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School board trustees are the members of a school board. They are locally-elected representatives of the public, and they are the community's advocate for public education. They are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that assists the board in fulfilling its duties under the Education Act.

A trustee's role is to maintain a focus on student achievement, well-being and equity and to participate in making decisions that benefit the board's entire jurisdiction while representing the interests of their constituents. Trustees must also communicate the views and decisions of the board back to their constituents.

This is not as simple as it sounds. Because Ontario is large and diverse, the job of school board trustee varies widely. A trustee is responsible for identifying the needs and priorities of their community and for ensuring these are considered in the decisions that result in practical educational opportunities for students. In doing so, trustees must consider conflicting interests and values. A trustee must do this in collaboration with the other members of the school board by developing policies that work for all students, and ensuring they are implemented effectively. It is the local trustee who makes sure that the community has a direct way to express its views on vital education decisions that affect our day-to-day lives. School trustees play an indispensable role in preserving our democratic heritage.

• A completed Notice of Application form to a maximum of two pages/1000 words;
• A resume; and,
• A signed Declaration of Qualification for the office of public school board trustee.

Note: The information submitted by the candidates on the Notice of Application form will be a public document and will be posted on the Board鈥檚 website upon confirmation of qualification. The resume provided electronically will not be a public document.

• any person not eligible to vote for the school board;
• an employee of any school board, or clerk, deputy clerk, treasurer or deputy treasurer of a municipality within the jurisdiction of a board, unless they
  • take an unpaid leave of absence before being nominated, and
  • resign, if elected to the office; (See additional note below)
• a judge of any court;
• a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a Senator or a member of the House of Commons; or
• an inmate of a penal or correctional institution under sentence of imprisonment.

Note: An employee of a school board who wishes to run for office on any school board must take an unpaid leave of absence prior to being nominated. If elected, the employee must resign. A person may not be employed by one school board and hold office on a different school board. A clerk, treasurer, deputy clerk, deputy treasurer of a municipality wishing to run for office on a school board must also take unpaid leave prior to being nominated and resign if elected. An employer is required to grant a leave of absence.

Upon receipt of your Notice of Application and Declaration of Qualification, the 麻豆原创 Essex County District School Board will work with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to verify that you are a Public English school supporter.   In the event that you are not an English language public school elector, you will be notified by the 麻豆原创    Essex County District School Board staff and will be DISQUALIFIED. 

• Staff will contact the candidates to arrange an interview time;
• The order of interviews will be determined alphabetically by surname;
• Candidates will be sequestered prior to their interview and will not be permitted to use electronic communicating devices, which may include but are not limited to cell phones devices;
• Candidates will be invited to make a maximum five minute presentation individually to the Board of Trustees, which will be followed by a question and answer period of up to 5 minutes (for a maximum of 10 minutes per candidate);
• Distribution of additional printed materials during the interview will not be permitted;
• There shall be no candidate nomination material in the meeting (other than the application documentation distributed to members of the Board for the meeting);
• At the conclusion of all interviews, there will be a brief recess and then the full slate of candidates will be nominated and duly seconded;
• A vote to appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy will be held by secret ballot in accordance with the process for elections outlined in the Board鈥檚 By-laws. The Chair will disclose the results, but not declare the count.