Windsor public board to appoint new trustee [Video]

The Board of Trustees for the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) will fill a recently vacated trustee position by appointment rather than an election.

At a special board meeting held on Tuesday night, trustees voted to accept the resignation of Sarah Cipkar — she submitted her resignation to Board Chairperson Gale Hatfield on Nov. 5.

“This decision was not easy to make, but after careful consideration, I have concluded that it is time for me to step down to focus on other personal and professional responsibilities,” Cipkar said in her resignation.

With the formal acceptance of Cipkar’s resignation, a 90-day period to fill the vacancy has been triggered.

The board had the decision between a byelection, or a mid-term appointed replacement.

There was little debate over whether the board should consider a by-election due to the potential cost.

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