KPDSB Trustee appointments for 2024-2025 school year
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Media Release - November 22, 2024
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is pleased to share Board of Trustee appointments for the 2024-2025 school year.
Congratulations to Trustee Roger Griffiths, who was acclaimed as Chair of the Board. Trustee Griffiths has served as Trustee for 11 years, and this is his third term as Chair. Trustee Judi Green was acclaimed as Vice-Chair of the Board for a second term. Trustee Green has been with the Board since February 2023. The following Trustee appointments to KPDSB Board Committees were also announced at the inaugural Board Meeting earlier this month.
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Trustee Denise Baxter, Indigenous Trustee |
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Trustee David Cornish |
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Trustee Marilyn Duncalfe |
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Trustee Judi Green |
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Trustee Roger Griffiths |
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Trustee Gerald Kleist |
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Trustee Malcolm (Rory) McMillan |
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Trustee Teika Newton |
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Trustee David Penney |
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Trustee Steven Poling |
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Trustee Norine Van Breda |
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Trustee Regine Coloma |
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Trustee Trayvon McKay |
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Media Release - December 11, 2024
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) participated in the 2025 Pre-Budget Consultations with the Standing Committee on Financial and Economic Affairs during the committee’s stop in Kenora last week.
Trustee Roger Griffiths, Chair of the Board, addressed the committee. Trustee Griffiths shared statistical and demographic information about the KPDSB and detailed some of the challenges and successes of the Board. With more than 50% of the KPDSB’s student population self-identified as First Nation, Metis or Inuit, the work in schools supporting truth and reconciliation is a pillar in the KPDSB’s new strategic plan and is embedded into all aspects of the organization.
Trustee Griffiths shared with the committee that challenges for the board include budgeting challenges (KPDSB has experienced a reduction in per pupil funding), mental health, support for small schools in remote communities with limited resources, ability to offer necessary courses/programs due to small student populations, staff recruitment and retention (with one of the biggest barriers being limited, or in some cases, no housing available), and safety on highways and roads in the region (many KPDSB students are transported to and from school by school bus from remote locations).
Trustee Griffiths stated, “We are grateful for the opportunity to present to the committee and share some of our successes and challenges with them. Living and working in Northwestern Ontario is a lifestyle different from other areas of the province, and as Trustees, we need to ensure government representatives from all areas of the province understand the barriers we face, which is why these opportunities are so important.”
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Media Release - January 14, 2025
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is providing an important update regarding the December 22–28, 2024, cyber incident involving PowerSchool, a widely used application for storing student information.
On January 7, 2025, PowerSchool notified KPDSB and other school boards in Ontario and across North America of a data breach. KPDSB’s ongoing investigation has revealed that the breach could potentially impact data belonging to KPDSB students, their families, and staff dating back to 2015.
To support those affected, KPDSB has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, which includes details about the breach, the types of data that may have been impacted, and steps individuals can take to protect themselves. The FAQ will be updated as new information becomes available.
Staff and families are urged to remain vigilant following the beach. Best practices include:
KPDSB continues to work with PowerSchool to gather more details and address the situation. More updates will be shared as the investigation progresses.
For questions related to the PowerSchool data breach at KPDSB, please email cybersupport@kpdsb.ca.
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Media Release - January 9, 2025
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is responding to a recent cyber incident involving PowerSchool, a platform widely used by school boards across North America to manage student information.
On January 7, 2025, PowerSchool notified KPDSB of a data breach that occurred between December 22 and 28, 2024. KPDSB’s cybersecurity team immediately implemented its response plan, ensuring the continued security of its systems.
Together with PowerSchool, KPDSB is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the scope of the breach and identify any personal information that may have been affected. PowerSchool has assured KPDSB that the data accessed by an unauthorized user has been deleted and was not shared or posted online. The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) has been informed of this breach.
At this time, no action is required by KPDSB staff or families. Should the investigation reveal that personal information was impacted, KPDSB will notify affected individuals.
KPDSB remains committed to the privacy and security of its students and staff. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available. For questions related to this matter, please contact KPDSB at cybersupport@kpdsb.ca.
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