Marisa Hall

Platform

I have been endorsed by the OECTA Durham Secondary and Elementary

On Behalf of my community I will:

Amplify parent voice - We need a Board of Trustees that will listen to their constituents. Parent voice needs to be considered when developing policy. When I am elected as Trustee, your voice will be a critical part of how I do the work.

My goal: let’s strengthen the consultation process. Every policy put forward by the board should go through a process of consulting DCPIC and other advocacy tables the DCDSB engages with where parents are represented.

Transform relationships by engaging community - We need to increase trustee presence in schools and in our community. It is only though engagement that we ensure the needs of the community are brought forward and considered in policy development.

My goal: I hope to participate in school communities across Ajax by hosting regularly scheduled Town Hall meetings that provide opportunities for families and students to provide feedback and ask questions. This encourages transparency and is one way communities can hold Trustees accountable. Transparency and accountability should be standard expectations that are part of the role.

Advocate: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. These aren’t just buzz words. These are values that should guide the work of a Trustee.

My goal: diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility must genuinely be addressed; diversity among our educators, equity in our approach to education/academic achievement (understanding what different children need to thrive instead of applying a blanket approach to all kids), fostering an inclusive environment that is safe for all kids and addresses bullying and making our schools accessible for all children by focusing on programs that allow children with disabilities the opportunity to have similar educational experiences as children without disabilities. I also propose the Board strike a DEIA committee that can review every policy and procedure through the lens of DEIA.

Prioritize the closing of any gaps in academic achievement as a result of the pandemic by ensuring strong policies are developed to help our children catch up.

My goal: to propose a policy that puts into place a plan to close the academic gap that has occurred as a result of the pandemic. This plan would see children struggling academically, identified and supported through additional resources such as extra help during recesses or after school, opportunities to extend learning into part of the summer and continuing with grant opportunities for 3rd party tutoring.

Encourage collaboration with our unions to ensure safe, positive workplaces for all of our education workers.  

My goal: Our schools must be safe places for our educators as well. I will work with our union partners to achieve this priority.

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