WEYBURN -
Only two subdivisions in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division will have an election, with all other positions filled via acclamation.
That was the information released by returning officer Shelley Toth at the Oct. 15 board meeting.
Jim Vermeersch, a veteran board member representing Subdivision 2, which includes Arcola, Carlyle, Manor, Maryfield and Wawota ,is being challenged by Velda Weatherald, a former educator and superintendent.
The other challenge is found in Subdivision 5 where incumbent Audrey Trombley, the board chairwoman, is being challenged by Cheryl Lake, a Stoughton district resident.
Subdivision 5 includes Fillmore, Stoughton, Midale and Macoun.
Eric McCrimmon, one of the two Estevan city representatives announced he won't seek re-election. That seat has now been taken by Craig MacDonald by acclamation.
Kevin Keating is the other Estevan city representative on the public school board. He too is back through acclamation.
The two seats in Weyburn were also re-elected through acclamation. Norma Hewitt-Lendrum and Megan Schick will be their representatives in the conference.
Other board members returning to the table via acclamation include Devona Putland in Subdivision 1 (Rocanville, Wapella and Moosomin); Jim Henderson, Subdivision 3 (Redvers, Carnduff and Carievale); Tami Scott, Subdivision 4 (Lampman, Alameda, Oxbow and Bienfait); and Michelle DeBruyne, Subdivision 6 (Ogema, Pangman, Yellow Grass, Radville, Gladmar and Oungre).
The school board elections are held in conjunction with the municipal elections on Nov. 13.
Election details can be found on the SECPSD website under the board tab.
