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Chris Bolton has resigned as chair of the Toronto District School Board, effective immediately.

In a letter issued Friday afternoon, Bolton said the decision was made for "personal reasons."

“It is with mixed emotions and much deliberation that I have come to this decision,” the statement reads.

“I am proud to have been a part of the last 11 years. But it is time right now to take some personal time and re-evaluate futures.”

Donna Quan, director of education with the TDSB, called Bolton a “passionate and committed advocate for public education.”

“He has been a champion of alternative, international and continuing education, but most importantly, he has been at the centre of bringing equitable and inclusive education and programming to the forefront for all students and communities,” Quan said in a letter also released Friday.

“It has been a pleasure working with him, both as an educator and elected official, and I wish him all the best as he moves to the next chapter of his life.”

Quan said she will continue to work with vice-chair Mari Rutka until a new chair is appointed by the board.