Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-14
School Board
Group Supports
Corning Plan

District school leaders plan to
press for an expansion of the
clty's school supervisory force
along with the teaching staff.
The Board of Education A.
nance committee yesterday Joined
Supt. Hobart M. Corning in
opposing a suggestion to drop
plans for hiring more assistant
principals.
The suggestion, it was dis
closed, came last week from the
Commissioners. School officials
had proposed hiring 33 new as
Sistant principals for junior and
vocational high schools and
large elementary schools. The
city heads suggested using the
money to hire more teachers.
instead.
The school board already has
approved the supervisory expan-
sion as a part of next years
proposed budget. School and city
officials currently are negotiate
ing over budget details.
! So far, the proposed estimate
includes funds for hiring the
principals, as we'll as 81 addi-
tional elementary teachers. The
school board, however. wants the
estimate increased to cover about
$50 teachers. mostly to reduce
class sizes.
Top school officials spoke
strongly for the additional as.
sistant principals yesterday.
Larger Schools Cited
DR.. Corning said some ele-
mentary schools are larger than
high schools, yet have neither
assistant principals nor COUNSEL
ors to help carry the principals
administrative load.
Assistant Supt. Edith A. Lyons
said some elementary principals
can't give needed help to teach
ers.
| Lawson j. Cantrell, another
assistant superintendent, said
Junior highs are having disci-
pline problems. He also said
there are many inexperienced
, teachers who need more guid-
!. ance.
: Vocation highs haven't any
assistant principals at all, al
!; though other high schools have
, two.
Mrs. Manson B. Petit, a board
member, backed the plea, saying
she knew of one principal with
80 teachers and didn't see 'how
she does her job at ALL"
West A. Hamilton argued
against the move, predicting the
! board would not be able to get
enough money for principals and
teachers.
Sharpe Reluctant"
I Board President C. Melvin
Sharpe said he was voting ere
luctantly" to back the Corning
stand, but added it was to bring
the matter before the full board
next week. Mr.. Sharpe said he
felt teacher needs should come
first.
An offer by a parent group at
J Bryan Elementary School to take
responsibility for replacing
, broken window panes was ap-
, proved by the buildings and
, grounds committee.
George w. S. Miller, Bryan
) PTA president. said new
! Fathers Club plans to install
: and pay for any needed new
4. window glass during the coming
: school year. The group plans to
offer $25 reward for informa-
: ton leading to the conviction Of
vandals.
, Board members commended
the group.
The committee on complaints
and appeals recommended a 30
day suspension for a teacher &C
cused of classifying her age in
obtaining a permanent post. The
teacher. Miss Georgia A. Peters.
formerly was at Cardozo High
School and now is assigned to
ISpingarn.
Originally. DR.. Corning rec
commended dismissing Miss
Peters but this action was re-
versed after a check disclosed
she was entitled to bypass the
normal maximum age under the
veterans preference law. She is
Ia former WAC.