School District 91鈥檚 Board of Education held its annual elections and committee appointments on November 18.

Trustee Dave Christie was re-elected by acclamation as Board Chair for his fourth term. Christie, a trustee in Fraser Lake since 2018, expressed his gratitude toward fellow trustees.  

鈥淚t is a privilege to serve in this capacity for the students, staff, and families. I look forward to working with Minister Beare as we continue to advocate for all students across our region,鈥� he said in a statement.

He also noted that this is an 鈥渆xciting year鈥� for SD 91 with the hiring of a new superintendent, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, and the beginning of the process for a new strategic plan.

Nyree Hazelton was also re-elected by acclamation as Vice-Chair of the Board. Hazelton has been a  trustee since 2018.

鈥淎s a returning Vice-Chair, I look forward to continuing in this role and collaborating with all trustees to honour inclusion, diversity and improve learning outcomes for students across the District,鈥� she said.

Following the elections, trustees volunteered and were appointed to represent various committees for the 2024-2025 term. The committee appointments are as follows:

British Columbia Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA): Trustee Christie (Alternate: Trustee Davis)
British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) Provincial Council: Trustee Hazelton (Alternate: Trustee Davis)
BCSTA - Northern Interior Branch (NIB): Trustee Davis
SD91 Indigenous Education Council: Trustee Gratz (Alternate: Trustee Davis)
District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC): Trustee Pooley
District Finance & Budget Committee: Trustees Christie, Gratz, Hazelton, Pooley, and Walker
District Policy Committee: Trustees Albertson, Davis, Gratz, Pooley, and Walker