HWDSB director Figueiredo stepping down to become exec with Hamilton and area YMCA
The executive director of Hamilton’s public school board has resigned amid an executive appointment to the local chapter of the YMCA.
In a release on Monday night, the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) said secretary of the board Manny Figueiredo will step down officially on Feb. 28, 2022, to take on the post of regional president and chief executive officer of the YMCA.
“The experience of director of education, and working in service of our students and families in Hamilton, has been a tremendous privilege,†Figueiredo said in a statement.
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“Advocating for human rights, while working hard to remove barriers for currently and historically underserved students, has led to personal challenges fulfillment. I am grateful to the staff for supporting our board as we continue to create a positive culture for students and staff.â€
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The soon-to-be-former education director started as an educational assistant before becoming a teacher in the Waterloo region.
During his six-years-plus as director, Figueiredo navigated HWDSB through the COVID-19 pandemic, a bullying review process following the death of Devan Selvey in October 2019, allegations of racism against board members, and mitigating an ongoing shortage of school bus drivers.
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He’s held supervisory roles in both the catholic and public boards joining the HWDSB in the 2009-10 school year as superintendent.
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“Director Figueiredo has provided tremendous leadership throughout his tenure at HWDSB. His priority has always been the success and well-being of students,†said HWDSB Chair Dawn Danko.
A spokesperson for the HWDSB says the board will find Figueiredo’s replacement in a “timely manner.â€
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