Dwayne Inch re-elected school board chairman

Dwayne Inch, chair

Trustee Dwayne Inch was re-elected as chair of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and Jim Williams was elected as vice-chair at the annual public meeting held Monday, Dec. 5.

Inch expressed appreciation to fellow board members for placing their trust in him.

“I have enjoyed working as interim chair after the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Carl Pitman, earlier this year. The community has entrusted us with our most precious commodities: children. As trustees, our job comes with challenges, and yet they are overshadowed when children perform their best. I want to thank Director of Education Rob McGall for his encouragement and support, and the senior team and staff for keeping us organized,” Inch said.

Jim Williams, vice-chair

Williams, in his remarks for wanting to run for vice-chair, expressed sentiments relating to student achievement.

“Students are our number one priority. We must continue to focus on their success through development of character, academic excellence and social skills. As trustees, we endeavour to see students grow in character and knowledge,” stated Williams.

Inch was first elected to the Board in December 2006 and was acclaimed in the October 2010 municipal election. He represents South Prince Edward County, with the following schools included in his electoral area:
Athol Central Public School
Pinecrest Memorial Elementary School
Queen Elizabeth School (Picton)
South Marysburgh Central School
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute

Williams was first elected to the Board in December 1990. He represents Sidney and Frankford, with the following schools included in his electoral area:
Bayside Public School
Frankford Public School
Susanna Moodie Elementary School
Bayside Secondary School

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board of Education Meeting Update #77