ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½

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, Trustees, 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. 

On June 3 and 4, TDSB students in grades 7 to 11 cast close to 6,000 votes in the 2025–26 Student Senate Election. With dozens of passionate candidates running for positions across the district, students had the opportunity to watch campaign videos and vote for representatives from their Learning Centre and Family of Schools. 

The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is pleased to announce the newly elected members of the 2025–26 Student Senate. Click here to view the full list of representatives!

Congratulations to all elected members of the 2025–26 Student Senate, and thank you to every student who ran for a position or cast a vote. Your commitment to student voice and leadership strengthens the TDSB community. 

Student Senate Positions 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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