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York Region District School Board director of education to retire in January

Louise Sirisko, appointed in 2018, led the board through the creation of its Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, a first in the province
NewmarketToday Staff
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York Region District School Board executive director Louise Sirisko. Supplied Photo/Hazel Studio

NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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York Region District School Board Director of Education Louise Sirisko will be retiring at the conclusion of her contract on Jan. 13, 2023. 

“I am proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of the educational community in York Region,” said director Sirisko. “YRDSB’s commitment to building inclusive, respectful and welcoming learning and working environments that foster student learning, achievement and well-being has been evident. I have been inspired by the passion and dedication of our students, families, staff and community partners.” 

“On behalf of the board of trustees, I would like to thank Louise for her leadership and dedication to public education in York Region,” said Chair Allan Tam. “Louise has worked tirelessly on behalf of staff members and families throughout her five-year tenure with our board. She was appointed as director with a mandate to improve community relationships and implement the priorities of the board’s multi-year strategic plan.”

Louise Sirisko has spent over 30 years working in public education and was appointed as director of education for York Region District School Board in 2018. Since her appointment in 2018, director Sirisko shifted the framework to a director’s action plan, with a clear focus on the success of underserved and under-performing students.

Sirisko led the organization through the creation of its Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, a first in the province. Since 2020, director Sirisko has also led the third largest school district in Ontario through the COVID19 global pandemic, with collaboration between the province, local public health units and other school boards across Ontario.

Sirisko has had a strong focus on rebuilding relationships with the many diverse communities in York Region, creating or enhancing their participation and support of equitable outcomes and student success.

York Region District School Board is the third largest school district in Ontario with over 128,000 students in 180 elementary schools and 33 secondary schools. York Region students consistently perform above average in provincial testing and the Board is one of the top achievers in Ontario. For more information about the York Region District School Board, please visit the Board website and follow YRDSB on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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