DDSB trustees advocate for immunization of teachers Posted on April 7, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COVID-19, EDUCATION, NEWS By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter The Durham District School Board is calling on Durham Public Health to prioritize vaccinating teachers. The board passed a motion at a special board meeting Monday night following the standing committee for correspondence to be sent to Durham Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Kyle and Durham Public Health “imploring them to prioritize the immunization of school staff and staff engaged in the direct transport of students.” Whitby Trustee Nicki Lundquist brought the motion forward during committee due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Durham schools.