Gerri Gershon, public school trustee for Ward 13 (Don Valley West) has apologized for playing Scrabble on her smartphone during a parents meeting at John Fisher School, according to the CBC. Ms Gershon was photographed by a parent who said he had to leave the meeting he was so annoyed. The CBC says Gershon apologized Wednesday for what she called a “momentary lapse in judgment.” The trustee is quoted: “While I was listening to members of the community during the entirety of last’s night’s meeting, I obviously should have been listening more intently and for that I truly apologize.” The meeting was held to discuss a contentious plan to build an apartment tower next to the school at 40 Erskine Ave near Yonge St.
