ENDORSEMENTS
A Decade Inside Our Schools. Ready to Fight for Every Student
I'm Darlene Morrison, and I'm running to be your Newmarket school trustee.
I didn't just grow up around education - I've spent more than ten years doing the work inside our schools. School councils. Classrooms. Fundraisers. School events. As a parent of four children who completed their education in York Region schools, I've volunteered alongside teachers and staff, and I've listened to parents who just want their kids to get the support they deserve.
What a trustee actually does
A trustee doesn't teach the lesson or write the curriculum. But a trustee decides what the board prioritizes, where the money goes, and whether the Director of Education is delivering results.
**I can't teach the lesson - but I can influence the budget, the priorities, and the accountability.**
Why this matters
- Only **52% of Grade 6 students** are meeting the provincial math standard. (EQAO 2025–26)
- **63% of elementary principals** have had to ask parents to keep a child with special needs home for the day. (People for Education 2023–24)
- **42% of elementary schools** face educational assistant shortages *every single day.* (People for Education 2023–24)
Our kids deserve better- and our educators deserve the support to deliver it.
My commitments
**Student Achievement.** Make math a formal board priority with measurable targets.
**Student Well-Being & Mental Health.** Strengthen the supports that help students feel safe, valued, connected, and ready to learn.
**Special Education, properly staffed.** Treat special-education staffing as a core budget priority, not an afterthought. Advocate to the province for funding that matches real student needs.
**Parent & Community Voice.** Keep listening the way I've campaigned- school visits, community conversations, open communication- and carry what I hear to the board table.
Vote Darlene Morrison — October 17–26
One seat. One trustee. Make your vote count.
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A Voice for Students. A Partner for Families.
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, reach their full potential, and feel supported throughout their educational journey. As a parent of four children who completed their education in York Region schools, I understand the importance of strong schools, engaged families, and dedicated educators.
My priorities are focused on four important areas:
Student Achievement
I believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. Every child learns differently, and we need to ensure students have the supports, resources, and encouragement they need to reach their goals.
Student Well-Being & Mental Health Supports
I believe students learn best when they feel safe, valued, and supported. Mental health and well-being are essential parts of student success, and I believe our schools must continue strengthening supports that help students feel connected, confident, and ready to learn.
Parent & Community Voice
Families are important partners in education. I believe in listening, communicating, and working together with parents, students, educators, and our community to help strengthen our schools.
Listening, Showing Up & Following Through
I believe leadership begins with listening.
As your School Trustee, I will be committed to being present in our schools and community, listening to the experiences and ideas of students, families, educators, and community members, and following through by advocating for their voices at the Board table. I believe trust is built through open communication, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to serving our community with integrity and respect.
As your School Trustee, I will work hard to advocate for students and ensure their voices are heard. I believe every child deserves a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where they can thrive both academically and personally.
I will work collaboratively with parents, students, educators, and the community to support student well-being, strengthen academic excellence, and ensure families have a strong voice in decisions that impact their schools.
My commitment is to put students first and help create opportunities for every child to succeed.
Darlene Morrison 4 Trustee: A Voice for Students. A Partner for Families.
Let's Chat
Please reach out to me to discuss your concerns about education and what you would like to see change for the upcoming four years. What is important to you?
Darlene for Trustee
