These are highlights of the inaugural meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held November 17, 2025.
Affirmation of Traditional Lands
Ron Speck, Trustee, North Hastings, offered a Land Affirmation.
Review the election process for Board Chair and Vice-chair
At the inaugural Board meeting, elections are held for the Chair, Vice-chair of the Board and four members of the Governance and Policy Committee. The Chair of the Board will automatically be appointed as Chair of the Governance and Policy Committee. A Vice-chair for the Governance and Policy Committee will be elected from the four members of the Governance and Policy Committee. Find out more starting on page 2 of the agenda.
Election of Chair of the Board
Dr. Kari Kramp, Central Hastings, was elected Chair of the Board for a one-year term, effective immediately. Through that role, she will also be the chair and member of the Governance and Policy Committee.
Election of Vice-chair of the Board
Erica Charlton, Belleville/Thurlow, was elected Vice-chair of the Board for a one-year term, effective immediately.
Congratulations to Dr. Kari Kramp, (above left), representing Central Hastings, elected Chair of the Board; and Erica Charlton, representing Belleville/Thurlow, elected Vice-chair, both effective November 17, 2025.
Election of four members for the Governance and Policy Committee
The following Board members were elected to the Governance and Policy Committee:
Shannon Binder, Southeast Hastings; Kandis Hambly, Trenton and CFB Trenton; Rachael Prinzen, North Prince Edward County; and Amanda Robertson, Belleville/Thurlow. Kandis Hambly was elected Vice-chair of this committee.
Upcoming Public Board Meetings
- Organizational Public Board Meeting
- Upcoming Regular Public Board Meetings
- January 26, 2026
- February 23, 2026
- March 30, 2026
- April 27, 2026
- May 25, 2026
- June 22, 2026
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