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Hemamalini Venkataraman

Candidate for York Region District School Board Trustee, Markham Wards 5 & 7

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?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Venkataraman wants parents, students, educators and community to have a real say, not just be consulted.

  • Commitment 'One Community, Working Together — Not Consulted. Involved.': structures for parents, students, teachers and community members to have a say and see results from their input.
“A strong school system is one where parents, students, educators, and the broader community have a say.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Hemamalini Venkataraman — YRDSB Trustee Candidate, Markham Wards 5 & 7 (campaign site)

Confidence:High

Venkataraman runs on accountability: every claim held to in the public eye.

  • 'Why I'm Running' theme: 'Accountability isn't a slogan. It's a track record.' — she promises any claim she makes will be held accountable in the public eye.
“Accountability isn't a slogan. It's a track record.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Hemamalini Venkataraman — YRDSB Trustee Candidate, Markham Wards 5 & 7 (campaign site)

Confidence:High

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Student wellbeing and learning

Will kids be safe, supported and learning well?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Venkataraman centres her trustee bid on every child feeling safe and respected in school.

  • Commitment 'Safe, Respectful, Mentally Healthy Schools': every child deserves to feel safe and respected in school.
“Every child deserves to feel safe and respected in school.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Hemamalini Venkataraman — YRDSB Trustee Candidate, Markham Wards 5 & 7 (campaign site)

Confidence:High

Venkataraman wants consistently enforced anti-bullying measures and youth counsellors in every school.

  • Calls for strong anti-bullying measures and policies consistently enforced for all children, regardless of socio-economic status, plus youth mentorship initiatives and counsellors in every school.
“That means strong anti-bullying measures and policies that are consistently enforced for all children, regardless of socio-economic status.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Hemamalini Venkataraman — YRDSB Trustee Candidate, Markham Wards 5 & 7 (campaign site)

Confidence:High

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