The CDSBEO Board of Trustees is made up of seven trustees, one student trustee, and one associate student trustee. School Board Trustees are locally-elected representatives of the public, and they are the community’s advocate for public education. They are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that assists the Board in fulfilling its duties under the Education Act. The current Board of Trustees listed below will serve until November 30, 2026.

A Trustee’s role is to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being and to participate in making decisions that benefit the entire district. They provide an important link between local communities and the school board, bringing the issues and concerns of their constituents to board discussions and decision making.

Sue Wilson, Chair

United Counties of Prescott & Russell
RR#2, 7951 County Road 10
Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0

Phone: 613-678-3306
Email Sue Wilson

Karen McAllister, Vice-Chair

Dundas County and Stormont County
Box 327, 75 St. Lawrence Dr.
Ingleside, K0C 1M0

Phone: 613-537-8153
Email Karen McAllister

Jennifer Cooney

Lanark County
3193 Old Perth Road
Almonte, Ontario
K0A 1A0

Phone: 613-297-8589
Email Jennifer Cooney

Christopher Cummings

City of Brockville, Town of Smiths Falls, and Leeds County
211 Brockville Street
Smiths Falls, K7A 3Z3

Phone: 613-213-4325
Email Christopher Cummings

Brent Laton

Grenville County and Elizabethtown-Kitley Township
Box 1445, 1005 Massie Drive
Prescott, K0E 1T0

Phone: 613-925-3313
Email Brent Laton

Donna Nielsen

City of Cornwall and Glengarry County
621 Jean Street
Cornwall, K6K 1V9

Phone: 343-585-3439
Email Donna Nielsen

Karen Torrie-Racine

City of Cornwall and Glengarry County
564 Jo-Anne Crescent
Cornwall, K6H 6Z6

Phone: 343-585-4352
Email Karen Torrie-Racine

Ella Scott

Catholic Student Trustee
St. Mary Catholic High School
40 Central Avenue
Brockville, ON
K6V 4N5

Phone: 613-342-4911
Email Ella Scott

Chloe Finner

Associate Catholic Student Trustee
St. Michael Catholic High School
2755 County Rd. 43
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0

Phone: 613-258-7232
Email Chloe Finner

Board Meeting Highlights

After each board meeting, CDSBEO Communications produces a report summarizing presentations made to Trustees, and other Board decisions. To view the Board Highlights visit: CDSBEO Board Meetings