Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board have announced that Mary Helen Van Loon was acclaimed as chair of the board, her sixth consecutive term, at its AGM on Monday.
Van Loon started as a board trustee in 2017 and represents Perth South, St. Marys, and West Perth.
In her acceptance address, Van Loon said it is an exciting time with the board now immersed in the second year of its strategic plan and that staff, support staff and students are working diligently to improve and master math and literacy skills.
Amy Cronin was acclaimed as vice-chair of the board. Starting out as a trustee in 2010, Cronin represents Huron East, Perth East, and North Perth.
Cronin has served as chair of the board and this will be her fifth term as vice-chair.
Cronin said it is an honour to serve in Catholic education and work with the gifts that all trustees bring to the table.
