Residents from Grey and Bruce counties with a desire to help shape school board policy can apply to fill a vacant trustee seat for the Township of Southgate and Municipality of Grey Highlands.
The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) put out the call for applications for the vacancy on Friday. The person selected to assume the role would serve out the rest of the 2022-2026 term, working in collaboration with the eight other previously elected trustees and appointed First Nations trustee.
“We look forward to hearing from members of our school communities who are passionate about education and serving the best interests of our students and families in their journey from junior kindergarten to Grade 12,” Board Chair Jane Thomson said in a statement. “Being a trustee is a rewarding experience, which allows you to positively impact students by contributing to system wide decisions, such as shaping board policy, budget planning, and provincial advocacy efforts.”
The deadline to apply for the trustee vacancy is April 4. Candidates will then be shortlisted to be interviewed.
The school board noted that while the current vacancy is in Southgate and Grey Highlands, people living anywhere in Grey or Bruce are eligible to apply.
Applications can be submitted online at www.bwdsb.on.ca/trustees/trustee_vacancy.
