Posted on: 12/2/15
Mario Pascucci acclaimed chair of Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Thomas Thomas, Mississauga Ward 5 trustee, elected vice chair
At the Organizational meeting of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board held Tuesday, December 1, Mario Pascucci, trustee for Mississauga Wards 1 & 3, was acclaimed chair of the 11-member board. During his 32 years as a trustee, Mr. Pascucci has served in various leadership capacities, including five previous terms as chair of the board. He has also served as chair of the Board’s Administration and Finance Committee, Audit, and Faith and Program Committees.
Thomas Thomas, trustee for Mississauga Ward 5, was elected vice-chair. Mr. Thomas has also served in various leadership capacities during his 11 years on the board.
“I am humbled to be chosen as chair by my fellow trustees,” said Mario Pascucci. “I will do my best to represent this board and the community we serve. We have an awesome responsibility, both individually and collectively, and we look forward to continuing to spread the good news of Catholic education in Dufferin-Peel wherever we go.”
The meeting opened with the annual address to the board by Director of Education, John B. Kostoff, who recognized and thanked system partners, including employee groups, trustees and staff at all levels for their commitment and dedication to Catholic education. Director Kostoff outlined another successful year for the board, recounting a list of achievements and accomplishments.
John Kostoff, who is retiring in January, referenced the words of Pope Francis, who declared the Jubilee Year of Mercy beginning on December 8, “Let us seek and grant forgiveness to all who come to our door.” He added, “I can only image the impact this statement and the coming year will have on our students. Let us all, whatever our role, continue our mission in the tradition of our faith, to educate, guide and support all who come through our doors.”
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of the largest school boards in Ontario with approximately 83,000 students in 149 schools located throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. The board is also one of the largest employers in the region with approximately 11,000 employees.
For more information about the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Catholic schools in Peel Region and Dufferin County, visit Dufferin-Peel online at www.dpcdsb.org
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