These files were created by Alan E. Parry, System Planner, whose position reported to the Superintendent & Secretary Treasurer at the time of the pilot project. Series consists of files pertaining to the development of budget decentralizing known as School Based Budget. The files and responsibility for School Based Budget moved with Parry when he transferred to Associate Superintendent Planning & Development Services in 1979-80. By 1980-81 School Based Budget was implemented district-wide.

Item is an overview of the process to reorganize the administrative structure of Edmonton Public Schools. It presents the District's priorities, philosophy, and major aims. The senior staff hierarchy, task management and budget committee are outlined. A news release about the reorganization and biographical information for Dr. A. E. Hohol, John F. Finlay and Michael Strembitsky is also included.