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Catholic school trustee: Wards 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, representing Barrie wards 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. You vote in this race only if you are a supporter of this school board.

2 certified candidates, listed alphabetically by last name.

Candidates

Rob Chiaramida

Background
More than 30 years in the media industry, including as a senior executive at a major Canadian broadcaster managing budgets of hundreds of millions of dollars; now a small-business owner. Parent; has served on parent-teacher associations.
Other stated priorities
No stated priorities found.
Public record
Not yet reviewed.
Contact
Profile sources: City of Barrie [S001]; BarrieToday [S183]

Maria Hardie

Incumbent
Background
Barrie resident since 1982. SMCDSB trustee, first elected in 2010; has served as board chair and vice-chair. Retired after 20 years as a Catholic school office administrator; earlier an educational assistant. Active in St. John Vianney Parish.
Other stated priorities
No stated priorities found.
Public record
Not yet reviewed.
Contact
Profile sources: City of Barrie [S001]; BarrieToday [S184]; Campaign [S192]

Compare positions

Each issue lists every candidate in the same alphabetical order.

School funding and budgets

Rob Chiaramida
Says he has mastered building budgets and will make sure taxpayer dollars are allocated appropriately.
Source: BarrieToday [S183]
Maria Hardie
Protect Catholic education and its denominational rights for future generations.
Sources: BarrieToday [S184]; Campaign [S192]

School capacity and new schools

Rob Chiaramida
No stated position found.
Maria Hardie
No stated position found.

Special education and student supports

Rob Chiaramida
No stated position found.
Maria Hardie
No stated position found.

Student safety and mental health

Rob Chiaramida
Safe, equitable, inclusive and faith-filled schools.
Source: BarrieToday [S183]
Maria Hardie
Strengthen mental health supports and promote inclusive school communities.
Source: BarrieToday [S184]

Busing and transportation

Rob Chiaramida
No stated position found.
Maria Hardie
Says she works to make sure stakeholders are heard on busing.
Source: Campaign [S192]

Programs, curriculum and parents’ role

Rob Chiaramida
No stated position found.
Maria Hardie
Keep Catholic values present in classrooms, policies and school culture.
Source: BarrieToday [S184]

Transparency and board accountability

Rob Chiaramida
Collaborate so the board's values and strategic plans are met and evaluated; represent all stakeholders.
Source: BarrieToday [S183]
Maria Hardie
Calls growing Ministry of Education centralization a pressing issue that makes a strong local trustee voice more important.
Source: BarrieToday [S184]