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New Superintendent of Business Announced

At today’s Special Board Meeting, the Lakehead Public School Board approved the recommendation to appoint Kirsti Alaksa to the position of Superintendent of Business. The appointment will commence on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Kirsti is well known at the Lakehead Public School Board, having served as Supervisor and Manager of Financial Services for the past 14 years.

“I am thrilled to have Kirsti transition into this position as she has shown immense commitment to Lakehead Public Schools and has proven her outstanding ability and skill in the field of finance management,” says Ian MacRae, Director of Education.

Kirsti has a Bachelor of Administration Degree in Accounting and a Certified Professional Accountant designation. Her extensive knowledge of Lakehead Public Schools’ current financial position, as well as its pressures and processes, make her an essential asset to the senior team.