The South East Cornerstone Public School Division has a new trustee.
Warren Betker has been elected as a representative for the City of Weyburn on the Cornerstone’s board, taking over the position left vacated with the passing of Len Williams this past summer. Williams had served as one of that city’s representatives since division amalgamation was implemented over 10 years ago.
Betker easily outpolled two other candidates, Bruce Wagner and Brandon Tichkowsky by receiving 84 votes in his favour, while Wagner earned 30 votes and Tichkowsky 29.
Wagner had served on the board of trustees for about seven years as a representative for a nearby rural subdivision and was seeking a return to the public division’s boardroom.
Betker is no stranger to school division challenges. He has accumulated over 30 years of experience in education with 20 of them served in a role of administrator and five more as co-ordinator of assessment at the region’s head office in Weyburn.
Betker has also been a member of the board of directors for the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement Plan for 15 years.
“Warren’s background in education and experience as an administrator will be a valuable addition to the board in making governance decisions as well as long-term planning. We look forward to his contributions,” said Harold Laich, board chairman.
Betker joins Bryan Wilson as one of the two representatives for Weyburn.
Estevan’s representatives on the board are Janet Foord and Pam Currie.
Betker will be sworn into office when the board meets for a general business session on Nov. 20.
