by Linda Stillinger
Clearview School Division staff assembled to witness the board trustees take the oath of office for the new four-year term on Thur., Oct. 26, 2017.
Incumbents Ken Checkel (Ward 6) and John Schofer (Ward 4) were joined by new trustees Greg Hayden and Rebecca (Becky) Scott (Ward 3), Guy Neitz (Ward 1), Kimberley Smyth (Ward 2) and Erika Grice (Ward 5) for the 2017 – 2021 term.
During the organizational meeting which followed, Ken Checkel was elected as board chair and Guy Neitz as vice-chair, both for one year terms.
Committee representatives and school liaison appointments were then determined.
Honourariums, benefits, meal and travel allowances were also reviewed and debated.
Trustees elected to maintain compensation at the 2016-17 levels.