Bluewater District School Board is starting the search for a new Communications Coordinator, following the resignation of Richard Thomas from the position.

“This decision is related only to personal issues and is in no way related to my employment with Bluewater,” Thomas said in a letter submitted to the board, which cited ongoing personal issues as the reason for his resignation.

“When I accepted this job, I did so with the conviction that Bluewater District School Board offers an excellent education to the students of Grey and Bruce counties. I am even firmer in that conviction now,” Thomas continued, adding that he would be happy to remain involved with the board.

Thomas began working for the board in September 2009, when communications consultant Ross Parry recommended the board hire a communications professional as a part of its public outreach.

“Though his time with the board was brief, Richard was able to begin setting processes in place to help the board communicate more effectively,” says Board Chair Jennifer Yenssen. “We are sorry he is leaving, and it was with true regret that the board accepted his resignation.”

The board reaffirmed its commitment to having a professional communicator on staff, and will begin searching for a replacement immediately.

Thomas will remain with the board until the end of the school year.