December 4, 2019Ìý–ÌýLast evening at theÌýAnnual Organizational MeetingÌýof the Near North District School BoardÌý(Ï㽶ֱ²¥),ÌýTrustee Jay AspinÌýwasÌýre-electedÌýas ChairÌýand Trustee John Cochrane wasÌýacclaimedÌýas Vice-Chair.ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýChair Aspin expressed his gratitude to fellow TrusteesÌýfor theÌýsignificantÌý timeÌýand effort that has been spentÌýworking together over the past year to move forward a number of Board initiatives.ÌýÌýÌýIn addition to the decision to proceed with the closure ofÌýWiddifield, the Board of Trustees haveÌýbegun moving forward with a new Multi-Year Plan,ÌýaÌýreview ofÌýtheÌýorganizational structure, andÌýrecruitmentÌýof a new Director of Education.Ìý
ÌýVice-Chair John CochraneÌýis confident in the commitment of his fellow Trustees andÌýisÌýhopefulÌý thatÌýthe Board will beÌý successful in moving the Parry Sound project forward.Ìý
Ìý“We have turned the corner – We are entering our 2nd year of significant reformation towards regaining the public trust and reputation of theÌýNear North District School Board.ÌýÌýWhile, there is a significant amount of work to beÌýcompleted, this Board of Trustees have proven their abilityÌýto move forward and makeÌýinformedÌýdecisions based on the bestÌýinterests of our students and communities.Ìýâ€ÌýJay Aspin, ChairÌý
ÌýFor more information, please contact:Ìý
MairghreadÌýKnoughtÌý
Information/Communication OfficerÌý
Near North District School BoardÌý
(705) 472-8170, extension 5010
Mairghread.Knought@nearnorthschools.ca
