Minutes 1942 to 1947

WOODNORTH (MB) Consolidated SCHOOL #1533 BOARD MINUTES 1942 to 1947

Transcriptions of the Minutes of 1942-1947 are below, followed by scans of the pages from the original Minute Books.

Minutes of Meeting held in School Jan 21, 1942

All Trustees present except G Stevenson.

M/S Ritchie/Mooney that G Stevenson be given leave of absence due to sickness.
M/S Mooney/Munro that we adopt Minutes of last meeting.
M/S Munro/Ritchie that the Board continue the policy of refraining from letting the school room for entertainments but are agreeable to open the school to any organization for holding meetings in connection with war services. That Secretary answer letter to Secretary of Home Comfort Club to this effect. That school children be permitted to hold entertainments for school purposes such as Junior Red Cross under supervision of teachers.
M/S Munro/Ritchie that G Mooney and C Ritchie interview Municipality to see if they would pay sufficient to School to pay up all debentures to date in order to take advantage of reductions made by debenture holders. The amount required to pay all debentures will be approximately $5,900. That the Chairman and Secretary be instructed to pay debentures if satisfactory arrangements can be made to finance for the term. Carried.
M/S Munro/Ritchie that the Board pay the teachers a bonus of $4 per month as from January 1st in view of higher cost of living. Carried.
M/S Mooney/Ritchie that George Kilford be paid $3 per day for West Van on account of increased load.
M/S Munro/ Ritchie that Geo Stevenson be delegate to Trustee Convention and allowed $20 expenses.
M/S Ritchie/Munro that the estimates be made to Municipality for 1942.
Ritchie that we adjourn.
[signed] GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer, HH Finlay, Chairman

Trustee Meeting held in School on March 24, 1942

All Trustees present.
M/S Munro/Stevenson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
The Secretary reported that all debentures were paid up to date and a total of $5,850 was paid.
Mr Stevenson gave a very complete report of Trustees’ Convention held in Winnipeg in January.
M/S Ritchie/Munro that all accounts be paid when due. Carried.
Ritchie that we adjourn.
[signed] GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer, HH Finlay, Chairman

Minutes of Meeting held May 4, 1942

All Trustees present.
M/S Stevenson/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried.
Grade VI moved into higher room as the enrolment was too heavy in lower room.
In view of heavy enrolment the matter of opening the third room for the coming term was discussed.
M/S Ritchie/Munro that the Secretary write the Department for advice on this matter.
M/S Munro/Ritchie that the Secretary interview the teachers and invite them to stay for the coming {year]. The Board being unanimous in this request.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer, HH Finlay, Chairman

Meeting held in School May 26, 1942

All Trustees present.
M/S Ritchie/Stevenson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried.
M/S Ritchie/Munro that we engage a third teacher for the coming year and open third room. Junior Room I-IV, Intermediate V-VIII, and High School IX-XI. Carried.
M/S Munro/Ritchie that H Finlay, G Stevenson, and G Mooney be responsible to engage teachers and they use their discretion as to salary to be paid but not to exceed $900 in two lower rooms and $1200 for Principal.
M/S Ritchie/Stevenson that all outstanding accounts be paid when due.
G Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer, HH Finlay, Chairman

Meeting held July 6, 1942 in school.

All Trustees present.
M/S Munro/Ritchie that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried.
M/S Stevenson/Munro that JP Richardson be Trustee Auditor for this year. Carried.
M/S Ritchie/Stevenson that the Secretary Treasurer order coal at once and place at least 20 ton in school. Carried.
M/S Stevenson/Mooney that we approve the hiring of Miss J. Hannah as Principal at salary of $1200, Mr O. Perlette for Intermediate Room at $900 per annum. Carried.
M/S Munro/Stevenson that the Secretary Treasurer be paid a bonus of $25 over and above salary due to extra work of figuring debentures paid during past year. Carried.
M/S Stevenson/Munro that the Board extend to Mr Finlay a vote of appreciation to himself and Mrs Finlay and family for the contributions they have made not only to the school but to the social activities of the Community and work of the Church. Carried Unanimously.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[Signed] GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

1942/43

First meeting of Trustees held in School July 20, 1942

All Trustees present.
M/S Munro/Ritchie that the Minutes of last meeting be adopted. Carried.
M/S Mitchell/Stevenson that C Ritchie be Chairman for the 1942/43 term. Carried.
M/S Munro/ Mitchell that GA Mooney be Secretary Treasurer for 1942/43 term, at ta salary of $75 for the year.
M/S Mooney/Ritchie that the Secretary consult T. Dexter as to cost of painting back room.
Munro that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Meeting held in School August 12, 1942

All present except G Stevenson.
M/S Munro/Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted.
M/S Mooney/Mitchell that we accept P. Johnson tender for cleaning and care taking at $180.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in school September 2, 1942.

All Trustees present.
M/S Stevenson/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted. Carried.
M/S M [signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer unro/Mitchell that outstanding accounts be paid.
The matter of enrolment was discussed and as there is only 42 enrolled in the two lower rooms the Secretary was instructed to write the Department concerning the matter. Several having left the district since the last term.
Stevenson that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Minutes of Trustee meeting held in school November 9, 1942.

All Trustees present except C Mitchell.
M/S Munro/Stevenson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried.
M/S Stevenson/Munro that outstanding accounts be paid.
It was suggested that Mr Bayley include this school in his itinerary re temperance in school and Miss Hannah be requested to advise the Department to that effect.
M/S Mooney/Munro that C Ritchie see and check School Van and arrange for same to be brought in to town and repaired. Also see H Shoemaker re reduction in tender.
M/s Munro/Stevensonthat we accept LW Lowdon’s tender for West Van @ $3.60 also H Shoemaker @ $3.50 for North Route.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held in CNR December 14, 1942

All Trustees present.
M/S Stevenson/Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted. Carried.
The Chairman reported on condition of Vans. One new Van was built and another one repaired with new floor. One new stove was ordered.
Having interviewed H. Shoemaker he was engaged at $3.65 per day.
M/S Munro/Stevenson that W Priestly be allowed free rent as from Nov 12, 1941 to Dec 31, 1942 in lieu of repairs done to building. That rent start on Jan 1, 1943 at rate of $3 per month. Carried
M/S Mitchell/Stevenson that all accounts be paid when due and cheques issued for same. Also Debenture 14 be paid January 1st and interest on coupons of $175. Carried.
M/S Mooney/Munro that we close school on December 22 and re-open on January 5, 1943. Carried.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

1943

Meeting held in BA elevator office. March 31, 1943

All Trustees present.
M/S Stevenson/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
M/S MItchell/Stevenson that we purchase trailer from Ken Cameron @ $25 for North Van Route. Carried
M/S Munro/Mitchell that we interview J. Cochrane and H. Shoemaker as to Vans for Summer. That we pay Cochrane $3 per day to drive from Sargents to Woodnorth and Shoemaker $2.50 from F. Allens to Woodnorth.
M/S Mooney/Munro that T. Dexter account be paid of $19.50 for repairing Vans.
M/S Mooney/Mitchell that J Cochrane be paid $4 per day for Van from Aug 26th to end of December, 81 days. Carried.
Stevenson that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held in School May 12, 1943.

All Trustees present.
M/S Mitchell/Stevenson that we engage H. McDonald to drive Van from South of corner of 33-8-27 to Woodnorth at $1.50 per day starting May 17, 1943.
M/S Munro/Stevenson that we purchase fence posts and hire H Shoemaker to repair school fence.
M/S Mooney/Munro that we re-engage Miss J. Hannah and accept resignation of Mr Perlette and Mrs McAuley. Miss Hannah salary to be arranged later.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held in School May 31, 1943

All Trustees present.
Stevenson/Mitchell that minutes of last meeting be adopted.
Mitchell/Stevenson that we accept Miss Smith of Sidney’s application for Grades V to VIII at $1000.
The Secretary be instructed to communicate with other applicants as chosen by the Board.
Munro/Stevenson that JP Richardson be appointed as Trustee Auditor.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

1943/44

Trustee meeting held in School July 21, 1943

All Trustees present.
Stevenson/Mitchell that C Ritchie be Chairman for coming year.
Munro/Stevenson that GA Mooney be Secretary Treasurer for coming term at salary of $75.
Munro/Mitchell that the Chairman and Secretary Treasurer be authorized to sign all checks etc. and do all Bank business.
Mitchell/Stevenson that the Secretary advertise for caretaker and arrange for Van drivers.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held in School August 12, 1943

All Trustees present.
Munro/Mitchell that Minutes be adopted as read. Carried.
Mitchell/Stevenson that we pay P. Johnson $3 for cleaning toilets and W Cochrane $4 for same with Vans and that we pay Mrs Johnson $6 for washing ceilings in two rooms last term.
Mooney/Munro that Rev. Wilkinson be given permission to hold Bible Class study in school part of one day a week in co-operation with the teachers and within the law as per School Act.
That D Munro interview J Cochrane re Van and offer him $5 per day and see if H Shoemaker driving would be satisfactory to J Cochrane.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Trustee meeting held in School September 9, 1943

All Trustees present.
Munro/Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried
The three teachers were present and matters relative to school were discussed. The Secretary was instructed to write Department asking that we be excused from taking new course of Home Defence, etc.

Trustee meeting held in School October 15, 1943

All present except C Ritchie.
Steenson/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted.
Mooney/Mitchell that we put another 10 tons of Souris coal in basement if possible to procure.
Due to P. Johnson leaving district it was necessary to advertise for Caretaker.
Stevenson/Munro that we accept H Sargent tender of $17 per month for balance of term.
Mitchell/Munro that we accept H Shoemaker tender on Van for North route at $4.15 per day and H McDonald tender for South route at $3 per day and we re-tender for West Route again. Carried
Munro/Mitchell that substitutes teaching for teachers on sickness be paid on same basis as teachers – Mr Wilkinson $9.75, Ruth Stevenson $10.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held in Hall November 10, 1943

All Trustees present.
Mitchell/Stevenson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted.
Correspondence was read as follows: Department of Education re teaching Grade XII, Department of Education re practical citizenship, Inspector Moore – Report.
Munro/Stevenson that we purchase Victory Bond in 5th loan for $1000 from money received from arrears of taxes.
Mooney/Munro that we allow the Church to use coal from school for Sundays services.
Stevenson/Munro that we allow C Mitchell school van for NorthRoute at $4.15 (non-motor).
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in School November 24, 1943

All Trustees present.
Munro/Mitchell that Minutes of Meeting be adopted.
Stevenson/Mitchell that we engage K. Gray for the West Route at $4.25 per day (non-motor). Carried
Mooney/Munro that we pay H Sargent $5 of cleaning toilets. Carried
Stevenson/Mitchell that we accept Miss Campbell’s resignation as teacher for Grades I-IV and that we advertise for a teacher for that room after the Secretary contacting Mr Moore.
Miss Smith hesitating about teaching Grades I-VI asked that she be relieved of her contract as she does not wish to teach lower Grades in the event of going back to two rooms. This matter was left till Friday for final decision until Secretary sees Inspector Moore.
Mitchell/ Munro in the event of having to put Grades VII and VIII in High School that we increase Miss Hannah’s salary $10 per month for balance of term.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in school December 30, 1943

All Trustees present.
Munro/Stevenson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried
Mitchell/Mooney that we engage Miss E Wilson of Lenore as teacher of Grades I-IV for balance of term on basis of $1000 per annum. Carried
Stevenson/Munro that Debenture No. 15 due January 1, 1944 be paid also interest on Debenture Numbers 15, 16,17,18, 19, 20 amounting to $650 in all.
Mooney/Munro that C Ritchie be appointed delegate to Trustee Convention on January 18, 19, 20th and that we pay his expenses. Carried.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

1944

Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in School Jan 31, 1944

All Trustees present.
Stevenson/Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried
The delegate gave a very good report of Trustees’ Convention.
Mooney/Munro that the estimates to R.M. of Pipestone be the same as 1943. Carried.
Stevenson that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held in School on March 2, 1944

All Trustees present except C. Mitchell.
Munro/Stevenson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried
Correspondence were read including a letter of resignation from Miss Hannah.
Munro/Stevenson that we pay $3 per day for substitute teaching.
It was arranged the the Secretary try to procure boarding place for Miss Hannah if possible.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held in School May 1, 1944

All Trustees present.
Stevenson/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted. Carried
Mitchell/Munro that the Secretary Treasurer be authorized to engage Miss Smith for the coming term as Principal also that he be authorized to engage teacher for lower room Grades I-VI. Salaries to be left to the discretion of Secretary Treasurer.
The Secretary had previously interviewed the teachers, Miss Hannah and Miss Wilson hearing their desire to discontinue for the coming year.
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Minutes of Meeting held in School May 29, 1944

All Trustees present.
Mitchell/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried
Stevenson/Mitchell that we change from one-roomed high school to a continuation school for the coming term, and that the teachers be engaged as follows: Miss K. I. Smith at salary of $1300 for Principal Gr VII to XI; Miss Gladys McLean at salary of $1100 for Grades I to VI. Carried
Mitchell/Munro that we pay teachers the amount received as rent from W. Priestly to apply on rental to W Rattray, also that W. Rattray be interviewed as to retaining house for coming year. Carried
Mooney that we adjourn.
[signed] Charles Ritchie, Chairman, GA Mooney, Secretary Treasurer

Truatee Meeting held in School June 26, 1944

All Trustees present except G. Stevenson.
Munro/Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried
Munro/Mitchell that we appoint JP Richardson as Trustee Auditor. Carried
Mitchell/Mooney that we postpone having a picnic this year and join in with the picnic and Field Day of MFA on July 14.
Munro/ Mitchell that we pass By-law No. 20 authorizing the Chairman and Secretary Treasurer to borrow money at Canadian Bank of Commerce Virden if found necessary and have authority to sign all documents in connection with same. Carried. That Secretary Treasurer be authorized to pay all outstanding accounts.
Mooney/Mitchell that we pay Miss Hannah and Miss Smith a bonus of $5 per month from January 1st to June 30th. The salary in the lower having been raised at Xmas we feel justified in this action.
Munro/Mooney that the School close for this term on Thursday June 29, 1944.
Mooney that we adjourn.

1944/45

Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in School July 17, 1944.

All Trustees present including newly elected Trustee Clifford Priestly.
Mr George Stevenson acted as Chairman for election of officers.
Mitchell/ Munro that C Ritchie be Chairman for coming year. Carried
Munro/Mitchell that GA Mooney be Secretary Treasurer for coming year at a salary of $75 for year. Carried
The Secretary was instructed to tender for Care-taking and cleaning of School also for Vans for motor period.
Mooney that we adjourn.

Minutes of Meeting held in School August 2, 1944

All Trustees present.
Munro/Priestly that we accept H. Sargent’s tender for Care-taking School at $180 per year. Carried
As there were no tenders for Vans the Secretary be instructed to contact McDonald and Cochrane to try and make satisfactory arrangements for Vans.
As there were no tenders for cleaning School Secretary and Priestly were asked to try and make arrangements for this work to be done also to try and have Tom Dexter repair the cistern at School. The matter of installing a new toilet system was discussed and the Secretary instructed to obtain further information on this matter.
Mooney that we adjourn.

Minutes of Trustee Meeting held in School October 20, 1944

All Trustees present.
Priestly/ Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted.
Munro/Priestly that McDonald be paid $2 per day for South Van and J Cochrane $5 per day for West Route for motor period.
Mitchell/ Mooney that we advertise for tenders for Winter Vans: 1. South Route, 2. West Route, 3. North Route.
GA Mooney that we adjourn.

Minutes of Meeting held in School December 7, 1944

All Trustees present.
Priestly/Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried
The Inspector’s Report was read and discussed and certain suggestions made. The Board decided to carry these out as far as possible.
Munro/Mitchell that we favour religious instruction in the School and allow 2 hours per week for religious teaching and welcome Miss Corner to conduct such religious teaching to be allotted as follows: two classes from each room and each to receive one hour instruction every other week. Time of such classes to be arranged to the satisfaction of teachers and Miss Corner. Carried
Priestly/Munro that we engage Tom Dexter to repair the school barn. C Priestly agreed to haul a load of gravel for barn.
Mooney/Mitchell that we accept H Shoemaker tender for West Van for non-motor period for $4.50 per day.
Mooney/Munro the South Van driven by H McDonald not being satisfactory that we discontinue this contract and pay for each child concerned on this route at the rate of 25 cents per day except H Wilson who is not resident ratepayer they be paid 50 cents per day for 3 children.
Mooney that we adjourn.

1945

Trustee meeting held in School January 9, 1945

All Trustees present.
Mitchell/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried.
Priestly/Munro that Secretary be instructed to write H McDonald to have school sleigh left in Woodnorth at Priestly’s immediately.
Munro/Mitchell In view of some person or persons breaking into school during holiday period and considerable destruction being done, that the Secretary be instructed to notify RCMP to this effect.
Priestly/Munro that we write War Assets Corporation advising them the we intend purchasing school desks and a toilet system. Carried.
Mooney/Mitchell that we purchase 10 or 12 cord of wood from Municipality as supplied by fuel controller.
Priestly/Munro that we pay J Lansing children for driving to school at rate of $1 per day or 25 cents per child, starting January 3, 1945.
Mooney/Mitchell the the Secretary inform the Health Officer (Dr Ross) of ring worm in the school.
Mooney/Munro that Mitchell be delegated to Trustee Convention and Priestly alternate. Carried.
Priestly/Munro that the estimates for 1945 as made out be adopted.
Mooney/Mitchell that the following Committees be appointed: Grounds & site building – Priestly & Munro; Transportation & Fuel & Water – Ritchie & Mitchell; Teachers – GA Mooney.
Mooney that we adjourn.

Minutes of Meeting held in school February 13, 1945.

All Trustees present.
Priestly/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted. Carried.
Mitchell/Munro that we engage George Gray for North Van Route at $5 per day, commencing February 12th. Carried.
The teachers interviewed the Board and laid a complaint about boys smoking in the premises and carrying cigarettes and supplying younger pupils with cigarettes.
Priestly/Munro that the Secretary Treasurer be instructed to write the parents of boys involved in smoking asking for their co-operation to see that this practise is stopped. The following names were given by the teachers – Dave Sargent, Rob Smith, Greg Dexter, Alex Forsyth, Allan Gardiner. Allan Gardiner supplying cigarettes to the following boys: Eldon McDonald, Tom & Stewart Lowdon and Raymond Lansing.
Munro/Mooney that we write Registrar asking that this School be included as an Examination Centre in June.
Mooney that we adjourn.

Minutes held in School on March 29, 1945

All Trustees present.
Priestly/Mitchell that the Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried.
Mitchell/Munro that we re-open the third room for balance of term, Miss Smith taking 9, 10, 11 and engaging Mrs Caulfield for intermediate room at a salary of $1100 per annum. Carried.
Munro/Priestly that we discontinue paying H Wilson for transportation taking effect after Easter holidays as Wilson is a non-resident ratepayer it is felt. Carried.
The matter of building new outside school toilets was discussed. The Secretary was instructed to try and get information from Mr Moore re specifications. The matter of building a school or Community barn, this matter was left over for discussion at a later date.
C Mitchell gave a very thorough report of the School Trustees Convention.
Mooney that we adjourn.

Minutes of Trustee meeting held in School April 18, 1945

All Trustees present.
Munro/Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted. Carried
Mitchell/Priestly that we write CK Rogers requesting a special grant in view of having to open third room due to Miss Smith being unable to carry on for balance of term.
Mooney/Mitchell that we pay C Priestly of rental of barn for Can teams the sum of $10.
Mitchell/Priestly that the Secretary write Cromer, Laggan and Boss Hill to ascertain if any pupils contemplate attending Woodnorth School for next term so that we might decide on making provisions for accommodation; also the Secretary interview present staff as to their intentions for next term.
Mooney/Munro that we engage James Cochrane for motor van @ rate of $5 per day.
Mooney that we adjourn.

Trustee Meeting held in School June 14, 1945

All Trustees present.
Priestly/Munro that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Priestly/Munro that we appoint GA McLeod as Trustee Auditor.
Mitchell/Priestly that By-law No. 24 be passed for borrowing money at Canadian Bank of Commerce. Carried.
Mooney/Munro that we ask the teachers to make plans for a school picnic to be held on the last day of school and the School Board co-operate in this matter with Mitchell & Mooney as a Committee to assist.
Priestly/Mitchell that we engage Miss G McLean for coming term to teach Grades 1-V inclusive at salary of $1300. Carried.
Mooney that we adjourn.

C Mitchell/H McDonald that the Secretary advertise for tenders for the cleaning of the school two rooms and hall, washing ceilings and walls, woodwork, including desks and scrubbing & floors in hall & 2 rooms, stairway, etc.

Trustee Meeting held in School July 17, 1945

All Trustees present. New Trustees were sworn in.
Mitchell/ H McDonal that D Munro be Chairman for the 1945/46 term. Carried.
Priestley/Mitchell that C Wilson be Secretary Treasurer for the 1945/46 term at a salary of $75. Carried.
C Mitchell/McDonald that we engage Miss GC McLean at a salary of $1400 to teach Grades 6-10. Carried
Mitchell/Priestley that we apply to the Department for a permit and engage Miss C. Halliday of Pierson at a salary of $950 to teach Grades 1-5. We considered this the best plan as we had advertised for an experienced teacher and received no applications. Carried.
McDonal/Priesley that we authorize the Chariman and Secretary to sign all cheques and vouchers for school district. Carried.
Mitchell/Wilson that C Priestley, D Munro, & H McDonald look after staff, repairs to buildings, grounds, etc. Carried.
Priestley/McDonald that C Mitchell & C Wilson look after transportation, fuel and water. Carried.
With no more business to discuss on motion of D Munro we adjourned.

Trustee meeting held in the School on August 7, 1945

All Trustees present except C Priestley.
The Minutes of the last meeting were read. McDonald/Mitchell that the Minutes be adopted as read. Carried.
Mitchell/Wilson that we put out tenders for caretaker. Carried.
Mitchell/McDonald that D Munro & C Wilson get in touch with Tom Dexter e repairing toilets. Carried.
Wilson/McDonald that the Secretary send word to S. Jopko that his children cannot come to this school as the Trustees felt that Miss Halliday had a large enrolment enough without taking in outsiders or non-residents.
With no more business to discuss it was moved by the Secretary that we adjourn.
[signed Secretary W.C. Wilson]

Trustee Meeting held in the School on September 4, 1945.

All Trustees present.
Mitchell/McDonald that the Minutes be adopted as read. Carried.
Wilson/Priestley that we accept H Sargent’s tender of $20 a month for care taking.
Wilson/Mitchell that C Priestley look over the fire extinguishers and repair same if necessary.
Moved by C Wilson that we adjourn our meeting owing to the lateness of the evening so that we can have a talk with our teachers.
Priestley/McDonald that the Secretary write to the Department of Education inquiring if it is necessary to have two exits in working order in case of fire.
[signed Secretary W.C. Wilson]

Trustee Meeting held in the School on October 19, 1945

All Trustees present.
Priestley/ McDonald that the Minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read.
Wilson/Mitchell that we put out tenders for the non-motor period, tenders to be in by October 31. Carried
Wilson/ McDonald that we give H Sargent two months free rent in payment of work done as per two bills sent in. All Trustees considered half of this work was his as per contract. He entered the school property on September 15. I asked Mr Munro since if he was willing to extend this 12 more days. This would make his rent due on the 27th the same date as his cheque and the two teachers came due. I thought the accounts could be handled easier on this date. All in favour.
We then adjourned.
[signed Secretary W.C. Wilson]

Trustee meeting held in the home of C Priestley on November 2, 1945.

All Trustees were present except H McDonald.
Mitchell/Priestley that the Minutes be adopted as read.
Priestley/ Mitchell that the tenders of George Gary and James Potter be accepted at $5 per day each to furnish own fuel and horses to be stabled at the B.A. Barn (National).
Munro/Priestley that we give Ian Cameron$10 now for rent of barn for the coming winter.
Priestley/Mitchell that we give Len Cameron $5 for pumping out toilets in summer holidays.
Having no more business to discuss we adjourned on motion of the Secretary.
[signed Secretary W.C. Wilson]

Trustee meeting held on November 23, 1945 in the School basement.

All Trustees present.
Mitchell/Priestley that the Minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read.
We then discussed Tom Dexter’s bill of $25.83 which was for work done on outside toilets, $2 of this was for work done on the roof of school at some time previous.
McDonald/Mitchell that we pay this bill.
I then asked H McDonald to say what he thought he should have for cleaning the school during holidays. Owing to the very dirty condition of the school and his time really needed at home he thought he should have $60. All Trustees seemed to be of the opinion that he had done a good job and on motion of Priestley/Wilson that he should be paid. Carried.
A discussion followed about a sheet of ice for the school children . All were in favour and it was left to Cliff Priestley to discuss this matter at the first rink meeting & that if possible the School Board might arrange to use their tank and do some free work or even pay some one to do some flooding if necessary.
The main purpose of the meeting then came up. It was how to settle in a satisfactory manner the complaints of Mike Smolinski and Lionel Lowdon both stating the Van was not coming close enough. This was discussed at length. James Potter was then asked to join the meeting and he stated in both cases that the road was not fit. He stated his willingness to travel nearer if the Board wished in both case when roads permitted.
On motion of C Priestley we adjourned.
[signed Secretary W.C. Wilson]

1946

Trustee meeting held in the school on January 2, 1946

All Trustees present except Hugh McDonald.
Mitchell/Priestley that the Minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read.
Munro/Wilson that C Priestley be appointed as a delegate to the Trustees’ Convention with Hugh McDonald as the alternative.
A good deal of time was spent in preparing our levy for 1946. We decided to levy a little higher than the previous year as we figured owing to a long winter with horse drawn vans we would find our transportation expenses very high. We also would like sufficient money to pay off our bond indebtedness of $900 as soon as possible without the necessity of re-borrowing.
Priestley/Mitchell that the Secretary write to the Department asking if it would be in order to have a dug-out one School Property. The purpose of this dug-out would be to have water handy for making ice for curling and ice for school purposes, etc.
On motion of D Munro we adjourned.
[signed Secretary W.C. Wilson]

Trustee meeting held in the School on Saturday March 16, 1946

All Trustees present.
Priestley/MacDonald that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Priestley/Mitchell that the Secretary write to the War Assets Board Corporation and inquire from them if they had a steam heating system or hot water system suitable for a three room school. Also inquire if they had fire extinguishers suitable for school use, pyrene gallon size.
We dwelt on the dug-out problem for some time.
Priestley/MacDonald that the Chairman and Secretary attend the first meeting of the rink committee and see what arrangements could be made in regards to paying of the dug-out and fence & well, etc.
By this time it was getting too late to hear the report of the Convention as we had used considerable of our time in repairing blinds, so on motion of C Wilson we adjourned.
[signed Secretary-Treasurer W.C. Wilson]
Note: Rink committee: Norman Mooney, Secretary, Ian Cameron, Jim Cochrane, Elmer Shoemaker, Bill Rattray.

Trustee meeting held in the school on Monday April 1, 1946

All Trustees were present.
Mitchell/MacDonald that the Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Wilson/Mitchell that C Priestley bring suitable material from Virden for 2 teeter-totters and three gallons of floor oil if not to be had in Woodnorth.
Miss McLean’s letter was read asking for two teeter-totters, sand for the beginners, a couch for the sick, desk repairing and if possible water removed from basement.
Communication was read fromWar Assets Corporation, 201 Somerset Building, Winnipeg, stating that they had nothing to offer in regard to our request for a steam heating unit at the present time or no fire extinguishers at all.
We said we would try to have the totters ready when school re-opens after Easter & if possible would have the sand pile also. Mr MacDonald said he would try to purchase couch from Mrs H. Cochrane. He said he would repair some seats and desks if needed repairing at Priestley’s.
Priestley/MacDonald that the Vans be left – one at Mitchells and one at Priestly and they they store same or find a suitable place.
C Wilson was to see Bill Cochrane about moving ashes.
C Priestley was to get Mr Sargent and some one else to pump out the basement. H Sargent was to scoop water from front of windows.
We decided to renew our note for nine months if possible.
Cliff gave us a very thorough talk about the Convention.
C Wilson that we adjourn.

Trustee meeting held at Priestley’s Monday May 27, 1946

All Trustees were present.
Priestley/MacDonald that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Mitchell/Wilson that C Priestley ask Bob Smith to stay off school grounds between 9 and 4 as requested by the teachers. C Priestley on behalf of the School Board was asked to get in touch with Bob Smith and have him warn the group of young people that any further entries into the school in future would be prosecuted.
C Wilson that we adjourn.

Trustee meeting held at C Priestley’s on Thursday June 20, 1946

H MacDonald and C Mitchell absent.
Priestley/ Wilson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Wilson/Priestley that we pay Virden Hardware as per bill of 5 planks, $8.85.
Priestley/Wilson that we engage Mr Denstedt of Lydiatt, Manitoba as Principal at a salary of $1500 per year, also that we engage Miss Pittendreigh of Rapid City as teacher in the Junior Room at a salary of $1200 per year.
Wilson/Priestley that we ask JP Richardson to be Trustee Auditor.
C Wilson that we adjourn.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

Trustee meeting held in the school July 15, 1946, after the Annual Meeting

All Trustees present except H MacDonald.
Priestley/Wilson that the Minutes of our last meeting be adopted as read. Carried.
Priestley/Mitchell that Mr Donald Munro be Chairman for coming year.
Mitchell/Priestley that C Wilson be Secretary-Treasurer for the coming year at $75.
Priestley/Mitchell that we engage Gilbert Dexter for one day to repair desks.
Wilson/Priestley that we tender for a caretaker from Wednesday till a week from Saturday.
Clarence Wilson that we adjourn.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

Trustee meeting held at Priestley’s on August 2, 1946.

All Trustees present except H MacDonald, reason being poor health.
Priestley/Wilson that the Minutes of our last meeting be adopted as read.
The main purpose of this meeting was to select a caretaker from four tenders received. After careful consideration and discussion it was moved by C Mitchell/C Priestley that we accept the tender of Wm Rattray at a salary of $20 per month. All Trustees were in favour of this tender, duties to be as follows: all ground within six feet of school to be kept black, take off screens & put on storm windows when necessary & keep same in repair, keep desks in repair, keep toilets clean, put fresh water in fountain daily, tend to the furnace and look after everything in and around the school in a general way.
It was left to Cliff and Clarence to examine the school as to the amount of cleaning necessary & engage someone to do same. This job was given to Wm Rattray, he having somewhat priority in school jobs.
C Wilson that we adjourn.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

Trustee meeting held in the School Wednesday, October 2, 1946

All Trustees in attendance.
C Priestley/C Wilson minutes of last meeting were read and adopted as read.
The bill rendered by Wm Rattray for the sum of $65 re work done at the school was discussed. HMacDonald/C Mitchell that the bill be paid. Carried
The main purpose of this meeting was to arrange for the tendering of Vans for the non-motor period of the coming winter. We decided to put out tender for three routes although not fully decided on having a route for the south portion.
We talked about enlarging the school barn, probably using the church barn, etc. It was left to myself to see the Church Board to find out if they would consider letting us have the church barn which was to be used as a community building.
Moved by C Priestley that we adjourn.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held at Priestley’s on Monday October 14, 1946

All Trustees in attendance.
Mitchell/MacDonald that the Minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read.
Wilson/Priestley that we have a Community meeting on Thursday night, October 17th at 8:30 pm to talk over the possibility of putting the church barn to better use.
After discussing the note which falls due on November 1st, amount being $900 it was moved Mitchell/Priestley that we pay note in full at that time and if necessary borrow at a later date in preference to selling our $1000 bond.
We discussed the tinsmith’s bill of $115 – only one furnace being fully completed the other waiting for the new grates to come. Moved Wilson/MacDonald that we pay the tinsmith $75 on account. Carried
Wilson/Priestley that we accept the Van tender from L.W. Lowdon for the Northwest route at $4.75 per day this being the only tender for this route.
The route to the North was tendered for by George Grey and Glen Gardiner. We decided to wait for a few days before deciding on the driver for this route which in connection with George Gray would give him sufficient time to submit a statement as to his T.B. test.
The South route was tendered for by G Horn and Emil Gertz. We found the Van in need of repairs and with $5 a day for the driver we thought it better to leave things as they are. This motion made by Priestley/Wilson. Carried.

Trustee Meeting held in the School October 29, 1946

Four Trustees present, H MacDonald being absent.
Priestley/Mitchell that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Priestley/Mitchell that we accept the tenders submitted by George Gary and Glen Gardiner each to drive half of the non-motor period at $5 per day, Glen to drive the first half and the time for him to stop driving Van to be determined by the Trustees.
We discussed the letter received from the Bank re three coupons held by them for collection amount being $75 due since January 1, 1937. It being somewhat of a problem to check back this far, Mr Munro suggested that we asked Gordon Mooney to be present at our next meeting to talk over the matter with Trustees and the rest of us thought it might be as well.
Moved by C Priestley that we adjourn.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

1947

Trustee Meeting held in the school on Wednesday, January 8, 1947

All Trustees present.
MacDonald/Priestley that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Mitchell/Wilson that the Secretary write the Bank and state that owing to financial circumstances that we wish them to hold the three coupons due since January 1, 1937 for another year and we will include this extra expense in our 1947 levy.
Priestley/Mitchell that the Secretary notify Glen Gardiner to quit on February 7 and George Gray to start on February 10th.
Wilson/Priestley that we pay the balance of Lacey’s account of $40.
C Priestley/H MacDonald that the Secretary write H MacDonald stating a complaint had been received from Hagans about Van leaving Hagan’s pick up point too soon and ask him not to leave this pick up point before 9:10 unless Hagans are in Van.
Wilson/Priestley that Secretary write Mr Gertz stating no increase in Van tender of $2.75 would be granted.
We then spent considerable time in adjusting our levy for 1947 and in conclusion it was moved by Hugh MacDonald/Priestley that Clarence Wilson be appointed delegate to the Trustees Convention. If C Wilson found himself unable to go then Hugh MacDonald was to represent our School Board.
Moved by C. Wilson that we adjourn.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

Trustee Meeting held at Priestley’s on Friday April 11, 1947

All Trustees present.
Priestley/MacDonald that the Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Priestley/Mitchell that J.G. Cochrane get $6 per day for the fall term of 1946 and paid in full at once.
MacDonald/ Wilson that we pay coupons due since 1937.
Priestley/Mitchell that we ask Howard Wilson by letter to consider transferring his resident quarter from Elm Valley School District to the Woodnorth Consolidated School District.
Wilson/Priestley that the Secretary get in touch with Inspector Moore & ask him to pay our school a visit as soon as possible and to look into thoroughly; conditions in Mr Denstedt’s class room and give in his report his advice about engaging Mr Denstedt for the coming year.
Priestley/Wilson that the following rules effective after Easter be given to the teachers: One – No town students allowed out of school grounds at either recess. Two – Children providing own transportation allowed up town only after four. Three – Only one student from each family riding in vans allowed to store or post office at first recess only.
The Secretary was asked to tell teachers that School would start at 9 after Easter holidays. The Secretary was also asked to interview Mr Denstedt and ask him for stricter discipline from now on.
The reading of the report of the delegate attending the Trustee Convention was given and this finished a real good meeting.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

School Meeting held in the School on Thursday May 1, 1947

All Trustees present.
Priestley/Mitchell that the Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the re-hiring of our present teachers on advice of Mr Moore. Mr Denstedt was called in to our meeting and he stated his desire to obtain a school where he would have only three grades to teach 9, 10, 11, so we gave him a couple of weeks to secure such a classroom and the intention was to hire with us for a second term if he could not get such a classroom. Although Mr Denstedt gave us every opportunity to advertise for a teacher for his room if we wished to do so we decided just to wait to see what Mr Denstedt done.
Owing to the lateness of the evening we were unable to contact Miss Pittendreigh but Mr Munro and I were to interview her for the following day, if necessary offer up to $100 raise.
George Wilson dropped in and gave an outline of the public speaking contest and asked for a donation of around $10. He gave the Trustees and their wives an invitation to come to the school on Wednesday afternoon May 21st to hear the speakers.
It got late so we decided to hold another meeting in the near future and on motion of C Wilson we decided to adjourn.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

School meeting held at Priestley’s Friday night May 30, 1947

All Trustees present.
MacDonald/Mitchell that the Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
John Lansing was present to interview the School Board. He said he was paid insufficient to cover transportation expenses. He wanted more pay for Van services. After discussing the matter for some time the Secretary was asked to find out what the cost was per child per mile for the non-motor period of the past winter of the children being transported. This really appeared to be the correct way to arrive at what John Lansing should have according to the School Act, Book 26, section 69.
Mitchell/Wilson that we donate $10 to the public speaking contest.
Mitchell/Wilson that we ask the Council to advance money to clear up accounts to the end of June 1947 and if not granted that the Chairman and Secretary have authority to borrow this amount from the Bank.
Wilson/MacDonald that no discing or one-saying be allowed on school grounds or Park land unless grass seed be planted at a later date.
The main purpose of this meeting was to try and engage a teacher form the two applications received. We selected Miss Thomson’s application but on phoning found her away. On phoning at a later date we were told she had a school. The Secretary was instructed if unable to get Miss Thomson to try and get a Mrs McGregor who was the other applicant.
The Secretary was to interview the teachers about teaching on Saturdays and notify the Department if this was going to be done. The teachers could be through on Friday 27th if this was done instead of Monday June 20th.
Our picnic on closing day has not been too successful of late years and C Priestley suggested we try a change and as a suggestion said why not transport the children to the lake for the afternoon, at the same time try to get as many of the parents out as possible.
It was decided to try and put barn in place week after next.
With no further business to discuss the Secretary moved we adjourn.
[signed] D Munro, Chairman and W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

School Meeting held at the School Monday August 4, 1947

All Trustees present.
Priestley/MacDonald that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Mitchell/Priestley that we put out tenders for care-taking.
Mitchell/MacDonald that the Secretary call Miss M. Wilson by phone and try to secure her for a teacher.
Tenders from H MacDonald and C Priestley were read for Van driving.
Mitchell/Wilson that they both be engaged as van drivers to drive four weeks alternatively at $3.25 per day with C Priestley driving the first four weeks.
MacDonald/Mitchell that the Secretary order the book called “Assiniboine Basin”.
The Secretary agreed to measure up three acres to see what three acres looked like as to size for school grounds. He also was to try and locate title for school grounds if such had previously been secured.
With no further business to discuss we adjourned.
[signed] W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

School meeting held at the School Monday night August 25, 1947

All Trustees present.
Mitchell/ Priestley that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Wilson/Mitchell that we hire Wm Rattray as caretaker at $25 per month, his being the only tender received.
It was decided to open school the following morning with only the Junior Room in operation as we had been unable to secure a teacher for the other room.Word had been received from John Lansing that he did not wish a summer van unless we guaranteed a winter van. Even though we could not guarantee a winter van it was decided to send a motor-van until such time as roads and weather permitted.
In reference to Mr Rattray’s request for a water tank which costs a lot for so little used it was decided to wait for a while at least thinking a tank might be secured reasonable at some sale.
So ended our meeting.
[signed] W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

School meeting held in the School on Friday night October 24, 1947

All Trustees present except Clifford Priestley.
Mitchell/MacDonald that Minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read.
Mitchell/Wilson that we order material as listed by Mr Priestley with the understanding he do the work free and no increase in rent.
Wilson/MacDonald that the Secretary get in touch with Cancade of Findlay in regard to wood ordered some time ago.
Mitchell/MacDonald that we put out winter tenders for all four van routes. We talked of moving the stable to its permanent position. We came to the conclusion that Hugh MacDonald would be in charge of this job.We thought probably Mr Priestley could do most of the carpenter work after it had been moved.
We also spoke of a water tank. As the Secretary had previously wrote to Winnipeg about one we decided to wait and see what word he got.
Moved by the Secretary that we adjourn.
[signed] W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer

School meeting held at Priestley’s on Monday night, November 10, 1947

Mr Munro and Mr MacDonald were absent.
Mitchell/Wilson that Minutes of last meeting be adopted as read.
Wilson/Mitchell that C Priestley be definitely instructed to buy something suitable while in Winnipeg to haul drinking water with.
Moving of the barn was discussed and C Priestley agreed to get the skids as soon as Brickleys were finished with them. Having got them he was to set a day when others might come to help move the building.
The reading of four tenders was next with a verbal one from G Horn. The North route was given to George Grey @ $5 per day, his being the only tender for this route.
In the case of the Northwest route we had two tenders, one from Campbell Gray @$4.50, the other from W. McNeil @ $5. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that C Mitchell approach Campbell Grey and find out if he would rather have $4.75 for half of the winter selected by him or $4.50 per day for all winter. In this manner we thought best for future tenders.
E Gertz applied for the Southwest route @ $3.25 and it was decided that C Priestley would try to get him to drive for $3. If unsuccessful in this regard we would accept his tender @$3.25.
G Horn gave me a verbal tender for the Southeast route at $5 a day. We did not let this route to G Horn because we were afraid it would not prove satisfactory. We did not expect J. Lansing’s boys would want to have such a long trip. C Wilson was to see J. Lansing and see if he would prefer the boys to drive themselves for $1.75 per day.
With no further business to hand it was moved by the Secretary that we adjourn.
[signed] W.C. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer