
Maria Marchese
Board Trustee
Re-Elect
MARIA MARCHESE
York Catholic
“Helping Our Students Succeed!”
District School
ABOUT ME
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Trustee, YCDSB (2014-2018)
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Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Toronto
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Appointed to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (2 yrs) and the Employment Insurance Board of Referees (7 yrs)
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Member of the Law Commission of Ontario Community Council
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Extensive experience (28 years) in policy and Government relations
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Member of Catholic School Councils (Chair / Vice-Chair; 2008-2014)
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Recipient of Volunteerism Awards
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Increased funding for Special Education Programs
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Introduced the French Immersion Program at Father Bressani Catholic High School
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Expanded the International Baccalaureate Program for Vaughan
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Preserved and ensured the continuation of the Italian International Language Extended Day Program
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Approved the Board’s first High Performance Athlete Program located in Vaughan
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Enhanced our Board’s Mental Health and Anti-Bullying Strategy to raise awareness and help students feel safe
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Established a new Exam Scheduling Policy and a new High School Exam Review Day Policy
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Established new Elementary and High School Religion Curriculum and Resources
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Chapels in all Schools and Prayer Centres in all Classrooms
DEDICATED TO
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Putting students’ needs at the center of all decisions
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Promoting and preserving Catholic Education
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Improving student achievement and enhancing programs
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Being accessible and collaborative with all stakeholders
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Fiscal accountability and transparency
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Improving Community input regarding important issues
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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
IF RE-ELECTED I COMMIT TO
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Continue to increase Board spending on special education funding above low Government funding levels
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Introduce the Advanced Placement Program to more schools
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Continue to enhance 21st Century Learning resources
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Investigate options for installing shading facilities in elementary school yards
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Advocate for the implementation of a Safe School Arrival Program in our Secondary Schools
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Expand the ORFF Musical Instrument Program to more elementary schools
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Continue to enhance our mental health and anti-bullying strategies to raise awareness and help our students feel safe