Ivan Voitsytskyi

Trustees, the Board, and the Province

The most important thing is to be available to parents in Etobicoke and help them get answers from the board. I live in this community, so I understand local school concerns. I am not a politician. My strength is that I will listen, speak plainly, and follow up. A trustee should make the system easier for families, not more confusing.

Bullying in Schools

A trustee should listen to parents and students, and make sure concerns are taken seriously. I would support clear anti-bullying rules, faster help when a child is being hurt, and better communication between families and the school. A trustee cannot run the classroom, but can ask the board to check if the process works and help families find the right person. Every student should feel safe at school.

Class Sizes and Staffing

I would listen to parents and teachers about crowded classrooms and missing support staff. My priority is that students get enough help in class, especially those who need extra support. A trustee does not hire teachers, but can ask the board to be clear about staffing and class sizes in each school. I would support using money first for classrooms, not extra office work.

Special Programs and Program Access

I would prioritize fair access. Special education, language programs, and arts should be available to students who need them, not only to families who already know the system. A trustee should help parents understand how to apply and why a decision was made. I would ask the board to keep these programs in local schools where possible, so children in Etobicoke do not have to travel far.