Former Superintendent for SD57 Marilyn Marquis-Foster penned her final farewell to the district today. 

In her statement, Marquis-Foster mentioned it was an honour and a privilege to serve SD57 over the past three years.  

"It has been an honour and privilege to serve the students, families and communities of School District No. 57 over the past three years," wrote Maquis-Foster. 

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Marquis-Foster mentioned that she enjoyed getting the chance to work with numerous organizations as well as UNBC, CNC, Northern Health and more. 

"The SD57 team is over 2,000 strong. Together we have celebrated a number of significant achievements. The District met the requirements of the restored language to the British Columbia Teacher's Federation Collective Agreement, and Springwood Elementary was re-opened in September 2017. Construction of a new Kelly Road Secondary School, scheduled to open in September 2020, is well underway."

"A focus on improving learning outcomes for Aboriginal students has seen two local Educational Agreements signed over the past three years – Lheidli T'enneh in July of 2017 and McLeod Lake Indian Band in June of 2018. Policies supporting Aboriginal Education and inclusive education have been revised and approved during my tenure."

The board thanked Marquis-Foster for her service and are now searching for an interim Superintendant.