Horizon board elects new table officers

- Media Release, Horizon School Division

November 12, 2025

key points from this story:

• Board officers elected for the year
• Linda Mattock becomes new chair
• Mark Fedak elected vice chair
• Officers guide division goals
• Mattock and Fedak serve since 2016
• Outgoing chair thanked for service

Humboldt, SK – Horizon School Division No. 205 is pleased to announce the election of its Board of Education table officers for the upcoming year. The Board elected Mrs. Linda Mattock as Chair and Mr. Mark Fedak as Vice Chair. Together, the table officers play a key role in guiding the board’s efforts to achieve the division's foundational goals.

“I’m truly grateful to my fellow trustees for their support. It is an honour to serve as Board Chair alongside such a dedicated group of leaders,” said Board Chair Linda Mattock. “Together, we will continue the important work of supporting the success and well-being of students, families, and staff in Horizon.” Mattock has represented Subdivision 2, which includes schools in Annaheim, Humboldt, Lake Lenore, Middle Lake, and St. Brieux, since 2016.

Vice Chair Mark Fedak also expressed his thanks, noting, “I appreciate the trust the Board has placed in me. I’m looking forward to continuing our work to support safe, caring learning environments and positive outcomes for every student in Horizon.” Fedak has served as trustee since 2016, representing Subdivision 4 which includes schools in Drake, Englefeld, Lanigan, Muenster, and Watson.

The Board extends its sincere appreciation to outgoing Board Chair, Garth Anderson, for his leadership and service over the past year.

Horizon's Board of Education is made up of 14 publicly-elected trustees representing as many subdivisions. The organizational meeting is held each calendar year, in accordance with the Education Act, 1995. At this meeting, trustees determine table officers, discuss indemnity, incidental rates, and other organizational items.

For more information about Horizon’s Board of Education, please visit horizonsd.ca/board/.