06/11/2026
Check out KPDSB's June Board Meeting highlights below! You can also check them out on our website (don't forget to scroll to the bottom!): https://www.kpdsb.ca/ #/58448/read/news/f/06-11-2026_june_board_meeting_highlights
Sioux Lookout, ON—The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KDPSB) held its regular Board Meeting on June 9th, 2026. The meeting introduced the newly-appointed Indigenous Trustee, Connie Gray-McKay, and Kenora Trustee, Cecile Marcino, and moreover highlighted student achievement in the following areas:
Students Come First Presentation
-The “Trivia Quiz Challenge” was delivered by Sioux Mountain Public School teachers Sara Cosco and Sharon Dumonski, as well as students Julie Cole, Houssam Afif, Addy Culham, Celestial Winter, and Carleigh Chisel.
-Outlined elementary to high school transition activities and learning opportunities available for Grade 8 students from Sioux Mountain Public School preparing to begin Grade 9 at Sioux North High School. Using interactive trivia questions, the presentation explored the Reach Ahead program, the Pathways program, mentorship opportunities, and other educational activities.
-The programs focused on exposing Grade 8 students to high school classes, subjects, schedules, career pathways, and skills necessary to feel confident when beginning secondary school.
Trustee Recognition Awards
-Presented to employees, volunteers, students, and community partners who support student achievement by fostering meaningful learning experiences.
-Those recognized included: Chris Penner (Beaver Brae Secondary School teacher); Leanne Iwanyk and Kayla Starchuk (New Prospect Public School PBS EAs); Shane MacLellan, Amelia Regondola, and Rick Groves (Open Roads Public School caretakers); and Barb Van Diest, Gaby Landheer, Sharon Dumonski, and Sara Cosco (Sioux Mountain Public School principal, vice-principal, and other staff).
Principal/Vice-Principal Assignments 2026-27
-The list of principals and vice-principals across KPDSB schools for the 2026-27 school year was presented to the Board. The list was comprised of exceptional educators and leaders dedicated to enhancing student achievement and wellbeing.
Student Trustee Report
-The Board’s Student Trustee, Charlee Penner, presented the Student Trustee Report for the 2025-26 school year. The report detailed experiences and skills she has learned since beginning her role, and additionally outlined a new digital resource created for the benefit of future Student Trustees, where they can find information relating to Student Trustee responsibilities, Board Meeting expectations, and how other Board processes work.
-The Board announced the incoming Indigenous Student Trustee for the 2026-27 school year, Willow Riffel, from Red Lake District High School.
Acting Chief Executive Officer Update
-Acting Chief Executive Officer, Chantal Moore, presented a list of “KPDSB June Highlights” outlining recent activities, events, and other examples of student and staff achievement across the Board. One notable update included Superintendent Shannon Bailey’s recently-announced new role as President of the Ontario Public Supervisory Officer's Association (OPSOA).
