‘We’re acting appropriately’ says LK trustee – Petrolia Lambton Independent

November 8, 2024

A trustee of the Lambton-Kent District School Board says she sees “nothing wrong” with a $32,000 conference for three Indigenous educators in Hawaii.

CBC News reports documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show three trustees travelled to Hawaii in January for a conference. In a statement, the Lambton-Kent District School Board confirmed the trip saying “we maintain the quality of our staff by investing in them.”

The board would not provide the detailed information, saying The Independent would need to file its own application under the Freedom of Information Act for the already released information.

The statement continues the conference provided ” LKDSB Indigenous Education staff with the invaluable, once-in-a-career opportunity to elevate their professional development and actively contribute to the ongoing growth and improvement of The Lambton-Kent District School Board. “