Election of Trustees for the 2022-2026 Term
Municipal and School Board Elections took place on Monday, October 24, 2022. In accordance with the unofficial results from each municipality, the following individuals have been elected as Trustees of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) for the 2022-2026 term of office. The new Trustees will be sworn into office at the Inaugural Board meeting taking place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
2022-2026 DDSB Board of Trustees
Name of Trustee-Elect | Municipality* |
Donna Edwards | Ajax |
Kelly Miller | Ajax |
Carolyn Morton | Brock/Scugog/Uxbridge |
Deb Oldfield | Oshawa |
Shailene Panylo | Oshawa |
Linda Stone | Oshawa |
Emma Cunningham | Pickering |
Stephen Linton | Pickering |
Michelle Arsenault | Whitby |
Tracy Brown | Whitby |
Christine Thatcher | Whitby |
* While elected by geographic area, once they become members of the Board, Trustees serve the interests of all students and families within the District.
Under the Education Act, Trustees are mandated to:
- promote student achievement and well-being
- deliver effective and appropriate educational programs
- develop, maintain and monitor the effectiveness of Board policies
- develop, communicate and review a Strategic Plan
- monitor the performance of the Director of Education
- practice responsible stewardship of Board resources
The current Board of Trustees will remain in place until their last day of office on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Please visit the DDSB Board of Trustees webpage after November 15 for information on new Board members, including contact information.
Contact Us
Durham District School Board
400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, ON
L1R 2K6 Canada
Phone: 905-666-5500
Fax: 905-666-6474
Toll Free: 1-800-265-3968