Following its annual Organizational Board Meeting on November 18, the Durham District School Board has announced that Whitby Trustee Tracy Brown has been elected Chair of the Board for 2024-25.
An advocate for inclusive education and student success, Trustee Brown was first elected in 2022 and is committed to fostering respect and promoting collaboration in public education.
"It is an exciting time for the Durham District School Board, and I am honoured to take on the role of Chair for 2024-25, prioritizing open dialogue and shared problem-solving to achieve the best student outcomes. I want to thank outgoing Chair Trustee Christine Thatcher for her leadership in 2023-24, and the Board of Trustees for its ongoing commitment to inclusive, accountable, and transparent processes." - Tracy Brown, Chair, DDSB Board of Trustees .
Trustees were also selected to serve on various committees, including:
- Deb Oldfield, elected from Oshawa as Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Standing Committee
- Kelly Miller, elected from Ajax as Vice Chair of the Committee of the Whole-Standing Committee
- Carolyn Morton, acclaimed from Brock/Scugog/Uxbridge as Chair of the Education Finance Committee
- Kelly Miller, elected from Ajax as Chair of the Governance and Policy Committee
A complete list of Board Committees and Trustee membership can be found on the DDSB's website.
