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 | Board of Trustee Policy Manual | Regulations for Delegation
Meet our current Board Chair Dawn Danko and Board Vice-Chair Maria Felix Miller.
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Student Trustee Mentor
- Trustee Code of Conduct – First Alternate
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities
- Human Resources *Committee Chair
Community Advisory Committees
Liaison Agencies
- Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), Director
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Trustee Code of Conduct – Second Alternate
Trustee Special Committees
- Human Resources
- Policy
Community Advisory Committees
- First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI)
- Human Rights & Equity
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance
- Finance & Facilities
- Policy *Committee Chair
Community Advisory Committees
Liaison Agencies
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
Community Advisory Committees
Liaison Agencies
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit
- Finance & Facilities
- Governance *Committee Chair
- Human Resources
- Policy
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
- Faith
- French as a Second Language
Liaison Agencies
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Policy
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
Liaison Agencies
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit
- Finance & Facilities
- Governance
Community Advisory Committees
- First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI)
- Human Rights & Equity
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
- Hamilton-Wentworth Home & School Association
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
- Faith
- French as a Second Language
Liaison Agencies
- Hamilton Foundation for Student Success
- Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) – Alternate
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
- Rural Schools
Liaison Agencies
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit *Committee Chair
- Finance & Facilities *Committee Chair
Community Advisory Committees
- Human Rights & Equity
- Rural Schools
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Human Resources
- Program *Committee Chair
Community Advisory Committees
Liaison Agencies
Student Trustees
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Harry Wanghwang6822@hwdsb.on.ca |
Thomas Linmlin7397@hwdsb.on.ca |
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Student Trustee Role
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.
Student Trustee Elections
Please watch for updates as approach voting, on our Student Trustee Elections page.
Updated on Friday, September 15, 2023.