The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has announced that Brianna Workman, a grade 12 student at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville, has been elected the next Catholic Student Trustee for the CDSBEO. Director of Education, William. J. Gartland commented on the election results, saying he was delighted to welcome Ms. Workman in her new role. He added that in her work with the Student Senate, it is apparent she is extremely dedicated and very eager to take on this new role. Chair Brent Laton said the Board has been so fortunate to have had excellent student trustees sit at the table providing the student voice. He added, all of the trustees of the CDSBEO look forward to working with Trustee Workman as she assumes her new role in August.
As Catholic Student Trustee, Ms. Workman represents the more than 13,000 students across the Board. She will lead the Student Senate, which is made up of representatives from all CDSBEO secondary schools. The Senate discusses student issues, gathers student opinion, and helps to develop communications with all students across the CDSBEO.