The Near North District School Board has appointed Wally Easton to the role of Interim Executive Officer to assist the board and staff during the transition to retirement of Superintendent of Business, Liz Therrien.
Easton’s appointment is effective Feb. 1.
Effective March 1, Easton will transition into an Acting Senior Business Official role while the board recruits a permanent replacement.
He has an extensive knowledge of NNDSB through his role as a Special Advisor to the Minister of Education.
"His broad experience and expertise are valued assets that will benefit the board as it solidifies its Multi-Year Strategic Plan, and focuses on strong fiscal management, growing positive relationships and innovative learning," says a news release. "In addition to his work as a Special Advisor, Easton has served as a policy analyst with the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association from 2012 to 2018 and was responsible for the analysis of various financial, business and labour matters related to education. Prior to that, he was the Associate Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer for the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board."
