ELECTIONS

The Duke School Council (SC) elections take place on October 14, 2021.  

The objectives of the SC are to support parents and the school, be the voice of parents, and advise the school and board on a variety of issues and topics.

The SC Members (maximum 12 people) is made up of the following roles - some of which can be held by multiple people:

• Chair/Co-Chairs (max 2 people) – (should have served on the Council previously) 
• Treasurer – (Max 1 person)(should have served on the Council previously)
• Communications Team - (maximum 3 people including 1 Lead)
• Ward representative (1)
• Parent representative(s) - remaining members

Additional Information:

• SC Members – The election of the SC Members shall be held annually in September for the School Year, (TDSB has extended the deadline for elections to Oct 31). Term for the Council is October 1 to September 30 of the following year. This year term will run from October 14, 2021 - September 30, 2022.
• Voting – All parents or guardians of students currently enrolled at Duke of Connaught PS are eligible to vote for members of the Duke SC Executive
• Eligibility – elected roles can only be held by parents or guardians of students currently enrolled at Duke. TDSB employees who are Duke parents and who are not employed at Duke of Connaught are eligible to run for these positions except the Chair. A TDSB employee should declare that they work for the TDSB if they are running for an executive position. 

Please carefully read the responsibilities for each role prior to submitting your candidacy as you will be expected to fulfill your duties as outlined until September 30, 2022.  (see Appendix A of the proposed 2021 bylaws below).

If you are interested in submitting your candidacy, new nominations forms will be available after the Septmber 27, 2021 School Council General Meeting.

Even if you are not interested in running for a position on the School Council, please attend the SC meeting on September 27, 2021 for a General Meeting and on October 14, 2021 so that you can vote for the members.

Should you have any questions about the election, please email DukeSacElection@gmail.com.  You can also read the original bylaws (prior to 2021) and updated bylaws (2021 proposed) below.