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Ruthann Fisher runs for WCDSB trustee on student achievement and well-being at the centre of decisions.

• Says Catholic school supporters, students and staff need trustees who understand the role's responsibilities and the importance of Catholic education.
• Pledges to keep student achievement and well-being at the centre of trustee decision-making.
• Brings experience in Catholic education, pastoral ministry and community leadership; former WCDSB trustee 2000-2003.

Confidence:High

Wojcik: monitor where tax dollars are allocated — keeping funds inside the classroom — and where cuts are made.

• Monitor fund allocation to keep money inside the classroom.
• Scrutinize where cuts are made.

Confidence:High

Fisher urges respect for all family types and compassion for students navigating family situations.

• Urges trustees to understand the changing family dynamic: single parents, non-Catholic parents, newcomer families, wards of Children's Services.
• Says respecting all families leads to compassion for individuals navigating their own personal family situation.
• Wants to nurture people in these families so they know they belong to the universal family of God.

Confidence:High

Wojcik: Catholic schools should equip students with academics, critical thinking, life skills and a strong moral and ethical foundation.

• Equip students with academics, critical thinking and life skills.
• Build a strong moral and ethical foundation.

Confidence:High