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End of Year Message from the Chair and CEO
Dear families, As we come to the end of another school year, we have much to reflect on and be proud of. Across York Region District School Board, our students have demonstrated growth and achievement in so many ways. These accomplishments reflect their hard work and determination, the ongoing partnership between schools and families, and the care and expertise of staff.
About Bill Cober
Bill Cober first joined YRDSB in 1996. He served as an elementary school teacher until 2005, when he was appointed as Vice Principal. In 2008, he was appointed Principal, moving to Principal on Assignment, Operations, Education and Community Services in 2016. He was promoted to the role of Superintendent in 2020, serving as Superintendent of Schools with CEC West until 2022, when he moved into Superintendent of Human Resources Services and Chief Negotiator.
He brings nearly 30 years of experience in public education in York Region, and has extensive educational leadership experience, as well as experience in municipal government. Bill has strengths in relationship building, strategic decision making and building equitable and inclusive organizations. He has a collaborative and strategic approach to leadership and a passionate belief in the capacity and potential of all students.
Bill’s background includes rich and diverse educational, instructional, organizational, operational, governance and relational leadership skills and experiences.
