'We’re in this mire and this muck': Former trustee and councillor says school board needs to come clean over director’s departure
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A long-time former city councillor and public school board trustee is calling on the Thames Valley District School Board to come clean regarding its education director, now on a leave of absence.
A long-time former city councillor and public school board trustee is calling on the Thames Valley District School Board to come clean regarding its education director, now on a leave of absence.
“Right now, we’re in this mire and this muck and there’s rumours, and that’s not good, healthy for staff, it’s certainly not healthy for children,” said Cheryl Miller. “And my heart breaks for all the teachers out there that are worrying where all the cuts are going to come from.”
Miller spent 25 years in public life. First as a school board trustee, then a member of city council.
She said the public deservers to know if Mark Fisher will be gone permanently, and if so, what it will cost taxpayers.
“Well, they need to say the truth. If this is a buyout package then get an interpretation from your legal department, ‘what can you disclose?’ Because if this is it, then say it’s it,” said Miller.
What the board is not saying at this point is how long Fisher’s absence is expected to be, and whether the board has begun the process to look for a permanent replacement.
“When will the board stop playing this game and start respecting the taxpayers that pay for all these services,” Miller added.
