10/11/2026
This may be my first time running for school trustee, but I have put in years of work to learn about our school system. I have listened to parents, teachers, staff and community members about concerns for our students.
I know firsthand the power of advocacy with my own children. I believe that a student should receive the same educational opportunities regardless of whether they have a parent to advocate for them.
I am passionate about public education and bring knowledge and a desire to continually learn and improve. I know we can make changes to improve the educational outcomes and experiences of our students. I want to address the gaps, with commitment to supports and interventions as well as making sure that our class size and composition remain at or below the required limits.
Safety, belonging and inclusion are vital. When our schools are properly resourced and staffed these are much more attainable goals. We need to ensure that schools are not in survival mode, but they that they have what they need to thrive.
I have the experience with the budget process in this district. I have gone over the budgets and the changes in staffing allocations over the years, both across the district and at each individual school. I have brought up concerns and criticisms of decisions in a respectful and thoughtful manner. I will always look at the repercussions of any and all changes in the budget.
I also commit to advocating higher to ensure that our funding meets the needs of our district. Advocating is more than just asking for more money, it is about knowing the province and Ministry initiatives and focus and having a deep understanding about our district's demographics and its challenges.
Vote Jacquelyn Wickham for School Trustee on October 17th
