PUBLIC NOTICE: ALGOMA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VACANT TRUSTEE POSITION – NORTHERN AREA

PUBLIC NOTICE:
ALGOMA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VACANT TRUSTEE POSITION – NORTHERN AREA (Michipicoten, Chapleau, Hornepayne)
Due to the sudden passing of the incumbent Trustee, there is now a vacancy for the position of Trustee for the Michipicoten, Chapleau and Hornepayne area.
As per s.221(1) of the Education Act, the Board of Trustees has, through a Board motion, chosen to fill the vacant seat through an appointment process. Trustees will receive applications from interested and eligible individuals for this position until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023. As outlined in the Education Act, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• a Canadian citizen
• 18 years of age or older
• a resident of the region
• be a public school elector
• not legally prohibited from voting; and,
• not disqualified by any legislation from holding school board office (e.g., an employee of any school board).
Interested applicants are asked to provide the following information:
i) a resumé, including past accomplishments, community involvement and related experience;
ii) a letter of intent, outlining the reasons why you wish to serve on the Board and how you feel you can contribute to its overall effectiveness;
iii) the names and contact information of three references from the community, with permission to contact.
Applicants are advised that the applications and presentations are information that is available publicly. Applications are to be submitted to Lucia Reece, Director of Education and Secretary to the Board, at [email protected]
Application packages will be reviewed by Board members and applicants will be invited to make a brief (15-minute maximum) presentation to the Board of Trustees, at a public meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, September 11, 2023, outlining how they would support the Board of Trustees in meeting the current Strategic Directions and in furthering the best interests of the Algoma District School Board. Presentations can be made either in-person or virtually.
The successful applicant will be sworn in, at the Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 and will serve until the end of the term, which is November 14, 2026.
For further information, please contact the Algoma District School Board at [email protected] or by calling 705-945-7234.