Series contains documents pertaining to administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools departments, schools, trustees, and committees.

Series contains documents pertaining to the administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools departments, schools, Trustees, and committees. Series contains inactive files that were closed in June 1971 and sent to the vault for storage. Files are arranged numerically by the original file number assigned by creator.

Series contains reports given by the Edmonton Public Schools Superintendent to the Board of Trustees pertaining to the administration of Edmonton Public Schools. These reports present information, enquiries and recommendations. This series also contains reports and information presented to the Superintendent by committees, school officials and outside agencies. The subject matter in the reports varies, but most information relates to expenditures and budget. The Superintendents responsible for the reports are James McCaig (1906-1913), W.L. Richardson (Acting Nov-Dec 1913), W.G. Carpenter (1914-1923), George A. McKee (1924-1940) and Ross S. Sheppard (1940-1955).

Series contains correspondence pertaining to administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools as well as trustees' acceptance and resignation letters.

Item is the Budget for the 1982 - 83 school year. It is divided into Central Service Budgets and School Budgets. Central Service Budgets include Budgets for the Board of Trustees and Superintendent, Instructional Services Division, School Support Services Division, and Planning and Development Division. These are further divided into departments. School Budgets are divided into six groups of schools (A - F).

Item is a bulletin produced by Edmonton Public Schools which includes district information of interest to Edmonton Public Schools instructional staff. Of note in this issue is a biography of Harry G. Turner, Board Secretary-Treasurer for 25 years. The Edmonton Public Schools bulletin was produced from Jan 1949 until Feb 1961 after which it was removed from the budget at the Board’s request.

Item is a bulletin produced by Edmonton Public Schools which includes district information of interest to Edmonton Public Schools instructional staff. In this issue is a history of Edmonton Public Schools. Of note is a piece describing J. Percy Page's resignation from the School Board and his appointment as Lieutenant-Governor. The Edmonton Public Schools bulletin was produced from Jan 1949 until Feb 1961 after which it was removed from the budget at the Board’s request.

Item is a duo-tang containing an organizational chart and the job descriptions of senior officers within Edmonton Public Schools dated Dec 1968. Within the duo-tang are job postings for senior positions dating from 30 Oct 1968 to 16 Feb 1970.

Item is a book of Bible readings compiled in 1929-30 and used for religious instruction in Edmonton Public Schools. The readings were to be read by the teacher but not commented upon. The majority of the readings are from the Old Testament. In 1930, the Bible readings were read to students in Grades I-VIII during closing exercises. In 1943, religious instruction was offered in one period per week during the last period of the day in certain schools. By 1956, the Bible readings could also be used at the opening of school.

Item is a notice to teachers from the Superintendent of Schools explaining how to use the book “Bible Readings For Use in the Public Schools” which was compiled by Edmonton Public Schools.

Item is the list of Bible readings to be used in Grades I to VIII in Edmonton Public Schools. The index is to be used in conjunction with “Bible Readings for Use in the Public Schools”.

Item is a photocopy of a report presented to the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees by M. A. Strembitsky recommending that the Board endorse the concept of International Year of the Child. The involved committees and sub-committees are listed. The appendices include background material about the International Year of the Child and related activities.

Item is a file of correspondence between Gustav (or Gustaf) H. Schoof and the Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools. Schoof lectured to schools and other groups about his adventures as a Mounted Policeman and about temperance and outdoor living. He also donated a trophy, the Major Schoof Cup, to the district for sports competition.

Item consists of correspondence and official bulletins from the Department of Education and the Superintendent of Schools pertaining to the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Reference is made to the Coronation Exercises taking place on 11 May 1937 in Edmonton Public Schools. Empire and Victoria Days are mentioned. - Transferred to Archives and Museum from the Superintendent of Schools on 30 May 1985.

Item is a file about the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 02 June 1939 as it relates to Edmonton Public Schools’ students. Information about the route of the royal procession and how and where students could watch is included.

Item consists of letters written by Superintendent of Schools, G. A. McKee, and Assistant Superintendent, L. B. Yule, regarding concerts put on by Edmonton Public Schools to raise money for an emergency fund. The fund was to assist school children whose needs were not met by the civic relief organization.

Item consists of correspondence and a booklet about the fiftieth anniversary of Edmonton Public Schools.

Item consists of correspondence between Ernest Brown and the Superintendent of Schools regarding the purchase of photographs used for the EPSB 50th Anniversary souvenir booklet.

Item contains correspondence and minutes of the Advisory Committee on High School Accommodation, which was established to examine the need for more Edmonton Public Schools High School space. A plebiscite followed. Four different public notices are included.

Item is a file of correspondence and reports about the Double Shift system, which was a way to accommodate large numbers of students.

Item consists of correspondence about funds raised by students for relief and about assistance offered to students in need.

Item consists of correspondence to and from the Superintendent of Schools concerning student records, re-reading of examination papers, and programs offered by Edmonton Public Schools.

Item consists of correspondence to and from Superintendent G. A. McKee. Included are requests for information, employment, and assistance and resulting replies.

Item consists of correspondence and documents pertaining to the court case of teacher John M. Swain vs. Superintendent McKee, Cedric O. Hicks, A. E. Ottewell and A. T. Cushing.

Item consists of three notebooks of Pitman Shorthand. The notebooks were used by a stenographer and possibly contain correspondence dictated by the Superintendent and later used in the Swain vs. McKee et al court case.

Series contains files created by the Superintendent's office documenting EPS administration. The files include correspondence, memoranda, copies of board minutes, blueprints, plans, and other material reflecting daily operations. The series covers a number of subjects including matters of curriculum, schools, associations, contract negotiations, planning, government departments, enrolments, teachers, the hiring of personnel, and school construction. Integrity of original filing system maintained.

Item consists of two identical posters commemorating 100 years of Edmonton Public Schools. It presents four colour photographs. Two photographs show modern classroom scenes. Two show students and teachers dressed in historical costume in a historical school house.

Item is an invitation to Superintendent Wagner from R. J. Scott, Official Trustee of the Beverly School District, to attend the formal opening of Abbott Elementary School.

Item is the programme for the cornerstone ceremony at the Administration Building on 102 Avenue and 101 Street.

Item is the programme for the official opening celebrations of Afton Elementary School.

Item is the programme of the Official Opening of Argyll School.

Item consists of the programme for the official opening of Avalon Junior High School and a letter from the Architect, W. W. Butchart, describing the school.

Item is the programme for the Official Opening of Brander Gardens School.

Item is the programme for the official opening of Bellevue Elementary School.

Item consists of correspondence with Superintendent W. P. Wagner about the official opening of Belvedere School. It includes the programme for the official opening held on 02 Dec 1960.

Item consists of a programme for the official opening of Bonnie Doon school and related correspondence.

Item is the programme for the official opening of Braemar School.

Item is the programme for the Official Opening of Brightview School.

Item consists of an invitation to the Formal Opening of the New Calder School and the programme for the event. The invitation includes a description of the school.

Item includes the programme for the official opening of Clara Tyner School and a letter to John Horan, M.L.A., from the Superintendent of Schools regarding Horan’s speech at the opening.

Item is the programme for the formal opening of Cromdale School. It includes a description of the school.

Item is the programme for the official opening of Delwood School.

Item consists of the programme for the official opening of Evansdale Elementary School and a Biographical Sketch of Harry Marshall Erskine Evans after whom the school was named.

Item is the programme for the official opening of Dickensfield School.

Item is the programme for the official opening of Duggan School.

Item is the programme for the official opening of Edith Rogers School.

Item consists of the programme for the formal opening of Frank Scott School and an invitation to the opening. The invitation includes a description of the school.

Item is the programme for the official opening of Fraser School. It includes a biographical sketch of John H. Fraser after whom the school is named.

Item consists of the programme for the official opening of Fulton Place School and a letter to W.W. Butchart from the Assistant District Manager of the Foundation Company acknowledging an invitation to the opening.

Item is an invitation to the official opening of Garneau School. A description of the school is included.