DDSB Elects Chair and Committee Membership for 2022

At the Board Meeting of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) held on Monday, December 6, 2021, Trustees elected a Chairperson and committee members for 2022.

Over the course of 2021, Trustees have successfully come together to continue their important role in providing stability in public education during a period of continued change and provincial directions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. With an emphasis on collaboration and being responsive to the needs of students, staff and community members, Trustees have been steadfast in providing support for the system. The Board’s commitment to Indigenous education and human rights and equity in the interest of all students in the District continues to be a key focus as we enter 2022.

The December 6 meeting included the re-election of Chair Carolyn Morton, Trustee for the Townships of Brock, Scugog, and Uxbridge, as well as:

  • Christine Thatcher – Trustee, Town of Whitby – Vice Chair of the Board
  • Patrice Barnes – Trustee, Town of Ajax (Wards 1 & 2) – Vice Chair of Standing Committee
  • Donna Edwards – Trustee, Town of Ajax (Ward 3) – Chair of the Education Finance Committee

A complete list of Board Committees and Trustee Liaisons can be found on the DDSB’s website at https://www.ddsb.ca/en/about-ddsb/resources/Documents/Trustee-Committee-Membership.pdf

Quote:

As Trustees, we are committed to ensuring students and staff have the resources needed to achieve success across all learning and working environments. I look forward to continuing this important work with my fellow Trustees, including the significant strides our Board is making to incorporate Indigenous rights, human rights and equity as part of a school system that prioritizes student learning, well-being and achievement through strong policies and actions.” – Carolyn Morton, re-elected Chair of the Board and Trustee for the Townships of Brock, Scugog, and Uxbridge

Quick Facts:

  • School Trustees are responsible for oversight the public school system and represent seven of Durham Region’s municipalities. The Board also has three Student Trustees. Public School Trustees are a critical link between communities and school boards, ensuring public schools meet the diverse needs of students in their communities. Together, Trustees are responsible to their communities for the quality of education provided in local schools within an approved financial framework.
  • The Board of Trustees hold internal elections annually each December.
  • Carolyn Morton is a retired Durham educator, having taught more than 36 years with the DDSB and was first elected as a Trustee in 2010, serving in numerous roles before being elected Chair in 2021. One of Chair Morton’s top priorities has always been the well-being of students and staff. Chair Morton is in her third term as a Trustee with the DDSB.

SOURCE  DDSB

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