Minutes 1926 to 1930

WOODNORTH (MB) CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL #1533 BOARD MINUTES 1926 to 1930

Transcriber’s Note: The transcriptions of the Minutes for 1926-1930 are below, followed by scans of the pages of the original Minute Books for 1926-1930. ~ Pamela Forsyth

74 Minutes of meeting held in School Jan 11, 1926

M/S Mrs Holt/Mrs Richardson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
M/S G. Dakin/ Mrs Richardson that the teachers course be taught and that the pupils have the option of taking French.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Holt that Miss Mummery be asked by the Principal to teach grade four.
M/S Mrs Richardson/Mrs Holt that the following be paid: P. Johnson $9.75; EN Moyer $16.50; JP Richardson $127.95 and that the Van Drivers be paid in full to Jan1st.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

75 Minutes of meeting of Trustees held Feb 19, 1926.

M/S C Ritchie/G Dakin the Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
M/S EA Mooney/ C. Ritchie that G.Dakin be delegate to Convention and that twenty-five dollars be paid toward expenses.
M/S C Ritchie/ EA Mooney that the following accounts be paid: Maes (??) Hardware & Lumber Company $10.05; Russell Lang $9.25.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

76 Minutes of Meeting of Trustees held March 8, 1926.

M/S Mrs Richardson/Mrs Holt that the Minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read. Carried.
M/S Mrs Richardson/Mrs Holt that we ask Mr. Beveridge about a teacher to fill vacancy caused by Miss Mummery’s resignation and if he has no one in sight that we advertise in the Free Press.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Richardson that we get new wheels for small Van. Carried.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

77 Minutes of meeting held March 23, 1926.

M/S C Ritchie/ EA Mooney that we write department accepting teacher.
M/S C Ritchie/ G Dakin that we let the Ladies Aid have school for supper same as for fowl supper.
M/S EA Mooney/C Ritchie that a letter be written to the Municipal Council drawing their attention to the condition of the sidewalk and danger to children.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

78 Minutes of Meeting held in school May 11, 1926

M/S Mrs Richardson/ Mrs Holt that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
M/S Mrs Holt/Mrs Richardson that By-law #3 be passed empowering the Chairman and Secretary to borrow money and sign the cheques on behalf of school district.
M/S Mrs Richardson/Mrs Holt that levy for next year be filled out same as last year.
M/S MrsHolt/EA Mooney that the accounts be paid.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

79 Minutes of Meeting held June 8, 1926

M/S MrsHolt/ C Ritchie that we hold a bee on Wednesday June 16th at one o’clock to plant trees.
M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Richardson that J. Matthewson be appointed trustees auditor for this year.
M/S Mrs Richardson/C Ritchie that Miss Cook & Miss Dafoe be asked to stay for another year at same salary as previously paid and we advertise for a Principal asking for experience & salary rate.
M/S Ritchie/Mrs Richardson that we write Mr Lockhart expressing our regrets as to his resignation, etc.
M/S Mrs Holt/Mrs Richardson that this Board approve order given for maps.

[signed] G.A. Dakin , Secretary.

80 Minutes of Meeting held June 30, 1926.

M/S Mrs Richardson/C Ritchie that we accept Mr Holden’s application.

[signed] G.A. Dakin , Secretary

81 Minutes of meeting held July 22, 1926

M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Richardson that Minutes of two previous meetings be adopted as read.
M/S Richardson/Ritchie that we call for tenders for care taking of school.
M/S Richardson/Ritchie that we call for tenders for driving vans over the various routes and that the North route be changed to go around by D. Munro’s.
M/S Mrs Holt/Mrs Richardson that we see about renting hall fore another year and that we ask for a chimney and a coal bin.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Holt that we call for tenders for cleaning of school.
Applications accepted 1. Smalley $1300, 2 Hammond.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

82 Minutes of meeting held in school August 6, 1926

M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Holt that Minutes of meeting be adopted as read.
M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Holt that EA Mooney be Chairman and G.A. Dakin be Secretary Treasurer for ensuing year.
M/S Mrs Richardson/Mrs Holt that Secretary’s salary be $35 per year.
M/S Mrs Richardson/ C Ritchie that we accept Mr Smalley tender for care-taking $200 per year.
M/S Ritchie/Dakin that we accept W Rattray tender for North Route, James Cochrane tender for South Route and James Shepherd tender for NorthWest Route, all at $3.75 per day.
M/S Holt/Ritchie that we rent hall for $200 for full year and that we [pay] $75 in advance balance at end of year.
M/S Ritchie/Richardson that Gladys Burton be paid for cleaning when work is finished.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

83 Minutes of Meeting held in school October 21, 1926

M/S Mrs Holt/C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Holt that By-law #4 empowering Chairman & Secretary Treeaurer to sign cheques etc for School District.
M/S Ritchie/Mrs Holt that the outstanding accounts be paid and that the Van Drivers be given payment on account.
M/S Mrs Holt/C Ritchie that Mr Dakin look after purchasing coal and small supplies also see about (? wanted?) van for South Route.
M/S Holt/Ritchie that teachers salaries be paid as they become due also that care taking be paid each month holding one month’s pay back until end of term.
M/S Ritchie/Holt that Ladies Aid be rented the school room for fowl supper provided that room be left ready for school next morning.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

84 Minutes of meeting held in school Dec 27, 1926

M/S Mrs Richardson/ C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Richardson that we ask Mr Beveridge to come out to the school after the new year.
M/S Ritchie/Holt that VanDrivers be paid end of half year and that outstanding accounts be paid.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Richardson that the Chairman and Secretary interview Mr Smalley re care-taking and if necessary to make a change that we call for tenders.

[signed] E.A .Mooney, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary

1927

85 Minutes of February 28, 1927

Minutes of last meeting read and adopted as read. M/S MrsHolt/C Ritchie.
M/S Mrs Holt/C Ritchie that G.A. Dakin be delegate to convention and usual amount toward expenses be paid.
M/S Mrs Holt/ C Ritchie that Old School be scrubbed. Carried.

[signed] M. Richardson E.A.Dakin

86 Minutes of meeting held in school March 30, 1927

M/S Mrs Richardson. C Ritchie that we write the Dept of Education for a teacher.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Richardson that the hall be let for dances during easter holidays if wanted.

[signed] M. Richardson E.A.Dakin

87 Minutes of meeting held in school May 23, 1927

Minutes of last meeting read and adopted as read.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Holt that Mrs Richardson act as Chairman in the absence of Mr. Mooney.
M/S Mrs Holt C Ritchie that estimates be sent to Council for $ 7000 for school funds for next term.
M/S Mrs Holt/ C Ritchie that we close school on June 22nd
M/S C Ritchie/G Dakin that we employ a complete new staff of teachers for another year.
M/S Mrs Holt/C Ritchie that a letter be sent to Mr Mooney regretting his inability to attend meetings.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Holt that the remainder of planned land in school grounds be prepared for trees that this part that is ready be seeded to grass and used as same.

88 Minutes of meeting held July 18, 1927

M/S Mrs Richardson/C Ritchie that we call the tenders for the various Van Routes changing the South Route to go to [? Luwbs- could not make out this name] And that we call for tenders for the cleaning of the school.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Richardsdon that we call a bee to finish hoeing weeds among the trees in the Park on Monday July 25th.
M/S Mrs Holt/Mrs Richardson that the Secretary be instructed to employ Mr Murphy as Principal at a salary of about $1,600 or failing this to get in touch with Mr McNeil [? very faint, could not be sure of this name] of Griswold.

[signed] G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

89 Minutes of meeting held in School August 2nd, 1927

Minutes of last meeting read and adopted as read.
M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Holt that DD Cameron be Chairman for the ensuing year.
M/S DD Cameron/C Ritchie that the Secretary Treasurer salary be $80 per annum and that GA Dakin be appointed Secretary Treasurer for the ensuing year.
M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Holt that we offer Shephard and Forbes and J Cochrane each $4.25 per day for driving vans before accepting their tender, if they refuse this, to accept their tender.
M/S Mrs Holt/ C Ritchie the R. Mitchell tender be accepted for North Route at $3.50 per day.
M/S Mrs Holt/C Ritchie that Lyman Burton tender for cleaning, $35, be accepted.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

90 Minutes of meeting held in School Aug 29, 1927

Minutes last meeting read and adopted as read.
M/S/ C Ritchie/Mrs Holt that teachers salaries be paid as they become due and the Secretary be authorized to issue cheques for same.
M/S C Ritchie/Mrs EA Mooney that the accounts outstanding be paid: S.A. Baker $105; Free Press $3; Dr Clingan $15; L. Burton.
M/S Mrs Mooney/Mrs Holt that we ask the Hall Committee to pay for one fire extinguisher in their property.
M/S Mrs Holt/C Ritchie that Mrs D Smith be Truancy Officer.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

There is a Form pinned to the Minutes of August 29, 1927 titled, CITIES, TOWNS, VILLAGES, MUNICIPALITIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT BANKING BUSINESS – it has been filled out and signed by Chairman Donald Cameron and Secretary Treasurer G.A. Dakin, dated 29 August 1927. Look among the scans if you wish to read it.

91 Minutes of meeting of Trustees held in Schoolhouse Dec 1, 1927

M/S C Ritchie/ Mrs Holt that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
M/S C Ritchie/ DD Cameron and resolved that the School Board take the stand that so long as the piano remains in the school buildings that it is in the custody of the School Board and whoever removes it from the school room must be responsible for its return and further that if the party removing the piano will not return it that a charge be made to cover expense of returning it.
M/S D Cameron/ Mrs Holt that necessary steps be taken to make the North West Van comfortable.
M/S C Ritchie/ GA Dakin that we have the toilets repaired.
M/S Mrs Holt C Ritchie that Van Drivers be given a payment on account at the Xmas holidays and that outstanding accounts be paid.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

1928

92 Minutes of meeting held in School house Feb 8, 1928

M/S Mrs Holt/C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S Mrs Mooney/Mrs Holt that DD Cameron be appointed delegate to Trustees convention and that usual amount be paid for expenses.

M/S Mrs Holt/ C Ritchie that we get all information possible re new school buildings put before ratepayers’ Meeting.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

T. Dexter tender for cleaning of schools.

M/S Mrs Mooney/ C Ritchie that we accept T. Dexter tender for care taking.

M/S Mrs Mooney/W Wardle that we authorize the Secretary Treasurer to deposit school funds in the name of the school district at the Royal Bank and that all cheques be signed by the Chairman and Secretary Treasurer.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

93 Minutes of Meeting held in School August 27, 1928

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that we accept Geo. Harris tender for building new school, brick veneer & maple floor throughout at $9,764.

M/S C Ritchie/W Wardle that T. Dexter account be paid $41.00.

M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Mooney that we have the Dept prepare the debentures for school loan and that we advertise the same for sale in three issues of Empire Advance and that we write those who have inquired about same.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

94 Minutes of meeting held in School House October 21, 1928

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S A Wardle/G Dakin that we accept J. Nicol’s offer as overseer for building.

M/S G Dakin/W Wardle that we have debentures brought from Winnipeg and sell them locally.

M/S W Wardle/ Mrs Mooney that we advance Mr Harris $313.66 on account contract.

M/S Mrs Mooney/W Wardle that teachers’ salaries be paid as they become due.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

95 Minutes of meeting held in School October 16, 1928

M/S Mrs Mooney/C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Mooney that W Wardle & G Dakin be appointed to look after brick for school.

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that repairs be procured for sleighs.

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that we hold van drivers responsible for damage due to vans through carelessness.

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that we put $15,000 insurance on new school and contents.

[signed] G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

96 Minutes of meeting held in School November 28, 1928

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S C Ritchie/W Wardle that we procure 6 new desks #28 with ##chair.

M/S G Dakin/W Wardle that we approve of a heating system without outdoor intake.

M/ s Mrs Mooney/W Wardle that we advertise the remaining debentures with the two local papers and failing to sell them to advertise in Winnipeg paper.

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that pay material and wages as they become due on Harris contract.

[signed] G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

1929

97 Minutes of meeting held in School February 4, 1929

M/S C Ritchie/W Wardle that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that we pass By-law #5 empowering us to borrow cup to $5,000 and that we borrow sufficient for present needs.

M/S G Dakin/Mrs Mooney that all outstanding accounts be paid.

M/S Mrs Mooney/G Dakin that W Wardle be delegate to convention.

M/S G Dakin/Mrs Mooney that W Wardle & C Ritchie be appointed a committee to get roads improved.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

98 Minutes of meeting held in School March 20, 1929

M/S W Wardle/G Dakin that Minutes be adopted as read.

M/S Mrs Mooney/ C Ritchie that we employ Mr Dexter to fix up desks.

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that we have windows in old school like new rooms.

M/S Mrs Mooney/W Wardle that we procure window shades for school.

M/S G Dakin/W Wardle that we suggest to Hall Committee to accept stoves and partition and that they do their own repairs to Hall.

M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Mooney that DD Cameron be Truancy Officer.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

99 Minutes of meeting held in School April 16, 1929

M/S W Wardle/ C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S W Wardle/G Dakin that we ask the Royal Bank whether they wish to make us a loan or not and if not that we get into communication with the Bank of Commerce re loan and account.

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that we advertise the (Brough) school building for sale with or without lot.

M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Mooney that Cameron & Dakin be Committee to meet Hall Committee re Hall and that we stay by our original offer.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

100 Minutes of meeting held in School May 7, 1929

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S Mrs Mooney/W Wardle that the School attend Reston Field Day and that we forward the guarantee fee [sp ?] asked for, i.e. $30.

M/S G Dakin/W Wardle that we send in our estimate for $8,000 for the ensuing year.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

101 Minutes of Meeting held in School June 10, 1929

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S G Dakin/W Wardle that we engage Miss Sheridan and Miss Reid for another year at their present salaries and that we apply to the Dept for a Principal at $1,400 per annum.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

102 Minutes of Meeting held in School June 28, 1929

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S Mrs Mooney/C Ritchie that JP Richardson be Ratepayers’ Auditor.

M/S G Dakin/Mrs Mooney that Miss Sheridan be granted $50 advance on salary.

M/S C Ritchie/G Dakin that we accept Mr Dickison’s application as Principal.

M/S C Ritchie/W Wardle that wh have vans brought in and repaired.

M/S C Ritchie/Mrs Mooney that swings and toilets be painted and ropes be taken inside.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

103 Minutes of meeting held in School July 18. 1929

M/S C Ritchie/W Wardle that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that we call for tenders for the North and the North-West routes to be in hands of Secretary not later than August 6, 1929 and that parents of pupils on South route be notified that a change is contemplated in the method of transportation and to meet the trustees Aug 7th meeting and that we call for tenders for caretaker for ensuing school year, caretaker to change storm sash & screens as required, sweep and dust and keep school clean generally and have school comfortable in morning by 9 o’clock.

M/S Mrs Mooney/C Ritchie that we call for tenders for scrubbing floors and cleaning windows and that we have M. Dexter move chemical cabinet up from old school and put window in partitions of old building.

M/S W Wardle/G Dakin that we get prices on Saunders Creek coal from Mr Burton and order a car where we can get it cheapest. Carried

[signed] Donald Cameron, Chairman, G.A. Dakin, Secretary Treasurer

104 Minutes of meeting held in School House August 7, 1929

M/S W Wardle/C Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S Mrs Mooney/W Wardle that DD Cameron be Secretary Treasurer and that C Ritchie be Chairman.

M/S Mrs Mooney/W Wardle that Secretary and Chairman be authorized to handle Bank business.

Moved by Mr Wardle that we accept T. Dexter contract for care taking and cleaning for the sum of $225 for floor and windows.

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that we accept the tender of Wm Campbell for NW route @ $4per day for school term.

M/S WmHill/Mrs Mooney that we offer R. Mitchell $4 per day for North route, otherwise try someone else.

[signed] Donald Cameron

105 Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in Schoolhouse Oct 25, 1929

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S Wm Hill/W Wardle that we purchase a gramophone and records for use with music course also table & ledges on blackboard.

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that Harris account re Workman’s Compensation Act be turned back.

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that the following accounts be paid: MHL Co. 1335, Taylor Lumber Co, J W Burton Fire Insurance, etc.

[signed] Chas Ritchie, Chairman, Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

106 [No date]

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that Secretary find out from Mrs Mooney if she has left the district permanently before appointing another Trustee.

1930

107 Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in School House Jan 24, 1930

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

Moved by Wm Hill that we leave changing Fire Insurance over.

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that we advertise for a teacher for Primary Room, also speak to Miss Sheridan re re-engagement.

M/S Wm Hill/C Ritchie that we dig cistern for water supply and that Mr Wardle be overseer.

M/S C Ritchie/Wm Hill that all outstanding accounts be paid.

[signed] Chas Ritchie, Chairman, Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

108 Minutes of Trustee Meeting held February 11, 1930

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S WmHill/W Wardle that [we] pass By-law No 5 to borrow to the extent of $2,000 from Royal Bank of Canada to cover current expenses.

[signed] Chas Ritchie, Chairman, Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

109 Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in School July 8, 1930

M/S W Wardle/Mrs Mooney that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S WmHill/Mrs Mooney that we accept the application of Miss Moore as first choice and Miss Haggerty second choice and Miss Hill third choice for teacher for Primary Room.

M/S C Ritchie/W Wardle that J.P.Richardson be Trustee’s Auditor.

[signed] Chas Ritchie, Chairman, Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

110 Trustee Meeting held July 25, 1930

M/S Wm Hill/ W Wardle that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that we the Trustees guarantee James Cochrane to the extent of not more than $500 if necessary on motor transportation equipment.

M/S Wm Hill/W Wardle that we advertise for tenders for van route.

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill thatSecretary be paid $100 for 1929 and 30. Carried

[signed] Chas Ritchie, Chairman, Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

111 [Trustee Meeting of] August 4, 1930

M/S W Wardle/Wm Hill that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S JP Richardson/WmHill that Charles Ritchie be Chairman for ensuing year. Carried

M/S JP Richardson/W Wardle that DD Cameron be Secretary for ensuing year.

M/S WmHill/W Wardle that we accept the tender of E.M. Duncan for $8.00 per month for care taking for the year 1930/31. Carried

M/S W Wardle/JP Richardson that we accept James Cochrane’s tender for Motor Van @ $5.50 per day according to tender. Carried

M/S JP Richardson/Wm Hill that we issue cheque to James Cochrane for $375 to cover purchase of Motor Truck. Carried

M/S WmHill/W Wardle that we make By-law No.6 to borrow a further $1,000. Carried

M/S JP Richardson/W Wardle that we accept tender of JW Burton for Sanders Creek Double Serum Coal at $6.25 per ton, School paying freight.

[signed] Chas Ritchie, Chairman, Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

112 Minutes of Trustee Meeting held Oct 27, 1930

M/S Wm Hill/W Wardle that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S JP Richardson/WmHill that the tender of Wm Shoemaker for North Route at $2.50 per day for winter travel be accepted. Carried

M/S JP Richardson/W Wardle that the tender of James Rae for $2.50 per day for winter travel on North-West Route be accepted. Carried

[signed] Chas Ritchie, Chairman, Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

113 Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in School House December 1, 1930

Moved by JP Richardson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S JP Richardson/W Wardle that Secretary write J.R. Gardiner that after taking up your complaint we find the teacher is well within her rights and the Trustees would advise that the children coming regular to School and that we would appreciate all complaints coming to the Principal or Teacher or Trustees before going to the School Inspector.

M/S W Wardle/JP Richardson that we pay Mr Wishart $20 for teaching during Mr Dickinson’s absence.

[signed] Chas Ritchie, Chairman, Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

114 Minutes of School Trustees Meeting held December 12, 1930

M/S JP Richardson/ W Wardle that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

M/S JP Richardson/Wm Hill that we engage Miss Smith at $80 per month for December and that from January 1, 1931 at a salary of $85 per month.

M/S JP Richardson/W Wardle that we purchase 2 loads of wood from James Cochrane for $7 per load.

[signed] Donald Cameron, Secretary Treasurer

11 January 1926

19 February 1926

8 March 1926

23 March 1926

11 May 1926

8 June 1926

30 June 1926 & July 22, 1926

July 22 continued and 6 Aug 1926

6 Aug 1926 continued

21 October 1926

27 Dec 1926

28 February 1927

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May 23, 1927

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July 18, 1927

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August 2, 1927

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August 29, 1927

Form pinned to the Minutes of August 29, 1927:

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Dec 1, 1927

Transcription: Minutes of meeting of Trustees held in Schoolhouse Dec 1, 1927. Moved by C. Ritchie, seconded by Mrs Holt that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.

Moved by C. Ritchie and seconded by D.D.Cameron and resolved that the School Board take the stand that so long as the piano remains in the school buildings that it is in the custody of the school board and whoever removes it from the school room must be responsible for its return and further that if the party removing the piano will not return it that a charge be made to cover expense of returning it.

Moved by D. Cameron seconded by Mrs Holt that necessary steps be taken to make the north west van comfortable.

Moved by C. Ritchie seconded A. Dakin that we have the toilets repaired.

Feb 8, 1928