Sunkist School District No. 4293, 1920-1946
- LGA 67
- Local Government
- 1920-1946
On December 27, 1919, a committee of ratepayers petitioned the Department of Education for the establishment of a school district in the Girvin, Saskatchewan district. Approximately twelve children between the ages of five and sixteen resided in the proposed district at that time. On January 13, 1920, the committee met to organize the district and elect trustees. The individuals elected were Thomas Hansford (secretary-treasurer); F.J. Richardson (chairman); A.P. Wightman; F.J. Richardson and G. Allen (trustees). The Sunkist School District No. 4293 was established on March 1, 1920 in accordance with the provisions of the School Act.
The responsibilities of the Sunkist district board included selecting and acquiring a school site; contracting the building of the school; furnishing and maintaining the school and grounds, buildings and equipment; hiring qualified teachers; providing books, globes, maps and other supplies to students and teachers; administering grants; settling disputes and maintaining school records and accounts.
The Sunkist School, located at SE 1-25-1-W3, was built by Waterman-Waterbury Company Ltd. of Regina. On April 28, 1920, a debenture for $4250 was approved for building the school.
The duties and powers of the district board were revised when Sunkist School District joined the Davidson School Unit No. 31 on January 21, 1946. On March 1, 1946, all assets and liabilities were taken over by the school unit. The school closed in 1947 but was briefly reopened in 1949. In 1957, the school building was sold and relocated.