Trustees acclaimed Chair Jeff McMillan, who has served as the chair of the board since 2014. He said he was pleased by the acclamation and the trust board members had expressed in his leadership. The Board also acclaimed first vice-chair Caroll Carkner and second vice-chair David McDonald to their respective positions. Carkner has been in her current role since December 2014. McDonald has served in his current role as second vice-chair since December 2010, and previously served in the position from December 2006 to December 2008. The short organizational meeting was held before the regular board meeting. The Board of Trustees governs the UCDSB and is the link between the community and the school board.