Neethan Shan acclaimed as TDSB’s new chair [Video]

Neethan Shan has been acclaimed as the new chair of Canada’s largest school board.

On Wednesday evening, the Toronto District School Board announced that Shan is its first chair of South Asian descent.

The Ward 17 school trustee has been serving as acting chair of the TDSB since July 2024 when Rachel Chernos Lin ran for councillor in the Don Valley West byelection.

“I am eager to continue collaborating with my colleagues, the community, and all levels of government in support of the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Together, we have an incredible opportunity to guide education in this city, ensuring academic excellence for all students and creating a culture of student and staff well-being,” Shan said in a statement.

He was first elected as a trustee in 2016 and recently served as the co-chair of the TDSB’s Equity Policy Community Advisory Committee. Shan also created a Youth Leadership Committee last …