WE SUPPORT LORNE RACHLIS FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE ON THE
OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Elda Allen, former school trustee, Ottawa Board of Education: "Lorne is always focused on students. He gets things done."Michael Allen, community leader: "I have worked with Lorne on community projects. He will bring a high level of skills and leadership to the board of trustees."
Mitchell Bellman, president, Jewish Federation of Ottawa: "Lorne is devoted to students and to education. His knowledge, values, and dedication will make him an excellent school trustee.”
Jane Dobell, former trustee and chair of the board, Ottawa Board of Education, former councillor, Rockliffe Park Village: "The OCDSB will be lucky to have Lorne with his knowledge, experience, and dedication at the board table."
Janet Fader, teacher, former District President (Ottawa), Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) and former member, OSSTF Provincial Judicial Council: “Lorne has spent a lifetime as an advocate for the welfare and education of every child. His commitment and his great success working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and administrators make him an ideal candidate for school trustee. Public education and the students of Ottawa-Carleton will be the beneficiaries of his election.”
Bill Gowling, former school trustee and chair of the board, Ottawa Board of Education: “Lorne always focuses on what is best for students. He is a consensus builder. While listening to and understanding parents’ needs, Lorne is sensitive to the tough role teachers have today. The board will benefit from Lorne’s knowledge and experience.”
Gerald Halpern, former school trustee, Ottawa Board of Education: I have known Lorne for 30 years and from the start I have known him as a caring human being with keen professional skills."
Maggie Harvey, former Communications Manager, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: “Lorne is a consensus builder. His compassion for children and their education is second to none. He is a strategic thinker, straight-forward communicator and skillful negotiator. Electing Lorne as Trustee for Zone 9 is the right thing to do. Ottawa's largest public education system needs his depth of experience and insight at the board table."
Pat Holloway, Visiting Professor, University of Ottawa; former English consultant, Ottawa Board of Education and Head of English, Adult High School: “Having worked with Lorne for more than 25 years, I have always been impressed by his ability to understand and manage the complexity of a school system. Such a job requires a strong vision of what needs to be done and great skill at getting things done. Lorne has both, and therefore I am delighted that he is running for Trustee.”
Diane Koven, CFP, financial advisor: Lorne Rachlis is a serious, dedicated, and experienced educator who cares deeply about students, a perfect combinatin for school trustee."
Myrna Laurenceson, former school trustee, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: "As chair of the school board's Special Education Committee, I was impressed by Lorne's concern for special needs students."
Doug Llloyd, school trustee, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: "Lorne was a fantastic administrator and will be a wonderful trustee."
Norm MacDonald, former school trustee, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: "Lorne Rachlis has an amazing ability to hold a razor sharp focus on important issues. This strength is invaluable for a school trustee in the board room."
Sheryl MacDonald, former school trustee, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: “School trustees must be conscientious and accessible. School trustees must have high expectations for the education of our children and must do their best to meet these expectations. With these criteria, Lorne will be a first class trustee.”
Brian McGarry, former school trustee, Ottawa Board of Education; former regional councillor, Otttawa-Carleton; CEO Hulse, Playfair & McGarry: “A successful officeholder demonstrates sincerity, vision, integrity, perseverance, and the ability to listen and to learn from what is said. Lorne has all of these qualities, and I am pleased to endorse his candidacy for public school trustee.”
Barbara McInnes, CM (Order of Canada); community builder: "There few people as knowledgeable or passionate about this school board and public education. We are fortunate that Lorne has stepped up to be a candidate."
Elaine Morgan, former chair, Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils: Lorne is very experienced and knowledgeable about education. He is a very strong advocate for children of all ages and needs."
Michael Parkin, former Head of Research, Ottawa Board of Educationartist; sculptor and artist: “Lorne is profoundly committed to education and the use of evidence based practice in our schools. He has a deep understanding of how schools really work and will help make them better for our children.”
Sprague Plato, former president, Ottawa Community Immigration Services Organization: "I have known Lorne for over 25 years. He has always led the way to provide a environment that celebrates Canada's cultural mosaic and that provides all students the opportunity to learn and grow."
David Primeau, former OCDSB trustee: "Lorne will bring to the table not only huge experience as an educator but also something that the board needs from its trustees: a balanced perspective of what is good for all students."
Jessica Reslack, parent: "Lorne is easy to talk to and is always willing to listen."
James Rimmer, former OCDSB student trustee and his sister Anne Rimmer, former chair of the OCDSB Student Trustee Advisory Committee, "Having worked with Lorne as involved students, we have seen the dedication and commitment Lorne has for providing all students with a high quality education. Lorne was driven to improve all aspects of the school district, including value for money. Public education is a complex issue and Lorne has the knowledge, understanding, and experience to make the right decisisons for our students and our community. His many years as an educator mean he has first-hand experience of the challenges that our schools have to address. We strongly believe that Lorne's many strengths will greatly improve the decision making around the board table. We proudly endorse Lorne for zone 9."
Anne Scotton, former school trustee, Ottawa Board of Education: "Lorne really listens. You know that if there is a way to solve a problem Lorne will find it!
Ron Shewchuk, union leader: "I believe Lorne's tireless campaign efforts speak volumes about the sincerety of his commitment and dedication to public education."
Dave Smith, restaurateur (formerly of Nate's deli) and philanthropist: Lorne has all the credentials and more to be a good school trustee. But he also has the vision to see what needs to be done, the ability to get it done, and the heart that tells him the right thing to do. It is these things that will make him a great school trustee.”
Joanne Wink, parent: "Lorne has been very helpful and knowledgeable. He has integrity, is very open, and is a good listener."
