School trustee info session offered
Members of the public who are interested in running as a Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) trustee in the upcoming municipal election are invited to attend an information session.
This session, led by SCDSB staff, will provide an overview of Board governance and how Board committees operate.
The event will also:
• outline the role and responsibilities of trustees, including the time commitment required
• explain the distinction between Board governance and day-to-day operations
• provide participants with the opportunity to ask questions about the role of trustee
Trustees are elected during municipal elections every four years and are directly accountable to the community. The next municipal election is October 22. The new Board of Trustees will serve from Dec. 1, 2018 to Nov. 14, 2022.
Individuals interested in running for trustee should submit their nomination to the lead municipal office, which is the municipality with the higher population of electors.
Nominations may be submitted until July 27.
The SCDSB info session will be held at the Education Centre, located at 1170 Highway 26, Midhurst from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 18.
For more information on the role of trustees, how to run, who is eligible to run, and the process, visit the Ontario Education Services Corporation election website at www.elections.ontarioschooltrustees.org.
