The educational director of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is out of his role just months after the Ontario government appointed a supervisor to manage the board.
Rohit Gupta, the provincially appointed board supervisor, confirmed the news to staff in a letter Friday morning, saying he feels the TDSB needs a “fresh start” to succeed.
“With that in mind and after much consideration, I, together with the Minister of Education, have made the difficult decision to make a leadership change,” Gupta wrote. “To that end, Director of Education Clayton La Touche will be leaving the TDSB, effective immediately.”
La Touche had only been in the role since February.
Clayton La Touche Clayton La Touche has been named new TDSB director. (Handout)
Gupta was appointed to supervise the board back in June, with Education Minister Paul Calandra citing an audit that found the board in a poor financial situation.
“I want to sincerely thank Clayton for his dedication to the students and staff of the TDSB since joining the board in February and I wish him nothing but the best in the next steps of his career,” Gupta wrote.
He said asked Associate Director Stacey Zucker will assume the role of director of education on an interim basis.
In a statement, Education Minister Paul Calandra said he has full confidence in Gupta to make changes at the board.
“Under the continued leadership of the supervisor, the Toronto District School Board is refocusing on student achievement. I have full confidence that the supervisor, working with the Interim Director, will drive that focus and ensure every decision puts students first,” Calandra said.
More details to come…
