Assistant superintendent appointed

The Board of Education for the Central Okanagan Public Schools has announced the appointment of Alan Lalonde to the position of assistant superintendent.

Lalonde is filling the vacancy created by the planned retirement of Vianne Kintzinger, the current assistant superintendent, in February. Lalonde is currently the District Principal – Learning Support Services and will officially begin his new position on March 1, 2020.

Lalonde has worked in the Central Okanagan School District for the past 25 years and has held teaching and administrative positions at all levels from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Prior to his current position Lalonde was also the principal at Rutland Senior Secondary School, Central School Programs and Services, cole George Pringle Elementary School and Westbank Elementary School.

Chairperson for the Board of Education, Moyra Baxter, said: “Mr. Lalonde’s leadership as Chair of the School District’s Safe Schools Committee has led to many important relationships with the wider community. As well, the support he has provided as part of our Critical Incident Response Team has been appreciated by those affected. His caring, thoughtful demeanour will be an asset in his new position. The Board looks forward to working with Mr. Lalonde as he joins our senior management team.”

“I am very excited to join a dynamic senior leadership team dedicated to improving the life chances of each learner. I look forward to working
collaboratively with the community and our partners to achieve this goal,”said Lalonde.