The committee’s mandate provides a medium for effectively addressing and dismantling disadvantages and discrimination, historical or otherwise, experienced by Black students, staff and families in our Board.
Elections for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee will take place during the May 21, 2026 committee meeting. All persons who seek to be elected as Chair will be allowed five (5) minutes each before the election commences to address the committee on their plans. Candidates seeking election as Vice‑Chair will be provided up to three (3) minutes each.
To be eligible for nomination, candidates must:
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Be a parent, guardian/caregiver of a student currently enrolled in one of the Board’s schools for the period of the tenure for which they seek to be elected.
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Demonstrate either expertise, lived experience, or a genuine commitment to learning about anti-Black racism, diversity, inclusion, and human rights - with the goal of dismantling anti-Black racism and promoting Black Excellence within our Board.
Nomination Period:
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Nominations are open from Monday, March 30, 2026, until Monday, May 11, 2026.
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If you are nominating someone else, please ensure you have their consent and that they are willing to run for the position. All submitted nominations will be confirmed via email.
To learn more about the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee nominations, please visit our website.
