Vrooman chosen to lead new public school board By Dominik Kurek METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP Two Oakville trustees were electe d as the chair and vice-chair of the Halton District Scbool Board Wednesday night. Don Vrooman, now in bis sec- ond termn, was elected as chair of the board over Multons Wards 2, 3, 4 and 5 Trustee Donna Danielli. Joining Vrooman at the bead of ase truste for Kelo tmos bewen the tablte isr Keltmwo ser ed 2000 and 2006, plus for one year before that. She beat out Burlington Trustee Amy Collard for the vice- chair position. Don V "The outgoing board was unrelenting in its pursuit of excellence over its term," Vrooman said in bis inaugural address as chair. He said the previous board created a strategic plan at the start of its term and went after pursuing it. "For the present board, our first task over the next few montbs will be to renew this covenant." He spoke about rapid changes in Ontario due to the recession and forcing a leaner economy He said scbool boards are tasked to com- pete more aggressively with private educa- tion institutions and produce students wbo are better prepared for life outside of school. "We are asked for greater efficiency and in the same breatb we are asked to do more," be said. "These are our challenges. it neyer looked good for us, but we are resourceful. We can turn challenges into opportunities, deficiencies into effectiveness. "We will compete and we will produce students better prepared Sfor tbe 2lst century regardless of cultural or economic background and regardless of special needs." He said these are exciting and invigorating times for the board. 'Fellow trustees, by accepting our ideas and focusing on issues we mrooan will make good decisions and do good work for Halton students, staff and community" The trustees voted on the chair and vice- chair position by ballot box. Results weren't disclosed. Tbe vice-chair didn't give a speech after her election, but in lier pre-vote address to the board, Amos talked about trustees being in a position of trust and are tasked to look after the school board. Amos said she bas the qualities to be a good trustee and will make good decisions for the students. She added witb more dialogue, people will bave a better understanding of the func- tions of tbe board. ~1 3 s Save up ta $3#500 with Cash Purchase 2010 RAVIs 2010 Venza 2010 Tacoma GRA EASE AND FINANCE RATES ALSO AVAILABLE! (bTake a tour through our virtual showroom at miltontayota.ca , For more info go to www.mnakingwavesswimnschool.ca MILT[ON q 1-m888-790-6329 1245 Steeles Avenue (Corner of James Snow Pkwy. & Steeles Ave.) Iltm e n iac fesvaal rne aRac emo Swoyets u l sS35s o îSy w7W412010 MSIOOa ,,,8,,,s. e s osh Cus,,en and~,08 C,,!,,, Inceht,, 04/1540/omeimrofrlOS, 555 W 1" 11"'01 IS, "4 1 Il50 "Il, "R. Il,, SXAS,25 0 MuKaMI ,se sYl Sedan s5,pe Cul a SCte andtîs ss,, P ,,e25 a, 5Port Md XSa2010 u58, s p uV010 Mtn 4ooA, s j~o d M5 ofil XII. A021C,5,o ami s î,. e, ho mme,/ or0 ,50A c adto m nOtn ooaaash coelomeAS SIffiv 50/S m0015 O,! aSSMS 404 Asto5IS W Sedan Oe$1=2MI!5, J~step~se 1e58ea 0 0W.e5îao5 201 Vna$,0fruoo Pe5o50ed,o O50,II40e0445 .eIOO5J~a~ 25 e5W4 iag,îoso PMaeses, a= ne "Il,"oîîo, Fu 1 P)TOYO &î Ï -L j