Both were elected during Wednesday’s annual Organizational Board meeting. The votes for Board Chair and Vice Chair occurred during the Prairie Valley School Division Board of Education’s annual Organizational Meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
“I am grateful for the confidence my fellow board members have placed in me and for the opportunity to continue serving as Board Chair,” Kotylak said. “Our Board remains committed to providing strong governance and ensuring students across Prairie Valley have access to quality learning opportunities. I look forward to continuing our work with students, families, staff, School Community Councils, and community partners as we support student success and respond to the evolving needs of our growing division.”
Kotylak, who farms near Montmartre, was first elected to the Prairie Valley Board of Education in 2005 and has served as Board Chair since 2012. She has also served on numerous provincial boards focusing on a wide range of education issues. Kotylak strongly believes in the importance of the board’s role to ensure Prairie Valley communities have a voice in decisions about public education.
Elected to the Prairie Valley School Division Board of Education in 2024, Andrew Boschman represents Subdivision 8. Boschman brings extensive experience in municipal governance, having served ten years on White City Town Council, as well as a longstanding commitment to youth and community development. As a parent of four students attending Prairie Valley schools, he is passionate about supporting strong public education and fostering positive relationships among students, families, staff, and communities.
“I am honoured to serve as Vice Chair and grateful for the confidence of my fellow trustees,” Boschman said. “Our Board is committed to supporting student success and representing the interests of the communities we serve. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help ensure every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities and the support they need to thrive.”
Kotylak and Boschman’s terms are scheduled to run until November 2027. Together with their fellow trustees, they will continue to provide leadership and oversight as the division advances priorities focused on student achievement, well-being, and strong public education services for Prairie Valley communities.