“The trustee role is one of governance. Education is provincially mandated, and there are many parameters to the Education Act that must be followed, but as trustees we establish our system’s mission statement and governing values. This governance is at the municipal level, and as elected officials we are accountable to our community regardless of the makeup of your family.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Vikki Dupuis for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee”
“Catholic education is strongest when relationships between families, schools, and parishes are strong. I have lived those relationships for many years, and I am committed to strengthening them as trustee. My approach is grounded in experience, in faith, and in a deep belief that Wellington Catholic is a system worth supporting and protecting. I would be honoured to serve our community and to help ensure that Catholic education in Guelph remains vibrant, faithful, and future focused.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Holly Sabara for Wellington Catholic School Board Trustee”
“I see my role as a member of a board of directors for a large non-profit with an annual operating budget of over $500M. Trustees are expected to make decisions in the best interests of the Board, and not necessarily just for their local electors. The responsibilities are clearly outlined in the Education Act, both for individual trustees, as well as for boards as a whole. Individual trustees have no power or authority. Only the board, through board decisions, can take action.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Ralf Mesenbrink for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4”
“My background in data analysis also meant I wanted to understand the enrollment projections—not simply accept them. I questioned the assumptions behind the numbers and whether they accurately reflected what we were seeing in our community. That experience reflects the kind of trustee I want to be: present, prepared, willing to ask questions, and committed to making sure students and families are heard.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Natalia Crewson for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee”
“I have the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to be a valuable asset to The Catholic Education in this community. I am passionate about Catholic Education and I am committed and dedicated to ensuring it remains a viable option in this province.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Marino Gazzola for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee”
“I’ve spend 21 years pursuing my post secondary education while working full time. From bachelors, to masters to doctorate, education has shaped my life and contributed to improving earnings and employment. I hope to bring this passion to the role. Finally, at the core, I believe value is created in classroom. To me this means that’s where the board should be investing: creating student experiences through supporting teachers, parents, students, support staff and educational assistants.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Aaron Blair for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 1, 5”
“Much like anyone that get into politics, I believe we all want to make a difference and do the right thing. In this case, I have a son in the school system so I have some added skin in the game, and I want to see if I can make a difference for his future as well.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Randy Freese for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4”
Does this one feel a little slow? There’s no doubt that there’s a lot of passion in the community for a variety of issues from affordability to housing development in this election, and there are a lot of new faces eager to take the reins around the council horseshoe, but a little over halfway through the nomination process, do the races this fall feel exciting, especially the open mayor’s race? Is there change in the air? Are people paying attention? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #531 – Slow Election? (feat. Scotty Hertz)”
On Open Sources Guelph, we try our best to condense a week’s worth of news into a couple of topics to allow for some in-depth discussion, but when it comes to the work of covering the provincial government, sometimes that almost needs its own weekly show. As we gear up for the return of Ontario’s MPPs to Queen’s Park in a couple of weeks for the spring sitting, we will tee up the issues that await Premier Doug Ford, his cabinet, caucus and opposition. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #513 – We Got 99 Problems But Doug Ford’s Got 10 (feat. Scotty Hertz)”
“I strongly value the public school system and its role in educating and supporting the growth of the next generation. I believe that my background in not-for-profit governance, collaborative decision-making, and law will make me a constructive participant in the work of the school board.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Luke Weiler for Ward 1/5 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee”
