Prince George, B.C.- School District 57 Trustee Lyn Hall is back in the post as Chair of the Board of Education. His was the only name  put  forth for the post at tonight’s School Board meeting.

 

As for the position of Vice Chair, Trustee Trish Bella will fill that spot. Lois Boone had been the Vice Chair in the past, but she is running for the NDP in the Prince George- Peace River  riding.

 

The B.C. School Trustees Association Councillor will be Valentine Crawford. Trustee Sherel Warrington has been named BCPSEA Representative.

 

Following the  elections, Chair Lyn Hall once again offered School District 57's  condolences to the  Sawatsky family.  That is the family of the 12 year old boy  from  Foothills Elementary who died on Friday. "It has taken the wind out of our sails" remarked Chair Hall "not to mention what is has done to the family.  We're really in disbelief.   If it is any comfort at all, we send our condolences to the Sawatsky family and know that the entire School District family is thinking about them."

 

The cause of the boy's death has not been released.  It is only known that  he was playing in a field, attempted to catch a ball, and did not get up.  He was rushed to  UHNBC where he later died.