This is an apology from Trustee Elizabeth Terrell in relation to a Trustee Code of Conduct report from the Integrity Commissioner.
Formal Written Apology from Trustee Elizabeth Terrell
Date: June 13, 2022
To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to apologize for my prior email from November 4th, 2021. It is apparent that my prior email upset the past chair, executive council staff & also the community. As per the public May 17, 2022 Special Board meeting, I am herewith agreeing to submit an apology as per the motion passed by the YRDSB Board of Trustees. At this point in time I have written my apology & I am submitting this email to the board chair, trustee services, legal & also the Integrity Commissioner. If I am required to attend in-person to read my written apology please advise me at any time.
My intention was not to correlate the past to the present in my email or in my social media.
My intention was not to create an analogy from the past to the present in my email or in my social media.
Nevertheless I now comprehend that I have upset some and I am very sorry for this regardless of my intention.
I am sorry that my email and my social media has upset some.
I am sorry. I am sorry that my written words upset some. I am sorry.
To anyone reading this from the public please feel free to contact me directly by phone as my YRDSB emails do not work for the public.
I do have time to meet in person or to take phone calls regarding this matter to apologize by phone and / or in person.
I do give permission for this apology to be forwarded, printed and / or distributed by the Board Chair as it is addressed To Whom It May Concern.
Disclaimer: This email is "Without Prejudice", As per the Apology Act of Ontario, my apology herewith is to only express my sympathy & also my regrets, therefore it does not legally accept or imply guilt of any kind or intention.
Sincerely,
Trustee Elizabeth Terrell
Whitchurch-Stouffville & East Gwillimbury
Phone: 289-221-7393