The Sun West School Division Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on November 29th to prepare for next year.

Trustees gathered in Rosetown to elect members for the Board heading into 2017.

Karen Itterman has been elected the Board Chair for this year; she represents sub-division number 3 which includes Biggar and surrounding area.

Itterman's role will consist of being the spokesperson for the Board, chair Board meetings, annual meetings, and other public meetings.

Representative for Kindersley Ruth Griffith has been elected as Vice-chair. Her role will be to stand in when the Chair is unavailable to fulfill their responsibilities.

Both the Chair and Vice-chair serve one-year terms at their positions.

Other trustees have offered their time to participate in various board committees and act as representatives for several educational organizations for the upcoming year as well. The next regular Sun West Board of Education meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2016 in Rosetown.