Name: François Guerin
Position for which you are running: School Board Trustee (all York Region) Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Outline your background/experience (100-word limit):
School Board Trustee since 2000, I have proven experience in getting things done. Funding was received to get a new building for Ecole élémentaire Académie de la Moraine, a new school was opened this year to serve the southern part of York Region.
What are the top four qualities required to be an effective municipal representative? (4-word limit):
1. Accessible
2. Available
3. Open
4. Advocate
Explain why you are the best qualified candidate. (100-word limit):
I have the experience to get things done. I am always available to parents when they have a question or when they need things done.
What are the two most important issues for your ward/constituents? (200-word limit):
1. A new school to serve the northern part of Newmarket, Georgina and East Gwillimbury
2. Funding to build a school on our recently purchased land in Markham
What will you do to ensure you are accountable to your constituents? (50-word limit):
Be available when people need me. Answer questions and be transparent.
What is the most important issue for council/school board to address in the next term? (100-word limit):
Make resources available to cope with our annual growth of approximately 5% per year.
Describe your dream project that would result in a better quality of life in Newmarket. (100-word limit):
Open a new school in the area to serve the northern part of Newmarket, Georgina and East Gwillimbury.
Answer Yes or No? (1-word limit):
Are the school board’s equity and inclusivity policies working? Yes
Are the EQAO and large-scale testing a fair measurement of student achievement? Yes
Could the school board improve accountability to parents and students? Always!
Should trustees block followers on their board social media accounts? No
Should there be fixed terms for trustees? No
