Allison Watson Steps Down from Sooke School Board

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome in. This is Vancouver News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Allison Watson has stepped down from the Sucks School District Board after serving seven years across two terms. She made the announcement in an email, stressing that her choice wasn't driven by any board disagreements, as healthy debate is just part of good. Governance. She's been mulling this move for a while, and the timing works well since its an election year, avoiding the expense of a special by-election. During her time, she helped with capital planning that secured more provincial funding for carbon neutral projects, keeping resources aimed at classrooms. Watson plans to focus on her professional goals and family needs, with no intention of running again. As a parent with children in the district, she praised the staff's dedication to student success and expressed deep appreciation for their care. Her chair Amanda Dowhai thanked Watson for her community service on behalf of the trustees. The board can continue operating normally with six members, as long as they meet quorum

1:03rules. Local elections for school trustees and other positions are coming up on October 17th, giving voters a chance to fill the spot and shape the district's future.