November 25, 2024 

(Vancouver B.C.) - At the November 2024 public Board meeting, the Board re-elected trustee Victoria Jung as chair and elected trustee Janet Fraser as vice-chair for the upcoming one-year term. 

Trustee Jung was first elected in the 2022 municipal election and served as Board chair in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 terms. Trustee Fraser was elected in 2014 municipal election and served as Board chair for four one-year terms, as well as on several standing committees of the Board. 

During the 2023-2024 term – the second year of its four-year term – the Board advanced its governance practices. It also continued to deepen relationships with the three Host Nations, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). Additionally, the Board improved learning environments and supported student success with approval of the 2023-2024 Framework for Enhancing Student Learning annual report. It also took measures to improve learning environments for students by restricting students’ use of personal mobile devices and supported enhanced student digital literacy. It adopted a balanced budget as part of its financial planning duties and approved capital plans. Additionally, the Board welcomed funding approval by the provincial government to build a new school in Olympic Village and expand Henry Hudson Elementary. It also celebrated the completion of seismic replacement projects including at Eric Hamber Secondary School and David Lloyd George Elementary School. 

Annually, trustees elect a chair and vice-chair to serve a one-year term. 

Quotes 

“It is an honour to be entrusted in the role of chair, for this a third term,” says chair Jung. “Top priorities for Board in the coming year include continuing to make fiscally responsible decisions, enhancing student outcomes and continuing to advocate for the advancement of seismic projects in Vancouver schools.” 

“I am excited to be in a leadership role as we continue to advance our Education Plan, keeping the equity statement at the centre of our collective work as a Board,” says vice-chair Fraser. “I extend my sincere thanks to my fellow trustees for their confidence in me.” 

Learn more about chair Jung and the role of the chair. 

Learn more about vice-chair Fraser and the role of the vice-chair. 

Read the Chair’s Annual Report 2023-2024 

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