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   school trustee

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   • 1. a member of a board of people elected or appointed to promote the interests of a school: Canadian, New Zealand "parents are working with principals and school trustees to make the best decisions for school communities"

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2. • Members of a school board

     • School board trustees are the members of a school board. They are locally-elected representatives of the public, and they are the community's advocate for public education. They are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that assists the board in fulfilling its duties under the Education Act.
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   What is a school board trustee?

   • Every public school district is governed by a board of trustees, commonly known as the school board. These school board trustees are representative of their community, putting the interests of students’ futures first.

   School Board Trustees: What Do They Do for a Public School District?

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   How many members does a school trustee have?

   • Membership varies from 5 to more than 20 on some large boards. A school trustee is a member of a board of education elected (a few are appointed) for terms ranging from 2 to 4 years. Membership varies from 5 to more than 20 on some large boards.

   School Trustee - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   What are the responsibilities of a school trustee?

   • 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:

   Trustee Roles and Responsibilities - Peel Board Office Site

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   Why are school board trustees important?

   • Why are they important? School board trustees are the members of a school board. They are locally-elected representatives of the public, and they are the community's advocate for public education. They are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that assists the board in fulfilling its duties under the Education Act.

   School Board Trustees - Who are they? Why are they important?

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   What is a public school trustee?

   • The Education Act defines, by formula, the maximum number of trustees to be elected in each particular jurisdiction. It also establishes how much trustees are paid. Public school trustees are the critical link between communities and school boards. They ensure public schools meet the diverse needs of students in their communities.

   Trustee Roles and Responsibilities - Peel Board Office Site

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   How are school trustees elected?

   • School trustees are responsible for the operation of the public school system. They are elected in accordance with the at each municipal election, by the electoral group the board represents. In the case of the Peel board, the electoral group is made up of the public school tax supporters residing in the Peel Region.

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4. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaWhat's a trustee anyway? Everything you wanted to know about ...

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   Aug 27, 2022 · School trustees serve on Ontario's 72 school boards. They keep administration accountable and shape policy that affects the educational lives of some two million students in...

5. www.tdsb.on.ca › Portals › ward8School Board Trustees - Who are they? Why are they important?

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   School board trustees are community leaders. School board trustees have a responsibility to all the families in their community -not just their neighbours, and not just families with school-aged children. Trustees build and maintain relationships with the entire community.

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7. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › school-trusteeSchool Trustee - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Mar 4, 2012 · A school trustee is a member of a board of education elected (a few are appointed) for terms ranging from 2 to 4 years. Membership varies from 5 to more than 20 on some large boards. There are roughly 6000 to 8000 trustees in Canada; the number is decreasing in accordance with a trend toward fewer boards.

8. bcsta.org › what-is-a-school-trusteeWhat is a School Trustee? - British Columbia School Trustees ...

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   May 17, 2022 · School trustees are ordinary citizens elected by other citizens to represent the interest of the entire public in the education process of creating our next generation of citizens to strengthen Canadian democracy.

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   Nov 30, 2022 · School board trustee definition: According to Lexico, a school board trustee is “a member of a board of people elected or appointed to promote the interests of a...

10. www.peelschools.org › trustee-roles-andTrustee Roles and Responsibilities - Peel Board Office Site

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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.

11. legacy.teachers.ab.ca › News Room › The Learning TeamATA - What is the role of the school trustee?

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    Trustees are goal setters for their school systems, identifying the results the board wishes the system to achieve. Trustees are planners, setting priorities in light of community expectations, available resources and sound educational practice.