Upper Grand District School Board is accepting submissions to fill the vacant trustee position representing the City of Guelph (Ward 6) and the Township of Puslinch for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of office ending November 14, 2026.
As outlined in the Education Act, applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible:
a Canadian citizen;
18 years of age or older;
a resident within the jurisdiction of Upper Grand District School Board;
a public school tax supporter;
not legally prohibited from voting; and
not disqualified by any legislation from holding school board office.
Interested applicants who meet these requirements are asked to provide a submission which includes background and qualifications as well as answering the following questions:
What do you believe are the opportunities and challenges in public education today?
Why do you want to be a school trustee and what would you like to accomplish as a trustee?
Reflecting on your knowledge of human rights in education, briefly summarize your understanding of some of the barriers to learning that students within our Board may face. Please comment on how this would shape your role as trustee and how you would respond to these challenges.
In the past, when working on projects with groups, what traits have you noticed lead to successful outcomes?
Applicants may submit their responses in their preferred format such as:
Written (approx. 1-2 pages, double spaced)
Video (approx. 5min in length)
Slideshow
Please ensure to include your full name and contact information, including phone number and email, with your submission.
Please email your submission to secretariat@ugdsb.on.ca.
Interviews will be scheduled the week of October 6, 2025, between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Candidates who are interested in speaking to UGDSB Trustees about the trustee role are welcome to attend an information open house on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. You are also welcome to attend the Policy and Priorities Committee meeting taking place the same evening beginning at 7 p.m. or any other Board and Committee meeting taking place. All meetings can be found by clicking this link.
If you are interested in serving as a Trustee of the Upper Grand District School Board, please email your completed submission by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Monday, September 22, 2025 to:
Upper Grand District School Board Attn: Nancy Fiorentino, Manager, Governance and Board Services secretariat@ugdsb.on.ca.
Applicants are also required to submit an attestation of eligibility by clicking here.
Trustee Resources:
We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and are committed to a barrier-free selection process. If you require accommodation please contact Nancy Fiorentino, Manager, Governance and Board Services at secretariat@ugdsb.on.ca; requests are confidential.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used by the Upper Grand District School Board (“UGDSB”) only for the stated purpose. The information is retained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be disclosed to authorized UGDSB staff and trustees to administer the stated purpose of collection. Questions regarding this collection should be directed to Nancy Fiorentino by phone at 519.822.4420. Ext. 728 or by email to nancy.fiorentino@ugdsb.on.ca.