John Tidridge never really sets out to make a historical document... his writings hopefully add a little humanness! Holly Platt, is with the Edmonton Public School Board (Archives) and is a colleague of Lori Clark. Both have either provided or caused to be provided, the information used.

The start of the project (Schools in the Highlands-Bellevue area) had a rocky start due to mismatched computer systems... we all worked at making it easier for John Tidridge.

For the Opening Ceremonies of the school click here

FIRST THERE WAS..... EASTWOOD HIGH

THEN THERE WAS....EASTGLEN COMPOSITE HIGH

March 12, 1954

Dear Mr. Hyde:

As of Monday, March 15th Eastwood High changes its name to Eastglen Composite High School, and will take up residence in the new partially complete building. Allow us to extend congratulations to you on continuing your duties as Principal of the new school.

I write this letter to bring to your attention several matters connected with the occupancy of the new building.

Firstly in the Board's action in appointing Mr. Maurice Munro to the position of Head Caretaker in the new building I feel that you will find Mr. Munro a very capable, co-operative and efficient caretaker. I would ask you to realize however, that during the next several months the school will be operating and our Contractors also completing various parts of the building, and that this condition will undoubtedly present many difficulties and cause inconvenience at times. Mr. Munro as our custodian will have many problems with which to contend, and will require your assistance and advice at times to cope with these situations.

The Eastglen Composite High School building is probably the most modern High School in the West. Features embodied in its design were carefully considered, and the general layout lent itself to ease of administration and teaching. Operation of all the features embodied for comfort and convenience will possibly not be complete until the summer holidays, but will most certainly be available in September on the re-opening of school. The heating plant will I think remain under control of the Contractor pending completion and acceptance, but I do not think any difficulties will be encountered. Should problems dealing with operation of the plant arise I would ask that you take them up through my office rather than deal directly with the Contractor.

There will be many parts of the building from which students must be excluded at the present time. Our Contractor has asked our co-operation in this connection. I would suggest that you instruct your staff and students to the effect that no trespassing into unfinished portions of the building be made. The mere fact that the Contractor is continuing operations while the school is operating in the building will present enough problems. I am sure you will appreciate this situation and give your full co-operation.

I would suggest that your students be fully acquainted with their responsibility in occupying this fine building and that they make every effort to keep it in good condition.

I would appreciate hearing from you as to telephone requirements in order that we may take step to have installations made. I believe that in addition to the telephone in the General Office you will require one in the Guidance Councillor's Office and also one in the staff common room. Mr. Munro will be given a telephone when his office is completed. I doubt very much whether the Board will consider any further installation at this time.

For your information the street address of Eastglen Composite High School for mailing purposes, etc. is 11430-68 Street.

Very truly yours,
W.W. Butchart M.R.A.I.C.
Architect-Supt. of Plant

The emblem to the left is taken from the cover of the year book for 1953-54 for Eastglen High School Obviously the school opened with a flourish, with all the appropriate dignitaries sending congratulations. The school was touted as the best in the west and great things were expected. The Minutes that are found further down this document give a line by account of much of the building process.

Eastglen was privileged to have all 4 of John Tidridge's children attend the school and 7 of his grandchildren. He hopes the school was better for it! Two of his granddaughters found their future spouses among the other students. Well done Eastglen. His own visits to the school have been restricted to concerts, basketball games and a trip to the office to deliver material. At that time he was impressed with the size of the students...

As you read, if you do that is, you will notice that the School Board seems to deal with insignificant sums of money. To put this is in perspective I have included teachers' salaries for certain years. The first block has been developed by Glen David Dickie, a professional engineer, husband to Stephanie Tyler, both are former Eastglen students. David bases his results on facts offered by Paula Coliton of the Alberta Teachers' Association. David explained he tried to include as much research as was available to come him to arrive at these figures.

Here are the salary figures in Education Public for four years teacher education (Bachelor of Education) with maximum experience at August 31 provided by Paula Coliton, Administrative Officer, Teacher Welfare, The Alberta Teachers' Association.

And the author looks back to his 'early years'.

EASTGLEN COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL

(Minutes from the Property and Finance Committee meetings)

The Minutes contain many different and unusual abbreviations, these have been left 'as is'.

5/2/52 (Prop) Arch.-Supt. of Plant / not to provide inclusive sums in specifications for Auditorium Seats; Auditorium stage curtains, movable lighting etc.; Cafeteria Equipment for Eastglen Comp. H.S.

22/4/52 (Prop) Boy Scouts, under Mr. McCoy, granted permission to cut down trees & brush on Eastglen Camp. site as part of their field craft training program, the trees to be neatly piled or taken away after cutting.

9/12/52 (Prop.) Spec. Com. (Chairman of prop. Com. with power to act) to submit recommendations to Prop. Com. on stage and lighting facilties [sic] to be provided in Eastglen Comp. H.S.- for H.S. purposes only.

20/1/53 (Prop) $149 extra for mail delivery box in addition {sic} to prime cost sum of $200 in contract for Eastglen Comp. H.S. to remain in abeyance; Arch.-Supt. of Plant to report to Committee on type of mail box under consideration for installation.

29/1/53 (Spec. Com.) Agreed that Supt. would form Committee of Teachers interested in Drama and other stage activities to consider & submit recommendations on type, size & quantity of portable stage lighting equipment for this school. Equipment to be such as is needed for school requirements only.

20/2/53 (Spec. Prop) Rule, Wynn & Rule to present to prop. Com. draft of their estimated fees for Eastglen & Strathcona Camp. H.S.

9/6/53 (Spec. prop.) Com. meeting called for June 15/53 at. 4:30 p. to review list of Home Ec. & Ind. Arts equipment for Eastglen Comp. H.S. supporting amounts shown in Supt's report of June 8 1953; if quorum not present matter to be referred to next Bd. Meeting.

22/9/53 (Prop.)Arising from letter of Rule, Wynn & Rule, Sept. 11/53, re possible extra expenditure of approx. $6000 to Plumbing, Heating & Ventilating Contract for Eastglen Composite H.S. in connection with Sprinkler System in Shop Wing, in order to meet requirements & to obtain approval of Western Ins. Underwriters Assoc., Asst. Sec. instructed to obtain cost of installing Sprinkler System as specified by Rule, Wynn & Rule, & to ascertain saving in insurance premiums which would result from installation of Sprinkler System as specified in plans for Eastglen School.

12/1/54 (Prop) In view of Board having previously approved the deletion of borders & feature strips from floor-covering at Eastglen Comp. H.S., resulting in a saving of $2,566.00, Arch.-Supt. of Plant to obtain further information before consideration given to approving the change order advising that only a net saving of $830 would be realized for these deletions, being corrected figure as covered by C.O. #40, submitted by School Architects, Rule, Wynn & Rule.

15/6/54 (Prop.) C.O. #48 re Eastglen H.S. removed from agenda as matter disposed of earlier in the evening in the Board meeting.

17/8/54 (Prop.) Chairman of Prop. Com. given power to replace the Principal's desk and any other items he thinks necessary with more appropriate furniture in keeping with the office setting at Eastglen Comp. H.S.

7/9/54 Request of A. S. Bird, Supervisor of P. Ed., for use of paved area at West end of Eastglen Comp. H.S. for basketball & tennis courts, referred to Prop. Com.

15/9/54 (Prop.) Automatic Vending Co. Ltd. authorized to install both a milk sandwich dispensing machine in the cafeteria of the Eastglen Comp. H.S. and a second milk dispensing machine in Vic. Comp. H.S.

13/9/55 Canteen Services (Edmonton) Ltd. permitted to install, without cost to the Board, hot chocolate and ice cream vending machines in Eastglen Comp. Strathcona Comp. and Victoria Comp. H.S. and a hot chocolate machine in Westglen H. S. subject to the Principal being informed of this intention and he to allocate the installation space.

15/1/57 (Fin.) Recommendation of Supt. Of Schools - re Eastglen Comp. High School Site - City Commissioners requested to arrange for development in conjunction with the Board, 1.63 acres of park property south of Eastglen School site and thus give larger playing area for school activities.

3/6/56 Sports equipment room to be constructed at cost of $965.00

6/1/59 (Fin.) Request of Illuminating Engineering Society for special consideration re rental of Auditorium facilities at Eastglen Comp. High School, not granted.

6/1/59 (Fin) Report of Supt. of Schs. Jan. 2/59, incorporating statements for period Sept. to Dec. 3l-/58, of Cafeterias, Eastglen, Strathcona and Vic Comp. High Schools filed for information

30/6/59 (Fin) Supt. of Schools recommended Lockers be purchased for Eastglen Strathcona and McKay Ave. schools. Account from which funds are allocated left to discretion of Secretary-Treasurer.

14999 & 15000 6/5/52 National Assoc. DC Master Plumbers & Heating Contractors to be advised: (a) That, as invitations for tenders for Eastglen H.S. have already been issued on the basis that 1 General Contract, including all sub-trades, will be awarded, this procedure will be followed for the Eastglen H.S. when tenders are awarded. 15023 20/5/52 Lowest Tenders Cor construction of Eastglen Comp. H.S. accepted as follows and Architects, Rule, Wynn & Rule authorized to prepare necessary contract in accordance with terms of "Instructions to Bidders" in the specifications,

General Contract

Plumbing, Heating & Ventilation:

Electrical Contract:

15023 20/5/52 Contract for construction of Eastg1en Composite H.S. submitted to Board's Solicitors, Smith, Clement, Parlee & Whittaker, for approval before being completed on behalf of Board.

15054 17/6/52 Progress Estimate amounting to $1,839.51, being balance of 21/2% fee for preparation of plans and specifications for Eastglen Composite H.S., approved for payment.

15069 8/7/52 Recommendation of Arch. -Supt. of Plant that "Gibbons" English locks be used on the inside doors of the Eastglen Composite High School, at a saving of $8,777.12 over the "Yale & Towne" Locks, approved.

15124 7/10/52 Chairman of the Prop. Com. (Trustee J.H. Thorogood) to report to Prop. Com. his recommendations for the service to be rendered to the students by the cafeteria in the Eastg1en Composite High school and equipment required for such service.

15161 15162 2/12/52 Recommendation of Trustee Thorogood re operation & equipping of Cafeteria of Eastglen Comp. H.S. approved. (See Minutes for details.)

15162 2/12/52 Mr. W. Fraser, Clerk-of-works transferred to this position on new Eastglen Comp. H.S.; supervision to be in addition to the supervision being provided by the Architects, Rule, Wynn & Rule.

15176 16/12/52 Board to proceed with building of composite H.S. on South Side; Architects, Rule, Wynn & Rule to submit sketch plan showing plans for new Eastglen Comp. H.S. redesigned to suit the South side site, together with estimate of their total fee for their services in connection with erection of this school.

15183 16/12/52 Architects, Rule, Wynn & Rule, advised that they are to speed up construction of Eastglen Comp. H.S. and should their efforts fail, they to arrange meeting of Board and all Contractors of School not later than Jan. 6/53.

15188 13/1/53 Letter of Rule, Wynn & Rule Jan. 6/53 re meeting held with General Contractors (Christensen & Macdonald) of Eastg1en Comp. H.S. received; no action to be taken re further meeting with Contractors & Sub-contractors in view of Architects' statement that they anticipate work will progress steadily from this date.

15189 13/1/53 Sec. authorized to make payment of Progress Estimates for material obtained by various contractors for construction of Eastglen Comp. H.S. & placed in storage in Edmonton but not delivered to the job, provided the Architect. Rule, Wynn & Rule, certify that such payment is in order; & that satisfactory insurance coverage arranged at no cost to the Board while the material is so stored.

14593 13/3/51 Two shops at Eastglen to be equipped for courses in Woodwork, Automotives, Electricity & Metalwork.

14767 10/7/51 Progress payment of $20,000 for Architectural services by Rule, Wynn & Rule on plans & Specs. for Eastglen & Strathcona Comp. H.S. approved.

14913 22/1/52 Construction of Eastglen Composite H.S. to be commenced. as early as possible in 1952 at estimated cost of $2,000,000 for Bldg.; and $172,000.00 for equipment, site etc., making total estimated cost $2,172,000.00. (23 rooms)

14949 26/2/52 Arch-Supt. of Plant instructed to take all necessary steps to obtain permit to purchase steel required for construction of new Eastglen Comp. H.S.; if permit granted, to endeavor to obtain supply of necessary steel.

14952 11/3/52 To be built as part of 1952 Building Programme

14982 8/4/52 Architect-Supt. Plant to instruct Rule, Wyn [sic] & Rule to proceed immediately with calling of tenders for construction of Eastglen Comp. High.

15201 27/1/53 Extras amp; credit to General Contract as submitted by Architect, Rule, Wynn & Rule approved: (a) Deletion of weeping tile along west wall of Gym. credit $31.50 (b) Increase in size of footings due to soil bearing conditions ...$5012.00 (c) Addition due to relocation of main drainage lines underneath paved roadways necessitated by soil conditions to make lines more accessible in case or repairs $283.00

15209 10/2/53 Arch.-Supt. of plant to notify Rule, Wynn & Rule, Architects for Eastglen Comp. H.S., that their detailed plan re proposed mail delivery box costing $349 is to be deleted and they be instructed to install a suitable receptacle not to exceed the prime cost sum at $200 included in the contract for this purpose.

15225 24/2/53 Net credit of $144 on Eastglen Composite H.S. due to changes in floor topping specifications, as outlined in change orders #2 and #3 from the Architects, Rule, Wynn & Rule, approved.

15250 24/3/53 Approx. $1000 authorized as chargeable to prime cost sum for stage Equipment for steel rigging in Eastglen Comp. H.S.

15315 26/5/53 Sec.-Treas. authorized to issue cheque in payment of purchase of Eastglen Comp. H.S. site at cost of $47,320.00

115321 16/6/53 Amount not to exceed $88,041.00 authorized for purchase of equipment for Eastglen Composite H.S. for: Pupils' desks; Teachers' desks; Library; Gymnasium; Auditorium seating; Art rooms; Study room; Music room; Drama room; Commercial Room; Home Economics; Industrial Arts; no expenditures to be made for Auditorium seating until tenders for this purpose have been submitted to & approved by the Board.

EASTGLEN COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL

15322 16/6/53 Chairman of Prop. Com. to consult with Supervisors of I Home Ec. and Industrial Arts Depts. to recommend procedure for purchase of equipment For their respective Depts.,

15356 11/8/53 Verbal report and. recommendations of Spec. Com. for purchase of Home Ec. and Industrial Arts equipment for Eastg1en Comp. H.S. approved.

15369 25/8/53 Report of Arch.-Supt. of Plant, August 18/53, on Change Orders to Eastglen Comp. H.S., referred to Prop. Com.

15383 8/9/53 Change Orders #8-31 incl. on Eastg1en C.H.S. submitted by Rule, Wynn & Rule at cost of $11,190.00 for additions & a credit of $15,126.62 for reductions, approved as itemized in Arch.-Supt. or Plant's report of Aug. 18, 1953.

EASTGLEN COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL.

15394 22/9/53 Letter of Rule, Wynn & Rule, Sept. 11/53, re possible extra expenditure of approx. $6000 to Plumbing, Heating & Ventilating Contract for Eastglen Comp. H.S. re Sprinkler System in Shop Wing, in order to meet requirements & obtain approval of Western Insurance Underwriters Assoc., referred to Prop. Com.

15401 6/10/53 Supt. instructed to list equipment required for Academic Wing of Eastglen Comp. H.S. in order to open the classroom section in Jan. 1954, with a view to eliminating double shifting of Gr. 2 classes at Eastwood School; Chairmen of Board and Prop. Com. authorized to approve the Supt.'s estimated figure for the required equipment prior to next. Ed. meeting if Supt. considers such action necessary.

15416 20/10/53 $1,036.00 for additional steel on Stage for pin-rail overhead approved for Eastglen Comp. H.S. & to be charged to the Prime Cost Sum for stage requirements of $20,000.00 included in Contract of Christensen & Macdonald Ltd.

15438 24/11/53 Following contracts awarded for supply of Classroom Equipment for Eastglen Composite H.S.:

15439 24/11/53 Recommendation of Rule, Wynn & Rule, Architects, that partial sprinkler system being installed in Shop Wing of Eastglen Comp. H.S. be not extended to other sections of the School, as required by the Western Canada Underwriters' Assoc., approved in view of extra cost of $6000.00 15449 8/12/53 Following Change Orders to contract of Christensen & Macdonald, General Contractors, approved:
C.O. #32 - Change linoleum & delete borders & feature strips Credit $2,566.
C.O. #33 - Changes in cabinets & counters Extra 260.
C.O. #34 - Mailing device with lock- Charge to Prime Cost Sum 200.
C.O. #35 - Supply & install type B-1 lavatory in room 1115 Extra 118.
C.O. #36 - Recess Convectors rooms 1011, 1040, 1101, 1091 & 1071 Extra 111.00
C.O. #37 - Install terrazzo floor around Bradley wash fountain in Woodworking Shop Extra 171.

15479 19/1/54 As from Sept. 1/54, classrooms in Eastglen Comp. H.S. not required for H.S. student. to be used to accommodate Elem. pupils from Bellevue School an Acting Assistant Principal to be appointed to take charge of these classes.

15484 19/1/54 Change Order #39 approved to contract of Christensen & Macdonald, General Contractors, involving extra of $650.83 for changes in door hardware.

15484 19/1/54 Officials authorized to call for tenders for Auditorium Seats and Lockers for Eastg1en Comp. H.S.

15484 19/1/54 Maurice Munro transferred to Head Caretaker of Eastg1en Camp. H.S., effective Mon. Jan. 18/54.

15484 19/1/54 Salary schedule for position of Head Caretaker at Eastglen Comp. H.S. referred to Conference Committee.

15494 2/2/54 Specifications for Auditorium Seats for Eastglen Comp. H.S. to provide for seats with plywood backs & seats.

15511 16/2/54 Mr. Laurence G. Wiedrick appointed Librarian for Eastglen Comp. H.S. effective Sept. 1954.

15515 16/2/54 Spec. Com. (Trustee Thorogood and Cowley, Supervisor of Ind. Arts, and Sec.) empowered to go over tenders received for Shop Equipment for Eastglen Comp. H.S. and make their recommendations.

15525 2/3/54 Contract for supply & installation of 615 Auditorium Seats in Eastglen Comp. H.S. awarded to J. M. Rice & Co. of Winnipeg, at their tendered price of $8 505.47

15528 2/3/54 Change Order #41 of Christensen & Macdonald, Gen'l Contractors at Eastglen Comp. H.S., as submitted by Rule, Wynn & Rule, approved as follows: Delete alarm check valve & connections, gate valve & excess pressure pump & connections ...
Credit $545.30
Supply & install swing check valve &automatic ball drip at Fire Dept. connection line ...
Debit $ 94.50
Net Credit ... 1450.80

15528 2/3/54 Four add'l Caretakers to be engaged - 2 effective Feb. 16, 1954, to replace 2 transferred to Eastglen Comp. H.S., & 2 to replace additional 2 to be transferred to Eastglen when Academic Wing is occupied; making a total Caretaking:
Staff for Eastglen as follows:
1 Head Caretaker; 1 Utility Caretaker;
1 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. Caretaker; I
1 Midnight to 8.00 a.m. Caretaker;
1 Swing Caretaker to relieve the above men on their day off.

15551 16/3/54 As Committee satisfied error was made by sub-contractor in calculating credit due to Ed. for change in specs. of floor linoleum at Eastglen Comp., revised credit of $1,332.95 accepted; original amount of $2,566 amended accordingly.

15563 3013/54 Extras approved to contract of Christensen & Macdonald, General Contractors, as follows:
(a) for changes re toilet stall partition in Lady Teachers' Washroom $ 53.00
(b) for changes from Lab. Tables to Demonstration Benches in Rms. 1063 & 1066 $957.00

15566 30/3/54 Contracts for construction of Industrial Arts Shop Benches and Tables for Eastglen Comp. H.S. awarded to lowest tenderers as follows: (See Minutes for details)

15566 30/3/54 Maximum of $815 approved for purchase of 2 polishing and scrubbing machines and 1 industrial-type vacuum cleaner for Eastglen Camp. H.S.

15575 13/4/54 Letter of Darryl Auten, Pres., Eastglen Comp. H.S. Students' Union, expressing thanks & appreciation to Board for building new Eastglen H.S., filed.

15585 13/4/54 Extra of $197.00 authorized to contract of Christensen & Macdonald for Installation of air and gas cocks on demonstration benches in room 1063 and 1066 of the Eastglen Comp. H.S.

15586 13/4/54 Steel shelving erected & painted in a number of storerooms in Eastglen Comp. H.S. at cost of 1874.59, as recommended by Arch.-Supt. of Plant.

15586 13/4/54 On recommendation of Arch.-Supt. of Plant, metal venetian [sic] blinds substituted. for cloth blinds in Library, Library Work Room. and Student Room of Eastglen Comp. H.S., at cost of $392.48, less credit which will be due from the General Contractor for the cloth blinds.

15604 27/4/54 Report of Supt., April 27/54. re Drafting Tables for Eastglen Comp. H.S., filed.

15605 27/4/54 Contract awarded. to Byers' Machine Shop for 30 Drafting Tables, as per sketch, for Eastglen Comp. H.S. at tendered price of $780.00

15617 11/5/54 Extra of $277 authorized to Christensen & Macdonald for installation of facilities in Rest Room for Women Asst. Caretakers at Eastglen Camp. H.S.

15618 11/5/54 C.O. #48, for providing of Bostwick gates on Checking Room of Eastglen Comp. H.S. Auditorium, referred to Prop. Com.

15624 25/5/54 W.L. Love, G.J. Ross & C.E. Stirling, Industrial Arts Teachers, to be employed in the Shops at Eastglen Comp. H.S., at Carpenter's wages, as required during July & August, to carry out duties outlined in Minutes.

15628 25/5/54 Spec. Com. (Chairmen Prop., Fin. & Mgmt. Cam.) to investigate & report on Stage Equipment for Eastglen Comp. H.S.

15629 25/5/54
C.O. #49 & 51 to contract of Christensen & MacDonald on Eastglen Comp. H. S. approved as follows: C.O.. #49 - Deletion of window blinds Rms. 1061, 2020 & 2021 Credit $74.
C.O. #51 - Building-in of inter-com. switchboard into main counter in Gen. Office Debit $67.

15630 25/5/54 C.O. #2 against Prime Cost Sum at $20,000.00 for Stage Equipment at Eastglen Comp. H.S., for building-in of cat-walk over proscenium arch, referred to Spec. Com. on Stage Equipment for Eastglen Comp. H.S.

15632 25/5/54 Recommendations of Spec. Com. for purchase of Shop Equipment for Eastglen Comp. H.S. approved as follows:

1. Supervisor of Ind. Arts and Sec. empowered to issue orders for those items On which the lowest. tenders submitted are acceptable.

2. Where lowest. tenders submitted are not acceptable because the article is not adequate or the price is considered too high for the purpose, the placing of orders to be further reviewed by the Committee.

15648 8/6/54 Extra of $295 authorized to Christensen & Macdonald for supply and installation of deadlocks in the corridor doors between main lobbies and classroom wings of l^st and 2^nd floors of Eastglen Comp. H.S.

15649 8/6/54 Stell [sic] shelving to be erected by W. F. Macalister & Co. in storage room numbers 163, 1017 and 1035 in the gym. locker roan area of Eastglen Comp. H.S. at cost of $563.71

15647 8/6/54 Extra of $996.60 authorized to Christensen & Macdonald to be charged to Prime Cost. Sum. of $1200 for cast aluminum door numbering, lettering, signs, etc. at Eastglen Comp. H.S.

15659 15/6/54 Following extras to Christensen & Macdonald contract re Eastglen Comp. H .S. authorised.
a. C.O. #48 ... Installation of Wooden Shutters in Coat checking rooms $198.00
b. C.O. #53 ... Modifications to door stops for classroom doors 60.00
c. C.O. #54 - Additional miscellaneous finishing hardware chargeable to the Prime Cost Sum 47.27

15666 22/6/54 C.O.#57 to contract of Christensen & Macdonald on the Eastglen Comp. H.S. for supply of hardware to Rm. 163 at a cost of $101. at Architect's request tabled.

15666 22/6/54 Following Change Orders to contract Christensen and Macdonald on Eastglen Comp. H.S. approved:
C.O. #55 - Delete broadloom carpet in Auditorium aisles & substitute rubber matting Credit $863.00
C.O. #56 - Supply & install chalkboard in Room 1047 Debit 84.00
C.O. #60 - Lower manhole top to conform to grade plan Debit $60.00
C.O.R #61 - Change position of certain mirrors in boys' washroom Debit 13.00

15675 & 15685 29/6/54 Report of Spec. Com. re Stage Equipment for Eastglen Comp. H.S. adopted. (See Minutes Folio 15685 for details).

15682 29/6/54 Spec. Com. (Trustees Cowley & Thorogood) appointed, with power to act, to confer with Supervisor of Ind. Arts for purchase of Shop Equipment and Tools for Eastglen Comp. H.S., Eastwood & Spruce Ave. Jr. H.S.

15682 29/6/54 C.O. #62, for supply and installation of bronze grill in counter top at Cafeteria kitchen in Eastglen Comp. H.S. at cost of $22, approved.

15682 29/6/54 C.O. #63, cancelling C.O. #57 covering installation of a Dutch-door in Rm. 163 in Eastglen Comp. H.S., approved at cost of $55.

15699 20/7/54 Following Change Orders approved to contract of Christensen & Macdonald re Eastglen Comp. H.S.:
C.O. #65 - Stage Shop $35 extra
C.O. #66 - Panic hardware & door stops $66.71 extra.

15716 17/8/54 Request for supply & installation of a canvas cover for floor of Auditorium stage in Eastglen Camp. H.S. tabled : pending obtaining or exact total cost of the complete installation.

15717 17/8/54 C.O. #67, for extra of $160, covering installation of car hoist in Motor Mechanics Shop at Eastglen Comp. H.S. approved.

15737 15/9/54 Provided a satisfactory release from the filing of Mechanics' Liens by sub-contractors on construction of Eastglen Comp. H.S. is obtained by General Contractors. Christensen & Macdonald, & presented to Sec. - Treas., approx. $250,000 to be released from amounts progressively retained from the General Contractors during the construction. (MOTION RESCINDED, SEE FOLIO 15753)

15741 15/9/54 Purchase of equipment for Lunch Room, Social Studies room and Students' Council office of Eastg1en Comp. H.S. referred to Chairman of Prop. Com. & Bd. Officials with power to act in placing necessary orders.

15750 15/9/54 Salary schedule of Head Caretaker of Eastglen Comp. H.S. to be $250 per annum higher than the regular Caretakers' schedule, effective from date duties of this position were assumed.

15753 21/9/54 Motion of Board of Sept. 15/54, re release of retention monies to Christensen & Macdonald, rescinded.

15753 21/9/54 In view of terms of Article 3, Sec. (b) of contract between Board and Christensen & Macdonald for construction or Eastg1en Comp. H.S. and statement of Architects, Rule, Wynn & Rule, that $50,000 will adequately cover any uncompleted portion of the Contract, the Sec. authorized to pay to Christensen & Macdonald approx. 1250,000. from retention monies on the Contract; Sec. to obtain from Contractors a Statutory Declaration that no Liens have been filed re this Contract.

15756 21/9/54 Change Order #13, Strathcona Comp. H.S., being extra of $62 on contract of Christensen & Macdonald, to be transferred to C.O. #68, Eastg1en Comp. H.S., for same Contractors and for same amount.

15757 21/9/54 Metal shelving and costume cupboards to be provided through Maint. Dept. for storing of equipment in Dramatics Sec. & Office Vault at Eastglen Camp. H.S., at total cost of $733.73.

15758 21/9/54 City Engineer's Dept. requested to construct bituminous sidewalk fronting the property of the Eastglen Comp. H.S. on the W. side of 68^th St. between 114^th & 116^th Aves.

15761 21/9/54 Request of A.S. Bird, Supervisor of P.Ed., for the equipping of the. paved area at the W. end of Eastg1en Comp,.H.S. for a tennis and basketball court, at an est. cost of $500 approved.

15774 19/10/54 Official Opening to take place Nov. 19/54.

15776 19/10/54 Extras totalling $629.00 authorized to contract of Christensen & and Macdonald on Eastglen Composite High School:
C.O. #69 Book Shelves in Room 1122 $262.00
C.O. #'10 Change Toilet Tissue Dispensers $135.00
C.O. #71 Additional. lockers, etc. $252.00

15787 9 11 54 Following C.O.'s approved on Christensen and Macdonald contract:
C.O.# 72 Vanity Counter 167.00
C.O.# 73 Substitution of lever handles 19.00
C.O.# 74. Install & Supply piping-Car wash rack 132.00
Install & supply piping-washrooms 87.00
C.O.#75 Install & supply sash balances - coatroom wickets 24.00 C.O.#76 Install & supply 44 electrical outlets lab. tables 231.00

15787 9 11 54 Extra. approved on following contracts,
Hillas Electric 1142.00
Christensen & Macdonald 213.00
Fred S. Tappenden 150.00
Re: Electrical work with stage equipment)

15792 9/11/54 Following rental rates for Eastglen Comp. H.S. Auditorium adopted;
Minimum facilities $100.00
Large facilities 125.00
(Matinees 50% of evening rate)
Rehearsals 62.50

15799 23 11 54 Following C. O. approved on Christiansen &Macdonald contract.
C.O. # 77 Supply and install additional hardware for corridor doors: 1-268J-A5 edge pull and 14-48B14 mortise bolts. $28.37

15800 23 11 54 Amount of $1724.00 for proscenium catwalk for stage, be approved as part of C.O. #2 for $16,217.49, chargeable , against prime cost sum of $20,000.00 for stage equipment. 15801 23 11 04 Amount of $273.84 be authorized for stage covering canvas and installation at Eastglen Comp. H.S., amount to be charged against prime cost sum for stage equipment.

15815 14/12/54 On receipt of Certificate from Architects, Rule, Wynn & Rule, as requested by the Sec.-Treas., and of a Statutory Declaration from the Contractors, Christensen & Macdonald Ltd., that no Mechanical Liens have been filed against the Title of the Eastglen Comp. H.S. property, $35,000 to be released from monies being held in retention from previous Progress Estimates for construction of Eastglen Comp. H.S.

15816 14/12/54 Additional $3000 from "Capital" account authorized to complete purchase of equipment for Industrial Arts Shops at Eastglen Comp. H.S.

15817 14/12/54 Contract of Christensen & Macdonald Ltd. for construction of Eastglen Comp. H.S. to be credited with total amount of $5,500.00 in accordance with C.O. #78 deleting Prime Cost Sums for Gym. Equipment and Letter Carving which will not now be used by the General Contractors.

15817 14/12/54 Payment Of. total of $222.80, covering installation of exhaust system from emergency power unit for Eastg1en Auditorium authorized, same to be charged against a Prime Cost Sum of $250 included in the Contract this School for this purpose.

15835 11/1/55 Change Order #79, adding $21.00 to Christensen and Macdonald Contract on Eastglen Comp., for replacing doors in. Home Ec. Room, approved.

15889 22/2/55 Following Change Order extras approved re contract of Christensen & Macdonald on the Eastglen Comp. H.S:
C.O. #82 - gas lines in Woodworking Shop $ 66.00
C.O. #83 - fresh air duct in Transformer Vault 66.00

15939 19/4155 Mrs. Aileen R. Dent appointed to staff on Permanent Contract at Eastglen Comp. H.S., effective Sept. 1/55.

15951 26/4/55 Miss M. A. Staples appointed Dean of Girls at Eastglen Comp. H.S. for school yr. Sept./55 to June/56, to teach chiefly Psychology

16014 7/6/55 Following Change Orders approved; Contract of Christensen & Macdonald to be adjusted accordingly :
C.O. #85 Deduct balance of Prime Cost sum for Stage Equipment $2,746.51 Deduct Prime Cost Sum for Director Board 750.00 Total Credit $3,496.51
C.O. #86 - Deduct amount paid by Board to F.S. Tappenden re Stage Equipment Credit $10,523.25
C.O. #87 - Deduct allowance re Drapes supplied by C. Woodward Ltd. Cr. $ 46.00

16039 213/6/55 Resignation of M. A. Munro, Head Caretaker, Eastglen Comp. H.S., accepted, effective July 6/55.

16245 17/1/56 Request of University of Alberta ALUMNAE Studio "A" Players for use of Auditorium on Monday Jan. 16/56 to present the production 'Mr. Arcularis' granted and standard rental charged $125.00 for evening.

16275 11/2/56 Bldg. cost including Architectural Services $350,000.00 Architect, - Rule, Wynn & Rule- Eastglen Addition- 14 rms.

16288 28/2/56 Request for extra of $160.00 to contract of Cotter Bros., for installation of pressure reducing valve in the Chemistry and science Labs. referred to Property Comm. superintendent of Schools to investigate and report.

16288 20/3/56 Sports Equipment room be constructed at $965.00

16319 20/3/56 On recommendation of Angus Butler & Associates, the extra of $160.00 quoted for the installation of a pressure reducing valve on compressed air line serving the Chemistry and Science Laboratories approved for payment at $100.00 as the valve installed was larger than required.

16077 9/8/55 Mr. S. Davidson appointed Head Caretaker at Eastglen Composite High School effective August 9^th, 1955, at a salary to be negotiated between the Board and the Public School Caretakers' Assn.

16133 27/9/55 Canteen Services (Edmonton) Ltd. permitted to install without cost to Board, hot chocolate machines in Eastg1en school subject to Princ., being informed and he allowed to allocate the space.

16230 1:1/1/56 Request of University Alumnae Studio "A" Players for a reduction in rental of Auditorium of Eastglen Comp. High School referred to Property Committee for consideration.

16232 10/1/56 Experiment in Hot lunches in High Schools - see page 16232 in Minute Book)

16233 10/1/56 Expenditure of approx. $1,150.00 authorized for the providing of satisfactory facilities for storage of inflammable liquids- Maintenance Shops in Old Tech Sch. Bldg and Eastglen and Vic. Comp. Schools 1-45-50 gal. underground tank and pump at each of the ??? schools.

16345 17/4/56 Operating statement For Cafeteria covering the month of March 1956, received and filed for information.

16409 29/5/56 Hand dryers on a trial basis to be purchased at original quotation- but arising out of experiment no further electric hand dryers be installed in the schools.

16469 2 1/8/56 Subject to usual conditions General contract awarded to Poole Construction Co. Ltd. for construction of addition to Eastglen Comp. High School at $225,821.00

164183 28/8/56 Cafeteria. to continue in operation for the 1956-57 school year, its operation to be on same basis as previously set out for the trial period.

16548 & 16549 13/11/56 An easement granted City of Edmonton for construction of a combined. relief sewer on south boundary of 116 Ave. between 68 & 71 sts. on condition that ground. or fence disturbed will be repaired to the satisfaction of the Board, and the open ditch be suitably fenced off to prevent any accident on school site.

16559 20/11/56 Request of Public School Caretakers' Association for use of auditorium on evening of Nov. 23/56 for general meeting for purpose of forming a Public School Board Employees t Credit Union , granted, with Association assuming caretaking charges involved.

16601 22/1/57 The operating statement for fall term re Cafeteria, covering four months ended Dec. 2l/56 as submitted by Supt. Schools received and filed for information.

16738 28/5/57 Report submitted by Supt. of schools, May 24^th, 1957 including operating statement for four months ending Mar. 31/57 for Eastglen Cafeteria received and filed for information.

16916 10/12/57 Griesbach School Board permitted to continue to send their pupils to Eastglen Comp. High School through the 1958-59 school year on non-resident fee basis.

16918 10/12/57 Operating statement for Cafeteria for the 3 months ended(?) Nov. 30/57 submitted by Supt. of Schools, received and filed for information.

16934 7/1/58 Mr. Stanley Gordon Deane, B.Sc., M.Ed., appointed Principal of Eastglen Composite High School with duties to commence September 1, 1958;

17002 25/3/58 Request of Dept. of National Defence re children of Air Force personnel in Grade XII & XII at Guthrie School granted permitting their attendance at Eastglen Comp. High Sch. for the school year 1958-59 on non-resident fee basis.

17035 22/4/58 C. J. Allison B.A., B.Ed., appointed Male Senior Assistant Principal effective Sept. 1/58 W. O. McLean M.A., appointed Male Second Assistant Principal effective Sept. 1/58

17150 27/6/58 Report of Arch.-Supt. of Plant June 20/58 re final construction costs filed for information, and action approve (See minutes for details)

17174 28/7/58 Matter of Board assuming cost of widening 68 St. between 114 and 115 Aves. at estimated cost of $2,950.00 for additional parking at Eastg1en Comp. High School, tabled.

17719 17/11/59 Supt. recommends Eastg1en be granted free use of gym and 1 dressing room at Virginia Park school Mondays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for approx. 5 months from Nov. 23/59. etc., overtime payment of caretaker assumed by Board.

17200 9/9/58 Scale of rental rates revised effective Sept. 1/58 (see minute for details.)

17234 7/10/58 S. G. Dean, Principal, granted leave of absence without loss of salary in order to attend the Sixth Conference of the Alta. Comp. High School principals to be held in Edmonton Oct. 23 & 24/58

17294 9/12/58 Re- Swimming pool at Eastglen- Board regrets it is unable to permit use of school facilities for distribution of letter prepared by North-east Edmonton Community Council.

17484 21/4/59 Operating statements for cafeterias at Eastglen, Strathcona and Victoria Composite High Schools. covering the period Jan. l to March 31/59, as shown in report of Supt. of Schools dated Apr. 17/59, received and filed for information.

17601 16/6/59 Permitted for 1959-60 term, to select firm for Students' Privilege cards, making own arrangements.

17618 30/6/59 Report of Supt. of Schools June 26/59 re operation of cafeteria for 3 month period ending June 30/59 received and filed for information.

1960's

17900 22/3/60 S. G. Deane. Princ. Eastglen, granted leave of absence without loss of salary for Apr. 11-14 inc 1960. to visit large Se. Hi. Schools in Vancouver and Seattle- subsistence allowance for 4 days and transportation cost one way paid by Board.

17979 10/5/60 Report of Supt. of Schools May 6/60 re operation of cafeteria for period Jan. 1 to March 31, 1960 received and filed for information.

18031 7/6/60 C. J. Allison, Asst. Princ. Eastglen, relieved of responsibilities effective June 15/60 to organize Queen Elizabeth C.H.S. to which he has been appointed Principal. for the 1959-60 school term no change in salary status.

18031 7/6/60 Mr. L. Wendt. Asst. Princ. North Edmonton Sc. transferred to Eastglen effective June 15/60; Mr. Wendt appointed 2nd Asst. Princ. at Eastglen; 1959-60 school term no change in salary status.

18249 13/12/60 Report #1-1961 of the Property Committee re Projects under Consideration in Property Committee, Eastg1en 'Composite High School Gymnasium Addition, adopted as a whole report.

18273 10/1/61 The Report covering the financial operations of High School Cafeterias for period September to November 1960 received and filed for information.

18282 24/1/61 Eastglen Gymnasium addition - Campbell and Fleet to do architectural work,

18289 24/1/61 Eastglen Gym. addition cost to be included in 1961 Building Program, as set out in Report #2-1961 of the Property Committee which was adopted as a whole report.

18291 24/1/61 The type of construction to be used in the Eastglen School gymnasium to be slab-on-grade, with the same type of roof construction for McCauley (Glulam Beams, and Fir Deck,), as set out in Report #3-1961 of the Property Committee, which was adopted as a whole report.

18543 04/07/61 That, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, an extra in the amount of $2,791.48, to cover type 'A' fire doors to be installed in the Eastg1en Composite High School Gymnasium Addition, be approved. Unanimously carried.

18487 23/05/61 Contracts for the erection of the Gymnasium Addition to Eastg1en Composite High School awarded to low tenderer in each division of the work. (See Minutes for details)

18543 04/07/61 That, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, an extra in the amount of $2,791.48, to cover type 'A' fire doors to be installed in the Eastglen Composite High School Gymnasium Addition, be approved. Unanimously carried.

19453,12/11/63 That the Superintendent of Schools report Oct. 21,1963, setting out that some cracking is occurring in the walls of Eastglen Composite and that, until further testing over a period of several months has been completed, nothing conclusive can be reported to the Board, and that the structural consultants have given their assurance that there is no cause for alarm from a safety point of view, be received and filed for information. Unanimously carried.

19528 28/01/64 letter from City Commissioners requesting the Board to bear total estimated cost of $10,000.00 for tunnel from Eastg1en to swimming pool defferred [sic] as Budget item. See 'city commissioners'

19600 10/03/64 That an item of $10,000.00 be included in the Budget to cover the estimated cost of the construction of a tunnel to provide access from the Eastg1en Composite High School to the Swimming Pool being constructed by the City of Edmonton on that site. Unanimously carried.

1970's

25453 17/06/75 That the report with respect to capitalizing Eastg1en upgrading be received as information. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

25698 10/02/76 That the letter from the School Buildings Board advising refusal of support for the proposed Eastglen renovations be received as information and further that a letter be sent to the Minister of Education expressing in a forthright manner but with grace the Board's views about the regulations. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

25797 23/03/76 That the reply from the Minister of Education with respect to Renovations of Eastglen Composite High School be received as information. Unanimously Carried.

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