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UCDSB Now Accepting Applications for Vacant Trustee Position

July 18, 2025 - Due to the recent resignation of Carole Dufort, the Upper Canada District School Board now has a Trustee vacancy.

In accordance with the Education Act, the Board of Trustees will receive applications from eligible individuals for this position until 4:00 p.m. on August 11, 2025.

If you are interested in serving as a member of the Upper Canada District School Board, apply to Ron Ferguson, Director of Education and Secretary to the Board at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

When applying please provide the following information:

a) a resumé or summary, including past accomplishments and community involvement and related experience;

b) a letter of intent outlining the reasons why you wish to serve on the Board and how you feel you can contribute to its overall effectiveness. The applications will be available for review by the public, if requested; and

c) three references from the community.

Applicants will be screened, and a short-list of candidates will be created. Finalists will be interviewed in public session during the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, October 01, 2025.

The successful applicant will be sworn in at the Wednesday, October 01, 2025 Board Meeting and will serve until the end of the current term, which is November 14, 2026.

For further information please contact the Upper Canada District School Board at 613-342-0371 or 1-800-267-7131.

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Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0

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