Student Trustees act as a liaison between the school community and the Board. They are chosen by members of the York Region Presidents’ Council, a body consisting of all Student Council Presidents in York Region public secondary schools.

The main objective of the Student Trustee is to give the student population a meaningful voice in Board deliberations and to act as a conduit for the flow of information and ideas between trustees and the student body.

Student Trustees are seated at the Board table, participate fully in the discussion portion of public Board meetings and provide a Student Trustee report, which is included as part of the official Board minutes. Student Trustees do not vote on matters before the Board for consideration.

Board Policy #221.0, Student Trustee Guidelines, governs the role of Student Trustees during their term on the Board.

Trustees approved in principle, at the July 5, 2004 Board Meeting, the appointment of two Student Trustees per school year. The Student Trustees’ term will commence at the August Board Meeting and conclude at the subsequent July Board Meeting annually.

 

 
 

What are the responsibilities?

Being a student trustee is a big commitment. The main duties include: attending all public Board meetings, standing and budget committee meetings; representing students in discussions about education issues; attending all York Region Presidents' Council meetings; and chairing the Student Trustee Advisory Committee.

Am I eligible to run?

To run for the election as a candidate for student trustee, you must; be a full-time York Region District School Board student, entering Grade 11 or 12, have strong academic standing and outstanding leadership and communication skills.

Make your voice heard!

Student trustees serve an important role for the York Region District School Board. They represent the voice of students in decisions about education, and help keep students informed about important decisions that affect them. If you have any question, comments or concerns, please write to the student trustees. Make your VOICE heard!