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Applications for 2024-2025 Student Trustee
Each year, students in Grades 5-12 have the opportunity to vote for the two student trustees who will represent their voice across York Region District School Board.
Students who will be in Grade 11 or 12 in a York Region District School Board secondary school in the 2024-2025 school year (Grade 10 and 11 now) are eligible to apply.
Applications can be submitted between November 27-December 11.The deadline to apply is December 11, 2023 11:59 p.m.
Applications must include:
- A completed application form (fillable PDF).
- A poster promoting your candidacy created in Google docs or Google slides. The poster should include only student name; Image of student or image representing student; and top three reasons for seeking the role of student trustee
- A completed Google form (available November 27). You will upload your completed application form and poster in the Google form.
What do student trustees do?
- Represent the voice of students across York Region District School Board.
- Network with students, staff and the Board of Trustees to share information that gives students a meaningful voice.
- Have the opportunity to get involved at the provincial level.
- Develop valuable skills, experience and connections.
Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of student trustees.
Student Trustee Election Process
The Indigenous Student Trustee is determined through a separate process.
Complete the application form by December 11, 2023 11:59 p.m. Please ensure your school principal knows that you are applying. All candidates will be contacted via email to their gapps account. The information you share in this application form will be posted to a Google site that students in Grades 5-12 in your area can access.
Applications must include:
- A completed application form (fillable PDF).
- A poster promoting your candidacy created in Google docs or Google slides. The poster should include only student name; Image of student or image representing student; and top three reasons for seeking the role of student trustee
- A completed Google form. You will upload your completed application form and poster in the Google form.
Students will visit the website and vote for the student trustee candidate who will represent their area (Central, East, North or West) on January 15-19, 2024.
Students will receive information in their GAPPS email about how to vote.
The four final candidates (one from each area of the board) will be notified and will have an opportunity to campaign.
Important: No applicant or candidate may campaign prior to the campaign period beginning February 12, 2024.
Once the four candidates have been notified, they will work with the current Student Trustees and staff to develop a short, two-minute video. The information on your application form and this video will be posted on the Student Trustee webpages to support student electors in making an educated decision on Election Day.
Criteria and information to be included in these resources will be provided to each of the four candidates.
Starting on February 12, 2024, the four candidates may begin campaigning. Information about each candidate will be posted on this page, communicated to student electors and shared via social media.
- During this period, candidates will participate in several events to elevate student voice. This may include a live-streamed All-Candidates Debate and a short presentation to the Board of Trustees.
- All eligible student electors will be provided with information about the candidates and how they can vote.
- The campaign period ends at 11:59 p.m. on February 16, 2024.
Voting for the two student trustees who will represent students in the 2024-2025 school year will take place February 20-22, 2024. All students in Grades 5-12 can vote for student trustee.
Voting begins on February 20, 2024 and closes February 22, 2024. at 8:00 p.m.
Students will receive information in their GAPPS email about how to vote.
The results of the election will be shared with the four candidates at a predetermined time on February 26-27, 2024.
A formal communication will be sent from the Student Trustees via social media on Monday,, February 26-27, 2024.
The results will be posted on this page.
At the Board level, Trustee Services supports the work of the student trustees. Four administrator advisors support the work of the YRPC.
The individuals elected to the role of Student Trustee for the year 2024-2025 will be provided with key dates and additional information to support their transition into this important role.
Meet your 2023-2024 student trustees
Lily Bates Indigenous Student Trustee Huron Heights S.S. | Anita Vasserman Student Trustee Thornhill S.S. | Meilun Yu Student Trustee Markville S.S. |
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Student Trustee Election Process, please contact us.