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 Dawn Danko and Board Vice-Chair Cam Galindo.
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit
Community Advisory Committees
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit Community Advisory Committee (FNMI)
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Student Trustee Mentor
Trustee Special Committees
- Governance
- Human Resources
- Policy *Committee Chair
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
- Human Rights & Equity
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Program
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit *Committee Chair
- Finance & Facilities
- Governance
- Human Resources
- Program
Community Advisory Committees
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit Community Advisory Committee (FNMI)
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities
- Policy
- Program *Committee Chair
Community Advisory Committees
- Faith Committee
- French As a Second Language (FASL) Committee
Liaison Agencies
- Hamilton Foundation for Student Success (HFSS)
Trustee, Wards 9 & 10 (Vice-Chair)
Cam Galindo
905.515.2563
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Student Trustee Mentor
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities *Committee Chair
- Governance
- Policy
Community Advisory Committees
- Human Rights & Equity
Liaison Agencies
- Hamilton-Wentworth Home & School Association
- Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) – Alternate
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Finance & Facilities
- Governance
- 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
- Trustee Code of Conduct Review – First Alternate
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
Trustee Special Committees
- Audit
- Finance & Facilities
- Governance *Committee Chair
Community Advisory Committees
- Rural Schools Committee
Schools
Mandated Committees
- Standing Committee
- Trustee Code of Conduct Review – Second Alternate
- Parental Involvement Committee (PIC)
- Suspensions Appeals and Expulsion Hearings Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL)
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Trustee Special Committees
- Human Resources *Committee Chair
- Program
Liaison Agencies
- City/School Board Liaison Committee
Student Trustees
Aisha Mahmoudamahmoud6195@hwdsb.on.ca |
Deema Abdel Hafeezdabdelha8177@hwdsb.on.ca |
Tanaya Kagigetkagige6564@hwdsb.on.ca |
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 Wednesday, September 15, 2021.