Durham Catholic District School Board Chair and Vice-Chair Acclaimed for 2019

Posted On Tuesday December 03, 2019
Chair Oldman
Chair Oldman

At the Inaugural Board Meeting on December 2, 2019, led by Our Most Reverend Bishop Vincent Nguyen as Honorary Chair, Durham Catholic District School Board Trustees were guided in their Rite of Renewal of the Roman Catholic Trustee, followed by the selection of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board.

Janice Oldman, Trustee for the Town of Ajax, was acclaimed for the position of Chair of the Board.

“I am truly honoured to have had the opportunity to be part of this Board of Trustees and I look forward serving you and our students as Chair,” said Chair Oldman.

Morgan Ste. Marie, Trustee for the City of Oshawa, was acclaimed for the position of Vice-Chair.

Vice-Chair Ste. Marie acknowledged fellow trustees for their service. “We all bring unique strengths and insights to the board and I’m thankful to know that we have so many trustees, administrators, staff and teachers focused on the best interests of our children. Thank you for your support,” he said. 

On behalf of the Board’s Senior Administrative Team, Anne O’Brien, Director of Education congratulated Chair Oldman and Vice-Chair Ste. Marie on their positions.

“Trustees are entrusted stewards of Catholic Education, representing our Catholic learning communities,” said Director O’Brien. “Congratulations Chair Oldman and Vice-Chair Ste. Marie in their newly acclaimed roles. Their leadership experience and knowledge of our Catholic school system will be invaluable as trustees make decisions that support the directions outlined in the board’s new strategic plan, Discovery 2023: Renewing the Vision,” she said.

 

2019 Durham Catholic District School Board of Trustees

Chair of the Board: Janice Oldman, Town of Ajax

Vice-Chair of the Board: Morgan Ste. Marie, City of Oshawa

  • Tricia Chapman, Town of Whitby
  • Robert De Souza, City of Oshawa
  • Monique Forster, Town of Ajax
  • Kathleen LeFort, Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge
  • Jim McCafferty, City of Pickering
  • John Rinella, Town of Whitby

Student Trustees:

  • Annika Dela Torre
  • Sofia Zamorano