Wellington Catholic DSB Announces Vikki Dupuis as Chair, Marino Gazzola as Vice-Chair for Upcoming Year
The Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustees acclaimed Vikki Dupuis as Chair and Marino Gazzola as Vice-Chair for the coming year, at the Inaugural Meeting of the Board on November 17.
Dupuis is a long-standing trustee with the Wellington Catholic District School Board and served a previous term as Chair from 2020 to 2023. In 2019, she was awarded the Ontario Catholic Trustees Association’s Trustee Award of Merit in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Catholic education. A tireless advocate for students with disabilities and special education needs, Dupuis also serves on the board of directors for KidsAbility Centre for Child Development.
“I am humbled to serve as Chair for the Wellington Catholic District School Board. I look forward to working closely with my fellow trustees and our tremendous staff to further our shared commitment to student success and well-being through Catholic education. It is a privilege to assist our board in enhancing such a vibrant community rooted in faith, inclusion, and academic excellence,” said Dupuis.
Marino Gazzola will serve as Vice-Chair alongside Dupuis. Another long serving member of the Wellington Catholic District School Board, Gazzola has been a trustee for over three decades, including previous terms as Chair and Vice-Chair. He is a dedicated advocate for Catholic Education, currently holding the position of vice-president of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association (OCSTA) and is a committee member of the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association (CCSTA) Toonies for Tuition in unfunded provinces.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as vice-chair and continue supporting Catholic education in our community,” said Gazzola. “I look forward to working alongside our Chair, trustees, and staff to foster an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.”
In their service as Chair and Vice-Chair, Dupuis and Gazzola will focus on the implementation of the multi-year strategic plan, budget and policy oversight, and on ensuring student achievement and well-being are at the forefront of board decisions.
Each will serve a term of one year, commencing the first Board Meeting in December.