Bluewater school board invites applications to fill trustee vacancy

The Bluewater District School Board is inviting applications from members of the public to fill the recently-declared trustee vacancy for the Township of Southgate and Municipality of Grey Highlands.

The successful candidate will serve the remainder of the 2022-26 term, working in collaboration with eight previously-elected trustees and one appointed First Nations trustee, to support local public education in accordance with the board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

Through effective governance, trustees advocate for the success and well-being of all students throughout the board and collectively oversee the responsible stewardship of board resources.

While the current vacancy is for Southgate/Grey Highlands, candidates living in any community within Grey and Bruce counties are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 4, with an interview process for short-listed candidates to follow.

“We look forward to hearing from members of our school communities who are passionate about education and serving the best interests of our students and families in their journey from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12,” says board chairperson Jane Thomson.

“Being a trustee is a rewarding experience, which allows you to positively impact students by contributing to system-wide decisions, such as shaping board policy, budget-planning, and provincial advocacy efforts.”

For more information about the role and how to submit an application, visit www.bwdsb.on.ca/trustees/trustee_vacancy