(CBC) Edmonton public school trustee Cheryl Johner has resigned from the board, less than a day after making comments about refugee students during a debate on police officers in schools.
“My comments were inappropriate and immediately regrettable,” Johner, trustee for Ward A in the city’s northwest since 2010, said in her letter of resignation. The letter was released by school board officials Wednesday afternoon.
“I take full responsibility for what I said, and sincerely apologize for the hurt and upset I have caused our families, students, staff and community members.
“My statement in yesterday’s meeting does not reflect the care I feel for all students and families in the division.”
