So You Wanna Be A Trustee?
Election Requirements
. Submit Candidacy application form by Feb 5th at 6:00 pm and Election Information Including:
One 2 minute .mp4 video.
One 8.5 x 11" campaign poster PDF
Portrait Photograph for ballot
Written answer to election question. Election Information must be submitted all in one email to stelections@hdsb.ca by Feb 10th at 6:00 pm.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Election Timeline
Final Week of January- Check out the Student Senate Instagram for Student Trustee Information!
Jan. 28th, 2025 (6:30-7:30) - Virtual Student Trustee Candidate Information Session
Feb. 2 (11 am), Feb. 3 and 4th 2025 (5:00-6:00) - Virtual Guidance Drop- In
Feb. 5, 2025 (6:00)- Deadline to submit Candidacy Application Form
Feb. 10, 2025 (6:00)- Deadline for Election Information
Feb. 11, 2025- Deadline for Candidate poster, written answer and photo of all candidates
Feb. 12, 2025 - Candidate poster, written answer and photo of all candidates released on student senate website
Feb. 19, 2025 - Candidate Videos available, and voting instructions
Feb. 20, 2025- Last day to Campaign (until 7:30 am!)
Feb. 20, 2025 - Student Trustee Election - Online voting 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - In Person Voting during school hours
Students Start Campaigning Feb 6th (if application form is submitted), and can campaign until Thu. Feb 2oth @ 7:30AM
Campaigning before Feb. 6 or without submitting application may result in DISQUALIFICATION
Campaigning Do's
DOs:
Campaigning on Instagram
Being POSITIVE!
Be yourself, and share what you are passionate about!
Campaigning Dont's
DON’Ts:
Mass Emailing/at all
Recruiting others to email (Instagram is allowed)
Bribing (Ex: Candy)
Negative Campaigning/ putting others down
Campaigning at other schools
And come to Drop-in sessions.