November 20, 2023—This is a summary of the November 20, 2023 Inaugural Meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. Official minutes will be approved at the next regular meeting.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Lands
Recited by Ernie Parsons, Trustee, Sidney and Frankford: As Trustees for Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and as settlers to this land, we acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside, occupy and meet as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Anishinabek people. These Indigenous Nations agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant. The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board supports and is committed to the stewardship of the land, and the responsibilities we hold to ensure that learning, education programs and services support all staff and students.
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 November 20, 2023 agenda.
Election of Chair of the Board
Shannon Binder, Southeast Hastings, was re-elected Chair of the Board for a one-year term, effective immediately. Through that role, Binder will be the chair and member of the Governance and Policy Committee.
Election of Vice-chair of the Board
Amanda Robertson, Belleville/Thurlow, was elected Vice-chair of the Board for a one-year term, effective immediately.
Congratulations to Shannon Binder (above left), representing Southeast Hastings, re-elected Chair of the Board and Amanda Robertson, representing Belleville/Thurlow, elected Vice-chair, both effective November 20, 2023,
Election of four members for the Governance and Policy Committee
The following Board members were elected to the Governance and Policy Committee: Stacey Lewis, Kari Kramp, Rachael Prinzen and Ron Speck. Stacey Lewis was elected Vice-chair of this committee.
Upcoming Public Board meetings
- Organizational Meeting: Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM
- Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM
- Monday, January 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Monday, April 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Monday, May 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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