by Erica Braunovan
Trustee, Kitchissippi/Somerset
Earlier this month, my fellow school board trustees selected me as the board’s vice-chair. I had asked to be considered for this role so that I could take on more capacity for leadership and advocacy for students, schools and our communities.
By accepting the vice-chair role, I reaffirm a commitment I made two years ago during the municipal election: to advocate for and promote equity. It is my fundamental belief that all children must have equitable access to quality education —and that will forever guide my work as trustee. I will also continue to work for improvements to special education and student well-being.
I deeply understand that I am not a trustee for myself: I am a trustee for our community’s kids and families.
As vice-chair, I will promote respectful and collaborative working relationships among the board, school staff, parents and the community. I will ensure that kids remain at the centre of all relationships.
As always, thank you for putting your trust in me to represent you on the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at erica.braunovan@ocdsb.ca.
Updates
High school information nights are underway to help parents and students learn about the variety of schools, programs and courses in our city. In the Somerset/Kitchissippi ward, Lisgar Collegiate Institute will host its information night on January 18 and Nepean High School on January 19. Visit www.ocdsb.ca for a full listing of information nights across the city.
Progress continues on the gifted program review and the accommodation reviews. Watch www.ocdsb.ca for updates or be sure to follow my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ericabraunovan.
Elementary and high schools are closed for the holiday break as of Monday, December 26 and will reopen Monday, January 9. Enjoy the holidays!