Supporters
WE SUPPORT LORNE RACHLIS FOR ELECTION TO THE OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ON OCTOBER 25, 2010
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, JFO: "Lorne is devoted to students and to education. His knowledge, values, and dedication will make him an excellent school trustee.”
Jane Dobell, former school trustee (Ottawa Board of Education): "The OCDSB will be lucky to have Lorne with his knowledge, experience, and dedication at the board table."
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."
Diane Jeudy-Hugo, Executive Superintendent (retired) (Ottawa-Carleton District School Board): "Lorne alsways has the needs of students at heart. He clearly understands how a board of trustees can support student success."
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."
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 (Ottawa-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."
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."
Jessica Reslack, parent: "Lorne is easy to talk to and is always willing to listen."
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!
Dave Smith, restaurateur 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." Read more...
