London Trustee Beth Mai has been elected Chair of the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), while Oxford County Trustee David Cripps has been elected as Vice-Chair.
"I'm honoured to step into the role of Chair for Thames Valley District School Board," Mai said.
"I will continue to prioritize productive and collaborative relationships with Thames Valley's staff, school communities, the broader community, and fellow elected officials. I look forward to continuing the work of this dedicated group of Trustees as well as our hard-working staff to serve the needs of our growing and diverse board of over 84,000 students," she added.
Mai is serving her first term as a Trustee for London Wards 7, 8, 9, 10, and 13 and has been actively involved with the school board for more than 22 years. She served as Vice-Chair for the school board during 2023.
Cripps is serving his first term as a Trustee for Oxford County. He lives in Ingersoll, where he works as a Project and Change Management Specialist and entrepreneur. He's worked with school councils and associations for over 15 years.
Cripps said it's been a year of change for him but he's "committed to continuing to foster trust" in the TVDSB's systems and processes.
