PUBLIC EDUCATION MATTERS
With your support, I can build on my proven track record of working with students, parents and community members to consult, represent, advocate for, and deliver on the priorities of Ward 11 (St Paul’s) as your trustee at the Toronto District School Board.
Vote for experience that can be measured.
I am proud to be a public school trustee representing Ward 11, St Paul’s.
I am an experienced trustee. I bring a track record of strengthening public education. I build relationships.
I have negotiated improvements to local schools including the creative rebuilding of North Toronto Collegiate Institute, and facilities at many of the elementary schools in the Ward; secured more funding for literacy centres, anti-bullying, early learning, nutrition and parenting programs; and championed ground breaking policies on community involvement, Eco-Schools, equity, literacy, academic excellence, school safety and healthy schools.
Most recently I am proud of our work on our Student Mental Health and Wellness, tangible supports for improving Math, promotion of the Skilled Trades in schools across the TDSB and the Long-Term Program and Accommodation Strategy.
I have a solid reputation as an innovative thinker, problem-solver and consensus builder. I demonstrate integrity.
Most importantly, I am a parent of three graduates of Toronto’s public schools and was active in creating responsive and vibrant schools as a volunteer in their schools.
But there is more to do … not every student is thriving… I want to continue representing St Paul’s at the TDSB to accomplish these priorities:
- strengthen the voice of students, parents and community members in decision making;
- increase the number and quality of supports and services for students, including programs that increase student success, support their mental well being, promote and expand skilled trades opportunities such as canvas prints Canada and reduce systemic barriers to poverty;
- provide professional development and training for all staff to ensure excellent principals, teachers and support staff in our schools; and
- along with my colleagues, continue on a path to financial stability, while at the same time, passionately advocate for our fair share of provincial funding for our programs and services and for our school buildings to ensure we have enough classroom spaces for all students in our neighbourhood.
A vote for me means you’ll get someone with a “can do” attitude who prioritizes student academic success and mental well-being.
I have a track record of being able to involve students, parents, educators and community members in seeking solutions to local issues, and where necessary, build consensus amongst board colleagues to make it happen.
We have great schools in St Paul’s and I look forward to continuing to support them as your elected public school trustee over the next 4 years. .
With your vote, I can continue to ensure the voices of students, parents, educators and community members are reflected in the leadership, management and operation of our public schools and help via funding such as E Transfer Payday Loans Canada 24/7 realize our community’s goals – thriving, effective public schools that respect diversity, support academic achievement and well-being for all and give each and every child the ability to reach his or her full potential.
Vote for experience that can be measured.
Vote Shelley Laskin, Public School Trustee, Ward 11, St Paul’s.
For more details on my priorities, please check out “Priorities”.
For details on my expenses, please check out “How Shelley Works”.
