4 17 Herald & lantern 15 August '84

Enrollment Dip Expected j

TRENTON - Public school enrollments are expected to decline by approximately 30.000 students this year. State Department. of Education officials announced today. Projec/ted total enrollments for elementary and secondary public schools for the 1984-85 school year are estimated at 1,117.782. This figure stood at 1.147.841 during 1983-84. However, officials expect this trend to reverse over the next decade. THE FIRST SIGNS Of the upward trend should be seen by 1989-90. when enrollments in grades K-12 should stabilize at 1.033.364," said Fran Pinkowski of the Office of Information Segrices and Support. "By 1993-94, enrollments are expected to increase to 1,056,611." Although overall school enrollments are declining, adult education programs are expected to grow during the 1984-85 school year. Pinkowski attributed this growth to a competitive job market and fluctuating economy. Forty-five percent of the students enrolled in the adult' basic skills programs and'vtfie adult high school programs are between the ages of 16 and 21. "More young adults are recognizing the importance of a high school diploma." he said. IN ADDITION, a greater

percentage of students are more likely to pursue a «£ post-secondary education. 1 "In 1983, approximately ' 64 percent of the high sfhool graduates in New c jersey entered colleges, < universities or 1 technical/vocational trade schools — the highest v percentage in five years," t Pinkowski said. "Although the actual t number of high school 1 graduates decreased by 7.8 ' percent between 1979 and 1983. the percentage of c those students continuing f their education increased by .8 percent." THE DEPARTMENT of Education also released the following statistical information: The racial/ethnic composition of 1983 New Jersey high school graduates was: 71,841, or 79.8 percent white: 12,251. or 13.6 percent black ; 4,842 or 5.3 percent Hispanic: 65 or 0.1 percent American Indian/Alaskan native; and 1 ,049 or 1 .2 percent Asian or Pacific Islander. The- total number of public schools in the state decreased from 2,318 in 1982-83 to 2,288 in 1983-84. The total number of secondary schools remain- "" ed stable at <■ 412 from 1982-83 to 1983-84. The total number of elementary schools dropped from 1,830 in 1982-83 to 1.807 in 1983-84.

l/S\ Ej^HU M B E R of I ^rolxiptgjpwfcreased from ' 1 i«82-83 to 16,606 in f 1983-84'K The punber of minority K dropout decreased from 1 7.811 in 1982-83 to 7,394 in I 1983-84. As of Sept. 30, 1983, there 616 school districts in the state. Enrollments for elemenschools during the 1983-84 school year were 725.703. Enrollments for secondary schools totaled 422,138 the 1983-84 school year.

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, New Ducts Put in At Sludge Plant

OCEAN CITY The temporary ducL installation ordered in 5uly by the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority Commissioners to help combat the odor problems at the 46th Street wastewater treatment plan here has been completed, U.S. Funds For Adult Education TRfcNTON - The Department of Education has announced the availability of federal funds under the Adult Education Act for the 1985-86 school year. From now until Sept. 10, the Department of Education will accept brief letters of intent from eligible applicants. School districts, public or private non-profit agencies, organizations and institutions are invited . to apply fpr the . federal grants, which will be used to fund instructional programs. The letters should describe preliminary plans, the population to be served and an estimated budget. Letters should be addressed to Barry Semple, Division of Adult Education, 3535 Quakerbridge Road, CN 503, Trenton. N.J. 08619. Questions regarding the letters of intent can be clarified by?t calling 609-292-6472.

George Marinakis, MUA executive director, \ reported Wednesday. ( „ "Already we have noticed an improvement in odor control in the area of the sludge processing building," Peter Tunnecliff, project manager. Camp Dresser and McKee, the authority's engineering consultant, reported THE DUCT worlF was recommended by Camp Dresser and McKee as an interim measure after the city council of Queen City complained about odors emanating from the plant. The authority will proceed with the installation of more permanent duct work between the sludge storage tanks and the sodium hypochlorite scrubber in the fall. Roy Gillian, MUA commissioner front Ocean City, commended the authority staff and Camp Dresser and McKee personnel for , their excellent, prompt work. "We promised action and now we've delivered on the first step," said Gillian. Camp Dresser and McKee have also been retained to evaluate all of the treatment plant's equipment and operations to identify any other sources of odors and to recommend proposed solutions for any problems they find. He noted that the authority remains committed to solving the odor problem at the treatment plant.

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