Kootenay Lake School District 8 (SD8) Trustee Susan Chew has been acclaimed as the district’s new board chair.
Chew was elected by acclamation at the Nov. 4 SD8 board meeting. It’s her first time holding the role.
“It’s an honour to have the opportunity to serve as chair of the SD8 Board of Education. Our work is about meeting the learning needs of every student and reflecting the values of the communities we serve,” said Chair Chew in a news release.
Meanwhile, Trustee Julie Bremner was also acclaimed to hold her seat as vice-chair for a second term.
“Serving as vice-chair is an opportunity to continue to support children, families and school communities through strong governance and open communication. I look forward to working with our new chair and with all board members as we keep students at the centre of everything we do,” said Vice-chair Bremner.
Also elected by acclamation were Trustee Murray Shunter, who will serve as a provincial councillor for the B.C. School Trustees Association, and Trustee Mary Jane Blackmore as alternate.
Trustee Al Gribbin will serve as a B.C. Public School Employers’ Association representative, with Chair Chew as alternate.
The chair and vice-chair positions, along with external committee roles, are elected annually by the board.
The nine trustees who serve on the board are elected every four years during B.C.’s local general elections.
The SD8 board is in the fourth year of its four-year term, which ends on Oct. 17, 2026.
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