The 嫩芽视频 (HCDSB) has selected聽Patrick Murphy聽to serve as the new Catholic School Board Trustee representing the Town of Milton, Wards 2 and 3.
罢丑颈蝉听appointment process聽was initiated following the聽resignation of Trustee and Vice-Chair Emma Murphy, who previously represented Milton Wards 2 and 3. To fill the vacancy, the Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive application and interview process at its Regular Meeting on September 16, 2025.
Ten qualified candidates participated in the Special Board Meeting held on October 9, 2025, where each presented to the Board and responded to questions before the trustees voted by secret ballot.
Patrick Murphy is an experienced trustee, having previously represented Milton Wards 2 and 3 during the 2018-2022 term. He will be officially sworn into office at the Regular Board Meeting on October 21, 2025, and will serve for the remainder of the current term, ending in November 2026.
鈥淥n behalf of the Board of Trustees, I extend a warm welcome to Trustee Elect Patrick Murphy,鈥澛爏aid聽Marvin Duarte, Chair of the Board.聽鈥淧atrick brings valuable experience, historical knowledge, and a deep commitment to Catholic education. I also want to express our sincere appreciation to all the community members who applied for this position, and to commend each of the candidates for their thoughtful presentations and engagement throughout the process.鈥�
鈥淚 am honoured to have the opportunity to serve the Milton Catholic community once again,鈥� said Patrick Murphy, Trustee Elect for Milton Wards 2 and 3. 鈥淕iven the relatively short time remaining in this term, I am grateful to be able to lean into my previous experience as a trustee to hit the ground running. The learning curve for a new trustee can be quite steep, and I look forward to using my background to contribute meaningfully right away and support the ongoing work of the Board in service to our students and families.鈥�
Mr. Murphy鈥檚 official swearing-in ceremony will take place during the Regular Board Meeting on October 21, 2025, held at the Catholic Education Centre in Burlington.
For more information about the 嫩芽视频, visit: www.hcdsb.org
