Trustees are officials, elected to serve parents, students, taxpayers and the school system. They are the link between communities and the school board, ensuring Hamilton public schools meet the diverse needs of students in their communities.
Find your ward, determined by geographic location, in the following list and view your trustee’s contact information and school cluster. Trustee Code of Conduct | Role of a School Board | Board of Trustee Handbook | Regulations for Delegation
Meet our current Board Chair Alex Johnstone and Board Vice-Chair Dawn Danko.
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Student Trustee Mentor
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities Committee
- Policy Committee *Committee Chair
- Audit Committee
Community Advisory Committees
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit Community Advisory Committee (FNMI)
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL) Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance Committee
- Human Resources Committee
Community Advisory Committees
- Human Rights & Equity
Liaison Agencies
- Hamilton Foundation for Student Success
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Program Committee
Community Advisory Committees
- Faith Committee
- First Nations, Métis & Inuit (FNMI)
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Student Trustee Mentor
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit Committee
- Finance & Facilities *Committee Chair
- Governance Committee
- Policy Committee
- Program Committee
Liaison Agencies
- Hamilton-Wentworth Home & School Association
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
Trustee Special Committees
- Policy Committee
- Program Committee
Community Advisory Committees
- Faith Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL)
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance Committee
- Program Committee
- Policy Committee
Community Advisory Committees
- French As a Second Language (FASL)
- Human Rights & Equity
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee,
- Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) – Alternate
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities Committee
- Governance *Committee Chair
- Human Resources
Community Advisory Committees
- Rural Schools Committee
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
- Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) – Director
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit Committee
- Finance & Facilities
- Policy Committee
Community Advisory Committees
- Rural Schools Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Parental Involvement Committee (PIC)
- Student Trustee Mentor
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance Committee
- Human Resources *Committee Chair
- Program *Committee Chair
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
Student Trustees
Tara Rezvan
trezvan4377@hwdsb.on.ca
289.339.7937
Cameron Prosic
cprosic8502@hwdsb.on.ca
289.339.5614
Student Trustee Election Information
What does a Student Trustee Do?
- Represents all students in Hamilton-Wentworth at every Board meeting
- Presents a report on issues that have been raised by fellow students
- Reports back to students
Student Senate
The Student Trustee also take part in the Student Senate. The Senate consists of the Student Council Presidents from each Secondary School in HWDSB. The meet once a month to discuss issues from the Board and concerns from the schools.
Updated on Thursday, January 03, 2019.