The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13

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 Inability to find suitable teacher to call on the homes of the shut inS, said to total 16 at the present time, was revealed after Commis- sioner Harold Parkinson inquired if Miss Reilly had been replaced.
 Dr. Condon stated "A special kind of woman" was necessary for the post, and the department has been unable to find a substitute. The shut-ins receive no instruction at the present time, he stated.
 A suggestion was made for ap- pointment of a permanent instruc- tor rather than a substitute, but the school superintendent stated the department has no one in mind for the job.
 The teachers committee of the board was asked to consider the matter.
 The long-standing proposal to convert the Begnal school building into a school health center was ap- proved by the board which author ized the schoolhouse committee to transfer the open-air school now at the Leavenworth High school build ing, to the Brooklyn school build ing.
 The board of education and the school superintendent will work ir close cooperation with the City Health Department in setting up Q health center. A report from Dr Edward J. Godfrey, city health off, cer, will be presented to the board shortly, 1t was disclosed at the meeting.
 In a communication to the board the Brooklyn Athletic Club an- nounced 1t would award a trophy to the outstanding high school base ball player of l945. The sports edi- tors of the three local papers will be judges, the organization report ed. The board expressed It's appre- citation to the athletic unit for iti interest and voted to cooperate In bestowing the trophy.
 A report on the hot lunch pro- gram at East Farms was given by Thomas Driscoll, chairman of tho special committee, who disclosed g need for new stove and ref rigerator. The board also was told additional volunteer workers arc needed for the project, and assist. ance from parents and friends oi the school children will be wei comed Enthusiasm was expressed by the board members on project at the school.
 Outside organizations wishing tc use school buildings will have tc get their requests to the education department in time for consider ation by the board at it's meetings 1t was announced.
 The board voted to request the boards of aldermen and finance to make transfers in the child care center items. The sum of $750 will be shifted from the instruction ap- propriation for the Long Hill budg- ct to that on operation of plant. Il was reported the money will bC needed for janitorial services which will no longer be provided by the Federal Housing project because oi 8 change of regulations.
 A transfer of $543 will be made from the item on food for the Kingsbury center to that on capi- tai outlay. Equipment valued al $543 will be transferred from the Long Hill to the Kingsbury center and reimbursement to the FPHA which installed 1t will be necessary, 1t was reported.
 The board gave permission to the Waterbury Committee for Italian War Relief to conduct drive at schools March 28 and %. The or- ganization will seek canned food stuffs and canned milk for ship ment to Italy.
 Permission for other school &C., tivities Or for use of school build. ings was given as follows:-
 State citizens Council for use oi the Wilby high school library or Wednesday evening. AprJ 3.
 Post Office basketball team fol use of the Crosby high schooy gym- nasiim on Monday evening from to 9 D. m. for basketball practice on March l2 only.
 Sheridan Council. No. "A, Knights of Columbus, for use of the Wilby high school gymnasium on Sunday March 25, for meeting. |