At the Regular Board Meeting held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the HCDSB Board of Trustees conducted its annual election for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board.  

Marvin Duarte
Brenda Agnew

Marvin Duarte, Milton Trustee, was re-elected as Chair of the Board, and Brenda Agnew, Burlington Trustee, was re-elected as Vice-Chair of the Board.  

Both will serve a one-year term, ending in November 2024.  

Quick Facts 

  • Trustees are elected every four years during the municipal election. The last municipal election took place on October 22, 2018.  
  • The HCDSB is allocated a maximum of nine (9) school board Trustees.  
  • HCDSB Trustees represent designated sections (wards) across each of the municipalities in Halton – Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.  
  • Trustees meet on the first Tuesday and the third Tuesday of each month to discuss matters related to student achievement; serving as ambassadors to our school communities and Catholic education; and accountable for the decisions made by the Board. 
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Quotes

“I express my gratitude to the Trustees for their trust in re-electing me. My commitment is to uphold the highest standards of excellence across all HCDSB schools. We will continue to focus on developing proficiency in reading, writing, arithmetic, and nurturing our Catholic faith to enhance every aspect of our students’ education. Whether through curricular or extra-curricular activities, our goal is to provide each student with the chance to thrive within the HCDSB’s pillars of achieving, believing, and belonging.”

– Marvin Duarte, Chair of the Board

“I extend my sincere thanks to my fellow Trustees for choosing me as Vice-Chair of the Board. I am excited about working alongside the Chair in this capacity, and I commit to making decisions that consistently prioritize the best interests of student achievement and well-being.”

– Brenda Agnew, Vice-Chair of the Board