b'2024-2025 Annual Report Farewell to CSBAExecutive DirectorNancy Pynch-Worthylake has been a member of the CSBA Board of Directors since 2015, when she joined as the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia School Boards Association. In November 2018, she took over the position of CSBA Executive Director, serving in this role for my entire presidency. Nancy brought to the CSBA her experience as Superintendent of Schools, ministry of education senior executive director, university instructor, and president of several national organizations. Her unwavering commitment to local democratic voice in education and training and experience in school board governance have been excellent for the CSBA.As the sole paid support to the executive committee and the Board of Directors, Nancy skillfully led and managed all aspects of the association. Under her leadership, the national influence of the CSBA has grown stronger and stronger. The annual advocacy event was instituted by Nancy and has become a flagship event for the organization. As an ally, her deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion helped the CSBA makesignificant progress in Indigenous Education and Reconciliation, and anti-racism. Fluent in bothofficial languages, Nancy represented the CSBA at numerous federal government tables andpartnered with partner organizations and Canadian Heritage in the development of a nationaldatabase. Nancy and I communicated nearly every day in support of the strategic priorities of the CSBA,with partnerships and requests for collaboration constantly increasing. The collaborativeapproach to the executive committee and the Board of Directors and her respect for the memberorganizations have served the CSBA very well. Nancys decision to leave the role at the end of August 2025 is a great loss. However, as sheshared with the executive and the Board, her rationale for stepping aside is that the timing for anew Executive Director is perfect. The Association is developing a new strategic plan and theorganization is functioning very effectively. The transition between Nancy and the incomingExecutive Director has been exceptionally positive and effective. We wish Nancy all the best inher next adventures. ~ Alan Campbell, President7'