By rdnewsNOW Staff

All 7 trustees ran unopposed

All trustee positions for Clearview Public Schools acclaimed

Sep 21, 2021 | 10:03 AM

Officials with Clearview Public Schools have confirmed a list of candidates running for all seven trustee positions in next month’s municipal election.

On Monday, Sept. 20 at noon, nominations closed for all six wards in Clearview Public Schools.

Showcasing the confidence their communities and families have in their trustees, district officials say all seven positions were determined by acclamation, as all nominations were unopposed.

Nominations were accepted at the Central Services office beginning Jan. 1 until Sept. 20 at 12 noon.

Board Chair Guy Neitz said he is very proud of the work done by the board over the past four years, and is looking forward to having this strength continue with a slight change.

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“Trustee Ken Checkel, who has held many positions in the Board over his 23 years as a trustee, including as board chair, is retiring. So we are welcoming and excited to meet a new trustee to the Board this year: Shauna-lee Thomas. Congratulations to all our trustees, and we wish Ken all the best.”

Nominated candidates, all in by acclamation, are as follows:

Ward 1 Erskine, Erskine North area, and Donalda & area

Neitz, Guy Parry (incumbent)

Ward 2 Big Valley and area, as well as Erskine South area

Smyth, Kimberley (incumbent)

Ward 3 Town of Stettler (2)

Hayden, Greg (incumbent)

Scott, Becky (incumbent)

Ward 4 Botha, Gadsby, Byemoor and areas, as well as Halkirk and Halkirk West area

Schofer, John (incumbent)

Ward 5 Castor and area, as well as Halkirk East area

Grice, Erika (incumbent)

Ward 6 Coronation, Brownfield and areas

Thomas, Shauna-lee

As part of Clearview Public Schools, officials say trustees make vital decisions about how education is delivered in the community. School board decisions are acknowledged as affecting children’s education and the cultural, social and economic life of local communities.

As an elected member, a trustee is expected to balance the responsibilities and relationships inherent in their role by establishing the strategic plan and budget for Clearview as well as participate in decision-making processes and appeal processes.

Trustees also participate and communicate on committees of the Board or as Board representatives, and communicate the Board’s decisions to communities such as attending school council meetings.

An organizational meeting to officially affirm the nominated trustees is scheduled to be held Wednesday, Oct. 6.