PEMBROKE – Trustee Susan Humphries is the new chair of the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) and Bryon Morris is the vice-chair.
elected a new Chairperson and Vice-chairperson for the coming year as well as the committee representatives.
Both trustees were acclaimed to the positions.
Ms. Humphries represents Town of Renfrew and McNab-Braeside.
“I am honoured to have the trust and support of my colleagues around the table,” said Ms. Humphries. “We have a dedicated and hardworking team – a team that is truly focused on what is best for student achievement and well-being in our District. I am looking forward to beginning our new four year term with a strong board of dedicated trustees.”
Ms. Humphries previously worked for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for over 35 years where she worked with local, regional and provincial 4-H volunteers, members and parents managing budgets, staff and offices across the eastern and southwest regions of Ontario.
She recently sat as a public member on the Horton Township General Government Committee and has taught courses on communications and critical thinking for Algonquin College in Pembroke. She was first elected in 2014.
Mr. Morris represents the Town of Petawawa.
“We have much to celebrate,” he said. “The extremely positive working relationship we have with our close partners in Senior Administration and the dedication of all our employees, be they teachers, custodial and secretarial staff, will ensure that our students continue to thrive.”
Mr. Morris was a trustee on the District’s predecessor – the District Renfrew County Board of Education – representing Petawawa for 15 years, from 1976 to 1991. He was elected to the RCDSB in 2014.
