Last week, WRDSB trustees participated in the annual OPSBA conference in Toronto. Our trustees joined other Ontario public school board trustees to share and learn about board governance, the role of the trustee, best practice and future issues in education.

The conference closed with a very inspiring address by Peter Mansbridge, Chief Correspondent of CBC News. The session focused on ‘Canada and Canadians in a changing world’ and special mention was made on the importance of public service and the importance of trustees in student learning. Chairperson Kathleen Woodcock and Trustee Carol Miller had an opportunity to meet with Peter Mansbridge before this session.

 

Peter Mansbridge

Chairperson Kathleen Woodcock and Trustee Carol Miller meet CBC’s Peter Mansbridge.