Mark Watson, a Catholic trustee who has come under fire for not repaying expenses for a controversial trip to Italy last year, has resigned from the school board.

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board posted a statement on its website Friday acknowledging receipt of a resignation from Watson, who represented Haldimand County on the board.

“We respect Trustee Watson’s decision to step down from the Board and will move forward, collaboratively, with a continued focus on teaching and learning, student well-being, and the strategic priorities that guide our Catholic school system,” said board chair Carol Luciani.

The resignation comes four days after Minister of Education Paul Calandra announced he had introduced legislation that, if passed, would have removed Watson fr

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