Trustee By-Election for Ward 3

The Portage la Prairie School Division is in search of someone to fill a School Trustee position in Ward 3 via a by-election.

Nomination begins August 7, 2024 and election day is September 18, 2024.

Individuals interested in standing for Trustee can find further details regarding ward boundaries, geographical location, requirements, and the process at this link.

Ward 3 Trustee By-Election Information

Trustees

The Board operates as a unified body and, as the elected leader of the School Division, it promotes and reinforces the goals of student learning and student well-being. The role of the Board is governance. The Board provides leadership by setting goals, making informed decisions, and ensuring that its Policy Manual is current, relevant and adhered to. The Board’s collective contribution is vital in its guidance and leadership of the School Division. Individual trustees contribute as capable governors within the Board. 

Board Committees

Chairperson: Marie Hélène Hoggarth

Vice Chairperson: Tracey Asham

ADMIN AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Chair: Tracey Asham
Members:
 - Rhonda McCutcheon
 - Gregg Waldvogel
 - Dan Otsuji

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Chair: Penny Verwey
Members:
 - Donald Smoke
 - Gregg Waldvogel
 - *

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND PROGRAM

Chair: Donald Smoke
Members:
 - Shauna-Lei Leslie
 - Rhonda McCutcheon
 - *

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chair: Shauna-Lei Leslie
Members:
 - Tracey Asham
 - Dan Otsuji
 - Penny Verwey

OTHER COMMITTEES

Computer Technology: Dan Otsuji

Strategic Planning Continuance:
Gregg Waldvogel, Penny Verwey, *

Chamber of Commerce: Tracey Asham

School Board Trustees

Marie Hélène Hoggarth
Chairperson

Tracey Asham
Vice-Chairperson

Shauna-Lei Leslie

Rhonda McCutcheon

Dan Otsuji

Donald Smoke

Penny Verwey

Gregg Waldvogel

Vacant Position

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