This Day in History: 1951-08-14

P.T.A. President Herman J. Behrens reacted favorably to the recommendations for school reorganization made by Drs. Boehm and Hayward of N.Y.U.  Although there were some similarities to the plan rejected in 1949, Behrens pointed out that the new proposal was more modest. It called for the rehabilitation of Commodore Perry and the reopening of the Mountain School, in addition to the building of a central school of 10-12 classrooms, a gymnasium, all purpose room and special education, industrial arts, and home economics classrooms. The plan would be financed by a series of three successive bond issues, another proposal praised by Behrens since it permitted maximum flexibility in making the decision as to whether to open a Junior High School. (Bristow)