91原创

Suzanne Perreault touted her work on emergency preparedness in schools, as well as supporting students, as she announced she鈥檚 running for re-election to the school board in 91原创 Township

The one-term trustee said she鈥檚 been instrumental in developing the Emergency Preparedness Committee, a group that was first created in part thanks to her advocacy when she was president of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), Perreault said.

The committee has seen that every classroom has an emergency preparedness kit at the door, with manuals and a communications systems in case cellphone towers go down. There is a robust planning team for earthquake readiness, as well.

During her time on the board, Perreault had been part of a number of committee, including ya:yestel (Aboriginal Advisory), Inclusive Education, Emergency Preparedness, 2SLGBTQ+, Human Dignity Coalition, and the Communications Committee.

She said she supports district staff in creating resources such as the Focus Program at 91原创 Secondary, as important to supporting the vision that 鈥渁ll students belong.鈥�

鈥淎s a 91原创 School Board trustee, Suzanne Perreault has proven to be a strong advocate for diversity and inclusivity for the students and staff in 91原创 schools,鈥� said Tara Kilby MacDonald, a parent who provided an endorsement for Perreault鈥檚 candidacy.

Perreault is one of 10 candidates who are contesting the five spots on the board that will be elected in the Township.

Another two spots of the seven total trustee positions are elected in 91原创 City.

Election day in 91原创 and across B.C. for municipal voting is Oct. 15. There are also seven days of advance voting in the Township.

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