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function of this report to give the situation and the facts on which to base 

 a decision. The opportunities for improvement and lines to be fol- 

 lowed, the places where improvements are essential, suggestions and 

 recommendations, are given. If it is felt that on the showing made the 

 school should continue, it should be allowed another chance. If it is 

 felt, on the other hand, that the school fills no need, that it cannot be 

 improved to the point where it will be justified on the basis of work 

 and cost it will be abolished. The difficulties to be overcome may sug- 

 gest that this will be the easiest way out. But there is a possibility of 

 a very successful institution if real effort is made and real thought given 

 to the subject. 



This question of abolishing the school has been discussed at such length 

 because of the motion made in the board of administration on April 26th 

 to close the school and use the buildings for other purposes. If it is de- 

 cided to do this there are many uses to which the county could put the 

 buildings. A plan has already been suggested in the board of ad- 

 ministration. 



It should be remembered that abolition is not the only remedy. If 

 the school were run on a smaller building and equipment scale there 

 would be reductions in the upkeep expense. One or two buildings 

 might be closed if the county could find other suitable use for them. 

 This reduction could be accompanied by reductions along other lines. 

 Such a course would give the school an opportunity to grow. If it is 

 possible for it to increase its attendance in the future so that the buildings 

 would all be necessary they could again be made available. 



