The Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) has safeguarded and promoted the interests of Catholic education in Ontario for more than 85 years. They are the central source of information about government funding and initiatives affecting Catholic education. Their mission it to be the “provincial voice, leadership and service for elected Catholic school trustees to promote and protect publicly funded Catholic education in Ontario.” I recently attended an event where several Trustees from across Ontario Boards attended, and it was very interesting to hear their role in our education system. The interesting fact that many people are unaware of is that this is an elected position, that many parents do not participate in. There are few qualifications for this position, and I think there needs to be more of a focus on this position as they are the link between the students and the government. One trustee I was talking to is one of they key individuals who began the Student Voice initiative. These representatives can give opportunities to students and add yet another enriching element to the education system.
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