There will be no changes in the leadership of the St. Clair Catholic Board of Trustees for 2026.
John Van Heck was acclaimed as chair of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board at the board’s initial meeting on Tuesday. Van Heck has held the position since 2016 and has been a trustee of the Catholic board since 2006.
“We know this will be a challenging year for our Board and for school boards across the province,” says Van Heck in a news release. “But we believe that, as locally elected trustees, we can best represent the interests of our constituents. We will continue to advocate for this important form of governance, through our trustees’ association.”
David Argenti was also acclaimed as vice chair of the board Tuesday night. This will mark Argenti’s third term in the role. He was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2018.
“I am honoured to serve as your Vice Chair for another term,” added Argenti. “I will work with you and with our Chair as we support Catholic education in the St. Clair district and across Ontario.”
The positions of Chair and Vice Chair are elected by trustees annually. Trustees will be included in the next municipal election on October 26, 2026.
