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West Ferris Student Appointed to Minister’s Student Advisory Council

March 24, 2018 By Glenn

The Near North District School Board is proud to announce via Media Release that West Ferris Intermediate and Secondary School student, Madison Mattias, has been selected to serve as a member of the Ontario Minister of Education’s 2018-2019 Student Advisory Council.

Almaguin Highlands Secondary School Receives $10,000.00 MusiCounts Grant

March 23, 2018 By Glenn

The Near North District School Board is proud to announce that Almaguin Highlands Secondary School, has been awarded a grant of $10,000.00 from MusiCounts. The grant will be used to purchase new instruments.

NPSSTS Employment Opportunity – Chief Administrative Officer

March 21, 2018 By Glenn

The Nipissing Parry Sound Student Transportation Services is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer. Visit NPSSTS.CA for more details.

Director’s Contract

March 21, 2018 By Glenn

The Near North District School Board believes in transparency and openness. To that end please find a copy of the Director’s Contract. While we must at all times respect the right to privacy under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, we believe in promoting greater clarity and accountability.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

March 19, 2018 By Scott

March 19, 2018 @ 5:00PM

Agenda Package

Election 2018

March 16, 2018 By Tom

2018 Elections Information

Trustees are empowered under the Education Act to set policy for the operation of all public schools under the Boards jurisdiction, and are an important link between the school system and the community.

Trustees are elected during municipal elections every four years and are directly accountable to the community.

The current trustees were elected to serve from Dec. 1, 2014, to Nov. 30, 2018. The next election is October 22, 2018. The new Board of Trustees will serve from Dec. 1, 2018 to Nov. 30, 2022.

Under the Education Act, trustees are mandated to:

promote student achievement and well-being
deliver effective and appropriate educational programs
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

Important Dates and Timelines

May 1, 2018 - Beginning of trustee nomination and campaign period
July 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. - Nomination Day - Last Day to file or withdraw Nominations
October 22, 2018 - Voting Day
December 1, 2018 - Board of Trustees' Term of Office begins
December 31, 2018 - Campaign period ends
March 29, 2018 - Financial filing deadline for candidates

How to run for trustee

Trustee jurisdictions may cross municipal boundaries. Individuals interested in running for trustee should submit their nomination to the lead municipal office, which is the municipality with the higher population of electors.

The Trustee Distribution Areas were approved by the Board of Trustees on March 28, 2018.
2018 Trustee Distribution Map

Who cannot be a school trustee?

The following people are disqualified from being elected as a school trustee:

any person who is not eligible to vote in the municipality
an employee of a school board who has not taken an unpaid leave of absence and resigned
municipal officials
a judge of any court
an MP, an MPP or a Senator
an inmate serving a sentence in a penal or correctional institution

Additional links and information

2018 Candidates' guide for Ontario municipal council and school board elections
Making a Difference for Kids: Running for Election as a School Board Trustee: Guide for Candidates and Communities
http://www.elections.ontarioschooltrustees.org

Students Who Make a Difference

March 12, 2018 By Carrie

The 31st Annual Evening of Applause, held on March 21, 2018, recognizes the globally celebrated Day of Anti-Racial Discrimination, and featured nominated and deserving students from Kindergarten to post- secondary from all four school boards and educational institutions across Nipissing District.