This review of the Strathcona County school system (Alberta, Canada) makes recommendations based on information gathered in 1986. Following an introductory chapter, chapter 2 summarizes findings and recommendations. The review involved surveys of employees, community members, and community groups. Recommendations concern organization, evaluation, public input, and reporting to the board. Chapter 3 characterizes organization and staffing, financial indicators, and enrollment. Methods of reviewing system components are described in chapter 4; chapter 5 synthesizes significant findings. Governance and administrative areas, examined in chapter 6, involve policymaking, planning, budgeting, and community relations. Recommendations are to improve budgeting, board reporting, and community relations. Chapter 7 reports on organizational matters. Suggestions are made to formalize corporate services relationships, reorganize educational programming, and to act on employee concerns. Program management issues covered in chapter 8 concern improved coordination of planning and education. In chapter 9, recommendations for resource management include strengthening staff policies, developing professional development plans, and reviewing the teacher evaluation process. Chapter 10 investigates support services. Suggestions are made for achieving greater effectiveness in data processing and facilities management. Five appendices comprise nearly one-half of the report, including the following: review criteria of system components; employee attitude survey results; resident survey results; and responses from parental groups. (CJH)