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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) invites interested candidates to apply to fill a vacancy for the position of Trustee for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026.  

Eligibility Criteria  

  • The person must be qualified to vote and is a resident within the jurisdiction of the DDSB, provided that they are not otherwise disqualified under the terms of the Education Act.   

  • Under the terms of the Education Act, a person is disqualified if the person is: 

    • an employee of a district school board or school authority the clerk or treasurer or deputy clerk or deputy treasurer of a municipality or an upper-tier municipality, all or part of which is included in the area of jurisdiction of the DDSB;

    • a member of the Assembly or of the Senate or House of Commons of Canada; 

    • a member of any other district school board or school authority, except the Centre Jules-Léger Consortium;

    • a member of the council of a municipality or an upper-tier municipality, all or part of which is included in the area of jurisdiction of the DDSB;

    • an elected member of a local board, as defined in the Municipal Affairs Act, of a municipality or an upper-tier municipality, all or part of which is included in the area of jurisdiction of the DDSB; or  

    • otherwise disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office. 
How to Apply

  • Interested candidates are asked to submit an application no later than May 1, 2024, at 4:00 pm to trusteevacancy@ddsb.ca    

  • The application must include the following information: 

    • Confirmation of eligibility to be appointed as described above; 
    • Why the applicant is interested in the position; 
    • The applicant’s background, interests, experience, concerns; and  

    • Any other information the applicant thinks is pertinent, including any experience with the Education Act, governance or related experience.
Interview Process
  • Trustees will review applications that are submitted by the deadline and will invite all applicants that have complied with the application requirements to attend a virtual interview at a Special Board Meeting to be held virtually the week of May 6 - 10, 2024 at a date and time to be confirmed.
  • Candidates will be invited to address the Board for up to five (5) minutes, and to respond to questions from Trustees.
  • Interviews will be open to the public and livestreamed online.
Roles and Responsibilities 

Under the Education Act, the Board of Trustees is mandated to: 

  • Promote student achievement and well-being. 
  • Deliver effective and appropriate educational program.
  • Develop, maintain and monitor effectiveness of Board policies.
  • Develop, communicate and review annually a Strategic Plan.
  • Monitor the performance of the Director of Education.
  • Practice responsible stewardship of Board resources.
Additional Resources for Applicants 

Please email trusteevacancy@ddsb.ca for additional information, if you have any questions about the trustee vacancy or application process, or to arrange pick-up of an information package (of the above-linked documents) from the DDSB Education Centre, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby.

We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity. Should you require accessibility accommodations, please inform trusteevacancy@ddsb.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.