Amy Collard acclaimed as Chair of the Halton District School Board and Joanna Oliver as Vice-Chair
Nov. 19, 2025 - At the Halton District School Board meeting last night (Tuesday, Nov. 18), Trustees elected the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board for the upcoming year. This is an annual process with the 11 HDSB Trustees choosing from amongst their colleagues for these roles.
Amy Collard was acclaimed as Chair and Joanna Oliver was also acclaimed as Vice-Chair for the 2025-2026 school year.
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“As I begin another year as Chair, I remain committed, alongside my trustee colleagues, to ensuring student success and well-being remains at the centre of every decision made,” says Amy Collard, Chair of the Halton District School Board. “By working closely and building genuine partnerships with families and the broader community, we can create the conditions where every student has the support and opportunities they need to thrive. During the past year, we laid the foundation for meaningful progress through the launch of our 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We are already seeing its impact, and I am proud of the collaborative effort that brought it to life. I look forward to continuing this important work and remain dedicated to fulfilling the commitments we made, ensuring our schools are places where every learner is supported to grow and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.”
“I am honoured to continue serving as Vice-Chair and to work alongside my fellow trustees to ensure HDSB students have the support and opportunities they need to thrive,” says Joanna Oliver, Vice-Chair of the Halton District School Board. “As we continue putting the Multi-Year Strategic Plan into action, we are already seeing the impacts of our collaborative efforts, while recognizing there is still important work ahead. By placing the voices of students, families and staff at the forefront of every decision, we can ensure that our efforts reflect the needs of our community, and our schools remain places where every learner feels welcomed and supported to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.”
To learn more about the HDSB Board of Trustees, visit the Board of Trustees webpage. The next Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The upcoming meeting schedule is posted on the Board & Committee of the Whole Calendar.
Background resources
Board of Trustees
Calendar
2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan
For additional information, contact: Amy Mejia, Communications Specialist
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