Item FILM R-3593.4 - TRUSTEES

Educational spots: A workprint of 5 spots promoting the work of the Saskatchewan School Trustees Association, local schools boards, teachers and other board employees. #1) A school bus driver talks about his work and the need for drivers of private vehicals to observe driving regulations designed to protect chilren when they are boarding and exiting school buses. Includes scenes of children riding a school bus. #2) Addresses the quality of education children are receiving, stating that "it is better than ever." Includes scenes of teacher working with chilren in a classroom. #3) States that children spend over 2000 days in school and that the local school boards are responsible for "making the most of those days." #4) States that schools are responding to the challenge of changing conditions and are continuing to provide quality education to children. #5) States that times have change since the one room school house and school boards are providing better facilities, programmes, and qualified teachers.