At its Annual Inaugural Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) re-elected Trustees Micheal Bellmore as Chair and Ray Desjardins as Vice Chair, demonstrating continued confidence in their leadership and vision for the Board. 

Michael Bellmore expressed his gratitude to his board colleagues for their support of his leadership and their dedication to good governance at Sudbury Catholic.  

Following his re-election as chair, Bellmore praised his colleagues for their commitment to student success and highlighted the efforts of the entire community in creating a welcoming and effective learning environment. 

“To the entire Sudbury Catholic community: thank you for everything you do. You truly set a gold standard by putting students first,” Bellmore said. He added, “Trustees on this board consistently show up, do the work, ask the important questions, and committed to good governance and student success. Thank you for answering the call and demonstrating true servant leadership.” 

Director of Education, Morris Hucal, expressed his support for the re-elections, stating, “Chair Michael Bellmore and Vice Chair Raymond Desjardins are exceptional leaders who consistently place students at the forefront of their work and champion the strength of Catholic education. I am certain they will continue to move our Board forward in meaningful ways this year. I also want to recognize our trustees, whose commitment to excellence and dedicated service truly strengthens our entire school community.”  

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board operates 17 schools across Greater Sudbury and Killarney and is committed to realizing each student’s potential by nurturing and developing their mind, body and spirit. 

Board meetings for the SCDSB are held on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year and are open to the public. For more information, visit www.sudburycatholicschools.ca/board-meetings/. 

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