Maria Marchese

ABOUT ME

• Trustee, YCDSB (2014-2018)

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Toronto

• Appointed to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (2 yrs) and the Employment Insurance Board of Referees (7 yrs)

• Member of the Law Commission of Ontario Community Council

• Extensive experience (28 years) in policy and Government relations

• Member of Catholic School Councils (Chair / Vice-Chair; 2008-2014)

• Recipient of Volunteerism Awards

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Increased funding for Special Education Programs

• Introduced the French Immersion Program at Father Bressani Catholic High School

• Expanded the International Baccalaureate Program for Vaughan

• Preserved and ensured the continuation of the Italian International Language Extended Day Program

• Approved the Board’s first High Performance Athlete Program located in Vaughan

• Enhanced our Board’s Mental Health and Anti-Bullying Strategy to raise awareness and help students feel safe 

• Established a new Exam Scheduling Policy and a new High School Exam Review Day Policy

• Established new Elementary and High School Religion Curriculum and Resources

• Chapels in all Schools and Prayer Centres in all Classrooms

DEDICATED TO

• Putting students’ needs at the center of all decisions

• Promoting and preserving Catholic Education

• Improving student achievement and enhancing programs

• Being accessible and collaborative with all stakeholders

• Fiscal accountability and transparency

• Improving Community input regarding important issues

• Increasing 21st Century Learning 

Message From Maria

“It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since I was elected to serve the York Catholic District School Board's Communities in Vaughan.  Together we have made great strides throughout my term as Trustee, from both a student achievement and student well-being perspective.  It has been my pleasure and privilege to represent the Vaughan School Communities, and I hope we’ll continue to work together to help our students succeed.” Maria Marchese, Trustee, York Catholic District School Board