Dover-Foxcroft 1928 - University of Maine

56 ANNUAL REPORT
The above record is not only very commendable but
also quite remarkable. It is, I believe, an unusual
demonstration of professional zeal upon the part of our
teachers as it has meant considerable expense, the
greater part of which has been borne by the individuals
themselves.
School Savings
Last spring there was introduced into our schools
a system of School Savings. This was brought about
through the co-operation of the Piscataquis Savings
Bank. The system used is that of Educational Thrift
Service, Inc., of New York, which operates on a nation
wide basis. Each Tuesday is Bank Day. Deposits are
made by the pupils of each room.
The following is the summary for February, 1929:
School Attendance Deposits Percentage
Academy 195 148 75.8
Grammar 105 87 82.8
North Street 190 180 94.7
Pleasant Street 161 153 95
Average Percentage, 87.
Total accounts, 774.
Total deposits, $2,718.23.
In the latest report of nation wide standings, Dover-
Foxcroft is No. 35 in its class, being exceeded by one
town only in Maine.
The chief result aimed at is the formation of the
habit of regular and systematic saving.
Repairs
The main item under repairs this year was the complete
renovation of the toilets at the Pleasant Street
School. This was an expensive but greatly needed
undertaking. The work done exceeded the estimate
and explains the overdraft in this account.
Conclusion
In closing I wish to acknowledge the fine professional