News Release Catholic Board returns Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson December 4, 2012

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The Ottawa Catholic School Board has returned Trustee Mark D. Mullan as Chairperson and Trustee Ted Hurley as Vice-Chairperson for the coming year. The elections took place at the Board’s Annual General Meeting held Tuesday evening at the Catholic Education Centre. Returning Chairperson, Mr. Mullan stated “Our board remains one of the best boards in the province. I look forward to continuing to work with my fellow trustees in a spirit of teamwork. We pledge to continue to make Catholic education a pillar of the Ontario education system.” Mr. Mullan is in his fifth term as Trustee for Zone 8 (Alta Vista/Gloucester-Southgate). Mr. Hurley said, “I am honoured to serve you as Vice-Chairperson this upcoming year. I will strive through all my words and actions to reflect our Board theme: By our works, we show our faith.” Mr. Hurley is in his fourth year as trustee for Zone 2 (Kanata North-Kanata South). Director of Education Julian Hanlon presented the 2012 Director’s Annual Report that highlights some of the accomplishments of the Board over the past year. The report stresses success for students, success for staff and responsible stewardship of resources. Mr. Hanlon thanked the trustees for their support in his third year as director. On behalf of senior administration, Mr. Hanlon told the Board of Trustees that he was looking forward to working with them in the coming year. The Director’s Annual Report is a website available at annual report.ocsb.ca - 30 – For more information, please contact Mardi de Kemp, Communications Officer 613 224 4455 ext. 2326

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