Clarington trustee Kevin MacKenzie will remain at the helm of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board for another year after being acclaimed chairperson for the 2025–26 term.
The appointment was confirmed at the board’s annual meeting on Nov. 18 at the Catholic Education Centre. MacKenzie, elected as a trustee in 2018, previously served as vice-chair before first becoming chair in 2022.
MacKenzie said the increased scrutiny on trustees has highlighted their contributions. “The past several months has had the spotlight on the role of a trustee. I look at it as a blessing,” he said. “Months ago, many of our constituents did not know what we did… Now, I think they know the advocacy we bring and help we provide.”
He added that “every term brings new challenges and new things to celebrate,” praising the “hard work and dedication of everyone at PVNC Catholic.”
Peterborough County trustee Jenny Leahy was also acclaimed as vice-chair, marking her fourth consecutive year in the role. Leahy joined the board in 2022 before winning election later that year.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
