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2025-26 Student Senate Election

The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Student Senate is dedicated to representing the voice of over 239,000 students across the largest school board in Canada. This elected body serves as a vital link between students and Student Trustees,ÌýTrustees, ensuring that student voices are represented at the Board level. At monthly meetings, Student Senate members address key issues, develop system initiatives, and foster open communication to create meaningful change.Ìý

The 2025-26ÌýStudent SenateÌýElection will take place on June 3 and 4.ÌýTDSBÌýstudents currently in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.ÌýPlease see the list below for additional key dates for candidates.Ìý

Key 2025 DatesÌý

• ÌýApril 28 at 4 p.m. – Candidate Information Session
• April 29 – Application OpensÌý
  • Check your TDSB student email for the application link!
• May 2 at 6 p.m. – Application ClosesÌý
• May 26 to June 4 – Campaigning PeriodÌý
• June 3 to 4 – Voting PeriodÌý

Student Senate Positions Available

• 1 PresidentÌýÌý
• 1 Vice-PresidentÌý
• 2 Communications Officers (1 from each Learning Centre)Ìý
• 22 Family of Schools Representatives (1 from each FOS)Ìý

President of the Student Senate (Open to all students currently in grades 9 to 11)Ìý

• Acts as the primary spokesperson for the Student SenateÌý
• Sets meeting dates and agendas in consultation with Vice-President and Staff AdvisorsÌý
• Chairs all Student Senate meetingsÌý
• Works closely with Vice-President and Staff Advisors to plan and organize retreats, conferences and initiativesÌý
• Supports the implementation of all Student Senate initiativesÌý
• Helps facilitate communication among all members of the Student SenateÌý
• Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and other eventsÌý

Vice-President of the Student Senate (Open to all students currently in grades 9 to 11)Ìý

• Performs the duties of the President when the President is not availableÌý
• Performs specific duties as assigned by the PresidentÌý
• Sets meeting dates and agendas in consultation with President and Staff AdvisorsÌý
• Works closely with President and Staff Advisors to plan and organize retreats, conferences and initiativesÌý
• Supports the implementation of all Student Senate initiativesÌý
• Helps facilitate communication among all members of the Student SenateÌý
• Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and other eventsÌý

Family of Schools Representative (One per Family of Schools and open to all students currently in grades 8 to 11)Ìý

• Takes minutes and attendance at all Student Senate meetingsÌýÌý
• Produces and distributes the minutes of all Student Senate meetings in a timely fashionÌýÌý
• Keeps accounts of money spent as well as requests for meetings and retreats, conferences and initiativesÌý
• Commits time to ensure the success of Student Senate initiativesÌý
• Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and other eventsÌý
• Represents the viewpoints and interests of the family of schoolsÌý
• Communicates with constituent groups such as students, Student Council Presidents, etc.Ìý

Communications Officer for the Student Senate (One per Learning Centre and open to all students currently in grades 9 to 11)Ìý

• Works closely with President/Vice- President and Staff Advisors to promote Student Senate including all its initiativesÌý
• Creates promotional materials for Student Senate and Student Senate initiativesÌý
• Assists President/Vice-President/FOS Representatives and Staff Advisors with drafting official Student Senate communicationsÌý
• Maintains Student Senate email account and Social Media accounts in line with all TDSB Policies and Procedures (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)Ìý
• Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and the other eventsÌý