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 Todd White and Board Vice-Chair Alex Johnstone.
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Student Trustee Mentor
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities
- Policy *Chair
- Program
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)
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance
- Human Resources
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit Community Advisory Committee (FNMI)
Liaison Agencies
- Hamilton-Wentworth Home & School Association
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
- Aduit Committee
- Finance & Facilities
- Governance *Committee Chair
- Policy
Community Advisory Committees
- French As a Second Language (FASL)
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Boards Liaison Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Parent Involvement Committee
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance
- Human Resources
- Program * Committee Chair
Community Advisory Committees
- French As a Second Language (FASL)
Liaison Agencies
- HWDSB Foundation
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities
- Human Resources
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL)
- Standing Committee *Committee Chair
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit Committee *Chair
- Finance & Facilities
- Policy
Community Advisory Committees
- Faith Community Advisory Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance
- Human Resources
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
- Rural Schools Committee
Liaison Agencies
- Ontario Public School Board Association (OPSBA)(Director)
Schools
*Please note that Queen’s Rangers Elementary School is co-represented by the Trustee for Ward 12 and the Trustee for Ward 14.
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit Committee
- Governance
- Finance & Facilities *Chair
- Policy
- Program Committee
Community Advisory Committees
- Rural Schools Committee
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Parental Involvement Committee (PIC)
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Human Resources *Committee Chair
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
- Faith Community Advisory Committee
Liaison Agencies
- Ontario Public School Board Association (OPSBA)(Alternate Director)
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 Wednesday, August 22, 2018.