At the Regular Board Meeting held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the HCDSB Board of Trustees held its annual election for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board.
Marvin Duarte, Milton Trustee for Wards 1 and 4, was acclaimed as Chair of the Board, and Janet O鈥橦earn-Czarnota, Halton Hills Trustee, was acclaimed as Vice-Chair of the Board.
Quick Facts
- The HCDSB is allocated a maximum of nine (9) school board Trustees.鈥�
- HCDSB Trustees represent designated areas (wards) across each of the municipalities in the region of Halton 鈥� Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.鈥�
- Trustees generally meet on the third Tuesday of each month to address matters related to student achievement and Catholic education within our school communities. They are responsible for the decisions made by the board.
- Learn more about our HCDSB Trustees鈥�.&苍产蝉辫;
Quotes
“Over the past years, we have faced challenges and celebrated successes together. Through it all, we have remained united in our mission: to provide an education that nurtures both academic excellence and spiritual growth. This is what makes our Catholic schools unique and invaluable. As Chair, I pledge to continue leading with transparency, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to our Catholic values. My goal is to ensure that every decision we make reflects our shared vision for student success and well-being.”
鈥� Marvin Duarte, Chair of the Board
“I鈥檓 proud to be part of the work we do to serve families and ratepayers across our system, and to strengthen that essential partnership of home, school, and parish. Everything we do around this table has an impact on their experience, and I take that responsibility to heart. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving as Vice-Chair, and I look forward to working closely with the Chair to support him and to help keep our work moving forward in a positive, collaborative way.”
鈥� Janet O鈥橦earn-Czarnota, Vice-Chair of the Board
