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The trustee’s role as an education advocate often extends beyond the boundaries of the district school board. In the broader public domain, trustees are education advocates throughout the province and work with the provincial government in the shared interest of publicly funded education.
Before each general municipal election, every board of trustees determines the number of trustee positions required for their board and distributes these positions across the board’s area of jurisdiction. This process is known as trustee determination and distribution.
School board trustees are leaders of their school boards and advocates for a strong education system. A clear understanding of a school board trustee’s role and responsibilities is fundamental to good governance.
The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is comprised of eight publicly-elected trustees. Elections are held every four years with the term of office beginning December 1 st. The current term of office for the Board of Trustees is 2022-2026.
Aug 15, 2022 · Before each regular election, the board of trustees of each district school board must distribute the positions of the members to be elected across the board's area of jurisdiction. The steps are set out in O. Reg. :412/00 and the process is referred to as trustee determination and distribution.
The quasi-judicial decision-making responsibilities of trustees required by the Education Act with respect to student discipline, transfer or promotion of students to secondary school and teacher termination for cause.
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Together, trustees are responsible to their communities for the quality of education provided in local schools within an approved financial framework. Each trustee is accountable, through applicable legislation and adopted policies, to their constituents, the Peel board and the province of Ontario. Trustees are encouraged to:
