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.
Nichilo: 'greater transparency, clear communication and meaningful accountability at every level of the School Board'.
- Priorities: transparency.
- Parents deserve reasonable answers to reasonable questions.
“I will advocate for greater transparency, clear communication and meaningful accountability at every level of the School Board.”
(one sentence)
Source: Yelena Nichilo for Trustee — campaign website · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Nichilo: a trustee is elected to represent the community; she will be accessible, responsive and listen.
- Priorities: representation.
- Strengthen communication between families, Parent Councils, Trustees and the Board.
“A Trustee is elected to represent the community. I will be accessible, responsive and willing to listen, including when the questions are difficult.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Yelena Nichilo for Trustee — campaign website · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Questionnée sur sa priorité no 1, Nichilo veut renforcer le lien familles-Conseil : transparence et reddition de comptes.
- Question KYV : la mesure la plus importante comme conseillère scolaire.
- Six ans au conseil d'école dont trois comme présidente; 20 ans en finance.
“Ma priorité sera de renforcer le lien entre les familles et le Conseil scolaire en exigeant une communication claire, de la transparence, une reddition de comptes et une gestion responsable des fonds publics.”
(a few sentences)
Source: KnowYourVote Toronto — Yelena Nichilo candidate responses · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High