Durham Catholic District School Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021

Posted On Monday December 07, 2020

Durham Catholic District School Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021

At the Inaugural Board Meeting on December 7, 2020, led by Our Most Reverend Bishop Vincent Nguyen as Honorary Chair, Durham Catholic District School Board Trustees were guided in their Rite of Renewal of the Roman Catholic Trustee, followed by the selection of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board.

Morgan Ste. Marie, Trustee for the City of Oshawa, was acclaimed for the position of Chair of the Board.

“As Chair, I will continue to promote the spirit that brings us together so that we may continue to work together to achieve our mission of nurturing the God-given talents of each student as we serve with excellence in the light of Christ,” said Chair Ste. Marie.

Janice Oldman, Trustee for the Town of Ajax, was elected for the position of Vice-Chair.

 “I am blessed to work with a group of dedicated trustees who are passionate about serving our Durham Catholic families in pursuit of excellence, equity and engagement while prioritizing student and staff well-being,” Vice-Chair Oldman said. 

On behalf of the Board’s Senior Administrative Team, Tracy Barill, Director of Education congratulated Chair Ste. Marie and Vice-Chair Oldman on their positions.

“As stewards of Catholic education and leaders in our faith-based learning communities, our trustees are important advocates for students and families,” said Director Barill. “Congratulations to Chair Ste. Marie and Vice-Chair Oldman on their new roles. I look forward to the work we will do together to support our community in the year ahead.” she said.

2021 Durham Catholic District School Board of Trustees

Chair of the Board: Morgan Ste. Marie, City of Oshawa

Vice-Chair of the Board: Janice Oldman, Town of Ajax

  • Tricia Chapman, Town of Whitby
  • Robert De Souza, City of Oshawa
  • Monique Forster, Town of Ajax
  • Richard Damianopoulos, Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge
  • Jim McCafferty, City of Pickering
  • John Rinella, Town of Whitby

Student Trustees:

  • Declan Amaral
  • Annika Dela Torre

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