The New Westminster school district has found a replacement for outgoing secretary-treasurer Kevin Lorenz.
Starting July 2, Kim Morris will take over the district’s financial portfolio. Morris has 11 years’ experience as a secretary-treasurer for school districts in Northern B.C. and the Interior, including Kootenay Lake, Kootenay-Columbia and Prince Rupert.
“What stands out for me is the fact that she is a secretary-treasurer who has the learning agenda in mind,” New Westminster school district superintendent Karim Hachlaf said in a press release.
Hachlaf describes Morris as a “team player who works effectively with trustees, staff, unions, parents, and public stakeholders in support of a robust, engaging and student-centred learning environment,” notes the release.
Lorenz announced earlier this year he had accepted a new job as secretary-treasurer for the Okanagan-Skaha school district.
Lorenz worked previously for the Vernon school district as associate secretary-treasurer before he was hired in New Westminster in 2014 as assistant secretary-treasurer to replace outgoing director of finance Sheldon Lee. He became secretary-treasurer later that same year following Al Balanuik’s departure.
At last week’s school board meeting, trustees took a moment to recognize Lorenz and the work he’s done for the district these past few years.
Board of education chair Mark Gifford credited Lorenz for moving the district forward.
“This is a big moment,” Gifford said. “I want to thank you for your time with the district and your work in service to the kids and staff and all of that. So thank you.”
Lorenz will stay on in New Westminster until May 31.
