Lambton Kent District School Board office on Wellington St. in Sarnia. (BlackburnNews.com File Photo by Briana Carnegie)Lambton Kent District School Board office on Wellington St. in Sarnia. (BlackburnNews.com File Photo by Briana Carnegie)
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New leadership elected at Lambton-Kent public school board

Randy Campbell has been elected chair of the Lambton Kent District School Board of Trustees.

Randy Campbell

The Blenheim native represents East, South, and West Kent.

Campbell has been a board trustee since 2006 and served as vice chair in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, after serving on various board committees.

He takes over for longtime trustee Jane Bryce.

Campbell said he appreciates the support of the board and looks forward to the transition into the new role.

"As we continue to face unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as ongoing enrolment and financial challenges, the board will remain focused on effective governance that supports student success and well-being."

Derek Robertson, who represents Chatham, was elected vice chair.

Derek Robertson

He was first elected to the board in 2018 and has served on the Audit Committee, Negotiations Committee and Special Education Advisory Committee.

"I am looking forward to taking on a new role as vice-chair of the board," said Robertson. "We will continue to work together to promote transparent, accountable and responsible governance and support the sustainability of the LKDSB moving forward."

The chair and vice-chair terms expire at the end of November 2021.

 

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