The Editor,

Thanks Linda for your leadership!

In the midst of the Christmas rush, a very significant event occurred that has passed relatively unremarked until now. For the last seven years, the Richmond Board of Education has been chaired by Linda McPhail. At the December meeting of the board of education, trustee McPhail declined to stand for re-election as chairperson and the board is now chaired by trustee Donna Sargent.

The Richmond District Parents Association would like to thank trustee McPhail for her dedication and continued service to our school district as chairperson of our board of education.

Linda has worked tirelessly with all of her stakeholders, staff, and fellow trustees to steer us on our current path to excellence. Richmond has an enviable reputation amongst B.C.'s school districts. As the last of many RDPA presidents to work with her, it is my honour to thank her for her years of service as chair and wish her well in all her future endeavours.

Dr. Eric Yung

President, Richmond District Parents Association