Ontario Divisional Court has upheld the HPEDSB Code of Conduct rulings, bringing Trustee Rachael Prinzen’s appeal to a conclusion.

In November 2024, Ms. Prinzen, who represents North Prince Edward County on the School Board, received a 90-day suspension iafter an Integrity Commissioner found she had breached the School Board’s confidentiality and information processes. 

In May 2025, the Board’s Integrity Commissioner again found Ms. Prinzen had breached Section 5 of the Code, again failing to keep confidential information.

Ms. Prinzen was barred from attending board and committee meetings for another 90 days commencing August 25, 2025.

Ms. Prinzen appealed these decisions and the Court reviewed the case on February 23, 2026.

On March 10, 2026 the Court affirmed the Board’s processes and determined the existing sanctions served by the Trustee to date were adequate. The Court awarded the Board $7,500 in legal costs.

“A key component of the court’s decision includes upholding the Board’s procedures and expectation of confidentiality,” said the Board in a statement. Dr. Kari Kramp, Chair of the Board said, “the court’s decisive ruling validates the integrity of our governance.”