Catholic school board hires new superintendent of business, treasurer

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School board has a new superintendent of business and treasurer.

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Rajini Nelson has 18 years of experience and progressively held leadership roles working for the Toronto District School Board, most recently as the assistant comptroller of budget and financial reporting.

“Ms. Nelson is a faith-filled professional with extensive experience serving internal stakeholders, trustees, senior administration, school administrators and department staff,” said school board chair Carol Luciani in a news release. “She also has collaboratively worked with external stakeholders, such as auditors, ministries and municipal partners.

“The board of trustees is confident that she will be a valuable addition to our senior administration team, ensuring the effective allocation of resources to prioritize student achievement, our Catholic identity and successful outcomes for all.”

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Nelson said she is excited to bring her experience, “which has contributed to the successful completion of major projects for the Toronto school board,” to the Brant Haldimand Norfolk board.

“My focus will be on repurposing funds, addressing resources for staffing needs, supporting diversity and creating inclusive and equitable outcomes for all, while maintaining a balanced budget.”

Director of Education Mike McDonald said they were “thrilled” to have Nelson as part of the senior administration team. “She is an exemplary Catholic leader who brings extensive experience in the areas of finance and budgeting that will help the BHNCDSB realize the goals of our strategic plan. With increasing enrollment and growing demands on resources in the coming years, her focused financial acumen and problem-solving skills will greatly benefit the students, staff, and parents in our community.”

Nelson will replace Cheryl Dalrymple who joined the board as treasurer in June but left the position at the end of September.

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