DECREASES We propose a reduction of one room unit at each of the following schools because of the poor average daily attendance shown: Carson (Walker River), three-room to a two-room unit. Fort Berthod (Independence), three-room to a two-room unit. Navajo (Mariano Lake), two-room to a one-room unit. At Nenah Nezad on the Navajo jurisdiction, we show the elimination of this school as a two-room unit under this item and its transfer to the item "Day pupils in boarding schools.' At the Hisle school on the Pine Ridge jurisdiction, we propose a two-room unit. There have been several resettlement projects developed on the Pine Ridge Reservation and a number of the families from the Hisle community have been settled in some of these other communities, mostly Oglala and Porcupine, so that there is justification for only a two-room unit. At the sawmill camp on the Rocky Boy's jurisdiction, we propose its complete elimination. The school was continued in this location largely to care for the children of Indian parents who were employed in the sawmill which is now closed down and these children can be absorbed in the other schools on the jurisdiction. INCREASES Blackfeet (Two Medicine).-We propose the establishment of a two-unit school at this location. This is a resettlement community and one of the most successful in the Indian Service. It is anticipated that the enrollment and attendance at this location will eventually increase to a three- or four-room unit. For the time being two units are adequate and facilities are available to accommodate these pupils. The children are actually on the ground and had to be cared for with schooling, consequently it was necessary for us to use some of the funds indicated as savings through reduction in room units, as mentioned above, in order to provide for the children at Two Medicine. Choctaw (Bogue Chitto).—We are requesting an addition of a one-room unit at the Bogue Chitto school to bring the authorized unit from two rooms to three rooms. The enrollment and average daily attendance at this school for 1941 was very materially increased and is continuing to increase. At the present time there are in excess of 100 children enrolled. Keshena (Neopit). We are requesting an increase of one-room unit at this school bringing the authorized capacity from a three-room unit to a four-room unit. The enrollment for the year 1941 was 128 and the average daily attendance was 113. Navajo (Twin Lakes).-We request an additional room unit allowance at this school thus increasing it from a two-room to a three-room unit. The present enrollment at this school is 112. Pine Ridge (No. 5 Loneman), Oglala.—We are requesting an increase of oneroom unit at this school to bring this school to a four-room unit. This is a rehabilitation and resettlement community and the enrollment for 1941 was 127. The average daily attendance was 113. Pine Ridge (No. 16 Pahin Cinte, Porcupine).—We are requesting increase of one-room unit at this school which would provide an authorized capacity of a three-room unit. During the year 1941 the enrollment at this school was 97 and the average daily attendance was 83. 5. Special consolidated day schools, $551,575 (adjustment +$15,250; increase $1,250; decrease $11,875).—The following tabulation explains this figure: 1 Adjustments-White River (Fort Apache): This represents a transfer from the item "Day pupils at boarding schools" and represents no change in amount. DECREASES Hotevilla-Bacabi (Hopi).—We propose a reduction of 10 pupils at this school. The enrollment for 1941 was 105 and the average daily attendance was 99. Casa Blanca (Pima).—We propose a reduction of 20 pupils from the authorized enrollment of this school. During the fiscal year 1941 the average enrollment was 135 and the average daily attendance was 123. Sacaton (Pima).—We proposed a reduction of 15 pupils from the authorized enrollment of this school because of poor average daily attendance. Rocky Boy's (Rocky Boy's).—We propose a reduction of five pupils from the authorized enrollment of this school because of poor average daily attendance. Faos (United Pueblos).—We propose a reduction of 20 pupils at this school. During the fiscal year 1941, the authorized enrollment was 226 and the average daily attendance was 204. Santo Domingo (United Pueblos).—We propose a reduction of five pupils from the authorized enrollment because of poor average daily attendance. Zuni (United Pueblos).-We propose a reduction of 20 pupils at this school because of poor average daily attendance. INCREASES Blackpipe (Rosebud). We propose an increase of 10 pupils in this school. During the fiscal year 1941, the enrollment was 163 and the average daily attendance was 149. This is a growing community and already the enrollment and the attendance have outgrown the facilities available. 6. Aid to public schools, $568,910 (decrease, $20,000).—A total of $572,930 was expended from this appropriation during the fiscal year 1941, for payment to public schools for tuition of Indian children including educational aids such as lunches, transportation and school supplies. We anticipate additional requests for settlement of outstanding obligations, which will approximate the total amount available. The average daily rate for tuition, exclusive of special aids, was 41 cents. The increase of 1 cent represents improved programs at several schools where a slight |