Board Trustee Resigns 1^st Vice Chair Position

(Brockville) – Citing personal reasons, Upper Canada District School Board Trustee William MacPherson tonight submitted his resignation from the position of 1^st Vice Chair.  The veteran trustee will continue to serve as the elected trustee for Ward 2, which encompasses Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, Montague, Tay Valley, and the town of Perth.

MacPherson was elected 1^st Vice Chair in December 2010.  He has been a trustee on the Upper Canada District School Board since 2000.

Trustees will fill the new vacancy next week.

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For more information please call:

Greg Pietersma
Chair
Upper Canada District School Board
613-290-0698

Posted December 15, 2011