On Monday, October 27, 2014, as part of the municipal election, we have the opportunity to vote for TDSB trustees. Trustees are very important in the running of our school board – they pick the priorities and they approve the budget. They advocate for our kids and the programs we want to have for them. […]
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Education Update: Howard Goodman
See Ward 8 School Trustee Howard Goodman’s most recent Education Update. This update contains: Information on Trustee candidate forums, a workshop on returning to learn after a concussion, and other events Information on the upcoming October 6 Ward Forum An update related to TDSB’s contract with the Confucius Institute, and An update regarding Trustee expenses.
Do You Know the Role of Our Elected Trustee?
1.Trustees are the community’s advocates for public education. 2. Trustees represent interests of parents and students in the area. 3. Our Trustees play a key leadership role in the TDSB in making sure there is accountability for student success and well-being. 4. As members of a school board, Trustees work to put in place programs […]
Save the Date for a Trustee All Candidates Meeting
Tuesday, October 14 at 7 – 9 p.m. at the Allenby Library. Come and meet the candidates for school board Trustee for our Ward. We will have an opportunity to hear each candidate speak followed by a question period.
Ward 16 Community Environment Day
Clean out your garage, basement and closets and bring your unwanted stuff to our annual Community Environment Day, hosted by City Councillor Karen Stintz on Thursday June 19, 4-8 pm in the North Toronto Arena Parking Lot. Drop off old electronics, hazardous home waste and gently used household items for safe disposal, recycling and re-use. […]
FSLAC Summer Update
The summer FSLAC newsletter contains information about fun French activities during the summer, new apps and other great French resources for you and your children.
Election Day Candidates Forum
Howard Goodman will hold an Education Day Candidate Forum so that you can better understand the positions of the candidates from each of the 4 major parties who are asking for your vote. Provincial government policies control much of the operations of your schools. The position of the candidate who you vote for, and the […]
53 Division Open House
Hosted by Inspector Suzanne Walsh, 53 Division is having its 10th Annual Open House. Tour the Station, plus much more! BBQ Vintage Police Car Display Mounted Unit Emergency Task Force, Police Dog Services Court Services Vehicle Display Children’s Games Bicycle Rally with Community Response Unit Officers Please come and join your Community Police on May […]
Election Day Forum
Dear Members of the TDSB Community and Eglinton-Lawrence Every Provincial election I hold an Education Day Candidate Forum so that you can better understand the positions of the candidates from each of the 4 major parties who are asking for your vote. This election’s forum will be held on Tuesday May 27 at 7pm, in […]
Trustee’s Update
Dear Friends of Toronto’s Public Schools, This update touches primarily on four topics: April 24 Ward Forum at Wanless PS on helping students make a transition into school and between schools developments on the criminal background check for volunteers policy new accountability measures at TDSB Friday May 16th is the deadline for your school’s application […]