Oakville Beave "A board where the role of the trustees as the elected decisionâ€" makers and the role of the adminisâ€" tration as the implementor of these decisions, are clearly understood and respected by all parties." ; Siebert elected vice chair of public school board Difficult times lay ahead for trustees, said Leblovic, "but excitâ€" ing times because they afford us a challenge and an opportunity to make a difference." Leblovic said she also hoped the "acrimony" around the board table would dissipate into a positive (Continued from page 1) committed to a board which has access to essential information in a timely manner, which is vital to make informed decisions on imporâ€" tant issues." Leblovic also said she was comâ€" mitted ‘to a board that valued the administration‘s role to "advise, counsel and support the board." All.Major Credit Cards And Layaways Accepted Hopedale Mall * Oakville Mon.â€"Fri. 9:30â€"9:00 Sat. 9:00â€"6:00 « Sun..12:00â€"5:00 (905) 827â€"8081 = Inaugural ceremonies also included the election of Oakville‘s Ward 4 trustee Penny Siebert as viceâ€"chairman of the board. "We have charted a new course, a new beginning," said Leblovic, adding that she felt the talent, enthusiasm and creative ideas from trustees would enable the board to face the challenges of the future. working relationship. Siebert, chair of the board‘s "It is essential we work together if we hope to arrive at decisions that truly reflect what is best for the students," said Siebert. "I don‘t think it serves the kids," said Siebert. Judge Douglas Latimer, himself a product of the Halton school sysâ€" tem, presided over the oath of office. "There are many wonderful boards that do great things, but I‘ve always thought being a trustee finance committee, said she would work to protect the integrity of the process and to create a more open and welcoming atmosphere for the public at the board. Siebert emphasized the board would accomplish much more working collaboratively. Siebert said she was "tired of the wrangling at the board, tired of the devisiveness." Stone Road Mall Guelph Mon.â€"Fri. 10:00â€"9:30 Sat. 9:30â€"9:30 » Sun. 12:00â€"5:00 (519) 766â€"9810 was a treasured and honored posiâ€" tion," said Judge Latimer. "In your hands, the community has placed the major portion of educating their children...the community has placed in your hands one of the most valuable things we have â€" the children who are the future of our community." 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Dan Cooper is an awardâ€"winnin, Associate Broker with Cauntrywije Town Centre Realty Inc. and can be reached at 338â€"6550. that it was about time someone thank the board "for all the wonâ€" derful and good things you‘ve done." Serious challenges lay ahead for trustees, commented Director of Education Bob Williams, who promised that staff would work "very closely" with trustees to reach their common goal, that of quality education in a cost effective manner. * Gift Certificates * Facials * Pedicures * Manicures * Nail Extensions * Waxing YG)N â€"AVEDA