New Chair for the Halifax Regional School Board
Department of Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 6, 2006 11:26 AM
Gary O'Hara is the new chair of the Halifax Regional School Board. Education Minister Jamie Muir made the announcement today, April 6.
"We're confident in Mr. O'Hara's ability to lead the Halifax Regional School Board forward and to work in the best interest of its students," said Mr. Muir.
Mr. O'Hara represents District 7 - Halifax West, Clayton Park and Fairview. He is chair of the board's Audit and Operations Committee and sits on many other committees including the By-laws Committee and the Supplementary Funding Committee. Mr. O'Hara is the owner/operator of a security and computer company. He is the father of four sons, the youngest is in elementary school.
"I'm looking forward to the opportunity," said Mr. O'Hara. "Each of our members brings a diverse skill set to the table and I believe we all have an interest in working together to improve our system for our students. As chair, I want to open the lines of communication with all education partners and be a good listener."
In accordance with the Education Act and the Halifax Regional School Board by-Laws, Cabinet was asked to appoint a new chair for the Halifax Regional School Board after the board was unable to do so by election on March 29.
Mr. O'Hara's appointment is effective immediately and will continue until internal board elections in October.
Wade Marshall resigned as chair of the Halifax Board on March 29.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Gary O'Hara is the new chair of the Halifax Regional
School Board. Education Minister Jamie Muir made the
announcement today (April 6th).
Mr. Muir says he is confident in Mr. O'Hara's ability to
lead the Halifax Regional School Board forward and to work in the
best interest of its students.
Mr. O'Hara represents District 7 - Halifax West, Clayton
Park and Fairview. He is the chair of the board's Audit and
Operations Committee and sits on many other committees.
Mr. O'Hara says that he is looking forward to the
opportunity.
Mr. O'Hara's appointment is effective immediately and will
continue until internal board elections in October.
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Media Contact: Sue McKeage
Department of Education
902-424-8286
E-mail: mckeagsm@gov.ns.ca
Gary O'Hara is the new chair of the Halifax Regional School Board. Education Minister Jamie Muir made the announcement today, April 6.
"We're confident in Mr. O'Hara's ability to lead the Halifax Regional School Board forward and to work in the best interest of its students," said Mr. Muir.
Mr. O'Hara represents District 7 - Halifax West, Clayton Park and Fairview. He is chair of the board's Audit and Operations Committee and sits on many other committees including the By-laws Committee and the Supplementary Funding Committee. Mr. O'Hara is the owner/operator of a security and computer company. He is the father of four sons, the youngest is in elementary school.
"I'm looking forward to the opportunity," said Mr. O'Hara. "Each of our members brings a diverse skill set to the table and I believe we all have an interest in working together to improve our system for our students. As chair, I want to open the lines of communication with all education partners and be a good listener."
In accordance with the Education Act and the Halifax Regional School Board by-Laws, Cabinet was asked to appoint a new chair for the Halifax Regional School Board after the board was unable to do so by election on March 29.
Mr. O'Hara's appointment is effective immediately and will continue until internal board elections in October.
Wade Marshall resigned as chair of the Halifax Board on March 29.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Gary O'Hara is the new chair of the Halifax Regional
School Board. Education Minister Jamie Muir made the
announcement today (April 6th).
Mr. Muir says he is confident in Mr. O'Hara's ability to
lead the Halifax Regional School Board forward and to work in the
best interest of its students.
Mr. O'Hara represents District 7 - Halifax West, Clayton
Park and Fairview. He is the chair of the board's Audit and
Operations Committee and sits on many other committees.
Mr. O'Hara says that he is looking forward to the
opportunity.
Mr. O'Hara's appointment is effective immediately and will
continue until internal board elections in October.
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Media Contact: Sue McKeage
Department of Education
902-424-8286
E-mail: mckeagsm@gov.ns.ca