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Smita Tajne

Candidate for Thames Valley District School Board Trustee Wards 1, 11, 12, 14

In their own words

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Where they stand

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What a trustee actually does

Does the candidate understand the trustee job?

Tajne: didn't cross an ocean and build community 'only to sit on the sidelines' — running for trustee.

Arrived in Canada 2003 on a full scholarship; Canadian Coast Guard veteran, IT professional, TVDSB parent.

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“I didn't cross an ocean, earn a scholarship, and spend two decades building this community — only to sit on the sidelines when it's time to shape the future of our children's schools.”

Source: Smita Tajne for TVDSB Trustee — campaign platform (own website)

Confidence:High

Student wellbeing and learning

Will kids be safe, supported and learning well?

Tajne: 'A child who isn't well cannot learn' — earlier mental-health intervention, reduced stigma.

Wants at least one full-time mental health professional per school, reduced counselling wait times, and mental health literacy.

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“A child who isn't well cannot learn. Earlier intervention and reduced stigma in every school across our wards.”

Source: Smita Tajne for TVDSB Trustee — campaign platform (own website)

Confidence:High

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