News Release
6/7/2017
Aurora, ON – York Region District School Board is inviting feedback on the process for the selection and evaluation of the Director of Education.
The two policies outlining this process have been developed in response to the Minister of Education’s 22 directions to the Board. As directed, the policies and procedures were developed in conjunction with a committee composed of trustees, staff and community members.
The two draft policies - Director of Education Selection and Director of Education Performance Review - are available on the Board website for community feedback until June 16. The policies are also being shared with school councils, community partners and staff members.
“These policies will guide the process for selecting and evaluating our next Director of Education. We encourage school communities to share their input,” said Loralea Carruthers, Chair of the Board. “I want to thank the committee for their efforts and valuable input in developing these important policies.”
The Board of Trustees is responsible for hiring and monitoring the performance of the Director of Education who oversees the day-to-day operations of York Region District School Board. Trustee roles and responsibilities also include developing Board policies and a Multi-Year Plan, and practicing responsible stewardship of Board resources.
York Region District School Board is the third largest school district in Ontario with over 123,000 students in 176 elementary schools and 32 secondary schools. York Region students consistently perform above average in provincial testing and the Board is one of the top achievers in Ontario. For more information about the York Region District School Board, please visit the Board website and follow @YRDSB on Twitter.
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