Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville
Elect Luther Brown Trustee for
Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville
To deliver:
- Parent and community engagement
- Responsible governance
- Independent Thinking
- Respect for our diversity
And to Promote:
- Student Belonging
- Academic Excellence
- Student Safety
- Critical Thinking
Vote Luther Brown
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Bullet Point News: Luther Brown, Candidate, YRDSB
Trustee Roles & Responsibilities
"The trustees of the York Region District School Board are responsible for overseeing a thriving and progressive educational system which serves over 125,000 students in more than 200 schools. Trustees are elected by ratepayers (in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act) and empowered under the Education Act to set policy for the operation of all public schools in York Region." (YRDSB)
Luther's professional and lived experience, as well as his academic and social accomplishments have prepared him well to serve the York Region District School Board as the Trustee representing Aurora and Withchurch-Stouffville.
Under the Education Act, trustees are mandated to:
Promote student achievement and well-being
This has been the common professional practice by staff in the school where I have been the Principal.
Deliver effective and appropriate educational programs
I have worked with School Staffing Committees to develop effective programming for students using allocations provided the school. district.
Develop, maintain and monitor effectiveness of Board policies
As Chair of TSAA, collaborated with Chair of the Board of Trustees to deliver effective district leadership.
Develop, communicate and review annually a Multi-Year Plan
As Chair of TSAA, I collaborated with district leaders to facilitate development of student focused strategic plans.
Monitor the performance of the Director of Education
As Chair of TSAA I consulted regularly with the Director of Education to facilitate accountability.
Practice responsible stewardship of Board resources. (YRDSB)
As principal, I have ensured the stewardship of Board resources, including school budgets, and other district allocations to maximize benefit to students.
Get to know Luther Brown
About Luther Brown
My family and I have lived in York Region for almost 20 years. I am married to the Rev. Paulette Brown, minister St. Andrews Humber Heights Presbyterian Church, Toronto. We are parents to three adult children. We have four grandchildren, three are students in York Region District School Board (YRDSB).
My academic qualifications include: B.Sc., M.Ed., and I am a Ph.D. candidate at OISE, University of Toronto. My dissertation is about producing equitable schooling outcomes in Ontario schools.
I have worked in diverse settings, building excellent relationships and trust, engaging communities to change achievement trajectories, and facilitate student well-being. I have over 30 years experience as an educator. I retired as Principal of The Africentric Alternative School, Toronto District School Board (TDSB). I served in 5 schools as Principal, and as Vice-Principal in 2.
As Chair of the Toronto School Administrators Association (TSAA), I led negotiations to secure Terms and Conditions Agreement for Principals and Vice-Principals. I also served as a member of the Provincial Council of the Ontario Principals Council (OPC).
I am trained in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process, and Interest Based Negotiations.
Experience and preparedness for the role of Trustee
I worked with district leaders to develop District Improvement Plans, and conducted the research used in the implementation of the TDSB’s mentorship programme. I mentor and support school administrators, aspiring teachers, school leaders, and schools experiencing difficulties.
Why become a Public School District Trustee?
Our society has invested much responsibility to this form of democracy. Trustees are therefore expected to provide leadership that ensures strategic governance, effective policy development, accountable supervision, and the building of community relations to inspire public confidence and trust. I would like to be a school board trustee because I believe in public education, and throughout my career I have demonstrated the skills, attitudes, and commitment to achieve equitable schooling outcomes and meet broader district goals.
7 Reasons to Vote Luther Brown
1. Experience
I have spent my professional life as an educator. I served as a teacher, Principal, and Chair of the Toronto Administrators Association (TSAA) The following are public documents regarding my experience. (Toronto Star, Angles Covered, Pride News Magazine, The Caribbean Camera)
2. Accountable Leadership
Accountable leadership is my practice and legacy. I understand Accountable Leadership as being responsible to the mission, the values, and to the people being served by the organization.
3. Responsible Governance
I believe trust is the lifeblood of public school systems, and that responsible and accountable district leadership is required to develop and realize the Multi-Year Strategic Plan of the YRDSB. I have the requisite experience, professional learning and practice, and the critical thinking to serve as your trustee.
4. Informed Decisions
I believe governing decisions are to be informed by rigorous and critical engagement of pertinent data including student need, and community input in light of the mission and values of the district. To this role I bring experience as Chair of the Toronto School Administers Association (TSAA), and leadership as a public school principal.
5. Passionate, Skilled, Credible
My passion to produce equitable schooling outcomes for students, is fueled by my belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels when provided the support, and opportunity to do so. Over the years, I have demonstrated the engagement of expertise, skills, and experience in the pursuit of equitable schooling outcomes for students.
6. Committed to Public Education
I believe Public Education is a key pillar of society and must be vigorously attended to and defended. Being an educator is all I have done, excepting a few instances; being a millwright apprentice in Jamaica, agency work in Toronto, and volunteering as a community broadcaster on CHRY 105.5 FM for almost 30 years.
7. Excellent Communicator
I believe that everything happens through communication. “we can change the world if we start talking to one another" Margaret Wheatley. I have used my communication skills in negotiating employee contracts, lead schools in difficult environments, and address issues of race, racism, and White supremacy.
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