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REPORT
The Public Schools
Of The
City of New' Bern
North Carolina
1924-1925
1925-1926
(0. G. Dunn, Trinter, New Bern, N. C.)
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Trustees of New Bern City Schools
T. A. GREEN, Chairman.
L. H. CUTLER
C. E. FOY
WADE MEADOWS
J. M. HOWARD
C. L. IVES
C. S. HOLLISTER
A. D. WARD
ALBERT BANGERT
THOS. D. WARREN
C. D. BRADHAM
BENJ. O. JONES
WM. DUNN
DR. Z. V. PARKER
DR. RAYMOND POLLOCK
D. M. ROBERTS
MRS. CLYDE EBY
MRS. WADE MEADOWS
MRS. E. K. BISHOP
MRS. J. T. HOLLISTER
J. V. BLADES
H. P. WHITEHURST
MISS BETTIE D. WINDLEV
MRS. N. C. BROOKS
Board of Education New Bern City Schools
Class 1—Term expires February 1, 19 27:
MR. THOS. D. WARREN
MR. A. D. WARD.
Class 2—Term expires February 1, 19 29:
MR. L. H. CUTLER
MR. WADE MEADOWS
DR. Z. V. PARKER.
Class 3—Term expires February 1, 1931
MR. T. A. GREEN
MR. WILLIAM DUNN.
Officers
Chairman MR. T. A. GREEN
Vice-Chairman DR. Z. V. PARKER
Secretary-Treasurer A. L. HIBBARD
Superintendent of Schools H. B. SMITH
REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES,
1925-1926.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Trustees:
During, the past eight years, beginning with 1918-'19, the at-tendance
statistics of the schools of New Bern are as follows:
ENROLLMENT AND ATTENDANCE
EIGHT-YEAR PERIOD
WHITE C()LORED
Total En. H. S. Av. Att. Enroll. Av. Att. H. S.
1918-'19. . 1131 207 921 949 491
1919-'20. . 1256 242 950 1037 571
1920-'21. . 1352 262 1145 1089 692
1921-*22. . 1373 330 1165 1248 764 21
1922-'23. . 1439 359 . 1208 1249 731 37
1923-'24. . 1483 379 1226 1223 742 51
1924-'25. . 1442 335 1227 1187 790 58
1925-'26. . 1452 347 1242 1250 870 75
I call your special attention to the columns showing the aver-age
attendance. You will note an increase of 301 pupils in the
white school, and 379 in the colored school in the eight-year
period. In these columns no decreases appear in the white school.
The average daily attendance in the white schools has risen from
921 to 1242, and the colored from 491 to 870. Those who are
troubled over the never-ending increase in the cost of the schools
should peruse the above table. School boards will never be able
to stop enlarging school budgets until the supply of children
stops increasing.
In the column showing the enrollment over the eight-year
period, you will note a considerable drop in 1924-'25. Many of
the schools in eastern North Carolina had reduced enrollments
both this year and last. Ours is an agricultural section, and
when our crops failed to yield a living our people moved away.
The long list of names in our schools files marked "Moved Away"
tells the story, and explains fully the decrease after 1923-'24.
But the average attendance improved steadily throughout the
eight-year period. And the average is our greatest concern. The
fact that our average attendance increased annually, in spite of
the decrease in enrollment, shows a healthy state of mind to-wards
education.
Referring again to the above statistics, you will note the steady
growth in the colored high school. In 1921 the enrollment was
21 pupils. Last year it was 75 pupils. The courses in the domes-tic
science have had much to do with holding the colored girls
in school. Vocational work of some sort would do as much for
the boys as it has done for the girls. I hope we shall soon be
able to do something in industrial education for the colored
beys.
OUR STUDENTS IN COLLEGE
Of the 58 persons who received diplomas and certificates last
June, three-fourths will enter the various colleges this fall. For
several years past, about three-fourths of our seniors have been
entering the colleges. We now have a most creditable number
of students in college, and in the main, their reports and records
reflect much credit upon themselves and their homes and com-munity.
STATUS OF OUR SCHOOLS.
About the first of July, 1926, the State Department of Educa-tion
issued its annual list of accredited elementary schools.
Ghent, Riverside and the Central schools are continued on the
list. The high school has been on the accredited list for ma'ny
years, as you know.
State School Facts, an official publication of the State Depart-ment
of Education, ranks the county and town school systems
on many different subjects. I am sure you who read the publi-cation
have been gratified with the rank of New Bern in the vari-ous
issues. In general, we rank low in operating costs, high in
attendance, high in scholarship of teachers, and in general effi-ciency.
The comparisons ought to be a source of gratification
to every citizen of New Bern.
FINANCIAL REPORT
On July 1, 1926, we had an overdraft of $863.52. In addi-tion,
we owe the banks $4,000.00 for short term notes, making a
total deficit of $4,863.52. This deficit has accumulated over a
two-year period. There is more than enough taxes uncollected
to offset our indebtedness. I think, therefore, that the Board of
Education is to be congratulated on the economical way in which
it has financed the schools.
CONCLUSION
The charter of New Bern schools places the immediate control
and management in charge of the Board of Education, but the
Trustees are in control of the school property, and must pro-vide
for major repairs and improvements and establish school
policies. The Trustees must provide for the growth and expan-sion
of the school's physical needs as well as the future of the
town's school growth.
I desire to remind you as forcefully as I can of three great
needs,—needs that rest squarely on your shoulders:
1. Painting and repairing the school buildings, espe-cially
the Central school.
2. Improving the appearance of the grounds.
3. Begin now to plan for acquiring a large suitable lot
for a modern high school building.
You, and every other citizen of New Bern, know that these
needs are imperative. Also that it is our civic duty to make pro-vision
for them, and that the responsibility rests largely upon
the Trustees.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
July 1, 1924 to July 1, 1925.
RECEIPTS
From County $47,988.93
Federal Funds 405.00
Local Taxes 40,983.38
Tuition 461.00
From Teacherage 396.00
Refunds, etc 50.17
Temporary Loans 7,793.00
TOTAL $98,077.48
EXPENDITURES
1. Salaries of Teachers:
White Elementary $29,112.73
White High School 24,165.07
Colored Elementary 11,513.00
Colored High School 5,672.50
Total for Teachers $70,463.30
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2. Administration:
Clerical $ 724.50
Treasurer 269.50
Superintendent 3,800.04
Telephones 183.09
Postage and Telegraph 36.37
School Nurse 122.15
Total for Administration $ 5,135.65
3. Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, Janitors, Water, Lights. . . . $ 6,215.53
School Supplies 939.11
Teacherage 500.00
Miscellaneous 91.23
Total $ 7,745.87
4. Outlay Payments:
Repairs $ 1,219.33
Furniture and Apparatus 871.17
Libraries 240.64
Truck 194.98
Laboratory Equipment 655.54
Total $ 3,181.66
5. Interest, Sinking Fund, Etc.:
Interest on Bonds $ 1,000.00
Sinking Fund 404.00
Interest on Temporary Loans. . . . 180.12
Temporary Loans Repaid 10,551.00
Overdraft of July 1, 1924 440.59
Total $12,575.71
6. Grand Total of all Expenditures $99,102.19
Receipts 98,077.48
Deficit $ 1,024.71
Respectfully submitted,
A. L. HIBBARD,
Secretary-Treasurer.
Auditor's Statement.
The Board of Education of the City of New Bern.
Gentlemen:
As per your request, I have carefully audited the books of
your Treasurer, Mr. A. L. Hibbard, and find them correct, as
reflected in his report of June 30, 1925.
Mr. Hibbard is to be commended for the excellent perform-ance
of his duties, and especially his earnestness to make im-provements
to simplify his records and to keep accurate account
of all transactions.
Respectfully submitted,
H. J. CARPENTER,
July 10, 1925. Auditor.
NOTE: Prior to September 1, 1925, sufficient back taxes were
collected to balance the above deficit.
OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS
The items of indebtedness of the schools on July 1, 1926, are
as follows:
I. Bonded Debt for Schools:
1. Issue of 1913 $ 20,000.00
2. Issue of 1920 150,000.00
3. Issue of 1921 30,000.00
Total Bonded Debt for Schools $200,000.00
The Trustees are responsible for the interest and sinking fund
on the issue of 1913. The Board has to the credit of this sink-ing
fund $5,800.00.
II. All Other Indebtedness
:
1. Due State, balance on loan $ 1,620.00
2. Due Banks on notes 5. 000. 00
3. Deficit July 1, 1926 863.52
Total $ 7,483.52
III. Teaeherage:
Due on State Loan of June 30, 1922 $ 2,064.00
City Loan of Sept. 1, 1924 20,000.00
Total Teaeherage Debt $ 22,064.00
NOTE: Information from the City Tax Collector
shows that there is more than enough uncollect-ed
tax to pay off all school obligations due July 1,
1926.
FINANCIAL REPORT
July 1, 1925 to July 1, 1926
RECEIPTS
County $42,500.00
Federal Funds 405.00
Local Taxes 43,185.08
Tuition 376.08
Teacherage (Refund) 25.00
Temporary Loans 3,257.78
Total Receipts $89,748.94
EXPENDITURES
Salaries of Teachers:
White Elementary $30,885.62
White High School 21,484.00
Colored Elementary 12,267.50
Colored High School 5,580.00
Total for Teachers $70,217.12
Administration:
Clerical $ 339.75
Treasure^ 319.50
Superintendent 3,800.00
Telephones and Telegraph 245.22
Nurse 225.00
Music, etc 110.00
Total for Administration $ 5,039.47
Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, Janitors, Water, Lights.... $ 5,744.23
School Supplies 1,358.58
Insurance 342.28
Miscellaneous 129.34
Total, Operation and Maintenance $ 7,574.43
4. Outlay Payments:
Repairs $ 2,017.95
Furniture and Apparatus 832.81
Library 189.00
Truck 252.80
Total Outlay Payments $ 3,292.56
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5. Interest, Sinking Fund, Etc.:
Interest on Bonds $ 1,000.00
Sinking Fund 402.00
Interest on Temporary Loans. ... 462.17
Temporary Loans Repaid 1,600.00
Deficit July 1, 1925 1,024.71
Total $ 4,488.88
6. Total of All Expenditures $90,612.46
Receipts 89,748.94
Deficit $ 863.52
Auditor's Statement
New Bern, N. C, July 26, 1926.
To the Superintendent of New Bern Graded Schools,
New Bern, N. C.
Dear Sir:
I have carefully audited the books of your treasurer, Mr. A. L.
Hibbard, and find them correct as reflected in his annual report
of June 30, 1926.
Mr. Hibbard is to be commended for the manner in which
he is keeping his records.
Respectfully submitted,
H. J. CARPENTER,
Auditor.
STATEMENT
OF THE RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE BOOK
FUND OF THE NEW BERN GRADED SCHOOLS,
JULY 1, 1924—JUNE 30, 1925.
RECEIPTS
Balance on hand July 1, 1924 $ 82.31
Collection of Book Fees 5,348.38
Sale of Tablets, Pencils, Etc 288.75
Typewriting Fees 163.65
Fines and Damages 129.18
Borrowed Money and Misc 1,896.67
Home Economics Fees 108.00
Total Receipts during year $ 8,016.94
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DISBURSEMENTS
Paid for Tablets, Pencils, Books $ 4,655.03
Paid for Typewriting Dept 472.98
Freight, Express, Etc 137.90
Office Assistance 276.96
Borrowed Money Repaid 2,137.50
Home Economics Dept 189.97
Total Disbursements during year $ 7,870.34
Total Amount Received during year $ 8,016.94
Total Amount Paid Out during year 7,870.34
Balance on hand July 1, 1925 $ 146.60
STATEMENT
OF THE RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE BOOK
FUND OF THE NEW BERN GRADED SCHOOLS,
JULY 1, 1925—JUNE 30, 1926.
RECEIPTS
Balance on hand July 1, 1925 $ 146.60
Collection of Book Fees 3,486.74
Sale Tablets, Pencils, Books, Etc 1,998.94
Laboratory Fees 240.45
Typewriting Fees 140.00
Fines and Damages .....' 54.30
Home Economics Fees 156.50
Loans and All Other 2,732.88
Total Receipts for year $ 8,956.41
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid out Tablets, Pencils, Books, Etc.. . . $ 4,690.10
Paid out Typewriting Department 150.50
Paid Home Economics Department 307.75
Clerical Assistance 924.27
Freight and Express 108.44
Loans and Misc 2,525.88
Total Disbursements for year $ 8,706 94
Total Amount Received during year $ 8,956.41
Total Amount Paid Out during year 8,706.94
Balance on hand July 1, 1926 $ 249.47
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