West View High School - Westvian Yearbook (West View, PA)

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Seated around table lbeginning at leifil-Mrs. R. Bees, J. W. Charles, P. P. Kranack, Mrs. E. S. Hopf, H. G. Canning, E. C. Werner, J. S. McKain, H. H. Heer, R. D. Russell, J. King. Q OOPERATIVE operation of the schools between Ross Township and West View Bor- ough has been considered for some time. The great influx of students in this area and the action of the Pennsylvania Legislature in encouraging such a program brought matters to a head. West View having a high school, was faced with the need to plan a future designed to guarantee an enrollment sufficient to maintain good educational standards. Ross Township needed high school facili- ties. It seemed only natural that these two districts should pool their resources for the joint operation of schools. Under the present agreement, each district con- tinues to hold its own indebtedness. Operating costs are shared on a per-pupil basis. Articles of Agreement providing for the joint operation of all the schools of the two districts were adopted by the boards on June 14, 1948. The organi- zation meeting was called for July 6, 1948 when the following ofncers were elected: Mr. Edward C. Wer- ner, presidentg Mr. James S. McKain, vice president, Mr. Harry G. Canning, secretaryg Mrs. Esther S. Hopf, associate secretary. Dr. R. S. Rice was elected as Supervising Princi- pal, Mr. W. Robert Paynter as Associate Supervising Principal, and Miss Edith A. Waddell as Assistant Supervising Principal. Dr. Rice is concerning himself chiefly with those functions known as administrative and which involve purchasing, maintenance, custo- dian help, and budgetary control. Mr. Paynter is to be concerned primarily with the instructional pro- gram which includes the educational offerings, ma- terials, equipment, and the quality and type of in- struction. Miss Waddell is acting as elementary su- pervisor to promote a program of co-ordinating in- structional services in the eight elementary buildings. The two boards meet jointly each month and conduct the business of the two districts as though they were one large district. Each district contributes its share to the joint treasury. Policies are deter- mined, payments approved, teachers and other per- sonnel hired, salaries set, and other regular business conducted. A complete program co-ordinating, devel- oping, and improving activities from kindergarten through high school and involving all ten buildings is of paramount importance. It is hoped by all that through these joint efforts West View High School will occupy an even higher position both in academic standing and in activities among the high schools not only in this area but in the state. The Board of Education is pledged to this high aim.