Overview

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) was put under review in response to an incident in July 2024, when 4 trustees from BHNCDSB travelled to South Tyrol, Italy, at the board’s expense to purchase religious art for 2 new schools.

Concerns were then raised about how the school board:

  • changed their existing expense policies
  • spent money on things not related to students

Based on these concerns, the Ontario government appointed Aaron Shull to review this situation and the board’s policies and procedures related to:

  • trustee expenses
  • travel
  • financial accountability
  • board executive salaries

Read the reviewer's final report.

About the reviewer

Aaron Shull is the Managing Director and General Counsel at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. He has significant expertise in transparent and accountable decision-making and stewardship of public funds. Mr. Shull is highly knowledgeable in public policy, governance and procedural fairness, and has taught at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.

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