Message from Our Trustee
September 2023
Dear families,
It is my pleasure to
welcome all new and returning families to school for the 2023-2024 school year.
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and wish you a positive start to the new
school year. I know it can be a time of transition for many, and am grateful
for the dedication and professionalism of our school staff for all that they do
to support students as they start the new school year, and create a warm,
welcoming and inclusive environment in our schools.
The education of your
children is a partnership, and we recognize that you are our most important
partner when it comes to your child’s education. As a family member, there are
many ways you can engage in your child’s learning, from speaking with your
child about school and connecting with school staff to volunteering or becoming
involved with the school council. You know your child best and we place great
value on the relationship we have with families. I look forward to connecting
with you throughout the school year.
As your school
trustee, it is my role to advocate for quality public education in York Region,
and to ensure that our students remain at the centre of all of our decision
making. The Board of Trustees has many responsibilities, including making policy and budget decisions, and communicating with the public. Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns, and I will continue to keep you updated throughout the
year on what is happening in the board. You can also visit our newsroom, listen to our podcast and connect with us
on social media to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the board.
This year, we are
pleased to welcome our new Director of Education Bill Cober, who took on the role on August 1 this year. He brings nearly 30
years of experience in public education in York Region, a commitment to student
achievement and well-being, and a strategic and collaborative approach.
Later in the year, we
will be undertaking a comprehensive strategic plan review. One of our roles as
a board is to set the Multi-Year Strategic Plan that establishes our
priorities and guides our direction as a school board. We will be reviewing
that plan this year, and engaging with communities is a priority for us. Your
input will be important and I look forward to sharing more information with you
on this in the future.
I wish you all a great
start to the school year and a happy, safe and successful year ahead.
Ed Law
Trustee, Markham Wards 3 and 4