Halton District School Board seeks volunteer for Audit Committee

The Halton District School Board is seeking one community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its Audit Committee for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026 and ending Dec. 31, 2028. The HDSB is seeking a community member who embraces a welcoming and inclusive environment and is willing to dedicate their time to make a lasting contribution.

The Audit Committee is composed of three trustees and two independent members from the community at large. The Committee meets at least three times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Meetings generally take place at the J.W. Singleton Education Centre beginning at 3 p.m. and selected meetings may also take place in a virtual format.

The primary role of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight. The duties of the Audit Committee fall under the following key areas: the financial reporting process, internal control framework, risk management practices, performance and function of the HDSB’s internal and external auditors and compliance with its obligations under legislation.

The candidate’s eligibility criteria includes:

• Applicants must have sufficient accounting, senior financial management or other relevant business experience to understand public sector accounting and auditing standards.

• The applicant must not be a current employee or Officer of the HDSB or of any other district school board or school authority.

• The applicant must not have a parent, child or spouse currently employed by the HDSB

Candidates must submit a letter of interest and resume by 4 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2025 to:

Roxana Negoi

Superintendent of Business Services & Treasurer

Halton District School Board

PO Box 5005 STN LCD 1

Burlington, ON, Canada

L7R 3Z2

Email: jains@hdsb.ca

Candidates who are short-listed will be requested to attend an interview conducted by the Audit Committee’s selection committee.

HDSB 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan

The 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan sets direction and prioritizes the collective actions of all students, staff, families and community members. This plan ensures our efforts as an organization are aligned and coordinated to support more than 65,000 students, 11,000 staff and the broader HDSB community. The six commitments identified in this four-year plan intersect and overlap to ensure that we take a cohesive approach to fulfilling its objectives.

For additional information, contact: Amy Mejia, Communications Specialist

communications@hdsb.ca | 905-335-3663, Toll free: 1-877-618-3456