Crowe returned to chair the board

Schomberg resident Elizabeth Crowe is starting her ninth year as chair of the York Catholic District School Board.

The trustee for King, Aurora and Whitchurch — Stouffville was returned to the chair by her colleagues at last Tuesday’s organizational meeting of the board.

Crowe was once again returned to her trustee seat on the board by acclamation in last month’s municipal elections. Markham Trustee Carol Cotton was elected vicechair.

Crowe has been a trustee since 1994. She has served as vice-chair and on a number of committees, including business affairs, budget/audit and labour relations.

In her acceptance speech, Crowe thanked her fellow trustees for their unanimous support.

“Together, we have been working steadfastly in our quest for continued success for all students, ensuring that everyone focuses on

student achievement and lifelong learning,” she told her colleagues. “No child shall ‘fall through the cracks.’ With Jesus as our inspiration, we will work to ensure that our schools are safe, nurturing places for students. As trustees, our role is to set policy and direction to build on our Board Vision. Our Board has already been recognized for leadership, and together, we will all work together to continue to make our schools the best in the province.”

This is the third term as vice-chair Cotton. She has been active on a number of committees, including academic affairs, joint board consortium and the executive committee.

“I am proud to be part of the York Catholic District School Board – a board that is setting provincial standards for staff innovations, student achievement and for our unwavering dedication to Catholic education,” said Cotton as she accepted election.