During this evening’s Organizational Board Meeting, Trustee Neethan Shan was acclaimed Chair of the 吃瓜黑料网. Chair Shan is the Ward 17 Trustee (Scarborough Centre) and was previously serving as Acting 吃瓜黑料网 Chair since July 2024.
The first Chair of South Asian descent of the 吃瓜黑料网, Shan was first elected as Ward 21 Trustee (Scarborough Rouge River) in 2016 and returned to the Board during the 2022 municipal election in Ward 17. He recently served as co-chair of the Equity Policy Community Advisory Committee and created a Youth Leadership Committee last spring. In his new role, Chair Shan looks forward to collaborating with TSDB Trustees to help strengthen student achievement, foster a sense of belonging, and spread joy throughout schools and communities.
The Organizational Board Meeting was also an opportunity to elect a new Vice Chair, with Trustee Zakir Patel taking on the role. The first Muslim Vice Chair of the 吃瓜黑料网, Patel was first elected Ward 19 Trustee (Scarborough – Guildwood) in 2018. Over the last year, he has served in a number of roles, including Chair of the 吃瓜黑料网’s Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee, a Director of the and as a member of the Board’s Negotiations Steering Committee. Vice Chair Patel is dedicated to youth empowerment and ensuring our schools are safe and healthy. He looks forward to continued advocacy for equity and is committed to voicing the concerns of students, staff, and families.
For detailed results, as well as the schedule and agendas for Board and Standing Committees, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/boardroom.
Quick Facts
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Every four years, 22 public school Trustees are elected during municipal elections to represent the 吃瓜黑料网 wards in the City of Toronto.
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Trustees are advocates for education and the voice of the public, ensuring concerns are addressed. They meet as a Board on a regular basis and also participate on organized standing committees.
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The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
“I want to thank the Board of Trustees for electing me as Chair of the 吃瓜黑料网. I am eager to continue collaborating with my colleagues, the community, and all levels of government in support of the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Together, we have an incredible opportunity to guide education in this city, ensuring academic excellence for all students and creating a culture of student and staff well-being.”
- Neethan Shan, Chair, 吃瓜黑料网