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January 11th, 2023
Don’t Forget: Student Trustee Candidate applications for the 2023-24 school year are open!
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for our 2023-24 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee.
They represent the more than 64,000 WRDSB students at the Board table and at various committees. They ensure student voice and perspective are considered in all important decisions.
The current Student Trustee term ends on July 31, 2023, and secondary students will elect two students to take on these roles.
All applications must be received before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Visit the WRDSB website to learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee.
Each student must provide a completed application that includes the following:
Please note: a Candidate Review Panel will review submissions for completeness and create a final list of candidates.
Secondary schools have been divided into two geographical ridings: North and South. Each will elect one Student Trustee candidate from their riding.
Read more about the ridings on the Become a Student Trustee web page.
Student Trustee Elections this year will feature a campaign period, during which the campaign materials from each candidate will be made available to the student electorate at each school within their riding through the WRDSB website.
The election period will take place at each school over the course of a three day period from February 21 to 24, 2023. Schools will choose which of these days they will use for their respective elections.
Read more about the campaign and elections on the Become a Student Trustee web page.
Visit our website to learn more about the responsibilities, application requirements, selection process, and how to apply. All applications must be received before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023.
For any questions, please contact one of our Student Trustee Mentors, Joanne Weston or Kathleen Woodcock.
This information expires once printed. Please always refer to the online version for the most current information.