Brian Evoy, the incumbent trustee for Kingston and the Islands on the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB), has launched a bid for re-election, signalling continuity in the board’s leadership as voters approach the Oct. 26 school-board election.
Board priorities and leadership record
Evoy has represented the Kingston and the Islands ward since 2018 and currently serves as board chair. He points to the development of a new multi-year strategic plan under his leadership as a central achievement. That plan, he said in an interview with YGK News, sets out the board’s vision and four core priorities: faith; equity and well-being; formation and achievement; and stewardship of resources.
Those priorities, Evoy told reporters, reflect both philosophical and operational directions for the ALCDSB as it navigates programming, supports for students and fiscal responsibilities. He described his relationships with other trustees, students and families as strong and framed his re-election bid as a continuation of established work.
“I believe my experience, commitment, and knowledge can continue to serve our students, families, schools, and communities,”
Advocacy for Catholic education and inclusivity
During his time on the board, Evoy has been vocal about maintaining and promoting Catholic education within Ontario. He said he has worked to strengthen partnerships with families and parishes across the ALCDSB.
At the same time, Evoy highlighted the board’s record on inclusion, noting that the ALCDSB has been recognised locally for welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. He described the board as "very open-minded" and said parents take pride in its history on inclusivity.
Those two emphases — sustaining denominational education and promoting inclusive school environments — reflect a balance many trustees must strike as they respond to community expectations, provincial policy and changing student needs.
Election field and what’s at stake
Evoy is one of five candidates contesting the Kingston and the Islands trustee seat. The other declared candidates are Rob Gilmour, Patrick Greenwood, Glen Edward Perry and Michael Sammon. The outcome will determine who represents local families and schools on issues ranging from program offerings to resource allocation.
| Position | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Incumbent trustee / Board chair | Brian Evoy |
| Challengers | Rob Gilmour; Patrick Greenwood; Glen Edward Perry; Michael Sammon |
- Timeline: The ALCDSB will see its trustee positions decided at the Oct. 26 election.
- Key issues highlighted by Evoy: faith-based education, equity and well‑being, student formation and achievement, and stewardship of public resources.
- Community focus: strengthening family and parish partnerships and promoting an inclusive environment within Catholic schools.
School-board trustees in Ontario play a practical role in setting local policy, approving budgets and establishing priorities for programming and student supports. While municipal and provincial authorities determine broader funding frameworks and legislation, trustees shape the local implementation of those frameworks and the day-to-day strategic direction for district schools.
As the fall election approaches, candidates across the province will be asked to explain how they would balance fiscal stewardship with investments in student supports, how they will serve diverse communities, and how they expect to work with families, staff and partner institutions. In Kingston and the Islands, voters will decide whether continuity under the current chair is the best route forward or whether new representation is needed.
For parents, educators and community members, the trustee race is a reminder of the practical impact of school-board governance on classrooms and on the services students receive.
