The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18

ing of the Board of Educate
house committee was asked
make a preliminary report a
Mayor Monagan commented that
the upkeep has been allowed to go
too much, stating, I'VE have not
spent enough money from the bud
get to bring the school property up
to date
The mayor, who presided at the
meeting, stated it may even be
necessary to transfer money from
other appropriations in order to
make more extensive repairs, but
added plans should be started at
once.
1t was suggested by the mayor
that the commissioners in making
plans for improving the property,
consider the possible opening and
closing of some schools in accord
ance with the postwar demands as
far as population is concerned.
Commissioner Edward Bergin
suggested that work be started
shortly on one Schoolyard in order
to see how much work is involved
and to get a picture of the tasks
ahead at other premises. Commits
sioner Thomas Driscoll stated 1t
might be well to make a list OF
things to be done at all school
premises and then to start work
where the conditions are worst.
Recommendations were made for
improving schoolyardS as well as
buildings. The discussion followed
recommendation made by the
building inspector to repair a re-
tanning wall on the Highland ave-
nue. side of Russell school. It was
pointed out pupil had been in
jured when a stone tore loose from
the wall and dropped while chill
dren were playing nearby.
A request made by the school,
house committee for authorization
to advertise for bids in connection
with the proposed Leavenworth
High school automobile repair shop.
was tabled until the next meeting.
1t was pointed out two separate
plans had been received for the
project, and the commissioners ex-
pressed the belief q decision on the
plan to be used should be made be-
fore action is taken on securing
bids.
The plans for the repair shop will
require the approval of the State
Education Board, it was pointed
out Alterations in several class
rooms will be made to make way for
tho nou choTN r,itI, tho 1,a1,, oo,,rca
expected to open next September.
Expansion Of the facilities of the
Open Air school was approved by
the commissioners last night, and 1t
was indicated details on the project
will be presented at future meet
ing. The schoolhouse committee,
which made the recommendation
reported that DR.. E. j. Godfrey, city
health officer, had been consulted
on the proposal. ...
A transfer of $4,000 from the
salaries appropriation to that on
coal, wood, and oil was approved
by the commissioners, when it was
reported the sum is needed to pur-
chase coal for next winter. 1t was
reported that the price received by
the purchasing agent for the years
supply of coal exceeds the budget
figure in the fuel item by $4,000.
Resignation Of Patrick Fitzpatrick
janitor at Begnal school, was ac-
cepted, and Maurice Griffin, substi-
tute janitor, was named as his sue
cessor. John Murphy, substitute
janitor, was appointed assistant
janitor at Leavenworth High school
to take the place of Patrick Coyle
was recently transferred to Wilson
school.
Permission was granted by the
board to the East End Community
Club for erection Of a bulletin
board on the lawn of the Anderson
school gymnasium.
A request made by George T.
Ryan for use Of the Wildly High
school swimming pool by group OF
girls who are employed b the Chase
Metal Works was referred back to
the committee on schoolhouseS. 1t
was pointed out that certified in
structor must be present for all
such sessions; The questions of fee
and insurance also was raised, and
the commissioners inquired whether
or not there was a recruitment on
the minimum number of persons
involved before permission can be
granted for use Of the school prop
erty. The group in question was
said to be small.
A vote of regret on the illness OF
DR.. Thomas j. Condor, superin-
tendent of schools, was made by the
Board Of Education at its meeting
last night. Mayor Monagan, stated
the vote was IAN expression of hope
that he will be back with us soon
again." DR.. Condor was taken i'll at
the conclusion Of the previous board
meeting and has been confined to
his home ever since, although his
condition is said not to be serious.
ON0UHTT MEETTAIN